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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-21
WESTMINSTER WEST.
Wilcox Prizes Awarded.

Inc fourth annual competitive exer-
cises Tor the Wilcox fund prizes by the
puhilc school children was held in the
town hall Friday afternoon. Being held
IN the afternoon this year made it pos
sioie Tor more to come from out of town.
Many came by automobile from Saxtons
River, Putney and Westminster
The Judges are chosen by the superln-
tendent of schools and the two local
teachers, Miss Florence WelIman, super
ntendent of Brattleboro schools, who
had been announced as Judge. was un-
able to be present, owing to the death of
an uncle whose funeral was held that
afternoon, so Miss Ethel Eddy, our super
intendent, brought Miss Nellie Fem, a
Brattleboro teacher, for Judge Mrs.
Frederic Aiken, wife of the science teach
er at Bellows Falls high school, also an
nouneed as Judge, was unable to be pres
ent, as ON Wednesday her husband re
celved a telegram to report at once for
duty to his country, he having been
drafted, SO Miss Frost chose Miss Carrie
Daggett of Gageville, who has taught
many years in Massachusetts schools
The other Judge chosen by Miss Bard
well was Mrs George H. Walker of
Westminster
This interesting event was made pos
sible by the will of Edwin Wilcox. a ma
tive of Westminster West. who. besides
other requests to this town. left 81 O0C
to the schools, the interest of $500 each
year to be divided as first and second
prizes to the best readers and interest
of the other $500 to the best spoilers
the exercises to be public and prizes
awarded regardless of the ages of the
pupils. The library association, which
he also remembered, has the funds in
charge
The prizes this year were firsts Sl3.47
| and seconds 1913 The decision of the
| judges was announced by Mrs Walker
and prizes presented to the children by
the superintendent, Miss Ethel Eddy
rs follows:
| For reading-First, Elizabeth Minard
age s years, third grade; second Harr,
Harlow, aged IA years. eighth grade.
For spelling-First. Marion Benson. ag,
l. years, seventh grade; second, Dori
Chapman, age 10 years, eighth grade
Elizabeth Minard was the youngest on,
taking part and the only one of grad
three.
This was the first year that all prize
were awarded to genuine Westminste
West children. all of whom have Away
lived here and never attended any othe
schools. Not only that, but they all hav
parents and grandparents who have at
Itended the Westminster West schools
After the exercises the Ladies' Aid so
eiety gave the children ice cream an,
cookies and sold to others. adding mucl
to the enjoyment of the occasion. The,
cleared So for their treasury.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-21
JAMAICA.

A free entertainment with moving
pictures viii be given in Opera / hall
Wednesday evening, June 26 II. W.
Sioeum, secretary of the Vermont As
ISOLATION for the Prevention of Tuber-
eulosIs, and Earle E. Johnson, d. d. s.,
director of Vermont rural dental clinic.
Will be the speakers In the afternoon
IN the Congregational church parlors
the Children s Welfare society will hold
q clinic from to 5. All children up TO
SIX years old are not only Invited but
urged to be present. Both afternoon
and evening are absolutely free.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-21
d. A. Carpenter is recovering from a
attack of grip.

81. A. Carpenter is recovering from an
attack of grip.
Ralph Dewitt is in Chester this week
to attend commencement exercises of the
high school.
Delegates from the Newfane Christian
Endeavor society have been elected to
attend the Christian Endeavor County
convention to be held June IS in. West
minister. committee was chosen To
make arrangements for transportation
for all who wish to attend
DIR. +. L. osgaed OF Townshend Went
Thursday with Mrs. Osgood to Baldwin
Place, \. Y. to meet their son. Fred o.
good and family,who came from Pitts
burgh, Pa. Mr.. 0sgood and family vii
return by automobile to Vermont Will
his parents To spend their summer vaea
ton with relatives in Townshend. New.
fame and W'illiamsvilc
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-21
WEST NORTHFIELD, MASS

Mr. and Mrs Joe Peach attended the
graduating exercises of the high school
IN Winchester last week, Mrs Peach
COUSIN, Rose Thompson, was one of the
graduates
MISS Rose Aldrieh of Hartford was a
guest at +. A. Pratt's recently. On Sun
day Mr.. and Mrs. Pratt and Miss Beatrice
TOOK Miss Aldrich to her home in West
moreland in their auto.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-21
HINSDALE, N. II.

The funeral of Gardner S Howe, who
died in his home Wednesday morning,
Will be held at the house at clock to-
morrow, the Knights Templar service
peIng conducted. The burial will take
place in Pine Grove cemetery.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-21
DUMMERSTON.

A baby clinic viii be held in Grange
hall Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock. 1t
is requested that all mothers who have
children of pre- school age avail them
selves OF this opportunity to have their
children examined.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-21
NEWFANE.
Passes Naval Academy Tests.

Edmund Cherrie, who has been a stu
dent at Curtis high school, Staten Island,
New York, the past two. and a half
years, has received notice that he has
passed the mental examination for en-
trance TO the naval academy at Annapo-
lls. lie received 100 per cent in the al
zebra examination.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-21
MARLBORO.

Miss Hazel Whitney, a teacher in
wilmington high school two years, has
been elected principal for the next year.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-21
INSURANCE WAS INVENTED

50 that the man who hasn't much
but expects to get it if he lives. can
do as well for his family as the man
who has it, or has it left to him.
Insurance guarantees the arrival of
something which otherwise would not
arrive National Life ms. Co. of VT
Mutual. EARLE s. KINSLEY, Gen.
eral Agent, Rutland, VT.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-21

TO RENT-Two tenements. 81 and
% Green st. Five rooms, electric lights.
gas. Tel. 622-W 77-79*tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-21

TO RENT-Tenement in Cox build
ing. Inquire of Mrs. L. A. Cox. 152
South Main st. S4-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-21

WANTED--Fireman, 1884 per day.
w +. Robertson & Co Ashuelot, n H.
96-9S
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-21

WANTED-0ne or two men to peddle
ice. Crystal Springs lee Co. s7-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-21

WANTED.-Few more horses to put
in moving, grass a foot high. Chas
Miner. S5-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-21
WANTED.

WANTED-Live poultry at the Rich
ardson Market. 70-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-21

VACATION OPPORTUNITY-Fur.
nished rooms for light housekeeping by
the week or month. Mrs. r.. p. Wheeler.
Brattleboro Rest Room gj-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-21

TAYLOR, TIE TAILOR can Fix
your worn suit to take the place of
new. Cut over repairing done reason
ably. Soft
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SHAMPOOING and Manicuring. Miss
Mary A. Griffin, 139 Main st. 299-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-21

TO RENT-Tenement. Modern con
venienees Aliens Stable. Phone $50.
Ql.tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-21
TO RENT.

TO RENT.
TO RENT-Large front room at %
Grove Street. 93-tf
TO RENT-Storage room. Mrs. Kit
tredge Haskins, 26-tf
TO RENT-Tenement Lillian C. New
Ton, 10 Thomas st. 257-tf
TO RENT Room, Mrs. c. w. Hud-
son, Spring St 94-99-
TO RENT-Cottage house Homestead
place. Edgett & Co. 95-tf
TO RENT-Four room tenement. f.
II. Coombs, 50 Canal St. 5s-tf
TO RENT-Nice 6-room tenement on
Birge st. Holden & Martin. 296-tf
TO RENT-Six tenements, at prices
from So to SIS. Tel. 739-W. 239-tf
TO RENT-Upstairs tenement. Mrs.
G. II. Danyew, 1873 Elliot Street. 72-tf
TO RENT-Tenement Modern con
venienees. Aliens Stable. Phone $50
95-tf
TO RENT-Five room tenement; all
modern; s14. Inquire IA Prospect st.
93-tf
TO T-Two-tenement house on
Guilford st. Six dollars per month
Edgett x Co. S5-tf
TO RENT-Tenement in Cox build
Ing. Inquire of Mrs l.. A. Cox. 152
South Main St. Stiff
TO RENT-Two tenements, 81 and
50 Green st. Five rooms, electric lights.
gas. Tel. 622-W. 77-79*tf
TO RENT-Downstair tenement nj
Ga High ST., all modern improvements.
Inquire at the house. 1-32*-tf
TO RENT-six room modern tene-
ment on Maple street Apply to George
5. Holden, 10 Organ street. 37-tf
TO. RENT-Furnishe room. electric
lights, bath and use of telephone. Mrs.
Hattie Warren, 127 Main St 94-tf
TO RENT Tenement at 3S Washing
ton street. Sll per month Garden
planted. Tel. 273-W. Mrs. II. f. Gil
Feather. Soft
TO RENTAL once, modern, 4-room
tenement in Leonard Block, electric
| lights and gas. Mrs Cora Leonard, 5
Chaplin Street 92-tf
TO RENT-Cottage house of six
rooms; hard wood floors, electric lights,
both city and aqueduct water, at 90
! Pearl ST. G. l.. Cobb. % tf
FOR RENT-One of the pleasantest
Z room tenements in Brattleboro locat-
ed at p Harris place, overlooking
beautiful grounds and very handy to
Main st. viii be ready about July 1st
Tell 2Ss-A or apply II Terrace st
81 TT
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-21

TO RENT-Upstairs tenement. Mrs.
g. II. Danyew, 1873 Elliot Street. 72-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-21

Oil R0fODr ana shampoo parlors.
Hair goods made up to order. Mrs. +. F..
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TO RENT-Six tenements, at prices
from So to SIS. Tel 739-W. 239-tf
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-05-02
TRENCH AND CAMP

Through the courtesy of Corporal
Harlie Stafford we are privileged to
read The Trenh and Camp, No. 20,
a weekly paper edited at Camp Pike,
Ark, which he sent us last week. The
edition is four olumns and eight pag-
es and is filled with interesting ar
tiles about trench and camp life, per-
sonal readers, letters and cartoons.
Erwin Fung is the new editor, taking
the place of Elmer E. Clarke, who
had been editor since the paper was
started little more than months
ago. The following is one of the
many interesting articles culled from
the neat little paper: "A Presbyter-
ian elder from up state came into
camp the other day. and he wondered
if his reputation would be hurt by
going to the boxing match at the X.
C. hall in the evening. (Selah.) When
he arrived he discovered that he was
seated in the same row with a Bap-
fist deacon, two Methodist preachers,
three Catholic priests, six Y. M. c..
A. secretaries and ladies quartette
from one of the big city choirs."
We certainly appreciate the little
souvenir and will retain it as keep
sake, and hope to show it to Harlie
when he returns home victorious
from battle.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-05-02
A PROPHET

Fifty years ago Henry Ward Beech
er, speaking for the federal govern
ment in this country to the British
in England, mae use of the following
words:
An now in the future it is the
work of every good mon and patriot
not to create divisions, but to do the
things that will make for peace. On
our part it shall be done; and when
in any of the commissions that come
upon the world. Great Brilliant finds
herself struggling single handed
against the gigantic powers that
spread oppression and darkness,
there ought to be such cordility that
she can say to her first born and
most Industrious child, Come"
will not say that England cannot
age any power, but / will say that
England and America together for
religion and liberty, are match
for the world.
When Beecher spoke this country
was engaged in a great civil war.
Many people in England, dominated
by their prejudices, hoped the south
would win. They would have been
pleased to seethis country split up
into weak and impotent fragments.
Beecher presented the other side Of
the issue. He appealed with such
eloquence force and effort that he
won his ease. He could not have
won, of course had there not been
present in England an intellectual
capacity and breadth of vision suf-
ficient to grasp and understand his
reasoning. This capacity was there.
England was not entirely fire. from
the spirit of George III. but she was
capable of rising above the intellect
ual status of that monarch.
And now Beechers prophecy has
come true. England has said to
America, Gomez" And America
has responded in the affirmative.
England and America are standing
together for religion and liberty and
wife France and Italy they are a
match for the world"
After the war the Britons will
erect a monument to Beecher. He
pervnted them from making a griev-
Gus errorduring the war. In so
ding he saved England. Her life
and spirit would today be broken be-
fore the hosts of hellish Hunns il it
were not for the fact that fifty years
ago her people heard the voice OF
Beecher and responded to his appeal
to respect tn Unitd States and her es-
tablished government.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-05-02
GIVING GOOD PICTURES

This paper has at different times
called attention to the excellent class
of pictures Manager Preston is Civ
ing at the Crescent theatre. 1t is
true that Audubon people do not ap-
preciate the fact that they have an
opportunity to see just as high class
educational features here at home as
given by the best picture theatres in
Omaha or DIS Moines. Such service
deserves better support. No trashy
cheap stuff is shown at tho Crescent
only that of educational merit, per-
sonally selected by Mr.. Preston
Parents may feel safe in taking their
children to the Crescent at any time
In this connection we wish to call at
tention to the special feature, "The
Kaiser, the Beast of Berlin" to be
shown at the Crescent Friday and
Saturday nights, May IT and IS
Read the Crescent ads in the Repub-
lican from time to time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-05-02
LAST CALL FOR SEED CORN
Notice for all concerned:

Notice for all concerned:
1. Please notify the undersigned
within three days after the GATE Of
the paper, how much seed corn you
must secure through the Farm Blu
reau Aid. 1t is now necessary to
know definitely what is wanted.
When these demands are received the
Farm Bureau, assisted by the State
Extension Service at Ames, and the
United States Department of Agri-
culture, will endeavor to find the
best seed possible to make it avail
able at cost.
2. All farmers who have surplus
seed corn are urged to report the
amount to the undersigned. This is
to make it possible to distribute
local seed where needed in the coun-
ty and to locate at once all possible
sources of seed for counties needing
seed corn.
3. Every farmer is urged to use
| his own seed corn or that grown in
the neighborhood in 1916 or 1917,
and a great many farmers can do
this successfully if they will exercise
sufficient care in testing the seed.
On a good many farms, better SEED
for home use can be selected from a
crib testing as low as 20 per cent,
than can be imported from any other
section. If it is necessary to buy
seed it should not be used until you
have made your own test and salts
| fled yourself that it is better than
what you could provide from your
own crib or in your vicinity.
4. These are war measures of
greatest Importance. We will win
in the fight for a great crop if each
one will do his full duty for himself
and then cooperate for the benefit
of others. And winning the corn
fight this year will be a great help
toward winning the bigger fight
lover there"
Paul M. Wolf, County Agent.
| AudubOn Iowa
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-05-02
AUDUBON TOWNSHIP MEETING

There will be an agricultural meet
ing tomorrow (Friday) night at $3.50
at the Audubon township Christian
church.
The County Agent will demon
strate the Rag Doll method of test
ing seed corn and talk on sorghum
for molasses.
b. o. Brownlee, assistant Dairy
and Food Commissioner will speak
along the lines concerning the Fuel
Administration. The Food Admin
strator for Audubon county will be
present and will try to clear up a
few points that may be confusing in
the food regulations.
An interesting meeting is assured.
Everybody is invited both men and
women Phone your neighbors and
get them to come out to the meeting.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-05-02
LETTER FROM ERNEST
REED TO HIS PARENTS
Our dug-out, April 3, 1917.


Oar Ma:
Here is an "honest-to- God" sou
venir for you, written in the trenches
In a dog house''-(dugout.) OF
course, you see, l can't write very
much, but l am letting you know
that we are all, all right, and G
seems to be real lucky Co. Just
got in from trip Gin the dark and
am all muddy, so don't mind a little
dirt on the paper 1t is raining and
has been raining a lot lately, but we
don't mind that as we have boots,
is the main thing. That's why we
like socks so we'll and use so many.
To tell you the truth / can't say
that l mind the trenches very much
and I think myself that you folks
at home are lied to--that they are
worse than they really are. have
not even had sore throat since
left home, and l always did in the
winter at home you know. / guess
we just naturally get used to wet
feet etc.
A Y. NJ. C. A man was out with
some chocolate bars today and you
ought to see the way the fellows
grabbed them. They sure tasted
good. He also gave us the paper to
write on.
Tell Bill Shupe I got his box and
was sure glad to get it. You can't
imagine how good stuff from home
tastes. We get all our boxes, or at
least get all you folks send me.
Don't forget to. thank Bill for me.
as l can't write him just now but
will as soon as possible.
l think we'll finish these Dutch"
this summer and be home for Christ
mas. Anyway they are bound to get
it in the neck sooner or later, and
good enough for them, too.
Well, l CUES I'll take off my un-
dershirt and pick off the Kooties
Qice) and go to my old bunk. Tell
Pa and the kids hello, also the John
sons and Grandma and Uncle John
and Aunt Alice, and give them my
congratulations and heartiest best
wishes if they are home by this time
or in your next letter, also tell Mr..
AIRY and Grandpa Nc. hello, and Van.
Tell all the kids, Wesley ard Yer
non and Beulah and Ruth to all
write.
With lots of love,
The Kid
Following is a postscript adued by
Frank B. Yorkin, LIST Lieutenant,
who censored the letter.
My Dear Mrs. Reed:
You can we'll be proud of your
son as he is one of the company run
ners. / am closer to him than
am to most of my men, and l only
wish Co. G had more men like him.
He is well and enjoying the best of
health, as well as enjoying life.
/ hope you will pardon the liberty.
but know you are only like most
mothers, and glad to hear from your
son.
Yours very truly.
F. B. Yorkin,
list. 1t, Co. G, 168 Inf
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-05-02
FORD TRACTORS AT COST

Henry Ford has agreed to distrib-
ute 1000 Fordson tractors in Iowa
at Factory price. according TO word
from Des Moines. 1t is said that a
car load will be sent to each county
seat. The factory price is $3.50 and
1t is stated that no profit will be
made by and distributors, dealers or
other middlemen. The statement
from Dies Moines says that the state
council OF defense and Governor
Harding are cooperating in secur-
ing distribution with a view to pro-
noting production of more farm
crops this year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-05-02
THOSE GOOD OLD TIMES

Sing song of swlled head, fell
low full Og gin, coming home at
4 a. m, his wife won't let him in.
His feet are full of tanglefoot, his
head is full OF wheels; the keyhole
runs around the knob; he funny
feeling feels. He puts his feet upon
the porch. his head upon the ground
and all the time within his mug
the wheels are going round. He
thinks that he is sober and every
body tight, and he thinks he's in
his bedroom instead of out all night.
He thinks the moons a dollar and
will buy dozen drinks, and various
other minor thoughts he thinks and
and thinks and thinks. But when
the morning cometh, and 1t cometh
soon, at that, he looks around and
murmers, Great Snakes, where am
att"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-05-02
MY KITCHEN, IT'S OF THEE

Tune, America
By Bess Ferriss Doyle
My kitchen It's of thee,
Sweet realm of liberty,
or thee l sing;
Place where good eats abide,
Place where thy cooks reside,
From every kitchen range
Let freedom ring!
My lovely kitchen thee,
Just where l love to be,
Thy name is sweet;
| love thy pots and pans,
Caressed by we'll worn hands,
My heart with joy expands,
Oh, rye and wheat!
Let mullins fill the air,
And rice cakes everywhere
Sing out thy praise;
Let all our hearts awake,
Lets eat war bread and cake,
And though our stomachs ache,
Wen sing our lays.
Oh Herbie, it's of thee,
Blest man of liberty,
To thee we sing!
Help us to watch and pray
Lest we should go astray,
Thine is the only way,
Our guide and king.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-05-02
NOTICE TO LOT OWNERS
IN MAPLE GROVE CEMETERY

Having solicited each lot owner
for the care of their cemetery lot
for the year 1918, we are sorry to
say there are quite a number who
have not RENTED. If you desire
your lot cared for, please remit, or
drop us card stating that you will
remit later. We do not desire to
clean lots late in the season.
Yours truly,
G. w. HOOVER, Trustee.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1918-09-27

be carefully scanned and many pur-
chases made therefrom. We would,
however, advise those who are contem-
plating making purchases from this
big mail order firm to first 60 through
our stores and see if they can't do
just as well, and in many instances
perhaps better, r1.sht here at home
and in that way have the satisfaction
IF keeping their money in their own
home town and spending it with their
neighbors. Then too, if the article
purchased isn't satisfactory, it is cas-
lily returned and the home merchant
will gladly and readily make it right
Remember-all that glitters isn't
gold-and so it is with the pictures
one sees in these immense large cat
alogues sent out by the big mail order
houses. Ofttimes the article is much
different from the picture When you
buy at home you see what you are
buying. Buy at home and show your
loyalty to the old town.