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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1904-04-19

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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1904-04-19
TO THE PUBLIC.

The weekly issue of the FREIE
PREssE FUER TEXAS" has po-
sitively the largest circulation
of all German papers published
IN the State of Texas.
1t has over 400 established
agencies in the State, is mailed
to fully 700 post-ofices, and has
an extended circulation in Mexi-
co, in the Indian Territory, and
in Oklahoma.
1t circulates from Galveston
to Denison, from Marshall to Ell
Paso and of course manly in
the thickly populated central
and southwestern parts of the
state.
Two tlavellng men and our
very active local agents are con-
tinuously adding new sub.
scribers to the lists.
In consideration of these facts
the FREE PREssE FUER TEXAS"
claims to be the best adver-
tising medium in the State of
Texas, where it is the object to
reach the German reading po-
pulation
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1904-04-19
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baben.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1904-04-19
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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1904-04-19
GinlaomttA:

Gne 3ameraben Der Snoianer.
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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1904-04-19

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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1904-04-19
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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1904-04-19
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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1904-04-19

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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1904-04-19
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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1904-04-19
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The Press., 1904-12-07
Learning by Doing.

The book has Leen for too long q time the sole instrument of education To admit it's inadequacy Is not to un- derrate it's value. Time was when eiu- cation i'll very large sense was pOssi- ble without it. It is not yet an infalli- ble agent, even If used with the high est intelligence and skill; much less if it's use be limited to the capacity of a passive recipient subjected to the pouring in'' process. Children prefer action for a good and sufficient reason. They learn to do by doing. To do Is better for them than to say what I'twere good to do. Any kind of hand training Is probably better than none. It need not crowd the book work out. The testimony Is all to the effect that 1t does not. It arouses an interest which reacts favorably upon all other interests. Motor activity is a neces- sity. Rightly directed. 1t promotes in- tellectual growth: wholly restrained. mental life. even. would doubtless be impossible To keep young children at a desk six hours a day working solely with books Is the ultimate edu- cational blunder. It is not only a false pretense; 1t Is an outrage on nature.-- K Kfuder9arten Magaziue
The Press., 1904-12-07
wAwawTw.n-

Miss Minnie Hauck is ct work in E. l.. Smiths mill.
 Mrs. Ida Turner and daughter have gone to Westville for visit. Miss Mayme Fensley is the guest of Mrs. George. West at Storrs.
 Miss Mariva Snow is the guest of Mrs. Martha Hanks at Hanks hill.
 Mrs. Phebe M. Hanks of Warren vile was at her home on Hanks hill last week.
 Miss Rosa Dimock of Merrow was the guest of Miss May Storrs at Spring Hill recently.
 David Brown and wife have moved from the Upham place at Storrs into Charles Farwell's house.
 The Ladies' Aid society of GurIey- vile will hold a bake-bean supper and 8 fancy article sale on next week Wednesday evening, in the church parlors. All are cordially invited to attend.
 
 Prof. Mitchell was at Clark univer- sity over last Sunday.
 The girls basket ball five began practice last week. The girls team at Storrs have never been defeated, and they have hopes of putting out strong team this year. The girls that play are the Misses Donovan (capt. ), Seage, Clark, Grant, Shurt- Jeff, Toohy, Eddy, Smith. They have enough material for a good first and second team.
 The college basket ball five de- feated the Stafford high school five at the college last Saturday by the overwhelming score of 69 to '. The high school team, although small, were quite fast, but no match for O. A. O., as the score shows. At the opening of the game five of the col lege boys that were not regulars played, and the s. H. s. made their seven baskets during that half. In the last half the regulars played and the s. H. S. did not score. The col lege boys had only had two nights practice, while we understand the Staffords had played several games The visitors would have made fair match for the college second team.
The Press., 1904-12-07

| All persons found hunt'ny or tres. passing on my land will be prosecuted to the fnil extent of th ! law. WILLIAM A. CLAYTON, Stan ,rdvilIe.
 Rev. H. M. Vaill is on the sick list. Mass will be celebrated at St. Jo- seph's chapel Sunday at 9 a. m. A daughter was born to MT. and Mrs William Converse last Saturday.
 The ladies of the Congregational church are requested to meet Thurs day afternoon at 3 o'clock for work.
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carpenter had their infant son christened last Sunday in St. Edwards church at Stafford Springs.
 The young people of the Methodist church are practicing for farce to be presented at their annual fair, Dec. 18th and 2Oth.
 Y. P. s. O. E. meeting Friday evening at o'clock. Topic, "How to worship in spirit and truth,'' Ps. 100: 1-5; John 4 1924.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Congregational church will serve their regular supper Thursday even- ing as usual, from 5.3O until 7.3O o'clock.
 The choir and Sunday school of the Congregational church are re- hearsing for the Christmas entertain ment and tree, which will take place on Christmas eve.
 At the Epworth League prayer meeting in the M. E. church Sunday evening the topic will be Good and bad habits,'' Romans S1: Is. Lead CT, Miss Mary Bradway.
 The ladies of the Congregational church will hold their annual fair in the vestry of the church next week Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Fancy and useful articles. home made candy and ice cream will be on sale. For children there will be a mystery tree. and each evening the farce, "A Romantic Rogue,'' will be presented with the following cast |: Jack Emery, a romantic rogue, Ed. Harrington; pr. Tom Walker, an up- to-date husband, Harry Goodell; Ger tie Green, a necessary evil, Maud Chamberlin; Mollie Walker. an old fashioned wife, Louise Kahn; Ethel Darling, sentimental maid, Carrie Harrington. Admission, 10 cents.
 West Stafford.
 Mrs. Charles Glazier is visiting friends in Springfield.
 A son was born to MT. and Mrs. Knott Tuesday morning.
 Arthur Avery of Springfield is stay ing at MT. Knott's and is attending school here. ...
 Rev. O. S. Davis of Stafford Springs will supply the pulpit here next Sun day afternoon.
 Mrs. A. G. Barlow and Mrs. John Scarborough of Westford were guests at Barlow Bros last week.
 J. R. Buck is erecting a workshop near his barn. MT. Buck expects to fit this up with proper machinery for electro plating.
The Press., 1904-12-07
WALES.

John Fisher has returned from his two-weeks' vacation.
 Joseph Hickey will care for the street lamps for the present.
 Mrs. John E. Cramer and daughter from Bath. Me-, visited friends in town this week. Eden D. Shaw is very low from the effects of shock, and is not ex- pected to recover.
The Press., 1904-12-07
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

LOCAL NOTACES.
 Matter under this head 10 cents per line9
 Get your PbonogTaphs and Records for Christmas of Prof. T F Jordan
 -Hsnd painted China. useful and farcy articles af Grace church fair Tuesday and "Wednesday, Dec. 18th ard 14th.
 Lave your orrisrs for Engraved Cards at The Press offise. 50 cards ard script pate % cents 30 cards and old English plate from el 50 to $3. 50
 For fire insurance apply to G. D Ida Stafford
 Paper Napkins 10 cents hundred at The Press office. 800. g cents. By mail 6 cents hundred extra
 For Sale,-Se 'ond-hand Typs Writer ak a bargain F. E. Cady.
 -i9O5 Calendar Pads at The Press ofnce-four sizas.
The Press., 1904-12-07
UNION. Rock Meadow.

Mrs. Matt Heck returned home last Saturday. .-.~.-.. ..5..5 -- 2. George Heck of Daleville was at home Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. David Mathews were at Sarah Mathews in Westford re- gently. -... ...-
 Oscar Willis commenced his busi- ness in his new market at Stafford vile last Monday.
 Louie Bradway, wife and infant son are at his father, George Brad ways. He is moving his household goods from Pittsfield, Mass, and is going to keep house in his fathers house near by. .s.z .ss.
The Press., 1904-12-07
Hfa Coat of Arma.

.'Now that you are wealthy. Mr. O." said the man who deals in pedigrees and the like. ':you really should begin to adopt coat of arms"
 "I'll do just as please" retorted MT. 0. hotly. .'If like to go about in my shirt sleeves. that ain't none O your hr1ciu0O0ps
The Press., 1904-12-07
A Card.

|. the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on a 5O-cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if 1t falls to cure your. cough Og cold. We al- 60 guarantee . 25-cent bottle to pEove satisfactory, or money refunded.
 Anpxxs JAcossKH, Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1904-12-07
ELLINGTON. ---A

Lyman Taft is laid up with a sprained ankle. MT. and Mrs Bertie Richardson spent Sunday in Somers.
 MT. and Mrs. D. H. Curtis and MT. and Mrs. Ebmert Curtis attended the funeral of Mrs. Revillo WinchelI in Rockville last Saturday.
The Press., 1904-12-07
Coughs, Colds and Constipation.

NWWBhBS NWbUB .NANN ~HSE11SAWWNHNFRN" Few people realizs when taking cough medicines other than Foley's Honey and Tar, that they contain oplates which are constipating besides being unsafe, partic- ularly for children. Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates, is safe and sure
 and will not constipate. Sold by E K. Taft.
The Press., 1904-12-07

Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Neckwear and Underwear for Men, Women and Chil- dren.
 Dress Patterns of Silks, WOOlens and Wash Goods.
 Furs, Coats, and Suits for women.
 Fine Shoes and Slippers for women and children. Boys Suits, OvercOats. Reefers, Hats and Caps Mems House Goats, Bath Robes, LOunging Robes and Slippers.
 Jewelry, Sterling Silver Novelties, and Silver Table Ware.
 Pocket Book, Travelling Bags, and Fancy Leather Goods.
The Press., 1904-12-07

THE GooD OLD WAY.-A severe cold or attack of la grippe Is like fire, the sooner you combat It the better your chances are to overpower 1t But few mothers In this age are willing to do the necessary work required to give good old-fashioned reliable treatment such as would be administered by their grand
 mothers, backed by Boschee's German Syrup, which was always liberally used in connection with the home treatment oi colds, and is still in grPater household favor than any known remedy. But even without the application of the oid-fash- for ed aids German Syrup will cure q se- were cold in quick time. It will cure colds in children or grown people. It re- lieves the eoDgestet organs, alIays the IT, ritatioD, and effectively stops the cough. Any child will take It. It Is invaluable in a household of children. Trial size bottle, 25;; regular size, 75s. For sale by all druggists.
The Press., 1904-12-07
The Man.

The way a i:ITn describes business deals to his wife would make his male associates wonder and wonder whether they have not entertained a business prodigy unawaTes.
 The nearest way to a mans heart Is through his stomach, and the nearest way to his temper Is through his pock- etbook .....
 ln youth a man often desires a son to bear his name. In middle age he of ten desires q daughter to help him to forget the same son
 One thing makes a mans tact gIar- ingly conspicuous, its absence.
 Men rate a woman at the value she places on herself. .-Clubwoman-
The Press., 1904-12-07

AoEToN will break up Cold in one night.
The Press., 1904-12-07
Forbes & Wallace.
Forbes x Wallace.
Mail Orders Have Immediate Attention Full Stocks of Holiday Goods
 Are Ready Here.

Each year and more people learn the wisdom of doing their gift buying early, before the holiday rush begins The advantages that this offers apparent all give consideration. Assoments larger now the crowds buyers smaller and having plenty Of time you choose without hurry and with greater certainty of making satisfactory selections There many and exclusive novelties be had that will be sold be- fore Christmas.
 you can begin your buying at You will find here complete every line, and the largest varey of merchandise suitable for holiday giving. Gifts of the practical servceabe sos well rare novel and
 fu conceived by the artist brain and fashioned by
 fingers every quarter of the globe Nothing has been undone maintain the position of this buying headquarters for all Western New England where reliable merchandise sold absolutely lowest prces
The Press., 1904-12-07
HOLLAND.

George Bartlett of New York, who spent the summer here, is in town for a short time.
 A cantata, "The Great Light, !" will be given by the people of the Congregational church, under the direction of Mrs. H. T. Barnard, on the evening of Dec. 25th. Further notice will be given later. a
 The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church will give a supper and sale of useful and fancy articles at the town hall on Friday evening. Ad4 mission, Is cents. The society is very prosperous under the leadership of it's president, Mrs. Robert Doyle.f From another correspondent)
 A son was born to MT. and Mrs. Howard Skelly last week.
 MT. and Mrs. H. P. Rix have left for the winter for an extended trip to Texas.
 Mrs. O. H. Sterry has been spending few days at Thompsonville and Hartford
 George Bartlett of New York is making a visit with Mrs. M. M. Moulton. ...
The Press., 1904-12-07

AOGror prevents Pneumonia.
The Press., 1904-12-07

Books, Bibles and Prayer Books.
 Framed Pictures, stafua- Ty and Art Wares.
 Art Goods Fancy Work and Ribbons.
 Fine Stationery. Opera Glasses, Gold-framed Spec tacles and Eye-Glassea.
 Lace Collars and Gfrk Hosiery.
 Perfumes and Fancy Toilet Articles.
 China, GIass, Lamps amd Brfc-a-brac.
 Furniture, Rugs, Blank cts, and Comforfmblen-
 Fine Table Linen.
 Harness, Whips, Horno Blankets, Carriage and Automobile Robes.
The Press., 1904-12-07

SOMERSs
 Mrs. Fairbanks and daughter, Miss Belle Fairbanks, from Dublin, N. H., are guests at MT. Munblan's.
 w.. F. Fuller's safe. which was blown open by burglars recently, was sent away for repairs Monday.
 The Ladies Aid society meet in the chapel Thursday afternoon to work on articles for the coming Christmas sale. About 200 guests were served an oyster supper in the dining rooms of the Somersville Congregational church last Wednesday evening, furnished by the representatives. elect, Mayor Keeney and John B. Kibbe. The supper was followed by dance in Spiritualist hall.
 About 60 members of Somers grange attended the regular Thursday even- ing meeting Dec. 1st, when class of Il new members were initiated in the 3d and 4th degrees. Master E. T.. Davis of Springfield grange. who, with his wife, was present, assisted in giving the unwritten work. Mir. Davis also gave a recitation entitled, "Farmer John" The eldest member of the grange, Dea. L. W. Percival. aged 81, charter member and treas urer, gave an address on the beauties of nature as .unfolded to the farmer as he was about his work. Dea. A. I D. Noble, another aged charter mem. ber and chaplain, was present. Mrs. Fairbanks. chaplain of Silver Lak, grange, Dublin, N. Ill., was alst present with her daughter, Miss Belle Fairbanks. The exefcises closed witi the harvest feast.
The Press., 1904-12-07
ASHFORD. Westford.

Rev. and Mrs. Ryder are rejoicing in the advent of baby boy at the parsonage. He arrived early Satur- day morning, Nov. 26th.
 The Westford Hill debating society of the Congregational church met in the church parlors last Friday even. ing, and after short business session, with President J. A. Dimock in the chair, indulged in a spirited debate on the subject, Is autumn pleasantel than summer ?" c. W. Amidon lead ing the affirmative, and H.P Amidor the negative side. resulting in vic tory for the negative. Mrs. Charles Chism acted as judge. The topic fol the next debate Friday, Dec. 10th, is Resolved. That Samuel F. B. Morse the inventor of the telegraph, dit more for his country than Georg' Washington. Rev. Henry A. Ryde, affirmative leader Miss Emily Chisn negative.
The Press., 1904-12-07
stamoraxfue.

All persons found hunting or tres
 passing on my land will be prosecuted to the fniI extent of th law. WILLIAM A. CLAYTON, Staff ,rdvilIe.
The Press., 1904-12-07

Mrs. Wilson, who has been quite i'll, is decidedly better, SO much SC
 as to be up around the house. The M. Y. O. B. club will meet
 next Friday evening with R. E.
 Bates, at which time rabbit supper will be served.
 Miss Marion Papp entertained a
 party of her friends from here and Stafford at her homo on Village Hill
 last Wednesday evening. A very en' l joyable time was had.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-08-04
Reforsp1as nnilitares

Mr.. Arnold Forster, ministro de la
guerra ingles, expuso ante el Parla-
mento el plan de reformas militares
acordado por el gobierno. Ell plan
desecha el recurso de la copscripcion
recomendado por una comision regia.
Ell ejercito regular queda reducido a
$4,000 plazas cuya disminuci6n es de
8,76I. La caballeria, la artillerfa y
la milicia quedan intactas.