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Newspaper

Burlington Free Press

Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1913

Page

8

War would last two years says Captain Reeves

About seventy five members of the Mire's Church Brotherhood heard Captain Reeves discuss military plans for a possible Mexican invasion. Reeves cited Mexican sentiment and warned that an invasion would be costly and difficult, with transport and telegraph limitations noted. He argued intervention would not be profitable and urged consideration of global food needs alongside national interests.

Mire Church Brotherhood Tra I. Reeves Mexico Canta Teeves United States Captain Reeves Reeves Cole Ueeves Beriefly

Clubbing list and subscription rates for periodicals

The notice promotes a Free Press clubbing offer combining The Weekly Free Press with multiple periodicals. It lists titles such as Cosmopolitan, Harper's, Ladies' Home Companion, Rural New Yorker, and more with annual prices, notes mail to one address, and requests subscribers send changes of address directly to each periodical.

PREF United States American Loy Troys' Magazine H Breeders' Gazette Caledonian St. Johr Catholic News New York Cosmopolitan Weeseeees Century Magazine Tee Children’s Magazine Country Life In America Harper's Basar Harper's Magazine Harper's Weeky Kearst’s Magazine Toard'a Datleyinan Ladies’ World Javestock Journal Methodist Recorder MecClure's Metropolitan Ma Mirror Modern Triscilla Munsey's National Grange National Maritaine New York Trihone New York World New England Homestead Outlook Ee New Yorker Nicholas Woman's Home Companion

Weather vane rescue at Independence Hall in daring ascent

Husler and Olaf Olson led a two hour effort testing a red protruding weather vane atop Independence Hall. They risked falls and used lines, tackles, and bolts to free the vane while curious bystanders watched from street level. The event included demonstrations of arbor and rigging skills.

Philadelphia Mabie le Teerd Jack Stoopen Olafsen Ford Hassler Hlusster Olaf Olson Kiesler Urs Cradle of Liberty Hinseler List Hussler Clorka Drexel Inde Dendente Nlassier Olson Hasler

Moextein defense and Mexican invasion talk described

The article discusses potential Mexican theater battles with American forces, noting rumors of a large invasion from El Paso toward the City of Mexico. It mentions estimates of 111,000 citizens and a national guard role, with volunteers needed to reinforce defenses and possible long supply lines for any occupation plan.

Cantal Reeves Aomah el Pauso Mexico Guy Tienlt

Vermont Man's New Anesthesia Demonstration

An account from the New York World describes Dr. William P. Fitzgerald, a Vermont University graduate, introducing a nerve pressure anesthesia at St. Mary’s Hospital. The method uses targeted nerve pressure in the nose throat and mouth to block pain, avoiding traditional drugs. Two prominent surgeons observed the procedure, noting satisfactory results and potential for general hospital use.

New York World Frif Mitzgerald University of Vermont Hartis Coon William PF. Fitegerald New York City Stanes's Hospital Witz Rild Elinte

Match Ends In Draw In Armory Bout

The Thursday armory match ended in a draw after both Wroth Hanson and Boland endured a long bout. Hanson was badly injured on a fall, and medical staff treated multiple injuries as the audience watched. Referee Richart oversaw the bout while doctors demonstrated various anesthetic techniques in exhibition between rounds.

Armory Wroth Hanson Holand Hanson Einland Richart Fritz

Brockney Family Attends Wedding Arrangements in New York

James Brockney and many relatives from Ticonderoga Plattsburgh Syracuse and Montreal gather for a wedding. The bride, recipient of gifts including silver furniture and china, will live with her parents on Blodgett Street for the present.

James Brockney Charles Crossman Melvin Croseman Adolphua Brockney James Ticonderowa Jacob Brockney Florence Clarabelle Plattshursh Blanche Tourangeau Montreal Napoleon Lapoint Arthur Lapoint Hauston Spa N.Y Ambrose Brockney Julie Roster Morris and George Syracuse Lord Blodgett Street

Wrestling match ends with close calls and injuries

After a grueling 46 minutes Fritz and Thrysdas faced off in a tense bout with alternating takedowns. Hinsen called for a physician during intermission as Fritz struggled on a knee. The final fall went to Thengen as the crowd watched, while an earlier bout showcased McMillan defeating Mickie Grain and earning a cup and a challenge to Foley.

Toland Iritz Selesars Laniffy Oman Msn Fritz Thrysdas Deuce Hinsen Securive Jff McMillan

Thanksgiving Weddings Report Across Town

Walter Laporte of St Albans and Mise Lanmethe from the city wed at St Joseph's Church in a Thanksgiving morning ceremony presided by Monsignor Jerome Mo Chose. Attendants Timenes and Eugene Manceau, with reception details and a later trip to Worcester. Marley Belhumuer and Lacey Rose Belhumleur wed at St Joseph's Church in the same week, with a Thanksgiving dinner and reception at the bride's home. The couple left for Montreal before Worcester. Ernest Lord and Len Fringes Brockney married in the afternoon at St Joseph's rectory with a reception and a modest home celebration including family and out-of-town guests. Lord works as a chauffeur. Brockney relatives present from Plattsburgh and Outremont. reception by Mrs. Mary Vanton and aides from New Sherwood.

Walter Laporte St. Albans Mise Plorence Lanmethe Ts City Stypi St. Joseph’s Church Jerome Mo Feoree Timenes Eusene Manceau Marley Belhumeur John Joseph Marley Worcester Mags Lacey Rose Belhumeur Jerry Lebutenur Walnut Street Eteht Neek St Joseph's Church J. A. Lacoutare John O' Donnell Josephine Belhumeur Marley Montreal Worcester Brockney Ernest Lord George Street Lenk Fringes Rockney Joseph Brockney Blodgett Street St Joseph's Rectory Monelenor Jerome M. Cleares Raymond Grace Ouimette Niere Jacob Brockney Plittshurch Outmette Mary Vanton New Sherwood Mr Lord Hawley

Grotto of Nativity in Bethlehem Explored by Explorers

A Wide World note calls the Bethlehem grotto the sacred site of Christ’s nativity. It describes a subterranean manger beneath the Church of the Nativity with a silver star marking the spot and brass lamps above. Colonel Conder is cited supporting the site’s authenticity amid debate.

Wide World Bethlehem Christ Tihe Palestine Conder

Federal action urged to curb egg hoarding and storage

A Montreal Mail report cites calls to limit cold storage of eggs held by Armour and Swift, arguing federal oversight to set a three month storage limit. It warns that monopolists store eggs to drive up prices and urges Congress to pass storage regulation to lower living costs.

Armours Swifty Ts Nurdensome Epeesat Montreal Mail United States Congress

Marriage Customs of the Santals Described in Rehoboth

The Santals on the Low banks maintain marriage as a social cornerstone with varied methods to obtain wives. Bride prices range about five rupees for a girl and similar for a widow. arrangements are negotiated by male relatives with brokers in a brides hunt. Divorce is simple, a Santal leaf split in two suffices, with a pot for representation if needed.

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Armory Contract Awarded for Bellows Falls Company E

Governor Fletcher appointees awarded the Bellows Falls armory contract to Elliot and Kiestich. The building, costing about 5000, will include a drill shed 65 by 86 feet, a two story head house with basement, officers quarters, reading and locker rooms, showers, mess and storage basements, and concrete foundations with brick walls. Col. H. E. Dyer and Adjutant General L. S. Tillotson approved the award. Frank L. Austin prepared the plans.

Fletcher Militha Bellows Falls Frank N. Austin Elliot & Kiestich Col. H. E. Dyer Tillotson Frank L. Austin

Winter courses at U V M Creamery Management and Agri

Winter short courses at the State University run from November 2 to February 8, offering a four week creamery course a five week farm dairying and general agriculture program and a farmers' week. Nine instructors teach topics like creamery work dairy management feedings vegetable gardening fruit growing breeds diseases of animals soils and crops. Tuition is free to Vermonters. Circulars of information may be obtained from Hills dean Burlington Vermont.

The State University Muatttvemerit

Lime and Its Uses in Soil Fertility

The article explains lime as both plant nutrient and acid neutralizer, noting two main effects on soil. It highlights that lime boosts legume growth and nitrogen availability while also potentially burning organic matter if overapplied. Proper dosing with ample legumes prevents fertility loss and supports soil health.

Arkansas Pearl Industry Promises Riches for State

Arkansas rests on a claim as a leading pearl producer with fresh water mussels in Mississippi valley beds. The Argo­nault notes that pearls vary from true round gems to baroque shapes, slug forms, and chicken-feed types, with true pearls fetching high prices and shell used for pins, links, and buttons. Mammoth sale talk appears in pasted text from the Louisville Courier-Journal.

Arkansas Union South Mississippi Valley Mississippi River

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