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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-03
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HAPPY PUPPIES.

At last the Irish setter puppies had
their eyes opened; lovely blue eyes they
had and their heads were so smooth
and soft. Their ears were long and
their hair was of q wonderful red
brown shade, long and also very soft.
They looked very much like their
mother only much, much smaller.
They were tiny and they cared more
about sleep than anything else in the
world.
Adventures might be all right later
on, but for the present sleep was the
most glorious thing. They would fall
over each other and any way they fell
they would go sound asleep. Such
strange positions as they got into when
they slept, but as long as it did not
bother them the mother let them alone.
"My beautiful puppies" she said to
herself as she looked at them. When
they nestled very close to her she look
ed out of the window of the tool room
in the barn where their home was for
the present and thought:
81 wish I could always keep my pup
pies safe in here and away from the
world and dangers"
Then she would look out Of the win
dow again and onc more down at her
puppies and she would think Of the dog
shows where they would win prizes,
for they were perfect, very perfect and
they were her own puppies!
But they seemed so safe and sleepy
now and she hated to think ahead OF
all the troubles that might come to
them. They might be sold to people
who didn't love and understand ami
mails, but she didn't think Of that long,
for she knew her mistress would be
very, very careful-she loved the pup
pies too.
After a time the puppies were almost
grown up and in a little while after
there was great excitement. The pup
pies did not understand it, but the
mother did. She had been to many
a dog show and how many prizes she
had won! She could never count them
for she really couldn't be bothered with
adding and such things-she wanted
to watch her beautiful grown-up pup
pies! For she could hardly believe
that they were nc longer babies.
"We're going to the show" she whis-
pered to them, shat is what all the
excitement means. We're going to win
ribbons and prizes, my beautiful ones,
and our mistress will be so happy and
glad"
The next day they went-the whole
family of puppies and the mother.
The judges were looking at all the
dogs. "This Irish setter family beats
them ALL" they said. And each grown
up puppy and the mother won prizes.
They received the best ribbons of all
and how delighted their mistress was,
to be sure.
"Now," said their mother, you will
not leave me, for you will come to
other shows at other times. 1 have
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-03
PASSING OF USELESS PARKS
British Government Has Done Well in
Converting Vast Tracts Into Areas
of Cultivation.

Since William the ConQueror first
laid waste to a smiling countryside to
make a deer park, and forbade COM
mon men to hunt in that great tract
he called his New Forest" millions OF
acres of fertile English lend have
served no purpose useful to the~race.
The mobiles of medieval times. and their
children'S children after them, loved
above all things the chase, and they
paid scant heed to those beneath them
who sought to draw their living FROM
the soil. If there were room for deer,
and foxes, and hares, and moor and
marShland for falcons to soar above,
or gentlemen to shoot over, they did
not care.
England was prosperous and secure.
Many years ago her governments def
nitely abandoned the idea Of making
the land self-supporting. The seas were
safe to British commerce, and o n be-
EeTed the time would come when the
nations needs would compel the use
of pleasure parklands. The country
grew old gracefully, and enjoyed it
1t was not decadent, only too well con-
tent.
All this the wal has changed, and
for the better. Britannia still rules
the waves, but beneath the waves lie
unseen terrors, menacing the nations
commerce., its food supply, its very
life. The nation cannot trust its sea-
borne trade now. 1t must utilize every
possible means to provide the neces-
sary %sustenance for its armies, and for
those who supply the fighting men.
And the British government rises to
the occasion.
Before the war Lloyd George fought
long and well to compel the breaking
up Of old estates, to make possible the
cultivation of land long idle, to give
the laborer a chance at the soil. He
failed. for the British are conservative
by instinct, and the old way seemed
easiest. They have learned their les
son now.
In three years past the British gov
eminent has taken eel outright no
less than 1000, 900 acres of British soil,
purchasing some, renting more. 1t has,
indeed, found necessary the establish"
ment of q great department to handle
this work of national regeneration. II
Is a great change, and one that should
not be regretted. The English which
makes peace will not be the England OF
its fathers, but a better one, less at
tractive, it may be, to tourists, less
beautiful to look upon externally. but,
surely. far more of an inspiration to its
n%eighbors which travel, in company,
the road to real democracy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-03
The Puppies Were About Grown Up.

The Puppies Were About Grown up.
tried to keep you beautiful and well
and so has my mistress. Now she is
so pleased that you won prizes thai she
will not think of giving you away"
And though the puppies were almost
grown-up they nestled close to their
mother as though they were very young
and said, "We're happy that there are
dog shows, mother, if it means we Will
not leave you" And they parked their
joy!
Crowds stopped to look at them and
they copied their mother and stood
and looked as she did. And when their
mother heard the people say how fine
she was they noticed she wagged her
tail, SO they did the very sam thing
when people admired them!
When some of the dogs snarled and
were cross the Irish settlers looked at
their mother as if to say,
"People won't want to look at them
IL they're cross"
But their mother answered, you
can't always blame them, my dears, for
every dog hasn't the kind mistress that
we have! And if a dog is cross, very,
very often it is the fault of the master
or mistress" So the puppies who were
almost grown-up barked more joyously
than ever when their mistress came
back to them!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-03
MADE FOR LOYALTY
Good Effect of Citizens Battle
With the Snow.
Gave Stacker an Opportunity to See
Himself as Others See Him
Also Helped Realization of
What War Means.

by GEORGE E. BOWEN, Of the Vigil
antes.)
1t took q lot of backache and bis
ters and frostbite to clear this now
bound western world of drifted OBJ
struction, making it safe for travel,
secure for the daily affairs of life.
Those two great January storms
created q desperate situation-one
that had to be met and overcome.
Everybody suddenly had the same
idea-a strong shovel, a willing heart
ard q cheerful disposition.
There was nothing else to do.
We had to be free.
And we we're.
Every patriot in the middle west
who had q shovel and a backbone got
out and used them.
Lot lines didn't count, for we were
fighting a common enemy.
The s%hoveling spirit thrilled US, en-
masse-no one stopped to be saluted
or introduced-no n stopped to
theorize-no one claimed exemption or
superiority. We just asserted u
right of way-and dug it.
So, here is freedom-to go or come.
1t was q great lesson in united ac-
ton, q convincing example of the soil.
darity of human interest, q %reassuring
experience in loyalty to the cause Of
common welfare. 1t was an American
demonstration.
The Stacker was thoroughly IN
Stacked when he saw his neighbor
shoveling off his walk.
1t was O worthwhile storm.
Men met each other in these neigh
borhood trenches with q new express
sion in their eyes-a new feeling IN
their hearts.
Over the wbite-blocked barbados
Of snow, head high and miles in length,
they were seeing those Redeemed, sand
bagged walls in Belgium. Seeing loyal
hayonets shoveling %humanity's way to
freedom through storm-crushed FIan-
ders. Seeing drawer patriots than
themselves struggling manfully against
Alpine avalanches Of steel and biz
yards of fire, that the home-paths of
mankind be not INSTRUCTED forever by
any brutal drifts of hate or selfshness.
The roar of the Arctic terror these
%neighbors knew when the storm broke
upon their unpreparedness was as
nothing to the scream of shells and the
thunder Of artillery they are hearing
now in those trenches across the sea-
and in their souls.
They have realized in a small, blood
less way the meaning of war-SWar that
is a perpetual offensive storm, instead
Of an occasional n in January.
When men meet in these now
trenches of the West, there's only one
comment: "We've got to help them
win"
And they mean it-as they meant
every shovelful of snow they threw out
of their paths of peace and content
ment.
Some great blessings come thickly
disguised.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-03
How They Lived in Early Days.

Men and women who are COM
planning that the increasing cost Of
food staples is making the purchase
of some luxuries beyond their means
should read the account o. the priva-
lions which the people of medieval
England had to suffer, notes a CORE
spondent. They lived without sugar
until the thirteenth century, without
coal until the fourteenth, without but
ter ON their bread until the fifteenth,
without tobacco until the sixteenth,
and potatoes until the sixteenth
without tea, coffee and soap until
the seventeenth, without umbrellas,
lamps and buildings until the eight
zenith, without trains, kilograms, gas,
matches and chloroform until the nine
teenth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-03
Furnish Your Own Incentive.

Do not wait for others to supply the
incentive you need for doing your best.
There are young people who fancy
they cannot even get up in the morn
fng without being called, and they car
nv the same attitude into all the work
of the day. See that you ask as much
of yourself as anyone else can posi-
bly, ask of you. Have the highest
standard of achievement. Do not
wait for something outside to spur you
on to reach it. Let your own realiza'
ton Of shat you might be and what
yuu ought to accomplish, furnish the
mc,l.:ve.-Girl's Companion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-03

Your Patronage Solicited.
l desire to notify the public
that l have purchased Mr.. ]. D.
Kemp's interest in the repair
shop and grist mill and that [
will give my personal attention
to both. Send me your corn and
1 will make f~rst-class meal.
Give me a trial is all l ask.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
ALBERT L. KEMP.
Edgefeld, S. G..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-03

A government press censor was talk
ing about the German press censor
ship.
"We found on some prisoners. re-
GENTLY" he said, "the German censor
ships latest prohibition. Prominent
among these was an order to the press
not 20 mention under any Circumstance
the growing use in Germany of dog
flesh for food.
THAT prohibition reminds me Of q
story-a story that may contain a lot
Of truth.
IA German prisoner" the story runs.
was rebuked by a sergeant for the
sloppy way he was feeding and look.
ing after some Red Cross dogs.
81 guess you think you know a lot
about dogs the sergeant sneered.
eyes, sir, that's right said the pris-
orer, for let me tell you, sir, I've been
cook in a Berlin restaurant for the
last two years."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-03
PIGEON a War Hero,

The feat of Eapoleon's A. D. c., who
galloped up with a message in the
press Of battle, and being asked: You
are wounded?" replied, "Pardon, sire,
I am Dead" and fell lifeless, has been
equaled by an army pigeon. This
pigeon flew home with n Of its legs
shot away, only to fall dead on the loft
floor. But it's message, almost driven
into it's body by the shot, saved the
lives Of hundreds Of men.-From the
European Edition OF the New York
Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-03
AbbevilIe- Greenwood Mu-
tual Insurance Asso-
citation.
Property Insured $2,500,000.
ORGANIZED 1892.

WRITE OR CALL on the under
signed for any information you may
desire about our plan of insurance.
We insure your property against
destruction by
FIRE, WINDSTORM or LIGHT
MING
and do so cheaper than any Com
pany in existence.
Remember, we are prepared to
prove to you that our is the safest
and cheapest plan of insurance
known.
Our Association is now licensed
to write Insurance in the counties
of Abbeville, Greenwood, McCor-
mick, Laurens and Edgefield.
The officers are: Gen. ]. Fraser
Lyon, Presiden, Columbia, S. C.
J.. R. Blake, Gen. Agt., Secy. &
Treas, Greenwood, S. C.
DIRECTORS.
A. o. Grant, Mt. Carmel, S. C.
j. NJ. Gambrell, Abbeville, S. c.
Jno. H. Childs, Bradley, S. G..
A. w. Youngblood, Hodges, S. c.
S. P. Morrah, Willington,S. C.
L. N. Chamberlain, Mccormick S. G.
R. H. Nicholson, Edgefield, S. C.
F. L. Zimmerman, Pint Lane, S. c.
j. c.. Martin, Princeton, S. G..
w. H. Wharton, Waterloo, S. c.
]. R. BAKE,
GEN. ACT.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-03
Mature Enlightenment.

"That great railroad president was
once an office boy"
81 venture a guess" observed Miss
CAYENNE, that he felt much more Sc
cure and important when he was az
office bow than he does today"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-03
a Gone Case.

Katherine saw him flirting with
a girl last month, and he's a married
man.
Kidder-Well, that's always the
way. If a man gives a girl the least
encouragement she'll marry him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-03
An Expert.

A government press censor was talk
10 about the German press censor
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-03
a Cold Might.

"Did you put the cat out, John?"
"No," came the resolute answer. II
Joined the S. P. c. A today. It's against
my principles to do anything so cruel"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-07-03
Enough Said.

Earlie-Say, pa.
His ra-Well, Earle?
Earlie-Does a mill race come under
the head Of aquatic sports?
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-06
NEED OF GOOD ROADS.
Massachusetts, Auto Tourist Tells What
They Would Bring State.

Nelmonts need Of good roads and the
financial return which the state may eN
pcct from tourists To pay for these roads !
With good margin besides are explicitly |
set forth in IL letter from a Massachusetts |
business man oil wealth and prominence |
which has been received at the head quar-
tcr- OF the Patrol committee. Gne letter
Il worth the reading OF every voter and
taxpayer IN the state for its plain and at
tractivc statement OF Vermont case Tor
good roads The writer says:
u am pleased to note through a circu
an letter and folders that Vermont isl
contemplating permanent Improvement oil
its roads
II have travelled all over New England
during the last 10 years, spending week
ends in various places, and OF all the colin-
try in which | have toured, none appeals
to me as tho equal Of Vermont In meet
ing other tourists, it is at once admitted
that, ii Vermont had a Iew trunk line,
between it's principal end larger towns
tfat have good hotel accommodate. MS,
there would be more tourists money ieit
in the state than any otlc, state in the
country, not excepting even The White
Mountain district Of New Hampshire
w men NOuF roads are i'N. They are
good enough as IN arc, arl ii ono cetnd
bc assured what the weather ion tomorrow
Is to be, great many Sa5a-ltl tips into
\ cImont would be taken under present
conditions; hut when we realize that even
shower prohibits returning in safety,
we are compelled to sock other road, for
or weel.-ends or tours
While we frequently - into Vermont
ald find ourselves held ;liorc because Of
| slippery conditions Oh the roads from
rain received during cue night. We hesitate
about ever returning because .hcro are 81
many different routes with permanent
| roads that one can select in these days
/ Massachusetts is very prosperous state,
/ fnll Of automobiles and f,,ll cf tourists
simply because she has such 4 large mile
age OF permanent roads in all directions
II hope to see the 1ay when Vermont
can be safely travelled in rainy weather
over one or two ma trunk lines Up the
/ Connecticut Valley as well rs two ." thre.
cross roads, making apad connection be
tween the Connecticut Valley AMI New
York state
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-06
Dies Day Transport Arrives.

JOHNSON. Dec 6.-Mr. and Mrs. !. l..
Bailey Of East Fairfield received word
from the war department of the death Of
their son, Corporal Howard l.. Bailey Of
the Supply company of the 57th pioneer
infantry, from pneumonia following intiu-
enza Oct. !. the day on which the trans
port he sailed in arrived overseas. Cor
poral Bailey was born in Jericho Feb. :
1897 His parents moved to johnson IN
1903. He graduated from Johnson high
school in 1916 At the time Of his enlist
ment he was engaged in the chemical de
partment of the New Departure company
of Bristol, Conn.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-06
Gifts of Leather

Those who know the delight of
possessing articles made from the
finer feathers will find the means of
expressing this delight i'll choosing
their gifts from Our collection of I'M
common leather goods, Pocket Books,
Bags, Card Cases, Bill Books, Coin
Purses, Cigarette Cases, Mems Mill
tary Brush Cases, Coat Hangers,
Manicure Gases. Toilet Cases, etc.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-06
Influenza Causes Death.

PANTON. Dec 6.NIrs. Fred Como has
received telegram from Washington an
nouncing the death of her husband from
influenza at hospital in France Mrs.
Como Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Ezra Tucker MIR and Mrs. Como have
been married about year The husband
went overseas in the early part of the
summer He is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Como Besides his parents he
leaves three brothers, Alexander of this
place and William and Henry OF Buriing-
ton.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-06
Dies in Washington Hospital.

BURLINGTON, Dec. 6.-Word has been
received by Mrs Nellie Moseley Of Winoo-
ski, of the death Of Pvt Merton \. Shaw
at st Elizabeth's hospital, Oct l6, in
Washington. ID. G., from lobar pneumonia
following influenza Mr. Shaw belonged
to Company G., l03d infantry, and enlisted
in July. 1917. He had previously been en-
ployed by d. j. Moscley. with whom he
made his home
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-06
Private Missing in Action.

BARRE. Dec. 6.-Edward Madison has
received telegram that Private johannes
Lahti Of Barre town is among those miss
ING in action on Oct. /. He left here May
- and went across with the 18th division.
He is - years Of age and is quarry work
cr in Granteville.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-06
A Weird About Gift Gloves

There is this about gloves-they
are always acceptable for gifts, and
they are one thing a man can select
easily and quickly for woman; or
II there is gift to be mailed,
gloves ere The logical selection-they
are easily packed and will not be
damaged III transportation. Our
glove stocks are complete Ill every
detail. Light or heavy weight Kid
Gloves, black, white. colors; Fur
lined, Wool lined, Silk lined or un-
lined Mochas; everything in Angora
or wool, / ong or short for
women or children; Wool Cloth or
Chamoisette Gloves take the place
of kids; Wool Mittens for women or
children.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-06
Dresses

Dresses Of Silk, Velvet or Serge,
admittedly the most popular gar
ment of the season; new modes for
semi-dress, afternoon or everyday
wear. We are proud of our assert
ment, and you will be pleased when
you look at them for gifts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-06
Lingerie,
the Practical Gift

Under this one word-lingeue--7
comes every division of this depart
ment, which for just-before- Christ
mas review is in a position to an
nounce splendidly complete assert
ments at exceptional prices.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-06
The Delightfully."- Practical
Gift-HOsiery

Fre1n hosiery aSsortments which
are notable the greatest selections
are awaiting yau
Gotten hosiery for women at every
popular price.
Women S Fleece-lined or Cashmere
Wool Hosiery, SOC, ACC, soc, csc
Unusual Silk Hosiery, the real wear
resisting kinds; fully guaranteed.
Black, white, colors,
S1.00, S1.25, $3.50, S1.58 up to $3.50
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-06
LOST.

LOST Between Main and High streets.
"a sealskin cap. Finder please commune.
cate with Rcformer office. 237 If
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-06
Blankets and COmforta-
bles for Gifts

The homo is nearest to the heart
and you can surely touch the heart
by giving either of these warmest of
all gifts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-06
REFORNER FRIDAY, DECEMBER
ToDAYpS CASUALTIES.
Official Summary Released for Pub
hcation This Afternoon.

WASHINGTON, Dee. Gin the
morning and afternoon sections of
the casualty list today there are
$50 and $40 names respectively, a
total OF 1850. Following is the
summary of the list released for
publication this afternoon:
Died of wounds ......,. 10.
Wounded severely ..,........ q
Wounded degree undeternined)30l
Wounded slightly ............ 442
Total Observation-Disclosures. $50
Four Vermonters are mentioned
in today IS list, as follows: Died of
wounds, Corporal William G. Geno
of Bridgewater; died of disease,
Private George B. Adams of Addi-
son; wounded, degree undetermined,
Private Kenneth +. Clark of Spring
field; wounded slightly, Private
Frank J. LaNalley of Burlington.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-06

FOR SALE-t;ood Underwood type
writer. The ideal gift Tor that boy or
girl who j, taking typcvriting. Phone
H0j.W OF write box DO 236.23Sf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-06

WANTED--A good plain cook Mrs.
G. II. Frink, "a High St. 23l-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-06

WANTED-Chairs to cane, G.. W.
Hudson, Spring Street 233.23s-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-06
Goats

Here you will find coats of indi-
vidual distinction-styles that will
meet with your instant approval;
the seasons most popular materials
IN cloth o. plush are represented in
orr complete color assortment.
MANY COATS AT CUT PRICES
FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-06
Beautiful Gift Linens


These are indeed inexpensively
priced. The real gift for the home
could not take any better form
than in beautiful linens, selected
from the remarkable stocks we have
arranged for your selection. Among
the dainty linens will be found
Luncheon Sets, Separate Table
Cloths, also Table Cloths with Nap
kins to match, either boxed or by
the yard Table Runners, Squares,
Doilies or Mats
Turkish Towels or Sets, plain white
or colors, including guest sizes,
Prices l5c to S1.25
All Linen Towels, Huck or Danlask,
soc, 75c, S1.00, S125, S1.50, S1.75
Turkish Bath Rugs,
S1.oo, $3.50, s1.9s
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-06

CASH FOR OLD FALSE TEETH
lbroken or not}-T pay $500 to $500
per set, also highest prices for bridges
crowns. watches, diamonds. old gold. sill
yer and platinum. Send NOW and re-
ceivc CASH by return mail. Goods re-
turned il price is unsatisfactory Bern
er's, - Third St. Troy, y. Y. 2l9-250+
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-06

Choice Neckwear for Her Christ
mas C1ft-Howevcr perfect the
street c. afternoon costume may be
the <1os.eh OF neckwear gives it spe-
cial Individuality and charm. Moth.
ing gives 2 woman greater pleasure
than gift of neckwear ARE
THE NEKWEAR STORE.