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The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1918-12-20

The materials used for the hand
somest winter coats are the softest
and richest that the looms have ever
woven. They have scared in price,
and increased In fascination, until the
average woman can hardly afford to
get nearer to them than the outside OF
a show window. The coats made of
them, usually fur trimmed, have both
comfort and distinction, and are alto
gether irresistible; they have another
saving grace-they are very durable.
Velours and duvetyn, In the heavier
qualities and similar weaves that are
christened with new names each sea-
son, are used for the dressy coats !;
these fabrics are the best vehicles for
soft, rich colors, and have made It
possible to use lively shades in coats
instead Of the usual neutral ones.
At the left of the picture above a
coat In taupe colored velours is shown.
1t is an ample, enveloping affair that
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1918-12-20

looks equal to the most frfgid weather.
A belt which does not extend over the
side body. makes up for 1t by being
double across the front and back.
Very handsome bone buttons furnish
a practical fastening and seal turn
over collar adds its luxurious touch
as a finish.
The dark coat of duvetyn at the
right has the popular panel back and
the unusually long waistline. The wide
belt Is an extension Of the back panel.
The inconspicuous slit pockets are de-
fined by row of small cloth-eovered
buttons Opossum fur makes the deep
shawl collar and big cuffs that look so
warm. Both the coats are shoe-top
length and have roomy sleeves, and
both are satin lined. Except for few
novelties in new designs for tourists
wear they are the last word In win
ter coats and nothing better may be ex-
pected
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1918-12-20

constantly at work In what was called the spin
ning-house" This industrial annex of the estab-
lishment remains to this day, and visitors at
Mount Vernon are taken by the guides to. see the
very room in which the spinning-wheels were
operated
OF course there was high festival not only for
the master and his guests, but also for my peo
ple," as Washington accustomed to call the
negroes on his estate He would have
thought of speaking Of them as slaves. There
were at that period about one hundred negroes on
the place, and at the Yuletide season they en-
joyed exceptional privileges. Good things for
their consumption were distributed with no mig
gard hand by the mistress of the house, treat
much appreciated being drink known as ''methig-
ler," composed of fermented honey, spices, and
water. Another beverage brewed by Mrs. Wash
ington was sort of peach brandy sweetened with
honey.
Those were days when a capable housewife was
supposed to know how to compound variety of
beverages. Beer was brewed at Mount Vernon
under Mrs. Washington's supervision, and
cider as we'll, the latter being drink of which
her husband was very fond. He always had it on
the table at dinner and would take it freely In
place of the wines which were more to the taste
of his guests.
BY ten o'clock in the evening the festivities Of
Christmas day at Mount Vernon Even
had the fashion of the time been otherwise, Mrs
Washington would scarcely have tolerated late
hours. she always insisted on putting ner nus
band to bed early, and he meeky obeyed. Wheth-
er it be true or not, some chroniclers have as
serted that Mr.. Washington was henpecked it Is
certain that he considered 1t judicious to submit
in most things to his wife's wishes
The frame for this picture of Christmas ut
Mount Vernon before the Revolution is ready
made for thanks to the efforts of patriotic wom-
en-, the old mansion stands today almost exactly
as it was when Washington lived there. There
is much of the old furniture, and a great
deal Of the old china and glassware The house
is a veritabe fragment of American history, and,
though than a century and quarter has
gone by since the merry Yuletide festival here
described the imagination readily repeoples the
old place with It's throng of guests eating, drink
ing dancing, and making love, and hears the joy
Gus laughter of the romping young folks, while
through the crowd moves the stately figure of the
host who offering his hand to the prettiest girl
in the room, proceeds to lead her through the
graceful and deeorous steps of a minuet
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1918-12-20
Christmas Afternoon

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The afternoon OF Christmas day may be rather
9 quiet one for the older folks. The gifts have
zen unwrapped and arranged and lowered over
rom time to time. The usually tidy room looks
lke bazaar for the sale of fancy goods Per-
iaps neighbors and other friends may come TO
exchange Merry Christmases!" and to say May
thank you here for your lovely gift?"
Between the dark and the daylight, after the
callers have gone and the children have returned
from their play comes the peaceful and happy
Christmas evening. The great day is dying;
christmas is nearly 1t will be a whole year
before we shall enjoy its merriment again or re-
member happy Christmas of the past.
We may lose many things-home, friends health,
money-but memory abides, and can take
from Us the happiness that has once been ours.
On Christmas night we remember the old days.
We think of those who were orce here to share
our joys christmas never can be the same
again" many people excaim when they feel as
u the Joy of life has gone forever If we all took
that view Christmas itself might die 1t depends
npon deep spiritual insight
Let us. If can, forget troubles and even
sorrows and try to rejoice. If we have chill
6ren about 1t is not hard to be merry but If
we have none Of our own there are great many
who ought to be made glad and may be found
with but little trouble,
merry Christmas to you ALL And l would
add Tiny Tins words. God bless u.s. every one p
Dolly Wayne in Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1918-12-20
Have You Discovered 1t?

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Merry Christmas Rodneyl" sang out Jerry as
he dashed out of the alley dragging a handmade
sled
Merry Christmas nothingr' replied Rodney
morosely.
whats the matter with it?" asked Jerry. II
heard you got a lot of presents"
az wanted motorcycle and didn't get It,"
growled Rodney.
'Im sorry, Rod" said Jerry sympathetically.
sIf you get time, come on over and see the tree
we rugged up for the Riddles last night. There
come Jakey McGinnis and his twin sister.
Jerry hurried on down the street, loaded the
McGnnis twins on his sled and had great time
coasting.
Jerry had discovered how to make Christmas q
success He was the embodiment Of the spirit Of
Christmas-which is best expressed by the little
word, JOY
Jerry-does he live In your block7-is the kind
of lad who gets so much Joy out Of life that lot
of it spills and lands on the next fellow. He
wants everybody to be just as happy he Ia. He
would like to see Rodney get his motorcycle If it
would make Rodney any happier.
We have suspicion, however, that IL Rodney
had received the motorcycle he would not have
found the joy-trail by riding 1t.
May Christmas bring everybody all the good
things possiblel But let remember that Christ
mas JOY is not spelled with the letters G-E-T
1t ID what we bring to the day that makes Christ
mas joy-tme.-BoyR' World
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1918-12-20

dark color and is extended below inc
waistline at the back and front y
has striking decoration in coloreu
silk embroidery, of which a notaD'c
feature appears in two groups OF I'VE
small overlapping disks at each sloe
that, whether Intentionally or not,
simulate medals. The neck is typicai
of the mode of today which is plain OF
almost plain. In this blouse there 10
a narrow collar which does not exteno
across the front.
The other blouse Is In light Color
with tucks at the front and vide,
turned-back collar. There are beau
motifs on this. The sleeves have plain
band cuffs and little buttons ornament
them.
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1918-12-20
>27a'''1
Variety In Vogue.

Many very youthful evening dresses
In tulle or georgette crepe are trimmed
with fringe called golden fleece or
with silver or monkey fur fringe. Fur
pompons are much used and make
amusing black spots on light dresses,
placed at the ends Of a sash, on the
points Of an immense collar. or on
redingote.
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1918-12-20
JOY EVERY DAY.

Why not more days OF loving care,
With garlands hung up everywhere
And candles bright. and carols gay
Why not hare Christmas every days
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1918-12-20
SANTA! DON'T YOU DAREI

we love our daughter dearly,
For her our lives we'd soak.
But she wants q ukulele
For Christmas. Holy smoked
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1918-12-20

HE Christmas turkey at Mount
Vernon was Wild bird, and
merely game dish when Mrs.
Washington, in the early days
before the Revolution-her
husband was then only an
eminent citizen of Virginia
rolled up her sleeves and
stood to carva 1t.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-09
MRS. SARAH McCRoBIE.
Married.

JANosKI -HILL-At the Presbyterian
manse in Oakland on May 4th, by the
Rev. j. c. Ely, Mrs. Beulah Hill and
Mr.. Walter Janoski, both of Oakland.
ROTH - LATHRUM = In Cumberland.
yesterday afternoon at the home of the
brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Lathrum, DeCoursey Roth, son of Mr..
and Mrs. d. 0. Roth, of near Red
House, and MISS Mabel Lathrum. of
Cumberland. The groom is attached
to the battleship New Jersey, now in
home waters
TOwNsHEND -STEMPLE-At the par
sonage of the M. E. church in Oakland
on the evening OF April 26th, by the
Rev. W. M. Shultz, Mr.. Robert C.
Townshend and Miss Gracia Lee Stem
pie, both of Oakland, were Joined in
the bonds of marriage The couple will
reside at Granttown, West Va, where
the groom has been located several
months.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-09
102, 900 Boys Enrolled For Farm
Service.

The enrolment of more than 102, 900
boys between 16 and 81 years of age for
farm work this season in the boys
working reserve of the United States
Employment Service, has been made
by six states, according to an announce
ment by the Department of Labor. The
States first reporting were: California,
%, 900; Indiana, 18.845; Illinois, %, 900;
Ohio, $4,000; Tennessee, 1920; Wis
consin, IA, 1000.
In Rhode Island high-school boys are
being enrolled in the reserve, trained
in handling farm machinery. and sent
in groups by automobile to farmers to
demonstrate their ability.
Mems Colleges and universities are
making prompt response to the request
of Secretary Of Labor Wilson that their
students be enrolled in the Public
Service Reserve and placed on farms
this summer to assist IN food produc-
ton. They will be placed with farmers
through the United States Employ
ment Service. " it'll the aid of the county
agents of the Department of Agri-
culture.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-09

IT is needless to say, that the War is
imposing burdens and making demands
upon our people which some may con-
clude can hardly be met, but upon re-
Fiction it is safe to say that there is
not man, woman or child in Garrett
county who cannot contribute to the
Second Red Cross War Fund. This is
a time for making sacrifices and there
should be no hesitancy whatever on the
part of our people to make a sacrifice
in the interest of this fund. Our BOYS
at the front are making the supreme
sacrifice, that is, giving their lives that
we here at home may live in security
and peace and we here at home should
be willing to furnish to them such re-
lief from suffering and pain as is pos
sible for US to do.
Let US give to this Fund, give willing
", give gladly and give until it hurts.
Our reward will be in the knowledge
that we have helped to save lives that
were presented as a sacrifice, if need
be, to preserve inviolate our freedom
and our liberty.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-09

plots against his country in the large.
There is difference only in the magni-
tude of the offense.
Fortunate indeed is that town which,
when any move affecting the general
welfare is being considered, can drop
its fractional disputes and put up unit
ed shoulder to the wheel in the public
interest.
No man has the right to infict his
personal grievances on his community
and compel it to suffer because of his
own sore toe. Yet this is just what he
does when he is not willing to join in
with "the other side" in every matter
that is patiently for the advancement of
the community interest.
We have said that all towns have fac
tons. Towns will always have them.
This does not mean that the town S
progress is retarded by them. In many
cases the factions serve but tostimulate
rivelry in achievement. Where this is
the case they are beneficial
A wholesome slogan for any town
would be: Go after an opportunity
and land it; then if we must scrap, let
it be oyer a division of the spolls."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-09

MRS. j. C. RENNINGER,
Chairman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-09
THE DEATH RECORD.
LEONARD SHARTZER.

Leonard Shartzer, of Accident, died
suddenly at the Western MARYLAND
Hospital, Cumberland. Monday morn
ing at two O'Clock, following a surgical
operation which was performed upon
him Sunday. Mr.. Shartzer was taken
ill about the noon hour Sunday. and
upon the arrival at his home of DR.. R.
A. Ravenscroft. of Accident, who was
Immediately called to attend him, the
cause of his trouble was at once
diagnosed and he was rushed to the
hospital for an operation. The deceas-
ed is survived by his wife, who was a
Miss Englehart, and also by three
daughters. He was one of Accident
districts most progressive and in
dustrious farmers. His funeral took
place Yesterday from his late home.
DIR. GILBERT FURBEE.
DR.. Gilbert Furbee died Friday morn
ing at his home in Terra Alta. He is
survived by his wife and son, and bv
two brothers, DR.. ARA Furbee. of
Keyser, and Fred in the army, and by
his father.
MRS. SARAH McCROBIE.
Mrs. Sarah McCrobie died at her
home in Oakland, Tuesday night at II
O'Clock, aged 81 years, months. She
is survived by two sons, Joseph Nc
Crobie and Simon Weimer, and a
daughter, Mrs. Barbara Williams. The
funeral will be held Friday, at Thayer-
vile. Services will be held in the
church at 10 O'Clock.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-09
NOT A LOAN, BUT A GIFT TO
HUMANITY.

The Red Cross campaign, which be-
gins May Goth, follows quickly upon the
heels of the third Liberty Loan, fact
which should give US great joy, because
it furnishes a fresh opportunity, to
those who cannot fight, to serve in
another way. The more campaigns that
will enable US to feel and to show that
we are doing something to help, the
better it will be for US Individually and
for the country as a whole. what
can / dosto aid in this awful period of
trial and danger?" has been the thought
in millions of minds as we have read
the st cries of suffering and slaughter
that have come from the battle fields of
Europe-"what would | not endure to
minister to one of the sick or wounded,
to recall that | had had personal part
in alternating the horrors of war;"
The Red Cross gives US the answer to
these longings. 1t opens a way which
will make US better satisfied with our
selves and which leads directly to the
things we want to do but cannot do ex-
cept by proxy.
The Liberty Loan campaign had as its
leading: themes patriotism, safety, de-
mocracy, the future stability Of the
world. The Red Cross campaign in
cludes all these in way, but it's prin-
cipal appeal is to mercy, humanity, to
the needs of the present hour. Its
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-09
The HOUSE DIVIDED.

"a house divided against itself can
not stand"
The words are true in all ages and
with ali peoples.
That failure will invariably follow
dlsunion is as certain as that success re
suits from unity of purpose and action.
Fortu ate indeed is that town that is
blessed with a citizenship that can come
together as a unit whenever the towns
interest calls. 1t argues well for the
breath of mind of its citizens that they
can see beyond their purely personal at.
fairs and catch view of prosperity in
the large.
But the real cause of disunlon in the
average town is not that it's citizens
are so deeply engrossed in their own
personal affairs, but that one is jealous
and enviOus of another, one clique sus-
picious and distrustful of another. Not
only this, but each is really willing to
forego any advancement if by so doing
the other may be thwarted.
This is deplorable state for any
town to fall into. 1t is sure death to
all progress, and not only that, but is
invariably the direct cause of that town
being left behind in the march of pro-
gress.
We are we'll aware that all COM
munities have their factions and their
divisions OF sentiment and interests.
We are equally certain that this fact
need in nowise deter the town from
Selling every opportunity to further its
interests in every available way. II
men could once be brought to see that
by thwarting the interests of the town
through their opposition to a faction,
they were injuring themselves vastly
more than they were iniurlng their
community, surely they would take a
different view of things.
The man who deliberately stands in
the way of his community's progress is
disloyal. because no other so we'll fits
the offense. Placed in broader circum-
stances, the offense ould be magnifed.
No mans personal interest and no
mans personal animosities can for a
moment weigh in the scale with the
welfare of his community, and the man
who permits them to do so is as truly
dIsloyal as the man who deliberately
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-09
Red Cross Notes.

Those present for work at work room
were:-Mrs. Creutzburg, Mrs. Lora-
ditch, Mrs. H. Helbig, Mrs. S. Mason,
Mrs. H. Jones. Miss Jones, Mrs. Ell
wood Offutt, Mrs. Sliger, Mrs. Harmed.
Finished work:-14 comfort kits; i
scarf, Ada Glotfelty; l pair wristlets,
Mrs. jackson; 10 hospital shirts.
Donations-Mrs. BENZ. H. Sincell and
Miss Nell Jarboe laundered 10 hospital
shirts.
Those present for work at Mrs. E. l..
West's:-Mrs. j. Grant; Mrs. Duyall,
Mrs. j. Helbig, ST.. Mrs. S. Mason,
Mrs. H. A. Loraditch.
Work cut out:-6 operating caps; s
pairs of pajamas, 10 pairs of drawers.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-09
GORTNER

Messrs. W. E. Spoerlein and Artie
Dodge, who spent several days in De-
troit, Mich, returned home overland
Saturday in two Oakland cars, for
which Mr.. Spoerlein is agent.
MIR. D. j. Swartzentruber spent Sat
urday night at Mr.. Jacob Beachy's
near Aurora, W. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Owen Martin and
family and Lloyd Savage were Sunday
visitors at Mrs. Amanda Schlossnagels.
Charlie Sanders was the guest of
Miss Sara Tomas near Terra Alta, w.
Va, Sunday.
Mr.. w. E. Spoerlein and family and
Miss Lulu Keller and Roy Spoerlein, of
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-09
Americas Big Gun.

From the Wall Street Journal the
following relative to the immense gun
which was referred to in these columns
last week is taken: Americas big
gest gun weighing over 200 tons and de-
signed to throw a shell Ia miles is
ready for its final test. 1t can be used
for coast defense or aboard ship. De-
spite its weight and size it is a mobile
gun and can be easily moved. Nine
others are being built"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-09
Arm Mutilated.

Lee Gibson, of Mt. Lake, about II
years old. had his arm caught under a
roll of paper weighing 1900 pounds,
Friday night, at the paper mill, when
he attempted to tear a flying end of
paper from the revolving roll. The
flesh of his finger and arm bursted. and
1t was necessary to make Sc stitches to
close the wonds. He was attended by
DR.. q. .Kalbaugh. Gibson was taken
to the Hoffman Hospital, Keyser, Satur-
day morning.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-05-09

THERE should be special efforts in
every community of the country this
season looking to closer cooperation in
the drive Tor food production. Ameri-
can farmers, live stock breeders and
truckers should abandon the old hit-or-
miss custom Of operating every man
for himself, get together, discuss the
question OF production with mi Intelligence,
and all pull together for a common OBJ
ject. The needs of the community
should be developed and provided for.
Where it is clearly seen that any par
ticular crop must be increased or re-
sort to shipping in from other points,
this crop should be promptly speeded
up. This is imperative if we are to
comply with the Government s request
to draw as lightly as possible on trans
portation facilities. The government
has urgent need for every available
freight car in the country. If the
farmers of the various communities
can provide for the annual needs OF
their respective centers, this will help
greatly in releasing cars for govern
ment needs. Each community should
also develop aifairly accurate estimate
of the probable amount of any supplies
it will have for export. The communi-
ties that attend to these will be the
wide-awake centers, and will profit
largely by their care.