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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-03-29
Damage on Vernon Street.

Water began overflowing Vernon street
early last evening and it rose and
fell in different locations, according to
| the locations of the ice Jams. Crosby &
Co. took their pigs, numbering 90 or
more, from the pens and put them in the
basement of the grain elevator as mat
ter of precaution. 1t was felt that they
would be secure there, but the water
came up with such force that it burst
open the door and flooded the basement.
Employees there hustled some of them
onto the power elevator and saved about
a dozen by this means, but the power
finally gave out and the rest were
drowned. At the same time the cotton
bales and bags of grain were wet down
as previously stated.
During the night the water ran into
the White River Chair Co.'S Easements
and stood four inches deep on the ground
floor and in the office, doing much dam
age. All the finished chairs in the stock
room and the store room which were
touched by water viii have to be done
over. This means that probably thou
sand chairs will have to be re finished
The motor in the basement was under
water. Conditions were such that the
factory has not been running today and
it is not known when work. can be re-
sumed.
, Water ran into the pavilion of the
Purebred Live Stock Sales Co. to a deptl
of about four feet
Water and ice overfowed the highway
and railroad including sidings, at tn,
Brattleboro Lumber corporations plant
: running into two dry kiIns and foodin!
! the basement Of the new wood heel fac
tory. The damage there was not large.
Wires Pulled Down.
When the bridge tipped over it pulled
down two poles, one carrying telephon,
- lines to Hinsdale and to some offices OF
+ the railroad property, and the othe
carrying the electric power and lighting
r circuit to Hinsdale These lines were re
paired this forenoon. Ten or more tele
phone poles along the Hunt meadow wer
snapped off last night, cutting off prac
tically all telephone communications t
the south, and the lighting circuit o
=. Vernon street was out of commission fo
G a time. Water settled in the gas hous
near the northwest corner of the bridg,
necessitating bailing out, and men fror
D the Twin State Gas & Electric Co.'S fore
worked all night there and in the ga
plant getting the equipment in conditio
Di for use this morning.
l. When the ice began moving after til
bridge collapsed it showed in the mort
: end of the yeranda of the Island Park ps
vilion.
An ice jam at the Slate hill belo
Broad brook sent the water and ice ov,
Z. Z. the Central Vermont track, covering it /
a depth of several feet, and the railroa
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-03-29
Thousands of People Left
Homeless and Millions
of Property Lost
Is PERSONS ARE
REPORTED LOST
Suburbs-0hio Was Next State in
Loss of Life-Heavy Casualties in
Georgia.

Loss of Life-Heavy Casualties in
Georgia.
CHICAGO, March 29.-Reports to-
day from the tornado swept states in
the Middle West yesterday indicate
that n persons lost their lives while
thousands were rendered homeless and
millions of dollars worth of damage
done. Chicago and its suburbs show
the greatest toll of life, 20 persons be-
ing killed. Ohio, where wire communi-
cation gradually is being restored, re-
ported "a dead. 1t is thought when
the rural districts are heard from this
figure will be increased Indiana re-
ported II known dead and Michigan
five, Wisconsin and Missouri each re-
ported one person killed
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-03-29
Those Wags.

Ever eat any venison2'
about all | eat is dear. ''-Boston
Transcript
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-03-29
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| THERE ARE A'LoTiOF Y
METHODS OF ~
GTTRACnNG1AMSSA,k1r--ss
ATTENTION ~ wv
@ -osS \ r.
" T.

If you dress in the mode
of the moment your stylish
bearing will force your
business qualifications on
the. attentions of a busy
world.
Clothe your individuality
in a manner that will secure
a hearing for your person.
ality.
There's a bunch of cour-
age in glad garments if they
are well fitted to your needs
and to your figure.
Suits, $40, $50, S35. $40, $45
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-03-29

A women is as old as she dances.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-03-29

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19
- GOOD HORSELESS ROADS

statistics showing the gradual decrease in the
number of horses to be on city streets no
longer bring surprise. Horses were slowly deoreas-
before the war, and that world-upheaval speed
up their disappearance.
There is a little surprise. however. in the state
made by a Wisconsin smalI-tovyn newspaper.
AT meeting OF farmers held in this vicinity re-
Gently" reported the paper, there were but two
hOrSe-draSvn vehicles against nearly 200 automo-
biles" f.r..
Who doubt that the farmers of this and the
coming generation going TO be just as interested
IN good roads and willing to pay for them. as
their fellow-wOrkers Of the cities? The horse had
MANY virtues, but ne was patient a fault DObbin
made 30 little fuss about bad roads that nobody
bothered much them up for his greater com
fort, safety and speed The automobile does not
sho~ such patience. and the be improved
highways all over the country. in the most remote
rural community well in and around the great
popnlstiOn eenters. ..-.s.-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19
JANUARY 10. 1920.
RECLAIMING OLD FARMS.

A tendency TO buy up old deserted farms and re-
sumo cultivation of the soil is reported from Maine.
This is a good sign not only Maine but for all
Of New England and perhaps other long-setted
regions. During the past 25 years of the facts
most frequently commented by travellers through
the rural districts Of the part OF the country
has been the great number Of deserted farms.
It has been urged by many thoughtful persons
chat there was little use in opening up farming
regions by means of expensive reclamation projects
when so many abandoned farms available in
regions close big markets All these farms needed
TO make them prosperous was a little proper care.
In New England lime and manure used in conjunc-
ton with up-to-date farming methods would restore
many an old farm to prosperity.
There may be various factors working toward the
restoration of these farms TO active cultivation.
There are better roads today than before CON
nectiax them with the markets Of the great eastern
cities. There is more scientific information hand
about the preservation of the best qualities of the
soil rotation Of crops and the use of agricultural
machinery to tighten drudgery. Perhaps too the
general national prosperity is helping speed up
This work of renewing the deserted farms Whatever
the the results are excellent If other sections
follow Names example it viii be a good thing for
the whole country
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19
Other Editors Than Ours
HAVE THEY CHANGED?
dearborn independently

There was Il very bitter fight In the republican
convention AT Chicago in 1912. The battle surged
about Mr. Roosevelt. The colonel had served the
uneNpired part Of Prest Mckinley term and four
additional years; then had turned the presidency
over Mr. Taft for four years.
Mr. Roosevelt didn't like the company Mr. Taft
kept: he didn't like the reacticnaries who had sur
rounded the Taft administration, and went out TO
whip them.
Names were called and epithets hurled. Many
Roosevelt supporters were induced to leave MIN and
by narrow margin Roosevelt lost out i'm the party
whose standard bearer he had been.
Then ne organized a new party. went out and beat
party that had beaten him, and Woodrow Wilson
became president.
The bl each was healed somewhat in 1916 but not
fully snaugh 70 prevent Mr.. Wilson's reelection
And now they are lining up for 1920.
And there is likely TO be contest
There are who love the republican party be
cause they believe II &c be the party of action. the
party that does things for the general beterment OF
the republic These same men believed that 1t feI IN
evil hands in 1912, and many OF them expressed
their disapproval by voting for Roosevelt on the
progressive ticket in that year.
Many who left have returned; cover
nors, like Henry j. Allen of Kansas; goodly num-
Der in congress
1t does not seem possible that they have lost their
ideals but with what wonderment must they read
the committee appointments-the naming OF
who will manage the republican convention that will
choose candidate for the presidency this year?
IL reads largely like roster Of the 1912 cOnven-
ton. for in the list many who bumped
Roosevelt in that year and wrecked the party
who protested the action of the reactiOnaries
Can it be that men advanced in years have learn
ed lesson and changed. or is there concerted eff
fort again 20 make the party the tool OF the in
terests?
VIII those who protested then fall in line now
Is there to be another struggle for the mastery
It is going to be most interesting development
to watch.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19
GIVE Us PEACE, NOT ORATORN
dearborn IudeDpndenfO

America poured out its young manhood to win
a America freely. lavishly. of its wealth
There was no risk too great no sacrifice too large
for America.
Freely all given--for what?
Was il to inaugurete q debating society in Wash
ngton2
Did more than 1000 900 young men take up arms,
and did 1OO.O0OOOO people subscribe billions upon
billions OF dollars that Will take years upon years
of sacrifice pay that partisan leaders might jockey
for position in coming presidential campaign?
What this great land Of ours wants and needs is
peaCe-real peace
The guns of war ceased firing more than year
ago but the guns Of oratory boom on
Financially. industrially we are still on a war
basis paying war prices TO prohteers
American manufacturers and business men and
professional men and laborers and housewives want
90 know just where they stand. just what to
count
What this nation needs is to turn its mind to the
arts OF instead of haggiing the terms OF
war.
in wanting League of Nations which provides that
nations shall stop and think before they grab gun
The president know that the general plan of
League of Nations had the open and avOwed ap-
prevail of Sen. Lodge chairman of the foreign
relations committee
The president knew too that the league could not
become reality without the and approval
Of the senate. But so he Of the justice Of
his position that he went ahead. to a great extent
ignoring the body whom he must finally submit
his work-at least not taking any of them 70 Paris
with him participate in the deliberations to learn
first hand the FOR and motives back OF many
provisions
And then that body baked.
And then the people got oratory OF a peace
settlement
Mr.. Lodge forgot his pro-leagUe arguments made
before the Wilson document was formulated and
stubbornly opposes a settlement. combining his at
tacks TO details Of the covenant.
What America needs right now IS not oratory for
political effect. but peace settlement and an at
entiou domestic affairs that will give the house
holder coal and sugar BILE prices and
adjustment OF Industrial affairs that viii avoid
the business and industrial stringency that general
" follows a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19
The Tower of Babel
BY BILL ARMSTRONG

II a nickel don't satisfy YOU for your
time
Why dear little FLYER Just charge
Us a dime.
This sardine box. this One-man-car
Don't run very, often and don't get
very far
Now I'll tell you a secret / hope
you will keep
1 really see one-man- cars IN. my
sleep.
Do rot think jitney dear that l nave
turned poet
For this man-car service mas
sure got my goat
If you don't come and get Us ana
relieve Us spell
A whole lot of people will sure 90
10 Mishawaka. H. NJ
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19
sN THE HUMBLE MAJORITY.

Thexs two sides to this "extravagant spend
ing business One side has been given at length
the few weeks by representative of nearly
all The big industries They have explained elo-
ausntIy that people insist on high prices and will
not buy anything priced low, so that dealers have
had stop ordering goods TO sell at moderate
rates. and manufacturers have had to stop making
them. The other side is given by travelling sales
man. who writes:
I'm the past year I have been travelling, and
7 hnow how people are prospecting and what
shay think OF business conditions, what they
: buy and consume, and do know that in all
my IS years experience among such people
they never lived shorter rations at such
high cash prices and there never was time
when the majority eagerly sought for low
priced goods OF every kind"
Consumers with plenty Of money have certainly
been spending their money with reckless abandon:
and their thriftess example has had a pernicious
influence others who could less afford the expen-
diture. But certainly this mania for spending has
not infected our whole society The travelling man.
replying directly Prest Wood of the American
Wooden Co. who complained that people would not
buy any out the finest wooden cloth suggests that
Mr. Wood does not know who are the me- jority or
the people
The majority Of the people are always limited in
purchasiIg power. always driven by hard necessity
demand low prices and content themselves with
commodities Of eoarser material and Workmanship.
Certainly neither the habits nor the pur-
chasing power Of this humble majority has changed
All NJ once IL has its reckless spouders-families
infatuated yyith hieh wages and not able TO see
for the moment how little those wages mean at
present price-leveIs. but such families are sure
y not typical This majority is nor SO wen press
4sented the richer classes but it is beginning
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19
More Truth
Than Poetry
DISTRESSING NEWS.
By James J. Montague

DISTRESSING NEWS.
A movie actor has been arrested
for completely in New York rob-
berry.
When the burglar only knew his
crooked trade
And applied it in his bungling.
burgling style,
We could view his operations un-
dismayed,
And defy him With sneering
jeering style.
For a burglars but q burgle after
all
Just tabbler in the simplest
sorts Of crime
The dimensions of his intellect are
small
And detectives could out-think
him every time.
But when movie actors fan on evil
days.
Proving round with guns and Jim
mics every night
Stealing through deserted streets
and dsrkened ways,
It is time 10 view the future with
alright.
l confess that I'd awaken with a
start
And prepare. as best / could, to
meet my doom
Any time that Mr. William Sureshot
Hart
Loomed at midnight in the door
way of my room.
II Doug Fairbanks sought 10 burg
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19

Another provision that will not
bother very many folks is that which
saws there will be no ticker signs dis
played on the premises We figure
that if anybody in South Bend dis
played a sign of this kind, il would
attract a crowd OF no less than four
or Eve thousand people, and there
hain't no home in town that would
accommodate such a mob.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19

Further. the law says we read
that hip" ticker, is unconstituuon-
al: naturally! It's going to be so
scarce from now on that the best
place for federal officers to search
Tor it, is in fountain pens and
watch pockets.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19

Tn some quarters the dry decision will be an
Encouragement 10 take UP farming as a steady Job.
it is on the farm that peach brandy. cherry
bounce and appejack be brought 70 a high
state OF satisfaction
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19

one sure thing. the federal sleuths
will not have TO waste much time on
investigating rumors Of violations OF
the mot allowed TO receive llcker
as a. present" clause.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19

Oscar Underwoods retirement from tie presi-
dental viii hardly make it easier for any other
democrat It only cuts out the embarrassment Of
racing with real ass
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19
JANUARY 17TH. 1920.


The sun will never shine the same
again.
Our Haunted skies Of blue have curn-
ed to black.
And everywhere is rain and storm.
Alack
Unless they bring our festive aagon
back
know that life will be one endless
round or pain.
Time was when sadness brought a
moments stab.
When gloom gave way reluctantly
to cheer.
A whisky straight, a gin-hzz and
some beer
but not the stuff the suTers now
call near
Could make golden cloak of serv-
ice olive drab.
Those ills we knew we could in no
way bear.
Defeats we felt we could not meet
alone.
And all the little petty rows at home.
Their surcease has departed fuie.--
Gone,
But who is there to know and who
to care?
Ny life is worth just twenty thou
So nd cold
To those who want TO after me sur
vive;
And from it there's a chance that
they'll derive
Some Joy. But me l could not keep
alive
With bootleg bringing in its weight
in gold
a. TRUE BELIEVER
one way we will never bump into
the national prohibition law" said a
local ". c. T. t. worker today. is
having more than two drinking
residences.
It's hard enough to pay the over
head on one drinking residence. let
alone two" stated another citizen
today. not a W c. z. L. worker.
TIL CALL OF THE JTTNEY Bus.
O jitney bus. jitney bus why don't
YOU come
And take US TO work and bring us
home
The people out here are i'm a dilem-
ma
And they're GUESSING these cars that
run on Miami
Come try il again as YOU did once
before
And III guarantee YOU Will have
passengers galore
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19

be heard from. and it or later will
demand recognition.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19

Free baths" in Chicago cost a nickel. which
proves the Windy City determined not TO lose its
prestige for novelty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19

Housekeepers who refuse TO pay increased
price for bread may adopt the substitute the staff
of life suggested by Marie Antonette
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19

Fort Madison, Ia, having passed ordinance
penaizing profanity it is evident that that town
is no place for a mule driver
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19

The government. which is very busy urging thrift
on the American people will do we'll TO set an ex-
ample Itself
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19

lsrize my fat
l should wait him with foolish.
frightened grin
While my palpitating heart went
pit-a-pat
For there'd never be a doubt but
he'd get in
Should 1 catch Houdini going
through my pants,
All in vain for help 10 hold him I
might shout
For there wouldn't be a shadow of
a chance;
When he once got good and
ready, he'd get out.
Burglars haven't made much trou-
BILE through the years
They are Just notch above the
missing link,
They are never very high above the
ears.
And d good successful criminal
must think
But if movie actors turn 10 lives of
crime
When they find the bank-rolIs
gone a little shy,
And go out for loot and plumber il
is time
That we kissed cur cash a long
and last good bye.
EVEN FTNANCIERS NOD.
The bankers that have bonded
warehouse certificates in their
vaults now wish they had put the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19
PA PERKINS
SEE.
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Tom Brandon's jitney bus on Lin
coin way w. was little late Satur-
day morning. the result Of the deep
snow
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19

Ebert says 1920 viii decide Germany's fate. But
this distance it looks though 1918 dc TIE
deciding
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19

Cheer up. There is prospect that in the near
future there will be enough gas to permit Of the
enjoyment of roast beef and bean soup.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19

Yes sir, maam, the days are getting longer.
rs anyone can see when old Sol is attending to his
business.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19
AND WELCOME.

II Great Britain really insists on
that thirteen billion dollar loan let's
give it TO her-in bonds of the Irish
republic.
Copyright, 1920.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19

Its hard enough to- pay the over
head on one drinking residence. let
alone two, stated another citizen
today not a W. G.. z. L. worker.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19

man.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19

One way we will never bump into
the national prohibition law" said
local " c. T. L. worker today. is
having more than two drinking
residences.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19

L c.. A X Martens is probably hoping The gov
eminent will become tangled in his initials.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-19

New Beads in
the latest novel
ties have just ar
rived. The as
sortment includes
yellow, jade, coral
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-10-26
NO CHANCE
FOR BOUT
UNTIL
SPRING

NEW YORK. oct 2s.~-Jaek Demp
sey and Georges Carpenter are cx'
pccted 10 sign here today 20 box 10
rounds 10 a decision for the heavy.
weight championship OF the world.
Terms based ON percentage Of the
gate receipts are said 20 have been
reached between Tex Rickard. pro
motor OF Madison Square Garden.
and tho two managers OF the princi.
pals.
Richard and Jack Kearns. mana
ger OF tho champion. refuse 20 talk.
but Francois Doscamps. the French
mans manager. admitted that nego'
tations are practically started.
There seems little hope Of having
the bout before next spring. owing to
the unwiillngnesr Of the boxing com.
mission 20 sanction a meeting Of
such importance until the new box.
ing law IL given n more thoro trial.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-10-26
ROTHSTEIN
DUE TO
TESTIFY

CHICAGO. Oct. 2s.--The Cook
county grand jury investigating hasc-
bail scandals expected to-hear tho
testimony today Of Arnold Rothstein.
New York gambler. whose name has
been mentioned Ia connection with
betting on the 1919 world series. and
Joe Gedeon. second baseman for the
81. Louis Browns.
Gedeou. when examined by Hartley
Replogie. assistant states attorney.
denied any direct knowledge Of the
deal whereby eight members Of the
Chicago white Sox team arc alleged
10 have been bribed 20 throw the
series 70 Cincinnati. Gedeon I'D.
mitted winning money on the Reds.
The "shnkeup' In organized base
bali as result OF the Investigation
will probably reach a crisis Friday
when five American league clubs
which have not Endorsed the I.asker
plan meet with Ban johnson. head
OF the American league. Johnson Ia
leading the opposition to the I.asker
plan. which provides for civilian
commission 10 control baseball