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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-03
SHIPPERS INTER.
ESTED IN STANDARD
IZINC CONTAINERS
Will Eliminate Fraud and Reduce
Marketing Costs of Fruits
and Vegetables.

To eliminate fraud in the marketing
of fruits aH vegetables by the substi-
tuition OF short measure packages at
full measure prices is one of the prin-
cipal objects of specialists of the Unit
ed States department of agriculture
now making study OF the hundreds
of different types of containers in use.
For example, baskets which contain
seven -eighths OF bushel are frequently
used as bushel baskets, it being diff
cult to detect the short measure. In
Farmers Bulletin, l,l96. from the bu-
reau of markets; just published by the
department, the specialists discuss the
need for standard containers for fruits
and vegetables and describe how the
public is sometimes defrauded because
of the many types and sizes OF con
tanners now in use.
Since the passage Of the federal
standard barrel law. in 1915, there has
been steady progress in the work OF
eliminating unnecessary and deceptive
sizes from the list OF containers used in
marketing fruits and vegetables, says
the bulletin. The passage of the United
standards for grape baskets, berry
boxes and small till baskets, followed
in 1916.
Multitude Of Sizes Increases Cost.
The serious lack of uniformity of
containers increases the cost of mar
keting, say the specialists, because OF
the greater expense of manufacturing
large number of unnecessary styles
and sizes and by breaksge in transit,
which is sometimes directly attribute
bic to the difficulty of loading odd-sized
containers. There are in common use at
present about 40 sizes of cabbage
crates, 90 styles of celery crates, 30
lettuce crates or boxes, 30 styles of
hampers, Is styles and sizes of round
stave baskets and marketing baskets
VARYING in size from one to u quarts,
whereas relatively few standard sizes
would satisfy all demands of the trade.
In many cases the six-quart basket.
the l4-quart peach basket, the rs
bushel bean hamper and the five-peck
lettuce hamper are confused with peck,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-03
ROCHESTER

The annual meeting of the Commu-
nitv club will be held Thursday after
noon, May 5, at the home Of Mrs. w.
II. Campbell.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Chaffee were in
Burlington last week.
Miss Emily Stickney has been in
town few days in the interest Of the
Kurn Hattin homes.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Clifford Knapp of Rutland last week
and grandson of Mr.. and Mrs. Luther
Bailey of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Noble have
moved to Ripton.
Leon Spaulding Of Roxbury, a ma.
chinist, has been at the marble quarry
few days, making repairs.
Charles Kinsman, who has been quite
i'll for three weeks, is improving.
Hugh Kinsman has commenced work
for w. Fl. Campbell & Co.
Mr.. and Mrs George Walker of
Mortified have been visiting relatives
and friends in town.
Mrs. Ellen Stoughton and daughter
Of Barre have been recent guests at
the home of the formers son, II. {.
Stoughton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Martin and Mr..
and Mrs. John Trask were in Spring
field recently, the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. lawrence Edgerton.
MIR, and Mrs. f. II. Edgerton and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Campbell were in
Boston last week.
A new timetable went into effect on
the White River railroad Monday
April 25. Mails leave at s a. m. and
~ m, returning at l0;45 a. m. and 3
p. m.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-03
CLERKS PUT
OFF STRIKE
Brockton, Mass, Union to
Await Arrival of
Leaders
ONE HALF-HOLlRAY
A WEEK AT ISSUE
Unions Want Tuesday Aft
ernoons Off During
II Months

Brocktoh, Mass, May "a strike OF
retail clerks in Brockton stores due at
noon to-day was averted by action of
mass meeting of the grocery and pro-
vision branch Monday night in defer
ring action to May is, pending arrival
Of leaders of the international Associa Z
tion of Retail Clerks from Lafayette,
Ind.
Dry goods and clothing and shoe
clerk leaders deferred action for sim
liar reasons The issue is Tuesday
half holiday eleven months in the year
claimed by the unions and as in effect
four years past, and the merchants
plan to keep stores open Tuesday att
ernoons except three months in the
summer season.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-03

hospital for an operation for appen-
dicitis.
N. NJ. Wheeler commenced work in
the highway last Monday morning.
Clayton Stevens lost his horse last
week
Rev. Mr.. Warren of Peacham has
been engaged to deliver the Memorial
dav address May 80.
Mrs. Clifford Merrifeld was guest
of her brother in Marshfeld Friday Of
last week.
Elmer Goodale, who has been con-
fined in bed for several weeks, was
taken TO Mary Fletcher hospital last
Saturday
Miss Louise Clark is working for
Mrs. Archie Billiard and clerking in
the store.
Charles RAY in "The Village Sleuth,"
also one-reel magazine at new hall,
Cabot, Friday evening, May 8. This
is a new picture, having been released
since Sept. ], 1920. Dance after pic
ture.-ady
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-03
CABOT

A farmers meeting will be held at
the new hall in Cabot. Thursday eve.
ming. Nav 3. DR.. DeFossett, state vet
erinarian. and Commissioner of Agricul-
ture f. s. Brigham will speak on "Tu-
berculosis Eradication" Let every
farmer interested in having the herds
in this community free from tubercu-
losis try to be present at this meet
ing.
Capt. Clarence Stevens went to Bos-
ton last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Hopkins and Mrs.
Julia Wheeler were business visitors
in Plainfeld.
y. NJ. Wheeler lost two year old
heifer from his fine herd of cows last
week.
Mrs. Clifton Rogers of Marshfeld is
spending few DAYS at the home OF
her &ister. Mrs. Leon Perry.
The net proceeds of the May day
breakfast amounted to $40.
Mrs NJ. I. Wheeler was an oyer-Sun-
day guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
A. P. Burnham in Barre, where she
had the pleasure of attending confer
ence.
Mrs. Raw Bolton Of Hardwick spent
Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. 4. p Walbridge.
Mrs. Herbert Dane has been called
TO Canada by the illness of her moth
er Mr.. Dane accompanied her to Or
leans
Mrs. f. F. smith has returned from
Dorchester. Mass.
Mrs Stevens. who has spent several
weeks at the home of her brother. Nj.
J. Beaton. has returned to her home.
Miss Alice Paine Of Montpelier j.
spending a few days at the home Of
$. A. Nelson.
Rev and Mrs. F. L. Stacy were elect
Cd last Sunday as delegates from the
Congregational church to attend the
conference which i TO be held at Yer
gennes. Nav 10. II and IL.
Next Sunday will be observed st the
Congregational church as mothers day.
All who have mother living are re-
auested to wear a colored flower and
those have not. a white flower.
Arthur Rogers Of MaTshield was q
business visitor in town recently.
Mr.. and Mrs George Heath we're
called 10 St Johnsbury "wednesday to
attend the funeral Of Mrs. Heath's
brother -in-law.
Mrs. c. F. Mack has returned home.
after spending the winte: with her
brother in Barre.
Herbert Shute and family were in
Barre Saturday.
Walter Myers Of St Johnsbury was
/ IN town SATURDAY on business.
Mr.. and Mrs Howard Carpenter were
called 10 Barre BY the Illness 81 their
daughter. Clara, who Is nOS in the
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-03
BROOK AND PLEASANT SITS.

f. l. Densmore. contractor, Brook and
Pleasant SITS. SAYS Some wears ago ] was
in a bad condition from backsche. had
severe kidney collie and constant pains Just
over my kidneys. I used Doan's Kidney Pills
and found them an excellent remedy
Statement given Nov. :. l9l6.l
ON April 30. 1920 Mr.. Deusmcre added:
INV opinion Of Doans Kidney Pills il the
same today a. il was several years ago. l
haven't had to use Deans since ] last recon-
mended them. for the cure has been Perma-
nent"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-03
BLAME FRENCH
AND ITALIANS
For Conflicts B t w e n
Greeks and Albanians at
Border City
SEVERAL GREEKS
KILLED OR WOUNDED
Alb a mans Objected to
Church Services in Greek
Language

Athens, May 3.-Serious conflicts
have occurred between Albanians and
Greeks at Coritza, city on the border
between Greek Macedonia and Albania
Eleven Greeks are reported to have
been killed and many wounded. The
melee was the result of an attack on
the Greek Orthodox church at Coritza
by Albanian officers and soldiers, who
are alleged to have demanded that the
service be conducted in the Albanian
language. In the confusion the Greek
bishop disappeared and his fate is I'M
known.
Greek newspapers declare the dis
turbance was due to French and Ital-
ian influence. and il is said the Greek
government considers sending an army
to occupy the disturbed area.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-03
HARRINGTON AVENUE

Mrs L. Matott. Harrington avenue. says;
Il have used Doan's idney Pills for the last
ten wears and have never yet failed 20 get
instant relief Nv back and kidneys were in
a very bad shape | couldn't stoop over, for
the sharp pains were awful. Ny kidneys were
very irregular in action. ] heard Of Doans
Kidney Pills and cot two boxes. They fixed
me mp in a short time. ! always get these re
liable pills At the Rec Cross Pharmacy. ]
am never without box in my home, for
think they are very good
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-03

are manufactured annually. The sizes
which are recommended as standards
by the bureau of markets are the same
as those recommended for the hamper
except for the elimination Of the eight
quart size. The splint, or veneer bas-
kets, for which there are also no stand
ards, are well known TO the public as
market baskets. The sizes which are
proposed by the bureau of markets are
five in number, s., H., l6- and "a
quart
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-03
lust Once.

We read that happiness lies in stris'
ing
And not. as most of us think. in ar
irving;
This may be so, but though it seem
strange,
We'd like 10 try getting there. just
for a change.
Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-03
Declined the Honor.

so you have named new brand of
cigars after me, have you!" Said the
celebrity.
II have taken that liberty, sir," re-
piled the manufacturer
well, / wish you would call 1t
something else. have tried one -
Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-03
Innocent Tots.

Two children were standing before
the Venus de Milo.
wonder il she was married said
one.
Course not" said the other, NO
one could ask for her hand, COS she
didn't have any. Boston Transcript,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-03
The Dub.

He fubbed and he foozled-the onlook-
ers laughed,
He thought with confusion he'd
burst.
"Cheer up, siri" wag in his "gal-
lery" chaffed,
"The first hundred jeers are the
worst
Boston Transcript,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-03
Self-Denial.

so you saw the doctor o-day about
your indigestion. Did he ask you TO
give up anything"
"Yes, two dollars, Boston Tran
script.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-03
Doesn't Apply Here.

Diner scanning bill of farel --Rump
steak, 40 cents and again 80 cents,
What's the difference?
Waiter-You get a sharper knife
with the 50-cent one, sr-Detroit Free
Press
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-03
Should Stick to Fact.

"Good heavens, Maud, that's dar-
ing dress"
ats a fancy costume.
1T leaves mighty little to fancy, !
should say."-Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-03
EAST CALAIS
Mr.. and Mrs. Hermon Bullock Observed
soth Wedding Anniversary May /.

Mr.. and Mrs. Bullock's two children,
Mrs. George Sanders of this village and
A. L. Bullock, and their two grand
children, Margaret and Robert Sanders,
were with them on Sunday, as were
several relatives from out OF town. Mr..
and Mrs. Bullock are among Calais
most respected citizens and their very
MANY friends wish them many more
years of happiness together
Dean Brown was a recent business
visitor in Hyde Park.
Mrs. Dophnie Ainsworth from Grove
ton, n. H., is visiting at ID. L..
Cheeyer's.
Mrs. Herbert Sawyer and daughter
are visiting Mr. and Mrs. o. w. Guern-
sey, Mrs. Sawyer's parents.
Harvey Burnham has moved into
Lyman Gray's house on east hill.
Robert Remission was business Wis
itor in Barre on Saturday.
Francis Cutting of Barton was at
r. c. GoodaIl's the last of the week.
Perley Pike and family of Hardwick
visited at +. f. Marsh's on Saturday.
f. +. Brown of Hardwick was in
town recently.
A. L. Bullock and wife were visitors
at Hermon Bullock's over Sunday.
j. w. Maxhurst was a recent bust
ness visitor in Montpelier
Won Burnham has rented one of his
farms to Harry Daley and one TO
Charles Daley
Miss Myrl Gray was in Hardwick
the last OF the week
Miss Marion Remission was home
from Goddard seminary over the week
end.
0. w Baker is moving his family TO
Montpelier.
Mr. and Mrs Guy Bancroft visited
Mrs. Bancrofts parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. r. Wilson, in Worcester. Sunday.
II. A. Dwinell of Orange county Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs d. b. Dwinell his
parents, over Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice White and
Madam White of Morrisyile were in
town Sunday TO attend the 50th an.
niversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Bull
lock.
MIR and Mrs. Arthur Bliss Of East
Montpelier visited friends in town on
Sunday. 4,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Jones attended
the funeral of. Robert Lawrence in
Montpelier last week.
Levi Wheeler is moving into Mrs.
Eta Burnham's tenement.
Mrs. Winnie Gibbs and little dsngh'
ter. Nathalie, of New York are visit
ing at w. j. Coates
Miss Ellen Remission was visitor
in Barre the first OF the week
Herbert Weeks is moving TO George
Sanders farm on east hill
John Slayton was business visitor
in HYDE Park on Wednesday.
NJ. d. Hawkins and family We're re-
cent visitors in Barre.
Mrs. Anna Remission, who has been
seriously i'll, is now able TO ride out.
Vern Wheeler is moving into Lee
Tebbetts' tenement
Arthur George was visitor IN
Hardwck Wednesday.
The New York herald., 1921-09-04
President Taft Was Present
With a Notable Company

When that pledge was registered on the
ramparts OF Fort Wadsworth it was wit
messed by President Taft and other dis
tinguished public men, who took part in
the picturesque ceremony The world was
at peace. The devastating gallop Of the
Four HorsemeE had not yet swept across
Europe. There was not even the menace
of war. Probably in all that holiday COM
pany there was no seer. white man or red.
bold enough to have guessed that within
five years the North American Indian, sub
jugated despised, despoiled, disfranchised,
would have redeemed that vow of blood
brotherhood by sending 1900 of the young
braves of his race to fight under the
American flag in war that menaced world
civilization. But that is what the record
shows. And of that number more than
150 were decorated for acts of conspicuous
valor in action.
The best authority places the number of
men. women and children of Indian blood
now in America at about 100000 Assum.
ing the total population OF the United
States to be 100000 and that at the
time of the armistice the entire nation had
mustered about 100000 men under arms.
II Is seen that the Indians sent to the
colors considerably larger percentage OF
their people than did the country at large.
This is one phase of the great struggle
which remains to be written-"The His.
tory of the American Indian in the World
War" 1t Is going to be written by DR..
Joseph X. Dixon, a student Of Indian af-
fairs peculiarly well fitted for his task.
DR.. Dixon was the leader OF the Rodman
Wanamaker historical expeditions to the
North American Indians, in the course OF
which he visited every reservation in the
country. He is the author Of "The Vanish.
ing Race" and is the secretary OF the Ma.
tional American Indian Memorial Associa-
tion, OF which Mr.. Wanamaker is the
founder and president. Between February.
1919, and February, 1920. he visited sys-
tematically all the camps and military
hospitals on the Atlantic seaboard, inter.
viewing officers and privates, studying in.
terrogating and photographing Indian sol
diers who had returned, either sound or
wounded. from overseas.
And now, as his final act OF preparation
The New York herald., 1921-09-04
WHAT FAMOUS COMMANDERS THINK OF
THE INDIAN AS A FIGHTING SOLDIER

o warn 9
4 j thant the o.
- The narati published NAL this
his white resourcefulnes
he in
in
all yfee
the America nIndian told in the following tributes
forget the wi he o.
Amer the
the vicy-decivc
by the attack Foch, Marshal of
able blood whom they fought
themno and
for
dpbi battlefield eondi
hons-Cen Goursud.
The pride division There
anything they did
they they alwaysh hed-NajorGe Allen.
indian the
the rifle hghtng
infan ry Gold xty-ninth York;.
The New York herald., 1921-09-04

regiment. They were expert in rifle fight
ing, game, strong, brave, resolute They
were superior in scouting and patrol work
In battle they were always at the front;
when an Indian went down another Indian
stepped coolly into his place. There were
sixteen tribes and sixteen different dialects
represented among the fifty men in my
battalion. / had requirements on eight diff
ferent occasions, so thorough was the deci-
nation of my ranks, and these Indians
were unqualifiedly the very best replace
ments sent to me. Many of them were
killed or wounded, for they always sought
the dangerous places. I hold all these
Indians in the most enthusiastic regard.
In the drives at the Argonne, the Meuse,
st. Georges, Laudres, / started out with
SIC men; came back with only 400. The
Indians In the front ranks were thoroughly
swept away"
Testimony like this from Major Reilly
and other officers of the Forty-second Di.
vision prompted DR.. Dixon to write to
General Gouraud for confirmation. He did
so, and this is translation OF the reply
received from the French commander:
1T is very agreeable to me to send you
the evidence which you have asked of me
concerning the Indians who fought in the
great war. Many companies of Indians
were in the American divisions, the Second,
the Thirtysixth and the Forty-second.
which were under my command In the
field during the battles of July, September.
October and November, 1918. These Indian
soldiers fought bravely and gave proof of
their remarkable qualities OF adaptability
in taking advantage Of battlefield cond-
tions."
Here is another chapter from the annals
OF the 165th New York Infantry, as Dr.
The New York herald., 1921-09-04
Exploit of Five Indians
Described by I65th Sergeant

These Indians came to u.s. said the Ser
geant, "as requirements from the Thirty.
sixth Division; they volunteered to join
US, as the Thirty-sixth had not been in
action and they were anxious to get into
the fight. In the Argonne offensive they
stood like stone walls under machine gun
and artillery fire and always obeyed with
out questioning. All of them were expert
rife Shots they were resourceful and es-
pecially good In seeking trail in the woods
at night. AS to personal habits, | always
found them gentlemen, accepting hardship
and sacrifice without finching. Moreover,
they were proud they had volunteered to
serve America.
During this Argonne offensive the 165th
had driven back the Germans and they
were reforming for counter attack in
massed formation, with fixed bayonets.
Colonel Donovan, commanding the regi-
ment, ordered the Stokes mortar platoon
into action. The Boche were only 200 yards
away In an open field, in broad daylight
With the Stokes mortar every man OF the
crew has to stand up. The Boche retreated
to the trenches and the artillery opened
up. Then the German infantry. In massed
formation and with fixed bayonets, came
on for counter attack.
Colonel Donovan ordered the Indians to
place the Stokes mortar guns in position.
and, getting the range after the first shell
was fred (you will recall that there are
eight Of these mortar shells in the air
before the first one lands), IL was said by
those who witnessed IL that all you could
see was machine guns, Boche helmets. arms
and legs flying in the air. The Boche was
completely routed. and this was the last
line OF resistance the Germans had TO fall
back upon"
For this achievement" added Or. Dixon,
completing the story, Sergeant Fitzsim.
mons won his Distinguished Service Cross.
and after the battle Colonel Donovan called
the members OF the Stokes mortar platoon
before his headquarters and commended
the crew for its work. He told them they
had saved the regiment"
DR.. Dixon will feature In his forthcom.
ing book the exploits which won medals
Of valor for two Indians. Private Joseph
Oklahombi, a Choctaw, on the Argonne.
Meuse front, was cited in orders for dash.
Ing 200 yards under violent barrage
through wire entanglements and on to
gun nests. He turned captured
gun on the enemy and remained in the
position for four days in spite of a con-
The New York herald., 1921-09-04

fire, did not make them distinguishable
as individuals from the troops of Euro
pean blood among whom they fought
and l can give them no higher praisei
They were also conspicuous as scouts
and snipers and for their skill in the use
of ground"
DR.. Dixon also is very proud of the
eulogy his beloved Indians received at
the hands of the celebrated French Gen.
eral, Gouraud. That particular contribu-
tion to his coming history was received
In this way: In giving testimony be-
fore the House Committee on Military At
fairs of the Sixty-sixth Congress DR..
Dixon had quoted conversation he had
with famous officer OF famous regiment
Of an equally distinguished division-the
Forty-second or Rainbow Division"
This is what DR.. Dixon said:
Indians Best and Safest,
Says Fighting Tom
Major Tom Reilly, Fighting Tom as he
is called, commanded the Third Battalion
OF New York, the fighting Irish regiment
with ifty-four silver rings on its Flagstaff
bearing the names of engagements. Major
Reilly is soldier of renown. He told me
that at Chateau Thierry, where he was
wounded, he lost third of his men and
they sent him requirements from Texas
regiment-100 Indians-fifty to the Second
Battalion and fifty to his own, the Third
He declared they were the best and safest
requirements he had had. They were all
fine shots and thoroughly dependable. He
took twenty OF the best of them and added
them to the Intelligence Department"
Dr. Dixon then quoted Major Reilly as
having said: "The Indians did the finest
work of any men in the regiment, and,
mark you, this is the old fighting Irish
The New York herald., 1921-09-04

for his historical work, DR.. Dixon has just
returned from an intimate four months
study of the entire Western battlefronts of
Belgium and France, in which he covered
more than $500 miles of travel and took
more than LOO photographs. Before he
started he had been supplied by General
Pershing with large map, which showed
that American Indians had fought in every
one of the twenty eight main battle sectors
from the North Sea to tho Alps. Through
the courtesy of the French Minister of
War, Captain Eugene LIE, Roch OF the
French General Staff was detailed to &C
company DR.. Dixon along the whole battle
front.
DR.. Dixon had been commended to the
French and Belgian Governments In let
ters written by Secretary Hughes, Secre-
tary Weeks and General Pershing. Cordial
written assent was given both by M. Louis
Barthou, French Minister of War. and M.
Albert Deveze, Belgian Minister OF National
Defence. In his letter from Paris, written
on May % last, M. Barthou said. az am
glad by this means to render merited hom-
age to the heroism shown by the Indian
soldiers who served under the American
flag alongside our own troops during the
great war for freedom"
On his return to Paris and London after
his tour of the field, DIR. Dixon met person.
ally Field Marshals Foch and Petain, and
many other distinguished French and
British officers. All uniformly gave testi-
mony to the bravery and resourcefhlness
OF the Indian soldier. Marshal Foch on
June % wrote this sentiment.