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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14
Little Benny's
Note Book
By LEE PAPE.

We ate suppir yestidday. being stake
under onions, and pop Sed to ma, . by
the way, mother. let me have a handle
/ wunt to go down the celler.
G pop, are you going to look for berg
lers? | Sed, and pop sed, I'm going to
reed the gas meter, one of the men down
at the Office had a thing today to show
how to reed your own gas meter and
hereafter I'm going to attend TO that N.Y.
self insted of leeving it intirely to
strange gas men. and posserbly after
this the gas bills wont be so Excessive.
Wy Willyum, you cant reed the meter,
how rCdickilisS, sed ma, and pop sed, /
fale to see your point, unless YOU meen
to imply that your huSbind is inferior in
intelleck to a ordinerry gas man.
Certeny not, ony | don't see wy you
should allOod to gas men as Ordnerry,
I'm sure some of the gas men that come
erround heer seem to be very brite, .Sed
ma, and pop sed, \ gas man has as
mulch chance. or at leest as mulch rite.
to be president as enybody elts and
have no doubt they are a fine body of
men and in fact | wouldent consider it
eny Inauguration to refer to them as gas
gentlemen.
And he went down the cellar with the
candle lit and came back with it out,
saying, Well that's a fine kettle of fish,
that is. according to that meter our next
bill will be $50 and / wont pay it, that's
all. | won't pay it, something's rong with
that meter and l for one wont abide by
its judgement, $50, $50, its perposter-
Gus.
Its impossible, Willyum, it cant say
envy sutch a thing. sed ma, and pop sed,
But you jest herd my report in the mat
ter, do you still wish to insist that the
avpridge gas man has more branes than
/ have? and ma sed Certeny not, good
Miss grayshiss, and pop scd, Then wy is
it impossible? and ma sed. Because the
gas man that brings the bills was heer
today and the bill is ony SIS.
Is there eny law of man or heaven
that prevented you frum telling me so
before | went down the cellar? Sed pop
And he started to reed the paper mad
and ma started to darn holes out of
socks and / started to do my lessins
agenst my will.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14
THE ROMANCE OF WORDS
JOB"

TINE connection between job.
l. the Biblical personifica-
ton of patience, and the word
Job" commonly applied to
piece of work. is cleverly worked
out by Southey in his book
The Doctor"
"A job in the working or op-
erative sense is evidently some
thing which it requires patience
to perform. in the physical or
moral sense, as when, for ex-
ample, in the language of the
vulgar, personal hurt or mis-
fortune Is called a bad job ii
is something which requires pa
thence on the part of the public
to endure-and in all these
senses the word may be traced
to job, who is the prOyerbial eX-
emplar of this virtue"
Sheridan, whose definitions
are always as amusing as they
are direct, states that when
ever any emolument, profit. sal
AIRY or honor is conferred on any
person not deserving it, that is
Il job. =" From which it would
appear that it is not the job
holder that emulates the pa
tience of Job, but the public.
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14
Almond Salad.

Take one-half cupful of mild vim
egar, if strong, dilute it with water,
using the half cupful of diluted vinegar,
add three-fourths of a cup of sugar
and cook until it spins a thread. Soal.
two tablespoonfuls of gelatin in one
cupful of pineapple juice and dissolve
in the hot strip. grind one-half cup
full of sweet cucumber pickles through
a meat grinder, add with two-thirds
of a cup of diced pineapple and one
half cupful of blanched, shredded al
monds. Mix well and mold. Serve
cold with mayonnaise dressing.
A most economical dressing may
be made using corn oil in place of the
olive oil; the dressing is fully as good
to look at and better TO the taste for
those who do not enjoy the delicious
favor of olive OIL
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14
RACIAL LIBEL.

bill has been introduced in the New
York legislature permitting the recovery
of damages as a result of ibelling those
belonging to any race, religious denom-
nation, sect or order" 1t is said to be
especially designed to provide a legal
remedy for such assaults as the Jews
have been subjected to lately. Assembly
man Edward r. Raynor who fathered
the measure, acknowledges that it was
provoked by articles in Henry Ford's
Dearborn Independent
1t may be doubted whether such a
remedy is necessary or advisable. The
very case addueed gives no convincing
proof of the need. The Hebrew race
has surely lost nothing in public esteem
by this recent furry of exaggerated and
distorted criticism. 1t has rather gained
by it. For every undeserved attack made
on the American Jews by one publica-
ton, a hundred disinterested and unprej-
udlced publications have risen up volun-
tarily to defend their history, ideals and
patriotism. 1t is sure to be so with any
instance of racial or religious injustice
IN this land of free and honest press
representing all classes of citizens and
all phases of human interest and ae-
tiyity.
1t is characteristic of really free
press that it corrects its own errors
that is, as a whole it exposes and over
comes the errors of any mistaken mi
nority. Thus full freedom of thq press
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14

IS the surest guarantee that truth shall
prevail, and for the sake of truth itself
it is well to be cautious about severe IL
bel laws. 1t is better to have wrong
criticism threshed out in public than
whispered privately.
The present measure is said by some
legislators to be so broad in scope that it
would empower a political party, through
it's officers, to sue for damages. I'm
agine libelling a political party, or being
libeled by one? The proper tribunals in
which to try such cases are the public
press and platform.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14

Nineteen members of the Vermont SEN
ate voted in effect to have Vermont road
conditions kept as at the present time.
They refused TO confirm the appointment
# new state highway commissioner by
Governor Hardness.
The people of Vermont are accustomed
to know where their public servants
stand. Who are these Instructors? Turn
On the light of publicity. Let there be
no Skulking The public demands names.
Let Nermonts motto, meanwhile, be
full steam ahead and bombed be the sub
Observation-Disclosures Free Press.
Nineteen members of the state senate
may have used poor judgment in the ac-
ton which the Free Press so hysterical-
ly refers to, but they certainly were well
within their rights. If, as is to be as
sumed, they honestly believed the confir-
nation of the Hartness nominee for
state highway commissioner would be
injurious to the people they would
have been untrue to their oath of Office
had they voted in any way except as
they did. Naturally enough, there is dis
appointment over the lack of co-opera-
ion between Governor Hardness and
lhe senate, but such outbursts as that
IF the Free Press are not going to har-
monte the cOntending factions.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14
Today S Events
st. Valentines dav.

st. Valentines day.
Celebration of Admission day in Ari
IONA.
The annual Florida Mid Winter fail
will be opened at Orlando today anC
continued through the remainder of tn,
week.
Rt. Rev. ]. y. Mccormick, Episcopa
bishop of western Michigan, today cele
brates the 10Th anniversary of his con
secration.
All forecasts of the session of the Can
adam parliament which assemblies today
indicate that it will be essentially on,
devoted to the tariff.
The Order of the knights of Joseph
a national Jewish fraternal organization
with headquarters in Cleveland, cele
brates its silver jubilee today.
A group of Philadelphia women will
make application to Governor Sproul
today for a charter of Incorporation fol
what is said to be the first title insuranc,
company in the United States organized
and conducted by women.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14
THE WOODS
BY DOUGLAS MAILOCH
MY MAN AM NE.

MY MAN an me fer forty years
1v1 Have hiked it up the hill.
An side by side. an bound an tied,
AS was our youthful will.
He come upon me like a dream
OF all l hoped TO be
An so we stood, fer i'll er good
Made one, my man an me.
Ii was rosy way we went
When life was in the dawn;
l heard the birds. heard the words
A young wife feeds upon.
His arm was round about my waist.
He led me tenderly-
Twas long ago we travelled so
The road, my man an me.
Though still we travel side by side.
We travel now apart
For older wives live lonely lives,
An hungry is the heart.
Twas long ago l felt the kiss
In youth he gave so free
Still side by side, but years divide
Us two, my man an me.
Yet once he held my hand in his;
We knelt beside a cross,
Together knelt, together felt
An shared a common loss.
An there was four instead of two
Ger so it seemed TO be-
Yes. there was four-the babe bore
My God, my man an me.
The river yon is covered now
With Winters ice an snow;
Upon its breast no lilies rest
Where lilies used to blow.
But underneath the Winters ice
The waters flow as free
AS in the Spring we heard 'em sing
Their song, my man an me.
So age may sit upon his lips
An cool the speech Of youth;
An yet know he promised so
To love, an spoke the truth.
The Winter days of life may chill
The ways of such as we;
But meath the cold the love of old
Still warns my man an me.
(Copyright)
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14
TOday'S Anniversaries.

l72S-Dr. John Hunter. a cabinetmaker
who became great surgeon, born
near Glasgow. Scotland. Died in
London Oct. Is, 1893.
lS21-COngress counted the electoral
vote, showing the election of
James Monroe to the presidency.
lSJ6-William ]. Seaman, popular
actor, born at Springfield. Mass.
Died in the Bloomingdale asylum
Feb. Is, 1898.
lS71-COngresS provided a pension of
So a month for surviving veter-
ans and widows of deceased sol
dierS of the War of 1912.
lS13-king Amedeus of Spain left Ma
drid for Lisbon.
lS76-Alcxander Graham Bell filed an
application for a patent for a
speaking telephone.
1SSI-A statue of Sir Francis Drake
was unveiled at Plymouth. Eng
land. in celebration of the tercen-
tenary of his birth.
l9Ol-king Edward VII. opened his
first parliament.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14

If, as now seems likely, last week.
happenings at Montpelier result in the
continuance in Office of State Fish and
Game Commissioner Leavens Sportsmen
throughout Vermont will be pleased
During his four years in the service
Commissioner Leavens has done great
leal to harmonic the frequently conflict
ing interests of spOrtsmen and land-own-
ars, and the result of his efforts is q
stronger sentiment for fish and game law
enforcement than ever existed in the
state before.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14
10 TIE SUBSCRIBERS.

It 10 the aim of the management to sssars
efficient service in the delivery of the paper
each night. and it aolicits the cooperation OF
81 I, Sc 10 tIa' ~ ~. n,
on the morning following the omission, In
person. by telephone postal card. thus IN.
abling the cause of the error to be promptly
and accurately discovered and tke proper rem
edy Immediately applied. Il 10 only by this
method that the publisher san secure the do
aired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14
Fruit Salad.

Combine the pulp of two oranges
and one grape fruit, three slices of
pineapple, all finely divided. Dilute
one-third of cup4ul of honey with
the juices from the orange and grape
fruit and serve two tablespoOnfuls
over each portion. Wash, stone and
cut into strips six dates. Arrange
them in the form of a daisy on the top
of each. For the centers, soak coconut
in pineapple juice and color with yell
low fruit coloring. Serve cold.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14

\ bill has been introduced to our leg
stature which is a measure to protect
Vermont's rare fora. Arbutus is not yet
are enough to be included in the long
list of plants given, but it is surely, al
-hough slowly, being exterminated in
Vermont, as it has been in other states,
by pulling it up by the roots. Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt, in accepting honorary
membership in the Wild Flower Preser-
walton Society of America, wrote: 81
presume you are already doing all you
an to preserve the mayfower. l dislike
o see people carrying around punches of
these beautiful flowers pulled up by the
roots" Cut the sprays of arbutus you
pick this spring, and leave the roots to
produce more blooms for us another year.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14
Today's Birthdays.

Israel Zangwill celebrated author and
playwright, born in London 81 years ag,
today.
Florence Roberts, popular actress OF
the American stage, born in New York
city. 10 years ago today.
Princess Irene, second daughter OF
King Constantine of Greece. born in
Athens. IL years ago today
William Watts Folwell, president EN-,
eritus of the University of Minnesota
born at Romulus, y. Y, IS years age
today.
Fred r. Fisher. one of the new bish.
ops of the Methodist Episcopal church
born at Grecncastle, Pa. 80 years age
today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14

The Reformer is on sale every evening b,
the following news dealers:
Brattleboro, Brattleboro News Co., c. W
cleveland. S. L. Purinton Esteyville)
Brooks House Pharmacy, Aliens Depot News
stand. Gilbert J: Pollica, 2H South Main St
(Fort Drummer district.
West Brattleboro, ]. L. Stockws1.
East Dummerston, NJ. F. Brown.
Putney, n. G. Williams.
Newfane, n. NJ. Batchelder.
West TowDshepd, {. II Grout.
South Lon6ouerTy, r. II. Tyler.
South Vernon, e. B. Huffum.
Eorthdeld, Mass, Thompson Broa
West Chesterfield, N. h, Mrs. w. strsetsr.
Hinsdale, n. h, w. H. Lyman
Greenfield, Mass, Greenfield News CO.
Greenfield, EAEs-. G. A. HAYS.
MONDAY. FERRUARY Ia. 1921.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14
In the DAVIS News.

John ]. Esch, who is said to be slated
for appointment to the interstate com
merce commission by the incoming adj
ministration, is about to retire from the
house after - years of continuous serv-
ice as representative of the Seventh Wis
cOnsin district. Mr.. ESch has long
ranked among the Republican leaders in
congress. He is a native of Wisconsin,
born in the town of Norwalk, that state,
in 1861. In 1897, the year of his grad
uation from the law school of the Uni
versity of Wisconsin, he was admitted
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14

The young man of today has two
chances for successful future. He car
go to Ohio and later become president
n he can go to New York and become q
bandit.-BurlingtOn News.
Or he can come to Vermont and get
an appointment as state highway com
missioner.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14
Raisin Salad.

Cut one-half cupful of raisins with
the shears into fine pieces, cut up
one cupful of celery and one cupful
of apples II STALL bits, combine with
one-fourth cupful of mayOnnaise dress
ing one-half hour before serving; add
one-half cupful of broken walnut
meats and serve on lettuce leaves.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14
Sour Cream Drop Cookies.

Take one cupful of sugar, one-half
cupful of shortening, one-half cupful
of sour milk, one beaten egg. two and
One-half cupfuls of -four, one-half tea
spoonful of soda. Mix in the order
given, first beating the shortening to
a cream. Drop from a spoon upon a
buttered sheet. Bake in a moderate
oven.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14

Men who were put to work by Mon
tana city last Thursday to afford relief to
local unemployment were called out on
a strike before night by the federal la
Dor union which demanded the men be
paid $3.50, the union scale. Labor un-
ions sometimes work in mysterious
ways, their wonders to perform"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14

In accordance with recent ruling at
Washington, doctors may now prescribe
wine for their patients in quantities ap.
proved by their conscience Every body
will be hoping his doctor has a gallon
conscience.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14

\ Massachusetts woman who died re
Gently has left bequest of $4,000 in or
der that the clock in the First Congre-
gational church steeple of Dedham,
Mass, may be maintained in good repair
and keep regular time. Some towns
see to have all the luck.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient advertisinx-Run of paper. 50 ssnts
an inch for first insertion, 80 cents inch
for each subsequent insertion. Limited space
on f ut page at double rates.
Space rates on application.
Classified advertisements-Fiys cents q line
first insertion with 50 per cent discount for
each subsequent insertion without change of
copy. Minimum charge 20 eents. Cash with
order.
Reading Notices-Twcnty cents per line 6rst
insertion with so per cent discount for each
subsequent insertion without change of copy.
Reading notices are published at foot of local
| items.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14
SALADS AND SALAD DRESSINGS

a SALAD which may be made in al
L y most any season and one of which
the ingredients may be found in any
home supply is the following:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14

\ Louisiana sheriff forgot to hang a
prisoner sentenced to die February 4.
Says it completely slipped his mind
What could you expect of a slip moose ?
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14
Ever.ResdY Salad DRESSING.

Beat three eggs until light and take
an equal measure of mild vinegar
Usually common vinegar can be diluted
about half. Cook over hot water, beat
ing with a Dover egg beaten all the
while it is cooking. When smooth
and thick remove and pour into a
glass jar. When wanted for use add
such seasonmgs as are appropriate for
the salad to be served with whipped
cream to enrich the dressing. This
will keep indefinitely in cool place.
NeAA. nlAf meaQ-
C9, 1921. Western Newspaper Union.)
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14

The Greenfield Recorder calls attention
to the fact that if Henry Ford proceeds
to eliminate the COW. it will be a solar
plexus blow to county fairs. The Val
ley fair officials are not worrying any
vet
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14
Natural Question.

Jinmie-Mother. who is that MAJ
with long hair who is waving a sticI
ia front of all those flddlers?
MCther-He is the conductor, jim
mie.
"Oh. is he? Well. where do the
keep the motorman ?''-London Ali
.MprS
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14

Now that Latvia and Esthonia have
been recognized by the Supreme allied
council, see if you can recognize them on
the map.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14

o the bar and began the practice of his
profession in La Crosse. His entire
public career has been confined to his
3crvice in congress, to which he was
first elected in 1898
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14
MotheryCooRDoo

And this for comfort thou must know,
Times that are i'll won't still be SO,
Clouds will not ever pour down rain.
A sullen day will clear again.
-Herrick
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14

The East Arlington man who was re-
Gently tarred and feathered and arrested
on a charge of violating the Mann act
and now is sued for $4,000 for alienat
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14
One Year Ago Today,

Switzerland admitted to the league of
nations with certain guarantees s
Daylight saving was put into effect
throughout Franco.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14
Member Of The Associated Press.

The Associated Press IL exclusively en-
titled TO the for publication of ell news
dispatches credited to il and not otherwise
credited in this paper and also the local news
published herein
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14

An Ohio judge says that many jurors
lack sense of proportion. Maybe not.
Maybe they use judgment in proportion
to their jury fee.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14

"Who picks the cabinet?' queries a
No matter who picks it
most everybody picks on it,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14

ing affections is getting quite an assert
ment of spring suits.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-14
THE FITTEST IN BUSINESS.

MONDAY. FEBRUARY IA, 1921.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-02
WEATHER REPORT.
Fair Tonight. Tomorrow Warmer and
 Increasing Cloudiness.

New Haven. June For New Hav- en and vicinity: Fair tonight: Fri day increasing cloudiness; slightly warmer.
 For Connecticut: Fair tonight and probably Friday; somewhat warmer in interior: moderate to fresh north east and east shifting to southeast winds.
 Weather conditions.
 Disturbances central over WiScon- sin and Texas are causing consider able cloudy and unsettled weather in the western sections with local show CTS from North Dakota southeastward to Missouri. Pleasant weather pre- vails generally east of the Mississippi river. The temperature is low over northern New England. Frosts were reported from Vermont.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with slowly rising tenn perature followed by cloudiness.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-02
CITY ITEMS

June Victor records now on sale at C. l.. Pierce and Co. advt.
 The Commodore J. Barry council, A. 4. R. l. R., will hold its regular meeting this evening at o'clock in Judd's hall.
 Al the annual meeting held last night completion of the personnel of the board of trustees of the New Britain United Community Corpora tion was not possible as the Cham Der of Commerce has not as yet selected representatives to the board. The chamber has six representa- tiVeS with twelve others. The finan- cial reports were read and accepted at the meeting last night
 The Girls Friendly society of St Marks church has postponed the monthly meeting. scheduled for to- morrow evening.
 Excellent Coffee ice cream and strawberry Ice.-McInroe's. West Main street.-advt
 Harry Arens. western representa- tiNe or the American Silver company, IS spending a few days in the city.
 Miss Edith Hall of East street. has undergone successful operation for apped1citis at the local hospital.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-02
FIRNHABER- ROGERS
Pretty Home Wedding at Highland Street Residence-Rev. J. F..
 KIingberg Officiates.

Frederick Firnhaber and Miss Grace Rogers were married yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of the groom's parents, 30, Highland street. Rev. J. E. Klingberg per formed the ceremony and the bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Hazel Oslund Henry Overstrum was best man. Miss Louise Ffrnhaber, sister of the bridegroom, played the wedding march and the ring bearer was June Oslund.
 The bride wore white georgette and carried a bouquet of sweet peas. The brdegroom's gift to the bride was a string of pearl beads and her gift to him was a Masonic emblem. The bride gave her attendant wrist watch and the best man was present ed with gold cuff links.
 The house was decorated in noun tain laurel and peonies.