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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09

We believe Flour is good
purchase for there is large
b. percentage of the Wheat
that is not fit for milling
high grade bread flour.
There is a shortage of good,
hard wheat which will be
demonstrated as soon as we
have a general buying
movement. The Argentine
wheat price was advanced
Csc per bushel last week;
Australia has also advanced
the price of wheat, and the
early part Of the week large
amounts of our winter wheat
were reported sold for ex-
port. With Corn, Oats and
Barley showing unusual
strength, some Of our low
grade wheat is now on a
feed basis. We believe that
the wise buyer will take adj
vantage of present prices,
and book a car or two of
Flour.
s.+-<---=
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09

Domestic Note; How many mothers
stop TO think they can make good black
boomers for the children to play in out
of old umbrella topsy
And father and the boys can wear the
handles for canes. Conservation the
word
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09

Rumor has it that Mrs Wilson isn't
going to try for second term.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09
One Year Ago Today.

Odessa was evacuated by the allies.
Edward f. Morgan, an American, was
slain by Mexican bandits near Salina
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09
The Sufferergists.

Mrs. Sippy wouldn't, neither would
Virginia, Georgia or Mary Land. Miss
Souri, did and so did Ida Ho and Mime
Sofa. Della Ware said no and LOUSY
Anna is undecided
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09

Potatoes have gotten so high That
mother can't afford to let daughter peel
them-Jeweli Republican
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09

Wearing silk shirt has so far not
been discovered to be any help in getting
credit at the stores of Northeastern Yer
mont.-St. Johnsbury Caledonian.
Or a silk petticoat either.-Rutland
Herald.
How about silk stockings?
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09

One thing seems absolutely certain:
National committees aud state commit
tees must take their hands off the pri-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09

If there ever was sound reason for
the appointment Of a master to take tes
timony bearing on the Thompson fund
litigation that reason disappeared with
the limitation of the scope OF the mas
ter's authority to evidence concerning the
removal of Trustee Bradley. The court S
action in making this limitation means
| that the masters time tat so a day
no doubt must be devoted to the hear
/ ing OF testimony having to do with al
| legged shortcomings that have occurred
| in the past, while the far more vital
question of present and future admins
tration of the fund is held in allegiance
Without regard to Mr.. Bradley's short
eomings, The Meddler is convinced that
the attempt to Dust him is i'll advised
Icertain to prove expensive and likely K
be futile. The public in general is ia
less interested in that part of the Thomp
son income already spent than in TIL
! Iportion now accommodating for future dis
tribution. What the lawyers connecte
with the case should try to get is cour
ruling or agreement which will defintel
establish Brattleboro's rights as a ben
r eficiary. Once these are defined, tn
trustee question will largely take care {
itself.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09
CLIPPINGS
With Now a Comment and Then
Only a Caption.
Not Even Georgette Was Present

Miss Hazel Fulton was married Sun
day, March p, l920-Fairyiew item.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09

JOSEPH A. YORK, well-known
business man of Portland, Me-,
who says he feels twenty years
younger and has gained sixteen
pounds ON four bottles of Tanlac.
Declares he can now eat three
square meals a day
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09

Headaches from Slight Colds.
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tab
let's relieve the Headache by curing
the Cold. A tonic laxative and germ
destroyer. Look for signature E. w.
GROVE on box. zoe.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09

And Daughter just Hates to Wash the
Dishes for Fear She'll Break 'em.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09
And What About the Cold Bottle

Reading Of Miss Mary Eta Bird moves
to wonder for second if it was hot one
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09
KRYPTOK
IN GLAS SES -
TIE INVISIBLE RIFoCAlS

For several years ! used read
ing glasses only. And they both
cred Iae-taking them off and
putting them on every time l
changed my vision from near to
far or from far to near.
Yet this bother was as moth
ing compared with the bother
given me by two pairs Of glasses,
one for near and one for far Wis
ion. 1t was change, change,
change, all day long from one
pair to the other.
When / tried ordinary bifocals
1 found that the conspicuous line
or seam across their lenses made
NE look old.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09

Mrs Dave jenkins has about q dozen
eggs a day now and will soon set again.
Jewell Republican.
She'll have 70 to keep ahead OF the
game.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09

Representatives. of the Connecticut
River Power Co., have notified the Sc
lectmen that the corporation acknowl-
edges no liability for the destruction Of
the bridge in the ice jam of March %
but the notification does not alter the
facts in the case. Furthermore. the ex-
pressed willingness of the company off.
cials to discuss the matter is pretty good
evidence that they expect to make some
sort of settlement. Meanwhile, it il
hoped the town officers will be success
full in their endeavor to arrange a TEN
porary crossing of the river by mean
of pontoon bridge. The prospect 0
being cut off from direct communication
with Hinsdale, n H., and Mortified
Mass, all summer is one which no per
son interested in Brattleboros genera
iwelfare likes to consider.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09

How about silk stockings /?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-27
CLEAR LIGHT on OLD pRoBLEM

the Parent-T eachcr association of the FaiHmont High
school never docs anything more than introduce Prof
Francis Shreve, of the Normal school faculty, to the
Famont public it will be worth all that it has cost in time
and effort Mr. Shreve has been an instructor at the MOI
NAL school for number of years and he well known
and thoroughly appreciated among educators, but the
general public familiar with his professional attain.
mems and the address he made the High school Thurs
day evening must have been revelation as well as keen
delight TO most of the people who listened to it
Basing the judgment solely upon report of the adj.
dressths newspaper feels that Mr. Sheve approached
the subject of high school teaching and high school edu-
cation general with open mind and that he gave it
careful examination before he any settled conclu-
SONS he conclusions he did come to eventually are
remarkably and il is to be hoped the public which
must pay the bills viii have opportunity Of hearing him
often while the matter Of bringing the schools of Farmont
up 10 the mark is under discussion.
he greatest value of Mr. Shreyes discussion of school
problems the popular interest which he is able to throw
mic i tmay be that he did not say anything that was
new Thursday evening. Some of the things he said we
know were not new, but he managed to make it all en-
crossing and plain to the average parent and taxpayer and
that IS faculty that the ranks of edu-
Gators than it is among lawyers doctors or merchants
Which, IS TO say that it is quite rare indeed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-27

arranged and did meet Mr.. crosseup
IN the reception hall OF the Hotel 1<a
nawha, Charleston. w Va, and ap-
peaied to him for settlement on a
union basis. Mr.. Grosscup replied. II
Will NEVER OPERATE ANOTHER
UNION PLANT IN DUNBAR. AS /
INTEND TO RUN THAT TOWN TO
SUIT MYSELF" Mr.. Grosscup has
carried out that threat for Mr.. Cross
cup is the main stockholder in the
Dunbar Flint Glass Co. plant which
is operated non-union and paying the
men 20 per cent below the union list.
Judging from his attitude to organ
lied labor we are forced to believe that
Mr.. Grosscup is antagonistic towards
organized labor.
So brother union men remember
that date May rs, 1920.
LU. No. 40. A. F. G. W. U.
JOSEPH LIST, Chairman,
JOHN COUNCILMAN,
GEORGE wEIGMAS.
W. C. SMITH, Secretary.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-27
RUFF STUFF

senate yesterday cut out the ap-
preparation for free seeds.
1t has gone that before but AWAY.
the item went back in conference.
Now II is confidently predicted thai
this will happen again.
And yet congress, especially the
senate, expects the country to take
It seriously.
Tex Richard says there is no chance
FOR 4 fight between Dempsey and Car
pentier this year.
These gftght promoters certainly
have the public SiEed-up for good
soft thing.
And theyskeep the fights sufficiently
Tar apart osget every last dollar on.
Of the easy marks.
But If what is4saids about Carpen-
tiers wardrobe of IS suits, as many
pairs of shoes, 200 neetsties and so
forth Is true me p1bllc viii have to
cough faster than s44t eyersdid before
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-27

did not make il Iell as nation which IS Jealous of
TALON for naval superiority felt should have been nade
70 tell And tbs feeling has to the building up Of Two
bodies Of strongly held public opinion.
Now comes an American rear admiral and prestina Ey
competent wines. who says the German g,lnnery IN the
luhard engagement superior to that Of the British
That ought add fuel to the fame that is already
high and may lead to series of navy inquiries on the
other side If they do start general washing of naval
soiled linen this newspaper hopes Admiral Sims will pay
close attention.. His feeling that the British navy and
perhaps himself, the only two Hawess participants in
the great conflict is bit tiresome.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-27
MAY START HOWL OF RACE.

* LOI of American newspapers were guile excited
over the storm of indignation which they felt sure
would sweep the British isles when the news reached there
that Admiral Sims had told senate committee some one
IN American naval office just previous his being sent
TO Europe before our entrance into the war had rather
pcnsedy advised him to let the British pull the wool
ever bis eyes and that we would as soon fight the British
as the Germans"
Nothing happened, however. and VIC rather think that
The British had any emotions over that disclosure ii
WOULD be best expressed with grin. But we arc not so
sure that they will take quite so calmly the statement of
yesterday by Rear Admiral Plunkett that the Germans
cutgslnnsd the British feet in the Jutand battle
he British made whole lot of mistakes in the course of
the war. Some of them were quite costly the GallpoIi
expedition for instance. and the Inauguration of cam
Palsn against The rear of the Turkish empire without suf
eient strength and preparation but the thing they are most
touehy about the great naval engagement off the coast
sot Denmark on. that memorable May 3Ist of 1916
Not that there anything in that action of which they
may feel very much ashamed The real rub is that in
spite Of the fact that the flower of their Grand Fleet was
acton was inconelusve, and there feeling
that somewhere along the line there was failure in naval
strategy; that tho IN command of the Grand Fleet
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-27
Jazz
Or Grand Opera

The modern merchandising thought is to give
customers what they want. If our patrons prefer
Jazz We must not try to harmonic Grand Opera
With jazz We must jazz too.
Promises won't 60 We must perform. We
must link up selling plans with the desires
of those whom we expect to buy from us. 'wo must
get and keep their confidence. We must make
it our business to o-operate-thass the word
for by so doing we eliminate disappointment and
dissatisfaction.
"a dissatisfied customer is the worst ad-
vett:sement," is an old adage OF merchandising
Every effort is made to gather into our stocks
only such apparel which, we believe will appeal
to the varied tastes and needs of our patrons.
But we cannot always hit the mark Sometimes
we miss, so It is our thought that our customers
expressions of personal preferences will greatly
help us toward higher efficiency
II those who preferred Grand Opera" would
only tell us so, and those who favored "jazz"
would dc likewise. wouldn't IT be simple mat
ter to serve every demand!
We say sol
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-27
LETTERS TO
THE. EDITOR
ATTENTION Glass WORKERS.

FAIRMoNT, March 2s.-[Editor
The West Virginianl-on March 2
Albert T. Manke issued a statement
and published - IL. West Virgins
newspaper that Mr.. Fred Paul Gross
cup was ready and was anxious 10
negotiate with the union glass work.
ters at Dunbar.
We the undersigned. Committee en-
phaticaily deny the statement made
by Albert T. Manke.
In the. summer, of 1915 Mr.. Cross
cup demanded a. 10 nbr cent reduc-
ton in wages in the Dunbar Flint
Glass Co. factory. MT. Seese, chair
man Of the committee informed Mr..
Grosscup that that was beyond their
power to grant and directed Mr..
Grosscup to take that matter up al
the joint conference of the manufac-
turers and workers to be held at At
1antic City. Mr.. Grasscup replied,
ITO HE'LL WITH THE CONFER
ENCE.7
In March 1916 Mr.. Arthur Fiber,
9th seventeen other labor leaders
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-27

Frank harrington, president of the United Mine
Workers OF Illinois, has record as saying that
there undoubtedly would be suspension of work At
the mines of that state April pending the working
out of new wage SCALE The same information is
likely to be forthcoming in Missouri unless it is re-
garded so much as matter of course there that no
mention will be made of it. But at the same time there
is not the slightest why mining should stop at
the expiration of the present agreement Every one
knows that the effort work out new scale will begin
in New York Monday. Everybody knows too that this
negotiation will be undertaken in the utmost good faith
on both sides and that ultimately which
satisfactory will be reached. Striking will not hurry
such matter one hour, but 1t will keep miners and
the mine operators from making money which both need
rather urgently. In the circumstances it would seem
to be the proper thing keep right on at work. no
matter what they may do Illinois and Missouri or in
other places where the radical element is in control
the miners organizations This be arranged by dis
trcts very easily and such arrangements should be
made
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-27
Looking Ahead

1t is the wise woman who plans her summe-
frocks SO far ahead that she will be sure 10
have plenty and each will be e1aetlySa as she
wants
In the matter of summer apparel there's moth
cling like being fore-sishted- like know
ing we'll in advance Just what you ara going to
wear during the warm days when 1t Is really
too fatigueing to do much shopping.
Our summer stocks are gradually taking
shape Garments for the approaching warmer
weather arrive at frequent intervals. By keep
Ing yourself informed about them you viii find
it easy and pleasing 10 accumulate your summer
wardrobe from among our offerings.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-27

When William ]. Bryan told an audience in his old
home town, Lincoln. Neb. yesterday that women
should naturally to the aid of democracy in it's
fight against compulsory military he was speak
ing of the political institution known by that name and
of the political organization for neither party in
this country has been able to formulate program with
regard to military service And democracy the nstitu
ton ought to be very of its ground before makes
up its mind TO fight against compulsory military service
Democracy would not survive long at this age of the
world If 1t not prepared to fight its enc
miles, and what more democratic way is there OF pre-
pairing to fight than by training every citizen his
part? Men like Bryan and Champ Clark, who find it
possible to permit their sentiments sway them in
matters of this kind continue to be opposed unver
sal military training. but hard logic is against them
and as soon as we get through this campaign
gress will have to take this matter up and fix policy
for the country We rich and vulnerable SO
many that to go much longer without doing some
thing about this might lead to lot of trouble.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-27
Notes About the
New Things for Spring

Plaids are quite as popular as ever In We
lours. silks and serges they are either made plain
or pieated in ACCORDION. knife or box pleats in
the rmaTtest of separate skirts.
The cape has returned again for spring SER
vice and number of smart modes, developed Of
serges. tricotine, and fine twill are now being
displayed here. They are exquisitely trimLs-
with braid.
Crisp rustles of Spring are heard in new
taffeta which is holding its place as one of the
fabrics most in demand for the afternoon or this
mora informal street dress. Navy blue retains
prominence as the most wanted color.
Silk Half-Hose, in brown. black and white.
are among the newest apparel items for Spring.
They have cleverly turned cuff at the top and
according to all that we heard about fashions.
will be the most correct mode of the year
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-27

Admiral Horty. the regent Hungary is reported to
have sent word to former Emperor Charles that he
have the Hungarian throne back If he win come to
BUDAPEST and take it, But Charles who has been in
entire safety. If not exactly kngy comfort in Swtzer-
land since the collapse of the Austrian empire
said to be hesItatng And well he might The temper
of the people with regard royalty is still rather IN
certain
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-27
The Y. M. c. A.
Membership Campaign

We recall very wildly our kid days and the
un we used to have at the 'Y'-and we also re.
call that we would have missed a whole lot Of
fun If there hadn't been ~" in the city OF our.
boyhood 80
Fortunately, we lived Just few squares from
the building which housed the sym and the
"STinin' tank" and resulariy three afternoons
each week. after school hours. We used 70 90
there. Fact g. we could hardly walt for those
particular three afternoons to come around for
We considered ourselves a mighty important part
of every game and every stunt our instructor
taught us.
These days have long since passed and boy
hood lack of cares has changed with the chang
ing years. There's bit OF gray at our tenn
ples eyes are not so bright as they were; the
doctor said we ought to ease up In the daily
grnd-so we go to the Fairmont "Y'' and forget
there's thing on earth excepting to play:
it doesn't take long to get whipped INTO
shape" and then we tro. along home With a
clearer lead and lighter heart and big appe-
lite for supper.
Yes, indeed, WE KNOW the Fairmont 7. NJ.
c A IS mighty valuable and that It deserves the
support of every man, woman. boy and SRI m the
community And we're going to support the sY''
to the utmost of our ability during the Member
ship Campaign beginning next Tuesday and end
ing Friday We're going to urge every man To-
join. for. himself, for his wife his son and his
dsushyer and we hope they all will take adyan-
tage of the good things the "y" provides.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-27

to keep him in the circumstances to
which he is accustomed.
And he may find It necessary b
hasten the fight arrangements a lit
de.
sss
A Nov York alienist. says that IL
your fingers and toes Jingle it is time
to consult doctor, for You may have
a new disease called neuronitis.
But every one, should not give way
to a gtate,of panic ON account of ting
ling extremities.
In thescase. ofysome folks it4may
merely mean, thattthe home brew ac-
tusllZ has asgcod szSd kick to it.
Admiral Horty has sent word to
Kaiser KarLto. comeback.
He offers'to give him his old job
back.
Charlie, old hoy does not seem
enthusiastic.
Perhaps heaisaafraid they will, pay
him in Hungarian paper money.
1t IS estimated that 1000 coeoanuts
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-27
SATURDAY EVENING. MARcH q. 1870
The AMERICANS CREED.

Ibelieye in The United States OF America as govern
memo The people by The people, TO, the people, phose
Iast popes arc derped from the Of The governed
q. democracy IN republic, sovereign Ma
lion of many sovereign States; perfect
~ Union and inscpardbLc, established upon
A those principles Of freedom, equality, justice
and humanity for whch American patiob
sderfeed thea lpcS and fortunes therefore believe il
my duty 70 my country TO love il: TO support its Consttu.
ton % obey its taDs; 10 respect its flag; and defend
il against all enemies
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-27

1t is easy to understand their point of view but when
the members of the National Wholesale Grocers asso
citation ask the Interstate Commerce commission to stop
the packers using their railroad cars for ANYTHING
but packing house porducs they are asking something
that is economically wrong from national standpoint
AT time like this when there is a great scarcity of
railroad anyhow every one of them should be used
10 the maximum. but it is confession of failure any
time TO undertake 10 curail instead increase the
usefulness of admirably organized and efficient an
instrument of distribution the packers refrigerator
lines If they all right the packers they certainly
ought to be all right for the wholesale grocers, and
what we ought to do is to devise plan by which both
may benefit and the share in the resultant
economies
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-27
cLEAM m

FiESE are the days when as individuals and COM
Ea,nides work should be begun to make the home
town from appearance standpoint better place in
which to live The field is large enough to merit rather
close attention
If all would begin the clean up movement on the home
premises much would be accomplished. Clear out the
the Assemble all of that stuff in one spot from
wh;ehtit can be easily removed.
One should DO what can to assist in cleaning up and
clearing up The waste places. The vacant lot is sanitary
menace to the community So are low places They are
mosquito breeders. They should be filed
nm the trees. Use little paint on the house, BAN
fence 1t works wonders in appearance and it
by many iad the cost Of ae plizt in value if you desire
to sell; Rake the lawn at the FIRST opportunity. New
grass does better after such tickling
Clean streets clean homes, clean yads trimmed trees
all add to the impression visitor gets of town Let's
hope that visitors to town at its best this spring
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-27

1t IS estimated that 1000 cocoanuts
will deliver Is gallon of cocoanut oil,
which is used for soap making and
candle manufacturing.