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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-18

wearing of low-neck dresses IN tho Zion Tabcr-
nacle
THE censors Mrs ". H. C'cndinen. wife Of
the mayor, and Mrs. T. c. PHIL are 10 place q
shawl around any woman who violates tae order.
conduct her from the Tabernacle and surreads-
her 20 waiting policeman.
"A sign has been posted across the front o.
The Tabernacle warning Zion women against
wearing dresses without collars, skirts more than
three inches above the ankle, open work stock
ings, X-ray' sleeves or transparent blouses"
Il isn't many weeks since a determined effort
was made 70 establish an official dead line be-
yond which the so-called "vamp fashions" vera
not TO recede. Needless 70 say i failed. Howard
Figg assistant 70 the United States sttorncv-
general at Washington, D. C. was appealed 70 by
representatives OF the National Garment Retail
ers' Association, who asked him for q ruling %
indicate the proper length, or Authorization. os
women's skirts. Dir. Figz very properly declined
to indicate whether or not the department II the
United States attorney general had any opinion
IN the matter. Expressing his own private per-
sonal opinion he declared that skirts should al
least como below the waist"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-18

which doesn't mean gobs Of sticky red covered
with thawing snow powder.
They could reform the clothes and the com
Plexions Of their girl employees over night II they
took united action. I predict they will do just
that before this season is over unless the law Of
selection operates naturally to crowd out the ex-
IRENE dressers.
Women want TO be the equals Of men in bust
ness, but they never can be until they dress thu
part" she continued "They don't have to dress
mannishly; on the contrary, they should retain
womanliness, but they must dress sensibly.
"The current style in skirts and blouses is not
only impractical, but It Is downright inartistic.
Not one girl in ten has the kind Of feet and legs
that look well in the extremes of display. Not
one in hundred has the constitution TO wear
such flmsy things in winter. The display they
make is merely cheap and vulgar.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-18

The slippery craBS VI
reacherous reef.
"Vamp" is 20th century
word. More, it is a movie
word. It was coined for such
as Theda Bara. Also, its
coinage has had a psyche
logical effect. 1t has soothed
injured feelings and applied
balm TO outraged nerves,
not unlike the effect OF
soothing syrup on baby when
its tecthing. 1t used 70 be
that "the other woman
caused hca-tache and sorrow
and even more serious com
plicat,ons of sanguinary ma
lGre. But since that word
"vEmp" became a colloquial-
ism tho victim Of the triangle.
haviLg riyeted her alimony.
lsuchingly explains to her
friend that SO and So
"vampod away" her husband.
and the deserted husbands
are evinciug a like tendency
10 look lightly upon the fiirta-
tons Of their wives. Wit
ness the case Of A. ". 3otI-
ford, New York actor. who
not only gave his wife to his
friend. Raoul Fleischmsnn,
but actually stood best man
- thcir wedding.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-18
By Barbara Craydon

IT is only logical after all, that clothing has at
last been designed for the sole of "vamps."
The most surprising thing about it is that
come thought wasn't given this particular kind Of
apparel long ago. The debutante has many de-
Egns from which to choose the bride even more
and the widow is permitted al the range Of the
designers fancy long she sticks to the SOM
bre hue. But the "vamp" has nothing that she
can call her own. In fact, it has been charged
that that is just what makes her what she is.
But, as she has apparently made her debut and
Is here to stay it is only right and proper that ap
parel right and proper should be fashionedfor her.
The "vamp" always had place in human az
fairs Even before Cleopatra the role an old
one. The Queen of Sheba showed vampish traits
toward Solomon. II not why did she send him
s1ch fattering gifts? Only, the word vamp mad
not then been coined Sometimes they called them
sirens When the master of the castle remained
out all night and, mayhap. all year. his deserted
lady would blame it al on shapey little sprite
which dwelt in the pool of fountain or amid
~ .lirnorv rraQs OF
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-18

"Jazz'' is the
Name Applied
to the Newest
Thing in Gloves
These Are
Really Lace
D1ittens Like
Grandmother
Used to Wear.
, g MABEL 3 TER5EST
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17
BOLSHEVISTS ARE
STILL HUNGRY
Peasants VIII Not Sell Food for Paper
MOney-Refuse TO Barter
Their Supplies

BERLIN. May 17.-Lenine's abandon
ment of government control of fOodStuffs
came too late to relieve the situation in
Bolshevist Russia, according to letters
received in Berlin from a family which
has lived in Petrograd throughout the
BOshevist regime.
The conditions are worse for us than
they were when food was issued on
cards" one letter states. We are told
now that we may buy food and the peas
ants are told they may sell food with
out violating government regulations.
But there are no food shops. And the
peasants about Petrograd have little food
to sell. They don't want paper rubles.
They even refuse al sorts of manu-
featured articles in exchange for what
little food they may have. (They are
afraid to give it up, as they are not sure
that they can get another crop the com
ing wear.
''The Petrograd district is so sterile
that little is produced here in normal
times Transportation is so bad. and
the peasants in the grain districts have
been so badly treated by the BSlshevist
requisitiOning parties that the govern
ment simply couldn't continue the small
rations it was issuing on cards So il
told Us TO do for ourselves a job which
it could not accomplish with all its pow
cr and military force"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17
GARROW ACQUITTED
OF MURDER CHARGE
Jury Brings In Verdict After Three
Hours DeliberatiOn-Says He
Never Held a Firearm,

ST. ALBANS, May II. - Edward
Joseph Garrow, the 40-year-oId Frank
lin farmer who has been on trial in the
Franklin county court since a week ago
Yesterday charged with the murder Of
his wife, Matilda Garrow, on November
80, last, walked out of the court last
evening shortly after s o'clock free
man. The Hry after celebrating for
three hours through its foreman, A. NJ.
Jenne of Berkshire, reported verdict
of not guilty.
When Garrow was brought into the
court room TO receive the verdict he as
sumed the same self composure that he
had maintained throughout the trial.
When the foreman said mot guilty
Garrow replied that he was glad he had
been proven an innocent man and he was
always confident that he would be- ac-
Quilted He said that now lie was going
to return to his farm and begin living
again.
After Judge Frank L. Fish dismissed
the jury GarrOw in company with
States Attorney and Sheriff George j.
Catlin went to the Franklin county jail
and got what few personal articles shat
he had there and went down street
with one of his attorneys. Charles Wat
son, where he was to meet his brother.
Henry Garrow, who had come after him
in an automobile to take him home
Garrow was heard to say to a son of
Sheriff Catlin on his way to jail after
his verdict had been given whenever
YOU hear Edward Garrow's name men
toned think of him as an innocent man
that he never held a firearm and would
not harm a cat. -
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17
WAS ALARMING,
STATES GAGNOR
Nashua Man Didn't Dream
a Person Could Suffer
Like He Did

Ono day while worrying about my
poor health l said to myself, If others
are getting relief by taking Tanlac, why
not tall in line for my share of the BEN
efitsE" So | started taking it. and sure
enough, | now feel like Il new man
The above statement was made by
Divide Gagnor, a we'll known employee of
the Nashua Manufacturing Co, residing
at No. /, Indian Head Ave. Nashua, y.
ii.
For something over year" said Mr..
Gagnor, 4 didn't feel at all like myself.
l knew my stomach was OutyOf order, but
| never dreamed Indigestion could make
person suffer like | did. | could eat but
very little, apd after each meal | felt all
stuffed up. and keen pain would shoot
through my chest and around my heart,
almost taking my breath, and making
me feel so miserable | couldn't help get
ting alarmed over il. Nights it just
seemed that / could never get to sleep.
and / always felt tired and no good.
had rheumatic pains in my legs and arms,
and~evcry day or two l had a headache
that almost put me past going.
well. | certainly am pleased with the
way Tanlac has Strengthened me out. 1t
has fixed up my stomach in apple pie or
der. | go to the table anxious to eat.
and that misery and distress after meals
Is thing of the past with me. 1t seems
that my whole system has been tOed up,
for [ feel good in every way, sleep well,
and never have that tired worn out
feeling any more. Tanlac certainly has
put me in right. and I'm glad to tell
others about il"
Tanlac is sold in BrattleborO by the
BrattlebOrO Drug CO-AdV
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17

got out OF the Franklin block before the
flames reached their quarters. A. Bar.
ton OF this city and Redheld Proctor OF
Fair Haven were occupants who had
narrow escapes in getting OF of the burn
ing buildings.
The business occupants of the Trial
block were the Alien restaurant, re-
Gently purchased by George II. Lada-
boucIIe, and the White market, recently
purchased by \. L. Bachand a Son The
latter concern also conducts a bakery
business. The restaurant was totally
wrecked and the Baehand establishment
suffered about the same fate
he business conducted on the first
floor of the Franklin block was that OF
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17
RUTLAND BLOCK
DESTROYED BY FIRE
About % People Narrowly Escape Death
Property Loss Placed at
$4,000.

RUTLAND, Vt, May IA two
alarm fire which started a few minutes
before 2 o clock this morning destroyed
the Thrall block at IL and ID Grove
street and Quilted the adjoining Franklin
block, driving about % scantily clad per-
sons into the street and entailing a
property damage roughly estimated at
upwards of 10000, much of which will
probably be covered BY insurance.
The flames were discovered in the
Allen restaurant occupying the first
floor of the Thrall building by Officer
Burt Murphy who rang in an alarm
from Box 43 at the corner of Edison and
West streets and turned his attention
to arOusing the occupants of the upper
stories of the buildings threatened.
On the second floor of the Ihrall
block directly above the flames. were
Miss Stella Hart and her sisters three
children, for whom she was caring while
their mother was in the hospital The
four persons were awakened by the
smoke and when discovered by rescuers
were taken across the street to the Sal
walton Army home. The family lost
everything but the few clothes they
were able to snatch as they were taken
from the burning building.
Mrs. Gladys Bellevue, also a tenant
on the second floor of the Thrall build
ing, with Miss Madeline Steele, made
their escape clad only in kimonos.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earoe, and 4ro-year- old
daughter, Rita, in their night clothes
and with only a coat thrown about
them were gotten out of the ThTal
block and hurried to the Salvation
| Army quarters.
| From the Thrall building one of the
most spectacular rescues was made in
getting out the family of Mr.. and Mrs
| Charles Alexander and FIVE children, who
| barely made their exit before the flames
were working into the room they occu
pied. Mrs. Olive Aldrich was rescued
| from a room on the same floor.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Graves, an ell
DERBY couple, nearly overcome by smoke
were carried out of the Franklin block
| them.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. J. Pfenning barely
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17
FINDS No JAP CANNON.
Report They Had Been Landed in Phil
ippines Is Denied.

MANILA. p. l., May 17.-Oficial de-
NAL has just been made of many recent
reports that japanese had landed II
high-powercd guns at Davao, Island of
Mindanao. The provincial commander
of the Philippine constabulary, after an
investigation. reported to Brigadier Gen
eral Rafael Crane, chief of the Philip
pine constabulary, said:
with reference to the II large can
non reported to have been found in the
interior of Davao, have found none. ex-
ccpt a few old obsolete lantakas Moro
brass cannonl of large calibre now be
ing used as park decorations. Some of
these were found by Spaniards in the
hands of Moros in 1S4S when Davao was
conquered. Others were brought to the
place afterwards
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17

observe straw hat day. This store is
headquarters for the LamsOn & hubbard
headgear for men. Always the newest
things in straw, derbies, soft hats, caps
for sports, motoring, etc.
Raisin Cream: One-fourth cup seeded
raisins, l scant cup cream, Is cap sugar,
) tablespoons grapenuts, l egg, l table
spoon butter. Add sugar and egg to
grapenuts and beat well. Add cream,
butter and raisins and heat to scalding
point; pour into sherbet cups. chill and
serve with or without whipped cream.
May be served in tart shells if preferred.
Do you know what "Flaxoap" is? 1t is
n specially prepared soap for cleaning
painted surfaces and just the thing for
the automobile for it is made from pure
linseed oil and contains no caustic potash
to injure the paint. 1t can be bought by
the can at the Root Pharmacy.
SOmetimes~great inconvenience is caused
by the drawers of a bureau becoming stiff
and inclined to stick. This can be rene
died by rubbing them with a little dry
soap. This will cause them to slip in and
out without any trouble.
| The News Store is ready for the tour
! list season with the new Blue Book and
! with everything in picnic and luncheon
supplies, such as paper picnic sets and all
the paraphernalia pertaining thereto.
They are cheap, clean, light and COnven-
: lent and easily disposed of after using.
| Glazed Raisins Cook l pound of sugar
until it melts. An iron frying pan is best
for this. Stir constantly while melting,
being careful not to allow it to burn. Split
seeded raisins, put a small piece of nut
| in the center of each. Dip raisinS one by
1 r 1
/ on waXed paper. This Is a very whole
some candy for children and very delicious.
/ Keep the sugar over hot water while dip
ping.
! / think the new delicatessen counter at
/ the Cory market is going to fill a long
! felt want This week as n beginning they
/ boiled ham, potato salad and cold slaw.
The variety will be Increased as time
goes on and suggestions viii be very vel
come.
Cake Filling: Whip IL cups heavy
cream until stiff. Add Il teaspoon va
nilla, tablespoons powdered sugar. Il
packages seeded raisins finely chopped)
Set your savings to work for YOU In
vest SO a month in a real estate bond
at the Vermont Loan & Trust Co. Every
payment begins to earn seven per cent for
you. Can you do better with small
amounts? They will gladly give you de-
tailed information.
When planting rose bushes see that
they are planted deeply and that they are
watered frequently. y southern exposure
is best.
/ wish all hOusekeepers would try the
Watkins washing compound Mrs. w T..
Barber sells. 1t is surely the greatest
dirt remover ever. An insect powder she
has is sure death TO ants, those pests of
the pantry.
If the soles Of children's shoes are given
two coats Of yarnish, they will last much
longer apd will also prevent dampneSs
from coming through.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17
BAR AMERICAN SPELLING.
Australian Judges Stick TO English Style
of Words.

MELBOURNE, May 17.-American
forms of spelling have been barred from
official documents IN the high court The
federal chief Justice has announced that
he will not allow their introduction and
ordered the spelling of the words pro
gram and center changed to pro
gramme" and centre" He remarked
that English spelling was good enough for
him.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17

IS. Fineberg, shoe dealer The latter's
place was drenehed.
The block to the north of the Thrall
building, owned by III. j. Foley, and oc-
cupied By him as laundry, was dam
aged by water and smoke. \ greater
part OF the laundry equipment was re-
moved
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17
A IxEowing Child.

.AIamnsa, what are twins" asked
Bobby
"O6, | know, chimed in Marjory
with all the superiority of an elder SIS
ter Twins is two babies Just the
same age; three is triplets; four Is
quadrupeds, and i..L 5 l1uglpedes. ~
Boston Transcript.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17
Not Workers.

Il should think your three daughters
would solve the servant problem for
you. >"
"Solve it? They complicate it. 1t 5
almost impossible to get a girl to work
with five in the family. Detroit Free
Press.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17

Filling for Tartar Sandwiches: Chop
together three large sardines, a cupful of
boiled ham. ground. and three small Gu
cumber pickles. Add teaspoon of French
mustard. or omit the cucumber pickles
and add some chOw-chow with a little
mustard Mix to a paste with little
catchup and vinegar, or lemon juice.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17
@#4[
AMERICAN HOSTESS HOUSE.
Opened Near Devastated Region OF
France to Care for Sightless.

LA0N, France. May 17.-An Ameri-
can hostess house for the convenience of
Americans planning to tour the battle
fields of the Aisne and the Somme will
be opened here this month by the Amer
lean Committee for Devastated France.
For % months the mansion it will oc-
cupy was the headquarters for the Ger
man command and it has now been re-
modelled for the American traveller.
From the hostess house special motor
trips under the direction of American
girl chauffeurs will be arranged to the
centers of the American committee at
scissors, Blerancourt, Anisy, Vie and
C0ucy.
The hostess house is near the Chemin
DIES Danes region which saw some of the
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17

Da--not be in a hurry to cut down the
stalks of tulips and other bulbs after they
have ficwered. at least if you want plenty
of blooms next year. These stalks have
to ripen in order to mature the bulbs IN
derground and if they are removed while
stiu green the bulbs are left without their
needful n0urshment.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17

Do you wish knives, forks. and spoons
that will wear? Rogers's 1S47 plated sill
verware viii last more than one lifetime.
The Thompson store carries this we'll
known line and have yet to know of an
instance where it has not entirely full
filled its guarantee.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17

Iced tea and ginger ale, combined, make
a cooling drink for hot summer days. The
mixture is even more delicious when bit
of fresh mint and a maraschino cherry or
two are added.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17

hottest fighting of the war 1t is on the
route to the battlefields where Americans
of the 1st, ID and Sd armies fought un-
der General AIangin.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17

\ gift which would bring joy to the
heart of youngster would be one of
those boy scout kits, mess kits, or camp
ing outfits from the II. NJ. Wood store.
1t is Just getting time for hikes and out
door occasions when these are so much
enjoyed. y great aid to wholesome rec
rcation.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17
DYING OF STRANGE MALADY.
French War Hero Has 33 Operations on
Arms and Legs.

GENEVA. May 17-Emile Froide-
veaux, hero of the French Foreign LIE
giou, is dying of an ailment that has
puzzled specialists for two years. Lit
tie by little his legs aRd parts fof both
arms have been amputatcd i'm a series
of 30 operations that have not stopped
the spread of the malady.
He is soon to be moved from a hospi-
tai to his home, where it is hoped he
may receive in ceremony before he dies.
the Croix de Guerre awarded him by the
French government.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17

They tell me at Hopkins's, the Florists,
that it is none too early to be selecting
your bedding plants and also those for
your window and porch boxes. If you
have no other chance for few growing
things have q window box this year.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17

Keep your nails nice with an occasional
manicure by a professional like Miss Grit
fin. One can care for them themselves
between times.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17

The L. J. Fenton store was well pre-
pared to assist all the men who desired to
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17
FRUIT WHIP FOR UNEXPECTED GUESTS


in
until stiff enough hold its shape with
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17

ii you want to frost with meringue a
custard or other dessert to be served in
a glass dish which you cannot put in the
oven, place the meringue on the pudding
and then heat the fire shovel red hot and
hold it over the dish for two or three min
uteS and the meringue will become deli
cate brown.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17

In making fruit cake, pour half the bat
ter in the pan before adding the fruit, then
the fruit viii not settle at the bottom of
the cake.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17

The Peoples National bank has ar
ranged every convenience for the patrons
of their safe deposit boxes. Examination
Of contents may be made in as much pri-
vacy as in your own home. Always ac-
cessible during banking hours.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17

Are you watching out for Robbins &
Cowles's bargain sale of aluminium ware L?
| am told it will be better than ever. The
date will be announced very soon and
also the list Of articles
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17
Bring Your
Prescriptions
Here

II yOu want them filed with the purest
and freshest drugs, and with the great
est care and accuraCy-flIed precisely
as your physician orders them filed, to
produce the exact effect he desires.
We are proud Of the record we have
made in our prescription department
And yet we fl: prescriptions at very
reasonable prices. and eli them quickly,
too.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17

observe straw hat day. This store is
headquarters for the LamsOn & hubbard
headgear for men. Always the newest
things in straw. derbies, soft hats, caps
for sports, motoring, etc.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17

One cook says. when making egg Gus
tard pies, always heat the milk to the boil
ing point before mixing with the eggs. II
this rule is followed, the undercrust will
be crisp.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17

Do you know what ''Flaxoap" is? 1t is
specially prepared soap for cleaning
painted surfaces and just the thing for
the automobile for it is made from pure
linseed oil and contains no caustic potash
to injure the paint. 1t can be bought by
the can at the Root Pharmacy.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-17

Raisin Cream: One-fourth cup seeded
raisins scant cup cream, 1-3 cap sugar,
3 tablespoons grapenuts, 1 egg l table
spoon butter. Add sugar and egg to
grapenuts and beat well. Add cream,
butter and raisins and heat to scalding
point; pour into sherbet cups, chill and
serve with or without whipped cream.
May be served in tart shells if preferred.