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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-30


United States Army during the
worlds great war, and who has been
honorably discharged since April 9th,
1917, is entitled to receive the follow
ing articles:
Equipment
l oversee cap flor all enlisted men
who have had service overseas) or /
hat and cord for all other enlisted
men, l olive drab shirt, i service coat
and ornaments, | pair Of breaches,
pair of shoes, l pair of leggins, |
waist belt, l slicker, / overcoat, 2
suits underwear, pair stockings, |
pair gloves, l gas mask and helmet( if
issued overseas), | set toilet articles
(if in possession when discharged
| barrack bag, 3 scarlet chevrons
Some of our soldiers who were dis
charged before the order was issued
had to surrender all or part of their
equipment, which will now be reissued
to them upon request. Soldiers who
brought their equipment when dis
charged from the Army cannot have
their money refunded, but they are
entitled to complete free outfit.
Upon request, / will send to all
soldiers, blank forms, which, when
I filled out properly and returned to
me, will enable me to secure and mail
their equipment to them free of all
charges.
Bonus.
If any soldier who has not received
his bonus of $50, will send me his
discharge, will secure his check and
mail it to him, with his discharge.
Victory Buttons
The victory lapel buttons are ready
for distribution. All soldiers who
served between April 9th, 1917 and
November II, 1918, are entitled to
them. Send me your discharge pa
pers and / will secure and mail a
button to you, returning Herewith
your discharge papers.
Travel Pay
All soldiers who were discharged
between November IL, 1918 and Feb
ruary %, 1919, and were paid travel
pay at 1-2 cents per mile, are en-
titled to an additional allowance of
/ 1-2 cents per mile.
Upon request | will mail blank
form to all soldiers who did not re-
ceive full travel pay, which, if they
will fill out and return to me, will en-
able me to secure the full travel pay
for them. Original discharge paper
accompany the blank, and will be re-
turned with check for travel pay.
1t will be pleasure to me to look
after these matters for the soldier
boys in my congressional district.
Hold on to your insurance, Congress
is behind it, and no doubt there will
be liberal provisions for the future.
Very sincerely,
GEORGE M. BOWERS, M. C.
House of Representatives
Washington, d. C.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-30

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Oct. Gloon
fronted by the demand of President
Wilson, that the strike call, which
would stop production of soft coal in
the United States be rescinded, John
L. Lewis, acting president of the
United Mine Workers of America, to-
night by telegraph invited twenty
five district presidents of coal pro-
ducing states and members of the
miners scale committee to meet with
the International executive board
Wednesday to consider the strike is
sue.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-30

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27.-The
government stood pat today on Pres
ident Wilson's ultimatum to the soft
coal miners of the country that the
strike ordered for November 1st must
not take place.
The whole federal machinery, al
ready set up for the emergency, was
ready to deal with conditions in the
mining fields unless the executive
board of the United Mine Workers of
America, meeting at Indianapolis, on
Wednesday, votes to rescind the strike
order.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-30
UNIONISM UNPOPULAR; PUBLIC OPINION PREVAILS
GREATEST PROSPERITY EVER CONFRONTS THIS SECTION
OF INTEREST TO SOLDIERS

Any enlisted man who served in the
United States Army during the
worlds great war, and who has been
honorably discharged since April 9th,
1917, is entitled to receive the follow
ing articles:
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-25
This is Worth Reading

7Thousands have been relieved or In
digestion, Stomach and Liver disorders
,by SEVEN RARKS; the following ex-
tracts from testimonials voluntarily
given, prove our assertion
,For the past 20 years SEVEN
BARKS has saved me many a doctor
bill. Have found it most excellent
remedy for Indigestion and Kidney
trbubles.-L. A. Ames, Prospect, Maine
For seven years | was troubled with
stomach trouble and rheumatism, could
get no relief. SEVEN BARKS helped
me wonderfully, and | will never be
without it. In fact, it is 4 doctor ii
self Since using SEVEN Banks
I eat well, sleep well, and feel like a
new person.-Mrs. Mary L. Sturgeon,
Sheldon Springs, VT.
/ have used SEVEN BARKS and
it cured me of very bad case of Con
stipation, and Indigestion. was all
run down, had no strength, could hardly
COL out doors, etc.; your SEVEN
BARKS did me more good than auy-
thing | ever tried; lis good standby
and | can heartily recommend it,
Edward Uphan, Lynn, Mass.
What SEVEN BARKS has done for
others, it will do Tor you. For sale by
druggists. so cents per bottle. Don't
neglect 10 try it.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-25

have charge OF the government and
management of the Post and shall di-
rect and control such subcommittee
as may be appointed 1t shall have
power to admit by ballot candidates
for membership in the Post, MAORI
ty vote of those present being re-
quired for election. 1t may eXpel or
suspend any member of the Post by
Il two-thirds vote of the Whole Com
mittee for any violation Of the by
laws or rules or for conduct improper
and prejudicial TO the welfare of the
Post or The American Legion But
no member shall be suspended nor
expelled without being given one
weeks written notice of the charges
against him and OF the time when lie
can submit to the Committee writ
ten answer to such charges.
.. The Executive Committee shall
prescribe the rules for the use of Post
Headquarters and any other building
used by the Post. and may modify or
revoke the same; it shall fix penal
ties for violations of the rules and
Have power 60 enforce the same and
dlSu 10 remit SuCH penalties.
ARTICLE "
,. The officers of the Post shall be
the officers of the Executive Commit
tee. The Executive Committee may
appoint a chaplain of the Post and
such other officers as may be rcqur-
ed.
4. The Chairman Of the Executive
Committee, and In his absence the
Nice-chairman, shall preside at all
meetings of the Post and OF the Exc
cutive Committee In the event of
their absence, such meeting may elect
their presiding officer
5. The Secretary shall give notice
of all meetings of the Post and OF the
Executive Committee and shall keep
minutes of such meetings. lie shall
conduct the correspondence aud Keep
the records of the Post, including
lists OF the names, addresses and
previous military or naval organiza-
ton OF the members. He shall fur
nish to the treasurer the names Of
all persons elected TO membership
and shall also advise him Of all trans
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-25
ARTICLE V.
Membership

!. All persons shall be eligible TO
membership in his Post who are elie-
tble TO membership in The American
Legion under the Constitution of the
Vermont State Organization of The
AMERICAN Legion, including nonresi-
dents OF this town or statel
z. Any person eligible to member.
ship as aforesaid may become mem.
Der of this Post upon his election bv
the Executive Committee and paw.
ment OF dues for the current year
ana upon signing an enrolment card
Tor enrolment as a member of The
American Legion
3. Each candidate for membership
must be proposed by a member OF the
fost he must give his name, ad-
dress and brief statement of his mil.
ltary or naval record. including or.
CARNATIONS in which he served dur.
ing the World War.
4. II any elected candidate shall
not within 60 days after his election
pay to the Treasurer his dues, his
election shall be void.
ARTICLE VI
]. The dues of members shall he
$500 dollars ,payable in advance on
the hrst day of January in each year.
Members elected after Jan. Isl
snail pay the fractional part of $500
from the date OF their election to the
following January.
O. From such dues the Post shall
pay 50 cents per member to the State
Executive Committee of the Ameri.
can Legion of this State. The pur-
pose OF this payment is to furnish the
said State Committee with funds suf.
hcient TO pay to the National Execu,
tive Committee rs cents per member
the remaining 10 cents per member
TO be used by the State Executive
Committee for its expenses.
ARTICLE VII
Penalties.
j. A member failing to pay any
amount due the Post, including his
yearly dues. within 60 days, shall be
liable to have his membership for.
feited at regular meeting of the
Executive Committee.
>. The Post shall be entitled TO
representation in the State Organlza-
ton. as hereinafter provided, only up-
on the basis Of the number OF men,
hers who haze actually paid their
dues 30 days prior to the annual
State Convention.
ARTICLE VIII
Representation Of the Post in the
American Legion and It's Committees
/. Delegates and alterDates 10 rep |
resent the Post at the State Conven- |
ions and representatives OF the Post |
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-25
THE BENNINGTON EVENING TUESDAY NOVEMBER 25 1919

fers or changes affecting member
ship. He shall notify candidates of
their election.n \, .x,es
+, R6. The, TREASURER shall, subject to
tlte contfo1 d the Executive Commit,
Tee, be charged with the collection
OF custody of the funds OF the Post,
including all dues, and shall keep its
accounts and report thereon at each
regular meeting of the Executive Com
mittee. His accounts shall be audit
ed annually He shall pay all bills
when audited and approved in such
manner as the Executive Committee
shan prescribe.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-25


!. The government and manage
ment Of the Post is entrusted to an
Executive Committee OF Is members
minimum of 1G members) TO be
known as the Executive Committee
2. The Executive Committee shall
consist of Is members to be elected
at meeting Of the Post called for
that purpose ana thereafter at the an
nual meeting Of the Post in addition
to the officers of the Post as exof-
ficio members The Executive Com
mittee shall hold office for one year
or until their successors are chosen.
3. A vacancy existing. in the Exc.
cuuve Committee from any cause
other than the expiration of term
shall be filed by majority vote OF
the entire committee. A person so
appointed shall hold office for the
uneXpired term Of the member Of the
Committee whom he succeeds.
ARTICLE "
Powers of the Executive Committee
/. The Executive Committee shall
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-25

shah be elected at meeting OF the
members of the Post, duly called for
the purpose, by a majority vote OF
those present at the meeting. Meet
ings for the election of delegates and
alternates shall be held at least ff-
teen days before the Stale Conven-
ton which they are TO attend
ARTICLE X
Notices
Every member shall furnish to the
Secretary his address. Members will
be considered as duly notified by
notice in the local newspaper,
2. Three days previous notice shall
be given of all meetings of the Post
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-25

and one day previous notice of all
meetings OF the Executive Commit
tee
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-25

Continued on Page six)
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-25
OBJECTS AND PURPOSES
OF AMERICAN LEGION
MANAGEMENT
Continual from Rgge. opel

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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-17
KILLED SIXTY RATTLE SNAKES
IN TWO DAYS.

Charley Eaton who lives north of
town about five or six miles last Sat
urday met up with whole army sof
rattlesnakes and had a real snake
killing time. On that day he and Ed
andAlfred Hellekson put to death forty
two rattle snakes of various ages and
sizes. The snakes were apparently
all headed for their winter quarters
or perhaps some sort of snake con
vention for they were all travelling ib
a northernly direction. Sunday Mr
Eaton went out again to do battle,
and on this day he succeeded in slay
ing nineteen more ratilers. This was
certainly a good work and it is getting
rid of .he reptiles at pretty ratld
rate. This two days slaughter of the
creeping reptiles we believeis record
breaker for this county. AT least we
have no knowledge of any slaughter
Of snakes approaching this number 10
the same length of time.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-17
RANcHER KILLS HIS BROTHER

Valentine, Neb., Oct. 10--David
Hancock, widely known ranchlnan Of
northern Nebraska and South Dakota
shot and instantly killed his own bro
ther, Larkin Hancock, in quarrel
arising over the removing of a fence
ON leased Indian lands on the Rosebud
reservation, about twenty miles north
Of here. Dave Hancock then surrend
cred TO the Valentine authorities.
Dave Hancock is said to have held
the lease on TIN. Indian lands, which
lease was recently Cancelled, Larkin
Hancock coming into possession Of the
lands. Dave is understood to have in
structed his men to remove fence on
The lands, contrary to the provisions
Of the lease. At this juncture Larkin
Hancock is said to have arrived on
the scene.
1t is reported that LarKin Hancock
ordered the men to cease their opera
lions just before the arrival of Dave,
who was on a hunting trip, armed
with shot gun. Dave says Larkin
drew gun on him and that he fired
in self defense, virtually blowing of
his brothers head.
! Dave Hancock is married, with q
grown son and daughter. Larkir
Hancock was unmarried. He was a
l-
bout 40 years old.
This is reported to be the fourth
notch In tile gunstock OF Dave Han
cock, who Is said to have killed three
other men I'M Missouri before coming
i here about ten years ago.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-17
THE STATE MEMORIAL.

We are informed taat good progress
has been made in securing the fund
for the State Memorial to the Soldiers
and Sailors of the late war which the
recent legislature provided for, to be
built by popular subscription upon
the capitol grounds. Already the peo
pie of the state have contributed ep
ough money to insure the erection ot
a magnificent memorial, and the com
mite IN charge have agreed upon
plans for beautiful structure fifty by
fifty feet, aud one hundred and seven
ty feet high, which it is believed, will
be one OF the most distinctive memor
as in America.
Mellette county has not vet made
any contribution to this fund. Her
apportionment is only $500 An OF
ganiZatioa was effected here last We'd
nesday for thr purpose of securing
this fund, with Charles Kerlin, Couu
ty Treasurer, as chairman Of the cour
ty committee. Fred G Kirch has,col
sented to take charge of the work ir
the Wood district. Plans vii be pei
fected to make 1t pCssible for evertont
who desires TO contribute hls III Il
ibis splendid memorial to our bog..
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-17
RED CROSS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

The annual drive for membership
Of the American Red Cross for the
coming year will be held in South Da-
kota and throughout the rest of the
| United States between November ,
and p. Only $l.0O memberships are
asked for this year. The Red Cross
Magazine subscriptions cost 81 90 and
are not included in the membership
fee.
OF the above, fifty cents is retained
10y the Chapters from each member
ship, and twenty cents from each
subscription to the magazine.
Mellette county is asked to secure
at least 500 members, and 80 sub
scriptions to the Red Cross Magazine
The work of the Red Cross in the
war just ended is too we'll known to
need any furthec praise. Ask any
soldier who served either at home or
abroad ds to its work, and what it
did for him, and the answer i'm every
case will be enough, No institution
in history has ever done such work,
The work of the Red Cross is not
ended merely because hostilities have
ceased. 1t is still carrying on its
work Of mercy in the war stricken
countries, helping the homeless to
build new homes, helping those who
were crippled in battle to learn new
trades, caring for the wounded, min
istering to the afflicted, giving help,
encouragement and new hope where
ever needed
The money which is received from
the memberships makes the continu-
ance of this great work possible. 1t
also makes possible the aid which is
given in cases of terrible disaster,
such as the great tidal wave which
swept the Gulf of Mexico few weeks
ago and destroyed Corpus Christi and
other towns leaving homelessness,
sickness and death in its path The
Red Cross was the first to rush SUI
plies and relief into the stricken coun
try. as it is the first to give aid in
every great need. There is never a
mine disaster or great fire, or pes
thence. or catastrophe of any kline
that the Red Cross is not immediate
ly on the ground with doctors, nurses
improviSed hospitals, food and shelter
This great work must not be allow
ed to cease, or even TO be crippled III
any way. 1t is the duty of every
American to hel lp it to the best of his
ability. For the American Bed Ofuss
Is one of the very greatest assets OF
the nation. There is not a person III
America who does not owe it per-
sonal debt Of gratitude. Former sold
iers and their families and friends owe
it a very special loyalty for 1t was on
constant watch over them and their
loved ones from the moment the sold
Ter left home until lie had returned.
Let every man, woman and child
help in this membership drive. Es.
pecially let every former soldier and
his family make every effort to raise
Mellette County's quota of members.
For the work will be crippled unless
full membership is secured.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-17
LOCAL POST CHANGES NAME.

One of the provisions Of the consti
tuition of the American Legion is that
no Post Of that organization can be
named after any living person. When
the Post was organized at Wood the
BOYS here We're not aware of this pro-
vision and they selected the name Of
Hancock in honor of Lieutenant Han
cock. Since then an effort has been
made to rectify the error, and at a
meeting recently, th- membership
selected the name Nc
Bride, in honor of Chas. Mcbride, the
first Mellette county boy to sacrifice
his life on the field of battle overseas.
The officers Of the local Post have just
received official notice from headquar
ters that the change in name has been
and the local organization
will henceforth be known as Mcbride
Post No. 10.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-17
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

At White River, S, d., October 30,
81, 1919, for Second Grade, Third
Grade and Primary certificates.
Teachers holding certificates Issued
in other states who have been notified
by the State superintendent that
they must take certain subjects be-
fore their foreign certificate can be
approved should appear at this exam
ination.
Bring your standing>sheets Y you
wish credit on them. EXAMINES ion
begins at S:Jo I. .-. .-, ..-.A~L0.s,
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-10-17

Now that fall work is getting pref
ty we'll laid by and the evenings are
growing longer we would like to have
ous peigfborhood correspondents try
and he little more regular with their
asif nj " certainly do miss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-28

-hat ! might ne wise IN repeal he war
Tine scf as The President sugEesiej
last sD-,nE. So far as i related TO light
wines and beers. mindful Of the protest
against suppression Of these products.
But Z gus pian was discussed general
lv IN the cloakrooms il apparently, dill
not gam favor. for outside me members
wee "a herring far'Ahe nEnt.
The 5ouse was I an uproa- when
the P-esluer 5 message VS. lad Aem-
Ders were standing IT. al parts of the
chamber many c.amnrins for recogni-
ciun. hui Chairman NnisIead Of the III
diciarv committee which framed the
hill, was given ne floor. AS q custp-
ian Of Inc measure ne moved mat con
sideration If me ve,u he del cred until
Thu sda~ VIVA ne WIS wing 10 sa-
could not ne heard for lhe-a was
general hpDdun and members swarrned
in front. # I'M speakers stand exactly
after the manner Of an excited crowd q.
a race track betting r.ng. FinaIlp :.
shout hat the Blouse WAS not in order
Eel9ea TO quiet the situa ton.
The wrangiing started again when
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WILSON BALKS
Continued from Page One

But here Is legai question involved
as TO whether me ratification u Ih2
treaty. with GERMANY lone viii accom-
ulizn mat eng The wartime prohih'-
on &C, was passed at -irne when me
ted States was AT wa with both
German and AustTI Ia 1un"a~v, nostll-
ties. however. actually mad cease.
Some law offices nero are inclined =
believe tnat wa may mn re endec IN
iii botf treaties ara ratified
On the otner hand t-lenas 01 ne al
m nistrarinn VINO profess 70 KNOW us
plans SAY rnev e..pect .n see ne war
time prohibition Lifted nv 2resIuent!a-
prucl = NATION as soon as he IerTnaH
treaty Is Ia,IneC.
Word mar tte enforcement ACT mai
Eal..4 10 NEE; pres Gent q approval was
flashed rom the WhTre house : wv
minutes / efure four o ciOcA an hour or
more before il was oftlciailr learned ~
the House Cuincileutallv me wet AMI
lrv forces were summonng their -
gpec i've cohorts, prcpared for anv
b. Elk. But the was no thought ina.
ir1me1 iale acTlon wa cnnt empiared
Some o. The dr. leaders suggested
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wake. i il was that, was unattended.
Or the floor d handful OF members whn
mad stGnd up against the dry pnaianx
edged in a word now and hen and rried
20 appeal for uphoifInE Of the vern, hul
clfev We're unable TO make themselves
heard above the din
The House went about its work WITH
considerable gee but there was no
heart in the feeble cheer that followed
announcement of ne maj vote
If the Senate also OVer-ldes the veIo
ne rounc,v will GO on d one-naIf Of one
per cent alcoholic content beverage Ia
sis. In the only test vote on the bi
ne Senate gave II I'VE In one ma joriiv
and drv leaders predict that the next
est will reveal a similar strength Tor
-AeIr cause.
The roll call in the House shows
New England observing as follows
For-pale and Green. Vermont.
both Republicans: aEansi-Givnn.
Merritt and Tiisnn of Connecticut;
u aiSh. Rogers and Winsiow. Masss-
chusetts. Republicans Phelan II
Massachusetts. Democrat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-28

Re7-asenrHu i've Walsh, Republican
Massacnusetrs. moved to table he Vol
stead motion. Most If the members
uid not seem To know what TINS meant
hut il was evident rfar Alr Walsh wa
irving n force an Immediate vote
The hubbuh and ne w-angiing kepr
gong which Republican Leader Mon
dell. demanding the right TO ne heard
ahead Of 81 others VINO were irving 70
catch The speaker eve. finally got the
floor and told how The prohibition nil.
affected the welfare Of all the people.
which made II necessa-y that The Hous
have evervpcdv present when voting
time came This plea was made after
Chairman Olsread had asked unani-
nous consent 10 withdraw his motion.
There Were MANY motions after mai
ana number Of roll calls until me ma
vote was taken a. : Clock
The galleries were deserted. The
crow s that Esed To sit through weary
hours OF prohibition debate mad NOT
heard. Of crurse. -hat Ghe t1nal hsnt
was at hand. and John Bariavcorn g