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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-03

We do not claim they are of more i'm
portance then our foreign policy for Fl
as nation we are allowed to drift into
ill-advised contests, with foreign ma
tions our highways would be less trav-
eled We believe, however, that 1t is
a subject of equal Importance with
these and that the small pittance APP
! propriated for the use of the Good
4 Roads bureau OF the department Of
agriculture is entirely out of proper
/ tion with the money appropriated for
other objects of a public nature
when their relative importance is
considered.
Another important matter is the
construction of roads adapted to the
needs of the travel over them Much
harm has come to the good roads
movement In some sections of the
country through the advocacy OF
more expensive roads than the re-
sources of the people would warrant
or the business of the roads demand.
The business of a railroad may re-
quire a four track road over a por-
ton of its system and the same would
be convenient over its entire system
but the business only warrants a
single track in certain sections Cost
~ stone roads are economical upon
portions of our highways but we
must not overlook the fact that there
is vast mileage of road leading
from town to town or from some
what remote towns to railroads that
could be permanently improved and
become part of a comprehensive sys-
TEN of public highways by the jul
dicious expenditure of compare
lively small sum of money per
mile We should give due promi-
nence to this fact in considering the
matter from a state or national I
standpoint
We must also establish the fact
that money judiciously expended in
permanent road Improvement is a
profitable dong term investment The
American people have been inclined
TO seek investments in quick yield
ing returns. This may be the rea-
son why we have not made as great
progress in road improvement as
some of the older countries and may
be a characteristic of the people of
new countries. The business affairs
IF the country are tending towards
4 more permanent basis and invest
nents are seeking longer terms.
This seems to indicate a ripening pc
-iod in the Improvement of high
ways which is one of the most per-
nanent of improvements.
As an official of the national
desire to say a word for
he farmers of the country In re-
.ard to national aid for road building. {
rhe farmers have been loyal to the a
interests of the nation in every r
in the past They have s
contributed their fuB share in pro- b
,ortion to their wealth to the reve- e
ues for the support of the govern
nent The ablest statesmen and 4
most successful business men con- Z
to the development and a
rosperity of the country point to h
he farms as their birthplace and we h
efer to them as the farmers con- \
-ibution to state and nation. When 81
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-03

our country has been in danger from
internal dissensions or external foes
resulting in bloodshed the farmers
boys have responded nobly in her
defence and many of them never re-
turned to homes that mourn their
loss. We have uncomplainingly con-
| tributed our share to the enormous
expenditures of the national govern
ment for river and harbor improve
ments, the construction of canals and
the erection of costly buildings in
our great cities, and we do not re-
greet II. We now ask in the name of
! justice and equity that national aid
be granted for the improvement of
highways. This involves the estab-
lishment of no new policy but the
extension of a former one. We ask
the loyal support of those who have
been benefited by our contribution
TO other public matters to which
have referred. / believe l have au-
thority to say that the farmers of
the nation. representing more than
a third of our population, are prac-
tically unanimous in favor of such
movement and will give it their I'M
qualified support.
There are indications that co-ope-
ration in this movement among all
classes of people will be well-nigh
universal and that when the repre-
sentatives of foreign nations again |
meet with us in similar capacity |
as we are meeting in this great ex-
position, which we trust viii soon |
occur in some section of our country, |
we Will be able not only to point out |
to them our great manufacturing in
terests, our vast agricultural re-
sources. our valuable mining indus
tries and our magnificent railway
and steamship facilities but also a
vast network of permanently i'm
proved roads traversing every state
and territory constructed through
liberal appropriations of the ma
tional government supplemented by
state aid. Such conventions as this
will promote the movement which de-
Ponds only upon the activity of the
people for success.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-03
Potatoes for Seed.

Joshua L. Check, a successful po-
tato grower of Wells Branch. Me-,
writes the Progressive Farmer that
potatoes for seed should be selected
directly from the field when harvesting
the crop. In digging, when you come
to a hill of good, sizeable, smooth
tubers with no small ones in the hill,
put aside for seed the coming season,
keeping them separate from the others.
Perhaps some potato raisers will no.
tice when harvesting. some hills that
are nearly all small ones. and good
many at that. Tubers from such hills
should never be used for seed. For
best results plant good, smooth, larg-
est tubers you have. Hence my rea-
son for selecting direct from the field,
to obviate all doubt in regard to get
ting hold of such seed as mentioned
above. Very often the remark is
heard, MY seed is running out and I
have to obtain new seed next season."
No such thing If above method is OBJ
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-03
CHESTERFIELD,

Corn planting machines took the
place of road machines during the last
few days.
There was no service at the church
Monday, the pastor being at a former
parish, we are informed, to preach
the memorial sermon. There was a
good attendance at the services Sun
day, and the sermon was excellent.
The H. c. Harvey place has again
changed hands, Mr.. Gage having sold
to George C. Fisk proprietor of the
Fisk homestead. Mr.. Gage has thor
oughly renovated the house with paint
and paper and it is in apple pie order
for some fortunate party.
In spite of the severe thunder
shower that ragged from to o'clock
Wednesday afternoon, some 25 to 80
couples had a pleasant dance at the
town hall, the music being very sat
isfactory Ice cream and cake were
served in the hall.
Mrs. Fred Holman and daughter
Margaret were in town Saturday and
made welcome calls on old friends
and neighbors. They enjoy their new
home and surroundings at Royalston,
Mass, at the pleasant home of their
friend, P. s. Newton.
w. K. Ware and family are settling
down at Lakeside house for the sum-
mer. The prospect is good for pros
porous season. Mr.. and Mrs. S. F.
Rugg returned Saturday after pass
ing the winter at Waltham, Mass. !
They will be at the hotel during the !
summer and attend the telephone Of
flee while Mr.. Ware is at Lakeside |
the family going there this week. Old |
friends are glad to welcome their re-
turn, though regretting the ill-health |
caused by the seal breeze, which has
tened their return.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-03
SPOFFORD LAKE.

Lakeside will open the last Of this
week.
week with heavy teams and a gang of
men scraping and repairing roads
about the lake.
The season is cold and late Corn
and other crops in gardens are rot
ting in the ground. The lake has
been very low until the recent rains
which raised the water several
inches Apple orchards blossomed
freely. but peach and pear trees are
severely injured by blight
Fred Holman from Spofford will be-
gin running an express from there to
Brattleboro June Is, daily, taking
passengers, bundles and mail.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-03
BIRTHS.

In Brattleboro, May 80 daughter. Margaret
Elizabeth, to Edward vane and Nellie Stratton
Morse.
In Brattleboro. May %, daughter, Lena Lou
Use, TO Allison J. and Angie VI. Bradeen, and
of Mr.. and Mrs. III. A. Carnenter
of Newfane and Mr.. and Mrs. n. r. Bradeen of
Springvale. Maine.
In Weston, May II, son to Mr.. and Mrs. Al
bert Farrar.
In Weston, May 20, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Ches
ter Carver.
In Peru, May a. a daughter to Mr. and Mrs.
Austin Prouty.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-03
WEST BRATTLEBoRo.

Pre- memorial exercises were held
In the grammar school. Mrs. Frances
b. Horton, teacher. Miss Winchester,
the primary teacher. and school Join
ing with them. The exercises were
held Friday afternoon. Fifty guests.
including II old soldiers. were pres
ent. The pupils acquitted themselves
well, A. V. Cox gave a sketch of his
experiences In the army. with Banks's
and Buffers divisions In Louisiana.
1t was very instructive and interest
ing to both young and old. We hope
to hear from him again as he knows
from experience Of what he speaks.
Following Is the program of the exer-
cises: America, schools; exercise,
Miss Winchester's school; first year
of the war; Ralph Il. Thayer, Eloise
o. Sanders; recitation, Ruth II.
Weatherhead; second year of the
war, Sadie G.. Helyar; third year of
the war, Maud A. Brown; Tenting To-
night, schools; fourth year Of the
war, e. Raymond Perry; Sheridan's
Ride, Maud A. Brown, Guy Harris.
Shelton Keneston, Battle Hymn,
schools; address, A. V. Cox; Marching
Through Georgia; saluting of flag,
schools.
Mrs. Fisher has moved from the
Davenport house into the upstairs
tenement of Lotin Newcomb.
Mrs. Charles Alexander of Green
field Mass, formerly of Brattleboro, |
visited Mrs, Evans on Wednesday.
Mrs N. A. Wood and Florence went
Tuesday morning to visit Mrs Woods
parents in Weymouth, Mass.
Mrs Robert Gregg, who has been
boarding at Mrs. w. G. Stockwell's /
the past three weeks, has gone to her
home.
The town fathers are painting the
buildings on the town farm. Just at
this time there ARE no inmates at the
farm.
The strawberry supper at the Bap-
list church last week Thursday even
ing was a decided success in every
way.
Mrs. Dudley is making her daugh-
er, Mrs. Hayward, a several weeks
,lst. Mrs. II. e. Stebbins is visiting
It Bert Miller's.
The annual convention of the
yindham County Christian Endeavor
lnon will be held In the Baptist
hurch here June %.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Van Doom are
mong the invited guests to the golden
celebration of Mr.. and Mrs.
l. C. Embury, II Pleasant street,
ireenfield. Mass, June IS.
Mrs. Smith, widow of the late Gil
ert Smith, died last Saturday morn
lg. She had been an invalid for sew
raj years. The funeral was held b
tuesday, afternoon at o'clock, at the
chapel, Rev. Mr.. Ken
ston officiating.
About so friends and neighbors Of
Lr. and Mrs. Oscar Covey gave them
surprise visit Tuesday evening, in
onor of Mrs. Coveys birthday. A
ne time was enjoyed by those pres
IT. Mrs. Convey was the recipient of
,veral desirable gifts. Cake and
e. cream were served. Fortune tell
G and singing made up the amuse-
ents of the evening.
The closing exercises of a very sue
ssful year at the academy will be
Id next week. Wednesday, June s,
ass exercises in the afternoon. Adm
Ilson, president of the class. Thurs
y evening a class of ten viii grad
tie. The exercises will be held in the
church commencing
o'clock Fred Wilder Cross, prin-
pal of the Palmer. Mass, high
hool. will deliver the address.
.orge Wheeler, salutatorian; Adm
lson, valedictorian. Music by the
A orchestra
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-03
VERNON.

The Ladies' circle will meet next
Wednesday afternoon and supper will
be served at the usual hour.
Vernon grange will hold a regular
meeting next Saturday evening. An
effort will be made to make the meet
ing interesting for the younger mem
berS
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-03
West Branch Granoe.

West Branch grange, No. 131, holds
regular meetings. We have recently
been favored by the addition of a
talented young clergyman to our
number. This we appreciate. Allen
District Pomona meets here June Is.
We hope to welcome a goodly num-
Der from other towns. A. L. II.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-03
DEATHS.

In Wilmington, May "A, Mrs. salome Dickin-
son Hubbard. SO.
In Adams. Mass, May 2S, Mrs. Rebeea Packer
den, 81.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-03
CLUBBING LIST.

The first column gives the price Of
the periodical one year and the Wind.
ham County Reformer one year; the
second column gives the price Of the
periodical alone.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-03
MARRIAGES.

In West Chesterfield, June /, Silas Spring and
Ethel Carey, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Gilman
Carey.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-03
Windham County Reformer and


N. Y. Tribune Farmer s1.75 500
~ Y. Tri-Wkly Tribune FPS $50
N. Y. Tri-Wkly World 2.15 $50
Boston Weekly Journal 200 100
New England Farmer 200 100
Boston Daily Record ESQ 400
Springfield Wkly Republican 2.25 100
Toledo Wkly Blade LIS 100
Farm and Fireside ITO $50
st. Adams Daily Messenger $50 500
Woman's Home Companion 2.10 100
Success 200 100
Bryan's Commoner 2.10 100
Good Housekeeping 2.25 100
We will order any other periodical.
magazine or newspaper in connection
with a years subscription to the Re-
former at special prices. We can not
accept orders except from Reformer
subscribers. These prices are subject
to change without notice.
Sample copies free on application to
the publishers. All orders must be ac-
by a remittance and ad-
dressed to
Windham County Reforn,sr,
Brattleboro. VT
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-03

Corn planting machines took the
place of road machines during the last
few days.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-01-29
FUTURE usLs OF OLD Acr.
When Elderly People VIII Do Most
of the WorId's Work.

-''> - ~ ~ WV
Our old men are going to be our
future workers. IL we are to credit =
cory propounded in a recent work
oil Prof. Eli Metchnikoff, of the Pas
teur Institute In Paris. He reminds
US that, in the case of some of the
most Industrious OF the lower crea-
lures. such as ants and bees, the
workers are distinct from the breed
ers, third or neutral sex having been
evolved by modification OF one or
both of the others. With man, no
neutral sex has appeared, but both
sexes cease the work OF reproduction
at fixed period OF life This, then,
is the most favorable period for work,
and, when science has eliminated the
inhrinities of age, as Prof Meichni-
kon believes 1T is now able, or soon
VIII be able, to do. the aged will be
our most vigorous and eficien. toilers.
TEis is p2radoxical conclusion, and
one that will hardly gain the consent
OF al clogists.-Success.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-01-29

and ovarian troubles, and builds up the
entire system 1 also consider IL one Of
the finest catsrrh remedies know OF -
" C. Gee, n D.
Catarrh is a systemic disease durable
only By systemic treatment A remedy
that cures eatarrh must aim directly al
the depressed nerve centers- This Is What
Peruna does
Peruna Immediately invigorates the
nerve centers which give vitality 70 the
mucous membranes Then catarrh dis
appears Then catarrh IS permanently
cured
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use OF Peruna
write at once 10 DR.. Hartman. giving o
full statement of your case, and he VIII
De pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis
Address DR.. Hartman President Of The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus. Ohio
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-01-29
JEFFERSON AS AN INVENTOR.
Designed Many Useful Articles, but
Never Profted by Them.


Not many people know that Thomas
JEFFERSON was a great inventor His
inventions were all OF articles OF
everyday use. He devised a three
legged folding camp stool that is the
basis of all camp stools of that kind
to-day. The stool he had made for
his own use was his constant comp2n.
ion on occasions of outings The re-
yolving chair was his invention He
designed a light wagon. A copying
press was devised by him and came
into general use. He also invented
an instrument for measuring the dis
lance he walked. A pillow and hemr
cultivator showed that his thoughts
were often on agricultural matters
His plow received a gold medal in
France in 1890. Jefferson never bene
flied financially by his inventions, but
believed they should be for the use
of every one without cost
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-01-29
MEDICAL EXAMINER
Of the United States Treasury Recommends
Pe-ru-na.
Other Prominent Physicians Use
and Endorse Pa-ru-na.
nR- LLEwELLYS JORDON, Medical
y Examiner Of the Y. ; Treasury De

@<o--AArt VI liz ~ = 4tr07tt ~
partmenr, graduate Of Columbia College.
has the following to say OF Peruna:
"AIfow me to express my graft
fude TO you for the benefit derived
from your wonderful remedy.
One Short month has brought
forth a vast change and 1 now
consider myself a well man after
months of suffering. Fellow suf-
ferers, Peruna will cure you"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-01-29

DR.. R Robbins, A[uzkogee. l. T.,
writes:
.'Peruna is the best medicine know OF
for coughs and 10 strengthen weak stom-
ach and TO give appetite. Besides pre-
scribing it for cstarrh, | have ordered il
for weak and debiIirated people and have
not had patient but said it helped him
1t Is an excellent medicine and it tits so
many cases
Il have a large practice. and have a
chance to prescribe your Peruna- hope
you may live long 10 do good 10 the sick
and the suffering
DR.. NJ C. Gee writes from 513 Jones St,
San Francisco, Cal:
'Peruna has performed so many won
derful cures in San Francisco that am
convinced that il is a valuable remedy.
I have frequently advised its use for
women, as l find it insnres regular and
eainless menstruation- cures leucorrhRa
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-01-29

Alfred Merit, CONFIDENTIAL clerk fol
the Donhue Mercantile company al
Missoula, Mont, left his wife note
saying he was short in his accounts
and meant to commit suicide. Two
hours later his body was fished from
the Missoula river. Mertz's employ
ers say he is not short, and that he
must have been laboring under men,
tai alteration.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-01-29
A Rare Good Ihind,

Gam using ALIENS FOOT-EASE, and
can truly say would not have been without
it so long, had known the relief it would
give my aching feet. think it rare good
thing FOR anyone having sore or tired feet
Mrs Matilda Holtwert, Providence, R. L"
Sold by all Druggists, 25c. Ask today.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-01-29
Feeds Tobacco plants.

A botanist Of Palermo has been
feeding nicotine to tobacco plants and
finds it to be true food for the
plant, and not a waste product, as
has been heretofore assumed.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-01-29
DURING LAST YEAR.

Ripans Tabules are the best dys-
6 ! J
I3A pepsia medicine ever made A
hundred millions OF them have
AZ HEr0< been sold in the United States In
fnv<2 single year. Constipation. heart
R6uZ burn. sick headache, dizziness, bad
breath sore throat and every Ill
- ness arising from 8 disordered
stomach are relieved or cured By nspans Tabulss.
One will generally give <-Iref within twenty min
utes- The nve-cent package Is enough for ordinary
occasions. All druggists sell them.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-01-29

Robert r Roberts, NJ. D., Wash
.ington, D. c.. writes:
I Through my own experience,
Jas well as that of many of my,
sfrie1ds and acquainfances who
have been cured or relieved of ca
farrh by the use of Harfman's
Peruns, can confidently recon-
mend IL TO those suffering from sGch
/, disorders, and have no hesitation In
prescribing IL u my patients. -.
: Robert X. Roberts.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-01-29

A constantly Increasing number Of ply
sicians prescribe Peruna in their practice
1t has proven its merits 50 thoroughly that
even the doctors have overcome their
prejudice against so-cailed patent medi-
cines and recommend it 70 their patients
Peruna occupies a unique position in
medical seieuce- 1t Is the only internal
systemic catarrh remedy known to the
medical profession to-day. Catarrh, as
everyone will admit. IS the cause Of one
half the disease which affiicts mankind.
Catarrh and catarrhal diseases affiict one
half Of the people Of the United States
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-10-21

goods box On Third avenue between
Pike and linton streets
Alphouae is TIE Younger Of the
two. lat ia physically larger than
his brother The truant officer was
watkins along Union street toward
Third avenue. when he saw a
crowd Of boys gathered about lit
tie girl aud a smaller hoy The
officer Immediately reeoEnlaed the
boy and approached the crowd.
The sister was pleading for her
brother 60 come home she said
that mamma wanted Ia see him
and she would whip him she said
her mother had cried since little
Alphouae left home aud she wanted
him back Alphouae had no ears
Tor the pleadluks Of his sister. who
was tuEEing al his ragged coat. try
lng % set him to 80 With her.
The truaut officer stepped into
the crowd aud asked Alphonse II
he was going home. Alphonse
made no reply. but turned hts head
away. The officer opened hia coat
and showed the bright badge The
eyes OF little Aiphunae opened in
wonder It's lower Jaw dropped
but he persisted that he would not
80 home.
Come. Alphonae said the Off
Ger Go home with me. where you
can have a warm bed. something
good % eat and good treatment "
Ne I won't replied the urehin
The officer gently placed his arm
about the boys shoulder and led
him away Alphonae'a hack WAS
covered With \ thick layer # saw
dust and bis clothes we're shabby
aud dirty from weeks Of wandering
about the streets lie hung hack
and protested that be did not Nant
70 20 home.
Reluctantly he boarded the car
aud took a seat beside the officer
/ lie would not talk Of his wander
lnEs and where he had spent his
/ time. A they nearad home he soft.
ened a little. but sin said he I'D
+ not want to go on. The little home
AZ fairyieW avenue and Thomas
+ street vas in rejoicing At the re
/ eoyefY Of one OF the boys and the
anxious mother id not think that
the other lost one q her fiaek wss
Z 80 near
When she came 10 the door she
saw a man In citizens cloth -. but
I hardly noticed the hos eruuehInE
behind him The officer EsutiY
I forced little Alphonse u the fore.
I ground and. when the mother re-
oEnifed her son she threw her arms
/ about the boy and weut in hauuf
ness She fundled him for a feW
moments and gradually little Al.
/ phonse BEGAN 20 realize The royalty
/ q the reception
Slowly his little arm stole q H.
/ mothers neck and he wepf
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-10-21

The result vas a quiet election
and only eight of the Is wards went
To butler
lie vas uuduue
The convention met Tuesday and
nominated an anti Butler ticket
II airusied the triumph Of de-
cenHY. aud the question that most
concerns the city ia
WI the peuitentiary open Tor the
haaaF
Il il generally believed that Ia
laHlng the primary Butler has lost
he freedom
EdNard Hutler. the beaten boss
l. 8 years old lie came o. this
country from ireland uhen h. vas
! years old Ills first work was
aa 3 stable boy ~ the race tracks.
one DAY when a horse was 10 be-
Hhud Iuaf before q race and the
blacksmith Was absent young But
let did the sob This confidence in
hia ability % overcome obstacles
has always been one af bis charac-
tsFiatica lie went % 81 Louis a.
8 blaekamith'a helper before the