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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-08-06
Better Vermont Potatoes

Vermont stands third among the
states of the Union in the number OF
applications of farmers for certihca-
ton of seed potatoes, The state is be-
hind Minnesota and Wisconsin, the big
potato states, only Vermont is also
third in the number of fields certified
as suitable for seed potatoes under the
standards adopted The information
does not come from any over-enthusi-
astic state booster but from the i'm
partial Potato magazine The infor-
nation is relayed to Vermont potato
growers by the Rutland county farm
bureau in its June News.
The work of inspection leading up to
certifcation is done by the state de-
partment of agriculture in cooperation
with the farm bureaus Many applica-
tions for inspection are already in
Commissioner Brigham declares the
applications exceed those of any prev
ious year.
While the production of certified seet
was started by few farmers acting
independently, best results are OBJ
tanned by community efforts. In thi'
way growers can cooperate in spraying
in the purchase of supplies and they
can also sell their products in carload
lots. Community specialization is re
commended by the farm bureau. Com
munity Standardization is another i'm
portant matter.
The cooperative idea is spreading il
the matter of potato raising. Farm
ers in Ira and Pawlet are ORGANIZED
and own and run comparatively by
paid man a spray cart that will spray
all members fields Farmers in Shrews
bury and Mt Holly also own com
munity spray carts.
The bureau is making extensive test
this season on typical farms TO dis
cover if there is strain of Greer
Mountain potatoes grown locally tina
NAV be freer of disease and at tn
same time WELD better
Growing certified seed potatoes doe
not cost much more than CROWN
scrubs. If Vermont growers push tn
business Of growing better stock t.
supply the seed trade, their return
will be much better than when tn
crop is sold for table stock.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-08-06
MIDDLEBURYL LOCALS

Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Orchard of
Shoreham were business visitors in
Middlebury Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs y L. Wells and Mrs.
Mabel Young have returned to Orwell
after a short visit intown.
Mrs. l. S. Knight and son. who
have been here on a two weeks visit,
have returned to Cuttingsville.
Charles Brush has purchased the
Ed. Seymour property on North Pleas
ant street through Leroy Russell.
Miss Mae Brislin, district nurse,
has returned from a three weeks va
cation spent at her home in Clarendon.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred A. Swenor
have returned from Proctor. where they
have been on a visit to Mrs. William
DesjadOn.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sheltus Of
Burlington are spending few days
with Mr.. Sheltus' parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Herbert Sheltus.
Mrs. T. R Tt ggs, who has been
spending the past six weeks at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Homer NJ. Balm, has returnea to her
home in Wilmington, Del.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-08-06

ling machines. The hearing was a re-
suit of the seizure of his two machines
on Tuesday.
Officers raided the house Of Mrs,
Rosa Brusa of Barre Thursday TAX
ing y quarts of gin 2lS bottles of
wine, five barrels of unidentified wine,
half a gallon of grape and two bar
rels of fermenting liquid mash. The
woman is released on bail pending a
trial.
Deer hunting is said to be going on
in Essex county it having been re-
ported that men are using strong bat
teries, which they carry in bags and
which furnish fuel for powerful cleo
trio lights, which they wear in their
hats. These lights hold the deer spell
bound and throw a light on them Sc
they are easy marks for a rifle.
Edwin Williams, aged 62, of North
Troy, was struck and killed by an auto.
mobile on East Main street Of that
village Thursday morning as he was
crossing the road. Eyewitnesses Of
the affair state that the car was speed
ing and when it struck the man drag
ged him fully 100 feet before it coult
be brought to standstill Mr.. Viii
liam's left leg was broken, deep gasf
was cut in his head and he was uncon
scious when picked up, dying in few
minutes.
hudson S. Varney, who has beer
agent for the American Express il
Roxbury, was arrested Saturday morn
ing on the charge of embezzlement o
funds from the company and was il
the afternoon brought into Barre City
Court and upon pleading guilty wa
sentenced to the State prison for no
less than three nor more than eigh
years. 1t is claimed that Varney'
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-08-06
BABBITT STARTS A
STUMP OF COUNTY
CONTINUED from page one)

next session of Congress and a more
humane" substitute provided. Mr..
Rabbit emphasized his desire to see
the ban lifted from beers and light
wines, with "the other stuff" accessible
for medicinal use at reasonable prices
and under good test.
Mr. Babbitt argued that if Congress
can saw that one half of one per cent
is permissible then it can say that five
per cent is likewise legitimate, He
warned the men not to get fooled by
any proposition to change the Amend
ment, for it cannot be doneS Relief
can be had by the change of the Vol
stead Act. He mentioned his confer
ence with congressman during a recent
visit to Washington as having firmly
convinced him that the Vermont legis-
lature can send a request to Congress
fer a change in the Volstead Act and
be listened to, but request for a modi-
fication of the Amendment to the Con-
stitution would be ignored as an inn
possibility. The waste basket would
be its fate
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-08-06
Vermont Items

Raymond Trainor, prominent attor-
ney of White River Junction, has with
drawn from the canvass for congress
man in the second district. Business
pressure was his reason.
There are about 1000 teachers who
are enjoying the training this year of
summer schools. OF these, 140 are
registered in the school at Rutland,
about 400 at Middlebury, and about
500 at Burlington.
The census of Caledonia county made
by the federal government as announc-
ed by the census bureau, shows a loss
of 276 or IL per cent, the population
being given as 25755 In 1910 the
population was 2603l.
Carl Bisbee of Waitsfield, who a few
days ago was sent into unconscious
ness when hit by lightning and remain
ed that way for ID hours, was again
sent into Inconsistencies last Thurs
day evening by lightning
Barnard Walker of Benson was gored
to death by a bull last Thursday He
went to the pasture to catch his horse
and was gone longer than was expected.
His son went to look for HIM and found
him dead and the bull standing over
him.
Not less than two nor more than
three years in state prison face, three
Fort Ethan Allen soldiers for stealing
Ford car in St Adams Saturday
They were arrested the same day,
pleaded guilty and were taken to Wind
sor.
Bernard Fassett of Rutland, who had
been paroled by Gov, P W. Clement
after serving a portion of a sentence
for breach of the peace, has been ar
rested on a Governors warrant for
violation of his parole and returned to
prison.
Miss Bertha Duval Of Burlington
was hit by an automobile in Mont
peler Saturday evening. She seized
the bumper on the front end of the
car and thus prevented the automobile
going over her, She escaped with
minor bruises.
A loss of over $4,000 resulted Thurs
day evening when lightning struck on
the Albert Cutting farm, a half mile
from Cambridge village, the fire com
pletely destroying two barns contain
ing hay and farm implements. There
was no loss of live stock.
The annual outing of the shoe deal
ers of Vermont will take place at the
fair grounds at Woodstock on August
5. A business meeting in the morning
will be followed by addresses. Their,
will be a clambake at noon. There vii
be merry-go-round for youngsters
T. S. Pease, factory inspector of thu
commissioner of industries office, OF
his return from an inspection of tn,
industries in Mad River Valley re
ported that he found nearly all Of then
shut down because the farmers ar
using all the help they can secure t,
harvest their hay crop.
Pleading "nolo contendere" in mu
nicpal court Wednesday afternoon ant
paying a fine of S25 and costs of 1929;
Charles p Simonton a well-knowl
resident and former merchant of 81
Johnsbury, admitted that he wa
guilty of owning and operating il
place of public resort two slot gamb
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-08-06

that between $1,000 and $4,000 had
been returned. He is 30 years of age
and married
Fred A Rowland and Fred L. Laird,
who for some years have held large
tracts of land in Marshfeld, have
sold the same to A. N. Blandin Of Bath,
N. H., and c. W, Tooke of Syracuse,
n " the deeds of which were filed
in the town clerks office in Marsh
field Monday. There were 500 worth
of revenue stamps on the deeds, so
that the consideration must be about
100000 The land covers about $500
acres and is said to contain about
5000 cords of pulp wood. The grant
ors made their first purchase in 1905
and have been adding to the tracts Of
land since that time. They reserve a
right to use what is known as Lairls
pond for camping purposes.
The extension service of the unver-
sity of Vermont is busy arranging for
exhibits to be placed at the various
county fairs and the state fair All
of these exhibits are made in conjunc-
ton with the county farm bureaus.
Besides the regular features, there will
be a special exhibit this year showing
the advisability of using electric lights
in the poultry houses, in order to
lengthen the short winter days, The
system shown is of a type that has
been tried out quite generally by poul-
try men in this country and found very
satisfactory. 1t is found to increase
the laying qualities of the hens quite
materially, besides making for better
health of the stock.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-08-06

At luncheon in the Hotel Vermont,
Burlington last week, Candidate Agan
in an address before some of the bust
ness men of the city, explained his
stand regarding certain issues that have
received more attention than others in
the gubernatorial campaign. 1t is of
interest to note that in several particu-
lars his speech was little different from
Mr.. Rabbits exposition of the same
questions.
The decision of the United States
Supreme Court seemed to have settled
once for all Mr. Agan's original plat
form of the eradication of the prohibi-
ton amendment, forcing him to dis
cover new issues wherein to base his
campaign. He could no longer be the
chamrion of those who had dreams of
the repeal of the Shepard Amendment
so he has been obliged to come out for
forcement Act. At the luncheon Mr.
Agan said he would "renovate" the en-
forcement statute. This is precisely
what Mr.. Babbitt advocated in his
talk with the workers at the marble
1,ill last Friday and what he incorpo-
rated originally in his platform. This
stand of his won for him from the
Rutland Herald the cognomen OF
COLOSSUS of Rhodes, an insinuaton OF
his straddling the issue. Then is not
the Heralds own favorite become Co.
lossus II?
Mr. Agan has but lately realized that
there is the highways issue too He
seems to have regretted the summary
dismissal of that question in his plat
form with a general remark that had nc
specific application to the problem, AT
Burlington he stated his views anew
on this question, and he might as wei
have read aloud the third plank in thu
Rabbit platform Mr. Babbitt is re
garded as the original good roads mai
in the state and another candidate can
not do better than follow his leader
ship
The Babbltt program contains eigh
other sound planks, Mr.. Agan. 1t il
rather uncomplimentary to intelligen
voters to go before them on the hom
stretch of the race and weaken one
original position, a confession of awk
ward judgment The voters themselve
will decide between the man who ha
fallen down on his boast and him VIII
has stood by his original position,
position so we'll founded that it serve,
in the last weeks of the campaign a
the basis Of an opponents hastily re
edited creed
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-08-06

The Secretary of State has pushed
with vigor a campaign against the use
of improper lenses in automobile head
lights. He has shown commendable
severity with the motorists who have
been reported to him as participants
in driving mshaps The large major
ity of automobile drivers are in full
accord with his policy of intoxicating
the lesson of safety first on the high
ways. He might well turn about now
and in the same manner oblige all
other vehicles to be equipped with both
rear and headlight No one who has
driven in our country roads at night
but would appreciate a mandate strict
ly enforced that would prevent the
farmer from venturing on the road af-
ter dark without light on his wagon,
That the number of accidents is not
multiplied is of no credit to the many
who invite a smash-up by such pro-
cedure
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-08-06
A Paragraph for Milady

White linen dresses are very attract
i've with butter-colored collars and
cuffs.
Evening frocks often feature sashes
which hang below the hem of the dress
Sleeveless TUNES are very popular,
especially when made of handkerchief
linen.
Allover fiat embroideries in copper
red chain-stitch are used on blue serge
dresses.
Small linen hats of brilliant colors
and piped in white are being worn for
motoring.
In Paris are displayed gorgeous eve
ming wraps in cloth of silver lined with
black velvet
Many three-quarter sleeves in flow
ing effect are seen.
Serge and plaid taffeta will BE a
good fall combination.
% Patent leather bands trim a num-
Der Of smart fall frocks.
The overskirt draped in the back
brings in the hustle line.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-08-06
They do in Middlebury

1t is stated that the state has col
lected half million dollars in automo-
bile fees so far this year. This money
goes largely for road maintenance and
those towns which cooperate best with
the state department get the biggest
share. Some towns fail to cooperate
even with themselves in road building.
Bennington Banner
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-08-06
And We Have Five

With only four Republican candi-
dates for four senatorial positions in
Rutland county there is chance for
that county to take on some OF the
overflow from Washington, Windham,
Orleans and perhaps few other coun-
ties of the state Barre Times
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-08-06
Local Interest

So. Cal. Coolidge hasn't mortgage
on Vermont Franklin d. Roosevelt
used to be in Burlington some, when
his father was president of the Cham
plain Transportation company. We
are getting quite an interest in vice
presidential timber-Bradford United
Opinion.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-08-06
Bon Voyage to Sir Thomas Liptonl

The chiefs of the so called "Flying
Sauadrons" must have received shock
when the first page headlines of Thurs
day papers recorded the English i'm
portation of paper suits to sell at less
than two dollars and the four hundred
dollar funeral of cobbler's pet canary,
with flowers and fixin's.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-08-06
EDITORIAL EXCHANGES
The Same as Little Acorns

Planks and timbers said to be from
the hull of the good ship Mayhower
have been discovered in England. 1t
is wonder there was anything left
after carrying across all the ancestors
and antique furniture said to have
come over that way,
-Brattleboro Reformer
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-08-06
Why the Rush?

A. B. Foote evidently believes in
the saying about the early bird. He
was the first candidate for state office
to file his petition with the secretary
of state. Montpelier Argus
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-08-06

William P. Russell Circle, Ladies
of the G. A. R will hold a meeting
in their room in the Dyer Block next
Tuesday evening.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-08-06

The P. P Gladding farm on Case
street has been sold by N. S. Foote &c
Co., to Oakley Smith of Rutland.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-08-06

Cash must accompany all orders Tor
advertising from parties not having an
account with us.
Make all checks, drafts or money
oders payable to The Register Com
pany, Inc.
Editorial and Business Office S-S6
Main street, Middlebury
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-08-06
THE M1DDLEBURY REGISTER

Published Every Friday Noon
Entered as second-class matter, at
the postoffice at Middlebury, VT
Charles E. Crane, Editor and Manager
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-18
FAREWELL PARTY FOR
THEIR CHOIR DIRECTOR

Rev. and Mrs. w. s. Reese enter
tanned the choral choir of the High
land Park Baptist church Wednes-
day evening at their home In High.
land Park. The affair was compli-
mentary to Charles Mosley, the choir
director, who leaves Friday for
Nashville to reside.
Among the musical numbers fur
nished during the evening was a
medley OF forty old and modern airs
played as duet by Mrs. Reese and
Miss Epsye Reese. A prize was Of
fered to the one guessing the correct
names OF the largest number OF
pieces introduced in the medley. Miss
Lois bearing won the prize.
Mrs. Henry Scott offered resolu-
lions of regret on the departure OF
MIR. Moseley, and expressing the good
wishes OF the choir. On behalf OF the
choir w 8. Cambron presented Mr.
Moseley with handsome Bible.
During the evening a brief busi-
ness session was held, when Mrs
Thomas was elected choir director to
succeed Mr. Moseley. and w. S. Cam
bron was elected president,
Tho entire lower floor of the home
was thrown open and frightened
with vases and baskets of jonquils
and sweetpeas. Orange frappe was
served. Forty or more guests were
prpqant
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-18
Fine Treatment
ByDem0crutS
SuffragiStS Pleased With At
titude of Governor and
Committee.

Leaders among the newly qualified
women voters who have been al
Nashville for the past few DAYS in
conference with Gov. Roberts on the
calling OF an extra session of the
legislature for such legislation as
may be made necessary by the rati-
fication of the federal amendment
and in conference with members OF
the state democratic executive COM
mittee on the equal participation of
women in party primaries and con-
Ventions are extravagant in their
praise of the governor and the dem
ocratic leaders. They say that they
are insured of most considerate
treatment In all respects.
Gov. Roberts will in all probability
call the extra session. Not only will
he include the suffrage matters, but
also the program OF legislation In
dorsed by the suffragists This in
oludes an equal guardianship law,
mothers pensions. civil equality, re-
moYal OF all restrictions against
women holding office, amendment of
the jury law so as to permit women
to serve, and other legislation.
The democratic state executive
committee, on motion OF Hon. Eu-
gene Wllllams, or Hamilton county,
appointed a committee which con-
ferred with the women on the mem
bership OF the advisory committee OF
the state committee, to consist OF
twenty democratic women, two from
each district.
AS soon as the names are made up
they will be announced by Chairman
Hin McAlister.
Mrs. George r. Milton, president Of
the Tennessee Woman's Suffrage as
socitaion, returned last night. She
was highly pleased with the fine
spirit shown on all sides for women's
more active participation In public
affairs. The call for the last conven-
ton of the suffrage association on
May and will soon go out. The
suffrage association will be merged
into the Women Voters league. The
last convention will be victory
celebration.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-18
G. P. S. EXHIBIT AND
PLAY HERE SATURDAY

Saturday afternoon there will be a
domestic art and science exhibit at
the G. r. S. school, from $3.50 to 4;30
O'clock. Pupils of home economics
departments are preparing their best
work for the exhibition and some of
it will not only be on display, but
will be for sale. The first half hour
will be devoted to the showing in the
different rooms and the last half hour
little playlet called young DIR. Di-
vine" will be given.
The cast of characters for the
playlet is as follows:
Observation-Disclosures Taber
lizabeth--Hildegarde Scholz,
Marie-Mary Foster Brown.
Grace--Farrior Brown.
Rose--Marian Stuart.
Maude-Rebecca Shackleford.
Laura--Harriet Whiteside.
Meade, the school principal-Julia
Adams.
DR.. Divine-Jane Poindexter.
The affair is given as a benefit for
the school annual and the small price
Of rs cents admission will be charged.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-18
CITY SCHOOLS INCREASE
THEIR ENROLMENT 4SO

Enrolment and attendance IN the
city schools OF Chattanooga for the pres-
cnt year have been very gratifying.
The enrolment represents an increase
OF $50 over tho enrolment for tho pre-
vious year The comparative tahulated
statement which follows shows the en-
rollment ut each schol In the city.
The new school at Orange Grove has
n remarkable enrolment for the first
year The largest growth at any sim
gle school in the city was the Nam
street school for colcrcd. Il will also
ho noted In the tahulated statement
that there Is relatively n larger In
crease in enrolment in tho colored
schools than In the white schools. The
largest increase IN attendance In tho
white schools was at the city High. In
the grammar schools the largest in
crease In attendance was IN the Third
district. The table follows:
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-18
ART EXHIBIT AT JUNIOR
HIGH TODAY AND FRIDAY

The large collection of pictures to be
shown at the Junior High school for
the purpose of raising funds with
which to purchase pictures for the
walls OF the school. has arrived and is
being exhibited at the school this after
noon. 1t will also be on display to-
night. Friday afternoon and Friday
night. The collection contains only the
very best reproductions of the MASTER
pieces of art of different countries and
periods. In fact nearly every gallery
In the world would have to be visited
to see the original pictures which are
here brought together in one collection.
The collection comprises 200 subjects
representing all the principal schools
of art and including many reproduce
lions OF sculpture. architecture and inn
portant views from nature. Few coll
lections have been brought together
which SC completely cover the history
of art of all times as this.
Miss Sarah Lauderdale, art instruc-
tor at the school, assisted by members
of the faculty will be in attendance at
the exhibition and take pleasure in
explaining the pictures to all visitors.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-18
SHORTAGE NESTS HERE
DOESN'T SCARE CUPID

building permits are reported by rhu
ShuEart. city building inspector, 20 TO
o nthc increase, and corresponding
increase In the number Of marriage
licenses issued by County Court CLERK
{. l.. Watson indicates that tho htgh Cost
Of LIVING has failed TO intimidate low
ers. Chattanooga may be disagreeahlN
abort Of homes, and everything In gem
eral points to inuumerahlc reasons whv
marriages should be Curtbilcd. nut
nevertheless people are marrying now
tn larger numbers than has been the
case since tho war.
Authorities state that the United
states ls i've years behind I'm its huild-
ing prograw. and there is a shortage
Of approximately O00 600 homes tn the
country at largo statistics gathered
hy The southern Retail Lumber Deal
etS association assert that in num-
hcr of ,.tl,a particularly Philadelphia.
there nrr three marriage licenses Is.
tucd 90 over, huildiur permit 10 that
record is correct the atmosphere OF
The Quaker CITY does not have the
same eject on lovers a. 1t does M
Chattanooga Tor records here show that
WauiHr. licenses outuuwhcr building
permits almost ten 10 one.