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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-29
TUESDAY, OCTOBER %. 1918.
NITROGEN FROM THE AIR

me war has created an immense de- |
mand for munitions and for food con
Sequently, for explosives, such as pun-
powder dynamite, guneotton aud
INT, on the one hand, and fertilizers
ON the other. Nitrogen is an impor-
tant ingredient in all of these. Our
great source of supply in the past has
been the nitrate beds of Chili-crude
potassium nitrate. At present we can
not spare enough ships to bring all the
nitrate we need, hence there is par
tIal famine of fertilizers.
Four ffths of the air is nitrogen and
nj is known that over every acre of
Rand there are more than $4,000 tons
OF tins gas, supply truly inexhaust-
lble Furthermore, by subiecting nitro
gen and other materials to the action
OF an electric current nitrogen COM.
pounds can be produced which are
either finished or raw materials to sup
ply the needs mentioned.
Large scale production can be Sc
cured at the lowest cost by generating
electricity by means of water power
The largest water power project in the
world. says Littel McClung for the fix
alton Of nitrogen from the atmosphere.
for mans use, is being constructed
ON the Tennessee river in Northern
Alabama on a strip of water known as
| Muscle Shoals. Nitrogen is a charac.
teristic constituent of all animals and
/ plants. Every plant requires certain
amount of nitrogen in the soil around
its roots. This need is met partly by
flashes of lightning that produce OK.
Ides of nitrogen which are washed out
of the air by rain and partly by bac-
terra that concentrate nitrogen on the
roots of certain plants. Without fer.
tilizcrs, however, land becomes impov
erishcd and crops yielding "a proper
profit cannot be raised
Norway and Germany are using the
so-called electro chemical" method
for the fxation of nitrogen Our couu-
try remained asleep. Congress, shy on
scientific knowledge and unwilling tc
listen to scientific facts, carelessly de
feated great effort to begin the fxa
tion of nitrogen in the United States
Now the war has awakened us ant
Congress has authorized the President
to spend millions of dollars to suppl,
our great need. Hence, the selection OF
, the Muscle Shoals as a site for the en-
terprse. Meantime, to meet immedi
ate requirements, steam is being used
I At the place selected the river flows be
tween high and hard limestone banks
concrete dam. more than 100 fee
high and nearly a mile long, will b
built This will dam the water for i
miles and second dam will hold tn
water for more than 80 miles, A thir
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-29

towns there are petty outlaws and ter
rorists i'll a small way Petty thieving
malicious mischief, insulting of women
and children. and numerous other small
crimes remain UNPUBLISHED because there
is no one to do the work Other states
have had the same trouble and have
provided relief in the form of state police.
mounted constabulary. or in some other
manner. These officers 20 wherever they
are called and give their aid in small
as well as large eases. The situation in
some of the mountain towns in Bennlng
ton and Wndham counties has gotten
so bad that families have felt obliged t.
sell out and move away. Doubtless III
other parts of the state the situation i
similar 1t is time something is done t
protect people and property in tn,
sparsely settled districts of Vermont.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-29

Two extremely important dssuHS
which the newly organized patrol com.
mittee has decided to bring to the !,
tention of the next legislature are q un'-
form basis of taxation and more ell
cient highway control. The lack of anr
agency for equalizing valuatio
throughout the state is n source of COZ
tinual injustice, towns like Brattleboro
with comparatively high property vel
uations suffering severely. As for high
way control, The Rcformer has been
convinced for some time that the state
highway department should be 2iven
the most thorough sort of scrutiny.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-29

The Reformer is on sale every evening by
the following news dealers:
Brattleboro, Brattleboro News Co.. C. w.
cleveland, S L. Purinton (Esteyville), Brooks
House Pharmacy, Aliens Depot Newsstand.
George J, Bower, Riverview Street (Fort
Dummer district.
West Brattleboro, J L. Stockwel.
East Dummerston, NJ. E Brown.
Putney, NJ. G. Williams.
Newfane, N. NJ Batchelder
Townshend, c. w Cutler
West Townshend, C. II Grout
Jamaica, r. J. Daggett
South Londonderry, F. II Tyler.
South Vernon, F. r. Buffum
Northfeld, Mass, Thompson Bros
West Chesterfield, N H., Mrs. w Streeter
Hinsdale, N. H., w II Lyman
Greenfield, Mass, Greenfield News Co.
Windsor, c. ]. Ephin.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-29

Dack ydfu. OF tlIe
back porch, or
maybe Baa Baa
would share my
room, and in the
daytime | could
take her walking,
and we could
come to the park,
too"
But the keep
er said he couldn't
part with Baa
Baa, for she was
his own special
pet, brought up
from a wee lamb,
and that he must
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-29

THAT'S so, we do" said the sheep.
They were in a big park Around
them was grass, and there were trees,
but not far away We're city streets and
cars and automobiles and wagons and
trucks running this way and that The
sheep never left the park. They had
never seen the city streets, but once
one of them had gone near enough to
hear the noise and had come, fright |
ened indeed, back to the sheepfold.
But all around their park home they |
wandered, and many children came to |
see them. There were boys and girls |
who came, and grownups, too. And |
Baa Baa was always shown off as the
prize sheep of the park.
Miss Baa Baa," the keeper would
say. "can you give concert today?
Can't you, Miss Baa Baa?"
And Miss Baa Baa would bleat as
best she could. Yes, b-l-e-a-t, 1 will
give you a concert today
So all the children would gather
from far and near. How many children
did seem to turn up when they heard
that Miss Baa Baa was going to give q
concert!
Miss Baa Baa is very tame" said
the keeper. "She lost her mother
when she was q tiny lamb and she was
brought >up as my own special pet.
along. with my pet kitten. Baa Baa
and Kitty were the best of friends.
They used to try to do the same
things. Poor Baa Baa couldn't purr
and poor Kitty couldn't bleat, but 9TH
own tricks and they were the best of
! friends.
$50 Baa Baa has always been a pet
and now she is the leader of all the
sheep in the park.
There. Baa Baa, / have told all the
boys and girls your history; now give
your concert"
And Baa Baa would make little
bow and then would bleat and after
little bit of trying out her voice she
would begin.
And what do you suppose the con-
cert consisted of? Baa Baa sang Il
little sheep song first that no one quite
My tbt ois anu I1lidiiS lDdd
Baa herself didn't know its name.
Then the keeper would give Baa
Baa a mouth organ and she would
play "Home, Sweet Home" upon it
and beat time with her little tail.
Everyone wasn't so sure that the
song was "Home, Sweet Home" but
the keeper said so, and when he would
ask Miss Baa Baa if that wasn't the
name of the tune she was playing upon
her mouth organ she would bleat
Yes, yes, b-l-e-a-t, b-l-e-a-t, it is !"
/ How delighted the children always
c were! And So were the grownups who
c gathered to listen TO Miss Baa Baa as
e she played upon the mouth organ.
Mice little sheep, eh:' the keeper
would say.
! And almost every child in the park
n would ask the keeper:
! "Oh, can't have Baa Baa for pet
) Oh. we could keep Baa Baa in the
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-29
TO THE SUBSCRIBERS.

II is the aim of the management 20 secure
efficient service in the delivery of the paper
each night and il soicits the cooperation Of
subscribers TO that end. Prompt reports should
be given of each failure to receive the pancr
ON tho morning following the omission, in
person. by telephone postal card. thus en-.
abling the cause Of the error to be promptly
edy Immediately applied. It is only by th
method that the publisher can secure the de.
sired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-29

keep her, even if he did have so many
other animals to look after.
And Baa Baa bleated hard and
thumped her tail against the keeper.
trying with might and main to say
THAT'S right, Keeper, I'm your pet.
And here in the park can give pleas
ure to thousands of children instead of
to one or two in city home which l
wouldn't like at all, at ALL"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-29
Wonders Of Elements.

During the lesson one afternoon a
violent thunderstorm arose, and, to les
sen the fright of the children, the
teacher began telling of the wonders
of the elements.
And now, Johnny" she asked, "why
is it that lightning never strikes twice
IN the same placer"
Because" said Johnny confidential
~, after it hits once the same place
1T amt there any more"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-29

oh tifiiiS NAtNBS
follow the lead
err"
whats that?"
asked one of the
other sheep.
"It's when /
lead and you all
follow me-" said
Miss Baa Baa
Sheep.
Are you the
lie a d er?"' they
bleated.
Il imagine /
am" said Miss
Baa Baa. "YOu
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-29
Capt. Taylor's Citation No Surprise
est. Adams Messenger. )

The Capt. Herbert w. Taylor of
Brattlcboro who has been cited in or
dcrs for distinguished bravery is the
medical officer who was detailed to 90
with Company. B of this city when
that outfit was sent to Blocker S
ranch during the tour of Mexican Dor
der service. It is no surprise to those
who know him that he has brought
these new honors upon himself.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-29
Subscriptions Must Be
Paid in Advance

The War Industries Board, In its efforts
to conserve the paper supply. has ruled that
newspapers must stop all subscriptions
IMMEDIATELY UPON EXPIRATION.
This means that subscribers must keep
their subscriptions PAID IN ADVANCE
in order to be certain Of getting The Re-
former regularly. Notice of expiration OF
subscription is always sent in advance: do
not neglect it and then blame the publisher
for what is your own fault
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-29

Nevertheless, il doubtless. would be
healthy thing for Vermont to elect
DIR. MayO-Northfeld News.
On the ground of health alone no
physician, should be chosen for a"y
position which would take him away
from the place where he is needed most
in these strenuous DAYS Y
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-29
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient advertsing-Run Of paper, 81 cents
an inch for first insertion, Is cents an inch
for each subsequent insertion. Limited space
on first page at double rates
Space rates on application
Classified advcrtisements-Five cents line
FIRST insertion with so per cent discount for
each subsequent insertion without change OF
copy.
Reading Noticcs-Ten cents per line first
insertion with so per cent discount for cath
subsequent insertion without change OF copy.
Position 10 per cent extra
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-29
Member Of The Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively en-
titled to the use for publication of all news
dispatches credited TO it and not otherwise
credited in this paper and also the local news
published herein.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-29
Work Of Imaqination.

Imagination is helpful or harmful
according to Its training. 1t may teach
US to estimate the troubles of others.
or to Overestimate our own.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-29
BlameS it on Teeth.

According to "A Paris physician, pre-
mature badness is due to some trouble
with the teeth.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-29

For consistently poor guesser com.
mend Va to the weather man at pre- :
ent on the job.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-29
rYSEWNIN(
.KRY TALL az
MISS BAA BAA.
~ MARY GRAHAUR BONNER

''They think" said Miss Baa Baa
Sheep, that sheep can't do much of
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-29
Small Town Lawlessness.
Bennington Banner

One of the urgent needs of the small
towns of the state is some means of
law enforcement. Back among the rural
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-29

ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE DAILY
REFoRMER BRING RESULTS.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-23
WILSON ii
DEAL WITH
THE PEOPLE
Z BY ROBERT ]. BENDER
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent

PARIS. Dec. 23.-President Wilson.
pursuing his dieussion of peace cove
nants. will deal directly with the people
Of the allied countries. Thus will mill
lions participate in the preliminary con-
ference and make their influence felt at
the Versailles conference.
To reach this vast audience the
president will make public speeches IN
England and Italy. it became known to-
day. in addition to speaking through
the medium Of tho press. He Will pur-
sue this course while comforting with
the allied statesmen.
Tho president already is getting tins
ears OF tho allied people, expressing
pathy with his policy and promis-
Ing him support.
president Wilson has approved his
speaking plan in the former country be
cause he believes he can show the peo-
Die that the American program can be
developed 50 as to show just peace
for all. The American executive is ex-
pected to adhere to the policy of self
determination of smaller nations. While
visiting III Rome the question Of the
DISPUTE between the Italians and the
.Tugo-Siavs is expected TO be discussed
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-23

Greatest Gift" Airs. j. r. Graves class.
Christmas Carols, Mrs c. G Ingra-
hams class; Stars. Mrs. Robinson's
class; Christian Crosses, Sylvia McNan-
nys class; Angels Choir. Elizabeth
Carey's class; Santa clays helpers, Mrs.
ii. Davidson's class: Santa Claus:
Christmas Greetings and Good Night,
Eugene Hunt.
Mrs T. A. Hitchcock Of Lima, O..
stopped in Hammond Saturday for a
brief visit with friends on her return
from Kansas city where she aecompani-
ed the body Of Mrs. Rix Newell who
died IN Lima last Tuesday of pneu-
monia. Mr.. Newell remains very III
with pneumonia at the home Of his par
ents. Mr. and Mrs Fred Newell
This evening there will be a meeting
Of the Rooster Club auxiliary at the
club rooms in the Citizens National
Bank building to make arrangements for
a 1--WE Years party. 1t is important
that all the members attend.
Charles Griffin Bomberger was host
To eleven boys last Saturday afternoon
at the home of. his parents. Mrs. and
Mrs L. /. Bomberger in Glendale Park
The party celebrated his eleventh birth
day anniversary. The decorations were
typical of the holidays and were carried
out attractively in red and green.
>
The Sunday school entertainment of
the First Presbyterian church viii be
given at the church this evening at
seven-thIrty o'clock. Preceding the pro-
gram Walter \. Bell. organist, viii give
q fifteen minute recital
A very large and appreciatiye audi
ence saw the rendition Of Bethlehem
a Christmas pageant given by the mem
bers ar the Monroe street church last
evening and the consensus of opinion
is that it was well worth the price OF
admission"
( Mr.. and Mrs. George Chapman OF
haywood avenue left Saturday evening
to spend Christmas with relatives il
| GAINESVILLE, @.
sherman AIcEwen has been i'll for sew
eral days with influenza at his home II
Monroe street.
Paul Mcdaniel who is attending the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-23

Mr. and Mrs Ed Sullivan who were
recently married have gone to Gary 70
reside
Crown Point entertained two COM
panies Of soldiers on aturday and sun
day-their army trucks being quarter
ed on the west side OF the square. The
boys slept IN the court house and
cooked their meals in the old Thomas
Hotel which had been kindly donated
for their use. They were enroute 10
Baltimore from Waukesha. Wisconsin
They were or the opinion that they
were to be sent across for construction
work
Mrs. James Kunts has been quite
sick for the past few days with rheu-
matism.
Word was received here on Saturday
OF the death of Mrs. Josephine Din
widdie at her home in Lowell from
pneumonia Mrs. Dinwiddie was a
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Hay
den OF Crown Point.
Lieutenant clifford Sherman =
spending a few DAYS with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. George sherman. He has
been stationed IN New York.
Amos Dyer Altman IS home from
Morgan Park Military academy for the
, holidays.
Mrs. Dan Hess and son are spending
several weeks with relatives in New
castle. Ind
Miss Majorie Tinkham who attended
Wesley IS at her home in Crown Pit.
for the Christmas vacation. The Tink-
hams will leave Crown Point after
Miss Marjorie returns 70 school and
will be located at Bement, III.
The death OF Michael Roscher occur
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-23
WHERE WILL CIVILIAN
CLOTHES ALL COME FROM?

LONDON. Dec 2S.-English taiiors
are scratching their heads. dazed and
bewildered.
Hundreds. and very soon, thousands
OF men viii be clsmoring for "civvies."
The first thought OF the discharged
soldier is TO rush Off and deck HIM
SELF out in a smart civilian suit. Not
many or them viii be content TO re-
turn 10 their old pre-war outfits. and
in many cases these will not be fit to
return to. having provided food for
moths during four long years.
The shortage Of wool Is becoming
greater and &c percent or available
supplies are stnl being taken up by
the army needs Therefore. it is fear
ed that even after discharge. thous-
ands Of soldiers will have TO keep in
khaki for a Considerable time.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-23
NEW MARRIAGE
LICENSES ISSUED

CROWN POINT. Ind. Dec. 23.-The
following new marriage licenses have
been issued:
Mike Arbanas. age IS. Gary; Anna
Durkat. Gary
Fred L. Smith. Gary; Maude Rhodes.
Gary.
George W Brookmeyer. Hammond;
Ida Phase. GARY.
william r. saterheld. Gary; Matte
McCrary, Gary.
Evans Collins. Gary; Hattie Bernice
Moreiand. Gary.
Charles David Williams. Gary; Agnes
c. Domberg, Chicago.
vernon Leroy. Gary; Rose Gerbruch.
Gary.
Robert Holmes. Gary; Lena Mcclain.
Gary.
Chas. A. Weiss. Gary; Eleanor Fish
er. Conemaugh. Ia.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-23
| PERSONAL. N
SOCIAL NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs S G. Smith of Douglas
avenue announce the marriage Of their
son Glenn Simeon Smith to Miss Edith
Brydon Of Chatforth. Ill The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev &. J.
Sharp of the First Christian church
Thursday al six O'Clock in the presence
Of the immediate family. \ reception in
their honor was held Sunday at the home
Of Mr., and Mrs S G. Smith a prettily
appointed dinner was served and covers
were laid for Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Smith
and children, Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wrenn Smith and children.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Smith and son. Mr..
and Mrs. Peter Luchene. Mrs. II. An
derson and son and Mrs. Frank Fowler
and children
The at home" cards of Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith read after January 18th at 65I
Douglas avenue. West Hammond. Mr..
and Mrs Smith are receiving the con-
gratulstions an dbest wishes of hosts
of friends.
Christmas Giving or the Greatest
Gift TO the King a play in three acts,
will be given this evening at the First
Christian church. The program is an
elaborate one and Will begin at seven
thirty O'Clock The cast Of characters
and program follow; Prologue. Gladys
Forline: music. Miss Emma Hoist, Mary
Clarabelle NIauck: Joseph. J. r. Graves,
simeon Edward Hess: Isaac. Lawrence
Forline; Anna. Mrs. 5. Walker; Ruth
Hazel Kitchin: Deborah, Irene Petrie,
Timothy, w o. beaverton; Thomas
Bernard Petrie; Rachael. Myrtle Mauck
Priscilla. Retta Stinson; Wise Mem p
Wilson. A. Dickinson and ]. NJ. Graves
exercise. beginners department; reading
Dolly Young; song. Primary department
piano duet. Vera Eads and Helen Payne
Allied Countries and Sailors. Levi Gold
ems csass; soldiers. Mr.. Bailey's class
song. Two Little French Girls: "Th'
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-23
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red at the home Of Adam Reeder on
Goldsporough street Friday night fol-
lowing stroke of apoplexy on Thurs
day afternoon. He was seventy years
OF age and was conductor on tho Penn
sylvania r r. for many years HIS
wife died several years ago one son
VIII Roscher who lives at IIentlsnd.
survives. The funeral VAS held at ST
Mary's Catholic church On Monday
morning.
Mr.. and Mrs J. B Neal OF Chicago
viii spend the Xmas holidays with Air.
and Mrs. + 3. Pattee
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-23
LBy UNITED PREss.1

FIT. WAYNE. IND. Dec 23.-The en-
tire family OF Louis L. Bart. prominent
real estate dealer of this city, consist
ing of himself, his wife. and three sons
is confined in a hospital suffering in
juries in an automobile accident which
happened last night Mr.. and Mrs. John
Leslie Moon and their three year old
daughter who were in the car were I'M
injured.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-23
STRAUSS NICHOLS
WEDDING FRIDAY

s. r. Strauss. East Chicago. formerly
with the International Lead Company.
151st street. was united in marriage on
Friday. Dec. goth. to Miss Gertrude
Nichols. daughter Of DR. and Mrs. w F.
NichoIs. formerly of Hammond
The ceremony occurred at the home of
the brides parents at Marshall. III. Mr.
and Mrs. Strauss will make their home
~ East Chicago and win heFin house
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-23
GRIFFITH

Miss Mary Bennett spent the week
end with Griffith folks.
Mrs. J. Scott and daughter, Leila, Mrs
L. Rutherford and daughter Gladys and
Mrs. e A Hoffman shopped in the city
last Tuesday
Miss Lecna Fisher went TO Hunting
ton last Friday evening to spend the
holidays.
The public schools have a weeks va
cation. commencing against next Mon
day morning and dismissing for New
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-23
WORKMEN
HURT IN FALL
AT STANDARD

Otto Long. millwright in the
freight department or the Standard
Steel Car Plant. was severely injured
sunday while at work. Long. who
lives at s4 Rimbach avenue, was dis
connecting a steam line when It broke.
He fell from the top Of a drop ham
mer a distance of fifteen feet. strik-
Ing a block OF wood, His injuries
consisted OF three fractured ribs and
a fracture of the right arm.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-23

Miss Lily Elsie, the popular young
English actress, is appealing for con
tributions to the gold and silver col
lecsion for the Red Cross. She has
had the happy idea to suggest that
those who possess gold and silver
cigaret cases should send them to
her as offerings to the good cause
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-23

keeping just as soon as arrangements
now under way are completed.
The young couple as well known in
this region and are receiving the sin
cere Fluctuations of friends.