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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-18
How TO Grow KohI-Rabi.

The edible portion Of the kohl-rabi is
the thiekeEed stem. 1t is closely re
lated TO cabbage and caulihower. 1t
should he started in the hotbed or
window box and set in the open ground
about the time of the last frost. The
method of planting and the cultivation
is similar to that praeticed for cab
bage. Il can be planted in the open at
the same time, Early sowings are
made, and ii thinned to to i inches
apart the plants will soon grow 70
edible size under favorable weather
conditions. This plant should receive
much more consideration than usually
is given it. 1t is really poor man :
cauhhower.-U. $. Department Of Ag
riculture.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-18
How to Grow Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are closely related
TO cabbage and caulifiowcr, and may
be grown in very much the same man
ner. The seed NAV be started in the
window box or IN the hotbed and
transplanted to the garden when the
ground is in condition to work
Instead of 4 single head, Brussels
sprouts produce large number Of
small heads, these heads being formed
III the axis Of the leaves. If the heads
become too crowded, the leaves should
be broken off 50 as to give the heads
more room. However, u few leaves
should always be left in the top Of the
stem where the new heads are being
! formed. Brussels sprouts are more
hardy than cabbage and in manv se.-
ticns may be planted in the fall They
/ should be SIT iii rows 80 TO So inches
apart If for horse cultivation, or some
what closer for hand cultivation The
plants should be set from % II q
inches apart in the rows.
| Brussels sprouts may be stored Tor
winter uSe in much the same way as
cabbage. The best method is to take
UP the plants. pack them closelv to-
gether in q trench, covering them with
straw or other litter to protect them
from freezing and thawiag.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-18

earth will stick to the roots of each
one.
Perfectly level earlens please the
eve, but are not always well drained.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-18
NERVOUS
PROSTRATION
May be Overcome by Lydia
E. Pinl<ham's Vegetable
Compound This
Letter Proves Ii.

West Philadelphia, Pa. =" During the
thirty years have been married, have
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-18
Filling Box and Planting.

When the box is completed, cover
The bottom about an inch deep with
gravel or fine cinders and ill nearly
full with rich soil full Of decaved veg
etable matter or of manure like that
used in potting house plants or green
house plants. Most gardeners have a
compost pile which will furnish the
kind of soil needed The rich soil be
meath the family wood pile or around
deeaying logs is splendid for this pur-
pose.
Press the soil down firmly in the box
with small piece of board, then witA
a thin strip. such as cheap ruler,
make rows croosways inches apart
by pressing the edge down one-fourth
TO one-half inch. Distribute or 10
seeds per inch in the rows and cover
with rich soil or fine sand Press down
the soil again with the piece Of board
and water carefully SO there will b,
no leaking through the bottom.
If piece Of glass is placed over the
box il viii keep in the moisture and
warmth and thus hasten germinatior
and cause rapid growth of the plants
/ Enough water must be given as re
ouired 20 keep the plants growing
thrjttilv.
Set the box in any warm place IN
til the seeds begin To sprout, then plact
II i'll the sunshine by the window.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-18
SEED AND SUCCEED.

Early to seed bed-early to
sprout.
A time for everything, especially
foc planting.
Some seed left in that packet?
Ash your neighbor.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-18

DR. GRACE " BURNETT. Physician and
Surgeon. Market block Ellio, St. Office
5oufs. 80 20 80 a. u., 80 10 $50, and
TO o N. Telephone. Jaw
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-18

Or. II. p. GREENE, Physician aad Surgeon
Office. Bank block Hours 80 10 10 a. m
70 ;, and ~ : y. IN. Residence. SO Greer
st. Telephone connection.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-18
Take Out Surplus Plant.

When the plants are from an inch
10 an inca and Il half high. they should
DO thinnel to | or . inches apart in
the row so as to give them space
enough to make a strong stockv
growth. If it is desired to keep the
plants which are thinned out, they
may be set , inches apar, each way.
i'll other boxes prepared as mentioned
for the seed box When the weather
becomes mild, the box Of plants should
be set out of doors part of the time
during the day So that the plants viii
= harden off y in preparation for trans
/ planting to the garden later. y good
watering should be given Just before
the plants are taken out Of the box fcI
transplanting SO that "a large ball of
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-18

w r. MOVES, NJ. D., Eye. Ear. Nose and
Threat. TO Il, 80 70 s. Wednesday and Sat
ufday evenings. Other hours and Sundays BY
appointment Appointments for glasses AT
tings mad- BY mail or 'phone American Bldg
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-18

r. L. TRACY. NJ. d. Office and residenc,
IA Main ST. Hours: 10 go a. m. to
aud z TO SO o. M Tel $50.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-12-20
THE SPARTACUS GROUP
DRAWS UP A PROGRAM
Ihcy Would Take Radical Stcns
{" Insure Prolctarian Rule
in Germany.

Amsterdam, Dec. 19.-The Spar
tacus group. according to telegram
to the Handelsblad, has drawn up
the following program of immediate
steps for safeguarding the revolu-
ton.
Disarmament of all police officers,
non-proletariat soldiers and all mem
bers of the ruling classes.
Arming of all grown up male pro-
letarians and the formation of a
workers militia
Confscation of the soldiers and
workmen's councils of arms, mun!-
tions and armament works
The formation of proletariat red
guard.
Abolition of the rank of officers
and non-commissioned officers.
Removal OF all military officers
from the soldiers and workmer's $
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-12-20
councils.

councils.
Replacement of political organs
and the authorities of the former
regime by representatives. OF the SOL
diers' and workmen's councils.
Abolition OF all parliaments and
municipal and other councils. The
election Of a general council which
will elect and control the executive
council OF the soldiers and work
men.
Cancellation OF all state and other
public debts, including war loans
down TO certain fixed limit of sub
scription.
appropriation OF all landed es-
tates. banks, coal mines and large
industrial works.
Contiscation of all fortunes above
certain amount.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-12-20
"Y' To Use Candy
TO Fight Alcohol
"Oper There'
Association Men Will Fight Demon Rum With Proper
Method-Ths Sweet Tooth Compete Against
Wine Shop
Wine Shop

Paris.-(By Marl)-A sugar-coated ed
American EIpeditionary Force Is the
Sdeal now being str1ven for in the
nark-tims period Of the armistice and
demobilixation. with fighting gone and
ahs American nghting men suddenly
furned into q uniformed tourist seeding
France. Peace. az has been quoted
eftsn. has victories, and one OF them
u to be the victory over the evil IN
duences which bssiegs an idle army.
In this campaign the Y. M c. A..
has planned the drive and the SOL
diers are executing It, Incidentally.
ne Y. N. c. A has gone into compe-
dtion with the neshop, as this story
will relate
During the period of rehabilitation,
the Y. M. c. A. wfll have an even
greater responsibility than II has had
while the war was on. The soldier.
then had the inspiration of being in
the hght-or backing up the fighters
20 spur them on. They also were en-
tremely busy and their time for recre-
alton and for spending money was
limited. But there has been a let
down since the armistice was signed.
and the men IN olive drab are wait
ing for transportation home
a Idlsnsss always means trouble and
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-12-20
Mems Clothing Department

be brought from that port to Camp
jackson. These soldiers are South
Carolinians, North Carolnians and
Tennesseeans, together with con-
tingent from the District of Colum-
bia, and there is no point more con-
venient than Columbia at which the
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-12-20

the government has no idea Of dump
ing hundreds Of thousands Of men back
into the United States after they
have had nothing to do but loaf for
months To do this would bs to Gre
ate q very unhealthy social and indus-
TRIAL condition In our own country.
There are drills and discipline and.
Tor many, the work Of helping TO put
France on her feet again. At tho
same time, the men have more lei
sure and more chances to buy things
than they had before.
One Of the most important things
the Y. M. G. A. expects to do during
the dcmobilization period is to enter
into active competition with tho
French wine shops. No. the Red Tri
angle h not going into the saloon bust
ness. 1t u planning to fight alcohol
with sugar. According To medical sx+
perts. this is the best kind Of amnu-
milton to uss In q battle against the
moro or less weil-known Demon.
Heavy drinkers don't care for suGar
and heavy consumers Of svss<s usor
ally pass mp the -boosa.- 80 By pay>
ing ths soldiers With candy, chocolate,
chewing gum and oooktsa. ths 7. II.
q A sxpssts to reduos ths eonsrnns.
oon q alcohol sssy materially.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-12-20

families and friends from all OF
these parts of the country can meet
and greet them.
In due time preparations for their
welcome will be undertaken on an
appropriate scale And there will be
cheering in Main street.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-12-20
"Deep Stuff" Is What
DOughbOyS Read over There

is the
refreshment in
that the
soldier
reports to the contrary He make his the
American Y NJ c.
800 doughboys,
emaics They tina the Y A.
decided to in
formerly
Colorado sent for take
could find
be
pected
well to drinks Mr.
son. however undauned by
teeed TO teach without them
medately good ole
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-12-20
Cheering i'm Main Street!
columbia State.)

That the heroic Thirtieth Division
returning from France will proba-
bly, to be landed at Charleston Is
good news to all South Carolinians
and il is an indication that they will
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-12-20
DIR. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin
Sold by Druggists Everywhere
SO cts. (saiw,:ss) $1.OO
THE Pe,Ject Laxatfve

Quickly corrects disorders of the intestinal
tract, relieves the congestion and restores nor
NAL regularity. 1t is gentle in action and does
not gripe. A trial bottle can be obtained bv
writing to Dr. w. B. Caldwell, 45S Washington
St. Monticello, Illinois.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-12-20
Mems Overcoats

practical gift that will always remember Nice new
ONercoatlngS
$4,000 S2i05, OanhS ' T''''''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-21
OREGON SENATOR
 INDUCES FANCY

Washington, December 20.-(Special) man with a legislative experience in the history of the country is Senator Mulkey of Oregon, who has just resigned from the Senate. He was elected to serve until March 4. He resigned to be suc- ceeded by Senator McNary, who is fill ing the unexpired term of the late Sena- tor Lane. He did not offer for the short term in the recent elections, but ran for and was elected to serve full term beginning in March.
 AS a result of Mulkey's retirement, he will be able to remain unintermittently in the Senate, and will thus hold his present committee assignments. The res- ignation and succession were in accord ance with election arrangements
 But what did Mulkey get out of it! The answer that he simply desired to be a member of the greatest dilibera- lively body in the world" will not suf- flee For, on another occasion, some six years ago, he served few days in the Senate under identical circumstances His friends say that perhaps he likes an occa sionel view of the Senate but has no desire day after day to hear the dry
 speeches therein delivered. He is man of considerable wealth. This fact makes 1t possible for him to indulge his fancies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-21

Washington, December 2o.-(SpeciaD Members of practically every draft board in Alabama have petitioned the war de- partment to reward them for their patri- otic work with commissions and service stripes with right to wear the uniform.
 They point out that they were not paid for their services and were not recognized by any official act of the government They contend that their work was at least of equal importance with that done by commissioned off cers who served in the various depart ments of Washington in the capacity of upper clerks. As reason for their desire for recognition and commissions, those members of draft boards state that they would become qualified to participate In reunions and patriotic parades and become members of officers clubs.
 As similar petitions have come from every other state of the union quite strong sentiment has developed in be- half of patriots who served on draft boards. It is regarded as improbable, however, that the petitions will be an- swered, although many senators, among them Alabama senators, have expressed determination to make fights for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-21
WORLD NOW FIELD
 FOR PROHIBITION WORK

Washington, December N.-(Special.) Those who have wondered what pro- hibition friends would do for entertain ment and employment when the entire United States has been made dry, reckoned without regard for the resource fitness of leaders of that political cult.
 William Jennings Bryan, who came to Washington a year and more ago, to defeat the Presidents resolution severing relations with Germany. is again in Washington He outlined the plan in the following reference to the flag of the government:
 If democracy Is going to be what 1t ought to be it has got to be a democracy of a sober people, With the banner of prohibition flying just beneath the Stars and Stripes we will invite the world to join us'
 The National Dry federation, of which the peerless Nebraskan Is president will send commissioners to London, Par is, Berlin, Rome, Madrid-wherever wine is drunk-for the purpose of pointing out the errors of European ways and GUS toms. As result, 1t is regarded as quite likely that in the near future, Judge S. D. Weakleys prohibition laws, effec- tive in Alaska and other states, will be considered by nations trying to recon struct themselves after a disastrous war. It Is regarded as probable, however, that before considering the dry subject, the nations will formulate an expression outlining their views regarding the freedom of the seas' and the league of nations
 It is announced that Col. L. B. Mus grove, senatorial aspirant in Alabama, has been assigned Paris as field for his personal endeavor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-21
That Comeback on Gas

To the Editor of the Age-Herald:
 In the course of an alleged humorous stunt Thursday. at the luncheon of the allied armies, made the remark that if Santa Claus would give me dollar for every biscuit burned in Birmingham on the morning when the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company staged it's come back on gas, I would DC satisfied The point of the joke was the gas came back so strong the house wives were caught off their guard and allowed the biscuits to burn.
 Jesting is sometimes a dangerous thing, and I regret that this wtticism of mine should be construed by anyone. as an attack upon the company.
 While I have not always agreed With the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company's policy, I would not knowingly use an occasion like this at which were present representatives of company who were doing their full part In this drive. as they have done in all patri- otic work since the war began. to in dulge in criticism. Such action on the part of anyone would be very poor taste, indeed Respectfully,
 JOHN SPARROW. Birmingham, December 20. 1918.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-21
GRAY RESIGNS FROM OPERATING DIVISION OF RAILWAY LINES
Formerly President of the Western Maryland, and Claims He Needs a
 Complete Rest
By the Associated Press


 Washington, December 20.-Carl R. Gray of Baltimore, director of the division of operation of the rail- road administrations. has resigned and Director General McAdoo has accepted his resignation, effective January 15. Mir. Gray, who former Iy was president of the western
 Maryland railroad. said he needed a complete rest.
 In announcing the resignation to- night MT. McAdoo said no successor to MT. Gray has been appointed. MT. Gray resigned as president of the Western Maryland to take up his duties with the railroad administration last January when the railroad congestion of last winter had reached serious proportions. In his letter to MT. Gray accepting the resignation, Director General Mo Adoo said
 You have served with such marked ability. loyalty and patriotism and have rendered service of such great value in the responsible post you have occupied, that your resignation is a great loss to the railroad administration and to the country.
 Please be assured Of my warm ap- preciation of your loyalty, unfailing zeal and enthusiasm during the whole period of your association with me. You have not only frightened my burden by your effective cooperation. but you have rendered service of the richest character to your country"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-21
TERRELL COLLECTION
 OF FOREIGN BOOKS
 GIVEN TO LIBRARY

The Birmingham public library an nounces the acquisition of valuable col lection of foreign books, known as the Terrell collection These volumes, about 15o0. were the property of the late Dr. c. c. Terrell, well remembered as a scholar and linguist.
 Mrs. Terrell, who has allowed the books to be kept at the library since Dr. Ferrelfs death, now makes formal and unconditional gift of them. and they will be catalogued and added to the library's foreign collection.
 The volumes are in Latin, Greek, Span ish, French and German, and include the most famous works written in those lan- guages. besides several encyclopedias of great value.
 The Terrell collection is believed to be the most notable assemblage of for eign books in the state of Alabama, and the Birmingham library and it's readers are to be congratulated upon having ac- qujred it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-21
WINS ID. S." CROSS

Washington, December 20.-The com mander in chief in the name of the Pres ident. has awarded the distinguished service cross to the following named or- ficers and soldiers for the acts of extra ordinary heroism described after their names:
 First Lieut.. O. D. Hunter, pilot, air service, 103d Aero squadron. For extra ordinary heroism in action in the region of Ypres, Belgium, June 22, 191S Lieuten ant Hunter, while on patrol, alone at tackled two enemy biplanes, destroying one and forced the other to retire. III the course of the combat Lieutenant Hunter was wounded in the forehead. Despite his injuries he succeeded in re- turning his damaged plane to his own aerodome. bronze oak leaf, for extra ordinary heroism in action in the region of Champeny, France, September 13, 1918. Lieutenant Hunter, accompanied by one other monoplane, attacked an enemy pa trol of six planes. Despite numerical su- periority and in a decisive combat, he destroyed one enemy plane and, with the aid of his companion, forced the others within their own lines. A bronze oak leaf for extraordinary heorism in action near Verneville France, September 1l,
 
 of three planes, attacked an enemy form ation of eight planes. Although out numbered, they succeeded in bringing down four of the enemy Lieutenant Hunter accounted for two of these. bronze oak leaf for extraordinary heroism in action in the region of Ligny- Devant- Dun, France. Lieutenant Hunter, while sparated from his patrol, observed an allied patrol of seven planes (Breguetsl hard pressed by an enemy formation of 10 planes (Fokker typeD He attacked l two of the enemy that were harassing a single Breguet and in descisive fight destroyed one of them; meanwhile five enemy planes approached and concern l trated their fire upon him. Undaunted 1 by their superiority, he attacked and brought down a second plane. bronze | leaf for extraordinary heroism in ac- i tion in the region of Bantheville, France. 1 Lieutenant Hunter, while on patrol. en- ] countered an enemy formation of six monoplanes. He immediately attacked and destroyed one enemy plane and forced the others to disperse in confusion Home address, John S. Hunter. brother, 216 East Gaston street. Savannah, Ga.
 First Lieut. William H. Stovall, pilot, 1 air service. 18th Aero squadron. For eX- 1 traordinary heroism in action in the region of Etain, France, September 2o, 19lS While leading a protection patrol over a day bombing formation, Lieuten- ant Stovalls patrol became reduced, 1 through motor trouble, to himself and one other pilot. When the bombing pa | trol was attacked by seven enemy l planes. Lieut.. Stovall in turn attacked the l enemy and destroyed one plane Home address, Mrs William H. Stovall, mother Stovall, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-21
LUMBERMEN OPPOSE
 WILSON'S PLAN

Washington, December 20.-(Special.) John Skelton Williams, in his capacity as director of the division of finances and purchases of the United States Rail- road administration, has given lumber dealers a case of nerves" He has pro- posed the institution of a system Of centralizing purchase of fir lumber west of the Mississippi river.
 The case of the small dealer, is thus expressed by Jay Smith, president or the Wholesale Lumbermens' club of Bir- mingham:
 "The system will likely be extended to yellow pine lumber. We protest against the proposal It will likely result in the elimination of small producers and deal- CTS, and will prevent fair competition and business development, and will cost the government vast sums by reason of such a monopoly. Please take the mat ter up and use your best efforts to se- cure a revocation of any order along this line, and especially protest against any extension thereof"
 The complaint has been referred to MT. Williams with request that he define his proposal in definite terms, and state whether or not he would not be willing to act more in accordance with the pe- titfon of lumber dealers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-21
Frederick Warde Speaks
 2 to High School Students

Despite the indictment weather yester- day morning Frederick Warde was on time in reaching the county high scnooi near Boyles, where he was scheduled 10 entertain the teachers and pupils With recitals from Shakespeare.
 His programme included brief but m teresting remarks on the great dramatlst as a model for all serious students or English, especially those who desire eo perfect themselves in the art Of unity or public speaking.
 MT. Warde illustrated his subject py reciting Hamlets advice to the play CTS. Brutus' speech to Marc Anthony Polonus' advice to Laeres. Fortia mercy speech and Henry V's speech to his army.
 MT Warde's advice was eager ana ap- preciative and the popular actor said ne thoroughly enjoyed the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-21
BOARD OF REVENUE REFUSES TO ACT AS
 TRUSTEE FOR WARD

The county board of revenue has re- fused to act as trustee in conjunction with the city commissioners of the will of the late Mrs. Sallie E.. Jackson, and the Birmingham Trust and Savings com pany, executor of the estate of Mrs. Jackson, notified the board that it would appeal to the chancery court to appoint another trustee.
 Mrs Jackson made provision in the will that a ward for injured or sick employees of the Louisville and Nashville railroad should be established at the Hillman hospital the expenses of estab- fishing same to be defrayed with part of her estate. It was this proviso that the board would not accept.