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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
BUY UNITED STATES SECURITIES
AND HANG ON TO THEM
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The American people are not always
going to have the chance to put their
surplus earnings into the strongest and
best securities in the whole wide world
on such favorable terms as they now
can buy securities of the United States
government. big denomination or little
short term or long term. The war
brought these Incompatible governt
ment investments; but as the passing
days carry US further away from the
days of war these securities gradually
Will flow out Of the market. Bidding
for them as they go will make them
cost more though nothing could put more
value and more security into them than
are now lodged In them by the power and
wealth and integrity of the United
States.
The American people are not always
going to have the surplus earnings they
now have to put into such securities
Fortunate as this country is and ever
has been, 1t is no exception to tho rule
OF fat years and lean years. rising earn
ings and falling earnings, conditions
where now there is a job for every man,
now there are more men than jobs
There never was a time when It was
more foolish. criminally foolish, for
those who have bought such govern
ment securities in the fervor of war
spirit to exchange them for speculative
stocks. doubtful bonds, or anything else
of the kind There never was a time
when, with plenty of work for all and
good wages for all, 1t was easier for
earning man or woman to save steadily,
with systematic self-deniai, and to invest
those savings wisely and securely
Everybody that already has a govern
ment security should make every possi-
BILE effort to hold on to It, under what
ever provocation to part with 1t. Every
body should make every reasonable sacri-
fice of mere self-indulgence to buy more
government securities. whether In the
form OF Liberty Bonds, Victory Notes.
Treasury Savings Certificates. War
Stamps or Thrift Stamps.
Mr. Carter Glass, secretary of the
treasury. has put the duty. opportunity
and advantage Of this buying in a way
well worth quoting;
our people must be neither misery
nor spendthrft II we are to develop the
greatest national strength. We must
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
GIANTS AND DwARrs

tF'rom the New Haven Union)
The most microscopic edition of the
Lords prayer was carved on cherry
stone.
Oxford University. London. owns the
largest Bible. 1t is g. inches high and "a
inches across when opened.
A Swiss worker has made a watch that
is no bigger than pea. 1t is encased in
a pearl.
Paris has the most extensive library,
the National which, contains three mil
lion books.
At Anaconda Mont. is the giant among
chimneys. 1t measures 5sS feet in, height
and has an inside diameter of rs feet at
at base and 60 at the top
Canada has the dwarf among railroads.
1t is only quarter of a mile long. The
same man serves as superintendent. en-
gneer and section hand.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
RDD TAPE FOREVER

A London newspaper says that a recent
ly discharged soldier who had unpleasant
memories Of his military experience, took
the first opportunity after resuming his
civilian clothes to write to his former
colonel:
'Sir. Alter what have suffered for the
last two years, 1t gives me much pleasure
to tell you and the army to go to-" a
place to which only the wicked are con-
signed.
In due course he got this reply:
Sir Any suggestion or inquiries con-
corning the movement of troops must be
entered on Army Form 1882, a copy of
which I inclose."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
FLU INCREASES

The influenza situation in Rutland
took decidedly unfavorable turn
Thursday when 20 influenza cases and
two pneumonia cases here were report
ed. Three influenza cases in Proctor,
three in Sudbury and two I'm Pittsford
were also reported to the health Of
ficer. Friday IA new cases were added
to the list. The cases thus far are of q
somewhat different nature from those
reported during the epidemic of last
year. as only one germ now prevails
while last year two germs were active
in the disease. Nine influenza cases in
one family were reported. which is
probably the largest number that has
been reported in any one family in the
entire State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
THE STATE
VERMONT AUTHOR DIES

Mrs. Lucy Jameson Scott, author and
editor, and widow of the Rev. o. w.
scott, who died February at her resi-
dence In Brooklyn, n. Y, from influenza,
was born in Irasburg, VT, seventy-six
years age. She had been editor Of the
Junior Missionary Friend, published by
the Woman's Foreign Missionary society
or the Methodist Episcopal Church. since
1t was founded. thirty years ago. She
was also the author of a number of books,
among them being "Gilead Guards" '"rhe
Upstairs Family" Santa Claus Stories, s.
Twelve Little Pilgrims Who Stayed at
Home" I'm Circles of Light" and How
Charlie Became King"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12

cultivate habits of care in the use OF
money; we must learn the principles OF
intelligent investment: the power of re-
serve funds: the freedom which comes
with fulfilled financial obligations
Don't waste your money; save II.
Don't sell government bonds: buy them.
When you buy them stick 10 them like
grim death.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
DRANK CARBOLIC BY MISTAKE

Herbert Hill, aged about so years.
died at his home on the Burgess road
near Bennington the other evening as
the result of taking Il quantity of car
bolic acid which he mistook for cough
medicine. He lived but short time
after swallowing the deadly drug. The
acid was in a Bounce bottle and stood
on shelf beside that containing the
cough remedy. He realized instantly
what had happened. called to his wife
who hurried to a neighbor, and ply
stefan was summoned by telephone. The
physician made the quickest possible
trip to the house by automobile but be-
fore his arrival the man was dead
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
MEMORIAL Tablet TO ALDRIcH

bronze memorial tablet is soon 10 Dc
erected to tie memory of Lieut.. Perry H.
Aldrich, killed in action September 20
Ioio' while In active aero service !"
france This tablet which Is to De given
oy members Of the Twenty-Five clup' ms
school associates. and of such aiuhni
as Gaze to contribute, will DO placed IN
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
BURNT BY LIVE WIRE

Eugene Sylvester. electrician. came In
contact with an electric wire, which was
being adjusted on Pleasant street extern
sion at Ludlow the other day and but
Tor timely assistance the accident might
have proved fatal. Mr. Sylvesters right
thumb was burned to the bone and his
left wrist also was badly burned 1t Is
expected that he will recover.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
LEGION POST CHANGES NAME

At a recent meeting of the American
Legion Post in Waterbury. the name of
the post was changed from Waterbury
Post to Perry Aldrich Post, in honor of
Perry II. Aldrich who was killed over
seas while serving his country in the
World War.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12

the high school building at Waterbury,
where three years ago he was the agri-
cultural instructor. The committee In
charge of the erection Of this memorial
tablet consists of E. w. Magnus, w. B.
Clark and c. c. Graves. A print Of the
tablet has been placed in the high school
auditorium for inspection and approval.
The wording reads thus: IN loving
memory of Lieut.. Perry II. Aldrich, who
was killed in action September %, 1918.
Loyal, Manly. Sincere. A Good Sports
man-Courageous in Defeat-Modest in
victory Erected by the Twenty-Five
Club and his school associates of Water
bury, Vermont"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
DIES AT 90

Mrs. Margaret Darling OF South Rye
gate who died last week was the Oldest
person In the town, having passed her
92nd birthday, and up to very recently
she had enjoyed the best Of health and
mental vigor. She was the mother OF
nine children, all living, 20 grandchildren
and 10 great-grandchildren
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
lNSURES EMPLOYEES

The Boutwell,, Milne & Varnum Com
pany of Barre has adopted a plan for
insuring all employees on their quar-
ries. The amount Of life insurance for
each employe ranges from $500 to
$1,000, according to length Of service,
and is without cost or tax to any en-
ploye.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
DID YOU KNOW THIss

Raisins are dried grapes, dried either
in ovens or sun dried. The latter con-
stitute the finer brands. Most of the
raisins of the world are produced in
Spain, Turkey and Italy. The very fin
est raisins are called Muscatels from
the name of the grape from which they
are made.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
WOODSTOCK LAWYER DEAD,

William Batchelder. who has practiced
law in Windsor county since 1873. resid-
ing in Woodstock for the last six years,
died February at the Corey Hill hos
pital In Broollne, Mass, following a
surgical operation. He was rs years of
age and is survived by a son, Charles
Batchelder of Bethel. and daughter.
Miss Anna Batchelder of Woodstock. The
funeral was held in Woodstock on We'd
nesday February 4
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
HOLD UP PUBLIC BUILDING

Senator Dillingham; has written the sec
rotary of the Commercial club at st.
Johnsbury that the Senate bill increasing
the appropriation for the new government
building at st. Johnsbury has been held
up as no money for public buildings will
be voted at this term Of Congress.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT

the newly-created traffic department.
OF the Granite Manufacturers association
has been opened at Barre with c. ID. Wa
ters, until recently connected with the
Montpelier Office of the Boston a. Maine
railroad, In charge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
COMMUNITY CLUB SUCCESSFUL

In its first six months the Community
club of Springfield has justified its
existence and far exceeded the expecta-
tons of its most enthusiastic supporters
at the beginning Of its career. The total
receipts were $14.GH.o5 and the total ex-
penditures s1357673
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
ACTIVE AT NINETY FIVE

Mrs. Julia Mead celebrated her 95th
birthday at her home at Bradford Feb
ruary 2. Mrs. Mead is quite active, being
busy about the house and in sewing and
knitting
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12

Currants are smaller species of
grapes, also dried like raisins. They are
supposed to get their name from Cor
NTH, where they grow abundantly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12

From lofty tree that grows in Bra
I'll. called the Juvia, we get our Brazil
nuts. The nuts are covered with a large
shell. sometimes as large as a child's
head, holding so or more nuts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12

GETS HANDICRAFT CHAMPIONSHIP
Walter o. Green. of st. Johnsbury, is
again State champion in the handicraft
work Of the Vermont Boys and Girls
club. receiving a S. gold piece and a gold
pin. Ronald p. Burrows gets second
place. while Edward d. Farmer and James
c. Puffer are tied for the third place.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12

Pomegranates were first used foI
wines by the ancients.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12

Figs come from the Ficus Carica,
native of Asia Very early, however. it
was imported into Europe and is now
being introduced into our own coun
try.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
WANTED

when YOU want anything. advertise in the
special column Of this paper. See page two.
Some bargains are offered there this week
which II Will pay you to read about
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12

The date comes mostly from Arabia
and Persia. Often 1t is the staple food
of "A place. The fruit when gathered Is
pressed into hard cake and called
"Adjone,' and then cut up and sold by
the pound. The stones When soaked are
given to the cattle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12

End that desired position through the
SO many have done.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12

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Arizona republican., 1920-03-04
VIOLATIONS IF STATE
 INSURANCE LAWS ID
 BRING PROSECUTION

Viola tions of the state insurance laws, now before the attention of the state corporation commission, will meet with summary action by the commission henceforth. according to announcement yesterday. The ported violations evist in the placing of insurance with companies not certi- fled to do business in Arizona and re- fer particularly to insurance covering the various phases of construction operations.
 Chairman Amos A. Betts of the commission, says he is confident that many of the violations are rue to ig norauce of the laws appertaining and that the cooperation of the public is sure to follow the commissions an nouncement about the violations.
 Section 30 of the insurance code provides that No firm or corporation shall act as agent for any foreign in- Surance company in the transaction of any business of insurance within this state, or negotiate for or place risks with any such corporation in eff fecting insurance, or otherwise, in this state, unless such corporation shall have fully compiled with the pro- visions of this act. Any person or firm or corporation violating the pro- visions of this section shall be liable to a fine of $500 for each month dur ing which such violation shall be con tinued."
 The resident agents law reads:
 It shall be unlawful for any insur ance company to make, write, place or cause to be made. written or placed in this state any insurance policy or contract of any kind to provide against any contingency which may be in- sured or guaranteed against, unless done through it's regularly appointed and authorized agent or agents, resi- nf Sta company violating this section shall have it's certificate of authority to do business in this state suspended not less than one year, and it shall only be renewed upon written pledge from the directors or executive body in authority over the officers that this section will be fully and faithfully observed.
Arizona republican., 1920-03-04

made that people should be taught vote? We look upon the suggestion except insult to the intelligence of women
 Ever since the ballot was given men, the ignorant of have been voting without any other instruction except such was furnished them by political bosses and by those who purchased their votes. It used to be very simple matter for register his sovereign will After drink of whisky receipt the local ruling price of votes he given ticket which he could read with directions to put it into a slot in box a certain place.
 The introduction of the Australian ballot tenn made the little difficult requiring extension of the curriculum. Then the voter shown a sample ticket which carefully marked for him. A comparison between that ballot and the voting ballot enabled the sovereign who could not read fairly accurately to discharge the obligation under which the drink of whisky the dollar had placed him. He and then have made a mistake, but then school renders immune to mistakes. The voters educated in that school of voting met the needs of the politicians and nobody else deeply concerned
 All previous attempts elevate the electorate have been rather perfunctory. w have in this state a law requiring able the n stitution of the United States" and of them nothing else had previously been taught to read and probably intelligent enough to weigh the merits of measures and men, great part could not read the constitution under- standingy. foolish test of the intelligence the voter is a par with which might be piled a candidate a bookkeeper who would be required submit examination abtruse mathematics.
 We believe that women are more alert if not more intelligent than that they will take real interest in elections than do; that the ignorant who will go the polls will small in comparison with the hordes of ignor male voters who habtually herded into poll ing precincts.
 We could not blame the feminine voters of the country if they should the institution of this Chicago School and similar schools which i'm ply a peculiar of intelligence part of American
Arizona republican., 1920-03-04
FREEDOM FOR PHOENIX

night at the Chamber of Commerce a great gathering of determined who have helped make Phoenix; men, representing every walk of life practically every industry of the city, wrote charter of industrial independence.
 They pledged themselves. and will back their pledges by organized action Phoenix from the tyranny the shop building trades limit a determined and just plan conduct on building program of the city on an open shop basis. They squarely equal opportunity all, special privileges to They stood a new greater Phoenix. They efficiency against inefficency and they stood squarely the right of every to labor,
 The meeting in attack union labor, straight forward effort to free the building industry from the vicious practices which have been introduced build ing trades.
 Men who without understanding the actual situa- tion had started building operations on closed shop basis when they realized this system fhrottIng the industrial of the city, pledged themselves that their work should continue under open shop methods or cease. And contractors running shop jobs equally positive state rnents These kind declarations grit and courage; they may mean temporary loss and barrassnent to who made them. but they prove concIusiveIy the contest is in grim earnest and that there backbone that back words deeds.
 every will be asked to show his colors; there will be opportunity side-step ping There will be a determined campaign free from malice ill-wi1, make Phoenix place where industrial understanding and cooperation, based justice shall take the place of unrest and misunderstanding.
 Courage, justice and dealing should be the slogan of the movement and it cannot fail.
Arizona republican., 1920-03-04
Thursday, March 4. 1880

NEW YORK, March Henry Ward Beecher in a sermon yesterday re- Viewed the history of Plymouth church and called for a wider expansion of it's energies. We are," he said, "in danger of lapSing into a state of inactivity. There is much left for us to do. We must see to it that all the privileges are secured to those lately in slavery. We must see that the Mongolian shall be as free to set his foot on the west ern coast as the Irishman is to set his loot on the eastern coast Qong ap- plause). The day that spirit goes out of this church it's life is gone"
 Among the passengers who passed Colton east bound to arrive at Mari copa at o'clock this morning were A. Steinegger of San Francisco and Charles Altschul of Phoenix.
 Rev. Dr. Warren left for Prescott this morning via the Black Canyon.
 Roundy extinguished a blaze this morning in pile of chips back of Lemon & MsCabes' office. (Roundy Is the city marshal, who seemed to have no other functions to perform than to put out early morning fires that had been smouldering all night in out of the way places)
 T. J. Pultrer, territorial treasurer, and N. J. Coleman were on the up coach this morning. The latter goes to the Gro mines in Pomosa district on the Ehrenberg road.
 The ladies of the M. F. church will hold festival this evening at the new schoolhouse. The school was dis missed today to allow the work of preparation. The object is a laudable one and should be literally patronized. The band will render several of it's pest selectie S. (The last previous
Arizona republican., 1920-03-04
FORTY YEARS AGO TODAY Phoenix a
 

mention in these archieves of the ac- tivities of the band. it was struggling for the mastery of a new piece called The Sweet Bye and Bye-D
 MT. Reilly, proprietor of the Phoe- nix Expositor. is preparing to move ms entire office to Tombstone
 John E. Owen, the actor, has con- cluded to try new play. After eN animation with experts of the Cum berland he was successful and pur- chased a controlling interest and VIII proceed to work it on an extensive scale. (Mr Owen has been frequently mentioned in these chronicles as an actor and his appearance on the stage is also recorded but 1t has always been on a stage between Phoenix and Prescott or Phoenix and Tucson. There is little or nothing remembered or re- corded of his histrionic career. He Is supposed to have come here about the time of the advent of Pauline Mark ham, once a celebrity of the metropoii- tan stage but whose career was ended in the SOuthweSt-)
 The tailors promised by the rem nant man" have not yet appeared though the date of their coming has long since passed. Those who were had forewarned them. A trick of this class of peddlers is to raise checks and as most of those who purchased of this man gave checks, they should not be very much surprised if when they should pay their note they should find their paper altered. (This allusion to checks and notes is not quite clear, but it is shown that that the faker was received in Phoenix with open arms at a very early day so that the locai reputation for hospitality is not a re- gently earned one.)