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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-30

The hemp tree Is one Of the most YER
satile plants in the world. From 1t
comes, besides rope and wrapping pa
per, the drug hashish. called by its
devOtees "the joyous" obtained by boil
ing the leaves and flowers with fresh
butter; a valuable vegetable oil, cake
used by the farmers for their stock,
and the finer varieties are used for
cloth, coarse laces and braids. A great
deal of the seed is exported for canary
seed.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-30
opportunity to Be Seized.

A porter in London was engaged in
cleaning luggage van, when the door
swung back, striking him violently on
the head. "0hl Pat" he exclaimed to
an Irlshman standing on the platform,
II believe I've cut open my head"
"Well, begor, now's the time TO get
something into it" was Pats witty re-
ply.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-30
Get Out Of the Rut Occasionally.

There is sometimes no harm, and
often bucketful of joy, In just being
real foolish for spell. And many a
time it loosens up the strings of the
heart to be extrayagant. even, like the
country boy at the circus who said:
Eve got Is cents, and I'm goln' TO
spend 1t all on peanuts. and I don't
give durn who knows ii, nuther."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-30
Protection From Live Wires.

For the sure protection of llnemen
handling live wires pair Of gloves
inside and one outside OF the rubber
gloves have been recommended The
woven fabric inside glove takes up per-
spiratlon and shields the rubber from
the finger nails and leather gauntlet
over the rubber glove protects from
outside mechanical injury, aids in
grasping tools and keeps the hands
warm in winter.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-30
Just What He Had Done.

Charlie, trying TO amuse himself as
best he could, came out of the garage
dragging an old cobwebby umbrella,
which after much exertion he was
able TO open over his head. His grand
mother, coming to the door, called
out. Charlie, you put that umbrella
right up this minute" Charlie piped
back, 81 has dot 1t up and Use doln
for a walk"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-30
Not Originally Military Title.

General, the noun, and the adjective
general, the antonym Of particular, go
back to the Latin generals, meaning
belonging TO race or kind. and itself
tracing to genus genera, from gigner5.
10 beget. Generals in Caesars and
Pompey's day had nothing 10 do with
the army; the Roman general was an
imperator. The title general prima-
rlly means an officer holding gen.
eral command.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-30

Sergeant, the French for which is
sergent, the Italian sergente, comes
from the medieval Latin word SER
siens, meaning a servant. a vassal, or
Il vassal soldier who seems to have
acted as an orderly or striker. Tell
this to your sergeant some warm day
when he critlcises your appearance on
parade in his coarse, unfeeling man
ner. II will soften him. 1t may even
melt hlm.-New' York Evening Post.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-30
Fashions in Humor.

A lady once suggested Alice IN
Wonderland" to n steady-going ma
iron. The volume was soon returned
with thanks and with the explanation
that what was wanted was something
tight" not all those puzzles. Un-
quesiionably, taere are fashions In
humor.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-30
NOTICE
eenninoton County Savings Bank

Bennington county S"N'n9S o""N
The annual meeting OF the corpora
tors of the Bennington County Say
ings bank will be held at the Office
of said bank in its bank building In
Remington. VT, on the first Wednes'
day LIST day OF January, A. d.. 1919 at
. o'clock p. M. for the purpose OF
electing board Of trustees for the
year ensuing and the transaction oil
any other business found necessary
when met especially to I'LL vacancies
in the number of corporators and to
alter and revise the bylaws
Charles H. Dewey Secretary,
Dated AT bennington. VI, Nov. 80
1918.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-30
ARRIVES IN HOLLAND

Former German Empress Goes Where
Husband Is.
London. Nov. 29.-The former Ger
man Empress arrived in Holland by
train Thursday, and went by automo'
bile 10 Amerongen. where her nus
band is staying, says Rotterdam
despatch.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-30
Advice Soldiers Need Not Lake.

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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-30

Selllessness and crnpaisance IRE
beautiful virtues, but do not forget
that virtue carried tn excess may he.
come the most irritating aud difficult
n falllDgs.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-30
LOSES FOUR MILLION

Austria-Huneary Has Heavy Casualty
LIS.
London. Nov 29.--Austria-Hungary
lost four million killed and wounded
during the war, says an Exchange
Telegraph Co., despatch from Copen-
hagen. Eight hundred thousand men
were killed. including seventeen
thousand officers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-30
ARLINGTON

Mrs. H. d. LaBatt and son Leo Or.
lando were in Bennington Wednesday
Mr. and Mrs p. II. Thompson and
children and Mrs. Guy McKeon were
IN Bennington Wednesday.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-07-26
The Home Hotel
A. A. Mccullough, Mgr

N' A. WeIuIIouch, Mgr. Removed from Chapel Street Co 203 Park Avenue, Opposite Majestic Hotel. Home cooking, steam heat running water in al rooms. Rates reasonable. Phone 93o.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-07-26
Be Cured First Fay Wben Cur ed

A safe and painless cure for Alsohol and Drug Addictions Strictly private and personal attention assured by a phy- sician with years of experience. Address Drawer No. 437.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-07-26

If it's good coffee with pure cream and the best creamery butter you ara looking for. you will find 1t at
 rrisby's. 3-6 tf
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27
CORDIAL RELATIONS.

Editor Mines, of the Prescott Journal-Miner, has been named by Gov. Campbell as his private secre- tary. It is to be hoped that this ap- pointment will result in establishing cordial relations between the governor and the press of the state. Unfortu- nately for Governor Hunt he assumed that one of his duties in the office of governor was to blackjack every newspaper that had opinions of its own, which did not concur with those of the executive. Had the newspa- pers of the state joined in the howl of the retiring governor against the corporations and in boosting the rad ical labor agitators as having the right, to dominate our industrial in- terests they would never have been branded as the reptile" and "kept'' press by the I. w. w. leaders and Gov. Hunt.-Clifton Era.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27
CHRIS HULLS IS HAPPY
 WILL BE HOME SOON

Miss Marie Hull is in receipt of the following interesting letter from hei husband, Chris Hulls, with the A. E F. in France:
 France, Nov. goth. Dear Marie:
 Have not heard from you in so long that l am very anxious about you But perhaps you are getting my let ters O. K.
 Have some great news for you this time. Expect to leave France shortly and perhaps I will be in the U. S. A. around Christmas. Of course, I do not know for sure, but it looks that way. And after we get back it might be some time before we are mustered out of the service. Just as soon as reach the U. s. A. will wire you.
 We are having very fine weather no snow, but just cold.
 We are far away from any town SC at this time I am unable to send you any present but perhaps we will get to some town before long.
 l am back with my company after six weeks in the hospital and it cer. tainly feels good to be back in goot health. But so many will not return to their loved ones. I will have lots to tell you when get back. Parts of it l would like tc forget, but after all it is the greatest experience a man could go through. My very best regard to mother anc all. And all my love to you.
 CHRIS HULLS.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27

ican custom to look to the government for help in every emergency, says the Christian Science Monitor. It is, in fact, contrary to the spirit of democ- racy to underestimate the ability of the individual to help himself. At the present time there is apparent a widespread aggitation toward pater- nalism. Even if the government had the disposition to meddle in every thing, it has not more than fraction of the power that individual effort can create.
 While many people fail to realize it, the blighting system of paternal- ism has, been pushed to the front re- gently in this country under differ ent guises, good illustration of which is the cry for health, unemployment and old age insurance, state banks run at cost, etc., etc. These are the entering wedges and it would be but short while before formerly free American citizen would become ac- countable to a public official for his every act.
 Let us remain ambitious Americans and not become objects of charity.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27
THE PAUPERIZED SOLDIER BOY.

One of the things the people in general cannot understand is why the government is sending thousands of wounded soldiers home without pay. Many of them have not received pay for several months. There is a great todo about helping the returned sol dier to a job; much has been said about keeping them from "over-doing the holidays" Keep the soldier pure,' ? "write to them often. We are inn portuned by official mail in great quantities just how to help the re- turning soldier, also to make liberal purchases of liberty bonds to "help the soldier boy home" From the present indications, the soldier boy has been made the "goat". to not only bear the burden of the war, but also in helping out the splendid inefficien- cy when it come to his mail, his pay for service, and many of them are go- ing to inquire into the reasons for be- ing an object of charity, while the government owes them money they have earned.
 It is all right to pull all the public ity stuff as to what we should do for our boys when they return, but what are the Thigh brow" elements drawing government salaries doing?
 Why can't the boys at least get their pay for "service rendered? 2"
 Every liberty bond holder feels that he did his share and put up his money to see that "our boys" get everything that could be given them. 1G.
 When they do not get their pay and the comforts we thought we were giv- ing them, are we compelled to believe that it is all on account of govern ment efficiency" ..t...... ...
 The lives of "our boys" are more valuable than any job that a "pin- headed clerk" could ever get; yet, that same pompous individual can cause more unnecessary deaths than all the dirty Huns could.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27
POPULARITY" EXPLODED.

Opinion is settling down to some thing like conclusions about what the election results meant. To the ques- tion, What happened so suddenly to dissipate the presidents immense popularity the commonest answer IS interesting, running somewhat thus:
 The president, first of all, was not the choice of the convention that nom- mated him in 1912. There had been a nationwide contest for delegates, as a result of which Champ Clark attain ed a majority of votes in the conven- tion on several ballots. The two thirds rule beat him, and Bryan and other forces made the convention nom mate a man who was not its real choice. It was anything but a proof of popularity within the democratic party.
 Then came the republican split, and the election. Wilson seemed certain to win, and therefore might have been expected to win heavily, thanks to the band-wagon vote. But, in fact, he re- ceived fewer votes than MT. Bryan ever received. Likewise, no striking testimony of popular strength.
 Seventeen months after he took of flee the war broke over Europe, It was long enough for MT. Wilson U make apparent that his was to- be a one-man administration. Toward the war he maintained a policy of aloofness long after the body of in- telligent opinion had become convinced that aloofness was impossible. He did not prepare. He wrote letters about the Lusitania. Instead of recognizing our inevitable involvement and leading public opinion toward the same recog- milton, he refused to see the inevita- ble, or to admit it after he had seen it. He was a candidate for re-elec- tion in 1916, and made his campaign on the argument that he had "kept us out of war;" and therefore could be expected to continue keeping us out; yet things have since become puofic property that make it impossible to believe that he expected, if elected, to maintain the peace for many months
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27
SGT. W. A. CARTER IS | NOW MARRIED SOLDIER

In letter to Dr. E. S. Miller, Ser geant w. A. Carter writes from Fort Benjamin Harrison:
 Fort Harrison, Dec. 10-18. Dear Bro. Secretary: .s You can send my mail to Hereford Texas, from now on as 1 will be mus tered out on the 18th and will start to Hereford the same day.
 If anything should should ever hap pen to me you can reach my wife either at 49 Gray St., Newark, N. J.. or Hereford, Texas. I was married the 17th of last month in Newark, N J. Haven't heard from 499 lodge for several months, so please let me hear from you at once.
 Yours truly,
 w. A. CARTER, Hereford, Texas, cIo o. H. John.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27
DEPARTMENTAL GOVERNMENT

The forestry department of the government is negotiating with the war department of the government to secure some of the war department equipment, which can not be used by the war department, for use in hand ling the work of the forestry depart ment. Otherwise the said equipment must be sold to the highest bidder and for what the war department can get for it. It is hoped that the foreign relations between the war and other departments of the government, may be neutralized sufficiently by media tors especially appointed by the pres ident for that purpose, to bring about a compromise which will permit the war department of the government to deal leniently with the forestry de- partment of the government, thus all lowing the forestry department of the government to secure this equipment direct from the war department of the government, instead of the wal department of the government selling the aforesaid equipment, most of which has never been used or tested
 but generously paid for, to some sec, ond hand dealer at nominal price in order that the second hand dealer may in turn sell it to the forestry de. partment of the government at full original cost, plus commission for be- ing compelled to be a go-between be- tween the two departments of che government and thus preventing trouble with the treasury department of the government in showing the me- cessity of the tenth liberty bond loan. And, we hope our hope comes true.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27
PLEASE BE NICE.

The Postmaster General has issued a circular letter to employees of the telephone and telegraph systems ask ing them to be courteous to the pub lie. He will find out in time that mo- nopoly is not conducive to courtesy
 On the rail lines as in the telegraph service, rates were uniform. Each competing line endeavored to get the business by rendering superior ser vice. "The people be pleased" was the motto. Now that competition has ceased, it makes little difference whether the people are pleased or not
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27
SANTA CLAUS WAS
 AT ORPHEUM THEATRE

On last Tuesday afternoon, in the Orpheum theatre, Flagstaff gave and enjoyed its first community Christ mas tree. It was a success and the little fellow who said he had "a orful good time" described the feelings of every one present.
 There were kids there of all ages from one to fifty years and the quail ity of their enjoyment was not de- termined by their age. Possibly 800 ot the little tots and hundred or more of the older ones combined to fill the building. A tremendous tree, real, live Santa Claus, the joy of giving and the pleasure of receiving, all made the occasion one to be re- membered and one to be repeated.
 The use of the theatre and the show ing of a two-reel comedy were donat- ed by Manager Costigan and thanks are due to him for making the occas- a percentage of his proceeds to fund with which to foot the bills. The idea of a community tree was first broach- ed by Mrs. Agnes Pouthie at meet ing of the Altar society of the Church of the Nativity. The ladies of the church got behind the movement and under the leadership of Mrs. Pouthie brought it to it's successful conclusion.
 All the children present were pre- sented with candy, nuts and popcorn. Little Dorothy Bader, Cornelius Buck ley and Wellington Francis delighted everyone with their singing.
 As part of the Christmas spirit, Mrs. Pouthie has seen to it that no child in Flagstaff has had to go with out visit and a remembrance from Santa Claus.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27
LANCE FUNERAL SERVICES.

The funeral of Mir. Ernest Lange, late town marshal, took place on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the residence of MT. and Mrs. c. W. Heiser. Rev. Moore of the Episcopal church officiated.
 A brother, MT. William F. Lange of San Francisco, and a sister, Miss Emile Lange of Chicago, reached Flagstaff in time for the services. MT. Lange, the father, was unable to get here.
 By their presence, and by wealth of beautiful floral offerings, a host of friends gave proof of their sorrow and of their sympathy for the bereav- ed family. ..
 MT. William Lange will return tc his home in San Francisco on Sunday while Miss Emile Lange will remain for while, the guest of MT. and Mrs Heiser.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27
A Real Stretch,

There may be something in the at- mosphere at the city hall that sharp ems the wit, we do not know, but it thrives there. As proof we offer a conversation overheard within its sa- cred portals:
 Returned Sailor Boy-"I am sure that if you had known was coming you would have had a band out to welcome mel"
 First Prominent Personage-"Yes, a rubber band"
 Second Prominent Personage-"Oh, that's stretching it too muchw
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27

Missus Smithers says she is always awful glad to have folks come in and visit with them while they are doin' Cross red workin', because it takes their work offen' their mind.
 Sam Swiggen hired Bill Pickins last week to help him build fence. Sam sez that if Bill kin knock as hard with a post mall as he kin mentally, he'd have his fence finished soon.
 Heck Smith took his face away from Ole Swanson's shoes just in time to keep from displacing his ears. Heck, he knows the difference between hats and caps. and boots and shoes.
 Doc Swenk says that curin' of a man is good deal like payin' him first and then see how much work he'll do. A clock is a durned nuis. sance to start with in the mornin' but if you hang round long enough it will put it's hand up at last, providin' you watch it closte.
 Oscar Swankerneck, who is doing guvverment work in picking out the prickly points of kactus to differen- tuate between them and loco weed, to breed fatten' food for feed, says that-well, they blossom too late. Hereafter other food will do just as well if it is possible to get it for the annimiles.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27
ANY CROWNS FOR RENT?

Palace Nearly Fit to Receive Wilson. Murat Mansion a Dream of Beauty. News headline. Dazzled by all this imperial splendor will King Woodrow and Queen Edith ever be content to return to their modest White House? Like the poor waif in The Prince and the Pauper we fear that Mir. Wilson will be inclined to spurn his less fortunate friends when he returns to his own country.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27

In the trial of I. w. W. at Sacra- mento it was brought out that this "patriotic" element were planning to cut down the output of copper 1,000,- 900 pounds per day. With all the proof of what they were doing to hinder the winning of the war, this bunch still maintain headquarters al Phoenix openly.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27

President Wilson is advocating the sinking of the captured German ships, After all the wreckage already wrought and the great shortage of every kind of material, the average American can hardly see the wisdom of such action. If destruction makes for prosperity, why not sink Hog Is- land too?
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27

The shipbuilding plant at Hog Is- land cost the government $63,000, 900, and it built one whole ship to help win the war. The original cost of the plant was to have been $21 ,O00, 900. The difference in what it actually cost and what it was at first intended to cost, was evidently spent on improv- ing deficiencies.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27

In spite of the fact that, as Joe Bender says, "the lid is off the sugar bowl" Flagstaff suffered sugar famine the past week. For six or seven days the housewives were una- ble to purchase granulated sugar in any amount. The entire town was out, and coming at this season of the year, it worked rather hardship on the preparers of good things to eat. All the substitutes were resorted to again, and on Christmas Eve night Babbitt Bros. trading company re- ceived a car and the situation was relieved.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27

"Snoopers" have been annoying people in some residence districts by walking around houses and peeking in at the windows. They may strike the wrong house and get what the in- fluenza should have done for them.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27
w. c. T. II. MEETING,

The members of the w. c. T. U. are notified that there will be meeting of that society at the home of Mrs. Eva Marshall next Thursday after noon at o'clock, at which all mem- bers are requested to be present.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR SALE-Elegant fumed oak library table and rocker, dining room set, bed, Administer rug, 56-piece dinner set, kitchen utensils. 15 Pine avenue. 12-26-1S-tf
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27

Don't be a quitter-buy your quota. Each person is asked to take at least $20 worth of War Savings Stamps in 1918. How many have you?
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27
DEAD MANS FLAT NEWS
 By DOCK SOPER.

(Attorney at Law, Justice of the Peace, shoemaker, groceries, Notary Public, hides bought and sold, hats, caps and boots and shoes also laundry work when my wife is able, Friendly un- dertaking a specialty.)
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27

There seems to be an epidemic of burglaries and robberies up and down the line from Kingman to HoIbrook. There is plenty of work and crimes are not committed because the thieves cannot make an honest living.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27

M. J. Riordan suggests that instead of sinking the German ships, that they be given to Switzerland, in or der to protect her coast line.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27

Germany is afraid she is not going to get justice. That's just what most Americans are afraid of, too.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27

Hope President Wilson finds | hat over there in time to come hon
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27

It is about time now for William Jennie Bryan to come out of hiding and advocate strenuous preparations for war.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27
Application for Grazing Permits.

NOTICE is hereby given that all applications for permits to graze cattle, horses, swine, sheep and goats within the COCONINO MA TIONAL FOREST during the season of 1919 must be filed in my office at Flagstaff, Arizona on or before January 20, 1919. Full in formation in regard to the grazing fees to be charged and blank forms to be used in making applications will be furnished upon request.
 R. E. MARSH, Supervisor.
 Dec. 27-Jan. IF.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27

Hog Island was very appropriated! named from all accounts of their ship building activities.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27

It would be a great joke on Mex ico if some one should accidentally kill Villa.
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27

Didyougitwhatyouwantedyesterda
The Coconino sun., 1918-12-27
SUGAR SITUATION RELIEVED

Happy New Year-next Wednesday