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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-22

MY dear sir, of course, l."
1t lasts about half minute,
doesn't it,"
Yes"
With whoop OF joy and relief the
excited man threw off his coat and
waistcoat.
Now he yelled, as he tugged at his
shirt, get yer gas engine ready.
want you to pull porus plaster off my
back.
Charley. dear said young Mrs.
Torkins, that young man in the
bureau OF information wouldn't an
swer single question asked him this
morning
"Whaddidgy ask him."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-22
2244HSRRi HF55

Wild and disheveled. watery OF eye
and trembling limb. he burst into the
dentists consulting room and address
cd the mclar merchant in gasping
tones:
DO you give gas here?"
Yes" replied the dentist.
Does it put man to sleep"
"Cf course
Nothing would wake him ~
Nothing. But"
Wait bit; you could break his
law or black his eye without him feel
ing it,"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-22

Il asked him how long the govern
ment will operate the railroads and
whether trains will run any faster and
fares be any cheaper. All he would
lieve that young man is being Gen.
sored."
DO you know that fortunes are
made by selling soft drinks at base
ball parks?'
I'm not surprised. The fans appre-
ciate and encourage a business like
that. For nominal sum they not only
get refreshing drink. but the empty
bottle serves as an ideal missile 10
throw at the umpire.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-22
Food Administration Saws:
The

The Allies look to America for
help. They must have meat in
ever-increasing quantities. The
men who are fighting for you and
me MUST have meat and lots of
it. Fighting is the hardest work in
the world.
All we've got. to do is to eat an
average of ONE OUNCE less-one
cubic inch less-of meat a day.
This, multiplied by 100,000,000 will
make good the need.
We have superabundance of
vegetables. Double the use of vege-
tables. They take the place of the
wheat and meat, and, at the same
time, are healthful Use potatoes
abundantly. Use fruits generous
ly.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-22
DR.. Aked's Lecture

Many eminent men are coming to Richmond
these days to speak on topics pertaining to the
war. Never in our city's history have so many
men, who have spoken before metropolitan aud
fences, stopped in Richmond to lecture.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-22
A Toast to the Flag

By John Jay Daily of The Nigiiantes
F Here's to the Red of it,
There's not thread of it,
No, nor a shred of it
In all the spread of it
From foot to head,
But heroes bled for it,
Faced steel and lead for it,
Precious blood shed for it,
Bathing it Red.
Here's to the White of it,
Thrilled by the sight of it,
Who knows the right of it
But feels the might of it
Through day and night?
Womanhood's care for it
Made manhood dare for it,
Purity's prayer for it
Keeps it so White.
Here's to the Blue of it,
Beauteous view of it,
Heavenly hue of it,
Star-Spangled dew of it,
Constant and true.
States stand supreme for it.
Diadems CLEAN for it
Liberty's beam for it e
Brightens the Blue.
Here's to the Whole of it,
Stars, stripes and pole of it,
Body and soul of it.;
On to the goal of it,
Carry it through.
Home or abroad for it,
Unsheath the sword for it,
Fight in accord for it,
RED, WHITE and BLUE.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-22

Man wants but little here below,
But, gee, it makes him gruff
When tax assessors want to know:
Where did you get that stuff"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-22

Esteemed contemporary asks:
Shall we Danish the fairies?"
Oh, no, let 'em stay. They are rather
cute in their short skirts and nose
wells.
In speech the other day an Eng
lishman said:
Henry Ford is great American
who makes perambulators.
The more inferior a fellow is, the
more he grumbles about Fate" and
bad Luck" and Providence"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-22

is how Wilhelm can look at himself
in the mirror, with his tin helmet and
his junk-on-t he-chest, and not laugh.
There is something wrong with a
guy who has no sense of humor.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-22

News item says that when Caruso is
hungry, he sits down to meal of
ravioli, spaghetti and zabaglione. So
far as is known, judging by the titles
of his food, he hasn't as yet violated
any Of the rules of the United States
food department.
The general public does not know
+ just how much the authors are doing
to help win the war. Authors use
twice as many stamps as other peo-
pie. They put stamps not only on the
outside of their letters, but on the
inside as well. The ones on the inside
are to escort the manuscript back to
the home and fireside-to the mod
est yet pleasant home of the modern
Henri de Balzac.
The average manuscript has the
homing instinct of carrier pigeon.
Sending stories to magazines is like
throwing silver dollars up against the
ceiling If the dollar sticks to the
ceiling, you win.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-22

We are in favor OF seven horse
meatless days every week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22
GUARD AGAINST ROSE SLUG
Combating Deadly Enemy of Sue
cessfuI Flower Garden.

One of the greatest drawbacks to a
successful garden is the ravages of the
rose slug, which renders an entire
bush unsightly in a short time. But
this enemy may generally be combated
if the work is begun in time.
If given, early in the season, good
spraying once week for several weeks
in succession with the full force of the
spray from the garden hose, this pest
can easily be kept down. If you do
not have hose make up the following
solution and use it full strength from
the ordinary watering can: To one
bucketful of boiling water use a good
sized cake of whale-Oil soap and one
teaspOonful of nicotine. Apply this
mixture four nights in succession.
Commence to combat all garden enc
mics early in the season, before they
have rendered the plants unsightly.
Climbing roses grow luxuriantly in
almost any sunny situation. They are
strong feeders and care should be
taken that their growth is not inter.
fered with by being planted in too close
proximity to the roots of trees or
strong shrubbery. While many varie-
ties are very hardy, yet they will flow
er longer If planted where they can be
protected from strong winds.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22
Man Who Must Vanish,

He still breathes, the man with
soul so dead" that he can say, not only
to himself but publicly: "What was
good enough for my father is good
enough for me-" says writer. Merci-
fully for human progress there are
signs abroad that give us hope of his
ultimately becoming extinct. He will
be survived for time, but not indefi-
nitely, by his mate whose marvellous
prehensile tenacity leads her to believe
and act accordingly-that what was
good enough for her greatgrandmother
is good enough for her. Undoubtedly
the least violent mOdernist would be
willing to deal the blow that should
rid us Of them, but there is a strange
residence In both the male and female
of this species that makes them rise
unscathed after the sharpest attacks
on their benighted tenets. We shall
have to wait the slower end that must
befall them. Evolution by exclusion.
or the killing off of those who persist
emily 60 the wrong way is sure pro-
cess if not a swift one. So knowing
him to be doomed, let us not waste
energy in hopeless argument with him.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22
When Gas Pressure Was Low.

Mr.. ]. returned home recently to
find his wife smiling helplessly, while
a roomful of persons, who announced
themselves as Cousin So-and-So, and
her children, took possession Of the
house. The childreD's search of the
kitchen had disclosed untold goodies,
and with their hands and mouths full,
their smiles proclaimed their capacity
as unlimited. Their mother, blissfully
ignoring their behavior, was dwelling
on the great cost Of living in the coun.
try as compared to the city.
ITO think" she exclaimed breath.
lessly, that you only pay 60 cents for
a thousand feet for gas. Why"
AS Mr.. J. took her husband aside to
consult him on whether to order an
elephant or whale, he announced
heartily:
"That's a good idea. It's cheap and
1t is filling. Wen be sports and give
them all they want"
"Give them what, John?" she asked
"Why, gas" he replied promptly
"They haven't had any lately, and II
will be a real treat."-Indianapo
News.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22
f1Nrlf TOWN.
HELPS =
CITY MANAGERS IN ILLINOIS
Plan Is Growing In Favor-Eight
States Now Have Laws Dealing
With the Matter.

Glencoe and Winnetka have operated
successfully for some time under the
city management plan, in spite of
handicaps. They have felt the need
Of specific statutory authority and have
been somewhat embarrassed by the
presence of certain elected minor off
Gals who are not under the jurisdic-
ton of the village trustees. For this
reason many cities and villages wish
to adopt the commissioner manager
form of government.
The plan is to be made applicable to
cities or villages not exceeding 100000
population-that is, to all municipali-
ties of the state except Chicago. I'M
der its terms the city or village coun-
Gil would consist of the mayor and
four commissioners, to be elected. All
administrative and executive powers
would vest in city manager appoint
ed by the council for an indefinite term
at compensation fixed by the council
and subject to removal at the coun-
ellis pleasure.
Eight states now have laws of this
sort in successful operation. They in
clude New York, Massachusetts, Iowa,
Michigan, Ohio and Kansas. Notable
instances of successful use of the man.
ager system are found in Dayton and
Springfield, o., and Niagara Falls,
n. Y.
Only one feature appears to vex the
student of municipal government. This
relates to the payment of salary to
the mayor, whose functions would be
largely remonial-although he is to
be member of the council and it's pre-
siding officer and fees to the other four
commissioners for each meeting at.
tended and for time spent on city CON-
mittee work. Yet it is quite possible
that the absence Of such emoluments
would tend to make available for
these positions men of high class and
marked ability.-Chicago Daily News,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22
Peggy Answered the Door.

vitation to call the next evening This
was more than he had expected, for
although they had been close friends
more than friends-they had parted on
unfriendly terms. Why1 Neither could
remember. AS he was leaving she re-
membered the mission she was full
filling that day.
you haven't bought tag" she
smiled as she tied one on the lapel of
his coat.
II was so delighted to meet you
didn't think of It," he said, as he
slipped coin-the largest piece of
silver he had--in her box.
AS he hurried to the bank his
thoughts were on the girl he had just
left. She was more beautiful than
when he had last seen her, and al
though he had only spoken to her for
that brief time, he wondered how he
could have forgotten her so easily.
She was different from other girls
the only girl for him, after all
He entered the bank fifteen minutes
late. The others had been waiting in
the expectation Of some fun, and when
he arrived they were not disappointed
Sure enough, he had bought tag and
for once his resolution had been in
vain. BY the time the news had been
passed from one desk to another an
audible litter swept the office, and II
did not escape Ralph. He realized the
cause Of their merriment and tried to
pass 1t off, but finally had to acknowl
edge that the Joke was on him.
II meant 1t when I,said I wouldn't
buy another tag, and wouldn't have
bought this one today II girl from
my home town hadn't been the one to
ting me. ] hadn't seen her for five
gears, and couldn't very well refuse
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22
Tag Day
(a<D
BY VINCENT G. PERRY
1918. by the Mcclure News
per Syndicate.)

Ralph Cooke started from his board
Ing house with a self-satisfied smile on
his face, for the day was the one on
which he was to have an opportunity
TO make good resolution. and If there
was one thing Ralph enjoyed more
han making resolution 1t was keep
ing one. He would show them at the
bank that public opinion could not
down his convictions. They had laugh
ed at him when he had condemned
tag days as fruitless nuisances, and
had dared him to let one pass without
being tagged. The dare had made him
resolve never to buy another tag; not
that he begrudged the small coin do
mated In return for the little bits of
cardboard, but it was the principle of
1t he did not like.
II always make contributions to the
Red Cross and other patriotic funds
In lump sums" he had told them at
the office, "and I'm not going to be
peStered at every street corner on
every Saturday Of the year to buy a
tag. I call 1t next thing to begging,
and think the taggers could do far
more good home, knitting"
He could not find any of the others
to agree with him, but this only
strengthened him In his resolve to re-
fuse tags from that day on.
He had walked well into the heart
of the business section Of the city be-
fore he was accosted by one of the
taggers. BUY tag! Buy tag!'
was the cry he heard, and he saw a
box showed invitingly in front of him.
He looked into the face of the young
woman before him, refusal on his lips,
but 1t changed to an exclamation of
surprise.
Peggy Wensley!" he cried. "What-
ever are you doing here7"
"Ralph-Ralph Cooker" Her sur
prise was as great as his. and she al
most embraced him with Joy. ITO
think that | should meet you way out
here, and I haven't seen you for four
years."
Five" he corrected. ut Is five
years since was transferred from the
bank at home. am accountant now,
and am getting on splendidly. How
has the world been using you? Very
well, If appearances are anything to
go by"
They talked for nearly half an hour.
She told him she was living in the city
and gave him her address, with an in
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22
Describes an Ideal Dwelling.

"a home is not properly show
place." says Noble Foster Hoggson.
Rather, 1t is house and plot Of
ground that, together, bring rest to the
aged, peace to the strong, and joy to
the hungry, riotous spirit of youth. It
is creating-not a mere fulfilment
of an order, the result of contract
well or i'll kept, thing to be bought
and paid for by money.
money cannot buy home" de-
clares Mr.. Hoggson, "but," he adds,
''he who hungers for a home may, by
taking counsel with those who are
practiced in giving expression to hui.
man desires In terms Of houses and
their environments, achieve a result
quite as happy and as truly as If he
were to sit to great portrait painter"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22
EnoIand's BIG War Purchases.

Since the outbreak Of the war the d..
rector of contracts for England's
armies has made the following pur-
chases: Cloth, 105,O00,000 yards; fan.
mel, 115,00O,0O0 yards; knives, forks
and spoons, 35,O00,OO0; bacon, 100000
600 pounds cheese, 1877, 100000 pounds /;
jam, 100000 tins; preserved meat,
J00.OO0,000 rations; boots, 100000
pairs, smoke helmets. 25,000000'
horseshoes, 4D,000.000.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22
FRECKLES
Now IL the Tine to Get Rid of These Ugly Spots

There's no longer the slightest need of
feeling ashamed of your freckles, az the pre-
scription othine-double strengths guar
anteed to remove these homely spots
Simply get ounce of othine--doubls
strength-from your druggist, and apply a
little of 1t night and morning and you should
soon see that even the worst freckles have
begun to disappear, while the lighter ones
have vanished entirely. II is seldom that
more than one ounce is needed to completely
clear the skin and gain a beautiful clear
complexion.
Be sure TO ask for the double strength 9TH
Inc, as this is sold under guarantee OF money
back II Il fails to remove freckles.-Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22
Their First Mention.

Bobby, for once, expressed great in
terest in the sermon. Fancy flying
machines being mentioned in the
Bible" he said.
But are they?"
"Why, didn't the vicar say Esau sold
his heirship to his brother Jacob?"-
Stray Stories.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22
FAIR FOOD PRICES.
Prevailing Quotations at Retail IL
Boston Market Issued by Massa-
chusetts Food Administration.

Following is the weekly list Of fair
food prices in the Boston market.
prepared and issued by the Massa-
chusetts Board of Food Administra-
| ton.
The figures in the first column rep
resent prevailing prices, not the low
est and highest, which wholesalers
are charging retailers. Those in the
right-hand column are based upon
them, and are prices which the re-
tail dealers are justified in charging.
The variation between the low and
the high retail prices. unless other
wise specified, is due not to differ
ence in quality, but to difference in
location, delivery service, and credit
as compared with cash purchases:
Retailer Consumer
Commodity. Pays Should Pay
| Sugar-Granulated
| In bulk .........1.Wc n sg?bcip
white is Dbl ,.sl4o@1.5o s155@1sb
Entire Wheat. bbll150@11:85 7R@Shc Id
n mys W " os IS ibs7 s5g77S s8ioc ID
| Potato, In bulk. lbl3k915c 16@1Sc
Potato, package .14@161ec 10000
| Barley. in bulk lb5B 17c S@9c
| Corn Starch, pkge.S99c 1OQ12o
Corn Meal--Yeilow
eranulated, 100 lbs
Rolled Oats, bulk 81. o016oo 1@sc ID
on Ihs s-doz cases4 756Db50 76Sc ID
(20-oz pkgs) .... s3.40@35o 11@13c pkg
Zoo Ioo n lbs. .......... ss.ooa625 7R@shc lib
i ibs' ............. s5.9o@s5o 7K@shc lb
bulk bulk, 100 lbs -. .s975@1O.25 12@1sc lib
TOO loo lbs $50 ..........s s.Oo@s.5o 11912hc Ib
| Potatoes u. s.
Grade /, 100 lbs s2.15@2S5 &c ID
| Prunes 4O-b0s, Id. 13h615c 17619o
| 50-60s, lb ........l 2gl3c lb@17o
| 60-70s, Id ....... l0RWllHz lSWlbo
| Beans--Cal. pea, lblb@1b2c 1S@l9o
Lima. ID. 49,. 14kQ15h 1s@1sc
Canned Salmon, AL
| aska Pink. dz cans$1. 95@2.10 10000 can
Fancy Red. doz ~
| cans .........:. .Sz1bQz.so ZoWzsc can
case Gh-ib cans)$2.7s 14016c can
| Corn on. 12-ot case$6. 706695 65670c at
capt case .......S.15@7.50 3593sc at
| Lard Substitutes:
| lib tins ........ 16WI9c 10 oxW5oo TIN
1m-lb tins .......2S@29c Id bO456o tin
| Cottonseed Oil:
! Medium size .....l2674c tin S0@g0o TIN
Small size .......s6Y27c tin 4oVs7o til
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22
Good Subject.

What are that couple over at yon-
der table scrapping abOutT"
II think, sir, they're fighting over
the war bread"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-22
Slim ENCOURAGEMENT.

He-rve a notion to propose to you.
She-Please do. I'm trying for n
record.-Buffalo News.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-10
Drafting Highways.

Fifty per cent OF all the food raised
in this country never reaches the con-
sumner!
Nearly sixty per cent of this years
crop of potatoes either spoiled or
wasted,
These are the statements Of one of
the most eminent food authorities in
the country. Such conditions are
caused by tie distance OF the produc-
ing from the consuming centers. the
delays in transportation, and the num-
ber of landings required before the
produce can be marketed. Is it any
wonder that food prices are high and
that so many Of US must practice real
wartime self-denial?
But, on every hand we have the
means to improve these conditions
and already marked changes in our
transportation systems have occurred.
1t was little more than a year ago
that the majority of trucks were ope-
rated with a paying load in but one
direction-systematic arrangements for
return load were unknown. Last
winter some States, through Govern
ment pressure, inaugurated the first
The Washington herald., 1918-11-10

local membership; about 40 per cent
were stricken with the disease, re-
sultipg in the death of seven mem
bers.
Resolutions to show the apprecia.
ton of the Maccabees for the health
authorities, the members of the medi-
cal profession, and nurses. both pro-
fessional and volunteer. who so hero
ically worked among the sick of the
District during the time OF the epi.
demic. were adopted at every meet.
ing of the Tents.
The regular monthly meetings OF
tho Associations various reviews have
begun after a recess taken during the
inf1uerza epidemic, Liberty Union
relo a very interesting meeting Mon
day evening and balloted on several
candidates. Victory Review met
Tuesday evening. Mount Vernon bal
loted on several candidates Tuesday
evening. National Review met Fri
day. November 9. Columbia Review
will meet Thursday evening. Novem.
ber I4. at whi,h time the Oficers
Club will be entertained. The meet
ing win in the Maccabee Hall, corner
seventh and S streets. Georgetown
Review will meet Monday evening
Brightwood Review will meet Mon.
day evening.
The Maccabee Association reports
loss of five valuable members caused
by death from influenza Georgetown
Review grieves at the loss of Mrs
Leyden and Mrs. West. Liberty Union
lost Mrs. Cassidy and Mrs. Essig and
Brightwood Review mourns the loss
OF Mrs. T. Grfith.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-10
Odd Fellows.

Grand Master John T. Humphreys,
accompanied by officers of the Grand
Lodge, will. visit jointly. Eastern
Lodge and Harmony. No. 9. on We'd
nesday evening. in the large lodge
room in 1. o. o. +. Temple. All
members are urged to be present.
Covenant Lodge, No. 10, will confer
the second degree on Thursday even-
ing.
Federal City, No. 20. will resume
degree work Friday evening and con-
tinue same each meeting until the end
OF the term.
The War Savings and Thrift Stamp
committee members are requested by
the grand master to increase their ac-
tivties In this work and also to assist
ir the War Service Commission drive
during the coming week.
Mrs. Ella V. Mallory, vice president
of the Rebekah Assembly and chair
man of the Rebekah Anniversary
committee. has called meeting of
the committee to meet in the blue
lodge room of the /. o. o. F. Temple
on Saturday evening. November 18th.
at 3 o'clock, to make arrangements
for holding the Rebekah anniversary
exercises. which had to be postponed
on account of the "flu" epidemic
Members of the committee will take
notice and attend this meeting.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-10
Law College Alumni.

The Alumni Association of the
washington College of Law held its
regular fall meeting on Tuesday eve-
ming at the college halls. 1877 New
YORK avenue. the president. Mrs. Ro-
sale NICK. Shelton presiding. In the
absence OF the recording secretary
Miss Marie Easby-Smith was elected
secretary pro tenn. The special busi-
ness was the preparation of a Christ
mas letter to be sent all former stu
dents and graduates now in the army
or navy or doing other war work
There was large and enthusiastic
meeting.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-10
CuItus Club.

The second meeting this year OF
the Cultus Club was held at the resi-
dence of Mrs. c. X. Bergman, Tues
day. November 5. with eighteen MEM
bers and one guest-Mrs. John Walker
present The first paper, "Babylo-
MIA, the Birthplace of Civilization" "
was by Mrs. g. w. Harris: the second
The Kingdom of Judah" by Miss
Heiberger: third. Hebrew Kings" by
Mrs. Oscar Wilkinson. The conver-
sation on Hebrew religion and lit
erature was led by Mrs. William
Knowles Cooper. The program was
concluded by reading from Ruth
by Mrs. Ramsay hewitt