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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-17
EAST MONTPELIER

Malcolm Libby of Worcester, Mass,
and Edwin Shepard Of Boston were en-
tertained by Harry Daniels on Thurs
day.
Oscar Emery is building an auto re-
pair shop on land purchased from the
Dudley farm.
Mr.. and Mrs Herbert Fay and son
If Westford are visiting their cousins,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kelton, for a few
days.
w. L. Clark was business visitor
in Montpelier Friday.
d. A. hey is laying plans to move
his blacksmith business to North Mont
pelier as soon as building can Be
made ready. The family will not move
at present.
Elmer Rice has returned to his home
in Mortified after a week spent with
his niece, Eva Long.
Mrs. George Foster. who underwent
an operation At the Mary Fletcher hos
pital in Burlington on Thursday for
goitre, was doing well at last reports.
According to new arrangements. bus
mess at Fairmont station will begin az
: As a. m. and close at 4;45 p. m. Those
wishing to leave ON the night train can
do no business with the agent after
{. IS p m.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-17
MORTIFIED

Leland Batclelder, who has been
employed by N. A. Wheeler in the
{, Mortified pharmacy for the past few
months, finished work there Saturday
night and went to Waterbury Monday
morning where he has lucrative posi-
tion in drug store.
/ Mrs. Amy Bruidnell underwent a
4 serious surgical operation last week in
& Cleveland, Ohio. Word has been re-
iciyed that although not out of danger
her condition is very favorable and she
is very comfortable. Mrs. Bruidnell is
! very well known here as she has spent
considerable time in the past few years
with her sister-in-law, Miss Sarah
Bruidnell.
Mrs. Martha Stafford and daughter,
Mrs Henry Durfee. who have been
/ spending the past ten days in town.
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Howe,
left Sunday for their home in liver
ton, r. l.
1 Sorell Maynard post, American Leg
ion, is to have Legion night in the
Savoy theatre, Thursday night of the
coming week. One of the greatest
pictures of the Worlds war, Hearts of
thte World" will be shown, there will
also be vaudeville The proceeds are
for the benefit Of the Legion and its
members.
Mr.. Gaylord Of Waitsfield was in
town over Sunday visiting his son,
Richard Gaylord, and wife.
Miss Corinna Stickney had formal
opening of her new store, which is to be
known as "The Children's Shop"
Saturday.
Miss Evelyn Mcleod went to Bur
lington Saturday to visit her sister.
+. l.. Howe and son, H. M. Howe,
Left Saturday morning for lion, N.
Y, to finish the erection of monu-
ment which they recently sold.
Word has been received here Of the
death Of Mrs. Clarence Il. bearing of
Royalton. She had been in poor health
for sometime but underwent sur
gical operation a few years ago and
since had been much better until re-
Gently. The cause of death was can
GER. The deceased is survived by her
husband and two sons, Floyd bearing
of Burlington, but for some years
employed in the Mortified National
bank and Sewell n. bearing.
The winter season of the Nisatin
club opened Thursday night with a
most enthusiastic meeting. with very
large attendance of members Fl. o.
Sheldon, state fish and game commits
sioner, was the guest and he gave
most interesting talk on fish and game
For some time there has been
talk about town Of the forming Of
fish and game club in Mortified, and
Mr.. Sheldon gave those interested in
the project much valuable information
1t has been decided to form club and
those interested in outdoor sports are !,
very enthusiastic about the idea Dur.
ing the evening lunch was served and
all reported a very enjoyable time.
A son was born October 18th, to Mr..
and Mrs. Eric w. Gilman of Everett,
Mass, grandson Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
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sister, Mrs. Jerome Hart. Mrs. Foster
came as far as Middlesex.
News of a son born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Irish of Moretown has been re-
| ceived.
/ Walter Irish is quite i'll at his home
in Duxbury.
The Pierian club should be congrat-
ulated upon the address which was CIV
en- at the home of Mrs. G. G. Abbott
! Friday afternoon. There was a good al
tendance of club members, each one oil
| whom was most enthusiastic over the
facts presented, the literary value OF
| the talk and the manner OF Mrs. BOZ
court as in an hour she packed infor-
nation along the line OF her subject,
when Was a Foreigner" Beginning
with their sailing from Montreal, the
trip, Paris and their journey to Doual
and their sojourn there, experiences OF
the Boicourts in their home life under
the blue, white and red flag had many
novel features. Apartments being scarce
their excavating of debris from one
to make it habitable would make a
chapter for a book Probably one o.
the most valuable relics OF that war
country is the beautiful wedgewood
plate. which they found in this debris
under tile. cement and everything that,
could pack stuff down and even thrown
out with a shovel miraculously escaped
without scratch. This, as well as
many other valuable articles brought
from France. Mrs Boicourt had with
her on Friday afternoon. The life OF
the people, street scenes, their methods
of living were vivid indeed and came
not from heart which dealt only with
the curious but from one who was filled
with love for the people who were SO
sadly stricken. Douai was one OF the
cities badly broken Most Of the after
noon was given on this city. AT some
later date the club hopes to have this
continued when the rest of their stay.
more particularly in sunny France, will
be described. The speaker was fit
tinglv presented after matters of busi-
ness were dispensed. The articles Of
interest were carefully examined after
the address and questions asked. De-
licious refreshments were served by the
hostesses, Mrs. Abbott and Mrs. Whit
uey, assisted by Miss Avis Abbott,
Mrs. Claire and Mrs. Brisbrin.
Those who were fortunate in hear
ng Mrs. Boicourt Friday afternoon
viii certainly want to be at the Cou
gregational church Wednesday evening
when the ladies' union will give IAN
evening in France with the Boicourts."
This viii be pictorial trip overseas,
conducted by Rev. and Mrs. Boicourt.
The Kaleidoscope is in readiness and
shows in all their beauty the postal
ards collected by them and viii tell
again to the people the reality OF
places. Ii is hoped also that some of
the war songs which were sung so
much during the war may be used
again, as they were when Mr.. Boieourt |
returned from his leave Of absence as
pastor Of the Congregational church |
An interesting and instructive evening !
win be passed as well as a happy time
socially. At 4:30 in the afternoon this
viii be given for the school children.
Tomorrow at 1880 O'Clock p. I'm. The
meeting of the officers and
teachers OF the Congregational church
school will De held in the dining room
y the church.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-17
RANDOLPH

Mrs. A. h. Breck, who has been the
guest of her sister and husband, Mr.
and Mrs. 0. r. Northrop, for several
days, left Saturday for her home in
Greensburg, Conn.
Mrs. Simmons and her sister. Miss
Jennie Johnston. who stopped over on
their way home from Chateaugay, N
", on Friday snd were the guests OF
Mrs. w r. Edison and Miss Maude
Johnston over Friday night, went TO
their home in Lebanon, N. H., on
Saturday,
Otto Slack, who has been at Water
bury this week substituting for the
freight cashier. has returned here. Dur
ing his absence Glenn Sault took his
place as cashier at the station.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. G. Holman announce
the marriage OF their daughter, Regis
f., to Harold j. Chaussee by Rev. Sid
ney O. Lawsing. at Randolph Center,
Friday evening, October Z. William
Blanchard and Miss Lucille Holman at
tended the couple. They are now at
but ii is expected that they
will return here for the winter.
c. H. Jones picked in the garden Of
F. A. Heath pint Of wild raspberries
last Sunday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-17
NORTH CALAIS

Walter Smith was business visitor
in Hardwick Thursday.
$. b. Nelson was in Cabot Wednes-
day.
Mrs. II. p. RoweI and son spent the
week with her mother in Eden.
III. p. Rowell was business visitor
In Hardwick Thursday.
Freeman Lawson was in Hardwick
one day recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Daley returned
Thursday from trip to Canada.
Mr.. and Mrs G. w. Scribner was in
Montpelier Wednesday.
Lee White Of Montpelier was in the
place Wednesday.
Mrs Phlo Brown Of Worcester was
a caller in the place Sunday.
Mrs Clara Goodell returned TO her
nome in Hardwick Monday.
Mrs. Nancy Camp Of Worcester spent
Thursday with Mrs Sillowsy at the
home OF II. II. Holmes.
Mrs. Melvin Richardson is very III
at this writing
Ralph Hill has returned to his work
in Quechee.
Herbert Allen and family Of Manson
vile, Canada, visited at Walter Smiths
Sunday.
Edwin Daley was recent visitor in
Hardwick Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Scribner were in
Hardwick Thursday.
Several from here attended the
Wheeler auction Thursday.
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REYNOLDS & SON
Barre, VT.

Gokey OF that city, and great grandson
of Mr.. and Mrs c. G. Gokey Of this
town. Mrs. Gilman viii be pleasantly
remembered as Thelma 6okey a
frequent visitor in Mortified.
Miss Lizzie Brusa Of Mary Fletcher
hospital, Burlington, was at the home
Of her father, John Brusa, over Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Greenwood
went to Swanton Monday to attend
the wedding Of Mrs. GreenMood's
cousin.
Mrs. w. j. Gould and father, VIII
liam Joyce, who have been spending q
few days in town, have returned TO the
formers home in Winthrop, Mass
Charles Gokey Of Montpelier visited
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Z. g. Gokey,
over Sunday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-17
MOTHER! CLEAN
CHILD'S BOWELS WITH
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP

Even a sick child loves the sfruisy'
taste of california Fig Syrup" If the
little tongue is coated, or + your child
lis listless, cross, feverish, full of cold,
or has collie, give teaspoonful -
cleanse the liver and bowels. In few
hours You can see for yourself how
thoroughly it works all the constipa-
ltion poison, sour bile and waste out Of
THE bowels, and You have a well, play
lful child again.
Millions OF mothers keep ..Califoin.a
Fig syrup handy. They know a tea
spoonful to-day saves sick child to-
morrow Ask your druggist for genuine
"california Fig Syrup" which has di-
rections for babies and children Of ali
ages printed on bottle. Motherl You
must say California" or you may get
an imitation fig syrup. ADV.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-17
STOWE


The annual meeting of the Red Cross
was adjourned from last Friday even
ing until next Friday evening.
The Moscow Busy Bee club met with
Mrs. l. A. Foster Friday afternoon,
with 20 present Sewing was done on
aprons and quilt. The meeting on Nov.
will be with Mrs. " r. Chamberlain.
The club has had electric lights in
stalled at the Moscow schoolhouse,
center. A Halloween party will be
given by. the club on the evening of
Oct. 28 TO raise money to pay for the
lights.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Riley, Mrs. Mary
Smalley and r. s. Kaiser, who have
been employed at the Mt. Mansfield
hotel came down, from the mountain
Saturday afternoon, after closing the
house for the season. Miss Lois Riley
came down Friday. Mr.. Riley's plans
for the winter are as yet undecided.
The family are occupying rooms in the
Congregational parsonage for the
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. E. Smith and son,
Waite, motored Saturday to Shoreham
for the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. e. Burt and Mrs.
Mary Cheney were visitors in Mont
pelier Friday.
Charles Barrows of johnson and
niece, Mrs. X. l.. Barrows of Morris
vile, visited Mr.. Barrows sister, Mrs.
Louise Bigelow. Mrs. Bigelow's condi
ton remains about the same. She sits
up for half an hour occasionally.
The condition Of Mrs. Levi Turner,
who is i'll with a liver trouble, remains
about the some.
MIR. and Mrs. i. H. Straw have closed
their house at Moscow and have moved
into Mrs. Mary Sherbert's house at the
village for the winter. Mrs. Sherbert
is with another daughter, Mrs. Karl
Moody in Lincoln for the present.
Little Emmett Wright, who il hay
ing treatment at the children's hospi
tai in Boston, wishes to thank his |
friends for postcards and sunshine bag |
which he has received. AT present he is |
With an aunt in Stoneham, but will |
return to the hospital for the removal
Of the cast and completion Of treat /
ment.
Mrs Martha Warner Of johnson,
who has been housekeeper for the late
Jackson Sargent, is stopping with Mrs.
5. M. Burnett and other frinds for
a short time
l
b. IF, Stow who has been manager
for the Mount Mansfield Creamery
and Grain association for the past 10
has completed his work there
and has accepted more lucrative
position as buyer for the Spden Fur
OF New York City. The
employees of the creamery presented
him a $40 gold piece as partial ex
preston Of the high esteem in which
hey held him.
Mrs. Lizzie Benson is caring for Mrs
Henry Melvin, who does not improve.
The annual stockholders meeting Of
he Mount Mansfield Electric Railway
company was held at their office Fri
lay, when the following officers were
e-elected; President, H. Soden Of Bos
on; vice president and general mana
,er, G, r. Burt; clerk, Il, G. Moody Of
treasurer and superintcn-
lent, W. b. Macutchan. The above
officers, together with X.
1
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-17
Transformation.

Say, what's happened to that kid ?"
demanded Gap johnson of Rumpns
Ridge, Ark. "He looks different from
common, some way"
'Tve Just made him scrub his face
with soft soap and hot water replied
Mrs. johnson.
"That sol What was your idyf You
haint expecting that he'll be took sick
and you'll have 10 call the doctor fir
him are youi',,-Kansas City Star.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-17
WATERBURY,
Being Almost 90 Years Old, Mrs. Has
ret Elliott Died Sunday.

Early Sunday morning one OF the
oldest inhabitants of the town, MS
Harriet Elliott, widow Of Isaac ELI
ptt. passed away at the home OF her
daughter. Mrs. w. Fl. Lowe, on Bus
hill, where she had lived many years.
Harriet Russ was born IN waits.
field Nov. rs. 1925, being almost 20
years of age. In 1856 she married Isaac
Elliott, who died about six years ago.
They moved to Waterbury in 1868 and
the following spring built on south
Main street the fine house IN whiea
they lived for years-the one now
owned by G. |. Robinson. Mrs. Elliott
has been affiliated with the Advent
Christian church since 1874, both NJ.
and Mrs. Elliott being strong IN that
faith. She is the last of eight children
Of Amasa and Harriet Fargo,sone SIS
ter. Grandma" Brigham, going only a
couple of years ago.
Mrs. Elliott is survived by two chill
dren. Lois, wife of William Fl. Lowe
Of this town, and Ada, wife Of c. A..
Stone of Middlesex Center. There are
three grandchildren. The funeral wiz
be held from the home of Mr.. Lowe
on Wednesday afternoon, with burial
in the village cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-17
$4,000 Worth Of
Syrup Pepsin Free

ID. Shepard and Charles Bartlett Of
Derry, N. H., compose the board Of
directors.
Mrs. II. f. Pike gave 500 party at
her home on Park street Friday even
ing in honor Of Miss Mildred Smith Of
Boston, who is passing week with
relatives here There we're about 20
presnt. A delightful lunch Of sand
witches, salad, cake, coffee, bonbons and
nuts were served,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-17
PLAINFIELD

The Mothers clubs sale held on
Wednesday was poorly attended. ow-
ing 70 the bad weather About SIS was
realized from the sale. A short program
was given. The next regular meeting
viii BE- held with Alice Bafchelder on
Thursday forenoon, Oct p.
To rent Downstairs tenement.
with an modern Improvements. IN san
born house. Barn connected Inquire
Mrs.. G. }. Abbiat;i. East Monipsii-r.
-adT.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-17
why Hats Are called Millinery.

A millincrs shop was originated in
Milan" from which the name mill
ner7 was made. Ladies of Europe at
one time fiocked TO Milan, that witty
being the center Of fashion in all mat
tiers Of taste in woman's dresses
Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-17
Iudsins Rx Fee.

Mrs. Benham- What did the doctor
say was the matter with your
Benham-He didn't say, but | Judge
that he diagnosed my trouble as en-.
largement of the pocketbook. New
York Sun.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-17
Dubious.

Profteer's son-Father, I'm taking
up French and Spanish and Euclid.
Father-Well, my boy. French and
Spanish may prove useful. but / don't
know about that other language.
ton Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-17
These DAYS.

The funny fellows YEARLY tossed
aside the menu.
Just gimme an order Of what Mary
had he sid.
"Yes. sir" said the waitress. Lamb
or vealf'-Richmond Times Dispatch
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-17

is warning the public against
them. Certain coal tar products
will depress the heart; certain
salts give rise to intestinal
poisoning, impaction and rupture
of the intestines. Ii grown peo-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-17

pie want to use them no one can
deny them the privilege, but
they should never be given to
children.
The simpler the remedy for
constipation, the safer for the
child and for you, and the bet
ter for the general health OF
all. And as you can get results
In a mild and safe way by
using DR.. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin, why take chances with
pills and powders and strong
drugs, even if disguised in
candy? My remedy, too, costs
less than most others, only
about a cent a dose. A bottle
such as you can find in any
drug store, will last a family
several months, and all can use
it. 1t is good for the babe in
arms because pleasant to the
taste, gentle in action, and free
from narcotics. In the proper
dose, given in the directions,
1t is equally effective at all
ages. Elderly people will find
it especially ideal.
The formula of DR.. Caldwellss
Syrup Pepsin is on the cover
of every bottle, and the
ingredients have the endorse
ment OF the U. S. Pharma-
copoeia.
set aside the sum often thousand
es Of my Syrup Pepsin. Only one
bated now and then, and here Is an
Syrup Pepsin FREE OF
imply sending name and address to
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-17

yXIHEN a man is in the 83rd
w year of his age, as / am,
there are certain things he has
learned that only time can
teach him. The basis OF treat,
ing sickness has not changed
since | left Medical College in
1875, nor since | placed on the
market the laxative prescrip-
ton had used in my practice.
known to druggists and the
public since 1892, as DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin.
Then the treatment Of con-
stipation, biliousness, head
aches, mental depression,
indigestion, sour stomach and
other indispositions that result
from constipation was entirely
by means OF simple vegetable
laxatives, herbs and roots.
These are still the basis of my
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin,
which is a combination of
Egyptian SIENNA and other mild
laxative herbs with pepsin.
Recently new medicines
have been brought out for
constipation that contain cal
omel, which is mercury, salts
of various kinds, minerals, and
coal tar. These are all drastic
purges, many Of them danger
Gus, and the medical profession
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-17
Doctor at 81 Finds Mothers Prefer
His Formula to New-Fangled Salts
And Coal Tar Remedies for Babies

Judgment Of 1892 indicated by worlds approval Dr. cs
it to babes in arms-Now has largest sale in the world
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-17
Mrs. Patrick Murphy Died Yesterday,
Husband III with Tubercular Trouble.

The hearts of all 60 out to the fam
Sy of Patrick Murphy in the death OF
Tie mother from pneumonia and the Sc
rious condition of the fathers health.
Mrs. Murphy had been i'll little over
week with pneumonia and died yes.
terday forenoon. Her mother, who was
summoned here from Wisconsin,
reached here on Thursday night. The
maiden name of the deceased was Ida
Knudtson. She was born in Wisconsin
of Norwegian parentage. Mr.. Murphy
I was in Colorado for tubercular trou-
! Bile, but word was received last eve-
4 ming that he was on his way home. Ar
rangements for the funeral will await
his arrival Besides her husband and
mother, the deceased leaves four chill
dren, Mildred, Robert, Charles and
Daniel.
Mrs. j. F. Claire entertained Friday |
evening in honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. 4. FL |
Merrill of Rochester N. Y.
= Mr. and Mrs. Luther Foster and |
Samuel Foster of st. Johnsbury were |
in town Sunday to see Mr.. Fosters
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-05-05
ENJOY YOUR MEALS
AND EAT WHAT YOU LIKE

How often you meet people who
are continually Worrying about what
they can eat, and what they cannot
eat. Thousands suffer so much from
stomach troubles that they have to
abstain from eating almost every
thing they like. TO all who arc thus
afflicted, we would urgently recon-
mend them to try natures remedy,
SEVEN BARKS 1t will promptly
set the stomach TO rights, promote
healthy action Of the organs OF d.
gestion, and enable you to eat your
favorite dish without unpleasant
after effects.
Indigestion, trouble with the kid
neys or liver, makes you very de-
spondent and feel that life is not
worth living, and YOU often feel that
you would be willing TO so without
riches il you could only be well
again. The small sum OF 90 cents in
vested in bottle Of SEVEN
BARkS and take from 10 to 20
drops in a little water after meals,
should put you on the road to re-
covery and good health.
SEVEN BARKS is not cure all,
but it has been very reliable
stomach, liver and kidney remedy
for nearly fifty years: il is made
from the extracts OF different kinds
Of roots and herbs, scientifically
blended.
Leading druggists sell SEWN
BARKS, don't fail 10 give it trial
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-05-05
We Have 1000 lbs. of Sugar
For Our Customers at csc
WE'LL SELL TO OUR CUSTOMERS

All groceries sold in this sale sold at wholesale
prices to benefit customers Call and us and bring
this adj with you to see you get goods advertised
No connection with any Trust Association Combination
Yours for fair prices,
J. c. CADET, Prop.
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MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS
THURSDAY, MAY s, 1921.

The community project for the i'm
proyement of the highway from the
Bannngton village to the Woodford
town line is not only making pro-
grass but is meeting with increasing
endorsement Road improvement of
any kind appears 20 have the general
approval of people everywhere. In or
der to do the work properly a supply
of gravel is needed and one of the
citizens interested recently wrote to
Mrs. Hercules Sanche, whose late
husband a number Of years ago pur-
chased a tract of land near the
Rock, for permission to take ma
terial from a bed on the property.
The permission was readily granted
with but one restriction, that no UNI
necessary holes be made or damage
created.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-05-05
Self.supportlna women

make good policyholders, because
they know from the heart roots up
what loss is and what Independence
means We write women at the same
rates as men. 72nd year. National
Life ms Co., Vt. (Mutual.) Earle
s. Kinsley, General Agent, Mead
Building, Rutland, Vt, ADV.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-05-05

What American consumers want
10 know is If America can
give Europe bread from American
grain cheaper than Americans get 1t,
why a big drop in wheat prices over
here makes no difference?
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-05-05

There Is money enough and there
arc brains enough in this country to
effect a sane ana equitable adjustment
of business conditions without shock,
provided greed can be held in check.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-05-05

The marines have enlisted a man
six feet nine inches tall, or about the
height of the average marine. accord
Ing to stories circulated In the Ger
man army toward the end of the war.