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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19
AUCTION
Having Sold My Farm, I Will Sell at
Public Auction on
Saturday, August Il, 1920
At 1 O'Clock

The following property at my home
stead, three miles from Brattleboro, on
the Guilford road:
LIVE STOCK AND MACHINERY
Seven cows, three to freshen soon, two
to freshen in the winter, two farrow
yearling Guernsey bull, moving ma.
chine, horse rake, pillow, three harrows
pulverizer, , cu~ltivators, two-horse
wagon with body and sideboards, one.
horse wagon with body, buggy wagon
road wagon, express wagon, 2 sleighs
top sleigh, set team harness, set light
driving harness, 2 single harness, col
lars and odd pieces of harness; forks
chains, hoes, rakes, scythes, snaths
shovels. saws, whiffletrees, eveners
neck yokes, grindstone, scfaper, iron
bars.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS-Spring bed
cot bed, 2 mattresses, butter worker
churn, stamp paddles, o~ld-fashioned blu
reau, chest, chairs, stands, rocking
chairs, tables, lamps, carpenters tools
shoe makers tools, and other article!
too numerous to mention.
Terms made known at time of sale.
DANA I. HOWARD.
L. w. Jackman, Auctioneer.
Worthy Worden. Clerk.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19
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RAILROADS PLEAD POVERTY.
object to Complying with Law on
Eliminating Grade Crossings.

BURLINGTON, Aug. 19-At a hear
ing conducted here yesterday by the
public service commission evidence
was taken to ascertain whether the
railroads of this state should be COM
oelled to comply with the law with re-
rard to the elimination of grade cross
ings. The testimony introduced on the
part of the railroads tended to show
that the roads face a deficit. The Rut-
land railroad, represented by Attorney
e. w. Lawrence, told the commission
that the road had lost during the six
months ending Tune 80, $3.50 200. 1t
was estimated that the road would run
behind $1,20o,oo0 by the end of the
year 1920
by Attorney W.. r. McFeeters. intro
duced evidence to show that the road
was not in a position to do much i'm
proving at this time. From the state
ments of several attorneys it was
cleaned that the railroads on account
of the increased costs of materials, la
Dor and coal, would run behind in the
future in spite of the coming increase
in freight and passenger rates.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19
ADVERTISEMENTS.
FEMININE TOPICS


viii be sold regardless of former prices.
Don't miss it.
1t is said that whipped cream that is
to be sweetened keeps firm and is of an
unbelievable delieacy if a ~teaspoonful of
honey is added instead of sugar.
Women who have started a checking
account at the Brattlebofo Trust CO..
wonder now why they had never done
so before. No carrying about in some
easily lost hand bag a roll of bills to be
pulled out and perhaps dropped. The
money is safely in the bank and you
have your check book.
A few drops of oil of lavender in boil
ing water is an excellent deodorizer for
an invalid's room.
Do you really understand what nsur-
ance means? The advantages to be had
from various life policies? You will be
under no obligation if you have an en-
tightening talk with Daniels, the insur-
ance man. You win gather some. valuable
information which will make food for
thought.
To iron shocking iron all but the
smoked portion first. Then turn your
~fiatiron upside down and pass the
shocked part while still damp over the
bottom of the iron, as you do when
steaming velvet.
In talking with DIR. Elizabeth P. Bailey
| found that her ~chiropodist parlors
were closed until Labor day.
Eyeglasses are not the entire stock in
trade of Jordan & Son. If you wish to
purchase a reading glass, opera glass,
field glass, spy glass, telescope or binocu-
lars, you can get them there. You prob
ably know that they nave everything in
eye glass chains, reels, pins, etc.
Peanut butter will taste better and
spread better if it is mixed with a little
cold water or milk before spreading. Put
a little butter into a bow with the water
or milk and beat until it is creamy.
/ nave just seen some beautiful iri-
descent glass at Vaughan & Burnett's
and it was not at all expensive. Some
handsome vases just right for large and
l AoHS- sAtiilIed nONtiSs Mcic pIlCeu at
only $3.50 and $3.50. There We're many
attractive pieces in this ware that / sug.
gest you see some day.
A White Fruit Salad: Cut fresh pine
apple in uniform pieces. Cut white or
green grapes in halves and remove seeds.
Blanch almonds and cut in halves, length
wise. Cut celery and pears in uniform
pieces. Mix with a little French dressing
and serve with ~mayonnaise or cooked
dressing. This salad is especially appro-
pirate for wedding suppers.
Are there in your family, mems and
boys shirts and collars to be Numbered !
The Brattleboro Steam Laundry is
equipped with the latest inventions in
laundry machinery. The idea of that
which rons the collars is to do the work
with the least wear possible and it turns
them out carefully rolled and shaped
without breaking.
A thin coat of white paint on your
screens will keep out the gaze of curious
lpassersby and yet allow you to see from
within.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19
AUCTION
at the B. C. EAGER PLACE in
Newfane Village
Tuesday, Aug. "a, 1920
at / O'Clock d. m.

at l O'Clock p. m.
The following personal property will
be sold: Two complete chamber sets,
bedstead, springs, mattresses, feather
beds, pillows, extension table, straight
chairs. rockers CHESTS, mirrors, two
lawn ]settees, crockery, tinware, honse-
hold utensils, six Hitchcock cane seat
chairs, tables and stands, two cook
stoves, Gold Coin chunk stove, smaller
chunk stove, stove pipe, talking ma
chine, records; also one-horse lumber
wagon, carriage, buggy, sleigh, horse
rake, spring tooth harrow, e~ultivator,
handsled, lawn mower, harness, step
ladder, set of liquid and dry measures,
nearly new sugaring off pan and other
articles. TERMS CASH.
WARD H. EAGER, Agent.
J. H. Ware, A~uctioneer.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

WANTED-Girl for general house
work. Small family. Good wages. APP
ply by mail, or to NJ. P. Maurice at of
fee of Harvey, Maurice, Whitney &
Fits between 9 and 4. Mrs. M p.
Maurice, IL Oak St., Brattleboro VT.
140-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

WANTED-Men and women with
burning, aching, itching feet, sore eorns
and callouses to try a box of Snow
Drop Salve. 25 cents, works wonders.
Guaranteed by w. f. Root, Brattleboro
Drug Co, C. F. Thomas and all drug
gists. 142-I7l*
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

The store of Durham Bros, is making
a clean sweep of all odds and ends left
from their various lines of shoes in order
to make room for their fall stock of
goods. One last opportunity to pick up
some wonderful shoe bargains as they
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19


Every day is bargain day in the north
window of Mrs. Smiths Hat Shop. She
now has a line of those navy taffeta and
satin hats to show YOU which are so diff
cult to get because of their great popu-
larity.
When the hinge Of a door squeaks and
moves stifiy, pun out the pin a little
way and oil it before pushing it back
into place again.
The canning season is now at its
height and you can get all needtul sup
plies at the Brattleboro China Store.
Good Luck and Kold Prose- rubbers, cold
pack utensils, preserving kettles and
other eonveniences and hundreds upon
hundreds of fruit jars. Think OF next
winter and get busy.
Whipped Cream Pudding Sauce: One
cup of sweet cream, the whites OF three
eggs and three tablespoons OF powdered
sugar. The cream should be ice cold
when ready to whip. Return to a cold
place while preparing the whites OF the
eggs, which should be beaten to a stiff
foam. Add the sugar, then the whipped
cream, beating lightly with a silver fork.
Use any favoring. Very nice for fruit
pudding.
Every family medicine shelf should
have upon it some mild and pleasant
laxative and there is none better than
the RexalleOrderlies which you can get
at the Brooks House Pharmacy. They
are as pleasant to take as candy, cause
no discomfort and form no habit even if
taken every day.
Wet a cloth in kerosene and spread
over the garbage can and then put the
cover on over it. 1t prevents flies breed
ing and also disagreeable odors.
Save the expense, bother and heat of
frying doughnuts by buying Fair
banks's'' which you can always get fresh
at your grocer's. Another thing it viii
| save is "odor' and you know how per-
~sistent that of frying d%oughnuts- is.
Did you ever try breaking eggs into a
funnel when you wanted to separate yolk
and white? The latter viii run out at
the bottom of the funnel.
A pretty tea-wagon is such a eonven-
lent thing in summer for serving tea OF
cool drinks and other refreshments on
the porch. The Emerson Furniture Store
has had some lovely ones, also the dainty
china and glass for furnishing one.
Never eat-or if you must, eat only a
little light food-when you are upset
emotionally, when you are tired or when
lyou have a fever. Food taken at such
times does infinitely more harm than
good.
More and more cooks turn to a vege-
table shortening rather than anttaninal
fat and they are finding ~"Snowdrift,'
which can be bought at the Stebbins Gro
: Gerry, a splendid fat for all cooking pur-
poses. 1t is as clean and white as its
name and is being sold there for a time
; for 30 cents a can.
Minced cold cooked veal, seasoned ia
; 4 taste, relocated in a white sauce and
r. spread on thin slices of buttered toast
makes a good breakfast dish with q
poached egg.
The store of Durham Bros, is making
a clean sweep of all odds and ends left
from their various lines of shoes in order
to make room for their fall stock o.
goods. One last opportunity to pick VI
| Soma wonderful shoe harpains aS tbaS
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

.WANTED-Pupil nurses and attend.
ants at the Taunton State Hospital.
Wages $45 per month with mainten-
anee. For particulars address DR.. Ar
thur v. Goss, Supt. 141-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

Possible Saving of Lumber.
If spools were wound with 200, In.
stead of 100 to 100, yards of thread.
365 car loads of lumber would be
saved each year.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

More and more cooks turn to a vege-
table shortening rather than anbanimal
fat and they are finding "Snowdrift,"
which can be bought at the Stebbins Gro
Gerry, a splendid fat for all cooking pur-
poses. 1t is as clean and white as it's
name and is being sold there for a time
for 80 cents a can.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

WANTED-Saleslady in ready-tO-
wear department. Address giving ex-
perience, age, references, and salary ex-
peeted with application. Box 300,
Fitehburg, Mass. l41-149*
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

Never eat-or if you must, eat only a
little light food-when you are upset
emotionally, when you are tired or when
you have a fever. Food taken at such
times does infinitely more harm than
good.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

WANTED-Girl or woman to learn
to operate linotype. Must have good
knowledge of English, spelling, etc,
Experience on typewriter desirable but
not necessary. Good pay while learn
ing. 48 hour week. Apply to E. H.
Crane, Manager, vt. Printing Co., Brat
tleboro, vt. 141-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

A pretty tea-wagon is such a eonven
lent thing in ummer for serving tea Of
cool drinks and other refreshments or
the porch. The Emerson Furniture Store
has had some lovely ones, also the dainty
china and glass for furnishing one.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

WANTD-Beef, hogs and calves and
some nice fresh cows, delivered at my
place Saturday or at the depot Monday
morning. / will pay market price. H. G.
Clark. Brattleboro. 34-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

Did you ever try breaking eggs into 9
funnel when you wanted to separate yolE
and white? The latter win run out al
the bottom of the funnel.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

WANTED-Boy's second hand bicycle:
Telephone 53l-M. 1871
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

Minced cold cooked veal, seasoned ia
taste, reheated in a white sauce and
spread on thin slices of buttered toast
makes a good breakfast dish with q
poached egg.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

WANTED-A laundress at the Austine
Institution. l49-tl
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

spread better if it is mixed with a little
cold water or milk before spreading. Put
a little butter into a bowl with the water
or milk and beat until it is creamy.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

A few drops of oil of lavender in boil
ing water is an excellent deodorizer for
invalid's room.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19
WANTED.

WANTED-Waitress. Memorial hos
vital l37-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

Every day is bargain day in the north
window of Mrs. Smiths Hat Shop. She
now has a line of those navy taffeta and
satin hats to show you which are so diff
cult to get because of their great popu-
larity.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

A thin coat of white paint on your
screens will keep out the gaze of curious
passersby and yet allow you to see from
within.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

l have Just seen some beautiful iri-
descent glass at Vaughan & Burnett's
and it was not at all expensive. Some
handsome vases just right for large and
long-stemmed flowers, were priced at
only ST. 80 and $3.50. There We're many
attractive pieces in this ware that / sug-
gest you see some day.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

viii be sold regardless of former prices.
Don't miss it.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

Save the expense, bother and heat of
frying doughnuts by buying Fair
banks's'' which you ear always get fresh
at your grocer's. Another thing it viii
save is ''odor" and you know how per-
sistent that of frying ~doughnuts- is.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

When the hinge Of a door squeaks and
moves stifiy, pull out the pin a little
way and oil it before pushing it back
into place again.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

Do you really understand what insur-
ance means? The advantages to be had
from various life policies? You will be
under no obligation if you have an en-
tightening talk with Daniels, the insur-
ance man You will gather some. valuable
information which will make food for
thought.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

Women who have started a checking
account at the Brattlebofo Trust Co.
now why they had never done
so before. No carrying about in some
easily lost hand bag a roll of bills to be
pulled out and perhaps dropped. The
money is safely in the bank and you
have your check book.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

1t is said that whipped cream that is
to be sweetened keeps firm and is of an
unbelievable delieacy if a ~teaspoonful of
honey is added instead of sugar.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-19

To iron shocking iron all but the
smoked portion first. Then turn your
f~iatiron upside down and pass the
shocked part while still damp over the
bottom of the iron, as you do when
steaming velvet.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-29
GERMANY'S ZINC PRODUCTION
FACES DOUBTFUL FUTURE

In 1907 the worlds production of
zinc amounted to 2,500,0o0 tons, of
which Germany had the greatest
share with an output of 100000 tons.
according to a statement in the Iron
Age. In 1912 the United States took
the lead with an output of 320,OOU
compared with a German production
of 100000 tons. Contrary to the
common belief, there was no zinc
shortage in Germany. as the output
OF inland ores proved sufficient to
meet the demands of the industry.
The future of Germany's zinc in
dustry is dependent upon the fate
OF Upper Silesia as three-fourths OF
the inland production is obtained
from the mines in these territories,
which are subject to the plebiscite.
Should Germany lose these terri
tories there will be a radical change
in the. situation.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-29
BETTER TONE Is BEING
SHOWN BY LONDON MARKETS

A London cable to the~Journal
of Commerce states that the finan-
cial markets are slightly less appre-
hensive, the firmness of the war
loans making a good impression.
Although several of the recent cap
ital issues have not been fully sub
scribed there are still some impor-
tant issues under negotiation. Next
Monday composite loan of $4,000
900, 6 per cent stock, will be offered
at 95h on behalf of seven British
municipalities for housing schemes.
There is also to be an issue of fI,-
100000, s per cent debentures. by
the Great Bolckow Vaughan iron
firm. The demands upon the banks
for advances required to finance
business and to assist in paying ex-
cessive taxes are very heavy, and
the banks generally are refusing
additional accommodations. being
obliged to exercise true banking
precaution- This attitude is caus-
ing public demand for government
retrenchpent and for abolition of
the excessive profits duty.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-29
NEW STEEL PLANT OPERATES
In WESTERN CANADA

The Department of Commerce
states that a new steel rolling mill
of the most modern type has re-
Gently commenced operations at Sell
kirk, about ten miles northeast. of
Winnipeg. The plant represents an
investment of tbout $1,000.0o0. 1t
is said that orders have been re-
ceived which will engage the output
fer several months. Shortage Of Ia
Dor and high costs 81 materials i'm
ported from the United States have
hindered capacity production. 1t is
expected that the output of this plant
will supply in a measure the de-
mands of the market in Western
Canada and that additional units
will be equipped as fast as business
warrants
The Washington herald., 1920-11-29
FINANCIAL LOSS ON COFFEE
CROP In NICARAGUA

A report from the American con-
sui at Corinto, Nicaragua, states
that financial distress is being
caused by the recent drop in coffee
prices. The coffee crop OF ls1S-I919
sold at very high prices and the
money received for it was promptly
spent Then, according to custom.
advances were made on the l9ls-l9e0
crop. Although this crop might
have been sold at prices ranging
from 22 to 81 cents per pound, pub
lie opinion counseled that the crop
be .sold for at least 30 cents. The
drop began the first of this year
and planters who sold their crop at
IA cents now consider themselves
fortunate. 1t is said that many
painters will not be able to obtain
enough to repay their loans. Large
stocks are still on hand and neither
the banks nor the large coffee buy
ing firms will advance more money
on the crop.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-29
FRENCH BUSINESS ON VERGE
OF FINANCIAL COLLAPSE

A Paris cable indicates that
French business, both wholesale and
retail, is on the verge of a crisis
as a result Of a buying slump and
the refusal of the Bank of France
to discount trade bills after. the first
of the year. Both wholesale ana
retail firms have been notified that
they will not be carried after the
first of the year. after which time
it will be expected that they meet
their paper with currency. In order
to obtain ready money there have
been forced sales, price cutting and
the calling in of outstanding ac-
counts. Last week there was
great cut in the cost of wearing
and a slight reduction in
the price of wines and foods.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-29
DEBTS ]
SHOW GROWTH.
Continued Gain in Obligations and
Paper Currency Unchecked BY
Return to Peace.
BUDGET DEFICITS" BLAMED
Huge Majority Of European Nations
Show Expenditures in Excess
Of Ordinary Receipts.
BUDGET DEFICITS" BLAMED

The growth in world debts and
paper currency has not been checked
by the return to peace. The ad-
| ditions to world national debts,
which averaged $4,000, 100000 per
annum during the war, were $44,-
0o0, 900, 900 in the first year follow
ing the armistice and $4,000, ,o00, 900
in the year just ended-the second
peace year. The additions to world
paper currency. which averaged $9.-
| 900, ,000,0 900 per annum during the
war, were $4,000, 100000 in the first
peace year, and $25. .o00. 10000 in the
year just ended.
A detailed discussion of world ma
tional debts and paper currency, ap-
pearing in the November issue or
The Americas, issued by the Ma
tional City Bank of New York, pre-
pared by the banks statistician, o.
p. Autsin. shows that world ma
tionaI debts, which increased from
S43, ,0O0, ,0O0, 900 in 1913 to $212.000.-
900, 900 at the date of the armis-
tice were $256, 6,000, ,000, 900 one year
later, and s300.000, 100000 in No
vember. 1920. two years after the
armistice. World paper currency,
which increased from s7,500.000, 900
in 1913 to $4,000. 100000 at the
date of the armistice, was s55, 5,000.-
000, 900 one year later. and $4,000
600. 900 in November, 1920. the end
of the second peace year. The ratio
Of gold 20 world paper currency,
which averaged 66.3 per cent in 1913
and 17.6 per cent at the close of
the war, was 1875 per cent at the
end Of the first peace year and 90
per cent on the second anniversary
of the armistice- Annual interest
charges on world national debts,
which were about s1,750, 100000 per
annum prior to the war, were ap-
proximately $4,000, 100000 per an
mum at it's close and more than
s12. 600, 100000 per annum. These
figures are in all cases based upon
the prewar value of the currencies
of the respective countries. but are
in all caess exclusive of currency
or other obligations of the Soviet
government of Russia
Result of Budget Deficits.
These postwar increases in ma
tional debts and paper currency are.
says the writer. largely a result of
budget deficits" especially In the
anu thC
subject of much attention and sharp
criticism at the recent Brussels
financial confeSence of the league of
nations The operations of govern
mental machinery, paid for in a
greatly deprecated currency, are
necessarily many times, in cost,
those of the pre-war period, while
the mere interest charges on na-
tional debts are now more than ST.
000, ,000, 900 a month, and with these
conditions national expenditures
have run far in excess of receipts
from taxation and can only be met
by increases in national debts or
new issues of paper currency. Re-
ports submitted at the Brussels
financial conference indicated that
three-fourths of the governments of
the world are now showing annual
budget deficits and that eleven of
the twelve European countries re-
porting there showed annual ex-
penditures in excess of receipts from
ordinary sources.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-29
VANCOUYER'S OIL SUPPLY.

According to consular reports
from the British Columbia consum-
ers OF fuel oil in Vancouver were
notified on November 1 that the Inn
perial Oil Company's sources of sup
ply would soon be cut Off and that
there was no hope of securing more
oil until the first Of June, 1891. The
lack Of fuel oil may force many Of
Vancouvers modern ONCE buildings
and apartment houses to convert
their heating plants to the use OF
coal. This conversion Is likely to
cost local consumers thousands OF
dollars. It is estimated that the
withdrawal of oil supplies will ne
cessitate an increase in the produce
tion and distribution Of coal in Van
couver to the extent Of 5000 tons
per month. It Is said that coal
companies are prepared to take up
this matter at once and no shortage
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