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Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
WANTS NOUNION
 OF VIZ. W. AND AMERICAN LEGION

Rumors are very prominent as to the proposed consolidation with the American Legion, and I desire to an swer the very questions that have been asked me by many comrades | That the V. F. W. does not propose to amalgamate in any manner what soever with any other organization The Grand Army of The Republic, at their last Annual Encampment, held at Columbus, Ohio, during the month of September, absolutely turned down the numerous proposi- tions that were subhitted for any other organization. They voted to continue the G. 4. R. until the last would cease.
 The V. F. ". is an organization composed exclusively of Veterans. who have been so recognized by the United States Government, and rec ognized by being given distinctive service medals for the respective wars in which they Cthe V. F. W) may have participated
 Therefore the v. F. W is destined to live forever; and in view Of that fact is bound to be recognized by all individuals, for the fact that the status of a veteran is particularly de
 
 There is a place for two genuine organizations only-one of veterans (such as the V. F. W.) for those men who were fortunate to reach the War Zone, and also one organization Tor those men who were less fortu- nate and did not reach the War Zone; the latter one, as established along the suggestions of the American Le- zion, with the possible exception Gin my opinion) that 1t should only con sist of the enlisted and commissioned personnel Of our Army and Navy, and not for civilian attaches or those who followed our Army and Navy in civ ilfan capacities.
 l desire to set at rest all feeling, that amalgamation is possible No, we will not amalgamatei We are soundly and perfectly established, and as such we shall remain
 The Veterans Of Foreign Wars and the American Legion being firm ly established and organized, and with sound and scientific Yankee in genuative principles and conduct of higher qualities, can do no more for the betterment and uplift of the soId fer than a larger number of organi- zations could do, or even as only one.
 Let The Veterans of Foreign Wars and The American Legion work shoulder to shoulder. hand iz hand, with perfection and harmony, fez the good of all soldiers. sailors and mar ines, teaching loyalty to the country, love to the flag, Americanism above all with the glad hand of comrade-o ship extended at all times to the Man who wore the uniform and to help him.
 F. Warner KariinK.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26

LIU ROOT, what of him? Did this gentleman of IA promises the trade that he would bring them home the bacon from the Where is that bacon? The court not part it, decides in of the time prohibition If the legal of Root and his kind cannot the overthrow of wartime prohi- bion how do they expect to upset constitutional amend ment
 The proponents of personal liberty will do well to stop paying good high priced legal gentry and spend the agitang the people. In the control of the only the fate of prohibition. Only people speak ing through legislation repeal the constitutional ment This is lesson of the decision gently rendered It useful lesson, it
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26

Now that war time prohibition is
 declared constitutional, some folks will not feel % much the need of .
 AaAdAK. .IAAnAz l.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26

The Rosenbaum school dormatories are dark, nearly all of the students having left town for the holidays.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
MAY EXPECT
 PRICE DECLINE
 SAYS PALMER

Washington, Dec. 23-The Ameri- can people have been informed by Attorney General Palmer that they may expect a decline in retail food prices with the advent of New Year and commencing at that time the an nouncement will add cheer to the yuletide celebration.
 Retail food prices ordinarily show a downward trend during the first two months of a year. Attorney Gen eral Palmer explained, and it is be- Heved that this trend will be accele- rated this year by the campaign ini- tiated by the government which ia just now getting well under way"
 Primary factors involved in reduc- ing the cost of living, which is al- ready under control, the attorney general said. are increased produc- ton, the elimination of extravagant buying and the determined hunting down of profiteers.
 If every one who produces will produce his utmost. if those who buy and consume will save and eliminate extravaganza and if all honest people will join with the department in jus tice in stamping out profiteering and hoarding," the cost of living can be reduced he declared.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26
MILFORD NEWS

A cantata, "Hiawatha's Wedding Feast" is in preparation by the scholars of the high school and will be produced some time in January.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26

A cantata, "Eiawatfl's Wedding Feast Is in preparation by tho scholars Of the high school and will be produced some time in Jan uary.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26

vocal and instrumental selections by Lorenzo Oviatt.
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26

F. Warner KarfinE, Commander-inChief V. F. ".
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26

Gold coin of the realm was much in evidence as gifts, and the pleas ures of the occasion were enhanced by music of an orchestra, and by
Republican farmer., 1919-12-26

The ladies' auxiliary of the Fort Trumbull Beach hose company are to have a Christmas tree for all the children of the beach under 12 years of age at the fire house on Tuesday evening, December 30 from six to eight o'clock. An appropriate program of exercises is being ar ranged. Mrs. A. F. Healey is chair man of the committee of arrange nents
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-17
Her Heavenly Program.

Aunt Callie was a very religious negro woman-of the shouting variety. She was telling the children about heaven, and what she expected to do when she got there. "When I gifts dar, honeys, gwine take a crown what angel gwine gimme, an put it on my head. Den I gwine git out my lip ole hahp an play some of dem heben chunes on 1t. Den I gwine stretch my np white wings an fly fun cherry beam to cherry beam."
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-17
Had Rlaht Idea. AnyNNaY.

My youngest daughter is quite a peachy little person and 1t Is quite amusing at times to hear her air her views. The day after Christmas sev- eral children from the neighborhood came in to see her gifts and to play with her. When exhibiting her pres ents she said in her best peachy man. ner: 'T gived away lot of things and I 'joyed my Christmas so much cause it's nicer to be a giver than taker."- Chicago Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-17
Raeh gSeeks Ills Kind.

Thrust an Emerson into any Con- cord, and his pungent presence will pen citrate the entire region. Soon all who come within the radius of his life re- spond to his presence as flowers and trees respond with boughs, brilliant and fragrant, to the sunshine. After 0 little, each Emerson stands girt about with Hawthornes, Whittiers, Holmeses and Lowells.-Newell Dwight Hills.
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-17
Peer Relatives Figure.

She said with 8 sigh, My, how glad I am that have poor relatives ng- urei I can wear anything from the frucks made for Cousin Anne. who is nearly six feet and looks like a clothes pin, to the suits built for Cousin Jane. who is five feet and weighs one hun dred and eighty"
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-17
Musical GIaSseS

Musical glasses are ordinary drink ing glasses so tuned by their size and thickness that damp finger passed round their brims produces the notes of the scale. Almost any ordinary diatonic air can be produced on them. also simple harmonies.
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-17
ChiIdren's Loulc.

Do you know" said little fellow of four years of age. "what thought dark was? A great. huge live thing. the color of black, with mouth and eyes" Another assured his teacher that the wind was alive, for he heard 1t whistling in the night.
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-17
Any Kinq Would Do.

"I can trace lily descent in a direct line from one of the early kings of England" she said, (Which one?" he asked. "I don't recall the name. What kings did England haveT-Springfeld (Ohio) News.
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-17
Laruest Order of Merit

The largest order of merit in the world Is the French Legion of Honor, which has a trifie over 500,OO0 mem. bers.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-27
Ruling on Textbook
Question Is Rendered

Austin, Tex.-Where the textbook
commission has adopted textbooks Gov
ering specific subjects it would be
without power to adopt a different
book being a general treatise on all
the subjects heretofore adopted in
separate books, and no such general
book could be substituted in the
schools for the books upon specific
jects heretofore adopted, according to
an opinion given Friday by the attor-
ney. generals department to the text
book committee The opinion was pre-
pared by Assistant Attorney General
c. w. Taylor.
1t is further held in the opinion that
the textbook commission having adopt
ed textbooks in physiology, physical
geography, physics, chemistry and ag-
riculture would be without power to
adopt a general science text cover
ing each of these subjects if the same
are to be substituted for either of the
subjects covered by the textbooks up
on specific subjects.
A textbook on general science, it is
held, might be adopted and put in use
in the schools, provided it did not dis
place or be substituted for any one of
the textbooks adopted upon the sub
jects heretofore named. General sci
ence might be used as supplement-
airy book after others adopted upon
this specific subject had been used in
good faith.
General science might be adopted
and used in the schools as an element
airy book, provided it did not displace
or was not substituted for any other
adopted book, it is held.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-27
Brighten up the home.
HOW
RHEUMATISM
BEGINS

The excruciating agonies Of rheuma-
Eism are usually the result of failure OF
the kidneys to expel pOisons from the
system. If the irritation of these uric
acid crystals is allowed to continue, in
durable bladder or kidney disease may
result. Attend to it at once. Don't
resort to temporary relief. The sick
kidneys must be restored to health by
the use Of some sterling remedy which
will prevent q return of the disease.
Get some GOLD MEDAL HARLEM
Oil Capsules Immediately. They have
brought back the joys of life to count
less thousands of sufferers from rheu-
matism, lame back, lumbago, sciatica,
gall stones, gravel and other affections
Of the kidneys, liver, stomach, bladder
and allied organs.
They will attack the poisons at once,
clear out the kidneys and urinary tract
and the soothing healing oils and herbs
will restore the infamed tissues and
organs to normal health.
All others are limitations. Ask for
GOLD MEDAL and be sure the name
GOLD MEDAL is on the box. Three
sizes, at all good druggists.-Adv.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-27

Austin, Tex.-In q recent survey Of
Runnels County, made by the bureau
Of economic geology and technology
Of the University Of Texas, the geol-
ogic resources of present economic
value were found to be confined to
the nOnmetallic products, such as
sand, clay, gypsum, structural stone,
lime. road metal, oil and gas. Under
favorable conditions the bureau be-
lleves a number of these may be util
ICED locally and some of them in a
broader way.
The survey disclosed immense beds
Of red clay in the Western part OF
the county from which brick and tile
can be made. One of the citizens Of
Ballinger called attention to a deposit
Of fuIier's earth, about three and a
half miles from the city on the Maver.
lex Road.
One bed Of gypsum OF considerable
extent was found just west of Bal
linger. It is thought that it might be
possible to find places where this bed
OF gypsum is Of sufficient thickness TO
be roined and calcined for plaster
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-27
URGE CO. OR GRAFTON
In CENSUS TAKING
President Wilson PrOcIaims il
the Duty Of Everyone to
Answer EnumeratOrs.

Washington.-The following procla-
nation on the fourteenth decennial
census Of the United States is issued
by the president of the United States
of America:
Whereas, By the act of congress APP
proved March 8, 1919, the fourteenth
decennial census of the United States
is to be taken beginning on the second
day Of January, 1920; and
Whereas, A correct enumeration of
the population every ten years is re-
quired by the constitution Of the
United States, for the purpose of de-
termining the representation of the
several states in the house of repre-
sentatiyes; and
Whereas, It is of the utmost impor-
lance to the interests of all the people
of the United States that this census
should be complete and accurate re-
port. of the population and resources
of the nation; now, therefore,
I, Woodrow Wilson, president of the
United States of America, do hereby
declare and make known that, under
the law aforesaid it is the duty of
every person to answer all questions
on the census schedules applying to
him and the family to which he be-
longs, and to the farm occupied by
him or his family, and that any person
refusing to do so is subject to pen
atty.
The sole purpose of the census is to
secure general statistical information
regarding the population and resoScces
of the country, and replies are required
from. individuals only to permit the
compilation of such general statistics.
No person can be harmed in any way
by furnishing the information required.
The census has nothing to do with tax
alton, with military or jury service,
with the compulsion of school attend
ance, with the regulation of immigra-
ton, or with the enforcement of any
national, state or local law or ordi-
nance. There need be no fear that
any disclosure will be made regarding
any individual person or his affairs.
For the due protection of the rights
and interests of tn persons furnishing
information every employee of the cen
sus bureau is prohibited, under heavy
penalty, from disclosing any infOrma-
ton which may thus come to his
knowledge.
l therefore earnestly urge upon all
persons to answer promptly, complete
ly and accurately all inquiries adj
dressed to them by the enumerators
or other employees of the census bu
reau, and thereby to contribute their
share toward making this great and
necessary public undertaking sue
cess.
In witness whereof have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal OF
the United States to be affixed.
Done in the District of Columbia
this 10th day of November, in the yeaI
of our Lord 1919, and of the independ
ence of the United States the Hath.
WOODROW WILSON.
/ BY the president:
William Phillips, Acting Secretary
of State.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-27
Former Mexican General Held.

San Antonio, Tex.-Charged with
violating the United States neutrality
laws, Edwardo Martinez, formerly a
general in the Mexican army, was ar
rested Friday on fugitive complaint
filed by Fleet T. White, agent Of the
bureau of Investigation Martinez is
alleged to have organized an expedi-
ton into Mexico consisting Of IA men.
who, it is alleged, crossed the Rio
Grande near Roma, Texas, in May,
1918. and attempted to capture several
towns.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-27

give 'Favorite Prescription q trial, Il VIII
surely help them. Mrs. Z. L. Brown.
24l4 freeman st.
San Antonio, Texas.-@Aftsr ! serious
illness, when my strength seemed ss
though It would not come back 10 ne.
I decided to try Dr.. Pierce's Fav0r1ts
Prescription as tonic. I had seen Il
advertised and recommended 60 highly
that / felt could not 60 far astray.
This medicine did all for me that could
be desired. It restored me to perfect
health and strength in a comparatively
short time, and am just as strong and
well as can be. Favorite Prescription Is
q splendid tonic and builder for women.
and it is a pleasure to me to recommend
it."-Mrs. Hettie McLane, 3Os Bowie st.
Houston, Texas.-"W When / had become
all rundown, weak and nervous and was
feeling miserable all the time I took DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It was
only necessary for me to take two bottles
to build me up in health and strength.
'Favorite Prescription is an excellent tonic
for women. Mrs. F. E. Gougs, 28l5 N.
Main.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-27

Let "Danderlne" save your hair and
double it's beauty. You can have lots
of long, thick, strong, lustrOus hair.
Don't let it stay lifeless, thin, scraggly
or fading. Bring back its color, vigor
and vitality.
Get 35-cent bottle of delightful
"Danderine" at any drug or toilet coun.
ter to freshen your scalp; check dan
druff and falling hair. Your hair needs
this stimulating tonic; then it's life,
color brightness and abundance win
return-Hurry ADV.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-27
DARTlNG, PIERCING
SCIATIC PAINS
Give way before the pene-
trating effects Of SIoan's
Liniment

So do those rheumatic twinges and
the loin-actes of lumbago, the nerve
inflammation Of neuritis. the wry neck,
the joint wrench, the Igament sprain,
the muscle strain, and the throbbing
bruise.
The ease of applying, the QuiclSness
of relief, the positive results, the clean-
illness, and the economy Of Sloan's
Linirnent make It universally preferred.
CSC, zoe, $1.40.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-27
AsoET. VELVETY SKN

should be the ambition Of every wom-
an as there is nothing so attractive
as fair, smooth skin. Neither soaps
nor powders can give this. Thou
sands Of southern women know from
experience that Tetterine win quickly
rid the skin of its disfiguring pimples
and blotches and give it that bright
clear appearance so much admired.
Tetterine is sold by druggists or sent
by mail for SOC. by Shuptrine Co.,
Savannah, Ga.-Adv.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-27
Melrd Erom the start.

Visitor-So this is the haunted
house. How did it get such a repu-
tation?
Native-Well. there's been something
uncanny about it from the beginning.
Even when it was built it didn't exceed
The contractors estimate
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-27
KEEP III HANDY

If you paid a specialist $1,000 for
prescription, you would not get any
thing that would give quicker relief
for Group, Catarrh, Colds, or Sore
Throat than WAGNER BALM, which
only costs 30c in jars, or tubes.
Write for Samples and Agents
Prices. Beware Of limitations. e. w.
Vacher, Inc, New Orleans, La.-Adv.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-27

Austin, Textile scrap between
the Oklahoma and the Texas receivers
for the Burk-Senator well IN the valley
of the Red River has been transferred
to the federal court by the Oklahoma
claimants. For the last several weeks
John w. Hornsby of Austin, named as
receiver by District Judge Calhoun,
has been in possession with armed
guards over the wells. The Oklahoma
parties have now asked for appoint.
ment of a federal receiver and that the
federal court take over control of the
property, asserting that this is proper
since the territory is in dispute and
the case is pending in the United
States supreme court for final adjust
ment
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-27

nor 90 AA tttlA
could not @
o. sleps end
was no hin
shore of ply
steal wrec
when & friend
advised me 81
try Dr. Pierce
Eavorfte Pre-
scriptfon II
took several boz
ties, but Il wat
well worth ,
for Il completely
restored me To-
GOD Eaa4th M
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-27

Nature leaves a lot Of work for the
dresSnaller to finish
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-27

A little learning is less dangerous
than a vivid imagination.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-27

Get the grin habit,
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-27

give Favorite Prescription a trial, It VIII
surely help them. MFRS. Z, L. Brown.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-13
american Parnbloid Type acoustic Detector

OF heavy bombardments. All useless
sounds and jars we're filtered out so
that only the sought-for vibrations
could come to the central recording
mechanism.
In this country we had two expert
mental stations for the development of
sound ranging apparatus. We began
experiments in this work in June, 1917.
Before we had perfected any satisfac-
tory instruments the British had met
with great success with the Bull
Tucker system, and we adopted that
type for the use of the American Ex-
pcditionary Force. From plans and
models sent to this country we pro
duced an American Bull-Tucker ma
chine, utilizing standard American cleo
trical equipment wherever we could.
AT the close of the war we had in op-
Grafton along the American front
twelve complete American outfits. The
six microphoncs OF each recording
machine in action were set about 5000
feet apart along the front, so that each
sound ranging section covered n front
age of approximately five miles. The
twelve outfits in use were sufficient TO
locate the guns of the enemy on n
sxty-mile front
About month before tho fighting
stopped we sent to France q new model
New-York tribune., 1919-07-13

furnishing each observer with an out
post switch set. As soon as he OBJ
served the flash through his telescope
he closed the switch, and that action
turned on a small electric light at the
headquarters station, which might be
miles away. Then. as soon as he could,
Re telephoned in the direction of the
fash observed. If the operator at the
switchboard saw two or three of the
lights flash simultaneously he knew the
observers at the front had probably
caught the same fash Lights that
came on little ahead or a little be.
hind the simultaneous lights were dis
regarded when the observers tele-
phoned reports.
When the fighting stopped our mil
itary scientists and others cooperating
with them were developing a type Of
ground sound-ranging apparatus which
it was hoped could be utilized to give
troops warning Of the firing of heavy
artillery shells in their general direc-
tion. Preliminary experiments show
that at distance of Al miles this
mechanism could record the firing of
gun some 19 seconds before the ar
New-York tribune., 1919-07-13
/ V

A REMARKABLE contribution ~ the
United States TO searchligh' see
ence was the production of "A saiisfae-
tory metal mirror for projecting the
beam. The metal mirror not orir
weighed little less than the e'ass
mirror, but it cost only ono-'hi-d rs
much as the glass one, could be pro-
duced in one-ffth the time. wa mgch
less fragile. and extended the noaei-
bility of manufacture TO wide NUM-
Der of industries. The metal va rr0r
possessed 81 per cent of the refcciirifv
of the glass mirror. The sl ght dulrcss
is inappreciable in searchlich, work
and more than compensa for hy the
other qualities OF the metal reflector
This type of mirror, however. had not
yet been put in production when 'he
war ended.
The searchlight section Of the Corps
of Engineers also developed onfical
finding devices, which doubled the range
of all searchlights without requiring
any modification of the lights them
selves. Neither the ordinary telescope
nor night glass is suitable for target