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Connecticut western news., 1908-12-24
How to Brighten Old Mahogany.

If your mahogany looks grayish and grimy don't be afraid to give it good bath. Housewives do not realize the value of soap and water on old ma hogany. It cleans the wood as noth- ing else does. Take a bowl or a bucket of warm water into which has been put q tablespoonful or more of olive oil and a few shavings of castle soap.
 Use q soft sponge or a fresh piece of cheesecloth. Wiring it out in the water, so that you will not ruin the carpet or the floor. Go into all the crevices of the carvings with the cheesecloth wrapped about a small pointed stick.
 Be sure that every piece of the wood Is dried with fresh cheesecloth or a bit of soft flannel
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-24
LAMPS FOR LIGHT.
How to Get the Nest illumination
 From Them.

From Them.
 The lamps should first be collected from every room and all put together on large tray in the kitchen. Then a big wooden box Is brought out, which contains greasy cloths, soft cloths, q pair of old gloves, wick rags, scissors, channels leather and chimney cleaners. Opinions are divided as to whether a wick should be cut or rubbed down The best way is to rub it down with a bit of rag, which should be burned and rot put back Tn the box, and then any ftray ends of cotton cut off with scis- tors. Great care should be taken to hold the burner well away from the lGpp when the wick Is rubbed down, otherwise the charred portions are apt to fall on to 1t.
 Once a month the burners should be boiled. Remove the wicks and then place the whole of the burner, first re- leasing Its various portions from one another, in a saucepan of water with d little soda and bring to the boil. Twen- ty to thirty minutes boiling will make the burners as bright as ever they | '~A~b NAo ohOuiu any plnNh SAlli here 1t can be removed with a hatpin. after which the burner is boiled up again. Of course a saucepan must be kept specially for this, and 1t should l., either plainly marked or kept away from other culinary utensils. The burn. CTS must be thoroughly dried and if possible put in the sun for a few min utes. Meanwhile the wicks must have been seen to. If very dirty they should be washed out in clean suds, but usual ly thorough drying In the sun or in a warm kitchen will put them in con dition for burning properly. It Is ex- tremely important that they should be quite dry before being put back into 1 the oil.
 Daily cleansing of every lamp in use should be as much part of the house- wife's duties as making the beds.
 Another precaution to take to pre- vent wicks from smoking is to boil them. Buy them in punches. place in porcelain kettle, cover with strong vinegar, bring the latter to boil and set where the kettle will keep warm for three hours. Drain out the wicks, dry thoroughly and keep from dust. Wicks thus soaked rarely smoke.
 If chimneys are bought in quantity and boiled they also may be prevented in, great measure from breaking. Lay some shavings in the bottom of . wash boiler, pack in the chimneys, throw handful of salt over them and fill with cold water. Allow to come to boil slowly, simmer for two hours, then take from the fire. Cover thickly. so that they will be at least three l hours in cooling. When cold wash the chimneys in hot water in which lit tie soda has been dissolved. Rinse in hot water. dry and store in a cupboard. Chimneys should also be washed in hot soda water. ~5..s5
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-24
This trademark

is to Stationery what "Sterl- ing" is to Silver. It is in evi- dence wherever the best writ ing paper is sold. It is the hallmark of quality and tbe guarantee of perfect style.
 The Eaton, Crane & Pike papers are made from clean linen cuttings, giving them a firm, even texture. Their fabric finishes, produced by a secret process, are far superior in beauty to those of any other manufacture.
 We will be glad at any time to show you our line of writing papers in the different sizes, tints and finishes.
 THE CANAAN PRINTING co.
 CANAAN, CONN. z
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-24
CARE OF 4 DOG.
How He Should Be Treated to Keep
 Him In Good Condition.

Him In Good Condition.
 4 dogs digestion is almost identical with a mans. except that it requires twice as much time. Scraps from the table will usually form a properly bal anced ration. Let the dog foods alone. Give the puppy three meals a day un- til he is eight months old. Then two meals only. Do2't let him have all he will eat. says the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
 A house dog should have his heavy meal in the morning and the light one at night. An outdoor dog needs the through the night.
 If dog is costive stir his sluggish liver by a dose of one-half teaspoonfuI each of buckthorn and castor oil. A spoonful of raw black molasses will act as q mild laxative. This is espe- cially good for puppies, for in this they get in soluble form the salt they require. Table salt they are slow to assimilate.
 Many people overdo the washing of dogs. This is process rarely needed, because dogS do not perSpire through the skins as we do. but from the tongue. Soap and water robs the hair of necessary oil.
 The proper way to clean the hair is by brushing with a coarse handbrush. White dogs are egcleaned by rubbing in then brushing out, powdered magne- sia.
 Pleas do not breed In the hair of dogs, but in sandy soil. They get on the dog. but he suffers more discom- fort than pain from their bites.
 Cedar excelsior as bedding in the kennel is a tried and tested flea ex- terminator. If your nearest upholster- CT cannot let you have a pound of it try rubbing your dogs pelt with a magnesia brick which you have sat urated with 10 cents worth of spirits of camphor.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-24
How to Clean Wall Paper.

The spots sometimes found on wall paper can be quickly and easily re- moved by making a stiff dough of graham flour and boiling water, Knead the dough thoroughly and break into small pieces. AS each piece is used it should be doubled ib on itself so there is a clean surface at each rub. When one piece Is soiled throw 1t away and take a fresh one. Always rub the paper in one direction, and do not go over the same surface twice
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-24
How to Caro- For Clothes,

When an unwashable garment has just been taken off never put it into the wardrobe until it has been aired for an hour or SC. Clothing which has been worn long time, if not aired properly, contracts most disagreeable odors.
 Air and sunshine have disinfectina qualities which are purifying. ard we should know how to avail ourselves G them.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-24
How tn Stuff A Turka<-

Make stuffing for turkey of a large cupful of crumbs, seasoning with pars- ley, sweet marjoram and thyme and moisten with melted butter. Chop twenty small oysters fine and mix with the dressing. If you prefer you may leave the oysters whole With this 9tufI1ng i'll the breast of the turkey
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-24
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice

The annual meeting of the Stockholders Of the National Iron Bank of Falls Village Conn.,, will be holden in their banking rooms at Falls Village, Conn on Tuesday, Jan uary 18th. 1909, from 10 till Il o'clock, a. m. for the election of directors, for the coming year and for the transaction of any other business proper to come before said meeting. DWIGHT k. DEAN, Cashier.
 Falls Village. Conn. Dec. 9th. 1908.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-24
Social Distinctions.

At noontime when the twenty odl men employed on the excavations for a rew building stopped work for lunch con Il n1Gn who had been interested ia their progress noticed that they sep arated iuto little groups. Upon inquiry he found that the reason for this clau- nishness was Il class distinction as rig idly observed as in society Itself. Driy- CT fraternized with driver, engineer with engineer. shoycler with shove!er.
 You fellows cont seem to be very good mixers" the man remarked.
 "No," said the operator of a stean drill: i've don't mix while on job, Ut any rate. Somehow each fellow nat urally falls in with other men in his own line. We get along better that way."-New York Press.
 Audience Saved.
 The audience was rushing for tho exits.
 Shall I singT cried the hysterical near soprano. "No," replied the manager. "It would only add to the terror"
 Late. on 1t was learned that all of the eleven people in the auditorium had reached the sidewalk in safety.-- Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-24
WorId's Champion cmuqeTeru.

know something about smuggling. writes correspondent. spent three years In the Chinese maritime customs In Canton and Annoy and some more years on the China Navigation com pany's boats In Canton we had q large and efficient staff of officers. vet we could not cope with the oily heath on who smuggled opium. We drew 20 per cent on all seizures. md we hus- tied, you bet. have seen the river steamers cut from stem to stern to Eake hiding places for the drug. have also seen coffin with supposed corpse inside used to get the stuT ashore; also edible dogs and cats car rted by hawkcrs on the end of sticS They are tue worlds champions at the game.-Pearwon's. ..E.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-24

Eiggs-Now there is talk Of sansarr trust s.t -.. Diggs-No danger of that. Any trust in sausage would be impossible
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-24
Stockholders Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Cauaan National Bank for the cleo tion of Directors for the ensuing year will be held aJ the Banking House in Canaan, Conn.,. on Tuesday, January 12th. 1909 be- we the hours of 10 d. m. and II a. m.
 GEORGE ROGER, Cashier. Canaan, Conn.,. December 95h, 1908.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-24
Where tho Octopus Abounds.

"The rocky coast of Brittany" said n life guard "abounds in octopus. the pieuvre, as they say down there.'
 Walk Breton beach at low tide the beach of St. Lunalre, for Instance and you will easily find in half mile score or more of perfect cuttlehsh of those friable white bones that birds love-
 ''They are from six inches to \ foot or more in length, snowy and very prettily shaped. They make nice nSh trays. The peasants gather them for bird food. for ash trays and also, be- lieve, for cigarette cases.
 "They are bones of the octopus, and their abundance Is a convincing proof of the octopus In those rock strewn waters of France. "-Boston Post.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-24

5 JEWELRY y < ! SUGGESTIONS ] Gold Cuff Buttons 3 ? Scarf Pins 3 Signet Rings 1 Watch Chains i Watch Charms '. Gold and Ribbon Fobs |! Sterling Match Boxes Sterling Military Brushes |! Gold Rings , Lockets and Chains. } Bracelets . Pin Sets Gold and Gold Filled Brooches Handy Pins {. Gold Filled Lockets, Stone Set and Plain Gold Filled Bracelets ! Hat Pins ] Sterling Toilet Sets Sterling Desk Sets ! Gut Glass Knife, Fork and Spoon Sets E Single Tea Spoons ! F. K. ALLYN, CANFIELD BUILDING :. CANAAN. .os CONN
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-24
Getting It's strenath Out.

Mrs. Wickersham had advertised for an experienced cook. The first appli- cant who came fin answer to the nd vertisement was stout. red haired young woman. Mrs. Wlckershain pro- pounded several questions to her. which she answered in fairly satls- factory manner. Then she asked her:
 How long do you boil tear"
 Well mem," said the young wo- man, ''scme folks biles 1t longer an some shorter It's all matter O taste.'
 But you do boil lt, don't your
 "Oh, yes. cert'nly; but I've alIrs thought that two hours wns long enough to bile any tea. You can git all the stren'th out of 1t in that time" Youths Companion.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-24
The Impressive Part.

Ira D. Sankey told a story many years ago to illustrate the fact that some people are beyond the power of the evangelist and remain unmoved In the presence of the greatest demonstra- tion. "A newspaper man told me" Sankey said, that he had sneaked in at the great women's meeting which we held in Madison Square Garden, In New York, from which we endcavored to exclude all men. He got into the top gallery and from there looked down and was enthusiastic In his de- rcrlptioa ot tAe 10000 women singing md waving their handkerchiefs in unison. asked him what impressed him most at the meeting, and the re- porter said. Seeing 10000 bonnets and 10 two alike.'"
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-24
IT.. Power of tho RothsehiIda.

It has hecn calculated that at tho present rate of accumulation tho Eothschilds will own by the middle of the present century some f2,ooo.0oo.- 900. or nearly enough to pay off the m tIonal debt three times over. The im- agination Is staggered and fails to realize the power which is represented by such figures. It could finance or it could stop n war; 1t could delay the Industrial development of country for q generation, or 1t could. on the oth- CT hand, enable a country which it fa-. vo:cd to beat all its industrial rivals. \ power like this must have its fingers ca nll Inc arteries through which flows the lifeblood of commerce, the ebb' aad flow of which 1t can regulate up- controlled.-Grand Magazine.
Connecticut western news., 1908-12-24
No Need to Climb.

It was very wet night, and the last omnibus was full inside when the con duetor asked, win any gentleman ride upon the top to oblige lady2"
 There was no response, so the in- quiry was repeated. But again there was no reply.
 At last one of the male passengers remarked, Are you sure she is lady and not q poor womanT
 ''Oh, yes, she Is lady," said the conductor without hesitation.
 "A we'll dressed ladyT" again asked the passenger. ...
 Yes, a thorough. well dressed. fashionable lady" said the conductor.
 'Then I should think she can afford 10 take Il cab home" said the passen- Eer.-London Mail
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-03-27

thing Not meeting of the
Commercial Club, but a meeting
of the entire citizenship, men,
women and children. and there
discuss such matters as are of
advantage to the town. Such Il
meeting would draw us all to
gether, and would eventually lead
to organizations for the benefit
of farmers and the identifying
of our town, which shall discuss
in later article.
The Commercial Club ought to
be an enterprise that would help
us out, and is in fact doing some
good, but | realize that it is not
doing all that such an organiza-
ton can accomplish. We have a
working committee on publicity
and | consider this the main Ob.
iect of such an organization.
Every citizen ought to be made
to feel that he is individually re-
SpOnSible for the success or fail
ure of the town and that the only
thing to do is to lay aside preju-
dice and put his boulder to the
whee and push.
am in favor of the people of
the town organizing a boosters
club and use as its bylaws, rules,
regulations and motto the follow
ipg which is used by the Boost
er's Club of Washington, Arkan-
SaS:
Boost your town, county,
churches, schools and society
boost everybody. Don't call a
strangers attention to our draw
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Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-03-27
"CIean-Up Appointed.

Notice is hereby given that
Monday, March Both, is appoint
ed as 'clean-up' day for Canyon
City.
Residents of the town, every
where, are respectfully request
ed that on this day, next Monday,
they gather up from about their
premises all old cans, bottles,
pieces Of wire, old rags and all
other unsightly trash and sack,
box or pile such in or near the
alleys, or other convenient place
for wagons to get to, and the City
will have it hauled away.
Remember, you do the piling
up Of the trash only the City
foots the bill Of carrying it to the
dumping grounds.
Surely this will prove a suiti-
cient incentive to every citizen Of
Canyon City TO clean up and do
it thoroly.
JASPER y. HANEY,
Mavnt,
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-03-27

Wanted A middle aged lady or
man and wife with no children
of their own TO keep house and
take care Of six children from
/ TO Is years old.
JOE FOSTER,
51-2 Canyon City, Texas.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-03-27
GET TOGETHER.
The President Of the Commercial Club
Makes Some Excellent Sugges-
tons for Bettering General
Conditions.

D
ing three certain questions, and
requesting reply to them. | am
much gratitied at the number
and quality of the replies, and
from these | am compiling a Sc
ries of articles which | trust will
be of educational advantage to
the people of ourtown andcounty.
The questions as stated in my
letter were as follows:
(a) What can best be done to
interest the whole of the people
of this town in the general vel
fare of the town. in order that
we may work together for the
common good:
(b) What enterprises or bust
ness are most needed in the
town?
Cc) What public improvements
are most needed:
1t would be of great interest
to our people i | could publish
the replies in book form. provid-
ed they would read the articles
carefully, with the idea of obtain
ing therefrom the meat of the
statements.
1t has been my idea ever since
| moved to this city, that the PEG
pie were not making a conScien-
tious. careful and concerted eff
fort in advancing the town and
county in order to develop the
natural advantages that we have
to offer. These natural adyanta-
geS never made any town; Get
UP and hustle" has made a city
of many places with far less nat
ural advantages than We have to
offer and you have but to cast
your eyes at some town, that we
all know in order to know that
this get up and hustle" is
what did the work. No one man
can make our town. Noone firm
can make it. We must all get
together. put our shoulders to the .
wheel and each push as if the .
whole enterprise depended upon
his individual effort. Not push /.
when others are resting but /.
push with the whole. What | |
mean by this is, Get together" .
Dne man saying a good word for .
the town sOWS a little seed for .
good, but if every person in this
own would make it his or her
business to be a walking adyer-
.isement Of the town and its ad /.
'antages. it would not be long
until people everywhere would .
want to know more of Canyon
lily and Randall county. This
) no idle talk as | have seen it
.ried.
We are all good people, d citi-
made up Of persons who /.
nave ability. power and sense and /
f we would become united /.
people, rubbing up against the .
cy sides Of our neighbors, get
ing rid Of our own individual .
,eltshness, get together, become .
| little more generous in dOna-
ions for advancement Of the ad /,
'ertisement Of our present advan
ages, such donations consisting
If a small amount Of cash and
cry large amount Of good words
or our town, you will see our /
own outstrip anything on the
Plains. As suggested in one Of
he best letters | received, | .
hink that a monthly rally meet
ny Of the citizens Of the town (
would be Of material advantage {
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-03
Tybe ICansas-Cokorado
Railroad COMPANY
Chartered under the Laws of Colorado
and Kansas
Capital Stock 5000. 10000
General Offices, Central Block. Pueblo

8 The Kansas-C Colorado Railroad Co.. the
twin enterprise Of the Kansas Colorado
Electrical Transmission Co.. was organ
ized for the purpose Of building and oper-
atin9 first-class standard guage electric
Il railroad from Canon City. Colo, down
the Afkanaas River to point on the east
line Of Ford County. Kan. with sucn
branches and spurs as it may be found
from time to tune are necessary. Inc
board a directors and officers OF this
company are the same - those OF the
Kansas Colorado Electrical TRANSMISSION
Co. The actual work Of building this
road has begun and unless unavoidable
delays are encountered we will have the
first 20 miles Of this road in operation by
November Is, 1908. and will push the
building Of the whole system IS fast as
possible.
La Junta tribune., 1908-10-03
Private Electrically Driven Pumping Plants
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La Junta tribune., 1908-10-03
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La Junta tribune., 1908-10-03
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La Junta tribune., 1908-10-03
Executive Dsrss.f,sssnl

S. H. ATWATER. President.
J. l.. SCHWElGERT. Secretary to Presidel
A. H. WARNER. Vice.President
E. W. PALMER. Secretary.
l.. NJ. MARKHAM, Assistant Secretary.
w. o. BOURNE, Treasurer
j. H. McCORKLE, General Counsel.
w. l.. STONE. Auditor.
E. B. KErCHUM, Chief Engineer.
A. b. HULIT. Financial Agent.
A. W. PAINE, General Sales Manager
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-16

that the character Of man the Tel
egraph employs to misrepreselt it's
political opponentsy
Editor Shot has many friends
among the Democrats of Bluefield
and they are surprised at his atti-
tude in this matter. They ask that
he investigate this matter careful
~ and take such action as they have
right to expect from an honorable
gentleman, as they have taken Mr..
Shott to be. Many OF them ye.
think thai he has not given the
matter consideration, but has al
lowed an employe to misrepresent
him, and that he would not Wiling
ly put himself in the attitude in
which he now stands.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-10-16
DRINK WATER
ALSO RECIPE FOR BEST HOME
REMEDY FOR RHEUMATISM,
KIDNEYS AND BLADDER.

THE people here do nor drink
enough water to keep healthy"
exclaimed ,well-known authority.
The numerous cases of kidney and
bladder diseases and rheumatism
are mainly due to the fact that the
drinking of water, natures greatest
medicine, has been neglected.
Stop loading your system with
medicines and cure-alls; but get on
the water wagon. If you are really
sick, why, of course. take the prop
or medicines-plain common vege-
table treatment, which will not
shatter the nerves and ruin the sto-
mach"
TO cure rheumatism you must
make the kidneys do their WORK;
they are the filters of the blood.
They must be made to strain out
Of the blood the waste matter and
acids that cause rheumatism; the
Lrine must me neutralized so It will
no longer be a source Of irritation
10 the bladder, and, most of all,
you must keep these acids from
forming in the stomach. This is
the cause OF stomach trouble ana
poor digestion. For these condi-
tons you can do no better than take
the following prescription: Fluid
Extract Dandelion. one-half ounce;
Compound Kargon. one ounce; Com
pound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three
ounces. Mix By shaking well in
bottle and take in teaspoonful dos
es after each meal and at bedtime
but don't forget after each meal
The water. Drink plenty and often.
This valuable information and
simple prescription should be post
cd up in each household and used
at the first sign Of an attack Of
rheumatism backache or urinary
trouble. no matter how slight.