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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-11
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ARMISTICE DAY

I This is Armistice day. All over
America busy men and women are
pausing in their activities to think of
what it means to the World to be at
peace, Everywhere, in the big cities,
in the little unpretentious towns, in
the college halls and in the little red
schoolhouses, offers of praise a d
thanksgiving are going out to the Al
mighty for the blessing that fell upon
this earth on the 1lth of November,
1918. In many places the commemora-
ton of this event is characterized by
pretentious and elaborate celebrations,
by parades, by eloquent speeches and
by fireworks In other places more
humble is the observance. In many
homes gold star mothers are turn
ing for a few brief moments with
Saddened men and moistened eyes to
the thoughts OF their lost ones, still
lying meath the peoples of Flanders
fields" But there is no thought Of
bitterness in their hearts on this day.
1t is day of great rejoicing after all.
Rejoicing that, though their dear ones
may have been sacrificed in the grim
struggle, peace, the peace which may
be enduring, is the great and wonder
full reward
ArmiStice day has deep interest to
the boys who saw overseas service
But this year the anniversary is cou-
pied with unusual significance to all the
people of all nations 1t is the eve OF
the gathering of momentous impor-
lance, the disarmament conference
called and planned and arranged by
an American president in an American
city The direct outcome Of the con
ference may be immediate benefits to
a troubled, disturbed and unsettled
world. But perhaps this is too much
to hope for. At any rate its ultimate
effects will be toward the establishing
Of international trust and friendship,
toward a curbing Of the mad spending
for the costly machines Of war that
are as temporary as the style OF
woman's dress and toward the dream
OF all Christian people that the hor-
rors and waste of wars may be some
time relegated to history, old and an
tiquated 1t is most fitting that this
epoch making meeting, instisated and
promulgated by President Harding,
should follow upon an anniversary that
is at once one Of solemnity and rejoic-
ing
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-11
The Week To Subscribe

There is Clean Up Week, there is
Trade at Home Week, Paint Up Week
Cancer Cure Week and Dollar Dag. In
fact in the past few years America mas
been country Of "Week,". To ali Of
these worthy and laudable "weeks
the local newspapers have lent their
columns and their encouragement and
help without saying a word for .hcm-
selves. Now the newspapers are hav-
ing their turn Yes indeed. This is
Subscribe for Your Home Town Pa
per Week We hope that the papers
will meet with the support and back
ing that they have given the many
other weeks" that apparently come
trotting along without any hating.
The Barre Times is strongly i'll favor
Of this week set aside for the news
papers. The Times has this brief to
offer
"The home town paper exerts q
considerable influence for good in any
community; it acts as publicity agent
countless times, free Of charge; it acts
Us an aid for the iriendless many,
many times in devious ways it serves
as the medium for the merchants to
acquaint the public with their wares;
il tells the people Of the doings Of
their fellow townsmen; it serves to
keep many a town on the map, 50 to
speak In short, the country ucwspa-
per small as it is serve, very useful
purpose, albeit it may 90 wrong now
and then unintentionally and without
prejudice and without malice
"a newspaper may, and very often
does, serve as the connecting link be-
tween present and former town>men;
it may be the only tie which binds
former residents to a town People who
move away from place desire to
know the happenings of that town and
they subscribe to the local newspaper
ior that purpose il they are wise. But
Others may be needless and let the
matter of subscribing 90 until they
lose sight OF the old home paper as a
medium for bringing their thoughts
back now and then to former scenes
and former people To such as these
the present appeal Of the Subscribe
to your home town paper week" is
made They ought to be enrolled as
subscribers to the home paper
The Times words can hardly be re-
futed The local newspaper j, inval-
liable to a community and the service
it can render is in proportion to the
support that it receives from its field
1t would be a very good time right
now this week for those who have
been thinking for long time Of sub
scrbing to The REGISTER to put
their thoughts into action and add
their names to the list before the
thought cools
That reminds us also that it would
be a very good idea if local subscrib-
ers would send in the names Of those
away who they think might be inter
ested in The REGISTER, so that
sample copy may be sent them
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-11
Vermont Wins Honors at Convention

Vermont was well in the limelight at
the national convention in Kansas City
last week, and the convention was
bound to recognize the little Green
Mountain state, whose delegation com
prised less than one per cent OF the
total number i'll the convention. The
first occasion was when Vice-President
Coolidge spoke. He paid several COM
plments to Vermont, his native state,
while the yelling of the Vermont dele
CATION took the convention by storm,
Another occasion was when Max Fish
er of Barre spoke, making fitting
speech which was well taken, and III
which the convention on his motion
adopted a resolution. But perhaps the
big event was when Major H, Nelson
Jackson was nominated for vice-com-
mander. Vermont had gone to the
convention expecting that SouCh Da-
kota had won the laurels for the arg
est increase III membership for the
wear. The Vermont delegation com
menced to figure when they reached
the convention and then demonstrated
to the officers that Vermont was en-
titled to the honors. The Nermonters
prevailed upon the committee to with
hold its report until the Nermonters
wanted it announced and just before
Mr. Jackson was nominated the an
nouncement that Vermont Aad won the
banner for the second sine in three
years was made and Mr.. Jackson elect
ed vice-cnmmander.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-11
The New Jersey Sweep

Travelling on a wet platform, and
in opposition to the Van Ness dry law,
the Democrats swept New Jersey in
Tuesdays elections Last season there
was but one Democrat in a House OF
60 members Present indications are
that they will safely control the next
session of the general assembly. The
Van Ness enforcement law, enacted in
concurrence with the Volstead act, is
most stringent and the Democrats
have based their fights for assembly
seats solely on the issue of a repeal Of
the Van Ness act. There is bound to
be more or less reaction, and it will
extend over a long period Of years,
against the stringency of some OF the
enforcement laws Of the 18th amend
ment. This reaction is plainly reflect
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-11
LEGION NEWS
Il OF STATE AND NATION Il

Gil of Gold-Star Mothers to be read
at their memory tree planting cere-
monies on Armistice day: "To the
thousands of gold-star mothers through
out the land will go out the deepest
and most reverent sympathy and af-
lection of the American people as they
gather in thousand places to cele-
brate Armistice day. OF all who made
the sacrifices in the great cause, none
has known the sorrow none may now
feel the stern pride in sacrifice, which
are the portion of these mothers who
have given their sons, They will ever
be assured the gratitude of a nation
which understands, which knows what
their sacrifice has meant, and which
will neglect no opportunity to do them
honor
WARREN G.. HARDING"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-11
Curran's Defeat A Puzzle

The New York Tribune philosophic-
ally accepts republican defeat in New
York and very generously urges upon
the citizens of the greater city to give the
mayor-elect all the support, encour-
agement and help possible in his dit
fcult tasks as administrator for the
worlds largest and most complex city.
This is especially indulgent on the
part of such a staunch champion of re-
publicanism and its principles, in view
of the fact that Judge Hylan places
the Tribune first on his black list Of
New York newspapers which he claims
have made a studied effort to revile
MS character and to discrcdit his pub
lie service record.
1t is indeed a mystery how Judge
Hylan. whose democratic administra-
ton ha, avowedly been marked by
laundering and incompetency should
for second time sweep the city by
50 staggering a plurality The puzzle
IS entirely beyond the Tribune, and
the Democratic New York World it.
self, which has always opposed the
Judge. j, at a loss to find an answer.
The people of New York do not want
bad government, but the defeat of
Curran for the mayoralty indicates
strongly that New York. in trance,
has temporarily closed its eyes to the
road to better government and pro-
gress in municipal administration As
the Tribune says:
There Is no reason for hopelessness
among those who earnestly desire bet
ter things. but who sometimes forget
that those who would uplift must
make it clear that they have placed
themselves underneath
Moreover, progress is seldom stead
ilv made: commonly progress proceeds
by waves, and the present happens to
be a period of levity and of public
responsibility. We have a right to
expect a different judgment when this
mercurial mood passes and there is
more disposition to applaud specific
performances and less to listen to
vague promises or to appeals to base
less prejudices"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-11
French Hostess Houses Closed

Because of the small number OF Wis
itors to the American cemeteries in
France during the cold months. the
hostess houses maintained by the
American Red Cross and the y. w. G.
A. mt Bony. Fere-en-TardenoiS and Bel
leau woods. for the comfort Of parents
and friends who are visiting the
graves. are closed This winter. The
house near Romague. AT the Argonne.
the largest of the American cemeteries.
will remain open. If the need is re-
newed in ll.c spring the houses Will
open again Hundreds of American
travellers who have visited the graves
have been taken care OF In these small
houses. the only quarters affOrdlng
meals. restroOms or any travelling com.
forts near the cemeteries.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-11
Northcliffe Praises American Colonial
Policies

President Harding was recently
strongly commended by the noted En-.
lish journalist, Lord Northcliife, for
sending General Leonard Wood %
handle the Philippines, man who .
characterized as the most robust and
able colonial administrator of modern
times" Press dispatches state that
NorthclifIe. who has been travelling in
the Philippines, is literally amazed az
the generosity of the United States m
their handling Of the Philippine prob
lem and the treatment OF the In.plno
people. He is particularly IMPRESSED
with the wonderful school system tina,
was established aud has been develop
ed by America.
When we took up the white man
burden in the Philippines, foreign gov
eminent, engaged in colonial admins
tration were not 50 generous with us,
and there was considerable sncering in
the Far East at American colonial
policies The colonial policies outlined
bv Mckinley, discarded by Wilson, and
revived by Harding have met with the
unqualified admiration Of those who
once scoded at us. Republican prin-
.iplcs have been found quite as prac-
teal in the colonial field a, they were
m home
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-11
Stand On Adjusted Compensation

A resolution deploring the action OF
President Harding in requesting the
Senate to recommit the adjusted com
pensation bill was adopted by the ma
tional convention After setting forth
the Legion's stand on the bonus the
resolution states the American Lee
gion reiterates its position in favor OF
the adjusted compensation for dis
charged soldiers, and deplores the re-
quest of President Harding to delay
passage by Congress of measure pro-
viding for same, and acquiescence OF
Congress in that request,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-11

There has been a cry that among
many other necessities. that poor and
stricken Russia has been without the
essential equipment for sewing, needles
and thread 1t now develops that
there are quantities Of both, some Of
Russian, some of English and some OF
American manufacture. 1t is Of course
encouraging to learn that Russia has
quantities of anything on hand except
debts and starving people, but Of what
use are all the needles and thread to
the poverty stricken peasantsf They
cannot obtain the cotton or wooden
cloth through which to ply their
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-11

,ey. 1t was purely case OF a state
issue, in which the Republican party
upheld the enforcement law and the
Democratic party opposed it, OF
course we remember that Mr.. Bryan
told rs that there was no such thing
as reaction to the liquor enforcement
laws, but really the facts seem TO IL
dicate otherwise In certain Isolated
instances there will be cases where re-
action is strong enough to mean tenn
porarv success, to whichever party ior
the time being opposes existing dry en-
forccment laws. The sweep at the polls
in New Jersey is an example. AAd
that, all il is. 1t is nothing 10 De
alarmed about, because it is tempo 'ry.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-11
Major Jackson Arouses Spirit

Vermonts yell at the American Lee
gion's annual convention in Kansas
CITY. Mo, was successfully introduced
by Major II Nelson Jackson, new ma
tional vice-commander OF the organlzl-
ton, at the meeting of representative
business men in Burlington Major
Jackson was introduced by Mr. Wright.
The yell "V-E-R-M-O-N-T Vermont
Vermont! Vermont Thank God,
which had aided in putting over the
Green Mountain states plans at the
convention of American Legion dele
gates. and later taken up by Burllng-
tons business men at the meeting was
characterized by Major Jackson as
factor in gaining the solid New Eng
land vote. A Southern woman dele
gate seconded his nomination for vice
commander, Major Jackson said. He
paid tribute to Governor HantneSS
and his state declaring that Vermont
was the only state that brought its
governor with it to the convention
and returned with him y resolution
of thanks to the American Federation
OF Labor delegate for a unique speech
delivered, introduced by a Barre boy
brought Vermont to the fore front
again. Major Jackson was glad, he
said. to be characterized as the Father
of the American Legion III Vermont
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-11
Convention Notes

Marshal Foch didn't have anything
on his hip" Members of his party
stated that he announced his inten-
ton of following the American habit
of drinking only water with his meals
shortly after he landed in New York.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-11

Hello Al" was the favorite greeting
when Legion members met Many
posts have been using the greeting,
made of the first letter of the words
American Legion, long before the con-
vention.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-11

In bold eight point head in the
Waterbury Record, Harry Whitehill
says, Dear Season Opens Monday. -
Which shows that there is no age limit
to the thoughts OF Harry's youth.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-11

The parade was estimated to be
seven miles long The front end dis
banded in time to see the middle sec
ton, pass the reviewing stand All
street cars were rerouted Tuesday to
allow the streets to be clear.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-11

Who says the sun ever sets on the
American Legion: Delegates were seat
ed from Alaska, Africa, Chile, the
British Isles, Canada, Panama, the
Canal Zone China, Cuba, France
Guatemala, Hawaii, Japan, Mexico
Peru, Porto Rico and Turkey
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-11

Japan is willing to risk disarmament
consistent with national safety Well,
that's about the way they all feel
about it,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-11

This little furry Of snow has started
all the little tots writing letters to the
smiling and bewhiskered gentleman
whose workshop is somewhere up there
among the clouds From now until
December n, Old Nick, morning mail
will be exceeding heavy.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-11

Vermont established the fact at the
national convention OF the American
Legion in Kansas City that we held
first place in the proportion OF veterans
enrolled in the organization Rather
a big honor for a small state. Yer
mont is bound to remain i'll the top
rank, whether it's contest for pretty
women, the production OF maple ugar
or the raising OF fine horses or Simon
pure patriots
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-11
THE MIDDLEBURY REGISTER

Published Every Friday Noon
Entered as second-class matter at
the postoffice at Middlebury, VT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-11

1t is said that turkeys are to be
cheaper. but the question is, how much
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-11
President Sends Message

President Harding has sent the fol
lowing message to the Chicago Coun-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-11

Make all checks, drafts or money
orders payable to The Register Com
pany. Inc.
Editorial and Business Office, 1896
Main street, Middlebury
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-11
Donald Tobin, Managing Editor
Subscription Rate: $500 a year, pay
able only in advance.

Cash must accompany all orders for
advertising from parties not having an
account with us.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-11

There can be no economy where
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-12-22
Healthful Vigor
in Strong Blood
Rich, Red Blood Built Up
by Pepto-Mangan-
Liquid or Tablet

Blood is strong and full of life-giving
vigor when there are plenty of red cells
in it. Anaemic people have little
strength because there are not enough
red cells in the blood. 1t is thin and
watery. Weak blood makes faces pale,
pulls down the strength and leaves the
BODY tired. weak and sickly.
A course in GUIDES Pepto-Msngan re-
stores weak blood to it's normal strength.
Taken regularly for while it adds red
cells to the blood. Then with good
blood, the strength and vigor of health
return. There is pleasure in living,
with good blood running through the
veins. Gude's Pepto- Mangan is put up
in liquid and in tablet form. They are
the same incidentally. Physicians have
prescribed Guides Pepto-Mangan for
years. The name ''0ude's Pepto- Man.
gan" is on the package. ADVERTISE
uASuIs
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-12-22
The Book Club

Beautiful holly and smilax were
used in the handsome parlor. and
pot plants and Christmas lilies in
the hall of the Phillips home
Wednesday afternoon when Mrs.
Harmanson entertained her club
and a number OF guests at one OF
the most enjoyable parties of the
always enjoyed parties of this
popular organization.
After greetings we're exchanged -,
some delightful musical numbers
were rendered by Misses Gerow
and Bryan anu little Dick VIM
slow johnson OF Los Angeles,
which were heartily eDcored, then
q picture with pencil and paper
we're distributed and a certain
length of time was allowed in
which to write the names of OBJ
jects discernable beginning with
the letter s, at which Mrs. Phil
lips proved the swiftest club men,
Der and was awarded for prize. a
set of beautiful pottery book ends
and Mrs. Porter the guests, and
was presented with a handsome
porch vase.
Much merrIpent was created
when the fortunes, which we're in
scribed on the back of each tiny
stocking that was drawn for by
each guest in turn, were read
aloud, as for the most part they
we're SO apfopos and fitted SO we'll,
while besides having fortune
foretold, Miss Carmen BreazedIe
was lucky in finding consolation
inscribed on hers so was presented
with 3 pretty pottery jardieniere
and pot.
A delicious plate luncheon of
chieken-a-la king in ramkins, ol-
ives, cheese balls, saltines and tea
was followed by date loaf. fudge
and carapeled nuts and much en-
joyed by members and guests who
were: Mines. McCook, Montgom-
cry, Roop, Browne, Chaplin, l..
DeBlieux, j. Caspsri, Porter, Bell,
Mueller, E. Levy, w. Prudhom-
me, Misses Dryfous, Greene, Levy
Gerow, May, Ethridge, G. Brea-
zeale and Nita Caspari. Mines.
Gerow of Florida, Levy of Texas
and johnson of California.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-12-22

| The movement inaugurated by
some public spirited women to
raise enough money to take some
! of the stock. for the Mutual Aid.
/ that the Sanitarium had in the
market. because of the urgent
need for money. was not as sue
cessful as the promoters of the
scheme hoped for or the WORTH
ness of the cause deserved.
While q groat many know of
the amount of charity work done
by the Sanitarium for the Mutual
Aid, the public in general. does
not begin to realize the half, and
the plan was conceived land plan
ned along lines that would not in
cur hardship upon any one) as a
slight token of appreciation and
one that will be mutually beneficial.
The ladies who donated $1.0O
each were: Mines. H. b. Hays,
Pearson, Bath, Dismukes. Phelps,
Ewing. Harkins, Norris. Alexan-
der, Jensen, Farley. Allen, She
hane. Harmanson, Prather, Bell,
Dwyer, T,son, AIleman. Robieu,
Gates, Kreeger. Poete, Grayson.
Williamson, Reed, Reid, Roy,
Caffery. Goode, Greene, Phillips,
Schuman. Nelken, Maddox. Win
slow, Tujaque, Weiss, Shuts, 40
toon, Carver, Greneaux, Soloman,
Wallace, Suddath, Cannon, Ste
phens, Keegan, Plauche, Inter.
Ducasse, Rogers, Hicks, Henry,
H. A. and r. Cook, j. 7. Pierson,
G. H. and j. H. Blanchard, Sam,
Julius, JEFF and Morris Aaron,
w. P. and &. T. Jones. N. T. and
j. H. Smith. S. H. and L. w.
Hill, Z. T. Gallon, Sr. and Jr.,
j. H. and j. q. Keyser. Harris,
Annie, l. l. and Harold Katie, <.
L. and j. E. Dezendorf. W. +.
and G. M. Cunningham, d. W.
and G. L. Breazeale. &. Hyams.
Baker, l.. P. Cloutier, E. Levy.
H. T. Young, D. Z. and l.. Scar
borough, A. 7. Voters, J. D.
Rusca. g. Caspari, K. Scott.
Macoomb, A. Nickel, w. &.
Holmes. Misses j. Bryan. b.
Hsupt aud L. Harkins.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-12-22
MI. c. A. Skinner

The death of Mr.. Skinner oc-
cured Saturday morning after q
short illness, and tho he had been
in dellcate health for 4 long time,
be vas able to 60 about his usual
avocatlons until stricken . few
days before the end.
The deceased was . member of
the we'll known lumber firm Of
johnson and Skinner, and during
the past number Of years he had
lived in Natchitoches he was held
in high esteem g . man OF probl-
|ity. : good citizen, just and fair in
his business dealings with one and
all.
He vas buried Monday after
noon with Masonic honors and
laid away with regret by the
friends who assembled to pay the
last sad respects.
One son and one grandson sur
yiye 20 whom the Enterprise ex-
tends sympathy.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-12-22
Where the Poll Tax Money
Goes

Some, but not every voter, but
all should, know that a poll tax
receipt means something more
than conferment of the privilege
of voting.
So, for those who are not ia
miliar with the fact, it would be
we'll to state that the major part
of the poll tax money goes to the
free or public schools OF Louisi-
ana and that the payment of this
poll tax is not optional but re-
quired, and duty that devolves
upon every citizen, man or woman.
1t is a duty that should be dis
charged cheerfulIy as a means of
affording the rising generation a
right that those of the older gen.
GRAFTON who underestimate the
privilege of voting must have
been denied.