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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

The Hemlock and Green Mountain
water powers, which were sold to Mas
sachusctts capitalists a few days ago.
have been resold to the Public Electric
and Lighting company of ST. Adams,
which now supplies the municipal plant
in Burlington with electricity While
the price has not been made public
the stamps on the deed indicate that
it was around 100000. II is the in
tention of the ST. Adams company to
begin work on improving these powers
next fall. New dams will be put in
and pond three miles long will result.
One of the dams viii be 40 feet high
and it is estimated by the engineers
that the plants win generate at least
5000 horse power.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

The Reformer is on sale every evening by
the following news dealers:
Brattleboro, Brattleboro News Co., c. w.
Cleaveland s. L. Purintou (Esteyville),
Brooks House Pharmacy, Aliens Depot News
stand, George J. Bower, South Main St.
(Fort Drummer district.
West Brattleboro, J. L. Stockwell.
East Dummerston, NJ. E. Brown.
Putney, NJ G. Williams
Newfane, N. NJ. Batchelder.
West Townshend, c. III. Grout
Jamaica, X. J. Daggett
South Londonderry, F. Fl. Tyler.
South Vernon, E. b Buffum.
Mortified, Mass, Thompson Bros.
West Chesterfield, N. H, Mrs. W. Streeter
Hinsdale, N. H, w. Fl. Lyman.
Greenfield, Mass, Greenfield News Co.
Greenfield, Mass, c. A. Hays
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24
Little Benny $
Note Book
BY LEE PAPE.

Last mite after suppir / went GROUND
on Broad Street with the fellows and lis
sened to some man waving his arms and
tawklng about Socialism, and wen I got
nome pop was up in the setting room
smoalHlng and thinking with his feet up,
me saying, Pop, do you bleeve in So
cializm?
| do not, and never did and never
will, sed pop, every man ON his own
merits, that's my motto, [ don't bleeve
IN this dividing up bizniss.
Well wy not, pop, amt all men born
equal? I sed
They may be born equal, but they don't
| stay equal very long, and the most UNI
equal ones are always Socialists, sed pop
Well G, gosh, pop, | sed, the man err
round on Broad Street sed it amt fair
for some men to have all the money with
out working and other men to do all tho
werk and not get hardly eny.
Let me tell you sumthing, my ernest
young thinker, sed pop, if all the ricf
men divided their money with all tn,
poor men today, how long do you thinl
Fit would take for the same men all to b,
rich agen and the others all poor agen?
How long, pop, . weeks? | sed, and POI
sed, Well, that would be trifle suddin
say 5 yeers, yes yeers. in yeers the in
telligent men would have most of tn,
money jest as they had at ferst.
5 yeers, pop? l sed.
Yes, yeers, sed pop, yeers is
conservative estimate
Well gosh, G, pop, I sed, WV coulden
they divide up every yeers then, an
keep on making it even?
Yee gods, sed pop, good argewmen
rolls off you like wattr off a ducks bach
90 TO bed. It's late
Wch / did
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

This is the day of the package"
and without doubt it is big contrib
utory cause to the advanced price of
many goods which once the customer
was satisfied to take in bulk with only
"a piece of brown paper for wrapping.
Most housewives prefer foodstuffs put
up in this way because they are as
sured more absolute cleanliness and
today even peanuts are served us in
transparent parafined envelopes, candy
comes in expensive hand decorated and
be-ribboned boxes lined with lace paper
breakfast foods are sealed and ster,
ilized, other products are wrapped in
tinfoil All this makes its appeal, but
as usual it is the consumer that must
pay.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

The settlement of the issue over the
Volstead enforcement act in the Dem
ocratic national convention will be
watched with much interest. Postmas-
ter General Burleson, supposed to rep
resent the President s views, says the
drastic and absurd provision" of the
Volstead act must be modified and the
drys say it must not be impaired.
The dry concede to the vets seventy
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

Many lodging pedestrian will agree
with what the Rutland Herald has to
say of speeding automobiles, that the
fast driver is not always a reckless one
but the man who speeds through the
residential districts is a serious menace
The speed limit may seem creeping
pace to the motorist but to the person
on foot seeking safety it is oftentimes
none too slow.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24
She Gained
So Pounds

Among the many interesting cases of nerve
quiet and increase in weight credited TO the
aid of Bitro-p Phosphate is that of Mrs. Rosa
Harris, who was thin and nervous when she
began. weighing 10l pounds. While using
Bitro- Phosphate faithfully. she had reached
I54 pounds a desirable weight for her. The
improvement in Mrs. Harris's appearance was
so great. that friends of hers amazed.
Bitro- Phosphate aids in overcoming many
cases of neurasthenia, brain, or mind fatigue,
tendency to hysteTia, melancholy break
down, sleeplessness, lack Of Self-contrOl. ner
This whole publication could be filled with
of Bitro- Phosphate in overcoming nervous
ness, weakness and allied troubles, and in aid
ing nature to increase weight steadily. health
lily. lastingly. Be we'll. be happy.
YOU. should add years TO your life, and have
far more contcntmert. by using Bitro Phos-
phate and following the simple directions of
the health system accompanying each box.
$500 GUARANTEE
So positive are the producers Of its merits
that you may now obtain BitrO-Phosphate
under $500 guarantee OF finding satisfactory
nerve quiet, increasing your weight until you
are OF normal healthy size. or otherwise obtain
ing desired benefit-Or Bitro- Phosphate will
cost you nothing. Could anything be fairer?
At BrattleborO Drug CO., and all leading
drug stores you may obtain Bitro- Phosphate
Booklet of interesting facts about nerve-ease.
increased weight, strength, tranquility
4 of mind, and other health desires will be sent
! free, postpaid by ARROW CHEMICAL COM
PANY, Is Union Square, New York.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24
TO THE SUBSCRIBERS.

IL is 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 morning 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 ce-
sired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

five votes from New England, about the
same number from New York, all of the
New Jersey delegates, all but few
in Ohio, all but dozen of the fifty
eight from Illinois and about half of
California, total of approximately
325 votes. As there are over 1000 del
egates in the convention, it looks as
though the drys might carry the day,
but of course it is yet to be demon
strated that they have conceded the
liquor vote its full strength.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

In list of American expenditures
compiled by the treasury department
are the two following items: Candy,
/ 81, 0OO, 100000 Soft drinks, ice cream
and soda, $3.50 100000 This accounts
for quite a bulk. of sugar We can t
have our sugar and eat it too.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

Louis university three women received
the degree of bachelor of commercial
science the first in the history of tn,
institution
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24
Member Of The Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively en-
dtled to the use for publication of all new.
credited in this paper and also the local news
published herein
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

If you use Pyrex baking dishes YOU
should have some of those wire holders
for the various shapes from the Brattle-
boro China Store, in order to save
both dishes and fingers. They insure
greater safety and convenience in hand
ling the hot dishes and they are so mex
pensive that | predict all Pyrex outfits
will soon be equipped with them.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

Probably the moving picture corpor-
ations at Los Angeles would prefer to
stage their own earthquakes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

Won t the arrival of the Democrats
in California disturb those front-porch
meditations of Hiram Johnsona
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

of watereress or other crisp fresh green
used as a garnish for an inexpensive meat
dish, will make it so attractive that
everyone will be tempted to eat of il
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

McAdoo s name still hobs up like
Banquo s ghost.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

You will not CRATE your fingers if you
put the cheese through the foodchopper
instead of trying to CRATE it.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

A little grated cheese in your French
dressing transforms it into a very good
Italian dressing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

Hot Weather Note: We are having all
the washing done at the Brattleboro
Steam Laundry and you can imagine the
relief it is to have it entirely out of
sight, smell and hearing these warm
days. wonder now why we have never
done it before
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

store is selling the remainder of their
stock of suits at nearly a half-price re-
duction. As there is said to be no radi-
cal style changes this fall purchase will
give you a suit for early fall wear.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

The Stebbins Grocery has some deli
cious dried beef which they sell in bulk
Ask them to send some along with your
next order of home made doughnuts OF
cake l am sure you will like it as vel
as | did
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

There are comparatively few families
that use lamb or pork tongues on their
tables, but just as palatable dishes can
be made of them as of beef and calf
tongues, using the same recipes as for the
latter.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

Brattleboreans have no reason to com
plain of the high prices of shoes if they
have kept watch of the sales at Dunham
Bros. They are still offering many UNI
usual values in shoes for the whole
family and | see there are yet some es.
pecially good bargains in white shoes
for women.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient advertising-Run of paper, 50 cents
an inch for first insertion. rs cents an inch
for each subsequent insertion. Limited SPACE
on first page at double rates.
Space rates application
Classified advertisements-Fivc cents a line
first insertion with so per cent discount for
each subsequent insertion without change of
copy. Minimum charge 20 cents. Cash with
order.
Reading Notices-Twenty cents per line frs,
insertion with 50 per cent discount for each
Reading notices are published at foot of local
items.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

Out in the corn belt they boil sweet
corn with one layer of husks left on
This inner LAYER is folded back while
taking off the silk, then replaced and
the ears put into rapidly boiling water
to cook say II minutes for small ears
and - or bit more for the larger ears
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

Stand upright several short pieces of
macaroni in a juicy pie to prevent the
liquid from running over into the oven
during the baking process.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

The crushed leaves of jewel weed
which is said to be usually found grow
ing alongside poison ivy, is said to nullify
the effects of ivy poisoning. For bee
stings use the juice of milk weed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

1t is very annoying to have your
glasses break when far away from help.
Before leaving on that vacation trip,
drop in at Jordan & Sons and have them
measure your lenses and frames and
make record. Then if they break a
wire can bring new pair quickly.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

The criticism oftenest heard of rye
bread is that there is not enough rye
-four to the wheat used in it. very
good proportion is three cups of wheat
to two of rye.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

What suggests rest any more than
attractive and substantial bedroom fur
niturey At the Emerson Store is line
of this furniture which will appeal to the
most discriminating. Wood beds seem
to be taking the lead and they have
many handsome ones to show.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

Whipping jelly increases its bulk
three or four times.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24
A TERRIBLE
AFFl|CTION.
Govt. Concrete Inspector
Saved By aFTuit-a-tiYeSv

80 NORTH UNION ST., ROCHESTER, NY.
"For five long years, Twas afflicted
with Stomach, LiUer and Kidney Trouble,
which developed into serious Bladder
Trouble & 4
/ saw testimonial of 'Fruit-a-tives'
and concluded to make one more
trial. BY the time the sample box
and soc. box we're finished, there
was grand Improvement.
To make a long story short, L
believe 'Fruit-a-tives' or Fruit Liver
Tablets the best Stomach, Liver and
Bladder Medicine the world has eUer
produced. r. B. O'FL1NN.
SOC. a box, 6 for $3.50, trial size 25c.
Atdealers or from FRUIT-A-T1VES
Limited, OGDENSBURG, n. Y.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

If you are about to choose a sport or
vacation hat | think you will find some
thing to suit you in style and price at
Mrs. Smiths Hat shop as she is special
izing in this line at present The younger
set will be sure to like those silk tams
which are now so popular.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

When preparing lamb meat for cook
ing, remove all the pinkish colored skin
for it is this which contains the woolly
flavor.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

Many woman about to take some
vacation trip wishes for a new suit
Here is her chance. The j. j.. Mann
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

Where is the home that one could
afford to lose by fire? Could you replace
yours today at anywhere near the price
it cost you? Daniels the insurance man
makes the wise suggestion that your in
surance keep pace with the increasing
value of your property, A little food for
thought.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

Save all fat from chickens. One of the
uses to which it can be put is to spread
It over the top of roast of beef that
does not have sufficient fat of its own.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

When you buy a Wonder Box" of
Ligget's chocolates at the Brooks House
Pharmacy you get the best quality of
CONNECTIONS but delivered in plain box.
You are not paying for an extensively
made and ribbon decorated container
which limits the cost that can go into
the candy. Try box of these chocolates
with the wonderful centers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

| Tomato Succotash: Two cups canned
tomatoes, | tablespoon minced onion, 2
tablespoons minced celery, l tablespoon
sugar, | teaspoon salt, u teaspoon pap
rika , cups cooked dried lima beans.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

June brides should begin household
duties by keeping a systematic record OF
receipts and expenses and this may be
done so easily with checking account at
a reliable bank. The Brattleboro Trust
Company will start you off with con
venient little check book and tell you
Just how to use it.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

Are you one Of those who sets bas-
ket of closely packed Strawberries di-
rectly away in the refrigerator just as
they come from the market? 1t is better
to open them up loosely by carefully
turning them into a larger dish.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-06-24

A handsome piece of Sheffield plate is
as distinctive as sterling silver. Go into
Vaughan & Burnctt's and get a better
idea of what Sheffield plate means. As
a wedding gift, nothing is more accept
able than piece of this ware which is
both useful and beautiful
New-York tribune., 1920-01-07

Contrary to all expectations of manufac-
turers, dealers and the public, the greatest
shortage Of motor cars which has yet been
experienced in our industry is most likely
to develop this year at the very time when
cars will be most indemand.
Six months ago, it looked as though the
greatest difficulties in production would be
surmounted before the first day of 1920,
and it was hoped that the first six months
of the new year would find all the factories
going at top speed.
This hope can never be realized. There
fore, it seems appropriate that someone
should give q friendly word of warning to
those who hope to be able to secure delivery
of new car i'm the spring.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-09

paving On Queen St, from Public
Square TO Addition ST., John st.
from Queen St, to Winchester Ave.
King st. from c. V. R. R. to Sam
uel ST, Maple Ave. from King ST.
to Stephen St, Church ST. from
King st. TO John St, Raleigh ST..
from King st. to John st. and Win.
chester Ave from King st. to John
St. which will consist of 20817 So.
Yds. of asphalt macadam, 22513
So Yds. of concrete base course.
100 SO. yds of brick gutter and To-
800 lin. it. Of concrete curbing and
all excavation and other items per
tanning to same as called for on the
bidders blank.
Plans and specifications may be
seen at the Office of the Commits
sioner of Streets and may be oo-
tanned from such Commissioner by
depositing Ten Dollars $4,000,
which sum shall be refunded upon
the return Of the plans and spect-
fications in good order.
Bids are being asked for in con-
formity with the provision of an o.
dinance passed and adopted by
council of the City of Martinsbu"g
on Feb. 18th. 1920. entitled An o.
dinance adopting tt standard spec
ifcatious for grading and paving OF
streets and alleys within the City
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-09

noon on the 18th day of March,
1920, for brick paving on West
King street from Maple Avenue to
c. V. r. r. and will consist of 5319
SO. yds. brick, 5319 So yds. concrete
base course and all excavation and
other items pertaining to same a3
called for on bidders blank.
Plans and specifications may be
seen at the office OF the Commits
sioner Of Streets and may be OBJ
tanned from such Commissioner by
depositing Ten Dollars ($10.) which
sum shall be refunded upon the re-
turn of the plans and specifications
in good order.
Bids are being asked for in con-
formity with the provisions Of an
ordinance passed and adopted by
tho Council Of the City Of Martins
burg on February 18th, 1920, entit-
led "An ordinance adopting stand
ard specifications for the grading
and paving of streets and alleys
within the City Of Martinsburg; thu
manner and form Of letting and
awarding contracts the methoa
and manner Of payment; the cfed-
ton Of a paving fund in the hands
Of the Treasurer, receipts and dis
bursement. how made; the method
and manner OF paying for such paw
ing }y abdttine property owners:
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-09
TUESDAY. MARCH 9

of Martinsgurg; the manner and
form Of letting and awarding con-
tracts; the method and manner of
payment; the creation of paving
fund in the hands Of the Treasurer,
receipts and disbursement, how
made; the method and manner OF
paying for such paving by abutting
property owners; the assessment Of
property; the method of collection
and accounting; the recording OF
liens and the release thereof" AMI
an ordinance passed and adopted on
the same day, entitled IAN ordin-
ance designating certain streets
which shall be paved and authoriz-
ing advertisement for bids for the
paving Of same, defining the meth.
ed and conditions of binding, fixing
a time for the closing and reception
of bids by the Council"
A certified check for Five Hun
dred Dollars (s500.00) must accom-
pany each bid. The Council will sit
at eight o'clock P. NJ. on the day
Of the closing Of the bids to receive
same. The Council reserves the
right to reject any and all bids, and
award the contract as it may deem
to the best interests of the City.
BY ordinance of the Council,
JOHN II. ZIRKLE,
8 12t op Recorder
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-09

the assessment of property; tue
method of collection and account
ing; the recording Of liens and the
release thereof" and an ordinance
passed and adopted on the sane
day, entitled IAN ordinance desig-
mating certain streets which shall
be paved and authorizing advertise.
ments for bids for the paving OF
same; defining the method and con
ditions of bidding, fixing a time for
the closing and reception of bids by
the Council"
A certified check for five hundred
dollars ($5O0.O0) must accompany
each bid. The Council will sit at
eight o'clock P. NJ. on the day d
the closing of the bids to receive
same. The Council reserves the
right to reject any or all bids, AMI
award the contract as it may dee!
to the best interests of the City.
BY ordinance Of the Council,
JOHN II. ZlRKLE
. 12t r o Recold9n.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-09

officials.
This opinion Is that no matter
what the status Of the injunction
when the enumeration was made,
if the supreme court finally decides
that the Act Of the Legislature and
referendum election annexing the
suburbs to Wheeling January ! is
valid, the figures existing on the
first day OF the year would hold
good
Wheeling estimated population,
with the addition Of the annexed
suburbs, will be around the $4,000
mark. Huntington will undoubtedly
be the second largest city with
something over $4,000. Population
statistics for West Virginia are ex-
pected to be ready within a month,
II was announced, but this Is not
absolutely certain
1t is impossible for any human
agency To predict the 1920 popula.
tions Of cities in West Virginia.
Such a prediction would be purely
guess work, with nothing to base
the surmises on unless there were
police censuses at hand.
A city which has an igdu trial
boom such as huntington has cx.
perienced in the last few years is
bound to run way ahead Of average
figures The average for the Unit
ed in 1910 oyer 1900 was approx.
mately - per cent.
The figure for West Virginia cit
les varied from $50 per cent for
Morgantowu to seven per cent in
crease for Wheeling. Huntington
showed 161 per cent. BuedeId lie
per cent Clarksburg 1T per cent
Charleston 107 per cent, Fairmont
II per cent, Moundsville G6 per
cent and Martinsburg II per cent.
OF the smaller cities Warrington
showed an increase from 1850 te
$3.50. Wellsburs from 2,5SS to 41S9
Grafton from 1876 TO 4,G72, Elkins
from 2,01G to $500 Sistersvlle
dropped from 1919 to >. 6S4.
An interesting feature of West
Virginia population is the fact that
in 1890, when the first census was
taken and While the Little Mountain
state was still part OF the com
monWealh u Virginia, it consisted
of but six counties: Ohio. which
took in the whole Panhadle anG
what is now Whetzel and Tyler
counties, Monongalia, Harrison
kanawha, Grcenbrier and Randolph