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The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1914-12-17
CHRISTMAS REVELRY

figre everywhere dominant in the celebra.
ton OF Christmas in the middle ages was that OF
the Lod of Misrule. also called the Master OF
Merry )sports. In Scotland this same master
of the svels was known as the Abbot of Unrea.
son, While in France his title was very much the
same-Abbas Stultorum"-or Abbot OF Fools.
The kig the great lords of hiS realm and other
imporat personages must needs appoint such
leade and organizer Of their Christmas festivi
ties Il Scotland, previous to the Reformation.
the moasteries used to elect such functionary
but in 800 law was passed for the suppression
OF the Abbot OF Unreason. along with all the
other hrlesque and fantastic features of th>
Christits celebration.
The .arons and knights kept open house at
ChristMs time for a fortnight. Revelry reigned
throuehut this period, and on Christmas day the
grand sast given by the feudal chieftain to his
friendstnd retainers. took place with great pomp
and mahlficence The boar's head was first and
foremof on the board, and its entrance to the
banque.ng room was heralded by Il great blare
of toyh trumpets. Borne on n gold or silver
platterby the server Mt the head OF procession
OF nost,. knights and ladies. the foremost dish
OF the ssst made the round OF the hall to merry
minstreE. When 1t was finally given its place
rosemat and bay were spread around It, a pippin
was plted on its tusk and mammoth pot OF
mustard close at hand.
rho bpr's head was put down by act Of parlIa.
ment II the time OF tho commonwealth and after
that afiough 1t officially freed Of tho ban. Il
never cite recovered Its former place as a part
OF the christmas feast.
lhe 'eacock dish was next In Importance 10
'he DOTS head. This bird sometimes appeared
nj the Sard with all its feathers on and it's beak
s'idedts skin having been removed before cook.
ing AM carefully readjusted after It was ready
FOR thstable.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1914-12-17
PRETTY CANDLE SHADE
e DECORATION EASILY
MAIZE AT HOME.
Simple Materials, With Little Work
and the Exercise Of Ones In
senuity, About All That
ls Needed.

Nothing adds more to the homelike
air of house than prettily shaded,
lighted candles, whether upon the din
ing room table. in the living rooms or
the boudoir.
Some of the very prettiest are home
made, as the illustration proves. This
Is made from four circular doilies Of
sheer handkerchief linen edged with
cluny lace one inch wide. each dolly
measuring six inches in diameter, for
a small shade when finished. larger
sizes up to lamp shades to be in pro-
portion, of course.
II only one shade is to be made, the
best and cheapest way is to cut the
four squares from a handkerchief. be.
cause then there will be no waste.
Linen is so wide that even when the
smallest quantity is bought more than
half will be wasted A woman's hand
kerchief is ample for small shade. A
mans will make the larger. Also dol
lies all ready stamped for working can
be bought at ten cents each. However,
one may be more individual If she can
trace her own design, and as they are
SO simple this should not be difficult to
do. For instance, If she traced the de-
sign of her dinner ware upon the linen
and worked it out in the same color
ing the light shining through the linen
would give the shade all the impress
sion of being porcelain, too.
Another effective design that would
shed soft glow over the white cloth
would be sprinkling OF autumn
leaves. using silk In the natural tints
Of the leaves. After embroidering the
linen the edges are turned neatly un-
der and machine stitched. Half a yard
Of lace will edge one dolly, the linen
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1914-12-17
MOCK EARRINGS FIND FAVOR
Change From Old Design Of orna.
mentation Has Pleased the
Woman Of Fashion.

Mock earrings are the newest nov.
city. You can see them any afternoon
on Broadway. A hairpin. an almost In.
visible chain and pendant--that's the
combination. The hairpin is stuck In
the hair Just above and on line with
the back of the ear. The chain hangs
from the hairpin and is mostly hid by
the ear. The pendant is suspended
from the end OF the chain on a line
with the tip OF the earlobe. where II
bangles free. All sorts OF colored
stones are used for pendants. Women
who wear mock earrings. OF course. rc.
frnin from sticking big tortoise shell
hairpins In n northeasterly direction
under their hats.-New York Letter
to the Pittsburgh Dispatch.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1914-12-17
FURS AND FUR SUBSTITUTES
Graceful. Becoming Models In Both
Winter Has Made Change
in the Styles.

Winter sees n decided change in
the style of the newest wraps and
stoles made in furs or fur substitutes.
Last year the majority OF the stoles
were quite straight In shape. the
widths varying from eight or nine
inches to considerable proportions,
but now the old-fashioned pelerine or
small cape promises to be most popu.
lar.
Carried out in soft musqunsh, seal.
coney. ermine or other fur many Of
these models are very graceful and
becoming.
Some beautiful examples OF shaped
shoulder scarfs seen lately were made
OF broadtail or black ponyskin. as
supple and silky as satin. trimmed
with effective touches OF tafYeta or
velvet. In some cases with another fur
introduced around the neck or deco
rating the ends.
For those. however. who find these
real furs too costly the new makes
OF ponyskIn and broadtail cloth an.
swer most admirably. Those manu-.
featured furs are such faithful copies
OF the real article that In many In.
stances 1t requires an expert to dis
criminate between the two.
Those who require an up.to.datc fur
wrap at moderate cost cannot do
better than copy the real furs In fur
cloth. This is by no means difficult
proceeding, MS the fur cloth can be oh.
tanned In wide widths that can readily
be draped in graceful lines.
When making up stole in fur ma.
tsr'sl II is as well to add an interim.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1914-12-17
Straps.

Straps are used to restrain the full
ness in many Of the new winter coats
and skirts. Sometimes there are two
straps across the back of coat where
the full skirt flares from the waist
section. Sometimes there are straps
across the front OF the skirt to hold
In the fullness below the waist, and
sometimes they are used for the same
purpose on the hips. They are
stitched usually, and give a very
smart finish.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1914-12-17

measuring four inches in diameter A
very good imitation cluny can be
bought for ten cents a yard; that will
be 20 cents for the four doilies and
probably only Is cents for the hand
kerchief Ten cents for embroidery silk
will be ample, while the square wire
shades come from ten cents upwards.
or the foundations of. shabby candle
shades can be utilized again il on
hand.
In putting on the lace the outer edge
must be perfectly fiat and without the
slightest bit of fullness. For this rea-
son 1t is better to use quite narrow
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1914-12-17

ing of thin wool wadding. which gives
extra warmth and firmness. this again
being covered with soft satin or thick
silk
smart effect is given one set by
the little outstanding frill Of black vel.
vet that edges the inner side OF the
stole about the shoulders and is again
repeated as n decorative band across
the front of the mum.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1914-12-17

In Massachusetts 1t was the worst of ALL for
keeping Christmas was denounced as pernicious
custom and any child daring to think OF much
as plum pudding that day would make him
self liable to reproof by the authorities. All along
trees in the days OF the Puritan domination were
those that nature had planted there and had
adorned In December with heecy snow. The fires
burned brightly on the open hearths. but there
was no invitation to the good saint to descend the
chimney when the embers had burned low. As
Tar as the children knew, Christmas was Just like
any other day in the calendar. Even after the
Puritan reaction against the forms and customs
Of the old church had spent Itself to some extent
the children Of the seventeenth century still
pected no gifts in honor of the birthday of Christ
ter for the children The Hollanders had brough.
with them their st. Nicholas. and his birthday
was celebrated joyously by young and old Just
before Christmas. but this day kept. too, by
the Protestant Dutch as heartily as by any Catho-
lies. or course. they had not many real toys as
we know them today. but In the shoes that the lit
tie Hollanders set by the fireplace In the shining
Kitchen which also the living room were
homemade sweets and cakes and home made
gifts. Many OF these we're OF n useful character
such as hand-knit caps and mttens. but now and
then sklllful Hollander would carve a model OF
a boat such Is that which had brought them to
Ne" Amsterdam or miniature chest OF drawers
ana one can fancy the recipients showing these
win pride to the wondering little Indian boys
and girls when they to be on terms OF SUI.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1914-12-17
Patch Pockets.

On some of the new skirts that are
full at the hips patch pockets are en-
ployed to contro! this fullness. On
gray velvet frock with plated pep
lum big pockets of satin are used on
the hips. Sometimes these pockets
are embroidered.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1914-12-17

privations that were
undergone by all the
families living in the
colonies at that time.
When soldiers were
starving at Valley
Forge there was lit
tie, thought IN their
homes for Christmas
merrymaking and lit
tie to do 1t with.
After the war there
were still lean years.
but by the opening
OF the nineteenth
century peace and
plenty smiled upon
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1914-12-17
6IouSes for EVENING,

Many of the evening blouses are Of
lace combined with chiffon velvet.
Satin and silk waistcoats OF striped
velvet figure on the front Of many
blouses. matching rolling collar OF
the same. with an organdis collar
above.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1914-12-17
LINGUISTIC DIFFICULTY.

Freshman-Thls impcrtinent Yankee slapped
my flee
WIZ Well why don't you do somethng7
frethman-IIow can II don't know how 70
TAX hglish.-t.e Rire.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1914-12-17

FrenchVN,lI saws Wake me by the hand anu ]
will wat with you" and she does
For tie little children woolly sheep USED 10
be a delightful toy in the latter part of the last
century and when dogs and bears that would
actually walk found on Christmas morning
there w.s a howl of delighted admiration, Now
there ar lambs and dogs of life size and ponies
as big the real Ones and all sorts of large ami
mails with the coats like the natural animal They
I'll wakand move about and act their parts per-
fecty.
Whatever father and mother have is duplicated
dor the children besides the thousand and one
things nat devised especially for their amuse-
ment All through the year the ingenious folk
are woting overtime In all the toy shops OF the
world turn out the load for Santa Claus to
carry Il the fortunate children who look for him
Christmas eve 1914.
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ON E.

nee never was n woman who didn't gae
about her neighbours" growlcd Mr.. Gabb.
ohFcs there was" replied Mrs Gabb.
rms right" commented Mr.. Gabb. Il forgot
about Eve"
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1914-12-17
A FAMILY JAR.

Prudence intended me for n leader OF fash.
lon"
Pruidence intended you for fool
we. whether Providence did or not you 80,
me-"
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1914-12-17

lace edging. The inner edge must be
drawn up, of course. Then it is basted
neatly to the edge of the dolly, and
stitched by machine. A certain crisp
ness in the linen is necessary to keep
the shade firm. This is obtained by
putting through warm water and then
through a thin boiled starch. They
can be ironed, needlework downward,
on flannel but there is no better way
Of pressing embroidered linens than to
lay them dripping upon the sides of
porcelain bathtub and leaving them
there until bone dry.
They will look like new, the en-
broidery will stand out clearly lem
broidery upward this time), and there
is no hot iron to fade the colors. Every
scrap of air must be pressed out, and
the edges OF the lace be clearly defined
when laying on the tub. This done,
leave the article absolutely alone.
The doilies are attached to the wires
with few stitches taken through the
Star.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1914-12-17

SHTlbtIlldS StOthlnS 6S
at one time, yet there
is nothing that quite
takes their place in tho
affections OF a real girl.
And what S tun n | n &
dolls they are today!
Dolls that represent
every phase Of life.
from baby dolls with
their complete layettes
to perfectly grown-up
dolls with elaborate
wardrobes and trunks
to pack them away In.
The handsomest and
newest dolls come from
a German studio. No
two are alike. and they
are real portrait dolls
of North of Europe chill
dren in quaint costume.
These lovely dolls cost
$14, but Santa Claus
never counts the cost
when he is going some
place. An allurin 6
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1914-12-17

This charming afternoon gown 10
called ia Dame ct Ia Mode" It 10 Of
white ottoman. The new decoliete 10
shown in pretty effect running from
shoulder to shoulder In fichu effect.
The new waist line 10 short, coming to
point at the front. The new skirt 10
extremely wide. laid in folds and al.
lows sufficient room for walking, dane
ing, etc.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1914-12-17

an automobile until the aeroplane.
which he expects to have ready soon.
is perfected. III any case, he carries
automobiles OF varying sizes for boys
who long to run their own cars. How
he ever gets them into the house is a
mystery. for some of the delivery
wagons and other machines are large
enough to accommodate q good-sized
boy
There are so many things for girls
nowadays that dolls do not occupy
quite as important a place In the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-23

For City Clerk First Ward, Seventh
District. Jerry Often. /.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-23
BOARD OF ASSESSORS, OFFICE
Detroit Sept. 20, 1914.
PAVING
ASSESSMENT
Paving Notice No. 1907
SIXTEENTH ST.

To Charles A. Warren. Hattie A.
HtShmond. Ernest ]. Schultz. ii. q.
ien nn a. L Baker. McKindre 4
Henry Marsch. Henry q. Schubert, q.
Boyd, W. s, Rathbons Land Co, Albert
rsrrler. Mary Hordfaii. John coiweii.
y. Hughes Edith G. Bradley Ridge
Harvey, Robert CIeland. Edwin Kebbe.
Herpert j. Wilson. chas. b. Hubbard.
PAS. w Burridge. Robert Pelcher.
John W. Ripper. Richard Jackson.
Lar A. Grace Anna II. Mours, Mary
Z Barnard l. II Parker =. J, Hart.
Ritter & Burchs. c. L. Miller, Anna L.
(dorsfall, Mary A. Rowland. Chas. 8.
Wolfe, Julia a. Kemp, c. W, Western.
81. B. Ponaersars o George ssa W. Wallace Wallace.
Y. n: Bendelow. Alice @. Leise, Burr ID.
futile. Fred Rumsey. J. NJ. Grace. A.
y. yandermeer. Mary Walsh, and 10 all
otherwise interested In any OF the lots
hnd premises fronting on Sixteenth
|,treet. in said City OF Detroit, within
The limits hereinafter mentioned:
The Common Council OF the City OF
Detroit, having ordered so much OF
|sixteenth street. from the north limo
ff McGraw avenue TO the south line OF
md paved, notice is hereby given that
In assessment has been made upon all
|-he lots and premises fronting on said
|5ixteenth street, and liable to be as
fessed for said Improvement under the
OF the City Charter. and
That a roll OF said assessment is now
and VIII remain at the As
From the date hereof until Oct. 9Th,
fs14. for the inspection OF all persons
|,oncerned therein.
BY DANIEL l.. DILwORTH.
A-875 President.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-23

SoARD OF ASSESSORS OFFICE
Detroit, Sept. 22. 1914.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-23
p r q c EED DIN G s
OF The
BOARD OF CITY CANvASSERS
Detroit. Mich. Thursday, August "a. 1914

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OF
Of
districts OF the
and political
CITY TIC -
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-09-29
NITRIC ACID IN
HUDSON TUNNEL
Ten Gallons Were Overturned in Erie
Railroad Station and Many People
Were Overcome by Fumes.

JERSEY CITY.-A carboy con-
tanning ten gallons of nitric acid top
pied over in the Erie railroad station
here today and poured its contents
down the long passageway leading to
the Hudson tunnel tube station. APP
proximately 200 persons were in the
passage as the acid burned its way
slowly over the tile floor and 20 of
these were overcome by the fumes.
Three were seriously injured.
Passengers on the tunnel trains,
200 yards from the entrance to the
passageway, were affected by the
fumes. Ticket sellers were overcome
and for a time traffic was delayed.
More than thirty persons were
treated by ambulance surgeons.
Three who had become unconscious
on their way across the river to New
York were taken to a hospital in New
York city when the ferry boat dock
ed. Many who had inhaled the fumes
did not feel the effects until some
time afterwards.
4 The station was ordered closed,
and incoming trains within a few
minutes packed it with crowd of
Finally police reserves
were ordered out.
Three extra ferry boats were add
ed to the service to relieve the con-
gestion. Doctors were placed aboard
each ferry boat In some cases the
hearts of the victims almost ceased
to beat, and artificial respiration was
resorted to.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-09-29
REV, j, POWELL TELLS HOW
HE FOUND NEW STRENGTH TO
GIVE TO HIS LABORS.

Rev. J. Powell of Statesboro, Ga,
suffered from stomach troubles so
seriously that they affected his work.
He struggled on under the handi-
cap as best he could-hardly realiz-
ing, perhaps, just how much sickness
was hurting him.
One day he learned of Mayr's Won
derfuI Stomach Remedy. He took
the first dose-then decided to take
the full treatment. He wrote:
F'Since using the six bottles Of your
wonderful stomach remedy / feel like
another man. 1t has been quite a
wonder to me to know how one could
have stomach disease like mine and
live and do the work l did. l just
escaped the operating table.
Now I can eat what I please and
it doesn't hurt me night or day
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-09-29
TELLS HOW TO PLANT YOUR WHEAT
Mr.. =. r. Mercer, Who Has Given
Wheat Growing Much Attention,
Writes on the Subject.

EditOr Dawson News: Farmers
VINO desire to plant wheat should not
plant on rich land. Turn, subsoil
harrow and plant on the highest, best
drained red or stiff land without any
fertilizer, by Dec. 1st. In March top
dress with 200 pounds of guano, or
in April 100 pounds Of top dressing
or rs pounds of nitrate of soda.
About the same time it would be
well to harrow with a tooth or disc
harrow.
We have erred in planting rich
patches and manuring even these.
The above plan will insure a prOtita-
Bile crop four years in five and pro-
vide healthful bread rather than
have to buy commercial -four made
from grain bulk heated, kiln
dried, bleached, dehearted, etc. Why
not as we progress hold to some OF
the valuable primitive methods of
our fathers, especially along the line
of diversified farming? 1t would
tend to keep down the ever increas-
ing cost of living, which is bearing
down upon us with a vengeance.
Very respectfully, J. R. MERCER.
P. S.-Terrell county and Virginia
blue stem seed wheat at j. P. Perry
| Co.'S. warehouse and Elladale estate
mills or store. J. II. NJ.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-09-29

Penrith Castle to Japan, the load
ings to be made during the months
of October and December.
The vessel to take the first ship
ment from Galveston through the
canal to the Far East, and probably
the first cargo from America through
the canal to the Far East, is now in
port, lying at Pier SO. She belongs
to the South Atlantic, Gulf and ORR
ent steamship line, and is here for
Fowler & McVitie, agents. Her ton
mage is 1887 and her master is Cap
tain Horne
The Penrith Castle, according to
Mr.. Zeigler, should make the trip
from Galveston through the Panama
canal to Japan in AZ days. The Suez
canal was the former direct route to
the Orient, this route requiring from
62 to So days for the trip.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-09-29
GEORGIA MINISTER FINDS TRUE
DELIVERANCE FROM BODY ILLS

The first dose was proof to Rev.
Mr.. Powell. 1t has been proof to
thousands of people in all parts of
the nation, who are grateful today.
Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Rene
dy clears the digestive tract Of Tlu-
cold accretions, removes poisonous
matter and brings swift relief to suf-
ferers from stomach ailments, liver
and intestinal disorders. Many de-
clare it has saved them from opera
tons and many are sure it has saved
their lives.
We want all people who have
chronic stomach trouble or constipa-
ton, no matter of how long standing
to try one dose of Mayrs Wonderful
Stomach Remedy-one dose will
convince you. This is the medicine
so many of our people have been TAX
ing with surprising results. The most
thorough system cleaner ever sold.
Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy
is now sold here by Dawson Drug Co.,
and druggists everywhere.-adv.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-09-29
COTTON TO GO TOJAPAN
Cargo Destined For the Far East to
Go Through the Panama Canal
From Galveston.

GALVESTON, Texas.-The first
cargo of cotton to the Far East
through the Panama canal viii leave
Galveston October 3rd on the British
steamship Penrith Castle.
Announcement of plans for the
initial cargo from Galveston to Japan
was made by H. L. Zeigler, ocean
freight broker, representing large in
terror Japanese exporters.
The cargo of cotton will consist of
1900 bales, now being assembled,
and it is certain, according to Mr..
ZeigIer, that the shipment will be
ready to go on the date announced
October 3Fd.
Four steamships have also been
booked by Mr.. Zeigler to follow the
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-09-29
BANKS ARE NOT
HOLDING MONEY
State Treasurer Speer Informs Secre-
tary McAdOO No Such COndi-
ton Exists i'm Georgia.

ATLANTA.-In the opinion Of
State Treasurer Speer, who is also
the state examiner, the state banks
of Georgia. are not guilty of boarding
their money and charging excessive
rates of interest. Mr.. Speer so states
in message replying to a telegram
received from Secretary Of the Treas
ury McAdoO.
" Secretary McAdoo has been in
formed that number of the national
banks in the South were boarding
the funds received from the federal
treasury, were creating huge re-
serves. restricting credits and charg-
ing excessive rates of interest. He has
announced that there is now more
currency in circulation than ever be-
fore in the history of the govern
ment and that he will withdraw the
government funds from the banks
who hoard, and will redeposit these
funds with banks which are lending
money at reasonable rates of inter
est.
The secretary of the treasury is al
so seeking the cooperation of the
state banking officials of the various
states with a view to preventing
boarding and excessive interes
charges by state banks.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-09-29

est service in the shortest length Of
time. Such a proposal had been
made, he said, in a bill offered by a
mem Der of congress. He referred 10
takes to perform the service by the
purely administrative matter"
When Mr.. Burleson appeared re-
Gently before the senate committee
on postroads and postoffices he told
them he had authority to discontinue
routes and to devise any system he
preferred in handling the rural de-
livery service.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-09-29
InvlgOrating to de Pale and slckIy

The Old Standard general Strengthening tonic,
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Malaria enriches the blood and builds up the sys
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