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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-19

Magnets Lift Metal Plates Weighing
Tons.
A highly important use of magnet
is that in which il is sometimes EN-
ployed to withdraw small pieces of IRON
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-19
Wakefield

ing four. six and twelve tons, by this
same force. which is now done every
work day in number of large steel
works. Electromagnetism, of course,
is utilized, the form of the magnet be-
ing rectangular for this work and pre-
senting a fiat surface to the plates
lifted. The magnets are suspended by
chains from cranes, and pick up the
plates by simple contact. The metal.
plates can be lifted by the magnet
while still so hot that it would he inn
possible for men to handle them
New York Sun.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-19

That F. +. Smith, who last year was
alderman from ward six. has not lost
his interest in city affairs was shown
this week, when il became generally
known that the city council was look
ing for a water commissioner One Of
the aldermen went to the Lane shops
early in the week and while there saw
Mr.. Smith, who suggested that Fred
Dudley was water commissioner in
Randolph, when he was living in that
village, and that he thought Mr.. Dudley
would fit in at Montpelier, so that he
recommended him 10 the alderman,
with the result that the recommends
ton was reported TO Mayor Shurtleff,
who visited Mr.. Dudley on the road job
in East Brookheld. Last evening Mayor
Shurtleff met s. B. Bates, state high
way commissioner, on the matter, and
date for Monday evening was ar
ranged, when the city council can meet
Mr.. Bates and Mr.. Dudley at Mr.
Bates office. Mr.. Bates is not anxious
to lose Mr.. Dudley's services, but he
would not stop a man improving his
if such presented itself.
Dr. NJ. b. Hillegas was in Randolph
Thursday evening and At the Center
attended the graduating exercises of
the state agricultural school. During
the evening the students presented
Principal and Mrs. Green a silver ehoc-
olate set, and Mr. Green, individually.
an emblemat.c Masonic ring. The state
board Of education meets here Monday
evening
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-19

itor at the home of Mr.. Hutchins.
From here they motored TO Montreal,
making a trip covering about 1000
miles.
Mrs. George Davis has returned from
Boston, where she went to attend the
wedding of her niece, Miss Thelms
Gokey, oldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Gokey, and Eric William Oh
man, which took place at the brides
home. Mrs. Davis is visiting her son,
Wayne Davis, in Albany, n. Y, and
her brother, Dr. Harry Gokey, in
Bridgeport. Conn.
Joseph Mccormack Of Albany, n Y,
is spending two weeks vacation at
the home of his uncle, John McCor-
mack. He is employed by the Albany
Felt Co.
Mrs Robert Davis has returned from
Jeffersonville, where she has been Wis.
iting her daughter. Miss Roberta Da
Wis. She also visited Mrs A. L. Che
ney in Morrisville.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-19
Worked to Advantage.

Harry--old Misery worked hard and
long, but he finally succeeded in amass-
ing a fortune.
Hugh Yes; he now has enough mon
ey to pay the doctor bills the remainder
of his life.-New York Post
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-19
WILLIAMSTOWN

Congregational church-Serviees Sun
day at l0:45. Children's day exercises
and address to the children by the pas
tor. One hour service. Evening, 1880,
union service. Topic, 'Unforgivable Sin.
What 1t Is Not and What It Is"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-19

I wish to thank each one of my
friends that gave towards making my
birthday such a happy one. | thank
them all for the purse of money and
the useful presents ] received.
June 10, 1920. Mary louise Poulin.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-19
Resourceful.

Movie actress Before we produce
another picture, III have to get lot
of new clothes.
DIRECTOR can't wait that long.
Wen put on desert island drama
Film Fun.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-11
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

piled TO the radical or Equal Rights
IacLlon OF the Democratic party In
l5a5-57, later used by the wings to
designate the Democrats in general.
The name Locofocos was first ap-
piled 10 them in derision by the
Democratic press. but the name was
later taken up and applied 70 the
whole party for ten years or more
q Can walls that have already
been painted be rhfteFFashedf L. D.
A II IS not advisable TO white
wash painted walls, as the mixture
does not adhere well 70 oil-painted
surfaces.
q Was the inventor OF life boatn
an Americnnf b. G. c.
A The first life boat was invented
IN 1884 BY Lionel Lukin, a native OF
Dunmows England
q How f. the name OF the city
OF Joliet pronOuncedf NJ K
A There was so much discussion
concerning the pronunciation OF the
name that the city council passed an
Ordinance setting forth that the Of
rlcial, correct, and proper pronuncia-
ton and spelling Of the name OF this
city shall be Joliet: the accent on
the first syllable with the %" long
as in no."
any question By writing The Herald
Information Bureau. Frederic J. Has-
kim director, Washington. D. c. The
bureau cannot give advice on legal.
medical, and financial matters. IT
does not attempt 10 settle domestic.
troubles, nor to undertake. exhaustive
research on any subject Write your
question plainly and briefly. Give
full name and address and enclose
two cents IN stamps for return POS
tage, All replies are sent direct 70
the inquirer.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-11
Short SnatcheS
From EUe7yugherg


The third party emblem should be
the dodo.-Nashvilie TenLesseaa-
A woman can make a spsech OF ac-
ceptance with enc word--Cieveland
Press.
Mrs Gait probably regrets that she
has only nine lives to give for her
suffrage cause.-Nashville Banner.
And when he associates with
pipe smoker, the fool and his matches
are soon partsd--Dallas Morning
News.
It's a poor eye who would say that
the new dresses are the most daz-
cling things IN sight--Salt Lake
Telegram
In political matters much nay be
said OF both sides And. to our sor-
row, It always is.-NeW York Eve
ming Post.
Gov. Cox. who is wet IN the east
and dry IN the west. hopes with Kip
Ling that never the twain shah meet
The Kansas City Star.
What is a man to dor he IS under
suspicion Il he ships a trunk and he
is under suspicion II he carries q
dress suit casel-Detroit News.
Paper suits are arriving from Ger
many country which knows mere
now about the value OF scraps OF
paper than Il did a few years ago
The Toronto Daily Star.
We must not abridge the freedom
Of speech" said Alr. Harding And
thereupOn failed TO abridgs Il By
stringing out his acceptance to 5000
Words.-Nashville Banner.
The Sim Fem are reported to be
making dry the towns they gain con-
troll Of in Ireland. From this dis
lance that has ths aspect OF enemy
propaganda--The Buffalo Express
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-11
LEAGUE OF NATIONS COVENANT AND
THE ISSUES IN THE FALL CAMPAIGN

jointly of his party surrendered to him. its nominee has
vowed that ne VIII carry out the Wilson policies in inter-
national affairs and the issue before the people
The Republicans do fear to meet it. but it Woodrow
Wilson and bis obedent political who brought
into the rough Of domestic party politics issue
that ought to have caused split along party lines
there should be just slogan to both parties
that is America first The Democrats have chosen
to adopt as their slogan america last"
The power Of the United States will be used for
unfair aggression against any other nation But the power
Of the United States huge as it is must be conserved and
kept from impairment through the Vaccinations Of
people Of foreigners whose first thought is certainly not
for America.
popular Reputation Of Woodrow Wilson's international
policy and of his afte-war domestic policy It attacks
Woodrow Wilson's entire conception Of the functions Of
the national government and of the presidency It is ug
policy friendly to all the world, fearful Of no nation OF
coalition Of nations but steadfast in right doing and ready
to defend itself against aggression.
The issues are two, chiefly:
First Dictatorship against constitutional government
Second Anti-American decentralization against All
American regard for national interests first world interests
afterwards
The Democratic international policy means surrender
the Republican international policy self respecting
cooperation
Nearly everybody who ever made success in life
ders how he did it
When are the common people going to get their checks
villa saw white for once, when he decided not to wait
till March 4.
Ireland wants to be republic So does the United
States.
Mighty few candidates stand consistently for the closed
mouth.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-11
n Years Ago Today
From The Herald of This Date, 1906.

THE latest acquisition TO FL Paso's
business Is the Orndorff- Hardie
Realty company, composed OF two
FL Paso men and one from Mont
Eomery, Ala This company has in
corporated with a capital stock Of
S25. 900. and is composed Of Lee II.
Orndorff, president; James A Dick,
vice president. and Bradford Hardie,
secretary and treasurer. The Orn-
dorff-Hardie Realty company has its
office at I'll Texas street.
A building permit was issued to
alderman G. L Hit today for a
$4,000 residence, the location being
on Montana between Noble and
Brown streets.
Mrs. L J. Ayers and Mrs. !. n.
Crawford gave proverb party at
the home OF the former, 1907 North
Florence street, in honor OF Mes
danes Waters, Seeor. Qualthrough,
Beven and Gaddy, OF Houston. who
are visiting here.
Mrs. J. E. Townsend and her house
party will return from Cloudcroft
about Aug. 20.
Miss Della Fewel leaves for Cloud
croft Saturday 10 visit Mr. and Mrs.
Waters Davis.
Mrs. 3. T. Hammett, chairman OF
the committee for the reception and
care OF the women who will attend
the Republican state convention with
their husbands, announces that the
reception VIII take place in the
Eiks' club rooms Monday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry N. Perry are
going to Philadelphia and New York
in few days. At Philadelphia they
VIII visit Mrs Perry's home
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-11

n Are there more whites than any
other rncef E n o.
A. There are no complete sta
tlstics on this subject but an esti-
mate places the whites az a figure
between 500 and 700 millions the
Afongolians between 500 and 500 nil
lionf African Negroids between 100
a. wish 10 know II Il would be
a violation OF the law to gold plate
five cent pieces and sell them for
watch charms A T. c.
A. The treasury says that II Is
strictly against the law TO do So
since such pieces might Be mistaken
for IS gold pieces
O. How long has shorthand been
knOWnf c. J..
A. From references made to skilled
writer's in ancient literature, the in
ference Is drawn that shorthand was
known long before the Christian era.
The first authentic knowledge Of the
art dates 20 the first century before
Christ. The pioneer OF Roman short
hand was Marcus Fullius Trio, sec
rotary and librarian TO Cicero. VINO
devised a system which was little
more than a list Of abbreviatlons-
Later IL was improved 10 such an eL-
tent that reporters OF the time could
keep pace with the speakers By writ
ing In relays. The system Of the Lat
ms fell into disuse between the fifth
and ninth centuries, and modern
stenography dates from 1883
O. Who wrote the first amend
meufa to the constlfufiOnf ID. X
A. James Madison was the author
constitution
A. This was a name originally ap-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-11

club viii have this year" said Norman
Walker. AT the entertainment,
which the club is calling Mystery
Night every member viii bring a
guest, man or woman. Special music,
a moonlight dance, sales demOnstra-
lions and a dinner win be only part
Of the program The club is enjoy
ing a rapid growth There are 275
statesmen on the rolls, and we are
within IS OF The desired membership
attainment"
About 1O.000.0 900 acres in the state
OF New Mexico are infested with
prairiedogs." said Charles Springer, a
stockman OF that state 1T is safe to
estimate that the damage by these
pests has amounted to destroying
grass on more than 100000 acres OF
the choicest grazing lands. These
100000 acres would support 100000
cattle or more than 100000 sheep.
There are a number Of ways Of get
ting rid OF these good for nothing
pests. Ranchers should find out
some OF the ways. such as poisoned
grain and help in the campaign of
determination that Is slowly going on.
Coyotes, rattlesnakes, bulsnakes and
badgers help destroy them. and so
does the hawk. but with all these
natural enemies the prairiedog does
a lot OF damage"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-11
Reflections OF A Bachelor Girl

~ " AA-A-NAa
grin. IuIIabies, Jazz tunes, and
battle hymns:
A mans idea Of the highest proof
OF his devotion TO a woman Is his
irresistible impulse to make love to
any other woman who happens to
remind him Of her.
Probably. what the Serpent
REALLY whispered TO Eve, on
that fatal day, was that apples
were good for reducing the figure.
y
The vital problem that confronts a
girl, at this moment, is not the fan
campaign, but the question OF
whether to stay out and get a sun
burned nose playing golf. or to stay
in and keep beautiful. while she gives
some other girl chance at the only
eligible man at the summer resort.
What most mystifies n man
about n woman Il her seemingly
diaBolfc ingenuity in answering
HIS saunnnsverabIe1 arguments.
and discovering his @reasOn1 for
doing things, when Ee didn't
know he had any.
A man can fool a lot Of women
some Of the time, and some women a
lot OF the time; but what makes a
pessimist Of him in his discovery that
he can't fool the same woman, in the
same way all Of the time.
The difference between a nail and
a husband is that a nail must be
driven in and coaxed out. while hus-
band has TO be driven out mornings,
and coaxed IN, again. evenings
Copyright 1920, by the Wheeler Syndi-
cate, Inc.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-11
JAPAN FACES A PROBLEM
IN FEEDING IFS PEOPLE

Toxic. Japan. Aug. 1.-THE gravity
Of the food question in Europe finds
its echo IN japan where the problem
OF how 70 feed the population. which
is Increasing annually by 100000. Is
becoming yearly more pressing.
To meet the food menace japan. BY
a. special arrangement with France.
Is making heavy rice imports from
Indo-China- This IS a costly opera
tlon, however, the japanese govern
ment losing 100000 last year in
supplying Indo-China rice TO the Jap
anese people at a moderate price.
A solution TO which the govern
ment is turning its attention IS that
OF inducing the people TO eat less
rice and more wheat because OF the
great wheat fields Of Manchuria,
which would be ample as a food sup
ply. II The people would eat wheat.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-11
Movie Man Doubts That Film Company Will Locate Here;
Reason Given By Villa For Surrendering Is Called Lie

Il DON'T think any film producing
concern will consider Ell Paso as
a place Of permanent location"
said Ben Lewis. manager Of the
Ellanay and Grecian theaters. "PeO-
pie may think I an a bOlshevik for
saying this. but I am looking at the
practical side OF the thing, much as
I would ike TO see production here.
The movie film producers are like
other manufacturer They 90 where
they are closest TO the raw material
That stands TO reason. In southern
California, studios that are completely
equipped can be rented Here they
would have 70 be built There extras
can be employed in any number on an
hours notice. They have had ex-
perience- Here it would take two
weeks 10 get enough extras and then
they would be utterly without ex-
perience. In California the sea is
close for water scenes and there are
mountains and desert. There they
have the Mexican element very close
as wen as here. California has every
thing movie producers want that Ell
Paso has and much more We have
a good post here, that's true. But
they have army posts in California
as we'll"
VILLAS statement that he sur.
chiefly TO prevent interven-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-11

paper with a lump OF butter Then
he fastened some sticks On his
crutch. like umbrella ribs and he put
the paper on top o. them Their he
held this over Nurse James head. and
no rain came through the creased
paper, which was like a ducks feath-
ers- So the bunny took the muskrat
lady back 70 the bungalow and her
new hat didn't set vet A. all And
wasn't the rabbit uncle smartz I
think So And II the automobus
doesn't jump out OF the garage win
dow in the night 10 run away and
play with the pony cart. III tell you
next about Uncle Wiggily and Susle's
hoop--Copyrigh 1920, By Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-11
All Aboard

IIJHY NOT start pony bhmp service to Cloudcroft7
w Wouldn't It be pretty nice to step aboard here fly
swiftly the clouds and along the tree tops and
light in the golf links the mountain top hour and
quarter later?
passengers Make three round trips day. Bully stunt
for tourists Seems If ought TO pay Hard the
railroad but the railroad could still carry freight up and
peaches down.
impossible these days. Plenty Of bmps in passen
ger service More in Europe than here Germany has
the cheapest hghtest strongest and most practical No
reason why America can't her air. at least until
the senate ratifies the league of nations.
BlimD would carry the mail. Could carry milk and
ice cream Supper here dance at Coudcrof back bed
Everything al ready, except the bimp. Gas free in a
campaign year. No highwayen up IN the sky. No dust
No mud Plenty Of room. Tire chains unnecessary No
speed laws No army truck drivers hogging the road No
prohibition officers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-11
CITY BATHING BEACH
MAY OPEN SATURDAY

The municipal bathing beach at
Washington Park probably viii be
filled and ready for operation by sat
urday night. according 70 acting
mayor r C.. Semple. Water was
turned into IT Tuesday morning, and
minor matters Of lighting and pro-
viding apparatus win be completed
within the next day or two. The
bath house is also practically com
pleted. First night plans Will include
an appropriate program
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-11

Let's get under a tree" suggested
Uncle Wiggilv. But the rain drops
came through the leaves.
oh. my hat viii all Re spollsdF
cried Nurse Jane, trying 70 hide e
under her skirt ~Oh. Il We only had
an umbrellaw
"Hai think I can make onsl-
said Uncle Wiggily.
Howl" asked the muskrat lady.
well. have some paper here"
went on the bunny. And 7 also
have some butter. III grease a piece
OF paper as the grocery cat did, 50
the water won't coma through on ny
red, white and blue striped rheuma-
tism crutch for an umbrella That
viii keep the rain of"
So Uncle Wiggily creased some
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-11
DON'T DROOP
0NE Of the worst things a woman

" can do Is 70 so about with her
head bent forward all the time.
It destroys the long line under the
chin which should sweep in a graceful
curve from the point OF The chin into
the neck, and It is apt to throw out OF
position the small bone at the base OF
the back Of the neck II this is
thrown out OF position Il viii make
an uneven line from the head 10 the
back Of the shoulders, which is
neither beautiful nor healthy.
The habit OF sitting or walking
with the head dropped forward Is apt
10 cause rounded shoulders and Tat
chest. both detrimental TO ones
health and good looks It encourages,
as ] said before, a collection OF 1labby
flesh under the chin and It gives the
effect Of a double chin on a woman
who otherwise is very slender.
Correcting this habit Is very easy.
II is only a matter Of remembering 10
sit or stand erect with the head up
Keep the head up and the chin some
what out and keep the chest high
This viii tend to straighten the
shoulders and il viii stretch and
No woman can look well if this line
is not smooth and firm
This dropping attitude is usually
exceedingly unbecoming anyway. Few
people can stand II, and those Few are
the slender and penslve type. II looks
wen on the girl in the photograph
because she is thai type, but IL is
rarely becoming 10 the average per
son. It looks hopeless in the stout
woman and IN an older woman it
gives an effect OF sternal discourage
ment II you have any doubts about
its becomingness, remember that a
high held chin is always good looking.
>
BroWnie.-Henna paste viii not
streak the hair. For freckles. use
sour milk or lemon juice, and for the
eyebrow grower send a self addressed
stamped envelope. and I viii send you
the formula
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-11
Hopeful Prospect

z
TIE problems which 50 long have vzed win dissolve editor
the I'll the white
who can the largest bluffs they would prob
problems
face him hour each makes;
and solves
brow there
massive brain And journalistic viii
and Th htchng to stav
then the problems dire viii
prints show his feet comfortably hot Ye
problems kly thuds
Copyright By George Matthew Adams WALT MASON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-11

ton OF the United States IN Mexico.
gives one a chance to study the char
acteristic attitude OF Mexico toward
the United States" said Ignacio
Flores. villa himself had no hesi-
fancy in causing Mexico all the grief
possible - looting and pillaging
Wherever he went. killing off Mexi-
cans and others and causing the en-
tire country to be held in more or
less contempt by larger nations But
the idea that American might take
hand in Mexico's affairs. 50 he says,
brought him to terms. II is much
like two fighting men who turn on
third who attempts TO separate them.
villa hates the United States, in spite
Of a recent protest to the contrary,
and never would miss an opportunity
to work against us Personally,
however. i think his statement that
he surrendered to avoid Intervention
Is a lie In the first place there IS
no prospect OF immediate interven-
ton and in the second. IL there were
villa looks out for himself first The
truth is that the new government
crushed him and he's backing out as
gracefully as it is possible for him
to do"
=
'Salesmanship club members who
VIII be out Of town next Tuesday
night will miss the best thing the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-11

A WOMAN is usually expert at pick
a ing out goods that won't run,
shrink. fade or frazzle-but she
IS not always so lucky n picking out
that kind OF a husband
Marriage Is a medley, composed
OF Loves Sweet sonEsD Lohen-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-11

7 Uneasy lies tn head that needs a
- 50 cent hair cut. Joe Kite has
accepted fine position with a auto
theft concern
Copyright. National Newspaper Service.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-11

and that al prohbitionists and Baptists are sheen
Bailey is a whirwind His creed comes straight from
Thomas Jefferson. More voices IN the air.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-11

Near the cumbre tunnel the Mexico & Northwestern
railroad there is fine water power site and unlimited pulp
timber. News print paper bringing IS cents pound and
be made for two cents Why doesn't the Pearson
pany look into It?
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-11
Neglect Of Teeth Breeds
Criminals. Saus SaUant

New York. Aug. 1.-THE care Of
children's teeth in early life is a pre-
ventive OF mental ills in after years
and reduces criminal instincts in chill
dren TO a minimum, so said Dr.. Louis
Suberana. q professor IN the Univer-
sity Of Madrid, who arrived here TO
make a research in orthodentia-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-11

The next fellow that starts revolution in Mexico VIII
have much sympathy from the people of the United
States as an Independent candidate county election
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-11

the Republican party IN Texas fuses with the Amer
can party, jim Ferguson viii have to set another chair at
table, and order whole chicken instead of a half