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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 80, 1918.
ADULT EDUCATION.

The decision of a number of the allied
governments to re.educate the cripples
resulting from warfare, SO that they
shall be properly prepared to make n
living in spite of their disabilities is an
important forward step. 1t shows an i'm
provcment in national character that
promises great things for the future. In
many wars in the past the cripples have
been thrown upon their own resources, to
sink or swim according to circumstances.
4 record of helpful experience comes to
us from hospital school in Italy. Here
il has been found necessary in order to
qualify crippled men for suitable employ
ment 10 give them the rudiments of edu-
cation which, for various reasons, they
neglected to obtain in earlier life 1t is
wise to teach them to use their heads as
we'll as their hands The results with
wounded Italian soldiers, as reported in
the New York Times, are surprising.
This Is due largely to the intensity Of
the pupils desire to retrieve lost time.
The child is more plastic but the adult
excels in application. However litter
ate, too, the adult has more or less knowl-
edge based upon his life experience that
the child has not, and this helps. Many
with no book knowledge have proved
| that they can take care of themselves.
Many reasons were given by the sol
diers Why they did not attend school.
One when boy had no clothes; now he
thinks nothing Of clothes compared with
the opportunity TO educate himself. An
other lived too far from the school.
house; now he is willing to hobble to
school on crutches. Some families could
not or would not get along without the
earnings of their children. A large mum.
Der confessed that they were lazy and
left school as soon as possible. Now they
regret that they were not soundly
thras she'd and marched of to school 1t is
this regret, however, that saves them
for they are willing to learn now that
the way is open.
The school for adults is not child,
school The curriculum has been ar
ranged to fit the capacity of the adult
mind. The adult will make as mucl
progress in arithmetic. in two or thrc,
months as is expected from child in ;
wear The same is true in learning Il
read and, as rule, in the physical sci
ences. In history he shows an ever
greater relative capacity. The outstand
\ ing fact in connection with the school 70
adults seems to be that desire to lear
atones in large measure for lack of plas
ITCHY. and that the battle is won whel
the adult pupil is convinced that his cas-
is not as hopeless as he had supposed
In this. of course, the knowledge that h
is fitting himself for a bread-winnin
vocation is of great assistance.
How rapidly an adult may progress
with this stimulus is indicated by tn
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30

less one studies one S possibilities
most disastrous result is bound to en-
sue
Many new meshes and designs in
wells are shown. The supply never
seems to quite satisfy the demand for
this most popular accessory of the ward
robe. Apropos of wells one sees the veil
pins. These things are pretty little ar
ticles and one would be surprised what
an attractive trimming they make for
IA hat. They are worn almost exclusive
ly on small turbans and toques.
The housewife must never be neg
lected and therefore | am showing two
desirable designs for dresses that she
may wear while performing her many
duties at home. The first one is devel-
oped in checked bingham; and the belt
and pockets which are in one. being
connected by the back belt, are of a
contrasting material The second is
perhaps little more dressy and could
be donned after the heavy labor had
been done.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30
So Forgetful.

\ man OF very absent mind
Is clock repairer Petit;
The other day he tried to wind
A hen before he set it.
Springfield Union.
He swore that he would profit by
This mental failing token;
Then straightway undertook to mend
A promise not yet broken.
-Brocton Enterprise
He must have been related to
The office clerk named Guild
Who sent for a machinist
To get letter filed.
Or maybe he's constructed like
The gentleman named Booth
Who sent for policeman
To have him pull tooth.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30

statement that il is common for an 'illit-
crate" or practically such, beginning in
the grade corresponding to the infant
class, to pass the examinations for the
fifth grade with a year of teaching Be
yond this point, advancement is not al
ways relatively so rapid, but it may be
surprising, nevertheless, to those who
education.
The program of the federal bureau of
education, which aims at the practical
have not studied the possibilities of adult
extinction of illiteracy in the United
States in ten years, is already taking
form in many districts. 1t will not al
ways move as smoothly as in the recon
struction hospitals, but much may be
expected of il now that a beginning has
been made. 4 factor which will operate
in its favor viii be the policy of requir
ing every workman to give the best that
is in him iii return for the best societ,
can give him.
Such a plan, applied to foreign litter
ates with enthusiasm, will 90 far toward
knocking the hyphen out of German
American and all the other combination
that exist, and thus aid in the work-t'
the Importance of which We are NOR
lalive than before the war-of MAXIM
100 per cent Americans bound to our ma
tive population by mutual interests an
aims.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30

dye silk, the colors harmonizing with
the color of the coat The proud pos
SCISSOR of this would indeed have an OBJ
jeet of envy for many eyes.
Constantly novelties are popping up.
Now Dame Fashion has decided that
with blouses of dark colored Georgette
crepe one must have an equally dark
camisole. And Immediately her demand
was satisfied: and now we have magen-
ia, black and violet camisoles on the
market. 1t is rather q clever idea to
wear contrasting color under the
blouse. But one must know colors
and be sure that they are in perfect
harmony, for if not the result would
be a calamity For instance very at
tractive color combination would be a
dark blue blouse worn over rose mad
der which would give the effect of vio-
let. Great care must be exerted and
much consideration given to the com
plexion of the wearer. These heavy col
ors are trying to wear, that is. more
trying than the pastel shades, and un-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30

Indian summer days have fingered
with rs for long time and therefore
delayed the showing of winter apparel
But with coming of the crisp cool days
the avenue soon takes on decided win
try aspect. And how deheiously re-
freshing it is to see the big warm COM
Portable coats again. And how sud
denly the coat wrap has appeared. This
is decidedly the feature of winter styles.
Somehow these coat wraps give such a
sumptuous look. they seem to hold a
wealth of warmth in their luxurious
| folds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30
News from Our Neighbors.

Dan Cupid is very busy these days get
ting in some overtime. -Proctorsyille.
Carl Weston had mustard green's for
dinner Saturday.-Anson, Me.
1t is understood that Mrs. Frederick
is TO keep house for Steve Clark.-Bing-
ham. Me
Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. Walker. spent the
weekend at their farm entertaining the
hay pressers.-New Portland, Me.
Ann Batchelder and Clarence Morse
are interchangeable meaning one and
the same thing. See Vic or Mac, or both
for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Mrs. Trodeau of Battle Row helped
Mrs. Fletcher to get her geese ready foi
market the first of the week. And, by
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30

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 News stand
George ]. Bower. Riverview Street Fori
Drummer district.
West Brattleboro, J. L. Stockwsll.
East Dummerston, NJ Z. Brown.
Putney, NJ. G. Williams.
Newfane, n. NJ. Batcheldef.
Townshend, c. w. Cutler.
West Townshend, C. II. Grout-
Jamaica, K. J. Daggett
South Londonderry, +. H. Tyler.
South Vernon, <. b. Buffuin.
Mortified, Mass, Thompson Bros.
West Chesterfield, N. 4, Mrs. w. Streeter.
Hinsdale, N. H, w. II. Lyman
Greenfield, Mass, Greenfield News Co.
Windsor, c. ]. Ephlin.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30
Fuel Conservation in Newport

Happiness was on the throne and care
and worry were thrown to the winds for
the time at least. The buffet lunch
served al 10 o'clock refreshed the party
50 they stayed just as long as possible
They knew the warmth of the interior
excelled the weather which would greet
them going home. for il was a very cold
night-Newport, ~ H.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30

1t was a proud father who announced
! this morning that he was the parent of
triplets, two girls and boy The
Thanksgiving babies were born yesterday
to Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Larivee of Hol-
yoke
! Another cause for thanIfulness is that
the ban on the manufacture of baby car
riages is off.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30
No Mans Land in Madison.

II. c. Walker had slight accident one
day last week. The steering gear of his
Vim truck" became loose. but fortunate
ly Mr.. Walker escaped with few bruises
although he was in barbed wire entangle-
ments for some time-Madison Bulletin
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30
The Moving of Madison.

Who Gets There was the theme of the
evening address. With pathos and an
appeal that gripped the heart and brought
tears to many an eye not accustomed to
weeping, Madison has never been so
deeply moved. Madison Bulletin.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30
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, 1918-11-30
A Good Word for Barber.
(Morrisville Messenger.)

Attorney General Barber had more
regard for the good name of Vermont
than most of his newspaper critics He
was quietly collecting his evidence.
while they were bowling, and when the
proper time came and he had his evil
dence, it was presented to the grand
jury and the state had a real sensation
Before ne retires from Office certain pa.
pers ought to apologize for some things
they have said and, when the evidence
he has collected at SO much time and
trouble is given in court, where il
should be given first, we believe they
viii apologize.
Be sure you know the difference be-
tween fetlock and forelock when yor
take time by the latter.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30

One indication Of the return of normal
times was the sight Of Harry Thaw oecu-
pying space in the news this week.
Isn't it about time for Mexico to start
something!
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30

Morris Worrell of Lyndonville was
accidentally shot Thursday by rifle
in his own hands while hunting alone
The gun was discharged in an unknown
manner and the bullet entered his head
on the right side, killing him instant
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30
CLIPPINGS
With Now a Comment and Then
Only a Caption.

II we had our way and there was a
German aviator handy, we'd sick" him
onto the latest and most Mineresque
structure in the watercure neighborhood
by marking a red cross on the roof
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30

In reading OF the abode of the crown
prince "has BEEN" with its bath and bill
lard room, and the arrival of one boat
each day, il reminds Us of summer hotel
advertisement: Boating, bathing, and
billiards"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30

Nine men ate their Thanksgiving din
ner in an airplane going from Elizabeth.
y. j., to Philadelphia. We may soon
expect aerial transportation with dining
plane service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30
The Grieving Mr.. PIERCE

The withered leaves
From all the trees now fall
My spirit grieyes
To see them fall-that's all.
i. y. PIERCE.
Springfield, Nov. Is, 1918.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30
TO THE SUBSCRIBERS.

II Is the aim OF the management 20 secure
efficient service in the delivery Of the paper
each night. and il solieits the cooperation OF
subscribers to that end Prompt reports should
be given Of each failure TO receive the paper
on the incoming following the omission. in
person, by telephone or postal card. thus en-.
ablinR the cause Of the error 20 be promptly
and accurately discovered aud the proper rem.
edy Immediately applied. II is only by this
method that the publisher can secure the de
sired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30
TO ADVERTISERS.

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an inch for first insertion. rs cents an inch
for each subsequent insertion Limited space
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Space rates on application.
Classified advertisements-.Five cents line
FIRST insertion with 50 per cent discount for
each subsequent insertion without change Of
copy.
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insertion with 50 per cent discount for each
subsequent insertion without change Of copy.
Position 10 per cent extra.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30
Pleasant Duties of the State Guard.

Miss Lillian Rice impersonated the
Goddess of Liberty, supported by uni
formed members of the New Hampshire
state guard Montpelier News.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30

The German Bolseyiki, or Communist
as they call themselves, are TO ask for 4
three hour day. Why work at all?
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30

With % automobiles going over with
the peace party it is fortunate we had a
few gasless Sundays
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30
Member Of nae Asseciatea Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively en-.
titled TO the use for publication of ali news
dispatches credited 70 II and not otherwise
credited in this paper and also the local news
published herein.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30

The trappers of Vermont are put
ING in the most profitable season in
their history not only because of the
quantity of animals but because of the
exceedingly high prices offered Cor
them. One trapper this early in the sea-
son has cleaned mp 5000 with his traps.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30

Washington county this year RAISED
10000 bushels of wheat against 200
raised in 1907, showing that Washing
to- county farmers responded in fin
shape to the appeal made by the foo
administration, asking that wheat b
raised this year.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30

Bellows Falls lodge, No. IL, Knights
of Pythias, celebrated its 25th anniver-
sary Friday evening. Thirty members
of Claremont, n. H., lodge were pres
ent and H. r. Jacobs, at the head of
the orders insurance department in
Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine
was also a guest. After a supper
served by the Pythian Sisters, the first
rank was conferred by Bellows Falls
lodge
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30
Prolonged Drouth in ouechee Ended

Mrs. Fanny Hale has water to her
home. This home has been without wat
or for four years. Mrs. Virgins also has
water.-Quechec item
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30
VERMONT NEWS.

Montpelier and Barre celebrated
Peace victory Thanksgiving day by or
ganizing Community Sings.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30

Mrs George Crow went to Connecticut
Thursday to spend Thanksgiving with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Martini
South Ryegate news
We didn't know before that the
Crows belonged TO the Martin" fam
lily
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30

the way, did you know it is quite job t
pick a goose? 1t is smart picker, mar
or woman, who can beat her-Felcher
vile.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30

The University of Vermont at Bur
lington has 48 new cases of influenza
Four of the college fraternity chapter
houses which contain one company OF
The student army training corps havt
been quarantined.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30

John F. Luce, the young soldier held
at Chittenden County Jail pending the
completion of the investigation of the
stabbing of Albert NJ. Prentiss, is be-
ing showered with attention by women
and girls who bring gifts to the jail
and express their sympathy for him in
more or less sentimental way
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30

If YOU can't see the silver lining to your
cloud, take off your gloom smoked
glasses.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30

". He was about 2s years old. lie
leaves wife.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-30
Yankees Who Are Still Fighting.

Not quite four weeks to Christmas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-12

by Boston. German shipments were en-
tirely stopped. Uruguay is a great
wool-growing region. and the crop this
yer is said so BE good
have improved very rapidly. Four years
ago Uruguay was seeking loan in Lon
don and New York. partly for refunding
purposes and partly for public improve
ing to the condition OF the international
money market she had difficulty in OBJ
tanning accommodation. but the loan ulti-
mately was provided. The finances were
placed In a satisfactory state. and then
began the improved economic conditions
due to the high prices obtained for ex-
port products.
The situation continued to improve so
fast that Uruguay WAS able to offer a
loan Of $50,GC0. 900 gold to Great Britain
The form in which it vas offered was
similar to that under which, in the first
period OF the war. bankers in the United
States loaned money to the allies by af-
fording them a. credit with which to pay
To-. munitions.
Uruguay had no munitions to SELL but
she had products. such as wool, which
were as important as munitions, and she
therefore offered to extend IL credit OF
5O.000,0 900 TO England to pay for the Url-
guyan products which England may buy.
The amount has since been reduced to
$4,000. 600 as no more was needed. This
proposition is accompanied by a stipula-
uon tnat the price snail not be less than
that paid for similar Argentine products
The loan is looked upon as a good means
OF Strengthening and stabilizing interna
tional exchange.
These are some OF the salient features
OF the Uruguayan economic and political
situation today. The port of Montevideo,
with it's coal facilities. is at the disposal
Of the allies. Her resources. beyond what
is needed for clothing and feeding her
own people. are theirs for the asking.
Her financial credit is for them 70 use in
the most advantageous way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-12

of Paris society before the war. has
paid his tribute to them. Perhaps you
still think of de Fouquieres as lectF-
ing on a rose and organizing dance
lunches at BiarritZ, but he is not like
that now. In soiled captains uniform.
with broken finger nails. army cita-
tions, grimy face and croix de guerre.
the dude" helped hold Plessier-de-
Rcye. the smashed chateau of his
friend, Vicomte Sam de Pontavice,
which became bastion against the
boche at Lassigny all through 1914,
1915 and 1916. When the region was
won back he saw our girls at their
work. At press lunch at the AM
assadeurs, Paris, to which he was in
vited on weeks leave from the war.
he said:
Those girls! ellis face worked and a
tear rolled down the emotional French
mans cheeky They are just the angels
of God" (Aged peasant grandmother
and Paris society butterfly used the
same phraseD
And the boche came back.
Alas, the bitter disappointment!
HAS all our work been done in
vain?" the girls mourned. as the boom
ing of cannon grew louder. F'locks of
refugees from towns already under fire
came fastening past Ham and Offoy.
Old folks and girls wheeled all their
family possessions in hand carts. baby
carriages and packing boxes set on
wheels. Sick women came borne on
shutters and planks for stretchers.
Groups plodded on, accompanied by
COWS, donkeys, goats and dogs, each
honest beast with some burden bound
to its back. Children carried bundles,
cats. rabbits and pet birds in cages.
The great German offensive!
Red Cross camionS came rushing up.
with news and orders. THE reserves
of food in warehouses are turned over
to the Tommies." Pack essential
clothing in valises" "a chain of re-
lief stations is being established. Here's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-12

passed and one morning it was rain
ing. about Z o'clock, and every one was
huddled over his cook-stove. if he had
one, drinking coffee. Those girls honk-
ed, in the rain, outside my mothers.
Won't you come in and be seated?'
she said (Mother's proud of those
three chairsD No. they called back.
we haven't time: we must be on. Why
haven't you sowed"' Ut was a fact. No
one had sowedD So. mother went out
in her yellow ulster and explained that
Offoy had no means to cultivate or
oldish people, and boys. not strong,
under 16. mostly). All right they
said. the Americaines we see. 1t is
not our line. to cultivate and sow, but
we shall be along tomorrow morning
and give you a hand That's ALL" con-
four men, two power cultivators and
two patent planters. One girl Guilt
waited Yes she did. Another run a
planter: and they say that her father
is worth 100000 francs. The folks
just had to get up! They worked all
day harder than they had worked for
the boche and they were rheumatic for
a week"
Yet. all the time. while laboring thus,
the girls were overwhelmed by ma
terial needs.
Among the last to enter the Ameri-
can Red Cross, they had continual diff
culties with transportation. Their sup
plies were often held up. Once. l I'M
derstand, of eighty little cook stoves,
only about thirty reached them. the re-
mainder. being DETECTED Tell home
folks to send us money!" exclaimed
Miss Joslin. With it We can buy es:
sential things here for the poor people.
know that a second hand bed at. Com
piegne costs $50. not worth $40. but we
don't have to buy it, do we? 1 would
rather knock together strips and put in
chicken wire for mattress. What we