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Meade County news., 1917-12-27
NEED FOR PHYSICAL CuLTUaL
Draft Examinations Have Ravce;oi
Conditions Which Are Not to Car
Credit as a Nation.

Poor feet are given as the cause
for surprisingly large number of
exemptions or reflections where ply
steal examination has already begun
under the draft. This corresponds
with reports from the Mexican bor-
der last summer that there were
many cases of foot trouble, particu-
larly flat feet or fallen arches. APP
parently the weight of the soldiers
pack on the march aided, in the
case Of men not hardened by train
ing, to this painful aflliction. A spe-
cial study was made by celebrated
orthopedic surgeon who happened to
be at the border to look after sick
son in one of the Massachusetts regi-
ments. This surgeon, Doctor Gold
thwait Of Boston, who recently went
to France, devised and recommended
to our army authorities a very SIM
pie and effective leather strap to go
around the instep as support, and
he lator found that the French had
separately evolved similar device.
But whether the cause Of physical
disqualification is flat feet or what
ever else, it may be accepted that the
results Of examinations under the
draft viii lead TO increased attention
to physica! cult,,7o in our public
schools.-Springfeld (Mass. Re-
nublicnN.
Meade County news., 1917-12-27
eIPsIES TO BE SUPPRESSED
Hungary viii Force its Nomads to Be-
come Citizens, With All Privileges
and ssponsibiIities.

Some time ago, under the pres
sure Of economic conditions and the
call for men, the fiat went forth that
nomad gypsy life WIS to be sup
pressed in Hungary, and row a mat
ter-of-fact official scheme has been
worked out for the complete sup
preston of an existence around
which has been weayed so much of
the glamor Of romance. Travelling
caravans are to be held up by the au-
thorities wherever. they are encoun-
tered, and their members distributed
among the communities to which
they belong, supposing such identif-
cation is possible. Otherwise they
are to be incorporated in the COM
munity among which their last halt
was made. The caravans, horses and
other movable property are to be sold
by the state, and the sums realized
are to be administered by the au-
thorities on their behalf, the money
being used in the first place for the
building Of permanent dwellings,
the purchase of agricultural imple-
ments, and so on. In consequence of
these regulations all Hungarian
glpsies will henceforth be expected
to fulfill the obligations of ordinary
citizens, and their men folks will be
subject to conscription, while their
children will have to be sent to school
in accordance with existing regula-
tions.
Meade County news., 1917-12-27
TALE OF A CATS TAIL.

Treading on the tail of his wife'S
cat cost a man a $50 fine in New
York recently. On a promise that
hereafter he would give more heed to
the cats feelings, he was granted
a stay on the fine. The man had
started out the back door of his home
when his foot came down on the cats
tail. His wife said her husband
swore at the cat and at her when
she protested. The husband said
she had three or four cats around
the house, entirely too many. The
argument OYER the cats grew so bitter
that the wife had him arrested on a
charge of disturbing the peace.
Meade County news., 1917-12-27
JAPANESE OPENING UP KOREA
Bishop Walsh of Seoul Praises Work
That Is Being Done by Mikado's
Administrators.

Bishop Walsh of Seoul is in Ka-
ruizawa for a brief vacation. He
expresses himself with enthusiasm
regarding the present administra-
tion of Korea. ''The people are
happy" he said, according to East
and West. 'SThe present governor
general, Count Hasegawa, is carry
ing out the successful Terauchi poll
cies. The chief need Of the Koreans
is better education in agriculture,
technology and forestry. 1t is
land of agriculture; when the farm
ers are properly enlightened pros
perity is assured. Mines of rich ores
await opening and working. Refor-
estation is imperative; the noun
tains have been stripped Of timber
and the damage resulting from in
ability to control and distribute wa
ter is very great. Years will be re-
quired to restore the forests. The
attitude Of the governor general to-
ward religion is one Of absolute neu-
trality. Christians have no cause
for complaint. The fact is now rec
ognized that the Young Mems Chris
tian associations in the large cities
are educational institutions and not
hotbeds Of intrigue against official
authority. Complete religious tol-
Grafton now exists
Meade County news., 1917-12-27
Irish Flats

IRISH Flats
Several of the boys received
their QUESTIONABLE last week
and went to Meade to get assist
ance in answering.
Clarence Morton came from
Woodson county last week tc
spend the holidays with his par
ents.
Miss Reecer of Mo. Valley is
visiting her sister Mrs. f. E.
Lewis and family.
Clarence Morton, Roy Morton
and Florence Ross visited at
Padens Sunday.
Miss Gladys Stewart left Sat-
urday for Hum bolt to spend the
holidays.
The Red Cross drive in Dist.
20 resulted in enrolling every
one in the district but one and
he will join later.
Mrs. Paden was called to
Thos. Barragree Sunday on ac-
count of Mrs. Barragree being
taken with a severe cold.
The Geo. Gamble family at
tended church at Meade Sunday
evening.
Jake Myers jitney broke down
one day last week. Fortunately
for him, he was just in front of
W. w. Davidsons place, and Ora
took charge of it and in a couple
of days had 1t in running order
again.
A Christmas tree at Uneda
church the evening of the "a, one
at the Lutheran church the same
night and one at School house in
District FL Christmas night. A
private one at Henry Cochran's
December "a.
We wish all the News readers
and everybody else very happy
New Year.
Mrs. Barragree seems to have
ia ken a severe cold, but is not in
a dangerous condition. The
child is getting along fine.
The young folks met at the
Uneda church Sunday afternoon
aud practiced songs for the
Christmas entertainment.
Joe Padeu and wife and S. |
Pontius visited Meade Saturday.
Mrs. Jerry Simpson of Medi.
cine Lodge got her auto stuck in
the sand IN the Cimarron river
at Miles Friday and it took 4
good horses to pull it out. Henry
Cochran did the job for her. If
Henry can't pull an auto out 1t is
sure fast
Val Barragree finished his
broom corn thrashing for this
season Friday.
Meade County news., 1917-12-27
For a Weak Stomach

AS general rule all you need to
do is to adopt diet suited to your
age and occupation and to keep
your bowels regular. When you
feel that you have eaten too much
and when constipated, take one of
Chamberlain Tablets.
Meade County news., 1917-12-27
Methodist Notes

There will be special services
at the M. E. Church next Sunday
evening. Mrs. Clara Perkins
will give a recital, consisting of
music, also readings form Enoch
Arden. Everybody is cordially
invited.
Meade County news., 1917-12-27
PROOF POSITIVE.

Mrs. Allow do you know your
husband really works at his office at
night?
Mrs. because he hasn't any
headache next morning.
Meade County news., 1917-12-27
NOT ALTOGETHER IGNORANT.

IIicks-You have never had a
medical education, have you?
Wicks-Wcll, | have seen quite a
number of modern plays
Meade County news., 1917-12-27
NO EXCUSE NEEDED.

"You are not having any hay fever
this summer"
"What's the use? | have neither
the time nor the inclination to leave
town.
Meade County news., 1917-12-27
COMPLIMENT FOR COMPLIMENT,

She-AlaS, we never see men like
those the nuyelists describe.
He--Alaa, no--nor girls like those
the illustrators draw.
Meade County news., 1917-12-27
UNCERTAINTY.

"Is that speed maniac in your
neighborhood still scorching?"
Maybe he is; all | know about it,
he's dead"
Meade County news., 1917-12-27
NOT YET, EU7' SOON.

Flatbu>h-Got acquainted with
your new neighborS?
B6nsonhurst-No; they haven't
begun to borrow anything yet.
Meade County news., 1917-12-27
GOING COMING IN.

Hustler (of Chicago)-Are you
here on pleasure, Jake?
Rustic (of st, Louis)-Yes, Bill ;
I'm selling this trip, not buying.
Meade County news., 1917-12-27
EASILY FoILEO.

81 read of burglar who escaped
in an airplane."
"Why didn't they chase him with
fly cops?"
Meade County news., 1917-12-27
DESCRIBED.

"Pa, what is tarift?"
"Thrift, my boy, is what a man
has to practice so that his wife may
be extrayagant."
Meade County news., 1917-12-27
ut SMe Churches /
Catholic

Services the third Sunday of
each month at 10 o'clock. All
are welcome.
Father Anthony Herman,
Pastor.
Meade County news., 1917-12-27
PRESBYTERIAN

1000 a. m. Sunday school
11:00 a. m. Public worship
6:4S p. m. Christian endeavor
1880 p. m. Gospel service
Meade County news., 1917-12-27
The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints

(Mormon) At Mlssler
Sunday Schooh1O:30 a. N.
Preaching services 11:15 a. m.
and 7:30 p. m. All welcome.
Elder e. Baslnger, in charge.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-05
SIX LOCAL BOYS
AT kURN HATTIN
Receiving Benefits of Splendid Institu-
ton - Generous Response to Com
ing Appeal Is Urged.

For several years there have been
three Brattleboro boys in the kurn
Hattin Home in Westminster. II is
estimated that it costs at least $500
a year for each boy. OF the three only
one is paid for, and that by an organ
ization in New York. Within a month
three more Of our boys have been adj
mitted, which makes al least an eXpen-
diture Of $1,000 a year for Brattle-
borO
There are two homes, one at West
minister. connected with which is a
farm of l6l acres and five buildings
and the other at Saxtons River, where
there is a farm containing 155 acres
and three buildings At Westminster
there are - boys, and at Saxtons Riv.
er 80, altogether l07 boys. coming
I from every state in New England ex.
| ceIt Maine, who are reasonably sound
physically, mentally and morally, but
| simply in need of a home They arr
acre given the advantages of the usual
amount OF schooling each year, regu
lar daily tasks and time to play. The
work of the house and farms is don,
| by the boys under competent instruc
tors. The farms supply the necessary
eggs, poultry, vegetables and fruits
Last year Brattleboro gave. all told
/ 500 toward this work
Tho town Is usually generous IN help
ing All such worthy causes, aud when i
! is known that so many from here arr
reaping the benefits Of this splendic
institution it j. TO be hoped that Mis-
Sessions will meet with ready respons,
when She appeals for help IN fnancia.
the kurn Hattin Homes
Miss Sessions arrived in Brattleborr
! Yesterday and IL making her headquar
terS at Lindenhurst. She will be her,
over sunday
MRS. T. L. SMITH. .
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-05

months Of January and February, is
being considered.
A tremendous saving in coal, wood
aud other fuel would be realized
through such q discontinuance of school
sessions and the terms of schools could
be so arranged that minimum of in
reference with the normal school prog
ress would result.
This could be accomplished, il is ex-
planned, BY continuing school sessions
one month later in the spring and
commencing one month earlier in the
fall. The plan approximates q proposal
for a longer winter vacation and a
corrcspondingly shorter one in the sum
mer
Besides the fuel conservation advan.
tages of the proposed change in school
terms, it is pointed out that it would
permit an expansion of school garden
activities. 1t would also discourage
summer travel on the railroads and
would relieve considerable non-essen
tiar traffic in that line and assist great
" in relieving the car shortage and
general delay in the railroading Of
! food, fuel and ammunition.
| While this proposal has not yet beer
accepted by the fuel administration
it is strongly urged from all sides ane
the final decision on the matter vii
be given out shortly.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-05
RUSSIA MAY FIGHT AGAIN,
Hindenburg Thinks It Possible Grand
Duke Nicholas May Seize Control.

AMSTERDAM, Dee. 5.-That the
Grand Duke Nicholas or some other
despot may seize power in Russia
and inclte the army to a final effort is
a possibility, IN the opinion of Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg. This is the
impression gained by a correspondent
of the Nicnne Meme Freie Press in an
interview with the German command
or. With reference TO the Russian
army, the field marshal thought that no
more military activity on a large scale
could be expected from it, but thought
| il possible '"that some despot or other
like Grand Duke Nicholas might seize
| power and incite. the war-weary Rus
/ sian army to q final effort
General Non Ludendorif. right hand
man of Field Marshal Won Hinden-
burg, is quoted az predicting recently
at German headquarters that the war
will not end in a draw but will be de-
| clded in favor of the central powers
1T appears the Russians are the first
to be inclined for peace, = General Won
LudendorfT said
q will not say that | regard the
| Bolsheviki manifestation as peace of
fer, he continued '.There must be
| - ~ VI ~ S'NNINAlNiIl lOI lllS BuIiiUSt
one which possesses power to enfore,
internally and externally the results 81
the negotiations with Us. Or course
We can conclude an armistice will
Russia at any time rs soon as we nave
the assurance that it will be main
tanned. general armistice, however
will be difficult to achieve
General Won Ludendorff expressc,
the belief that a general armistic
would interrupt submarine activity an,
allow the entente TO improve its posi-
! tons, while on the other hand no sup
plies would reach the central powers
5 Therefore, he thought such an armis
tice should be a brief one as other
wise the military situation would sui
q fer.
! General Won Ludendorff considerc
The Russian revolution not mere piec
of luck for the central powers, but
r natural gesult of the war operations
a Modern war; said the genera
$ is war Of peoples, not of armie.
and war ends now when an enem
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-05
TWELVE BUSHELS OF
BEANS ARE STOLEN
Letter Found at Burlington Indicates
Proceeds of Theft Might Be
Used for Charity.

BURLINGTON, Dee. 5.-When Mr..
Shepard, who has charge Of the J. W.
Jones & Co., grist mill and storehouses,
came Monday morning he found the
heavy wire netting torn from the win
dow leading from the platform into
the building. Beans were scattered
about the platform and on the ground
for some distance. Further investiga
ton revealed the fact that at least -
bushels of the beans, which had come
in on Friday from Capt. English at
Fort Ethan Allen, had been removed
from the pile of rs bushels which were
stored in the office.
Outside were tracks of wagon wheels
and the police who were informed of
the burglary picked up a leather peck
| ctbook IN which was q small red-cov-
| cred leather notebook III which was
written among other things a letter
| which the writer intended to mail to-
| day. 1t was signed "Joe' and the
initials %. B. CO were written in
pencil on the inside cover in several
| places. 4 full name, believed to be
that Of the owner, was scratched out
with heavy black pencil.
a letter of appeal was written in
| pencil on a blank taken from a mid
summer catalogue order sheet of Peter
| Henderson & Co., in scrawl.
This letter is as follows:
Boston, Mass, Nov. 26.
Dear Joe:-This is all the paper !
have. ! don't know if You are II
Burlington or not You said you
thought yon would 90
We oiu hoard From, y-o,, lO-,
time. Mother is awful sick and We
ain I got any money You must send
US some. We got to have $l00 TO pay
bills. Don I forget Us, Joe. Have YOU
got your automobile? Mr.. Ring was
here last week.
Your Brother, Harry.
In the little leathcr-covered boo
was written the following letter whicl
was evidently intended to answer thu
one above.
Dear Brother Harry:-This is al
the paper | have and viii drop just
line. VIII try and send YOU some mon
ey. Hope mother IS better. | will try
and send You some cash tomorrow. Thi
is Sunday.
Have got acquainted with few
| good friends here. MAY leave here TO
morrow, and may stay a day or two
win try and let YOU know where t
write next time.
There Is no excitement here o.
Sunday. Nobody stirring. | think to
night my friends and / can make
few dollars. VIII mail this tomorrow
Monday, Dec. . from some othc
place. Have no envelopes now
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-05
GRANTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE.
Rov. T a. Stochwcll, UniversaNst Pa
tor to Dc Y. Nj. C. A. Work.

MORRISNILLE, Dec. 5.-In n meet
ing Of the Universalist parish it was
voted 10 grant Rev. Frank 4. Stock
well a three months leave of absence,
beginning Dee. 10, in order that he may
take up work for the Young Men !
Christian association at Camp Devens,
Aver, Mass. The pulpit will be mp
piled under the direction of State Su.
rerintendcnt George +. Fortier Of St
Adams
II is expected Mr.. Stoekwell viii be
assigned TO the position Of editor Of
Trench and Camp, weekly paper Il
be published in the interest of the sol
diers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-05
RoDMAN KENNISON RELEASED.
Fairfax Man Was Held for Beating Up
His Father

ST. ALBANS, Dee GOODMAN Ken
nison OF Fairfax was arraigned before
Fudge \. \. Post in city court Monday
charged with assault and after hearing
he was discharged kennison, who is 10
years old, has been in the Franklin coun-
" Jail since November 20, his father,
Herbert kennison. having at that time
been in a comatose condition for about
Is hours as a result OF injuries alleged
to have been inflicted by the son. He was
brought to the hospital November 81 and
remaiaed there a week Apparently he
has recovered from his injuries Rodmar
kennison returned home after. the hear
ing
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-05

FOR SALE-30 horses; just arrived
10 pair low down chunks, $500 to 5000
and 3,l00 to 5000 to 3,400, all colors.
Young, sound and broke. Several pairs
arc mares. This will make 90 head TO
arrive in past 81 days. Not horse in
the barn when these arrived. Next
load in two weeks. Can sell YOU one or
q carload. Guilford s Wood Horse
CO., r. J. Wood, Prop, Shelburne Falls,
Mass. 235.240
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-05
I'm THE ARITHMETIC OF LIFE

ability plus opportunity equals sue
ces'. Fowler Insurance rccog.
Mics the value Of ability plus oppor-
tunitv and pcrpetuates earning capacity
beyond the lifetime Of the individual.
Insure here while insurable. 6-th year.
National Life Insurance Co. of VI.
Mutual -ALBERT c. LAIRD, Spo-
Ciel Agent, Crosby Block.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-05
Might Haze Been True.

Typographical errors, said viii
liam Dean Howclls, are always anus
ing. When was boy in my IA.
Tiers printing office in Martins Fer.
~, ! once made a good Typographical
error. My father had written, The
showers last week, though copious
were not sufficient for tac millmen.
| set NJ 'milkmen. -
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-05
MAY CLOSE SCHOOLS.
January and February Vacations Rec
commended by Fuel Administrator.

In order to conserve fuel, both for
heating and lighting purposes, new
regulation, which if passed by the
national fuel administration bureau,
will close every school, public and pa
rochial, college and university in the
northern and central states during the
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-05

Boring holes into the stumps of
hardwood trees and filing these holes
with equal parts Of nitric and sulphur
ie acid will so soften the wood that
it can be removed by ordinary picks.
This has been demonstrated in Ger
many, and IS the common treatment
there of hardwood stumpage.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-05
Momen Of
MiddIeHqe
Many distressing Ailments experienced
by them are AIleviated by Lydia E.
Pinkharn's Vegetable Compound.
Here is Proof by Women who Know.

Lowell, Mass.-"For the last three years have
been troubled with the Change of Life and the bad
feelings common at that time. was in a very
deal of the time so l was unfit to do my work. A
friend asked me to try Lydia K. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound which did, and it has helped me III
every way. [ am not nearly SO nervous, no head
ache or pain. / must say that Lydia E. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound IS the best remedy any sick
woman can take"-Mrs. MARGARET QUINN, Rear
259 Worthen St, Lowell, Mass.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-05

people IS defeated There are no de-
cisive battles as in former wars The
battles merely have an indirect in1iu
ence on the whole national system, in
ducing decay and collapse.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-05

Alb Adkins admits he Is getting older
as some of the stories ne heard as a
boy are now going around disguised As
new ones.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-05
WANTED

People to adopt a fine boy,
week old. Good parentage.
Jennie Powers, Keene, n. II.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-05

WANTED-M Maple sugar and syrup.
state price. f. NJ. Howard, East ia
maica, VT. 234 $50
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-05
FLORENCE TRENDELL

Teacher Of Ballroom Dancing.
Private and Groups. Afternoons and Evenings
Cottage Street Phone 442-M
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-05
You are Invited to Write for Free Advice.

No relieving vomans
suffering Lydia e. Pinlklam's Vegetable Compound
helpful writing the Lydia
Medicine Such letters received
only and held in strict confidence.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-05

FOR SALE-Thrce-s seated traverse
sleigh with toy, extra good tight sled,
body, sideboards, wings, rear end board
with hinges and chain, , feet long,
5 - feet wide; also one or two sin
gle slcighs. Charles Miner. Tel. 49,.
234-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-05
Her Friends Lydia

Haven When 45 had the Change Of Life
which trouble all have. At first it didn't bother
while got bearing down called doctors who
told different things but they did not pains One
Ikhams Vegetable Compound and Sentative Wash: Well got
bottles of Vegetable Compound and could
myself reganig health also used Lydia E. Pinkhans
Snatve Wash and has done great deal OF good Any
female troubles Change Of
Life them take the Pnkham remedies There about 20
who think the world of Mrs FLORENCE lsELA,
Box 1877 North Haven, Conn.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-05

WANTED-Two bcllboys. Hotel
Devcns. Greenfield, Mass. oli-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-05

WANTED--Whlte ash lumber, green OF
dry. in small or large quantities. Good
cash prices paid. Address Box 81, Hol-
yoke, Mass. l9S-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-05

WANTED-Local agents on commits
sion basis in sections where not now
represented. Write for application
blank. T.. T. Leland Farm Agency, rs
tablishcd 1899, - Milk St, Boston,
Mass. 233 2jG :
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-05
WANTED.

WANTED Live Poultry. w. +.
Richardson Co. 233-tf