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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-21
AT THE LITTLE WINDOW

porty Dutch woman applied at the
post office for a money order to send to
her son in the Far East. She told the
clerk she had left her sons letter at
home, but said he was some place out
by China, dot sounds like der noise an
automobile makes"
The clerk smiled and turning to an
other nearby he said, What kind of a
noise does AN automobile make. Joe?"
"Honk, honk!" the other suggested.
'Yah, dots it, exclaimed the woman,
her face Frightening. "Honk. honk, dots
der place.
So the clerk made the order payable at
Hong Kong and the woman went away
happy.-Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-21
THE STORY TELLER
A LIFE BOY

They were crossing to France and the
ship pitched and tossed about in an I'M
usually bad storm. Most Of the pas
sengers had sought refuge below, but
little Miss Sturges. an elderly spinster,
was Drawing the terrors on deck. AS the
gale increased in fury, a chivalrous ply
stefan from the lady's home town came
to her.
Pardon me, Miss Sturges, but it
seemed to me you might be in some
trouble. Can l help you? Have you
chosen your life preserver?'
"Oh, DOCTOR" cried the maiden lady,
with a gurgle of JOY, as she tumbled into
his arms, how sweetly and Economically
you have expressed it!'-Cartoons Maya
zine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-21

a little longer until the period Of read
justment following war has passed. As
matter of fact we, as a people. are in
vastly greater danger from ourselves
than ever we were from Germany. We
are playing with the hidden fires of in
ternal revolution.
No matter how hard we fight other ma
lions we shall never be so torn by mill
tary conflict as we were by our great
Civil war. A conflict of classes would
make that tremendous struggle look like
a "piker."
Consciously or unconsciously most Of
us are doing our little part to promote
the universal spirit Of unrest and con-
fiict. We are all fretful, all complaining
about something. II 1t is not the Presi-
dent. it is Congress or the street railway,
or the city government, or the auto-torn
roads. or the high cost of living, or the
low level Of our individual income as
compared with what we have to pay out
or the weather, or what not.
Let us remember that all this comes
from necessary neglect while we are
whipping Germany and 1t will take a
little time to make good that necessary
neglect. This is as true Of industry as Of
roads.
Now II the cause Of humanity was
worth dying for. It Is worth living for.
II It was worth while to sacrifice, as we
sacrifice for all Europe. as we'll as our
own boys in khaki. is It worth while
for us to continue to sacrifice a little
longer for our own nation, until the
skies clear. as clear they will?
Our nation, Old Glory. our own COM
our boys and girls need our help
full service now as never before in many
ways. We ought to try to be constructive
instead of destructive in our words and
influence as well as in our deeds Think
what It would mean if every employer
and every employee tried to get together
in this spirit of helpfulness. Think how
many of our tremendous problems would
iron out like a steam rolled road, II we
were only tolerant and patient in con-
sidcrnG the propositions and opinions Of
others in this great crisis:
You are not satisfied with conditions
Neither are we. But we can each do our
individual part to help better the whole
situation, If while we all work for better
conditions. we resolve to radiate sun
shine and optimism and hope and energy
and enthusiasm instead Of the opposite
of all these in connection with our at
tempts to solve the problems facing us.
AS a matter of fact most of US are
trying to do the best we can, your neigh
bors as we'll as yourself and ourselves
You do not know what the new price
level is to be: neither do we. All are
under an unusual load, and we need
each others help. Take hold and lift
with a cheer, and you will forget in the
enthusiasm and joy Of making things
go that the footing is poor.
All up for new hope for the better
times sure to come. and we shall thus
help hasten their coming
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-21
RURAL CONSTRUCTION WORK

Farm products have a greater pur-
chasing power to-day than ever before
in the country's history. This may OK
plain why rural districts of the country
rapidly are getting under way with build
ing and construction work. Improvements
have such an important bearing at this
time on stimulating general business the
farmer may serve both his own and the
national interests by at once making
needed improvements on his property.
He can further the general welfare,
while assuring himself of immediate and
permanent benefits. in urging road con-
structlon and improvements in his To-
cality.
1t is generally understood no material
reduction may be EXPECTED in building
and construction costs in the near future
To be sure, prices on some materials
may be slightly reduced in the read
justment, but the best authorities on
the subject assert no pronounced re-
ductions are probable. This Is explained
by money conditions the foreign demand,
and the marked curtailment of production
Of building materials during the war.
Many farmers have been unable to get
materials and labor for barns silos,
houses and other improvements during
the war. The farmer who at once avails
OF the labor supply and gets his inn
provement work under way in the long
run, may prove to be the prudent BUSH
ness man, for there is reason to believe
that farmers, who delay in the hope Of
materially reduced construction costs will
have been deprived of the use of these
improvements and in the end be forced
to pay approximately the building prices
now prevailing
In several States. among them Mis-
souri,, Oregon and Colorado, silo building
campains are being carried on by the
agriculture colleges. In Wisconsin there
is milk house campaign being vigor-
ously prosecuted in the dairy districts,
while in Illinois farmers are being urged
to build feeding floors. Other campaigns
for farm improvements are on in Neb-
raska, Kansas. Minnesota, South Dakota,
Kentucky. Ohio and in localities in Tex
as and Iowa. While many of these are
being conducted by building interests.
the Division of Public Works and Con-
struction Development of the U. S. De-
partment of Labor Is interested in seeing
them successfully carried out because
the Division realizes such activities on
the farms are bound to have a beneficial
effect on general business conditions.
The farmers of the country should
have an unusual interest in road building
at this time. If farming is to continue
on it's present profitable level, there must
be no business stagnation In the oountr,
and the vast road building projects ir
the various States are destined to exer'
a profound influence In keeping cuisines,
as usual or better than usual" Roat
building creates a demand for materials
and absorbs labor, and the labor prob
lem is serious one at present and will
continue serious until American indus
tries have readjusted themselves to pea
production on scale to meet the aug
mented demand of America and Europe
The REIMBURSEMENT Congress. held IL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-21

ment of the Federation Of the Five Ma
tons of the 1roquos, and especially to
the organic institutions of this tribe.
Many of the Indian chiefs helped Mr..
Hewitt In this work by relating the ira
ditions and the rituals of their tribes
handed down from age to age.
The life of the Choctaw Indians in
Mississippi was investigated by DIR. John
Swanton, who also then went to South
Carolina to study the Catawba language.
He found 1t to be the key to the Sioux
dialects Of that region, and it Is also
of value In tracing the evolution OF the
entire stock. Interesting studies were
also made OF the customs of the Usage
tribe by Francis La Flesche, as well as
those of Kiowa, Tewa, and California
Indians by j. =. Harrington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-21
JOHNNIE WAS LITERAL

Little Johnnie was discovered in the
library. busily shipping away at the
open dictionary.
"Johnnie," asked his father, what in
the world are you doing?"
you see. father" answered the
bright and shining light OF the house
hold. "to-day at school the teacher said
there was no such word as fail, and so
I'm cutting 1t out Of the dictionary
Exchange.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-21

1t is encouraging to note that the new
German constitution puts limit on the
State shall have more than two-fifths
of the votes in the federal council. The
adoption of the new constitution by the
German assembly after months Of de-
bate is a distinct event in the new Ger
many. The new Reichstag will succeed
the temporary national assembly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-21

The capture Of two American airmen by
Mexican bandits and the threat of the
Mexicans to kill their prisoners unless
$4,000 is Immediately Forthcoming for
the ransom of our boys brings this whole
Mexican situation close home to US. and
in a startling way. We believed when
General Dickman was sent to the south
ern border, 1t meant business, and it now
looks more so than ever.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-21

It is announced that the entire cost Of
Henry Ford's libel suit against the Chicago
Tribune was something like 100000. and
ever, the publicity was cheap at that price
although 1t was doubtless not precisely
the kind of advertising he expected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-21
70 KEEP THE CHILDREN WELL

Mrs. Amanda Flint. New Philadelphia.
o.. writes: II heartily recommend Foley
Honey and Tar. 1t relieved my little girl
Of the worst tickling cough, She was so
badly annoyed at night l tried a great
many things, and found nothing to help
her until l got Foley's Honey and Tar"
Contains no opiates. Best for any cold.
j. w. O'Sullivan. 80 Church street. (Adv.)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-21
HIS SINKING SPELL

Old Father Hubbard
Went to the cupboard
To get his poor self drink.
But when he got there
The cupboard was bare.
So he got him drink at the sink
Brooklyn Eagl
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-21

violating the provisions of the covenant
Of the League of Nations in its treaty
with Persia. The fun has already begun.
How does our proposed treaty with France
as proposed meet this situation?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-21

According to advices from Europe big
credits are being raised by Germany for
the purchase of American cotton with 3d.
ono bales as starter. Time was when the
Germans were using American cotton in
the manufacture Of explosives, but now
cotton is a peace projectile.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-21
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE

WHEN SUNSHINE is UNPOPULA1
when your aunt visits us she II
bring more sunshine into your life"
II don't want more sunshine" protes}
the little girl who is beginning to STUD
the looking glass. i've got freckI
enough now."-W ashington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-21
ANOTHER PROFITEER

A penny for your thoughts" quoth
To pensive Peggy Rice.
You have an awful cheek" laughed s
That's the old pre-war price"
Boston TRANSCRIPT,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-21
ONLY THEN

Bachelor-"Does your wife ever adr1
that you're boss in the house,"
Henpeck-"Only at night when s
thinks she hears burglars downstair,
Peoples Home Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-21
LIKE MRS, HARRIS

That wife by heaven should be blest
Who says she likes old clothes the bel
Cartoon Magazine
Punk subject that to scribble verse on
We all know that there's no SIGH p{
son. Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-21
THE DETERMINING FACTOR

Angry Father-"If my son marries that
burIesque actress ! shall cut him off
without a cent, and you can tell him so p
Lawyer-"There's no use bothering
him: I'll just tell the actress. Town
Topics,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-21
WORTH REMEMBERING

why, you seem to remember me-"
gurgled the friendly matron to the cor
dial clerk.
Sure l do! Why, never forget any
body's face that ! ever fitted a pair of
shoes on!'-Philadelphia Ledger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-21
WOULD THAT IT DID

Tommy-"And have you. noticed, ID
so on?'"
His Father-"Yes my son: but it new
applies to buttons. Detroit Free Pres
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-21
WANTED.

When you want anything. advertise in the
new special column of this paper. Some
bargains are offered there this week which
II will pay you to read about See page two.
This paper has more than $4,000 readers
every week and one cent word will reach
them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-21

Save for Emergency

If you're saving your money you'll
be prepared for any emergency that
may come up, but to be prepared you
must save now. Use our savings de-
partment--it is at your service.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-21

e. ,. BOOTH. ssressNeSs
- D. WORTHEN. Treasures.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-08-21

JOHN ,. FLYNN. vice-Presidsss
HARuIE v. HALL. Asst. 1'rsasussn
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-11-19

asted four days. but Mr.. Tram.
nell made ten days trip. stop
ping on his return at Roanoke and
nj Hollins, Va, TO visit his daugh-
er, Mss Ida TrammeIl, at HoIlins
CaIlege.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-11-19

pital at Weston toay by the coun.
" lunacy commission. He was TAX 1
en- there on train No Is by William
Burkhart special offcpr.t4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-11
People Apprehensive.

Moreover. treasury officials be-
lieve that the people OF Europe arc
pschycologically apprehensive. They
do not know where all the present
unrest will wind up. They are fear
full Of the worst. They see no po-
litical stability anywhere. They see
the United States delaying action
on the peace treaty. They wonder
II there is something wrong with
the treaty or with tho United
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-11
AMERICANS ARE
BEST HUSBANDS
SAYS NOVELIST


London.-The American 10 picked
- the best husband in the world by
1lihor Glyn. famous British novel;
lst, IN m article in the Ladies'
Field.
Nearly ali OF those wonderful
people who spring into social fame
With the speed Of comets Is re-
suit Of their own force and efforts
ere Americans" says the writer.
Especially the American wOn-
an possesses vitality and tenacity
unknown to the women Of any other
country in the world. Unlike the
English women, they do not have to
worry over getting . husband, for
there are plenty Of men to 60
around ia the United tSates.
3 American women do not havs
to make any effort whatsoever to
get Z husband. All they have to
!. do 10 to exercise their choice. That
50 what makes them % successful
when they come to Europe. They
have the ingrained sense Of super
i0rity., Their assurance Is not as
eAa11d; It ID natural and instructive.
u Il due to the fact that they are
rAre md valuable creatures.
Women Are Protected.
S@yfom the beginning the Ameri-
- women had to be protected
etom Indians and wild beasts. Later
SAeif favor was fought for because
Of Their scarcity.
I'm England 1t ID the men who
have always mattered most in the
development Of the country. The
British men. have evolved q race
Of assured creatures who have the
same CHARM. IN { way, that the
American women possess.
consequently, when An Ameri-
can woman feels that she wants
great position In England. and If
she has much money. there is moth
lng to prevent her from obtaining
Il. She has been queen in her own
country. 20 why mot queen In an
other country.
English women are beginning
10 emerge from their diffldsnce.
though It may take some genera
lions before they attain their bal
ancs again"
Americas Superiority.
American assurance they never
can attain unless there comes a
plague to- reduce their numbers.
The continual subconscious mate
hunt could then 60 to sleep.
1T can be accepted from gu
elderly woman who has seen men
from most Of the countries Of Eu-
rope that no other nation can
compare In absolute all round at
traction to the really nice, adorable
English gentleman. But II l want
ed generosity. kindness, considers
ton. and absence Of disturbing
thrills / would choose the Ameri-
can man for . husband before a
lnan Of any other nation in the
world"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-11
SlUVv|CH UrHI!
Get It the Real Cause - Take
Dr.. Edwards' Olive Tablets

E1A1a1 viAt thousAnds Of stomach
eqaAeD 1ee ding NOW, Instead Of
t1ldng tnnieA q trying to patch up :
pD6 6G1oGinn they are attacking The
~ eih1e of thu ailment- c1ogged
iter and 61cldaed bowels.
fDr. 4auuds' Give Tahlets srouse
ale ks9 b I soothing. healing WY.
Nb@ tie Gvr md bowels are pr.
GeEnlfng thaie natural functions, away
- indigestion ond stomach troubles
iHase yoa, . bid taste. coated
eenlue. par appetite, 4 hsy, don't
d1IG feeling, no ambition q energy,
11buhA xifh uldieested foods7 TSka
dive 1Shleta H. ahGlifq1e GnrcsDuel
ID. EaANdn' Civ 1sh1lts - Z
poe1ly yueaahh Qpnpo n11e6 Win
oSeed. Yctgilt k1DM dan b tAek
1eNe e11nf. I1 do11e Wsk 4 lhoue
1lpinG d1mpa 1rsp1fn. ~ *
Take ne ortWo = l1lfee fkq,tek
'bqief. Eat whist yoUHte. 10c md &c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-11
DOCTOR ADVISED
CHANGE OF CLIMATE
Rum Down and Lungs Hurt
Stayed Home and Gained
1 e Pounds.

November, 1911, I had . severe
"a sas = snsa =! lft . &c Nth
lades hurt - ] couldn't sleep and I
1nally had 70 give Up my job and
Vas ordered 20 eAsnGs climate. In
April, 1913 I began taking Milks
Emulsion. On the second 6ottls I
gould zee . change. Ny appetite was
batter and / comnG1ced to gain
etrsngth and WEIGHT. Now (Aueust
., l9l7l, ! have I'D . bottles, hays
ancrsAaed q pounds IN weight and b..
Lave I In permanently cured.
Z. Bourland. Rests s, Wolf City,
M NJ. Boull.sd vas forsuu.t. in
seaneneiH9 70 Ne Milks Enulsicn
titss disease. 1i1ks Emulation costs
MiiEs Emulsion il = pleasant, nu.
tlitive food and . corrective n1edi.
eins. It restores healthy, natural
howell action, doing away with all
reed Of pills and physics. 1t pro-
notes appetite and quickly puts the
digestive organs in ehapo to assimi.
~ tNy0s IN, - O0tl0Cd VI uS8u 0itA
streaktA, lfilks Emulsion is strongly
recommended TO those whom sickness
has weakened, and Il . powerful aid
4 resistiRE and repairing the effects
q wasting disease. Chronic stom-
- treble and constipation are
promptly Enthusiastically in one day.
Thka Il the only solid enulsion
made, and 10 palatable that IL ID
eaten with . spoon like ice cream.
Truly wonderful for weak, sickly
childIxa.
No nattsr how severe your case,
you are urged to try Milks Emulsion
under this Euarantee-Take six bot
ties home with you. use it according
Is disections and il not satisfied With
tie results. ron. money will be
promptly refunded. Price CO. and
= 20 psr bottle. The Milks Emul.
ION Co.. Terre Haute, Ind. Sold b.
6uagists svsrywAsre.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-11

ninish and her power, to pay In
terest on her debts will CORES
poLdiugly be weakened. They add,
too, that the United States has only
one practical way Of collecting the
money she loaned to Europe during
the war and insuring herself Of a
steady income on interest from Eu-
rope and that 10 to stay on the IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-11

income taxes which the American
people must pay. While some re-
lief from heavy TAXATION can BE-
promised for next yeAr, the Nkeli-
hood Of heavy taxation over per-
iod Of 10 yeafs depends largely on
how Europe rehabilitates hefself
financially. how che rseovefs her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-11

side Of tbs European situation u
she 10 today and by membership in
the League q Nations assist in
guaranteeing Europe's financial
solvency BY throwing her moral
and material support tn the. poiit-
ical stabili-ation Of the world.
All of which comes back to the
unraGified peace treaty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-11
EASE CLAIMS
ON The ALLIES
FOR OWN GOOD
CONTINUED from Page One,

crease in. the value Of the franc
from SIS for q dollar to IL franco
for IN American dollar and the corr
responding depreciation Of the ltal-
ian lire from . parity. with francs
before the war to Is lire for an
American dollar caused consider
able comment In treasury circle
here. The fact that German marks
are selling 1T one and <hree-Quar-
tors cents today 20 against pre-
war quotation Of q cents 10 per-
fectly well understood because o:
the unsettled condition Of Ger
many today Apd her immense. debt
to the allies in the form OF repara-
ton for damage done during the
war. The treasury experts are in
clined to think that ut bottom the
same principle may bs applied in
trying to analyze the drop in Eng
lish pound sterling and French
francs. They believe that while
the allies are much better Oh than
Germany nevertheless their I'm
mense debts to the United States
for example and their own short
age Of commodities which requires
them to pay high prices abroad to
get necessities Of life Is crampins
them painfully.
The Washington times., 1919-08-27

disposing Of opposition that was fal
from dangerous.
Headllaers In FoEn.
It was not the victory ofsCapt. Ger
aid Patterson over FrsderieE B. Alex
ander that caused a surprise. but the
sensational form that the Australian
ofricer showed in disposing Of the vet
eran American. In winning the I've
set duel, As. ss. 81. 1-s, SO.
6-2, the Australian showed form
that marks him as q strong bidder fol
the tournament honors.
The other headllners had no trou-
bic in winning. Robert Lindley B[nr-
ray overwhelmed DR.. William Rosen-
baum in straight sets. William n
johnson defeated Harry Brunie: Rich
ard Norris Williams. Cd, beat Fred c.
Baggs In straight sets; William TIL
den, I'd, advanced BY default. while
McLOughlin, Brookes. Lycett. Thomas,
Kumagae. Mathey. Washburn, Kashio,
Niles, Wallace. Johnson, Hall. Blddle,
Garland. Davis, Richards and Beck
man all won their brackets without
serious trouble.
The Washington times., 1919-08-27
LABOR day Battle
LSCONPLETE

Final plans for the baseball game
between the Police Department and
the Home Defense League. TO be
played at the American League Park
next Monday, were completed today
by Major Raymond W. Pullman,
superintendent OF police.
The Marine Band has been directed
by Assistant Secretary Of Navy
Roosevelt to play during the game.
Up until o'clock this morning
l4.1S0 tickets had been sold and with
four more days remaining before the
game, police officials expect that
$4,000 tickets will be disposed of
The proceeds derived from the sale
of tickets will be turned over to the
Police Relief Association, which pays
death benefits TO the widows and
orphans OF policemen.
The Washington times., 1919-08-27
THINKS IT TOO EARLY
TO ARRANGE FOR SERIES

NEW YORK, Aug. Tits tco
early for worlds series arrange
ments. a lot of th1ngs may happen
before October"
President Heydler, of the National
League, made this comment today on
tho report that the national commits
sion had been, called 10 meet in this
city next Tuesday TO make arrange
ments for the worlds series.
Discussion or the existing estrange-
ment with the owners was said by
him TO be one of the principal SUBJ
Jects 10 be handled at the commission
meeting as wen as other routine
business.