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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-20

The small newspapers which have for
4 long time been striving to crowd their
material into eight pages should not be
the ones to be punished or ordered to
curtail their use of white paper in con
trast to the large newspapers which
were very wasteful during the war pc
Rod when news print paper was scarce
and threatening to become scarcer
Many of the small newspapers could
not crowd into eight pages for six
months of the year without sacrificing
much Of their income and without cur
failing the service TO their readers
Now and then it might be possible to
print p six-page paper and not sacri-
, flee anything. On the other hand, the
larger newspapers are constantly filling
their columns with matter which Nis
treated in most offices as "miscellane.
Gus" or non essential.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-20
Vermont Buckwhest Batter.

often see in moony moons
Our old big yellow pitcher.
With three whitc1 bands around the
bulge
That made the yellow richer;
also hear an iron spoon
A,make a muffled clatter,
And then BY George! ] know what's
Its time for buckwheat batter.
Yes; can see the work go on
Through Memory's crystal glasses:
see EN- take potater yeast
And New Orleans molasses
A bowl of sifted buckwheat -four,
OF salt a little smatter.
and whip EN- up in water warm
Hurrah for buckwheat batter
/ see EN- plan to make it rise
BY calm and stiddy beating;
They'd wrap the pitcher round aud
round
In homemade flannel sheeting.
Then set il pretty near the stove,
Or on warming platter
And in the morning, bless your soul,
We had our buckwhcat batter
And say, the way it used to last
never knew the reason
Twas like the widder's cruise Of oil
That lasted through the season;
When low, they'd put a-something i'll,
1t didn't seem to matter
A-what It was and up 'twould come,
That splendid buckwheat batter.
] tell YOU what, them buckwheat cakes
Besplashed with sassage gravy,
A saved more lives than that there
lamp
Devised by Humphrey Dayy:
The ceiling got a-smoked, | know.
At times the fat would spatter,
But o. Id like to have some cakes
A-made with mothers batter!
Daniel L. Cady in Burlington Free
| Press
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-20
THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT IN BARRE

If the published statements and the
unusual activity are any criterion,
more efforts are being made in Barre
this Christmas than ever to spread out
the JOY of the season. The people and
the organizations which are able to do
so are exerting more than customary
efforts to add to the comfort of those
who are so unfortunately situated as
to make it impossible for them TO Sc
cure the things needed. The churches
are not alone in this work albeit they
are lending their aid strongly to the
end that good will toward men may
be exemplified; the individuals are con
tributing their money and their articles
through the various agencies which
know best where the most acute need
rests. No doubt others would like to
become contributors to this JOY giving
work, to feel that they were doing
something to add to the comfort and
pleasure OF Others and who, through
lack of acquaintance with the condi-
tions, do not know where their eontri-
buttons would do the most good, Such
people as these would be able to place
their contributions where the most good
would be done by permitting the city
social worker to take charge OF the ar
ticles or the money The social worker
is acquainted with the conditions as
no one else is, and she would probably
be very glad to be the agency for the
proper distribution Of presents. So in
order to make the Christmas of 1918,
when prices are so high, more joyous
Christmas all around, il would be splen
did to make contributions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-20

OF the circumstances as presented by
the writer of the letter The Star
Spangled Banner" ought to be honored
not only by the people standing and
leaving heads uncovered during the rem
dering but by giving strict attention to
the song and to the persons presenting
it, Probably Burlington audiences are
not much different than audiences in
the average American community; they
are forgetful of their responsibility and
their patriotism. 1t needs such a sharp
reproof as the writer of the article in
the Burlington paper gave in order to
bring them to realization
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-20

The Burlington Free Press has been
trying 60 figure out Martin S. Villas in
tcntions, politically speaking, and it
concludes that Villas may or may not
become a candidate for lieutenant gov
ernor OF Vermont, taking that gentle
mans oft-repeated words that he
sprobabIy, or possibly, will be candi,
date The public of Vermont is really
no better informed as to Mr.. Villas in
tentions and win probably 60 on about
its business without being ruffled
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-20

The activity of customs officials and
others on the Vermont side of the Ca
madam boundary line portends trouble
for the liquor smuggler as well as for
the smuggler Of narcotics During a
temporary lull in the operations of the
latter the officials are devoting consid-
cradle attention to the people who are
bringing Canadian liquor into Vermont
and are meeting with marked degree
of success as the results in the courts
indicate, The business has its hazards
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-20

In these times il is a comparatively
modest sum which st. Mlchaels college
At Winooski is seeking to raise for
building purposes, Nowadays Sl00
600 fund for college is not considered
large but it should be borne in mind
that the amount is to be put into a
building rather than into endowment.
Possibly were ST. Miehael's seeking an
endowment fund the amount would be
considerably larger,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-20
Even in Peace Times.

Mrs. Snappy docking up from paper
Isn't this strange? A man after
she'll shock was absolutely unable t.
remember his wife and didn't believe
she was the woman he had married
Mr.. Snappy Well, | don't know
about it being so strange after all
It's pretty hard work sometimes for
any man to realize that his wife is the
same woman he went crazy over in the
days of his youth.-Stray Stories.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-20

A letter writer in the Burlington Free
Press criticizes the Burlington audience
which made all preparations TO get
home while the Sistine Chapel quartet
was singing the "Star Spangled Ban
ner" as the closing number of a concert
the other evening" declaring that the
men scuffed into rubbers, and pulled
on overcoats" and the women pinned
on hats and also hurried into rubbers
and coats" much in discourtesy to the
entertainers and in absolute disrespeet
70 the national anthemt It was merited
rebuRe, one would Judge from reading
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-20
Did You Ever?

a furricr was selling a coat to a
woman customer, Yes. ma am, he
said Il guarantee this TO be skunk fur
that viii wear Tor years,
But suppose ! get it wet in the
rain asked the woman What effect
will the water have on it? What will
happen to it then. Won't it spoil?"i
Madam" answered the furrier, 81
have only one answer: Did you ever
hear Of a skunk carrying an umbrella .
Boston Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-20

William NJ. Wood of Lawrence, Mass,
and elsewhere took large sized con-
tract on himself when he attempted to
put his finger on the parties responsible
for excessive prices in necessities of
life. Thus far he has fallen quite a
bit short of success in his efforts to
solve something which the government
itself has failed to fathom.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-20

One of the most interesting bits Of
news in Vermont is the announcement
that special train has been instituted
through the instrumentality Of the
Rutland Business Mems association for
the benefit of Burlington people who
wish to do their shopping in Rutland.
A counter. offensive on the part OF the
Burlington business men may be con-
fidentlY expected.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-20

As the result of the conclusion
reached by Vermont school directors in
conference at Burlington on Wcdnes-
day, Vermont school teachers seem to
be in line for receiving the compensa-
tion their work merits. II is up to the
cities and towns to make arrangements
for the money with which to make the
increased salaries.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-20

Major General Leonard Wood is the
leader in the straw ballots for the Re.
prblicap nomination for president but
+; must be borne in mind that bis name
las been pressed before the public the
most persistently and the most gen
orally. When the public gets its e9ui-
librium will be better time to get the
accurate sentiment OF the Republicans
Of the nation
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-20

Vermont's 1919 deer kill stands at
1000, or one deer to about every 90 of
the states population. Did you have
your taste Of venison along with the
other 80?
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-20
PLAINFIELD

If you do not have time Saturday
evening to join the Christmas club, we
would suggest that you might do SO on
Monday evening at the Barre Savings
Bank 4 Trust Company.--adv
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-20

Prof. Porta didn't succeed in stop
ping the wagging of the world on Dec.
II but he did mention date which
was the center of a long sustained cold
spell in the northeastern section Of the
North American continent, The people
are just emerging from the spell and
after that experience are nearly ready
to meet anything in the line Of winter
weather.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-20

mortal building, where they were
served hot cocoa and cookies. It was
most enjoyable time and all expressed
their opinions that this sort of work
should be repeated in the near future
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-20
WASHINGTON

If you do Not have time Saturday
evening to join the Christmas club, we
would suggest that you might do So on
Monday evening at the Barre Savings
Bank 4 Trust Company. adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-20
Prepared for the Worst.

Mr.. Grump calling upstairs What
a time you are taking to get dressed
for the concert Look at me; a bit of
waddng in each ear and I'm all ready.
Boston Transcript.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-06-27
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
40. 5119 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll Coun'
in Equity.
Mamie M. Himler and others, plaintiffs - riants
mira " Flohr, widow, and Others Deie''
Ordered by the Circuit Court for Carroll NV Ssy d
sitting as Court of Equity, this IT nroper9
June 1919 that the sale of the psnortd
mentioned i'm these proceedings, made ana MATED BY
by James A. C. Bond. trustee, app99i sale b
a decree of this Court to make saiu .ontrs1
ratified and confirmed, unless cause 70 5, A july
thereof be shown on or before the d4tn 80 arted
1919; provided copy of this order 6e tr oucen
some newspaper printed in Carroll Coun ~ Tth dd
each Of three successive weeks before m
of July. next. 49, Dh
The report states the amount q -
$3500.00. cAcu CLERK
i1 T5gf is cGDy-Fe'tiE EDWARD .. Cash. cl'f1.
In the winter Of 1ss9-1S9O, " I.n yT
ago, peach trees bloomed - . Sa di
and FEBRUARY. In the WHY ryg
1S95-1s96, W years ago, tneA
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-06-27
aMURDER DELIGHTFUL DEATH.
Man COLrted Friendship OF One He
Knew Would Stay Him.

I'm a DOCTOR" you know, and many
curious things occur within my pro
vince. Well, some years ago | knew
a man who was very miserable and
very proud. His pride resented that
he should be miserable, and he was
always suspecting that people saw
his weakness. And, as he despised
human nature and thought his COM
panions fools and deserving or all
they got, and more, he couldn't bear
the thought that they should perceive
that he allowed himself to be unhappy.
He coveted death. If meant ex-
tinction, he could imagine nothing
pleasanter than SO restful an alOof-
ness, quiet and apart and alone, whilst
others hurried and scrambled and
pursued the future.
"And if death did not mean extinc
ton, then he thought that he might
snatch and secure for himself some
thing which in life had eluded him.
So he coveted death. But he was too
proud to reach it by suicide. That
seemed to him contemplate and
cowardly evasion, and such an easy
solution would have denied the pur-
pose of all his life So he looked
about him and discovered among his
friends a man whose character he
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-06-27

An idea OF what the marines are
facing and how thoroughly they are
preparing to do their job is given in
an article in the Times of San Juan,
Porto Rico, Of recent date, under 5ne
headline, "Airplanes to Smash New
Band of Bandits" 1t says:
According to reliable reports the
latest band of bandits in Santo Do
mingo numbers about 400 young and
active men, and they are well armed
and have plenty of ammunition. The
haunt of the gang is in the San Pedro
Macoris district, and while they adopt
the old profession of being revolution
lists they are proving TO be as ready
for murder and pillage as their pro-
totypes who are gone. There has
been nothing like pitched battle
with the outlaws as yet, but marine
officers having commands in the dis
trict are expecting serious trouble at
any time. 1t has been authentically
stated that a squadron of five or six
airplanes with a force of IS trained
pilots and mechanics has recently
been modified at the Consuelo sugar
estate in the San Pedro Macoris dis
trlCt, Wn0rG WlQ6-CledTeu area duu
level plains make the ground ideal
for the building of airdromes and the
maneuvering of the machines.
although no official information
has been given out, it is currently re-
ported that the airplanes, when put
in proper shape, will be armed with
machine guns and will play conspic-
uous part in the hunting out of the
bandits lurking in the jungles and in
properly cleaning them up. With
the leathernecks afoot and the air
full Of 'humming birds there does
not seem to he much hope for the
would-be bad men, and the fertile
plains of San Domingo may soon be
made safe for honest men,"
News from other sources is to the
effect that several fights have been
made over the territory to which the
gang has been driven for conceal
ment, with the result that conceal
ment was Immediately made doubly
sure in the tall grass and timber, to
escape from the rain Of bullets from
the skies. What execution was done
is not known here.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-06-27
USE AIRPLANES ITO FIGHT BAN
DTS
Machine Gun Method of Warfare Be.
ing Tried firm SantO Domingo.

Hunting bandits with machine guns
in airplanes is the latest stunt of
the United States marine corps. 1t
is said to be a distinct surprise to
the Macoris gang of 400 outlaws hid
Pedro Macoris district of Santo
Domingo.
News of the adoption Of this up-to-
the-minute method of discouraging
revolution and pillage in the turbu-
lent republic came in private al
vices from Porto Rico, where, it is
said, the outlaws obtained their arms
and ammunition. At marine head
quarters at New York there is NJ
knowledge of how effective we'll
directed gunfire from the soaring
planes has been, but a report from
Colonel Breckenridge, in command OF
one Of the companies on the island
indicates that the latest crop OF
Jungle buccaneers will soon be har-
vested He wrote to thank the
originator of the idea, which, he
said, was proving invaluable, and
added: "Send down some more air
planes"
There are now Is flying machines
with the marine corps in Santo Do
mfngo and Hayti These forces con-
sist of the First brigade, of 500 men
under General Catlin, at Port al
Prince, and the Second brigade, OF
1000 men, under General Fuller, al
San Domingo City. Attached to these
forces is the Fourth aviation squad
ron, under Captain Mimms, Of 300
men, divided into two divisions.
The one in Hayti has seven hydro
planes and the other in Santo Domin-
go six machines. In both countries
there is a very bad situation, with
constant outbreaks Of revolution and
outlawry. No regular battle has
taken place since the arrival Of the
marines, but there has been frequent
bush fighting, with the marines the
first and the last to fight.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-06-27

knew we'll, man idealistic and fool
ish and romantic, like himself, Ivan
Andreievitch, only caring more for
ideals, more impulsive and more reck-
less.
'He found this man and made him
his friend. He played with him as
a cat does with a mouse, carefully
destroying one by one his ideals. He
enjoyed life for about year, then he
was murdered.
'Murdered!" / exclaimed.
Eyes, shot by his idealistic friend.
1 envy him that year. He must have
experienced many breathless sensa-
tions. When the murdered was tried
his only explanation was that he had
been irritated and disappointed.
Disappointed of what?" asked
the judge.
"'Of everything in which he be-
lieved, said the man. It seemed a
poor excuse for a murder. He is
still, have no doubt, in Siberia.
But T envy my friend. That was
a delightful death to die"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-06-27

sharpshooting honors. When he ar
rived in France, soldier friends Say,
he cut a notch in his rife butt for
every German he got They number
ed 26O before he was wounded in an
engagement He was sent to hos
pital, and it is not yet known here ii
he has recovered. Farrell himself
has never written of his sharpshoot-
ing record.
Farrell, while at Funston, won
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-06-27
Yes Or No!

John was ON the witness stand and
very talkative he was. The opposing
lawyer lost patience and insisted on
yes or no answers. But you cannot
answer everything yet or no" retorted
John. Eyes, you cam replied the at
torney. "try it on me-" WELL" said
John, "Do you still beat your wife,"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-06-27
Anything for Delay.

Private Blank" said the CoiUnel,
severely, reprimanding dougRboy
for minor breach Of military regula-
lions, what would you do if I should
tell you that you were to be shot at
sunrise?"
Gosh, Colonel" replied the Yank,
watching the shadow of grin steal
over his officers face, "I'd sure pray
for cloudy day. "-Indianapolis Star.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-06-27
SharpshOoter Got 26O Huns.

Madison, Mo-Roy Farrell, son OF
Taylor Farrell, of this city, who had
the reputation in this part of Mis-
souri, as the best shot, is said to have
maintained his reputation while with
the American Expedtionary Forces
in France If reports received here
are true, he accounted for some 26O
Germans, and his friends are willing
to put this record up against any
other A. E. F. soldier.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-06-27

7 was also informed of two old
ladies. who fell and broke their thigh
bones, one being confined to her bed
the past II weeks. When we feel
like complaining, let us look around
us and we will find many who are in
worse positions than we are.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-09
Mayor Fitzgerald Becomes Member
of Merry Christmas Co. for Firlands
Chips in 81 to Help Make
Tubercular Patients Hap
by at Yuletide

Mayor Ff,rs1rnida dollar went In.
TO tho sack a}ou0 with George n.
bsxhsvns u rh~ck and ~ifn.lar
amount from q. \. Costello. sts may
cr's secretary. followed when fhc~~
three Joined the Merry Christmas Co.
Tuesday.
Thus the Christmas dinner fund
FOR the annual yuletids festivities
for patients AZ Firiands hospital
grew apare, Each one who Joins the
company Ia entitled 70 chip In" 81
to u. fund until the 500 IL gar.
nersd. but no more.
The Moving Picture Operators
union has Joined up on the enter
tainment side Of the program. Nv.
cry year the union has sent an oper.
ator TO Firlands 20 run off n number
o. films. They'r, on the job again
this year. having sent word TO Io.
SewberEsr. AT the Seattle National
bank, that an operator viii b~ at the
service of the Merry Christmas Co
The vaudeville program 20 be pre-.
ssuted Christmas eve IL being round.
- tfAF NNfAF" ~ HAtAtta+s'f
er. Several people have sent word
to the Firlands Christmas commit.
te-s. tn care OF The star. that they
are anxious TO help make tho wslkin
ring AZ Firiands Among them are
Miss Jean Taylor. 1888 ssth ave 8
Ada williams. $500 asth ave. s.. and
penee snowdcn. s3i9 10Th ave. y. u.
FirIands folks have not yet deter.
mined whether they want the big
cake promised by Hazen Titus. or
tho 500 small individual cakes he has
offered. II they choose. Results of n
secret ballot are expected 10 settle
this point
And now-about % more readers
of The Star have an opportunity 10
help make - n gladsorne day at Fir.
lands by joining the Merry Christ
mas Co with the payment of 81. And
the Christmas committeo NJ The star
wishes TO hear from az many actor
folk as can find IL possible to go 20
Firlands Christmas eve for n fcw
minutes 20 do a turn" on the vaude.
Vile program.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-09
NE|CHb0R ACCUSED OF
KILLING PERFECT BABY
Is
Approaching
Here Rapidly

Seattle is today in the path of a blizzard which may
reach the city any time before midnight according the
Official forecast made public by u. S. Weather Observer
George N. Salisbury.
For the past week steadily falling temperature has set
the stage for the predicted snowstom according Weather
Observer Salisbury
The storm Salisbury said If it arrives viii be greeted by
the coolest December day since 1889. At o'clock this
morning the temperature stood at "a degrees.
The codes December day In 25 years. aside from today
record-breasng temperature. occurred December g.
1909 when the mercury registered degrees Tuesdays
temperature degree lower and three degrees colder
than Mondays weather
How long the predicted snowstorm will last is beyond
the weather observers ken.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-09

dolls that is the kind OF dolls little
girls like 10 tuck into bed before
their mothers send them to bed them
selves.
u only the class in design dress
Ing dolls?
oh my. MOI Every girl at school
Is going 70 send doll And almost
every woman In Seattle. do believe,
will have a little doll at the Doh
Show.
Is the Doll SHOW being given by
the moving pitcher magnets?
Oh, my. MOI n Is being given 90
help the little Riddles out at Mother
Ryther's home And II won't hurt
none to help the kiddies. because you
will have a better time Mt the Doll
show than you would n you went 10
see Charlotte Russo. the New Jersey
vampire. IN Souls Ruin"
Shall we eo7
We certainly shall
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-09

the Doll Show which viii open at tho
Arena Wednesday night.
No?
Yes! They don't none Of them say
he made II himself. yuh understand
but rumor has IL. " ~ whispered on
the floor Of the Arena. and they do
say IT was made by no other hands
than those OF the Inspired one him.
SELF
Nor
Yesi just think Of owning doll
made by Napoleon. Julius Caesar
Oscar Wide. Noah or William Jen.
nings Bryan, Wouldn't 1t make you
proud2
What other wonders will they be
at the Doll Show?
Oh. lotsl Yuh should sec the 60
dolls dressed by the Broadway High
school class OF design. They's dolls
dressed IN their Sunday best. with
iacea and fiounces. dolls. with spit
curls and manicured finger nails.