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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12

Old woodcut entitled -The Five Kernels
the early history of the colony. The Post
says: According to the stor;', starvation
nc menaced the colony In the summer Of
1873 that only a pint of corn was left.
This was eolemnly divided among the
despairing colonists, Ave kernels being
allotted to each. It Is one of those stories
for which there is no evidence either for
or against, but Goodwin, In his The
Puritan Republic" makes the pertinent
suggestion that five kernels Of corn apiece
would hardly have lone anyone any good.
and that the Pilgrims, when they got
down to their last pint. would have been
much more apt to keep hat ANAL amount
intact for cases of sickness.
That starvation did come nearer to
wiping out the colony In 1923 than 1t had
In the previous summer, we 90 know.
We ave Winslow's word for It, that he
saw men staggering from weakness in
the Plymouth fields. To those who had
come over in the Mayflowcr, it must
sometimes have seemed that a malignant
power had determined TO wreck their
hopeful enterprise. They had barely sur
vived the frightful epideru,c of the first
Plymouth winter. Then they had been
',oai 5Sp ~ siii III io--s anu Viz ~ !
lowing hummer. they suffered fortunes
from hunger. But they carried on. as
they had always carried on. and when
this last decisive trial of all had bsen
put behind them, they were never again
to stand face to face with disaster.
They had planted their seed in April
OF 1923. in good weather. The corn and
the vegetables came up well, and tho
healthy rows of young green leaves were
a reassuring sight. More seed had been
planted than in the previous ycars. and
never had the fields looked better during
the first weeks of growth.
But there came a day that SKINNER
when no rain fell. and thcro followed.
day after day. clcudiess weather. Fol
the first few days. little thought was
given to this absence OF rain. It Vas
uncomfortably hot. but presumably the
men and women and children were glad
to have the bright sunlight pouring down.
But a week OF fair weather heightened
into two, and three, and finally to s,x.
The very ground under their feet seemed
10 have lost all Its vitality. 1t was. SAYS
Bradford, like withered hay. The corn
dropped, changed color and seemed ut
terly lost The bears looked as parchet
as though a fire had swept across the
feld. Then, for the hrst and only time,
gloom was nearly universal. The men
who had made light Of all their earlier
~privations and periis now went about
with grave faces. Tho most optimistic
and stout-hearted of them all men who
had not covered when illness swept
through the settlement or when Indians
were dreaded. now had no spirit lsft to
go on. It seemed at last ~ though ne
icry spirit in that little ban had been
q~uenched.
They bao done al that men n.ixh ut do.
Their God was now their cole refuge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
THOSE WILD, WILD MOVIES

The old man from the country stopped
n front of a movie house plastercd with
posters of lions, tiger, elephants and
bther wild animals.
Great guns, Henry he said to his
nephew, who lived in town. I'm glad
I'm coins home Saturday afternoon"
why are you so anxious to get away
hsked the nephew.
Pointing to the notices. the old man read
hIoud the words, TT Be Released Satur-
hay NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. North Ameri-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
INDENIARIE

Yes, doctor, ! knew the fish wasn't
fresh. but it would have been entirely
spoiled by the next day If I hadn't eaten
1T Wouldn't II have been better to
let the fish spoil than TO upse, vo,,r
stomach" We'll, no. You can give mo
something to fix my stomach all riaht.
hut I'm blessed if there is anything YOU
can do for a really spoiled fish. "-Judga
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
HIS BUSINESS

Census Taker-'What's your husband
b~uskneesY'
Mn Ddbkins lwho takes in v~stinG)-
"He's a contractor
What llncf"
Fl oontraOts deots, cosos anu q jas
whenever Nc gets a shane ."-Suualo ES-
prc1.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
NO LUIIARV

pipbs-"yvhere are you going in such a
hurry?'
Gibbs-"To the police station to ge, a
warrant for my wife's arrest"
Dibbs-"On what CHARGE"
Gibbs-"Rocking me to sleep
Dibbs-"You can't ave your wife ar.
rested for rocking you to sleep"
Cibbs-'Can't. chr You should hav,
seen the rockI-kiugston Freeman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
HEARD BUT NOT SEEN

Aunt NeIlie-"Well. Bobby. dear. did YOU
bee Santa Claus this timer'
Bobby-"No. auntie; it was too dark 10
pee him, but I heard what he said when
he knocked his toe against the ~bedpost."
ELondon Tit Bits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
WILLIE

A doctor who was superintendent OF
the Sunday school In a small village
asked one Of tho boys this question:
willie. will you tell me what we must
do In order to get to heaven"
Said Willie: You must die"
VERY true" replied the doctor. but
tell me what We must do before we
die
We must get sick" said Willie, "and
send for you.'-Savannah News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12

GOOD COWS IN NORTH
CHITTENDEN ASSOCIATION

The following table gives thu names ad records Of the Gov in the North Chit
Cow Testing Association which produced moro than 10 pounds of uttermt or
1O pounds Of milk during tep period of 30 days ending January 81 1920:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
FIVE ERNEL OF CORN
When the P1ynsouth Pilgrims CaAs
Near StoGv1nG

This year will mark the tercentenary Of
the landing Of the Pilgrims at Plymouth.
Mass. which occurred in December, 1870.
The Boston Post is publishing articles
dealing with this subject. One Of tho
latest accompanies the rspsoduotton~x& an
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12

Classified d are news messages from
people who live IN your city. who have
business to do with you. and IN seek
through these little ads TO get in touch
with you, pc
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gaEE PRESS WANT ADS PAY BEST.
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W. j.. CHAPLIN. Secretary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-27


Chicago, Jan. 27.--Tho auction sales
Of Monday and Tuesday have been OF
the same character as those OF last
week, and Of tho trading OF last week
Prices paid for horses ana muies ~
main about ths same, except thae there
In such q small Offering 81 hrst- cless
horses that there are few sales az the
ton OF the market. Buyers are very
particular in selecting stock from the
ring, but everything that showed quail
ity met with active cali. The thin and
III conditioned horses found few bid
ders, and those sold were on q penal
lied price list.
One gray gelding went to Swift q
Co. Monday for 1910. A large Chicago
company bought several moro teams
this week at an average price OF 5000
other sales Of quality stock were IN line
with these purchases.
The mule trade is slow. Mules are
not favored during the winter months
especially for city hauling. They seem
to lack confidence in themselves on
slippery pavements. Mule breeders
would do well to hold OF until sprtnS
when prices will be high and the de-
mand good, according to one prominent
buyer.
The following quotations cover the
general range OF prices for the various
classes sold here this week. Blemishes
and unsoundness are sharply discount
ed:
Drafters. plain to medium, 10000
100 pounds. s165I225: drafters. sood
and Of sound quality. 1,7o0d1.Soo
pounds, s2409S25: expressers, 1850 q
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-27
CORN LOSES GAINS
SLUMP IN RYE HELPS TO BRING
CORN DOWN.
Rye and Wheat Demand From For
eian Countries Has Fallen Sharply
OF Late--Marke Lower a. Result
Dat, Descend With corn-Previ-
sIon, BsarishIy Affected.

Chicago Jan. sT.-Corn prices weak
enod today In sympathy with declines
in rye and wheat. Lack Of foreign de-
mand has counted heavily against rye
Of late and rye quotations this morn
ing were 20 cents = bushol under re-
cent top figures. In this connection,
the fact that foreign exchange haa
turnbled again was an evidence OF fur-
Their depression. Opening prices. which
varied from the Same as yesterday s
finish to y Of q cent lower. Including
May at sl.a5 to &1.SbA and July at
sl.32 to s1.32n. were followed by FUR
Their setbacks.
The market rallied. helped by n
bullish construction which was put on
the business and trade review OF the
federal Reserve Bank. The close was
firm to u cent higher. with May at
sl.35h 91.s5H and July at s1.s2S.
Oats,
Oats descended with corn. After
opening e shade off to u Of cent up.
including May at s3h. the market I'M
dervent a sag.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-27
LAMsoN's MARKET REPORTS.
Furnished by Lamson Bros. and Co,
2o3 Masonic Temple. Phone 1893.

Furnished by Lamson Bros. and Co,
2o3 Masonic Temple. Phone 1873.
Chicago, Jan 27.-Corn--The range
was narrow, and prices averaged low
er, tho closing figures were little I'M
changed from yesterday. Cash corn
was somewhat easier here, which
more than offset the news that the ad-
ministration would make an effort to
grant credit for the purpose Of sup
plying food to needy foreign countries.
There were also rumors OF export bus
mess, but none was confirmed. A
great difference Of opinion exists as to
the course Of January corn, which VIII
be closed up this week.
Oats-Oats wore irregular and the
range narrow. Large clearances had a
bullish effect, but this was counter
acted by the Offering of a cargo Of
heavy Canadian oats for shipment fiji
teen days after the opening Of navi
CATION The weight OF these oats was
given at thirty-seven to forty-two
pounds and the price IA cents over
Chicago May American funds.
PROFESSIONALS the hog market de-
clined packers were credited with SELL
ing product. particularly lard Hogs
closed weak with a liberal carry over.
Chicago car lots-Wheat IA; corn,
1874: oats. IS.
Minneapolis car lots-Wheat, 237;
corn, %; oats. II.
Duluth-Wheat, 4: corn, none; oats,
none.
Winnipeg-Wheat, 312; corn, none;
oats, SO.
RANGE OF PRICES.
Prev.
Oman Hfph Low C1oae NInaa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-27
HOGS TURN LOWER
MARKET WEAkENs UNDER IN.
FLUENcE OF RECEIPTS. !.
Prices 10 to rs Cents Under Mondays
Averase-Bulk Put Over Scales at
=, $3.50 to $t5.75-Cattie Market Turns
Weak--Sheep Strono--current Quo.
tatlons at Stock Csntsrs.

Chicago, Jan. 27.--Hog prices weak
ened today under the influence or heavy
receipts. Belated trains Monday
brought loads Intended for the market
OF that day but which were necessarily
held over. Prices receded 10 to 15
cents compared TO Monday. Bulk sold
within range OF $3.50 and $l575.
Receipts were 81 900 head.
Cattle.
Cattle market developed weakness
today. Arrivals numbered more than
the trade expected or cared to absorb.
Receipts were q 900 head.
Sheep.
Sheep market continued strong to-
day and prevailing high prices were
fully maintained
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-27
Range Of Chicago Grain Prices.

Corn-January, opened at 144h;
highest, 1.45h: lowest, 1.44ls' closed.
Las May. opened at 1856; highest,
1.s5a: lowest, 1.s4S; closed, 1.35 u;
July, opened at 1924; highest, 1.S2&;
lowest, 1919: closed, 1924.
Oats-May. opened at s3b; highest
s3A: lowest, say; closed. SO; July,
opened at 7bh: highest, 1855; lowest.
75H; closed, 7o..
Pork-January. closed, $3.50; May,
opened at $3.50: highest $3.50; lowest,
ss.25; closed, 1927.
Iard--May, opened at 24.15: highest,
24.ls: lowest. 1896; closed, 24.oo;
July. opened at 24.$5: highest 2%.4s;
lowest, 24.3e; closed. 24.3s.
Ribs-May, opened at Soy56: highest,
2o.6T; lowest, 20.55; closed. 20.so;
July, opened at 20.s0; highest 2l.05;
lowest, 5000; closed, a1.oo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-27
PEORIA CASH GRAIN.


Peoria, Jan. q.
Corn-Unchanged to u cent up; No.
yellow. l.501a; No. yellow, 1.47h;
No. yellow, 1.4s0L47: No. s yellow.
1.43; No. white. 1.521a; No. 4 white.
1904; No. mixed, .l.47@14s; No. 8
mixed, 1.44Q1.4s.
Oats-No comparisons No white,
ss1a. ....'
MINNEAPOLIS CASH GRAIN.
Wheat-No. / durum Northern, 2.s0
@3.05; No. durum Northern, 2.750
3.05; No. durum Northern, 2.s5 02.95;
No. Northern, 265@2.s0; No. 2
Northern, 2S09275; No. 4 Northern,
5b92.70; No. red, 2.5@2.65 No. 2
red, 2.50@2.60; No. 8 red, 2.45@2.55;
No. 1 hard, 2.55@2.s5; No. durum,
223h 12.S0; No. durum, 2.201s @
FPS; No. 3 durum. 2171s @2.20.
Corn-No. yellow. '1.4S @1.47; No. 4
yellow, 189@1.40; No. 3 yellow, 1.4o0
1.41; No. mixed, 1.4011.1; No.
mixed. 1.3S91.39; No. 5 mixed, 1850
1877.
Oats-No. white, S3A 9s4A; No. 3
white, SIX @s3A; No. 4 white, s0A %
s2a4.
Barley-Choice, 1.S9@1.44; medium,
1.S2@1.3s; low grades, 1.2091.23.
Rye--No. 2, 1925 1878.
Flax-5.25@5 80.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-27
Palaces at Ridiculous Prices.

Budapest, Jan. 27.--Hungarian
palaces and estates which formerly
were valued at 100000 and 100000
are being purchased by Engushmen
and Frenchmen for insignificant sums.
In some cases magnificent properties
have brought $1,000 to $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-27
Terms Of sehIsswIs Treaty.

Fiensburg. Schleswig, Jan. 27.--The
text Of the treaty which concerns the
provisions a p,obsicite areas. conclud-
ed between the allied commission and
the German government. shows that
Germany must keep tho Sohleswig
territory supplied with coal. sugar and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-27

New York. Jan. n.
Buttcr--stea receipts 5,571 tubs;
creamery specials 64h @e5; packing
stock. current make. No..2 AZ.
Cheese--Irregular; receipts 1889
boxes; state and whole milk held
special. 32G32h; average run soh a
SIN.
Dggs--Unsettlcd; receipts $3.50 cas-
es: extra firsts s9@7o; firsts 66d8s.
Pouitry--alive. steady: fowls AZ;
dressed, steady.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-27
Sioux City Live Stock.
Chicago Grain Closs.

Chicago, Jan. IT.
Corn-No. mixed, 1.49; No. 4
mixed i.45k dt141h: No. & mixed 1.i3ia
01f51s; No. 8 mixed. 142a1.43: No. 3
white. l.58: No. { white. LAG 11.4s; No.
s white. 1.45; No. yellow, l.5o11.52;
No. 4 yellow, l.4s 11.4s; No. 5 yellow,
l.44d1.45A: No. 8 yellow. 1.4aia.
oats-No. l white, SsIs @ss14; No. 2
white. ss9Ssh; No. white, S7h9
Ss%: No. 4 white, STISS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-27
TINES REPUBLICAN, MARsHAILrowN. IOWA. JANUARY a. isaa


Provisions were bearishly affected
by the collapse OF foreign exchange.
FREQ selling OF lard by leading
packer took place late and there was
also q drop in hogs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-27
Chicago Produce.

Chicago. Jan. 81.
Butter-IIower; creamery extras, so
@S1a.
Eggs-Lower; receipts. 4,761 cases;
at mark, cases included, 5s@81; ordi-
nary firsts. 50954; firsts. GIN G62.
Poultry-Alive, higher: fowls, 81;
springs. 81.
Pork-Cash, nominal.
L4ard-Cash, 23.40.
Ribs-Cash, 19.25119.S7.
Rye-No. 2, 1.66@1y6614.
Barley-1.36@ LAC.
Timothy seed--10.50014.5o.
Clover seed--45. 90 @5S.00.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-27
Chicago Potato Market.

CHlCdBO, JAIL IT.
Potatoes--Weaker; Northern Whites,
sacked and bulk, $3.50: Western Rus
sets. 3obbing, $3.50 to S5.7b. Receipts,
50 cars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-27

Almost 20 per cent OF the surface OF
yoytu1aj = pJSductivss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-27
MarsbaMown Sales
Commission Co.
@s2 's .ag.
Market Sale in
Marshalltownr
FRIDAY, JAN. 80

One farmer has listed ID head
of splendid Holstein cows, a
dairy herd, another farmer has
listed four head of Holstein
cows and a few Short Horn cows
Other farmers have listed so
head of young cattle Of all
kinds. One farmer has listed "a
head of bred ewes, a great
bunch. There will also be sold
at this sale hogs Of all descrip-
lions. Remember the date Fri
day, January 30th. Bring any;
thing you have for sale.
Our market sale last Satur~
day, Jan. oath, was the best sale
we have ever held at our sale
pavilions. Do not be afraid to
bring your livestock to a market
like we have in Marshalltown.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-27

cement. In return the communes are
to deliver certain quantity OF cattle
every week to Germany.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-27

In 1875 It took 100 days to send mail
from London 20 Bombay.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-27
CHICAGO Live Stock.

Chicago, Jan. a..
Cattle-Estimated receipts for today,
q 900: market, weak.
Beef steers, medium and
haavv ueipbf cbpica and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-27

Kansas City Live Stock.
Kansas City. Jan. 81, 1920.
Cattle-EHimatsd receipts for today,
$4,000: market strong.
Beef steers, choice. and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-28

rendered to him. He said that he in
tended to return at once to Grand Pere,
Quebec, where he Is doing work for the
Life Extension Institute.
lie said his long fight had been made
not because he craved the appointment,
but to test the right of the Civil Serv-
ice Commission to order the removal OF
his name from the eligible list without
notice to him and without affording him
n hearing He regards his restoration to
the list as n vindication against the as
sertions made at the time he was taken
off that he was "temperamcntally un-
fit" for the position.
DR.. Walsh had been superintendent
of the Municipal Hospital and chief
resident physician at Blockley Aims
house in the Blankenburg administra-
ton. After he had obtained the highest
mark in the examination last spring for
chief of the Bureau Of Hospitals, several
physicians are said to have represented
to Albert l.. Roop, chief investigator
for the Civil Service Commission, that
an irascible temperament totally un-
fitted DR.. Walsh from holding such a
position. But no formal complaint to
that effect was ever lodged with the
commission, Edwin o. Lewis, his at =
torney, said yesterday.
At the opening of yesterdays hear
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-28
GOLDFISH "SHAKE SKINNY"
WHEN POLICE PLAYJAZZ
And Not only That but the Turtle y V0mps and Frogs Do
"Breakdoun at Station House, SO the Lieutenant Says

Ladies' and gentlemen. allow me To
introduce the dancing goldfish and the
tcrpSichorcan turtle"
Police Lieutenant Howard Lawson
Is speaking.
His aquarium, full Of international
piSCatorial performers. in other words,
trained fish. is the star attraction at
the police station. Twenty second street
and Hunting Park avenue.
Those who doubt may look for them
selves. for some one once said, "a gold.
fish has no privacy" These Ash not
only dnnCe without using their feet, but
they also drill says the lieutenant.
1t was the magic melody of a phono.
graph which brought out their hitherto
unknown talents At the first blast Of
tho canned music the fish, as well as
two frogs and turtle, pressed their
noses against the glass Of their apart
ments and registered curiosity.
Later when a Jazz melody was un-
leaShed the fish swan 70 the surface Of
their water, and several of the patrol
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-28
HILL TO TALK ON PEACE
Scientific Societies Also to Hear Ad-
dres. on Alaska Volcanoes

Chicago. Dec. 2S.-Dy a. Pr.
David Jayne Hill, former United states
ambassador to Germany and SwitZer-
land, will speak today on the ire :
liminaries of Peace" before scientists
attending the seventy third annual con
vention of the American Society for inc
Arrangement of Science, in session
here.
Several of the associated scientific
societies will hear DIR. Robert r.
Griggs, professor Of botany at ONO
State University, explorer of the
Valley Of Ten Thousand Smokes, to-
night. The subject of his address is
THE Volcanic Region of katmah
Alaska" which he visited in 1913, 10l6
and 1917.
AS result of his investigation,
President Wilson secured the rcserfa =
ton of the Katmai district as n ma ,
tional park, which is said to be second
to none in the country. When in Alaska
in 1913, Prof. Griggs observed the de- =
vastating effects of tremendous vol
canic activities of the Katmni region OF
the preceding year. which were of uns
prcCcdcnted violence.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-28

men assert they tried to get out. The
frog contcntcd himself with getting on
top the royal looking tower in the
aquarium and standing on his hind legs.
And then Cif you doubt this ask the
"cops'D the tails Of the fish began to
sway in perfect rhythm with the music
which was ground out on the machine
while the frog Topped about the caves
of the tower regardless Of life or limb.
"What dyer think makes him do it,
asked ono cop.
"Oh he's just fun of hops" said an.
other.
And when the music machine played
n march the fish swim four abreast
around the tank the police say. The
turtle is tho LATEST dancer of all. lie
Just rolls his eyes to vamr like tunes.
The phonograph was presented to the
police by the residents of Tioga. Sew
crnl Of those who indulge in nothing
but ginger ale actually believe they have
been at n cellar party after taking o
flash at the ja2zy aquarium.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-28

December II. His father had Chr1sI-
mas card from him on Friday last ne re
bore an excellent reputation In this
city.
New York, Dec. IS Mail SACKS ,
TO n firm in Havana we're ransacked In
that city several weeks ago and as Set
the money has not been recovered, II
was learned here yesterday. ,,
Speyer & CO., New York brokers,
who Cashed the check Of the Havana
firm here and sent the money TO Cupa. C.
said that the loss was neither tneirs Ls
nor that of the Cuban firm, but OF ine
insurance company covering, protectiVsn
of the currency. Detail Is OF tne tnei,
were lacking here. but the brokers said
they understood several arrests in con :
nection with the crime had been made
in Havana