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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-07
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.


s. BY DAVID LAWRENCE.
Especial Despatch to The Reformer)
V. Copyright 1920.
= WASHINGTON. Dee. This might
well be called inaugural week in the ma
tional capital. The festivities and GER
emonv will come on March 4th, but to
al intcntS and purposes, the arrival of
President Elect Harding marks the be-
ginning e the new regime. The Re
publicans are already in control of both
houses of congress and are fully organ
lied. 50 they need only take their cue
for tire present session from the new
leader of the party.
When Mr.. Harding, moreover, appoints
bis cabinet, the new heads of the de-
paTtments will be able to get familiar
with the executive bureaus of the gov,
ernmeut without waiting for March 4th
But the important thing about this week
Is the spirit with which the Republicans
are approaching their new responsible
tios. They realize that much progress
can be made by way of public hearings
and committee meetings III formulating
n basis program Of execution for the ex
'tra session of congress to be called by
Mr.. Harding Immediately after he take;
the oath of office.
There is already n disposition on the
part Of the Democrats to defer to tn,
Republicans and TO put no Obstruction9
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-07
TO REPEAL WAR TIME ACTS.
Bill introduced by Congressman VoIstead
Would Put Country on Peace Basis.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 7-One of the
first steps by the Republican majority in
the house to place the country on peace
time basis was taken yesterday by Repre-
sentative Volstead of Minnesota. chairman
of the judiciary committee. who intro
duced a bill repeating all wartime stat
utes. except the trading with the enemy.
food control District of Columbia rent.
Liberty bond and espionage acts
Mr.. Nolstead announced that the judi,
ciary committee would begin hearings inn
mediately. Amendment of the bill in com
mittee to exempt the war finance corpora
ton is expected by house leaders
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-07
FIRST HUNTING ACCIDENT.
Harold Hayden of Bolton Shot in. Leg by
Careless Hunter. 81,

WATERBURY, Dees The FIRST ac-
efdent of the deer se5Isen al this Section
occurred yesterday when Harold Hayden
Of Bolton was shot Though the left leg
He was IN company With Roy McCloud.
They were standing on a ledge about. a
mile from the Hayden home Two men
wera seen approaching them and when
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-07

about five rods away one of them shot, hit
ting Hayden in the leg. The two men
were Ray Guyette and Glen Griffith. 1t
is alleged that Guyette was the man who
fred the shot.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-12-17
Knitted Garments
for Gifts

There is nothing more suitable for
golf, tennis or hiking than these
dresses, knitted of fine wool and de-
signed for both comfort and looks.
These costumes come in blue and
black, with fancy striped effects of
white and tan in the skirts, which are
knitted so as to give the effect Of ac-
cordeon pleating; but the knitting is
so tightly done that the pleats do not
come out as they do in cloth skirts.
The waists in most of the models
have the appearance of separate sweat
ers, as they blouse over a wide belt
which ties at the side with sash ends
finished in wool fringe or tassels.
Some are made in surplice style with
tan angora collars and cuffs, others
have round necks with roll collar
effect, while still others employ the
sailor collar.
In most instances the girdles are of
the sash variety with long streamers
finished in tassels or fringe. A few,
however. are simply cords run through
Sits at the waist line and tied at one
side and ending in tassels.
In the majority Of dresses, the
sleeves are long, finished with a roll
back cuff, but one that is quite pretty
is elbow length. With these costumes
are worn tams or stocking caps to
match, making a complete outfit with
out the bother of an extra coat, skirt
or sweater.
Besides these sports dresses. which
have just appeared on the market, are
scarfs and hats made of a new art
craft fabric which is so handled that
the. imitation of astrakhan is almost
perfect. This fabris is made of wool
yarn, knitted so loosely that little
loops of the yarn stand up, giving the
effect of tightly curled fur.
Clever turbans and sports hats are
made of the new fabric. with long,
wide scarfs to match.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-12-17
CHINESE INFLUENCE STRONG

Everything is built on loose, straight
lines and the Chinese element is
strongly featured in dresses, that is to
say, long, straight tunics and panel
lings are prominent. Wide sashee tied
at a low waist line, in crepe georgette
or in the fabric are conspicuous and
are used extensively on tailored
dresses in serge as well as ON dressier
gowns in velvet and in crepe de Chine.
In fabrics. crepe de Chine and crepe
canton with silk velvet in black, navy
blue and golden brown, from the yard
age point Of view are the materials
chiefly employed. ,~.,.- .......... d,
The increasing demand for crepe is
amazing. Even for winter, three-piece
crepe costumes are being shown and
are worn by many of the smartest
women.
For instance, an imported costume
of gray crepe de Chine which was
shown at the openings has been pur-
chased many times. This features a
one-piece dress in crepe de Chine with
loop drapery on the skirt and is worn
with a threeQuarters length cape OF
the crepe lined with gray squirrel.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-12-17
Trend of the
d Smart Mode

An extensive line ofNeimple slipovel
dresses was recently shown by an
American designer. These have short
sleeves, round necks, long plain bodice
reaching to the hips, scant gathered
skirt and a sash of the fabric. The
neck, the lower edge of the sleeves
and the sash are bound with taffeta
in brilliant color. such a royal blue
emrald green, ruby or scarlet.
The chief notes that stand out dis
tinctly in all the ready-to-wear dresses
are: the continued preference for slip
over styles in straight-line effects and
the profuse use of embroidery. Guam
titles of chemise gowns in dark colors
such as navy, tete de negre, or black
covered with an allover embroidery in
string color silk or mercerized cotton
are noticed.
Black velvet dresses are very promi
nent. These are built on simple lines
with a wide sash of velvet lined with
a brillian colored metal brocade silk
This touch of color in the belt is the
only thing that lightens the sombre
tone Of the costume.
In evening gowns quantities of black
satin are used, combined with bright
colerd net, the retail shops still giving
preference to net rather than to the
dyed laces which were featured by the
model makers.
Dresses in bright-colored crepe dc
chine made with rounded necks and
long sleeves have recently appeared
in exclusive displays with various
forms of self-trimming.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-12-17
Time Budgets

Can't see where on earth the time
goes. The days simply fly without my
getting half l want DONE"
II seem to be busy from morning
until night and yet don't seem to &C
complish much"
81 must write those letters, but l
simply can't find time"
How often one hears complaints like
the above. How to live on "a hours
a day" is the next most difficult prob
lem to How to live on an income that
won't buy half what it used to-"
And the only way really to solve
either problem is to go at it systemati-
cally, scrutinizing each tied of expen-
diture with judicial mind. Most Of
us have tried that on our financial
problems, but how about our time
one? ........
Has the lady who said II can't see
where on earth my time goes to-" ever
inspected her daily time expenditure
and found out just where it did go?
Probably not.
Or else she would have unquestion-
ably learned something to her ad-
vantage" as the delightful old person
ais used to read.
Time Does Disappear
She would perhaps have discovered
that the Is minutes she visions her
self as spending over the morning
paper, is really nearer 40 minutes. She
would very likely have found that
several hours week of that myster-
iously disappearing time goes into
telephone conversations. She would
perhaps have been astonished to dis
cover how much time the making of
elaborate desserts takes; or how many
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-12-17
EMBROIDERY IN ODD MATERIALS

Embroideries in all sorts of odd ma
terials are extensively used on all
styles of garments. For instance,
conspicuous blue serge dress seen at
the last races was heavily embroidered
in panel effects on the skirt and bodice
in nickeled paper clips of bent wire.
The clips were buttonholed on to the
dress with navy blue silk at the two
ends.
Trouser buttons of various sizes are
effectively used by Madeleine & Made
leine, while uncovered wooden button
molds and thumb-tacks are conspicu-
Gus on the Cherult models.
Little discs of rubber applied on to
wool fabrics are featured by the trim
ming houses. Hand-painted patterns,
the paint thickly applied to initiate
embroidered stitches, are also in evil
dence. ~, .- .s.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-12-17

hours she spent shopping for an article
that she ultimately got only few
cents cheaper than she might have
bought it at the first place she looked;
or lust how much more time it takes
to do her hair an elaborate way than
it would in simpler fashion; or how
much time some long tolerated house
hold inconvenience eats up.
Now, mind you. am not condemn
ing any of these usages Of time. That
is a matter one must decide for one
self. l am just suggesting that it is
interesting to know what one is spend
ing ones time for, so that one may
consider the whole situation and make
up ones mind whether one is getting
the most possible pleasure and profit
out of ones ime income.
Hard to Tell Sometimes
1t isn't always easy to decide this.
In my own life there is problem
which have often faced but never
satisfactorily disposed of. know
where too much of my time goes-into
sleep. l always feel rebuked when
/ read the Palmist's reproachful yet
a little slumber, yet a little folding OF
the hands to sleep" And still 1t does
seem to me that that extra hour Il
want nine hours) adds to my efficiency
in my waking hours. Every now and
then 1 rearrange my time budget and
cut that hour out. And then ] get tired
and put it in again. With the help OF
mental science hope some time to
cut it out altogether and be more like
Solomon's ideal woman who "Riseth
also while it is yet night"
But there are other wsys in which
/ have increased my time efficiency by
stopping small leaks. and have found
the results well worth the effort Of
Try tiff. you haven't already.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-12-17

One now runs across reassuring Incl
dents more frequently. Perhaps the
largest buyer of copper in America
said to me a day or two ago; II am
preparing to place orders for aall the
copper can finance"
An Important rubber buyer made
this statement: Rubber is now at a
price quite satisfactory to me. am
buying up spot supplies that are being
pressed for sale. Prices well below
twenty cents a pound are now dis
coverable. One can make no mistake
in laying in a good supply for the
future right now"
Recovery in those things which have
already come back to sufficiently low
prices is delayed by the conviction
that much readjustment remains to be
effected in a number of very important
products, notably steel. Newspapers
overflow with condemnation of re-
tailers for delaying the lowering Of
|
but some of this criticism might well
be directed toward leading manufac-
turers in various lines who are still
resisting the current.
In responsible financial circles ap-
prehension is felt over the impending
inundation of Congress with multi
plicity of schemes for getting at the
federal treasury to bolster up this, that
and the next group or section of the
country. The course followed by both
the secretary of the treasury and the
governor of the federal reserve board
has been as economically sound as it
has appeared ussympathetic to the
suppliants. It is earnestly hoped that
our lawmakers will act with equal wis
dom and refuse to "play politics"
The readjustment now preceding
must be allowed to run it's natural
course. Only complications and subse-
quent disaster would be courted by
yesort to artificial means to thwart the
law Of supply and demand. Bitter
though it may be, and in many cases
is, it is best that we take our medicine
now and get back to economic health
and strength without needless delay.
Nothing will happen to change the
view previously expressed in these sur
veys that, while the winter will be
very trying for workers and employers
recovery should set in when spring
showers and sunshine give rebirth to
the earth.-Phila. Public Ledger.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-12-17
FASHION NOTES
Interesting Items for the Fan. Sex

all is desired it may be a narrow edge
OF chochet or the little triangular
points of the same material as the
apron. If you are making the uniform
yourself you can buy this trimming,
as it is also used extensively for col
lars and cuffs.
For collars and cuffs are also in
cluded in the uniform. The collar is
a straight piece and the cuffs are mar
row and tight fitting, looking very trim
on the uniform of black mohair or
sateen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-12-17

despite many Of our polite protests, is
featured for this type of costume
Moreover, the high collar is being
brought out for all manner of tailored
costumes. Where an ultra smart
touch is desired, tall organdie or net
frill flares above the collar. The un.
even edge of the skirt is a factor that
follows in many of the more extensive
models where the sides of the coat are
paneled, these pieces extend below the
front and back sections and vice versa.
The cut-away line is now not so much
favored as the deep, graceful dip in
the center of the coat that swings a
bit full in the skirted portion. The
fronts in other models are cut in deep
points, disclosing much of the skirt.
An imported costume treated in this
manner was in wood brown velour,
combined with gray broadcloth braid
ed in brown. A shaped piece Of cloth
that started on the left shoulder swept
across under the belt, ending in a
gracefully cut reverehaving sharp
edges. The character of the braiding
was bold and dashing. The fronts in
other models are cut in deep points
in 'front.' which is longer than the back.
The diagonal slashing across the front
of the coat is another within following
trend for an uneven line. Frequently
the coat boasting of this treatment is
one of those long, loose-back models,
resting trif1e below the normal waist
line and pouching in front. Here, too,
we find the exaggerated long surplice
collar Of fur cloth with one end termi-
mating several inches below the girdle.
One of the newest and really smart
trimmings for tailleurs is cire ribbon
used as bindings and to form stripes
and blocks. Vertical lines of this lust
rous braid are much liked for both
skirts and coats. It is used in modish
colors, but is especially good-looking
in black, brown, gray and dark blue.
Three excellent models are dis
played on this page and sho wthe pres
ent tendency in costume lines. The
first model of duvetyn is built on semi
fitting lines, showing the heightened
coat with trimming of velvet or fur.
The model carries that dignified air
that women of conservative tastes
usually choose.
A very notwithstanding model is
shown of striped homespun having a
wide border with the stripes running
in the opposite direction.
Last is costume designed Of velour.
modishly combined with new fur
cloth called Kerami that is unusually
rich in appearance, suited for trim
ming purposes or for garments. In all
white it is regal looking for evening
wear.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-12-17
TUNES GAY WITH sPANeLEs


Following girdles closely in demand
are the wonderful spangled tunics
which are being used SO extensively
for evening wear. These tunics are
shown in all the most vivid and at
tractive colors and combinations OF
colors.
The style most noted is either panel
or apron in effect while nets or tulle
to match in color are used to g1fe
fiufiness to these evening gowns,
while the metal cloths in gold, silver,
steel and copper are used for slips. In
a large number of instances, artificial
flowers add the note Of contrasting
color to those costumes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-12-17
CHATS WITH THE
WOMAN IN THE HOME


There is really nothing more charm
ing than embroidered net and fortu-
nately there has been a recent revival
Of the art. For art it is, in so far as
the cutting of the surplus material
goes, at any rate. Usually the net is
basted underneath the .firmer material,
the batiste or nainsook or whatever it
is being stamped and embroidered and
then cut so that the net is in the back
ground and the other the so-called ap-
pliQue But in the newer embroider-
les, the reverse is the case The firmer
material serves merely as padding and
the net alone remains after the entire
work is completed.
This yoke is so shaped that it can
be adopted for either nightdress or
combination. The made-up and
stamped articles sell in the shops for
five dollars for the nightie and four
and quarter for the combination. So
even with batiste at seventy-five cents
yard, you see the saving when you
make the things yourself.
Cut cut the nightgown and stamp it.
Before you sew it up haste two thick
nesses of net over the part to be en-
broidered. Basic it very carefully, so
that it will not pull out of place while
you are embroidering it. Use ordinary
net, about the weight used for bridal
wells. After this is basted, sew up the
garment Then embroider it with
forty or fifty thread. You may pad or
not as you please, although you will
find that the material itself will afford
sufficient padding The centers of the
flowers are eyelets and the net will
stay in place better if you scatter small
round eyelets over the spaces that
have no other decoration. The edge
should be worked over string or
thread of crochet cotton, held and but
tonholed. This is not only for slight
padding, but so that the material will
not tear between the scallops. After
the embroidery is completed cut the
material from under the net. Do this
very carefully and you will have
beautiful piece of work, and one that
will wear every bit as well as ordinary
work. Make tiny buttonholes at the
tops of the shoulders and tie together
with narrow ribbon.
The idea of embroidered net is
very popular, particularly for. baby's,
things. F1ounces on the little dresses
and the sides of slumber pillows are
worked this way. Almost any design
can be used, provided that it is not too.
intricate to allow of cutting out the
surplus material. 49, ISIS
Time was VIII maid was inclined
to turn up her nose at the gift of an
apron, but now most of them are glad
to get them. For the shops think
nothing of charging three and even
four dollars for fancy apron for din
ner wear. Not that the aprons Of the
day are fancy either. BY the correct
appointment of your servants will the
visitor know whether you realize the
correct thing, so it is up to you to see
that the Christmas list contains at
least one good apron and cap.
The proper thing in the apron
line seems to be fine linen with hem
stitched hem, pockets and belt. There
may or may not be the shoulder straps,
although most uniforms look better
with them. The apron itself is small.
The big white apron is passe except
for nurses wear If any trimming at
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-12-17
It All Depends

The suburban night was being made
hideous by the bowling of a dog, and
the policeman paused to speak TO the
resident, who landing at his gate, was
evidently listening to the canine walls.
Awful racket" the policeman OBJ
served.
"Terrible!" the citizen agreed.
IVAN to make a complaint" the
man In blue suggested zealously.
"Why-er-not until am sure" the
resident responded.
Sure of what?"
why, whether that is my dog or
Browns. II it is my dog-oh, well. we
have to put up with few annoyances
in this life. you know. but IL it is
Brown's-why, by George, don't pro-
pose to have my life made miserable
by a nuisace like that" ss~a.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-12-17

Hint to prices: Do your Christmas
dropping early. 'ss sss'si lta' % ss5ss.
The Glenwood post., 1920-10-30
THAT COUNTY JUDGE AFFAIR

The following sasmant made nsbsrs the Board Of
County Cenmisonss GasM County clarity rsperts
s9a,tss which gained
fss the et szeus pssso.
County Connnissoasrs unjuy Withholding
present County Judge Bueh following
ment proves
1az,aysrs
The article appearing in several Of the County
head, The Office Of County Posion''
raised County
connection
public the position
The requires County judge Monday
month during his Of office writing
OATH Of all the fees
and description whatsoev Of
hire expenses ending
said report.
requires file similar
County county official
entitled his
County occasions call
always refused
advised that
until the above requirements complied
whether the County Judge anything do not
had statement from him to the amount
of money received by Judge paid
by lin into he
The relations Judge Smith have always been
will question of paying the Judges
salary basis presently If the Judge
will comply with advised is the law
R. P. COULTER,
JF M'ooY.
The Glenwood post., 1920-10-30

- fSeA~ ts@So VI U0noSAASo PeS1u0
IS they came into this country wss
ns,4sr 4 cents, OF the shellsd, under 8
ceAts. Today the prices are over
cents and nearly 10 cents, respectively.
You see, Ruth, the foreigners hsvs
knocked the American peanut produe-
ers of Virginia, Georgia, Alabama,
Texas, and the Carolinas out of busi-
ness and now have the market largely
to themselves, 70 they can charge what
ever they think the public can stand
for their peanuts. The bulk Of the
peanuts coming in here from abroad
come from China and Japan, where
Labor is the cheapest on earth. And
this calls attention to the fact that the
larger portion Of our peanuts now inn
ported are shelled, which means more
labor, but . higher importation. A
Chinese or Jap gets from Is 10 so
cents day and bowl Of rice, while
our peanut growers have to pay their
help not less than $3.50 a day and
board of three meals. If the thousands
Of children like you kiddies could buy
American peanuts, our citizen growers
would get the benefit Of our purchases.
AS it is, the foreigners get the profits.
And what applies to peanuts applies in
greater or less degree to every Ameri-
can industry. That is why Mr.. Hard
ing stands for protective duty. He
wants the United States to become
self-sufficient in every way it can"
"But can't the Democrats learn
from peanuts what mistake they are
making," asked Jack. "Well, many
of the Democratic voters are learning,
particularly in the South" replied
Uncle Ted. "And that is why they
have a man in Virginia, the center of
the peanut-raising industry, who is
running on the Republican, or pro-
tective ticket, with good chances Of
success. But some of the old liners
like Senator Hitchcock still cling to
their old notions and are still trying to
work the shell game on the American
people. And Mr.. Wilson and Mr.. Cox
stand for this policy because the world
club anticipates free trade in all goods
coming into this country. In 1913 our
total imports of all foreign goods ag-
gregated 81 ,s000,O0O,0 900 in value. To-
day they are coming in at the rate OF
$e, 400 900 900 year. We can't stand
that very long and expect to be pros
porous people"
"What is the best way to handle
the question: asked Ruth. "To take
the difference in the cost Of producing
an article in America, and abroad, and
add that difference to the duty collect
ed to our ports on that article' replied
Uncle Ted. eff the Democratic party
and the free traders want to reform
this selfish old world, let them start q
movement abroad to pay the working
men as much money AZ our wcrkingmen
oct and raise their standards Of living
American industries should not surfer
because foreign industries will not treat
their ,.borers like human being'."