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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

Jason Black, our enterprising
butcher, has moved into the Slade
residence just opposite the new Pres
byterian church. Mr.. Slade has been
re-modeling the house and is to be
congratulated on the many improve
ments he has made.
William KERN left Dresden TO,
Chicago on Tuesday and his many
friends will miss him very much.
Will is possessed of a very happy
personality and his genial smile ami.
mated all those with whom he came in
contact. His departure leaves a voic
in our midst that will not soon be
filled by another.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15
ELKWOOD

The following are the pupils of the
Elkwood school who received certifi-
Gates of award for perfect attendance
during the past month: Lillian Pat
terson, Malissa Mcbride and Willie
Patterson. Out of an enrolment of
twenty this seems a very small num-
Der. Our attendance on the whole,
however, has been very good but we
have more cases of hardness than
seem necessary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15
EXTEND TWO CENT POSTAGE.
Burlescn Would Take In Western Hem
.sphere-Money Order Plans.

Washington. Postmaster General
Burleson announced that he had under
consideration Il plan making the two
cent rate for letter postage effective
throughout the western hemisphere. IN
an official statement it vas said:
"A sacrifice of reyenue would be i'll
volved, but strong arguments are ad-
yanced in behalf of the proposal. The
change. it is contended, will go far to-
ward permanently building up direct
and frequent mail exchanges between
all the countries of North and South
America. The two cent rate now OBJ
tains between the United States and
Great Britain, Mexico, Cuba, Canada
and with Germany upon letters routed
direct between German and United
States ports.
In several of the larger South
American ports Germany has practical
~ a monopoly of the money order bust
ness. Between Germany and Brazil.
for instance, a card order postal
money order system is in effect. 1t is
q system not suitable for adoption in
the United States. and Brazil has.
heretofore, beer unwilling to adopt q
dual system. Difficulty in making
remittances to and from Brazil and
the United States has resulted"
The post office department is active
ly cooperating to stimulate trade be-
tween the United States and South and
Central America. Postmaster General
P11r1ncnr icc,,n1 on NrIn. n iroofi,r +l,r
third assistant postmaster general to
suggest Immediately to the Latin
American countries with which the
United States does not nov translct
money order business the desirability
of concluding conventions for that pur
pose. These countries are Argentina
Brazil. Colombia. Dutch Guinea. Par
aguay, Venezuela, Guatemala. Mica
ragua and Panama.
The American postal service hereto
fore has reached other countries Of
South America by money orders ISSUED
through Belgium. But at the outse'
of the European war Belgium suspend
ed its money order service. This Gu
off an important avenue of exchange
and that is regarded as an additional
reason likely to influence the Latin
American countries to enter into mon
ey order conventions with the Unitet
States.
A New Version.
Betty was milking the low when tn
mad bull tore over the meadow. Bettt,
did not stir, but continued milking
Observers who had run into safet
saw to their establishment that til
bull stopped dead within a few yard
Of the maid and cow, turned roun,
and went away sadly.
weren't you afraid? Why did b
run away" asked every one of Betty
He got scared" said Betty. ''Thi
COW is his W."-Londo
Answers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15
NEKOMA

Mr.. Clarence Pannell moved his
family to Langdon Wednesday.
Ole Gjevre went to Minneapolis
Saturday on a business mission.
S. Reeves has his men engaged COM
plotting the work on August Wild's
house north of town.
Miss Nora Sabe from Fairdale is
visiting her sister and brother-in-law,
Mr.. Henry Hefta east of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clair Lavigne, who
have resided north of town for over a
year, left for their future home at
Fauistella, Man., Saturday.
The priests residence is about
completed. Contractor Jhanke and
his crew of men are putting on the
finishing touches in the interior.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

Lauchlin McNiven, the Hannah
blacksmith, spent part of last week
with his Langdon relatives, returning
to his home at the end town Saturday.
Mrs. Ralph Reynolds left Friday
for F~osston, Mimi, for a short visit
with friends and relatives at their for
mer home before moving to Langdon.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15
A New Version.
DWarfed by Comnarison

we saw hanging a
a plume of smoke a mile high"
Must have been grand"
Yes, and my wife has been dissatis-
NED with her plumes ever since."-Lou-
isVille Courier-JournaI.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15
Your Vote and Influence Solicited
JOHN L.
Stationary Youth.

Rich Father - MY daughter is too
young to get married. She is only
eighteen. Impecunious Lover-I know.
sir. but l have waited patiently for
years. and she doesn't seem to get any
older.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

The cold storage man who says that
frozen egg are better than no eggs at
all expresses the situation in a nut
shell.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

bearing the date of 1914 may stimulate
some of the cold storage plants to
bring their output across the century
line.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15
Young Cattle For Sale

About thirty head of nice yearling
heifers and steers; also two pure bred
Shorthorn bulls. See J.. J. Robson
at Langdon.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

AS regards the watchful waiting pol
icy in Germany, the crown prince
seems to be giving the kaiser a mans
job to handle.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

DR.. Anna Shaw says Wilson would
rank with Lincoln if he would give
WOme the vote. Let lr. Shaw tell us
how the president can give women the
vote.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

1t does not make Il man richer to
take money from one Of his pockets
and put it into another: he must take
it from another nuns pocket.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

Paris dreSsmakerS may succeed in
copyrighting their gowns. but they will
hardly persuade the wr!rers to display
the labels necessary to protect them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

Wrestling as a profession is not so
bad. but one always has to be called a
giant grappler." which is a consider
able drawback.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

China. by successful competition in
the storage egg market, again calls at
tention to it's supremacy in the domain
of the antique.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

SIX PER CENT MO iY tx ,nr cent money.
Six per cent Loans may II" 80, ,ined for any
purpose on acceptable 'ni state security
liberal privileges; r"i".-,' 'rlc' solicited.
&C. Agency t'htr;tnl. ~ Gas, Electric
Building, Denver. iirt!n.. nv - PIERCE Build-
ing, Saint Louis. NJ Up
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

The editor Of London Punch has been
knighted by King Gvorge. and we pre-
sumo that now Punch will be far more
serious than ever
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

AS in the cases of numerous other
discoveries. scientists are forced to adj
nit that radium cannot do all the
things at first expected of it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

SALESMAN WANTED Tnlaccn. cigar sales.
man wanted to advertise. E>i'-t itnce ul,lrc-
essary. 800 month";. nn!rr4NrI:ty eXp-n.rs.
ADVERTISE smoking. cl, Wi!I- TscCO. cigar
cites, cigars. send -. SlI .p 10! fnil particu
lars. Hemet Tobacco CO.. \,.w York City,
n. y. G2-lM'
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

The latest theatrical sensation in
New York is The Family Cupboard"
but some who have seen it say that
there is nothing in it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

HORSE LOST On Sunday Ma, lGth from the
Wlndelnuth place Gue and o., half miles west
OF Langd"n. one Sil,l! G.acA UroncLu, weight
about 1900 pounds white star in face, brand
ed, IKE, ,P":ty taking sam" up please no.
fifty. Mike kllboWIZ, t",h.,i ny. y. II
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15
WHEAT MARKET.

Prices corrected up to noon Thursday
OCI s, 1914 by Agent John J Power. 81
the farmersE levatorCo., Langdon, N.Dak
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

WANI COLUMN !

CHICKENS FOR SALE-A number of choice
we'll bred young Buff Orphington ROSTERS for
immediate sale by II. f. Blocker, Langdon Il
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

LOSI-During county fair week, Aug. 4, j and
d, between the post Othce at Osnabrock and
the fair grounds al Langiun, I, small pack
age containing a pennant and IL cushion
worked III silk. Phone or write Hotel Dako-
ia Osnabruck, FIR reward.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

Room FOR RENT-A comfortable furnished
particulars apply to Mrs, w. y. Farrell. 10
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

young and tender: choice table poultry: price
about 63cts each according to size. Mrs. j.
Wilkinson, Langdon, y u. i one 10 on ). l3
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

FURNISHED ROOMS.-Furnished rooms for
rent at the residence of j. A. Preusch. Terms
and particulars upon application, 2-11*
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

Q SALE-Mrs Haseltine's residence and a
first class Mason Il Hamlin piano for sale
at a snap, See owner or DR.. Tom smith. 4G
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

PURE BREEDS FOR SAE-Bred sows, $40 and
up;pure bred pigs So to $40; also registered
Shorthorhs, Apply at Il. A.. Wadsworth's
stock Farm, Langdon, y, ID. 45-tf
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

GIRL WANTED-Manted al OF ce. competan +
girl for general houSework, for family of four
steady position and good Wages offered. APP
ply to Mrs. John Mallon, Lansdon, \. D. Lift
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

POLAND-CHINA pIGS-Thoroughbred po-
land-China pigs: SPRING gifts, male and female
also a few yearllug bears aud mature sows.
Write to F.. /. Inlay, prps,ieu is
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

WORK ON FARM-Wanted b. thoroughly ca.
pable and reliable man a job on good farm to
care for stock through the winter. Address
Harvey Shank, FSiriHle, n. D., lift
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-01
DRUGGISTS WON'T
GUARANTEE CAlOMEl

But they do guarantee Dodson's
Liver Tone with money-back offer
The next time you think you need
dose of calomel, don't take it..
Even if you have taken it often before
this might be the very dose that would
saivate you and make you sick. The
use of calomel is sometimes followed
by very dangerous after-effects. If
you are constipated or bilious or If
your liver has gotten lazy and inact-
i've two or three doses of Dodson's
Liver Tone, the pleasant tasting veg
etabe liquid, will make you feel like
new.
The City Drug Store at Ardmore,
would not reccomend Dodson's
Liver Tone in place of calomel if
they were not willing to fully guar
antee it. So anybody who buys a
bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone of
them and does not find 1t a remedy
that absolutely takes the place of
calomel may come into the store any
day and get his or her money back.
Dodson's Liver Tone has positively
no bad after-effects and can do no
harm to children or grown-ups.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-01
INDIAN FAIRS
AS CATO SELLS
WANTS THEM
SETS FORTH HIS IDEAS IN GIN
cULAR LETTER TO ALL INDIAN
SUPERlNTENDENTs - MAKE
THEM LIKE WHITE MANS.

Washington, Sept Ito Superin-
tendents;
You should now be arranging for
your Indian fair. and | desire 10
impress upon you my idea of the pur-
pose and possibilities of these eXhi-
bitions.
want these fairs so conducted
as to open to the Indians the vision
of the industrial achievements to
which they should aspire. ! want
them to be an inspiration in arousing
in the Indian clear appreciation of
the great opportunity before him
for real industrial advancement
The ownership of land always has
been and always must be the princi-
pal basis of mans wealth. \ wise
development of the vast natural re
sources of the Indian reservations
has tremendous possibilities. The In
dams rich agricultural lands, his
vast areas of grass land, his great
forests and his practically untouched
mineral resources should be so util-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-01
Cured His RUPTURE

was badly ruptured while lifting trunk
several Years ago. Doctors said my only hope OF
cure was an operation. Trusses did me no good
Finally got hold of something that quickly ana
c,,rplrtely cured me. Years have passed and the
,,ipture has never returned. although am doing
hard work as n carpenter. There was no opera
,ion, no lost time no trouble. have nothing to
sell! but will give full information about how you
may find a complete cure without operation. If
you write 10 me, Eugene NJ. rullen, Carpenter
gqiA Niarccllus Avenue, Mdnasquan, y. J. Better
cut out this notice and show II 10 any others who
are rupturcd - you may n life or at least stop
the misery Of rupture and the worry and danger
II au operation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-01
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For United States Senator
THOMAS PRYOR GORE.
For Congress, Sixth District
c. d. CARTER.
For Governor
ROBERT l.. WILLIAMS.
For Lieutenant Governor
NJ. e. TRAPP.
For Secretary of State
j. L. LYONS.
For State Auditor
f. b. HOWARD.
For Attorney General
S. P. FREELING.
For State Treasurer
w. L. ALEXANDER.
For State superintendent
H. H. WILSON
For Examiner and Inspector
FRED PARKINSON
For Chief Mine Inspector
ED BOYLE
For Commissioner of Charities
w. d. MATTHEW'S.
For Insurance Commissioner
4. j. WEIGH.
For Pres. Board of Agriculture
FRANK GAULT.
For Corporation Commissioner
A. p WATSON.
For Clerk Supreme Court
WM. NJ. FRANKLIN.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-01
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET.

DE M W ma ~ NOON IISNC =
For County Judge
T. w. CHAMPION.
For County Attorney
ANDY HARDY.
For Sheriff
BUCK GARRETT.
For County Clerk
SHELTON TYER.
For Court Clerk
FRED HAYNIE
For County Weigher-
SMITH REDIAN.
For County Treasurer
JOHN J. YELL.
For County Assessor
r. S. HENDON.
For County Superintendent
L. NJ. THURSTON.
For County Surveyor
c. w. CLAY.
For County commissioner
First Dlsulct.
G. w. YOUNG.
Second District:
GEO. EVANS.
Third District:
JAS. r. TALIAFERRO.
For State Senator
r. A. KELLER
For Representative
KELLY BROWN.
For District Judge
w. F. FREEMAN.
For Justice Supreme Court
SUMMERS HARDY.
For Justice of the Peace
Ardmore Township:
d. w. BUTCHER.
HAL NJ. CANNON
For Constable
L. L. SIGLER.
ED HENSON.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-01
NO TYPHOID GERMS. DISTlll.
ED WATER 35 CENT BOTTLES. W.
=. LANE. 23i

Yellow complexion, pimples and
disfiguring blemishes on the face or
body can be gotten rid of by doctor
ing the liver, which is torpid. HER
BINE is a powerful liver correctant,
1t purifies the system, stimulates the
vital organs and puts the body in fine
vigorous condition. Price SOC. Sold
by Bomar Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-01

Chinchlla, popular as a decoration
for smart gowns, comes from little
South American animal of that name.
II is herbivorous rodent, much re-
sembling the rabbit, except that it's
ears are short and its tail long, and its
fur is OF matchless softness.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-01
cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Mont Cure.

The worst cases no matter Of how long standing,
are cured by the wonderful, old reliable DR..
Porters Antiseptic Healing Oil. 1t reiieva
Pain and Heals at the same time 2Sc, SOC. II. %
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-01
RESTORING White Enamel.

To cleanse and restore white enamel
furniture that has become soiled or
discolored, treat il thus: Melt one
tablespoonful of bicarbonate Of soda
in one quart of boiling water: when
cool, wash the furniture with the solu-
ton, using an old flannel cloth for
the purpose.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-01
She Misunderstood.

There is one thing ! wish to say to
you. The last girl had a habit Of
coming into the parlor and playing
the piano occasionally. You never
play the piano, do you?' New Do
mestic-"Yis. mum, play; but I'll
hev to charge yer half dollar week
extry if am to furnish music for the
family"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-01
Grease the Cords.

To prevent window blind cords
breaking, dust the cords and then rub
them over with a well-greased rag
The swapping is caused by friction,
which impoverishes the cords, and
they are further weakened by the sun
and weather
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-01

Rosemary wonder how 1t feels
to be back Of a funny little mustache
like yours" Thornton-"I can't tell
you very well, but | will cheerfully
show you how it feels to be in front
Of it.'-Judge.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-01
Professional Cards
ROSE CROlX HOSPITAL
210-212 e. Main St.
Ardmore, Okla.

For the care and treatment of Medical
Surgical and Obstetric cases.
For information address either DR..
Frederick P. Won Keller or DR.. James
F. Son, at the Hospital. /: !:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-01
Guillotine Of the Revolution

Strange as it may seem, the gull
lotine that once decapitated thousands
of hapless Frenchmen upon the Place
de la Concorde is now in London, at
Madame Tussauds Waxwork exhibit
ton, on Marylebone road
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-09-01
CharinQ Cross.

Charing Cross, the center of London.
derived its name from cross which
was erected in the village of Charing
in memory of Eleanor, wife Of Ed
ward III.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-11-27

appear. But this. after all. was not
Ebenezer's way. and he went up the
stairs himself.
Each upper oom was like some n
unconscious in stupor or death and
still as distinct in personality as II in
some ancient activity. There was the
shelf he had put up in their room. the
burned place on the floor where he had
tipped over a lamp. tattcred shreds of
the paper she had hung to surprise
him. the little storeroom which they
had cleared out for Malcolm when he
was old enough and whose door had
had to be kept closed because innu-
merable uncaged birds lived there.
When he had gone through the piles
OF account books in a closet and those
he sought were not found among them
be remembered the trunkful up in the
tiny loft. He let down from the pas
sage ceiling the ladder he had once
hung there and climbed up to the little
roof recess.
Light entered through four broken
panes of skylight. 1t fell in a fam.
rug on the dusty floor. The roof sloped
sharply and the trunks and boxes had
been pressed back to the rim of the
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-11-27

Simeon Buck stood Wipin9 his SNOW
Shovel With the End of His Muffler.
His face was one that had asked
itself. say of q winter morning. What
else? And the winter light searched
him pitilessly to find that question
somewhere In him.
Before the Simeon Buck North
American Dry Goods Exchange Simeon
Buck himself had just finished shovel
ing his walk and stood wiping his
snow shovel with the end of his muf-
fer. When he saw Ebenezer he shook
the muf1er at him and then over his
left shoulder jabbed the air with his
thumb.
Look a-here." he said. his head re-
enforcing his gesture toward his show
window. Look what | done this
morning. Nice little touch, eh?"
In the show window of the exchange
dry goods exchange was just the
name OF 1t. for the store carried every
thing-a ~hodgepodge Of canned goods.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-11-27

Cash on hands, cents.
The bookkeeper paused again. Ebe-
nezer. frowning. reached for the book.
In his wife's fine faded writing were
her accounts-after the 25 cents was a
funny little face with which she had
been wont to illustrate her letters.
Ebenezer stared. grunted, turned to
the last page of the book. There in
bold figures. the other way of the leaf.
was his own accounting. He remem-
bered now-he had kept his first books
in the back of the account book that
she had used for the house.
Ebenezer glanced sharply at his
bookkeeper. To his annoyance the
man was smiling with perfect compre-
hension and sympathy. Ebenezer avert
ed his eyes. and the bookkeeper felt
dimly that he had been guilty of an
indelicacy toward his employer.
Family life does cling to a man.
sir" he said.
do you find it soT" said Ebenezer
drily. "Read. please"
At moor Ebenezer walked home alone
through the melting now And the
thought that he did not think. but that
spoke to him without his knowing,
said:
winning a puzzle-$2.50. She never
told me she tried to earn q little some
thing that way"
Continued on page7
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-11-27

- RUCE'S baby, 1t would be a
* Rule too. The third genera
A. tion. the third generation.
And. accustomed as he was
to relate every experience to him
self. measure 1t. value it by It's own
value 10 him. the effect OF his refec-
tIon was at first ~single-the third gen.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-11-27
II Was Malcolm's Hobbyhorse, Dap
pied Gray.

place. Ebenezer put his hands out,
cropping. They touched an edge Of
something that swayed. He laid hold
of it and drew it out and set down
on the faint rug of light a small
wooden ~hobbyhorse.
He stood staring at it. remembering 1t
as clearly as If some n had set before
him the old white gate which he be-
strobe In his own boyhood. 1t was
Malcolm's hobbyhorse. dappled gray.
the tail and the name missing and the
paint worn off-and tenderly licked
off-his nose. When they had moved
to the other house he had bought the
boy a pony. and this horse had been
left behind. Something else stirred in
his memory, the name by which NAL
colin had used to call his hobbyhorse.
some ringing name-but he bad for
gotten. He thrust the thing back
where it had been and went on with
his search for the account books.
By the time he had found them and
had got down again in the Office the
bookkeeper was there. keeping up the
fire and u%ttering. with some acumen.
comments on the obvious aspects OF
the weather. of the climate, of the visi-
BILE universe. The ~bookkeeper was a
young man.avery ready to agree with
Ebenezer for the sake of future favor
but with the usefulness of all indus
trial machines constructed by men
from human potentialities. Also be
had a cough and thin hands and a lit
tie family and no job.
Get to work on this book Ebene-
ger babe him. Its the one that began
the business"
II don't think it seems the man
began doubtfuIly.
We'll. don't think said Ebenezer
sharply. that's not needful. Read the
first entries"
The h~OOkkpeDer read:
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-11-27
Continued from Last week
SYNOPSIS


Owing to hard times and the failure OF
Ebenezer Rules factory the people of Old
Trail Town contemplate buying no pres
ents and having no Christmas.
A town meeting is held. and the deci-
sion is reached to have no Christmas. not
ever for the children.
A notice to this effect Is signed by near
" every one Mary Chavah receives a
letter from her sister Lily's boy.
This boy asks her to take his six-year-
old brother, son Of Adam Blood, a lover
who Tilted Mary for her sister Lily.
Mary prepares to welcome him. Despite
their resolutions many people find 1t diff
cult to cut out Christmas altogether.
Ebenezer Rule, grieving for his dead
son. Malcolm. and his dead wife, finds the
boys hobbyhorse in an unused attic.