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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-21
TOWN HEND.

f. {. Cutler has been in Newfane 4
week engaged in building new hen
house for Arthur Railway.
Mrs. Park Holland has been visit
ing her parents, AIR. and Mrs. T. NJ.
'Allbee, in Brattleboro this week.
Dir. and Mrs F. l. Osgood attended
a family reunion in the home Of their
brother, +. p. Osgood. in Brookline
Sunday.
Miss Ella Ware visited her sister,
Miss Laura Ware. in Brattleboro We'd
nesday and attended the play, y Pair
of Skies.
Mrs. Harriet Bradley has had her
goods moved to Bondville, where she
win spend the winter with her sister,
Mrs. Susan Bradley
Miss Marion W7inslow, teacher of the
intermediate grades, went today to her
home in Aver. Mass, to spend the
Thanksgiving vacation. Miss Phelps
and Miss Williams will remain in
town.
The regular meeting of the Hadas
sch league was held in the Baptist
church vestrv Friday afternoon with
an attendance Of Il. The Afternoon
was spent in sewing and supper wa,
served by the hostesses for the day
Seventeen adventurous persons from
this village attended the game supper
and dance in Newfane Thursday even
ing, Drawing the heavy snow storm il
automobiles. which plowed through the
drifts successfully. They reported the
supper well worth the trip.
News has been received OF the mar
riage, Thursday, Nov. 10, Of Miss
Pearl T. Greenwood to Puzzle Land
maa Covey of West Brattleboro. Miss
Greenwood is well known here, being
/ graduate of Leland and Gray semi
Macy in the class of 1913, in which she
was valetlietorian, and a granddaugh
ter of Mrs. Mary Greenwood of this
village, whom She has visited frequent
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-21
The Annual
Thanksgiving
Linen Sale

We are fortunate in having stocked this de-
partment with generous lines, before the strong
advance in prices caused by the stoppage on i'm
ports from many of the linen roducing coun-
tries, and are offering all grades at Is TO
ESQ less than the present market.
able Dan1ask (value 800, Price 75c
Table Damask (value .25). Price S1.OO
Table Damask (va1ue S. SOY. Price Sf.25
Table Damask (va1ue 5000. Price $3.50
Napkins to match 90 in.) S1.75 to $500 doz.
Napkins to match GA in.) So to $3.50 doz
Odd Napkins Sf.39 to $3.50 doz.
Tray Cloths 19c, Csc, 39c, soc, Sc
Linen Cloths, Doylies, Center pieces, Dam
ask Towels, Huck Towels and Individual
Towels all at big value prices.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-21
BRATTLEBoRo LOCAL.

Rev. Edward A. Tuck, field secretary
of the Lord S Day league, will preach
in the Centre Congregational church
tomorrow.
A rumma2e sale will be held in the
Salvation Army hall, IS High street,
Friday and Saturday, Nov. - and IS,
at p. M.
Mrs. Louis Caine entertained a par
tv of friends at her home on Linden
street Thursday evening. Cards were
played and refreshments were served.
At the opening exercises of the Cen
tire Congregational Sunday school OPP
portunity viii he given to contribute
to the Christmas ship, which viii carry
Christmas boxes to the children of
the nations that are at war.
Three carloads of reservists went
through Brattlcboro Yesterday after
noon for New York. On an average,
three carloads II week come down from
the North on their way to New York,
from which port they sail for their
home countries
About - relatives and friends met
in the home of John 4. and Gertrude
Martin on Bir9e street Thursday af-
ternoou and evening to remind them
of their 10th wedding anniversary. \
cabinet bookcase was presented TO
them. The affair was a complete sur
prise, and the occasion was very en-
ioyable. Refreshments were served
Mrs. II. NJ. Barrett also made a we'd
ding cake for the occasion.
The knights Of Columbus gave a
very enjoyable whist party and dance
last evening in their hall. which was
largely attended. The prizes mt whist
were won by Miss Edith NoIin, ladies
first. and Miss Nellie Redding, conso
lation; Arthur i. Nolin. gentlemen :
first and 0. Bronson. consolation
Cards were played until $50. after
which dancing was enjoyed until mid
night. Vocal and instrumental music
including couet solo by Sewal
Morse. were rendered during the even
ing.
The entertainment. sale and dance
conducted in the Armory last evening
under the auspices OF the Young people
Of the Uuivcrsalist church. attracted
Il large attendance. There were table,
for the sale of candy. flowers, fancy
articles, lemonade and ice-cream anc
| these were literally patronized. Mrs
\. V. u. Piper gave several readings
Miss Ruth Brown sang two selections
and Sewall Morse contributed a cor
net solo. The entertainment was fol
! lowed by dancing, for which music wa,
furnished by Leitsinger 5 orchestra.
! An elaborate reception, attended b,
about 200 residents OF WateryiIle
Maine, and vicinity. was held lasr
evening in the. Ware parlors. in homo
of Rev. Frank l.. Phalen, the new pas
tor of the FIRST Unitarian church, ane
/ Mrs. Phalen. Music was furnished by
an orchestra and refreshments were
served Rev. Mr.. Phalen was former
! lv pastor of the Unitarian church il
! Brattleboro. Since leaving here h,
has been pastor of churches in Con
cord, y. H., Worcester and Fairhavcn
Mass. lie served as chaplain in til,
Spanish American war.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-21
Pattern Cloths

G4X7l Mercerized Damask, value $1.19
each. Two-Hour Sale Price CSC each
64X89 Mercerized Damask, value $3.50
each. Two Hour Sale Price $l.19 each
1890 Linen Damask, value 5000.
Two-Hour Sale Price $4.75
22 in. Napkins to match the above, value
5000. Two-Hour Sale Price S4.75 doz
90 in. Mercerized Napkins, value $l.19.
Two-IIour Sale Price Csc doz.
20 in. Linen Damask Napkins, value
1918. Two-Hour Sale Price $1.9S doz
2i III. Linen Damask Napkins, value
$500. Two-Hour Sale Price SD. SO doz
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-21
PERSON AL.

+3@# e R@&
Mrs. "A. J. Bruce, nurse, has gone to
Marlboro on professional work.
Mrs. Ada Bruce went to Randolph
today to spend week with relatives,
G. L. Stickney went to New Haven
today to attend the Harvard Yale game.
Mr.. and Mrs Albert Scott of Barre
are guests of j. E. Mann and F. r.
Mann.
Miss Mildred Sweetland will finish
work to-day in the Office of the HoI-
Stein-Friesian Register.
Mr.. o 'Hallaran of Rutland was in
town last evening TO attend the
Knights of Columbus dance.
Frank Straw and family have moved
from Mrs. G. II. Smith 5 cottage house
on High street to Canal street.
Mrs. c. S. Wilson and Mrs. George
Parsons of South Main street returned
Yesterday from a few days visit in
Newfane.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-21

H. Miss Greenwood, By her attractive
manner and winning personality, has
made many close friends in town. who
unite in wishing her much happiness
in her married life
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-21
Winter Coats

Winter Coats
The Best Coats i'm the Country
for $3.50, 5000, $1,000 up to $500
Winter Suits
The Best Suits i'm the Country
for S7.9S, S9.9S, $1,000, $500
$1,000 and $500
No matter It you are in the habit of wear
ing higher-priced clothes, that's no reason why
you should neglect to investigate the remarkable
values we offer at these prices We know you
will get Just as much service and satisfaction out
of these Coats and Suits, as any you have paid
considerably more for.
Winter Underwear
1t will pay you to buy your Winter Under
tor men, women, misses and children at
our special reduced prices for the
Thanksgiving trade.
Dress Goods
Extra low prices now being made on High
grade Dress Goods.
One lot at 47c, were 58c to CSC
One lot at SOC, were 75c to 81 VIC
One lot at 81 1/2c, were $500
One lot at S1.OO, were SIPS
Odd Lengths Marked at a tot Off
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-21

Homemade candy, sailed nuts, pies,
puddings, cakes and cookies for your
dessert on Thanksgiving day can be
found at the food sale ON Tuesday,
Nov. "a, in the Congregational chapel
Open from noon until 6 0 clock. ...
ADV. Do
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-21

All who wish to make their
DOLLARS buy more than a dol
lars worth, should make their
purchases during this Especial
Price, Thanksgiving Sale.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-21

Buzzell : restaurant viii serve
chicken dinner Sunday for - cents. -
ADV. 117-6t
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-21

10 pairs 10 a Blankets, value So 90 pair
Two-Hour Sale Price S1.69 pair
10 pairs IL a Blankets, value $3.50.
Two-Hour Sale Price 5000 pair
5 pairs IL 4 Wool Blankets, value $500.
Two-Hour Sale Price S3.9S pair
9 pairs IL a Wool Blankets, value $3.50
Two-Hour Sale Price $3.50 pair
8 pairs 12 Il Wool Blankets, value $3.50.
-s Two-Hour Sale Price $6.19 pair
A Special Lot of Comfortables, value $I.75
each. Two Hour Sale Price $1.39 each
All of our 81 in. Outing Flannels, value
12Hcyd Two-Hour Sale Price 1Oc yd.
American Shifting Prints, value 7c
Two-Hour Sale Price SC yd.
9/4 Pequot Sheets, value ST 10 each.
Two-Hour Sale Price 89c each
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-21
Got Into Trouble for Telling Truth

Got Into Trouble for Telling Truth.
A Kansas editor announced that he
would try telling the truth for Que
week, so the story goes, and he is still
in the hospital lie didn get past the
first day. The following item appeared
in the Monday 5 issue, and now the
boys are getting out the paper. Tnis is
what he said and told the truth, too
= Married-Miss Sylves Rhodes to
james Callahan, last Sunday evening
at the Baptist church. The bride was
an ordinary town girl, who don t know
any more than Il rabbit about cooking
and never helped her mother three
days in her life. She is not a beauty
by any means, and she has gait like
q duck. The groom IS an upto-datc
loafer, has been living off the old folks
IAN his life and don I amount 10 shueks,
anyhow. They will have Il hard life
while they live together. "
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-21

IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE
IN THE DAILY REFORMER
The Washington times., 1914-05-21
ARE AMERICAN
COMPLENONS IMPROVING?

There is considerable discussion of
the point in all beauty journals today
and as near as we can CLEAN the opin-
ion is that the discarding of pore
clogging powders has made for decided
increase In beauty of the American
woman's complexion
A plain lotion is best for the conn
plexion because 1t protects the. skin
and gives to It an indefinable charm
and elegance impossible with powder or
rouge To prepare perfect lotion at
home. dissolve ounces spurmax, which
you get from your druggist. in Il pint
hot water. or witch hazel and add 9
teaspoonfuls glycerine. The spurmax
lotion cannot be detected when on and
Q single application lasts an entire day
It blends SO nicely with the skin that
spotting or streaking is impossible. This
lotion is splendid for that shiny. oily
appearance and other complexion up
sets. It will give to a rough. aged skin
a smoothness and youth-tint truly
charming.-Advt
The Washington times., 1914-05-21
Efficiency Week. Why
1NOL Frederick

all the circumstances aabout YOUR
PARTICULAR HOME MANAGE
MENT. What meals must You get?
How many in family? When to do the
marketing? When TO do the cleaning?
waste fuel? What would make the
laundrywork easier? What problem
In my own hCme seems hardest. and
how can / solve it?''
These ard other Questions will
come Up. Try your best to answer
them so that you can make out
weekly schedules of meals: this will
allow you to plan in advance. cook
with saving Of fuel. and make meals
"overlaD,' as well as do more Whole-
sale marketing and buying which
means saving of money.
If the cleaning is better nIannad
and done the early part of The Jav'
II VIII be Gone with less effort than
If done just when the spirit caIIs"-
which may be the hottest mart Of
the day, when you really should be
resting.
Would the installation OF a rood
labor-saver be particularly heIpful?
Can you not find shortcuts for this
and that work? You may, indeed.
keep servant, or several OF them:
but the problem remains the same.
How to have the maximum work
done with least effort is a problem
for all employers. and always hard
est in hot weather. Your thinking
On these things Will save not only
your time and effort-but that of a
worker Think on these things.
Why rot try a Eome-efficiency week?
Copyright, Ic14. by Mrs. Christine
kredsetckl
The Washington times., 1914-05-21

We are having various kinds Of
weeks" IN various cities-weeks when
the housewife is exhorted to do this
or that, in a concentrated dose.
want TO make a plea for an ''effi-
cheney week''-a week when we shall
take every short cut possible. and
prove to ourselves that work can be
done quicker and more easily.
think summer is Just the time
70 begin such an idea, II we already
have not, because IL we are not ef-~
fcient in hot weather we will surely
suffer the consequences. II may be
all right to dwadle and fuss and
fret in winter, when the cold wealth
er may permit nerves to stand it:
but in hot weather, relaxed vitality
will not endure oVerWork.
hear a great deal of criticism
about this new housekeeping. this
home efficiency idea. After talking
with such and such a person, and
listening to why they don't agree
that short cuts and easier methods
can be taken, find, at last, that
my critic has never tried any of
these ideas out-she only thinks they
won't work.
Now / am open TO any new view
thing that can be proved to me.
But / refuse to accept criticism
based on theory. II any woman can
show why such and such plans
won't work. I'll believe her: other
wise III stay firm in my belief that
they will work. because I've tried
The FIRST thing in starting the
nswer idea u to carefully cenAider
The Washington times., 1914-05-21
FadS and FdncieS Of Fashion
Flrny Tune Favored
For Summer Gowns
By MADGE MARVEL.

loops reaching below the waist and the
center pulled out in true butterfly shape.
Sometimes two shades are combined,
as pale pink and yellow or pale green
an1 rose, one layer over the other.
The butterfly motif still appears on
many of. the summer frocks, notwith-
standing the length of time II has been
usei- One of the most attractive tulle
black. with the butterfly at the back OF
the waist in gold lace.
Sashes and Scarfs.
Tulle bretelles on gowns Of taffeta or
crepe or lace are much used and are
edged in narrow ruching of the same
material. which gives them a body
that keeps them in place.
For those who like the neck band OF
black. which Is becoming to all women
with slender throats and white skin
tullc with rhinestone slides Is used and
ad1s a certain note Of distinction to
light gowns.
Sashes of tulle on summer dresses are
charming and afford the opportunity for
the INTRODUCTION Of some bright bit OF
colo-. On gown of white taffeta, with
the much draped skirt in hustle effect,
there was a tulle sash of bright green
drawn through jade and gold buckle.
A frock of brown linon combined with
deep cream lace and sash Of burnt
There is a fascinating scarf offered as
one Of the novelties of the season which
will appeal to all women. 1t can be
made by one who is skilled in sewing
and as a gift is delightful.
1t Is of chiffon, In any chosen shade.
and combines the usefulness of a scarf
with that Of a theater hood. The por-
tion that goes about the shoulders Is
doubled and shaped somewhat on the
order of a fichu and edged with tiny
ruffies. Where this rufned portion ends
there are chiffon rosettes so arranged
that they will slide on the scarf and
may be adjusted. From them the ends
of the scarf fall free and full to any
desired length. When it is worn as a
hood the ruffied portion will be found
just long enough to fit over the head
with the ruffies framing the face, the
rosettes viii come under the chin, and
the ends may be arranged to suit the
wearer. Could anything be more ap-
pealing for the woman who motors?
Sleeves in the formal evening gown
are either Of distinct Importance or they
are nil While the sleeveless frock Is
much worn It does call for a perfection
OF arm and shoulder that not all women
possess. The floating sleeve, which is
like the old "angel' sleeve we used to
wear is always becoming and creates
another use for tulle.
Copy't 1874 Newspaper Feature Service. Inc.
The Washington times., 1914-05-21
How to Keep the Neck Beautiful
Bv Lucrezid BOri

chin to deal with, IL can be remedied by
stretching the chin forward as far as
possible and then backward ten times
night and morning. Bend the head
slowly forward till the chin almost rests
on the chest. and then with the same
slow motion bring il to the erect posi-
ton. Rest and breathe deeply. and then
bend It backward. Rest and then in
cline the head first to one side and then
to the other. Breathing and whistling
will help fill out the hollows at the base
of the throat Whistling and blowing
also plumps out hollow cheeks.
II the throat Is white and free from
wrinkles and round the collarless neck
Is delightful.
les try this lotion:
Sixty grains of powdered alum.
An ounce and a half Of thick almond
milk.
six ounces of rosewater.
You can buy the milk OF almonds as
easily as to make it. Dissolve the alum
in the rosewater. Pour the mixture INTO
the almond milk, meanwhile stirring all
the time, till II is we'll assimilated.
Copyt. 1914 Newspaper Feature Service. Inc
The Washington times., 1914-05-21
Bv Lucrezid BOri

al Of the collar. the lining which comes
next the skin should be OF soft fabric
and white.
Soap and water Is the first requisite Of
neck culture. After scrubblng with Q
brush and pure soap and hot water. use
cold water or rub with q piece OF ice
held in a piece of cheesecloth. This
strengthens the muscles and tones the
skin.
Cold cream and skin food will help
greatly in repairing the ravages OF time
or neglect In using either forget the
word massage and pat the oils into the
skin. using the slightest bit Of sweep in
the stroke backward from the chin.
Remove all surplus cream with absorb
ent cotton. and you will find there is
more. CRIME in the skin than you would
like to acknowledge.
For the fiabby throat there must be
some astringent treatment. Here Is a
simple and harmless lotion OF this ma
ture:
Six ounces Of rose water.
Two ounces Of elderfower water.
Half an ounce tincture of benzoin.
Ten grains OF tannic acid.
II there Is the annoyance Of double
The Washington times., 1914-05-21

becoming Then 1 thought OF tnat won
derful woman, Nine. Sarah Bernhard
and the high collar which she always
has worn through all the changes Of
fashions.
And what a splendid example she is
to every other woman in the world
For the "Divine Sarah" has always
made the styles her own DO you re-
call the high collar? She has never
laid 1t aside because fashion has die
tated that high collars were not at
all the proper thing.
And she is probably very wise wom-
an in her loyalty to 1t. To begin, 1t
has always made her individual Be
sides, she has a long and thin neck
Such necks never are alluring In the
low collar-though they may be very
charming and graceful in the decol-
lette costume
Again, whatever of youth there is in
the great woman's work and In her
spirit, the flesh has begun in some Ge-
gree to show the passing of years.
The Washington times., 1914-05-21

The neck is the first victim Of what
Is generally known as age.
So the collar high up under the ears
and fitted close with usually ruche
at the top.
OF course. 1t will be quite impos-
sible for some of US. but the idea
want to convey Is that We should all be
fashionable to the proper limit OF be-
comingness-and no further.
Also. l want to talk about necks and
throas.
The summer is almost here and the
summer frocks have a cool brevity of
collar. That will display the charm
OF rounded, snowy throats, and like
wise the defects of those that are hot
so attractive.
To begin with. 1t is easier to keep the
neck and throat beautiful than to make
ii 30.
The tight. high, thick collar Is ruin
Gus to the skin of the throat, unless
constant care is taken to keep II nour-
ished and cleansed.
The high collar OF lace. or some thin
material. II Il Is not worn too tight IL
not harmful. And whatever the materi-
The Washington times., 1914-05-21
Style Tips

IL is said that there is a revival In
Paris of the palmer tailor-mades.
The big Venetian capes are very pop
ular abroad.
A cordurov dress has a detachable
tunic that may be worn as a cape.
Light blue, maize. pale pink and light
green are seen in the new wash skirts.
Elizabethan collars firmly wired are
among the most picturesque neck fin
ishes-
The new nightgUWns show n very
sheer woke extending over the bust
Kimono and seton sleeves are as
popuIar for children's dresses as for
women's.
Some striking outing dresses have
hens turned up like n mans trousers,
Dainty leaf and flower patterns arc
among the InISL important in y,iiinp,,
Insects and butterfly designs are useJ
N tbs beauty path sorts.
The Washington times., 1914-05-21

Special arrangements have been
made with Senorita Lucrezia Bori,
the famous prima donna soprano,
who has created a wonderful i'm
preston in Europe and New York
on account of her remarkable
beauty and artistic attainment, to
write for this paper a series Of ar
ticles on beauty. There is probably
no authority her equal in giving
the newest and most approved
methods of attaining and preserv-
ing "the divine right of woman"
The Washington times., 1914-05-21

Tno human FORM dvlnes WneInef N
the contour Of an Apollo Beivedere q
Q Venue de Milo, 10 the beauteous mark
which God has set on human health
and virtue.
All but naked tramps wherever they
arc In summer or winter. bfding the
the wealth Of the MONDAY sun. need
have little fear Of divine or earthly pun
isbment The badge Of stamina u IN
their nude nesh and vibrating muscles
Theirs 10 the glory and the inheritanos
Tho civiiiSed gcs,on to shift and BE-
deck and kedrape 10 hypocriticaI arttfi-
cial and sinful The modest habit OF
the shy and ashamed heather in tho
forest u the frank. open. unsugges6ve
nudity Of purity and virtue
When lmaves and fools combined or
all prevail.
When FL, Justice ha's'' and night hssin' to
Fen then the boldess stars from public
Afraid Of shame-unknown to other
More darby sin, by satire kept In awe
And shrink from Hdicule, though not
There should be no sin or shame in
the nobility Of the human figure Tho
mad muilahs Of swooping morality who
howl down. the b9thlnS costumes aionf
the seashore, the fine statuary and art
Of the great human creators. pervert re-
ligion and ethics. These militants con-
vert clothing into cioaks of hypocrisy
and deceit
What shame forbids you to speak, vir-
tue and honesty bid you do. In shame
and mock modesty there Is no comfort.
will be brief. nor have heart to dwell
On crimes they almost share who blush
too well.