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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
PRICES AND PROSPERITY

The people of Burlington are beginning
to realize with the rest of the country that
we are to have prosperity with high prices
instead of with a greatly reduced cost of
living We can not expect cheaper flour.
for example until next year, when the
Wilson administration stops arbitrarily
fixing the price of wheat. The foreign
demand is sure to keep up the price of
ties.
The government reports from Washing
town show that despite the enormous
present supplies foodstuffs increased in
price in March after public hopes Of a re-
turn to normal levels had been raised by
a decrease in February. AS a whole twen-
two-two articles of food were two per cent.
higher last month than the preceding
month, and were fourteen per cent. higher
than March, 1918. For the six-year period,
March, 1918. to March, 1919, the increase in
the retail prices Of all foods was so per
cent, with flour. bacon lard and CORN
meal increasing more than 100 per cent
each.
Butter declined nineteen per cent. in
February, then increased 16 per cent in
March. Other increases in March were
srloin steak one per cent round steak
and chuck roast two per cent. coffee and
tea three per cent. Navy beans, potatoes.
rice, eggs and milk declined in price.
The commercial agencies are finding
grounds for increasing announcement and
optimism. Dun's says it is significant that
where special stress was recently put on
the various uncertainties and obstacles
now the emphasis is on the hopeful and
constructive aspects, and the change OF
sentiment marks a distinct advance to.
| ward the attainment of that full measure
of progress which seems to be plainly
foreshadowed. Definite announcement OF
governments fifth and final war loan has
removed the doubts as to its size and rates
| of interest and not only is the amount OF
the Offering. $4,5Oo,oOO. substantially less
than anticipated, thus Tightening the ex
pected drain on banking facilities. but it.
terms are so attractive as to make &
strong appeal to the Individual investor
Confidence in the EARLY future business /.
helping to pave the way for revivint
prosperity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
LEGISLATIVE LESSONS

Editor w. C. Belknap of the Bellows
Falls Times who represented the town
of Rockingham in the House of Re-
representatives. during the session just
closed, contributes valuable Legislative
thoughts to the current number of his
newspaper. He says, for example, that
Vermont isn't the only State having a
high State tax. This tax in Vermont
has been doubled in New Hampshire
1t has been almost tripled. AS an IL
lustration Claremont's State tax last
year was S12,92O, and for this year 1t
is $3S.566. New Hampshire is giving
her men in the service $50 and Ver-
mont $40" Thereby hangs a tale.
Another interesting point Is Editor
Belknaps emphasis of the fact that
while most people realize the Vermont
Legislature was in session 92 days and
cost the State $125.537.sO in salaries
and mileage. ITO this amount should
be added something like $500 per day
of overhead expense"
The Times states also that Cover.
nor Clement swatted State termina
to be located at the port of Burlington
If he is consistent he will appoint M
more delegates to represent the Stat,
at deeper waterways conventions
There is little use in spending time an,
money on theory as long as there is nj
tangible application
The Times continues; 1.-The editor o
the Rutland Herald last week wrote
column and a half on psychology,
subject he probably never studied. H
starts out by saying; Some day som
close student of legislative psychology
will write a book, examining wit
some detail into the causes of sue
sudden slants of impulse emotion o
instinct as that which continued tn
sittings of the Legislature Of 1919 int
the present week. with an added an
unnecessary cost to the State of Ver
na4sat Of at least $4,000" 1t isn't neces
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
THE MELTTNG-POT
(From Leslie's.)

The Rev. DR.. Charles A. Eaton Of
New York says: Thirty years ago we
were ruled by money-bags; to-day we
are ruled by wind-bags."
Recently the % public schools of Dem
yer, Colo, in which there are 1900
pupils. were closed by a strike Of station
airy engineers.
Students Of the University of Pennsyl-
vania have organized secret society to
suppress radical tendencies among under
graduates.
Secretary Of War Baker says mo
| child born in a civilized nation in the
next 100 years will escape paying a con-
siderable portion of the debt this war
has brought about"
! A woman, who, for the first time in
the history of the State. was presiding
over the lower House of the Washing
ton Legislature, insisted on being ad-
dressed as "Mr Speaker instead Of
Madame Speaker
About one tenth Of the population of
the United States is composed of I'M
naturalized aliens. OF the 175OO,O0O aliens
/ in this country. comparatively few have
any knowledge of or interest in Ameri-
can institutions.
| The labor unions of western Canada
have voted to sever affiliations with the
American Federation of Labor and to
follow the l. w. w. plan of organizing
workingmen. The new organization will
be called the zone Big Union"
In the first five months of government
| operation, the American Telephone &
Telegraph company suffered a deficit of
| $4,OOO,OOO. The company heretofore al
ways had fat SURPRISES. A IL per cent
increase of rates Is necessary to wipe
out the deficit.
During discussion in the German ma
tional assembly Of the attempt by va
rious States to prevent religious instruc-
ton in schools. Hellman, majority So
cialist said: "The church. like all So
cial institutions, is subject to steady
changes and will eventually disappear.
The Hon. Chauncey NJ. Depew says
| Taxes affect everybody. Taxes raise
prices, rents, food and clothing prices
and everything. And until taxes are re-
duced there can be no reduction of high
prices of living or return to that COM
Portable living that made America the
paradise II was"
DR.. Stephen Smith, a noted New York
physician, aged &c. is still in active prac-
tice, hale and vigorous. although for G.
years he was in i'll health. He says
Live, keep alert, keep occupied, keeT
in touch, read the news, and seek con-
tact with men and women who are ac.
tive, and your health in 80 cases out OF
100 will take care of itself"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
MAKE THE REVOLUTION COM
PLETE

From Girard's Talk of the Day" in the
Philadelphia Press)
1t is a ten to one shot that Russian
Bolshevism will blow up and blow out
as suddenly as French terrorism van
ished century and a quarter ago.
Up to date the Russian revolution
travels precisely the old track laid
down by the French revolution.
First Mirabeau and his solid type
of revolutionists started the thing and
put the skids under King Louis
Then along came such blood-letting
terrorists as Danton, Murat and
Robespierre, with their merciless gull
lotine working day and night behead-
ing kings and queens and mobiles
Then appeared the master. Napoleon
who quickly made France one of the
best ordered, best organized and most
prosperous lands on earth.
Russia's Mirabeau phase passed with
the peaceful and practically bloodless
dethroning of the car Then followed
the terrorists. Lenine and Trotxky.
Frances reign Of terror lasted only
couple of years.
1t does not seem possible thai
among Russia's 1SO.OOO,OOO people
, there is not a Bonaparte to catch the
wild horses and put a bride on them
After 1t was over II seemed an in
credibly easy thing to turn out kinf
Louis and Car Nicholas.
1t will be just as easy for Russia Il
upset her present masters as to un
seat the Romapoffs.
1t is a poor sort of revolution
that can't revolve all the way roun'
and keep the heels Of both the cza
and the Bolsheviks off our necks.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
TREATING OATS FOR SMUT

County Agent Roy W. Peaslee states
that many farmers in Chittenden county
have had excellent results In treating
oats for smut by the following method:
Add one pint Of formalin formaldehyde)
to 40 gallons of water. Place the oats
on a clean floor and sprinkle with the
formalin, shoveling them over until they
are damp. To dampen thoroughly VIII
require about one gallon of the solution
to every bushel of seed. The oats may
then be shoveled into pile. covered
with blankets or sacks and allowed to
stand from two to four hours
II they are to be sown by hand they
need not be dried; If they are 10 Dc
drilled, they should be spread out TO dry'
After drying they may be stored as long
as desired.
Further Information may be obtained
through the farm bureau from the county
agent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
RAsPBERRIEs FOR EVERYBODY

For the great majority Of farm and
home gardeners there are no fruits that
compare with the raspberry and straw
berry in ease of care and certainty OF
fruitage. Moreover. they are the most
delectable of fruits.
Varieties are numerous but one needs
only a few sorts. Among the reds there
is nothing better than Cuthbert which
Is hardy and prolific, although Others
such as June, and Golden Queen are ex-
cellent. and some like st. Regis. the
everbearer. The Plum Farmer, black
cap. is of good quality and Is very hardy.
While fall planting is preferred, spring
setting Is successful II done early and
promptly. Put good surface soil around
| the roots and pack It firmly except al
the very top. Fall set plants should be
mulched with straw as soon as the ground
freeses.
Sandy or gravelly loans are preferred
and there should be plenty of fertility
Use manures freely. and commercial
fertilisers II necessary. A common grad
Of fertilizer with medium nitrogen. higl
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
A SELF-STARTER

1t was young Mrs. Rooinsons mrs.
party. and she was suffering the usua
terrors OF the inexperienced hos'ess
However, the cook rose to the occasion
splendidly, and, so far as the dinner IL
self was concerned, Mrs. Robinson wa'
delighted
The only fly In the ointment was Jane
the new parlor maid; she was SLOW
clumsy and her waiting was pad' nu.
in addition to these faults she ihs's'e'
on keeping her mouth open.
This SO got on Mrs. Robinsons "e'"''
| that at last she exclaimed:
Jane, your mouth is wide OPEN
Jane withdrew her gaze from the cen
ing and said, looking down WIN c"e'''
| smile:
II know 1t. ma'am; ! opened " my
| self"'-Galveston Tribune
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24

potash and phosphorc acid will give
sooo results. Broadcast 1t and rake 1t
in.
IN getting new plants one should buy
one year old specimens. propagating from
OLD patches one may transplant the new
shoots' or secure root cuttings of 4-6
,ncnes In length, planting them like pota-
toes TWO years in advance of expected
fruitage.
Ciean culture with no weeds or grass
among the plants is imperative. Cultivate
oeeply In the foresummer, but shallowly
'ater on, and none at ripenng time.
Inc pruning which should be done in
.he early fall is based upon the fruiting
haoit Raspberry canes bear but once,
namely on the two-year-old shoots. In
pruning therefore remove all canes that
nave borne Shoots soon died after fruit
ihg' and they should be cut out and
burned
Try some raspberries this year. You
may be happy with your results.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
FOWLS QUICKLY PLUCkED WITH
VACUUM MACHINE

A machine of the vacuum type for
plucking fowls Is described and IL
Illustrated in the April Popular Mechanics
Magazine. With it, it Is said, person
can remove all the feathers, dry, from
an average sized bird in about five min
utes. motor-driven fan creates
suction in large flexible tube, at the
free end of which is special plucking
apparatus. Once loosed, the feathers
pass through the tube into large re-
ceptaCle overhead.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24

Lieutenant-G Governor Stone sailed from
gantic of the White Star line for France.
His party will land at Havre and proceed
to Paris, where he will await his assign
diers of the expeditionary forces. His ad-
dress will be ~ Rue d'Agusseau. Paris.
All Vermonters will wish Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor Stone profitable sojourn and serv-
Ice abroad and a safe return.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
VERMONT IN THE EUROPEAN WAR


Vermont in the Civil War" is one of
the glories of the Green Mountain State.
That was a record of which any State
would be proud, regardless Of size, let
wealth like our own. Vermont in the
European War" means also a grand rec
ord. The boys who are returning to us
are coming back to our green hills not
in regiments that gained an undying name
on the field of battle. They are return
ing to Vermont largely as members of
many varied commands in which they
were dispersed. when our Vermont COM
mands were disorganized at the beginning
of the war. Their record is that of in
dividuals and small groups rather than
of large commands. It is none the less
a wonderfully gallant record.
These Vermont boys who are return
ing from Europe fought just heroically
as did their fathers in the Civil war, and
they are worthy of every distinction we
can give them. Indeed we should seek
with particular thought to make their
home coming in keeping with their SER
vice because of the very fact that they
have been handicapped as Vermont Or
gained military forces by losing their
identity to marked degree through
merging with the commands of other
States:
1t will be a grand thing for Burlington
and every other community in Vermont
to join in making the home coming of
these sons of Vermont fitting testimon
ial of our appreciation of their grand ser
vice abroad. We cannot readily outstrip
the demand of this occasion upon our re-
sources and our initiative and our pub
best Vermont affords.
We shall be remiss in our duty, how
ever. If we shout ourselves hoarse over
the return of these sons of Vermont from
the battlefields of France, shower them
with flowers, almost smother them with
our demonstrations of personal esteem,
and forthwith forget all about them. We
need to continue to show our apprecia-
ton of their work, by seeking to make
them feel they are needed right here in
Vermont We should give thought to
business and professional openings for
them. They are the stuff we need right
here in this Green Mountain State to-
day, to help give us new blood, tc
counterfeit the influence of the drones
and the do-nothings and the mere cou-
pon-cutters The men who made good
in France are needed more than evel
before to help us make good right here
In Vermont
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
LATE PARIS FASHIONS

A poor man, who had hardly been able
to clothe his wife and family properly,
one day hit upon an invention-some-
thing to do with airplanes-which he sold
for a good round sum.
The poor man went to his wife with
tears in his eyes.
AT last, my dear" he cried, you will
be able to buy yourself some decent
clothes"
"Ill do nothing of the kind" she re-
torted "I'l get the same sort the rest
of the women are wearing"-Toronto
Mail and Empire.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
IN THE LITERARY LINE

A man who seemed to have hazy ideas
of what he wanted entered shop. He
looked at playing cards and he looked
at pencils. He inquired the price of this
magazine and that and examined the
postcards and the books. The young
woman who was in charge of the counter
became rather wearied answering ques-
tions without making sale. At last
the prospective customer asked: Have
you any fiypaper7" Eyes, sir" was the
prompt reply. I'VE have The Airmana
Journal and The Aviators' GaEette."-
Ptttsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
THE STORY TELLER
DRAWBACKS OF RELIGION

A good old Quaker was milking a COW
whose lively disposition had often taxed
his patience severely. The pail was
nearly full of foaming milk. when, In
some manner. the COW managed to over
turn it. The old man in righteous in
dignation snatched up a nearby club to
strike the exasperatng animal when he
remembered the precepts of his religion.
He dropped the stick, and in a voice
bling with anger said.
II may not beat thee, neither may
kick thee, butt will twist thy durn tail"
-Everybody'S Magazine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
DELAY URGED

What objections have you TO my man
rying your daughter" None. person
ally" replied Mr.. Cumrox. "Oniy | wisl
you'd postpone the wedding till thi
League of Nations is settled. The argu
ment in the home circle is so complcate,
now that l don't believe we nave room 70
another voice. '-Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
TIT FOR TAT

A well-known French artist, whose pet
dog was ailing. sent for great throat
specialist. Through highly offended on
arriving and seeing his patient, the
specialist made no complaint, but treated
the animal and pocketed his fee.
The following morning he sent post
haste for the artist who. thinking the
call was with reference to the dog, hur-
ried to the appointment.
How do you do?" was the specialist s
greeting. Il wanted to see you about
having my front door painted. boston
Transcript
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE
SHE KNEW

II see a sterling old baseball player
going to part from the diamond foreve
1t must be painful" Yes" said the gi
parting from the diamond is painful.
had to give back an engagement Ri
once."-Louisville Courier-Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
a VENGEFUL SPIRIT

Nurse Ito bawling charge)-Why, Bobby
aren't you ashamed? / wouldn't cry tha
way If 1t was my hair that was bein
combed.
Bobby diercely)-Ili bet you would if
was dom the combn',- Boston Tran
script.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
UPRoOTs POST AND DISAPPEARS

A five-passenger touring car, bearing
the Vermont number, 1929. travelling
south on Church street In Rutland Thurs
day afternoon, in attempting to make
the turn into Library avenue struck
marble post at the corner of the Baxter
property and tore the stone entirely out
of the ground. The post, which Is about
10 inches square, was imbedded over two
feet in the soil and the impact lifted
the driver, the only person in the auto
mobile, clear of his seat. Though the
right hand front wheel struck the post
squarely and with terrific force. ap-
parently no damage was done. The driver
put the post into the ground, quickly
stamped the soil about the marker and
made a getaway before a crowd had
time to gather. The Vermont official
automobile license book gives the owner
Of the license number 1922, as DR.. John
f. Gibson Of McIndoes Falls.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
CUT THIS OUTFIT Is WORTH
MONEY

Don't miss this. Cut out this slip, en-
close with Ave cents to Foley & Co., 2s35
Sheffield Ave, Chicago, ILL.,. writing your
name and address clearly. You win re-
ceive In return trial package containing
Foley's Honey and Tar compound, for
coughs, colds and croop, Foley Kidney
Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. w
OSullivau, 30 Church St. ADV.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
NO DOUBT ABOUT IT

Landlord-I've called to collect the rent
Little Boy-Please sir, mammals GU
and forgot to leave it.
Landlord-How do you know she forgo
IL?
Little Boy-Because she said so.--Phil
adelphia Ledger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
FORTUNATE PAT

Mrs. Casey with newspaper)-"Th(
got Pat Murphy's name in the dea
notices instead of his brother, Mike
Casey-"Ye don't say! It's a nice fix p
would be in if he was wan o. thin TIL
behave all they read in the papers. DO
ton Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
WHY WORRY?

The partners Of a we'll known stock
exchange house were having a dinner
conference at an uptown hotel. One of
them appeared worried during the prog
ress of the meal, and finally he was
uueried as to the cause of his fit of
abstraction.
II Just happened to remember that
neglected to lock the safe before l left
the office" he replied.
why worry?" said another member
of the firm. I'VE are all here. wall
Street Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
A FUTURE COOK

Mother-"What did you do with 20,
chocolate egg"
Five Year-Old-"It was getting a lit
soft, ma, so I put it in the kettle to he
it hard. buffalo Express
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
TRAINED TO IT

tight hobbe skirts.
Jess-That's all right for Polly; S
always wins the sack race at our cl
pcnics.-Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24

Put 1t Over Biz

That is the way to meet the Victori-
Gus Fifth Liberty Loan. The finest
investment in all the world. There is
going to be a big demand for these
Bonds Be sure to subscribe early
now is the time
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
THE STATE
BAND ASKS SUPPORT

The Barre board of aldermen Is con-
siderlng whether the city shall have out
door concerts this coming summer. The
city band has asked for about $500. as
it needs that amount to go ahead. for the
season.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
sCALDED WITH COFFEE

Miss Elma Gustavson of Center Rut-
land, employed at the Berwick Hotel in
Rutland, was badly burned when a coffee
urn she was carrying threw the cover
off. The hot liquid scalded the greater
part Of one side of her body.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
OF AND WORKS

| Mrs. Eliza Magoon, one Of Hardwicks
Oldest residents. has observed her 95th
birthday anniversary. She retains all her
faculties and is able to do good deal Of
| work.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24

Mrs. Alfred Drown Of Lyndon, who has
been unconscious ever since a fall. broke
one hip. one wrist, and received internal
injuries.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24

Trust the Germans to be mathemat-
ical Here they go and appoint a peace
committee of 2S-two for each of the
IA points. you'll Observation-Disclosures r
Union.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
COTTAGES RANSACKED

Owners of cottages on the Connecticut
river north of Bellows Falls have dis
covered that boys have been entering the
buildings during the winter and spring.
gang of boys has been working with
more or less system and damage amount
ing to hundreds of dollars is the re-
suit.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24

Although three boys received appoint
ments to qualify for the Annapolis Naval
school. only one, Oreste Gianni of Barre
appeared for examination at Montpelier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24

Twenty prizes are awarded for the an
nual bird-nesting houses exhibition at the
museum at st. Johnsbury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24

ASSAULTED WITH JACKKNIFE
A quarrel that started on the hill train
between two Graniteville quarry workers
eliminated in the arrest of Cussi Seletti.
charged with inficting wound in the
body of Omelio Vilo.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24
THIS AND THAT

Bellows Falls has forbidden it's restau-
rants to remain open after - O'Clock at
night.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-24

Perhaps Bolshevism has this advan-
tage that it gives people who have suf-
fered from war the consolation that there
are worse things.-Springf1eld Union.