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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-27

Council Bluffs Nonpareil: The
baseball people are up against i
everywhere. There is only one wise
course for most Of the boys who play
ball, and that is to get into the bis
overseas.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-27
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Sioux City Journal: 1t is to be
hoped that the postmaster general
does not decide to see how much
money he can save by cutting down
telegraph and telephone service.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-27

Waterloo Times-Tribune: If Con
gresham Sweet goes TO France.
when he gets back he may find cour-
age enough to say something against
the German government
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-27

Atlantic News-Telegraph The tales
of Yankee pluck and Yankee in
genuity coming back from the front
are numerous, and all indicate that
the Yanks are far too smooth for the
Hun and have him outguessed forty
ways from the ace"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-27

Charles City Press: Not all the
idIers are male. The anti-Ioafing law
should be impaTtiaIly enforced.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-27

Burlington Hawk-Eye: Our troops
were withdrawn from the south bank
of tie Marine without being noticed
By the enemy" German official re-
port. Couldn't seem 'em for dust, we
suppose.
The Dolores star., 1918-10-18
The Parson.

At an Ashland avenue home they
have the fashion of giving names to
chickens and other creatures about the
place. Some days ago the mother
bought Il fine black rooster in market.
We'll name him the Parson,'" said
the mother.
A few days later the new preacher
and his wife We're invited to dinner
They were in the parlor awaiting the
event. Margaret, age six, came hur
ricdly into the next room. There the
mother ndmonished her to be on her
good behavior, "for today" said moth.
er, 1--WE have the parson for dinner"
"No, no. mamma" said Margaret.
Don't you know we killed and ate the
Parson three days ago."
This cannibalistic statement, over.
heard in the parlor, created some dis
quiet until mamma made an explana
News.
The Dolores star., 1918-10-18
Story of an Attack by Flyers on
German Destroyer
Fleet.
ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE DANGER
Enemy Ship Becomes a Twisted and
Dirty Wreck After Bomb From
Above Strikes lt-Ali in
the Days Work.

LOndon.-To the observer in the
rear cockpit of the fast British bomb
ing machine the scene hardly appeared
to change from minute to minute. The
engine roared. the sunlight came slant
ing in onto his knees, n biting wind
beat on his face, and below was the
slightly hazy surface of the sea. while
to the right lay the dim line of the
Belgian coast, which swept away to
the wider silver reaches of the Scheldt
estuary. Ahead of him two British
machines flew in the same direction,
with their propellers seeming to re-
volve lazily. as they always do when
seen from another machine. The OBJ
server continually scanned the air
above and below the machine, and eX-
amined every now and then the sur
face of the sea.
suddenly the front machine turned
to the right and began to fly toward
The Dolores star., 1918-10-18
DROP FAGS TO YANKS

New York.-Showers OF cigarettes
1eli from the skies on the American
nghters driving the Germans out of
the st. Mihel salient. This fact was
announced In cablegram received by
william ]. Mulligan, chairman of the
hnights of Columbus committee on
war activities, at the United War
work Campaign headquarters. From
American airplanes 10000 packages OF
cigarettes were dropped into the hands
or infantrymen and artillerymen press
ing forward In their victorious squeeze
which dlslOdged the enemy from the
stronghold they had held for more than
'hree ycars. Each package was
stamped Compliments Of the knights
or Columbus"
AT the same time. cnble dispatches
announce, Y. NJ. G. A. workers on foot
moved among the soldiers. handing out
chocolates and cigarettes.
The airplnne service for distributing
cigarettes to the soldiers. while the
0atfie was In progress and the ordi.
The Dolores star., 1918-10-18

nary foot or motor methods of reacl,-
ing the men In the front lines were
unavailable. was established by Mar
tin V. Merle of San Francisco, X.
of c. secretary, with the cooperation
of an American airplane unit. After
the fight, soldiers related how pleas
nntly surprised they had been when
cigarettes dropped from on high. They
declared no service in their behalf ever
had pleased them as much as this ui-
tra modern delivery of Smokes"
The Y. NJ. c. A. workers won new
friends at st. Mihiel. One Red Tri-
angle man, with huge pack on his
back, moved forward with certain
unit, distributing chocolates and ciga-
rettcs to ench soldier. Salvation Army
workers also were busy with their
dn,ighnuts and coffee throughout the
st. Mihiel drive.
The Dolores star., 1918-10-18
Knights Of Health.

Throughout the United States half
a million children are nt present en-
rolled in an enterprise which bids fair
to achieve decidedly importont ends,
1t is crusade against dirt and dis.
ease. Half a million children between
the ages of five and sixteen are en-.
rolled under banner bearing Cru.
sader's cross, and have pledged them.
selves to undertake round of hy.
gienic duties for one year and to dc
what they can to improve the heath
conditions of their homes and com.
munities. There is health and mental
discipline in regular duties OF this sort
The Dolores star., 1918-10-18
St. Bernard Dogs
Economy Victims

reS'rictions Of this sort in the prov.
- ces would be needless. French mons.
ants eat little meat, once or twice n
week nt the most, If at ALL
The average Englshman consumes
'h"ch less meat. England had three
'heatiess days II week. applied to res
'''rahts and similar dining rooms, be-
ginning In the summer of 1917. How.
e|er' These meatless days were aboI.
'shed' the order taking effect Nav II
ms year. In place of the former re-
slrlc'ions meat card was issued.
this card entitled the holder TO n Ger.
t'in amount of meat. which he NAV
puS four specified days in the week
rhsiishincn are consuming about
double the amount of meat eaten by
the same number of Frenchmen ot
present.
French frugality in meat is the
more remarkable ms it Is accompcpied
by similar and much more drastic
restriction in the conSumptiOn of
bread. "A Frenchman," according to a
ftace-time wit, ''is Il gentleman who
wears n decoration and orders IN ex-
The Dolores star., 1918-10-18

ira portion OF brend" Bread iuns been
the staff OF life of the French peopIe.
Still France Is in better position
iran adjacent countries. Meat is very
scarce and costly IN Belgium. In Ant
"erp one has to pay 20 francs for
lound of meat and 30 francs for a
s"und of bacon. In Meerle, near Ant
"cIp. butcher paid 1925 francs for
a two-year-old steer. Cows are sold
fer 5000 and goats for 500 francs.
Swiss Regulations Strict.
At Val de Travers. Switzerland. two
butchers were found guilty of having
violated the government rule regu-
IatinG the price of calves. The butch
"rs were fined 1,50O francs ench, and
WI have to pay the cost of the trial.
while 10 farmers, to whom the butch
"rs had paid more than the maximum
price allowed. were acquitted by the
jIry.
In the course of proceedings in the
rcurt 1t was shown that an army Of
fcer of the commssary department in
buying cattle for the army had also
aid more than the maximum price
permitted Now the states attorney
Is going to prosecute the army officer
for the same Offense for which the two
butchers were found guilty.
In Vienna meat rations for hotels,
tining rooms and boarding houses
:gere cut 20 per cent, beginning July
l. Even meat supplies for hospitals
were reduced 10 per cent This
caused increased prices.
The Dolores star., 1918-10-18
BRITISH PLANE
HITS HUN BOAT

the coast. Its occupants had evidently
seen something Of importance. Look
Ing below, the observer of the back
machine saw few miles from the
ZeebruGGe mole six little shapes which
seemed stationary on the gray sea.
German oestroyers.
they We're German destrOyers which
were in reality steaming at top speed
toward the coast. Gradually the air
planes drew nearer and nearer and
soon were but few miles from the
land.
Near the front machine appeared a
small black ball of smoke. Another
appeared. and another, and the OBJ
server could hear the sharp crack of
the bursting shells. A moment later
the second machine entered the zone
of bursting shells, some leaving white
smoke, and others leaving black or
evil-lookins yellow vapor Along the
coast line he could see the little red
flashes of the anti-aircraft batteries.
Now. however. they were almost over
'''' ''''''s'iS' WHICH "tlt
to ziSzaG as the danger of the COM
ing attack was realized.
The observer saw six black cylin.
derS drop spinning from the front ma
chine, and then, with his two reins
round the pilots arms in front. he
steered the machine to the right and
left rs he watched the destroyer
through the wires and bars of his
bomb sight. Even as he was direct
ing the machine he saw the great
white clouds of steam, smoke and wa
ter leap up from the sea near the de-
stroyer.
The second destroyer. which was
now steering an almost direct course
appeared below his range bars. He
turned the pilot slightly to the right
in order that he might allow for the
speed of the boat and slowly pushed
over his bomb levers. one by one. Be
low tao wings he had momentary
glimpse of the yellow. fish-like bombs
rushing downward. He shouted to the
pilot. and they turned quickly away
from the inferno of shells which were
bursting all around them.
Scores Direct Hit.
The observer stood up and watched
intrntly what was going on below
Near the dcstrOyers appeared the
white smoke and spray of IL bomb
Another followed. and another. Then
on one of the deStroyers a great red
flash appeared and the center of the
boat WAS left cl0uded in smoke. He
had scored one direct hit. He shouted
cxcitedly to the pilot us one of the
destroyers dropped out of line AMI
made swiftly for its mortally wounded
cOnSort.
The British airplanes returned and
reported what had happened. pa
troll returning IL few hours later stat
ed that they had seen five German de-
stroyers returning toward OStend. BY
tnen the sixth. torn and shattered lay
with many another twisted and rusty
companion. under the sea.
The Dolores star., 1918-10-18
All but Six at Famous Monastery
Killed to Save Meat
Supply.
HOW PARIS IS REGULATED
Bread Shortage Affects the French
More Seriously Than Any Other
Meat Scarce and Costly
In Belgium.

Paris.-All but six OF the famous
ST. BERNARD dogs kept by the monks
o. that ancient monastery in the Alps
have been killed. Shortage of meat
caused by the war led to this mas
sacre.
The ST. Bernard pass is of historical
rsnown. 1t connects the valleys Of
ue Rhone and the Dora BnItea. It
~as traversed by Roman legions thou
sands of years ago. In medieval times
the pass served the armies of conquer
ors and the bands Of mercenaries. Ma
pcicon crossed the Alps at this point
II 1900.
The great monastery was built In
the middle of the sixteenth century
u wnS maintained for the relief of
travellers who we're surprised by snow
storms while crossing the pass. The
-. Bernard dogs were used to find the
frozen victims OF the storms in the
snOwdrifts. They were specially train
ed for this work of relief and carried
the first aid to the injured in a little
b; skct attached to their collars. These
dogs rescued thousands of human be-
ugS, many Of whom were of historic
prominence. And for the first time in
the history of this famous monastery
the dogs had to he slaughtered for
want of food.
Human Food First Interest.
~ other times a report of this sort
would create profound interest in
Paris. hnt at present the human race
Is thinking of Its own necessities and
cares less about dog heroes living
rore than 500 feet above the surface
ut the sea
Today the people of France are re-
ctr cted in the consumption OF meat,
bread or any other article of food in
IN" making Of which dough or -four Is
used, and sugar. There are three
ueatless days and to prevent anyone
buying meat in advance the rule re-
strictS purchases to 200 grnms of
meat on n day preceding Il .meatless
day
The sale of meat Is prohibited
Wednesdays. Thursdays and Fridays.
In hotels and restaurants no guest is
entitled to more than 100 grams of
iJrsat rs part of meal Tuesdays. This
restriction Is aimed at boarding
l:ven slaughter houses are entirely
closed the meatless days. Thus the
attempt is made to prevent rs far
as possible any violation of the rule.
Of course any attempt ut enforcing
The Dolores star., 1918-10-18
Value Of the Bible.

The Bible is to us what the star was
to the wise men; but IL we spend all
our time in gazing upon it, observing
its motions, and admiring Its splendor
and are not led to Christ by it, the use
Of It win be lost to us-T. Adams.
The Dolores star., 1918-10-18
To Feed 65, 900 Yanks.

Chlcago.-Charles Weeghman prrsi-
dent Of the Cubs, has taken the Joh
OF feeding G5.OOO soldiers daily for the
government ut the largest artillery
camp in the country. located at Smith.
town. ny.
The Dolores star., 1918-10-18
COULD NOT READ, BUT
HE'S THERE WITH RIFLE

Camp Sheridan. Montgomery.
Ala.-A recruit to Captain Win
ston's company was ordered to
shoot ut certain target. the
number being given.
~ kain't read. Cap'n." said
the Tennesseean.
The target was shown him
and when he had finished, his
tally was 4S hits out of n pos
sible 80.
The officers say that those
mountnIneers seldom go under
40 hits out Of 10 shots.
The Dolores star., 1918-10-18
Truth. From on hlah.

All human discoveries seem to be
made only for the purpose Of confirm
ing more and more strongly the truths
that come from on high and are con-
tained in the sacred writings-Her-
schel.
The Dolores star., 1918-10-18

He who has no taste for order win
be often wrong in his Judgment and
seldom considerate or conscientious in
his actions.-Lavater,
The Dolores star., 1918-10-18

Sliding racks for silverwnre instcad
of shelves feature the bottom OF
rev sldebOard.
The Dolores star., 1918-10-18

The Dnni-h parliament has nine
women members.
The Dolores star., 1918-10-18

LESSON TExT-Genesis ELLA
GOLDEN TEXT will give him unto
the Lord all the days of his life.-I Sam
uel I'll.
DEVOTIONAL READING-Luke 14:1S-
q.
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL FOR
TEACHERS-Genesis1 15:1-s; 1s:s-15; L-1-11.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-08
STOCK

One pair of fancy 3-yr.-old steers,
weight about $500 MS, color black and
white, mostly white; they are nicely
mated and perfectly handy, to pillow
alone with. This is an exceptionally
nice team.
One full blooded Jersey bull, 2Ks yrs.
old, dandy.
One large Jersey COW, silver gray, an
exceptionally nice COW, both for milk and
butter; years old.
One COW, years old, fawn color, full
blooded Jersey.
One COW, years old, full-blood Jer-
sey, from Hood Farm stock and dandy.
One heifer, years old, full blood Hol.
stein from the Taylor herd in Williams
town.
One Holstein bull calf s months old
One Jersey bull calf, months old
One heifer calf, months old, Jersey,
color silver gray.
One heifer calf, ! bull calf
One horse, II years old, sound. kind
and right; weight LOO This horse is
an exceptionally good all-around horse,
single or double, safe for anyone to work
or drive; color, brown.
One horse. IL years old, safe for lady
to drive; can step fast; nice family
horse, weight about 1000.
Anyone wishing to dispose of any kind
OF property, bring 1t in, and we will turn
it into cash. Usual commission. Terms,
cash.
GEORGE A. TRACY, Owner.
B. H. ADAMS, Auctioneer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-08
WHY WOMEN
DREAD OLD AGE

Don't worry about Old age Don't worry
about being In other peoples way when you
are getting on In years. Keep your body in
good condition and you can be as hale and
hearty In your old days as you were when a
kid, and every one will be glad to see you
The kidneys and bladder are the causes Of
seniie Affections. Keep them dean and in prop
working condition. Drive the poisonous
wastes from the system and avoid uric acid
accumulations Take GOLD MEDAL Haarlern
Oil Capsules periodically and you will find
that the system gill always be in perfect
working order. Your spirits will be enlivened,
your muscles made strong, and your face have
once more the look Of youth and health
There is only one guaranteed brand Of
Haarhem Oil Capsules. GOLD MEDAL There
are many fakes on the market Be sure you
get the original GOLD MEDAL Imported Haar-
lem Oil Cpasulcs. They are the only reliable.
For sale by all first-class druggists.-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-08
Despondent Women

Nature intends every woman to be
cheerful, light-hearted and happy, but
when dragged down with pain and suf-
fering from female ills, win power alone
cannot overcome a nervous, respondent
condition. Multitudes of American won.
en-, however, have found that there is
one tried and true remedy to restore
health under such circumstances, and
that is Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, made from herbs and roots
This oldfashioned medicine is now con.
sidered the standard American remedy
for such conditions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-08
ESTATE OF FRED [ rAnNHAM

State Of Vermont, District Of Washington, 81
The honorable probate court for the distrie,
aforesaid 20 all persons interested In the estate
Of Fred L. Farnham, late of Piainheld, In said
district, deceased, GREETING
WHEREAS, said court has assigned the 26th
day Of August next for examining and allow.
ing the account Of the administrator with will
annexed Of the estateof said deceased and for a
decree Of the residue of said estate 10 the law.
full claimants OF the same and ordered that
public notice thereof be given 10 all persons
interested in said estate by publishing this or.
der three weeks successfully previous to the
day assigned, in the Barre Daily Times. 9
newspaper published at the city Of Barre. in
said district
THEREFORE,. you are hereby notified to ap.
pear at the probate Office In Montpelier, in said
district. on the day assigned then and there to
contest the allowance Of said account II you see
cause, and 30 establish your right as heirs, leg.
atees and lawful claimants 10 said residue
Given under my hand this It'll day OF Au-
gust, 1918,
FRANK j. MARTIN. Judge
Augs-I5-22
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-08
SUGAR CARDS NOW.
st. Johnsbury Families Are Allowed Two
Pounds Per Month Per Person.

st. Johnsbury, Aug. s.--The grocers of
st, Johnsbury are now selling sugar on
the card system and all housekeepers
have to have card to get their sugar.
The federal food administration allows
two pounds per person month, and as
each order for sugar is filled, the grocer
punches the card that no one may ex-
coed the prescribed allotment.
The new system is similar to what is
being quite generally adopted through
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-08
ESTATE OF JOHN W. MCDONALD

State Of Vermont District of Washington, Sc.
The honorable probate court for the district
Aforesaid, 10 all persons interested IN the es-
tate Of John w Mcdonald. late o. the city Of
Barre, in said district deceased. GREETING:
WHEREAS. said court has assigned the 22d
day OF August next for examining and allow
ing the account Of the executor and admints-
TRAITOR Of the estate Of said deceased and for a
decree OF the residue OF said estate TO the law
full claimants Of the same, and ordered that
public notice thereof be given to all persons
intersted In said estate by publishing this or
der three weeks successfully previously 10 the
day assigned, in the Barre Daily Times, a
newspaper published at the city Of Barre. in
said district.
THEREFORE,, you are hereby notified 10 ap-
pear at the probate office In Montpelier in said
district, on the day assigned, then and there to
contest the allowance Of said account II you
see cause, and TO establish your right as heirs,
legateea and lawful claimants 70 said residue.
Given under my hand, this 7th day Of Au-
gust, 1918.
FRANK ]. MARTIN, Judge.
Auge-l6-22
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-08
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Farm for Sale

Exceptionally good farm Of 200 acres about
80 acres tillage, the balance pasture, lumber
wood and sugar orchard barn s0x40 feet
with basement; barn 30x40 feet with lean
to; COW barn and henhouse; good fruit or
chard; good house with IL rooms, water al
house and barn less than u mile to school
this place is known as the VIM Hanson farm
situated In Williamstown on the direct road
from Williamstown to Brookfeld Pond VII.
lage), miles from Williamstown, 4 miles
from Brookaeld: will sell for reasonable price
and on easy terms Mrs. C. NJ Holden, VIII
Jamestown, vt; Orange Co. telephone 41B-15
l2lte
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-08
FOR SALE

FOR SALE freproof safe, / file, scales
showcase, border cut-out machine ladders,
step ladders, drop sheets. running boards, etc !.
must be sold BY Aug. is; A. v. Beckley, 46
Main street. phone 2s9-W l22tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-08
Registered ROlStGln Stock and
Real Estate at
THURSDAY, AUGUST Il

at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, the follow
ing described real estate and personal
property:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-08

There is more Catarrh tn this section
OK the country than all other diseases
put together. and for years 1t was sup
posed to be lncurable. Doctors prescribed
local remedies, and by constantly failing
to cure with local treatment. pronounced
1t incurable. Catarrh is a local disease,
greatly influenced by constitutional con-
ditions and therefore requires oonstitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine. manufactured by T. J. Cheney &
Co., Toledo, Ohio, Is a constitutional
remedy, 10 taken internally and acts
thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
Of the System. One Hundred Dollars re-
ward is offered for any case that Halls
Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials
#. J. CHENEY e. CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-08
HOSPITAL PRESIDENT RESIGNS.
Mrs. Elmer Johnson Has Other Duties
Which Demand Her Attention.

st. Adams, Aug. s--Mrs. Elmer John
son has resigned as president of the
Woman's association of the st. Adams
hospital and also as member of the
board. Mrs. johnson resigns because her
duties as executive secretary Of the
home office work requires so much time.
She has been in the hospital work seven
years. When the society was changed
TO corporation in 1912 she was one of
the charter members and since the moor
poration she has served Ave years as
president
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-08

Raymond Guyette, the corporal who
spoke in several places in the state
about June / under the public safety
committee, has gone back to France to
Join his regiment or to take an officers
training in one of the schools there
which had not been decided when he left
his home in Hartford, Conn.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-08
Mother Gray's Powders
Benefit MANY Children

Thousands OF mothers have found Mother
Gray's Sweet Powders an excellent remedy for
children complaining of headache colds. fever
ishness stomach troubles and bowel irregulari-
ties from which children suffer. They are easy
and pleasant to take and excellent results are
accomplished by their use Used by mothers
for 80 years. Sold by druggists everywhere,
25 cents.-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-08
AUCTION!

As have no one on my farm and am
unable to get help, | am obliged to dis
pose of the stock which | have taken
great pains to raise and get together
and it would not be for sale if | were
not situated as / now am. But wish to
state in beginning that this is a bona
fide sale. Each and every animal win
change owners when the hammer falls. |
will sell on