AROOSTOOK TIMES SHIRE TOWN OF April 13, 1860 To AROOSTOOK COUNT! HOULTON TIMES December 27, 1916 HOULTON MAINE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1917 Ca No. 50 VOL. LVII. ry i i b r&ry

boys will holler, save the butt. TH £ flEED ness or foolishness. Germans first poured water into the OF ENTERTAINMENT "Only one class do I single out for SAW SEEADLER SINK FOUR WAR-SAVINGS CERTIFICATES That is all you can hear, tobacco is ■ I}ishop Lawrence Gf Boston Cameron’s holds to ruin her cargo of A United States War-Savings Cer­ in a special notice- the parents of girls SHIPS so scarce here especially American , address bade a plea for are of soidiers and it that he is the adviser and leader of I equator. She had approached under Janeiro. He was warned however |f on January 1, 1923, which will ac­ I wish you could see Beef Buzzell. Joe | sailors who sre in Boston on fur- his son. In thiscountry the camps j diguise of a Norwegian and her yards i W„o7tVmakrt0o much ha^te T trans- cordingly give each such certificate, mav hereasonably protected, and the ' , . 1101 lo IIiaKe 100 muen nasie. a trails Gillin and Devil Logan and myself in lough men may hv military discipline, self- and general appearance did not believe fer of men> 286 all told was effected when hearing its full complement of our room at night. We have some discipline and public sentiment he the flag of Norway that floated from without incident when two days’ sup- such stamps, a m aturity value of $100 Regarding the temptations of the good old feeds and we take turns in held up to American standards. To her monkey-gaff. piy Gf water and provisions for Id on said date. No certificate will be enlisted men. Bishop Lawrence said, use Secretary Baker's words, let us cooking them, we are going to have Presently the stranger hauled down days had been placed on board. The Issued unless at the same time one or in part: ‘gird them with an invisible and spirit­ . ,, . ' griddle cakes for our supper tonight, ual armor.’ " the Norwegian emblem and ran up in Cameron then parted company with more War-Savings Stamps shall be 6 , more ft ** Weil Charlog we used t0 be jn old "Impelled by the warnings of his­ its place the German colors, at the the Seeadler and reached her destlna- purchased and affixed thereto, but no tory, by certain disastrous conditions Co. L but we were transferred to same time dropping a canvas screen tion without incident. additional charge will he made for in some of the armies of Europe and headquarters Co. Beef Buzzell and MORE AIR ! that concealed heavy guns mounted At Rio the castaways were taken the certificate, itself. The name of by the dangers that our boys and men Joe Gillin are in the mounted scouts. are already meeting in France, I shall More fresh air in the schoolroom on her top gallant forecastle and poop in charge by consuls, who provided the owner of each certificate must be Devil Logan and myself are in the speak of one cause which unless the and the office and the home will deck. Men swarmed along the rails them with funds. Bradley and his written upon such certificate at the whole force of military discipline, materially decrease the number of and filled the waist whereupon the companion journeyed to Buenos Ay- time of the Issue thereof. one pound gun Platoon, and we have me(llcal science and practice and of one of the best Lieutenants in the pub,ic opjni0n be brought into action colds, according to the State Depart­ British Yeoman promptly hove to ana res? where they shipped on the Nor- Owners of War-Savings Certificates war department, by the name of Me- | will be the unmaking of scores, of ment of Health. Most sickness comes awaited events. Her captain w a s wegian bark Sydness for Calcutta, re­ will be entitled to receive, on January Grew, and we all like our change very thousands of American soldiers. in the winter and one great reason ordered to abandon ship and come maining with the vessel for the pass- 1, 1813, at the Treasury Department , "Two years ago a friend of mine in for this is the tendency to give up the Canada was told by a man in high au- alongside. age up to this port. in Washington, or at a money-order outdoor life when the weather is cold. Ralph Albert was Top Sergeant in thority that if the people in Canada This was done in a smooth sea, 22 Bradley says he believes th eS eead - poet office, upon surrender of such When people are shut up together in Co. L and he lost it, Robert Keith knew the disastrous conditions of cer- men reaching the raider, which was ^er was the former Boston-owned Pass certificates and upon compliance with air-tight houses they can easily e x ­ got his job and lost it last week. tain bodies of Canadian troops caused then made out to be the dreaded See- °f Balmaha, rebuilt for raiding pur- all other provisions thereof, $5 in , , , . T , # by venereal diseases, enlistments change infections, as it were, and Co. L has changed a lotsince Lieut. w*uld b0 gharply checked. and official adler. They climbed the rope ladder poses. The vessel had been equipped respect of each War-Savings Stamp. with the reduced vitality which in­ Findlay left. He has been made rej)0rts have proved that he had good and learned that 200 men from ves- , with a Powerful oil-burning m otor th at Series of 1918, then affixed thereto, door life occasions there is little to Captain of Co. C and has the best reason to say so. The same eondi- sels already captured were under developed speed of 11 nautical miles bnt no post office shall be required to stop the spread of colds and other Co., in the regiment. We have been tions. however, have struck every strong guard. There were two women. an hour, while under motor and sail make any such payment until 10 d-vs ailments. trying to locate Happy Putnam but "pirst let me say with the strongest also^ wives of captains who had seen hi a strong wind she had logged fully after receiving written demand there­ The slogan of "More Fresh Air" can’t seem to find out where he is, emphasis that 1 believe that the sol- their commands bombed and sent to nautical miles in a day. for. so if you know you might write us, diers and sailors-of this country are means different things to different the bottom. Any owner of a War-Savings Cer­ as we all would like to hear from him. on the whole superior to the aveiage, people; to some it means getting out men of the country in soundness ot THRIFT THOUGHT option, will be entitled of doors for a limited time during the Among victims of the raider, tificate, at his We have a great time trying to pbysi(iue and character. I know also A large amount of good food in po^ any after January day and then going Dark to the air- learned by Bradley and his companion, to receive at time learn and understand French, if we tbat tbe president, the secretaries of tatoes, including most of the valuable 2, 1918, and prior to January 1. 1923 stay here very long you will hear a war and the navy, and the surgical tight compartment again; to others were the British steamships Gladys at a money-order post office, upon lot of Frenchmen pulling into Houl- an(l medical departments of the aim> "More FFresh Air means the letting of Royal and I.udy Island, French barks "lineral elem«nt»- ls wasted ordi' surrender of his certificate and upon , , ^ „ and navy are alive to the dangers and outdoor■ air into the living and sleep-sleep Charles Gounod and Antonin Italian nary methods »t peeling. Baking "in ton some day, this Is a great place ready yQ meet them effectively at the jackets” also means a loss (if the compliance with all other provisions rooms; to still others, "More Fresh ship Buenos Ayres, British bark Pin- but there is no place like home, be- lea8t in this country if they have the jacket is not eaten), since much of thereof, in respect of each War-Sav­ lieve me. Well, 1 suppose the old support of the whole military organi- Air” means a combination of outdoor more and British schooner Perce. The the meat of the potato sticks to the ings Stamp, Series of 1918, then affix­ town looks just the same as usual. zatlon and of public opinion. Eternal life and of perfect ventilation in the German count commanding the See- vigilance must, however, he the watch­ stiffened skin and is discarded. Here ed to such certificate, amount of the H enry Wilson is with us but we home and office. To these latter, the adler sent a boat to the British Yeo- word. is a suggestion made by the United of the stamp or stamps affixed, haven’t seen him for quite a while. . a boun' strip the thin skin as when potatoes LETTER FROM “OVER THERE’’ ers. Without question recklessness tiful dinner was the rule? although be here. Vve haven t any drafted jn morals and in battle do go together autocracy of the Germans is neces­ are peeled after thorough eooking by Nov. 7, 191". breakfast and supper consisted prin­ men with us at all. in some men. But when any man as- sary to the future of democracy. A boiling. The potatoes will still be Mr. Charles H. Fogg. cipally of coffee and tea. The cap­ Well must ring off tor this time war on the treacherous authority of practically raw and may be handled I am going to sit down and w rite drink and loose women make an army tives saved bread at dinner to par­ the germs is as necessary to the like raw peeled potatoes in preparing yea a few lines to thank you for send­ Yours truly, better fighters, more capable of en- take of it later. Clarence E. Ayotte. durance, less liable to disease and future welfare of America. The State any dish, as scalloped, French or Ger- ing me the TIMES. I wish you could H eadquarters Co., 103 Inf., U. S. Inf. more subject to discipline, he knows Department of Health has uttered the Within thenext two weeks the man fried potatoes, potato chips, etc hate been here to see the boys around American Expedionary Forces. thaf, he ls 3tatldlng to1' » n?tioD, 'ba‘ death-sentence that marks the ap- Seeadler sank the French barks La 0ne excellent way to cook the 'skin- me when 1 got that paper. military experience, medical science ------and common sense have demolished. proaching doom of germdom in Maine Koquefoucaudand Duplex, also the ned potatoes is to bake them. The They were just like bees all asking A LOT SAID SOTTO VOCE “The great body of our soldiers and just as the Milliken regiment hasBritish steamship Howgarth. The entire potato, including the thin, gol- lor it. There were first, second and “I suppose,” said Heck, “your wife sailors of our new army and navy are joined in uttering the death-sentence victims were lured within range by den-brown crust may be eaten thirds on It just like the boys are af­ always has the last word.” atra,,ght and„ ':lea;i; » s.mal1 of autocracy in Germany. Both sen- the flag ruse and put up no battle as This recipe for economical peeling ter a cigarette. are low in their standards ana bad m ‘No, replied Peek, ‘‘but she always their morals: a large fraction are tences may take time to carry out. t he odds were too great. In each caseof potatoes was furnished by a house- When a man lights a cigarette the has the last word that’s spoken aloud.” easily led into trouble through loneli- But in both cases the people have the Germans looted the ships, taking wife and tested by the United State* spoken and the work will be done. <->ff large quantities of provisions and Department of Agriculture. The de- ...... stores bofore P]a<‘ing bombs. Along partment will be glad to have other George Curtis had to nave his came the French bark Cameron, which housewives write of thrift practices horse killed Sunday, he got down and was captured and prepared as r re- which they have found useful in their couldn t get up. fuge for the crowd of prisoners. The homes.

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contains all that is good and whole MOST EVERY MAN i mi1 ci?i5?n °.pen 10 a 50 t0 ter months are suggested. Usually a some in the way of variety subjects Many people do not realize that the f ^ P®r cen* additional penalty tax and : lawyer or public tax official can be of short length, and includes dramas, new War Tax will affect most every *innn01f * 1 fi?e of from *20' Persuaded to attend such meetings SURROUNDING TOWNS a corking comedy and the latest “Ani­ man who if he is single and has an ceedine% nrnn!I T and not ex- and if copies of the law or summaries mated Weekly.’’ income of SldOO.and if he is married ! for colorations. I of it be brought to the attention of A thrilling escape from certain death and has an income of $2000. and over. Neighborhood classes for the study those present a clarification of many in a flaming hacienda surrounded by This does not mean a net income, of the income tax, during the win- doubtful points can be had. admirers will be delighted with his | armed bandits by means of k subtei but means that a married man' re­ LUDLOW role in this new drama. He takes tin* I ranean passage is one of a succession coil'd* from his occupai ion <>.• any Mr. Frod (’ox of Houlton. was a part of an Eny'ishmati '’.'ho assumes ■of amazing scenes in episode J, of ' The m(‘ans of support arc oV< r > ni. he business call-i' in town one (lav last the loss sustained by his brother at ; righting Trail.'' Greater Vitagraph's must pay a War Tax on all <>\<-r Cub. cards and is thrown out <>i his home . jo emier serial of adventure and the anion at. This i! mm-l in* umb'rstood Mrs. Jane Hussey, of Houlton, is area) outdoors, which will lie tin* af­ Adm ission by his father as th*‘ result. The young is ip addition to lip.* Frdcra! imoim* j . t: k i the guest of her daughtoi, Mis. Janies Englishman comes to America and lat lion in the Dream Tlnatre on .'don : , . . 1 $:P)uu. for single m* n and d r e a m A dults 150 Webb. meets a beautiful young girl under jdav. Dec. IV. A young American min - fun *, for married men. Philip We'.-b I'i'eni the week end .strange circumstances. They fall in ing engineer and his sweet h* art a n Each Federal Mist rim. in -diarj t ! C h ild re n 10c with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Lyman THEATRE i’o.c ith cue another and a remark . trapped in tlm mi bin ivy the outiaw-. an Internal Revenue Celle* ter has a In-. War Tax Webb. | able romance develops. The story is I ami ike price

E. L. Cleveland, left, Saturday, for Mrs. E. G. Johnson, of Portland, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. b o w l in g LEDGER-DONNELLY Boston on a business trip. Both the Elks Club and the Medux- The marriage of Mrs. Hattie Led Conductor James Dougherty spent B. A. Donovan, for a few weeks. nekeag Club hav-e startl'd on their ger and Geo. Donnelly, one of Houl- OF LOCAL INTEREST Sunday in Bangor with relatives. novvling schedules tor the season, and ton’s prominent farmers, took pla> *• Funeral director, W. F. Buzzell ac­ the rattle of falling pins can be heard on Thursday, Nov. 29th, at St. Mary's HOULTON TRUST COMPANY on the street most every evening. Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. Silke offi- companied the remains of the late Don Annual Meeting Some fine scores and interesting dating. A. H. Powers to Pittsfield. Me., for The annual meeting of the share­ games may be looked for later in the Both are well known in Houlton forext Flemming has been spend Geo. Mills, of Austin, Pa was ,be holders of the Houlton Trust Com­ burial. pany will be held at the Banking season. where they have always lived and fag a few days at his old home in guest of his cousin. Mrs. Robt. Lsters, An early bell alarm Monday from ------have many friends who extend con­ two days last week. Rooms of said Company, on Tuesday. Dmgor. box 42 called the firemen to the Good the 2nd day of January, 1918, at 10 gratulations. SEES MANY CHANGES They will reside on Mr. Donnelly's J. J. Mariott.D. D. G. E. R. of the j Frank McPartland was a passenger house, Columbia St., for a bad blaze o’clock in the forenoon, for the elec tion of Trustees and Executive Board .Mr. D. A. Estabrooke, a former resi­ farm on the North road. B. P. O. E. was in Eastport last week on Monday evening’s train for Bos- in one of the flues. dent of Linneus, Me., who went to to install the officers of the lodge in | ton on a business trip. from said Trustees and such business Mrs. W. B. Shattuck. of New York, as may legally be done. Minnesota, 38 years ago, w’here he that place. , ^ , . . I Walter McPartland of St John, N. arrived Saturday, for a week’s visit Houlton, Me., Dec. 11, 1917. has since lived, is the guest of his RED CROSS NOTES Ernest B. Leighton of the L e ig h -, t Monday in town with his with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Wilford Fullerton, nephew, N. C. Estabrooke. 1 in* Red Cross membership cam­ ton A Feeley Drug Co., arrived home , prank McPartland. 250 Treasurer. Mr. Estabrooke has closed up his paign tor southern Aroostook, com- Esters. Thursday from a few days visit at his business and returned to Aroostook mencies on Dec 17, and with an al­ A stated communication of Monu­ COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS to remain among his former friends, lotment for 22,000 members for south­ old home In Corrine. i D“r0,hy Est"s 8p,e'u the ment Lodge will be held Wednesday and remarks the many changes that ern Aroostook it means some work. Quite a number of Houlton people ™d In I resque Isle the guest of , . , f The Community (. hritmas Associa- have occurred in this section during At the directors meeting held on were In Woodstock Wednesday to at-''"ends at the Normal School, evening, Dec. 12, work, Master - las , tjon met( prjday afternoon and elect- his absence. Friday, the matter of changing the tend the boxing exhibition, held for' The remains of the late Don A. H. a good attendance is desired. ed the following officers and commit- places of meeting was talked over and Lieut. E. S. Powers, U. S. N. A. who tees for this year’s work: Chairman, the benefit of the returned soldiers. Powers were accompanied to Pitts- FRED NEVINS it was left to the committee of which has been stationed at Camp Devens Mrs. Charles P. Barnes; secretary, Dr. Mitchell is in charge to report at T. M. McLaughlin, of Waterville, field by his brother, Judge F. A. „ * j ( ui. . Mrs. Harry Crawford; treasurer, Mrs. The remains of Fred Nevins, an old the meeting on Friday night, regard­ 8vpt, of the M. C. railroad, spent a Powers, his son, Lt. E. S. Powers, and received orders Saturday o s Margaret Pennington; chairman of and respected citizen of this town for ing same. conple of days in town, the guest of his son-in-law, Chas. P. Kinsman. fer to Jacksonville, Fla., where he will purchasing committee, Mrs. William many years, arrived here Saturday, report at once. j McDonald; chairman of distributing for burial from Portland where he has Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Sheehan, last The H. H. S. basket ball team is Mr Geo W Cressy, propr. of the ' committee, Mrs. George Hagerman. made his home for the past two years 0 . E. S. ELECT OFFICERS week. {working hard and is being whipped in- ‘ w r. . e* I The house to house canvass, with en- with his wife’s son, Geo. Law. The annual meeting of Fidelity Dr. J. G. Potter who received a to shape by Coach Kelley, who is giv- Houlton Optical Mfg. Go., | velopes, will be used the same as last Mr. Nevins was a painter by trade Chapter O. E. S., was held in Masonic commission as Lieut, in the Medical jng the b0yg many valuable hints. ton, Saturday evening, on a business year> thus giving every one a chance and for more than 25 years wras em­ Hall, Monday evening. Dec. 3rd, with trip, he will purchase several new ‘ to contribute and show' the true Christ- Reserve Corps, l®ft» Thursday night, The opening game is awaited with ployed by the late S. W. Taber, in his a good attendance. machines while away. j mas spirit of giving. carriage factory. The following officers were elected for Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.. where be1^ ^ interest. , T„. . . . ,____ y.While we are doing all we can for He is survived by a widow who ac­ for the coming year: Mrs. Annie Hut­ will report. j Miss Ruth Davis, returned home James Hsher who has the Red Cross work, and the unfort- companied his body here. chinson, worthy matron; Herschel ranch at Winnefred, Alberta, during Unate, stricken ones abroad, we must Shaw, worthy patron; Bernice McGary Ralph L. Hackett, of this town, a (Saturday, from Pittsfield, Mass., where the summer, has .^turned home to not forget our own. There is much M1LLER-WAUGH a associate matron; Lizzie McGary, wall known Civil teriiflheer, has ac- js training for a nurse at the spend a few months. Mr. Fisher has need and suffffering right in our secretary; Ada Taggett, treasurer; cepted a position with a large firm in House of Mercy Hospital. She has midst, and we can commemorate our A marrigae of interest to Houlton Clara Hanagan, conductress; Clara spent part of three years in the north people occurred last week at Milli- AltfHiltt*, ami has already left for his \ recently undergone an operation for Savior’s birthday in no better way Miles, associate conductress; Mrs. i west. than by bringing Christmas cheer to nocket, when Raliegh C. Miller, of Margaret Pennington, trustee for three new position. j|appendicitis, appendicitis, and will recuperate forfor! j Joseph T Michaud; the well known those w’ho are less fortunate than our­ West Houlton, was united in marriage years; James Archibald, Lizzie Pride Geo. W. Reed, of Fort Fairfield, a few weeks. |Allegash lumberman, handed in to the selves. To be sure there are many to Margaret Jean Waugh, of Milli- and Mary L. S. Smart, finance com­ hocket. Rev. Fr. Hogan officiating. Aroostook’s popular young horseman,! The many friends of G. Fred Snow,; ]ocai Ped cross rooms last week, five calls upon our generosity, but we aro mittee. only just beginning to give. It is said Mr. Miller is well known in Houlton J married on Nov. 1, to Miss Helen the popular Special agent of the B. boxes of wool goods consisting of that the people of Canada are more and enjoys a popularity among his I V. Baxter, of Fredericton, N. B., the & A r . r „ who had an ill turn a few sweaters, socks underwear, etc., dona­ liberal today than at any time since friends that is most flattering. I GREENHOUSE DAMAGED wedding taking place In Somerville, weeks ago, will be pleased to know tion by himself and others on the the war began. We must give and The young couple after a short j honeymoon came to Houlton where Early Thursday morning the main Mast. Mr. and Mrs. Reed will reside that he is rapidly recovering, and give until it hurts, and we feel the building of the Chadwick conserva­ Allegash. real spirit of self-sacrifice. The com­ they will reside. In Ft. Fairfield, The TIMES extends < will spend the winter in the south re- tories was badly damaged by fire from Friends of Wm. Bull, who is "some- mittee decided to have no tree this an unknown origin. cengratnlatloafr. turning to his duties in the spring. I where in France” with a French Mor­ year, hut to use the money collected TREXLER WILLIAMS When discovered the fire had gain­ for the basket dinners, and those tar Battery, will be interested to learn The following from the Philadelphia ed considerable headway, and the heat things most needed. Contributions of getting into the green houses did that he is well and in good spirits, clothing, toys, books, groceries, vege- Press of Dec. 6, will interest Houlton quite a lot of damage to the plants. and together with other boys from tables. jelly, prese~vms and cooked people: ! The steam heating apparatus was out 1 Maine is training hard for active ser- food will be gratefully received, and In the first Presbyterian Church of of commission, and as some glass was Coffee Sale at Millai^s {vice which he says looks pretty near. may be left at the home of Mrs. Wil­ Allentown, Pa., this afternoon Miss broken in the roofs, and with no heat liam [McDonald, Kelleran St., on or be­ Dorothy Trexler, daughter of Superior until late that afternoon, cold finished [ A large number of train crews on fore Saturday Dec. 22. Court Judge and Mrs. Frank M. Trex­ the damage, which will be a serious 3 lbs. Genuine Mocha and Java Coffee for $ 1.0 0 the B. & A. which have made Oakfield It is hoped that everyone who can ler, was married to Mr. Thomas Wes- loss. a tying-up point, will come to Houlton will do something for this cause. cott Williams, son of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Just at this season of the year he While we are cooking for our own 3 lbs. Genuine Male berry Coffee for 1.00 ! during the winter or until the new Thomas Williams, of Houlton, Me. had many plants, bulbs, and growing Christmas, let us cook a little extra The ceremony wras performed by the flowers, in preparation for the holiday 3 lbs. High Grade Blended Coffee for .0 5 [ round house at Oakfield is completed, for these others. father of the bridegroom, assisted by trade, which were in the best of con­ The work of the Community Christ­ 4 % lb. Pan American Coffee for 1.00 j The order went into effect Monday and Rev. Dr. W. E. Brooks, pastor of the dition all of which were killed. [affects crews

own purposes, and the effect is evi­ live peaceably and decently among her boast that she has sent to the bot­ dollar a week though they could never Established April 13, 1860 WORN NERVES dent in the symptoms of discourage­ neighbors. Hence the message from tom of the seas unarmed men and un­ save $50 a year in lumps. A small numbered women and childrent who HOULTON TIMES ment with which we so often meet. our commander across the seas to the sum each week means simply less for Russia furnishes the only a»-g mouit effect that our foe is not unconquera- by all the laws established for miti­ shows or tobacco or candy or other Nervous Doubles. with headache, ALL THE HOME NEWS gating the honors of war were en­ which the secret agents of Germany ablt* is specially gratifying. superfluities and they don't feel it. dizzy spells, queer pains and irrregu- titled to her protection. Pul lisiu'd every Wednesday Morning among us can use. They started out General Pershing is a man of ac­ Saving is matter of habit and if not If Pershing's prediction has no lar kidneys, give reason to suspect by the T im e s Publishing (’<>. glibly with the Italian drive, hut since tion rather than of words. Certainly begun eaily in life it comes hard. The other basis, it tinds one in German's kidney weakness and to try the re­ tie* Italian has been holding the invad­ he is not given to vain boasting, or to hoy who becomes used to salting away CHAS. H. FOGG. Pres. & Mgr. ers with ('very prospect of final sue ra-h predictions. Trained to weigh desert--. She deserves defeat. Shi-can a dime o>- a quarter weekly out of his medy that has helped your neighbor. be beaten: She imct be lenten; Sim cess, they have been l«‘~s talkative and to estimate llm eompaiative little earnings, doesn't feel edmfort- Subscription in r. S. per >’ear Airs. Jane Faulkner. 151 Military St., ir.-ngth of contending forces, lie has will be beaten. able when lie fails to do it. The sense In advance, sjo t1 in a r r e a r s, in ( ana- about that situation. HouPo” . says: "When I first used Mould re­ .'.pnketi with special knowledge of his ef a 1 i11! > capital growing all til** time da $2.00 in advance. $2.50 in arrears. The woriying American t)oan s Kidney Pills. 1 was in pretty lic fought subject. We are justified in being en UNCLE SAM’S SAVINGS STAMPS ■ ;i *-' him more satisfaction than ti, - Single copies live cents. member that the war is to had shape from kidney complaint. I loiiraged by what In- says. And what Subscription cancelled until all t" a lm;l1 conclusion on th ■ wot-'I'll Tti^ji governmenternnii scheme to rai ; 1 a ure-: the moiiev would give him had a steady, dull, grinding on each No is thert* in the knowledge common to mono war •- avings stain; a 'ii! arrearages are paid front. All these other issues, however Tin-.i wli he grows up. lie . a11 * 1 as his earnings increase. other distressing kidney disorders. I conviction ? Advertising rates based upon circula­ was upon the western front that the that now goes to waste. It will net a i-- 'a\ings increase also. was very nervous and irritable and True Germany has not as yet been any tion and very reasonable. German started in what he expected merely buy uniforms for a good r 'ilm large success the banks have the least annoyance upset me. As beaten into acknowledgement of her to lx* his triumphant tour of dictation soldier boys, but some people will ac­ had with their Christmas and vaea- i soon as I began using Doan's Kidney Communications upon topics of gener­ defeat, and none among us is sang to the world. The Kaiser expected quire tin- thrift habit who formerly tion clubluhs illustrates how people can j Pills which I procured at O. F. French al interest are solicited nine enough to say when General when he violated the neutrality of could not save a dollar. aequi e the habit. Now th*' govern- | Son s Drug Store. I got relief. Since Pershing's prophecy will take form in There tire many persons having Entered at the post ottice at IToulton Belgium, to crush France and cap im-nt proposes to make it easier than | then, I have used them occasionally for circulation at second-class- ture Paris in six weeks. The lirst fact. But she has utterly failed to fairly good incomes who can never ever, Von have not got to hoard up accomplish what she plunged tie- I and they have kept my kidneys In a postal rates. half of the fourth year of the war is keep money on ham. for regular bank a large roll of money but simply buy | healthy condition.” world into war to win. For it is not near now. and the Kaiser finds him­ deposits. When the roll in the bureau one nr more 25 cent saving stamps Le>ial Newspaper Decisions self fighting a losing defensive, where to h*' presumed, blood thirsty and bar­ drawer gets up to to la or L’c dollars, with th*- loose change in your pocket, j Price fide, at all dealers. Don’t barous as she has shown herself to 1 —Any person who takes a pap.- re- ho laid e \poetd so speedily to win. they fee! rich. Then somet hing comes and put it on Curie Sam s Thrift j simply ask for a kidney remedy get gnlarly from the Post Offiee whether The approach of winter operates to he, that her sole or main object was to their mind that they want. They Card, or buy a War-Savings Certifi­ directed to his address nr another, or i j Doan s Kidney Jills the same that delay the advance of the Allies for blood shedding, vandalism and rape. unroll their wad and their savings cate and stamp for $4.12 and see the whether lie has subscribed not, is j Airs Faulkner had. Foster-Milburn resfiniisihie for the p:iy. the linn' being, but. another Summer For -lo years Germany had been pre­ no-lt away. They console themselves monev roll in. in 11*22. -If any person orders his paper dis­ will see it on again reinforced hv the paring for what she had in view when with th*' idea that next quarter they <'<». Props.. Buffalo. X. V. continued. lie must pay till arroarges or mighty resources and the mightier she crossed the Belgium border. To -xill *! •1 ter. By that lino m w am YKS. Angi-liea ; lh*‘ man who fell the publisher may continue to send it the contrary the nations she suddenly I 11 : ' for inom-v la v down th*- ehirm-y while watching the until payment is mad ami collect the1 sI>iiit (,t' the American republic. Be­ mi for* whole amount, whether it is taken from fore that lime comes, it is the Gcr- attacked had meanwhile neglected even i'd up aviator missed t h* flight, hut lo- did the office or not. I man game to claim invincibility for ordinary precautions for defense. This The poople might easily .'par not miss tin- tin*-. How could h**'.’ :h -The Courts have decided that re­ j her losing armies, and to talk for with her deceitful diplomacy gave her / a B fusing to take newspaners and p>nndi- at the outset a great advantage. Foi­ raIs from the post ofl'a-e. or removing and ; peace a peace which weald only hist st rut eget iea 1 reasons she violate*! a leaving thorn uncalled fur. F pritna faciti I while she was herself recovering from ' A iioTi'-on Express Company ".'crates tin? express business e\ idouee of fraud. jthe tremendous losses of this war. treaty, relying upon which France hud if you want to stop your paper, write neglected to fortify her Belgium fron­ ^ MrTcnT ToH'CH TRAINS ARE EX- When it is remembered that the PECTED TO ARRIVE AND DEPART t>> the publisher .vourself. and don't leave tier. Germany was thu> enabled to 'whole German plan hits been frus­ IN EFFECT NOV. 10, 1917 It to the post-master. male- rapid progress for a time to trated. and that there is no hope for Trains scheduled to leave Houlton Daily except Sunday For Advertising Rates apply to the Pres­ ward t he end in \ iew. I In- *-apt ure of Ge-mian success, except through tie- 8.40 a. in For Fort Fairfield, Cariboj, ident and Manager Paris and Calais. But even little Bel | devious plans by which she is trying Li mu'. Van Huron and inter- gium. whom she could not cajole into to discourage America, our own spirit 11"’d i;11 o ' at inn**. dishonor, warn enabled to delay her in 9.20 a. in For Millinoi-ket. Bangor and CHRISTMAS GIVING should rise again, and our determina- ibis revenge for which tin- German l'rinoi|>al intermediate stations— tion take on a grimmer character, as I 'ort la nd and Boston. There is no season of the year which armies perpetrated indescribable and via Brown - ' we march toward the front, and those should bring so much happiness in unprintable outrages. This delay en 11.30.a. in. For Ashland, Ft. K ent. St. , who cannot go bear in the same spirit I-raneis and intermediate station s, the home as at rhristmas, and yi't for j aided England's "contemptible little She burdens put upon our shoulders. ajso for Washburn, Prestfue Isle. many, the yuletide season is one of army" as the Kaiser railed it to line \ a n Buren. Grand Isle, M aduw aska, many worries and deprivation, as well And the poorest course we can take rrenohville and intermediate sta- : up with that of France and to assist ,lons viu •"’qua Pan and M.ipleton as ti people is to worry about the war. as a hardship instead of the ■•joyous in effectually blocking her way. And 12.54 p m For Ft. Fairfield, Caribou, Leave to the German agents the L im estone and intermeditae sta- Christmas” we read about. that was done, though by reason of t ions. croaking, ami when we art' depressed, This condition has been brought her decades of preparation Germany 1.32 p m -1* • 111 .Millinoi.-ket. Greenville, about gradually by the change which let us exorcist* a little camouflage our­ Bangor and intermediate stations. had the advantage in the enginry of Portland and Boston. selves, that we may not unconscious­ has taken place in tlit* custom of giv­ war, in munitions and in men. in a 5.58 p. m. For Millinocket. Greenville, ly give aid and comfort to the enemy. ing. giving more for the intrinsic value' proportion of nearly ten to one. Not­ Bangor and intermediate - stations Our cause is just, our resolution un­ Portland and Boston. Buffet. Sleep­ Itself than the beautiful custom of a withstanding all that sin.' could march ing i'.or I’arihon to Boston. broken. our resources untouched. We remembrance, for remembrance sake, toward her goal for only }u days, ami 7-50 J’ 111 For Ft. Fairfield, Caribou, art* out to win. Bet us go to it. Van Buren and intermediate sta­ which sometimes carries more than a then hastened on a fifty mile retreat, tions. . TRAINS DUE HOULTON valuable present. 'stopping only at the trenches sin- had BRITISH POTATOES Gaily Except Sundav Giving according to ones m e a n s, is dug as a precaution. And from these, 8.30 a m.— From Boston, Portland, Ban­ the only way in which to follow out In Great Britain, as in this until gor and intermediate station s. surely if .'lowly, she has ever since Buffett Sleeping Car Boston to Cari­ the* custom and meaning of Christ­ try, the potato crop is of unusual been falling hack before tin- brilliant bou mas, and if every one who gives and size, and in view of our own p*u 9.15a. m. From Van Buren. Caribou. Ft. (barges (if I’etain. ami the steady I-airfield and intermediate station s. everyone who receives would see in ennial discussion of the cost of rais­ push of the sturdy columns of Haig. 12.49 p- in. From Boston, Portland, Ban­ a little Christmas card the sentiment ing potatoes the oituatioii there has gor-, Greenville and intermediate j In her diplomacvy if deception may 'ta t lorrs. which is contained in it all, how much seine phases of special interest. he so ti;'rmof|. Germany has been more '•27.p. in I-r-oin Caribou. Ft. Fairfield better it would" be. especially in the About a year ago when there was a and intermediate stations. successful. Will'll the treaty to re­ present stress of the high prices for great scarcity of potatoes in Fug 2.40 p. m. From St. Francis, Ft. Kent, spect the neutrals of Belgium had Ashiand and intermediate stations, the necessities of life, and how much land, with consequent high prices aj'-o St. Francis. Frenchville, Mada- served it.' purpose to beguile l-'rauee more in keeping with the original and much apprehension about the waska, Grand Isle, Van Buren, into fancied .security but actual danger, , Washburn, Presque Isle and inter- idea. So many people say, oh. I must future, the government fixed a mini­ 1 mediate stations, via. Mapleton and she made of it a scrap of paper. By | Squa Pan give so and so this or that because 1 mum price for tin* BUT crop with tin- the subordination of treachery and j 1 Ml p. m. From Van Buren, Limestone, last year they gave me such and such,jI aim of stimulating production. That Caribou. Ft. Fairfield and interme- treason in Russian and other capitals j dint*- stations. and thus it goes ij is, it gave the potato growers the she found only unequipped and uti j 1 G p m -From Boston. Portland, Ban- Beautiful and expensive gifts are |; same assurance of a good profit that very nice when they can be afforded armed troops Unit thwart her eastern j gor, .Millinocket and principal In­ our own government has given the pathway, and was aide to drive hack termediate stations via. Brotvnville. but in many instances much more wheat growers of the West. It or- : Time tallies giving complete informa- the armies, before which when armed ation may be obtained at ticket offices. sentim ent goes with a simple Christ - Ji dered that the price to the grower her own had retreated. To gain Tur­ GEO. .M, HOUGHTON. P a ss’r Traffle mas card than the expensive present. t I Manager-. 13arigor, Maine j should he six pounds sterling a ton kov she consented to atrocities in Ar­ This season is one which requires 1 which figures out about eighty much curtailing from every point o f ; menia nnparalled for outrage even in | cents a bushel as we reckon things. flit' horror records of th*- unspeakable PROFESSIONAL CARDS view and is a good time to do away | Our New England potato growers< with giving for the gift itself, instead i Turks. j getting twice that or more a lmshel. Aleanwhile. Germany has lost all of the remembrance for remembrance I would not consider eighty cents much NEW DENTAL PARLORS her colonies and all her shipping. And sake. | of an inducement, but to the British Corner Pleasant Street and over against all this she has only to j farmer that looked good indeed, even ! Highland Ave. | WORRY ABOUT THE WAR j though land is worth so much more DR. L. P. HUGHES There was something more than a there than here and with the labor 'Ransford W. Shaw Seth S. Thornton joke in the alleged remark of a bar­ land fertilizer problems no less press­ ber that he would have to charge more in g than here. The result was that SHAW & THORNTON for shaving now. for men s faces are the 1917 potato crop exceeded all ex­ I ATTORNEYS so much longer than formerly, it is pectations and is far the largest for , Prompt attentior to all business apparent that a feeling of gloom about 'years. What happened9 The fanners i Houlton, Maine the w ar has settled down upon the found themselves with a big crop on I Probate matters have Special American people. Their anxiety is hand and nobody willing to pay the Attention not to be concealed. The Americans minimum. They laced punishment ! have long been in the habit of show­ in court if they sold at less than the DR. R. E. LIBBY minimum, in fact there were cases ing their feelings. Coming down town Veterinary Surgeon after an election day. a most indiffer­ of heavy tines indicted on growers Graduate University of Toronto ent observer can always tell whether who sold at prices below the legal All calls given prompt attention the men he meets voted with the suc­ eighty cents a bushel. Of course, the cessful or the defeated party the day government has now had lo abolish , Tel. Night 32-2 Day 62*2 before. We have not learned to put the minimum and restore a free mar with the old law of supply and on a good face, and “grin and bear it.” ’ kef T: C. F„ WILLIAMS, M. D. whatever our disappointment. jdemand in operation once more. i Ordinary Common Sens OFFICE AT RESIDENCE The American is so straighforward ; But to play the game squarely with 129 Main St. Houlton, Me. him self that he never thinks to look the potato growers it will proceed to : Tel. 239-3 for a cause for his grief beyond the j pay the growers the difference be­ Sensible Thrift- TEETH FILLED WITHOUT* PAIN seeming of the hour. So. for two or j tween their selling prices and the three weeks, he has been giving way j minimum that has been abolished. BYTHE NEW ANALGESIC r, METHOD, ABSOLUTELY SAFE. to b(s anxiety without considering the ) And as the government's money Maxwell Motor Cars possibility that the reasons for it all : conies from the people the minimum DR. F. 0 . 0RCUTT may very well be traced to the “ef- j price is really maintained, in the • Common sense says to you, “Buy a Maxwell Car and use it.” DENTIST flcieucy” woik ef the German agents! mean time, however, the British food The American people are going forward— not backward. which surround him on all sides. When j problem is much simplified and the DR. J. F. PALMER increased consumption of potatoes That is the purpose of the great war in which we are now he does stop to analyze his theory, he j DENTIST will And that most of it is based upon will release much wheat for the army. engaged. Office over French's Drug Store the collapse of Russia and the efforts The British situation is likely to have Offi.-e Hours; 8 A. M. to 5 P. M its effect on our own potato prices now being made in Germany to per The success of the Nation depends on healthy business activity Others by appointment feet a seperutc peace there. lie tells since the high price here has been , o v e r the country— and sensible thrift. Telephone 164 2 himself that if sueh a peace is agreed kept up by the idea that a large part 1 upon, it will release a large number of of our own crop would be Ueeilo.l for , Healthy business depends on the utilization of every possible Germans now held as Russian prison exportation to England. labor-saving, time-saving, money-saving device known. PARKER M. WARD, M. D. ers who are sadly needed in the Ger­ Practice, limited exclusively to man armies, and will give to the Ger­ "SHE CAN BE; SHE MUST Eye. Ear, Nose, and Throat mans access to the great stories of sup­ BE; SHE SHALL BE" The light-weight, economical Maxwell—in passenger service— Glasses Fitted , plies also sadly needed. The laconic deliverance of Genera! taking you where you have to go on business, helping you relieve Office Hours: 9 to 11 A. M. There is ground for gloom in this Pershing announcing the coming de­ delivery congestion— is one of the greatest known labor-saving, time- 1 to 4 P. M. prospect of course. It would he idle feat of Germany is as timely as it is saving, money-saving devices. 7 to 8 P. M. to deny It, though it will be some tim e encouraging. In various \vayst as Office iu Dunn Furniture Block before this aid to Germany can be much through its paid propaganda as HOULTON, MAINE made effective. But the German sym­ otherwise. Germany has succeeded in Touring Car $745; Roadster $745 ; Coupe $1095 pathizer who now parades as a paci­ impressing even some of her foes in Berime $1095, Sedan $1095. F. O. h Detroit fist in the United States makes the arms that she is irresistibly strong, at H. J. CHANDLER most of the Russian situation for his least too strong to be compelled to ENGINEER .AND SURVEYOR Office 12 Hey wood Street HOULTON MOTOR COMPANY Tel. 256-2 HOULTON, MAINE LA W I. ! N < K LX 11A L S f A'H'LTON At AIN VIOLET RAY INSTITUTE Specialists in the use of High Fivqutuu.y Kieetvicity From this d„te The True “L. I." ATW OOD’S MEDICINE, for more than 60 Paralysis Goitre. Neurasthenia. Wo­ years the family medicine for all digestive disorders, constipation, sick head­ manly Troubles. Sciatica. Rheuma­ ache, biliousness, dyspepsia, nausea, worms, etc., will cost a little more tism. Kczt'ina, Diseases of the stom­ per bottle than formerly, as the ingre entering into its composition have ach. Kidneys and Bowels. A special department where Massage, advanced very materially the last few months. Offering anything short of the hand, vibratory and electrical is quality that has always distinguished this remarkable medicine would disap­ given under the direction of a train ~ m z x point. You can therefore be absolutely sure of buying the same old reliable t'd expert. Women attendants. Consultation free. that you bought 2, 5, 25, 50 or 60 odd years ago when you pay the slightly Office hourrs: 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. increased price asked by your druggist or general storekeeper. Remember Sunday 2 to p. m, ’ |he name “L* I'.”'NThe “L. F.” Medicine Co., Portland, Maine. (| 17) Telephone 80

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for which it stands, are now to have woman, and child a strong induce­ GERMANY’S STARVED SOIL which were in Germany. taken almost as a creed with nearly A NEW WAR-TASK FOR ALL ment to economize in food, clothing, the pride and pleasure of rendering “Prussia is coming to a potato diet, “The Germans hoped to be able to all agricultural workers. This state­ and personal indulgence, and to use that allegiance in a real service which AMERICANS increasing her wrheatless days to em- impoverish the rest of the world by ment is true, as is also the converse. Today, lor the glory ol America his fcl_ savings to )nfrBaseincrease his, own for­ shall help their country to win this withholding the products of their branee nearly all the week. The other Present high prices of farm crops and the service of humanity, the tune, to strengthen his Government, great war. day a serious discussion was on iff potash mine, supposed to be the only make high farming possible. “small” man is called into action. His and to support the gallant soldiers Secretary McAdoo, that big man of the Prussian diet committee, when source of that mineral in the world. Years ago the farmers of Illinois, name Is legion. His power is the con­ and sailors who are giving their lives the United States Treasury, who not Hut they overlooked the fact that quering and unconquerable power of Herr Hoesch, a conservative member Iowa, and Minnesota burned their for us. only is the President's strong arm in and an authority upon matters per- they also were dependent upon out­ manure and straw piles. They had to the American nation. War-Savings Certificates, United the great task of financing America siders for the nitrates aim the phos­ Big capital, big business, and the | taining to Germany's food supply, —the piles were in the way. They States Thrift Cards, and the War- in the war. but who is confronted phates which are necessary to the big men of the country already have said that every effort must be put obstructed the streets of the new Savings Stamps to fill them, are on with the stupendous problem of making ol' artificial fertilizers. For a been called into service, and have lorth to increase the production of po- growing towns and hamlets. With a sale in every post office, every bank, financing the whole world of our Al­ time they were able to make shift. | soil in the first flush of fertility, and taken up the big tasks assigned to tatoes. as the grain supply could not and thousands of other places lies and of destitute neutrals, and who They imported and stored immense j with wheat at them. By the new plan put into be materially increased cither during low price, the cost of throughout the nation. Full informa­ is solving that almost impossible pro­ «Hiantitie.s of phosphate from tlie operation this month by the United the war or for some time thereafter. hauling and spreading w’as not re­ tion will be everywhere available. blem with marvelous success, has United States. They put in extensive States Government the vast power of “As temporary causes contributing turned in the increase of crop—So Every facility in buying them will be gone straight to the American people plants for making nitrogen from the the manure and straw were burned, the small savings, the small business to the grain shortage wen* mentioned given. Nobody will have any reason and has declared to them that “Every atmosphere. Hut the one supply play­ ihe citizen of small affairs is to be the lack of draft animals, of labor, oi dumped into hollows or disposed for overlooking or neglecting them: man in this country must be a pat- ed out and the other was difficult be­ of in any way possible. Today, the employed for the winning of the war and of fuel. Hut most significant was but they are not to be dumped on the and every man who, in these cause of shortage of labor and fuel; land is past its virgin fertility. Wheat The new plan will be welcomed where the acknowledgement that Germany market without restriction. They are times, does not feel in his soul the so now Germany is suffering the is higher than ever. It pays to save •ever it becomes known. The bare lacks artificial fertilizers. In this too good for that. No one subscriber fire of America is not a patriot. | connection it will be remembered that penalty she tried to impose upon her manure and straw and so even in announcement of' it has aroused en­ i neighbors. will be allowed to own more than $1.- The call is to men of many races, not long ago prominent German states­ the'far West, farmers are this year thusiasm. It is a plan for all the 000 worth of the War-Savings Certi­ hundred million free citizens of Amer but now' all of one great nation, men j men were assuring their countrymen for the first time building cement ficates. They are for the small man. HIGH CROP PRICES j r R CHRIS T M AS (',1 F T S A '1' '1' H from day to day. The Government The call is to every American, girls, are, first and last, Americans .has devised “War-Savings Certificates” whether he has sprung from the free and the tasks and problems of our and "United States Thrift Cards” to soil of America or has been trans­ beloved country come straight home planted from other soil to flourish enable these people to invest their to us. We are its strength and its The Store of Individuality here. Now is the time to dedicate .small savings profitably in securities wealth. We must carry its burden of the United States. and perform its tasks. We must win heart and soul and body to the great THAT IS SHOWING A (’ARTFULLY SKLKCTKI) LINK A War-Savings Certificate has cause for which America is fighting. its victory. Lose not a moment in beginning the twenty spaces, upon each one of which The small moneys of the many a e collection of War-Savings Stamps. a Government stamp costing about now to join the big moneys of the Add to the amount every day of the 14.12 may be affixt. These stamps few. A dollar from each of a million For the convenience of those who are puzzled as to what to -elect for a gilt year. Nothing short of your very will increase in value at the rate of men is mightier than a million dol­ four per cent, compound Interest, so best now and all the time will be w e suggest lars from one man. enough. • that in five years, at maturity, they Millions of patriotic Americans born will be worth five dolars each. The and bred on the soil of freedom are “But already I have done my best,” Manicure Sets Clothes Brushes full certificate, costing $82.40, will be now to have a chance to express their do you say? Have you? When you can Military Brushe: Shaving Sets redeemed in five years by the United love of their own country and their white in the record of every day these S tates G overnm ent for $100 in cash. purpose to keep it safe and free. three things: “I have sacrificed for Combs P y ra lin Nail Files But any one of the stamps, or any Millions of patriotic citizens who America, I have saved for America, part of an incompletely filled certifi­ Hair Brushes Cuticle Knives have come here to enjoy American I have served America,” then, only, cate, will be redeemed in cash, at any liberty and opportunity under the will you have done your real part. Mirror-, Buffers time, on ten days’ notice, for more Stars and Stripes are now to have a Then, only, will your heart thrill with than its original cost. The stamps true patriotism and you can feel that Trays Iv o ry Puff Boxes chance to express their loyal, loving And the filled, or partly filled, War- devotion to the land which in a new your country has not depended on savings Certificate are better even Hat Brushes Button Hooks and broader sense has become th eir! you in vain. Today is the day to buy than currency—better than their face fatherland—the land which gives them value in money itself, and available a War-Savings Cetriflcate. Every day the blessings of its free institutions for use at any time of need. For ex­ which follows must see some savings Cigar- Cigar Cases, Safety Razors, “ Ansco” Cameras, Parker’s “ Lucky and opportunities and the protection ample. If you were to carry a five- of its flag. applied to the purchase of War-Sav­ Curve Fountain Pens Perfumes and Toilet Waters dolar bill in your pocket for six ings Stamps, and not one man. woman, months, it would be worth, at the end Millions of boys and girls who, with Katon. Crane and Pike’s Stationery m Fancy Gift Boxes------boy or girl must neglect this duty and of that time, not one cent more than many a salute, have pledged allegi­ five dolars, but if you carry in your ance to the flag and to the Republic privilege. pocket a War-Savings Stamp, or a War-Savings Certicate with the stamps affixt. it is increasing in value every Bro adw ay Pharmacy minute of the time, and you can use it as money whenever you wish. F. O Hanagan, Proper Opposite Elks' Home The United States Thrift Cards are planned on the same principle as the War-Savings Certicates. The total value is only five dollars, however, and the twenty spaces for War-Sav­ ings Stamps provide for saving as little as twenty-five cents at a time. The whole plan is simplicity, conven­ ience, profit, and service to the high­ est degree. It gives to every class of Americana, even those of the small­ est means, the opportunity to save money and to lend it to their own Government at four per cent, com­ pound interest, with the right to have their money back, with increase, at any time. It brings to every man, BTY Diamonds, Watches, lewelry, Fancy Clocks and Silverware O F

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W A D W A D If rninuril AC Y W '-Saco, Mrs. Harry Garland, Saco, Mrs. Randolph Chester. the 101st story Cut butter in winter with a warm warm knife. Cut hot brown bread by quite tight. WAK WURA VWnvIL Vr » * Johntnhn F. Hill.Hill, Augusta.Augusta, Mrs. Carl E. written around the characters of Wal- knife. putting a string ground the loaf the Always pare fruit with a silver C. A. Milliken, Augusta, Mrs. Moses Burpee, lingford and Blackie Daw. Cut warm bread or cake with a right thickness for a slice, and draw knife. \ “The Women of America must help Houlton, Mrs. Abbott Smith, Bango Rex Beach reveals himself in the th e Women of the World." Miss Helen Hanson, Calais. new light of a humorist in "On the Very recently a call for $35.0000,000 > ------Trail of the Cowardly Cougar," which w » made In behalf of Y. m . NEWS FROM THE SOLDIER relates his and Fred Stone’s exper­ W at Work and so generously respond ., „ iences when they went mountain-lion Z t o that the amount asked for was j MEANS THAT HE IS ALL hunting in the wilds of Northern Ari exceeded by some millions. j RIGHT zona. The anneal today Is In behalf of th e, ...... "Some Axioms of War Work," the ★ work which I. being done by the W ar' Although the failure to rece.ve let second of a series of brilliant articles ters from men in the service is not Work Council of the Y. W. C. A. by Arnold Bennett, which will prove pleasant to relatives and friends at The National Women’s War Work a real inspiration to the women of home the adage “no news is good news" Council as organized, Is composed of this country who are anxious to as­ never was more true than at pres­ MW representative women with War sist in war work. ent. The report of every casualty at Work Council Committees in each Herbert Kaufman has written an­ J ? ARE READY with largest Christmas home or abroad is immediately wired other sagacious article, “Stars. Not The amount of money asked for is or cabled to officials at Washington, Stock ever bought fo r this store. being relayed from there without loss i Scars," while Ella Wheeler W ilro* 4,000,000 dollars, M aine's apportion­ of time to the emergency address of wrltes of "Knowledge" as only a brll- This year’s suggestions to our friends and m ent is 125,000. and efforts are being liant and gifted woman may. m the soldier or suitor affected. It is al­ made in the various cities and towns Lillie Langtry, the famous beauty, patrons to do their shopping early, will, we so at ouce released for publication to do their part toward the success of tells of her m eeting with old King the undertaking—Houlton will not be feel sure, meet with a hearty response. The advice Mr. Hoover ualties has or will be held up. , Leopold of Belgium in her interesting behind others. No man in the service has receiv-, memoirs--and George Ade eontribu- 8ome ways In which this money is gives about eating may be paraphrased, let the shoppers buy ed orders not to write home; he has j *es ‘The Fable of the Rise and the to be used are—The building of hos­ Flight of the Winged Insect," another tess houses near the army encamp­ been urged, on the contrary, to keep PLENTIFULLY, WISELY and EARLY—a n d we say of his inimitable Fables in Slang. ments to serve as meeting places tor in touch with relatives and friends. Then, of course, the three vastly Buy at Berman’s. the families and friends of the sol­ The forces in France have at their dis­ interesting and absorbing serials are diers who are waiting to take their posal postcards giving general infor- continued—Owen Johnson’s "Virtuous places on the battle fields of France. mation in regard to health and the Wives,” "Camilla," by Elizabeth Rob- Each house is to be provided with receipt of letters and parcels, which Our Practical Gifts will be appreciated—read carefully may be dispatched without payment I ms and "The Restless Sex, by Rob- a hostess, a director, a cafterla and our list of suggestions for Useful Christmas Gifts. an emergency worker. of postage. j el't W. Chambers. Thirty of such houses are now un­ Care is also taken to see that mail PLAN DAYLIGHT SAVING LAW der construction. intended for soldiers and sailors reach­ Suits, Coats and Dresses for women and children, a in answer to calls (all of which as es them promptly. When the regi­ IN UNITED STATES Congress, at its coming session, j yet cannot be met) seven women have m ental and company designation of I most comprehensive line, priced right. will be asked to pass, as a coal and j been sent to Russia to assist the Rus­ a soldier is not known it may be se- J power conservation measure, “day- j sian women in instituting and con­ cured by aplicatlon *o the Adjutant 1 Ladies’ Waists, in all materials light saving" legislation advocated by | ducting cafterias where nourishing General’s Office, Washington, D. C. the Chamber of Commerce of the j food may be obtained by women whose In one week 1,674 letters with insuffi­ B ath R obes United States and the Boston chain- j labor is so essential to the wefare of cient addresses were received at this her. Russia. Twelve women have office. On 1,232 the addresses were S w eaters Advocates of the measure wish to been sent to France—part of whom completed and they were forwarded, set the clocks ahead one hour for the have been called to assist a committee 123 were returned to senders, 58 went Silk H ose of French women in equipping and to *he dead-letter office because send- entire year and will ask that the pro­ dlrectlng foyer-canteens for the in- ers ^dresses were not given, and visions be made effective upon adop­ Handkerchiefs dustrial women. France is asking the balance were beld with the view tion. help also in providing rest rooms, re- tbat tbe adresses might be completed Fuel Administrator Garfield has L in g erie joined the forces behind the measure creation and proper food conditions. later- and the matter has been called to the Qther workers in France ar; asked i------Fancy Neckwear attention of the President.it is said. to take charge of huts for the splen­ It has been argued that more than did American nures now "Somewhere DECEMBER COSMOPOLITAN J e w e lry hi France.” December Cosmopolitan, now on $100,000,000 could be saved in artifi­ sale, will prove a mental stimulus to cial lighting by the plan and that the Furs in Sets « Every army centre employs num­ coal conserved would go far to help those who love good literature, bers of girls and women in telephone In putting an end to the threatened i, shops, restaurants, laundries, I Articles, serials and short stories by G loves shortage. ter these, as well as for .the hundreds 1 the world’s foremost writers, illus- A bill adopted by the Senate at the qf girts gad women working in naval trat©d by the most brilliant artists of A prons last session provided that the plan be qglterm -factories, munition factories ^our time—are not only interesting put into effect a fter April 1. 1918, for and an Attractive Line of Novelties bought expressly for the ahd other, industries—industrial houses and entertaining, but highly inspira­ the summer months. It is now argued are being built. This but briefly tional as well. that the plan would be practicable HOLIDAY TRADE teaches upon the extent of this help- Fannie Hurst, with her character­ throughout the year. fill work, but right to be sufficient to istic skill, has woven a beautiful talc make the appeal effective. of true and unselfish love in “On the Members of the State War Work Heights," “The Other Lobster,” the MAXIMS FOR Oouocil a r e ; first instalment of a two-part story YOUNG HOUSEKEEPERS Mrs. John F. Thompson, Portland, by Gouverneur Morris, is written in In making soups always put the Chairman the customary fascinating manner of meat in cold water. Berman’s Cloak Store Mrs. Herbert J. Brown, Portland, Ithis versatile writer, and Edith Mac- A tablespoon of vinegar in the pot FORMERLY THE FASHION Treasurer vane offers a problem for deep and will make tough meat or chicken ten­ Mrs. Herbert Payson, Portland, Mrs. serious discussion in “For She Loved der. Main Street Houlton, Maine Harold Lee Berry, Portland, Miss Much.” There is another enchanting To roast beef, allow 20 minutes to Julia Noyes. Portland, Mrs. Harold Henry the Ninth story, by Samuel a pound. Sewall. Bath, Mrs. A. W. Anthony, Merwin, entitled “The Stimulant,” and All vegetables should he put in boil- i Lewiston. Mrs. Frederick Abbott, "In Came a F at Man.” by George ing water.

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The most complete and up-to-date stock of Xmas Merchandise in Northern Maine, affording a large and varied assortment of gifts suitable for each and every member of the family. Bring along your entire list of presents to Richards’ and it will be taken care of to the smallest detail......

Santa Claus will arrive the week of Xmas to greet the little Boys and Girls ------— and hear their Xmas wishes------A FEW SUGGESTIONS FROM AROUND THE STORE

Gloves Furs Umbrellas (Fancy Sets Neckwear Coats Corsets Books Ribbons Suits Kimonas Albums Silk Hose Skirts Bath Rol>es Writing Paper Underwear Dresses Aprons Fancy Boxes 4 4 Embroidery Goods Carriage Robes Gowns Sweet Hay Baskets Yarns Toilet Articles House Dresses Post Cards Waists Toilet Accessories Envelope Chemises Christmas Cards Knit Goods Table Centers Petticoats Laces Scarfs and Scarf Sets Scarfs Corset Covers Toys of all Kinds Sweaters Doilies Handkerchiefs Traveling Bags Leggins Table Covers Pocket Books Children’s Collars Bootees Napkins Hand Bags Cotton Goods Mufflers Dress Goods Children’s Bags Sheets Shawls Silks Knitting Bags Pillow* Cases Caps Turkish Towels Comb Sets Notions

------There are many other items which are too numerous to mention The Richards’ Store extends its Best Wishes to all for a Very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous ------—— New Year ----- :------—------—_ G. W . RICHARDS COMPANY t t Market Square 32 Years of Merchandising” Houlton, Maine

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crying for peace. troops in the rear which are being of life and some are simply unobtain­ a reserve and the general reserve is (not come out of the lighting any bet- AUSTRIA IN DIRE DISTRESS trained. They have taken refuge in able. "It is interesting that the Rouman­ always composed of Germans, who are , ter. Owing to their enormous losses, The text of an official report from the mountains and become outlaws, j "Clothes anci footgear have reached ian and Serbian notes have greater there to keep di-efpline by force. , not only on the Russian but on the Jassey, the temporary capital of the bidding defiance to both police and [fabulous prices; in fact, they are no value in exchange than the Austrian. "The new Austrian Em peror [Italian front, the Austrians have been Roumanians, picturing conditions in soldiery, who are unable to subdue longer to be bought because the state During this last summer great riots Charles, is endeavoring to restore dis­ compelled to fill up the gaps in the Austria-Hungary. has been received t’llll. j requisitions everything in advance. occurred in many places and particu­ cipline and raise the morale of the regiments five or six times, and my at an entente legation in Washington, larly in Hungary and Bohemia. In “In I’otrovagora alone are more than ! Cards are issued for all aticles and army, and therefore very often visits impression is that, notwithstanding It follows: Budapest the rioters took possession 4000 of such outlaws. With my own his troops. Recently he visited our tobacco is vanishing, although every battlefields, the Russians if they chose . "An Austrian officer of Slav nation­ I soldier still gets his ounce and a half of a munition factory and the revolt eyes I have seen the latest recruits 42d division and distributed decora­ to take the offensive could ality, who recently gave himself up at the expense of the civilian who has was not suppressed without the loss for the Hungarian army—youths and tions. The new Emperor looks very break to the Russians on the Roumanian j to go without. Coffee and tea are not of some thousands killed and wound­ old men from the 102d Honved regi­ ill and his health is generally very through whenever they like.” front, has some interesting informa­ to be had. ed. ment—inarching through Budapest bad. tion as to the miserable conditions I “A great financial crisis prevails "Every man is taken for the army with rifles without bolts and at their "He was received by the army cool­ MAYBE THE DOCTOR KNEW prevailing in Austria-Hungary. The side Bosnian Mussulman soldiers throughout the land. In spite of all from the age of 17 to 54. Even those ly enough, in spite of the endeavors Patient I am almost well, thanks harvest of this year has been much the military successes the whole who have returned home as unfit on marching with fixed bayonets. A of the officers to arouse some enthu­ to your treatment, doctor, and I wish lees plentiful than in previous years, people are convinced that this war account of wounds have, been taken to similiar condition of things almost la Istrta, Dalmatia and Bosnia the siasm. My regiment, after the offen­ you would send me a bill. yield has been practically nil. There will be lost by the central powers, the army. There are many deserters prevails at the front. If the Slavs are sive of Gen. Brusiloff, was reduced to D octor—Oh, th ere’s no hurry- If ,o great scarcity of many necessaries and therefore the whole population is from the front as well as from those in the firing line the Hungarians form 120 men. and the other regiments did Wait till you’re a little stronger.

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Table and Floor Lamps make A Book Rack like this will b e Get him a Royal Easy Chair. It will beautiful and useful gifts. keep him at home nights. Call and see them. welcome Y ou can use it too.

In our Picture Framing Department We have heard that Santa Claus was you will find all sizes and styles of not killed in the war. In fact, his frames, also Framed Pictures. toys have already arrived and we Perhaps you have been wondering what to give a certain friend. One are expecting him every day now. of your own photos framed or a We understand he is going to be Nutting Print, or some other nice busier than ever this year, so you had picture would be most acceptable. better speak for presents early. We We can upholster that chair or have a good assortment and are couch and make it look like new. i^sbWJHall (flocks one of ready to take your orders. l^inasl beauty! | This makes a nice present to the home lofGtfk fr | lasexpftxsv^e! MOST

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by the Huns. If the central powers “From it a hand reaches out; in khaki, navy blue and the new peagreen two clays. Why don’t you go up and Accommodations for one hundred LAUDER THRILLS could get together in a combination to the hand a piece of chocolate for each uniforms of the marines. A boyish look at the map?” With the exception army and navy officers are provided BIG AUDIENCE let loose their hellishness, the Eng­ man to be eaten in case he falls looking ambulance driver at the piano of interruptions such as these the at the Holel Richmond. At this hotel accompanied a quartet of two soldiers, Sir Harry Lauder the famous lish-speaking nations can cement wounded in No Man s Land A hearty room was usually quiet. meals are served by a committee of 'Scotch comedian knighted by Kingjtheil. friendship and efforts to slop ‘‘Good luck and God bless you.' It is a sailor and a marine singing Ameri­ A few hoys were taking a last meal volunteer American women workers, George for his services in connection sucll worfc as has devasted Belgium ; with this, the voice of the Y. M. A. can ‘Tag-time’’ airs. “Give us another,” in one corner of the dining room. “How headed by Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, shouted a sailor and the’ crowd ap­ w ith the present war, at two crowd- an(j France.” secretary, ringing in their ears that do you like it here, hoys?" asked a Jr., and the men liked it so much that ed meetings for soldiers and sailors men go 'over the top. proved lustily and joined in the chorus. Young Moil’s Christian Association they fell automatically into the habit under the auspices of the National "An hour passes; two hours. Ami Ccc. that’s a peach of a fox trot." official. "Fine. Home was never like of tipping the waitresses. Word was ‘ THE TRAIL OF THE PAINTED commented a soldier as the music "War W ork Council of the Y. M. . A., slowly( painfully, diaggingly. they tltis." replied one of the group. Meals tactfully passed around that this was thrilled his audiences with descrip­ POSTS” come back. died down for the last encore. arc served at virtually cost prices. uperfluous and the Richmond has be­ tio n s of heroism and sacrifice on the Who will regret his hit for the ') "Bleeding, staggering men. folio .•. • ■ Von Promised Mother a Letter. Enlisted men can get well furnished, come the only "tipless hotel" in Paris. of the painted pos■t*. when lie rt>?ids this sketch in« the trail Wrile p Now." "W’l.v Not Send a Few team heated rooms for tin cents a A shopping bureau established . (’. A. of Flanders. He told the stories in hy nni(.„ Barton of the "TrailI of Hi' And t hey stop at the Y M Pines, ilmiie,” and othei admonitions aicht. there uadertukes all sorts of pur­ It lies nearest ' guns. his own inimitable way, with the j»it|nt<*spital. signs were being obeyed by a number trains from tin* front and ports of to raincoats and gifts for wives, sweet­ lent lv. Mr. Barton Tin■re ievery man gets a cUp of hot of boys around a large table in an tregoers, and held the enlisted men as and they iro si landing and show the men around hearts. relatives and friends at home. well as officers spellbound during the savs that he got his “heari-rending tea it' he wants it; then' two order- adjoining room. Paris and Versailles in sight-seeing Two handsome lounging rooms fur­ recital of his tales. storv of the walking wounded" from lies stand with hypodermics in their "Say, how do you spell Champs auto-busses. Theatre parties are ar­ W hen he appeared on the stage ., miin who had just landed from tin* hands. Elvsees (he? prouneed it ‘Champs ranged nightly and church parties nished with heavy club furniture on L auder seemed a little older and more western front. “ ‘Do you want it?’ they demand of Eliza’i?” asked one soldier of the* com­ lea\e the hotel for both Protestant the ground floor and an interior g a r­ carew orn than when in Boston last. He -The wounded who have lost an each man who passes through. panion at his elbow. "Don’t ask me." and Catholic services each Sunday den where tea is served each after­ en tered wearing kilties and a brown urnl ()1- an eye, or part of the lace, “And either he thrusts out his arm replied the other, "I’ve only been here morning. noon 1 v American women are popular. <-oat, on the left sleeve of which was )mt 'avo still able to struggle hack to receive the soothing potion, or he visible a band of crepe. in memory of lron, the front-line trenches alone. nods his head and passes on. Lauder * only son. killed in action wjth ,n(. for u moment to “On along the way of painted posts •‘somewhere in France.” France; I want you to see what he to the hospitals and to rest. When referring to his son in the saw. I want you to know the truth. “Sometimes the dugout is shelled, course of his talk the m u scles in Lau­ "it is the day before the big push. and a Y. M. (’. A. secretary loses his der’s face twitched. The audience^ For weeks the army has known the life; two went out together one day quick to notice, paid a tribute with a HOLIDAY GIFTS exact hour and moment when the recently. wave of applause when Lauder re­ barrage would lift and the men leap peated a conversation he had with his "It is part of the game; they ask i * o f Special Merit for Men a^nd Boys boy’on leaTe'(or~a*few*dayH from the « « over the top. for no sympathy; they ask not even battle front. : "The eneinv has known 11 • too; hls for pay; many of them arc working mssB ■m C. F. W eed, form er president of the preparations are as great and as for nothing at all. u C h a m b e r of Commerce, and at present < an>ful as ours. “All they ask is for money to carry HE things that men appreciate above everything else are the practical gifts of on the Massachusetts public safety “On the day before, the engineers committee^ introduced Lauder after plant a line of painted white posts a things for every day use, and then, too, raise his opinion of you just another bit making the statement that although few yards apart, leading from the higher when you present him with something practical, sensible, something Boston contributed $1,913,000 to the rear straight to the borders of No JUST LIKE HOME he would buy for himself. Every time, or the Hose, or the Gloves which you gave The American army and navy Young Y. M. C. A. fund, the people of that Man’s Land. or the Houes Coat, or the Bath Robe he wears a Scarf, the Shirt or the Cravat, .Men’s Christian Association is trying T city will be called on to make still “Simple painted posts- what are to make the American soldiers and him he thinks of you. greater sacrifice to help win the war. they for? He added that Lauder typified the sailor feel “at home" when he comes So when you select a present for him, remember men are practical. They “They are to guide the walking to Paris on leave. Two hotels, one for spirit of service and sacrifice. cherish the memory of a practical, useful gift, but soon forget the opposite kind. wounded. Eyes blurred with blood officers and the other for enlisted men, The famous Scotch comedian be­ and suffering that might lose the road And don’t lose sight of the fact that most men instinctively know that anything fore beginning his address sang a have just been opened and provid­ can follow the trail of those painted ed with all the comforts of home and which bears this store’s label is absolutely rght in style and dependable in quality. song. He then said: ‘‘I am here to posts; bodies too weak from shell 1 of a well regulated club. Both hotels add my word to anything that will i or gag ^tarid alone can find are convenient to the railroad stations hasten victory to us in the present there a momentary support, ! at which the men will arrive from i «***.<<• The things we list below will make fine gifts and are wonderful values. ’ . „ ... „ for ' “The trail of the painted postspost; is ports of landing and the front. Other “We are not fighting a war for . , , , • v fiirhtinir the trail of the walking wounded; the hotels will be opened as may he re­ Men’s Suits and Overcoats $15 to $30 Shirts (All kinds) 50c to $3.50 money or for honor. We are fighting . trail of blood and misery and pain, quired. Few men come to Paris on a war for liberty; the sweetest uoid ...... , ^ ...... Men’s House Coats $5 to $10 Gloves (Men’s and Boys’) 25c to $3 "Just before dawn the men file in­ leave but provision has been made for in all the world’s languages. Men’s Bath Robes $3.50 to $10 Hose (Cotton, Lisle, Silk, Wool) 25c to 75c to the forward trenches. Singing? the time; when the American armies “Wewe mustIUUBI all be 1UWUM.VM.inoculated with r, IT Jl I Boys’ Suits and Overcoats $3 to $10 Packard Shoes $3.50 to $8.50 . . _ | __, Not a bit. Talking? Hardly a word. take1 their place on the fighting front the serum of service and sacrifices. . . . „ ^ . ... . _ . „ Only the silent heavy tramp of men and the* men are given short furloughs Sweaters (Wonderful values) $1.50 to $10 Mackinaws (Men s and Boys’) $4 to $12 Only by getting into such a spirit will J w A u » i who have written their last letters from trench duty. Guyer and Stetson Hats $3.50 to $5 Fur Coats (Calf. Dog. Raccoon )$25-$150 we be able to win the war and liberty ^ . .. _ „ home. Men with taces carved out ot Cloth Hats and Caps $1 to $3 for the world. The Hotel du Pavilion is reserved Fur Caps $3.50 to $5 stone. for four hundred enlisted men. Ameri­ He then told of what he believed ^ , Beautiful ine of Neckwear, 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 ...... “They pass out of camp; they pass can ambulance men, soldiers, sailors liberty is like. He described a visit * * . , 4U ’ 1 ...... __ __.___. the base hospitals; they pass the can ami maiines stationed in Paris are Also Handkerchiefs, Silk Neck Scarfs, Umbrellas, Cuff Links, Leather Collar Cases, to a convict who had been sentenced ..... * . . „ , .. . , ... teen. And just before they reach the being loused i Imre provisionally. They Leather Handkerchief Cases, Arm Bands, Suspenders, Garters, Belts, Shoepacks, Rubbers to penal servitude for life and after , . _ . I , . iront trench at the very front, under will givii_up their quaiters when men serving 17 years received word he Combination Sets, Scarf and Cap for Ladies $1.00 to $3.00 the fire of the big guns themselves begin coming to Paris my leave in would be set free in a few days. Big line of Trunks, Suit Cases, and Hand Bags. Our Furnishing Department is Complete each man pauses for just a second at large numbers. “I asked him ” said Lauder, “what a dugout. does liberty mean to you? How did it A correspondent of The Associated “It is the front trench of the V. M. feel when the warden told you that Puss recently found the large loung­ your liberty was to be given you? (’. A. ing room marly filled with men in EXCHANGES MADE AFTER CHRISTMAS OR YOUR MONEY BACK IF NOT SATISFACTORY “He answered, ‘I feel dull, The gray thick walls which 1 have seen before mo every day and night for 17 years have made me forget what the sky looks like. They have made me for­ ERVIN & ERVIN get w hat a tree is like or what the Highest Class Talking Machine in the World Sd color of the rose is. The walls made 17 MARKET SQUARE . THt INSTRUMENT Of QUALITY me dull. But now 1 seem to see £ through the prison walls. I seem to see § th e green of the fields, I seem to sec O E 3 w hat the rose is like, what the sky is ml like. I seem to know what liberty is 'T'HOUGHTS now turn to holiday like. gifts. Nothing will be more “That’s what liberty is like." contin­ appreciated than a beautiful Sonora, ued Lauder. “That’s the sort of li­ Be One of the First to do Your berty you men are fighting for. © the instrument which won highest. “ It takes brave men to fight. You eg score for tone quality at the Panama-* men will be called on to give all. hut Pacific Exposition. It’s worth it. It’s a great heritage to eg *f,r, $(tn $*•> $11r* m have your children in the next genera­ $n»e $18" $5"" ...... Christmas Shopping tion point to the beacon of Liberty & W. 8. GLYNN DISTRIBUTING COMPANY which will shine for all nations and Saxton’s River, Vt. eg I fistrilmtor fnr Maine. Now 1 L;i mpsliir-'. have them say, ‘My dad helped light Vermont and Massachusetts that light.’ The sacrifice is worth eg For the SONORA PHONOGRAPHS leaving such a heritage. F*10 F.litr “The English speaking nations must I\ form an alliance which will prevent the repetitions of the horrors wrought Don’t wait until everyone else has picked things over Do it now and you wont get the left-overs

A Few Suggestions for Christinas ill’s Aj>i‘>n Sets l’atli KoU?s K inn mas Scurf Sa*r> Silk Waist* Knitting Holiday Gifts For Ail Underwear Sweaters Neck weal Silk .Umbrellas

There are many other appropriate things which you will find at

Men’s and Boys’ Suits, Overcoats, Sweaters, Men’s House Coatc. Bnth this store- Everything at Reasonable Prices Robes with Slippers to match, Union Suits, Pure All Wool Sw aL s. Hosiery in Silk, Handkerchiefs in Pure Linen, Trav: ling Bags, Suit Cr.z':.?> Night Shirts, Pajamas, Gloves, Caps in Cloth and Fur, Mittens, Suspen­ ders in Boxes, Four-in*Hands in Boxes at 25c, 50c and up, Dress and Flan­ nel Shirts at all prices. Fancy Arm Bands in Boxes at 25c and 50c, Trunkj, Shoes and Rubber Goods at a Bargain.

.Our store is the ideal place for Men’s and Boys’ Christmas Gifts, you'll find here a large assortment of useful presents, the things most appre­ ciated. Many new Novelties. Just the things you want at a lass pric- than you expect to pay.

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rate these boon companions. They New hook of cookery Farmer SRTAN URGES UNITY IN WAR ought to be allowed to die together.” Nutrition of a household j William Jennings Bryan, lectur­ A burst of laughter followed Mr. j Brewster ing in Boston recently, urged his large Bryan’s sally. He then took up wai i Party book Fales & Northern! ! audience to stand behind the Presi­ taxation, saying he would not complain , Shelter and Clothing, a text book dent in support of the government if the taxes went higher, “as long as {of household arts Kinne & Cooley and its war policies. this government finds it necessary to Severs paper bag cookery Soyer * I don’t know anything about the call one American boy to offer his life Succesful canning and preserving Powell probable duration of the war," he said, on the nation’s altar, for no tax on in­ •■but I think I can state a fact that is come and property can be as high as Table service Allen of more value than any guess or a tax on life and blood, and as long as Up to date waitress Hill prophecy, and it is that, no matter soldiers must die let no man put the What to eat and how to serve it whether this war be long or short, the dollar above the man by refusing Herrick quickest read to peace is the road whatever exactions may be necessary Also numerous, Government bulle­ food values, ahead of us. with no division among from income to profit. tins on food conservation and the drying, canning and storing the American people. Mr. Bryan asked for patience with "Before cur nation entered the war j of fruits and vegetables * Russia, telling his audience that lie it was a matter of opinion as to ; believed she had her face towards the whether we should enter it. but when ; 'dawn after emerging from darkness A CREED Congress declared that a state of war , and was destined to exdrt a profound The State Department of Health existed, then Congress spoke for the ! influence on the nations round about of .Maine is giving publicity to a people, the time for division ended, | her. Next he congratulated his hear-! health creed issued for the hoys and and the support of the government !ers on progress in the use of the ini-! girls ot Massachusetts by the State became the duty of every citizen I Dative and referendum as so much | Department ol Health in Boston The Division now would sl"‘ply ' 7 ' |advance in the dire, Don of hrinBinK ! <■reed is ns follows: prolong this war and make it moit , . . . . i more completely under; MV BODY IS n iF TFM l’KK OF .MY in ...... and in men: and who jKovernn,e..t son. t ran be willing lo lake I ho revpon.il.l- '>°l»"“r I Therefore: Htv for prolonging the war one day) : I will keep my body (lean within beyond what is absolutely necessary, CARY LIBRARY i and wit bout ; or for adding unnecessarily one drop | Books on Domestic Economy 1 will breathe pm air and l w ot blood or one dollar from the nation's ; Baby, his care and training. li vt in the sunlight ; treasury? j Whe •lei' l will do no act that might t Ulan - The one outstanding fact is that ; Better meals for less money ger the health of others. we are in the war, that it is our war, ‘ Greene I will try to learn and prat-tin'' I lie and that we trust stand together and 1 Boston cook book I ,ine(du rules of 11"a 1111\ li \ ini; : fight it through. And the more Boston Cooking School hook I '\ill work a in! i ■ si am 1 play ait the anxiously one longs lor peace, the, Fa rmcr right time and in I lie right w a > so more loyally one should support one's Candy cook hook Brad ley that my mind will be strong and my government as the only way of lia-t- Canning and Imw- to u cann'M bod> lealfhy ami -<> that 1 will ■ad ening peace." foods Bit t itig a tm.'ltil life ami hi an honor to my Mr. Bryan spoke for more than two, Care and feeding of children parents, lo my frii'iid- ami to m \ h o u rs on the topic. "Mail s Relation to i Morse count rv. Government, to Society and to God.' j Care of the bale (J riffet h Introduced by Joseph Chappie withj Century of the child Key warm praise of him; received with ap | Childhood Birney plause by the audience, the lecturer j Cooking for two Hill THE NEW TRIPLE remarked that as he had had his share j Dame Curtseys hook of salads, sand of abuse he was entitled to his share ; wiches and beverages Glover COMBINATION of flattery, and that as he had never Domestic science and household arts Treatment for the blood, nerves ami been treated worse in any part of the j Wilson liver—p u r i f y i n g, strong! li« i:i ug, cleansing, winning its way womf r country than in Boston, it was appro- j Kxpert maid servant. Herrick fully ju s t now—is: priate that he should receive the Hat ] Kxpert waitress Herrick flood's Sarsaparilla* the superla­ tery in Boston. \ First aid to the young housekeeper tive blood purifier and appetite Mr. Bryan prefaced his lecture by j 1 lerrick giver, known for over 40 years. recommending the work of the organ­ Feeding the family Rose Peptiron, the superlative pepsin- izations engaged in providing for the Foods and household management nux-iron-eelery nerve, blood and physical and moral welfare of the sol­ Kinne A' Cooley digestive tonic. diers with especial mention of the Y. Health in the household, or Hy Hood’s Pills, the superlative family laxative for biliousness, con­ M. (’. A., the Y. \Y. C. A., the Knights | gienic cooking Dodd stipation; pleasant, easy, effective. of Columbus, the Jewish organizations Helping hand cook book What are your troubles? If su b and the Lutheran brotherhood. Hcirland A- Herrick as to need all three medicines, wh> "He dwelt also on the importance of j Housekeeping and Home-making not have perfect, well-rounded re­ the food conservation movement head-j Harland A- Herrick lief by getting the combination .’ ed bv Mr. Hoover, passing at once to j Household Budget Leeds If you need only one medwim . the restrictions placed on the liquor | Housekeeping for two James get it and take it—but do it now. traffic. If we needed to save the one- j How to keep household accounts third of the grain that went io the I Ilaskens HOULTON ASTONISHED BY: making or whiskey, then in the speak-1 Inexpensive furnishing in good MERCHANT’S STORY ! er's opinion it was three times more i taste Wallick A merchant relates the following: j “or v ar-- I could not sleep without ! needful to save the three-thirds that Intoniational cook book turning ''very hour. Whatever J ate j went in the manufacture of beer. Filippini caused gas and sourness. <\lso had j Here Mr. Bryan charged that the Little cook book for a little gill eatarrn. ONE SPOONFUL buck- ! brewers spent every year more money * Benton thorn bark, glycerine, etc., as mixed in Adler-i-ka relieved me INSTANT- j Little girls knitting and crochet to corrupt government and subsidize LY." Because Adler i-ka Hushes the the press than was spent by the dis­ book Klickmann ENTIRE alimentary tract it relieves! tillers Little girls sewing book any ea

Th« old family remedy —in tablet m form— anfa, aura, easy to taka. No Sriatea—no unpleasant after effect*. m urea colds in 24 hours- -Grip in 3 William Electrical day*. Money bock if itfails. Get the M genuine bos with Rad Top and Mr. * Hill's picture on it 24 Tableta for 25c. m At Any Drug Store Tell m Th is Christman m FLOUR m Alt IDEAL W Kor every member of your family, This Christmas has been designated m LIME TREATMENT relative or friend, there’s “Some­ all over the country as "America’s tar thoat suffering from chronk- or acute m m pvlliionary and bronchial troubles, ar * thing Electrical” (in many forms) Electrical Christmas.” We have an­ coittbe or colds, is m BCKMAN’S ALTERATIVE \m that is hound to he just right and to ticipated this by providing the most m The Calcium preparation who l\ may be * JLjsA please. It will he practical, useful, taken by the average person w ithout d is ­ j * complete line possible something * turbing digestion. An efficient tonic and sensible, moreover handsome and tissue builder. Contains no Alcohol. Nar­ # m cotic or Habit-Forming Drug. ornamental. Nothing could he more lor every age. walk and position in 92 rise, new $1J9. $1 size, aow 8 0c. i # m gold by all leading druggists. acceptable; nothiig could he more1 life. Prices range either way as far Erkmun Laboratory, Philadelphia. # m * consistent ns you want (or ought) to go. m NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE m m Notice is hereby given that Lizzie # m M Red Ike r of Wade In the County of Our Store is an Electrical Store. Aroostook and State of Maine, by her m # mortgage deed dated Nov. 24th 1914. We are specialists in tilings Electrical. Can tell you the* actual (accu­ * and recorded in the Southern District rate) current cost of any appliance; how it. should he used to get the most * of the Aroostook Registry of Deeds in K. Vol. 281. page 159, conveyed to me, m service. All connections and mechanical parts will be in perfect running m the undersigned, Lizzie Cummins of order. Washburn In said County, a certain m m piece or parcel of real estate situate m This is important where the gift passes on to another home. m In Wade (formerly Wade Plantation! In Aroostook County aforesaid, being m m the East half of lot numbered eighty- m m tour (84) in the North part of town­ ship numbered thirteen (1.°,) Range m. Selection here is easy. A line display ot Table and Read­ m four (4) W. E. L. S. now Wade afore­ m ing Lamps from $3.50 to $25.00 m said, containing forty (40) acres, more m * or less, according to the plan and sur­ Wall Brackets and all kinds o f vey of P. L. Hardison. Surveyor. In m * 1891. The dividing line to be parallel fixtures w ith the East line of said lot. except­ m . m ing and reserving a strip two (2) rods m m wide on the South line of said half lot * to be used as a road. Now, dolly, dont you forget! m That the condition in said mortgage m HOULTON WATER COMPANY m Ik broken, by reason whereof, 1 claim Do all your baking with m m a foreclosure of said mortgage and Water Street give this notice for that purose. W il l ia m Te l l Fl o u r * m m Dated November 26th, 1917. m m LIZZIE CUMMINS. DAIS/ m By Charles F. Daggett, m 948 Her Attorney m m IHOULTON TIMES, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1917

’ Houlton rendered several piano selec BANGOR & AR0ST00K RAILROAD COMPANY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS tions throughout the program. The Collector’s Advertisement of sale of COUNTY CONTEST grange saw' to it that entertainm ent Bangor Maine. December 7, 1917. was not lacking and there was not lands of non-resident owners. Aroostook County held its f i r s t a dull moment for the young folks agricultural club contest Nov. 30 and during their stay in Houlton. In the To the Travelling Public: M i# If M' Dec .1 when 26 boys and girls, with late afternoon, the young people were State of Maine 7 local leaders,showed Houlton what taken through the Houlton Woolen During the winter months it has been our custom in recent j Unpaid taxes on land »1 in the town o' this kind ot a contest means. The Mill , then the boys spent two hours years when train Xo. 1 with the Caribou sleeper was delayed ■*> Houlton. in ihi •oiliity ot Aroostook. Houlton Grange was open to them and in the High school gymnasium, after for tlu* year 1917. the Master, with several prominent which the grange served a banquet two hours or more waiting for connecting trains at Northern I The following list of tax.-; oil real estate ot non-resident owners in the town of grangers were there and saw that at which R. P. Mitchell acted as toast Houlton aforesaid, for the year iiU7, committed to me for collection, for said town nothing was spared to prove to the master and remarks were made by Maine Junction, or for any other reason, to start a section of Ion the 16th day ot November 191,, remain unpaid; and notice is hereby given that visitors that they were heartily wel­ the local leaders,grange master and that train from Ookfield or Houlton to Van Buren, but on ac­ if said taxes with interest and charges are not previously paid, so much of the real come. county agents. i estate taxed as is sufficient to pay the amount due therefor, including interest and The first forenoon was taken up with registration and assignment of Theatre tickets were provided for count of advices received from the War Board at Washington j' barges, will be sold without further notice at public auction, at Assembly Hall High the guests and the evening was pleas­ !.School Building, in .said town on the first Monday in February ho8. at 9 o’clock a m rooms. After one of those overflowing against running any extra passenger trains, and to reduce regu­ ( Naina of owner Description of property sum ptuous g ra n g e dinners, the antly passed. Amt. of tax due. young people adjourned to the assem­ S a tu rd a y morning was ta k e n ap w ith lar passenger train service as much as possible, especially in including interest the reading of some of the s to r ie s of and charges bly hall, where a very fitting address Adair, .lames a . of welcome was given by H. B. Craw­ the clu b members and plans were d is ­ view of the extreme shortage of coal, we will not be able to liomesteiid lot W. side Foxcroft Road cussed and the work outlined for the with buildings $13 ford, Master of Houlton grange, while Aubei. Frank l. B. M. Libby of Amity gave the address coming year . The following prizes run these special trains during the coming winter and I feel Real estate and buildings Lot \o. 7, of accep tance, which went to the heart were awarded in the form of credits Fart of Ingersoll farm, bought of Goo. W Aub- and soul of every boy and girl as well in the Savings department of the it due to the travelling public that they should be so advised in ' or by deed dated Mar. 17, 1913, Vol. J67, as the older ones. Miss Bither of Houlton Trust Co. by whoa® the money advance. page 322 •i T-5 Clough, Lionel T. Lot No. 2, Hec. E. P earce addition No. ;; AKOOSIQftK PRIZE WINNERS 1 should add that other railroads in New’ England have heirs of and buildings thereon except sold Morris Subject Name Address Prize No. Amt. taken off passenger trains to an extent of eight million train (buildings burned) 8 M Potatoes Charles Carpenter Houlton 1 $5 Diokison. Dan House on north side of County*Road .near Potatoes Ellery Cowperthwaite Monticello 2 4 miles per annum, and in the whole United States passenger Cemetery on Putnam land 1 44 Potatoes Percy G. Porter Monticello ;"5 3 Fletcher. Charles K. No. 6, Sec. I>, Pearce Add. Xo. I, Potatoes Linwood Anderson Houlton 4 2 trains taken out of service aggregate twrenty-seven million with buildings thereon, bought of Philander Potatoes Henry Bubar Monticello 5 1 miles per annum, and as yet only one or two branch line pas­ F letch er by deed dated Dec. 17, 1914, Potatoes Byron Titcomb Monticello 6 1 recorded in Vol. 275, page 75, north side TO 25 Potatoes Beldln Tracey Houlton 7 1 senger trains have been taken off on the Bangor and Aroos­ Fletcher. Karl M. Homestead, being lot No. 4, Sec. B, Pearce Potatoes Percy Thompson Houlton 8 1 Add. No. 1 with buildings thereon, including land Potatoes Herman Porter Houlton 9 1 took Railroad. bought of W. E. Carr, same bought of Mrs. Potatoes Reed Blackstone Perham 10 1 Ella E. Bragg, formerly Fletcher, North side >0.25 Potatoes Roy Cowperthwaite Monticello 11 PERCY R. TODD, (Jerow, Harry Lot on West side of High Street, bought Potatoes Donald Melvin Monticello 12 1 President. of Abbie F. Crabb, Pt. lot 33, with buildings Potatoes Donald Folsom Monticello 13 1 thereon I T 00 Potatoes Wilbert Berry Monticello 14 1 Kinney. Harry I’ Lot No. 4, B. on West side of Spring St., Potatoes Percy Nicholson Houlton 15 1 with buildings thereon, ^ in common and undivided Potatoes Forest Estabrook Amity 16 1 of lot No. 4, on \V. side of Spring St. with Potatoes Frank Potter Amity 17 1 buildings on north side of lift 14.62 Potatoes Myles L. Weed Monticello 18 1 Linton, Jennie C. House lot with buildings thereon south side Potatoes Albert J. Reed Amity 19 1 of West St., bought of Benj. F. Green by Potatoes Henry Higgins Houlton • 20 1 deed dated May 3rd, 1915, Vol. 278, page 326 36 50 1 < Wanted .Man Ida M. House lot No. 14, south side of Grove St., with Potatoes Leo A. Smith Cary 21 Pig Burl O. Shirley Houiton 1 $5 | buildings thereon, bought of John N. Adams Pig Clair Jewell Monticello *> > ' as recorded Vol. 267, page 542 -S ’(»■ Pig Kenneth Duff Houlton [; 2 ; Kamsav, Albeit D. Lot 4, Sec. F, in Pearce addition No. 2 also Poultry Willis Porter Monticello i $3 I lots 1 and 2 in Sec. F, Pearce Addition No. 3 Poultry Arthur Tracy Monticello o 2 ! 1000 Storage&B fetter ie./* with buildings thereon, bought of John W Large Garden Mabel Cook M apleton 1 $5 Ramsay by deed dated Jan. 15, 191Q, Vol. »> Large Garden Hannah T urner Mapleton 4 235, page 419, south side IT 00 Large Garden Samuel Berry Monticello 3 to take care of during the winter mouths Randall. Inez D. House lots 15 and 16, on the northerly side of Large Garden Willis Porter Littleton 4 Riverside St., bought of B. H. Putnam heirs Large Garden Doratha Smith Mapleton fi 1 by deed dated Feb. 12. 1912, and recorded in Small Garden Blanche Duff Houlton i *5 Vol. 268, page 572 12.(3 Small Garden Clarence Passmore Monticello *> We have the right place, the right man Wi) son. Ephraim Commencing at the N. E. corner of lot No. 13, 9mall Garden Helen Stockford Monticello 2 Range 1, running southerly on the B. line Small Garden Eva Grant Houlton 4 1 37 Vi rods to a stake, thence westerly at right Canning Hannah Turner M apleton 1 $5 •> and the Right Price angle* with the last mentioned line nine Canning Theodate Melvin Monticello 4 rods, to a stake, thence northerly parallel with Canning Margaret Bubar Monticello 3 the first mentioned line 37Vfe rods, thence easterl> Canning Helen Stockford Moilticello 4 2 fanning Mary Tarr M apleton 5 1 1 Just call us by telephone, {we [will send our service car, get on the N. line of said lot 9 rods to place of Canning Esther Porter M apleton 6 1 beginning, same bought of Mary Ann Adams, your battery and give it careful attention while in our care by by deed dated O c.. 14, 1905, Vol. 218, page 63, bought of John Friel, with buildings thereon I 8T HAD TH* CHECKS ALL RIGHT had no money in the bank. keeping it tested and recharged [every month in our battery Young. Leonard n TA)t No. 11, Range 3, North Division, which "WOMEN HAVE FUNNY IDEAS " ‘That’s strange,’ she said, ‘my lies W. of the Creek and all that part of Lot No. room- 11, R. 3, which lies east of the Creek, containing 'check book has a lot of checks left •boat tbo bonking: business," said I 75 acres, more or less, known as the Henry Carl Weber, cashier of the First Na­ 'in it.’ ” We call for batteries anywhere within 3 miles from town, j ••• L. Smith homestead, bought of John H. Brooks by deed d ated Feb. 13, 1917, recorded in tional. "A woman, whose husband further distance we pay charges one way- Vol. 290, page 331 62 50 has plenty of money, opened a person­ WALTER E. SWETT, al account with us. By the end of the Nature Says December 12, 19F Collector of taxes of the town of Houlton first month she had overdrawn it. *1 can remedy most ills, and Authorized Service Station "8he came In one day and wanted On the Long Green j Tardy Advice I help you to escape many ail­ “My time,” said the magnate, "is a ISO check cashed. I told her she: ments, if you give me timely Phone 272M i If you have a feeble-minded citizen aid.” Naturally,Nature prefers worth $100 a m inute.” in your community, put him in the pro ­ “Well," answered his friend, casual­ OLD 30LDIKR GIVES RECOMMENDA. per institution and pay taxes cheer- TION ly, “let’s go out this afternoon and Gustav Wangelin, Commander of G. A. HOULTON MOTOR COMPANY play $10,000 or $15,000 worth of golf." (fully for his support. Don’t dodge R. Post, Plnckneyvllle, 111., writes: “I BEECHAM’S 1 tjie issue by sending him to Congrean. recommend Foley Kidney PUla, which I prefer to all others I have used.” Kendall Street Houlton, Maine The man who can love the truth Poley Kidney Pills give quick relief from backache, rheumatic pains, stiff, swollen th at hKs him also can love the enemy PICK YOUR FRIENDS but not joints, lanauidness, Kidney trouble and PILLS Lawlis Building that hates him. Thus he may event­ sleep disturbing bladder aliments. to pieces. The Hathaway Drug Co. U «M t Sal* of Aay M«Bc1m (a Am World. ually win another friend. Sold ovovywboro. Is fcosoa, 10c., 25c.___

I Headquarters L. L. McLeod’s New Garment Dept. Dry and Fancy Goods ------Over Hallett-McKeen Co. and T. V. Holdaway’s ------56 Main St. — Street floor only — Formerly McLeod Bros. Useful, dependable merchandise tor Xmas, every article This New Department Established March 20, 1917 priced on the closest margin. Ready-to-Wear Coats, Suits, Dr esses and Knit Goods—All wool sweaters, $3.75, $5, $6.50, $7.50 Skirts for Ladies, Misses and Children Cap and Scarf Sets 98c, $1.25 to $4 50, a big assortment to Only New Garments Shown, Garments ol a dependable qual­ select from ity from New York’s leading manufacturers. Ladies this is the place to select up-to-date wearing W aists Hundreds of New Waists to select from 98c to $7.50 apparel. Prices reduced on every Coat, Suit, Dress, Skirt or Gloves, Hosiery, Mittens, Corsets, Muslin Underwear, Knit f W aist. Underwear, Bata Robes, Bath Robe Blankets. Towels, Coats of splendid style and quality, $10, $12.50, $15 Table Linen, Napkins, Bed Spreads, over 1000 Handker­ 919.60, $22*60, all reduced $3 50 to $7.50* chiefs 5c to $1.50 each. Closing O.ut Sale of Plush Coats $17.50, $22.50, $25, $27.50 Neckwear—a beautiful new line in all the latest styles 25c Fifty Children’s and Misses’ Coats all cut in price to close to $2.00 out. FURS—PURS —FURS — See this new line at special low Leather Goods and Novelties, Aprons, Silk Mufflers, hundreds p rices. of new and useful articles to select from. Christ m. a Headquarter s #

New Garment Dept. Dry Goods Store Coi ner Main and Mechanic 5 6 Main Street S treets Second Floor First Floor L. L. McLeod, Prop’r L. L. McLeod, Prop’r Moulton times, Wednesday, December 12,1917

A Smalt Dog Followed my Team CLASSIFIED ads CLASSIFIED ADS home, last week, owner may have ! FORCED TO SELL POTATOES same by paying for this ad. R. T. ’ rs and 8Peculators near Camp L t t t t Hay F tt Sate—Inquire o» Robt Anyone Desiring the Services of an Peabody. 150 Mills, Long Island, who have been 50tf OF LOCAL INTEREST j figuring on holding large stocks of the T. Peabody. untrained nurse may get informa­ — Wanted to Buy a Second Hand Baby 1 last crop of potatoes for a high price tion by inquiring at the TIMES Of­ sleigh, a white one preferred. For Advtg. •trayrt Prom My p« tur® 11^b0“t , j! fice, or ’phone 813-25 250p j are in a panic as the result of the ex- weeks ago, six lambs, will finder t particulars, apply to TIMES Office j perience of one of their number who kindly notify C. W. Starkey aad j or Phone 343-13. 150p I Its worth a trip to Berry’s stable Call at the TIMES edict for sub jhad a barn full of potatoes which he To Let— Unfurnished room, with light, claim reward. to see the fine horses he has for sale. scriptions to all magazines. ' was holding for $10 a barrel. hot and cold water, closet and cup­ For Rent— in the Thibadeau Block, ! An officer from the United States board, suitable for light housekeep­ the convenient suite of offices for­ Mrs. Richard Gardner, of Caribou, Mrs. Charles McKenzie, of Island 'Defore you purchase a Farm or House, is the guest of Mrs. Chas. II. Fogg, 011 Falls, is visiting at the home of her : commissary department of the camp ing. use of bath and ’phone. Also merly occupied by Powers & Powers W ’et to the farm and asked the far- be sure to call on C. O. Grant. Real one furnished front room. Inquire Possession given at once. Apply to Main St. nephew. Norris (’. Estabrooke . High. Estate Agency, Market Sq.. and ex­ (mcr if lie had potatoes to sell. He of Mrs. Marjory Clewley. .’’>1 Green Wm. J. Thibodeau. 150p Chas. H. Berry has the faculty of lands. 1 said he had, but would give no quota­ amine his fine list of desirable pro­ St. Phone 116-2. 150 perties. 48tt selecting horses that suit Aroostook Order your renewals on all maga tion, as he was holding them for a GEORGE T. HOLOYKE work. zines at the TIMES office. higher juice later on. The officer then ‘Over The Top’ And At ’Em! A familiar j told him they were all sold Desirable Homs For Rent, 8 Rooms, phrase heard by the JACKINS REAL j (Ico. T. Holyoke, a prominent in- Miss *Annie Davis who has been at $5 a Dr. L. P. Hughes, left, Friday even­ barrel and that the t'armei must not city water, with good stable, known ESTATE AGENCY. Our customers ji surance broker, died at his home on nursing in Westfield, returned home ing. on his annual trip to the south touch them. as the Kidder farm on Court St are clamoring for all kinds of Real last week. Apply to Don A. H. Powers.______Estate and we are Hammering away (West St., Monday, Dee. 10th. alter an and will spend the winter in Miami. at ’em with all our “Mite” but our illness of several months. If you want a horse, go to Berry’s Florida. t FINELY GROUND WHEAT MEAL For Rent—- Downstairs, seven-room supply is falling off. Beat it up Mr. Holyoke was born in Jackson- seems to be a familiar slogan in Houl­ Any kind of a horse can be found tenement, bath, electric lights and The so-called Graham Flour of Com­ here on DOUBLE QUICK with town. N. B.. Dec. 6th, 1866--and after ton. at Berry’s stable, light or heavy, for furnace heat, Seventy-seven North whatever you’ve got to sell. We’ll Mr. W. W. Townsend, one of the merce Street. Apply to Mrs. Hattie Led­ procuring an education he took up all kinds of work. Roughly speaking the wheat kernel shoot it aeross in the same time. prominent farmers of Dyer Brook, Mr. H. V. Stairett is on his annual ger. railroad work as an occupation, grad­ is made up of about three-fourths spent Friday in town on business. trip to Aroostook in the interests of ually working up until he became an floury portion. The other fourth con­ For te le—Farm, Village Homo, Wood Female Help Wanted— Wanted Ap­ Order your Saturday Evening Post the Maine Register, being in Houlton lota aivi Umber lands. Inquire Jack- plications for positions as clerks engine driver. While still a young sists of the bran coatings.the chitor and Ladies' Home Journal at the on Thursday. teg,* Jackins, Real Estate Agency, In our subscription department man he went West where he con­ germ, and the aleurone layer which A Burnham Block. Office TIRES office. Empy’s book, "Over The Top" makes from girls with a fair to good edu­ tinued in his chosen work until he lies between the bran coatings and Henrs, 8 a. m. to 8 p m.______cation. If your application is ac­ The Shamrock Tea rooms were met with a serious accident in a a suitable holiday gift for any member the floury parts of the berry. Two gene- cepted, you will be started at $7 a closed for the winter on Saturday. If of the family. At this office, for $1.50. For Rent—Desirable Residence on week and will be raised just as wreck, in which he lost an arm. ations or so ago a reformer by the Military St„ at present occupied by conditions warrant Miss Doherty will j No western connections were made rapidly and just as high as your After recovering his health he re; {name of Graham proclaimed (with- Dr. Jackson, will be vacated on reopen in the Spring. j with the morning train on the II. A work justifies. There is no salary turned to the East and cast about for Jout any experimental evidence) that completion of his new house. 1n limit with us. You will, if you Save from Five to Fifty Dollars on I A. on Friday, the Pullman coming up December. Allston Cushing. tf a new line of work finally deciding the finely milled flours were not fur­ choose, be given a chance to learn a Diamond at OSGOOD’S. j on No. 3 at noon. typing, stencil cutting, letter writ­ upon the insurance business which he nishing proper nourishment and urg­ DOLLS—Dolls dressed for Christmas, Everybody “kum" to THE CHURCH 1 The be.>t dreessers in Houlton are ing and other jobs at which extra followed until the time of his death. ed the use of a flour made by grind­ price 11.00 up according to size of FAIR to be held at the Free Baptist | purchasing their Shirts and Clothes doll and material selected, hat and good pay can be earned and you In this work he was most successful ing the wheat berry without remov­ will have a direct line of advance­ Vestry, Thursday, Dec. 13th at 7.30. | from ('. B. Esters, who has the most shoes Included. L. Tunnell, Oak- and did a large and lucrative busi­ ing even the coarsest particles of the ment open to you to some of the Admission 25cts. | up to date lines in the County. toM, Maine. Telephone. 48 ness. bran. And since his time, despite the highest positions in the establish­ Chester A. Hay has assumed his Charles H. Fogg, vice-president of ment. Our publishing business Mr. Holyoke was one of Moulton’s fact that Dr. Graham; like the major­ For Balo—1 Haggard Pung, n ea rly! duties at the Post Office as substitute the Maine Automobile Association, new, 1 Sleigh, 1 open Taber Ban- j holds a bright future for ambitious bright business men, a good friend ity of radical food reformers, did not girls who are willing to work—and carrier, having been on the waiting left Monday evening for Auburn.where gor buggy, 1 Top Carriage, and 1- , and neighbor, interested in the growth live to round out even the average 2 seated top carriage, all at a bar- j if you are such a girl we hope you list since passing his examination. he will attend the annual meeting. of the town and all things that were term of life, from time to time, others gain. Apply to Walter Hartford, j will write us. We shall be pleased Well look at that! Did you ever see Buy useful Jewelry at OSGOOD'S to send you free our illustrated for the benefit of a good community^ have urged the use of ground wheat or Dr. C. E. Williams. such a classy looking suit as that fel­ for Gifts. booklet “Working for COMFORT." lie was closely identified with the in the place of standard white flour This will give you an idea of the low had on? He bought it at C. B. The Houlton Cash Market is show­ To Let—Unfurnished Rooms, With various lodges of the town, having for bread making. And now that the place, the work and the future it passed through the chair of the I.O.O. Esters, and it is only a sample of his ing a good assortment of all kinds of light, heat and water, closet and offers. Then, if you like the pros­ pressure of war makes it imperative cupboard, suitable for light house­ latest lines of suitings. meats, in addition to Fresh Fish and pects here you can put in your ap­ F. Lodge, had held the office of Ex’- that w e conserve wheat for our allies, keeping, use of bath and ’phone. Why pay Big Store Prices when Oysters. plication. Why not write today alted Ruler in the B. P. O. E., and was certain writers are again urging the Also one furnished front room. In­ for this booklet to W. H. Gannett, OSGOOD has the same goods at fair Talk about good looking Shirts, one quire of Mrs. Marjory Clewley. 31 Secretary of the lodge for more than use of wheat meal in the place of Pub. Inc., Dept. A. T. Augusta, Me. Prices. of Houlton's good dressers was ask­ Green St. Phone 116-2. 149 348 12 years. He was also an active mem- standard flour. . her of Houlton Grange, where he The ladies of the Cong'l Church will ed the other day where he bought his Fifteen years ago Woods and Mer- made hosts of friends, being always hold their usual Christmas sale next shirts. That's easy got them at O. ' ready to do his share of all work im- Wednesday afternoon, beginning at B. Esters of course. The finest line!1*11 at The Maine Agricultural Exper- of samples to select from ever seen, j *mont Station an<* Snyder at the Un- • posed upon him. 2.30 o’clock, in the vestry. There will be on sale, useful and fancy articles, Braclets. Watches, at OSGOOD'S All iversltv of Minnesota made, jointly j Mr. Holyoke was twice married, prioes {planned, but independently erried out, and two children by his first marriages cooked food, also large white aprons, “Over The Top" is the most real- j to ta lisa tio n s upon the available nu- survive him, a son, William, who is such as are worn by those working on istic book of the war ever written, * tr*ents obtained from identical wheats manager of the Washburn—Crosby the surgical dressings, at "Red Cross * *7? * • * A' ::'-’ «*» dl'1:- # '7 Rooms." Refreshments will be ser­ by Sergt. Empey, an American who differently milled. It was found that j# • % *■ r * *- t « v- * Milling Co., in Detriot, Mich., and a the so-caled Graham flour made from ved during the afternoon. spent a year and a half in the Tren­ daughter, Mrs. Arthur Davidson, ttf high quality wheats had a lower diges­ OSGOOD suggests Useful Jewelry. ches in France. It tells what our New Mexico. In 1912 he married Mrs. tibility and carried less available Ask about his Fair Play Prices boys will have to go through. On Mary A. Lawler of Linneus who sur­ j food nutrients than standard flour sale at the TIMES Office. vives him. Dr. Jackson has received word from ______1 made from the same wheats. An aged father and mother, Mr. and the Provost Marshal to send the last SELLING EXPLOSIVES To one who would “do his bit" by Mrs. Geo. L. Holyoke, of Woodstock, 15 per cent of the men who have been j The new law on selling explosives j economizing as we all should in the also mourn the loss of a devoted son, drafted, at once, and the work of get­ requires that parties selling such ! use of wheat the proper way is to use beside two brothers, A. D. and Ernest ting the men together has already must procure a permit or license to j ^est flour but in the small- Holyoke of Woodstock. commenced. They will probably leave Why Not? Funeral services were held t’uQin the last of the week. This law, it is well known is not jcst amoun* possible. Do not lengthen I being complied with, ns we are in- flour by the addition of the bran, the his late home on West St., this Wed­ BUY A If you wish an evening's enter­ formed by Michael M. Clark, from 'germ, the aleurone layer or other non- nesday, conducted by Rev. Thomas tainment which combines high vocal whom the law requires such licenses j fl0llrv parts 0f the wheat berry un­ Whiteside, pastor of the M. E. Church, should be issued. On account of the • art with bright and amusing novel­ less you are an invalid with sluggish Nickel Cream Tray and were held under the auspices of Federal Government failing to pro­ ties, hear the “Marigold Quartet" of vide blanks for such purposes, and al­ intestines and need something to in­ Rocabetna Lodge I. O. O. F., other young ladles. Each one is an artist so failing to issue to Air. Clark, his crease peristaltic action. The con­ Nickel Tea or Coffee Pot organizations acting as escort. ’■ with two or more season's exper­ ( ommission for issuing these permits. tinued use of breads made from flours To the bereaved family the deepest he has not In >n able to do what the ience. Coming Dec. 11. High School thus lengthened will prove injurious Nickel Percolator sympathy of the community is ex­ law requires. auditorium. Get your season ticket Every person handling explosives, ( to persons in active employment, and tended. Nickel Tea’Kettle early. without a permit, since Nov. 15th, is , in the worst cases may result in liable to a fine, according to the law. ' chronic dysenetary. FREE OF CHARGE As soon as Mr. Clark receives the Aluminum Tea Kettle I'LL SHOW YOU HOW CORNS necessary papers to do business, The Germans are extending their Aluminum Double Boiler PEEL OFF! Any adult suffering from cough notice will be given to the several wheat by the addition of these wheat cold or bronchitis, is invited to call {papers in the County, and in all pro- offals of tow digestibility. But they Ever Peel a Banana Skin? That’s It! at the Broadway Pharmacy and get | j,ability reliable parties in the several Aluminum Berlin Kettles "I should worry about those corns absolutely free, a sample bottle of j tonus'in the county will be appoint- are also using powdered wood and ...1 just put some ‘Gets-It’ on.’’ Boschee’s German Syrup, a soothing led to issue these permits, otherwise other indigestible material for the Corns used to pester the world into and healing remedy for all lung trou- j persons handling explosives will be same purpose. They do this because a frenzy, enduring pain,digging, slic­ hies, which has a successful record of {obliged to come to Houlton in order with the exception of limited amount Any of the above Items fifty years. Gives the patient a good; to procure permits. ing toes, tinkering with plasters and of potato flour they have no other would make a suitable Xmas. tape, tryng to fix a corn so it wouldn’t night’s rest free from coughing, with i ------hurt. But now no one in the world free expectoration in the morning. : HOULTON SENDS SUPPLIES materials to bulk the ration from the Present “should worry," because the moment Regular sizes, 25 and 75 cents. For * Through the efforts of the Select- limited wheat supply. Fortunately you put “Gets- It” on, it means the end sale in all civilized countries. ■ mnn the citizens of Houlton are re- America has a large supply of two ,vA ! sponding nobly to the appeals for help highly nutritious grains, corn and for stricken Halifax. oats - thai are well adapted to furn­ Get The Most Out of Your Food I A mass meeting was held at the Don’t forget that we carry „■ The. digestive organs absolutely need j Auditorium Sunday when $600 was ishing a part in bread making. the influence of pure blood for the j raised, which amount was subsequent- Standard white flour can be profiit- proper performance of their functions. jly increased to nearly $1000. a fine stock of these goods. Persons that sleep in small, ill-ven- ’ * In addition to this, at the same time ablv and advantageously extended by tilated rooms complain of little or no ion Sunday afternoon at the Congrega- tae addition of high grade corn meal appetite in the morning and of dis-jtjonaj vestry 75 women of the town and high grade oat meal or rolled agreeable dryness of the mouth and met and c„t up 1900 yards of cloth, oats from which the bran and germ throat. Why? Because, as a result making 150U, 9 in. compresses, under have been separated. A highly nutri­ of breathing air that is impure, their the supervision of Mrs. Carl Kelley blood is impure and fails to give their and Miss Ildafaunce Perry. tious and digestible bread can be made digestive organs the stimulus they At the Meduxnekeag dub. under the by the use of two parts of standard must have for perfect work. It is direction of Mrs. A. T. Smith, 50 white flour and one part of corn meal necessary that we should have pure women met. cut and folded 1300 yards blood if we want to get all the good |Gf gauze. or oat meal. If white corn be used the lVit* Yorr I’cct In Clover out of what we eat that there is in it 1 0f these surgical dressings were resulting loaf will be as white as that —It Knd» Corn* (Quickly, and to get it comfortably, Hood’s Sar-isfmt to Halifax, Monday by express, made from standard flour. of a corn. There is nothing in the saparilla is distinguished for making l jn addition to over 3000 surgical dress- world like “Gets-It”—-nothing as sure pure, rich vitalized blood, perfecting ing5, which were shipped Saturday, The results of the nutrition studies and certain—nothing that you can the digestion and building up the! In addition to these a large ship- made years ago and referred to above count on to take off a corn or callus whole system. Get it today Imcnt of clothing, underwear, shoes. indicate that for people at ordinary- Hamilton & Grant every time, and without danger. The ------. ______‘etc., were sent Tuesday, having been active occupations wheat bran, corn corn never grew that “Gets-It” will Lost on Saturday Night in Market {gathered together on Monday, all of bran and oat bulls are not economi- not get. It never irritates the flesh, Square, a small square purse 1 which will go forward together with j never makes your toe sore. Just two 1'lining small sum of money,vUT o WTrdiwhal has been sent from other placw; l" toman food and that Company drops of “Gets-It” and presto! the for return to the TIMES Office)ffice 150p! to relieve this stricken city. they may cause serious disorders’ corn-pain vanishes. Shortly you can Corn and oats are both abundant and peel the corn rirght off with your fin­ should enter largely into the diet of M ain Street HOULTON ger and there you are—corn-free and happy with the toe as smooth and those remaining at home from the war. corn-free as your palm. Never hap­ Standard flour is the best for the nor­ pened before, did it? Guess not. mal purpose of all wheat products. It Get a bottle of ‘‘Gets-It’’ today can be made to go one-third farther from any drug store, you need pay no Storage for more than 25c, or sent on receipt of by the addition of branless corn meal price by E. Lawrence Sc Co., Chicago, or oat meal. Use these combinations 111. on "wheatless days.” Or still better Your Automobile use them so far as may be every day. It is up to us to conserve wheat but we waste it when we try to use bran and the other wheat offals as food \\V an* pivpam.1 tu furnish storage)lor Jyour for man. ('HAS D. WOODS. walk: right in car this winter, in a huiMinjj that is a^near Director. lirc-pi()• >f as can he huill. . NOTICE AND ) Speed on hand for sale. These colts and horses are right from the New York sale, bred right and will be sold right. LOOK AROUND Special storage price on Ford Cars Fit for fun or to race. Come in and look them over. that we have overhauled.* gJS Horses and colts trained. Get your fast ones ready for the ice. Terms reasonable. satisfaction guaranteed. Located at the "Radigau Brinu your -derate hat'erv to us for sale keeping Stable.” JOHN N. WILLARD ------Y o u will find a splendid line o f ------Houlton, Me. this winter If'needed, we can put it} in 24 Military St. Telephone 14-12. 50tf sjood ordev. House Moccasins, Felt Slippers, Etc. House To Rent— Six Rooms, Lights and flush; also 1 room to let. in ------BERRY * B E N N ------Union Square. Louis Dalton. 69 which will make a Practical Gift for any member oi your Main St 5utf ~ ------_ ..... family. ------HOULTON, MAINE 1917 TAX NOTICE L. R. Ingraham, Manager of Service Station To Delinquent Tax payers. All taxes for the year 1917 should he McGARY SHOE STORE B BANTU AT I SI. A XI) FALLS paid at once, to axoid interest, extra costs, and being advertised. F u ll Line of Ford Curs Full Line of Barts W. E. SWETT, Market Square Houlton, Moine Collector ef Taxes. Office, Panlton & Leighton’s No, 69 u ? Main St. a HOULTON TIMES, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1S17

a moment, a ‘slacker.’ dom must give lavishly, utterly, joy­ This plan would also have a colla­ even ______out the country. At the beginning of chaser will abtain without charge a fully.' teral effect, greatly stimulating thrift ~''No”""city can afford to leave t7> each succeeding month the cost of a war-savings certifiate containing space FINANCIAL1, necesary in war time and economies others the share which it should per­ “As to the value of this work and stamp will increase 1 cent. All war- for 20 of these stamps. which would result in the payment of form of a national task. Everyone in what it means, not only to the sol­ savings stamps issued during 1918 If the 20 spaces are filled prior to these loans.” America is concerned vitally in see­ diers who will benefit from it, but al­ will mature January 1, 1923, when January 1, 1918, the cost to the pur­ 0 ing to it that the American fighting so to those left at home, I can do no they will be redeemed at $5 each. chaser will have been $4.12 for each WAR CAMP COMMUNITY FUND forces are fit in every respect for the j better than quote from what a Rock- The difference between purchase price stamp, or $82.40 for the filled certi COMPULSORY PURCHASE OF work ahead of them; the welfare of j ford. 111., mother, Mrs. John Lindroth and the price at maturity represents Confidence that every city and town ficate, and on January 1, 1923, the every community is bound up in the who has three sons in the army and the interest the Government will pay GOVERNMENT BONDS AS A in the United States will do “its bit” Government will redeem it at $100, effiiciency of the American army and two more preparing, says: ‘It is some the holder. 4 per cent compounded in helping to provide for the comfort. giving the holder a net profit of WAR MEASURE navy; therefore, every city bears a comfort to know that broad-minded, quarterly. Compulsory purchase of war bonds j welfare and proper entertainment ot $17.60 for the use of his money. ! responsibility which it cannot pass big-hearted men are behind a move­ by the people in proportion to wealth j the American soldiers and sailors and The entire wealth and security of Money derived from war-savings in : on to others. ment to assist my sons who have is advocated as the most democrtaic that no place would be willing to be the United States is behind the war- vestments will be used to lpeet the sacrificed home and its ties. It is savings certificates. No person may and effective plan for future war | considered, even for a moment, a j “The War Camp Community Fund expenses of the war. The greater part is a national fund, to be expended some little consolation to know that purchase at one time more than $100 of these funds will be epended with financing of the United States by “slacker” in this regard, was express­ | under the supervision of the War someone is striving to help make their worth, or hold at one time more than in the United States. George B. Barrett of the Sales De- ed recently by John N. Willys, na­ tional chairman of the War Camp Department and Navy Department lal>or8» 111 the way of bein8 soldiers, a $1,000 worth of these securities. pertinent of Bonbright & Co. little bit lighter.’ Heroic Huns “The slow accumulation of surplus in­ Community Fund. ! Commissions on Training Camp Ac- Thrift stamps costing 25 cents each “We believe that every city and Young Otto Wolff of Germany vestment funds, the limitations of in­ It Is essential, he asserted, that the j Uvities, In providing for the comfort, may be purchased from time to time welfare and proper entertainment of town in the United States, both large Is truly doing fine! come and revenue taxation and a balance of the national fund of $3,- and affixed to a thrift card, which is the men from all training camps and! and small, will contribute ‘its bit’ to- For, lo, he has quite recently great shifting of capital at the ex­ 750,000 needed to carry on this vital­ supplied without cost. These stamps stations when they are “on leave” in ward helping to better the conditions Killed Baby Forty-nine! pense of tremendous declines in all ly important war work be raised as will not bear interest, but a thrift towns and cities near training camps and provide plenty of wholesome re- security markets’' says Mr. Barrett promptly as possible. Time is an im­ card when filled at a cost of $4 may and contonments. In order that this creation and home hospitality to oc- CUT THIS OUT—IT IS WORTH MONEV in this week’s Magazine of Wall St., portant element and every city and be exchanged for an interest-bearing work may result in the greatest good, cupy the spare time and give the men DON’T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip, “obviously do not provide the maxi­ town should collect its quota without war-savings stamp by turning the enclose with 5c to Foley & Co., 2835 Shef­ it is necessary that there be no de-1 a proper understanding of the feeling card in and paying the difference be­ field Ave., Chicago, 111., writing your mum financial effort of which ! any unnecessary delay. No place can name and address clearly. You will re­ lay. Time is an important element. I and regard in which they are held by nation Is capable. t be relieved of its responsibility, its tween $4 and the current price of a ceive in return a trial package contain­ No city, however, can be relieved of the communities near their camp cen­ ing Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound “Since through expansion of credit J dutyllUiy to LU theIUC nationI1»UVU aauand to lU itsUO v own n u men i war-savings stamp. With the first for coughs, colds and croup; Foley Kid­ ters. The War Camp Community Ser­ ney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. the greatest source of subscriptions in uniform, until it has contributed *ts responsibility -n this matter until war-savings stamp bought the pur­ it has contributed its quota. vice is worthy of the hearty support The Hatheway Drug Co. to Government loans is reached, it is its share to the War Camp Community of everyone in America.” * clear that some application of our Fund. “The number of calls which are extraodlnary banking resources to the President Wilson, Secretaries Bak­ being made on the pocketbooks of the problem ot the flotation of Govern­ er and Daniels and commanding army American people does not change WAR-SAVINGS CERTIFICATES | C AS H ment loans will be the most efficient and ^ _navy officers, as well as many their duty in this case. It is vitally OFFER NEW CHANCE FOR 1 means of exerting at once our maxi- others, important that the people continue commend this movement, SMALL INVESTOR mum financial strength. which purposes to look out for the to give, even at great sacrifice, if necessary, to help send our troops to The man writh limited means—even j “It Is here suggested that future welfare of the men when they are “on the* battle fronts of Europe with the the school boy or girl with a few pen- j loans he apportioned according to leave” in the cities and towns near best possible equipment, physical men­ nies to spare now and then—-who j wealth, and that their purchase be army and naval camps and stations. tal and spiritual. wants a safe and profitable invest- ' made compulsory. Those in charge of training the troops It pays to pay cash for the things you buy, as it usually ment which at the same time will help ! “Since the greater part of wealth 1 are opinion that the spirit and “One of the most worthy examples the country, finds his opportunity in ! entitles the purchaser to a discount or lower price. Is In fixed form, this would involve j the morale, as well as the actual mill- of heroic giving’ which has come to the new war sa- ings certificate plan. I borrowing the amount of the bonds tary efficiency of America’s fighting my attention has been that of Dodge During December, 1917, and Jan- ' Why not establish a reserve fund? through banks, which would extend | forces, will depend to » marked de­ City, Kansas, which replied to our ap- uary, 1918, war-savings stamps will i the credit to the Government. Money Jgree on the character of the environ- peal that they raise their quota of the be sold at $4.12 each, at post offices, < wotfld not be necessary for the pay-|ment around all training camps and fund by saying that ‘although the banks, trust companies, and many j BANK W ITH US. moot of such tax and in fact there cantonments. crops in that vicinity had been a total j business houses and factories through- | would not be sufficient money in the | “Many cities and towns throughout failure’ and although there had been United States to make such a pay- j the country have responded to the other calls, nevertheless ‘Dodge City ment of an amount of bonds were is- call and have raised the quota as- will prove herself no slacker in this sued to 10 per cent, of the $250,000,- signed to them of the national fund,” case an(l WMremit her quota not la- 000,000 capital of this country. Un- j said Mr. Willys. “But a large part terthan December 11.’ In his appeal VINOL MAKES der the present Federal Reserve Sys-jof the fund is still to be contributed, t0 People of his city, the mayor tem, however, an almost unlimited about $1,750,000 so far having been of one town sald: ‘Relentless despot- credit expansion is provided for, and raised. It is not believable that any *sra *s loading its subjects with taxes the mobilization of gold by the Feder­ city or town in the United States almost beyond reckoning to enslave GOOD BLOOD al Reserve Banks places this expan­ would be willing to be considered, the world. To grapple with it, Free- Positive— Convincing Proof sion on a sound basis. Many so-called remedies for anae­ “On the basis of 10 per cent of cap­ mia are only so in name. Their mak­ ital the purchase of $25,000,000,000 of ers are afraid to prove their chums by Liberty Bonds would be provided by telling what their medicines contain. The only way to be honest with the the creation of 126,000,000,000 in people is to let them know what they credit. As* an example, a man with Reading Transit and Light Co. are paying for. Here is the Vinol $100,000 of capital, whether invested formula. When the doctor knows in securities, in business, or in pro­ what a medicine contains, it ceases 8* Secured Notes to be a “patent'' medicine. perty, could go to a bank and borrow Cod Liver and Beef Peptones, iron and 910,000. With this $10,000 credit he j Due August 1, 1P1J ” Manganese Prptonates, Iron and Am­ monium Citrate, Lime and Soda Glycero­ It Saves You Many Steps would purchase a $10,000 Liberty phosphates, Caocarin. I to pay by check, and it assures that a valid receipt will Bond, or his proportion of the issue, j Any doctor will tel! you that the in- ! the bank retaining it as additional < gredients of Vinol, as named above, come back to you as a voucher from the bank. Is it security for the loan. Under such a will enrich the blood and banish anae- ! plan operating throughout the coun-j mia and create Strength. When the not worth while to pay all bills by this efficient medium? bl’.od is pure and ?ich and .ed, the ’ try, it would be possible for the Gov-' body is strong and robust. I You will find a Checking Account w i t h th e eminent to make its payment by You can prove this at our expense j drawing upon the deposits with the because your money will b ; returned ; Houlton Trust Company eery useful. if Vinol does er.t improve yo; r health, j banks in such a manner as not to un- 1 Circular on request duly disturb our financial system. The HATHEWAY DRUG CO., HOULTON ! plan is democratic, since it applies READY NOW AT OLD PRICES an equal burden to all property in the Bonbright & Company Frt-sl) lots < Ih-n-yv and Tai­ country. •impound on Imtr nt lii'fori’-t hr-w ar Hoiiltou Trust Co. Incorporated pn< oit. this u i-ll-kiin-.vii riiu.irh “It is more in accord with sound di< '•'.idy to use, in hoii .-s at less R. A. K. I.. MANNING, MANAGERS th; G to buy and mix the burred- iio Li i r e r it T a in e banking principles that the credit of •nt- '■If, and nil bother and nius^ Shawm lit Bank Building, Boston is avoided. There is no better remedy W- • .v-rttneo? the banks throughout the country bo tor roughs, voids, croup or laurippe. utilised in this way by the people, New York Philadelphia Chicago Detroit London The I Lit 11e\va v I >nnr t with their wealth as security, rather 1IAKOL1) I\ MARSH, Representative, la State St. Ian. than having the banks tie up their own resources by purchase of bonds beyond their means.

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