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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-04-22
TOO GLOOMY

The crown had provided an illiterate
prisoner, who was in the dock for murder.
with a young counsel who made most
touching appeal on behalf of his poor,
helpless client. The young barrister's
speech to the jury was so pathetic that
when he sat down the jury was shedding
tears. and ladies we're weeping all over
the court. When counsel resumed his
seat the prisoner turned to the warder
with the query: who's that bloke that
has been talking?" That's your coun-
sci. He has been pleading for your life
Amt he a dismal cove?" said the
decentralization Tit-Bits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-04-22
A BIT TOO MUCH

a young flying officer met pretty girl
-er-informaly at Coney Island one
afternoon. She was dressed awfully
swell. and when they separated she gave
him a very fashionable New York adj
dress: so the next time he was in town
he wired her to meet him at the Ritz
for dinner. She turned up, looking
smarter than ever and after dinner they
did a theatre. A brother officer sat in a
box, and the young airman waved to
him. but got a rather quizzcal response.
What ails Topper" he thought, and at
the end of the act his question was ans
wered. Hello. there Topper said, COM
ing up to him in the lobby. II don't
mind your taking out my wife's maid,
old man. but / wish to goodness you'd
ask her to wear her own frocks."-Los
Angeles Times
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-04-22
REQUIEM

nard ID. Ware in the Boston Eve
ming Transcript
Who k.re. he Treaty?
'I' saii Woodrow.
81, with r,y No!
I killed the l.. ,aty.'
Who say 1t die?
IT did," said ~
'Sauashed like fly,
l saw IL di~.."
Who'll lay It OUT
4 WILL" said Lodge.
II will not dodge.
Iii lay It out"
Who'll send II roses?
IT," said George Moses
Mice priclily pos'es.
I'll send Il roses
Who'll toll the bellY
e." said BIZ Borah'
She'll be q roarer!
I'll toll the bell"
Who'll build the box?
81" said Phil Knox,
Something that locks,
I'll build the box"
Who'll give the Grafton?
Il, Reed from Missouri
Heirs bells and fury
I'll give the Grafton"
Who'll dig the grave
I'VE" said the people
"lf we would save
What the Lord gave
Wen dig the grave
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-04-22

The Tampa idea" has invaded Bur-
Nngton and other Vermont towns. II
this overall" movement continues. blue
denim" may become even more expensive
than genuine all wool cloth for men and
women. With overalls as a luxury, the
only alternative to break high prices
might then become a revival Of Garden
Of Eden styles.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-04-22

the theory of the deepest thinker In
Scotland Neck that anybody who had
enough sense to use gold next to his skin
instead OF iron or copper must have
enough money to be taxable.
If a man should buy a wooden leg with
a silver plated hoop around II he would
be Obliged. thanks to ki'chin. TO pay a
live per cert. FAX o. the purchase price.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-04-22
A GENEROUS OFFER

How did you get on?" The sweet
young maiden breathed the words into
her lovers manly ear as she met him
at the passage. He had been seeing
father and she wanted to know the
result. ooh. your father is heartless''
said the young man. Indignantly. q
told him I could not live without you.
and" Yes. yes!" impatiently said the
girl. What did he say?" HE merely
offered to pay my funeral expenses. -
San Francisco Chronicle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-04-22

II support of woman suffrage and fed
Sral prohibition does not help constitute
orthodox republicanism at this time per-
haps some Of the opponents Of both these
principles will tell the public how they
differ from many democrats.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-04-22

The nationwide poll of the Literary
Digest puts General Wood decidedly in
the lead with Hoover, johnson. Harding.
Hughes, Lowden, Taft, Coolidge. PERISH
ing. Capper, Poindexter and others follow
however. have more votes to date than all
others combined.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-04-22
A DELICATE SENSE

(which is the most delicate of the
senses?" asked the teacher.
THE touch" said young Jones.
"How's that?" asked the teacher, and
Jones explained: well, when you sit
on a pin, you can't see 1t. you can't
hear It. you can't tafte +, but fts
Observation-Disclosures Scotsman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-04-22
THE sTORY.TELLER
A MATTER OF FACT ANYwA'

The kind old gentleman was trying to
raise the tone of the young men In his
office.
What Is your pursuit in life?" he ask
ed one clerk.
The young man scratched his head In
perplexity
well, SIR" he finally said. that de-
ponds upon whether I'm coming or going
It's the $3.50 train in the morning and the
$40 at night."-Boston Globe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-04-22
ONE OF MANY LETTERS

Miss Rose Florke. 200 Hawkins Ave-, N.
Braddock. Pa. writes: II had a cold in
my chest and fearing 1t would cause
pneumonia tried Foley's Honey and Tar
and It was not long till felt relieved"
Many such letters have been written
about this time-tried. reliable family
medicine.--J. w. O'Sullivan. 80 Church
street.--Adv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-04-22

TIE Democratic party mad to
money with "nich to pay she sLari
thousands OF Southern ofYicetclders
It took i; wNcrN 1t could ard It. Ma
the spsctaclcs OF the aged nor The {
ing rings of Infants we're lAft unsa'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-04-22
BURLINGTON. VT. APRIL %. 1920.
WANTED

when you want anything. advertise in the
special column of this paper. See page two
Bome bargains are offered there this week
which II will pay you to read about
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-04-22

Similia similibus. More soap-pox ora
tory is now prescribed for the cure VI
oratory on the soap box. OLD DOCK To-
nemann's patent has expired '-,o'S'o"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-04-22

II that special sale may easily
~~n-n-ri~~ 49, .-<r -tv<v tho nd,a
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-04-22

There's lot OF interesting advertising
nowadays Of wearables!
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-04-22

TERMS ~ $3.50 q year in advance
RATE IN CANADA:
WEEKLY . $500 a year In advance
FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION, Pubhshen'
Burlington, Vt.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-06
THE ELK'S BOOSTER SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6. 1920
THE ELKS' BOOSTER

Wenster defines Booster who lifts from behind
 ne oid not have in mind the elevation that h
 Dy the apicaton of foot to What he inendec was that when friend finds need of as
 And % so tbi inds helPng hand he becomes Booster
 the elevation to public minstrel show thai s o pc gwen next week by the local lodge of Elks ~
 doubt some of the brothers they read some of be hat nave been said about them accept the " from said has denoH h % more in its literal sense But been said n a ee sda m all good humor The been III all good humor The shafts been sent forth m o creating knship jocuary and any she feels dignity has been injured exenuatinglv point ont o ham inc mo one more appreciated joke himself than nnno ADe Knew when to lay aside his dignity and be- come human; and Abe became president o' ~ o de booster has not in mind the task creating Presi- en; mere are enough of them being me But 1t does accept the responsibility of seeing fhat roner stead gets rid of his tickets opera house Tor three nights but he has the article the market today to pedde. ~ oAi
 prove that the demand bigger than the 2PPy anu Tn aylng aside utter that the early bird gets the na needs perch on the stairway throug inc ba ater skyght.t ~ o5n 'ie ule-
 All right Harold; at 'em
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-06
f' ere Trey Are The Committees
 For 192OFrolic

mere are the committees resnon- slnIe for all the fuss the Eiks e.e pIcklF1s up over their great biz an nual Frolic: S all
 General Committee
 chairman - J. Barra a-FTra,,enfe1 oey, music and general business Secretary-M. J. Clabby. eenersi ouSlnAss; J. E. Feeley, nlisce1la neous publa"lty. show cards and nrintine J. saunders, local bookings and social duties: M. MeIia. sale 4f tick'
 James F. Mccarthy. social ses- slon booFings; w, w Roberts nress and publicity; Hal Menard. n,isce17 laneous ' iAiiScel-
 Sub Committees.
 special publicity. decorations. 1iebt- lhs efects. etr., T. F: FeeIey. chair cnan y Ab@rcrombie. l.. Brock F S:n1fh, E. RaN- Parade: J. Saunders cha lrman: Charles Keith. Patrick ke'lev, John Ccrway. Lester Burdick
 Sale of tickets. nrogrrms. etc: w Nelia. cha irman; Tom Connery. Den 11s Sullivan, Jesse Hamilton. George Penneditti, William P Corr. Al Goulden. Leo. Whalen, Tom Me kenna, Emil ziebold, Hugo Fisher
 Press and hocster W. w. Roberts Editor in Chief: L. CortwrigT1t F M ontanye. R. M. Sperry. Lou Reilly. Ed lynch. Bill Steinke. Vincent Sex ton Howard T. Comstock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-06
HOW GREETING HELLO BILL"
 ORIGINATED
IS Memorial to the Ability oI
 Goddard of No. A.

William Goddard, Of Minneapolis Lodge, Mo-. A, of the original Hello BllF of Elkdom, and his cheerful sanitation which has found its way around the world, originated in Min neapoths during the Elks' National Heunlon in that city in Js97
 PrS-her Goddard was the treasurer oI M1nneapo1is Lodge, Chairman of oe iihance committee, and a member or great many other Committees mat had in charge the arraneements TOT the Elks' reunion that wear. ana ue spent a, great deal of his time at the committee headquarters.
 when visiting E1ks came to the neadquarters to inquire about maj ters .9 they wanted to know about if liley happened to meet anyone who @ 1s not fully posted they were usu ally told to "Go over there ana ss. Elily Goddard and it was conN stant strain of Billy, can vou teI1 me. see Billy. he knows efc This was was repeated so necessarily that tbe Stranger Elks when they apnroacbnI 6fother Goddard. greeted hin Hritt, the expression, Hello, Billi', "i'ii Tn a day or two the custom snre,,1 10 the stree S, with Elks from ~ parFs ot the country, and nassfn, edTn other they sang out cheerfnIlI7
 aeI!o Blll'' and they Carried K SIeeuns back to their home Iodees ard so it has spread around tbe a7,Sa Of the earth 'iie enos
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-06

The Elks Booster, like the organization if renresents H live publication In general, Booster can he nhIishad
 where and at me It has official office or reglar f editions. It just is ~ " iosuidrlS o1
 Tn ths particular instance it's minstrel show Bridgeport Lodge of F1Is Ra E1, ,i IS e pc gwen Tn Park Theatre November 1O It's adver tslng was solicited and prepared by the news aerial also the product of Elk - ~ ~ "ioV'idi ia
 To the extent that cooperation Bridgepors hnsina h mfn ne Bdoster only by Lodge Eks through it's Boosfer e takes this opportunity of it's thanks If it is cess It has been made by their spirit of eff sb aeO mOrf M and financial to the project
 as story of Ekdo all it's phases is sbe with the policy of the are things which might said that have been onittad @ has been the unwrten rule to hide their and their benevolences ~ N ~ "ioi' 'iari's
 akeS for the minstrel show have been ad- R the interests of Bridgeport Lodge By virtue voted to charity. Thus it serves double n1rnose VII T % i dences of good will apparent in columns are era flying to every Elk - "io erdti-
 IT, in addition M to these things gives new insight into the spr or Inc tdk his ideals his patriotism. citizenship and the development of the organization it represents nen Tn itse Inc question: Why the Booser?"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-06
-ELK'S BOOSTER EDITION
fu of actors who organized the first lodge 1869 national order with hundreds of thousands of members.

full of actors who organized lodge in 1869 to national order with hundreds of thousands of members
 Its membership the thousands of lead CTS in public affairs leaders in profe sions In executive and every of the National bench of the Federal and State Courts in the halls halls of Congress State Leg islatures the roll of the and find that Elks hold leaders posts. :
 In every great phase of national life Elks found leadership always mindful high obligations of oc citizenship and fidelity to the Nation brother hood, that the order lays upon it's every initiate.
 It is obvious that there must be quality in the
 fellowship of Ekdom, especially impressive appeal to loyalty principles and objects of the order that enables this fraternity gain increasing prestige and influence the lives hundreds of men wbo proudly claim the right to be called Elks.
 In the 49 of it's existence the order has to the knowledge outside public only an ex tremely limited degree To most people unamilar yb inc real situation, this order merely organization men, banded together to obtain larger enjoyment club of good fellows making good fel lowshp the commonly accepted meaning the sole or principal object.
 conception is far from the true reason for the growth of Ekdom To thousands who have received minisratons in the trying times of great historic Chicago and Boston the ohnson floods and the San Francisco earthquake thousands who have benefited by it's annual Christmas fund benevolences, the order stands for much than aggregation those known the great unosenous work of the order for better Amercanism for intelligent understanding o1 citizenship and for the medication spirit de- voion to the flag the symbol of the peoples rule Ekdom sterling patriotism exempied only under iona spur national every activity of life
 of brohery love is extended Elk of need knowing that the democracy per mts distinction of place other difference Elk either in giving receiving the helping hand Eom true charity not almsgivng but that charity which is defined love for fellows lii all this land today there is no that which hearted brothers knowledge that be ready light the path with the torch of Elk though financial benefits ed by the order Of this feature of Ekdom it is well to say ttle the outstanding point about the E benevolences he fact that they not made public Even the right hand knoweth what the left hand doeth needy
 of the for the influence prestige order Ek Here the incuea 100 per cent Amercanm and patriotic a better citizenship, in the exempcation type benevolence and loving for its mee misfortune the road of life. nd
 why Elk must always believe his fraternity different others.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-06

Miscellaneous, Hal. Menard, chair man; Leo Whalen
 Advertising committee: James T. McGovern, chairman; Charles F.. Greene, George S. Eames, John F.. McDonough, Samuel C. Parker. Peter. F. BelleW. Tony FasaneIIa. William r Kirk, Ben B. Steiber, David Fuerer Frank Jacoby, Lewis Cowen, Charles Parker' George w. Dane, Charles F. Davls' =. w. Marsh, Timothy Cum French, Max Buechler, James CahiI1 plil Ste1nke, Robert F. Nichols James F. Nelson, Robert McColIough
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-06
A FORERUNNER OF FUN.

The Booster IS an annual institution of Geneva It has come to be uoWn the hamburger of sons best amateur theatrical Fls srels. This years show will Park Theatre three nights of next week. Monday Tuesday Nov and 1O '' 4'' ~
 The purpose of this is to boost the we nave succeeded If you haven't already gotten $5 Of out of reading this ask him to weld the scalp attempt to reopen the chan nels of your of r- " ~
 II you have gotten moneys worth to Big Show for, take from she's
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-06
THE BIRTH OF THE BOOSTER

afternoon the press of The Times gave the Elks "nch i Ol t oa R h lively yotngster which hope give ling burg. ~ i5 oho h'io'-
 Every about this (possiby in keeping with one or the lnexorabe laws naure comes in town nd the ann of its daddes is that be org4ter and healthier than those which have
 IT ths one flls that high purpose hapoy-if moi we have the satisfaction of having done our d1rndesf
 And we'll try to do better i year
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-06
THANKS TO OUR FRIENDS

We here and now acknowledge with the deepest of gratitude the lberay and cooperation men Bridgeport who purchased advertising Booster R ner generous and whoehearted response the solicitation of committee they have a possibility and n1aosnna to issue this paper >' ~ i" P'o"'oi'
 And we hereby call upon and friends o f
 hSy reward support o" oo'Ni-
 Lastly to the candidates for political preferment who have wisely seen lit to send far throueh or coiuInns' we thank you one and al and vou'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-06
Absent Brothers

We would be lacking in the
 spirit we represent, did we not muse for brief while to remem- Der our absent brethren-those who have passed into the Great Beyond-to that Great Beyond" mat bourne from whence no traveller returneth. How we miss them! Each year more candles are Snuffed. more stars burst into being at the annual lodge of sor- row of Norfolk 3S. Again and again, the brothers gather to do the last sad. beautiful duty to- k ward an Elk who has passed on to the eternal feeding ground.
 Again and again., the solennIy tread the walks of the city of the oead, there tenderly comrnittir. casket of clay into the fast er,l- baase braces sol of Mother Earth, giving baciA earth to earth, dust to dust
 ashes to ashes, and sorrowfuiIy turn again to the activities of life
 leaving the brother to the last long sleep. awaiting the sound of the trumpet that shall cali the dead to life again. \
 Our roster of dead grows as the years advance. And yet. thus it IS throughout all the walks of life. Man lives his allotted time, is nere Tor but little time, as time IS counted in the centuries that have gone. and is gathered home to his fathers. None may escape, Not one may stay when the hand of Death becIxons! lis the En- chanSeable fate of mankind. of all life, of all things perishable- and what is there in mortality that is imper-isllable? Death has hiS own time!
 And. SO. lowing to the inevit- able, yet holding in ever tender remembrance the good qualities. the brotherIy love and the sweet ! communion of those gone before, and forgetting forever. the faults that may have been theirs while here, andp assessing the knovyi- edge. as we do. that in a little while we, too, must go as they nave gone, we pause in our fllirth- ful moments and tendcrIy and loVlnf1y pay this tribute to their memory. May they rest in peace.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-06

H. A. Mayse, W. E. Burnham, Fred Hoffman, Charles Collins, Ernest Huber, James Burns, A. J. Lafarty. R- F. Murray, E. H. Oliver, P. G. heene, Joseph Mongrain, Dan J. OConnor, John Collier. Irving Mills, C. w. Seward, E. Loveday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-06
HOW IT'S DONE.

when the printer "gets stuck for little squib to fill a hole like editor their tickets for the Elks' FroIic noI., and the hole is filled. See?
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-06

Almost un1qne among fraterna orders has ne series of degree ceremonals and hold inc ineres. o Ills members makes class appeal and insuranceS Features drect r
 direct, the Benevoena Protective Order os E h UT Ill in relatively short years the nuces af ed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-06
IN THE BEST OF HUMOR.

The editorial staff of the Booster these columns - ~ n'oh appears II nrovdsd also 6 suggests that of the shafts satire Dy stall tender skin of any Brother he should remember that is nonor to be mentioned in this paper those whose names are omitted entirely have feel be1ed
 --o' ~ ioei ih'oiieu UT slahd
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-06
DULL CARE HAS BEAT

There ought to be a serious word in inc Rooster b,+ f II life of us, can't think of one ~ '' ior u
Evening journal., 1920-02-23

who have been prominent in British az
fairs in Russia.
The British government. the petition
says, should not take the position thai
early crimes Of the soviet government
should bar its recognition now. Op-
p0nent OF the BOlshevlki. 10 says have
not shown themselves superior TO the
soviets.
Stability OF affairs on the continent
depends upon peace In central Europe
thc petition concluded.
Premiers Lloyd George and Mil have
agreed 30 complete resumption OF com
merciai relations with Russia but viii
have no diplomatic dealings with the
soviet government.
The two premiers, according to the
report. feel that commercial relations
should be resumed at once because Of
the European economic situation.
II the soviet demonstrates its ability
90 survive it was believed that diplo-
matte relations must inevitably follow
The resumption Of commerce.
70 was understood that Premier Mil
lerand. representing France. will ac-
cept the proposition OF the British and
Italian premiers.
j. O'Grdy, British representative in
the recent British-Ruslan converse
Continued on Page Two
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
WELCOME FOR
PYTHIAN HEROES
Calanthe Lodge to Receive
2l Men Who Fought in
World War
REV. DE WITT COBB
TO BE ORATOR

Calanthe Lodge, No. %, Knights Of
Pythias, viii give a reception and enter
tainment tomorrow night in honor OF
her tweniy-one members who saw
service in the World War. All men,
bers Of the various X. OF p. lodges in
the city, together with grand lodge ON
GERS and members OF Hablb Temple, No
205, d. o. X. K. commonly known as
the "DOkeys," have been invited 10 ioin
with The Calanihe Lodge members ID
this celebration.
The principal speaker will be the Rev
Dewitt Cobb, Of Pleasantville, n. j..
former supreme prelate OF the order.
Mr.. Cobb Is well and favOrably known
TO the Pythians OF this city.
There Will also be singing OF com
munity songs under the leadership OF
William p. White, a member OF the
Wilmington Community Chorus and also
a member Of Calanthe Lodge.
Calanthe Lodge Orchestra will also
be present The committee on arrange
ments has several surprises up their
sleeve which they refuse to dlvulge
until Tuesday night At the conclusions
Of the program refreshments win be
served.
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
ASK CITY AID
FOR near EAST
Appeal is Made by Lieutenant
Comes, Eyewitness of
. Suffering
CLUB WOMEN MAY
ADOPT ARMENIANS

Near East volunteers assembled in the
club room Of The Hotel dupont al noon
Today 10 make reports OF the work
they have done since Friday Of last
week. Due 20 the fact that many Of the
workers had not gotten cards Of per-
sons from whom they are 20 seek con-
tributions, the repbrls were not as
large as was expected. But there was
enthusiasm enough and the spirit that
lhe workers are displaying speaks well
for the success OF The drive.
Judge William 6. Prickett presided
at the luncheon. The Rev. Charles II.
Bohnei, pastor OF Hanover Presbyter-
ian Church, made the invocation. Dur
ing The luncheon, Irving easier, song
leader Of the Community Service, led
the volunteers in songs that added TO
the spirits Of the workers. Lieutenant
Frank Comes. who. during the war was
an interpreter in the caucuses and is
now Interpreter for the Supreme Court
Of New York state addressed the work
ers.
Mrs. Bland Wilson Stead. who had
charge OF an orphanage in Armenia.
who Is here to speak before the mem
bers of the New Century Club tomor-
row. also addressed the meeting.
Through the energies OF Mrs. r. B.
Raymond, president Of the New Century
Club, the members are seriously con
siderins plan TO adopt several Ar
menian orphsns.
Mrs. Hughes Is in charge OF the
booth at the Hotel dupont TODAY and
Continued on Page Two