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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14

much for chicken feed and horse feed
as for human food. Mr.. Hoover ex-
poets that beef, pork, milk and vari-
Gus other foodstutfs, perhaps even
bread, will soon register relief in low
or prices. Everybody hopes the pre-
diction viii come true. If it doesn t
there will be something wrong with
the food system and more work for the
government. Nothing can interfere
with the benefcent effect Of the corn
crop except speculation and monopoly,
and these must not be permitted e
make extortions ON the part Of any
body, from the farmer who raised the
corn down to the dealer who retails
it in any OF its manifold forms
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
DADCNS[y[N|NG|
FAIRY TALE
ELEPHANTS WAYS.
s. MACY GnAukl1 BONNER

Dear me-" said little girl named
sally, who was passing by the big
cages where the elephants We're, do
see what is going on
Another little girl was walking with
her and they both stopped and looked
at the elephants. In turn each ele-
plant was having his toe-nails cut, his
feet sandpapered, and his skin nicely
oiled.
The lady elephants We're having the
same things looked after for them
and none of them seemed to mind it
in the least
1T seems perfectly absurd" said
Sally. Il don't suppose they really
| like TO have their toe nails cut They
| probably just put up with it,
"They seem to quite like it." said
the other little girl, whose name was
/ Polly.
Lets sit down in these two chairs
and watch" said Sally. SO they sat
down in the big elephant house, and
they watched the keeper work.
He did every foot SO carefully, and
the skin was so nicely oiled. But it
did seem such fuss, the children
thought.
1t was not so very long before the
keeper left the elephants house, for he
had finished his work But the chill
dren still sat there watching.
The keeper had promised them when
he came back the elephants would per-
form tricks for them
well, hello, children" said one OF
the elephants, after a few moments
Tin glad to see you. Watch me wave
my trunk at you. That means good
day. Glad to make your acquaint
ance."
"How very queerly you talk" SAID
Sally, land what funny things you say
You talk as if you'd just been intro
duced, and we've been watching yol
for a long time"
Maybe you two children wer,
/ watching Us, but we We're not watch
ing you
1 oh" said Sally, and she felt 50 hur
by the elephants speech that she wa
afraid she would cry. She didn't wan
. 10 cry, for she thought the elephan
! would think it was 50 absurd an,
! then all the elephants would look a
: her
g They We're so big. she felt sure the
!, would think her very small and foo
J ish. And possibly they would thin
T she was Il cry baby.
d Il didn't mean to he rude" said tn
elephant. And ! am sure all III
friends here will agree with me that
: really would not want to hurt you
:. feelings"
i At this all the elephants waved thei
trunks, and Sally laughed. Polly wa
Il laughing too.
n why did you have your tGe-nai
cut, your skin oiled, and your fe,
Sand-papered: asked Sally.
zone question at time. please
said the elephant Il can't answer Z
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
BELGIANs WELCOME CLOTHES.
Civilian Apparel Donated by U. S. Sol
diers VIII Keep Poor Warm.

WASHINGTON, Dec. ia cable
despatch 10 the commission for relief
Ill Belgium says the people of the sec
tione of that country occupied by the
Germans Will be glad TO have the civil
ian clothing offered by America 5 first
National army soldiers TO keep the Bel
gians warm this winter
Already nearly 5000 complete suits
of worn clothing have been boxed
ready for shipment and in addition
large numbers of shoes. hats, caps and
under garments have been collected at
the camps. When this clothing reaches
Belgium II viii be re-nlade BY thou
sands Of men and women employed IN
such work.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14

t.. Reformer is on sale every evening
by tire following news dealers:
Brattieboro, Brattleboro News Co, C.
W. cleveland : l. puriuton (EStey-
Vile, BROOKS House Pharmacy. Aliens
Depot Newsstand Mrs. ID. r. Doyle,
South Main street
West Sratteboro, j l.. Stockwen
East Dummerston, NJ T.. Brown.
Putney. NJ g. Williams.
NeWfane, y. VI. B4tChelder.
To~nshend, C. w Cutler
West Townshend, &. II circuit.
jamaica, r. J. Daggett
South Londonderry, r II. Tyler.
South Vernon. r y. BuTum,
Mortified, Mass, Thompson Bros
West Chesterfield, NJ. r., Mrs. W.
Strr.ter.
Airsdale, NJ. H.. ". T. LYMAN
Bellows Falls, Depot Restaurant
Windsor, VI. Windsor Restaurant
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14

The Meddler confcsses his inability
20 understand the interest that events of
ifo-odd years ago apparently have for
some people iii these history laden days.
Study of American history is of course
eommendable, and the deeds OF cur
forebears are inspiring examples that
should never be forgotten, vet there
IS serious question whether time spent
IN listening to rccitals Of Revolutionary
soldiers doings might not better be
utilized in actual work for the Boys
If 1917.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14

II is 10 the young men that the Ma
t.ou will look for its fighting arms.
Those who have become u since the
draft went into effect viii not be
called in the next CONSUMPTION list, but
it is entirely probable that they will
be considered eligible for the draft
within the coming year In fact Sen
ator Wadsworth OF New York has IN
troduccd bin providing tor the regis
tration for army duty OF all young men
as they become of age Under it.
provisions those vino have reached til,
81 mark since the draft was passec
would register at once and the other'
would come in at six month intervals
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
SHORTAGE OF COAL
With Orders Filled Less Than 20 Tons
Would Remain in Bellows Falls.

BELLOWS FALLS, Dee. 14-Thc
coal situation in this village is consid
cred critical DR.. II. d. RYDER. chair
man of the local fuel committee, aftel
investigation, has come to the conclu
sion that il dealers filed orders les,
than 20 tons would remain. \ feN
carloads are expected al once, but NJ
Ryder believes the situation here is {,
bad as in any other place in the stat.
with the possible exception of Spring
field.
Some of the dealers are more Opt
mistic and look for no coal famine thi
season. The Episcopal church viii hole
all services in the parish house begin
ming next Sunday The church vii
not be heated until near Easter and by
this arrangement about 80 tons of Goa
will he saved.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
TO The SUBSCRIBERS.

II is tho aim Of the management 10
secure efficient service in the delivery o.
the paper each night, and IL sOhcits the
cooperation of Subscribers TO that end
Prompt reports should be given Of each
tlilurc 10 receive the paper on the morn
ing following the omission, in person
IS telephone or postal card thus enabling
the cause Of the error to be promptly and
accurately discovered and the proper
remedy Immediately applied. II is only
uv this method that the publisher can Sc
nnIn tho Desired serVice.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14

I'm a few days more, according to
Food Administrator Hoover, our gigan-
tic corn crop will begin TO make itself
felt. The new corn, flooding the mar
ket, viii bring lower prices for all
corn products and for many things that
indirectly depend ON corn. No longer
viii it be necessary to pay more for
corn meal than for wheat flour, nor as
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14

Mountain
Potatoes

We have received a car
load Of Special Mountain Po-
tatoes. They are the finest
car Of tubers ever shipped
into Brattleboro. The price
is much higher than the or
binary potatoes, but one
bushel will go as far as one
and one-half bushels of the
others of various grades.
These can be secured Of
your grocer.
Remember it is not what
YOU pay, but what you re-
ceive for your money.
z. Crosby & Co.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
STATE NEWS NOTES.

Judge Harland b. Howe has appoint
Cd Col. George F. Leland OF Spring
field receiver for the bankrupt jewelry
firm OF l.. ". Stiles of Springfield II
q. Upper of Springfield was in St
Johnsbury to represent the Springfield
concern. The liabilities exceed $4,000
and the assets arc $4,000, with &40G
claimed exempt.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
FRIDAY, DECEMBER Il, 1917.

benevolent assimilation was once
a sneering term to use in describing
The American policy in the Philip
pines. 1t worked we'll, however, and
the little brown men who were fight
ing against us less than 20 years ago
are now anxious TO take up their gun,
90 fight for us against Germany.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
Velvet Toques
or
Picture Hats

Why not a velour for
common wear as they
are irnpervious to rain
or snow?
An untrimmed velvet
hat, for which you
might have trimmings,
would be desirable. If
the misses and children
need hats there are the
pretty velvet tams,
plush mushroom shapes,
felt hats, and the an
CORA sets.
On any Of the above
goods a discount of Is
to 80 1-3 per cent is Of
fered.
One Of cur long chif-
fon wells makes a useful
gift. We have them in
all the desirable shades.
Fancy Ribbons for
bags in many beautiful
patterns and colorings.
Persian Bead Neck
laces and those made in
Hawaii.
Very fine quality yell
low fox Muffs and Neck
pieces. One nice dark
beaver set.
A call will convince
you Of the above facts.
Very respectfully,
DONNELL
& DAVIS
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
The MeddLer
g The coat fts you. put Il on'

The efficacy of medicine cannot be
Judged by its taste. Frequently the
bitterest dose is likely to do the most
good. The letter in last Sunday s
Springfield Republican concerning the
alleged inactivity Of the local board
OF trade was certainly distasteful to
those who knew the untruth OF the al
legations, and vet its publication seems
likely to result in much better under
standing OF the board s work. As a
matter of fact, the letter simply put
into print some Of the stories that have
been in circulation locally for some
time. There was Of course little or nc
truthful basis for any of them, bu,
the fact that they had not been official
" denied may have given the impress
| sion that they were 20. Now. it is I'M
derstood, the secretary Of the organ
! ization IS preparing letter which vii
inform every member in detail JUS
| what the board has been busving itself
| about during the asst several months
! and Immediately after Christmas it i
| planned TO hold meeting which vii
take the form Of QUESTIONABLE. A
! this meeting members and others vii
| be invited to ask questions, make Sug
| gestions and offer criticisms, all O
which will be received in a spirit o
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14

At q time when the cost Of being
sick has risen in proportion to the cost
Of keeping well il is encouraging to
note that the local hospital was able
10 90 through the year Just closed with
$4,000 less from the Thompson fund
than III the year previous. This com
parison proves beyond question that the
present management Of the institution
is in capable hands. II is out Of the
question to expect that the coming
year will see further reductions IL ex-
qcnse, for the cost Of fuel and food
clone vii make this impossible, but
more important than any actual saw
ing IS the knowledge that every dollar
used in maintaining the hospital is do
ing its full duty, and that waste and
extravaganza have practically been
eliminated
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient adycrtsluS--Ru Of paper,
so cents an inch for first insertion; -
cents an Inch Tor each subsequent inseF-
tiou. Limited space ON first page ~
double rates.
Space rttes on applica ton.
Classified ELECTROMAGNETIC cents a
lire first insertion with so per cent dis
count tur each subsequent insertion
without change Of copy.
Reading NCtices-Ten cents per line
first insertion with 80 per cent discount
for each subsequent insertion without
change OF copy
Position 10 per cent extra,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
Got What She Deserved.
Barre Times.

Having - pounds Of sugar boarded,
4 Brattleboro woman went out to com
Iletc tn" l00-pound reserve. She got
what she dcserved-nothing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14

The Associated Press is exclusively
entitled 10 the use for publication of all
news dispatches credited 10 il and not
otherwise credited in this paper and also
the local news published herein.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14

Food conservation is the duty OF every
American. Save wheat, meat, fats, and
sugar for our men at the front and for
our allies. Food will win the war.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
Depend on Your Own Merit.

Don't depend upon pull" Pull may
get you a position, but merit alone will
keep It for you.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
DONNELL
& DAVIS


This year Christmas
giving is taking a very
practical turn. People
are giving to their
friends Cor to those who
otherwise wouldn't be
remembered) useful ar
ticles. A lady who has
not a dress hat would
certainly appreciate one
Of our good-looking and
becoming
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14

For after all is said aud done, no
board OF trade can accomplish its full
measure of usefulness unless il has
popular support, and il may be that
those who have been most active in
board of trade work have neglected the
equally important task of taking the
public into their confidence. Many de
tails in connection with the work have
10 be undertaken quietly but in a gen
cral way tn, public has a right TO be
kept informed Of what is going on If
this information is given ont it will tend
to nullfv the rernieious activity of
the few with whom the hammer is the
favorite weapon.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14

TRY THE CLASSIFIED COLUMNS
IN THE DAILY REFORMER
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-10-19
PROFESSIONAL OARDs

DIR. l.. G.. kinney
Office at Whites Drug Store
Residence 1903 Star Route st.
Residence phone Sc, Office phone i26
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-10-19
PULLMAN SAVINGS AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION

To provide a systematic and ALSO
luteIy safe plan for the investment
OF savings. and to aid It's mem bers
to acquire homes Of their own is the
object OF the Pullman Savings and
Loan Association. The Association
is in every sense HOME institution.
Who It's For
1t is for the Practical Man, who
realizing the uncertainties OF bust
ness and health, and of the folly OF
spending all his money as fast as
he gets 1t, provides for an emer-
gency.
1t is for the Prudent Woman, who
out OF her earnings or allowance. de-
sires to put away q little money,
monthly. where 1t will be securely
and profitably invested, and give her
the least trouble and whore she can
get 1t when needed.
It 10 for the Young Man posaesslng
the manhood and determination to
save something every month from
his earnings as a reserve fund, to
draw on when sick or out OF posi-
ZION, for providing q home or for a
start in business.
1t is for Boys and Girls, to help
them to be economical and industri-
GUS and to encourage them to ac-
quire the habit of saving. provide .
fund to educate them and to make
them independent.
1t Is for Societies, Fraternal and
Other Organizations wishing to In
vest their income for the purpose OF
creating reserve fund, or for build
ing.
It is for all Seeking a Home or
who want to improve their property.
or pay off mortgage or to provide
fund for any other worthy purpose.
Call on or Write
NJ. X. SNYDER
Pullman, Washington
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-10-19
OFFICERS ELEVEN BARELY ABIF
TO HOLD v. s. c. TO TIE GAME
second Quarter

'poe'' Orled an end run, but
Ialied to gain, Dorms made ropr
yards on the opposite end. The Of
Ulcers were penaIized five yards for
Outside work Kapple punted so
yards to d. Hanley, who ran the ball
back 80 yards before he was
tackled.
ellis tore through the line for
-FOUR yards. On second attempt he
made two more. ellis made three
yards through tackle. This was
nearly yardage, and when il was
measured it was found that Pull
man had made their stunt by lust
-FOUR inches. ellis was tried again
TOT yard. II. Hanley went around
left end for 10 yards. ellis went
three yards through tackle. Boone
went around right end Tor five yards
Time was taken out for Pullman
consultation. ellis fumblcd. but re
covered the ball gaining two yards
Glover failed to gain on a line shift
and the ball went to the army on
their own five-yard line.
kapple punted 80 yards from be-
ind the goal line. d. Hanley received
the punt and returned 80 yards.
Glover made two yards around left
end. On the same play he made two
more. ellis went four yards through
the army line. Pullman was penal
lied 10 yards for rough play. D.
Hanley tried pass, but it was in
completed, the ball rolling over the
goal line.
The army received the ball on
downs. Bell passes to Doris for a
l3-yard gain, Worsham made three
yards on tackle around play. On
the next down, the army failed to
gain. Bell made four yards through
the line. Kapple punted. but the
punt was blocked. Herreid recover
ing the bail 10 yards nearer the army
goal line.
Glover failed to gain. d. Hanley
tried a pass, but the ball again went
over the line when no one received it.
The half ended without either side
having scored, with the ball in Pull
mans possession on the officers %
yard line.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-10-19
WOoDsMEN WANTED-Perman

WOODSMEN WANTED-Perman-
ent job. Can use all classes of woods
labor for our winter camps. Need
donkey men, cant hook men, rail-
road men, and woodsmen Of all
kinds. Wages 80 cents per hour and
up. depending on the job Board 81
per day Blackwell Lumber Com
pany, Fernwood, Idaho. sep21tf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-10-19

count. A substitute was son, - h,,
Norsham refused 70 law .ho eta
and was allowed IN sta,. g., ,ho
game Kapnla NOD. -.
around left end Tho ofsioou. 81
fumbled and pru,,,. ........, .
Pullman dr,,lioot., a.. e,.--.
feat with tha o1rsi,.,, ,i,.,-,, , ~
army ra,,,-o,.,4 .t,.,,.,
for loco ID, -,
on a fake kick hut failad 70 goi,
Kapple punted 40 wards n KionboI,
who ran the hall hack ia wards
Haunt made yardaga IN a single Of.
tempt. Doann made forr ,.,,.as 80, +,,,
next ATTEMPT Doane triad agai, anr
made two yards. Doane made five
yards more, but Pullman lost it on
account OF oifside play. ID. Hanley
'rieu place KICK from the 3O-yard
'''e' Out missed me posts.
Wv "'"' io' 0'''eS'
,.ard .a,, ,,Ys,.> " 70 ''''o' 'o' " =
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-10-19

FOR SALE-Five purebred Shrop-
shire rams. Max Hinrichs, phone
M27X6. aug1 Off
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-10-19
Third Quarter


The teams went into the last half
without further change in lineup.
d. Hanley kicked off to Kapple,
who ran the ball back 25 yards Gard
tore off 20 yards on an end run play.
Kapple tried pass, which was in
completed Bell made four yards
through the line. Kapple kicked to
Boone, who fumbled. The ball rolled
for 20 yards, making a total OF 50
yards gained by the kick.
D. Hanley missed a snap from the
center and lost a yard. Boone went
around right end, making five yards.
d. Hanley tried a fake kick and
reeled off 10 yards on it. Time was
taken out. on Pullman's request.
pass by d. Hanley failed to connect.
Boone failed to gain around right
end. d Hanley kicked to Doris.
Doris was tried around right end,
but failed to gain. A pass was at
tempted by Kapple but it was incom-
pleted. Morse failed to gain on a
fake kick. Kapple passed % yards
to Gard. but he fumbled the ball. The
ball went to Pullman on downs
ellis made five yards through the
line. Time was called for Morse,
when he was hurt Burgaard went in
in his place. ellis failed to gain.
Hanley passed to Zimmerman for
gain of 70 yards. Pullman fumbled,
but the ball was recovered by one OF
her own men. Boone failed to gain
through the line Doane went in for
ellis.
The third quarter ended with the
ball in Pullman's possession, on the
army 35-yard line. During the IN
Permission Kienholz took D, Hanley's
Mace and d. Hanley went to fullback
in place of Boone.
Roth sides tried desperately in the
fourth quarter to break the deadlock.
d. Hanley tried a pass, but an
army man blocked it. The ball went
to the army, however, on downs
Kapple failed to gain. The officers
tried a pass and the ball was inter-
cepted by D. Hanley.
Doane made three yards through
the line and moment later went
through for another two. Glover
made yardage around left end. D.
HanIey lost a yard on an attempted
rioht end run. Doane went through
the line for five yards. Glover made
seven through tackle, but was hurt
az he was tackled. Haupt went IN IN
his Dlace. Doane tried again at cen
Ter and made three yards D. Han
lev attempted run at the same
Marc and made seven Yards, but Pull
man was penalized five yards Tor OH
side play Pullman fumbled and
Worsham recovered the fall.
Worsham tripped and fell on the
baI with it on his stomach. A Pull
man man fell on him and likewise
the ball, and put him out loF the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-01-19
GUILFORD

Orson Thayer is - i'll with. rhouma-
tism.
Lawrence Butterfeld is visiting in
Canada.
John E. Gale is in Montpelier on
business.
o. A. Blaisdell of Orange, Mass. is
visiting his brother, W. w. Blaisdell
Miss Ada Jacobs came home Satur.
day from Greenfield, where she had
been several weeks.
Mrs. +. Wade and baby. who
are living on DR.. Hamilton s farm are
both i'll with measles.
Miss Gertrude Sessions has returned
to Brattleboro to work for Mrs. w. f.
Richardson after vacation Of a
week.
Mrs. Alfred Cornell is i'll with grip
in the home of William Tyler. Rev.
Mr.. Cornell, who has also been i'll, is
somewhat better.
The hour of the Christian Eudcavor
meetings in the Congregational church
has been changed from the evening to
/ O'Clock Sunday afternoons for the
present.
The sale of Vermont Red Cross
seals by thu school children in this vi.
entity is as follows: District No. 10.
100; No. S, 40; No. 8, 165; No. 3, 40.
Of this last number Clarence Coombs
sold 1872. Mrs. John +. Gale manager.
was able to send 1874 to the society in
Vermont to aid in stamping out tuber-
culosis. u, III sl, I'D
Mr.. and Mis-. George p. Miller, Mr..
and Mrs. George f. Hought0n and Mr.
and Mrs. Clifford Baker of Brattleboro
all attended the funeral of their rela-
tive, Edward Park, in Bernardston,
Mass, Tuesday afternoon. Mr.. Park S
death was caused by slipping and fall
ing under the cars at Mt. Tom sta
ton. He was nephew of David Bak
er and attended the golden wedding
anniversary celebration last week
Tuesday.