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The Press., 1918-12-26
Fast ReeIaimlnu Desert.

Men have begun to reclaim the Cali fOrnian desert by irrigation. The Im- perial valley is the first word in the bringing back of the waters to the thirsty land, but it is by no means the last. Towns like Brawley and Im- perial now stand where the mesquite once grew and the coyote hOwled. The limit of mans progress in the valley is sharply defined. The 'field' of al- falfa or grain faces the desert, the one wearing a fierce scOwl, the other a gentle smile. Close by live the des- ert's cOnquerOrs, big outstanding folk amid the sOftness of an eternal sum- mer. The irrigation canals flow music. ally everywhere. The houses are ringed round with cIOth-screened ve- randas, which do duty also as living and sleeping places. The people al. ways seem to be on the defensive against the desert. But they have made it blossom like the rose, and are making 1t pay. Soon the desert of lost hopes, of burning heats, of iQ- tOlernhle mlragcS, and arid sOlitudes will be q land of teeming thousands and of plenty.
The Press., 1918-12-26
To Advertisers.

THE PRESS is not on a paying
 asis at the present rates received for
 advertising. The rates are much
 lower than received by the average
 weekly newspaper of the same circu- lation. On January 1. 1919, the adver- tising rates will be increased 10 per cent. This advance will not amount to very much for each advertiser, but in the aggregate will help to increase the income. A local paper must be supported by liberal advertising patronage if 1t is to be a success. Dur ing the past year a large number of newspapers in the United States have been obliged to suspend publication on account of the increased cost of production in everything that goes to make up a paper, the income not being sufficient to warrant their pub licatiOn. I wish at this time to thank all the advertisers for their patronage in the past. Stafford Springs has much better stores than the average places of its size and Is good trading center There is no better way to em- phasize this fact than to place a good sized advertisement in The Press the year round. One thing the publishers of The Press have prided themselves in is that nearly all the local adver- Using in it's columns was obtained without individual solicitation and The Press has received a good sup port in the past, but there is plenty of room for more local advertising by merchants and other places of busi- ness. It is hoped that all support will be continued with some additions. With the increase of 10 per cent. the rates will still be much lower than the average weekly.
The Press., 1918-12-26
Why We Hear Heart rhrobs.

The cause of the sound of normal heart beats has not been definitely uscertained. There are normally two sOunds-the first, which is called systOlic, Is dull and somewhat pro- lOnged; it is followed quickly by the second. called diastolic, which is shorter and sharper. A pause follows the second sound. It is supposed that the vibration and closure of the valves between the auricles and ventricles is one of the causes of the first sound !; the contraction of the ventricles, or the striking of the heart against the walls of the chest, may be the cause. The second sound is known to be caused by the vibration produced by the closure of the semilunar valves.
The Press., 1918-12-26
THE PRESS.
LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN. PUBLISHER
THURSDAY, DEC. ae, 1918.

Sl.5o a year in advance. When not paid in advance, at the rate of Sl.75 year.
 Resolutions. obituaries or cards Of thanks iu- serted at one-half advertising rates. Births marriages and deaths inserted free.
 We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub fishing. endorse the opinions of our correspond snLs.
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention.
 Advertisers desiring change should have copy at office by Wednesday at 10 q. m otherwise We cannot guarantee change.
 We are always glad to have netoS items sent tn. but request that they reach us by Wednesday morning or earlier. If possible. It is often nee essary to abridge items that are received after Wednesday noon. Forms closed Thursday at
The Press., 1918-12-26
Naval Names Perpetuated.

FeW of the famous British regi lAentS still bear the names under which their early battle honOrs were won. but the navy-whoSc record Ot fame date from much earlier pc riod than the army-haS consistently followed the policy of nerpetuatinl her famous names. The name of 6 famous battleship is handed down tC q capital ship, while a famous frlgatt or slOop is perpetuated in modern gunbOat or light cruiser,
The Press., 1918-12-26
War Demand for shoddx.

The process of retaining wool from all sorts of rags has become a task of increasing magnitude since the plac- .ng of the governments big orders for army clothing. special machinery being employed to reduce the rags to Shreds, wash them, separate the wool rom the cotton, etc. Cloth experts :laim this rewOrked wool. or shoddy S suitable for use in OvErcOats, be- :ause a warmer, more closely woven fabric can be produced, if used in the right proportion with virgin wool, says Popular Mechanics. For this reason 1t is used in army Overcoating but hl. other uniform cloth Is now pure wool. according to government off, cialS.
The Press., 1918-12-26
New and Powerful. Explosive.

l1""~rE ny years mercury illuminate
 .rS held it's place AS a deronaring uhS!"nc" superior to all others. Of
 Nren3 r'nrs, however. it's place has
 ""u threatened by other compounds
 'h'"h h.d fair to replace it. One of h" rinst promising of these Is lead '-r''i". q salt of hydrOnitric acid. This rcid forms great number of salts, '> mercury azide, silver aZide and so- tum azide. Large crystals of lead , Zidr and mercury azide have been nnInd t0 be very sensitive to mechani- ,.u shock. says the Scientific Ameri- j.an Ill" Scn$itivenesS increasing with ch ~.Zr of the crystals. Even the t,rs".!';n" of q single large crystal Is said tn bring about explosion. Crys- i'l.s ;.N larg" as 3 nm. in length, when Try. often explode when brushed with
 feather.
The Press., 1918-12-26
Gave Value to Rubber,

Vulr"nizeti rnbber-and all rubber articles are now vUlcanized-waS first made at Woburn, Mass, by Charles Goodyear about 1S44. He obtained his first patent in that year, after he had spent years in experimenting ano had reduced his family to extreme pow, erty. Before 1S44 rubber had been used for various purposes as a soft sticky gum, but was of comparatively little value.
The Press., 1918-12-26
Famous Soldier Poet of Italx.

Gahriel" TAnnunziO. Italy's famous poet, whose flying feats are the adm1- ration of his countrymen, has not the slightest fear of death, and he has a presentiment that he will die in action, To friend who interviewed him he remarked: 'My worldly life is ended. What can I do after the war? l shall write no more, Every time I go off on an expedition l hope it will be my last. That is the reason for my fear. lessness. The finest end I wish for is to die for my country"
The Press., 1918-12-26
NOTICE OF LOST BANK BOOK.

Notice is hereby given that Pass Book num- ber 6q84. in act onnt with the St afford savings Bank. stafford springs, Conn: has been lost or have made application to sa'd Bank tor the pay m"nt of the smounC of the d6ppeIls represented thereby or the issuance of duplicate or new book therefor. All persons are cautioned against pu chasing or negotiating said lost book and, if found, are requested to TetnTn the same to the undersigned or to the Bank.
 Dec. 94th, 1918. CHARLES GREGORY.
The Press., 1918-12-26
Human Fruitaoe,

Nature does not bear fruit for her self, hut for man. Tho branch does not bear the rich clusters for It's own selfish appetite. Our fruitage must be for mankind. Your aim is a mistaken enc if yOu ,tce seeking spiritual com. fort, quiet satisfaction, joy here and hereafter, i'isi for your own little self Christian Herald.
The Press., 1918-12-26
Statement of the Ownership and Management of The Press,
October. 1. 191s

October, 1, 1918. published weekly at Stafford Springs Conn required by the Act of August 24, 1912: Editor, Lewis Mclaughlin, Staf' ford Springs. Conn: mana ing editor, do; business manager, do; publisher, do owner, do.
 BondholdeIs, mortgages, or other se eurity bondholdeIs, not any.
 Lewis Mclaughlin. Sworn to and subscribed before me this i4th day of December. 1918.
 GEORGE SISWICK, Notary Public (My commission expires Feb 1. 1923
The Press., 1918-12-26
LiferallN

'T certainly have been up against it."
 "What's the matter this time?
 "E leaned ill my new suit on the front door when I didn't know it had been painted"
The Press., 1918-12-26
ASSESSORS NOTICE.
ROrouRh of Stafford Sprinp,

All persons residing in the borough of Stafford Springs, liable to pay taxes, are hereby noti1ed to return 10 the Assessors on or before the first day of January next written or printed list, Cember, 1918
 The Borough Assessors will meet at q. F. HOdgson'S store at 30 D. m. each Tuesday ven- ing during the remainder of the month for the purpose of receiving lists. All lists must be handed in by the first of January, or th9 addi- tiOnal per cent. will be ad ed.
 H. o. BUTTEkFIELD.l
 0. P. HOD0SON, Assessors. F. Nj. BARRETT,
 Stafford Springs, Conn., Dec. 10, 1918.
The Press., 1918-12-26
Job for a statistician.

When the war is over it would be an interesting if laborious task for some expert statistician to figure out just how much money Germany spent on propaganda work and just how much she got for her money.-Philadelph Ledger.
The Press., 1918-12-26
NOTICE.

Whereas I. the subscriber. have levied tax warrants upon certain real estate, situate in the town of Holland, county of Holland, state ot Connecticut, taxed and assessed 10 swell Fowler, and supposed to belong to said Fowler at time of assessment, which real estate ts bounded on the north by highway to Crystal Lake. east by land Of Henry Martin, south by old highway between Holland and Rockville, and contains acres, more or less, said levy be. ing for taxes due the town Of Holland on lists of 1911 to and Including 1917, and amountir 6 O $I2.64.
 This is to give notice that on the 9th day Of March 1919, at g O''iock in the morninV, on the premises, shall sell al Public Auction enough of said real estate 10 pay said taxes with inter est, together with the lawful costs and charges thereon
 Dated at Holland thu 2Oth day Of December, A. D 1918.
 NATHAN 0. WARD, Collector of Taxes,
 Town Of Holland.
The Press., 1918-12-26
Cottage House For Sale

GRANT AVENUE-Best Residential Section, splendid opportunity to procure good home Liberal Terms. MRS IT. r.. SULLIVAN. bs Huntington Street. New I.oadon, Conn.
The Press., 1918-12-26
DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro.

nISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro. 1I bate Court, Dec. 8, 1913 EAtale Of Mahlon Avery lOf StafTOrd in sal e district, minor.
 The guardian, M. D. o'Connnll, having exhib. tied his guardian account with said estate to this court for. Allowance, it is
 Ordered, that the 3d day of January. 1919, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. at the Probate ofce in stafford, be and the same is assigned for 8 hearing on the allowance of said administra- tion account, with said estate, and this Court directs the guardian to Cite all persons in- 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 copy on the public sgn-post in the town Of Stafford.
 ROBERT H. FISK. Judge.
The Press., 1918-12-26
Differences In Fashion.

In Japan the professional beauty loves to appear with golden teeth; in India she prefers them stained red, but in certain parts of Sumatra no lady who respects herself would cOnde- scend tn hay" any front teeth at all.
The Press., 1918-12-26

l. OR SALE-,Iersey Cow, Rural New
 Yorker and Green Wountain Potatoes. a few good g. dS, a few good Rhode Island Red COCkerel extra good stock
 w. A, BRUCE. Westford- ave. Tel 6I-lS
The Press., 1918-12-26

EOR SALE-Late model Fords and ! one trutk Wtl exchange for live st ock or liberty bonds. :;o
 BERT C. FULLER, Somers, Conn. Tel. 147-3
The Press., 1918-12-26

OTORAGE spp"e for rent in warPhOus 6 " nT River.st Inquire ENOS E.P NY.
 Tel. S4-4 10tf
The Press., 1918-12-26

M ANTED Boarding and free homes w for a'ur ctive healthy children of al ages pply conn Chfidfen'S Aid society, roWn nOmsnn Building, Hartford ..
The Press., 1918-12-26

DIGS FOR SALE, 6 weeks old, also Il tow. GEORGE TOMAN, R n. |. 'H
The Press., 1918-12-26

HTO RENT-Store. fully equipped for a
 \ rsh market JOHN FONTANELLA.
The Press., 1918-12-26
FOR SALE-Cow.
 II Tel 73.12 EDWIN BLAIR, o: cuttviue.

HARD and Soft Wood for Sale. Four
 \ ! foot lengths. E. D. ELLIS, R. D. 1. 2ltf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-08
AFTER NINE YEARS
OF, INTERNAL BATHS

Mr.. Addison I. Williams, writes DR..
Chas. A. Tyrrell, of New York, as fol-
lows:
Regarding the j. B. L. Cascade
feel it is one of the indispensable arti-
Giles and should be in every home.
have not taken $40 worth of medicine
since obtaining it-about years"
You can be free Of biliousness and
constipation, with all the ills which
they produce, by an occasional inter
nal bath. The 81. B. L. Cascade" ad
ministers these scientifically, It being
an invention of Chas. A. Tyrrell, NJ. D.,
of New oYrk, a specialist on internal
bathing.
By the proper application of Ma
lures cure-warm water-it keeps the
lower intestine free of all poisonous
waste, and permits every function to
work in harmony and without clog
ging-hence makes one consistently
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-08

bright, capable and well,
Hooks Pharmacy, Americas, Ga.
will be glad to show and explain the
q. B.. L. Cascade" to you, and will also
give you free on request an interesting
and authoritative book, Why Man Of
To-Day Is Only 500 Efficient" writ
ten by DR.. Chas. A. Tyrroil
Ask for it to-day, while It is fresh
In your mind.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-08

While Mr.. Hoover is in Europe con-
ferring with other food controllers,
the food administration has cut the
monthly allowance Of sugar to two
pounds per person, and warns the
country Is threatened with a serious
sugar famine. The wheat situation is
better and citizens are released from
the voluntary pledge to do without
that cereal.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-02
InitiativeOn
Constitution

of the state Of North Dakota. acting
under authority Of the amenoment to
section ZOE, OF article t.. Of sne con-
stitItion of the state of North Dakota
proposed and passed by the Twelfth
nnd Thirteenth Legislative assemblies.
adopted by the people at the general
election held on .NSv: 3, 1914, and re-
ported by me to the Fourteenth Legis-
iative assembly, do, hereby certify tina t
pursuant to the fling in the, ONCE 81
the secretary Of state Of petitions con.
tanning the signatures of at least
twenty-five per cent of the legal vol.
ers in each Of not less than one-half
Of the counties of the state, there
will be submitted to the people or
the state Of North Dakota, at the
Der 5th, 1918, the following proposed
amendments to the constitution Of the
state of North Dakota: :,
And | further certify that the fol-
lowing is true and correct copy or
the form of petition filed in the ONCE
-0f the secretary of state, together
with, u full, true and complete copy
Of ALI amendments to the constitution
proposed by initiative petition, and !
vested in me BY the amendment to
section s202, Of article ,15.. as proposed
and passed by the legislature and
approved by the people. the proposed
amendments will be placed on the
ballot and submitted to the illegal vot-
ers of the State Of North Dakota at
the general election to be held on
5th, 1915 r1,on.s u.,,,
IN Secretary Of State.
. Done at the Capitol, at Bismarck,
this 25th day of July. 1913
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-02

Constitution Of the State OF North "a r.
kota is herewith submitted to Tue
Secretary Of state. an unsigned tius
copy Tnfh Il MAS n sspraeS
Henry, Mckenzie, Mclean, Mercer I,sr
Bottineau. Bowman, Burke R,,:.,d sur pnSn.
Morton, nov Morton and Grant,,
Mountrail, Nelson, .Oliver, Pembina,
R Rensna Ka Ka.e sargem
slope, Stark, Steele. Slut sman, Towner.
Traili, Walsh, Ward, Wells. Emmons,
Foster, Griggs. Hettinger, and VII
Jams, and was actually signed ~ me
electors whose names hn nS wh A. ars
herewith presented for Hing to the
Ssevision. Of ssetioa !Ss IN Article t.
as amended BY Article Is Of a, Am n,aae
SECOND: That each and all Of said
signatures Is that OF an actual eiectoL
residing in the County and IoWnsnip
Respective signatures. and that the ag-
gregate in each county, as the counties
are designated on the: respective peti-
tons, constitutes at least tWenty-nve
Of h hs leS RS e ySssts spove
named constitute more than a major
ity Of the counties in the State OF
North Dakota. 9. sa..
William Lemke, Fargo. N. D.
H.tL. Elliott Fargo, N. d.
H. T.. More, Fargo, n. D.
. George a. Totten, Jr... Fargo. n. p:
this second day OF My, 4. D. 1918.
(SeaD t'f#" GEO. A, IOIIEN,
a. $50 Cass County, n. u.
Notary Public. My com. expires
Iunc 1 x 1l23S %.- ~ RS 1872
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-02
A CONCURRENT REFso-
LUTl0N.

1sP an mendment to the COnstl tutSon
Providing for the Elective Franchise.
Be " 1t Resolved by the Senate of the
State Of North Dakota, the House Of
Representatives concurring: 9.,.-
That the following proposed amend
ment to Section 121 of Article Of the
Constitution Of the State Of North Da-
kota be referred to the Legislative
Assembly, to be chosen at the next gem
erai election in said State be published.
and upon agreement by the Legislature
SO chosen next, as aforesaid, to be by
said last mentioned Legislative AS
senlbly submitted to the qualified cleo
tors Of the State for approval or re-
lection at the general election in the
year 1920 in accordance with the pro
visions Of Section 202 Of the Constitu-
ton Of the State of North Dakota.
Amendment. That Section 12l OF
Article S Of the! Constitution of North
Dakota, as amended BY Article 2 OF
the Amendments to tho said Constitu..
ton shall be and is hereby amended
and re-enacted to read AZ follows:
Sec. 121. Every person of the age OF
tWehty-One years or upward, belong
Ing to- either Of the following classes.
who shall have resided in the state one
year and in the county % days and in
the precinct 20 days next preceding
any election shall be a qualified cleo.
tor at such election. First. Citizens OF
the United States; Second, Civilized
persons Of Indian descent. who shall
have severed their tribal relations two
years next preceding such election.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-02
New dance music for midsummss
mevrymakins. '".


The Original Dixieland Jazz Band
comes along with some weird and won-
derful numbers on Victor Record this
month-one Of which is the Skeleton
Jangle" fox trot. The melody stands
out wildly against mysterious noises
that clearly suggest the rafting of
bones. On the reverse of the record
"Tiger Rag" one step has enough tiger
in it to sound like feeding ting at the
zoo, but there is a clear and definite
melody behind the medley of sounds.
Joseph c. Smiths Orchestra presents
a quartette of dance numbers OF, two
Victor Records calculated to keep the
feet of dancers active, no matter how
hot the day. MY Dough Boy one
step--has as much pep" in it as
regular American infantry soldier, and
events are proving that this is a great
deal. There is an Irish touch at times,
and brief but unmistakable phrase
from the "Marseillaise' that keeps the
military suggestion in mind. Cali
COCO" fox trot, on the reverse OF this
record, has strong marking OF the
rhythm that will challenge any fox
trotter. ;. :,
Some new effects crop up in Smiles"
calculated to keep dancers active. II IS
a fox trot with song in it-somcthlng
of an innovation. The refrain describes
how many different kinds OF smiles
there are, and what they mean. On the
other side of the same record Rose
Room" fox trot is combined with My
Oriental Rosebud" and makes most
The Magic OF Your Eyes !" How
do you suppose this enchanting love
song came to be written? Well, Arthur
Penn confcsscs that it Just came to hin,
while playing the otfcrtory in church
service; and the motive OF Gregorian
sternncss which occupied his fingers,
gave way at the will Of his mind to-
the tune, and with it words and music
flashed before him. After seryice the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-02
INVESTMENT OF SCHOOL FUNDS.
A CONCURRENT REso.
LUTON.

Amending the Constitution Of tho state
of North Dakota. Relating to the
Investment Of School Funds.
Be it Resolved by the House Of Rep
resentatives of the State OF North
Dakota the Senate concurrng:
That the following amendment to
the Constitution of the State of North
Dakota be agreed to and referred to
the Legislative Assembly to be chosen
at the next general election, and il
approved. to be by them submitted to
the qualified electors Of the State for
for approval or rejection in accord
ance with SECTION ?02 Of the Constitu-
'tion Of the State of North Dakota:
Amendment. That Section 1853 Of the
Constitution of the State of North Da-
kOta. CAS- amended by Article VIII of
amendments to said Constitution), be
now amended SO. as to read as follows:
Sec. l62. The moneys Of the perma-
nent school funds and other educa-
tional funds shall be invested only in
bonds Of school corporations, or of
counties. orsof townships or OF munich
palities withins the state. %or bonds is
sued for the constructions Of drains
under authority of law within the
state, bonds, Of the United States, bonds
Of the State Of North Dakota, or on
first mortgages on farm lands in this
state, not exceeding in amount one
half OF the actual value Of any sub
division on which tile same may he
loaned such value to be determined: by
the board Of appraisal Of school lands.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-08-02
GRAND CIRCUIT
EXPECTS GREAT
RACE PROGRAM

, = s.
/ Cleveland, O.. Aug. 2.--All events
for the second Grand Circuit meeting
to be held at North Randall beginning
August have been filled and predic>
tons are made that the meeting will
surpass the one held in July, which
was most successful in the history Of
harness racing here. y
Two hundred and fifty horses are
entered in the tweney-one races list
ed Practically all the winners in the
Grand Circuit meetings already held
are named to start. In addition many
OF the best of the half-miler are en-,
tered.
The free-for.all pace, after the sen.
sattonal time made at Toledo recently
and the Plain. Deal eEs2. G7 tr0t will be
the leading attractions.
Z, Don Earl will make his initial ap.