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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15
WORSE THAN ANCIENT FORMS
oldtlme Ordeal by Fire and Water
Declared Eellpsed by That Of
Modern Travel.

Those who opine that the widely ad-
vertised ordeals and trials Of the olden
days were the only simon-pure speci-
mems have another opine coming to
them. Their oplners, ! may say, are
badly out of kilter, writes Kenneth
L. Roberts in the Saturday Evening
Post. There was n time when | could
shudder as with the palsy at some
Of the trials upon which mankind
deliberately embarked before the old
world had become as shopworn as II
now is; but now that | have looked
more deeply into the matter ] can't
get a shudder out Of any OF them.
They weren't genuine, blown-in-fhs-
glass articles at ALL Anybody could
beat the game. There was always
a little shop up an alley where for
certain consideration one could buy
fireproOfilng material guhrahteedi Ito
carry him safely through trial by fire
or an imitation stomach which could
be lowered cunningly down the throat
so that trial by poison could be safely
negotiated, or asbestos paint Of such
potency that after three coats had
been applied to the soIes Of the feet
The owner of the feet could not only
skip lightly across nine red-hot plow-
shares, but could even do a marathon
on them If the occasion demanded It.
No; the gentlemen hack in the dark
ages who went through fire and water
In order to demonstrate their WORTH
ness to tall willowy blends who lived
In unheated stone castles and were
therefore subject TO inflammatory rbeu.
matsm were not so hardy and reck-
less as some people suppose. And
there Is a present-day trial which
makes those cleverly press agented
trials Of the mody past look rickety
md undernourished and nauseated. I
refer TO that celebrated European or
deal known as trial by travel.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15
FORCED TO RENEW LEARNING
Mrs. Minerva Jones and Her unfortu.
nate Instructor Both Played In
Hard Luck.

In attending the Amercanlzatlon
class Mrs. Minerva Jones had one OBJ
Jet, and one only. She wanted 10
learn to write her name. For a time
all effort seemed futile, and the pains
taking and conscientious teacher was
on the verge Of despair; but at last pa.
tience had its reward, and toward the
end OF the course Minerva was able
TO trace laboriously but proudly the
magic symbols. Then she rested on
her laurels. The exhausted teacher
henved a sigh Of relief as the door
closed on Minerals portly form. III
81 feel that have not acted In vain,
but I should hate to 60 through that
again" she said to one Of the assist
ants.
Az the beginning Of the next term,
much to the establishment OF all, MI.
nerya again presented herself bland
and smiling as usual.
"Well, Minerva, what can we do for
your
The Instructor endeavored to speak
cheerfully
"Tve done come TO learn to write my
name, Miss Mary" announced Minerva
complacently.
But you learned how to do that last
term, Minerva. You surely haven't
forgotten so soon"
Minerva smiled broadly. mo, amt
fogot, Miss Mary, but I've done
changed my name since then. I'm Mrs.
Ephralm Jackson now."-Youth's Com.
1 panlon.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15
NORTH BENNINGTON

Miss Barbara Rich, a student at
Mortified. Mass, is spending a few
days with her parents, MI and Mrs.
Frank Rich.
The North Bennington Post OF the
American Legion win hold another
dance Friday evening, Nov 10 All
who have been invited to their prev
ious dances will be welcome
George White. Who Is employed in
North Adams, spent the week end
with his family.
The Wabasee camp fra girls were
entertained Friday evening at the
home of one of their members, Miss
Gladys Bromley. Following their cere
monial meeting the girls enjoyed
music. games and refreshments. Ths
house was prettily decorated in the ma
tional colors in honor OF armistice
dag un-
Mrs Myra P Endress attended the
funeral OF her cousin. Henry Shufia-
ton in Arlington Sunday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15
wh.n Laundry Travelled Ear.

No present-day washing bills reach
the figures attained by such documents
In the days when people went far
sfeld to ensure good laundry work.
French exqulsites of the court Of Hen
ry III had their washing done in Hol-
land, where the soft water Of the
dykes was supposed to impart spe-
cial gloss to linen.
Apparently this practice lasted I'M
N the close OF the eighteenth century,
for Sebastlen Mercier in his "Tableau
de Paris" published shortly before the
French revolution. protests against
the patronage by rich people of the
Dutch to the exclusion of native,
laundresses. Stlll more remarkable is
the fact, mentioned in the Memoirs
du Comte de VaubanS," that wealthy
merchants in Bordeaux used to send
their linen all the way to San Do
mingo TO be washed.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15
Farmer Shoots Bear.

Wrliamsport, Pa.--Henry Carson Of
Slate Run, shot bear several days
ago, but no action will be brought
against him. He killed the bear for
stealing his pigs. After the animal had
carried off two small porkers from Car
sons pen the farmer waited for it to
return The bear came back late the
next night. The moonlight gave Car
son a good view of the animal as it
ambled up TO the pig pen and one shot
from his rife killed It. Joseph Smith of
Muncy, state game warden, decili--A
there was no cause to prosecute Car
SON
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15
The Phllosonher.

Those who belong to this small class
have tasted how sweet and blessed a
possession philosophy is and have also
seen and been satisfied Of the mad.
ness of the multitude and know that
there is no one who nets hohestlyih the
administration Of states, nor any help
er who will save anyone who main.
tains the cause of the Just. And he
reflects upon all this and holds his
peace and does his own business. He
is content II only he can live his own
life and be pure from evil or upright
eousness and depart in peace and good
will with bright hopes.--Plato.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15
old FASHIONED FAMILY REMEDY
FOR COLDS, GRIP, PNEUMONIA
AND BODY BUILDING
Father Johns Medicine Builds
New Strength During the Get
ting Well Stage After Any
Illness
A Doctors Prescription. Free
From Alcohol and Dangerous
Drugs-60 Years In Use.

More than sixty years ago Father Johns Medi-
cine was first prescribed for colds and throat
troubles
Since that time the nu mber of its users has
steadily increased until now 1t is the standard
family medicine in thou sands of homes all over
the country.
Mothers depend on it to keep every member of
the family safe from col ds grip nd the more
serious troubles which are likely to develop from
a simple cold if 1t is neg ected.
The reason is plain ather Johns Medicine is
pure food medicine wholesome, nour shng.
body building 1t gives strength to fight off
colds and throat troubles in the natural way 1t
is guaranteed free from coho and dangerous
drugs
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15
WILD BEAST PUZZLES EXPERT
Strange Animal Found In New Jersey
Has the Head Of Racooon
and Cats Tail,

Cohansey, n IA strange animal
that has made even the Oldest river
men and natives pinch themselves in
this dry era is puzzling trappers and
hunters as to It's species since It's cap
ture In the Cohansey river. The ami
NAL has the head Of raccoon, the
tail of eat and its body Of little
more than a foot long is covered with
gray and reddish brown fur It's feet
are black. 1t was captured in scoop
net ut the edge Of the river by ClOr.
enee Cheesman who lives In a boat.
house colony near the shore,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15
utah,s elcd Sanctuary.

The most remarkable bird colony in
The world is on Hat island IN the
Great Salt lake, Utah. The island "a
about twelve acres in extent aud on
- rocky piunacie 100 feet above the
rrlne, with not o drop of fresh water
t. he found and apparently nothing to
attract The birds except the sense Qf
security which the island offers
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15

A little fellow Of. Beacon Hill on
seeing the drgIbl4 passing overhead
the other day called out "Oh, moth
er. come aud hook There's sub
marine flying IN the sky just like an
G.rplane. Boston Transcript.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15

Eureka, or more correctly heureka.
Is an exclamation meaning 81 have
round it," 1t was uttered by Archlme-
des some II centuries ago when he
discovered how to find whether the
kings gold crown had been alleged
with silver.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-15
corroboration.

Little Dick, 70 slsitor--"Have YOU
reallylelt all your songs at home, Mr..
Hobson? Visltor--"Yes, Dlckle. but
why do you keep asking me the same
question:" Little Dick -"'Ces num-
my says it's too good to be true"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-06
The Standard Indictment of Husbands:
He Never Gave Me Any Money"
BY CHARLES E. ERBsTEIN, Chicago Lawyer

ana ne never, never gave money" What ring
mere is about those time honoed complaint this standard
dictment Of SO many eng husbands
now many times IN the Of long practice
hese or words OF similar import beaten
ct creature clad the livery Of restitution oener than not from
well groomed, cultured women Of the world
ana more potent to mnt deadly hatred disgust than the dis
cooreo optic or the strayng affections this marital sin eight
wadm" o.
u represents that inevitable revolt of the independent
woman against the last struggling gps old
masculine tyranny the natural liberty loving active keen
MINDED woman against the sordd state Of affairs her the
OBJECT Oh her husbands caprcous bounty rather
struggles and his prosperity
clear statement Of liabilities clear understanding Of
income and ougo in dollars and cents gng generae with
out ourfshlng self deception the adoption budget system to reg
uae the expenditures OF BOTH the ntrustng fixed def
mite allowance for personal rigid standards
lad down when the budget adopted cheerful recon
ton OF the fact that marriage partnership full JOYS sorrows
de dapponments but above ALL of responsibilities and
my Judgment have at least taken step solution of the
financial question in marriage
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-06
HEADGEAR IN BRIGHT COL0RS
Rich Yellow Tones Featured in Many
Of the Hats; AH-Feather
ToQues Arrive.

Rich yellow tones, running through
the range of gold and pumpkin to rust
shades, are occupying the center of
the millinery stage Just now. Just how
long the style will hold-how many
yellow hats there will be on the heads
of womankind as well as in the shop
windows-awaits TO be seen. As yet
yellow is seen principally in millinery
shops and In shop windows. II is
striking, and when becoming should
be very smart indeed. A vivid colored
hat topping a dark street suit or frock
is unquestionably chic.
It is interesting to observe that the
all-feather toques that have been worn
for several seasons are with us again,
unchanged as far as shape and general
appearance is concerned. As always
they are finding purchasers.
Hand painting on velvet Is a very
smart trimming touch employed this
season. The design may be rs color
full and unusual as fancy dictates.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-06
PLATED AND PLAiDED SKIRTS
Fashion Apparently to Experience An
other Season as Successful
as the Last.

The statement heard constantly in
manufacturers showrooms that at
least so per cent of their early fall
skirt business is being done in plaids
is attested to by the showing In the
retail stores.
plaits. too, are apparently to have
another season ms successful as the
last. This is the type of skirt that is
p,ost i'm evidence on the many racks
and display forms around the stores.
Although many Of the colors are rath-
or somber in effect, the brown tones
predominating, some of the brighter
sha des, including burnt orange, APP
pear frequently.
one of the most striking instances
Of this is seen in knife-pIaited mod
eli of large plaid, on background Of
burnt orange, which is visible In huge
squares. Many anticipated numbers
are included among the new things.
although other plated styles are also
well represented. The al around box
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-06
IN KIDD|ES' toes
Small Costumes Patterned After
Large Ones Are Smart.
plated, Plaided and Embroidered
Clothes Prove Charming for
the Little Folks.

Dresses and coats are no less smart
these days for being caught while they
are young. You see, observes fash
ion writer, small costumes pattern
after large ones and SO. of course, they
are smart.
Autumn costumes for grown-ups are
very much plated, plaided and en-
brotdered, hence small clothes must
follow suit. When these various styles
are ittingly adapted to the needs of
little people the effect is nothing short
of charming.
How do you like the clever adapta-
ton of the eton jacket and the plated
skirt?
Here there is wonderful opportu-
nifty for using bright colors, since the
skirt may be made of Roman stripe
or plaid material. Suppose you use n
red wooden for the little jacket and
striped red and brown for the skirt?
The collar and cuffs may be made Of
plain white organdie or batiste and
basted to the frock so that they may
be easily removed for washing.
single large smOked-pearl button
should be used to fastcn the jacket In
front
Perhaps you would prefer dress
which takes It's color from the autumn
woods, as they appear in the earlier
season, you know, just when the leaves
lchange their color. Make the jacket
of dull green and the skirt of plaid or
striped material in which there Is
much brown. green and red.
Among the materials you have
choice of serge, gabardine, jersey cloth,
Iduvetyn, twill or flannel.
Let us say you use orange-colored
Iduvetyn for the top and a plaid In
(which there Is much orange and brown
for the skirt. A lapel is placed on the
skirt to make up for the absence of
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-06
FOUND CARDUI
GREAT Benefit
South Carolina Lady Suffered Un-
til She Couldn't Stay Up or Go
Anywhere-TeIIs How
Cardui Helped Her
Get Well.

Batesburg, s. C.-In telling how she
found relief from troubles that had
caused her much suffering, Mrs. e. e.
Oswald, of this place, says: each
month I would begin to suffer with my
back and head. My limbs would ache
and l would chill. / wouldn't be able
to stay up, no matter what / wanted
to do, or where l wanted to go. My
people tried giving me different medi-
cines and teas and tonics, yet / didn't
get any better.
"Some one told me of Cardui, and !
began to take it. l noticed it helped
me. kept it up. After few months
didn't have any trouble. For about
six months | used it, before =.
II found / was all right, and from
that day to this have never had any
trouble at this time. / have taken it
since, bottle or two in the winter.
especially when have been exposed,
and would take a cold, for l consider
1t the best thing woman can take to
tone up the system, keep off nervous
ness, and increase the appetite. 1
certainly know it has been Of great
benefit to me-"
II you are weak, nervous, or suffer
from womanly troubles such as Mrs.
Oswalt mentions, take Cardui, the
Woman's Tonic.
All good druggists sell Cardui.--Adv.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-06
The More Civilized We Grow the More
We Let Our Bodies Deteriorate
BY CLARENCE DAY, JR., in "This Simian World"

Discoveries and medicine
reason will be that the will these the
great CATS smans tend undervau body Having
less proper regard for their they less than the cats do for
casing Of the ego-the body
The more civilized they the they will let their bodies
oe They will let their shoulders stoop their lungs shrink and
their somacs fat No othe species will be quite
distorted Athletics they will watch but the whole paringv
Their old scholars will proud them Where
the mans swung high through forests scampd like
descendants will pd around FARMS along streets moving
strictedly, slowly, their lthcness half gone
They will think of nature something out and look
will try to live wholly apart from her and forget they her
get? They will deny it, and declare themselves
spite of her wonders they will regard Nature something humble
be the true parent Of such prominent people They will lose
respect for the dignity Of fair Mother Earth and whisper
she is evil and indecent old person.
They will snatch her gifts p rrevnty into her mysteries
ignore half the they get from her about how live
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-06
To Hide the Most UnIoveIy Part Of
Your Phone.

room. 1t is easily made. Simply cut
It out of cardboard to fit your tele-
phone. Then cover 1t with silk and
In the manner shown sew fatty upon
it either silk or milliner's flowers. Gov
ering the disk with copenhagen blue.
gray daisies and rose-color roses would
be a charming scheme to follow. Or,
covering the disk with gray, use violet
and copenhagen blue flowers You will
have to fit the color scheme into the
scheme of the room.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-06
BIG ULCER
ALL HEALED

Here Is another letter that makes me
happy" says Peterson. of Buffalo. "One
that | would rather have than a thousand
dollars.
Money isn't everything I'm this world
There Is many big hearted. rich man
who would give all he has on earth to be
able to produce a remedy with such
mighty healing power as Peterson's ONT
ment, to sell at all druggists for 90 cents
a large box"
Dear Sirs:-
II was an untold sufferer from old run
ming sore and ulcers. | had tried most
everything without any relief from pain.
friend told me of your wonderful ONT
ment and the first box took away the
pain that had not left me before In years.
and after using just nine dollars worth
Of the salve / am cured. The ulcer was
3 inches by 6M inches. is all healed and I
can walk. Never, never will be without
Peterson's again.
You may use this to recommend your
ointment. II you wish. cannot say enough
to praise It," Yours truly Mrs. Albert
Southcott, Medina, N. Y. Mail orders
filed by Peterson Ointment Co., Inc. Buff
falo. N. Y.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-06
A Good Silver Polish.

The basis of most prepared silver
polish Is French whiting, fine white
powder. 1t Is much cheaper to buy
the whiting and make your own silver
polish. Wash the silver in hot soap
suds and wipe It. Lay paper on the
table. Put some of the whiting In a
saNer and add enough ammonia or
diluted alcohol to make paste. Rub
this over the silver with soft cloth
and lay the silver on paper to dry.
When you have finished this rub the
whiting off with clean soft cloth.
Then polish the silver with chamois
skin.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-06

plated skirt Is seen In blue-and-tan
checked pasket woven fabric, while
larger checks are treated in other
ways.
Plaids made in combination plated
styles, stitched down at the top, are
another important item, more interest
log owing to the fact that they are
newer than the simple knife and box
plaits that held sway during the past
season. There are also pocketed
skirts, which have plain sections al
ternating with stitched-down plaits.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-06
This pincushion Lady Uses Her Pins
to Trim Her Skirt.

her. given this sketch for an idea and
some scraps of ribbon and lace for
carrying out the idea.
Over her wire hoped body use some
wide satin ribbon. A discarded hair
ribbon may answer the purpose. Then
over that drape an overskirt finished
with lace In the manner shown.
This flower covered disk Is beau
tiful camoufage for the telephone in
your bOudoir or any other dressed-up
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-06
Scarfs Are Much Worn,

The cool days have brought with
them n vogue for scarfs, worn tucked
under the belt In front, or with one
end thrown over the shouder-in fact
almost any way. Many of the scarfs
are of n soft wooden material. in
stripes of vivid and soft colors COM
bined. Others are woven in silk
thread, having a knitted effect. A
fringe of the material finishes the ends,
or they are just left plain.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-06
For Small Girls

Combinations of black and r.hite are
greatly favored for children's dresses
One charming little dress Of black vel
vet recently seen had the touch of
white carried out by bands of white
angora at neck and sleeves. For dressy
wear are shown chiffon velvet frocks
In black, cut low In the neck and
sleeveless, and worn with guimpes of
white filet lace.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-06
Main Idea With Younnster

A youngster had caused his dad
much worry by crossing streets with
out looking first for passing vehicles.
To impress upon the youngsters mind
the necessity Of being more careful. he
was telling his wife in the boys pres
ence a story Of another little boy who,
while crossing the street with an ice
cream cone, had been run down by u
heavy motortruck. For brief mo-
ment the child sat In deep thought !;
then asked: 'Dd he spill the cone,
pop?"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-06

Imagine peacock feathers In their nat
ural cOlOrs, painted. across the upper
brim Of big black velvet hat, or gor-
geous butterflies In various sizes and
colors similarly placed.
Ostrich Is recorded as one of the
much used trimmings. Uncurled or
"glycerined" effects, as well MS cIrled
plumes and tips, are employed.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-06
Fur Hats.

Small hats Of short haired furs are
being prepared for early winter. Fur
and ribbon are frequently combined
Usually brocaded or metallic ribbons
are used Quantities of ribbons Of oil
widths are seen. not only In conjunc-
ton with furs or velvet. but to make
entire hats,
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-06
Nave softens Face Lines

A little wave in the hair softens
the lines of the face. II your hair Is
not naturally wavy, either have per-
manent wave put into your straight
locks or do them up at-night on one
Of the new wavers that gives such a
natural appearance. TO the hair.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-06

hten sort OF compensation for the neglect indifference Of
contemporaries.
Il would not exchange my music for ANYTHING else on aor
come just ponder this the doctor but end Of his
TASK leads but the grave the lawyer many but only at the
NV y ne damage OF others; the Judge seeks administer Justice
M " uo'g SO at times compelled conn
aton-to the eec chair And through whole gnut of all
tne liberal professions except the profession Our and sole
ann 10 orng JOY or soace to the human heart anything be
better, finer nobler2
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-06

Ia recognized by the delicate fascinat-
ing influence Of the perfume she uses.
A bath with Cuticura Soap and hot
water to Thoroughly cleanse the pores.
followed by busting with Cuticura
Talcum powder usually means a clear.
sweet. healthy skin.-Adv.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-06
Stomach Trouble of
80 Years Standing
Relieved in a Week"
Nv Dlmwoman writes that Wares
bhck Powder gave prompt relief
1ller other remedies failed.

NJ mother had stomach trouble for
49, % years and used all kinds of medf-
gaea but never got relief. Then heard
Z Warts Black Powder and got some.
1esAer took the medicine according to d.
nsesns and IN less than . week she was
- writes Paula Wotipka Of New Ulm.
4! sslas on May 18th, 1880 And her moth
case is but one more link in the ever.
ING chain Of evidence which proves
peWer q Wares Black Powder In the
s ~, Of stomach and bowel troubles.
~ ~ " druggists everywhere for 40 years.
s : purgative. Contains no harmful
eoc and $l.20 the package. Send
" VANS booklct--frce.
M9 WARE CHEMICAL Co. Dallas
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-11-06
child,s Coat and Skirt Suit.

lapels at the collar. This, of course,
should he made of the orange colored
material.
If plaid does not please you, then
use pain-colored velours. Navy, dark
brown maize or dull green will be
most attractive.