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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-27
he-PnSSimg Shoe

IMAGINATION doubtless Is a
GREAT and useful gift in some
WAYS but it Is what
MAKES the woman thus endowed
THINK the red ant or the
SMALLEST known variety
CRAWLING busiiy about on the
BACK OK her neck or elsewhere
ON her Is at least
AN oversizod bumblebee Il
NOT a giant cephalopod-
IT'S pretty hard TO convince a man
IN prison that ones sins
WILL find him out
PROBABLY there Is no moro
SERIOUS misapprehension
AMONG the young mothers of this
NEIGHBOREOOD than thcir
APPARDNTGIY firm conviction that
THEIR respective children
INVARIABLY &c to bed
PROMPTLY at seven O'Clock.
KING ALEXANDER denies that he
PROPOSES to aDdicate, Aleck knows
A good winter Job
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-27

soafE misguided Individual
MAY take that
AS a Joke.
THE quiet secluded inconspicuous
LIFE Is not without it's attractions
AMID the mad rush for
PROMINENCE and falne
AND we often wonder. IL after all
THOSE homes are not the
AAPPIEsr where father has never
HAD his automobile atalen ths
mother
NEVER had an abdominal opera,,.p
AND the children stiu havA thsf.
tonsils.
A man will cheerfully
ADMIT what a fool he used % SA
BUT You never hear q word
Oh his saying what a fool no a.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-27

ksveixtf,n OF st. John. tire Divine. not
"Hsvelations.'
S-Whst 10 the membership of The
American Legion? Ans. Ths paid up
membership fs ono million. There are
another million members cIassed as be-
ing IN arrears
WHO was the only man 60 hold the
permanent rank Of admiral of The Unit
ed Staten navy? Ans Admiral Dewey.
SIS che prune a plum? Ans. Il IN
a variety OF q plum which can be dried
without fermentation
6-whst Is Erfar Tack in Ecott,a
'fvanhce7" Ans Robin Hoods faith
or conkessor
What stream rising IN Texas is
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-27

merchant marine on which Had placed such high
hopes be considered connection with the huge
sums which European countries They would
like to be relieved of their Indebtedness but in time
they Will be earning and should Their
on tn at expense is proof that they will be
able to But the American authorities must
strive hold flag
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-27

one of the four largest tributaries or
the mississippi river. Ans The Red
river.
8-Whc WAS the author Of Sapho?
Ans Alphonse Daudet.
Sin Irish and Scotch legends what
wss the banshee? Ans II was a fe-
male fairy whose visits foretold death
10--Hev is tin plate NADER Ans. By
coating iron plate with tin
Surety.
The optfmist says to remember tAet
even II your mother-in-iaw has the gift
OF -tongues 1t would be lot worse IL
she were mindreader-Chlcago
American
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-27
THOSE WHO CAN'T READ.

what learned from Investigations carried
on during and since the comes anywhere near
the truth the problem OF iteracy goes what
deeper than had supposed. We had thought that
all had to do to stamp out ilIiteracy to make
that every child received a primary school edu
cation.
But 1t seems that a positive guarantee
against iiteracy. 1t sound somewhat incredible
but among educators who have scanned closely the
mental tests which given soldiers the opinion
seems be growing that people forget to read
Some of so-called iiteracy Is TO be laid at the
door of occasion and inducement for reading
The school, it is maintained, might put all its re-
sources work teach individuals TO read fairly
WELL but still If by chance of these individuals
leave school early enough they could for
get what they had learned
matter of fact. great many children leave
school at an age before reading has become habit
with them Ne doubt goodly share of these unfor-
Inmates eventually lives In which the ability
fostered because of necessity But there still
remains aarmingly large number TO whom this
good fortune does not Despite the fact that
thousands of printed matter sent from the
presses of the country day, these persons md
neither occasion inducement to look at printed
pages. We might blame the offending individuals
for being too shifess take advantage of oDportun
tiles easily within their reach this would
not remedy matter; 1t would not teach them to
The fact remains that II TO carry
successful campaign against iiteracy, must employ
methods which will get this large number of In
dividuals. said that these people number mil
lions. Would it not be worth while to investigate
what OF life these people lead for whom the
printed page unintelligble?
An Illinois court holds that a has right
to change her mind We thought that had been
ceded
Chicago man traded a concertina for his wife
and regrets the deal. He could make the concertina
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-27
HOW MUCH
DO YOU KNOW?

WHO invented ths msrrs chair
lis the road co Che summit or
Pixies Peak a private or q state high
way?
3-ITow much did the presidential
yacht. the Mayfiower, cost.
fWhzt Is a person osllad who re-
fuses to pay mouth betsS
6--Where Ia malarial fever found in
this country?
e-What IL fatalism?
TOT what Is E'ulleTs earth compos-
ed7
e-Whaf Il Eunmetaf7
9-Whas is the meaning of quintes-
nencs?
10-whae is the liquid in the storm
glass Of d thermometer
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-27

With square foot of pumpkin pie under our belt,
have unbroken faith that the heart of the world
is not broken yet.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-27

Both French and English win be official languages
at the arms conference Thus both mouths and hands
VIII be utilized.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-27

A Chicago traded a concertina for his wife
and regrets the deal. He could make the concertna
shut
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-27

An Illinois court holds that a woman has right
to change her mind We thought that had been con
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-27
ANSWERS TO YESTERDAYS
nTYEaTvTONa

1--Who built the nrst motion picture
studio7 Ans. Edison 1t was SO CON
struoted that It could be moved around
to follow the sun.
What is the correct name for the
final book in the Bible7 Ans TIL
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-12
PERILs OF HANDSPRING.
Habits Liable to Have Dangerous and
Even Fatal Results.

"The American people are dying off
as a result Of the spernicipus custom
Of shaking hands. In another million
years there will be no Americans left
to indulge in this debating and unsani
tary practice Such are the conclusions
of an illustrious surgeon and scientist
of New York. The deadly effects of
the kiss have been told by the doctors
until folks shudder as they indulge,
but it was not thought that hand
shaking was particularly fatal. 1t
seems, however, that excessive shaking
of the hands invites nerve tension and
paroxysm. 1t is from this that Wood
row Wilson is suffering to-day. 1t
killed off the otherwise hardy citizen,
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, and was
much to blame for the condition which
made death an easy conqueror of En-
rico Caruso. Going down the line Of
illustrious spirits it seems that many
of our hnmorists shed their mortality
under the blighting influence of the
shaking hand If folks must indulge
let them shake hands with themselves.
Beware of the promiscuous fin. II any
man or woman essays temptation in
the form of the extended hand, run like
a stricken deer, If any lodge brother
offers you the grip of the third de-
gree, kick him in the Stats and make
for the sterilizing room. People won
dered where the germs Of the grip
came from. Now they know -Los An
geles Times.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-12
BEEF WAS LEFT
/. IN THE STREETS
Two Thousand Slaughter
house Employees Threw
Up Jobs
WHEN THEY HEARD
OF WAGE CUT
Employers Declare Agree
ment Continues to
May 16

New York, Dec. 1.-Two thousand
employees Of slaughter houses in New
York, members of the Amalgamated
Meat Cutters and Butcher Workers Of
America, quit work suddenly to-day
and left wagonloads Of perishable beef
in front of company plants.
A report that reduction in wages
was imminent caused the walkout, in
the opinion Of Leo Joseph, vice presi-
dent Of one of the meat companies. He
asserted there was no foundation for
such report and declared the employ
ers had an agreement with the tN'on
that does not expire until May is. Off
Gals of the union could not be reached.
The strike affected only the con-
Germs comprising what is known as
1.-THE Big Five Independent butchers
at work.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-12
LETTERS ToTHE EDITOR
National Probation Enforcement.

Editor, Barre Times: Was il
complete success this last
Year, 1t was not. 1t could not be
with government appropriation of less
than six and one-half million dollars,
which is at the rate of about half a
cent per capita. of our population.
Some may say, 1T never viii be a
complete success There always has
been booze and there always viii be.
So why not take hands of and leave
people to do as they choose in regard
to liquor use and liquor businessg"
Another may reply, STEALING and
numbering have always been and al
ways win be. So why moi take hands
off and leave people TO do as they
choose as to stealing and murderingg
If the logic is good in the one case,
what is the matter with il in the other
caseg In both cases. the government
national and state-has made laws
intended to make for the general good.
During this last year, however. ma
tional prohibition was something OF
success. This can be readily seen by
considering convictions secured ans,
financial returns received. OF those
arrested and tried 95 per cent were
convicted This shows that the laws
teeth have not been pulled or ground
off by the courts. As to financial
results. the returns TO the government
in fines and seizures were twice as
large as the government appropriation
invested in last years national prohi
bition enforcement business.
With the courts giving convictions
in % per cent of cases tried. and his |
prohibition money coming back !,
Uncle Sam has reason to feel
encouraged as 10 the present and the
results of his enforcing
prohibition.
C. J. Richardson,
Newbury. Vt, Dec Q, 1921.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-12

corporation as such. After that date
such corporation is to. be taxed in the
same manner as other corporations.
The income tax on corporations for
the calendar year 1922 and thereafter
is increased from 10 to IL IL per cent.
The $1,000 exemption heretofore al
lowed corporations sto be granted
only to those corporations whose net
income is $4,000 or less.
The surtax rates for the calender
year 1921 are unchanged, and range
from one per cent on the amout Of net
income between $1,000 and $4,000 to IS
per cent on the amount of net income
in excess of Sl,000,000. For the calen-
dar year 1922 the surtax rates rang
from one per cent on the amount of
net incomein excess $4,000 and $4,000
60 so per cent on the amount by which
the net income exceeds 100000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-12
WORSTISOVER,
SAYS WALLACE
A Gradual Improvement
From Now On Is An
ticipated
BLAMES HIGH
FREIGHT RATES
And Lack Of Foreign Mar
kets for Farm Product
SlackneSs

Washington, D. G.. Dec. H.. Freely
and frankly discussing the present
plight Of the American farmer, Secre-
! tary Wallace tells the president in his
| first annual report that there seems
to be good reason for believing that
| the worst Is over and that we may
reasonably hope for gradual improve
ment from now on" He adds that "a
clear recognition OF the conditions as
they exist should help us to realize
this hope"
In large part the troubles of the
farmer to-day are due to world wide
conditions and the inevitable results
of the World war, the secretary of
agriculture says, adding that it is not
to be expected that by some "miracu-
lous transformation" the period Of adj
yersity may be turned over night into
a period Of prosperity.
High freight rates, big crops pro-
duced in the face Of high costs, unem-
ployment in other industries in the
country with attendant lessening in
buying of foodstuffs, and the lack of
foreign markets for the farm surplus
are given by the secretary as the more
immediate causes for present eondi-
tons in agriculture. He lays partic-
ular stress upon the lack Of foreign
markets and high freight rates.
ut Il a terrible indictment of mod
ern civilization he asserts, that with
such abundance here there are millions
of people overseas suffering for the
bare necessities and other millions
starving to death. And surely we are
sadly lacking in our understanding of
economic laws or in our adjustment to
them when the production Of bounte-
Gus crops grown by the hard labor Of
l3000.000 farmers and farm workers
and their families is permitted to play
such large part in paralyzing our in
dustries and business at home"
Large advances in freight rates,
while bearable in time Of high prices,
Mr.. Wallace says, ii continued are
bound to involve a remaking Of the
American agricultural map.
'The simple process Of marking up
the transportation cost a few cents a
hundred pounds" the secretary writes,
has the same effect on the surplus I
producing state as picking 1t up and |
setting il down 100 to 800 miles farther |
from the market. Agriculture is de-
pressed until the rates are lowered OF |
until population and industry shift to
meet this new condition
With the heavy consuming popuia
ton Of the country massed near the
EASTERN coast long distances from the
producing areas. Mr. Wallace says, sub
stantial advances in the transportation
costs have the effect of imposing diff.
Ierential against American producers
n favor of Their competitors in foreign
ands, particularly those to the south
# this country. who have the sdsan-
age of cheap water transportation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-12
CHANGES nv
INCOME TAX Law
Exemption Allowed for Dependent In
creased from $500 to s4oo-Pcr-
sonal Exemption of $500 In
stead of $1,000 for Married
Persons.

Robert w. McCuen, collector Of in
tcrnal revenue in Vermont, states that
with the enactment of the new revenue
legislation, a number of inquiries have
been received at the local offices re-
garding the several provisions Of the
new act.
There arc number of major
changes in the new law that will me-
cessitate a careful study of the provi-
sions in order to properly prepare GER
xtain returns required by law Among
Sothcr provisions in the law is the re-
peal of the excess profits tax This
provision is repealed as of January l.,
1922, but the rates for 1921 are I'M
changed
The tax on ice cream, soft drinks,
etc, monthly returns Of which are re-
quired to be filed, will remain in force
until the end of the calender year of
1921. The tax on parcel post packages
is eliminated effective January |. 1922.
Regarding the period of filing re-
turns on the calendar years basis. the
collector stated that. this year, as last,
the tax may be paid in full at the
time of filing the return or in four
s1ual installments- The period of
filing is from January ! TO March Is,
1922.
Other major CHANGES in the act. ac-
cordng to information obtained yester-
day at the revenue Office, include the
exemption clause for a dependent.
The exemption allowed for q depend
Nnt is increased from 5000 toSi00.
Married persons living with husband
or wife and heads OF family are OIL
lowed a personal exemption of $500
instead of 1900 unless the net in
come is in excess of 5000 in which
case the personal exemption is only
s. 900. The act provides that in no
case shall the reduction of the person
al exemption from $500 to S2000
operate to INCREASE tire tax which
would be payable ii the exemption
were 50 500 By more than the amount
Of the net income in excess of $1,000.
This is to overcome the disparity in
The case of two taxpayers. one OF
whom is lust within the lower $1,000
exemption and the other lust within
the higher 500 500 exemption.
SINGLE persons. and married persons
not living with husband or wife. are
allowed an exemption Of $1,000. Nom
resident aliens are allowed a single
personal exemption Of $1,000. Persons
having gross income for 1921
of 5000 or over are required TO make
a return. regardless Of the amount
-of net income.
Provision is made for the repeal as
Of January I. 1922. Of the tax on
stockholders of a personal service
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-12

Mary. the cook and general servant
in = Philadelphia household combines
an astonishing aptitude for blinderinc
and a talent for Ingenious explama-
ton
Mary. said the mistress one morn-
ing. what Do you suppose has come
over my husl.andt ] never saw him
start dountown - happy. Hes wills.
ting like = hirdl-
II am afraid ] an r. hisme.- aid
Mary u got the psetlsrcs mixed
tins morning and gave him hirisessi
instead ~ his regular breakfast fsss.
1a'sn- --Nfu ORLEANS Times Iiasy-
unc-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-12
WAITSFIELD
Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Kneeland, Former
Residents, Observed 6ist Anniversary.


Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Kneeland OF
Prather, Cal, celebrated their 6lst
wedding anniversary on Nov "a at the
, home of two of their children. Ira ID
and Miss Clarissa A. Knceland. on
Black Mountain, Cal, four miles from
Prather. Those present for the occa-
sion were their eldest daughter and
her husband, Mr.. and Mrs Clarence
A. Page, and their three sons, Dale,
Dwight and Ira and their only daugh-
ter, Dorothy; their second daughter
and husband Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer A.
Heliot, Armand and Viola, their chill
dren; B. X. Kneeland, a nephew of Mr..
kneeland, with his wife and seven
children.
George S. kneeland and Mary Eliza
Stoddard, both of Nyaitsfield, were
married at the home of the brides
years having enlisted Aug. n. 1861.
1860. Mr. kneeland served in Co H.,
9th Vermont infantry, norly four
years, having enlisted. Aug. IA 1861.
and was mustered out june 20. 1865.
Comrade Kneeland would be pleased
TO receive letters from any comrade
who knew him in the army or any
friend who may see this announcement
To all such he sends the hearty
greetings of an old-time greenback
Lincoln Republican. who is growing
more and more radical in all pOliti-
cal questions as the years go by.
Mr.. Kneeland's age is 81 and his
wife is SO years Of age.
Melvin c. Livingston Of the class Of
% was recently awarded Middle
bury banner for the best costume in
the annual P-rade Of the Frosh which
took place several weeks ago.
r. James Moriarty was in Mont.
pelier Thursday.
The degree team of Maple Rebekah
lodge held a practice meeting Tuesday
night as there are two candidate in
readiness to take the degree Saturday
evening.
Mrs. Hattie Smith. who was so
i'll last week. is improving |
ind seems 10 be gaining in strength |
very day.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barton were in
'lainfield this week to attend the
uneral of a relative.
Mrs. Annie Lowell is sick with
humps.
Clayton NELL. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
{. E. Neil, has been very in with
onsilitis.
The Sunday school class in the Con.
regational church. taught by How
I'd Abbott, was invited to the V.
Z, Pierce home Tuesday evening.
lanes were played and refreshments
rerc served.
The ladies' aid Of the Methodist
hurch held its annual Christmas sale
a the church Wednesday evening.
Mrs Hugh Henry Of North Fayston
pent Thursday with her daughter al
: II. DOwner's.
Mrs. r. b. VALLEY Of North Favston
as a guest Of Mrs Alma McAllistcr
thursday.
Eight members Of the Maple Rebek
lodge were in Waterbury Thurs
ight BY invitation to visit the lodge
lcre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-12
Some Pedigree.

A Bostonian was boasting about his
ancient lineage when another man
roughly told him that he was mere
mushroom. why" continued the
speaker, when ] was in London the
pedigree Of a particular family was
shown me which filed five large parch-
ment skins and near the middle OF
it was note on the margin: about
this time the world was created. ~
Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-12
"Bayer' on Genuine Aspirin-say 'Bayer

gia, Rheumatism, Earache, Toothache,
LiImbago and for Pain. All druggists
sell Bayer Tablets Of Aspirin in handy
tin boxes Of II, and in bottles of "a
and 100. Aspirintis the trade mark Of
Bayer Manufacture of Monoaceticacid-
ester of Salicylicacid ADV.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-12
Pearls chriatmas shoppinr

News item-"Miss Pearl johnson
spent the day and dime in England
Tuesday As this was in England.
Kansas, Pearls expenditure won't
boom British trade any.-Bostou Tran
script.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-12

Warningl Unless you see the name
"Bayer" on package or on tablets you
are not getting genuine Aspirin pre-
scribed by physicians for twenty-one
years and proved safe by millions. Take
Aspirin only as told in the Bayer
package for Colds, Headache, Neural
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-12
The Perfect TaIker.

Il like a man who saws the right
thing at the right time
$50 do l. because he's = man who
keeps his mouth shut when he has
nothing TO say.-Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-12

Even a sick child loves the 'fruity'
taste of California Fig Syrup" If the
little tongue is coated. or II your child
is listless, cross, feverish, full of cold, or
has collie, teaspoonful, win never fail
10 open the bowels. In a few hours
you can see for yourself how thorough
ly it works all the constipation poison.
sour bile and waste from the tender,
little bowels and gives you we'll.
playful child again.
Millions Of mothers keep California
Fig syrup handy. They know tea
spoonful to-day saves a sick child to-
morrow. Ask your druggist for genuine
California Fig Syrup which has d.
reetions for babies and children of all
ages printed On bottle. Motherl You
must say California" or you may &c:
an imitation fig syrup.--Ady.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-12
Behind in Those.

Don't you think Maud is an up-to-
date girls'
@Yes, except with her birthdays. ="
Boston Transcript.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-12
CRANDALL'S.
.HOme Talent"

The same genius for travesty that
characterized the comic classics
Married Life" and "A Home Town
Idol" distinguishes the latest of
Mack Sennett's special comedy pro-
auctions. Home Talent" which is
being shown as chief feature for
the first three days at Crandall's
Theater.
BasinG the episodes of this hilari-
Gus absurdity upon the Assumption,
that everyone knows he has alent
and, given proper outlet. ~ will
prove that he 'is good" Sennett
weaves a tale that bears no rela-
ton to playrighting. but does bear
very close relationship to the
fcuntainhead of all mirth. The sub
ject is ridiculously laughable and
especially well played by the full
roster of Sennett comedians and
beauties.
Prominent. of course. are Ben
Trrpin, James Finlayson, Phyllis
Haver, Charlie Murray and Eddie
Gribbon.
In the two-reel dramalet, The
Northern Trail" the stellar role is
takep by Lewis S. Stone. The story
is thrilling one of the vast North
west in which Stone is a member
of the Royal Mounted Police. 1t has
all the dramatic forcefulness and
strength usually found in a six-reel
feature.