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The broad ax., 1920-04-24
Sound Waves

The term Sound" is often mistaken
ly restricted to the sensation involved
In hearing. The term sound Is actual
ly applied to those aerial or other
vibrations which, were they to reach
the ear, would be audible. Sound Is
made Of waves in material things OF
earth. like air, metal, water, or wood
A falling tree produces sound waves
which vibrate symmetrically about it
in much the same way as the ripples
on a lake caused by throwing a peb-
BILE on its surface.
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Dodsou's Shoe Skining Rsriers and
Neus stsnd Soulhwest corner s5th
aad slsls sl1ssta
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rh. aabv eIraffe.

AT the time Of its birth the giranS
measures six feet from its boots to
the top Of its head.
The broad ax., 1920-04-24

Ma Z Nysrl. Notion Store.
Ls6ndry oee and News slsnd. s0lz
S. snls 1trset
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EDWARD Felix, Notions. Gg.rs snd
Eens Sand. sg0z S. Deatborn street
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oman q the aHorn Rook."

The horn book. invented in 1850 and
used considerably up to the close Of
the eighteenth century. was the usual
tsxt book Of the elementary schools
A thin slab Of hard wood was covered
with parchment on which were print
"a the capital and small letters, nu-
meraIs, and some elementary sylables
and words. Over this a thin sheet Of
transparent cows horn was placed
and firmly bound so that no moisture
could penetrate.
The broad ax., 1920-04-24
LumberJaekss AppstitA

We heard some time Ago that Ne
nanagers OF the lumber camps had
decided to refuse fret feeds b the
Vagrant Imnberjacks. drifting from
camp to camp. but not IN We saB .
Dumberjack eat did We understand ths
ans Impulse that led to the decision
Amer eating his al. II one OF the feb
lows should try to push his way down
{ logging road. be would get stuck -
tween the trees and probably stay
thers until be starved.-Detroit NsWA
The broad ax., 1920-04-24
Rejecting a Compliment

A well-knOwn member Of the
stock exchange. who Is now giving
up the close Of strenuous life to
phiIanthrOpic efforts, was In his hey
day tremendous gambler In stocks,
and, Incidentally. he and his partner
were rather expert in the gentle art
Of making enemies. One Of these ae-
costed him with the pleasant remark:
Look here. you are the biggest thief
On the stock exchange" ~Ak.s was
the answer. at is evident you DO not
AnOW my partner."-London Tit-Bits.
The broad ax., 1920-04-24

when man has No longer any con-
ceDsIon Of excellence above his oWn,
bis voyage b done. he b dead
Beeeher.
The broad ax., 1920-04-24

WorI6s Tea Consumption.
ne worlds consumption Of tea, sx-
Rlusivo Of TIE countries IN which tea
s grown. y about soo.o0oooo pounds
> year.
Smyrna times., 1920-02-04

Delaware needs a State constab-
ularp system for the enforcement of
laws and maintenance of the peace
throughout the rural districts in all
the countless" says the Milford Chron-
icle. "The present system of Coun-
ty Constables is a farce so far as
police work is considered, and the of
flee of constable has degenerated into
process server and collector of
small debts. In the entire State of
Delaware there is not county con-
stable capable of performing the
work of detective, and few who are
fitted for even police work The State
Constabulary in Pennsylvania, in
New York, in West Virginia and
wherever it has been organized,
has proven it's worth as protec-
tion against lawlessness and fer
reting out criminals To maintain
force capable of handling the rural
districts of Delaware, including the
horses and motorcycles necessary, will
cost probably two thousand dollars per
man, or an expenses for the entire
State not to exceed forty thousand
dollars per year. What the present
S! stem, which is not effective or de-
sirable, is costing the people there
is no way to get the actual figures
at this time, but it is a large sum
which is paid by the State. Both
are needed. The United States Gov
ernment will enact such laws as will
require young men between eighteen
-and twenty one to take military
training for six or eight weeks each
year, and system of registration
will be made each year to control thi!
military duty, but that will be fol
those who do not affiliate themselve!
with the National Guard organization
or who are not members of the Stat
Constablulary. This country can no
and will not, permit an utter disre
gard of military unpreparedness. tn
State Constabulary is a necessity fo
Delaware now, and when established
the people will he proud of its effec
tiveness."
Smyrna times., 1920-02-04
DOUBLY PROVEN
Smyrna Readers Can No Longer
Doubt the Evidence.

Smyrna Readers Can No Longer
Doubt the Evidence.
This Smyrna citizen testified long
ago.
Told of quick relief-of undoubted
benefit.
The facts are now confirmed.
Such testimony is complete-the
evidence conclusive.
1t forms convincing proof of merit.
Mrs. John Inman, Union street,
says: al suffered from backache and
general symptoms of kidney COM
plant. had dizzy spells and head
aches. No medicine helped me until
I used Doan's Kidney Pills. They
gave me entire relief"
Four years later, Mrs. Inman said:
81 can still recommend Doan's Kid
ney Pills as highly as ever. l use
them whenever my, back feels lame
and always get fine results"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mrs. Inman had. Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.
Smyrna times., 1920-02-04
Wednesday,. Feb. X. 70

At 10 O'Clock A. M. sharp. the following per-
sonal property to wit:
Smyrna times., 1920-02-04
PUBLIC SALE

The undersigned will sell at Public Sale on
his farm on road leading from McKays Cor
ner to Hots Crossing 215 miles from Colts
Smyrna times., 1920-02-04

An ideal citizen is one who sees
something good in his town and
spreads the good news abroad that
others may benefit therefrom. Of
course, there are other sidelights to
the ideal citizen, but the quality of
loyalty is one which produces tangi-
BILE results. There are three distinct
attitudes which a person may assume
toward the community which houses
and feeds him-to boost, to remain
quiescent or knock. The booster pushes
his town along, the quiescent citizen
lulls it to sleep, and the knocker helps
to put it out Of business. Which are
you? Perhaps you have never Civ
en- it a thought. You may not real
ize yourself which you are-but
your neighbors all know. They have
accurately catalogued according to
your deserts. If you are a booster
they admire you; if you are quies-
cent, they wonder when you will
emerge from your slumber; and if you
are knocker they yean for the day
when you will fold up your tent and
silently fade away. Boost the home
town and its citizens will boost you.
Knock it and you knock yourself in
finitely more
Smyrna times., 1920-02-04
10 Head Of Horses & Mules

No. 1-"PRINCE." Sorrel Horse. years
old; good work and drive horse.
No. JAKE" Bib Bay Work Horse, 9
years old
No. S-"LADY." Fine Big Mare, 10 years
old with foal by Norman Perchion.
No. 4-"BARNEY," a nice big Black
Horse. years old no better work horse in
Delaware
No. 5-"CHAMP." nice big Black Horse,
8 years old as fine work horse as country
can produce
No. 6-"DAISY." coming year old; nice.
gentle mare in all harness.
No. SAM" a good able horse, years
Jld gentle.
Nos 8 and "a handsome pair of Mules.
Is years old gentle and quiet in all harness.
One of the best farm teams in the State
No. 10-"ROCK," and odd mule, 8 years
old as fine as was ever put in harness.
Smyrna times., 1920-02-04
PUBLIC SALE

The undersigned intending to discontinue
farming, will sell at Public Sale. at his resi-
dence. the J. Frank Wids farm. at Ken
ton. Delaware on
Smyrna times., 1920-02-04
For Sale

Overland Touring Car. late Model in fine
shape sIl.Ipn self starter. Tires and paint good.
VIII sell for cash or consider trade
EARL w. GRANT,
A-~V-ot Clayton. Del.
Smyrna times., 1920-02-04
l8 Head of HOlStein and
Graded HOIStein Cattle,
and Bulls

All of these cows are with calves, some
have calves by their side. others will be in
profit by day of sale. These cattle can be
seen at my home at any time. Any one
wanting to buy good cattle will do we'll to
attend this sale.
Smyrna times., 1920-02-04
FARMING IMPLEMENTS

Mccormick Binder good as new McCor-
mick Mower in good order; Riding Guilt
vators Walking Cultivators, Oliver Chill.
2-horse Plow, S-horse Plow. 2-horse Syracuse
Plow. John Deere Sulky Plow. Disk Harrow.
Drag Harrows. Hay Rake. New Way Corn
Planter. good Farm Wagons, Tomato Rig
ring. so basket capacity Long Body Tomato
Wagon. in good order York Carriage, Road
Cart. GrindstOne. lot of Forks. Hoes. Spades.
Shovels Scythes, Cross Cut Saw. sets of
Wagon Harness, lot of Plow Harness. Car
riage Harness, Collars and Brides. Milk
Cans. lot of other articles too numerous to
mention.
TERMS OF SALE
On sums of $40 and under the cash will
be required. over that amount a credit of ten
months will be given by the purchaser giving
note or bond with approved endOrser.
II day should be stormy sale will take
place the next day.
j. HERMAN WILDS.
R. W. SLAUGHTER, Auctoneer.
Smyrna times., 1920-02-04
Wanted

An T.,!9 experienced. reliable. and honest farmer.
on Wilson Farm. miles from Kenton nj
possession pril 20, 1920 Middle noe 49,
preferred and must have good reference.
Apply
KATHARINE C. WILSON
Spring City Institute
Pennhurst. Pa.
Smyrna times., 1920-02-04
Salesman Wanted

To solicit orders for lubricating oils
greases and paints. Salary or Commission.
Address The Harvey Oil Co..
Cleveland, Ohio
New-York tribune., 1920-07-21
London Money Market

LONDON, July 2o.-Bar silver 52Ad;
bar gold, 1o7s Cd. Money, 41s per cent
Disco INT rates, short bills, 6 per cent;
Gold premium at Lisbon, 140.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-21
The Dollar i'm Foreign Exchange

Weakness in Argentine exchange was
The outstanding development in the for
egn exchange market. The rate on
Buenos Aires set new low record for
the current movement
Rates on London and Paris displayed
steadier tendency, following the de-
cline of the last few days. The Scandi-
navian exchanges were easier.
L +e.I loll L. 4
New-York tribune., 1920-07-21
Transactions Yesterday in Listed Stocks
Summary of Stock Exchange Dealings

Copyright. New Yor Tribune
New-York tribune., 1920-07-21
Reading the Tape

Market operators who trade on what
they term the action of the tape said
yesterday they saw signs of accumula-
tion in Stromber@ Carburetor and In
vincible Oil. Both issues showed signs
of definite resistance to selling press
ure throughout the day and at the
close of the stock market session had
registered substantial gains. The two
stocks were depressed with the rest
of the list in the reaction late last
week and on Monday, but have since
recovered good part of their losses.
Invincible, which crossed Al few days
ago and then dropped below 40, sold at
46A yesterday and closed with a net
gain of 9s. Stromberg at 87h was
UP 31a points.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-21
More Hopeful About Money

The fact that an important Wall
Street bank, which is a large lender of
call money, reduced its renewal rate
to conform with the official Stock EX-
change rate was regarded in brokerage
circles as one of the most hopeful
signs the Street has had with respect
to the money outlook. This bank,
which has been able to maintain a
higher rate than other banks because
10 has the reputation of never calling
brokers' loan, apparently now feels
that over the next few weeks at least
period of comparatively easy money
may be expected. This apparently ap-
plies only to the call money market,
however, as the supply of time loans
is still greatly restricted and there is
no prospect Of loans being made to
support pool operations.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-21
Hopeful Over Railroad Outlook

The belief is growing in railroad
circles that the carriers have seen the
worst of their troubles and that the
corner of adversity has been turned
Traffic conditions are showing substan-
tial Improvement and the prediction
was made in one we'll informed quar-
ter yesterday that the record for NOV
ing cars over the next six months
would be the best in years. Much en-
phasis is laid on the view that the
$6OO,0OO,OOO wage increase will add
greatly to the efficiency of the workers.
1t was pointed out that the roads are
now placed in a position where they
can compete with other industries for
capable men as the result of raising
the general level of wages up to ap-
proximately 81 800 a year. This is but
little below the average compensation
of United States Steel Corporation la
Dor. The belief is prevalent in the
financial district that the laying off
of 10000 men by the Pennsylvania
Railroad is only the beginning. of a
general policy of retrenchment by all
the railroads of the country.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-21
Not Optimistic

One of the largest Western wire
houses sent out the following yesterday
to its branch Offices: "The disturbing
factor. as we see it, is the condition OF
business, which is decidedly poor in
spots. as is evidenced by the closing
of mills in several lines of business and
the reduction Of forces by the Penn
velop in the near future to take the
market out of its present inactive state.
but at the present moment it is largely
a guess to how or when this change
is to come. In the mean time ali we
can expect is an occasional rally"
New-York tribune., 1920-07-21
In Wall Street


To many market observers stocks
appear to !. be caught in q combina-
tion Of circumstances which makes 1t
next to impossible for prices to move
very far either up or down. They
argue that at present prices most in
dustrial stocks are selling well below
intrinsic values, and therefore have
discounted the business unsettlement
so that they can't go much lower. On
the other hand, they point out that too
many obstacles confront the market to
make possible much of recovery.
Tight money, transportation difficulties
and business uncertainty are cited as.
restraining influences. ~ don't see
how we can have much more than a
trading market for some weeks to
come" said member of Stock Ex
change house in talking about market
conditions. "Stocks may be cheap, but
who wants to buy them until the fnan
cial and industrial skies clear? 1t
looks like a good time to take a vaca-
ton" AS matter of fact, many trad.
ers have taken the opportunity to slip
away from the Street for. the noun
tains or the seashore.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-21
Union Oil Has Gusher

Information was received in the
financial district yesterday that the
Union Oil Company of California has
brought in an 80 ,0OO-barrel we'll at
Tampico, Mexico. 1t was stated that
the we'll is now under control. ready to
be attached to pipe line. This com
pany is controlled by the Union Oil
Company of Delaware. whose shares
are listed on the Stock Exchange. On
the announcement of the gusher buy
ing of these shares carried the price
up to 31&4 at the close, a net advance
of q of a point
New-York tribune., 1920-07-21
American Wooden

There has been a tip going the
rounds of brokerage Offices for the last
week that the shorts in American
Woolen were going to be run in, and
there were indications yesterday that
covering movement was gathering
some momentum. President Woods
announcement that the company would
resume operations as soon as a fair de-
mand for it's products was in sight
served as an incentive to buying by the
shorts. Last week the stock got down
to SAY, or 1912 points below the price
at which the 20000,O0O new common
stock was underwritten by syndicate
of New York bankers. Yesterday the
closing price was 90, or points above
Mondays last sale
New-York tribune., 1920-07-21
Don't Expect Rail Strike

Although there was considerable
selling of the rails on Monday on the
fear that the railroad brotherhoods
would advise against the acceptance of
the United States Railway Labor
Boards wage award, this fear was less
in evidence Yesterday In fact, those
who have been following closely the
developments in both the wage and
rate cases were confident that there
would be no strike They said that
the rank and file of railroad workers
were satisfied with the increase grant
ed them, especially in view of the
prospect that the time is not far off
when there will be competition for
jobs. The swing Of the pendulum in
this direction is regarded as one of
the most hopeful signs in both the in
dustrial and railroad world.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-21
Bid and Asked

Bid and Asked prices which there
were no transactions yesterday were
as follows:
New-York tribune., 1920-07-21
Dividends
initial

Barnet Leather Company-An initia!
quarterly dividend of $3.50 share pay
able August Is to stockholders of record
July 80.
Ontario Steel Products Company-An
initial quarterly dividend OF per cent
share has been declared payable Au-
gusts l6. in addition to the regular quar-
teriy dividends of ? per cent on the com
mon stock payable November IS. Feb
ruary IS. 1921 and May Is, also the regu-
lar quarterly Of per cent on the pre-
ferred A stock
New-York tribune., 1920-07-21
aris Market Firm

PARIS, July 20.-Priees were firm
on the Bourse to-day. Three per cent
rentes, So francs 95 confines. Ex-
change on London, 46 francs 95 GEN.
times. Five per cent loan, S8 francs
so centimes. The dollar was quoted at
IL francs % 1-2 centimes.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-21
Money and Credit

There was an easier tone to the call
money market yesterday and the rate
held throughout the stock market ses-
sion at 8 per cent. The demand tor
loans was amply taken care of by the
supply A large national bank, which
has been holding its renewal rate
above the official rate on the Stock
Exchange yesterday dropped its rate
to conform with the lower rate. This
was regarded as an indication of easier
money conditions for a time at least.
There was no change in the time
money situation.
Yester- Year
day. ago,
On mixed collateral.
On industrial collateral
Time money (mixed col
lateraO:
Sixty days ......... .8(aoh2 5a4 Wb
Ninety days .8@S1a 81 @6
Four months ...... .8@8h 5& as
Four to six months. .80Sh 5A @6
Bank Clearances-Bank clearances at
New York yesterday were: Exchanges,
$795, ,eO2, ,301; balances, $72,263,125.
Silver--London, 52%d; New York,
domestic, 9914c; foreign, 89kc; MeXi-
can dollars, 67%c.
Sub-Treasury-Uni States funds:
Reserve credit balances, $6OO73,357.
Canadian Exchange-New Y ork funds
in Montreal, $136.S75 premium per
$1,000; Montreal funds in New York,
1880 discount per $1,000.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-10-07
ST. JOHNSBURY
Local News

The body of Row Shattuck Of
Eden passed through St. Johnsbuly
Saturday on the way to his home.
where he was buried on SUNDAY with
full military honorS. Shattuck died in
FRANCE in March, 1918. Shattuck
was n member of the American EX-
peditionary forces and went from
here with the Motor Transport Corps
from among the students at the
University of Vermont.
At a district grange meeting with
Enterprise grange at Lyndon Monday
night, l65 candidates took the 9th
decree, Everything is setting ready
for the national meeting in Boston
and the state meeting in St. Johns
bury this fall.
Wide Awake Grange, St. JohnSbury
Center viii serve ID harvest supper
Saturday night. Each member is
asked to bring products of farm or
garden and to wear everyday clothes.
A Mum Supper" is to be served
later.
One Of the interesting features of
the Teachers convention at Burling-
ton this week is the conference of
he Vermont Mgsic Teachers asSocia-
,.ol in conjunction with the other
ne. tings. Albert W. Smith, wirector
0 music of the St. Johnsbuny schools,
is utJcudn" the convention.
TIE ReXaall stores vote as recorded
At Land Y's Drug store gives the ma
ton straw vote for Harding,
234,282, males and Cox, 15G,O24. Fee
males vote, Harding 1868 and Cox,
1912. The combined electoral vote
so far recorded as HARDING 353. Cox,
118. The. electoral vote to elect is
26G.
Ethel Clayton's latest Paramount
Aircraft Picture "Crooked Streets
was adapted from an ORIGINAL story
by'Samuel Merwin. and entitled "Din-
ner at s.. And it is a wonderful play
Of mystery, love, adventure and
thrills, with punch and a startling
climax thrown in for good measure.
GU may see it at the Please-U to-
da" or tomorrow.
1t was tight bells, (midnight bv sea
tmc) and the oiri on board The Elsi-
more was waiting for what the morn
ing would bring. Suddenly there was
a shot. 1t was the bcginninq of The
mutiny of the ElSnore. See the greet
est Of Jack London's stories of the
Sea at the Globe tonight.
DANCING SCHOOL OPENING
Miss MarV Grnt's juvenile dane
ing classes reopen Saturday, Oct. 9th
in the Annoy, ST. Johnsbury. Begin
nerS' class 2 to $3.50, and advanced
class to $50. Phone 28t-W.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-10-07
Find Seven Foot Snake
COiled Up in His Front Yard
Continued from page y

regained his composure and set out
about to find suitable weapon with
which to end the existence of said
serpent. Several Of his neighbols
were attracted to the scene as We're
members Of his family, but practi-
cally unassisted Lavaque succeeded
in nutring the stranger permanently
out Of commission, with a shovel.
Investigation proved that the
snake, which was of the water varie-
ty, was one that had made its escape
from the Metal Trades Show Carnival
which exhibited in this town few
months ago under the auspices of the
American Legion. The snake was the
property of one of the side show
managers.
The owner of the reptile, whose
show was at the state fair just closed
at White River Junction was in
St. Johnsbuly the early part Of the
week to identify and claim the re-
mains of his pet.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-08
Masquerade Dance

~ oInce was given by Mr.. and
I Alis. L, D. Hoult, at Camp Wild.
wood, along the Valley River We1.
Aesuay tEt nIng IN honor or Messrg
Harry H:gReuhpLham and Fra,ilc
SweaFihgfI. who LETT Thursday for
liaitlm0Eu to enter Dental College.
ne tHaif WIS carried OuI in q
tltllnMe,rn style. JtkkuC EIia
terms aud autumn leaves dcus,.l =.
the porch and living-room JucK-o.
Lanterns were peepiHg Iii and Cut
among the trees which surround
the camp. Both porch and living
room were heated by an enormous
log hre, kept burning in the huge.
oid'Iashioned !lreptaces.
Mis-. j. NJ. l1IsIaOotnau pres!d.
ed at the pGncuDo~l IL The ilvlng
room. A sI.au unCneon was selS-
ed at All appropriate hour me
crowd returned TO the city a; an
early hour IN the morning.
Those present were Mary
Roush ana guest. Helen BrOomIie!d
~ WheStHS; GeuevicEC CoruFay.
Ruth BCyET6, sara Jacobs. MaTle
Scott, Beatrice Courtney, Irene u.
Davis, Neil Fletcher, Irene Vin-
cent, owe Durham, Goldle Hos
dren, Irene Stanhagen, Helen vi.
Mitchie, Mable StoneKing, Mrs.
Jennings Martin, Messrs Lem Mer.
ritield, Waiter SmoI6e, Juhn Po-
pic, Mendal Sharp. Cray Stump.
Albert BOgES. Marshal Prunty.
RALPH Watkins. Thomas Springer.
Joe Fleming, Bardinc CordrRy. ray
Merrilteld, George Arnett, Jeu-
nings Martin and the honor guests.
Harry Higginbotham and Frank
Swearingcr Mrs. VIM Boyer as
sisted Mrs. HoulL in serving.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-08
TODAYlS XVIII

IA Ribe Is sneering or say
castle expression, scott or a taunt
"a giblet is one OF the edible
parts OF a fowl.
3The Cascade Mountains ex-
tend north and south across Wash
.ngton and Oregon, parallelling
the coast.
4 4--The Cyclops were mythogical
giants who had but one eye which
was placed in the middle OF their
forehead. They were the workers
III Vulcan.
6-A mich COW is one that
yields milk.
Z 6.-Thsre are 224O pounds in a
gross ton.
AHonorlng q note means ac'
;tepting and paying 1t.
S-Benjamin Harrison was the
last President to wear full beard
5 9-Shakespeare was called the
Bard of Avon.
10-An octagon has eight sides.
New Questions
ld-What Is the harvest moon?
2-What are Honors of War?
-What is the Iron City?
,-What does the Latin phrase
,s'stc semper Tyrannus" mean?
Who was John Howard Payne?
6What Is ratio?
7-9-What Is a ration?
s-What is the meaning of ration
al?
sWhat is wisdom tooth?
d0-What falls are said to be
greater than those of Niagara?