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The Press., 1917-11-15
Mnaa Ara Mnna

During his v..ss1.. to the United States General Joffre was hurled through subl ways, jerked into skyscrapers, flung from New York to Chicago on a fast train and in general taken care of with the breathIeSs assiduity which characterizes American hospitality.
 On the eve of his departure for Mont. real he was asked by a reporter to state freely and frankly which one of our national characteristics had most impressed him during his stay.
 "Well, since you put it that way" replied Joffre, II have been chiefly ims pressed by your blunt outspOkenness and, if I may venture to say so, your lack of respect to your superiOrs."
 Our superiors :" exclaimed the re- porter in blank amazement. "But we haven't Gny!"
 And remarked Joffre in telling the story, "after making acquaintance with their wonderful country and it's still more wonderful inhabitants have come to the conclusion that what that reporter said was about right"
The Press., 1917-11-15
The Girl Mha Enaaan.

The fussy girl sat next us in the ear this morning. And she fussed and she fussed and she fussed. She settled her self three times, hunched up her right shoulder, took of her right glove and patted her hair, pulled the back of her collar into shape, shrugged up her left shoulder, pulled off her left glove and patted her hair, pushed her hat little more to one side and put on both gloves, patted her hair and crossed her right ankle over her left, squared both shoulders and patted her hair, settled herself in a new position and pulled her coat down at the waist, patted her hair, surveyed her nose in the tiny glass at the bottom of her bag and pat- ted her hair. pulled her hat a wee bit more to one side and reversed her an- kles, then began at the top of her pro gram and repeated it.-Worcester Post.
The Press., 1917-11-15
NortIacliffa,s Test.

In Everyb0dy's Magazine Isaac F. MarcOssOn furnishes a concrete inC4 dent which explains in manner Lord NOrthcliffe'S wonderful success as a journalist. It shows why NOrthcliffe and his ramiied interests have forged ahead:
 He once met subeditOr in the corri- dor of the London Mail building and asked him how he was getting along.
 ''Splendidly. thank you," was the re- ply.
 How long have you been with mel "Six months, my lord
 "What money are you getting?'
 Seven pounds a week"
 Are you happy and cOntented?"
 "Yes, but have lots of leisure"
 ''The1 you are not the man for me. 1 don't want any member of my staff to he happy and contented on f7 a week.
 He himself has never been content with man or machine when he could get a better one.
The Press., 1917-11-15
Coua&nd EaaAhara

Mamo is the name of beautiful bird of the Hawaiian Islands, now believed to be extinct, having been destroyed for the sake of it's golden yellow feath- CTS, used in former days to decorate the state robes of chiefs.
 The coveted feathers of the mamo bird were a small tuft about an inch long beneath each wing. The royal cloak of the Hawaiian King Kane hameha l., made of these rare feathers, was four feet long and eleven and a half feet wide at the bottom. This cloak of mamo tufts is said to have been buried with one of the later Ha- waiian kings. The plumage of the namo was generally black, excepting the lower back and parts of the wings, which were yellow.
The Press., 1917-11-15

The oasis iS a distinctly African in- stitution. and every oasis in the Afri- can desert is the. work of Mother Ma lures kind and loving hand.
 Filipinos Are Lazy.
 The Filipino strikes me as unbear- ably lazy. He has had roads built for him, schools nun for hln, good gov ernment and peace secured to him and an unusual measure of confidence placed in him. He has graduated from almost no clothes into spotless white, with patent leather ''kicks," a clean shirt and a resplendent tie, so that he looks like the swell member of a pair of black face comedians. He has had ''sitting down" jobs created or discov- cred for him and has taken with re. markable alacrity to the ice cream soda habit, just like any other cultured be- ing. He has learned to speak English very we'll and has been trained into really good athlete. But, as far as I can see so far, he is not much chang ed since tIe days when he dawdled into school, followed by a servant to carry his books and ink bottle. doubt very much whether he will work as hard or as intcligcntIy to make some thing of himself and the islands as Uncle Sam has worked for him.-ChriS- iian Herald
The Press., 1917-11-15
Cadets of Switzerland.

Although no Swiss is legally liable for military service until the year in which he reaches the age of twenty, nevertheless d very large number Of boys begin at the age of twelve to train as cadets and learn to carry and use rifles and to drill. These boys are supplied with their rifles by the gov ernment, but keep them at home and are responsible for having them always in proper condition. Should rife be found on inspection not to have been properly cleaned the boys parents are liable TO a heavy fine. and should this neglect occur d second time the boy may he punished by being dismissed from the cadet corps, this naturally being disgrace from which every boy shrinks. These cadets alI wear uni forms, which are supplied by the par ents or, if the latter be in poor cir cumstances, then by the cadet corps association. Some of these Swiss ca dets now have even light artillery.
The Press., 1917-11-15
liar NinN. nE lA

A certain lady attempted to open an account at a department store. The store asked her for a reference. and she named COutts' bank. :; Coutts' bank, on being appealed to, replied that as a credit proposition the lady was an uncertain and even danI gerous risk, and accordingly the depart. ment store wrote to her: Madam-We regret to say your refer ence is unsatisfactory.
 To this the lady wrote back:
 You certainly surprise me. I always considered Coutts' bank most respecta- ble and solid institution.
 Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Press., 1917-11-15
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY, NOV. l5, 1917.
LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN, PUBLISHER
sl.5O year in advance. When not paid lu


 g.6o 6 year in advance. When not paid in advance, at the rate of 1.75 year. Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks in- serted at one-half advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free. We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub lIshing, endorse the opinions of our correspond ents.
 This paper is mailed regularly to It's subscrib- CTS until a definite order to discontinue Is re- eeived and all arrears are paid in full. We are always glad to have aetOs items sent in, but request that they reach us by Wednesday morning. or earlier, if possible. It is often nec- essary to abridge items that are received after Wednesday noon. Forms closed Thursday at 6. m.
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention.
 Advertisers desiring change should have copy at office by Wednesday at 10 6. m, otherwise we cannot guarantee change.
The Press., 1917-11-15
The Miuhtv Amazon.

The Amazon, which flows through Brazil from west to east, is the might fest river in the world. It rises in the Andes, and its course to the Atlantic is over 4,OOO miles. It has more than HOO tributaries, the chief being the Madeira, which is 1900 miles long, and the Rio Negro, 1850 miles long. The extent of the waters of this majestic river is the largest in the world, over 3O,OOO miles of its surface being of a navigable nature. It drains nearly 100000 square miles of territory. There are something like 1.2OO differ ent kinds of birds which are exclusive to the valleys of this wonderful river and thousands of varieties of animal life which are unknown in any other part of the world. The soil of the basin of the Amazon is so rich that for every bushel of maize planted it is es- timated that 800 can be harvested.
The Press., 1917-11-15
rha Waah RoiIar.

A faucet on the wash boiler is said to be an excellent thing. Instead of lifting out the clothes after boiling them open the faucet and let the boil- ing studs drain into tub or pail. The clothes may be more easily removed to the rinsing tub after the boiling water has been drawn off. X plumber will bo able to fit q faucet to a boiler at sman expense.
The Press., 1917-11-15
Tronical RAina.

Tropical rains are of relatively short duration by reason of the small num- Der of cyclonic storms in the tropics, and this duration is fairly uniform throughout the year.
 . The heaviest general rainfalls in Porto Rico are associated with West Indian hurricanes. The historic hur- ricane of Aug. s, 1899, precipitated rainfall equivalent to 1,113 tons per acre
The Press., 1917-11-15
Her Idea.

"I understand the average inhabitant of this earth probably uses more than two pounds of provisions day." said the caller.
 "Is that a fact?' said the boarding house keeper.
 "How is it with your boarders2" ?"
 "Oh, they're all above the average St. Louis POst-Dispatch.
The Press., 1917-11-15
Virtua and ImmortaliAv-

Men passiOnately desire to live after death, but they often pass away with out noticing the fact that the memory of a really good person always lives. It is impressed upon the next genera tiOn and is transmitted again to the children. Is not that an immortality worth striving for?-KrOpotkin.
The Press., 1917-11-15
Tone Quality In Music.

Tone quality is great factor in music Vibrations in their multiples and relations determine tone. Various instruments vary in tone quality just as does the human voice. A bell, once cast, remains the same in tone, somber or clear, to the end of its usefulness. A violin is more than a bell, and on fine vioIins the most subtle nuances of tone quality can be produced. The higher the harmOnics, or overtOnes, the higher the multiples, and the more elaborate and delicate the combinations the more exquisite the tone quality of the instrument.
 The human voice is greatest in tone quality, excelling the instrument, be- cause the singers harmOnics are based not alone upon physical proportions, but also upon the heart and soul of the individual
The Press., 1917-11-15
creas. on Whita coodo-

To remove cream spots from em- broidered centerpieces or doil1es damp en the spot with liquid ammonia, then lay a fresh piece of plotting pa per over it and iron lightly. This treat ment will remove any grease from white goods.
The Press., 1917-11-15
CrosaAh EXaa.

Squint is caused by an unequal action of the muscles of the eyeball. If the muscles which move the eyeball out ward are shorter than those which move it inward, divergent squint re suits. If the internal muscles are the stronger the result is convergent squint.
The Press., 1917-11-15
Just Like the Boy.

''Errand boys are very scarce. l can furnish you with an office girl
 '1These innovations disturb me. I cart get used to 'em."
 "You won't notice the difference. This girl can whistle.' Pittsburgh Post
The Press., 1917-11-15
ATa Court of Probate holden M T, st st stai- ,6at

A T a Court of Probate holden at Staf. A ford within and for the District of Stafford on the 5th day of January, A. D. 19lS.
 Present, ROBERT H. FISK. Judge.
 On motion Of the administratrix on the estate of Adelbert Needham. late of Stafford, within said district, deceased.
 This court doth decree that six months be al lowed and limited for the creditors of said est ate to exhibit their claims against the same to the admnistratriE,an and directs that the public notice be given of this order by advertising the same once In some newspaper having clTculatlon ln said District, and by posting a copy on the public sign post in said town of StafoTd, near- est the place where the deceased last dwelt.
 Certified from Record.
The Press., 1917-11-15
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Tha RaaI niffaralnea.


 'I can't see why that man, Is: boss over me. I do most Of the work here.' Il guess that is so.' Tt is. know more about the busi- ness than he does. Whenever he wants to know anything about what's going on he comes to me to find out" That's usually the way I'm the fellow that ought to be the boss"
 "A lot of men think that way, and yet there's one big difference. He knows something that you don't know ; What is it?"
 ''He knows enough to hire good men like you to do the work. If you knew that you'd be the boss and he'd be in your place. ."-Detroit Free Press.
The Press., 1917-11-15
------ - ---------- The Word HTar&an."

The Scottish word tartan" is sup posed to have been taken from the Spanish and French tire taino.' In Spanish this means something thin and fiimsy, from "taritar," to shiver with the cold In French the term tire taine,' is applied to the mingled fiberS of linen and wool, which is called some times linsey wOolsey.
The Press., 1917-11-15

!.lcutta has botanical garden in
 1ch plants of the temperate zone are kept alive in cold houses, much as tropical plants are preserved in hot houses in this climate
The Press., 1917-11-15
Knew Their Mays.

You must diet. madam" said the doctor firmly. And by dieting don't uean eating less at the table and more the pantry" Exchange.
The Press., 1917-11-15
You'Na Been TharA.

. Invalid Down For 8 Rest Cure-Is this a restful place, boatman? Boat man-It used to be, sir, afore folks came 'ere to rest.-Philadelphia Ledger
The Press., 1917-11-15
Laying &ho Snar

For whom is she wearing black, Ter late husband?"
 ''No, for her next. She knows she looks well in it.'
The Press., 1917-11-15
MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
7IsTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pr

IB bate Court, Nov. 14th, 1917.
 EAtate of Clara A. Fitton, late of Stafford, in said district, deceased.
 The executor having exhibited his a @minlstra- tion account with said estate to this Court for allowance, 1t fs
 Ordered, that the goth day Of Nov. A. D. 1917, at o'clock in the afternoon, at the Probate Ofice in stafford be and the same is assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said adminlstra- ton account, with said estate, and this Court directs the executor to cite all persons inc terested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper hav- ing circulation in said district, and by posting Q copy on the public sign-post in the town Of Stafford, where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record,
 ROBERT II. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1917-11-15
Remindinu Her,

"I heard him call you 'Duckie,'" aD- nounced the small brother.
 ''WelI, what of it?" demanded his sister
 "Oh, nothin' much" answered the small brother. II was only thinkin' maybe it's because of the way you walk, but it ain't very nice of him. London Telegraph.
The Press., 1917-11-15
H. C. BARLOW, AuetiOnssr. R. B. THEFT, Clerk.
 AUCTION.

will sell at Public Auction, at my place ln Moose Meadow, % Of mile north of the church, on Saturday. Nov. 24th, at 10 o'clock a. m the following property: My farm of 120 acres with the buildings, &c, about 80 acres in standing timber; good Horses, 18.months old Colt, good Cows, 22 tons first quality Hay, lh tons Straw. pair Double Harness. nearly new Sin- gle Harness, 1 2-horFe Spring Wagon, 3 Buggies, Bob Sled, long Sled, Feed Cutter, 2horse Mower, Shovela. Forks, Bars Hoes, sc 2bushel Beans Furniture consisting of Beds, Bedding, Chairs &c.. several Cider Barrels, and many small articles. If above date be decidedly stormy the sale will be the next fair day.
 2W33 JOHN NAGtAN.
The Press., 1917-11-15
Put Your Savings in a Home

Fifty acres of land, story house with ell, harm and out buildings all in good repair un- failing water fruit, lots of wood, two miles from railroad and trolley, worth looking up. Apply to T. 5. WILLIAMS, Box sA sturbrtdge, Mass,
The Press., 1917-11-15
The Mir. Aha kIinhnr

Teacher-What is the difference be- tween "I will hire taxi and I have hired d taxi?" Kid-About $65O.-New Orleans Timeg-Democrat.
The Press., 1917-11-15
BOROUGH COURT OF STAFFORD D SPRINGS, November 6, 1sl7.
 DOmonicO DaDalt va. Pletr0 PicOli

UhUhh
 In the above entitled action tt appearing to and beinR found by the subscribing authority 6hac the defendant is absent from this state and inc whereabouts of the defendant is unknown inafiruLion and Dendenoy Of this action be given the defendaIt by publishing this order in The Press, a newspaper published in the town Of StaHOrd once week for two successive weeks, cOmmencink Of before November 2, 1917.
 VIM H. .HEALD,
 ,TudRe of the Borough Court of Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1917-11-15
OVercoatS $22.5O to $25

Handsome. clever garments that will protect you in the coldest wea- ther besides giving all the. styles and elegance that good dressers de- mand. Body tracing and Trench models for youthful men, single or double breasted form-fitting coats Chesterfelds, great warm, comfor- table motor coats, all superbly trim med and lined by expert workmen.
 Some coats with blanket backs.
The Press., 1917-11-15

A man should be upright, not he kep Irri@ht. - Mar ctls AurelillS.
The Press., 1917-11-15
PRACTICAL HEALTH HINT.
Remedies For ScurVY.

'::- The juices of fruit-oranges. ::
 :. lemons. prunes-are we'll known .:
 S' remedies for scurvy, but it has .s
 :. been found that the white potato <
 S' has proved just as useful. For 1s
 :' young. children a small portion es
 s' of the potato is required-one ta- :: :' blespOonful of mashed potato to 's < one, pint of water and added to es S' twenty-fours' feeding of milk Gn- :: {. stead of the usual cereaD. Care .s
 z must be taken to pare the potato 4 .' very thin. An average sized po- .:. r tato (boileO will provide the .s' F amount needed. The vitamines .s' ! may be retained by adding the < ,. mashed potato to the water in .:. s' which it was boiled. This is a .:. j. very simple and easy cure and 's' 2 one which child will willingly # ,. take without objecting. 's'
The Press., 1917-11-15
ATa Court of Probate holden at staf

A ford, within and for the district Of Stafrord, on the 29th day of June, A. ID. 1917.
 Present, ROBERT H. FISK, Judge. On motion of Carrie s. OTcutt. executrix on the estate of Frank Orcutt, late Of Stanord with in said district, deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months be al- lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the executrix, and directs that public notice De given of this order by advertising the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public Signp0St in said town of Stanord, ,neaT est the place where the deceased last dwelt.
 MARCUS B. FISK. Clerk.
The Press., 1917-11-15

When Rubbers Become Necessary
 and your shoes pinch, use Aliens Foot-Ease, the Antlseptic powder to De shaken into the shoes and spT1nkled into the foot-bath. Just the thing for Breaking in New Shoes. It gives rest and comfort to tired, swOoleD, aching feet. Sold everywhere, 95c. 3@S3-S4
The Press., 1917-11-15
A IT A Gonrf of Prohate holden Rt Skaf

A T Court of Probate holden at Staf- "A ford within and for the District Of stafford, on the 18th day of November, A. ID. 1917.
 Present, ROBERT II. FISK, Judge.
 on motion of the administratTlx on the estate c Of Lucy A. Cummings, late of StafHord, within said district deceased.
 1t is ordered by this court, that notice snail be given that the administration account with said estate will be exhibited for settlement at the Probate On1ce in said district, on the 20th day of November, 1917, at o'clock, afternoon, by post in said town of stafford, and by adver- Using the same in newspaper published in Stafford and having a circulation in said dis tFict. Attest. MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1917-11-15
nIsTRICT, OF STAFFORD, ss. Pr

N h1S 1n1S1 4OH OA nG GSANDi SSs x IO IV bate Court, ovember 18th, 1917.
 Estate of Sarah P. Burnham, late Of Stafford, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of F. c. Sanford, praying that letters Of administration may be granted on said estate. as by said application fully ap pears. 1t IS
 Ordered-that said application be heard and de- termined at the probate Ofice in Stafford, in said district, on the 18th day of NovemeF, 19I7, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given to all ersons interested in said estate, Of the pendency of said application and the time and placA of hearing thereon, by pub fishing the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign post in the town Of Stafford, in said district.
 ROBERT H. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1917-11-15
Overcoats at $500
 and $18.5O

Coats for dress, street motor Beautiful che vots, worsteds and friezes. Permitting coats me dium loose boxy coats. Regular patch pockets. Full lined or skeleton satin trimmed Vevets or self collars. In feast of colorings and patterns Browns blues, gray greens, in plaids and diagonal effects. Handsome mixtures and plain colorngs Tailoring up to the Haynes Standard in every respect. Thousands
 to select from Every one fully guaranteed.
The Press., 1917-11-15
Haynes Overcoats at $2O
OvercOats De Luxe

The finest the world produces. Ex. quisitely tailored-the clean, digni- fled lines giving that appearance of the man who belongs. Beauti- ful. lustrous motions in rich black and dark gray, friezes in wear-re-
 sisting colors.
 Beautiful rough coats made of Shetland and cheviot coatings, full silk lined or richly trimmed in the less weighty skeleton styles, smooth, rich kerseys and soft vi-
 cunaS.
 S35, $37.5O to S45.OO
The Press., 1917-11-15

' OST--Black and tan hound, has a white tip on tail. Ills right ear has slit in init 1t, also one black foot has a Wart on 1t. Liberal reward. 3w3S WM E.! KIBBE, Filing. ton, Conn.
The Press., 1917-11-15
Overcoats $22 to $32.50

Masterpieces of style, tailoring and workmanship. Handsome Blanket and Trench Coats in blue, gray, brown and Scotch plaids. Single or double-breasted styles. Dressy
 with soft roll lapels and velvet col lars in brown, blue and green mix lures. Rich kerseys and vicunas in Chesterfield style for dressy wear.
The Press., 1917-11-15

"ANTED-Lady of good standing in
 w her ne1ghbOrh0od and member of some church to devote several hours each month to collecting eur accounts from members of the Mothers Magazine Home Reading Club Splen- time to earn some extra money each month. The Mothers Magazine, 12O BoylHton.st., Bos-
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-02-23
ONCE invalid,
HOLDS JOB NOW
Mother Is Grateful! to TGDIaC For
Helping Her Boy.

"I came all the way from Glen
Willow to Cleveland, Just to tell you
how much good Tanlac has done for
my boy, Robert Schoonover," said
Mrs. w. M. Byers to the Tanlac Man.
"Why just think, all last summer
he had to lie in hammock. He was
almost cripple from pains and aches
that seemed to shoot through his
limbs and body.
"He was helpless. We thought it
was rheumatism. We had to carry
him around. Imagine carrying a
young fellow, his age, around. And
he used to be healthy, too.
"Well we heard about Tanlac every
where, so l decided to give Robert
some. I gave it to him regularly and
in a short time he began to improve
''Now he has recovered his health
and is working in the Auster Powder
Mills Co. We're both enthusiastic
| about Tanlac and we tell everyone
about it."
Tanlac can be obtained in WauseoT
at Fink & Haumesser's Drug Store.