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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09
Educational Problems.
tRutland Herald.

Among the problems which face the
| legiSlature-elect for action. none Is of
more Importance than education. y
senator-elect. identified all his life with
bodybuilding, made the statement the
other day that schools are more essen
tial than roads. He is right.
There is apt to be Il furry on the SUR
face against the state board nf educsl-
ton and its policies and The Herald de-
Sires to go on record as believing that
the members of that board and Commits
sioner Dempsey have conducted the
school affairs of the state with wisdom
and discretion.
lit is probably true that there is Il good
deal Of So-called overhead" such as SUI
pervision, but there is fundamental
fact in connection Herewith. and that
is-unless town school boards take over
some of the work they are now passing
over To the supervisors, there will be no
practical way offered TO reduce the num-
Der of supervision districts.
In short, the towns must do more work
for themselves or the state cannot reduce
its field force a great deal.
There has been some discussion of the
standard rural school plan, and some dis
tricts are pretty well 'peeved' because.
in the natural condition of things as they
exist, their schools and equipment can
never be brought up to standard without
rebuilding. This, however, is nothing
against them: they, lose nothing. They
are merely not in line for a little addi-
tional state aid awarded to districts
which are more diligent or more for
tunate in having built better in the past.
The Herald believes that the policy of
the state board is TO bring responsibility
back to the towns, and it is a good plan.
The sooner local taxpayers and their
school commissioners see the school prob
lem as local problem, the sooner they
will get Improvement.
This does not interfere with a general
plan of state aid for schools-makes it
more effective and general. as a matter
of fact-but it does point TO the indubit
able axiom that no town can rise much
higher than its present school level with
out little school initiative of its own.
Before we begin condemning the state
board, let us look over our own build
ings. equipment and teacher-salaries.
There may be good many things we can
do on our own account.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09
SATURDAY, DECEMBER .. 1922. |
\ NEW CAPITAL

y Chicago publisher who was visiting
in Washington the other day predicted
that before long the national capital will
be established in some appropriate loca-
ton in the Mississippi valley, more ap-
proXimately the heart of the country.
The speaker, Col William Boyce. said
that there is great discomfort in the re-
gjons west of the Alleghenies over the
assumption OF power by eastern factions,
because the capital is located in the East.
He explains that congressman elected
from the West and serving over a period
Of years eventually become imbued with
the eastern viewpoint and that much leg
islation partial to eastern sections of the
country is the result. to the cost of the
Middle West and West If the capita1
were situated more nearly in the cen
ter of the country, he believes that the
congressman would remain more under
the sway of their own constituents and
. legislation would be more justly appor-
toned
The relocation of the capital is not a
new idea; but after all that has been
done TO beautify Washington and make il
national shrine, the establishment of
a new political center would be attended
with great difficulty What is really
needed is the removal of sectionalist from
mems minds. and the idea that what
beneiit>~one part of the country is nee
essarily a detriment to another.
When congressman learn to think as
patriots and not politicians, and the ma
ton learns to think as a unit instead of
in divided areas. it viii make no differ
ence where the capital is located.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09
HIDDEN ARMS IN GERlIANy

Guns and small arms may be hidden
around Germany rs Mr.. Clemenceau
says Possibly if a thorough search
were made, an impressive total of can
non machine guns, rifles. shells, etc.
would be found. 1t does not follow.
though, that France or any other coun-
try need get so excited about it as TO
fear an immediate invasion from Ger
many.
Every calm observer of conditions in
Germany pronounces that country ut
terly incapable of either offensive or de-
fensiye warfare. 1t is realized clearly
enough in Paris that if the French army
advances into the Ruhr in January.
there will be no opposition. Germany
cannot help herself
The arms referred to are widely scat
tered and absurdly insufficient. to equip
an army. Many if not most, of the caches
are private collections What furtive
manufacture there is now cannot amount
TO much, with allied inspectors always
on duty to see that the disarmament
terms of the peace treaty are obeyed.
In fact, disarmament is the one war
penalty that Germany has very nearly
paid in full. IL she had done as well
with separations. there would be little
criticism
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09

4O1 MAIN ST., FrrcHBURG, Mass.
81 purchased 'Fruit-a-tives'' and
used them for Constipation over two
years ago. I thought they might
help me and did not expect more, SO
you may imagine my surprise when
l found the treatment not only
regulated the action of my bowels,
but also acted as a tonic to the whole
system and built me up in every way.
I have been long sufferer with
Constipation and never have / found
anything to equal this fgit medicine.
"Fruit-a-tives" have given me
strength and my general health has
improved materially. .--
JAMES A. PULLMAN.
'Fruit-a-tices" or Fruit Laxo Tablets,
made from fruit juices and tonjcs, is the
greatest remedy known for Constipation
SOC a box, 6 for s.. so, trial size 25c.
At dealers or from FRUIT A-TIVES
Limited, OGDENSBURG. n. Y,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09
Winter Sports in Moderation.
barre Times.


Preparations being made in many
skating Kinks. toboggan chuteS, coasting
places and other places of winter amuse-
ments indicate that Vermont is begin
ming TO realize on it's permanent invest
ment in winter. We have been paying
for winter, 10. these many years. but
have never realized on the Investment i'm
the shape of health and pleasure. Now
we are getting ready to cash some of our
dividends. Which is, of course, the rea-
sonable thing to do.
But in taking advantage of winter
sports and amusements it should be
taken into consideration that the thing
can be overdone and that there are
handicaps 10 the undertaking. Proper
people away from their books in school,
away from their associations in the
varied activities of community, away
from their routine of business, away
from the various other reasonable de-
mands upon their time. In other words.
there is q time for play and there is a
time for work. School children, in par
ticular, should bear this in mind, or
else have it impressed upon them by
those nominally in charge of them. They
and their elders can get the measure of
good out of winter sports that they need
without infringing on the other features
of their daily activities. While we are
going into winter sports and amuse-
ments we do not need TO go mad over
them. A definite degree of moderation is
very desirable. Winter sports and
amusements are all right, but they should
not be allowed TO subordinate the other
matters that are quite as essential il
not more so.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09
Today S Events

St Louis today rounds out its first
century as an incorporated city,
The American Legion has set aside
today for observance as National Physi-
cal Education day.
The completion and opening of con-
crete highway connecting Philadelphia
and Easton. Pa. is TO be celebrated to-
day.
At the invitation of the International
Federation of Trades union delegates
from many countries are TO meet at The
Hague today for labor anti-war con-
ference.
Student debaters of Cornell. Dart
mouth and Yale are to engage in a tri-
angular contest this evening, the subject
being government ownership of the coal
mines. .
At a dinner to be given in his honor
phia this evening. Governor-elect Gift
policy which will guide his administra-
ton.
A national conference of railroad men
TO devise ways and means of effecting an
amalgamation of the l6 standard rail
road labor organiza tons without any of
the unions losing their identity, viii
open in Chiego today.
Grace Episcopal church, in Bath. Me-,
is to be the scene of a notable wedding
today. when Miss Camille Loyal Ashe
Sewall, daughter of Hon. and Mrs. Har-
old NJ Sewall of Bath. becomes the bride
of Walter Il. Edge, United States sena-
tor from New Jersey.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09

To the Shareholders of the Peoples Ma
tional Bank of Brattleboro, Vermont ::
You are hereby notified that a meeting
of the shareholders of the Peoples Ma
tional Bank viii be held at the banking
room of said bank in Brattleboro, Yer
mont. on Friday, December 20. 1872, at
1890 O'Clock A. NJ.
The business to come before the meet
ing viii be as follows:
L. To see if the shareholders viii vote
10 consolidate the Peoples National
Bank of Brattleboro with the Yer
mont National Bank of Brattleboro-
under and by virtue of an Act o.
Congress of the United States en-
titled AN Act to provide for the
consolidation of national banking
associations" approved on the Tth
day OF November, 1913.
2. If the shareholders vote to consoli-
date said banks, to see If the share
holders will ratify and confirm an
agreement of consolidation entered
into by the respective Boards of Di-
rectors of said banks
3. To transact such other business as
may lawfully come before such meet
ing.
Dated at Brattleboro. Vermont, this
LIST day of December, 1922.
c. L. STICKNEY,
Cashier, Peoples National Bank.
J. G.. ESTEY,
E. l.. HILDRETH,
G.. l.. DUNHAM,
+. B. PUTNAM,
w. 4. ROBERTSON,
l.. S. EDWARDS,
W. Fl. RICHARDSON,
J. a. MUZZY.
d. G.. CULVER,
J. n. HARVEY,
W. ri. PROCTOR,
Directors of Peoples National
Bank of Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09
NOTICE.

To the Shareholders of the Vermont Ma
tional Bank of Brattleboro. Vermont:
You are hereby notified that a meeting
of the shareholders of the Vermont Ma
tional Bank of Brattleboro viii be held
at the banking room of said Bank in
Brattleboro, Vermont on Friday, Decem-
Der %, 1922, at 1910 o'clock a. NJ
The business to come before the meet
ing viii be as follows:
/. To see If the shareholders will vote
TO consolidate the Vermont National
Bank of Brattleboro with the Peo-
pies National Bank of Brattleboro.
under and by virtue of an Act of
titled AN Act to provide for the
consolidation of national banking
associations" approved on the Tth
day of November, 1913.
.. II the shareholders vote 10 consoii-
date said banks, to see if the share
holders will ratify and confirm an
agreement OF consolidation entered
into by the respective Boards of Di-
rectors of said banks.
). To transact such other business as
may lawfully come before such meet
ing.
Dated at Brattleboro. Vermont, this
LIST day of December, 1922
CEIAS. G. STAPLES,
Cashier. Vermont National Bank.
s. f. IAWTON,
A. A. DUNKLEE,
J. N. TYLER,
o. G. ROBERTSON,
Z. II. VAUGHAN.
NJ. c. HOUGHT0N,
w. L. STELLMAN,
A. l.. MAYNARD,
CHAS. O.. STAPLES,
III. r BROWN,
Directors of the Vermont Ma
tional Bank of Brattleboro
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09
Today's Anniversaries.

1S29-John j. Jacob. first Democratic
governor of West Virginia. born
ut Hampshire, w Va Died in
Wheeling Nov 24 1893.
1SJl-Thomas III. Paynter, United
States senator from Kentucky,
born in Lewis county. Ky. Died
at Frankfort March S, 1927.
lists William +. Gladstone became
British premier for the first time.
lS12-United States government sent a
commissioner to report the actual
condition of the struggle in Cuba.
lS1I-Ezra Cornell. founder of Cornell
university. died at Ithaca. \. u.
Born at Westchester Landing, n.
y. Jan. H. 1907.
1SS!l-pope Leo thanked Canadian Ro-
man Catholics for their protest
against the usurpation of the tenn
poral power of the papacy.
1S94-The Republicans of California de-
cided to contest the election of
james H. Budd as governor, on
the ground of extensive frauds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09
In the DAYS News.

Prince Andrew of Greece. whose trial
by court-martial is in progress in Ath-
ems, is the fourth son of the late King
George and brother of Constantine the
deposed king. He is closely allied to
the British royal family, both by blood
and marriage. he is a nephew of Queen
Alexandra. while his wife. who was
Princess Alice of Battenberg, is Alex
andras grandniece Prince Andrew
served in the Greek army during the Bal
kan war in 1912. After King Constan-
tines first flight from Greece in 1917, it
was reported he aspired to the throne,
but this move was reported to have been
blocked by Premier Yenizelos When
Constantine returned to Athens Prince
Andrew was appointed a general in the
Greek army. He played an important
part in the Greek elections in 1920.
which resulted in the oyeH& Ginning de-
feat of NJ. Eenizelos. During the World
war he took part in an aerial attack on
SalOnia
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09

\ news item from Glastonbury, Conn,
SAYS that residents there are solving the
fuel problem by burning old automobile
tires in their furnaces and stoves The
tires are eagerly sought, one merchant
buying a ton of them from local gar
age The tires are cut in pieces from
eight to ten inches long, and when
thrown on top of coal fire burn for
nearly an hour giving out an intense
heat. 1t is our guess that the odor, too,
might be intense at times.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient advertisipg-Run of paper. 50
cents inch for first insertion. 80 cents an
inch for each subsequent insertion Limited
space on first page at special rates.
Space rates on application.
Classified advertisements-Five cents n line
first insertion with so per cent discount for
copy. Minimum charge 20 cents. Cash with
order.
Reading Notices-Twenty cents per line
first insertion with 50 per cent discount for
each subsequent insertion without change of
copy. Reading notices are published ut foot
of local items.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09
pETERING OUT.

and he'll
molder shoulder
journey
Tmed brought
jurisdiction
hfed
Old
is looking
thing
Shoof The Old
hast o he showing
No straight
be humm the old of hate
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09
TO TIE SUBSCRIBERS

It is the aim of the management to assure
efficient service in the delivery of the paper
each night, and it solicits the cooperation of
subscribers to that end. Prompt reports
should be gwen of each failure 10 receive the
paper on the morning following the omission,
in person, by telephone postal card, thus
enabling the cause of the error 20 be promptly
ard accurately discovered and the proper rem
edy. Immediately applied, 1t is only by this
method that the publisher can secure the de-
sired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09

The Reformer is on sale every evening by
the following news dealers:
Brattleboro, Brattleboro News Co., C. ".
CLEVELAND, s. L. Purinton (Esteyville),
Brooks House Pharmacy, Aliens Depot News
stand, Gilbert J. Pollica, 27 South Main St.
(Fort Drummer district.
West Brattleboro, J. L. StockwsIi.
East DummerSton, M. E. Brown.
Putney, M. g. Williams.
Newfane, n. NJ. Batchelder.
West Townshend, c. H. Croft,
Jamaica, r. J. Daggett.
South Londonderry, F. Fl. Tyler.
South Vernon, z. p, Buffurn.
Hinsdale, N. H, w. II. Lyman.
Greenfield, Mass, Greenfield News Co.
Greenfield, Mass, c. A. Hays.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09
Unusual People.

@ha1anA tOPANs
Unusual very.
Is Silas Heather.
lie doesn't worry
About the weather.
Warren Tribune.
More unusual
Is Edythe Mears ;
Although a fiapper
She shows her ears.
Tulip.
But you should meet
Gustavus Ball
He always thinks his
Gas bill small.
Ezra.
Present him please
To George Knoll,
Who says he loves
To shovel coal.
-Petunia.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09
PitiIeSs Publicity.

Elijah Hensley of Naugatuck was call
ing on his best girl Saturday and Sun
day.-Preece Corner.
David Smiths Ford can be seen
standing in front of Harvey Steiger' S
every Sunday afternoon.-Prairie View.
We meet Dan Heyer driving toward
Four Corners twice week. Wonder
what's the attraction.-Ionia.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09
The Park Ave. News

Weather: Bum.
Spoarts: Last Sattiday Benny Potts
and Sid Hunt found a peece of rope and
went GROUND looking for a sailer to
show them how to tie some different motifs,
wich jest wen they thawt they wasent
going to find one they found one and he
Sed he would show them the Siameez
mott and he took the rope and eied them
together with ii by the legs, and then he
went away laffing and they couldent get
theirselfs undid and they started to ask
men going past if they had a pen nife,
witch the 10th one did.
Sissiety: Miss Loretter Nincer can
stand on her hands. tern cart wheel
and is practicing the split but she still
gets stuck less than half ways down. She
says she cant make up her mind whether
to go in the movies or be a Red Cross
nurse.
Poem by Skinny Martin
4 Fearse Blow
| once gave berthday party
The invitations sed No presents please,
And all the gests took it serious.
Maybe ] wasent disappointed holey geez.
Exter Boy Lost Sid Hunts little
brother Bert got lost for 3 hours last
Wensday and all the fellows was look
ing for him and hoping for a reward but
he found himself and got home jest hin
time for Suppir.
For Sale Cheep. Full set of carpenter
tools consisting of one saw ony needing
a Site sharpening and a half new
handle. one partly loose screw driver.
one hammer with an exter short con-
venient handle and jelly glass full of
assorted mixed males and screws not all
rusty. See Pubs Simkins.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09

Vermont now leads the Union with its
verdict of $465, 600 in suit for the loss
of a husbands affections. The award TO
Mrs. Douglas Woodhouse makes New
York's now shattered mark of S22o, 900
appear small.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09

Henry Ford visited Monson, Mass,
last Wednesday and while there pur-
chased six sets of sleighbells. Can it be
that he's thinking of experimenting with
bells rs Ford automobile accessory?
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09

The duties of a prime minister's wife
are always heavy, and as Bonar Law,
the new British premier. is a widower
he will call for the assistance of his
eldest daughter, Lady Sykes. The new
hostess at No. 10 Downing street is a
pretty woman of 20, who married Gen.
Frederick Sykes a year or 50 ago. She
is said 10 possess all the qualities essen
tial to the social side of politics, not the
least among them being wit.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09

The children of school up in Tun-
bridge have made a pretty good record
for thrift With an enrolment of PA,
every pupil has Il savings bank account.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09
One Year Ago Today.

Sixteen hundred Sim Feiners wer,
released from Irish prisons.
Tom Slaughter. escaped desperate
killed by his pal near Little Rock
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09

This week two men in Pennsylvania
died in ten minutes after drinking glass
of bootleg whiskey. They were probably
looking for something effective and got
it
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09

The advice health experts insist on
handing out about not shutting ourselves
up in overheated rooms this winter Is
almost superfuous this season.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09
We've Told You Ever So Many Times Il
Pays to Advertise.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. w Smith are the
proud parents of ninepound boy. who
arrived at their home last night.
Plain Dealer Want Ads Bring Results
Wabash Plain Dealer.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09
Some Men Are So Pussy.

4 Boston man in court charged with
harsh treatment of his wife said his
wife gave the cat and dog his place in
bed and when he tried to eject the dog it
bit him.-News item.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09
Well, They Certainly Know How to DO
Things i'm New Hampton.

Il. A. Crane of Minneapolis came Fri
day to be with his wife Sunday, it being
her birthday. She had the house beau
tifully decorated. There were no guests
present except Mrs. Matte Tucker. Mr..
Crane brought his wife a beautiful $50
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09

Lord Mountbatten was in informa
dress and Lady Mountbatten was attireo
in an afternoon gown of old hose and
wore her famous pearls.-New York
news item
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09
More Food Than Clothing.

The Community club will meet with
Mrs Frank Boigeol Dec. 6. 1t will be
an all-day meeting, clothing in the morn
ing and nutrition in the afternoon. A
picnic lunch at Roon.-MeXico, y. Y.
Independent.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09
A TrinIe Alliance.

Birth registration: Alice Meads born
to Clarence, Albert and EVELYN Meads,
104 Spencer street, first ehild.-peoria
Transcript.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09

Financially December is going TO be
hard month, what with the government
income tax and the Christmas outgo tax.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09
1t Was a Winner.

The Rev. Ezekiel Hammil preached a
sermon against poker playing TO a full
house Sunday night-EIiawatha World
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09

Inquire inside Of secretary, says a
For Sale" sign on a Cleveland building.
which must cause considerable internal
disturbance TO the secretary.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09
Altogether Too "Annoymous..

If the party who sent in an annoy
nous poem this week on the automobile
he bought will send in a box of chloride
of lime to put on it we might consider
running ii, -bHt- not otherwise North
field, VT. News.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09
TOday's Birthdays.

Meredith Nicholson, popular novelist,
born at Charlottesville. Ind, DC years
ago today.
Thomas w Hardwick, governor of
Georgia. born at Thomasville Ga, 80
years ago today.
Rev. DIR. G. Campbell Morgan, cele-
brated pulpit orator and theologian, born
in England 80 years ago today.
Rt Rev. Charles L. Slattery, the new
coadjutor bishop of the Episcopal do
cese of Massachusetts. born in Pitts
burgh % years ago today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09

Some years ago there was a craze
among the women of Berlin for dyeing
the hair queer colors. Purple blue,
green, and mauve were favorite shades.
Fortunately the craze did not last long.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09

Hailed as greatest of all women ex-
plorers, Mrs. Charlotte Cameron is soon
leaving England for a tour of Bornen,
Java. zap. and the Philippines. She in
tends spending some time among the
head-hunting tribes of the Malay Archi-
pelago, and when she has done this she
will be able to claim that she has lived
among every race of the world except the
Tibetans.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-09
Young Man Going to Pacific Coast

wishes to reduce expenses.
Address o. O. K, Transcript, Boston s.
Boston Transcript
Any suggestions 10 offer, girls?