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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19

livery one is muchly interested in the
u aactlon sale of the hundreds of costly
and valuable trinkets that have been
thrown into the melting pots throughout
As clty for they will be Knocked down
IA the highest bidder on Monday at Free
mans. These large melting pots. which
for the last few weeks have been centrally
Oated In most of the large department
tcres, hotels, etc, were an inspiration of
NE tobacco fund committee of the Over
vss Branch of the Emergency Aid to
ase some additional funds for their
work in supplying tobacco to the men in
Ae trenches abroad.
50 appealing was the enterprise, how
ever, that the community at large not
only discarded its broken, useless and
ustOff trinkets of gold and silver, but
tId the bowls with hundreds of articles
4 rare value. AS a consequence special
reting was held of this committee, which
i under the able chairmanship of Mrs.
William G. Warden. and it was deemed
ityisabe to auction off the most valuable
II these articles. as in that way they
puld surely bring in more money than
melted down, as the workmanship is so
Enderfu.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19

NvIEW of the fact that large percent.
iGee of these donations were jewel.
studded or made of leather. minerals or
FeclOus stones, melting in the true sense
n the word would be impossible, and
while large cases Of the broken and use.
United States Mint to be melted, hundreds
u beautiful and costly articles, which are
On exhibition today and tomorrow at the
freeman Art Gallery. at Fifteenth and
Chestnut streets. and through the courtesy
this management will be auctioned off
Monday.
Among the costly objects that have
Oeen exhibited are rare old miniatures
lalnted on ivory, old family heirloOms in
NE way Of pins. bracelets and chains,
aolamond'studded lorgnette. jeweled scarf
phs and diamond studs. Sheffield plate,
nt silver forks, solid silver bureau sets.
'niVes' spoons, picture frames and silver
aes There are also gold. silver and
aamel meshbags and vanity cases. Dutch
ASer novelties, pearl jewelry. coral and
'ulpuolse pins, chains and goodness knows
what.
ine auction, which takes place at
saock is under the auspices of the COM
ss.Gee' which includes Mrs. William G.
sAfaen' chairman; Ms. S. Horace Ale
.An' Mrs j. B. Blank, Mrs Woodville Boh-
y Mrs Percy Chandler, Mrs. Seymour
ss'S' Mrs John Barnes, Mrs. J. Dumas,
-ss margaret Dunlap, Mrs. Stanley Girls
,0a Fiagg, Mrs. David T. Fleisher. Mrs.
,s.spn NJ Gazzam, Mrs. II. A. Davis, Mrs.
,nn A. Gest, Mrs. Ellis Gimbel, Miss
r'uq Geyeln, Mrs. William d. Grange,
- frank B. Gummey, Mrs. William II.
~ Mrs. Gilbert Harvey, Mrs. Milton
u, Miss Ruth Israel, Mrs. c. Hart.
~ Auhn' Mrs. b. Campbell Madeira,
~ Jules Mastbaum, Mrs. John II. Mason,
NJ = corlies Morgan. Mrs. Henry p.
sasan' Mrs. John C. Norris. Mrs. Louis
sNiuan Page, Mrs. d. A. Pearson, Mrs.
~ Reeves, Mrs. Joseph n. snellen.
Ars' Francis Sullivan, Mrs. Walter
'nOinson and Mrs. Rouin H. Wilbur.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19

-' are efficient creatures, now aren't
N, ,eyF But aren't women a bit short.
Nm IN the things they ask them to do?
Il, mat l will leave you to Judge, but
SpiO my tale of woe:
A.. wee bride whose husband is over
a. thinking herself bit too pale for
4. OOa OF her country and wishing to
Al Il. ~ husband would stand for touch
,r'., oioom of youth" which comes in
hbs 4 round box, wrote to him and told
M wanted some. but she was afraid
a, X madein-America" kind. She did
a., y came up to the standard OF
t.ys the first chance you have Of
bss ~ ~ Paris, dear" wrote she. get me
l.o,0 Last week she had a letter
k,l,.. Doy' and he said: 81 went to the
IA ss'eluay and got whole lot Of
~ 'vuSe stun, which l am mailing 20
Vp II reaches you safe"
AZ. \, a. places on earth to buy rouge; but
sss would the poor dear know. He
=. Used any since his Mask and
7 wonder what he got?
...I --
een Donovan an accommodating
Fpefe are 50 many people who
Hop'f Ru. tan 4 eerioinIy
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19

Tomorrow-Facing the Truth.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19

Mr.. and Mrs. George Burton, Of 2Ot5
Spruce street, viii occupy. Hurricane Hill
their country place at Devon, on May Is
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-24
For Sale-City Property

BARGAIN IN SUNSET HEIGHTS.
Large g room house with heating
plant and garage. South front on
paved street. This is offered for
s7000-The house could not be built
for that amount
JAMES L. MARI & co.
304 san Antonio St Tel 1850
RICHMOND TERRACE BUNGALOW
AT BARGAIN.
rooms with basement and heating
plant. South front on paved street
with paving fully paid All latest
features. such as hardwood floors.
built-in bookcases. buffet and kitchen
cabinets Can be bought for $500
$3.50 cash-balance on monthly pay
ments.
JAMES L. MARI & co.
800 san Antonio St Tel. 1880.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-24

SUNSET HEIGHTS room and base
ment brick. paved. walks. basement
$3.50 down; $3.50.
Epson AVE- room bungalow, owner
paid $1,000; for quick sale. 5000
want it,
Castle Heights room bungalow on
corner; $4,000.
Fer Trade on Boulevard, apartment
81 Coo viii trade equity for clear
property.
For Trade-Income property, 500
.a..ithi.. ~lA trace ior bungalow;
5000
Automobile Wanted as part payment
on new room brick in Alta Vista,
fenced. walks. basement: $4,000
500 Down. new 5 room bungalow. in
Alta Vista. balance SIS monthly on
principal; $4,000.
For Trade-5 room brick. viii trade
equity for land in Central Texas.
Near Points-NeW 4 room bungalow.
glazed porch: S275O-at once-joining
army
HAWKINS BROS.
315-5I7 Martin Bldg. Phone $500.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-24
Wanted TO Rent

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LIST your rent houses with Us Have ap-
plcants waiting
SCOTT SALES & REALTY co.
4-4 Mills Bldg. Phi. 745c or TsE1L
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-24
Wanted to Rent

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SOLDIERS WIZ wants % rent OF buy
e-nau house at Fort Bliss Ph- 1881
80 NTED-lIodern room. unfurnished
h1- % good location near school Phone
rfs-
wa TED 10 rent small house a. good
ecra ION. convenient 90 G. Il shops. By
cong. a-ithout children Phi 4JleJs
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-24
Housekeeping ROoms-Furnished


sunny housekeeping room and sleeping
porch 1910 Mesa Phi I94oW-
HOUSEKEEPING rooms 1890 Magoffin-
Pm. 1874
IARGE ROOM and kitehents no children
ell y stanton
FOR RENT-Two nice Housekeeping rooms
ncar SouAl estern shops. So Fh- -l6sW-
TWO or three clean comfortable rooms
near HiEh school. cheap IA 556sE-
TWO houseseeping. rooms, private entrance
l--s r san Antonio.
THREE ROOMS, sleeping porch. running
water no objection 10 children Close
10 school Pm. d172
HOUSEKEEPING rooms, nicely furnished.
newly decorated, running water, sink IN
kitchen sos T. RIO Grande-
NICE CLEAN single Housekeeping rooms
with sleeping porches- 1920 Olive, Can
----- o- ef-er .. m. Phone Civ
.-----t l4stI. furaished bedroom. furnace
heat. privilege Of using kitchen and din
ing room Pm aQ55M-
TWO Housekeeping rooms. sleeping porch.
private family. No other roomers- PHI
sofJ or sos y. Campbell
NICE FURNISHED room with kstchenet
hot water all the time steam heat Viz
Einia Apis. MS y OREGON. Apt J.
FOUR Rooms with sleeping porch. fur
nished for housezeeping- 1l53 T. Rio
Grande. Phi 5055M
SLEEPING porch furnished. Tor eoavales-
cent. use Of two rooms and sls stove,
$3.50 week 2s17 Nashville St
TWO houseEeeping rooms. completely fur
nished No pets taken 1i15 Wyoming
Phone 5555-
HOUSEKEEPING rooms. s.-25 and $3.50
per week S11a T. san Antonio Phi
1852
partly furnished Pm. 643s- 15s Tobin
Place
FOR RENT-Furnished, three housekeep-
ing rooms, steam heated No sick; no
chudren Apply ll25 Cotton Ave
TWO LARGE rooms. Sleeping porch and
bath. new nicely furnished. two blocks
from Alta Vista school Pm ls2zW-
LARGE FRONT corner room. kitchent,
convenient 90 bath room; choice nelgh1or-
hood. Lights. water and phone furnished
l2os MONTANA Phone ssfl-
TWO FURNISHED rooms and use OF
Ai-chen and dining room az reasonable
rate, with american family No ooiee-
zion 70 one child 81 Tays street
FRONT PORCH. four rooms. sleeping
porch. rent together or separately two
rooms down stairs, with fire place. va
cant Oct 9Th SO Arizona
TWO CLEAN nicely furnished housekcep-
ms rooms with running water. ph1ne-
lights and water furnished III n St
Nraiu-
BED EOOM-Larse Elassed sleeping
porch. kltchenet, nicely furnished; phone.
lights. water free Cheap rent No sick
or children Phi 7370W-
Two connecting roo1as close in home. ad-
Joining bath. separate entrance sink.
pantry. china closet built in kitchen. $50
Pm 533aM-
FOR RENT-rwo large rooms and kitch-
euets newly papered, lights water and
linen furnished: private entrance. 787
r. Missouri ST.
HOUSEKEEPING and furnished rooms
quarter meters. $3.50 and - per week.
an big stores around the corner. f17iz
T. Overland
Housekeeping ROoms-Unfurnished
rT nsr L., 100000 - .-..--
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-24
Poultry and Pet Stock

GUARANTEED singing Canaries IS and
Sc each e Paso Seed Co.. san Antonio
and Campbell SITS.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-24
For Re6f-ROoms and Board

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FURNISHED room with board % West
Rio Grande.
IN HOME-Nice room. sleeping porch,
meals ph. 3594W-
BOARD AND ROOM Tor couvalescents
private family; reasonable rate Box ga
AiamoEo-do. y pr
NICELY furnished room adjoining glassed
IN sleeping room and bath for cwo ladies
or gentlemen Board IL desired Close 20
Five Points. Phi S150J-
WHEN N Las CRUCES stop at Park Ho-
tel. New management Prop. D. D. Hac6er-
Regular meals Rates By the week spe-
eau Sll44y llnE-tE-
HOUNTAINAIR sanatoriun. Alamosordo-
New Mexico. So miles from p Paso- Heau-
tlrul grounds. excellent food. experienced
nursing Most reasonable rates IN this sec
zion. write f0r booklet
NsCELI furnished rooms with sleeping
porch hot and cold water. breakfast and
dinner IL desired. In private home Fh-
s42e.
For Rent-Apariments Furnished
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THE 1Eh-Phone 1850
THEE rof m apartments- Se4 Mesa
3 ROOMS. SIP. Pch- $3.50. sou Upson-
MODERN APT-15l0 Mundy. Phi 6s15R-
FURNISHED apartment- 1924 y. OREGON
CLOSE II AFT md rms. 715 \. santa Fs-
APARTMENT-I7l5 1l-ntana- Phone tIt5-
GEORGETTE apartments. two rooms.
Eitchenet. bath al " Stanton
LUCILLE APrs.-Two rooms. kttchenet
and bath 81 W. Missouri Pa 9o98-
1910 y. OREGON-Furuished apartments
With Sleeping porches.
OR ROOM apartment cheap. Call
after D. M 1880 Myrtle
TIE KIMBALL-Modern. new and vel
kept Apply Apt. J. Go ProspecL
SMALL APT close IN heat. hot water.
slz n santa Fe-
1909 ARIZONA.
Nicely furnished apartment Phone 1l5I-
THE ARAGON-Four room beautifully
furnished corner apartment. tt7st 1oo--
Apply Apt =. SIC - 70 Grande
COTF APTs.-One or two room apart
ments with sleeping porch zoos Magof-
On n 6056-
CLOSE IN for employed people. one three
room and one two room apartment We'll
furnished clean Pin o4l3 or phone 44llA
FURNISHED apartment Eor gent. close En-
Piedmont apartments for rent Apply
apt g. "a e-sH
NICE two-rocm furnished apartment in
private home BIS F. Boulesard- Phone
ll15J-
THREE ROOM. bath. kltchenet. front
apartment lower floor Louise apartments.
l1e6 Myrtle ave. Pm $500.
MCKNIGHT APARTMENTS
Handsomely furnished apartments. con-
venient 90 Fcrt Bliss- References required
-S5I Montana
GROUND FLOOR-RoC-n. kitchenet- Bed
room with bath Urstairs- Bed room.
large kitchen private bath and front
porch 701 wyoming
At FIVE POINrs@Convenlen FOR army
people. one room zitchenet. bath well
furnished. clean. disappearing beds. steam
heat Pm. S411-
TWO BLOCKS frcm Lamar school two
beautiful rooms. bath. front porch and
sleeping porch. 1905 r. Rio Grande- Phi
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-24
For Sale-Farms and Ranches

CALL Myrtle Trading Place II you have
a valley farm 10 be placed IN an agents
hand or have crops 10 be marketed Phone
2045
HAVE I6O ACRES good farm land at
Tularosa. New Mexico. free OF incum-
b-ance. TO trade for FL Paso property Ad-
dress 3701 TroWb-idEe. Pm. 7989E-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-24
Wanfed Room M Rnard

WdulEu h0Om ana board
AOING NAN desires room and board in
private family Address E31S- care Herald
COUPLE with IS months old boy desires
board with bedroom and sleeping porch
Have own furniture Want first class
place In private home. Address F32e care
Herald.
HANTED-Room and board for little
boy seven years old. in private home. north
OF tracks only, and near school Also
v here there are no other children. Answer.
give name and address. also state price.
Annress Eaan- cara LII
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-24
FOR SALE
$500.

FOR SALE
$500.
Corner on Boulevard. 5 rooms,
modern bungalow, with
glassed in sleeping porch,
hardwood floors, heating
plant. built in features. This
side Of Five Points on Boule-
ward.
Good terms
BROADDUS & LEBANON.
209-3l0 First National Bank Bldg
Phone 1883.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-24

For Rent-Rooms and Board
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ROOM and board-s15 y. Oregon.
ROOM. board for Gentleman. Pm. 453S
ROOM with OF without board. Pm. s67S.
FIRST Class BOARD and room. Pm 500.
FIRST Class table aeard- to5 Prospect
RMS. with board. s0t =. oregon. Ph. rs5M
ROOMS and board. strictly first class
Mrs. C. F. Leary, 314 ". Missouri
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-24

FOR EXCHANGE
Good paying drug store. near Five Points,
for residence. New fixtures and stock
Valley land for cottages. Tenement for
land or lots Rental house in Tampa. Fla.
FOR FL Paso property. Five room frame
house in san Antonio. Tex for FL Paso
residence. pay cash difference. Warehouse
lots FOR close in business property. Resi-
dence near Five Points At a sacrifice
W. y. CARL
500 Csples Bldg Phone S.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-24

Housekeeping Rooms-Furnished
N~-~-~-~-~---~-~-~-@-~-~
ROOMS. S. p. SIS. sol UpscH.
CLEAN ROOMs-I005 \. Florence
Two rooms. S. p. $40 y. Kansas
HOUSEKEEPING rooms. SOC Mesa
HkG rooms furnished. s2l y. F. Paso ST.
HkE. Inns. SIS. Ph. ssc1w. Pvt. home.
I AND 2 ROOM APIS. III T. Boulevard
HOUSEKEEPING rooms. S07 \. Campbell
TWO HOUSEKEEPING rooms. 102s Oiive.
NEWLY painted elose. sos q wyo. phi f57l-
HOUSEKEEPING rooms-so6 E Missouri
ROOM. kftchenet and s. P, llI7 n. Kansas
ONE ROOM. lights. water telephone:
privilege Of living room Phi sass.
TWO housekeeping rooms no sick or chill
dren; private family IFS s. ST. Vrain-
TWO nicely furnished frcnt rooms 10 5ou-
Pile Phi 1888. References exchanged
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-24

FOR RENT
rooms. 1900 Boulevard. 5000
APARTMENTS
4 rooms. 1906 Bcolevard. 22p-07
: rooms. sos Olive St .-..-s5.
IsKOADDUS a LIE BARON
1a9-10 First Natl Bank Bids.
Phone 155s.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-24
For Sale or Exchange-ReaI Estate

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SCHOOL LANDS-veazey. care Herald.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-24

We PAY highest prices for all kinds q
WreclzinE Co. 900 ". Overland ST.
Autos WRECKED-Ve buy. sen or eT-
change cars OF all makes. large stock %
repair parts; we deal in rubber and
metals Fl Paso Auto WrecicinE- Pm.
ass. 3e5 Leon s. X TrlchtenherE. Pop
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-24
Housekeeping ROOms-Unfurnished

CLOSE IN-Two unfurnished rooms. sleep
ms porch. upstairs, bath. II private hcIne-
- 3ll-
TWO FRONT rooms. ulfurnished. lights.
water and telephone furnished call III
T. Nevada Phi. 9011W-
THREE rooms pantry. porches. coal
range Call before u or after 6. Phone
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-24
Wanted-Furniture
Wanted-MiseeHaneou

WanTed-MIsceIlane
wanted 70 buy chickens. rabbits Ph-3sI5R
WANTED % buy piano BOX. Phi 1881
WANTED-New or second hand tongue
or leveliinE scraper A. Cuurchesne. e
Paso. Phi sos. RoE 7c5.
WANTED TO huy second hand set Of
scales Weighing up 20 100 ponds. Fl Paso
Printing Co.
ATTENTION MINERS.
I want tale fsoapstonel veins or deposits
Send me samples and description D. c
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-24

WANT To BUY 8 or room bunga-
lo-r- rnust be modern and worth the
money Have new 1918 model. T.
pasaeuFer car. run only $500 miles. TO
r-t g. part payment
PHONE CO.'S.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-24
AfforneYs-af-Law

NJ BOLANOs CACHO. lawyer. All Mexican
LEGAL matters. 2o1 Martin Bidg.. u Paso.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-24

EAST TExAs OR OKLAHOMA
PROPERTY WANTED
In exchange for good apartment house
IN FL Paso. Property must be clear.
Write P. o. box 22f. Fl Paso. Tex
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-24
Carpets Cleaned

CARPETS. vacuum dried or steamed
cleaned Dunuey Carpet Cleaning Wcrzs-
Phone 121S-
CARPET cleaning and rug weaving Clarz
Mattress q Rug Co. 22l2 Myrtle Phone
417. 10z5 and 1071.
COMPRESSED AIR. steam or vacuum car
pet cleaning. sewing or laying. Do Sang
4 Welihorn- phone $3.50
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-24

HOTEL. LAUGHLIN
G11 W. Franklin.
MOST MODERN Up TO DATE HOTEL
~ CITY.
All outside rooms with or without pri-
waite baths and shower Good elevator and
telephone service. reasonable rates. Phone
2fg8
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-24
Typewnlsrs

WELDING. BKAZING and strairhtsnlnE-
BI GILMAN. 2l2 san Francisco. rh- J5f7
" ELnlNtI-rl- way % should be done.
promptly. any size Phone SoS1.
BROWN WELDING CO. 50o Texas 81
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-24

FOR SALE
Fords-Two good cars. one with spe-
cial new 5-passenger body. electric
lights and starter. Both cheap. but
perfect running shape.
FISK RAMSEY REALTY CO.
Phone 1913.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-14
pay OF Az DAYS.

Merry Christmasi may II find you
Gay with all the best OF cheer:
Joy come your way % remind you
, OF the time Of al the year.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-14
WRAPPING ADDS TO THE GIFT
Home Art Specialist Suggests Use OF
White Ribbon and Tissue Paper
rss With Bits Of Foliage.

The wrapping Of n Christmas gift is
nm expression OF the giyer as much as
the gift itself, asserts Miss Aramlnta
Holman, Instructor I'm home art in
the Kansas State Agricultural col.
lege, acsgszy,s.zs .sts~---s 49,.
Y IA pretty EFT will lose much Of its
charm If IL is wrapped carelessly,"
paid Miss Holman. AS much care
should be taken In the wrapping as In
The selection OF the gift. .,,......
The wraDpl1s Should Ge dainty
Ind inconsplcuous, and I'm harmony
with the gift and the sentiment that
The giver wishes to accompany the
sift. White tissue paper tied with
white ribbon with a bit OF foliage for
color, makes n prettier and neater
wrapping than colored paper and col
pred ribbon, Il the gift Is 70 be
ct Mf9dEh He mail, fhs 6Stsfds
krapp!ngg Egst necessarily be OF
ttf6hg paper. but IL tied neatly and
tecurely with tinsel Christmas cord.
lhe package will make an attractive
appearance, and at the same time Will
protect the gift.@ -.-~-s~~ ,.us-a<s~s's,~
7 Personal touches. such as original
sketches on the gift card or a spray OF
foliage from the region OF the giver's
acme convey deep sentiment and
lhoughtfulness on the part of the
siver, according to Miss Holman.
While holly and mistletoe are the en-
blematlc Christmas foliage, a spray of
hemlock, bittersweet. pepper bough,
Dr. any pretty native foliage may be
ased.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-14
To Teach Fruit RaIsIno.

Vice Consul Richard p. Momsen re-
ports that the Brazilian government
has authorized the establishment OF n
horticultural station In Deodoro. The
work Of the station will comprise the
production of domestic fruit trees and
those foreign types already selected
and acclimated. the Introduction of In
digenous fruit trees. the study OF In
sect pests and methods OF combating
them. the study of better methods OF
packing and transporting plants and
fruits, experiments to determine. the
most successful methods of conserv.
Ing fruits and the question OF distribut.
ing fruits TO dealers. The school will
be open TO students who wish 10 pur.
sue this branch OF agriculture and 10
farmers who wish 10 observe practical
demonstrations OF modern pomicultural
methods.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-14

I'm richl I've got dollar all my own
To spend Tor Christmas-been a sayin
some
Since Fourth July, little AT a time.
DOM odd jobs. swearin' of on gum
An now what shall / spend II ferf My
starsi
The show case In full an heapln' up
With presents fer TO give the folks you
There's Mamie. now-shed like a chIny
cup:
know she would-poor little sickly thing,
She cried one day because she had 20
drink
Out O. that mug that's cracked like any
thing.
Yes. I'm buy that for her Now. ie'me
That's twenty cents. an I'll have eighty
left.
An BHiy's crazy for a top 10 spin;
Ill get him one-thats ten cents more
now what.
/ wonder. shall buy fer JimY
guess he'd like a jaeknlfe best OF all
III get one. an good mouth organ
Jim-he's my pard-he's got a crippled
An drunken dad that beats him black
and blue.
Now. I've got forty left. and mother
wants
! know she does-a thimble-her'n is
old
An fun o. holes and bent all out O.
shape.
wish / could get one OF solid goldl
That wouldn't be half good enough for
her
Not II twas edged with diamonds all
around
Best mother ever lived-I tell you what.
The Amt many kids so lucky's me. I'm
boundl
Now. I've got twenty ieft-I'n buy come
gum
An candy n popcorn and some apples
too
An I'll be Santa Claus and have some
fun
A Min stoclSin's Cristmus eve-tell you
Tn amt no picnic in this livin' world
That's half 80 jolly as the one there1l
be
when all the kids come shiyerin' round
the stove
on crismus mornin'. When they come
Them stuffed out stockin's hangin' on the
wall
Oh. how TIL holler. Merry christmusl'
Then
How s'prised they'll be! Yes.
Merry Crismus all
Harriet Francene Croker In Buffalo
News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-14
DECLARE XMAS" IS PROPER
Milwaukee (Wis.) clergymen Say Alb
breviatIon Has Origin in Greek
Spelling Of Christ"

Use Of the word Xmas in abbrevIa-
| ton OF Christmas is not irreverent or
Sacrilegious. but Is OF ancient and
classical origin.
This was the consensus of opinion
expressed by representative clergy Of
q number Of denominations throughout
the city, says the Milwaukee Senti-
rel.
The letter ''X" as used In connection
with the word Xmas TO express Christ
mas Is the first letter In the Greek
name for Christ, which In English let
tiers is spelled "Xristos," explained
Rev. Herbert G. Noonan, S. j., presl-
dent of Marquette university. BE
cause OF this, the letter TX" long has
been symbol for Christ, and has
been used as such for generations
since the Christian era. ..,a, -
"An illustration 81 the common use
Of the term is the custom, still preya.
lent among some men, of signing let
ters Yours in Xto,' in this case the
to following the letter being the
Latin ending of the name of Christ"
A similar opinion was expressed by
Rev II. S. Donaldson, pastor OF Perse-
verance Presbyterian church.
II know many ministers who use
the letter * TO express Christ in
writing their sermons" he said. "The
custom is Of ancient and honorable
origin" spspss.~
1T Is quite Common practice among
theological students to use the let
ter in preference TO the full name"
declared Rev. Il. Reginald Williams,
rector of st. Marks Episcopal church.
y always write L that way myself"
Rev ". I. D6fwsfd f1st5r 81 the
baptist Tabernacle, declared that hc
dad not consider the term irreverent,
but personally preferred the use OF
the full word. .-.exxs.sts. D, .uglnxs<zS