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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-17

folks never get over the habit Thrift
has been urged earnestly during the
years OF plenty but a considerable
part of the people have not needed
the warning Some of them will now
have chance to see their error and
the present depression will serve
good purpose If It teaches few mil
lien thoughtless Americans that in
years Of good wages and plenty Of
work 1t is a serious mistake not to
save something to help over dull
period The habit of saving money is
not quite so easy to acquire as the
habit Of wasting it but 1t is lot mere
agreeable when the lesson is once
learned Practically all people in this
country earn enough money TO lay by
a competence for their later years II
they are Blessed with hea tn them
selves and in their families, but two
thirds Of them fail to save. More
than half the people who live to an
age which units them for labor be-
come dependent on their children or
relatives for support.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-17

confined at her home on Mill street
by sickness, has resumed her duties
as clerk in LURES store.
Christian Internationalism task
fer the Churches, win be the topic
at the Second Congregational Chapel
service Thursday evening. This IS the
Week of Prayer OF the International
Y NJ. c. A. Regular attendants az
the mid week ana others are remind
ed Of the special privilege of coming
together for prayer and conference.
The strong wind storm raised havoc
in great many places Of this vicin-
ity Tuesday evening. Chairs were
blown off porches and screen doors
were removed from their hinges The
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-17

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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-17
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News OF the Town and Village Tu'3
Briefly for Brsy Readers

Sam Terk was in North Adams Tues
day on a business trip.
John w. Cronin, who has been con
fined at his home on Depot street by
illness, is able to be out OF doors
again.
Mrs. f. P. Nolan Of Jefferson avenue
spe nj Sunday in Hoosick Falls with
her daughter, Miss Elizabeth Nolan
Misses Ruth, Jessie and Maude
Harris spent tuesday at the home OF
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles D..
Harris Of Weeks street.
Emmett Skeahan, who has been
visiting at the home Of Miss Mary
Skeahan of West Main street, has re-
turned to Hartford, Conn.
Walter Woodward of Greenwich, Ct.
Is spending u few days in town. Mr..
Woodward was employed as chauffeur
for George Quackenbush this past
season.
Jerry Flynn Of Dorset is visiting at
the home Of p. j. Carney Of Main st.
Miss Nora Costello, who has been
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-17

eminent was not looking, but a sys-
tematic and highly organized plan Of
loot cannot exist without knowledge
OF some one higher up"
The democratic administration Is,
Of course. responsiD e 80, sur .onu.+
tons, but The Herald has no illusions
about that part OF it, There are crooks
and grafters in all parties, and the
fundamental that lies behind it all
Is that the government has no bust
ness in business, especially such a
highly specialized business as ship
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-17

There is more Catarrh IN this aectlon
OF the country than all other diseases
put together. and for years 1t was sup
posed to be incurable Doctors prescribed
local remedies, and by constantly failmI
70 cure with local treatment pronounced
It incurable. Catarrh is local disease.
greatly influenced by constitutional con
ditions and therefore requires constitu
tional treatment Halls Catarrh NIodi
cine, manufactured by +. ! Cheney &
Co., Toledo, Ohio Is constitutional
comedy. is taken internally and nets
t1ru the Blood on tho Mucous Surfaces
o. The System one Hundred Dollars re-.
ward is offered for any case that Hairs
Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Send FOR
cirel lars and testimonials,
+. j. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. Ohio.
Sole ny Druggists. 75c
Hall 4 Family Pills for constipation,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-17

Ping.
The war showed the folly Of govern
ment operation of railroads; now II is
demonstrated what government oper-
alton Of shipping means. The Brattle-
boro Reformer puts IL rather well,
The public win continue the cam
paign cry of "less government in bust
ness and more business in govern
ment' when it realizes the graft and
dishonesty connected with al 1.-THE gov
ernment management OF business in
the past few years. Rutland Herald.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-17
Bennington Bnnugr
@@Aklas
VERMONT.
BENNINGTON.
NOVEMBER II, 1920.

Except in certain skilled trades
there is likely to be shortage Of
work for the next few months. After
the prosperous times Of recent years
quiet spell ought to be no serious
hardship to anybody but it viii be-
Practically all young people spend
all they earn and good many older
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-17

large plate glass window in the stort
front OF the Joseph Levin estate on
the corner Of North and River streets
was completely demolished by the
heavy ga e.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-21

tim d insi d e-non corrosive-no
chance for crevices. 3. In how many
positions does the wringer lock? The
Cofield wringer locks fast in any posi-
ton. 4. What care does it need-oiling
for instance? The Cofield's bearings
never need OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
require adjustment
Other comparisons such as clothes
chute that eliminates extra boards to
attach and detach, no cylinders to lift,
no vibration, powerful motor, compact
ness, and so on can be best appreciated
by demonstration.
But the Cofield's big beauty lies in
the coordination of all these features.
Every desirable washing machine feat
ure is present-many exclusive. How
ever, no part finds it's way to the Cofield
unless it makes for the cleanest, quick
est easiest and most economical wash
ing possible. And after all, that is what
washer is for.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-21
test will show the difference

THE COFFIELD has always been
l quality washer; naturally it is not
cheaply priced. Because time and ex-
pense have not been spared in perfecting
the Cofield, it is capable of giving better
service 1t works better; it lasts longer.
tits lower priced in the long run.
There is no electric washer ap-
preaching the Cofield's high standard
that can possibly be sold for less. The
cost of the fine materials alone that go
into the Cofield prohibit lower price
On the other hand, because the price for
the Cofeld has been consistently kept
down, it sells for less than some machines
which are less efficient.
Our plan of payments makes it Just
as easy to secure Cofield as cheap
machine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-21
The Coffield Facts

When you examine an ele ctric
washer ask yourself these questions and
compare the answers with the Coffield
facts: l. What is the capacity? The
Cofield washes 8 sheets or equivalent at
one time. 2 OF what material is the tub
made? The Cof1eId tub is made of heavy
polished copper, lacquered outside and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-21
Make this test-it's easy

You it yourself to investigate the Cofield be-
fore you buy is the standard by which Judge other
machines. Just call us uP-Nlan 07-and have us send
Cofield to your home-free of charge Do your next
washing with it. Compare it with any other machine.
And we will let you decide for yourself.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1920-08-13

HAVE YOU A TRACT OF GOOD
Merchantable Timber? Write J. 3.
Lister, Box 142, Hood River, Oregon.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1920-08-13
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATORS
Sal 3
THE UNIVER SAL CAR

SALE
No. 18O4O
In the Circuit Court of the State of
Oregon for the County of Multnomah
In the matter of the Estate of Luke
Edmunds, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that from and
after September 18th, A. D., 1920, at
the hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon
of said day, the undersigned will offer
for sale and will sell at private sale,
at the office Of Christopher G. Matt
hews, Attorneys, 514 Broadway Build
ing, Portland, Multnomah County, Ore
gon, to the highest and best bidder,
for cash in hand, the following des.
cribed real property situate in the
County of Lincoln, State of Oregon.
to-wit:
The Southwest Quarter of the South
west Quarter of Section Fifteen Q5),
and the West half of the Northwest
Quarter and the Northwest Quarter
of the Southwest Quarter of Section
Twenty-Five (22) in Township Thir-
teen Q3) South of Range Nine co.
West of Willamette Meridian. in Ore
gon, containing one hundred and sixty
acres.
That said sale will be made under
and by virtue of an order of sale
made by the Circuit Court of the Coun.
ty of Murtnomah and State of Oregon
en- the 29th Gay of June, A. D., 1920, in
the matter of the estate Of Luke Ed
mund1, deceased, wherein and where
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1920-08-13

by the undersigned. as Administrative
OF said estate, was licensed and direct.
ed to sell the above described real
property at private sale in the manner
provided by law.
Clara Edmunds, Administrators
OF the Estate of Luke Edmunds, de-.
ceased.
Date of first publication, August 6.
1920.
Date of last publication, September
8, 1920.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1920-08-13

Established Twenty-Eight Years Ago.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1920-08-13

WILL FINER of Purse Contain
ing Stamps, Coins and Flat Key,
Please Address Key to Box 115, To-
ledo.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1920-08-13

(2s)-FOR SALE-Eleven six-weeks
old pigs. Call or write to Fred Wes-
sell, Toledo, Oregon.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1920-08-13

FOR SALE-Duroc Jersey Pigs 10
weeks old, Aug. 18th. Your Choice
at $500. Fred Romtvcdt, Toledo, Or.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1920-08-13

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Straw.
berries and Other Fruit during August
Best Prces.-L. c. Smith, Phone
55o5 Newport, Oregon.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1920-08-13

FOR SALE-Ranger Bicycle used
one season-26 inch frame. Price
S15.00-Fred Romtvedt, Toledo, Ore.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1920-08-13
Have Your Soles

SeWed on.
Prices Reasonable
Mail Orders Promptly At
tended to.
DICK WENNER & SON
Shoe machine repair shop
newport Oregon
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1920-08-13

(2s) FOR SALE OR TRAOE-1e0
Acres Stocked and Equipped Dairy
Ranch 4Ia miles from Lebanon, Ore.
Good buildings, water, fine crops
usually about 1000 bu. apples, pears,
prunes, pIums and grapes. Would ac-
cept in exchange partly improved
place preferably in the SIetz or Sal
mon River Valleys up to or thou
sand or 2 smaller places. The re-
mainder could be on as long time as
one wished. Cause for wishing to
make the change is age and failing
health. J. S. Campbell, r. D. 2, Leb
anon, Linn Co., Oregon.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1920-08-13

WANTED S MEN with a small cat
erpiIIar tractors for road work-A. F..
Saar G. Co., Tidewater, Oregon.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1920-08-13
e.. Q. BURGESS
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON

- n O1&N-N -1.ND COINNLOIN
Toledo, Oregon
ONCE In Andrews Building. Office
hours; 10 to IL a. m.: 2 to and 7 70 9.
:, II. ElslgaDs2 rarE any Ttme
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-05

Yom .rs mue ambitious and you ass more
enjoYmcns 90, Of everything when your
hind IA IN euod condition Impurities IN
she blood havs'a very depressing effect on
the system. cuuslna weakness, lnziness.
nervousness AID sickness
0rOyE'S TAsTELESS Chill TONIC
restores Energy and Vitality by Purifying
and Enrichine the BLOOD. When you feel
Us strengthening. invleorntlng effect, see
how Il brings color 10 the checks and how
X improves the appetite. you viii then
appreciate w. true tonic value.
dpOvE'S TASTELESS Chill TONIC
d not n patent medicine. Il Is simply
IRON and QuINiNE suspended In Syrup.
s. pleasant even children like Il. The
blood needs Quinlne to Purifyit and IRON
D. Enrich Il. These reliable tonic prop
critics never fall TO drive nut impurities In
the hood.
The Strength Creating Power OF GROVES
TASTELESS Chill TONIC has made u
tie favorite tonic In thousands Of homes.
More than thirty-fvc years ago. folks
v'o,:,t ride .oas distance TO get GROVES
TASTELESS Chill TONIC when a
member Of their family had Malaria OF
needed a bodybuilding. streneth-givine
tonic. The formula Is just the same to-
day. and you can get IL s-om any drug
store. soc per bottle.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-05
Win Our Clothing Cost So Much

ling within the category Of the high
cost Of living. but all these react d..
rcctly on the two chief items, and
they gather weight and momentum,
like ball rolled down hill in the
snow, 40 that when the suit Is pur-
chased and put on the wearer bears
heavily on his shoulders the accumu-
lated expenses and profits Of all
hands from sheep raiser TO tailor and
all the notifications in between
them.
II you will read the summary NJ
the bottom Of this article you viii be
willing to admit that, on conserva-
tive estimate, something like 500 in
dividuals got a part Of their pay. at
some time, out Of the price you paid
for your suit of clothes. In fact, the
summary attempts TO mention only
some Of those who contributed in the
way of labor and capital to the va
rious processes which converted the
wool on a sleeps back to the finish
ed garments. To list them all would
be as intricate job as naming every
tiny brook and rivulet which helps TO
form the Mississippi River.
/ For wooden cloth, such as goes IN
to suits for the average business man,
tailors now pay from 81 to IS yard,
and il takes from three and one
fourth to three and one-half yards to
make suit. Men in the wooden
trade roughly figure that one pound
Of cured and prepared wool will
make one yard of cloth, varying, Of
course. with the thickness and tex
ture of the cloth. But il take about
tthree pounds of the unwashed fleece
from the Sleeps back to produce a
single pound of the secured, combed
and carded wool which goes into the
hands of the weavers.
I SO to follow the gathering and
growing cost of pound of wool II
is necessary to journey TO the ranges,
ranches and countryside where the
shepherd tends his flock. There the
! first and original cost develops, and
there is probably no greater variation
in production cost of any article rails
ed on the land than a pound Of wool.
Just now domestic wool, such as IS
used by makers Of wooden cloth for
/ outer garments, brings its raiser APP
proximately so cents a pound in the
shearing shed. This half dollar must
bear its share in paying the herder,
shearer, miscellaneous expense of
running the farm, and the rent when
the producer is a tenant.
Farm labor costs more than II used
to. and the food Of farm animals has
advanced along with everything else
But still many ranchers and even
small farmers have reaped profit
able harvest with their wool during
the past few years of extreme high
values. In some instances the wool
represents clear profit, the mutton
and increase in flocks compensating
for all expense But as II affects the
final user of the wool, the fact re-
mains that the price is 80 cents a
pound, while just before the great
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-05

to make az the organizations IN The
vast mills.
When he cloth Is run through ~
the weavers and b0ltcd, the eNpense
mas not stopped growing. Each piece
must be cAerfully sorted. labled AM
finally pacaed in wooden boxes Tor
TRANSFORMATION. Our unit Of the
Mound Of wool reached the plant a
relatively expensive article. but u
caves the establishment a yeritable
aristocrat among costly products Of
modern industry Heavy toll mas
been taken from il IN each stage, but
this toll IL IN a measure held down BY
certain standards Of long practice
some sort Of check can be APP
plied. but when the cloth goes forth
into the world. further check on rs
augmenting costliness - Impossible.
and those handling Il in times OF
scarcity such as nov exist, may
charge what they will
Procedure from the mill door Or
varies. Generally. however. the
cloth goes to great firms IN New
York. Boston and other cities, VII en-
distribute IL. The expenses OF these
companies are heavy. u IL admitted,
but nothing like commemorate win
their recent profits They have
branches scattered through the coun-
try, and statesmen who cover virtual.
/ lv the entire country where tailored
cloths are worn. Large stocks are
carried in the home storen0use.
These may be held speeulativeiy Tor
rise in the market. There - Usual
lly n gentlemen's understanding be.
/ tween the larger houses, by which u
Is possible to sustain values and make
The tailor and consumer disgorge al,
normal prices for every yard Of wool
parted with.
II is impossible 10 arrive accurate
ilv at what profit the distributor rolls
up. but il represents the difference
between the price when the goods
leave the mill and the 81 and ~ pei
ward paid by the tailor.
Then. TO administer the final eouF
de grace In high clothing cost comes
the tailor. This last actor IN the line
OF wool handlers has the excuse OF
expensive help, rents and other items
hut still withal his net gain moi
trifllng. especially II he deals fol
cash. Specifically. on the wool he
buys he exaets a profit Of his custo
mer. in addition 10 his return on The
other elements going into the make
an and making Of suit, and his Time
and trouble.
IN the fnal examination this fac
appears. that the to.eent Wool, which
~ hral encountered on the raaeh
eosla. when W wear a armand "a
ESQ suit. Gloss 70 go, figuring thfs'
and one half yards 70 ne selt th'
'd|lfeFrnee hsl heen Distributed 4
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-05

many hands. but the few hands
around the final transactions are the
ones most beautifully rewarded.
Some Of Those Who Cot Part Of
Their Pay Out Of Your New
Ready Made"
Beginning With raw material. there
are the rsneher. the she.rer. the wool
earder, the cotton grower. the spin
ner, the dyer, the weaver, the flsx
grower, the thread maker. the but
ton maker. the designer and the tail
or, with q not ineons,dersbie number
Of clerks. bookksspers, stsnosrsphers
etc. scattered along the way. Each
Of them got . tiny fraction Of cent
out Of what you paid for your suit.
when you bought IL.
All the different materials, In the
different stages Of m.nufseture. had
to be handled 80 freight . number Of
timss. So you also helped 10 pay the
wages Of locomotive snsinssrs, train
crews, sailors. too, probably. freight
handlers, truck drivsrs-msny Of
thsm--and all the clerical help nee
ssssry to keep track Of goods IN tran
sis. Then there 10 tbs ismbsrmsa
Who cut the timber aud the mill
which made the boards for the be.ss,
the paper mill. for ia wrapping pa
per and labels. and the printer Who
printed them. More clerical help
here.
Not the smallest item. By say
means. 10 coal burned 10 provide
power, heat aud light. So ysu can
count the miner On pear psy roll. Too.
together With ssssns~ss and fiFsmsa.
A. raw sad nsaaissssFsd mater.
,si. mess u u ~ss Insured sssiast
fire sad theft. ss,ii more sissks 10
be paid In the saF,eas ssIss. fssn
~esl - isaishsd ssis. several hfskss.
s.sk sss = psstss. ssa h.aks m-is
nssss Ga lssss. ~ I.sss ess n.ll
cas- lshhss. sas WHOLESALERS ssa sas
retailer alas msis = safe, kss.dss
sesusk q PEI tsF al shsH hsIF<fs.
elise - store Fsrit s's'
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-05

This Is not "The Song Of the Shirt
hut the story Of the wooden suit and
ovcrcoat, which will tell a few OF me
reasons why these very useful gar
ments cost more now than at any
time within the memory OF living
men. The evidence Of the rise IN
nrices is made clear when we visit our
tailor or look at price tags displayed
ON "hand me-downs" in the windows
OF retail clothing establishments.
suits which formerly cost from $50
10 $50 are now bringing $50 TO $50,
and in many cases higher rate OF
advance is noted. We pay the bills
readily enough, for we have grown
used 10 high prices, but go away won
dering why.
The answer Is in the two principal
items Of cost going into garments,
viz: wool and workmen. There are
endless contributing causes, all com
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-05

many hands. but the few hands
around the final transactions are the
ones most plentifully rewarded.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-02-11

Mr.. Forest Hoover, who has been
in Akron, Ohio, for some time, has
returned to his home near Beda,
because of the condition of his
health.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-02-11

Mr.. Hinton Leach, who is attend
ing the State University, was for
tunate enought to complete the
term examinations little early and
therefore came home for few days
last week.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-02-11

Mrs. r. B. Culley, of Stanley, Ky,
arrived Friday night to be at the
bedside of her daughter, Mrs. L. G.
Barrett who is i'll of appendicitis.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-02-11

Did you know that where others
have 80 to 40 disks, the Sharples
Separator has none? II has only
three working pars, BOWL, 1
BOWL BOTTOM, and ! DIVIDING
WALL. For sale by
WILLIAMS & DUKE.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-02-11

The Hartford Lady Maccabees
will give a box supper Thursday
night, Feb. 26. Everyone is invited
and all ladies are expected to bring
a box.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-02-11

Yes we have stoves, E. c. Sim
mons Cast Stoves and Monarch Nal
liable Iron Ranges.
5-tf WILLIAMS &DUKE
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-02-11

We have a good supply of Red
Top Grass Seed which we are offer
ing at a money saving. See us be-
fore they are all gone.
ACTON BROS,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-02-11

Master Lenice Majors, of near
Dundee, cut off two of his little
brothers fingers while playing at
carpenter work, last week.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-02-11

Rev. Russell Walker baptized ten
candidates at the local Baptist
church on Sunday night of last
week.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-02-11

Rev. Terrell has recently closed
series of meetings at Pleasant
Walk schoolhouse. There were Is
additions to the church.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-02-11

Mr.. Cecil T. Felix, who is engag-
ed in highway engineering work,
has been transferred from Asheboro,
N. G. to Liberty, N. c.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-02-11

Mrs. w. S. Wheeler and sons
have sold their farm near Horse
Branch and have returned to Hart
ford They will go to Detroit, Mich,
in the near future.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-02-11

Quite a few cases of mumps have
been reported from various parts of
the county within the past few
weeks.