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The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-12-04

Many people. opinion that stock
dividends are improper undergo
r3pid modification when they get
one themselves.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-12-04

look forward to the time when
every child of the Nation shall
have a fair chance to grow up into
a reasonably healthy and physical
" fit citizen.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-12-04


bu. no one in Vermont has com
piained of any shortage of bosses.
There is much complaint of the
dcalth of statesmen, but the CON
Plcssnen do not admit that such
scarcity exists.
\ harmonious costume is said TO
be a symphony in color, but many
Of the girls seem to prefer jazz
band effects,
"Perios dresses" are said to he
fashionable, and some critics say it
is high time that modern dress
ideas should come to q full stop.
4 bin before the Colorado legis-
lature provides for educating par
ents, but in most families the chill
dren are now attending to that
duty.
Anyway if YOU keep the automo-
Bile locked up in the garage, you
won't pet mixed up in any motor
accidents.
The political parties are getting
ready to throw over their Jonahs,
buc it is doubtful if the whale will
consent to swallow them.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-12-04
White River
Basketball Opponents
(Continued from Page u


the floor without assistance, and
there being few men who have
been able to stop these wild dash
es. Malcolmn of Dartmouth col
lege fame, who holds down the left
forward position, was a candidate
for the college varsity, and with
out doubt would have made it had
he been eligible to play. The latter
part of last season this sterling
basketeer was member of the
Newport team and constituted a
strong part of its offense.
Maher and Slavery at the defen-
.sive positions have demonstrated
their ability in more than one ex-
citing contest and the local lads
are assured of something doing
every minute if they continue
their winning game.
That Company d will be the vic
tor, Coach Burns, and in fact any
one in St. Johnsbury, are ready to
stake their reputation as dyed-in-
the-wool fans. But the willy leader
Of the locals expressed some
doubts as to the lead being very
large.
All the locals are in the pink of
condition and the fans are assured
Of battle royal until the last bas-
ket is thrown.
The line up Tuesday night will
be as follows:
COMPANY D WHITE RIVER
Marshall, If rg, Slavery
Fisk, IF IL, Maher
Burns, c, Hanley
Dumas, lg If, Jordan
Gosalnt, rg IT, Malcolm
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-11-08
CALLED ON FOR MUCH WORK
Amount OF Labor Performed by the
/, Human Heart Is Almost Beyond
Power OF Description.

The heart of one man In lifetime
pumps rs much blood through the body
Ms the blood weight of the l0,O00.0O0
men killed during the war, according
10 Dr, j., Pesch, professor In the
Berlin Medical school, an authority on
blood circulation and the first man to
perfect n system for measuring the
blood content of the human body.
"'rhe heart of n man Weighing 1879
pounds and living sixty years" he said.
pumps during the course of his life
16l,500,0O0 quarts of blood The World
war cost l0,000000 lives. Estimating
the average weight of mans body ut
133 pounds and the weight OF the blood
content at ) per cent of the total, some
2l,i00,OO0 quarts of blood were shed
during the war;
Professor plesch used this illustra.
ton 10 show how much more powerful
Is this marvel of nature than the de-
struction which mankind with the most
Ingenious Instruments Of warfare was
able to intllct upon itself IN five years
OF desperate effort.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-11-08
AGE MATTER OF COMPARISON
Actual Passing OF the Years Really
Has Little to Do With Coming
Of Dccrepitude.

John Il. Voorhls. president OF the
board ~ commissioners of New York
city, recently celebrated his ninety
third birthday by doing his usual days
work, lie arose at 40 his usual
time. aud after his usual hearty break
fast walked Ms usual to his office more
than n mile away.
Being nineiy-three doesn't mean any
thing unusual "a this man whose span
of life has been two-thirdS as long as
that of the American republic.
Age is, after all. remarks Thrift.
greatly matter Of comparison. A
few days before Mr.. VoorhlS birthday
he said that while walking brlSkly "a
his office one morning, he noticed n
seyenty-ive.ycar-old man feebly hob.
bling along the street. tottering with
every step and seeming TO have a ter
rble time to navigate even at the slow
est pace.
at was n great pity" commented
Mr. Noorhls, on This sad spectacle. ITO
see such young man so nearly dis.
ablcd by old age"
Yes, it's largely matter OF com
pcrison.
At sixteen, forty is old tge at nine
ty.three, seventy-fve is youth. Tie
actual years count for naught. More
and more we find this out.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-11-08

nakings, | scented possibilities and
sailed in with enthusiasm. | told him
how TO crush the Ice fine and pour II
into the tall glass. then put in q
couple OF sprigS of smashed mint and
the granulated sugar and add stifr
ihimbe Of genuine bolrbon and shake
II UP, and then decorate the top. with
Il bouquet ~ fresh mint and watch
until tle frost had formed on the
glass.
Thank you so much Come down
some time and Wen have one to-
gether"
But do YOU think let him get
away? ON your life, no, They have
slipped me that some time" stun for
the last time. have seen too many
enchanting visions of house parties
and week ends fade and die on the
waiting list. thanked him profusely
and told him I'd be there in fifteen
minutes And was
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-11-08
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News OF the Town and Village and
Advertisements,

Home cured hams and bacon at
the Checkerline.
Home pork and home made sau.
sage at the Checkerlne
Extra fine roasting chickens, veal,
pork and lamb at Estes Market. Tel.
rs.
Cauliflower, spinach, string beans,
celery and lettuce at e It's market,
Tel us
The American Legion boys win
hold an armistice day dance in Union
nan FRIDAY evening.
We ale giving very generous
cleanup reduction on the balance OF
our winter coat stock. The Murray s.
Complete variety Of fresh saa food
at Ester market Tel AS"
Storm and stable blankets, full line
just received A so fine line OF har.
ness H. Greenberg, lO4 K yer street
TIE 25.R. 42ti
MY wild IRISH Rose Vitagraph s
Big special, and Larry Semon in The
Agent opera Hoa~e' Friday and sat
u. day.
Canadian aacon and liver al Is
ties Market Tel u.s."
See Ro 0 the Sea" starring
An Ia Stewart, real heart drama, in
tense, surprising, irles tbles Hart;
Theatre. today,
Cd Bennington Branch, American
Red Cross, thru the Ladies Society
fini he'd Is winter quota of layette
and is now working on babies ilan
mel rompers.
Fresh oyster and cherry stone
clans at Estes Tel. 7l5."
If you want to see something sump
tuous, heartholdlng, splendidly in
tense, see Anita Stewart in Rose o
the Sea- and the lat cpl ode OF
"Perils of the Yukon IIarte Theatre
today
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-11-08
LIST OF DOG OWNERS

Following IS a list of persons living
IN Bennington, Vt, who had procured
u dog license up to date Of October /,
1879
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-11-08
odaY.

There Is a thing called yesterday,
but that Is Only the dust ain at the
door, into which we east our refuse.
our failures, our WORKOUT souls. There
Is n thing called tomorrow. bursting
with far better things than those
@hch we rave discarded. But in TO
day the whole passionate force Of the
universe is poured and therefore to-
dny is marvellous SIS L. Il. Mais.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-11-08
ARoUSEs CURIOSITY

The Luncheon Customer: Yes,
you have quite an attractive ne.
tie place. But why do you print your
menu In French7
The Proprietor: Do you think
these shoppers would buy kidney
stew or beef liver and onions In
Enpllsh7
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-11-08
! Indigestion Stops Quick.

Mi.O.Na Stomach Tablets reliey
biliousness. dizziness and indlges
ton. or money back Ask W. L. Go
kay -Advertisement
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-11-08
Ask Me Again.

F., A few days ago Il friend called me
up TO ask how to make a mint Jullp.
writes Russell Seeds In the lndlanapo.
lis star ON being assured that he
was not joking, but really had the
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-11-08
Evidently

Dat Ann Eliza done got eight fam.
blles to wash fur"
SHE needs II husband to manage her
ntrusts"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-11-08
No Joke.

Success, we're told. requires hard work.
And that. no doubt, is true enough
still. to make good, you're gonna find.
You also need a lot OF blIn.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1922-01-05

great success in every way. Our
boys certainly appreciated the
loyal patronage of the Nickerson
young people. The boys of Du-
quette community have a record
Of giving successful dances for
they always secure the best mu-
sic.
Deacon Dubbs. a rural comedy
drama in three acts, will be pre-
sented by Duquette community
home talent two nights FRIDAY.
Jan. l3. and Saturday. Jan. IA.
On Saturday night we will have
the Thorne 4 piece orchestra
from Sandstone with us and a
dance will be given after the
play. Don't miss this friends,
It's great!
The big stage at the commu-
nifty hall is now about finished.
The stage has been built with
the fore-thought of future use
to the community. spacious.
equipped with roller curtain and
portable wings. 1t is so con-
structed that a larger part of
the stage is temporary and may
be stored under the permanent
stage until needed for the next
play. Deacon Dubbs will need
it all however.
The Jolly Stag club held a
business meeting in community
hall last Wednesday evening to
consider the purchase of play
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1922-01-05
Duxbury

Anton Karpe is cutting pulp
wood for Fl. F.. Lewis.
Mr.. Maifeld sawed wood for
Mr.. Snider the first of the week
There will be no Sunday school
in the hall for the next three
weeks.
Rev Bates spent Wednesday
evening and Thursday at
Hendricks.
Our star route mail carrier did
not get through, Saturday, on
account of the drifted roads.
Rev. Mueller was unable to
reach Duxburry. Sunday even
ing, on account Of bad roads.
On account Of the bad roads
very few attended the Watch
Party" at the Hall New Years
evening.
Several of the ladies called at
the WATSON home, Thursday. and
gave Mrs. WATSON a pleasant
surprise.
The Cooper Fulton family
autoed up from White Bear
Lake, Friday, and spent New
Years at Long Way Inn.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1922-01-05
Duquette
Mrs. Sponge left for Superior

Mrs. Sponge left for Superior
Monday.
Deacon Dubbs: Community
hall. Jan. 13 and Ii.
Louis Klein sold a horse To
Chas. Johnson Of Kerrick. this
week.
Miss Gudrun Erickson is spend
ing a few days visiting in Nick
erson.
Geo. P. Grout of Nickerson, at
tended creamery board meeting
here Monday.
Don't forget the dates
l3 and Ii. Watch for the big
blue and red posters.
Miss Ella Peterson returned to
her duties as telephone operator
at Duluth, Monday night.
Mr.. Halgren was busy UNI
loading potatoes Tuesday Think
of it. hauling spuds in January,
The Community Ladies' Aid
met last Saturday at the Erick-
son home and was very we'll at
tended.
School will reopen Monday
morning. Jan. 8 Let's all coope-
rate in making January a month
Of perfect attendance.
Joseph Pechacek who has been
spending Christmas holidays at
his home in Brook Park, return.
ed to Duquette Monday.
The Misses Alice and Merna
Norell returned to Duluth Mon
day evening, after spending the
Christmas holidays at home.
The stays postponed their reg.
ular meeting from Wednesday te
Saturday evening. SO We coulc
use our new player piano at the
meeting.
Get your dance tickets earl,
for the big dance after the pla,
Jan. IA. Any of us would be
glad To sell you one. woul,
like to sell you two.
| The McLevis brothers passe,
through Duquette Tuesday eve
ming with their large traction en-
CINE. enroute to destination cas-
of Nickerson where they will en-
gage in saving lath.
The dance given at the hal
New Years evening proved ,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1922-01-05
Nuptial.

Elmer Calvin and Vandetta
Emmert were united in MARI
age on Dec. Goth. 1921, at the
home of Father O'Riondan in
Duluth. The Bride is the oldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Munger and the groom the
youngest son of John Calvin, all
of Duxbury.
They have gone to housekeep-
ing on the grooms farm in East
Wilma. where they will be at
home to their friends after Jan.
5th.
Their many friends wish them
a long and happy welded life.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1922-01-05

err piano. The boys decided on
a Medella Walnut sold by the
Boston Music Co. of Duluth. And
all are expecting it to arrive dali
ly. The jolly Stays are donat-
ing the instrument to the Com
munity hall and when it does
come you bet there will be some
additional pep at the stag meet
ings. Come fellow, be a stag.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1922-01-05
NickerSOn


r. F. Elmer and son were to
mass at Kerrick. Sunday.
Mrs. Wiggen went to Duluth
Friday to transact business.
Nelson Sundby went TO Du-
quette on business Wednesday.
Peter Broten gave Superior
the honor of his presence, Fri
day.
c. +. Nelson and son. James,
made a trip to Duluth, Wednes-
day.
Mrs. Peter Broten has been
laid up a few days with a sore
foot.
John Champagne went to SUI
perior Sunday to celebrate New
Year.
Miss E. Shoveln of Duluth,
spent New Years at the LeMay
home.
Ernie Washburn and Ed Lee
May were at Duquette Sunday
between trains.
Miss Freda and Martha Lei
pold left for Granite Falls
Thursday night.
Quite a number Of Nlckerson
folks attended the dance at Du-
quette Saturday night.
Joe Fielder went to Sandstone
Thursday TO see a doctor on ac-
count of injuring his foot.
The John Melancon family Of
Duquette. spent Sunday with
their son. Henry Melancon, here
Frank and Stanley Djack left
for their home at Denham via
Hinckley to spend New Years
day.
Miss Ellen Peterson arrived
here Saturday morning from Du-
luth to spend New Years day
with her folks.
Rev. Mattson will conduct SER
vices in the town hall Sunday,
Jan. 18th. at 1890 A. M. Sun
day school Immediately after
services. Everybody start the
New Year right by attending.
Miss Dora LeMay just return
ed from an extended tour
through Canada She spent |
most of her time at Montreal.
Quebec and. Sorel. where she has
many relatives. Her father who
went up with her, will remain
there for some time.
A nice little party was held at |
the Geo. T. Grout home last
Thursday evening. Most Of the
entire Nickerson community was
there and all had the time of |
their lives. The evening was
spent mostly in dancing. after
which oyster selects were served.
Henry Melancon returned from
st. Paul recently. where he had
disposed of n part of car Of
Christmas trees. He reported
big demand for trees this season
and realized a much greater pro-
fit by peddling his trees than by
selling them to the local buyers.
Rev. Mattson wishes to meet
the confirmation class at r. Nj.
on Saturday, Jan. l4th. The
Concordia Ladies' Aid will meet
at 2 P. Nj. and the annual meet
ing Of the Emanuel Lutheran
church will be held at 3 P. NJ |
All voters are requested to be
present.
If you don't believe it hurts
to have a toe smashed, just ask
Fielder. he knows. While saw
ing wood at William Witmeyer's
place last week he accidently let
something heavy fall on his fore
most toe and smashed it. He
is now laid up but expects to be
back on the trap line soon.
A real country "hoe down"
party and dance was in evidence
at John Burke's home Wednes-
day evening. Amongst those
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1922-01-05

served. Everybody assisted on
the music platform, even the
Victrola
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-02-16
Ships Comb Seven Seas
In Search Of Sailor
Adrift on a Raft

NEW YORK, Feb. ia score
Of ships of all kinds, from battered
tramp steamers of the seven seas,
to graceful pleasure-freighted pas
senger liners, were leaving for ocean
routes today on a mission of mer-
cy. They were continuing the
search for John Birkner, "a, the
sailor who was cast adrift from the
steamer Gaffney last Wednesday,
700 miles in an unfrequented part
of the Atlantic.
If Birkner's frail craft still is
afloat, today's dawn marks the be-
ginning of his seventh day adrift on
the waters. The master Of the Calf
ney, Captain Walter Beckwith, adj
vised every craft carrying wireless
to seek the drifting sailor. Latitude
and longitude of the lifeboat and its
solitary passenger, when last seen,
have been supplied all inbound and
outbound vessels, and the drifter,
if his boat is still afloat and has
survived the tussle with waves, is
believed to have an excellent chance
of early rescue.
Birkner was one Of four sailors
ordered to lash, lifeboat in a ter
rifle storm, when a giant wave heel
ed the Gaffney over.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-02-16
.BRYAN'S POSITION
ON SENATE RACE

MIAMI, Fla, Feb. 15.--William ].
Bryan, responding to inquiries today
as to whether he would be candi-
date for the United States senate
from Florida in the Democratic pri-
,maries, issued statement in which
he said:
ITO those who have been kind
enough to write lie in regard to the
senatorship, greetings:
IT have been actively engaged in
politics for more than 80 years. With
the exception of less than seven
years, my work has been done as
private citizen, and prefer to con-
tinue to serve the public without the
cares of office. If the Democrats
of Florida felt that as a senator /
could render service to the state
and to the party in the nation sui
ficiert to justify them in calling
upon me to represent them at Wash
ington, I would consider the matter
from the standpoint of duty and in
connection with other claims upon
me, but l have no thought of enter
ing into a contest for the office.
1.-the nominations that have re-
ceived-two for congress-, one for
the senate ana three for the prest
dency-have been rendered me prac-
tically without ;, opposition and /
have priced them Jas expressions or
confidence. No friend will expect
me, at my preiod of life and when
my political recor dis known to all.
to solicit support or toNtake the risk
of alternating those pledged to aspiiS
ants. l am looking forward to com
genial association here With Florida
Democrats who have been my CO.
laborers for quarter OF century,
L am sure that our relations viii Us
pleasant so long as my plans do not
conflict with the ambitions of Others
or with their personal preferences
with profound appreciation of
the expressions of friendship and
esteem which have come to me, 1
am. Every truly,
(Signed)
WILLIAM. JENNINGS BRYAN.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-02-16
IRELAND IS HANGING.
ON BRINK Of OPEN
WAR Of 8 FACTIONS
De Valera Plot to Overthrow,
Government Seen-Eight-
cen Killed, so Injured in
Belfast Shipping

LONDON, Feb. 15.-Ireland to-
day tre1nbled on the verge of open
civil war between three factions.
These factions are:
l. Supporters of Eamonn de Va.
lera, who are reported plotting to
overthrow the provisional govern
ment of the Irish free state and
proclaim republic.
2. The provisional government Of
the Irish free state, headed by Mi
chael Collins.
8. Ulster, which is in arms against
raids over it's border by the Repub-
leans who want more Of the terri.
With evacuation Of Ireland by the
British army held up temporarily.
the situation was more tense than
at any time since the truce
Meanwhile, the British house Of
commons had before it final ratifi--
cation of the Irish peace treaty
through passage of the legislation
formally establishing the free state.
There was a possibility that strong
opposition to such ratification might
develop if Ireland does not become
more peaceful Immediately. N
For the first time. since the truce.
which preceded the peace negotia-
tons, there were lorry loads of SOL
diers carrying rifles trundling about
the streets of Cork today, dis
patch from that city said.
The Central News today stated the
government professed to know moth.
ing of the order for suspension Of
troop sailings from Ireland. How
ever, the order is in effect and the
sailings have ceased. The orders to
stop departure of soldiers were re.
ceived in Dublin and other centers.
One regiment of lancers was turn
ed back to it's barracks after having
actually marched to the railway sta
ton. Michael Collins is reported
much incensed at the suspension.
tory claimed by Ulster.
1S KILLED, SO INJURED
BY BELFAST SHIPPING
BELFAST, Feb. 15.-(By the AS
ISOLATED Press.-Snipers continued
their grim work in the disturbed
sections of Belfast this morning and
by midday the death toll since Sat
urday had been nc eased to eighteen
by the deaths of two men who were
victims OF flying bullets in the
.ets during the noon hour. The
number of woundt ] at the same
hour had reached the total of APP
pro. imately fifty.
In the main thoroughfares OF the
city business proceeded apparently
as US 1al, but in the storm centers
the shipping was frequent and dan
6 Gus.
Forty-two of the kidnaped Ulster
unionists, it was stated today, have
requested Premier Craig, of Ulster,
to liberate Immediately the Mona;
CHAN football players held prisoner
in Ulster, the unionists declaring
they themselves would be held cap
tive until the football prisoners were
released.
A large body Of troops appeared
on the streets of BelfastH late this
afternoon. They were the first to be
sent here since the renewed out
break of disorders beganA
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-02-16
Three New England
States Hit by Strike
OF Textile Workers

BOSTON, Feb. 5.-Massachu-
sets, New Hampshire and Rhode
Island today were gripped in the
biggest textile strike in the history
of New England.
The ranks of the strikers have
swelled to a total estimated at 49,
900. At least $4,000 of this num-
Der are in New Hampshire.
Forty-two mills in the three states
have been forced to close.
The strike, called to protest
against 20 per cent reduction in
wages and increases in working
hours from AZ to 81 a week. was
without a single reported act Of vio-
lence
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-02-16
NINE MEN ARE INDICTED
FOR DISASTER AT THEA TER

WASHINGTON, Feb. Is. The
grand jury expected today to start
work early on the cases Of nine
men ordered held for that body in
connection with the Knickerbocker
theater collapse. costing nearly 100
lives. The coroner's jury has found
the tragic crash due to faulty de-
signing, construction and inadequate
supervision and inspection"
Along with this finding, the jury
scathinely attacked building :nspec-
tion, methods Of Washington, holding
no special qualifications were need
&c 10 be an inspector, and that in
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-02-16
BRITAIN TO RAT|FY
PACT, SAYS BALFOUR

LONDON, Feb. 15.-"I do not
doubt for one minute that Great
Britain will ratify the Washington
arms conference treaties" Arthur j..
Balfour, who was head of the Brit
ish delegation, declared on his ar
rival here today.
TIC was met at Wat cloo station
by Lloyd George, George Harvey,
the United States ambassador, and
members of the British cabinet.
Lord Lee of Fareham and other
members of the British delegation
arrived with Lord Balfour.
Lord Baifour declared he hoped
great good would result from the
conference, and that it would tend
to Tighten the nations burdens, and
bind them closer together. \
1.-THE results of the conference"
he said, Twill knit ever closer the
hearts of the Lnglish-speaking peo-
Ole"