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it's annual club party at the Congre-
gational church parlors Monday
evening, and about 80 members and
friends were present. Mrs Christabel
I w Kidder read candida" a three
act play by Bernard Shaw, which
was most enthusiastically received.
The musical numbers were a piano
duet by Mrs Leah Rourke and Miss
Fellows, a vocal solo by Mrs Lillian
Miller, soprano and alto duet by
Mrs Alice Crabtree and Mrs Daniel
Farwell, and an alto and baritone
duet by Mr. and Mrs Daniel G Farwell
Following the we'll rendered pro-
gram the hospitality committee,
under the direction of Mrs John S
Bone, served delicious refreshments
of sandwiches, ice cream, cake and
coffee.
Mrs Linda Sly fell on the ice Mon
day evening, and injured herself
quite badly.
Fred Stevens, who has had relapse
from his recent sickness with
shingles, is under the care of a
trained nurse.
Mr. Fred Learned and family, with
Herbert Sherwin, attended the Car
nival at Hanover, Saturday.
The usual good time is reported
from the Rebakah whist party, which
was held Tuesday evening at Odd
Fellows Hall.
:, Fine Job Printing At This Office.
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SOUTH NEWBURY.

Mr. George Mask of Nashua, N. ID.
has been a recent visitor at Stone
holm"
By the courtesy of Mr. Geo. Slack
with Nelson Norwood as driver, II
of our young (?) people attended the
Minstrel Show at Newbury last Fri
day evening, and enjoyed fine moon
light sled-ride going and returning.
Many thanks are due Mr. Slack for
the pleasure.
Mr. and Mrs Philip Hildreth have
been i'll with the prevailing dis
temper and we are glad to note that
they are both able to be out again.
Mrs Fred Gorham has been i'll in
bed and at this writing is able to be
about the house again. Lucy Clark,
who was with her last week, has re-
turned to Doe Corner.
Mrs Roy Carman of Piermont spent
last Saturday with her mother, Mrs
Fred Gorham at "Glendower."
1t is not vouchsafed many women
to have 25 grandchildren and IL
great grandchildren to rire up and
call her blessed, as is the case with
Mrs Mary Slack, who is spending the
winter with her son, George. AL
though Mrs Slack does not venture
out much in winter weather, one
would never guess from her young
spirit and active mind that she
stands at the head of 81 living per-
sons counting her five sons and one
daughter with their descendants. On
Jan. 28th was born a granddaughter,
Feb. 4th great-granddaughter and
Feb. 9th great grandson. We hope
she may live to welcome yet an
other generation.
Mrs David Sargent of Corinth
visited her sister-in-law, Mrs w w
Brock last Week.
Mr. Mills moved from Glendower
boarding house to North Thetford
last week.
DR.. Hamilton of st. Johnsbury has
been testing the cattle in this vicin-
ity this week.
Some of the children are yet under
quarantine SO that the school did not
resume its session this week, there
being only two pupils sure of attend
ing.
William Brock has added severe
cold to the whooping cough and is
confined to the house in addition to
being confined to his own premises
during the siege of whooping cough
Rather tough on the youngsters.
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SOUTH STANFORD.

Mr. and Mrs Frank Kendall visited
at Mrs Della Parker's last Friday.
Mrs Willis Estes has been quite
sick with a hard cold the past
week.
Mr. Ransom Hayes was in South
Royalton last Saturday.
Mrs John Judd is spending few
days in Thetford.
George Estes is out Of school
with sore eyes.
Mrs Watson Judd is able to be
out again.
Mrs Howard Gilkey and Mrs
Nellie Kendall are both confined to
the house with the prevailing dis
temper.
Mrs Ransom Hayes visited Mrs
Albert Holden in Sharon last Sat-
urday.
Clinton Barrett got his hand quite
badly hurt while working in the
mill at Wilder. Being unable to
work, he and Mrs Barrett are stay
ing at Martin Barrett's for while.
The Dramatic Club gave their play
in Sharon last Friday evening and
will repeat in STAFFORD in the town
hall Friday evening.
The Ladies' Aid Society furnished
an oyster supper in the vestry Sat-
urcau evening
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culiarities of the individuals. There
were so many Of them that we can
only remember few and these hit
the other fellows, which tickled us
Just about to death. William Henry
was in his element, as well as Geo
Gibson in his clog dance, while the
girls in the cake-walk took the
cake, We are not going to say
ANYTHING about the end men, but
Billy LaRue and all his men could
not hold a candle to them. The man
agement appreciate the patronage
from their over the river friends
and among the bunch recognized
many of the loyal Nellie Gill
old timers. We trust that they were
we'll repaid for their efforts in COM
ing.
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$1,000

No. 103 100 Acres $2200
Located only Az miles to R. r
town with all advantages; near neigh
bors; IL miles to school with free
conveyance; mail delivered; tele-
phone; 25 acres in tillage of good
dark loan soil; cutting 20 tons Of
hay; pasture for head of cattle; 25
acres in woodland estimated to cut
200 cords of wood; 100000 soft and
hardwood lumber; nice fruit orchard;
IL story painted house of z rooms;
5x12 fit. porch; splendid view; 3Ox40
#. barn into basement, painted; ties
for Z cows; 10x15 fit. silo; 2 sheds;
running water to house and barn, Will
include 2 cows, l horse, pillow har-
row, wagon, etc. $500 cash balance
on easy terms.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1922-02-17
GO TO THE RESCUE
Don't Wait till It's Too Late
Follow the Example of a
pro dfnrd Gifiunn

Follow the Example of a
Bradford Citizen.
Rescue the aching back.
If it keeps on aching, trouble
may come.
Often it indicates kidney weak
ness.
If you neglect the kidneys
warning,
Look out for urinary disorders.
This Bradford citizen will
show you how to go to the
rescue.
M Bailey, farmer, S. Main
St., says: II have used Doan's
Kidney Pills for the last SIX
years and have always found
them an excellent kidney med
icine. I was in very bad shape
with my back and kidneys.
When I stopped or did any heavy
lifting, my back felt as if it
would break. My kidneys were
very weak and irregular, too,
and l often would have to get
up several times during the
night to pass the secretions. I
heard about Doan's Kidney Pills
and got a box at Sisco's Drug
Store. They relieved me and
since that time l have used
Doan's occasionally and can sure
ly recommend them highly"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the
same that Mr. Bailey had.
Foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs, Buff
falo, N. Y.
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ONE MILE OR FIFTY MILES

Whe Their you live one or fifty miles
or more--from this bank, you can main
tain an account here equally we'll.
Our banking-by-ma plan enables you
to make deposits or Withdrawals via
the pos tman, safely and quickly.
Write us enclosing your first deposit.
We will forward to you pass book and4
necessary slips for subsequent depos-
it's or wi thdrawals.
NATIONAL BANK oFsNEWBURY
Wells River, Vermont
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POST MILLS.

Mr. G M Wilson is quite i'll at
this writing.
Mrs Rebecca Lyon is boarding
with Miss Clara Slack.
The L B S met with Mrs L B AL
len Thursday afternoon to make ap-
rons for the sale which is to be
held in connection with the Fair
next August.
Miss Anna Haven has improved SO
rapidly that she walked as far as
the store on Friday.
Mrs S M Douglass is able to sit
up about two hours each day.
Mrs H Wheelock is improving but
is not able to resume her regular
duties at present.
We were sorry Mrs George Cum
mings must take her turn in having
this distemper which is so prevalent
everywhere. We hoped she would
escape it this year.
Mrs A A Waterman has been i'll
but is convalescing.
Mrs C A Adams has been visiting
her son who lives in Quechee, this
week.
Mr. F o Allen has purchased new
horse.
Mr. and Mrs George Douglass OF
Norwich visited at the Films Sun
day.
Mrs John Simonds invited the
shop girls to her home on Friday
evening to give Miss Gladys WARD
surprise in honor of her birth
day. Miss Ward met them at the
door; she did not ask them in at
first, but a little later was very
glad they came, and the evening
was pleasantly spent with music on
the photograph and singing and lat
err refreshments of ice cream and
cake were served. Gladys was the
TeClpleIl vi oOlllC WHY PLSINJ o'iN
useful gifts, at which time she
thanked them all most heartily as
they returned to their different
homes.
Community Church.
Mr. Grant from Lyndonville, the
interior decorator, was here on the
| 18th to consider the work of re-
decorating the church. The new
floor is nearly completed, and vari,
Gus other repairs have been made.
Rev VIM Douglass gave us very
interesting sermon on Sunday morn
ig, his text being The Impossible
Task of the Pastor, the Teacher
the Mother, the Statesman; illustra
ton without God we can do moth
ing.
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A Rat Breeds 6 to 10 Times n Year,
Averaging Ten Young to N Litter.

Remember this. act as soon as you
see the first rat. Get a pkg. of RAT
SNAP. It's sure rat and mice destroy
er. It's convenient. comes IN cake form;
no mixing. Mummifies rat after killing
leaves no smell. Cats or dogs won't
touch it. Three Sizes 35c. Csc; s1.25.
Sold and guaranteed by Sisco's Pharm-
acy.
Evening star., 1922-03-03

MASS Meeting AND TEA
AT F STREET Y. w. C. A.
Miss Agnes Peters One Of Speakers
Scheduled for Opening Of $45, 900
!. Fund Campaign.

Miss Agnes Peters. secretary Of the
committee of friendly relations with
foreign. students Of the national board,
Y. w. c. A. will be one of the speak
ers at the mass meeting and tea 10
be held this afternoon at the F street
branch of the "Y" in the interest Of
the association.s coming $4,000 cam
paign. The meeting will br1tg 70
gether committee and chapter. MEM
hers team captains. lieutenants and
workers of the homeswomehrs division
Of the campaig gn.. Details aof the can
paign plans will then be given out by
Miss Grace M. -Axtell. the campaign
director. e.
"The Washington Y. w: C. A. can
Miss Axtell. in an address before the
Twentieth Century Club yesterda y
afternoon, because the revenue from
the two entirely yincome-producing de-
partmentS-the cafeterias and swim
ming POOLS not sufficient to cover
the overhead of administration and
the five non-income- producing depart
ments. This budget difference for 1922
will be approximately $4,000"
Miss AXtell said that the association
is a philanthropy and that If it were
self-supporting it would fail in its
purpose to serve girls and women of
ing" she continued, lit would at once
become a commercial club, with mem
bership and class dues too high for
girls earning a small amount to af-
ford the privileges offered by the as
ISOLATION"
Evening star., 1922-03-03
"THE ROSARY" FEATURE
OF BENEFIT CONCERT
Francis Rogers, to Whom Song Was
Dedicated, Will Aid Women's
Overseas Service League,

Francis Rogers. baritone, who has
appeared on the concert stage both in
this country and abroad and who.
with Mrs. Rogers, was one of the
hrst to go overseas to provide enter
tainment and amusement for men,
bers OF the A. E. F., will give a con-
cert in the New Willard ballroom
Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, for
the benefit Of the Washington Chap
ter of the Women's Overseas Service
League. He will be assisted by Mrs.
Rogers. who has acquired fame in pre-
senting monologues.
An interesting number on the pro-
gram will be 1.-The Rosary" which
was written for and dedicated to Mr.
Rogers by the composer Nevin. MIR.
Rogers will also tell the story sur
rounding the composition.
The proceeds Of this concert will be
devoted entirely to the Women's
Overseas Service League. which is
carrying on welfare work among the
convalescent and disabled veterans of
Washington hospitals. Membership in
the league is open to those women
who served overseas in hospitals, can
teens. huts, etc. At present a bill,
fathered by Representative Graham
Of Pennsylvania and providing for a
cha rter for the national organization,
Is pending In Congress and all indfca-
tion point to favorable action on the
measure in a short time. Miss Mar
garet Lambfe of the Chastelton apart
ments is president of the Washington
chapter.
Evening star., 1922-03-03
KIWANIS CLUB URGES UNITED
} ACTION ON CIVIC BETTERMENT
Rotary, Civitan, Cosmopolitan and Lions
Clubs Are Invited to Join in
Improvement Movements:

the chair that hereafter the luncheons
would start promptly at ! o'clock and
strict adherence to the rule would be
observed.
Would Pick Reputable Papers.
Stressing the Importance of adver-
tfsing and service to any successful
business. NJ. A. Leese. wholesale manu-
featuring and jobbing optician, ad-
polttan Club at the Hotel Harrington
yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Leese said that through adver-
ttsing the customer came to a busi-
ness establishment and service holds
him." -
Most men make a mistake" he con-
tinued. "in rating advertising az an
overhead expense. Advertising prop
erly handled mean placing adver-
tising In reputable, high-class papers.
not in a newspaper that will accept
any kind of fake advertisement for
the sake Of the money involved-is not
an expense ] would rather have a
small advertisement in a paper of
known integrity than to have a dou-
ble-page advertisement in a paper
that accepted shady advertising with
a circulation of 100000.
detail that satisfies a customer and
brings him back. Your complaint de-
partment is one OF your best aids. II
properly handled Mr.. Lease said. In
conclusion.
Plans for a ladies' night were dis
cussed, and A. s. Gardiner. president
of the Standard National Bank. was
named cosmopolitan of the day for
next Thursday.
Evening star., 1922-03-03
.$5Q,0)Q,ODOARMY
BILL CUT PLANNED.
House Committee Also Fa-
vors 115,O00 Army, With
Quota of 1000 Officers.

The enlisted strength of the Army
Will be cut from the present num-
ber, $4,000. to 115,00O, and the quota
of officers from 1890 to 1900, start
ing July I next, under the Army ap-
preparation bill now being drafted,
members of the subcommittee of the
House appropriations committee in
charge Of this bill said today.
In all, at least $50, 200. 900, and more
likely $60,0n0,000. will be slashed
from the estimates submitted by the
budget bureau. according to the
present plans of the committee
War Departments Estimates were
get bureau to approximately s363.-
100000 for the coming fiscal year.
of this amount $293,OOO,000 being re-
quested for the Army and the rest
for on-military work, such ,as i'm
proveme:ts to rivers and harbors.
The draft OF the bill. it was said.
practically had been completed, but
must be reviewed by the full COM
mittee, which may make changes
Chairman Anthony has said the
measure would be reported next
week.
Lump Sum Plan Denied.
AS drawn by the subcommittee. the
OIL, IL was Sai0, QOeS not provide Tor
lump-sum appropriations as request ed
by War Department officials. Such an
arrangement would have permitted
department heads to expend funds un-
der general headings as they saw fit.
affording them an opportunity to
stretch economies where possible and
exDend amounts greater than the esti-
mates on other activities. If the total
expenditure authorized was not eX-
cseded. The bill. az it will be report
ed to the full committee, however. it
was emphasized. will specify for what
purpose each allowance is to be used.
Concern has been expressed in
Army circles over the prospective
forced reduction of the regular estab-
lishment to 115,000 men and 11.0O0 Of
ficers.
A reduction of the Army to $4,000
enlisted strength, 1t was pointed out
by department officials. would mean
an actual effective force Of little more
than 105. 900 men, as the regular turn
over. due to expiring enlistments: re-
cruit training and other conditions.
keeps about 10000 men on the average
continuously out Of the active ranks.
Evening star., 1922-03-03
AID C0NVICTS' FUTURE.
Anthony League Hears of Effort of
Federal Prisons.

Effort Of the government to help
the future OF those now serving sem
tences in prisons was outlined by
Herbert Notaw, superintendent of
federal prisons, in an address last
night at meeting of the Anthony
League. I'VE are making an honest
effort to help men who are in the
federal prisons prepare themselves 10
take their place in society, when re-
leased said Mr.. Votaw.
Vocational training in the prisons.
1t was pointed out, was of great
benefit to the men. Mr.. Votaw SAID
that in the Atlanta penitentiary there
is a S1,O00,000 mill. operated by the
inmates. who turn out, among many
other things, canvas mail bags that
have been pronounced above the re-
qurements set by the bureau of
standards. The speaker added that
men who enter the prisons physically
unsound. usually gain from fortysto
sixty pounds in six or eight months.
DR. Kate Waller Barrett. the guest
OF honor, and c. c. Bradford, Wash
ington attorney. also gave talks A
program OF Scotch songs was rem
dered by William Bannerman
Evening star., 1922-03-03
MAY SELL TOKENS
IN LOTS OF THREE
Keller Agrees, But Trolley
Companies Fail to Take
Initiative.

Col. Charles Keller, chairman of
the Public Utilities Commission, de-
clared today he would not object to
for 20 cents. as well as six for 40
cents. II the companies desired to do
SO.
Neither Of the companies. however,
indicated that they would take the
Initiative by asking for permission to
sell the tokens in lots of three, as
well as six.
j. III. Hanna, vice president and
general manager of the Capital Trac-
uoR -Coinpany, said the company
wontd follow the directions of the
commission. but had no thought of
taxing UP the matter.
Imam Il. Ham, president Of the
Washington Railway and Electric
company, expressed the belief that to
sell tokens at three for 90 cents un-
doubtedly would reduce the number
OF cash Scent fares and thereby af-
fect the companys revenue
Ofhcials of both companies believe
that to sell tokens in two amounts
would delay service in the rush hours.
MFs Hanna said the Capital Traction
company has always encouraged the
purchase OF tokens iR~ large numbers
at a time.
Asked if the wage agreement would
be reopened this year with the motor
men and conductors. Mr.. Hanna of
tine Capital Traction Company pointed
out that the time has expired in
which either side could give notice
of It's intention to take UP the ques-
ton.
The Capital Traction Company's
agreement with its men could be
changed on March 80, provided the
party desiring the change gave thirty
days notice. Such notice has not
been given.
Mr.. Ham of the Washington Rail-
way and Electric said he has not
thought of the wage question since
the reduction in car fare was an
nounced.
Evening star., 1922-03-03
SHIFT
=" OF S. DIPLOMATS
Many Secretaries Given New
Posts by State De-
partment.

A general reassignment OF the per-
sonnel Of the diplomatic service of the
United States In all parts Of the world
10 announced at tho State Depart
ment as follows:
Warren d. Robbins, from the De-
partment Of State to counselor Of tho
embassy at Berlin.
Norval Richardson, from first secre-
tary of the legation at Lisbon to first
secretary Of the embassy at Toxic.
William Walker Smith. from first
secretary Of the Legation at Bern to
first secretary of the legation at Te-
gucigalpa.
Stokc1ey W. Morgan, from first sec
retary Of the legation at La Paz' to
first secretary Of the legation at Bern.
Elbridge Gerry Greene, from first
secretary of the legation at Sofia to
first secretary of the embassy at
Paris. .
Ferdinand L. Mayer, from the De-
partment of Stateto- first secretary Of
the agency and consulate general at
Tangier.
Francis White, from first secretary
Of the embassy at Buenos Aires to
the Department OF State.
Ray Atherton. from second secretary
Of the legation at Peking to the De-
partment of State.
Clarence b. Hewes. from second sec
retary of the legation at The Hague
to second secretary Of the legation at
San Jose. ----
Walter c. Thurston. from second
secretary of, the Legation at San Jose
to second secretary Of the embassy at
London. %-
James c. Dunn. from second secre-
Tn nf fNsao n n n
ond secretary of the legation at Port
au Prince. 80.
Samuel s. Dickson. from second Sec
retary of the legation at Asuncion to
second secretary Of the legation at
Lisbon.
Walter H. Schoellkopf, from second
secretary of the legation at Panama
to second secretary Of the legation at
La PaZ.
Henry I. Dockweiler. from second
second secretary of the legation at
Santo Domingo.
Alan F. Winslow. from third seere-
tary of the legation at PragVe to
third secretary Of the legation at
Bogota.
Benjamin Muse. from third secretary
OF the legation at Copenhagen to
Third secretary of the legation at
Managua.
Curtis G. Jordan, from third score
tary of the legation AT Port au Prince
to third secretary of the legation at
Heisingfors.
Jefferson Patterson. from the Depart
ment of State to third secretary of
the legation at Peking.
Percy A. Blair. from the Department
of State to third secretary of the en-
bassy at Buenos Aires.
William A. Taylor. jr.. from the De-
partment of State to third secretary
Of the embassy at Mexico City.
George R. Merrell, jr., from the De-
partment of State to third secretary
Of the legation at The Hague.
Robert S. Burgher, from the Depart
ment Of State to third secretary Of the
legation at Panama City,
Evening star., 1922-03-03
LOCAL BUSINESS WOMEN .
WILL FORM Z0NTA CLUB
Object of Organization Stated to Be
to Encourage High Ethical
Standards.

Decision to form a Zonta Club In
Washington was reached by a num-
Der of prominent local professional
and business women at a dinner held
at the Blue Mill Tearoom, 919 18th
sreet. hast night.
The Federation of ZOnta Clubs in
organizing in various cities have as
professional women the same ideals
and work as the Rotary and Kiwanis
clubs have among men. The objects
OF the club. as defined in the consti-
tuition, are to encourage high ethical
standards in business and professions
and TO stimulate the desire of service.
Membership will be limited to one
representative from each business. or
ciassincatton. 1t is estimated that in
a large city there are some 500 classi-
fcations from which to draw men,
bers, and Washington has some Pc
culiar to itself. in addition. 1t is also
necessary that member should de-
vote so per cent of her time and OBJ
tain so per centNof her income from
the business or profession that she
represents.
Since the organ liza ton of the first
club in Buffalo. November 1919. there
are now sixteen Zonta clubs in vari
Gus large cities in the east and middle
west.
The meaning of the word Zonta in
and the club has as it's motto. The
straight road and the square way"
The federation also has an official
publication known as the ,Zontian.
Under the Craftsmanship temporary
executive committee was formed to
deal with the organisation of the
club. Those present at the dinner
werei Mrs. NJ. c. Van Wrinkle, Miss
Gertrude Van Hosen, Mrs. W. r.
Street, Mrs. NJ. w: sigman, Miss E.
T. Hahn. Miss l. NJ. Thrasher, Miss
Emma B. Wells. Miss Cora Mae Ellis,
Mrs. Fl. c. Brown. Miss E. =. Harris.
Mrs. NJ. L. Biondi. Miss Alice Deal,
Miss LaZenby.. Miss Alice Maynard,
Mrs. NJ. C. BuIrell. Mrs. NJ. H. Worrell.
Miss l. James. Mrs. E. c. Salisbury.
Mrs, Clifford Lewis. Mrs. William
Witt, national secretary. j. and Miss
Marion de Forest. national organizer.
Evening star., 1922-03-03
GIVES ADDRESS ON DANTE.
Thomas Nelson Page Speaks Before
Circolo Italiano.

Thomas Nelson Page, former ambas-
sador from the United States to Italy.
told of Dante's influence on Italy and
on the worlds literature, in an address
last night before members and guests
of the Circolo Italiano di Washing
ton, in the ballroom of. the Italian
embassy.
circolo, together with Senator Ro-
landi Ricci, Italian ambassador.
Following the address there was
musical program. in which Ernst
Vladimir Ladovitch. violinist. accom-
panied by Mrs. Thomas J. Echols. and
Miss CIelia Fioravanti. soloist. accom-
panied by Miss NJ. Greenhalgh. took
part. The violin Offering was "Medi-
tation," ,"'from ''Thais." Miss Floravanti
sang the popular Italian romanza,
"L'Ideale," by Tosti, and other selec-
tiOilS