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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-11-19
OF GREAT USE IN
BREAKING Up COLDS
Kellogg's Tasteless Castor Oil is
a Thing Long Desired.

Every one knows the value of castor
on In breaking up fall and winter
colds, but most people have found it
too hard to take.
hellogg's Tasteess Castor Oil does
away with this only objection. 1t is
pure, simple castor oil without taste
or odor. Nothing is added; nothing
good taken out.
In making castor oil tasteless, Spen-
Ger kellogg 81 Sons of Buffalo have dis
covered secret that had eyaded chem
lists for 1000 years.
Kellogg's TasteeSs Castor Oil works
better than the old evil-tasting, evil
smelling kind. 1t operates pleasantly,
without gripping and does not upset the
stomach. Children take it easily
DO not confuse Kellogg's TaSteless
Castor Oil with prepared, mixed or
favored castor oils. 1t is the only
true, pure, tastcCsS kind. Sold in all
drug stores, not in bulk, but in 25c and
soc sizes. The public is protected bv
the trade mark--a green castor leaf
bearing the Observation-Disclosures.
Made only by Spencer Kellogg &
Sons. Inc. Buffalo, \. Y, rciiners of
vegetable oils.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-11-19
AUCTION
J win sell II public auction 81 tie
premises u East rutucy, Vt,
Saturday, Nov. %, 1913

at . clock =. m.. sharp, the followin.
REAL ESTATE: About one acre Of
iard, With water privilege, and the Mel.
oon itnnt Job shop, NJ called. which N
X two tory frame building, fully equip
Ped with shalting, betting and machin-
cry for doing light job work
FEES0NAI. PROPERTY: One II
HORSEPOWER Abenaquc gasoline engine.
" weymouth lathe, in first-c class condi-
ton; llaner blockiug-off s;w. > bench
saws, shin9lc saw and edger. grist mill
and clder mill together with complete
OUTFIT Of shaftin2 ana betting for run
nin2 same. Fun line Of small tools III
frst-class condition.
GEORGE T. APLIN.
forms IT sale. Administrator.
w. E. PIERCE, Auctioneer.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-11-19

The fire loss in the United States in
proportion to the number Of inhabit
ants is nearly ten times as great as it
IS IN countries like France ana Aus
tria.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-11-19
Abolition of Offsets Has Add
ed Millions to Taxable
Property in State
BRATTLEBORO SHOWS
REMARKABLE INCREASE
Grand List in 1912 Was S1,911. 1856 and
Now 1t Is $2,864, 572-Personal Prom
erty Subject to Taxation Much I.arg-
er Than Last Year.

MONTPELIER, Nov 1S-The aboIi-
ton by the legislature of the exemp-
ton of debts owing, except loans at
five per cent or under, from taxation
has, as was expected, added millions of
dollars to the total valuation of per
sonal estate owned in Vermont. The
grand lists Of all counties. cities ana
towns have been materially increased
and in some instances in the cities ,ol
larger towns millions of additional
money have become subject to tax. An
examination OF the books in the pos
session OF the state treasurer shows tho
following increases III the grand list
OF cities and larger towns for the
years 1912 and 1913:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-11-19
FAVOR MARRIAGE BANNs
Congregational Ministers of Rutland
County Go on Record.

RUTLAND, Nov. lS-The Rutland
Clerical club, the membership of which
includes most Of the Congregational
ministers Of Rutland county. at a
monthly meeting here discussed Mar
rage and Divorce, and went on record
as favoring more stringent laws. par
tieulariy as regards marriages. The
ministers declared themselves in favor
of publishing marriage banns as is done
IN the Roman Catholic church. in order
to give minister time to ascertain
fitness for wedloek before confronted
with the marriage license.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-11-19
DIR. III. ID. HOLTON
AGAIN CHAIRMAN
Annual Meeting of Vermont Chapter.
American National Red Cross
Total Receipts Were S3825.

The annual meeting of the Vermont
chapter American National Red Cross,
was held at the Van Ness House in
burlington yesterday afternoon, DR.. II.
,. Holton of Brattleboro presiding.
The treasurer, II. S. Howard, report
ed grand total receipts of $685., most
OF which has been expended for the
relief of western flood sufferers and for
tuberculosis patients and to help the
national body. Dues were received
from 10 members and donations of
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-11-19

Nearly every aspect Of rural cdura-
tion and life is discussed in the sspro
ceedlngs of the 10th Conference for
Education in the South, copies Of
which are available for free distribu-
ton by the United States Bureau Of
Education.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-11-19

II VIII add millions in wealth through
the development of our fertile areas; it
Will increase by millions the value of
our real estate, and it will save
thousands OF human lives now lost on
our wind-swept and treacherous coast.
1t IS not your problem. 1t is not nv
problem. 1t is our problem Let US
talk it over together
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16

l God helps those who help them selevs,' and if we get on in the world somebody has got to hustle besides youi"
 There is a good deal more to you, Rod, than folks think You have thought of nothing but play-you now will think of work and that inTa way will be play for both you and I, for we shall both find joy in the fruits of your labor
 Where. do you suppose can get a job?'' said Rodney. 'I have never act ed as if I wanted work in my life, and have laughed at every one who sug- gesteed such thing"
 sFll tell yOu," replied Jessie; "step up to the president of the shoe fac tory and ask him if he can give you any kind of employment-thatyo you will take any work and any pay to begin with"
 Rodney wandered off to the shoe factory with faint heart, and, enter ing President Sherliffs office, he ad- dressed him just as Jessie had advis- ed. & The president said: Your only rep utation is for laziness. You are a good locker, and perhaps Q poor doer l made up my mind if you ever asked me for 8 job I would not turn you down. You look as though you might make 8 good salesman. I am going to
 
 and see what you can do selling shoes"
 Rodney pressed President Sherliffs hand as he never pressed a mans hand before, and from his heart said:
 Thank you. sir! I will try not to dfsappoint you! I mean to make good.
 Nobody believed in Rodney-no one congratulated him upon his good pros poets: no one said they hoped he would succeed except Jessie. who said; ''The tide has turned ln your life, Rod, and those who laugh at you today will praise You next year
 Rodney proved to have 6, magnetic temperament and he soon showed that he could sell shoes, for within a year he was Sherliff's topnoteh salesman, and Jessie's prophecy proved to be true.
 Rodney Humphrey was cutting a new figure. His wife and his parents were proud of him, and the wonderful change in his life led all who had de- rtded him to praise him.
 But it is not always safe to marry under such circumstances.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
REFRESHING ICES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I am only small block of ice, but I cost my mistress ten cents and if you treat me kindly I will serve you we'll
 Wrap me in blankets, or even old newspapers. for this hot weather quickly laps my life away.
 Keep my little house neat and clean. for those pesky little ants in wade my home and destroy the foods that I am supposed to protect.
 A little powdered Borax or char coal will be all that is required to keep it clean and sweet after a wash of soda and water. once or twice a week.
 I will cool the atmosphere of the sick room and lower the temperature of a fevered child. besides making many delicacies for the table
 Have you ever tried to make Apple Water Ice? Here are the directions: Take 1 quart of stewed apples, sweet en with pint and half of syrup, add the juice of two lemons and freeze as you would ice cream.
 A simple syrup for sweetening ices is made by jboiling 10 ounces of wa ter with 1 lb. of granulated sugar, set both water and sugar over the fire until the latter dissolves, which will be about the time the mixture reaches set away for use: If properly made, will keep indefinitely.
 Lemon Ice-Make a very rich and sweet lemonade and freeze it in the usual way. When it is nearly frozen add the well beaten whites of 2 eggs; stir thoroughly so that the eggs may be well beaten in, and pack in ice until needed.
 JANET.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
AUNTY GossIPs PLEASANTLY

Dear Editor and Sisters: Such love- ly, cool morning. after the warm weather. I feel just like writing to you all, but as time is so precious to finds me quite busy; so l will have to be satified with a sho1t letter, but I do want. to tell you all.
 A few days ago I was in a neighbor- hood where a few of the writers live. How I should have liked to have gone in and taken a peep at Nat's pigs and tested some of Jin'S pies; but as 1 passed his place never even saw any apples out drying. My courage failed me. But I couldn't resist calling on Elizabeth. I had fine time with her, and I found her just as I had heard a lovely, dear sister. I felt right away as though I had known here always, and saw beautiful strips of the cluny lace which she had made ready for trimming, and she gave me 3. large bouquet of dahlias to take home with me. AS I sit writing can't help ad- miring their beauty and thinking ot the giver I can say, with Grace, that I do want to know more of the sisters, if they are anything like the majority of those 1 do know.
 Enid: received your card this morning. Thanks! Am glad to know you are homeward bound. Hope to meet you soon.
 CT11nSOn R31QDlcT. l WOnu6T II EOb- latch is your sister. I have found out that she and hubby used to play to- gether when children. How broad the Social Corner is. I have found quite a few friends and acquaintances in it's circle-some I had not heard from for years.
 Theoda: I see you are not as forget ful in some things as in others. Thank you.
 Ready: I am so glad you have your bag so nearly done. I do enjoy mine, even if it is a telltale. I think blue would look pretty for you, although yellow is used a great deal, and cer- tainly would be appropriate. If it wasn't for the Corner you might not be making it.
 Biddy: Have you gotten over the ef- fects of the picnic yet?
 Eliza Jane: Where are you? We haven't heard from you for some time. Do try and be at the next general pie mic, if we should have one.
 Polly Winterbreen: Shall you attend the social at Peggy Anne's? I can't tell. yet, whether I can or not.
 Married and Happy: Are you so busy that yop can't let us hear from you.
 Goldenrod: I wonde. if I didn't meet you at the picnic at Coventry Lake?
 Well. I must stop and get to work.
 AUNTY NO. 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.

 It You've Anything Good to Say. IT you've anything good to say of a
 man
 Don't wait till he's laid to rest, For the eulogy spoken when hearts are
 broken
 Is an empty thing at best Ahi the blighted flower now dropping
 lonely
 Would perfume the mountain side, If the suns glad ray had but shone And the pretty bud espied. If you've any aims to give to the poor, Don't wait till you hear the cry Of wan distress in this wilderness, Lest the one forSaken die. Oh. hearken to poverty's sad lament! Be swift her wants to allay; Don't spurn Gods poor from the fa-
 voured door,
 AS you hope for mercy one day. B9n't wait for another to bear the
 burden
 Of sorrows irksome load; Let your hand extend to a stricken
 friend
 As he totters adown life's road. And if you've anything good to say of
 man,
 Don't wait till he's laid to rest; F@r the eUlogy spoken when hearts
 are broken
 Is an empty thing at best.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16

but have of the number of quarts. You will think I am getting rather elastic when I write that we have picked 43 quarts from a space less than square rod. and many quarts are spoiled by the dry weather We have enjoyed them so much,--trlly home product. It is wonderful what a few bushes will produce and thrive better when partially shaded under the trees where hardly anything else will grow and they need so little care; In the spring the dead vines are removed and fertilizer is put around the roots. Peo- pie object to them as they spread so fast but ours are kept within bounds. A wall at the back hen and chicken yards on two sides and they keep them trimmed closely on the lines and we manage the fourth side. am trying to get some of the thornless ones but do not expect to succeed.
 Have used more karo cans than glass jars for canning. After the corners are pressed down, melted parawax fills the space around them. making them air tight Have made the karo cans for other fruit and they keep fine.
 Some one wrote about their early chickens matching the last of January. Our oldest ones arrived the last week in February and the fifth of August I found small egg. so far, seven have been laid, and sorry she is so smart; when eggs are soaring in price, pre- sume she will be on a vacation.
 Many thanks to those who have re- membered me in their we'll written stories. Think I have filled space enough, kindly greetings to all.
 BLANCHE.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
ANSWERS AND INQUIRIES.

CRIMSON RAMBLER-Three cards received and forwarded to their des- tnation-
 POLLY WINTERGREEN-Y full address is wanted. A letter awaits you.
 ENID-Cards received and mailed as you directed. Thanks for pretty. card.
 Social Corner members will be pleased to know that Enid has re- turned from Cuba. and after visiting friends in New York and Boston is home again
 A SPRING CHICKEN-Cards re- ceived and mailed as you directed.
 ALWAYS IN-Please send in your Iddrees. A souvenir card awaits it.
 FRANK-Cards received and mailed to Aunty.
 AUNTY-Card received and sent to Brown Bee
 SIMON'S WIFE-Card received and mailed to Aunty No. l.
 INTERESTED READER-HANNA WHO and RUTH-Cards received and mailed to Aunty No 1.
 SUSANNE sends in thanks to the members of the Social Corner who sent in at her request recipes for preserv- ing stringbeanS
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
TIMELY TESTED RECIPES.

Dear Editor and Members of the So- clal Corner: l suppose you have found II very hot this month. It has been hot here.
 Here are few recipes:
 Carrot MarmaIade: A marmalade that is very inexpensive and can be prepared at any time is made from carrots. It closely resembles orange marnalade in color and flavor
 Ducas MarmaIade: Select and clean small sized carrots and cut them cross ways 1n thin, round slices. Simmer gently in boiling water until tender Drain from the water, and to each pound of vegetable add a pound of su- gar and two lemons cut finely. Re- place over the fire with sufficient wa ter to cover the vegetable and simmer gently for several hours until the slices are semi-tranSparent and the syrup is thick. Seal while hot in glass jars.
 Ginger Tomatoes: Seven pounds of tomatoes scald and peel and put in colander to drain; six pounds of su. gar, half dozen lemons chopped in small pieces; quarter pound of green ginger chopped in. small pieces.
 After preparing the tomotoes. add the other ingredients and boil slowly N'4ASAA I4AINh' oOIl1C DQL QO 1OI COIh LOO soon.
 After preparing the tomatoes add the other ingredients and boil slowly until thick. Bottle, but do not cork too soon.
 French Corn Relish: Six good sized onions, six large cucunbers, six green tomatoes, six ears sweet corn, one small cabbage, three red peppers, one tablespoon of ground mustard, half an ounce of celery sheed, half an ounce of mustard seed, half an ounce of tur- merle powder and fourth of cup of brown sugar.
 Chop the onions, cucumberS, torna- toes, cabbage and red pepper together mix in a fourth of 8 cup of salt, and let stand over night. In the morning drain well, cut the corn from the cobs, and add to the chopped engredients; add the spices, mix all together, cover with vinegar and boil the mixture for Is minutes, stirring so that it will not burn. Put in glass jars and serve. Be sure not to add the corn until the in sredients are ready to cook.
 MOUNTAIN LAUREL.
 East Norwich, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
EXCELLENT MEAT SANDWICHES.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: Herewith 1 send a few tested recipes:
 DeviIed Ham Sandwiches-In mak ing deviled ham sandwiches first mix the deviled ham with melted butter and little lemon juice. or add a little mayonnaise. Both slices of bread should be covered with the paste.
 Butterscotch-One-ha cup of vine gar, one cup of sugar, one small piece of butter mix and; boil one-half hour. Very good. as I have tried this recipe.
 Ham Sandwiches Ham sandwiches are much improved by having a few leaves of fine Watercress laid over the meat The same may be done with roast beef. lamb or mutton sand wiches.-
 P. Slave been reading all the let ters in The Corner. but have not writ ten. so thought I would send a few recipes. I would have liked to have been at the picnic. but it was too far away.
 What has become of Estella, Mug gins and Observer of Canterbury?
 Your S. c. Sister.
 c. OF CANTERBURY.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16

When Jack Gardiner submitted his lat est work he was overjoyed to learn that they found space for it among so many others That he might wish for more the coveted first prize was hardly thought of by him.
 girl and her companion wandered through the long row of pictures, the girl with the secret regret that she had not been able to compete for the prize. Her eye went list1essly from one to another of the pictures, none of which seemed quite her ideal, till she sp1ed one hung in a strong light to bring out the rays of the brilliant sun- light peeping beneath the trees. She then noticed that it had won the first prize, and examined it more closely, eXcIainning:
 "A Midsummer's Dream" then she gave a little cry of alarm: That is mine, my summers dream and some one has stolen iti"
 Jack Gardiner" read her companion. Why, I know him, he-why. here he is now Allow me to present Miss Witham; we are adrniring your pic- ture."
 He did not understand the look of consternation that spread over the newcomers face nor the look of con tempt that swept over Anne Whith- am's. when she faced the robber of her dreams, and left the pair to themselves.
 | Oh otOIS LIldI, dCCuSGQ the 2uTl, pointing. to the picture
 Stole what%' at a loss to know what she could possibly mean
 My dream. I had that picture all planned to paint as soon as my health would permit me to take up my work again, and here you have placed it be- fore the eyes of the. world and you have added another insult by putting me into it
 My dear young lady but she had gone, and no trace of her could be found in the overcrowded rooms.
 Alone in her studio, Anne Witham daubed her tear stained eyes with a tiny square of cambric Well, you had your say, even if it is an end to all your dreams
 A knock Interrupted further mental comments and young man was ush- cred into the room. She did not recog- nize him through her tear dimmed don for intruding, Miss Witham, but you say I stole your painting. I can point out to you the very spot where that dream came to me, and I think have found the girl of the dream"
 "oh, MT. Gardiner you perhaps will think me foolish, she replied, now quite awed in the great artists pres ence, but that was so thoroughly planned in my mind that I recognized it at once. It was simply a case of your getting it done ahead of me. Now my dream of my masterpiece Is ended, and I shall have to seek an other place as setting for my, work"
 'But there is way that it can be our summers dream, you know" he explained gently. Tt really belongs to us both"
 With a remark quite remote from art or dreams the girl blushed and turned the conversation into less dan gerous channels, but six months later she was perfectly willing to claim her share in the dream picture.-Boston Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16

hams Vegetable Compound I improved rapidly and today am a we'll woman. | cannot tell you how happy feel and [ cannot say too much for your Compound Would not be without it in the house if it cost three times the amount. Mrs. CHAs. CHAPMAN, R. F. D. No. T, Belle vue, Ohio.
 Because your case is difficult one, doctors having done you no good, do not continue to suffer without giving Lydia. E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound q trial. It surely has remedied many cases of female ills, such as infamma- ton, alteration, displacements, tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, backache, : and it may be exactly what you need.
 The Pinkham record is proud and peerless one. 1t is a record of constant victory over the obstinate ills of woman ills that deal out despair. 1t is an es- tablished fact that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has restored health 50 thousands of sucL suffering women. Why don't you try it if you need such a medicine?
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-16
HELPS FROM FRANK.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: Here ] am again but for a timely wish.
 Sister Bee: 1 am glad you can have a small garden of vegetables to enjoy, for one likes to pick fresh things for eating from their own gardens. l usu- ally put on rubbeFS before filling jars and use old rubberS if they fit good and have no splits in them; but it is safer to use new rubbers, and they'll serve two seasons. One dozen rubbers in a package, only 10 cents. Be sure to have coarse straw oQ bottom of boiler or flat narrow strips of board across ends of boiler and another lengthWise and place on jars anything that the water can get under to save the boiler from burning.
 Pear and pineapple combine well to- gether: pears require longer cooking than the other; can just the same as other preserves. Try steaming them; peel and quarter fruit, put in granite colander over boiling water cover and steam till tender: select well ripened pineapple. cut crossHise into thick slices. then peel the slices and shred with a, fork; to each quart fruit add one cup water and cook two or more minutes; then add one cup sugar for each quart fruit; drop pears into heavy syrup and simmer slowly till a red color.
 Diana: Your story was fine. Hope you will be able to come again.
 Brown Beauty: I was just stuck on autotruck and admire it much. I was glad to be there at the lunch hour as I am fond of pies, and the whole, load were beauties. too.
 Tn answer to Mountain Laurels query: Recipe for Elderberry Wine Mash the berries, drain through a cheesecloth bag. squeezing out all the juice; to two quarts add two quarts of water. four pounds granulated sugar, one tablespoon Of yeast, white of one egg well beaten. one sliced lemon, put into jug: keep 1t full by adding water. As it sets in warm place it throws eff dregs by fermenting; then strain through a flannel cloth. cork up- and set in q dark. cool place for keeps
 Look not upon the wine when 1t is red; when it giVeth his color in the cup; when jt nloveth itself alright fer at the last 1t biteth like a serpent and stingeth like an adder"
 reason that no one should worry CT cultivate a groucf, but that we should laugh, because 3. laugh OF smile won't hurt much and it might help q great deal, Be cheerful at all times,
 I expect to Fead the nice letters of tine next Social Corner for my pleas- ure journey.
 ATaAs,54A.