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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01
PRESIDENTIAL sTRAws

One of the significant signs of the times
Massachusetts State republican COM
in!ttee in adopting a Coolidge resolution.
Tho Bay state committee congratulates
the country upon the opportunity that
will be presented at the republican ma
tional convention to secure as chief ex-
ccutive the man who can be counted on
TO do for the nation what he has done
for Observation-Disclosures Coolidge"
The resolution referred to the result
of the November election, by which the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with
overwhelming voice and vote, stood for
law and order and for the governor who
so courageously stood for both, while the
ration watched"
Another interesting development is the
Lincoln, chairman of recently
organized Nebraska Pershing- -Presi-
dent committee, in which he said that
mo man has the right to say that PERISH
ing will not be a candidate for president"
The statement was in reply to remarks
recently attributed to Brig. Gen. Charles
G. Dawes. retired of Chicago, in which
the latter was quoted as saying that it
was his belief that General Pershng
would not be a candidate for the
presidency.
General Dawes did not say that
General. Pershing would not accept the
nomination for president" Mr.. Woods
said. "Of course, he is not candidate,
but when the republican convention is
held in Chicago next June, the people of
the United States will demand that he
BE- selected for the next president. The
people will draft him because he is. the
best qualified man for the position in the
country"
General Pershing was welcomed back
to the University of Nebraska, where he
obtained a law degree and was COM
mandant of the university cadets in the
early nineties.
has purshased the residence in Lincoln.
Neb., where his ten-year-old son, War
rem, resides with the Generals sisters.
Miss May Pershng, and Mrs. d. NJ.
Butler, and that the General himself
intends to make that city his home when
ever he retires from the army
We recall at this time the announce
mont by returned soldiers that they
wished General Pershing might try to
run for the presidency so they would
have an opportunity to get a whack at
him for trying to let certain troops reap
the glory that former National Guard
boys had won. 1t looks as though
General Pershing would have long
long way to go before he overtakes the
progress already made by another mill
tary leader General Wood.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01
A YEAR OF PROGRESS

The year which ended yesterday is
noteworthy az the first one Of real peace
enjoyed by the American people since
1916 The ending of the war with Ger
many has been a process so lingering"
as to make it difficult to realize that
stopped fighting. The tapering off of
war has been obscured for us. moreover.
BY the fact that warfare has continued
In different parts of Europe up to the
very present time.
During the year. Just ended. we. as a
people have been dividing our time large
ly between trying to agree among our
selves as to the terms of our ratification
Of the treaty of peace and efforts to ad-
Just ourselves to postwar conditions.
This is particularly true as regards the
REIMBURSEMENT of values. for all sorts of
commodities as well as for services by
both artisans and the professions We
have not made peace as fast al some of
US desired, but we shall all the more APP
preciate peace, and by carefully consd-
ering it's terms be the more likely to
keep it,
When we stop to consider the situa-
ton in various European countries it is
surprising how easily we are emerging
from postwar troubles. as compared with
the old world nations. We expected seri-
Gus acknowledgements and otherwise
Some of our croakers were sure the re.
turning soldiers would turn revolutionists
and overthrow the government. If not
Russianze our country
As matter-of-fact. however. our re-
turning soldiers have been the yer,
backbone of Amercanism in this trying
period. The I. w. W., or the Reds. al
some of us prefer to regard them. have
NO more implacable foe than the boys
who wore the khaki and especially the
members he American Legion. If the
radicals had been moro diplomatic and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01
VERMONT FREESTONEs
(By Daniel l.. Cady)

(By Daniel l.. Cady)
If you are anybody's wife
You've heard Of freestones all your life
II you're Greenmountain born and bred
You've took 'em both to church and bed ;
You've still a few on hand, no doubt
A-some with balls and some without;
a little one that fits your hand
And others upright. square or grand.
On nights when freezing winds a-blew
What else would warm a bed way
through!
What else induce the younger stock
To go upstairs at seven O'Clock.
The jumping toothache knew their power
And leased right off, inside an hour;
Tic-dolaroo perceived the grace
In freestone heat and quit your face.
Our folks had ticken covers made
For two of ours, all bound with braid:
One stone a-stayed by grandma's chair,
And one we carried everywhere:
1t fit right down inside the sleigh
And made your feet a-think twas May
That stone and two good buffaloes
A-kept the chiblains off your toes.
But now hot water bottles splurge
AS though they felt the cosmic urges
And drool their drip along the path
From every sleeping-room to bathe
You can't get sick and can't get well
Without that warmed-up rubber smell:
Go find the mattress-take a week.
That hasn't seen a bottle leak
Another thing about as bad
Is this newfangled warming pad:
Who wants wire from overhead
A-stringing down inside his bed?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01
DISILLUSIONNENT

All the kids on our street are in an aw-
full funk.
They've got the story all about that
Santa Claus is bunk.
But mother said that he was-real as
solemn as could be,
And somehow | don't like to feel that
mothers fooing me.
So last night when dad came home, l
took him out one side
And asked him. just as man to man,
who was 1t that had lied,
And father talked so serious and tried
with all his might
To make me understand how both the
boys and ma were right
He told me what Symbol is. how Santa
and his toys
Mean parents Christmas love for all
their little girls and boys.
But by and by. alone up stairs. I'm
'fraid ] shed a tear
For somehow Christmas amt the same
as Christmas was last year.
BLANCHE f. GLE.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01
WHAT A RELIEF

It was Monday afternoon. A woman
rushed excitedly down an alley IN GER
tain quarter of Manchester and stopped
at house. She knocked once very ner-
vously; no reply. second knock, but
still no answer.
Presently the window above was
hastily flung open and woman whose
disarray betrayed signs of a sudden
awakening, leaned out.
The woman below looked up and ex-
claimed hurriedly.
Mrs. skinner, yer husband got ten
days"
"Eh, dearie me- Mrs. Jones'" replied the
other. low you did frighten me- All
thought 1t was that wretch after the rent
again.-Houston Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01
QUART AZ YEARS OLD

quart of maple syrup made In 1877
has been discovered in the cellar of
John e. Gale of Guilford. The bottle
had remained undiscovered in a nook in
the cellar until brought to light by Mr..
Gales aunt. There was no sign Of scum
or capitalization, and while the taste was
little stronger than when made by Mr..
Gale, the syrup was palatabe and suit
able to be made into Christmas candy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01
CITY GETS REBATE

Barre city finances received a lift in
the way of rebate recently that SEEM
ed almost like Christmas gift After
checking up the street lights, which the
city is supposed to be receiving light from
It was found that one light being paid
for was not in existence, while others
were of lesser size than were charged.
Adjustment with the Montpelier Light &
Power company netted the city 1851.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01
SHORT $500

A cage to be tried soon in Caledonia
county court is that of the town of
Newark against Eden w. Gray. in which
the town seeks to recover an alleged
shortage Of $500 in the account of the
defendant as treasurer of the town when
his books were turned over to his sue
CesSOr.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01
TEACHERS TO INVESTIGATE

The Vermont State Teachers associa-
ton is making an investigation OF salaries,
teaching conditions and living conditions
of teachers throughout the state. The
committee in charge of the investigation
is: Sppt w. c. McGinnls' chairman Bel
lows Falls; John ID. Whittier, state in
spector of elementary schools. Buring-
ton; Lyman Hunt, principal, Spaulding
high school, Barre; Miss Eliza Allen. di-
rector of The teacher training class, Lyn-
donvilie; Miss Sadie Winchester, gram
mar school teacher, Brattleboro.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01
THE STORY TELLER
IN A HURRY

prominent visitor to Boston stopped
over Sunday and accompanied his host and
hostess to church. In the pew in front
of them was lady who during the read
Ing of the Twenty-thlrd Psalm kept
dozen words or so ahead of the rest Of
the congregation. The visitor took note
of this and when church was out he in
CURED who was the lady who was al
ready by the still waters while the rest
of us were lying down in green pastures?"
Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01
CLAIMS WARDEN SHOT BEAR.

County Fish and Game Warden Erwin
II. Metcalf has been arrested in civil
suit brought by Mason Jones, veteran
bear trapper of Jamaica seeking damages
of SO Jones alleges that Metcalf shot a
black bear which was caught in one of
the plaintiffs traps and carried off not
only the bear, but the trap, chain and
drag. Metcaf alleges he shot the bear
to end its misery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01
FORMER VERMONT EDITOR

Walter e. Hubbard, formerly editor Of
the Vermont Phoenix at Brattleboro and
later president of the Brattleboro Publish
ing company, has bought the Beverly,
Mass, Evening Times. The pnper was
established as weekly in 1882 and
changed to daily in 1893
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01

the enumerators will get all Of these
names. AS the State may lose congress-
man in the apportionment that follows
the census, unless very appreciable gain
In population is shown. 1t behooves every
loyal Vermonter to aid the enuneratOr5
In getting every name that should appear
on the schedules
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01
FORGED SHERIFF'S NAME

Lyman Frary, soldier at Fort Ethan
Allen, was before Judge Dickens at Mid
dlebury last week charged with forging
the name of High Sheriff George S. Farr
of Bristol to a check. He was bound over
to county court converting January 10.
Frary, who recently lived in Bristol, was
attending movie show there recently
when he was elected because Of his con-
duct by Sheriff Farr. In a spirit of re-
venge. it is believed, he is alleged to have
forged the sheriffs name.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01
MIST NOT SKINNY

The village trustees of Bellows Falls
have decided that the police of the viii
lage must keep a more careful surveil-
lance of dance halls and stop all objec-
tionabe dances. including the popular
shimmy. face to face dances, and all
housekeeping dances.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01
INSURE THEIR EMPLOYEES.

Each of the employees of Barclay
Brothers, granite men, of Barre was
presented a Christmas gift of life in
surance policy, amounts ranging from
$256 to 81, 900. = The firm employees 100 men.
one of whom has been with the company
IS years, others Is to 20 years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01
STRITCK BY FLYING BOARD

Don Keyes, employed at the Archie
Dutton mill in Barre. was badly in
jured that he had to be operated on when
struck in the pit of the stomach by a
flying board. 1t was "a hours before it was
realized that ne had been seriously hurt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01
PLAN NEW CLUB HOUSE.

The Rutland council, knights of 60
lumbus, is said to be planning new
club house. Two years ago the council
planned to erect clubhouse, but the
war postponed the project.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01
EPIDEMIC OF E-BREAKING

House breaking is again reported in
Barre. The past week two breaks have
been attempted. In one instance it was
the third break in a year. while at the
other residence a large police dog fright
ened the marauders before they had gain
ed entrance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01
WILL, DIE OF RTRNS.

Gertrude White, eldest daughter of Mrs.
Minnie White of South Ryegate, was ter
ribly burned the other day when her
clothing caught fire from a stove. Lit
tie hope is entertained of her recovery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01

Wood alcohol as beverage is even
more deadly in Chicopee, Mass. than it
was in Bristol. VI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01

II you must bet, wager who will be tried
the sooner, Ex-Governor Graham of YER
mont or the cx.Crown Prince of Ger
many,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01
NEARLY A CENTENARIAN

Mrs. John Gaffany, the Oldest resident
of Castleton. Is dead at the age of 81
years. She had lived in Casteton for 3S
years. She leaves three sons.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01
WANTED

When you want anything, advertise in the
special column of this paper See page two.
some bargains are offered there this week
which it will pay you to read about.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01

clean house with plenty OF fresh air
and sunshine is a long step In the
direction of health. says the United
States Public Health Service.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01

NEW DISTRICT NURSE AT BARRE.
Barre is to have new, district nurse in
the person of Miss Mary Mccarthy, sue
ceeding Miss Gwendolyn Pitkin. The
work is carried on under the auspices Of
the Barre Woman's club.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01

Store news means much or little to you.
depending on your interest in your buy.
ing problems.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01
NO GUILTY CONSCIENCE

Yesterday" said Jabson Il refused a
poor woman request for a small sum
OF money, and in consequence of my act
J passed sleepless night. The tones of
her voice We're ringing in nv ears the
whole time" Your softness of heart
does you credit" said MADISON. who
was the woman" MY wife. Houston
Post.
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The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-28

is one of the best known business men in northeast Arkansas, and has for years been prominent in the Wood men work in Arkansas. Farrar New berry of Little Rock, state manager of the order, is also here and will take part in the initiation ceremonies to- night.
 The Conway camp plans to have a big time at the initiation tonight. One candidate will be made the goat and the initiation process carried out in full swing. A second big event for Woodmen this week will be the county rally here Saturday, which Sovereign Commander w. A. Fraser and D. E.. Bradshaw, general counsel of the or der, have promised to attend if they possibly can leave the national head quarters for any length of time.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-28
OLD LANDMARK BUILT
 IN 1884, BEING RAZED

The old wooden warehouse on the corner of North street and Railroad avenue, owned by D. o. Harton, is be- ing razed today by a crew of work men. The building was erected in 1884 by Martin & Harton on the lots now occupied by their store. It was used as store for about two years, and when the firm purchased the lots be- tween their building and the rail road right of way and erected brick building, the frame structure was mov- ed across to the lots it now occupies Since then, it has been used as a ware house
 D. o. Harton said this morning that he did not know whether he would erect building on the lots or not, but that he was contemplating the erection of brick warehouse.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-28
LADS LEG MASHED
 BY TWO TRACTORS

In an accident which occurred near Wooster Saturday afternoon, Noel Office was caught between two trac- tors and his left leg crushed and mangled so badly that amputation may be required. Young Office is at the Dickerson hospital, and hope is still held that his leg may be saved, although the bone was shattered into bits and the flesh crushed and brok- en- Those who saw the accident and attendants at the hospital say that | he displayed remarkable nerve and tortitude in bearing the suffering. Sunday he told friends who called that he was glad his left leg instead of his right was caught. With his right still intact he believes he can still drive a tractor
 Young Office was one of the driv- CTS in charge of three county tractors working the road to Wooster Two l large Lauson tractors were cabled to- gether and pulling a grader. Otis Taylor and Howard Lea were driving them. Office was trailing behind in a Fordson tractor. Going over a dump near Wooster, the engine of the front tractor went dead, and the whole procession was halted Office left his machine and walked up to the stalled tractor One of the other drivers called for it to be thrown out of gear so that it could be cranked When the gears were released, the front tractor dropped back, catching Offices leg between it's rear wheel and the front of the second tractor
 The engine of the second tractor had been left running, and the machine was hastily backed away. Office was brought to the hospital for treatment as fast as possible.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-28
REPORTS GOOD CROP
 AT BAKCHITO, OKLA

Editor Log Cabin Democrat:
 We have had 10 days of fine wealth CT to fight Mr. Grass in our cotton and it has started to fruiting. It is beginning to look some better. We have it from knee high down to 1 inches We had bad time getting up stand; some planted as much as three times. Heavy rains were the cause. I think everybody will get out of the grass in one more good week s work. We had a good cotton season friday, June IS.
 Our corn is fine considering it's chance. There was so much rain we could not work it. It is tasselng and silking out with a promise of fair crop. This is sure a fine corn coun- try. l have no idea how many cars of corn were shipped out of Bakotio this spring. The last shipment of three cars yves made last week at somewhere around $40. The oat crop is sure fine, with prices at 80 cents and the harvest in full sway. The irish potato crop is fine and there is a big acreage of sweet potatoes. The berry crop it fairly good, but peach es were all killed; just few apples and pears.
 D. Z. Springer.
 Bakchite, Okla, June 20, 1920.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-28

immediately following the last cleo tion, was reorganized with person nel consisting of the open foes of the treaty. Amongst the number was Senator Borah, who declared that he would not be for a league of nations, were the Savior of Mankind to advo- ctate it. Senator Johnson, Senator Knox and Senator Moses, whose ha- tired of the president amounts to an obsession, were also members, and Senator Lodge was chairman.
 '"The treaty was referred to the committee thus studiously prepared for it's hostile reception. These mem- bers of this committee adopted every subterfuge to misrepresent the docu- ment which they were supposed to be considering as statesmen. The sen- ate had even begun discussion of the treaty months before it's negotiation was concluded, and did not terminate its debate until nine months after the submission of the treaty"
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-28
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized to announce J. +. WOFFORD of Cadron town ship candidate for County Treasurer of Faulkner county. subject to the action of the Democratic party.
 The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized to announce J. R GlDDENS of Eagle township as a candidate for County Treasurer of Faulk- ner county, subject to the action of the Dem ocratic party.
 The Log Cabin Democrat Is authorized to announce ELIAS KUYKENDALL of Clifton township as a candidate for County Treas urer of Faulkner county, subject to the &C., tion of the Democratic party.
 The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized to announce T. W. GAVIN of Eagle township a candidate for County Treasurer Of Faulk- ner county. subject to the action of the Dem- ocratic party.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-28
FOR COUNTY JUDGE.

The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized to announce JOHN w. HOLT of Cadron town ship candidate for County Judge of Faulkner county, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
 The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized to announce MARVIN E. CORNELL of Newton township candidate for County Judge of Faulkner county, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
 The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized to announce E. L. SMITH of Walker township as a candidate for County Judge of Faulkner county, subject to the action of the Demo- cratic party.
 The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized to announce DR. H. B. HARDY of Matthews township a candidate for County Judge of Faulkner county. subject to the action of the Democratic party.
 The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized to announce J. S. PIERCE of Cypress township as candidate for County Judge of Faulkner county, subject to the action of the Demo- cratic party.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-28
FOR TAX ASSESSOR.

The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized to announce JAMES S. JOHNSON of Cadron township a candidate for Tax Assessor of Faulkner county, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
 The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized to announce w. J. SNOW of Cadron township as candidate for Tax Assessor of Faulkner county subject to the action of the Demo cratic party.
 The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized to announce ROY ROGERS of Cadron township as a candidate for reelection to a second term as Tax Assessor of Faulkner county, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-28
LEGION TONIGHT.

The regular monthly meeting of the American Legion will be held to- night in the rooms of the Conway Commercial Club at 8:3O o'clock Matters of interest to all veterans will be considered, and an invitation to attend is extended to all ex-ser- vice men.