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New Britain herald., 1918-05-14

Swift&Co1npany
Made No Profit
The consumer would
pay only N cent a
pound less for his
dressed beef.
If Swift & Company
waived all profit on
cattle, and gave 1t to
consumers in the form of
lower beef prices, this
would reduce the cost
to the average consumer
less than25 cents per year
for all the beef he eats.
In fact, the packers pro.
fit is SO insignificant that
if surrendered to the con-
sumner the effect upon
retail meat prices would
be practically nothing.
It is because of the
volume Of meat hand
led that the investor
in Swift & Company's
business receives a salts
factory return upon his
money.
These figures for 1917
are convincing:
The profit of $1.29
per head averages
IA cent per pound
on dressed beef
Average Receipts:
Per animal for beef $6s.o7
Per animal for by-products 24.oo
$93.o6
Average Disbursements:
Per animal for cattle On
hoof - $s4.45
Per animal for dressing.
selling and freight 7.32
Net profit per animal 1.2o
H., $93.O6
1918 Year Book OF interesting and
instructive facts sent on request.
Address Swift & Company,
Union Stock Yards. Chicago. Illinois
Swift & Company, us. A.
New Britain herald., 1918-05-14
SUFFERED
TERRIBLE AGONY
TruIt-a-tlyeS" Alone Gave
Him Quick Relief

Buckingham, Que, May Srd, 1915.
"Forseven years, I suffered terribly
from Severe Headaches and Isdiges-
tson. I had belching gas from the
stomach, and I had chronic Constipa-
ton. I tried many remedies and
nothing did me good. Finally, I
friend Gdvtsed "Fruit-a-tives"
took this grand fruit medicine but
it made me well. To everyone who
has miserable health with Constipa-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
/ say take "Fruit-a-tives", and you
will get well''.
ALBERT WARNER.
soc. box. for $3.50, trial size 25c.
At dealers or from FRUIT-A-TIVEa
Limited, OGDENSBURG, NY.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-06-06
f1Nrlf TOWN
f1FLpS =.
TO DISTRIBUTE GARDEN CROPS
Disposition Of Vacant Lot Produce In
Cities VIII Be systematixed This
Coming Season.

In every city where the vacant lot
gardening movement received atten.
ton the past summer--and the num-
Der Is represented most accurately by
an atlas OF the United States-there
has been In full sway movement hav-
Ing In view the preservation and con.
servatlon and wise distribution OF the
abundant crops produced. Demon.
strations In drying, canning and pre-
serving Of fruits and garden produce
were given nll summer from one end
of the land to the other, so there seems
little danger Of the wastnge or loss OF
the city lands abundance. And that
is not oil.
City officials and civic organizations
have actively concerned themselves
with plans for next year. Fall plow-
Ing was provided for. Needed enrich
ment Of the soil and the securing and
proper distribution Of fertilizers are
being considered. More systematic and
more thorougbgoing methods for the
direction and handling OF the city gar.
dening movement are being worked
out. In word, the thought and In
tent of the city dwellers of the United
States are for still more abundant
harvest next season from the vacant
lots and waste places Of the congested
communities.
The men and women Of American
cities, Joining hands with the men and
women OF American farms, are quiet
ly and consistently setting about to
prove that II Is not yet possible to
starve the civilized world, much less
America, while soil and rain and sun.
shine last.-Mac Lean Libbey In Col.
liers Weekly.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-06-06
LET SHEEP CRAZE IN PARKS
Good Idea Both From Financial Stand.
point and In Improved Appear.
anee Of the Grass.

For many years European cities
have turned out fiocks OF sheep, muni.
cipally owned TO Craze In their parks.
The sheep Is one OF the best OF lawn
mowers. II crops closely. yet not too
closely, insuring that smooth -shaven
effect which delights the eye. And
grazing sheep, as well as well-trim'
med lawns, are highly ornamental.
The city of Denver, keenly aware o.!
the necessity for the utilization OF all
available land In the production of
foodstuffs, has decided to purchase no
fewer than 5000 sheep to NOW Its
park lawns next year. The agricul.
tural experts have decided that where
the grass Is heavy and well rooted
three sheep 10 the acre can be easily
maintained. They will buy ewes ready
for lambing, according to plans, and
will make handsome profit upon the
mutton and WOOL
There are $50 cities in the United
States with populations in excess Of
$4,000, and practically every one Of
these cities has hundreds Of acres Of
park land. These park acreages, the
government believes, could easily
maintain 10000 sheep each summer.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-06-06

"flt In" to provide the simple frocks
and practical separate skirts that are
to furnish the coolest clothes for mid
summer. This silk Interpretation Of
cotton goods has distinction of Its
own.
The lightweight separate skirt Of
silk, worn with the sheer blouse OF
crepe or filmy cotton. spells comfort
for the wnrmest weather Joined to
neatness that looks cool. The skirt
portrayed In the picture shows n COL
ored cross-bar taffeta which resolves
into q big plaid with It's narrow bars
OF white running In groups of two and
three bars each. over the surface. II
Is n good model for slender figure
with the bars running In an up-and.
down and straight horizontal direction
about the figure. A glrdle which widens
into yoke. tunlc with much un.
evenness In length. md wide sash
end, finished with silk tassel, make
this a somewhat complicated affair
made entirely OF the taffetas. Never
theless II looks like gingham and an.
nounces Itself Ms merely neat and
comfortable article With no presump-
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-06-06

wear. shown In the picture, confirm
the advance In taste that requires the
best efforts OF manufacturers and de-
signers. Each one OF them calls for
the work of well-trained, profess
sional mllliner to make II and consid-
cradle Of her time. At the center OF
the group there Is one of those airy,
picturesque hats for midsummer, with
n transparent crown of hair braid and
halo brim OF chiffon.
This one Is In light orchid pink.
Clusters OF little chiffon roses are set
about the base OF the crown and very
narrow pink faille ribbon Is threaded
through the braid near It's top. brought
to the base ut the back and finished
with bow With hoops and ends that
fall little way over the brim edge.
Sometimes this very narrow ribbon Is
used In three colors, as blue, tan and
pink on pink hat. A lilac-colored
model. made in much the SAM way,
has diminutive pansies between two
layers of chiffon. scattered about the
brtm.
At the left n leghorn shape suggests
the poke bonnet, with brim split at
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-06-06
HATS THAT ARE WHOLLY AMER lcAh.

tion Of Importance. II Is to be recon-
mended as part OF every summer
outfit. Worn with sheer white blouses
and with white low shoes and thin silk
stockings It will prove refreshing TO
look at and the least burdensome OF
all summer clothes.
Gingham taffetas are at their best
made up IN simple ways. We have
long since learned that simplicity does
not mean an absence Of cleverness or
originality. These. In conjunction
with simplicity. make skirts Of ging-
ham taffeta an allurement that
discriminating dressers are not likely
TO overlook when they assemble their
summer wardrobes.
Americas resources In the prseuc-
ton Of millinery and millinery mate.
rails are being put more and more 10
the test as It becomes more and more
dIincult 10 get space for shipping goods
rom Europe. So far the public has
t SUI rcd any lack Of hats or trtm-
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-06-06
re- 't''N G,-Iss t-s.s - -
Public Health Too Much Neglected.

Public health work In this country
Is still In Its infancy. All tests applied
showed the health departments In the
smaller cities to be weaker than those
In the larger cities. Perhaps the most
surprising finding Is that the Southern
and Pacific cities have better devel-
oped municipal health departments
than the Northern cities from the
Rockies to the Atlantic. The Central
Northern cities stand at the foot Of
the list. A recent report concludes
that the appropriations granted most
health departments In this country
are grossly inadequate for the new
functions modern science requires
them TO perform. II Is stated that
health departments should be allowed
minimum wage" Of 80 cents per In.
habltant per year. as compared with
the present average allowance of 22
cents.-GOvernment Bulletin.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-06-06
SEES CROUCH AS DETRlMENT


u discount the ability Of the crouch
by percentage running up to rs for
the chronic case." writes n big busi-
ness executive In System. II give low
er discounts to the men who are cranky
In the mornings, and so on through the
whole Crouch list. | do not Willingly
employ man who cannot meet other
pen and make friends of them In the
meeting.
Il can find no place for the crouch
In business; furthermore. l see no
excuse for the young man with a bad
disposition and precious little excuse
for the older man. This includes
tho young executive who feels
his own importance and is 'cocky,' a.
well as the older executive who Is 70
austere that he Is lnhuman. =
Il know Of one large business where
the recently elected president is q
crouch. and already / see the same
disposition making itself evident
through the plant and the sales force.
The whole organization Is beginning 70
act as though the public had 10 take its
goods whether or no-and the moment
any company imagines the public has
to buy from 1t. that company Is on the
way to bankruptcy"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-06-06
Stranger Understood.

The stranger In Cleveland accosted
n man whom he judged to be an old
inhabitant.
"Have you lived In Cleveland longT'
asked the stranger.
"About twenty years." acknowledged
the Cleyelander.
"Is the climate here salubrlous?"
"ls the climate here--2 Say, you
can just bet II Is. And would you
mind putting that word down on a
piece Of paper for me2 ] can use IL.
I've used all the cuss words / know OF
on this doggoned climate, and that
sounds like a new one. How do you
spell It? Yes, sir; I'll bet this Is the
most salubrious climate this side Of
hello, where are yos going?"
But the stranger had learned all he
wanted to know.-Cleveland Leader.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-06-06

To drive tank. handle the guns, and
sweep over the enemy trenches. takes
strong nerves, good rich blood, good
stomach, liver and kidneys. When the
time comes, the man with red blood In
his veins "is up and at It." He has iron
nerves for hardships--an interest In his
work grips him. That's the way You
feel when you have taken blood and
nerve tonic, made up of Blood root,
Golden Seal root Stone root, Cherry
bark, and rolled into n sugar.coated
tablet and sold In slxty-ccng vials by al
most nll druggists for past fifty years
as DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dlscov.
cry. This tonic, In liquid or tablet form,
is Just what you need this spring to
give you vim, vigor and vitality. At the
fag end OF q hard winter, no wonder
you feel rundown" blue, out Of sorts.
Try this "Medical Discovery" of DR..
Plerce's. Don't wait! To-day Is the
day to beginl A little pep" and you
laugh and live.
The best means TO oil the machinery
Of the body, put tone into the liver.
kidneys and circulatory system. Is to
first practice good house-cleaning.
I know Of nothing better as a laxative
than a vegetable pill made up Of May
apple, leaves Of aloe and jalnp. This
Is commonly sold bv all druggists as
DR.. Plerce's Pleasant Pellets. and
should be taken at least once week to
clear the twenty-five feet Of ihtestines.
You will thus clean the system-expel
the poisons and keep pell. Noto is
the time to clean house. Give yourself
spring house cleaning.-Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-06-06
coal's Value to Humanity.

1t perhaps would be correct to say
that without coal only civilization such
as that achieved by classic Greece.
Rome. Asia Minor, Egypt. India and
the far East would have been possible.
Iron and copper would still have been
available. but the use made OF them
would be far more limited. None of
the essentials Of our day would be made.
Rapid transit would never exist. Elec.
tricity would be commercially impor-
tant only near waterfalls. and then Il
probably could not be recovered for
the lack Of machinery. Telegraph. tel
ephone. typewriter. printing press,
steamships. street cars, automobiles.
would be wiped out.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-06-06
Knowing What You Want.

The girl who always knew what she
wanted would he too wise for her
years. Often when she is surest IL
she were left to follow her own path
II would mem bitter disappointment.
IL is well for a girl II she has faith
enough In those who have her welfare
ut heart, TO believe what seems rather
hard on the face Of II, that they know
what she wants better than she knows
tserself.-Girl's Companion.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-06-06
For the Fair Sex

Crossbar taffetas and all the ging-
ham patterns In tafYetas that are
classed as "gingham taffetas." appear
ed at just the time when the mood Of
the public made their success certain.
Women are In the humor for quiet and
conservative dressing and gingham taf-
fetas are the most unpretcntious Of
silks. This modest, unassumlng quail.
ity is merely n matter OF suggestion
they borrow 1t from the ginghnm they
initiate In colors and patterns. They
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-06-06

mings for them. with America produc-
ing large part Of the required mer-
chandlse and japan and China enter
Ing into the manufacturing OF fancy
feathers and flowers as well as braids
and body hats. Certainly there never
has been better display Of excellent
millinery and the demand Is for fne
goods and fine workmanship, regard
less Of prices that have been rapidly
advancing.
Two dress hats and one for street
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-06-06

the sides. II IL bound with crepe
georgette In pink and its crown Is en-.
tlrely covered with the crepe which
has been made into French folds and
braided. Clusters OF small roses are
set about the crown and bow OF
wide, soft satin ribbon In placed under
the brlm at the back. making this hat
n good choice for the debutante. The
bow at the back might be replaced
with flowers 10 make the hat less
youthful looking.
The little black hat OF lIserf be-
longs to the present season--we have
not seen It's like before. II is faced
with dark nattier blue duvetyn. Lit.
tie, black. enameled wings. poised IN
pairs NIL over II, show that Il is pre-.
pared TO move In any direction, be
fore winds from all quarters OF the
compass G~. &'H'a1
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-06-06
Voice Of Vanity

Are you sure the baby resembles
mef asked the proud father.
Absolutely. Aren't you pleasedY'
Yes I'm pleased. The only ,hins
IL that the youngster will get over be-
Ing rather red faced and bald.headed
and / probably won't"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times., 1918-06-06
One on Hubby

what Is meant by melting Dot
ma" "a Jack pot, my son, In which
men burn their money"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-03-14
Tommies Surprise Italy.

Whole battalions of Thomas At
kinses, now that the leng-expected
snowfall has buried the AustroGer-
mans in deep Alpine drifts, have been
paying visits to the Milan opera house
and receiving immense ovations. By
way of acknowledgment Tommy gave
the laurel-crowned "Tipperary," and
created a sensation. as well he might,
in that sacred mecca of italian opera.
Flowers were showered upon him in
most embarrassing fashion. The rea-
son of this delicate attention may be
the kits, at which the people gaze in
undisguised amazement. One veteran
peasant exclaimed: "Fancy, women as
well as men go to war in that country,
and yet they look as though they would
make mincemeat of the Germans" Lit
tie wonder that some of these killed
ladies' received not only flowers, but
equally embarrassing kisses.-Chris-
tan Science Monitor.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-03-14
CENTER MONTVILLE.

Ralph Foy has gone to Mansfield, Mass.
E. G. Clement of Duxbury, Mass, is
the guest of his brother, j. j. Clement.
C. H. Luce is the guest of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Luce. He is a guard
in the R. l. State prison at Cranston.
Chester H. Thompson, Montville
young man who entered the Boston City
Hospital for nurses training, some four
years ago, has been called to the colors
and is to join hospital unit in Portland
this week.
Friday afternoon, March 9th, Mrs.
Carney Shure saw three dogs worrying a
deer near her husbands saw mill. Mr..
Shure drove the dogs away and with the
help of R. E. Reynolds of Freedom, got
the animal into his barn, where it soon
died. Mr.. Shure did not know to whom
the dogs belonged. There was one shep-
herd, one fox hound and the other was
black in color and Just plain dog. A game
arde was notified.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-03-14
SMANVlLLE.

Mrs. Nancy Nickerson is very poorly
again.
Mrs. H. F. M. Phillips returned home
from Brooks last Thursday.
Mrs W. S. Nickerson went to Unity
last Thursday for several days visit with
her father, Mr.. Clarke Libby.
The Veterans meeting at the grange
hall Thursday, March 7th, though not
LARGELY attended on account of the storm,
was a very enjoyable meeting and the
dinner was all that could be desired. 1t
is much to be regretted there was not
more present to hear the excellent ad-
dress of welcome given by Miss DORIS
Nickerson.
Miss Gertrude Nlckerson celebrated
her 7th birthday Tuesday afternoon,
March 5th. Those present were Hazel
and Milton Nickerson, Charles and Edna
Trundy and George Briggs. Cookies
cocoa. peanuts and candy were served;
Miss Gertrude received many gifts. and
a general good time was enjoyed by ALL
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-03-14
FREEDOM.

Annie Bryant from Unity is dressmak-
ing for Mrs. Hattie Wiggin.
Albert Bryant has returned to Burn
ham where he has employment.
Miss Effie NJ Flye has bought Hon. D.
W. Dodge's store and will move in soon.
Mrs. Robert Belts of Unity was in the
village the past week soliciting money to
buy Rev. E. E. Harris horse.
The entertainment and supper given
by the Red Cross recently was largely at
tended. They cleared after all expenses
sos.
Freedom Lumber Company and the
Banton brothers have started up their
mills employing large number of men.
Mr.. Fred Vose who has been working
for the Hollingsworth & Whitney Com
pany in Winslow will move in town soon
and work for the Freedom Lumber Com
pany.
Freedom held its annual town meeting
March 4Ln ISL OeleCImdE, RANK JoHI-
son; End, Calvin Bangs; 3rd, Herbert
Bradstreet; Collector and Treasurer,
Percy Bessey.
Mrs. Abbie C. Keen, one of the oldest
and most respected residents of Freedom
village, died February 4th in Washing
ton, D. c., at the home of her son, Car
ter B. Keen, Director ofthe United States
Postal Savings System, with whom she
had passed her winters since the death
of her husband, o. H. Keen, Esq, nine
teen years ago. Mrs. Keen was the old
est daughter of Elisha H. and Nancy
Campbell Carter of Montville, and is sur
vived by two sisters and brother, Mrs
D. R. McGray and Miss Frances o. Car
ter of Unity, and John P. Carter of How
ard, R. l. Mrs. Keen had been in failing
health about year previous to her death
and had been confined to her bed nearly
five months. Her suffering was borne
with the same Christian fortitude that
characterized her entire life, and almost
to the end she planned on family re-
union at Freedom on her eightieth BIRTH
day, May Gath of this year.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-03-14
.WINTERPORT.

William Dotten. End engineer on the
tank steamer Mielero, is here for or1ei
stay with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Ryder have receiv-
ed notice from Washington OF the safe
arrival of their son Russell, in France.
Friends here of John Henry York Of
Monroe were sorry to learn OF his death
which occurred last week lie was a
veteran of the Civil War.
Mrs. Mary Haley returned home Friday
from Newington, Conn, where sne mas
been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Will
liam Rowe, since December
Mrs. Walter H. Atwood visited her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Chapman in
Carmel, returning to her home here Fri
day afternoon.
Mrs. Arlington left Friday for Boston
where she was to have been Joined by her
husband, Lieut. w. j. Arlington, who is
at Aver, Mass, during the extent of his
furlough
Owing to misinformation the report
that Mizpah Rebekah Lodge is to confer
the degree at the district meeting in May
is erroneous, as no official invitation has
as yet been received by the lodge.
Mrs. Mary w. Bussey received her APP
pointment from Gov. Milliken last week
authorizing her to administer oaths, etc.
Mrs. Bussey is bookkeeper and typewrit-
er for the firm of Bussey & White, West
Winterport.
G. A. Mckinney is having interior re-
pairs and decorations done on his recent
ly purchased home on Main street. He
was able to walk from his present home
on Commercial street to the Main street
residence, Saturday afternoon, the first
time since his illness.
Frank W. Carleton, district deputy of
the ]. o. O. F., was in Orrington on
Wednesday night of last week to install
the officers of the lodge. He was accom-
panied by his marshal, Elvin NJ Arey,
and the following brethren of Garfield
Lodge: Ellery Bowden, c. C. Moody, E.
B. Nealley, Ira Young, c. T. Young,
Everett Arey, also r. l.. Clements of
Monroe Lodge. The past grands of the
party acted as officers in the installing
suite, by invitation.
The class parts for the High school
graduation exercises We're assigned last
week. The salutatory and valedictory
were assigned by rank, the other parts
by vote of the class. There will be
seventeen graduates this year. The as
signments are as follows: Valedictory,
Claude Ryder; salutatory, Margaret
Thayer; prophecy, (girls) Sumner Clark,
prophecy, (boys) Viola Clark; history,
Hazel Lowe; presentation of gifts, Morti-
mer Kip; class ode, Paul Grant; violin
solo, Albion Bolan. The class has voted
that five dollars shall cover the expense
of the graduation gowns. 1t is expected
that the B. E. N trio of Bangor will play
for the graduation ball.