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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-26
Preparing for Influenza

This dread disease seems to be
creeping in again and the doctors and
nurses and health authorities are busy
making preparations to handle it.
1t is thought that II people would
take the trouble to build themselves up
and get in good rugged, physical con
dition they would have a much better
chance of escaping this dreadful cpl
demic.
If you are weak and tired out and
rundown and unable to take the neces-
sary rest to bring yourself into first
class condition, probably you had bet
ter take Iron Lax-Tonic which seems
to be an especially effective combina'
ton for just such cases. There is the
laxative which keeps the system free
from all waste material and then there
is the invaluable iron In a form easy
to be taken up fer the benefit OF the
blood and general strength. There are
good many preparations containing
iron in one fern or another but only
one Iron-Lax-Tonic Pill The package
bears the name OF the druggist who
originated it, J. r. Lautagne, and
many grateful people acknowledge its
benefits.
For example, Mrs. Hugh Connell,
who lives at 14S Vernon street, Wake
field, Mass, stated, 81 was troubled
with gas. on the stomach, indigestion
and poor appetite could not sleep
well which made me more or less
nervous. | had no strength, no color
and now, after taking three bottles Of
Iron-Lax-Tonic, | feel entirely differ
ent. l feel myself gaining all the
time. Tam telling all my friends about
Iron Lax.Tonic and what it has done
for me
Now is the time to take IronLax.
Tonic and get yourself in frst-class
condition. II you get yourself strong
and vigorous you will have much
better chance of warding off dangerous
diseases.
Buy Iron-Lax-Tonic from your drug
gist.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-26
vE RMON1 BANKS
CD ON 4PER CENT
WITH Ne W YEAR
New Ruling by Commissioner in
Effect January l
AFFECTS SURPLUS FUND
All Banks and Trust Companies Must
Maintain 10 Per Cent Surplus
on Deposits

Montpelier, Dec. 25.--George B, Car
penter, state bank commissioner, has
made a ruling effective January l next
to the effect that savings banks and
trust companies in computing the
surplus fund" required by statute,
shall not include as part Of the sur
plus accrued interest account. The
effect of this ruling will be to place
practically all banks on a four per
cent basis beginning January l, 1920.
In making up their statements for
some time past, banks have included
as surplus the accrued interest nc.
count which has resulted in several
institutions accommodating a surplus In
excess of ten per cent of their de-
posits, and under this method of de-
termining surplus some banks have
felt justified in paying interest on
their deposits at the rate of four and
a quarter and four and half per
cent.
Mr.. Carpenter has believed for some
time that surplus accounts should be
established and maintained in accord
ance with sections 5429 and 54337 and
that the intent of these sections Is
primarily to provide, for the protec-
ton Of depositors. certain reserved
fund, and that it should be maintained
at all times in certain ratio TO de-
pcsit. Because of the Interpretation
which has been given. however. he
was reluctant to make any ruling
without submitting the question to
the attorney general, which he has
done and Atty. Gen Frank C. Archi-
bald, in an opinion rendered, holds
this view about accrued interest,
and have interpreted the surplus
fund" to mean that an actual surplus
of ten per cent of the deposits and
other liabilities, excepting surplus, is
necessary before rate exceeding
four per cent may be paid on deposits.
Backed by the opinion of the attorney
general, Mr.. Carpenter has taken the
firm position that this fund must be
established in strict accordance with
the provisions of law and the item
Of accrued interest shall not be con-
strued as any part of surplus other
than undivided profits.
In taking this step which may not
meet with favor in some quarters.
Mr. Carpenter is guided by the basic
principle of conservative bank .ng
which he believes to be in the interest
of the depositors. Any competition
among banks to increase the rate of
interest unless warranted after full
filing statute requirements might re-
suit, it is felt in the accumulation OF
assets which although paying high
er return would not be of class
considered 1t IS a recogniz-
ed fact that Vermont banking institu-
lions have an enviable record for
safety and 1t is the purpose of the de-
partment that this reputation be
In respect to the question raised by
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-26
AHY DRUGGISTS RECON-
MEND SWAMP-RO0T

For many years druggists have
watched with much interest the re-
markable record maintained by DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root. the great kid
ney, liver and bladder medicine
1t is a physicians prescription.
Swamp-Root is strengthening
medicine. 1t helps the kidneys, liver
and bladder do the work nature in
tended they should do.
Swamp-Root has stood the test of
years. 1t is sold by all druggists on
its merit and it should help you. No
other kidney medicine has so many
friends.
BE sure to get Swamp-Root and
start treatment at once.
However, if you wish first to test
this great preparation send ten cents
to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N
Y, for sample bottle. When writ
ing be sure and mention the Ben
nington Banner.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-26

There Is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together. and for years 1t was sup
posed to be incurable. Doctors prescribed
local remedies, and by constantly failing
to cure with local treatment. pronounced
1t incurabls CRtarrh is a local disease
greatly Influenced by constitutional con-
ditions and therefore requires constltu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Afedi-
cine, manufactured by f. J. Cheney G.
Co., Toledo, Ohio, Is constitutional
remedy. is 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.
r. J. CHENEY &c CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-26
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers

George Conan went to Schenectady
today to pass the weekend.
Enos Lathrop and son Earl spent
Christmas in Arlington.
New Years greeting cards. enclos-
ures, post cards, etc, at Evans.-Adv.
Robert Long of Pittsfield is at his
home here fer Christmas and the
weekend.
Fred Remington of Philadelphia Is
visiting his sister Mrs. Edmund Brown
OF Branch street
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur ]. Colgan and
daughter spent Christmas in Hoosick
Falls, their former home.
Walter Klench OF New York is a
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugo Welz of School street.
Mr. and Mrs, Edward Riel of Adams
street were at Mrs. Riels former home
in Hoosick Falls for Christmas.
Edward O'Donnell of Dover is a
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. D, A. Ward. Mr.,
O'Donnell is brother of Mrs. Ward.
John Scarey, jr., of Plainfie.d, N. j.,
is spending ten days vacation with
his parents. Mr. and Mrs. John Scarey
In our cloak and suit department,
special price reductions on all coats,
suits and dresses at Noveck's.-Adv.
ADV. S5t2
Among the Benningtonians who are
employed in Springfield and who are
at their homes here for the weekend
are Miss Catherine Toomey, Misses
Mabel and Elsie White, Miss Mary
Mcclure, Miss Elizabeth Costello, Miss
Bridget Costello, Misses Pearl and
Myrtle O'Connell
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-26
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers

Miss Stella Bryan is In Schenectady
for over the weekend.
Charles Miller of New Berlin is visit
ing his daughter, Mrs. Wilson Ford.
George Robinson of River street was
with friends in Hoosick Falls for
Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Levin and lit
tie daughter Ruth left Wednesday for
their new home in Springfield. Mr..
Levin has been a resident of Benning-
ten for the past twelve years, con-
Quoting a jobbing junk business. He
will continue in this line in Spring.
field
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-26
Minister Wants to HeIp

1t is only natural that one who has
been relieved from suffering should
feel grateful and wants to help others
Rev, w. F. NJ. Swyndole, SIS Elm ST,
Macon, Ga, writes: my kidneys gave
me much trouble before | took Foley
Kidney Pills. My sleep is not dis.
turbed now and my back seems to
have gotten completely we'll. am
ready at any time to speak a word for
Foley Kidney Pills" Why suffer
from aches and pains. sore muscles,
stiff joints, or sleep disturbing blad-
der trouble when you can procure
such a good remedy ?-Sold Every
where
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-26
TORTURED BY
HER STOMACH
After Ten Years, She Found
Relief In "FTuit-a-tiVGS"

1907 SAcro AVE, SACRAMENTO, CAL.
IT had Stomach Trouble for ten years,
which became so bad that I got
Stomach Cramps two or three times
aueek.
After years OF terrible torture, I
read about Fruit-a-tives' or Fruit
Liver Tablets, and sent for trial box.
After taking the trial box, T felt
better, so kept on taking Fuita-tipes'
for nearly a year, and am thankful to
say 'Fruit-a-tives' saved my life".
~ MRS. T. S. STOLz.
Soc. a box, 6 for s.. so, trial size 25c,
Atdealers or from FRUIT-A-TIVES
Limited. oGDENsBURG, N. Y.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-26

certain trust companies as to whether
they must accumulate surplus Of
ten per cent of their savings deposite
alone, the commissioner holds that
as the fund is reserved for the pro-
lection of depositors, the surplus of
ten per cent of all deposits savings
as we'll as commercial, will be re.
quired, which he considers ample
though not excessive. The commits
sioner also is satisfied that the poll
cy of paying IA or IL per cent
would not be wise to adopt or have in
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-26
NOTICES!
County savings Banl.

Bennington County Savings Bank
The annual meeting of the corpora
tsrs Of the Bennington County Savings
Rank win DO held at the once of said
bank in it's bank building in Benning-
ten, Vt. on the first Wednesday. 7th
day Of January, A. D.. 1ssp at o'clock
p. m. for the purpose of slecting q
Beard Of trustees for the year ensuing
ana the transaction of any other busi-
ness found necessary when met espec-
tally to I'LL vacancies In the number of
eorporafors and to alter and revise the
by-lawa
CHARLES II. DEWEY, Secretary.
Dated at Bennington. Vt,
Npv. 40. 1919.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-26
We can think backwards,

but cannot live that way We car
only profit by past mistakes as we
live and have opportunity. Better
discount the questions of success, life
or death by reasonable insurance.
Consult us. National Life Ins. Co.
(Mutual) Earle S. Kinsley, General
Agent, Mead Building, Rutland, VT.
Adv.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-26
Notice of
ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock
keldsrs of the County Natioanl Bank
will be held at their banking rooms,
Bennington, VT, on Tuesday, January
Q. 1890, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon
for the election of directors for the
ensuing year and for the transaction
OF such other business as may pro-
perly come before the meeting.
HOMER H. WEBSTER,
Cashier.
Dated Bennington, VT,
December 2, 1918.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-26

force throughout the state in view of
the state tax OF 7-1Oth of one per cent
levied on all deposits in state banks.
Mr.. Carpenter is sending out letters
to all state banking institutions call.
ing attention TO the ruling.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-26
ExamIne our inveatmenia.

10th year in, business, 20 MILLIONS of
assets. No speculative securities We
offer clean cut policies and careful
service. National Life ms. Co. (Alu.
tual) Earle s. Kinsley, General
Agent, Mead Building. Rutland, VT.
ADV.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-04-22

An appeal to the patriotism Of all
boys in Kentucky whether living on
fields or in cities and towns, be-
tween 16 and 81, to help tend and
harvest farm crops during tnelr
school vacation is being made by the
United States Department Of Labor
through the U. S. Boys Working
Reserve, a very active branch of the
governments organization in the
state. By joining the Reserve boys
now living or working on the farms
agree to do their level best in pro-
ducing a big crop. City and town
boys agree to work on farms, the
location and conditions subject to
the approval of their parents or
guardians at wages agreed upon be-
tween the farmer and the boy.
Signing the enrolment card does
not obligate the boy to any military
or civil service whatsoever. His
action is entirely voluntary and only
with his parents approval.
Immediately upon signing the en-
rollment card, the boy is given a
handsome Certificate of Enrolment
bearing the name of the National
Director and a nobby enrolment
button. He is also given the priv
ilege of wearing the official uniform
which he must buy and which is for
sale by leading clothiers in all points
in the state. Rewards for service
are: For 3G days work, a small
bronze badge, for So days work, a
large bronze badge, for rs days the
Honorable Service Bar. The boy
who works SO days receives both
badges and the boy who works rs
days receives both badges and the
bar. These awards are made by
the United States government
through the Department of Labor at
Washington. Boys living on farms
and in towns where there are NO
enrolling officers may write to
George E. Stephens, Executive State
Director, 345 Y. M. c. A. Building
Louisville, KY, for enrolment cards
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-04-22

Secretary Wood Of the Fair Asso-
citation, has closed contract with
the famous Metropolitan Carnival
Company to furnish the amusements
during the Fair this year. The Fair
Association was fortunate in secur-
ing this big Carnival for this season.
1t is one Of the biggest and best
Carnival companies now travelling,
and furnish clean and enjoyable
amusements for everyone. They will
be seen at the Fair grounds every
afternoon and evening of the week
of July 21-26 inclusive. Secretary
Wood also closed a deal for twenty
piece Italian Band to furnish the
music this year and from statements
made regarding the band it seems as
if the music program will be a fea-
ture of the Fair. Secretary Wood
has also closed a contract with the
Health and Welfare League to
handle the Season Tickets lain this
season, and the tickets will be on
sale early. Every effort is being
made this year to secure an aviator
to give daily exhibitions during the
Fair, and nothing will be left undone
this year to make the Fair the big
gest and best ever given by the As
ISOLATION. The people of this COM
munity should take a deep interest
in the Fair this year and get back
of the Board of Directors and help
them make the Montgomery County
Fair Kentucky's biggest and best.
The race program promises some
real "hoss" races over the best half
mile track in the State.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-04-22
WASHINGTON LOOKED AHEAD

When Washington was president
of the United States, farming was
not at all scientific. In fact farm
ing was made profitable simply
because there was limitless tracts
of virgin soil to be cleared and brok-
en- for corps.
That he saw far into the future
and was anxious to have the govern
ment take hand in solving the
farmers many problems is shown in
his last annual message to Congress.
In that memorable paper he sug-
gests a department or board of az
riculture which might "by premiums
and small pecuniary aids to encour-
age and assist spirit of discov-
cry and Improvement"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-04-22

The Advocate for Printing.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-04-22

State OF Kentucky, County Of Mont
gomery, Set.
We, Ii. r. Prewitt and B. Frank
Perry, President and Cashier of the
above named Bank, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is
true to the best of our knowledge and
belief
II. r. PREWITT, President.
B. FRANK PERRY, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 10th day of April, 1919.
DORA r. Upton,
Notary Public.
Ny commission expires Jan. 30, 1920.
Correst-Attest:
II. r. PREWITT,
ED. L. WILLIAM,
THOMAS KENNEDY,
Directors.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-04-22
MULES SAVED THE DAY

The mule has always been appre-
GRATED by the Kentucky farmer.
That the people in Central Europe,
who have been introduced to him
through the war, are learning to ap-
preciate him can be gathered from
the following statement made by an
officer of the French Mission: "The
mules saved the day We used them
extensively where horses, motors
and men could not go-to carry food
and supplies. We were fighting from
shell holes principally-the trenches
were wiped out clean. We used
mules instead of men TO get shells
and supplies up-two or three shells
packed on the two sides of each
mule, or a couple of big baskets for
food. They worked in trains fol-
lowing a bell leader, with a man OF
two to each train. Thousands of
these little animals-they were lit
tie mules-were blown to pieces
There were dead mules everywhere
and every dead mule represented
in all probability the saving of sup
NV of man -
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-04-22

Lawrence County, KY, up on the
Big Sandy, imported in 1914 about
10000 bushels Of potatoes to feed
her many coal miners. That same
year the farmers among the hills
and in the valleys decided to have a
county agent work with them to help
solve some problems. In 1917 Law
renee county did not have to bring
potato into the county for its
miners and shipped out $4,000 bush
els. Last season about 10000 bush
els were sold outside of the county.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-04-22

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case Of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
r.. J. CHENEY q CO., Toledo. O.
We. the undersigned, have known #. ].
him perfectly honorable In all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firnn
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE..
Halls Catamh Cure is taken internally'
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces OF the system. Testimonials
by all Druggists.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-04-22

The cross roads oracle says: A
good garden all the season through
will save the grocery an the doctors
bill as sure as shootin'
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-04-22
JEWELRY
so Cents on the Dollar
Saved by buying jewelry from
I0E QncENpEpn
JOE ROSENBERG

Established 1896. Bargains in Elgin
and Waltham watches, ETC., 141 Wa
ter street. Just around the corner
from Upper, Lexington, Ky. 34-yr.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-04-22
FOR SALE

Some No. Seed Stock CobbIer,
Early Rose, Early HOwe's, Bur-
banks, Early Six Weeks, Triumphs,
and RuaIs. All Brents Seed and No.
|. No better potatoes can be
bought. Any variety at $4.25 for
2 IL busheI sack. This week only.
w. H. Wright, Bank Street.
The Advocate for Printing.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-04-22

Editor Of the Kentucky Oil Journal
of Louisville, has made scores Of his
readers from $10C to $500 on SIN
side tips" on oil and mining stocks
tells what is good buys and what
is bad-free to his subscribers only.
Sample copy free. Map of Kentuc-
ky oil fields 1612x25 inches-wash
drawing and a beauty-free to
agents who will take subscriptions
for me among their friends. The
Journal is 16 page, illustrated-now
So per year-soon SO. 411-412
Inter- Southern Bldg, Louisville, Ky.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09

And you, Mr.. Philadelphian-
who may be a factor in this
great knitting industry-re-
member that Drip-Lak, the
textile lubricant that cannot
possibly drip, throw or creep
from bearings, is a Philadelphia
product also.
1t completely discounts all
losses from oil stains and needle
marks; in fact, it does many
things that are exclusive and
constructive, but it's greatest
work is to symbolic Grew
Levick service-a service that
for fifty-seven years has striven
not just to make the best lubri-
cants, but to search out special
compounds like Drip-Lak, that
the wheels and bearings of
Philadelphia's industries might
run smoother and faster and
produce a better product.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-09
Knitting the Worlds Underwear
An0ther PHILADELPHIA Industry PAGES 1AU Other cities

From the blanket-weight itchy
woolens that warm the Sibe-
rian to the feather-weig bal
briggans that make the tropical
sun endurable-
All are products. of Philadel-
phia's endless knitting mills.
Her gigantic output GA million
garments) exceeds any other
city of the country, and in
cludes every kind and quality
of knit underwear.
Remember this, MIR. Philadel-
phian-you who are about to
change your light balbriggans
for the extra warmth of winter
garments
Be sure that those you buy
we're made in Philadelphia,
and give a real, material indi-
cation of your pride in the
industrial supremacy that has
made Philadelphia the worlds
greatest workshop"
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-26

church on Tuesday. Clam chowder
and other good things were enjoyed
for dinner.
Mrs. Harvey Lyford was at Bright
look hospital Saturday to see Mr..
Lyford, who is recovering from an
operation for appendicitis. Her
mother, Mrs. j. C. Guthrie went over
with her to have her finger treated.
1t is hoped now she is on the way
TO recovery and will not have to
suffer so much pain.
Rev. Carlton Hazen of Connecticut
will preach at the Congregational
church on Sunday, March 2. Mr..
Hazen comes as a candidate and it
is hoped a good number will be pre-
sent.
Miss Mevereth Chamberlain was
home from her work at the Barnet
central Office the last of the week.
Howard Powers, who has been
working for Wallace Powers, saw
ing wood, went home the last of the
week and Isaac Phillips is working
in his place.
Fred Powers hurt his back quite
badly last week by falling in the
sugar house and striking against the
woodpile.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-26
LYNDON CENTER.

The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs.
William Bradley Friday afternoon.
Everybody interested in the welfare
of this society is asked to come and
help out.
The prayer meeting will be held
Wednesday evening at the home of
Mrs. William Bradley.
A number of the students from the
Institute attended the sing Friday
night at Squabble Hollow School
house and enjoyed it very much
The schools did not keep Friday
owing to the teachers convention at
st Johnsbury.
Mrs. Berry from Passumpsic has
been spending few days with her
daughter, Mrs. Marshall Pierce.
Mrs. Lydia Chaffee is quite i'll at
the home of her sister, Mrs. Duboise
at East Lyndon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Turnbull from
Sutton spent Sunday with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Chapman
Mrs. Gerald Batchelder is spending
few days in Montpelier as the CUES
of Mrs Samuel Duke
Little Opal Bailey had her tonsils
removed Sunday. DIR. Howard and
DR. Brown performed the operation.
Irene Bailey spent Sunday with her
grandmother, Mrs. Hitchcock at
Speedwell Farms.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Woodland
spent Sunday with friends at Green
! field, Mass.