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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06
Today' s Events

Ellsworth, Maine, today celebrates
the semi-centennial of its incorporation.
French royalists today will celebrate
the 50th birthday of the Duke of Or
leans, the Bourbon pretender to the
throne.
The Missouri-Kansas conference of
the Presbyterian New Era movement
will open at Kansas City today and
continue in session over tomorrow.
Prohibition and other problems OF
common interest are to be discussed by
the Texas Hotel Keepers association
meeting in annual session today al
Dallas.
Many problems of Importance to the
trade are slated for consideration BY
the Nebraska Lumber Dealers asso
citation, meeting in annual session to
day at Omaha
Postwar problems will be discussed
at joint conference in Macon today
of the Georgia Council of Defense anC
the Georgia Council on Food Produc
ton and Conservation.
Delegates representing numerous
cities of Michigan and western Ontari,
will gather at Grand Rapids today TO
the district convention of the Interna
| tional association of Rotary clubs
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06
Of Interest to Women.

The bank of commerce of Canada has |
more than 1000 women in its employ |
ment.
Tho average wage of the American
chorus girl is more than double that of
her sister of the English stage.
s: A bill is before the Texas legisla-
ture, 10 create woman s division of
the state department of labor.
The number of women employed by
the railroads of the United States in
creased 20 per cent during the war.
Texas will vote on an amendment to
the state constitution giving women
full suffrage rights at a special election
in May.
Members of the Detroit Business
| Women's clubs are s'100 per cent?
| registered to vote in the state primary
election to be held in Michigan this
spring.
/ Women prominent in New York So
ciety have taken the initiative toward
erecting memorial to Theodore Roos-
evelt by forming the Women IS Roose-
welt Memorial commission.
New England literary societies are
preparing for a suitable observance
next month of the Tooth anniversary of
the birth of Mrs Sarah Carter Edgar
ton, who was well known in her day
as an author and editor.
With half the population of the coun.
lty looking on, Mrs. Nerr Feese, of
Beavertown, Pa, rolled a barrel eight
miles in payment of wager with her
husband that the war would not end
before Christmas.
A national conference of women has
been called to meet in Washington this
month for the purpose of focusing thC
n energies of the women of America up
on the new problems of democracy anC
Il world organization.
II In Africa crop of the blacklist
curliest hair imaginable makes CIR
! the belle of the kraal, especially if sh,
be plump, with piggy eyes, thick lips
a nose like an indian rubber shoe, ant
a skin that shines like cooking stove
:. The Massachusetts, league of womel
o workers, the membership of which EN-
braces many recreation clubs in Maine
: Vermont and New Hampshire as we
/. as in the Bay State, has inaugurated
4 campaign for fund of $4,000, to b
used in organizing new girls club
throughout northern New England.
The Women s Legion of England ha
! decided to continue the training O
Il women for the land, both with vie'
to home service and also for the pul
.e pose of eeuipping women for emigrs
v ton. The legion also purposes TO III
.. dertake reformation in the condition
0. of household service, as regards III
hours of work, recreation. and so on
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06
A BRATTLEBoRo INTERVIEW.
Mr.. Howe Tells His Experience.

The following brief account of an
interview with Brattleboro man ten
years ago and its sequel, will be read
with keen interest by every citizen.
O. F. Howe, Canal St, Brattleboro,
gave the following statement on Sep
TENDER %, 1908; my back troubled
me for long time and l got so lame
from STOPPING and lifting, could hard
ly straighten up. Sharp pains caught
me every time stopped and though /
tried plasters and liniments and sever
al remedies for my back, I got no re-
lief. Finally got Doan s Kidney Pills
from the Brattleboro Drug Co. and two
boxes did what the other remedies had
failed to do. They removed the lame.
ness and soreness from my back, the
haekache left and my kidneys became
regular. / could once again work all
day and didn't feel the affects of il
in my back
On November 90, 1916 Mr.. Howe
said: Doan s Kidney Pills are just as
high in my estimation today as they
were when gave them my first recon-
mendation. Every time I have the
least trouble with my back, / use
Doan s Kidney Pills and they always
straighten me up in good shape"
Coo ut all dealers. Foster Milburn
Co.. Mfgrs., Buffalo, y. Y. ]
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06
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THE POTATO SKINS.

We'll. what are you doing?" asked
a potato skin of another potato skin.
Il am waiting TO be used" said the
first potato skin. s15
Good" said the second potato skin.
That's fine. Perfectly fine. So am
l."
"Some of our brothers and cousins
and uncles and aunts have gone TO
be eaten with the rest of the pota-
toes" said the first potato skin.
How is that:" asked the second po-
tato skin.
"They have all been cooked togeth.
.er-the potatoes have been cooked
in their jackets, and they are going to
he eaten together, too"
Fine" said the second potato skin
II suppose you know just how we are
going 70 be fixed, don't you:'
II know we're TO be fixed for eat
ing in some sort of a way. with all o.
these other potato skins around here,
said the first potato skin. as it tried
TO move an end of itself in the direc
ton of the other potato skins which
were lying on the kitchen table.
But l don't know how we're goin;
to be fixed IL added after a moment
IF you do know, I'll he glad TO hear.
81 do know" said the second pota
| 10 skin. And / heard the mistress o
the house telling the cook that ;
great. great man made a study Of u
last summer and decided that we wer
very nourishing.
"There used TO be a horribly III
fair time when skins were not cor
sidered any good at all But that da
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06

cost of living. That has meant only
one thing, an annual deficit since then.
Something must be done. The alterna-
tives are less work, with greater need
than ever, or a special effort to secure
additional funds. 1t seems an absolute
ly clear case that not single thought
should be given TO reduction in the
amount of work Hence drive which
is being inaugurated this week.
The Homes could use to very great
advantage large amount of money.
But they are asking friends of the
Homes to furnish, in gifts, large and
small and medium sized, $4,000 This
will clear off the deficit and provide q
much needed emergency fund.
The drive is to be carried on by mail
If by any chance anyone should be sc
unfortunate rs to fail to receive a di
rect appeal, the opportunity is open t.
send in gifts to the treasurer, F.. L
Walker, of Bellows Falls, VT.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06

The Reformer Is on sale every evening by
the following news dealers:
Brattleboro, Brattleboro News Co., c. w.
cleveland, S. L. Purinton (Esteyville), Brooks
Bouse Pharmacy, Aliens Depot Newsstand.
George J.. Bower, 2 Riverview Street Fort
Drummer district.
West Brattleboro, J. L. Stockwsli.
East Dummerston, NJ. E. Brown.
Putney, NJ. G. Williams.
Newtane, N. M. Batchelder.
Townshend, e. w Cutler.
West Townshend, C. H. Grout
Jamaica, R. ]. Daggett
South Londonderry, F. Fl. Tyler.
South Vernon, E B. Buffum.
Mortified, Mass, Thompson Bros.
west Chesterfield, n. n, Mrs. w. Streetsf.
Hinsdale, N. r., w. II. Lyman.
Greenfield, Mass, Greenfield News Co
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06
TO THE SUBSCRIBERS.

II 10 the aim of the management to secure
efficient service in the delivery of the paper
each night, and it solicits the cooperation Of
subscribers TO that end. Prompt reports should
be given of each failure to receive the paper
on the mo1ning following the omission, in
person, by telephone or postal card, thus en-
abling the cause of the error TO be promptly
and accurately discovered and the proper rem
edy Immediately applied. 1t is only by this
method that the publisher can secure the de-
sired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06

has passed. The potato skin is re-
ceiving fair treatment and Justice at
last"
What is justice?" asked me first
potato skin.
Justice" said the second potato
skin, rs being just and TO be just Is
10 be fair. Now do you understand"
Il do" said the first potato skin
please go on with your story, and
forgive me for the interruption. L
don't know much about manners.
haven't been mp in the world enough
The ground is no place for manners.
you know; at least ] didn't think So
And then our chief callers and friends
were the potato bugs They're not
overly mannerly.'
Il will forgive you" said the second
potato skin. For l don't know that
/ am mannerly myself
Anyway, as / was telling YOU, n
great professor made a study OF us
and he decided we were not poisonous.
as some people have tried to make
good, and that for people who didn't
care much for the taste OF the skins.
we could be ground very fine and
cooked with cream"
Fine, fine" said the first potato
skin. ITO be cooked with cream
sounds very nice indeed"
That is the way we're going TO be
used" said the second potato skin.
And isn't it wonderful TO think pro
fessors study US and our good points?'
1T does sound mighty fine said the
first potato skin. Somehow one
doesn't think of the two together-pro-
fessors and potatoes-but it Is nice 10
think that we are high enough up 10
be the companions of professors"
"Ah." said the second potato skin.
I'VE potatoes have been appreciated Of
late. We have no longer been thought
cheap food. We've come into our
own"
Just what do you mean by that:'
asked the first potato skin
II mean we are receiving all the at
tention and affection which is due US"
What affection are we receivlngy"
asked the first potato skin.
Were receiving the affection OF
people-for il they didn't like us, they
wouldn't eat us-and to eat us-well,
that is affection. TO my mlnds'
Have YOU a mind?1 asked the FIRST
potato skin. -
''Of course not" said the second POI
tato skin. But can talk as though
/ had. I have heard creatures. who
had mighty little. talk as though they
had q lot, so why cant / talk as IL I
had some when ! have nonefe
Il suppose you can" said the first
| potato skin. Il don't think there Is Il
law against it."
''Ha, ha." laughed the second pota-
TO skin. you talk of the law and
talk of professors. All, potato skins,
we are-we are potato skins, great po-
taro skins"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06

The state of Connecticut has baked
at prohibition, the senate failing to
ratify the prohibition amendment; hut
as in the ease of balky horse, what
good viii it do7 Eventually they must
move on.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06
Today's Birthdays.

Mai. Gen. Samuel s. Sumner, U. s.
A., retired, born at Carlisle, Pa, II
years ago today.
George J. Gould, capitalist, eldest
son of the late Jay Gould, born in New
York city, 55 years ago today.
John H. C. Smith, representative in
congress of the third Michigan district,
born at Belfast, Ireland, Sc years ago
today.
George Fl. Hodges, the only Democrat
ever elected to the govcrnorship of
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06

Owing to the uncertainty of German
mails, limited number of officers and
enlisted men of the army of occupation
will have an opportunity to visit Berlin
by the Inauguration soon of daily
courier service between Coblenz and the
capital. Those who have this opportuni-
ty viii probably say il was their ulti,
mate destination anyway
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06

The tailors of the international cut
tiers association have decrecd that
men 5 garments shall show the effect
of military influence and coats will
show broad chests and narrow hips
Those who did not enjoy the benefits
of military training but who hope to
fit fashionable coat should begin al
once the practice of deep breathing
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06

Some of the anti-drys in Brooklyn
are wearing buttons with the inserip.
ton, 'No beer, no bonds. - 1t might be
nearer the truth in many cases if they
should read, "No bonds, because of
beer"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06

A great opportunity awaits the fruit
growers of America. In Belgium alone
10000 acres of fruit orchards have
been ruined and in France 100000 fruit
trees have been destroyed by the Ger
mans. The empty fruit markets of Eu-
rope must be filled.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06

1t is said that those who have had
the idea that footwear was to be much
cheaper must prepare themselves for
the shock of seeing SIS, $40 and even
$25 asked for shoes next fall. We might
be able to bear up under the shock Of
seeing shoes at that price but paying
for them would be quite another mat
ter.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06

The decrease in the wholesale price
of Western fresh eggs from go to 4C
cents dozen was attributed to in.
creased production induced by the mild
weather. If February and the hens
keep on doing their part we may
eventually feel the effects of the drop
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06

Eitel Frederick, second son of the
former kaiser, is said to demand of
Premier Ebert that the German govern
ment assist in organizing societies to
save the kaiser from being handed over
to the allies The Hohenzollerns still
have that habit of demanding, and OF
hanging ogether-perhaps to avoid
hanging separately.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06

Rear Admiral Earle, chief of the
bureau of ordnance, paid high compli-
ment to the women workers of the war
plants when he said that women EN-.
ployes were efficient, whether employed
as clerks, machine operators, inspectors,
seamstresses or laborers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06
PLANTING Apple Trees.

A funny old man said to an agent
who was selling apple trees: "If yon
will show me how to plant 10 trees In
nine straight rows with five in a row
viii buy them" Did the agent get the
order? He did. How?
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06
One Year Ago in the War.

Ostend, German submarine base in
Belgium, bombarded by allied naval
force.
Field Marshal Won Mackcnsen sent
ultimatum to Roumanian government
demanding that peace negotiations be-
gin at once.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06

Kansas, born at Orion, Wis, SO years
hgo today.
Sherman E. Burroughs, representa-
tive in congress of the first New Hamp-
shire district, born at Dunbarton. n. H.,
40 years ago today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06

The director of military aeronauties
has issued an order forbidding hunting
wild fowl with airplanes. Filters are
ordered TO interfere with birds as little
as possible. Hunters of this sort are
in the same class as those who fish with
gill nets and hunt deer with dogs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06

When we read that the people Of
Moscow are forced to pay $3.50 for a
cup of milk and $3.50 for a pound of
bread, we feel that even though I'll. c
OLiving is still a permanent guest we
arc indeed in land of peace and
plenty.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06
A Base Islander.
Rutland Heraldl

Says the Bratteboro Reformer: What
are the allied products OF German sausage,
Limburger and sauerkraut?" And some
one has said that the contemporary has
4 nose for news!
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06

In order to qualify for the coming
elections women who registered last
fall must pay their taxes before Febru-
airy 10.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06
Member Of The Associated press.

Tie Associated Press 10 exclusively en-
titled to the use for publication of ali 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, 1919-02-06

Plenty of exercise, fresh air,
regular hours-is all the pre-
scription you need to avoid
Influenza unless through
neglect or otherwise, a cold
gets you. Then ftake-at
once
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06

1t viii be good news to the dis
charged soldiers who have not yet re
ceived their pay to know that the war
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06

department has decided to snip a few
yards of red tape from the process of
collecting for services rendered.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06

Standard cold remedy for 20 years-in tablet
form--safe, sure, no opiates-brca<s up a cold
in "a hours-releves grip in days. Money
back il fails. The genuine box has q Red top
with Mr.. Hiil's picture. At All Dug Stores
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-06
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient adyertising-Run of paper, so cents
an inch for first insertion, rs cents an inch
for each subsequent insertion. Limited space
on first page at double rates.
Space rates on application.
Classified advertisements--Five cents line
first insertion with SO per cent discount for
each subsequent insertion without change OF
copy.
Reading Notices-Ten cents per line FIRST
insertion with 50 per cent discount for each
subsequent insertion without change of copy.
Position 10 per cent extra.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-12-19

count Of case Of blood-poisUning, was
able to resume his duties at the Russ
County Bank Monday
John NJ Ticlley, IT.. came down
from Myrmans camp Friday with an
injured foot He remained here, at the
home of his sister, Mrs. 2. j. Leonhard,
until Saturday night, when he went to
the hospital at Chippewa Falls.
AS am unable to obtain sufficient
number of containers, those who are
not furnished one can save their ashes
in pile and we will remove same once
month and give the free soap just
the same-Ladysmith Potash Works,
III. J. Fasbender, Prop.
Peter Hermans, one of the progress
i've farmers living on the eastern edge
of the town of Grant, was in the city
Tuesday and paid his subscription TO
the News-Budget two years in advance
as a practical evidence of his apprecia-
ton of our farm department. Mr.. Her
mans has fine eighty and has made a
good start toward putting it to work
for him in the three wears he has been
on the place.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-12-19
DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS
Holly Wreaths Help to Make the Home
Cheerfui-How to Keep the Tree
Bright and Green.

It is not Christmas without big,
gorgeous, glittering Christmas tree and
plenty of green's hung wherever pos
sible.
Of course you have your tree chosen
and ready for its great purpose. When
it's time or cutting, invite your
boy and girl friends to help, and
make the bringing in of the Christ
mas tree a real ceremony. In Eng
land this is one of the big events for
young and old.
The kind of tree to be used depends
upon where you live. Red cedar, white
pine, spruce, fir or hemlock are all
good To keep the tree bright and
green set it in deep bucket or low
barrel, brace and fill the space be-
tween the tree and bucket or barrel
with coal. Then pour in water until
the receptacle is full.
Every home should be decorated at
Christmas. Gather holly for wreaths,
make ropes of laurel, and have sew
eral bowls filed with partridge ber-
ries. Mistletoe is beautiful and can
be found as q growth on the top of
sweetgums, live oaks and other de-
ciduOns trees in the territory south
of New Jersey, southern Indiana and
Missouri, and in Oregon and northern
California. Other fine plants for dec
Grating are Christmas fern and poly
pody Black alder and lick or ink
berry can also be used. Every district
has some special green that is adapt
able for decorating. In gathering
green's, never destroy the plants; cut
and pick carefully and the growth will
not be injured.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-12-19
LOCAL : PERSONAL.

H. G. Brown, of Sheldon was in the
city Saturday.
Money to Loan, any am0unt.--F. M
Doyle Company.
For Farm Loans see Michaelson &
Hughes Company.
For Sale Two small houses
Sands Hardware.
w. S. Sergeant was up from Sheldon
on business Wednesday.
For Sale-Good base burner in first
class condition.-F. NJ. Doyle Co.
d. A. Myers and Theo. Bennett, of
Sheldon, were in Ladysmith Saturday.
Frank Conrath, of Conrath. was a
business visitor in Ladysmith Satur-
day.
Mrs. w. A. Blackburn spent Friday
and Saturday of last week in Eau
Claire.
ClOverdale creamery butter, special,
per pound 60 centsT The Bon Ton
Grocery.
Lutte Fisk Egte TorsE). We have
it at per pound Ii cents.-DitmansOn
& Nelson.
For rates on fire. tornado and auto
mobile insurance call up +. M. Doyle
Company.
For unsurpassed Insurance and Loan
service call on MichaelsOn & Hughes
Company.
Mrs. r. r. Macdonald left last Fri
day evening for visit with friends
and relatives in Milwaukee.
Jim Kerm0tt is home from the Shat
tuck military school at Faribault.
Mimi. for three weeks vacation.
Don't let your battery freeze up this
winter We will put it in dry storage
for YOU Whitm0re & Thompson.
Mrs. Guy Morgan and two children.
of MenOmonie. arrived here Saturday
for weeks visit with relatives and
friends.
Lawrence Cox and James Riskas
were UP from Sheldon Tuesday in the
formers new Overland 4. purchased
last Saturday.
Try some of our fine honey with
your Christmas dinner-it's delicious.
Sample free MAPLE HILL APIARY.
Joseph w. Schmitz Prop Its
Mrs. r. j. Coon, who underwent a
serious operation a month ago. was
down to their store Saturday for the
first time since her illness
Miss Gertrude Schroeder, who has
been clerking in the WOlcOtt & Witt
general store in Exeland, is spending
a few days with friends in Ladysmith
The public library will he closed
from Wednesday. Dec 81, until Mon
day. Dec. %. so that the cork carpet
may be oiled and other repairs be
made.
Rev. Charles Emery is conducting a
series of revival meetings in the NJ. e.
church at Tony this week and reports
interest in the meetings as very graft
flying.
+. W. Kasl. who has been confined to
his home for the past ten days on ac-
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-12-19
Touched His Heart, Not Purse.

A very ragged individual invaded
the office of millionaire one Christ
mas eve and started describing his
woes and sorrows in so graphic man.
ner that the millionaire was more af-
fected than he had ever been before in
his life.
At last, with tears in his eyes, he
rang the bell for his servant, and when
the latter arrived, said to him in a
broken voice: "John, put this poor fell
low out at once. He's breaking my
heart"