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Connecticut western news., 1918-12-19
CHRISTMAS

1t it but natural at this joyful
time of the year that we should one
and all forget our trials and tribu-
latiohs to the extent that we may
celebrate the anniversary of the
birth of our Savior with proper
spirit. Throughout the civilized
world men, women and children are
preparing to celebrate this great
holiday. The children look forward
with keen delight to hanging stock
ings and the coming of Santa Claus
with his RENDERS and an inexhaus-
tible supply of toys. The older
folks become imbued with the Spirit
of Christmas which exalts the young
sters, until it seems that the only OBJ
ject is to make merry, to make some
one happy with gift or token of our
friendship.
This should indeed be a happy
Christmas. The great world war is
thing of the past; many of the
''boys" are home and more are on
the way; the great battle for free
dom and democracy, for relief from
the rule of tyrants obsessed with the
desire for world domination is won.
Could we ask for more to fill our
cup of joy overlooking, unless it be
closer relationship, a unity of pur-
pose, between man and man and man
and God? Therein lies the secret of
happiness.
AS one goes about the streets at
Christmas time whether it be in vii
lage or city, the faces of the major,
ity of those one meets radiates joy
and happiness. We once had boy
ish idea that these faces expressed
more plainly than words whether OF
not some were enjoying the self ap.
pointed task of gift making. As
time passes it seems that this idea
was not without foundation. If we
wish to really enjoy the wealth OF
happiness which the spirit of Christ.
mas imparts, we must overcome the
selfish instincts, which it is but hu.
man to harbor and give, not with the
Connecticut western news., 1918-12-19
ms established

Outpost stations established by
the American Red Cross close to the
firing line in France provide COM
forts fo rour men entering and leav-
ing the trenches. Army officials
asked theh Red Cross to extend its
service to these points.
Connecticut western news., 1918-12-19
Coal.

Though wood and turf formed the fuel
of our early ancestors, investigations
have proved that the Britons, even
prior to the Roman occupation, made
use of coal. But as 1t was possible
to utilize only such coal as lay at or
near the surface, the practice did not
make Roadway for many centuries.
Connecticut western news., 1918-12-19

If the restaurant sugar bowl is as
grimy and sticky looking as it was
when it disappeared from the coun-
ter, we don't care if it\never comes
back.-Kansas City Star.
Connecticut western news., 1918-12-19
Butter Believed LONG Buried

While cutting turf in a bog near
Portadown, England, workers found
keg of butter many feet under the sur
face in perfect state of preservation.
Ii is believed to have been buried for
great number of years.
Connecticut western news., 1918-12-19

The fact that Uncle Sam is about
to take Kaiser Bill to the woddshed
has not caused any let-up in Red
Cross activities. Red Cross workers
won't take day off until the last
American soldier has been landed
on his own doorstep.
Connecticut western news., 1918-12-19

Foch was present at Sedan in
1870, which is why he doesn't dis
solve into tears when Solf comes to
him whining.-Rochester Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1918-12-19
Got DRINKING Water From Dew.

On the rock of Gibraltar and in
some parts Of England drinking water
is obtained by condensation of the
abundant dew in especially prepared
"pans," which are pits in the earth,
filled with straw and covered with
clay.
Connecticut western news., 1918-12-19

Little is heard regarding plans to
formally welcome the soldier boys
FROM this town when they arrive
EsSae. A representative committee
of the town should have this matter
nm f7aBd and see that the boys re-
sscaHe the welcome they deserve.
Connecticut western news., 1918-12-19

thought of receiving something in
return but to make some one happy
and share in this happiness.
Connecticut western news., 1918-12-19
THE STATE GUARD

There has been more or less specu-
Kk&aon in regard to the discharge Of
the State Guard companies
The Washington times., 1918-04-10
By David Cory.
A PLEASING

ATow IN. the story before this L
IN left of just as .Puss Junior
= and the handsome prince
went to the sSck doorrot ;ths house
where the wickedtFfch, lived But
you Mustn't forget that she had Just
hown away on her old broomstick'
90 we needn't be afraid Of her. But
oh. dear me! Sitting on the door
aep was her old black cat And
wasn't she. q dreadful looking thing?
Well. Isgsesssshe YsSx Her eyes
were a. green as grass s'ahd right
in the middle of each was little
red spot that looked like fire. And
her tail was as big as a feather boa.
and the hair stood up as straight
as the quiiIs on 4 porcupine when
he's angry through and through
and maybe some more.
But when r. she saw Puss. who
wasn't a bit afraid. she looked all
around for something to ny away
on. And before you coulo say
-winkerty blinkertyr' she jumped
into an old dustpan and away she
went through the sky after her
wicked old mistress. but what be-
came of this dreadful black cat I'll
never tell you. for don't know.
except that a lats bird told me she
bumped into a steeple and changed
into q bat that new around in the
night time hud BOT, caught IN old
maids hair when-thsY put It Up in
curl papers at night -. 49,
And while Puss and the hand
Fome prince stood gazing Up into
the sky after the old black cat a
funny little man. dressed in a green
soAt ana q red cap. jumped out Of
The Washington times., 1918-04-10
By Eleanor Gilbert,

Author .SThe Ambitious Woman IN
Business."
<kT'M Just tired OF working for
somebody else and being at
the beck and call Of
an old czar." complained
pretty young stenographer to
me. Do you know what I've
decided to do" she asked
brightly. go into business for my
seIfr' And thereupon followed q
glowing description OF a lovely
downtown office which would have
her very own name on the door. fol-
lowed by the title Public stenog-
rapheT." and here she would reap
fortune in q pleasant independent
fashion
What do you think of it7- she
asked
As rule the woman with the
brains, initiative and energy to de-
sire to operate her own business
ought to be encouraged. But busi-
ness management requires more
than desire for Independence"
You must have knowledge OF the
difficulties OF the work, training
and some ability for its many
phaseL
IF the young lady wants to en-
bark in her own business Just to
escape the tyranny of one en-
ployer." remarked one public stem
ographer. II should advise her to
seek another Job rather than open
her own Office with the idea that
she will be independent For she
will md that instead Of having to
adjust herself to the discipline and
idIosyncraEIes of, one employer
she'll have to adjust herself to
dozens of employers.
Perhaps she needs to have her
soul chAstened in just such fashion.
But she had better face the situA-
ton as II IN before she takes the
plunge and be sure that she can
handle Il: otherwise there are like
ly to be many disappointmsnts"
Said another prominent public
stsnoErGphsr: About the most i'm
portant qualifications for the wom-
an who wants to operate = success
full public stsnoEraphio bureau Is
tact What are the other necss-
sary AssstsI 1 could give you list
as long as your arm. but I suppose
most OF them apply to every other
business. Strictly speaking. here Is
what the nrst class public stsnog-
The Washington times., 1918-04-10

; reason she isn't likely to remain IN
business long.
(s) As the greater part of public
stenographic work Is done on credit
she should have balance Of At
least $500 in the bank after buying
her machine. office supplies, etc
90 The efficient public stenoE-
rapher will find that most OF her
orders come through recommenda-
tions. Therefore she must possess
a high degree of accuracy. neatness.
thoroughness. swiftnsss and. again.
promptness.
(6) An agreeable personality goes
a long way toward helping the pub
lie stenographer successward. She
should not lose patience when a cli-
snt becomes irritable or even unrea-
sonable. She must be brisk, cour-
teous. business-lIke and have plenty
of self-control. A few qualities like
these help to keep the customer
after you've landed him.
80 As for remuneration. this Will
vary according to the location. sps-
cial ability or size OF stan. etc. The
first few years was In business for
myself my earnings varied from
nothing at all per week to ;17S per
week. In my opinion. it requires q
lot of economical planning ahead
You must think OF your "nothing-a-
week" periods when you earn your
,l75, and provide accordingly: also
In your ''nothing-a-week" period you
must be able to boost up your cour-
age with reflections OF Sl75 a week
days
Outside of this. all a girl ambi-
tious for a stenographic office of
her own has to do IL to keep on
hustling and deliver the goods
when she gets her orders.
The Washington times., 1918-04-10
SchOolboy Blunders.

The University Correspondent
publishes the following latest col
lection of schoolboy "howlers|'
Queen Elizabeth died q natural
lists death"
THE hole at the top Of volcano.
out of which the lather comes, 10
called the creator"
"The Pyramids are q range OF
mountains separating France from
Spain"
Lyons is a town IN csylon noted
for tea"
An angle is a triangle with only
two sides and one missing. which Is
unique"
"a gherkin Is a native who runs
after people with a knife"
An antelope is an animal with
a hundred legs"
"MercenArIes are persons who sell
silx and clotn-
The Washington times., 1918-04-10
do. P!uss in Boots Jr.
A PLEASING GOODNIGHT SERIES

the ground and sang this little
song:
J. come from the earth, deep do.on
beloU,
Where the diamonds and rubteS and
emerdIds 0rot0,
Where the blind mole digs his toind-
ing tCdy
And you neuer see the light Of day.
But I1e little men loith our lanterns
bright
Don't care il its dark as q stormy
night,
Hd. hd, ha, hd! and no, no. no. no!
We i1ork all day In the earth beIot0,
Ho, no. ho, no!
And then he danced around the
old well and pulled up a bucket of
water. and when he poured out the
water-wouId you believe it7-out
dropped diamonds and rubies. And
then he gave a handful to Puss and
: handful to the handsome prince,
and, without saying another word.
jumped into the bucket and went
down the wen. and IN less than
hve hundrde short seconds they
heard him singing:
.Ha, hd, no no I'm doton beIo1o,
Where the starry diamonds erer
1lot0,
... Hd, ha, 10 hol
And then, all OF a sudden. q coach
and four drove up and the hand
some prince began to laugh. Here
is my coach. little Puss Junior.
Come with. me-" So In they got
and away yentGthe four prancing
horses, and n. they don't run away
and break Their necks I'll tell you
next time, IL a block grow doesn't
fly in. front OF them. what happened
when they reached the castle, or
maybe sooner. for things happen
sometimes before we are ready for
them.
cOpyrirht 1918. By David oOry.
Sal Zs Bs csntLausG.
The Washington times., 1918-04-10
Household Suggestions

Vinegar. and salt are excellent for
cleaning brass. Allow two table,
spoonfuls OF salt to half a pint of
vinegar.
When boiling common starch
sprinkle in a little fns salt: 1t will
prevent It from sticking.
II the edges Of a saucepan are
well huttered the contents kilI not
boil over.
To prevent q mustard plaster from
olistering. grease the skin before
ApplyiI.x
The Washington times., 1918-04-10

; raphsr should have as her equip
ment:
"a The greater her knowledge
OF various departments Of work.
Ike law forms. reporting or other
specialized work-the greater. her
possible clientele.
The Washington times., 1918-04-10

Gilt frames can be revived by re-
moving the dust and then rubbing
them with q piece of bread. The
rubbing must be lightly done or
the gold will be rubbed of.
Fish-lins for hanging pictures
wIII-be found not only strong but
inconspicuous. and II also hangs
straighter than wire when attached
to small pictures.
Fast boiling makes meat hard and
AdiRestible. while gentle simmer
ing will make even the cheapest
cuts as tender a. the most sxpsn-
'Bivs onsA
The Washington times., 1918-04-10
The Girl Who'd Be Her OWn Boss

CD Promptness should be = re-
ligion with her. She must deliver
all work absolutely At the time
promised. Better not to accept
work that she knows cannot be de-
livered at the time specified; but II
she refuses work often for such .
The Washington times., 1918-04-10
A Double dine

Dora looked up hulekiy. Spring
itc' she exclaimed.
Her mother frowned. 'DoraI
That is vulgAraslSnE. ], hate It It
is most unbsepnipe..S.f
l'E3cuss me ASihsf please
tell me wkS Ays bsen plan
ninG.s " 'ss5;sl
. Cynthia was ioeEIHe'kt her aunt
questioningly. sonethinE-it may
have been intuition-+wRrned her
that a well-matured plan was about
to be unfolded.
Mrs Livingstone. meeting her
nisee,s eyes. nushte slightly and
icdijs ~ Sddeprecatl
| ii&ogr uncle. cynthia, wanted me
to 6sk Sou. and OF course. you also.
Dora--what you girls would think
Of having a double Wedding"
Cynthia did not move. She was
thinking fast Dora spoke impetu-
ously.
why It Is simply not to be
thought of. Mother" she declared
unless we postpone my wedding.
But" as II a happy idea had oc-
/. Cured to her. I'VE could do that
easily, couldn't we7"
I'VE certainly cannot and will
not" her mother contradicted
promptly. You are to be married in
May. We could have the double
wedding on, the date set for your
marriage. why not7"t
Because Cynthia has not made q
single preparation" Dora argued.
she. Is only just engaged. All her
clothes would have to be fitted and
made"
she is just your size. SO the order
for sll of your things could be
duplicated for her." Mrs. Living
stone announced. She en- begin
st once to give orders for her trous-
seau. Dora, don't raise obje ections!
Your father and see none. Gym
thia--why don't you express an
opinion on the subject7 What is
the matter, my dear childT'
To BE Continued.
The Washington times., 1918-04-10
JUS a Boy
BY Margaret E. Sangster, Jr.

she'd by permission Good Housekeeping for April
VNISH was man,I do
w Bet I'd fight!
Bet l d scout across tn plain,
Never mindin' snow r rain,
Never mindin' even-night!
Bet I'd CO..
Say, sometimes it's awful slow,
JUS ter be boy,
An ter have ter stay all day
Actin like I wanta play
With some toy.
dolls is what they give ter me
Dolls! An say, you'd oughter see
How I'd shoot cannon off,
r grnD
Bein' JUS boy at home
Amt much fun!
The Washington times., 1918-04-10
By Virginia Ferhune Van
desWater. en
iestAPTER NLI. -.
copyrisiiH !1g1F{ aar SgmpnT'.

WI q VI ~
" HE atmosphere in the Living
stone household was deter
Il rnin4dIy cheerful, yet n sensi-
tive persss. :. would hayt perceived
that it was strained. cynthis. act
ing the part expected OF her, was
conscious that otherS beside. her
self were playing zroles that tSwere
not natural to them, Dora looked
pale. yet her tongue nan on faster
than ever: te";a -
Cynthia SUSPECTED 2 that this
loquacity was fsEoed- bus was at
loss understand Yhy- Dora should
simulate vivacity IL she did not
feel it. Perhaps she was SIN a lit
tie hurt that Gerald and his be-
trothed had not conhded in her
sooner. Cynthia copsoled, herself
with the comforting reflection that
her cousin could not hold resent
nent Iong.si MoTeorEp, Dora was as
affectionate as--erers= But II was
plain that there was on her mind
something which, n spite of her
usual franknesss could net be ut
tered.
Mr.. Livingstone was fnneh abb
sorbed IN business these days, and,
when at home, talked little, Mrs.
Livingstone went--about. with a
stereotyped smile and patted Gym
thia's shoulder approYingly when
ever she passed her. calling her "a
dear child" -- :
Millions, congratulations were not
what Cynthia had expected from
him. The FIRST time they met after
the announcement of her engage
ment he shock hands with her and
said fornaaIly,-,sf wish syol happi-
nesa. Cynthia. hayelalrsady con-
graduated, Stewart lie is a for
ti,uate man % - "- S5as . -
He had. not met her ayes with the
direct gazs to which she was &C
customed- Under these circurn-
stances Il was not strange that her
Thank you" had a forced sound.
HIS manner disappointed her. He
and she had been such good friends
that she had alwaysxfelt she could
count upon, him. Yet he might he
making masters easier for. her by
treating shep as q mere Rcquaint-
ance,
Whila she realized that she ala
not loye Gerald Stewart. her ap-
preciation OF his kindness and con-
sideratfon increased each time that
she saw him. He could certainly
not be called an ardent lover. for
which she was grateful. He must
care for her else. why hSo, ne con-
,ided his affection for her 10 her
aunt, and Wfy-had he asked her 10
marry him?
The Washington times., 1918-04-10
This Day in Our History.

THIS the anniversary Of the sailing Of John Paul Jones
from Brest in the Ranger in 177S In the Summer he
captured the British warshp Drake and took il into Brest
with one hundred prisoners His exploits him fame
throughout Europe, and he voted gold medal by
Congress.
The Washington times., 1918-04-10
About Ones. Watch.

A WATCH keeps more accurate time if kept upright A
small case for holding it in this position may be made
from paseboard To deaden the sound OF the ticking near
the bed at night, invert tuniberV over the watch
watch should wound at the same time every night and
morning;to keep good lime ,c. q
The Washington times., 1918-04-10
The Four of Hearts
SERIAL OF YOUTH AND LOVE
M rs. Livingstone Asks the Girls
What They Think Of Having
Double Wedding.

Il have said before, Dora, with
rogard 20 you. that / am glad that
yoE and Milton are not a pair of
SHY lovers. ] can say the same
thing now OF Cynthia and Gerald
They have chosen each other out
OF all the world. but that does not
mean that they are sentimental
idiots. 1 must confess even to
Cynthia's face that l. admire their
manner. Each keeps the respect
CT the other by such;5Ns demeanor.
sndS they make things pleasanter
for All .observers."
is that the way you and Father
behaved. when you were engaged?"
Dora questioned.
q hope it fs-indeed. I am sure
ie. iET her mother replied. We
wefasSassu-edly not n love-sick
couple, we were more than Ordi-
nartiyF Eopd friends whose affec-
tiosisfor each other inofKssed stead
ily thSter marriage. That is as IL
should be. 1 have no faith in the
hot leye that cOols soon. -The sane.
calm kind is the kind. that endures
even alter youth has lhown-
1T Is not what used to believe
IN nevertheless" Dora muttered. '-
Her mother looked at her inquir-
ingay. She had not caught the sem,
tence, yet thought II wiser not to.
10 ask to have It repeated.
Ky the way" Mrs. ffylngstone
continued. with the manner of elsb-
orate indifference athat sbetokened
ther Introduction. of a carefully
planned proposal. your father.
Dora. and 1 had a long talk last
night He asked me to tell you
girls the resultsof that conversa-
ton when hsd ysu two alone with
met JsS $40
The Washington times., 1918-04-10
Dora is Whimsical.

Dora Is Whimsical.
He did not bother her with his
attentions. but called when she
found It convenient to see him.
He always asked permission before
eominE a fact at which Dora smiled
Whimsically.
Gerald IS certainly-s an aeeommo-
dating person" she remarked one
day. He let's you tell him when he
may come and when he must stay
away. As for -xaa.1 GyACI dent
think you are any more romantt-
esIIv x for4 T66ar1' shnssSs
Mrs. LdvinEstone, who shanced to
be present. voiced her approba-
tion.
The Washington times., 1918-04-10

Author Hrhs Ambitious Woman In
Business.S
The Washington times., 1918-04-10

(Reoublished BY permission Good Housekeeping fl
The Washington times., 1918-04-10

To Be Continued.
The Washington times., 1918-04-10

The foreigner disappeared onS
day from Oakley, causing a nine
day wonder In the village. On -
amining his effects a letter wGS
found addressed to his landlady.
which stated that II he should at
any time disappear suddenly Il
was to be understood that political
reasons had obliged him to hy from
the country. and that In conse-
quence no search was to be made
for him. The envelope contained .
sum Of none! TO recompense the
good woman fer the trouble to
which he had subjected her.
CONTINUED Tomorrow.)
GosUyrasst ~ ". u HaA-sal
The Washington times., 1918-04-10
The WOlvesOf New York
A STORY OF LOVE AND MYSTERY
Pietro Calls On Victim Number Four,
Gen. KeltOn's Son, and Departs
With $25, 900 in Blackmail

, called. and I am here to deal wisA
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-31

Mrs. Katherine Greer was hostess Tuesday afternoon to number of young ladies at bridge complimenting Miss Ruth earne of Albermarle, the house guest of Mrs. c. H. Triplett Miss Irene Bccage Mrs. l.. B. Cheval- Her and Mrs Gerald Triplett assisted the hostess in entertaining the guests of the afternoon. The tables were tastefully arranged in the attractive living room.
 Mesdames Henry Haizlip, Collier Lee, o. w. Clark. Met Gallagher, V. E. Alexander. and c. U. Mayfield were the winners of the high score prizes at each table, which were little hand made handkerchief. A very delight ful salad course was served at the close of the spirited games.
 Guests were: Mrs. c. H. Triplett, Miss Hearne, Mesdames Sam William son. billiard Saunders, o. w. Clark, V. B. Alexander, w. A. Taggart, Met Gal !lgher, William Nichol. Wade Knox, c. U Mayfield, Hunter Knox, Avery Clark. John l.. Alexander, Arthur Triplett, Sorrells Dewoody, Henry Haizl!p, Collier. Lee, Clare Tovey, Ralph Downs, Frank Reeves, Gordon Greenfield, Little Rock, Misses Lutie Alexander and Eddie King.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-31
|Wathonthes Club fDiscnss War.

With splendid attendance and ,nuch enthusiasm, the Mathontes club (held it's January meeting with Mrs. J. I Norris yesterday afternoon. Fol lowing the two previous study topics a, American Ideals' and Our All flies." the subject for the afternoon Twas the European War; with sub Itopics as follows
 "The War Zone-a Map Talk.
 "Some Noted War Correspondents" hy Mrs. Earl Phillips.
 "War Poets," by Mrs. E. B. Hous- ion. and an informal address by Mrs. Norris showing the "Whys and Where flores of War"
 In addition there were two very in teresting papers left over from the Christmas meeting--one by Mrs. Jesse Core on "Bible Music,' and Mrs. c. IA. Linaker with poetic presentation of the "Christmas Story"
 ing to the work of the city and state federations, and for the coming bien- | nial was transacted. Much routine business, appertain- Mrs. Marion Taggart was warmly welcomed back into the club after an absence of several months.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-31
OBITUARY
w. I. Stain. dickson, Tenn.

w. l. Stain, former resident of Pine Bluff, died in the Civil League hospital at Jackson, Tenn. on Tues day, Jan. 22, according to news re- ceived by friends here yesterday.
 MT. Stain, who was in the insu- rance business during his residence in Pine Bluff, was ill while here, and left about one year ago in the hope that a change would prove benefi- cial. The report received here said he succumbed to pneumonia.
 MT. Stain is survived by his widow and three children, who nave the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-31
terday. The funeral was held yes tcrday in Chicago.
Robertson Funeral,

Russell Robertson, who died Mon- day night after a short illness with grippe-pneumona, was buried yes terday forenoon. Services were con- ducted by Rev. Walter Scott. pastor of the lIawley Memorial Methodist church. The pallbearers, selected from the Hawley Sunday school, were Gwin Lippard, Walter Evans, Arte Hogenson, Cage O'Connor, Don Quinn and Hubert Roberts. Members of the local lodge of the A. o. U. w., of which Robertson was a member, at tended the obsequGs.
 Young Robertson, who was the son