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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07

The Burlington Free Press writes of
the affairs of the state as recorded in
newspaper files of fifty years ago and
finds that a crime wave was sweeping
over Vermont as well as all parts of the
country at that time Burglars carried
a high hand, and hold ups of bank mes
sengers and daylight robberies were
common occurrences. FThe entire sit
uation,' says the Free Press, "resem-
bles the present one The sheriff s de-
partment was busy in cleanup of Ii
quor places and there were many raids
all over the state and much liquor con-
! fiscated.' In conclusion it speaks of a
meeting of the Chittenden county medi-
| cal association which voted to take
some action toward securing a better
supply of spurious liquors in Vermont
there having been much trouble with
adulteration. Do crime waves come
every fifty years2 If so perhaps we
can prepare our defenses ahead, but il
seems to those who have studied the
present tendency toward crime in the
country that it is but a reaction from
the horrible impressions of war. Fifty
years ago the country was recovering
from the ravages of the Civil war bu
in time the conditions became sane ant
normal Thav will arain
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07

One of our United States Senators
told that body recently that in the two
years from July l, 1916, to the same
date in 1913, copies of speeches by cab
met officers and other persons connected
with the government were printed and
distributed through the mails at cost
of $442 900. The wear and tear on the
waste baskets of the country added to
this sum would push the figures to a
still higher point.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07

The town of Barton will soon have
two new industries which will mean
new people and give an added impetus
to other lines of business in that com
munity Besides the decision of con-
Germ manufacturing piano actions to
locate there, site for wooden mill
which will employ fifty or more per-
sons has been purchased by a Newport,
N. H. company. A lively manufacture
ing business in any town is bound to
keep it in the paths of progress and
new interest will awaken its people to
needed improvements in many lines.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
Expensive Business.
BARRE Times. J

The Boston & Maine railroad cannot
afford to have many freight wrecks as
disastrous as the recent pileup of freight
cars north of Newport, if the monetary
damage is anywhere near as large as
estimated. The early estimates of the
loss Pun between 100000 and 100000
goods in transportation ruined or re-
duced in value. That 81 freight cars
should become derailed and piled in CON
fusion without injuring any of the train
men is matter for congratulation.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07

The Reformer is on sale every evening by
the following news dealers:
Brattleboro, Brattleboro News Co., c. w.
Cleaveland, S. L. Purinton (Esteyville),
Brooks House Pharmacy, Aliens Depot News
stand, Gilbert Pollica, 81 South Main St.
(Fort Drummer district
West Brattleboro, ] L. Stockvell
East Dummerston, M. E. Brown.
Putney, NJ. G. Williams.
Newfane, N NJ. Batchelder.
West Townshend, c. H. Grout
Jamaica, r. ]. Daggett.
South Londonderry, F. Fl. Tyler.
South Vernon, E. B. Buffum.
West Chesterfield, n. H., Mrs. w. strseter.
Hinsdale, N. r., w. Fl. Lyman.
Greenfield, Mass, Greenfield News Co.
Greenfield, Mass, c. A Hays
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
Jails Being Done Away With.
bellows Falls Times. J

Prohibition scores again. Prominent
citizens in New Hampshire are advocat-
ing closing most of the county jails,
leaving only two or three to be operated
Prisoners in these jails used to be let
out to work under contract but they are
now so few that no contractors want
them. The locations suggested for jails
are at Manchester, as being in the most
popular part of the state; one at Dover
or vicinity, to care for the southeastern
part of the state, and the other at Berlin
for the northern part of the state.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
Town Without Streets.

The smallest dependency of France
Is the lie d'Hoedie. situated at the
east of Belle Isle. Its population is
238, and the people do not speak
French, but Celtic. Fishing is the
principal industry, and all the inhabi-
tants are provided with food at an
inn managed by women. The town
has no streets and the houses are
mostly of mud
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
TO THE SUBSCRIBERS.

II 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
on the morning following the omission. in
person, by telephone or postal card, thus en-
aiding the cause of the error TO be promptly
edy Immediately applied II 10 only by this
method that the publisher can secure the dc
sired service
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
Awful News Famine in New Hampshire

There is a terrible famine of news
here White horses ., have been 5, f driving
others think it is just lost, There is no
feeling of responsibility anywhere. Ev
erybody lays the blame on somebody
else. G. G. Hanson is somewhat better,
but he isn't better enough for news or
worse enough for news. John b. Clark
is very busy but it hasn't got to the
point of news yet. Leon Reynolds is
rushed to DEATH but that is no news.
Mrs. Hannah Prime believes that rheu-
matism cures are not very potent in cold
weather, but everybody knows that, The
water pipes have frozen until the owners
felt-well, it won't do to put that in!
VIII somebody kindly report some good
news-South Barnstead item.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07

The federal prohibition agent of New
York tells the people of that state
that brandy in mince pies and wine
for pudding sauces and other culinary
purposes may be used without viola
ton of the law The official does not
state where such additions to the chef S
supplies can be procured without law
breaking, however.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
The Meat-Man's Social Hour.

Ellie Jewell, the West Pittsfeld meat
man. takes his dinner every Monday at
Charles Tilton's. They enjoy the noon
hour hearing him tell his experiences
with the different people that he deals
with and the cattle that he handles
Sometimes it is laughable but he laughs
just as hearty when the joke is on him
self as it is very Pittsfield Ad-
vertiser.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
Modern Orchestral Equipment.
bennington Banner. J

Nowadays it seems to be practically
impossible for young people to dance en-
Enthusiastically unless they are spurred
on by an orchestra equipped with several
cow bells, a shooter, three or four
dishpans, fifteen or twenty feet of log
chain, an untuned xylophone and an
aversion to music.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07

A Hartford, Conn, man refuses to pay
his personal tax on the grounds that
the second chapter of Isaiah tells him
not to. He claims it teaches that the
laws of God make the world free for
all, but we suspect that in some way
he must be convinced that taxes like
death are sure thing in this world.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
Getting Better Acquainted.
barre Times.)

Vermont knew little about her one
time resident, Mrs. Hetty Green, at Bel
lows Falls; but she has now become ac-
quainted to the extent of $57 1856 in re-
ceipts to the state treasury from the
Hetty Green estate. Quite an unusual
introduction
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
Today's Birthdays.

Robert B. Mantell, one of the noted
veterans of the American stage, born at
Irvine, Scotland. 66 years ago today.
Robert ]. Gamble. former United
States senator from South Dakota born
in Genesee County. \. Y, 90 years ago
Alexandra F. Ribot, former premier
and for many years notable figure in
French politics, born at St. Omar,
France, IS years ago today
Patrick J. Moran. manager Of the
worlds champion Cincinnati baseball
team, born at Fitchburg, Mass, IL
years ago today.
George Babe Ruth, champion home
run hitter. now with the New York
American league baseball team, born in
Baltimore, 26 years ago today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient advertising--Run of paper. 50 cents
an inch for first insertion, Is cents an inch
for each subsequent insertion. Limited space
on first page at double rates.
Classified advertisements-Five cents a line
first insertion with 50 per cent discount for
each subsequent insertion without change of
copy. Minimum charge 20 cents. Cash with
order.
insertion with 50 per cent discount for each
subsequent insertion without change of copy.
Reading notices published at foot of local
items.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07

Tulip drops in with the suggestion that
as long as John Hothowsky has lost his
Job as a bartender in a Connecticut town
he might possibly get another with some
greenhouse
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
One Year Ago Today In The War.

Chancellor Ebert, at first meeting Of
the German national assembly at Wei
mar, warned the allies not to lay heavy
indemnity on Germany, and threatened
resistance
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
What Limb Did the Dastardly Deed?

Mrs. Patton is trying to locate her
calves which disappeared last week. She
has her suspicious as to- their where
abouts and will take legal steps if nee
essary.-Vine Village news.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
TRY This on Your Ukelele.

Nawaieha ika -Lihilihl Wal Anuenue
ika Maka Kaopua is the name given by
the parents to the son born yesterday
to Mr.. and Mrs barley S. Kaaikala of
246 Akana lane, off North Kukui street.
Pacific Commercial
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
A Good Day for Ducks.

In spite of the downpour, twenty Ia
dies attended the ThimbIe club at Mrs.
Gosling's last Friday. Pondville, Me-,
item
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07

Headline: "Suspenders to cost more. .
Say, this is a combine to keep trousers
up.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
The Turning of the Early Worms.

w. J. Tuttle dug several lively fish
worms near the spring on Mrs. Hills
land, February 2.-Vermont news
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07

RELIABLE fan wants work by day or
hour Phone 3936-J-Ady in Manches-
ter Union.
Wait until the mercury goes up.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07

nected by a pipeline with the water
wagon. Peaches still grow and flourish
but the brandy is no longer necessary to
dress them in good taste
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
Easy Money.

Will Griffin and Mrs Sam Gillian
bought their automobiles with their but
ter and egg money.-Jewell Republican.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07

"A timely arrival in the midst of the
late blizzard was the first seed cata-
logue of the season.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
Weekend Society Note.

Mrs. X. B. Longley visited Mrs. Waters
in Bath Saturday-Martinsyille, Me-,
item.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
Member Of The Associated Press.

The Associated Press 10 exclusively en-
titled to the use for publication of ali news
dited in this paper and also the local news
published herein
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07

Headline: "Overheated Oil Stove
Races Ell at Sunapee House. New
Hampshire news.
The compositor has been retained as
a promising column conductor.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
The Proper Thind.

"If you have an itch for writing,
Robert, get scratch pad" Boston
Transcript ...--.--
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
Remaining the High-Fliers.

NEW rolls make old wingers good.
We have them. F. Fl. Mark.-Adv in
Bellows Falls Times.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
CLIPPINGS
With Now a Comment and Then
Only a Caption.
Winter Sports in East Thetford.

Quite number are wrestling with
colds.-East Thetford item.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07

Tn England the only civilian who
has right to pass through marching
troops is the Court physician on his
way to royal residence.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07

If some day you are asked to taste
A glass of -- strong,
Don't fail to make some test or you
VIII find you've got in wrong.
The fact is cold and also true
That the blanks cannot be filled;
It's written in the blanks on high
That no more shall be distilled.
Ezra
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
Dear Clinnings Editor

Can you tell me what has become of
the COW that gave the milk punch and
the tree that grew branded peaches?
r. S. V. P.
Ans.-The milk punch COW is now con-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
Blank Verse.

What has become of all the things
That helped to give us cheer?
The foaming beakers brown and deep
OF something once called ?
When in some window we see arrayed
Bottles of ruddy hue,
Ii looks like - hut nrnXes to
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
The Mystery of the Pennies.

In October more than 60 million pen
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07

To Heal Cough
Take HAYES HEALING HONEY. 35c
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-18
SERVICE IS FIRST DEMAND
MADE BY BUYER OF Truck

What characterizes 2 good motor
truck What Is the specific thing
that commends %. above the inferior
truck 20 the truck buyer? What. be-
sides a difference in price. differ
entiates between the superior truck
and the inferior7 II the answer ls
quality, what good Is quality in a
motor truck7 It's easy enough to
appreciate quality IN a passenger car.
But when a man buys q truck he
isn't i1oking for artistic lines. mirror
like <nish, or luxurious upholstery
What IS the good Of quality IN a
motor truck2 The answer Is one word
service. The carefully selected ma
terlals, the skilled. conscientious
workmanship. the scrupulous inspec-
ton that 90 into a high-grade motor
truck all make for quality. And
built IN quality comes out in superior
service
Quality built into the motor comes
out In power performance. IN sturdy
pull ability" not only during the
first week OF month or six months OF
the trucks life but day after day.
year after year. So quality built into
the entire truck, from radiator 10 tail
lamp. comes out in service-steady.
dependable economical, long timU ser
vice.
The quality truck has the stamina
70 carry Il through any emergency
and the durability to keep on work
Ing, almost indefinitely. Durability
possibly Is not the most important
attributs OF the superior truck, but
q happens to be one OF the most
conspicuous characteristics
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-18
TIRE FLAP IMPORTANT
MOTOR CAR ACCESSORY

The flap is an important yet little
considered accessory IN the ANTONIO
bile tire. As a protector between
tube and rim. It Is vital to the long
life Of the tube. It prevents detsriora-
ton from the rust that invariably
gathers on the rim. Il prevents the
tube from pinching between the edges
OF the tire
Ordinarily, a flap Is mads Of from
three 20 four plies OF fabric. II IS
constructed 20 conform 10 the shape
OF the tire. Inserted, 10 should lay
perfectly straight between the tube
and rim without buckling-
The long notch at the end Of the
flap, should lay on top or next 70 the
rim. in order to prevent the tube
creeping u and being pinched be-
tween the long groove The end with
the round hole. where the valve stem
fits, should lie next to the tube.
II the flap Is a trifls too short, 70
is better 70 buy new one rather than
TO risk Sitting the holes 70 le1gthen
It. In case Of emergency, IL Is better
TO slit the long notch rather than the
! short one The cut, however, must
never be 50 long that the edges OF the
Flap do not come together.
II the flap IS too short, e works
down. oftentimes 70 ne sids-wau Of
the casing. Here Il cuts the fabric
like knife. When Il Is corroded from
rim rust and the edges get ragged
from wear. there IS danger Of pinch
ing the tube and thus running IT,
The motorist should examine the
condition OF the flap at each tire
change. II he fails to take care OF
this necessary accessory, he has only
himself 20 blame when his tube goes
flat. Oftentimes the price OF a new
flap VIII save several tubes. A poor
Flap IS the source Of constant annoy
ance.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-18
TRUCKS A BIC HELP
INTRANSPORTATION

ton and, as you probably know, this
bank has never Jumped together the
truck and the passenger car business.
We have many accounts Of both kinds
and recognize that they require DIFF
terent treatment and must be judged
by different standards"
From another letter We received
from the vice president OF a large
New York bank, Mr.. Williams quoted
this excerpt.
ITO my mind, the motor truck IN
dustry, like our railroads. should re-
ceive most favorable consideration
and every possible assistance. as they
largely make up our inland trans
porration system and have much 70
do In solving our problems and a
direct bearing IN keeping our finan-
cial machinery in proper order"
IL Not q Luxury.
Another New York banker summed
up the question as follows;
with the railroads facing a short
taEe OF equipment and taking into
consideration the fact that the truck
offers a haulage economy and touches
many points off the usual main lines
OF transportation, thus being essen
tial to food producers, one cannot
doubt that the motor truck has won
its place rs a staple commodity and
Is q compelling factor in our trans
portation problems In view OF these
facts It is difficult 70 see how the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-18

THAT the financial interests recog-
i nize the Importance Of the motor
truck in the nations Immediate
transportation program. was brought
out ln a number o. letters received
by z. A. williams. 5r-. president OF
the Garford Motor Truck company.
OF Lima. Ohio.
Recently we wrote 70 number
Of prominent bankers" said Mr.. VII
liams. asking for an expression Of
their opinion as 20 the Importance Of
the motor truck in the traffic emer-
eency that exists, and requesting in
formation as 90 the willingness OF the
financial interests TO endorse the
purchase and use OF trucks
Won't Reduce Loans
An official o. a large metropolitan
bank. replying TO lr- Wllllams's IN
quiry stated that the present money
situation made Il necessary for the
restriction Of loans in his Institution
to essential industries But he
added eve are happy to advise You.
however. that In no case has this
bank requested our motor truck Gus
toners 70 reduce their loans. for the
reason that we do not look upon this
industry as being included In the
ncn-essential Gloss
Il appreciate FULLY the value OF
motor truck transportation in the
present most serious freight conges-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-18
TED" LESTER DROVE CAR
$500 MILES IN EAST

TED Lester. sales manager OF the
FL Paso Overland company. has re-
turned to his desk after q six weeks
vacation spent in touring along the
Atlantic coast and camping in the
Adirondacks. Mr.. Lester left FL Paso
in July and journeyed TO the over
land factory IN Toledo. O., where he
purchased a Willys-Knight touring
car. From Toledo he drove east
through Canada 70 New England
then down the coast stopping at all
the large cities going as far south
as Washington. d. c. The tour con-
tinued on through Pittsburg. Wheel
ing and Columbus to Toledo, where
the car was shipped TO FL Paso. AR
Lester came by train He drove $500
miles IN three weeks.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-18

The Lone star Motor company re-
ceived three carloads OF Cadinacs
this week which have been under or
ders for several months. The cars
were delivered 70 their new owners
at once and are now on the streets
OF FL Paso. They were ]. G. McNary,
Frank Powers. Dr.. c. l. Hill, WIN
Walls and r c. Mckee.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-18

william S. Cooke, manager OF the
Garrett Motor company. put IN the
first part OF the week entertalning
John C. Culbertson. Republican can
dldate for governor OF Texas. Mr..
Cooke and 1Ir. Culbertson ars old
friends, the later being president OF
makers OF the wichita truck. 1Ir.
Cooke Is on the ticket next fail. be-
ing the Republican nominee for coun-
~ tax assessor. He IS the only local
automobile man in politics and eE-
poets 10 receive the support Of all the
motor car dealers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-18

pieces OF 5swelry and sIiverwars and
other miscellaneous valuablss recov-
cred from the Wrecalzge caused By the
storm Of September. 1919, have been
sold here at public auction. The pro
general fund OF the wreckars re-
ownership, which later viii be divided
pro rata among the persons who
have filed claims for damage done 10
their property by the storm waters.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-18

". n. 8TcFee, district service mana
ger for the Cleveland Motor Car com
pany has put in the last week with
the Stoll Motor company, OF this city,
giving expert service and adjustments
TO FL Paso Cleveland owners. 1Ir.
McFee expects to finish his work in
this city early next week.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-18
.STATE NATONAL RANK

laDituls surplus a Profits gfoo,ooo.sa
Interest Paid On savings Account.
Z. r. Morekelds President.
Joseph Mlglfflu. Eiee-Pref lfcnf.
O. n Baaseft, Flce-Presidens.
GEORGE D. Flory, Fice-PreEfdeuf.
r ~. McAfee. Cashier.
C. Il Neheker. Asst Cashier.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-18

motor truck can be elassed as lux
ury.
Other bankers stated freely that
the truck should be recognized as a
necessary implement with which 20
do business. and that its purchase
ought TO be encouraged by bankers
generally through proper Extension
Of credit where it Is applied for, and
with the same liberality with which
credit IS granted 70 purchase other
tools and equipment
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-18
The HeruId$ Auto Quiz

filling small cuts. preventing de-
terioration and beautlfying them
Copyright, 1920, Thompson Feature
Service.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-18
NEW MOTOR
COMPANY is
FORMEDHE

The FL Paso Motor company Is the
name given 20 the new firm recently
formed here 20 handle Winton and
Scripps- Booth cars in this territory.
Jack O'Connen formerly Of Albuquer-
que, n. II, heads the company. They
have leased the old Buqu0r Motor
company salesroom and service sta
ton on Mesa avenue This concern
has taken the distributing agency for
both automobiles in the territory sur
rounding FL Paso, New Mexico, the
Panhandle OF Texas and Old Mexico
Dealers throughout the territory VIII
be appointed within the next two or
three weeks. The company viii also
maintain a branch in Albuquerque.
The Winton IS one OF the old line
standard cars. Alexander WintOn was
one Of the founders OF the automo-
tive industry. Barney Oldfield first
attracted attention as a racing driver
az the wheel OF the Winton Bullet
The Scripps- Booth is Of more recent
origin, this car making its debut in
1913 as a cycle car. It is now a part
Of the General Motors company and
is being built by them TO take its
place In the field Of medium price
skies. Models Of both lines are be-
ing shown in the saleroom- The
Winton is made in Cleveland. o.. and
the Scripps-Booth in Detroit, Mich