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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-03-18
The EVIL Eye

The evil eye WAS the power sup
posed to be possessed by certain envi.
Gus persons 10 bring woe and msfoI,
time upon the prosperous and happy
by means OF malevolent glance. II
was q belief that spread itself pretty
well over place even in minds Of tho
highest caliber. II is odd that Bacon.
who conceived and explained a new
system Of philosophy, could seriously
consider a piece OF nonsense like that
OF the evil eye, yet he energies mo-
ment from the charmed realm If
knowledge TO say: Envy, which Is
called an evil eye, seems TO emit Some
malignant and poisonous spirits that
take hold of the spirits Of another
and is said likewise TO be Of greatest
force when the cast OF the eye is oh.
llque.'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-03-18
more SERIOUS NON
Than Ever Before Because OF War
Reduced Reserve Strength.

Tho war has been far-fcachiHS IL
its effects. 1t has caused worry and
anxiety in every home. and has ar
fectcd the health of every family. II
has aggravated chronic troubles in
creased their tcnacity. and made al
Spring ailments more serious.
AS a result, n blood-pnrifs ing.
stomach-toning Spring medicine Is
more necessary this year than ever
People still take Hoods Sarsrla-
rilla because it is an old family
friend, has proved its merit 60 three
generations--as Il spring ana ALL
the year-round medicine In purify
ing the blood. expelling humors. re
storing appetite, relieving rhernia-
tism, banishing that tired feeling.
It combines roots. banks, herbs. ami
berries often prescribed by physi-
clans for Spring ailments OF tho
blood, stomach, liver ana kidneys.
Hoods Pills are good cathartic.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-03-18
Concrete Oil Tanks.

Storing oil In concrete tanks is the
Invention Of an Englishman. \ tank
with capacity Of about ten gallons
was recently made with chemically
treated concrete aggregate, aud after
being allowed to weather for seven
days holding was filled with parafin
oil. Thus filed, it was placed In a
she'd. Nherc It remained for 10 weeks (;
at the end OF this period it was care.
fully examined. With the exception
OF evaporation, no loss had taken
place: there was no sign OF leakage,
and the outside walls OF the tank were
FREE from the smell OF its contents.
Upon removal from the spot on which
II had been standing no trace OF paar.
I'm could be detected. nor had the un.
der side Of the tank acquired ans
smell. This is probably the most Sc
we're lest that could be applied to sny
conlalner.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-03-18
ASplendid ham Grower
and Wonderful Beautifiei

When your hair hocomes faded, dry
streaked and scraggly when it falls
out badly and new hair cannot grow,
the roots should DO Immediately Wit.
allied and properly nQnrished. To do
this quickly. safely and al little ex'
pense, there is nothing SO effective
as Partisan sage CiQuid form which
YOU can get at w. L. Gokay's and all
good druggists. u.ea. t.r
It's guaranteed to abolish dandruti
---stop scalp itch and talliug hair and
promote new growth or money re-
funded. It's in great demand by dis
eliminating women because 1t makes
the hair so soft and lusirous and ap
pear heayior than Il really is.
A massage With Partisan sage is q
real delight--easy 10 use, not stick
or greaAy. and delica,ely perfumod
II YOU want good looking hair ant
plenty OF IL use parlsian saga III
tie attention now insures beautiful
hair for year. to- como
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-03-18
GOODBYl
WOMEN'S lES
~ es TROUBLES

The tortureS and discomforts OF
weak, lame and aching back, swollen
feet and limbs, weakness. dizziness,
nausea, as a rule have their origin in
Kidney trouble, not female complaints"
These general symptoms Of kidney AMI
bladder disease are well known-so is
the remedy.
NEXT time you feel a twinge Of pain
ID the back or are troubled with head
ache, Indigestion, insomnia. irritation
in the Bladder or pain in the loins aud
lower abdomen, YOU will find quick and
sure relief in GOLD MEDAL, HARLEM
Oil Capsules. This old and tried REM
edy for kidney trouble and allied de-
rangements has stood the test for hum
dreas Of years. 1t does the work.
Pains and troubles vanish and new life
and health will come as You continue
their use. When completely restored
20 your usual yigor, continue taking a
capsule or two each day.
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Cap
sules are imported from the laborato-
ries at HARLEM, Holland. Do not ac-
eept a substitute, In sealed boxes,
three sizes,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-03-18
LARGEST Whistle.

piusburgh-What Is said to be the
largest whistle In the world has been
placed on Que of the smokcsiucks Of
the Homestead Steel Works The
whistle 200 feet above the ground is
five feet long aud one foot In diameter
aud Is connected with n thrce.ncb
steam pipe. It requires $50 pounds
OF steam 20 blow the whistle, which
can be heard twelve miles.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-03-18
May RevoIutIonIze shIpbulIdInn

Remarkable claims. which may have
far-re0ching consequences in the ship
building world IL substantl0ted, are be.
ing made for new concrete mixture,
with which it Is proposed 10 build YES
sells that arc much lighter than those
now. being built, aud yet lar more
durable. It's ingredients have not been
made known. The assertion is made
HAT vessels built Of the new material
will be- onc.nfih lighter than those Of
wood, and ut the same time more dur
able than those of steel. II appears
that the discovery can al>u lac made
use of in applying u covering for con
crete ships now under construction,
for the purpose Of giving them greater
power ia resist Impact.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-03-18
cuckoo srInas GOOD Luck.

There is an old superstition preva-
lent in many parts Of England that. IL
YOU turn the money you have in your
pocket when first YOU hear the cuckoo
in the spring, YOU will not suffer from
lack Of cash all through the year.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-03-18
No. 4
SHOW me- HOW
To Clear My Complexion
Stop Headaches and Keep
NV Health.

You need r. & G. Pills. containing
Podophylum, TO stimulate the liver, to
secrete bile, and to carry on the work
Nature intended il to do.
We say, and we mean II, "Ass your
druggist or your own doctor about the
wonderful qualities Of r. & CT. Pills,
containing Podophylum for the liver
Natures own vegetable substitute for
dangerous ealomel-For a bad COM
pleXion, bad breath. sick headaches, BIZ
lotisnesS."
A few pills taken each night for a time
will bring you splendid results. r. x
6. Pills do not gipeor sicken YOU. 10e.
and 2sc.. the boN,-AdN.
soc, soc, $1.2O
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The onIy Explanation.

"Yout husband tells me he has quit
betting on horses
"Oh. dear" exclaimed young Mrs
Torklns. "Charley's broke again"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-03-18
Internationally.

Make this our conviction: II am
moi born for one corner Of the earth;
my country is this world."--Seneca.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-03-18

FOR SALE-Onc new No. Williams
right-hand reversible evaporator with
iron arch and perfection heater with
two felt strainers. Syrup cans and
sap spouts in stock. A. II. Winslow,
3i5 Main St 3Stf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-03-18

FOR SALE--Tggs for Matching from
heavy laying strain OF Single Comb
Barred Rocks aud Rose Comb Rhode
Island Reds; $i00 per set of 10 eggs.
James Il. Powers, North Bennington,
VT 43tl2
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-03-18
ron SALE

-Ey0R SALE--isggs Tor Matching from
heavy strain of single comb white
Ieghorns; egg record from october l,
1918, to March /. 1918. from 40 hens
3l00 eggs; $l.50 per setting of 10 eggs
H. A. Butterlield, tel. 40l-J, 46t6
FOR SALE--Good small farm only
three miles from Bennington, on good
road; about As acres: comfortable
buildings; productive land well wa
tered Asa Elwel, Park street extern
sion. Bennington, VT 45tlS'
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49t12s
WANTED - Log Cutters and team
ster at the Chapman Lumber Camp.
SALISBURY, VT. See Edward Hull.
1876
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no RENT

TO RENT - Stores. Offices. tene-
ments shops. stables, individual stor-
age lockcrs, furnished apartments and
rooms, all centrally located. Geo. VI.
Hawks, 425 Main ST. 76tf
TO ARENT--- Furnished rooms gas
electric lights bath and all kinds OF
conviences at. liz Pleasant street
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-03-18

WANTED - Washings and ironings
to do at home. small washings prefer
ed, Call AT 3 division Place. Mrs
L..Thompson. 5Ot6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-03-18

WANTED - Competent girl or wo-
man as cook In small family. Good
wages Address Box 4. Bennington,
VI. 4st6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-03-18

FOR SALE = Ornamental Shrubs,
Vines and perennials fresh dug at
lowest prices. See big adv. Mar. 20.
c. e. Knapp, North Bennington. 42t25'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-03-18
WANTED

WANTED = Position as gardener or
on gcnteman's place by man of years
Of experience. Sober and honest Adj
dress d. H., Box i40, Bennington. VT
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-03-18

Fol, SALE--Best timothy hay $40
ton in barn, c. Il. Knapp, North Ben
nington. 42t2J"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-03-18

WANTED - Tenement by man and
wife with no children; would prefer
location on West Main ST. or vicinity
Address N.Y., Box no. Bennington
VT ist6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-03-18

FOR SALE - One pair horses, 1900
lbs, one pair 2400 priced reason rea-
sonable, few well bred Ancona and
Cornish cockerels, seed oats and bar
ley and buckwheat. Phone 1875.
j. II. Peters, No. Bennington. 27t25'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-03-18

FOR SALE--Building lots in very
fine location. For particulars phone
l02-R. 2Stf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-03-18

WANTED - Girl for general house
work In family of two. Apply 400
Gage ST.. Mrs. e. J. Tiffany. f7tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-03-18

WANTED - To exchange Jersey
COW that freshens in July for new
mich Jersey COW. Address post-oilice
box 200, North Bennington. 4ltf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-03-18

WANTED--pupil nurses. male and
female, NJ the Taunton State Hospital
Training School for nurses. For par
ticulars address DR.. Arthur V. Goss,
Supt.. Taunton State Hospital, Tann-
ton. Mass. 2stf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-03-18

WANTED - Homework by the day
or hour Tel, S300 ATS
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1919-03-07

winter has been exceptionally mild,
but Mr.. Grathwohl insisted in holding
/ off during the few days ice was avail
| able and it was the geseral- opinion
| that this winter at least the gentle
man would find himself short of the
stock that he deals in. Then winter
butted in again at the very eleventh
hour and in consequence Mr.. Grath-
| wohl secured the finest ice cut during
the harvesting season.
According to the apportionment Of
state road funds for the ensuing year
OkanOgan county comes in for a
healthy slice of the rhino Road No
10 receivesc $4,000; road No. IL two
appropriations, $4,000 and $12 900;
and road No. 4, which is attributed
to Ferry county $4,000. Now il this
large sum can be judiciously applied
in workmanship like manner much
permanent work should be accom-
plished on road No. /, the upper end
OF which is now complete wreck
So much money has been absolutely
thrown away in road work in this
county that people have lost conf
dence in the ability of those employ
ell to do that class of work So much
money has been criminally wasted in
the past on roads that some effective
the large appropriations secured are
spent this summer to the very best
advantage
ID. J. Williams of Nighthawk and
Will Green have closed lease with
Geo. Devon for the Hotel Spokane
which they are to take over, if there
are no bitches in the present arrange
ments, about the middle of the month
Both Of the lesees are old time resi-
dents Of this locality and are widely
Known. 1t is understood that ii is the
intention to make extensive changes
in the premises adding furnishings
and furniture and generally renovat-
ing the interior of the structure.
Messrs. Williams and Green believe
that there is going to be large in
fiux OF people into Oroville this sum-
mer. a trend Of travel that will COLI
tinue for some years to come, and that
another hotel is needed to accommo-
date that travel. The Hotel Spokane
is admirably located near the depot
and conducted upon the plans that the
new proprietors p' oppose should Sc
cure a fair share of public patronage.
The lease as drawn up runs for three
years.
The family cf NJ. l.. Reed suffered
a bitter disappointment this week
Word was received from their son,
Roger. who is in the navy assigned
to the Y. S. S. Merauke, that he was
to receive 90 days furlough and
that it was his intention to return
home on a visit. Monday word was
received from him that orders had
come to load up the vessel and that
his furlough had been reduced to ten
days so that he was unable to make
the trip. Roger has been On the sea
all the time for ten months. Going
transport work, and most of that time
inc infested waters. Every voyage
was expected to be the last, and there
was plenty of excitement to keen the
crew on their toes. The lad has been
promoted to coxwain which is a
round up the ladder of promotion. 1t
Is possible that on the return from
the trip about to be made the young
man may get his much desired leay e
and make a trip west to see his
parents.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1919-03-07

! y. y. Conner of Tonasket was oper.
ated on at Oroville General hospita
Monday by DR.. Lewis for appendicitis
and hernia. Mr.. Conner was In very
serious condition. and the operation
one OF the most delicate that DR.
Lewis has performed for some time
The young man passed through the
ordeal safely and at last reports was
slowly but surely making improve.
ment with every prospect of speedy
recovery.
Up TO the latter end of February
the snow fall in the mountains was
| unusually light. But the clerk has
been very busy touching the inlmacul.
ate button recently and consequently
| there is no shortage Of the winter
| ingredient at this time. 1t Is report.
ed that snow is nine feet deep in the
Cascade mountains, and the chilly
stuff is deep in the mountains of this
vicinity. There are over three feet
of snow on Palmer mountain and the
last visitatlons in the valley have
been heavier than at any time during
the entire winter.
An additional tax on tobacco went
into effect last week. OF course this
only touches those who use the weed
and as ii comes under the head of a
luxury. although users would class II
as necessity, consumers should
cheerfully meet the additional cost.
There is a way out of it, although
not an easy way for some of us old
habitual slaves to the weed, and that
Is to stop using the gentle narcotic.
But how many will? 1t is a safe bet
that the smoker and chewer will con-
tinue to smoke and chew and kick
at the increased cost as they masti-
cate and consume.
Lieut. T.. b. Grinnell of Tonasket
was visitor in town Tuesday and
a striking fine soldier he is in uni
form. This is not Mr.. Grinnell's FIRST
appearance in the uniform Of his
country. for he served in the Philip
pines during the Spanish-American
war He received an appointment as
like many others he did not have the
luck TO get across. much to his dis
appointment. Most of his time in serv-
| ice was spent at Camp Lewis. At one
time Mr. Grinnell was superintendent
of the Oroville school, and Is we'll and
munity.
r. s. Grant of Chicago, partner OF
Chas Atkins, who has been develop
ing a mine near Nighthawk for sew
eral months, came in Monday even
ing to look over the property. Messrs
Grant and Atkins are solely interest
ed in this mining venture, putting In
their own money and taking their own
chances, During his residence in this
locality Mr.. Atkins has won .he con.
fdence and respect of al who ah,e
had business dealings with him and
Mr.. Grant from all appearances is q
gentleman who will measure up to the
same standard. We trust that they
will make a great success of the!l
entcrp'i Use.
| Fritz Grathwohl. who annually sup
plies the parched population with ice
during the dog days of summer. 1,
always the last to fill up his ice house
and every open winter his friends
predict that his procrastination is go
ing to result in leaving him high ant
dry without the cold substance. Ye
every year he comes up smiling al
the very end of winter with more ict
! in sight than he can handle. Thi,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-12
GUERNSEY SALE GOOD ONE
THREE BREEDERS DISPOSE OF
FIFTY-FIVE HEAD
New Stock Pavilion Proves Fine Pro.
position for Purpose for Which
1t Was Built

The Guernsey sale put on by three
leading breeders, last Saturday at the
new stock pavilion on the fair grounds
was quite well attended for an unfa-
vorable day. The bidders and pur-
chasers were largely residents of the
county.
Those who had stock offerings were:
j. d. Beck, all grades, 81 head being
sold at $3.50 Carl Thompson, West
by, head, 4 of them full bloods,
bringing $1,008. Molin Brothers.
Coon Valley, 10 head, totaling 81, 1888.
The animal that sold for the high
est prize was an 1S-month-old full
blood heifc- at S242. Henry Lamp
rich of Chaseburg, was the heaviest
purchaser, 10 head. Owners were
quite well satisfied with their success
at this first exclusive breed sale.
The new pavilion demonstrated
the wisdom for its establishment. 1t
is ample for the purpose, and being
located adjacent to the stock barns
on the fair grounds is available 1t
is comfortable place where sales
can be made any season of the year
with ample surroundings to warrant
its construction.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-12
some REAL DOINGS
| ON ARMISTICE DAY
SOLDIERS ORGANIZE LEGION OF
HONOR POST
Fitting Program in .ne Evening
A Recounting of Experiences
City is Decorated

Thefirst anniversary day that marks
the close of the most stupendons ;;::ss-
ternational war the world gives ac-
count of was not boistrously, but pro-
perry observed in Viroqua. The city
was decorated with the national colors
and suspended across Main street,
fioated the mammoth county service
flag.
New Pathetic Order Organized
In the afternoon about twenty-five
soldiers of the late war met at the
Court House and organized a post of
the American Legion the new patri-
otto order that has already attained
great membership throughout the
United States. The boys were en-
thusiastic for the laudable purpose
and viii make the order>in the county
one of life and force.
Captain Adolph Heinz presided over
the gathering and the following Of
tieerS were chosen:
Post CpmmRDder-Adolph Heinz.
Post Viee-Commander-Hugh Hamilton.
Post Adjutant-Amund o. Tuhus.
Post Finance Ofhcer-Melvlle .. Tuhus.
Post discriminatory &. Hanson.
Assistant Honorary Histcrian--Mrs. X. NJ.
Post Master at-Arms--DougIas Nelson.
Chaplain---Chas, K. Buffers.
1t is The rule of the organization
that all posts shall be named for same
deceased soldier. A committee re-
ported the name of Private William
A. Jacobson, Viroqua town boy who
made the supreme sacrifice on the bat
tlefield in France. This is an honor
well bestowed. Private jacobson was
born on Asbury ridge, was killed II
days before reaching his twentieth
year. He left here May 2, 1918, died
bf woun,'s received October Z, 1918
He was a member of the famous SD
Division. In the name of the Presi-
dent of IL United States, Private
Jacobson was awarded the disting-
uished service cross for extraordinary
heroism in action near Gesnes, France,
October z, 1913. When his battalion
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-12
A HAPPY CHURCH MURGER
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS HAVE UN-
ION OF CONGREGATIONS
A Solution of Christian Differences
That Bodies Success and Unity
of Purpose

Approaching forty years the sep.
aration # Norwegian Lutheran
churches over doctrinal differences
has created contention among sincere
christian people that at times threat
ened everlasting separation. During the
past dozen years gradually there has
been healing and more brotherly
spirit manifest, till at this time all
branches of the church that have not
already done so are looking to ulti-
mate union. 1t viii be a happy day
for all true followers of Jesus Christ
in the numerous factions when that
is accomplished. A cementing and
unity of other protestant ereeds could
also be accomplished with grace and
profit.
Two of Viroqua's congregations
have perfected complete union-the
United and Synod faiths and the
Hauge's are expected soon to make
the link of fellowship secure for the
future. Articles of association have
been adopted and filed. They are those
used by the United Lutheran church
of America. A union meeting was
held on November 4, which represent
ed 1863 voting members of the two
congregations, and harmony and bro
therly love is the report. Rev. H. c.
Smelly acted as foreman. 1t was de-
termined to hold future meetings in
the South Main Street church, the new
name for which is "Viroqua Lutheran
Church." The outside congregations
that have affiliated with VirOqua
churches are expected TO join in this
new union. The united congregation
come into possession of the parsonage
occupied by Rev Smelly.
Officers of the new organization are:
Committee to nominate pastor, to be
voted upon by the congregation
C. Knutson, H. H. Sine, X Emerson
H. P Larson, NJ. D. Helgeson.
Deacons-T C.Knutson, H. II. Sine
X. Emerson.
Trustecs-T. T. Sanwick. Ole Sher-
ry, Albert Larson, Chris Kvale, j. H
Sterry.
Finance Committee-Louis Solberg
Peter l.. Fortney
Ushers-Alf Larson, o. T. Dahl M
d. Helgeson, Andrew Forum.
Sunday School Superintendent
c. Knutson,
Secretary-Jens p. Vigdahl.
Treasurer. T. Forum.
Annual meeting falls on first Thurs
day after New Year. Special meet
ing first Thursday in May
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-11-12
VERNON CREDIT ASSN. ELECTS
Officers Chosen and Affairs Talked
Oyer-GOod Showing

Annual meeting of the Vernon coun-
ty Credit association was held at the
library rest room Monday evening
Officers were elected as follows: G..
A. Groves, president; C. A. Parker,
vice president; Mrs. Dawson, seereta-
ry; Directors, l., l.. Baptie and II. ].
Jasperson Of Viroqua and o. P. Ander-
son of V.Eolua.
A good financial report was pre-
scented and the record showed much
and satisfactory business transacted.
Members and the public in general are
well pleased with the working out of
the credit system. it being Of great
benefit not only TO the business men
but to every honest and responsible
marty in the county,