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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10
Why You Sneczc.

There is more than one cause for
sneezing, and persons may differ In
their susceptibility to them. A bright
light will cause some persons to
sneeze, the pollen OF certain plants
will affect others, and most people
are likely to sneeze in the presence OF
dust. Such sneezmg is due to super
fetal irritation.
The sneeze caused by the effect OF
cold is different. 1t is an attempt OF
nature to cure you. She makes you
sneeze for the same reason that she
makes you shiver-to generate heat
for warming the blood and preventing
you from taking more cold-to help
relieve the cold you have.
The sneezing from cold is not an
act OF the nose alone, this being mere
ly the part OF the body where 1t ex'
plodes. II is an act of the entire body.
during which every muscle gives a
jump The body is affected by n
spasmodic effort to warm the entire
system and throw off the cold.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10
Good
NeighborS
bp
VICTOR REDCLIFFE


Copyright. 1915. by w. G. Chapman.)
Gould you lend me your steplad-
der? / want TO take out some of the
window screens"
The man addressed, nextdoor neigh
Dor, Robert Mason, nodded simply. He
was the owner of the house into which
Earle Pelham and his wife had just
moved. Pelham had paid liberal rent
for the place. The unsocial manner OF
his landlord displeased him. The lat
ter simply lifted the article asked for
over the low dividing fence, bowed and
turned away.
'Humphl" commented Pelham, al
most irritably, as he entered the
house.
What is the matter, dear?" inquired
Mrs. Pelham, tracing displeasure in
his manner and voice.
THAT landlord of ours Asked him
just now to loan me stepladder to
get at the screens and he acted as If
he grudged even a decent word"
"Oh, you misjudge him, Earle, in
deed you do" Mrs. Pelham FASTENED
to say. 81 feel so sorry for him-all
the town does, learn. His life is a
sad, sad history. A year ago his wife,
a bride Of year, had fit of sickness
which led to complete nervous break
down. She got so bad they had to
send her to sanitarium. Two months
ago she escaped. They have not been
able to trace her since. II is feared
that she wandered out among the
swamp lands beyond the sanitarium
and perished from hunger or was
drowned"
poor fellow!" spoke Pelham, his
sympathetic keart deeply touched by
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10
LUCK OF THE HORSESHOE
Popular Superstition Has Been Traced
to an English Demon Of Thir-
teenth Century.

Why is the horseshoe considered
sign of good luck? There is nothing
especially pretty about horses cast
off iron shoe, and no doubt not one
horseshoe believer IN million can
tell why he treasures it.
The origin of the superstition can
be traced back to the thirteenth cen.
tury.
The monk Gervaise of Tilbury in
forms us that at that time there was
kind of demon in England which
appeared as a horse rearing on its
hind legs and with sparkling eyes
Whenever this apparition was seen II
was a sign that a confagration would
soon break out.
Hence, as giving a kindly warning,
this mysterious horse was regarded as
friendly spirit. and the animal IN
general was believed TO be a bench
cent mystic power.
A horse tooth carried in the pocket
prevented tooth ache: II was a sign
of good luck to find a horseshoe. and
one was placed under the pillow OF
child to cure the collie, or nailed
against a building TO prevent II catch
ing fire. This led to fits general adop
ton as a protective symbol.-Stray
Stories.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10

OF all the handsome fur-fabrics, that
which initiates broadtail or moire
caricul is the handsomest. In making
this variety of their product the man
ufacturers have achieved marvellous
likeness to the skins they initiate, in
material less bulky and more dur
able than the fur The expert fur
dealer must look twice TO tell the diff
ference between it and his own wares,
in made-up garment.
Designers have taken advantage of
this material to make up wraps that
really deserve to be described as
splendid It's suppleness allows am
pie length and fullness without too
great weight, and it's beauty makes
the use of elaborate ornaments, in
the details OF finishing, appropriate.
Unless fur-fabrics are degraded in
quality they are destined to play
great part IN our apparel in the COM
ing seasons.
The stately coat shown in the pic
ture is made OF an imitation of broad
tail (or baby lamb. II is far more
elegant than the cheap grades Of fur
and no fur could be fashioned into a
more impressive garment. 1t will solve
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10
Modish Shades Of Brown.

Many combinations of material ap-
pear in these first general utility
frocks; but. as a rule. the materials
match in color IL not in weave. one
tone effects being the rule A good
deal is being done with light browns.
lovely shades with pretty tones or
running into fawn and beige coloring
The modish browns shade on down
through nut and loan and Havana
tones to very dark browns of a soft
ened tete de negre character. and the
whole line is promised popularity. as
are the soft and beautiful medium and
dark greens.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10

this recital. 81 will be more charitable
in my judgments after this
The Pelhams had not dealt with Ma
son personally in renting the old home
Of Mrs. Masons family. but through
an agent. After the death of the par
ents Of his wife, Mr.. Mason had moved
into the old home. Now he was rent
ing it furnished and had taken up
more limited quarters in the adjoining
cottage, which he owned.
The Pelhams had just moved in.
Mrs. Pelham was busy all day long get
ting the interior in order. Her hus-
band attended TO outside matters. He
removed the screens, tidied up the gar
den and both retired that night pretty
we'll wearied with their unusual labor.
THE house is too large for us,
Earle" Mrs. Pelham remarked. Il
wish we had taken the one Mr.. Mason
occupies"
81 don't know that we could get il"
observed her husband. Il heard he
was going to sell both places IL he
could and leave the town. The associ-
ations of this old house, where his un-
fortunate wife was born, must be very
painful to him"
Robert Mason had given up his wife
as dead. In trying to locate her after
her escape from the sanitarium the
searchers had discovered several
clues that led them to believe that the
fugitive had wandered into the swamp
district. This was a dangerous and
interminable swamp spot, and three
days after the disappearance of Mrs.
Mason fire had swept the greater
portion of It. There was every reason
to believe that Mrs. Mason had per-
ished.
A distressing feature Of her fate was
the fact that the physician in charge OF
the sanitarium had entertained great
hopes of her eventual recovery. She
had been improving for some weeks
prior TO her escape.
IL was about midnight when Mr.. Pei
ham, soundly asleep. was aroused
from his slumbers by a quick nudge
from his wife. Her voice was tremu.
lods and agitated as she whispered
breathlessly:
Get up at once. Earlel"
why, what is the matter?" in
quired her better half drowsily.
Burglars" shuddered Mrs. Pelham
"Oh. do be CAREFUL I've been over
half en- hour lying awake and Listening
TO suspicious sounds.
"The wind. l suppose"
"No, l thought 30 at first. but found
was mistaken" continued Mrs. Pei
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10

Little aristocrats of the apron tribe
make their appearance at holiday time
each year, always sure of welcome
and never failing to find many admir-
ers. 1t lies without their province TO
be anything but dainty and becoming,
with perhaps little usefulness thrown
in by way of good measure. But use
fulness is really a matter of secondary
Importance. the main thing being the
charm that lies in the refinement of
these frivolous and pretty furbelows.
Serving aprons and sewing aprons
are made of fine cotton goods-organ-
dies. swiss. embroidery, batiste and
lawns with laces and embroidery
used for ornamentation and ribbons
employed for finishing. They are
much elaborated and bedecked. and
they are small and gracefully shaped.
The materials and trimmings used
are washable and the aprons last
long time. They are very easily made,
and among the least expensive of
really worthwhile holiday gifts.
Allover embroideries and dotted
swiss are chosen for the majority of
the aprons displayed for the holidays
this year. Occasionally pretty figured
lawns appear among them. or plain
batiste with lace insertions let in in
various designs and having lace frill
about the edge. They are set on to a
narrow band Of sheer material. and
this Is finished with ends for tying in
a bow at the back. A belt may be
made of wide beading, and satin rib
bon. in a light color, run through Il
and extended into ties. Small bows
and rosettes of ribbon are posed on
pockets or somewhere at the edge.
Considering the very small cost OF
the materials used In making them.
there is almost no other holiday gift
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10
HARD TO DROP
But Many Drop II.

A young Calf. wife talks about cof
fee:
1T was hard to drop Mocha and
Java and give Postum a trial, but my
nerves were so shattered that was
nervous wreck and of course that
means all kinds Of ails.
II did not want to acknowledge cof-
fee caused the trouble for was very
fond of it. At that time a friend
came to live with us, and l noticed
that after he had been with us a week
he would not drink his coffee any
more. | asked him the reason. He
replied: Il have not had a headache
since left off drinking coffee, some
months ago, till last week, when be-
gan again here at your table. / don't
see how anyone can like coffee, any.
way, after drinking Postum!'
Il said nothing, but at once ordered
a package of Postum. That was five
months ago. and we have drank no
coffee since, except on two occasions
when we had company, and the result
each time was that my husband could
not sleep, but lay awake and tossed
and talked half the night. We were
convinced that coffee caused his suf
fering, so he returned to Postum. con
vinced that coffee was an enemy. in.
stead of friend, and he is troubled
no more by insomnia.
Il have gained pounds in weight.
and my nerves have ceased TO CULVER.
II seems so easy now TO quit coffee
that caused our achos and ails and
take up Postum" Name given by
Postum Co. Battle Creek. Mich.
Postum comes in two forms:
Postum Cereal-the original form
must be well boiled. 15c and 25c pack
ages.
Instant Postum-a soluble powder
dissolves quickly in a cup OF hot
water, and. with cream and sugar.
makes a delicious beverage Instantly.
30c and soc tins
Both kinds are equally delicious and
cost about the same per cup.
There's . Reason" for Postum.
--sold By 0rocsrA
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10
Cut Outs on Postcards.

Cut-out postcards give delight TO
children. They are postcards on
which paper dolls, mother goose char
acters. boy scouts. circus animals
and riders, and other designs dear to
childhood are printed in colors. The
cards can be sent through the mails,
and then cut out by their recipients.
They cost only cent each and set
of twelve forms a thoroughly appre-
ciated gift for a small girl or boy.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10
DO YOU NEED A KIDNEY
REMEDY?

DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root Is not recon-
mended for everything. but II you have
kidney liver or bladder trouble. IL may
be found just the remedy you need.
Swamp Root makes friends quickly be-
cause its mild and immediate effect is
soon realized In most cases. IL is a gentle
healing herbal compound-a physicians
prescription which has proved its great
curative value In thousands OF the most
distressing cases according to reSiabls
testimony.
All druggists In soc and $1.0o sizes
You may have n sample size bottle OF
this always reliable preparation by Par
eel Post also pamphlet telling about II.
ADDRESS DR.. Kilmer * Co. Binghamton.
N Y, and enclose ten cents. also mention
this paper.-Adv.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10
For the Sinale Flower

The single flower vases that made
their appearance not so very long ago
are made in an increasing number OF
styles. They come in glass. in cut
glass and pressed glass patterns. and
they also come in silver. A tiny silver
one costs two dollars. One of these
little holders is especially useful In
winter. when flowers arc scarce for
with the aid OF one of them q single
rose becomes decidedly decorative
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10
Frank Criticism.

Author sent you a copy OF my
latest book few days ago. l sup
pose you have glanced over it?
Miss ankleigh-Glanced over II!
Why, read it through three times.
author (pleased) )-Indeedl Then
you must have found it very interest
ing?
Miss Frankleigh-No. can't say
that | did. ] was merely trying to
find out what it was all about.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10

the problem of those women whose
consciences will not allow them to
wear broadtail, but who appreciate
it's exquisite and incompatible rich
surface.
The broad collar and cuffs are of
marten fur and a hanging panel at
the front is finished with it. Orna-
ments Of silk braid, with pendent
balls, define the waist line at the back
and front
A careful use of rich embroidery
is managed with such good art as
the finishing decoration that this coat
is placed in the class of ultra-smart
novelties.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10
HANDS LIKE VELVET
Kept So by Daily Use Of Cutlcura
Soap and Ointment. Trial Free.

On retiring soak hands in hot Cuti.
cura soapsuds. dry and rub the Oint
ment into the hands some minutes,
Wear bandage or old gloves during
night. This is "one night treat.
ment for red. rough. chapped and
sore hands" II works wonders.
Sample each free by mail with 32-p.
Skin Book. Address Cuticura. Dept
KY. Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10
Fate of Soldiers Rum.

In spite OF prohibition of alcohol,
French soldiers friends sometimes in
clude small TASKS of brandy in their
parcels for the men. An order has
now been issued that any parcels sus-
pected of containing alcohol shall be
opened in the presence OF the men to
whom they are addressed, and any al
cohol found shall be poured out on
the ground before them.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10
Woman. Lovely Woman,

That idiotic young Sapleigh," re-
marked the first dear girl, had the
audacity to propose to me last night"
did he. really!" rejoined fair fe-
male No. 2. II always thought he was
a trifle off In the upper story. but
had no idea he was as bad as that"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10

which equals the fancy apron. at so
low a price. They are easy to make
and most of them are put together
with machine stitching. The laces
used are washable like those used on
undermuslins, and beading. both mar
row and wide. serves to carry the rib
bon that embellishes so many of these
gay little affairs.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10
The ProdiuaI Father.

Jill--What degree did your father
take in his lodge?
Bill-About 100 in the shade.
guess. Anyhow | heard him tell the
chauffeur he was some warm.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10
Dubious Praise.

'T stand on my record" said the can
didate. pompously.
"whoopee!' shouted a member Of
the opposition.
How now. my brother?"
"If you can do that you are as sure
footed as a mountain goat and as lishi
ss thistledown."
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10
An Improved Quinine, Does not Cause
Nervousness nor Ringing in Head

The happy combination OF laxatives in LAX
ATIVE BR0MO QUININE makes the Quinino
In this form have far better effect than tho
ordinary Quinne, and It can be taken by any
one without affecting tho lcad. Remember to
call for the full name, Laxative Bromo Quinino.
Look for signature OF Il. w. Grove. 25c.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10

The average man takes his gaca-
tion as soon as he gets the money.
The average woman takes hers when
she dies.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10
Good Reason.

why didn't you reply to that fel.
lows charges?"
Because 1t wouldn't answer"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10

or course the machine politician is
the one who never passes any of the
campaign fund in our direction.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10

The housefy not only gets down
earlier than the busy bee. but 1t works
harder and stays longer.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10
Function of the Hammer.

why do you knock SO? Why are
you always using a hammer"
Il do 1t to rivet attention, my boy"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10

Not Gray Hairs but Tired Eyes
make us look older than we are. Keep your
Eyes young and you will look young After
the Movies always Murine Your Eyes
Don't tell your ago.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-12-10

Deans Rheumatic Pills
For Rheumatism & Neuralgia. Entire
ly vegetable. Safe.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-24
Christmas at the Y

THE holiday season finds every one
connected with the Birmingham Y. M.
C. A. in the best of spirits remarked
Secretary Stallngs, land upon Christmas
Eve and Christmas Day good cheer and
good fellowship will be reflected in the
countenances of members of the associa-
ton.
The schoolboys and the college men
home for the holidays flock back to their
old haunts at the big central building
to meet old pals with the Hail fellow,
we'll met manner, and affairs move
along in joyous fashion,.
The gentlemen who have apartments at
the association are also feeling the Christ
mas spirit, and are assuming even more
jolly air than usual Down in the cafe
terra there is to be seen the hustle of
decoration and preparation. Holiday dec
oratons are in order. and every one may
feel assured that Mrs. Shaw, the good
lady in charge of this department. will
not permit Christmas to pass without a
fitting array of sweetmeats and turkeys
A special dinner, I understand, has been
planned for this day.
ALLOW me to present the compliments
OF the season to all the young men OF
Birmingham who are or may have beer
| in any way, connected with the associa-
| ton organization here"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-24
That Gary Dinners Possible Consequences

by Gary the board
corporation Roosevelt fifteen
millionaire industrial of this country has aroused end OF
The New York friendly Judge Gary and the Steel cor
seemed
defeating President Wilson and his democratic party
followers to be the of opinion that Judge Gary ana
opinion the best method OF
bringing about the defeat of President Wilson
Neither those several
billions dollars American investments either confirm or
deny these They merely that the dinner was
private
Whatever might impression through
this that the big corporations certain railroads and bank
ing other great industrial
transportation themselves together for the
establishing Roosevelt in the White House putting therein some
have the former Presidents support
He always to be
the best balanced and asute
industrial leaders of America That he should now drag corpora
democratic control of the pres
dency the of Representatives will naturally
arouse anagonsm to the great corporation which
administration political
today and the Steel corpora
ton the Steel corporation
the publications about the Gary dinner have
impress the is the
Naturally President and both legislative bodies of the national
Congress bitterly the of the great
roers money industry and natural
that there will be counter governmental attack upon to
interests represented by the nstigatos of this movement
grevous The Birmingham district is already
suffering from the fact that the lid has been put on II oy ne %
corporation awaiting courts decision in the to dis
from the corporation Now the corpora
ton politics. through its chairman the stockholders that
company necessarily suffer the consequences
previous administration fines for violating the law
pnes may technical violations and naturally the
will the past and the present
revenue ana
shining for Congress to impose taxes
Ageerad deeply the public statements of the purposes
of decidedly Ill
like Judge Gary cannot
the location of its plants Tor to be
dragged American politics and be made suffer the
burdens which mig it In consequence
have been and when two men like
Woodrow H. Gary face each other the political
the behind him and the other
with the mower industry his the public
the u O fly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-24
The Sunday Movies

The city commission in amending
section 1890 of the code so as to legal
ize Sunday moving picture shows has
acted well.
The ordinance which made it I'M
lawful for photoplay theatres to be
operated on Sunday had been to all
intents and purposes suspended with
out formal action. But laws should
either be enforced or repealed.
For several weeks past the moving
picture houses have been open on Sun
dav by the consent of the commission,
but with the opponents of Sunday
movies bestirring themselves a mega
tive policy on the part of the au.hori-
ties could not continue. There is a
strong sentiment in Birmingham in
favor of the Sunday moving picture
shows. This has been made evident in
several ways, and especially has this
sentiment been emphasized by the
fact that the attendance has been not
only large, but thoroughly representa-
tive of this community's decorous
citizenry.
Birmingham has grown to be big
city. 1t has a large churchgoing pop
ulation and many church members
look upon Sunday entertainments,
such as concerts and photo-plays, as
positively wrong. But there are
others, and, it is believed they are
in the majority, who hold the oppo-
site view.
Sunday movies of high class are
both diverting and educational. They
afford thousands of people means
of innocent recreation and it does not
seem fair Tor those persons who have
religious scruples against so-called
worldly diversion on Sunday to OBJ
iect to their neighbors, who happen to
think differently, enjoying them
selves in a manner in no wise sub
versive of public order.
Sunday moving pictures and Sun
day concerts are now in the same
category. 1t is believed that if q
referendum election should ever be
held the majority vote would be de-
cisively in favor Of the amended ordi
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-24
- - -
THE LID IN LONDON

Charlton Bates Strayer in Lesles.
England has not dared to face the
wrath of the English workman by shut
ting off the sale of liquor altogether
Temperance sentiment is not strong
enough in the British isles for such a
drastic measure, and the Englishman
proverbially resents interference with any
habit to which he and his ancestors have
been accustomed. Before the war the
public houses were allowed to keep open
1914 hours out of "a The new law has
cut this down, even in London, to five
and a half hours, without resulting in
friction or complaint The weekday
hours are from noon to 2:30 p. M and
from $50 to $3.50 p. m. Sundays the hours
are / to p. m. and to p. M Spirits
for home drinking cannot be purchased
either Saturday or Sunday, and on other
days only between noon and 2:30 p. m.
The customs of drinking upon credit and
treating have also been made illegal.
The war is making an impressive exhibit
of the possibilities of government regula-
ton of the liquor traffic, which ought to
be of assistance to every country bat
Ting with the evils of intemperance.