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New Britain herald., 1918-02-21

of the committee will be called from time to time, throughout the year.
 Post Office to Close.
 Tomorrow. Washington's birthday, the Berlin post office will be closed at o a. m., and will remain closed until 4:30. The office will reopen at 4:3O, and will remain open until s.
 Homo Guards Drill.
 The Berlin Home Guard will hold its drill tomorrow night at o'clock, Tn the State armory on Arch street, New Britain, Captain Beckett of the Berlin Home Guard is desirous of having as large an attendance as pos sibic and requests that all make a spec ial effort to be present. The quarters of the guards in Berlin will be open from to 20, to allow tho membe of the guards to get guns, cts All the members are to take the 7:20 trolley, in order to reach the armory by 8 o'clock sharp.
 Below Zero in Berlin.
 This morning was one of the cold est that has struck Berlin this win ter At several places through the town, the mercury dropped below zero and at one point was below.
 Kin No Hens.
 Although no official informa ton has been received in Berlin, it is ru- mored that no more hens are to be killed until the first of May This or der issued by the food administration, is given out to relieve the shortage of eggs.
 Berlin Briefs.
 Sidney Walter Fieneman has re- signed his position with the Ameri- can Paper Goods company.
 c. Boardman of Berlin street Is i'll at his home.
 A fleet of automobiles consisting of about eight touring cars, bearing Massachusetts license markers passed through Berlin today. The occupa nts of the cars were apparently on pleasure trip, and the zero weather did not seem to affect them in the least.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-21
CLERKS ELECT OFFICERS.

At the annual meeting of the New Britain Branch Of the United National Association of postoffice Clerks, last evening, the following officers were elected: President, William H. Jack son; vice president, Michael r. Mur- phy; secretary, James V. O'Brien; treasurer, Leslie F. Brotherton; ser geant-at t-arms, James Murray Dele gates chosen to represent the branch at the annual meeting of the state associa ton in New Haven Friday are, William H Jackson, M T. Murphy and James Murray.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-21

ents, MT. and Mrs. Patrick Walsh of East Main street.
 The w. c. T. U. will hold meet ing tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock at the home of Mrs. F. M. Cowles.
 The Plainville post office will close tomorrow at noon and will remain closed for the rest of the day in hon. or of Washinstons birthday. There win be no rural delivery and only a morning delivery of the city mail.
 Miss Josephine Vaughan, forelady at the Trumbull Electric Co.,, has gone on a visit to her home in New ark, New Jersey.
 Hayden Thompson has been ap- pointed caretaker of the local Red Cross rooms in Newton's block on West Main street.
 Miss Anna Suba of Canal street has resigned her position as clerk in the Aetna Insurance company of Hart :Ord.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-21
GOVERN MENvT GETS PERMIT.

A government agent today secured a permit from Building Inspector A. N. Rutherford to build the new Chest nut street factory for the New Bri- tain Machine company. The build ing, which is one story high, meas A6 feet nine inches from the ground to the roof and is 72x343 feet in other dimensions. It will be of steel, con crete and brick construction and the contract has been given to the Aner thaW Construction Co of Boston 1"1 price is not mentioned.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-21
FIRE LADDER RAISED.
Takes Minute to Hoist Aerial Truck
 Ladder to Top of Block.

The advertised exhibition of the old aerial truck took place on Main street, in front of Judd's block short- ly after o'clock last night and. ac- cording to popular opinion, was q sue cess. The man holding the watch re- corded a lapse of only ten mlnutes from the time the alarm was sounded to the instant the big ladder was put against the cornce ot the block.
 It was necessary to take the horses from Walkers stables. hitch them to inc aerial in No. 1 station and then drive to the scene. It required just one minute to hoist the, big ladder. Michael Leyden drove the truck with Lieutenant Victor Davis as tillerman. The men who manned the aerial were warmly praised for their apparent ef- fciency in handing the big apparatus.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-21
JUNIOR RED GROSS
 DRIVE IN SCHOOLS
Pupils in Miss BabCoCk'S Room
 Lead in Thrift Stamp Sale
CHEAP MEALS IN FRANCE

Wallace Bes,knith Writes of Buying FSgS at Six Cents a, Dozen and Com Five Cents.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-21
Friday wa~hingtons Store Will Be Open All Day) Let Us Show You Our New Silks
 Here are Soue of inc Latest


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New Britain herald., 1918-02-21

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New Britain herald., 1918-02-21
RIG REaIUY DEAL.

Santi Puzzo of this city has sold to Max Fischman of Hartford ten houses and lots on Belden street. The deal wac avacuted by Lawyer M. D. Saxe snd if is said that s50,0oo is some where near the price paid. This is one of the biggest realty deals of the year.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-21

on and we helped ourselves to all we wanted of that. Then that plate was taken away and we had still two clean plates left. Then came as many friend eggs as VIC wanted. l actually ate seven and could have had seven more if I wanted them. When that plate was taken away we had all the fruit to eat we wanted of pineapples and oranges. It took me one hour and fifteen minutes to eat that sup per and it cost me just sixty-five cents and that place was where noth- ing but the rich people here eat at.
 Tt is nice and warm here but I suppose it is pretty cold back home just now. We have all kinds of fruit to eat here, especially pine apples. I don't think the Isle of Tines has any like these over here. They are great big ones and are sweet and nice. I wish you could have a couple to eat just now. We buy them for five cents each and oranges for five cents dozen. Now Gon't worry about me for I am we'll and happy and don't think for one minute that we will be torped0ed for wo are only one out of hundreds of ships that are sailing the sea un-
  enough for any censor to read so will stop.
 With love to all, from
 "WAILACE."
 PlainviIlc Briefs. Miss Anna Murphy is home from l4aurelton Hall academy for a few days and is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Murphy of Whiting street. The local barber shops will continue to close on Mondays during the af- ternoon until April 1, despite the lifting of the 'heatIess Monday closing order of the State Fuel Ad- | The rule is one made | by the Barbers' union and therefore does not in any way have anything In 1 common with the orders issued by l the fuel administrator. Steve Discoe of the II, A. James l CO.,. has returned after a visit at the 1 nome of his mother in New Canaan | for a few days. Bernard Walsh has returned to his home in New York after spending 1 a few days at the home of his par
New Britain herald., 1918-02-21

Buy a Lightning Butter Mixer-Makes two pounds of Butter out of one. On Sale at A. J. BORDEAU Barber Shop.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-21
Dr. I. Ridgway Johnson
 Dentist

RUSSELL BT1DDlN6, PIAiNNlLl4E.
 OFFICE HOURS: Mon, Wed. and Fri, 9 d. m. to D. m.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-12-07
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Nenana School Board will meet as a board of equalization, to take under advisement and adjust any tax upon Nenana property that may seem excessive or improperly levied. The sessions for this purpose will be held at the Franklin K. Lane school building, on December 9th, 10th and 11th, between the hours of 7:30 and s:3O p. m., and those who have complaints or adjustments to make must avail themselves of this opportunity. as there will be no other meeting for this special purpose.
 MRS. E. L. SWEENEY,
 President Nenana School Board.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-12-07
MOOSE SMOKER
 TUESDAY NIGHT

After the regular meeting of the Nenana lodge, Loyal Order of Moose, which will be held at Moose Hall, commencing at 8 o'clock Tuesday night, December 10th, the antlered brethern have arranged for an en- joyable smoker and all members and visiting Moose are cordially in- vited to attend.
 An elaborate program, consisting of songs, dances, vaudeville stunts, recitations and monologues have been arranged for and many sur prises are in store for those who will be present.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-12-07
SAM WtY GIVES
 ENJOYABLE PARTY

In honor of the fourteenth birth day of her son Sam, which event took place yesterday, Mrs. Ivey gave a most enjoyable party to the young folks from ten to twelve o'clock last night at her residence, the young folks having arrived after the ter imitation of the picture show. The party was in the nature of a surprise to Sam.
 Among those who turned out to honor their chum were Margaret Southworth. Valentine Anderson, Vera Russell, Muriel Russell, Jean Russell, Geraldine Patterson, Pearl Wood, Kenneth Mclean, Charles More Edgar Brooker, Walter Scott, Alfred Lytle, Carl Schmidt, Melville Cooney, Miss Lucia Shaffer, Ken meth Diven and Geo. w. Pennington
 Various games were indulged in and dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. During the course of the entertainment, Messrs Ken meth Diven and George Pennington related several stories, much to the amusement of the young folk. The party broke up shortly after mid night, everyone having had most enjoyable time.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-12-07

Gentlemen's Suits cleaned and pressed. Fur coats lined and reno- vated. Ladies suits and dresses renovated at the tailor shop on up- per A street, near Third. Open Monday, Dec. g.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-12-07

or green cut last winter, split and seasoned. To be piled in Gift. rick. Also 16 cords of 4-foot split green wood. To be piled 8 feet high. De- livery to be made in March or April.
 All wood measured in pile after delivery.
 State fully kind of wood to be furnished.
 J. H. SCOTT,
 Clerk.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-12-07
Smoker Postponed.

Four additional members were ad- mitted to the organization at last nights meeting. they being Joseph Johnson, Hans Hagen. Mrs Clara Alfred and Jack Bennett.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-12-07
Dr. R. R. MYERS DENTIST
 ARCTIC HOTEL
SCHOOL BIDS
ARCTIC HOTEL

Bids will be received up to Dec. 12 by the Nenana School Board for delivery at school during December for 25 cords of 4-foot wood.
 Wood to be dry, sound and clean
The Nenana daily news., 1918-12-07

Within the business end of a new mop is a cone shaped head to catch and wiring the fabric as a crank on the handle is turned.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-12-07
Nenana-The Gateway to Mckinley
 National Park.
NOTICE

See the issue of December 3 for particulars, mail your suggestions to the Contest Committee, Nenana Commercial club, win a prize and help boost Nenana.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-12-07
CLUB ID URGE UPPER TOWN ID
 BURY RATCHET

Realizing the importance of CO., operation, the Nenana Commercial club will endeavor to enlist the SUD- port of Fairbanks in various move ments contemplated for the attrac- tion of investors and settlers to h. terior Alaska; for the improvement of conditions in the Panama and Yukon basins, and for the elimina- tion of hurtful publicity, such as appeared recently in the editorial columns of the Fairbanks News Miner.
 With his end in view a committee consisting of W. A. Ryan, H. B. Joseph and R. G. Southworth was appointed at the meeting of the local organization held last night, and eff forts vii be made immediately to get in touch with the Fairbanks Commercial club. It is realized by members of the Commercial club that the two towns have many in terests in common, and that mu :h more headway can be made through cooperation than by independent action; they believe that neither town can speed progress by knock ing the other town and they are hopeful of receiving assurances from Fairbanks that the Commercial club of that town will give it's support to any movement intended to better conditions in Interior Alaska. They believe also, that the Fairbanks Com mercial club will discourage the publication, in future, of usuch arti- cles as the one above referred to- Nenanaites believe in publicity-lots of it-but they fail to appreciate the worth of advertising that will ulSCouidSe peopie lioIi SoiHiiiS eo the Interior country.
 Smoker Postponed.
 The second of the series of smok- CTS planned by the Commercial club, which was to have been held some time before the holidays, has been postponed until after the first of the year, owing to the number of other attractions already announced. The committee appointed at pre- vious meeting to arrange the smok- CT, will select later date and out line their plans accordingly.
 New Members.
 Four additional members were ad- mitted to the organization at last nights meeting, they being Joseph Johnson, Hans Hagen, Mrs. Clara Alfred and Jack Bennett.
 Gentlemen's Suits cleaned and pressed. Fur coats lined and reno vated Ladies suits and dresses renovated at the tailor shop on up- per A street, near Third. Open Monday, Dec. g.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-12-07

Pipe with spiral lack seam is made from~strips of metal by a re gently invented machine.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-12-07

A combined chair, writing table ent for its Indianapolis inventor.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-12-07

Agents of the government will investigate the possibility of raising cotton profitably in Australia
The Nenana daily news., 1918-12-07

An electric process has been in- vented in England to protect iron and steel from rusting.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-12-07

OLD PAPERS FOR SALE-At The News Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11
4 X X X X X X X X \ X
SCHOOL NOTES
OFFIE LEEPER
ELIZABETH DAUGHTON
Editors
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Wednesalav evening, MAY SIN. Dr..
Campbell, president OF Simpson Col
lege. has been secured as speaker.
There are 80 graduates TINS year.
School will close for the week on
Friday noon to give pace 10 thS
county institute when, IS 10 pe iieiu
here Friday and Saturday,.
The banner won at the !Quadrang-
ular last spring is hanging in its
place on the east wall OF the High
put up by osceoola in 1914; That
year it was won by Osceola, Leon
being last In each OF the next tnree
years it was won by Leon ana mus
anently. The winning contestants
We're as follows: In 1913, Helen
Jones, Joe keshlear and Lola Braz-
elton, at Creston. In 1916, Teresa
Tullis, George Chastaln and Nancy
Kemp at Corning. In l9lI, Ardes
Stephens at Leon.
first shipment Of refugee garments,
Monday of this week. The box con-
tained ten year old dresses, 2S
four year old dresses, 80 two year
old petticoats, and IS slip oyer
aprons, totaling 50 garments. be
SIDES the refugee gal ulCHtS wv
were so hospital shirts, 26 fracture
pillows in the shipment. Finished
articles will be sent each week as
finished due to the urgent need OF
clothing for the Belgian and french
refugees.
Commercial law class have finish
ed their text book and are now tax
ing up practical cases.
Several nice pieces of furniture
have been completed in the Manual
Training shops recently.
are out for base ball, Mr.. Lake is
played on Monday, evening, between
the regulars and the scrubs. La
mOni High School is to be tackled
soon.
along with the rest OF the CLOCKS.
Nobody seems to notice the diner
ence.
The physics class and the general
science classes are studying cleo
tricity.
The County Declamatory Contest
awill be held at Decatur City on the
evening of April 18th. 49,
depot week ago last Sunday to
see their teacher off. Miss Mullin,
who resigned to accept a position
with the government at Washington,
was popular with her pupils. They
provided her with a box OF candies
and other delicacies. $50.
polished Pebbles eighth grade
-operetta, will be given one week
from Friday. evening.
Junior and our Minute. men OF the
eighth grade commenced work this
week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11
FARM BUREAU NOTES.
(By I. M. Deal, County Agent
Final Seed Corn Warning.

The seed corn tested from the he
various parts of the county are
showing some very startling results.
Out of twelve samnles taken from
corn selected for seed by twelve
farmers, there was not single
some tested as low as 2OTo.
There has been, an effort made to
arouse farmers to the Importance OF
testing seed corn before. planting.
Yet there will be hundreds OF farm
ers in Decatur county who Will not
think about testing their seed corn
until the morning they start to plant.
The forty acre field will be their test
box Other hundreds realize the
Importance of testing but they keep
putting it off until finally it will be
too late.
AS a rule the 1916 corn is testing
pretty we'll and the 1917 corn that
was selected before the frost test "a
great deal better than the other
crib corn
Farm Labor.
The Farm Bureau has just receiv-
ed a letter from the u. S. Employ
ment Service at Des Moines, stating
that they listed quite a number OF
both single and married men who
had applied for farm work.
may yN be abb able to get help by getting
IN Touch with the Farm Bureau and
we will notify the Employment
Boys and Girls Clubs.
Any boy or girl between the age
of 10 and Is can render, a great
service to their country by helping Pr, e
may M i'i be do done by Joining either the
Pig or the Corn Club.
In the Pig Club the boy or girl
will be expected to feed one, or more
pigs that have been farrowed since
February Is, 1918. Some time be-
tween May l, and June J., the pig
should be weighed, and from TINS
fme on rfe eed rec % IS c kep fon
months later when the pig can be
In the Corn Club work the boys
are expected to raise an acre or
more of corn. Each member is to
do all the work in raising the crop.
He is to make reports from time 10
time to the Farm Bureau.
In both of these clubs there will
be some good prizes awarded. they
will probably be in the nature OF
SHOW 81 pS al at Chicago, and to the Farm
ers Short Course at Ames.
Every Club member whose work
and reports are up to. date on aug
ust 1, will be given free admission
and special privileges on club
Day at the Iowa State Fair at Des
MOines.
There will also be some picnics
and other good times planned for
the club members during the season.
Any boy or girl Interested IN
these clubs phone or write County
Agent office and enrolment cards
will be mailed to you.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11
Knal>eS-NcDaniel.

Miss Anna Mcdaniel and Mr.. Will
liam G. knabes were united in mar
rage in this city on last Saturday
evening The ceremony was per-
formed hv Rev A. G. Alexander, OF
the Presbyterian church, at the
manse. John Crawford and MSS
Laura Dykes were. the only witness
,es present, and the marriage came
as a surprise to even the most III
mate friends of the contracting
parties.
Miss Mcdaniel has been a resident
of CoIdwater for the past several
months, making her home with Mr..
and Mrs. E. B. Dykes. She came
here from leon. Iowa, and has a
sister living in Oklahoma, south Of
here. Her circle of acquaintance
in the city is small, but her friends
are numerous as her acquaintance.
She is woman of sterling worth
and any man is to be congratulated
on winning her hand.
Mr.. Knabe has lived near Look
out. Okla, for several year He
has a we'll stocked farm, on which
he and his wife will make their
future home.
We would be numbered among
the friends in extending to Mr.. and
Mrs Knabes our wishes that they
may enjoy a long and prosperous
welded life.-Coldwater. Kansas,
TaliSman.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11
PACKAGES TO SOLDIERS.
Only Articles for Which There Have
Been Requests Approved by the
Commanding Officers of
Units May be aFOr-
X;lrlled Hereafter.

Parcel post packages addressed to
members of the American expedi-
tionary forces in France will not be
accepted by the postoffice depart
ment unless they contain only ar
ticles for which there is a written
request from the ADDRESSED, approx
ed by his commander or an execu-
tive officer OF the unit with which he
is connected.
st. In the department bulletin,
received at the Leon postoffice it is
said the matter is one Of military
necessity, and the public is asked
to acquiesce willingly.
clerk accepting the package for ship
ment the written order from. the
soldier, and open the package be-
fore the clerk and check over the
contents. The request must then be
enclosed in the parcel, and the
package must be Endorsed as fol-
lows: This parcel contains only
articles sent at the approved re-
closed. The Endorsement must be
signed by the sender.
The order will mean, it is said,
that there will be few shipments OF
parcel post packages to he soldiers
for several weeks, until the system
ocean. The soldiers must then write
their orders for gifts from home
and have them approved by their
and send the approved
request before the package can be
sent.
The idea Of the new ruling is pre-
sumed to be conservation OF space
in the ships, every inch of which is
now greatly needed for foodstuffs
and munitions, and for men.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11
William II. Webster.

William H., son of John and Eliza
beth Webster. was born in Green
county, Pa, Feb. II, 1912, and died
at his home in Garden Grove, Iowa,
month and 4 days.
On September 4 1866, he was
united in marriage to Miss Hattie r..
Slusher, who survives him.
In 1858 they moved to Garden
Grove and have resided here ever
since. He served over three years
in the army during the Civil war
His loyalty and faithfulness to his
country were his marked character
Decoration day to carry the flag
with the G. A. R. Post and he was
proud to do so. He always found
in "Old Glory" an object of delight
and an inspiration: 1t seemed to
appeal to the sublime in him and
help him to feel Immortality as we'll
as freedom The few remainin2
soldiers mourn with deep sorrow the
fact that he will meet with them no
more.
He was valued Ml member s.rro Of the Il e
fields of his activity He added in
tellect and character to the com
munity in which he lived, was al
ways Interested in the affairs OF the
No children Of his own came to
bless his home but his kindness and
patience We're always in evidence
home with all it's comforts to three
hood. Matte, now Mrs. Edward
Morgan, Miss Pearl Webster, OF Des
Moines, and Villa. now Mrs. Ronald
Jones, and when the little, grand
children and great grandchildren
came to gladden. the hours II save
drens friend. He was a congenial
neighbor and loved to have his
friends and neighbors visit him. Be
sides the immediate family he leaves
to mourn his departure. three broth
ers and one sister III PennsylVanla.
and one sister in Tingley, Iowa, and
a host of friends.
And now when those Of us who
knew him best gather mournfully
at his still side and think of al!
his loving kindnesses and helpful
deeds and tender sympathies, we
would but say: Farewell true one
and tried. faithful to- every trust.
gentle and kind and just, sweet be
thy rest.
A little more than two years ago
he was taken sick and many of US
thought he would have to .succumb
to the inevitable. but be rallied and
his wonderful courage has kept him
Up. He loved life Many were the
ties which held him here. He had
been failing fast in the last few
weeks and at midnight on Easter
a hand was put forth from
the unseen and led him away from
the scenes of this earthly life, out
into the vast eternity
So we leave him, but we are as
sured that his influence will not be
obliterated, but will help. and assist
others, many times in life's path
way
his final rest he's gone, while the
sweet memories of his virtues linger
vet like sunset hues when the bright
orb has set