davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
II oday's Events

Denver has made elaborate plans for
entertaining Gen. pershing, who is to be
a guest of that city today.
Centenary of the birth of Robert ".
Steele, governor of Jefferson territory"
which later became Colorado.
The. Marquis of Lansdowne. celebrated
British statesman and one-time Cover
nor General OF Canada, is - years old
today.
! Governor Ritchie and other state of
fcials OF Maryland chosen at the election
last November will be formally installed
in office today.
The trial is scheduled to begin in Paris
today of NJ. Caillaux, former French pre-
mier, who is accused of intriguing TO
bring about dishonorable peace.
Child welfare, problems of industrial
life and conservation of human resources
will be discussed at the annual conven-
ton OF the Social Service Council OF
Canada, which meets at Montreal today
for a three day session.
A delegation of western states COVER
nors is to visit Washington today for
the purpose of presenting demands to
congress for an appropriation of at least
$3.50 5000 to be devoted to the develop
ment of irrigation and reclamat ton pro
iects in the West.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
WITHDRAWAL FROM SIBERIA.

Most Americans will be pleased with
The announcement that the American
troops are to be withdrawn from ST.
IBERIA as soon as possible. The Ameri-
can people have never been fully in
formed as to the purposes of this gov
eminent in this invasion of Russia, nor
have they been satisfied with the con-
duct Of the American forces in that
far-off country. With the announce
ment of the early withdrawal it is
said:
The American forces were sent into
Siberia for the stated purposes of aid
ing the Czech forces to make their
safe exit out of Siberia at time when
the Bolsheviki were trying to impede
their progress eastward more than a
year ago, and secondly to assist in
keeping open the Trans Siberian rail
road and to protect certain supplies
The situation has reached a point
where, with the repatriation of tht
CLCNllH anu tlG hltHQTdNdI VI the SIt
vens mission, the purpose for which tn,
expedition was sent into Siberia vii
have been fulfilled.
If that be true, the American peopl,
viii be pleased to see the Americas
troops brought hack home and directe,
I" duties authorized by congress or dis
charged from service and the expens
at maintaining them in Russia stopped
The expedition has not made Russ
safe for the law abiding nor has j
protected that country from invasioI
and seizure by Japan. Nor has i
stopped German propaganda anon
the Russians. For these reasons it vii
never give pride to Americans or wi
public approval of the expedition
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
"My First Attempt"

said that, he might have worried for
fear his poetry would sound very
young beside that of the Old Year.
We'll. let's begin" said the Old
Year.
4 think age should be given the
right to speak first" said the New
Year"
"All right" said the Old Year. Here
goes, then
The old Year shook his white hair
and smiled so that the wrinkles in his
face all ran in together.
This is what he said:
Nineteen-nineteen was feeling old.
Nineteen-nineteen was also cold.
Nineteen-nineteen heard them cheer.
Welcoming in the glad New Year.
Then New Year recited this verse;
Nineteen-twenty was out for fun.
His life had only just begun.
He was young and full tof vim
No one could help but welcome him.
"Of course" he added. you mustn't
think | am conceited. l say lot to
make my rhyme come out right"
cor course" said the Old Year. FOR
do, too. Well, will give my second
verse. Don't believe it all thought!
Il wish" said the New Year. you'd
give all the rest yourself
You're so much more of poet than
am. It's my first attempt, and while
it may be all right, l don't believe l
could go on"
"All right" said the Old Year, I'll
go on. This is jolly-endinE up the
year and beginning the other with
these verses. believe I'll sing the
rest of mine"
So the Old Year took an old harp he
had and he began TO play and sing,
and this was what he sang:
Nineteen nineteen almost wept
As he packed up his things and LEFT
But as he turned 70 say good-hy.
Something In him made him cry:
Though my work IS mostly done.
l. too have had lots Of fun.
And ere | go upon my way.
This ] certainly would say.
Happy New Year big and small,
Happy New Year short and tail
Happy New Year every one,
May you all have lots Of fam"
Fine" said the New Year. "Anl
| though your voice is oid-a whole wear
old-still it doesn't sound cracked
you must have been a nice war 10
have kept so young in so many ways"
"Ah," said the Old Year, "all The
years have such a good time. Wait I'M
til you've been in the world Il year
| You will have seen 81 much To maze
you feel young and happy though yuu
are old and must make way for All
other year. Wait and see. Goo ~ :!
| Happy New Year.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
ADDI) EVENING
aEAIRY TALL
SSA G Mary Graham
s Bonner @J&S-5 *
HAPPY NEW YEAR.

The Old Year and tie New Year
were seeing each other, and the New
Year was talking of plans FOR 1920
while the Old Year talked OF what
had happened during 1919.
We'll" said the Old Year, 81 am go
ing TO make up poem about myself.
feel quite poetical''
And" said the New Year. II viii.
too" For the New Year didn't want
to have the Old Year think that he
was unable to do anything like that.
even though he was young. He was
rather proud and rather sure OF him
self. you see.
He didn't know much about poetry.
and vet he didn't want to say so. Bet
he felt very much pleased when The
Old Year said: Though | have lived
twelve whole months. have net be-
come a poet. Writing poetry is not
the thing do best. Eat no natter. it
is fun once in a while to write little
verse"
Yes, the New Year was much re-
lieved TO hear the Old Year say that he
wasn't much on writing poetry. and
no one could expect much Of n year
which was only just beginning.
And when | say that The New Year
was relieved | mean that he didn't
feel he had to worry about it any
more. and If the Old Year had not
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
In The Days News,

The Marquis of Lansdowne, who eele
brates his 18th birthday today, has had a
long and brilliant career in the British
governmental and diplomatic service. The
Marquis belongs to family which traces
its descent back to Walter Fitz 0tho
CASTELAR,, who fourished in the eleventh
century. He succeeded his father in the
title in 1866 and very soon became promi-
nent as a statesman. He was selected
for the exalted post of governor general
of India in 1883 and succeeded the Mar
auis of Lorne as vieeroy of the empire.
As governor general of Canada, post
he occupied just prior to his appoint
ment to India, he was a wise statesman,
and it was during his term that the Do
minion enjoyed one of the most pros
porous periods in her history In later
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
See the Money First.
Barre Times.l

The Bellows Falls Times Is authority
for the statement that farmers in the
White River valley and in the vicinity
of Barre were the chief victims of a
bunch of slick ones who made deposits
in local banks, bought a great quantity
of farm products on the strength of that
credit, shipped the products away and
drew out their money from the bank be
fore the checks began to come in for
payment. Ii the farmers in the VICINITY
of Barre were victimized to any eonsid-
cradle extent they have been mighty
reticent about it, that's certain. But
the warning is worth passing along again
at any rate. See the color of theil
money first-better still, get firm
grasp on their money before you let tn,
products 90.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
Little Benny's
Note Book
BY LEE PAPE
THE BRANE
BY LEE PAPE

THE BRA\E
The brane is the part OF the body YOU
think with, and the bigger your brane Is
the more you think. and the smaller Il
Is the more you think You .hink The
easiest way to tell ii persin has a big
brane is TO look how high their formed is,
men with bald beds not counting.
There are many Impressions about
brlnes meening a persin hasent got
mulch sents, some Of them being as
follows
l. Haven't you eny branes Mcening
Haven't You meny branesz
.. Hay, your branes must be in Your
feet. Aleening there don't seem to be eny
in your he'd
3. You haven't got the branes you were
born with Meening wen YOU was born
you had more branes than wat you got
now
Some branes are better at some thing,
than wat they are at others. 4 persu
mite be the best one in the class at
, arithmetic, but if you asked him the
boundry OF Asia he mite not even anser
! This proves il takes all sorts OF people Il
make a verdi
/ Boys think thew have moro brane:
/ than gerls, and viea virtue. Boys say,
gerls have long hair insted OF having
more branes, but eegls say they hav'
long hair besides having more branes
/ Both may he rite in some cases.
| Animals have braues but they don
know the reason. Animals think hecaus'
they cant help it and not because the!
wunt to and know its a fine thing t,
do. Horses and dogs have the mos
branes OF all the animals, and cats an,
insecks have the leest
\ poor man can have rs mutch brane
as a rich man, being a little consolatio,
\ but not enuff
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
Today's Birthdays.

Coo T. Crawford, former United States
senator from Kansas. born at Nolney.
iowa, 90 years ago today.
Pierre Lott famous French author
and academician, born at Rochefort
France, 20 years ago today.
George F. Pearce, prominent Australian
statesman and cabinet minister, born in
South Australia, 30 years ago today.
Whitcford K. Cole. president OF the
Nashville, Chattanooga & st. Louis Rail
way Co., born AZ Nashville, Tenn. IL
years ago today
DR.. Charles Epson Clark, former direc-
tor Of the School OF Classical Studies OF
the American Academy in Rome, born at
Springfield, Mass, 10 years ago today
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
What the New York Life Insurance
Company did in 1919

Here is the record: The Company is
sued 209,220 policies, with new paid
insurance for more than 81 millions.
Net increase over 1918 practically all
in domestic territory more than 1911
millions. The Company paid in death
claims more than 80 millions and 10
living policy holders over 76 millions
n total OF upwards of la millions At
the close of 1919 the Company was
composed of 1,456Q00 policy holders,
who are insured for over three billions,
l27 millions, and who are the Company,
who own the Company and who alone
receive the profits of the Company,
there being no stock.
Brattleboro Office, Williston Block
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
sEvENTY-oNE YEARS YOUNG.
National Life Insurance Company Starts
Another Year

Every person connected with the Ma
tional Life Insurance Co. Of Montpelier
and this means every official who has
a part in the management of this sue
cessful and growing Vermont organiza-
ton, as well as every policyholder for
he is certainly an element III the success
achieved must feel an exultation Of
pride in the 10th annual statement Of
the company, presented in this issue OF
The Reformer.
The company has a surplus over all
liabilities Of 50, 422 900, even after valu-
ing its assets at the market values of
Dec. 81.
The National Lies payment to policy
holders, together with the assets now
TO their credit, exceeds the amount the
policyholders have paid in premiums by
over $l3.000,00o
The National Life in 1919 paid its
policyholders over $4,000 a day for the
entire 500 days of the year
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
Take the World We Find.

We must take the world as we find
it; there is no avoiding that. Bul ne
ought not to leave the world rs sc
found it; there would be no excuse
for that. A large share OF our proper
work in life ought to be in the line
OF seeing to it that the world shall be
better. when we leave il, than il MAS
when we entered it. simply because
we have been in it. Otherwise our
life is failure-SeIected
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
The Same Old Story.

Mr.. and Mrs Sobinsky and Mr.. and
Mrs. Inkenstein of Harter's Court were
arrested for intoxication and breach of
the peace last Saturday. The neighbors
say it was hard cider. The women pulled
hair and raised cain generally Florence
Union
In the beginning it was man, woman
and the apple, in 1920 it is still man, wo-
man and the apple
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14

The Reformer IS sale every evening by
the following news dealers:
Brattleboro, Bra,tleboro News Co. c. w.
cleveland. s. L. Purinton (EsteyviIle},
brooks House Pharmacy. Aliens Depot News
stand, Gilbert Pollica. 2T Sdsth Main ST.
Fort Drummer district.
West Brattleboro, J. 1. Stockwen.
East Dummerston, N. E. Brown.
Putney, NJ. G. Williams.
Newfane, ~ NJ. Batchelder.
West Townshepd, c. Fl. Grout
Jamaica, K. J. Daggett.
South Londonderry, F. II. Tyler.
South Vernon, +. B. Bufiuu.
West Chesterfield, N. H., Mrs. w. Sfreeter.
Hinsdale, N. H., w. II. Lyman.
Greenfield, Mass, Greenfield News Co.
Greenfield, Mass, c. A. Hays.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
TO THE SUBSCRIBERS.

1t is the aim Of the Management. to secrre
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 10 receive the paper
on the morning following the omission. in
person, by telephone postal card thus en-
abling the cause of the error to be promptly
edy Immediately applied II is only by this
method that the publisher can secure the de-
sired service
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
Food for Reelection.
Rutland NeXs.1

In one evening high class concert,
two moving picture performances, four
more or less public dances, one uplift
lecture, four club meetings, musical
comedy and two vaudeville performances
were on various programs for the enter
tainment and elevation of the Rutland
public. Certainly, the variety was wide
enough to suit all tastes. There would
be some food for reflection if the relative
attendance at the wide range of affairs
was published.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
Suspicious Hay Loads.
montpelier Argus

Those photographers who concealed
themselves in load of hay and at
tempted unsuccessfully TO get photo
graphs of President Wilson, ought to
think up something new. That scheme
was worked in Holland, but i'll Holland
every load OF hay is not regarded with
suspicion, as it is in the dry" United
States
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
Todav,s Anniversaries.

lSl4-Norway was coded to Sweden by
the treaty of Kiel.
lS37-AIarquis de Marbois, who nego-
tiated the sale of Louisiana to the
United States, died in Paris. Born
at Metz, Jan. 81, l745. IT.
lSf3-Gates OF Somanuth carried into
Delhi in state under canopy Of
,. crimson and gold.
lSi5-William F. Harnden, founder of the
railway express business in Ameri-
ca, died in Boston. Born at Read
ING, Mass, in 1912.
1853 Attempt on the lives of the Empcr-
or and Empress OF the French in
Paris by Orsini and others.
l970-John S. Barry, who served three
terms as governor of Michigan
died at Constantine, Mich. Borr
in Vermont in 1902.
1873 Two rival governors were inau
gurated in Louisiana.
Beginning of the great street rail
way strike in Brooklyn.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
Get the Key to This, You'll Need It.

They say the party who has at various
times entered by key the house of +. II.
Colby is known, and if they want to
avoid themselves trouble and perhaps in
jury they had best to keep out hereafter
without permission from Mr.. Colby
Wentworth Item.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14

The yenison taken in Vermont dur
ing the open season is estimated to
have been worth $57,407. 1t should
have made a more noticeable dent in
the price of sirloin steak if the law
of supply and demand had held good
the more meat the less price.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14

sorbers. Vermont scenery is one Of
its best advertisements and if il is
made known that good roads lead TO
IT'S most beautiful sections the touri ST
trade viii soon pay for the roads.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14

The Democratic party is trying hard
to find if Herbert Hoover Is not on
some branch of its family tree, but no
one has vet found out where he stands
in politics. Why not let him follow
his chosen work instead sf forcing
something upon him he has no desire
for.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14

The minister at Montpelier who
read in the Barre Times while en-
joying the best of health that he
was critically i'll must have received
ia shock, but probably thanked his
lucky stars that he was not reading
his obituary.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14

If the house passes the stringent
measure which provides the death pen
atty for sedition there will be, some
shaking in the shoes of the parlor
Reds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14

The ieeman is now reaping his har
vest. There is plenty of it and the
law of supply and demand should ap-
ply here now if ever. An adequate
supply put away now should help TO
bring the price down instead Of boost
ing it,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14

If California peas quoted in Boston
at $3.50 peck are an indication that
spring is on the way, as the Boston
Globe says, what do strawberries at
$3.50 a box indicate?
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14

Victor Berger has again been denied
q seat in the house by a vote of o26
to 6. Mr.. Berger might as well be
resigned to standing room only.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14

If Vermont spends 100000 on
road work this coming year the tourist
will be better able to enjoy the scenery
without the need of too many shock abb
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
A Good Platform.
burlington Free Press. }

The most popular man in the United
States and one who could be elected in
walk TO the presidency of the United
States would be the one who can success
fully reduce the high cost of living to
normal basis at this time
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient advertising-Run of paper, 50 cents
inch for first insertion. Is cents an inch
for each subsequent insertion. Limited space
on first page at double rates
Classified advertisements-Five cents line
each subsequent insertion without change al
copy. Minimum charge 20 cents. Cash with
order.
Reading Notices-Twenty cents per line first
insertion with 50 per cent discount for each
subsequent insertion without change Of copy.
Reading notices are published at foot of local
items.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
All the Horrors of Modern Housekeeping

Mrs. T. 3. Huffman has had a cupboard
built, sink installed, new floor in the
kitchen and is otherwise improving he,
house and when completed viii have a
very convenient and neat home Fair.
view Item.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14

Despairing patriots may now find
sanctuary in Cuba. They have plenty
Of sugar aud all the stuff that goes
with it.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14

If wood alcohol had been in vogue
in Socrates time he would have filled
his cup with that instead of hemloek.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14

The heart of the world is still beat
ing but Mr.. Hoover seems to think its
stomach needs attention.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
One Year Ago Today in the War.

American armistice delegation started
for Treycs.
Allies reached agreement for control
ofSiberian railways.
Two thousand persons reported killed
by Ukrainians ut Przemysl
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
Too Dull.

burlington News
If Vermont Democrats could only draw
on the reserve supply Of Texas politics
would be more interesting in this state.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14

4 Florence girl says she had rather
wear a COW bell than be bothered with
chaperon.-Jewell Republican
She'll probably dress so she can be
heard a mile off
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
A Good Job.
{ Burlington News.

Over a year ago Republican congress
turned out Democratic majority. So
far 50 good. But what has it turned out
since Golfers Weekly. Well it turned
out Victor Berger twice.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
Shades of the Celebrities.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dickens returned
from their wedding trip Wednesday
Chester. Conn, item
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14

1t is easier TO find a seat on the water
wagon than it is place to get off.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14

moso Miss Alice has charge of the kitch-
en- during her mothers absence and We
hear some nice compliments about her
cooking Iona News in Jewell Republi
can.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
Member Of The Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively en-
titled 10 the use for publication of all news
credited in this paper and also the local news
published herein.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14

Clifford Basye and Richard Sheldon
have opened chill joint" one door south
of the hotel-Jewell item.
And strange as il may seem they will
serve hot stuff
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14

The milk from single Roquefort
sheep in a year viii provide from thirty
to forty pounds of cheese.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
And No Drouth Affects 1t.

a womans tears are said to be the
greatest water power known TO men,
Ex
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
Examples Of Heat and Cod.

Teacher-Nhat are the properties
of heat and cold?
Small pupil-fhe property of heat
is to expand and cold to contract.
Teacher-Now give me an example.
Small Pup:l-In sumner when Il is
hot the days are long; III winter when
it is cold the days are short.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
Checked Pants His undoing.

Headline: ''Undone by His Pants.
Checked in Flight When Caught on Pick
It Fence.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14

years the Marquis of Lansdowne filled
the positions of secretary of war and
foreign secretary in the British ministry
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14

Who says the world is getting worse !!
\ man in Kansas has Just left his moth
or in law $4,000
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
Do You Twig Which one?

Mrs. Maggie Groin of Kansas City got
one of her limbs broken last week
Fairview News.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14

Sir Oliver Lodge claims he has talkel
with the dead. Have him call up the
league of nations says the office poll
tician.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14

The basking shark of the Indian
Ocean frequently attains a length OF
fifty feet.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14
Easily Done.
(keene Sentine

(keene Sentinel)
You can spell lower cost of living
easily-WORK.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-14

The census man must know by this
time the answer to that old question:
How old is Ann: