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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-12-17
Some Legends
of Christmas
Celebrations
@HE original "halcyon days"
81 were at Christmas, and were
H s0-called because the halcyon,

YHE original "halcyon days"
81 were at Christmas, and were
s0-called because the halcyon,
an ancient name for the king
fisher, was said to build its nest upon
the waters at this time of year. 1t was
generally supposed that this bird,
through the influence of the holy sea-
son, had the power to still the waves
and winds, so that the weather was
peaceful and calm, and enabled the
halcyon to lay her eggs in her floating
nest and brood upon them with perfect
safety.
In olden times it was believed that
all nature testified in various ways to
recognition of the great event com
memorated in the celebration of Christ
mas. The winds and seas, as well as
the animals and plants and all other
living things, gave evidence of knowl-
edge of the approaching glorious ami
versary and became imbued with the
prevalent spirit of alteration, joy and
peace.
Tradition tells us thst at the mo-
ment of the Savior's birth universal
peace reigned throughout the earth,
that a deep silence rested upon the
world, the birds stopped III their flight,
the cattle ceased to feed, men became
motionless with sudden awe in Sthe
midst of their labors, and the stars
glittered with added luster. From this
tradition came the superstitions of the
middle ages relating to the miraculous
phenomena supposed to occur annu-
ally at Christmas, many of which still
survive.
Bells, TOO, have their legends. In
village near Raleigh, in Nottingham
shire, England, there is now valley
where once there was picturesque
and prosperous village, but an earth
quake swallowed it up; vet every
Christmas since, the bells of the bur
led church are heard Ginning.
Similar tales are told of Preston, in
Lancashire, and Been, in the Neither
lands. This latter city was famed for
its beauty and magnifcence, and also
for the sins and avarice of its inhabi-
tants. On the anniversary of his birth,
the Saviour came as beggar and went
from door to door: but, although
Christmas festivities were being kept
up, nobody would give him aims. Sin
was abundant on all sides, but there
were no Christmas goodwill and char
ity, and he called to the sea and it
came and completely covered the un-
holy city of Been. But at Christmas
time even now comes the joyous peal
ing of bells from under the water.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-12-17
|4ovAcH TROUBLE
Nav Eat Anything

i, Wis.-'T have used DR..
S E.;,s. and found them very
/ s fE.5 stomach trouble for about
IT, 4Is,J j' n be very careful what
E :. q + I would 70 be down sick. |
/ srs \ / terrible about 9 q year.
N y and two bottles put me
T.,, I can eat anything and
r... ~. / had taken many
.,,.riTls TO this and had doctors
/. I 5-.r ne but nothing seemed to to
4 .. \ iili until l started taking the E
E. it i gave me great relief s5Ds |
.. \ recommending it. - MRS.
REICH 4 .l5 2l2 l4th Ave-, NoEth'
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-12-17
,goPTHORN Is the
r,.mers' Bre ed

sborthOrn cattle are par
tlcularly adapted to the
needs Of the farmers, re-
gardless Of location. They
are OF quiet temperament,
They take on flesh quickly,
he cows are as 8 rule lib
eral mixers. They have
an inherent quality and
reach an excess of weight
AZ maturity. They are
haFdy and thrive On the
ordinary rOughage pro-
duced on the farms and
ranches. II pays to grow
lati0n write TO the
| Breeders Association
Chicago, Ill.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-12-17

An old bacnelor says it is better
to die for a woman than to live with
some of them.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-12-17
Not Restricted.

"That gentleman who just entered is
free thinker" ooh, indeed! Is he
q bachelor or widower?"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-12-17

Tomorrow's Christmas, Dolly, dear,
So off to bed we'll go.
Well hang our socks upon the shelf
! For Father Christmas. though!
Don't try to keep awake. my dear.
But shut your eyes up tight.
If we're awake. he is so shy.
He's sure to take to flight.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-12-17

Any man can can make a fool Of
himself by trying to act smart.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-12-17

Before attempting to size up an
easy-going man arouse his temper.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-12-17

- know it. My wife
~ napier when she sees
''' Of mirrors around the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-12-17
A Gtrrtatntaa Tnaat

CERE'S gladness to
1 every one -open
your hearts to it
all year round don't
keep them closed until
you are shamed into pry-
ing them open with a
jimmy on Christmas -
make every day a Christ
mas Day get rid of
your crouch - throw it
overheard and don't
throw out a lifeline if it
cries to be saved-1et it
drown = it will do the
poor thing good.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-12-17
a'a : Heavy Skin

- ~-, y fascinating CUT.
- tO"deF' an exquisitely
!, .4'7l'' economical face.
| D., ulStlng powder and
/ ~, other perfumes su.
\ ~ ". q the Cuticura Toilet
%~-llent, Talcuml.--Ady
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-12-17

' ,,'' unnecessary.
d, WI call for help when
-. ne didn't need nnrt
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-12-17
SWS a3@ RsgRD go
g "

The skulls of the three Wise Men,
each encircled with crown of jew
eled gold. are among the relics ip
Cologne cathedral.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-12-17
gle
MEANING IF
CHRISTMAS
.! ~ 20 e e a s9sses e
BY REV. T. B. GREGORY

UT for it's great days, in
carnating and flashing forth
the ideal, humanity would
have no more history than
a flock of sheep.
Such DAYS are the rnnnr.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-12-17

SEEING Things.
lou Know mirrors do
@'afd frightening up a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21

ure reached by the surface of the
electrolyts.
After the reading s. taken. be
certain to restore the electrolyte 20
the cell from which It was removed
never to another-so that the be-
tween cells balance OF acid is pre-
served. Insert the rubber tube into
the vent well, squeeze the bulb so
az 20 expel all the liquid from the
syringe and do not release the pres
sure from the bulb until you have
Withdrawn the tube from the well.
This VIII preclude stealing acid un-
knowingly from one cell and donat-
ing II 20 another. Then proceed with
the same operation on the next cell
and so on until all the cells have
been separately tested. BE sure that
no spilled acid remains on the top
OF the battery ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
hydrometiOn gives battery content
ment and hydrometers don't wear
out"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21
How HydrOmeter
Saves Battery

DO not abuse your battery and en-
danger pleasant motor trips by fall
ing to use your hydrometer. Each
time you manipulate this specific
gravity measurer you lessen its
initial cost and prolong the useful
ness Of your battery.
ITO properly test the specific
gravity OF a battery cell' says G.. Z.
Manders OF the South Bend Battery
Service. is 10 remove the vent, in
sert the rubber tube at the bottom
Of the syringe hydrometer through
the vent well down into the cleo
trolyte. Squeeze the rubber bulb
firmly. then remove pressure from
the bulb Electro'gte viii rise into
the glass barrel. If You desire an eN-
trcmely accurate reading. lift the in
strument 10 a convenient height and
hold it vertically so YOU can see the
hydrometer foating free within the
glass barrel Of the syringe. Ordinar-
1y &c will suffice to read the hydro
meter with the syringe in the well
and then you can easily see the fig
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21
TWO AUTO SHOWS
: HELD At ONCE
Pleasure Car and Truck Will
be Displayed in New York
FTOm Ian. 3 to 10.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Dec. 90
For the arst time in the history of
the automobile double-header
show viii be held in New York city
Jan. to 10. when the motor truck
show and pleasure car show will be
held simultaneously. no one build
>Tng could be found either in New
York or in Chicago large enough 10
accommodate both shows.
-Four floors OF the Grand Central
Palace Will be required 20 accom-
rnodate passenger cars and accessor-
les on display at the New York show
and the eighth coast artillery arm
ory, with 10000 square feet Of
space. Will be found none too large
for the New York motor truck show.
The Coliseum and the international
Amphitheater have been obtained,
respectively, for passenger cars and
trucks in Chicago. Growth in i'm
portancs OF the motor truck is the
event OF outstanding interest in the
automotjve industry. With IL are
brought into prominence the vari-
Gus phases Of tho highway trans
Dortation problem, which will be dis
cussed at the transportation confer
ence planned in conjunction with
the motor truck shows in both
New York and Chicago.
Service Costs Great sum.
one or the angles OF motor trans
portation not generally understood
by the public is the enormous sums
expended by the motor truck manu-
facturers in supplying service 10 the
owners Although the motor truck
industry has grown by leaps and
bounds. manufacturers have devel-
oped their service systems to keep
pece. This involves maintenance OF
costly factory service departments
10 superintend the service policies OF
the dealers, as well as employment
OF travelling transportation and me-
ohanical experts TO inaugurate the
service policies OF the company and
advise tho purchaser Of "A truck as to
efficient and economical operation
and maintenance.
LIN these days OF factory-super-
vised service Il is possible for a
truck owner TO obtain prompt ad-
justments Prd repairs, which near
n minimum loss OF time OF the ser
vices OF the truck. In many N
stances the service policies provide
the use OF q truck or a unit while
the damaged vehicle is beng re-
paired.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21

T. J. Mendez. local distributor FOR
the Cleveland and Chandler, IS
showing the first Cleveland roadster
TO reach South Bend. The Cleveland
is one OF the newest cars on the
market but was subjected 70 eevere
tests over mountain roads during
the war years before IL was finally
announced TO the motor world.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21
COMES APART FOR CLEANSING.

A sanitary hair brush has the
bristles in a flexible pad. which en-
ables that part 20 be separated from
the back for cleansing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-21
FROM ONE END TO THE OTHER

old felt hats which are too far
gone 10 be worked over into hats
again are now utilized for bedroom
slippers.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-15
Albert TO Yosemite Valley.

SAN FRANCISCO, OCT. l5-King
Albert OF Belgium, with Queen El,l-
abe,h, the heir apparent, Ambassador
Brand Whltlock and others making
up the royal party touring the United
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-15
Reed Asks Check
On Pact Action

WASHINGTON, oct li.-mdcf
mite postpouemcnt OF action on the
peace treaty until the president has
told the senate and the country all
the facts about it was demanded IN
the senate Yesterday by Senator Reed
OF Missouri.
THE president expects us to De
eide the case withou, giving Ms all the
papers IN the case" Senator Reed
complained. lie insisted that ON a
matter OF such importance to the
country the senate was entitled 10
have all the information requested by
the foreign relations committee which
the president has declined TO give.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-15
Paris Ministers
Go After Booze

PARIS. Oct l5-The fight against
alcohol will be a plan OF the national
platform in the elections Ministers
are demanding the absolute suppress.
sion OF alcohol and the walls OF Paris
and the larger cities arc already pla-
cardcd with these demands and
pamphlets and posters have been
mailed by the hundItd thousands 70
hotels and individuals in the PROV
lnCcs.
The literature la, been issued by
the Federation of Anti-alcoholic So
oieties OF France. No mention is
made OF wines.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-15
Dr.. Crayson
Denies Rumor
About ut'Wilson


,.ru, ,.,nt- ~ - -, ~
NEN lONN' O'' u" nc"
York World this morning printed the
following excerpt Of a letter from
Rear Admiral Cary +. Grayson
President Wilson'S personal physi-
clan. to m unnamed friend in New
York The publication was author
nrd by Admiral Grayson:
Il do not know OF any disease that
has no, been included in the rumorS
about the president. II ! tried TO re-.
iute all these rumors that have been
scattered about | would not have any
time TO devote TO the president pro-
icsSonally.
81 have no. followed this course
and | do not intend TO do so. ! agree
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-15
'Ac|TATORS' TO
! Be C0MBED IN
/ RADICAL DRIVE
Those VINO Fall to woh WII
Be Arrested, Say Police,

Working On iniormasioa gained
Yesterday when nine men were 60
T. ,cd in front Of the federal state
employment agency on South Broad
,-y charged with vagraney police Of
T. are combing tho city tos 'sgita-
tDn
r..arts OF the disturbance at me-
aea.y were that several men were
r.n. to keep others from working
ard were telling them they could de-
nauI and get higher wages.
"Nc don't have to work WAS the
common cry OF the men before they
were arrested.
"Thc cotton field, are erv'nr for
men. ard other fields need iahu-crs,
but there are a lot Of fellows in k
lahoma City who arc lettering around
n room.ng houses doing nothing, a
police officer said this morning
I'VE are going 10 bring them all
n and keep bringing them in until
the city VIII he ria Of these few men
who are poisoning the minds OF men
who want - WoIk'
Ihc rule that persons found on the
streets after midnight without a good
excuse for beng there will he AZ
sested viii be pushed from now on
With greater force than ever oi'icer'
szid this morning.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-15
TOWNS ON BORDER
MAY PURCHASE ARMS

DOUGLAS, Aril,. Oct l5.--Mer-
chants in the towns and cities of the
arizona military district contiguou,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-15

ANNApDIIs. OCT r. -Rogketh,u
viii hs ri1rd 10 tho ir'cr-servl'e sports
~ the army pui navy academies This
year. n the plans ~ tho school ru-
thotitie- DO MOT go 0Urg
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-15

States. were on their way today q
'hc Yosemite Valley where they cN.
pectcd 20 arrive m time ,or luncheon
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-15

in the promise OF her statesmen to
return Shantung province to China.
Japan was our associate in the
war" said the North Dakota senator,
but | know that now the war prac-
tically has ended, many senator's pre-
fer to consider her as our enemy
Germany seems to he more OF an OBJ
jcct OF solicltude than our friends,
who helped uS defeat Germany.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-15
father FINDS BOY
after LONG HUNT

81 lust wanted to see the country"
That is why Roy Hives, IS years
BID, left h,, home IN Nailosia, Georgia.
year ago, he told the police early
this morning when arrested on West
Grand avenue
Hi, father has spent hundreds Of
dollars trying TO lind HIM private
detective, and the police OF the largest
cities of the country have been look
irg for him for months. His father
has been notified and IS expected to
arrive this week TO take the boy home
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-15
Refining
Profits
Complete List of Properties and Hol

so. Drilling Slic In taui,r Tract Northwestern Tx
stoHsou of BurRhurnett Field WE'LL NOW
BEING DRILLED RAPIDLY
No 2-G5-ocre refinery eito two miles North q, purk
burnett whore work on prelminnrles ls now
h'ing pushed
No. 80 acres IN BLOCK 81 Northwestern Extension
~ tho Imrkhlruptt Field
No 60 acres IN Town Park proven shallow territory
No. b-'n acres In Burkhutuctt proven shallow terri
tory
No. 60 acres IN territory considered. shallow Rurk
burnett.
40 % acres IN Rnrrct, survey Trath COUNTY
No. 800 acres in Dewey Tract COmnnche County.
No. 9-lr acres In Smell survey Erath County
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-15
Dundee to Fight
Leonard for Title

NEW YORK. oct IS For m. frs,
time since no won his cEown. Benny
Leopard WI risk the lirhiweigh, cham
p!oNshIp on = referees decision when
ne meets Johnny Dundee In n n round
bout on October q; The bout will be
staged ~ tho state urm5ry IN Hart
ford Conn
Tho champion and Dundee hav, met
seven times I'm no-dortslon fights Of
eight and ton rounds
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-15

Captain George c, Rockwell. district
intelligence officer recommended the
change in the ruling as he found 1t
would be a hardship on the merchant:
in the border section who RETAINED
from selling arms to anyone no, having
permits. while but few miles north
anyone could purchase munitions.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-15

to the Mexican border. who since
March 1917 have voluntarily submitted
to a rule tha, prospective purchasers
of arms and ammunition must first OBJ
tain military permit were relieved
oi tins rule today bv an order OF
Major General !. r. Dickman. COM
handing the southern department
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-15
Col. House Has
Comfortable Day

NEW YORK, DC, ls-Col 2 VI.
House passed comfortable day, ac-
ca'diug to bulletin issued hy his
physician Dr A. X. Lamb last night
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-09-25
THE DISTRICT MISSIONARY
CONFERENCE AT RAILS
Continued from page one

Continued from page one
on Mission Study was distributed A
letter from Mrs. A. |. Moore, Of
plainview, conference superintend-
ont, mission study, was read, in which
she asked for more mission study
classes and more reports. Rev. Lyon
Presiding Elder of district, and Rev.
Hughes, pastor at Rails, were intro
duced, Three babies, of the Rails
baby division Mildred Bernice School
craft, Johnnie J. Criswell and Sarah
Gertrude Schoocraft, were introduce
ed. Then came the business Of Sc
iectng n meeting place for next year
Post, Lamesa and Slaton were nomi-
mated. On first voting Post and Sla-
ton each received the same number
Of votes. Lamesa then withdrew and
after voting again il was discovered
there was still tie, so the delegates
/ from Post and Slaton drew straws,
Slaton being the fortunate one and
obtaining the meeting for next year.
Mrs. Griswold then conducted the
round table, which proved very in
terestng. Mrs Hughes told Of the
inspiration she had received from
/ Mission study, and asked us to pray
| for her and Bro. Hughes, as they 90
to the foreign field. Sister Griswold
responded that we were so proud Of
them it would be a great privilege TO
pray for them. Mrs. Griswold said
that we needed inspiration in our
Mission Study. Some noted man had
said that inspiration was made up Of
perspiration and information, that if
we get up perspiration getting infor-
nation, we would be sure to get the
Inspiration. We were dismissed with
prayer by Bro. Lyon.
Wednesday Evening.
Services were opened by singing
Just Outside the Door" Mrs. Pow
ell OF Brownfield read the 96th Psalm
and led usiin the Lords prayer We
then sang Rock Of Ages" Mrs
Griswod led in prayer, after which
Mrs. Trinkle and Mrs. Woodbridge
sweetly sang I'm The Garden" Min
utes were read and approved. Com
mittee for Young Christian Worker
reported five new subscriptions. The
committee for Missionary Voice re-
ported one new subscriber. Commit
tee for Kings Messenger, fifteen new
subscribers. Committee on resolu-
tions reported as follows
First, Resolved that we delegates
extend our thanks to the ladies of
Rails for their cordial welcome, and
hospitality, also the dinner on the
ground.
Resolved. Second. that we express
our appreciation TO our district sec
rotary, Mrs. Lyon, for the splendid
way in which she conducted each
meeting, and for her help and en-
enlargement at all times.
Resolved. third, Our appreciation
Of the presence and cooperation Of
our Presiding Elder, Bro. Lyon.
Fourth resolve. Our appreciation to
the Juniors for the beautiful and in
terosting program rendered by them
on Tuesday evening
Fifth resolved, we devoutly thank
our Heavenly Father and His Son,
Jesus Christ, for calling Bro and Sis
ter Hughes from our district to 90
into foreign fields, and represent US
in Japan. Committee, Mrs Griswold,
Mrs Tremble, Mrs Odom.
Mrs Lyon stated that she would
like to add our thanks 10 Mrs Girls
void, our conference officer, for her
presence and great help slurng the
Injecting. Mrs. Griswold being one
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-09-25

A. l.. Albn, president Of the Con
scrvative Loan Company, Of Wichita
Falls, was business visitor here the
first Of the week.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-09-25

Richard 4. Douglas left last Sunday
morning for Austin, where he in
tends 10 enter the State University.
Mr.. Douglas will study law this year.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-09-25

Of the committee and being modest
left herself out With this correction
the report was adopted. Mrs. Hughes
read the following resolution:
Whereas. two young ladies 50 kind
~ took me for a jinrikisha ride and
Mrs. Trinkle sang a lovely linrikisha
song. And whereas, the ladies Of
the Lubbock District 50 kindly and
generously dressed me in silk, etc,
ct ectera, in order that ! might be
fttingly dressed in Japan. And,
whereas, il is felt that prayers for
our Japanese work accompanied
these gifts. be il resolved,
I. That most hearty thanks be en-
tended to Mrs. Lyon. and all the
Indies Of the district;
2. That the continued prayers OF
our friends be asked;
r. That a copy be read before the
district missionary meeting.
Mrs. II l. Hughes, Rails, Tex.
This was adopted A story, How
Mission Study Came 10 Boutonvillc'
was cfficieun given by Mrs Sims,
Of Lubbock What more fitting close
10 "a great meeting could we have
had than the wonderful message
brought 20 US by our beloved Mrs.
Grswold? Her talk was about Mss
Benefits Message II gave as such
In insprnti0n and made Is feel that
we must 10 home and DO our very
hes, iurinp The comnE wear. She
told of the BATTLES fought and victor
ics won and challenged "a Co use to-
ihc eIy best Of eur ability the new
privileges and opportunities we en-
ior She asked uf The searching
Question. We're wc Going 80 hear ard
heed re cry from 'he numerous
rnIif which resd eur help She clos
"a 1q saving lnai eve ilpuk God ihai
Hc IS with vs., for Hc IS calling work.
fUs ffnn our 0Vr midst he h7s
eailtd tuo from Rllle sad has choesn
from Lubbock one of ouI falrest and
sweetest flowers "A collection was
taken lG defiry cSn.Hras incurred
fr iI. meeting "Nn.rr Hr God .o
Thee vas sung after which We were
ed I'd 1t Bro. lta1
3D. a r. hen.alf Lubbock.
Secretary
Nr W n LIln Lubbock
Nir.c. f.0lo uV
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-09-25

We have large stock of many things
needed in the school room. Send the chill
dren to trade with US They will get prompt
courteous treatment at all times.