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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-16
ALL-STAR BASKET BALL
TEAM is READY TO PLAY

The Meridian All-Star basket ball
team has organized for the season.
with E. P. siffert, manager; VIM
Moreland. treasurer; and Arthur
Frazier, referee. Two games are
scheduled, the Nampa Al-Stars or
the Nampa Legion team will play
this Saturday evening at 7.3O at the
Meridian high school gymnasium.
Next Tuesday evening the Boise
Senior Y. M. G. A. will play here.
The Meridian All-Star team con-
sists of: Joe Williamson, Snider.
Klink. Pfost, Higgins, Watts, Nicn-
OILS, Gerber, w. Wagner.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-16
MERIDIAN BUSINESS MEN
PROTEST HIGHER FONE RATE,

To protest the raising of rates of
the Meridian Independent Telephone
company, meeting was held Friday
night. Business men assert that the
raise will be an injustice as the SER
vice does not warrant an increase to
customers who now pay all they can
afford, under the circumstances. The
utilities commission at Boise has set
Thursday, January 22d as the date
when the protests will be heard at
the commissions office at the state
house at Boise. The telephone COM
pany claim that the high prices JUS
tify raise at this time.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-16
WOOD SAVING

have wood saw and outfit for
saving stove wood in any length. Six
horse power gasoline engine. Can so
any place and will do you good jon.
Price $1.25 an hour.
Call or phone Meridian hotel.
GEORGE SMITH.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-16

Get your auto license plates now
for 1920. The license for a motorcycle
is SIS; cars of 1000 lbs or under, SIS;
1000 to 3O06 lbs, $40; 5000 to 1000
$50, and cars above 1000 must pay
$40.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
GENERAL WOODS PLATFORM

General Leonard Wood was prevented
by the blissard from reaching New
Hampshire in time for tho presidential
primary. but he sent an address to tho
people Of tho Granite State from New
York outlining his ideas, He urged ap-
rIioatinn Of the golden rule In dealing
With labor and capital problems and
those conditions that ara causing unrest
throughout tho country, He favors tho
League Of Nations but with the Lodge
reservations, He advocates mora liberal
treatment for farmers In order that the
exodus to tho cities may he isssened. Fla
also advooates a national merchant ma.
1ns, the deportation Of "Reds," more
DETERMINATION in admitting immigrants.
higher waGas for teachers, a strong for.
e!sn policy, expansion Of commerce witt,
I'll nations, n definite military policy that
will mako II impossible for the United
States to ba taken unswarsa and unpre.
pared for war. He iauds the American
Legion and asks for honesty as tho best
preventive for industrial, eiRsheH, That IL
fairly comprehensive platform, and
what ID mora, II II thoroughly AZ we'll rs
intsnsivaly American.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18

There now is a surplus of those products
and factories dare not manufacture huge
quantities to put in storage. for to do
so in the face Of lower prices that are
sure TO prevail during the rpxt few
months would entail financial disaster.
The action Of the jefferson county
farmers is to be laid before other county
branches Of the league. and similar ac-
ton is advocated. 1t is believed that in
this way the grain market will be sufii-
ciently hard hit to force prices down.
A downward movement of grain prices,
the farmers say. will influence the prices
Of other commodities in the same direc-
ton. 1t ic estimated that by discontinue
ing the use of western grains the Jeffer-
son county farmers will save $4,000 on
the cost Of production in the next sixty
days and reduce the quantity Of milk
produced by % per cent.
Whether che public is thus witnessing
the beginning of a movement that will
cause the high cost of living in general
to topp'e remains to be seen
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
THE MAN FOR GOVERNOR
(By T. l.. Drury.


All thro' the State from end to snd.
VIII some one forth this message send
Our next executive should be
A man of common sense and free.
A man who will the people hear
When they send him a message clear
And then give heed TO what they say,
And. too, their loyal voice obey.
A man who has n noble heart.
And knowledge freely to impart
And wisdom rare that's we'll defined
To safely guide his heart and mind.
A man with broad ideas and pure.
Who of himself ie always sure,
VIII progress hold forever fast,
And onward push to very last.
A man who understands his State.
VIII aim TO make II ever great,
A commonw ealth OF high degree.
A model of democracy.
A mar VINO holds his honor dear,
IN purpose firm hut not austere,
Nor IS afraid to ever fight
Again.t the wrong for human right.
A man to whom the office should
Appeal to make his calling good.
To whom the state all else beside
Is first his patriotic price
Withal an economic man,
And who, az such, is in the van
leader who will nobly lead
US by his patriotic creed!
Tho best We have in MANHOOD great
Are men we noed to rule the state
Are men we need to lead the wey
In this our twentieth century day
81. Adams. Vt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
AID FOR THE NEAR EAST

Lord Curson says that rnited States
delay IN signing tho treaty Of pence Ia
Irresponsible for tho terrible situation in
the Christian territory dominated by the
terrible Turk. We may differ with Cur
s6n as to the cause Of prasent conditions
in tho Ottoman realm and hold British
Intrigue accountable for the prolongation
Of tho ilfe Of the 'sick Man Of Europe
for MohAmmsdan PURPOSES.
When all In said and dons. however. wa
ara left faro to face with tho fact that
thu tnitrd Armenia loft TO the world
hy the war. IN becoming tho scsns Of nov
erueitiss and massaerss, The now Ar
fnenia stretches from tho Caspian Sea
on the east ana this Black Ssa on ths
north far 10 tho southwest where It Dor
dsrs the uouthorn shore Of Asia Minor
extandirs even farther we~t along the
Mediterranean Hea than the Island OF
Cyprus, In that vast reEior. at one time
redeemed from Ottoman rule. tho Turk ID
rapidly discriminating Christians for the
purpose Of making sure his hold upon
tho realm he has dominated hundreds Of
ysnrr,
European politics and American I'm.
potenes havs combined to lot tho Turk
continue his dire work. and where he
has not killed the ArmsnianA. no has left
heritage of terrific suffering In his
wake. To rslieve the Armsnians IL now
the task confronting Vermont and every
other State in America,
For the purpose of promoting this d.
serving cause a meeting and luncheon
will be hold ut tho Hotel Vermont on
Wednesday, March 81, under tho auspicss
of the State organization OF which Il
ID, stsVens Of White River Junction 4,
State chairman. The Rev DIR, James l.
Barton, chairman Of the national or.
Eanisation, who has been AT work direct
,iy In Armenia will give word pictures OF
scenes that have como under his personal
observation. and data gained at frs,
hand. H. tho evening n public meeting 1,
10 he haid IN tho city Hall for tho pur
pnse Of presenting the claims of the Ar
nenians. Tho quota assigned TO Vernon
II Sso.o0o tip TO date only about $1,000 hal
bssn secured. The call is therefore urgen
for tho meeting Of this quota and keep
Ing Vermont IN the van Of this grea
work,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18

The department of agriculture has
used every possible effort and gone
TO the limit of it's legal authority to
remove all dangerous foods from the
market by seizure under the food and
drugs act. say the officials. Each time
when botulinus poisoning has occurred
food inspectors have traced through tho
channels OF commerce the batch from
which the poisonous food came and
have used all measures under the law
to remove II from tho market. Sam"
pies from all other brandB put out by
the packer have been examined. Since
the law authorities seizure in such
cases only when the foods are actual
~ round to he decomposed or to con-
tain poisonous ingredients. since only
an occasional package in I1illions IL
infected with bacillus botulinus. and
since II is physically possible to open
and examine but comparatively few
of the millions of cans entering inter-
state commerce.. II is beyond the power
o: the authorities to protect the public
completely. For this reason they en-
phasiEe the necessity for scrupulous
care on the part Of persons opening
and serving food to discard anything
which In spoiled. In products not OBJ
Viously spoiled. II there is doubt I'm the
recognition of .he odor proper to the
product thorough cooking will remove
the possibility OF danger from botulism.
IT spoilage lis apparent. destruction is
recommended BY the specialists
Nobody knows just now the bacillus
botulinus gets into any particular
food. It has been found in articles put
UP in the home by the careful house
wife and in goods packed in CONNER
cial establishments. II may be present.
in a few packages only Of any lot.
There is no method, the officials say.
by which the packers or home Gamers
can assure themselves by casual ex-
animation before canning that the
product does not contain the bacillus
botulinus.
II the food wero IL all cases proper
~ steriiixed and perfectly sealed the
impossible, but no method of preserv-
ing food has yet been found. the
specialists say, that eliminates the &C.
casional spoiled package. Failure to
sterilize may not become apparent for
weeks or even months after the can
ming Of the article. II signs Of spoilage
have appeared when the can is opened,
II Is clear warning that the product Is
no longer edible. There is no greater
probability Of botulinus poisoning in
olives than in many other food pro-
ducts either commercial or domestic.
Until this year IL has been more COM
monty found in string beans. asparagus
.-1d the like. 1t was originally found
" sausage. II has been found in cheese:
& Is present ometimes in stock food.
such as moldy hay and other kinds Of
spoiled forage. but It has never been
found in the depa rtment Investigations
in any kind Of food that was not
spoiled
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
TRUST BUSTING"
Governor Clement Declares That II
Has Not Reduced Prices

Tho Daily News Record Of New York
prints Governor p. w. Clements views
on trust busting" as given in an address
at the meeting of the Vermont society
at the Hotel Pennsylvania in New York
city last Saturday evening. The Governor
Is quoted as saying:
Americans are inclined to be historical
in seeking remedies through legislation.
for many Of our great problems" and he
added that he believed It would be a
good thing II Congress would shut UP
shop for a while"
washington is continually reaching
out for power" Governor Clement went
on. Unless we stop II we will have a
government more tyrannical than was
ever tho case in any monarchy. II the
federal government was always right
whenever It interviewed, we would have
on cause for criticism. Consider for a
moment it's relation to the New York.
New Haven & Hartford Railroad COM
pany. That system was broken up be-
cause II was operating in restraint of
trade That breaking up has cost the peo-
pie Of New England between four and
Ave hundred millions Of dollars.
"Snce 1t was broken up has any one
shipped freight at less cost. or ridden
on the road more cheaply. or has better
service and efficiency resulted? II not,
what has been accomplished? They must
have intended TO accomplish something.
l honestly must admit I do not know,
nor 10 know any one who knows
People were buying oil for lighting
ct six cents a gallon. To-day consumers
are paying 26 cents n gallon. The Standard
had the business because It was supply
ing the consumer at margin 80 small
no company could compete without
enormous capital. Tho Standard tried to
keep oil cheap. for thus 1t maintained
control Of the business, and all the peo-
pie benefited. Now figure out what It has
cost the people of the country for the
politicians in Washington to have their
ming at this company.
THAT sort CT legislation is unwis and
the politicians ought TO know It. l say
politicians. because we haven't many
statesmen In Washington"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
SUES FIDELITY COMPANY.

Papers in suit brought by the Uni
ted States in federal court for the dis
trict OF Vermont have been served on
the American Fidelity company, surety
on tho bond OF the builders Of the Har-
risburg postoffice. The amount of the
bond was s5s,SO0. The contractors H. L..
Brown company gave up the contract
which was finished by the government
at an extra cost with interest Of 81. S7c 49,
There was paid $s36.N on November l.
1919. The Casualty company Of America
was also on the bond according to the
papers. The suit is rcturnable in United
States court the papers having been
served on the company by Deputy Uni
ted States Marshal G.. +. Lackey
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
THE MAID ON THE CENT

The government OF the United States.
In 1885, made an offer OF Sl0c0 for the
most acceptable design to be plsced upou
the new cent coin soon to be issued,
Some Indian chiefs travelled from the
Northwest 20 Washington TO visit the
Great Father. and than journeyed to
Philadelphia to see the raiat, whose chief
engraver was James BAr:ol, Longacre,
who invited them to his house.
The engraver's daughter. Sarah. aged
ten, greatly enjoyed tie visit of her
fathers guests. and during the evening,
TO please her, one 10 ths nh'afs took or
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18

his feathersd helmet and war bonnet
placed in on her head. In the comp
was AN artist. who Immediately sketc
her and handed tho picture to nor tat
Mr.. Longacre, knowing Of the comp
ton for likeness TO 60 uron the (
projected. under the inspiration Of
hour, resolved to contend for the y
offered by the government. To his
light the officials accepted II. and
face of his daughter appeared uron
coin, which was circu ated about the
ton for nearly century. Taero v
more than a hundred competitors.
cent bearing the face o, Sarah l.c
acre has gone INTO more hands DIAN
ether American coin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
THE STATE
NEARLY DRAINED FATHER.

charles Dana, 20, az n result of the flu,
entered his parents room on the Danville
road near ST Johnsbury at one o. clock the
other morning and grasping an carthen
pitcher brought IL down on his fathers
head. He then started a lamp In his moth
ers direction and threw a chair out Of the
window Starting to lcave the house, his
parents caught ard bound him. and later
he was .aksn to the county Jail Mt st.
Johnsbury for safe keeping.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18

Vermont with q yearly fire loss Of a.
ns,7n for 1919 resulting from 1910 fires.
saanifestly needs to Institute strenuous
measures to prevent eonfiasration In ev-
cry possible way, Somebody has to pay
for al these losses sooner or later. and
fleet waste In this direction, Better in.
speetion Of promises 10 one Of the sur
est ways of guarding against fire ions.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
BOTULINUS POISON
Food Officials Warn Consumers to
Watch for Signs Of spoila8e l., Food


Botuiinus poisoning which recently
killed six in one family in New York
Is caused by eating spoiled food in
fected with the bacillus botulinus, say
the officials of the Bureau OF Chemis-
try. United States Department of Agri-
culture. who have Investigated this and
other poisoning cases in connection
with tho enforcement Of the food and
drugs act. In the New York case death
was caused by botulinus poison In ripe
olives. The olives remaining In the
bottle in this case had an offensive
odor The same condition was found in
the food in other cases investigated
by the department. All spoiled food
does not contain this poison. but any
spoiled food even though the spoilage
be slight may contain 1t. and for this
reason, say the officials, all food show
Ing even the slightest unnatural odor,
unnatural color. swelling of the con-
tainer. signs of gas. or any evidence
of decomposition whatever should be
discarded.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18

The effort Of the Sheffield Farms Com
pany to keep IN the prices Of milk to it's
customers In the American metropolis.
while smashing prices to the dairymen
individually promises to come to grief.
Incidentally the public Ia likely to dis
cover some of the hidden ways In which
monopolies are established for the bone
it Of middlemen in particular. The
Brooklyn Eagle has been moved by this
development to get at the inside Of the
Sheffield plan. 1t quotes the recent de-
claration OF the Sheflelds as follows:
"Under no circumstances can any
creamery take on an additional dairy
without first getting permission from
this office, and permission will not be
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
STEEL CHIP IN EYE.

Riley Burgess, superintendent OF tho
Cook d Watkins company's granite sheds
at Barre, was struck in one eye the other
day by a piece of flying steel from work.
mans chisel. At the time no apparent in
jury had been sustained, but he was final
~ compelled IN abandon his work. and has
now been sent to Boston for An operation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18

According te tho latest adv1ces from
Europe the allies will keep their hands
off Germany for the present Judging
from arpaa RANGES Of tho allies were 10
grab hold Of German revolutionists ana
Observation-Disclosures they might b in
ne position of the hunter who was Fore
ID to ysll to his wife "susan, como and
help me lot 70 Of this bear"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
SEEKS TO DIVORCE MuRpEREss

Alvah S. Kenerson Of ST. Johnsbury is
suing for divorce in Orleans county court
his wife Sarah Isabel Kenerson, now serv-
Ing life term at Windsor for the muir
der Of Alice Bradshaw In 1917. Mrs Ken
erson was convicted Of murder in the
second degree.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
BAN BETHEL. GATHERINGS

As precautionary measure churches
and entertainments. have been given mp
at Bethel because If the prevalence of
Illness there The cases have Increased
the past few days and the further spread
Of illness Is TO be checked II POSSIBLE.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
GIFT FOE C.lEELEY ASSOCIATIONS

Oft FOR GAEELEY ASSOCIATION
The Horace Greeley Memorial associa-
tion has been presented by George F.
Brown OF Rutland a copy OF the North
ern Spectator" on which the ce,obrat ed
Journalist lived. Mr.. Brown fond the
paper about 40 years ago while rspair-
Ing house In North Poultney. Tho as
ISOLATION owns the "old Greeley house"
in East PovItnsy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
HAD l.N3 PATIENTS

The Rutland hospital treated Lo%3
patients in 1919. The surgical cases num-
bered 6e2 The institution had deficit
for the year Of s2,2Te7
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
$1,000 FOR AFFECTIONS

Alleging alienation OF his wifes affeo-
ions, Howard A. Thayer of Brattleboro
has filed suit for 5000 against Lyle Boil
ster Of Londonderry. Thayer was SOL
der in the World War and was granted
q divorce last November.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
WANT PASTOR BACK.

The Methodist Church Of Ruthnd has
adopted resolutions asking that the Rev
George E. Price be re-assigned to the
church II he is returned he will receive a
salary Of 81, 300.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
OPEN FACTORY IN MAY

The Peerless knitting mills factory at
Barre, now being erected. will probably
be ready for work In May. 1t is being
made f1reproof throughout
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
PLAN NEW BARRE THEATRE.

AZ result Of the fire that destroyed tho
Park theatre at Barre the other night A.
S. Black will hasten construction Of his
projected new house there, which, 1t Ia an
nounced. will eurpass anything In the
state. Fifteen thousand feet Of movie
films were unhurt in the fire.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
GROTON HOUSE RI-RNS

The home of Mrs. Lucy Buzz AZ Groton
was destroyed by fire tho other day,
the fire having evidently been caused
by the burning out of the chimney. Fur.
riture on tine ground floor was saved
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
HyHT L. FAIL,

samH~l Proctor eight. OF Bellows Fails.
was seriously h':rt when a sls.gh loaded
with empty wooden boxes on which no
was riding was dumped over. Buried BE-.
meath the boxes. he srffered severe
scalp wound.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18

a bell is to be hung in the belfry Of the
Methodist Church at Bethel to celebrate
the 25th anniversary Of the organization
or the church. The bell is a gift from
friend who prefers to be anonymous
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
FLU BITTER IN RUTLAND

The danger from influenza in Rutland
district is believed TO be over, says DIR.
X ID. Colby. health officer. II coudi-
lions remain this same FOR few days.
the ban on public funerals CT tnfluenze
snd pneumonia victims will be remov-
ed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18

The elaborate tattoo marks win
which the Maori decorates ms pody
indicate the tribe and family history
OF the wearer. and are, so 10 speak
his visiting card.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
DIES At ~.

Hosea WEIGH. the Oldest person IN East
Cor'nth, died the other day at the age
Of % years. He spent most OF his many
years in Groton. having lived only .
short time at East Corinth
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
KICKED IN FACE BY HORSE

Charles Scribner of North Calais, VINO
is just recovering from pneumonia was
kicked in the face by n horse the other
day, and as result IL stitches had to be
taken go close the wound.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
INSANE FTER FIJI

William Magoon 81 Corinth was taken
suddenly insane the other day as the
result OF the flu. He had light attack
OF the disease, and was supposed to have
recovered
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
BURLINGTON. VT. MARCH IL, 1920.
WANTED

Whrn yeu want anything, ndvortise In the
special column of this paper. See page two
Home bargains ara offered there this week
which IL will pay you to road about.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-18
MAY HAVE TOY MANDATORY

l.. F. Fortee Of St. Louis, a Bulgarian,
has been in St. Johnsbury comforting with
the Commercial club about establishing
there a large factory.