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The Press., 1919-09-25
P0(KETDOCK
 TO BE PROTECTED

The old story of the rah! rah boy, who goes to college-not to fill his cerebellum with know ledge but to help spend papa's income, is to undergo a revision, when the colleges of the country open their doors this fall.
 Courses On Thrift.
 This new era in the life of the col lege chap, with the extra coin of the realm, Is to come as a result of ac- tivities on the part of the national thrift commission, which has been ap- pointed to encourage and popularize habits of thrift and reasonable stand ards of spending among college and university students.
 Efforts are to be made to encour- age all students to keep personal ac- counts of their college expenditures as practical measure of thrift. Al ready measures of this character have proven of practical and immediate eff fectiveness at Princeton University.
 No doubt many of the colleges will add a course on thrift to their cur riculumS.
The Press., 1919-09-25
Felicity a Necessity,

The presence of wise population implies the search for felicity as we'll as for food; nor can any population reach its maximum but through that wisdom which 'rejoices" in the habi- table parts of the earth. The desert has its appointed place and work :; the eternal engine, whose beam is the earth's axle, whose beat is its year, and whose breath Is its ocean will still divide imperiously to their desert king dOms bound with unfurrowable rock, and swept by unarrested sand, their powers of frost and fire; but the zones and lands between, habitable, will be loveliest in habitation. The desire of the heart is also the light of the eyes. -Ruskin.
The Press., 1919-09-25
GETS WRONG VIEW OF LIFE
Pereon of Undecisive Character Can Hardly Be Brought to See Things
 In Right Light.

person of undeciSive chara cter wonders how all the embarrassments In the world happened to meet exactly in his way, to place him just In that one situation for which he is peculiarly unadapted, but in which he is also will ing to think no other man could have acted with facility or confidence. In- capable of setting up a firm purpose on the basis of things as they are, he Is often employed in vain speculations on some different supposable state of things, which would have saved him from all this perpleXity and irrcsolu- t1on. He thinks what determined course he could have pursued if his talents. his health, his age, had been different; if he had been acquainted with some one person sooner: if his friends were, in this or the Othcr point. different from what they arc; or if fortune had showered her favors on him. And he gives himself as much license to complain as if all these ad- vantages had been among the rights of his nativity, but refused, by a malig- nant- or capricious fate, to his life.- Rev. John Poster.
The Press., 1919-09-25
Question of Opinion

The late General Booth of the Sal- vation army was conducting a big meeting which lasted unusually long, and toward the close a newspaper re- porter left his seat and gained the aisle. General Booth pointed a finger at him and said:
 "Whoever leaves this auditorium will be damned by God."
 The reporter answered: "If I don't leave this auditorium and hurry back to my office I'll be damned Ey the citv editor"
 God is above the city editor" re- torted General Booth.
 Yes, l think he is," piously respond ed the reporter, "but the city editor doesn't !"
The Press., 1919-09-25
The Wig In History.

The custom of wearing a wig, as q recognized part of the costume, dates from the early days of the sev- enteenth century. It started in France, when Louis XIII, being greatly struck with the Hong, fair locks" of the Abbe La Rivere, attained by the simple means of a periwig, adopted the style for himself, and so set the fashion. By the time of Charles II the wearing of the periwig, or peruke, or perruque had become general. Pepys records the fact that he paid f3 for one; but it was not until the time of Queen Anne that periwigs or wigs for short, really came into their own. Then did they appear in the full glory of an ever changing though fast stabillzing fashion.
The Press., 1919-09-25
FAMILY OF SNAKE cHARMERa
Women Have Peculiar Power Over Reptiles Which the Ordinary
 Person Holds In Dread.

Possibly nowhere else is the art of snake charming brought to such a pitch of perfection as at Mount Popa, Upper Burma, India, and strangely enough by women. Here two famous sisters, whose fame is byword throughout Burma, make their home. At special requests they will conde- scend to bring their proteges down to the towns for exhibition of their skill but as rule they prefer the vicinity Of their mountain. This particular family has carried on their profession for many years past, keeping their secret always within their own circle
 The snakes they use are the deadly hamadryad or naia bungarus (naia oph1ohagus), the king cobra The task, possibly, would not appeal to many, as these reptiles are the most dreaded of their kind. Measuring up to IF feet in length. they possess a deadly poison in their fangs. and an alarming speed. It is said of them also. that they are the only snake who will attack human being on sight chasing him for miles until one or the other Is bound to give in.
 The snakes are fed on fowls. and appear amennblc and tame to hHnt]!e The origin of the family and their work Is probably unknown. lost in the dim passages of years. but their zeal is not one whit less today than It has been since the profession was first heard of. How long they will continue to carry it on is matter for conjecture, but undoubtedly they stand for one of Burma'S chief curiositios. ana mark for the enterprising tourist who cares to scale the mystic heights of Mount POpa.
The Press., 1919-09-25
TO ADVERTIS SERS.

It is necessary to make another in crease in the prices for advertising in The Press in order to keep it on a paying basis. On October 1st all ad- vertising rates will be advanced 10 per cent. The rates of The Press will still be much lower than the average weekly newspaper. I wish to thank all advertisers for their liberal patronage in the past and hope for continuance of the same. The life of newspaper depends on it's advertising receipts and the present expenses for all that goes into the making of a newspaper has greatly reduced the net income of the same. Lewis Mclaughlin.
The Press., 1919-09-25
Two Sides of Japan.

A remarkable difference exists be- tween the climates of western and central Japan, so much so that these districts are distinguished by the names of Sanindo-shady side-and SanyodO-sunny side, respectively. During the long and rigorous winter of western Japan the central province, bordering on the inland sea, enjoys dry and comparatively mild weather. The two regions and the factors determin- ing their climatic conditions are dis tinct. A Japanese writer says that while the winter climate of central and southern Japan depends on the southwestern monsoons, that of the western coast is directly related to the barOmetric area of north China.
The Press., 1919-09-25
Cash Paid for Farms

Wanted at once, for cash, 6 or more farms and village homes. Must be good value for price asked If you wish to sell write me, giving price, full description and exact location, and when property can be seen. I pay all expenses of deeds and trans fer, Box 12, Willimantic, Conn.
The Press., 1919-09-25
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 25, 1919.
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S15O year in advance. When not paid in advance, at the rate of S1.75 a year.
 Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks in- serted at one-half advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free.
 We are not responsible for nor do we by pub fishing, endorse the opinions of our correspond ents.
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention.
 Advertisers desiring change should have copy ut office by Tuesday at 10 a. m, otherwise we cannot guarantee change.
 This paper is mailed regularly to its subscrib- CTS until a definite order to discontinue Is re- ceived and all arrears are paid in full
 We always glad to have ne,os items sent in, but request that they reach us by Wednesday morning, or earlier If possible. It is often nec- essary to abridge items that are received after Wednesday noon. Forms closed Thursday al a.
The Press., 1919-09-25
NOTICE.

The legal voters of the town of Willington are hereby notified and warned 10 meet Tn thelr Town Hall on Monday, Oct 6th, 1919, al SC o'clock a m. for the following purposes:
 1st-To choose, by ballot, town officers Tor two years. - officers.
 3d-To see If the towh will take any action re. garding soldiers and sailors memorials, ana to do any other business proper 10 be done hI Said meeting. The business meeting will be called to order promptly at o'clock D m Ballot box. es for the reception Of ballots will be open at o'clo"k a. m.
 WILLIAM II. BRACKETT,)
 WILHERT c. RUBY, Selcctmen.
 II. l.. LILLIBRI NGE,
 Wilmington, Sept 23d, 1919.
The Press., 1919-09-25
State Tax One.

All residents of the state owning tax able securities are warned in an adver tisement in this issue that they are liable to heavy penalty and to taxes at local rates unless the State Tax of four mills has been paid to the State Treasurer on or before September 30. Money in ex cess of $500, other than savings account is liable to the tax. Instructions and forms are sent on application to the State Treasurer, Hartford, Conn.
The Press., 1919-09-25

leads in the amount of sales with a total of $251 ,61184. Connecticut is next with $64,751.4S. Closely behind Connecticut for total sales col es Rhode Island, $57,87519; New Hamp- shires sales total s39,976.O2, Maine sold during the month of July total of $31 1,9O3.96 Vermont succeeded in selling $16,7O949 during the month of July.
The Press., 1919-09-25
DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro

' KIS R1O1 OF D AT VTlD, SS. I TO l) bate Court. Sept. 20. 1919.
 Estate of Charles B. Gary, late of Stafford in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Charles N. Congdon and George. J Gary, administrators, praying tate of said deceased, as per application on fle fully appears, 1t is
 Ordered-that said application be heard and de- termined at the probate office in Stafford, in said district, on the 2d day of october, 1919, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that public notice be given of the pendency of said applica- tton and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign- post in the town of Stafford, in said district, days be- fore said hearing.
 MICHAEL D. O'CONNELL, Judge.
The Press., 1919-09-25
RESTRICT OF STAFFORD, sa. Pro-

D bate Court, Septe mber IS, 1913.
 Estate of Patrick McCarthy, late of Sta1ord, In said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Mary Mccarthy praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate as per application on file fully appears, 1t is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Of1ice in St afford, In said district, on the 1st day of october A D. 1919 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that pub lie notice be given of the pendency of said appli- cation and the time and place of hearing thcre- on, by publishing the same once in some news paper having a Circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in the town of stafford, in said District
 NJ. D. O'CONNELL, Judge.
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NOTICE.

The legal voters of the first voting district T the town Of Stafford are hereby nollneu ana warned to meet at the Town Hall, in said town on Monday, the 9th day october, D lSl9, at < o'clock in the forenoon and Of the second voting district at the Borough Hall. stafford springs, inc same day and hour, to make choice Of such officers as are by law required to be chosen by ballot for the ensuing year.
 Dated at Stafford Conn.,, this 24th day or sep tember, 1919.
 VIM. k. PREBLE,l
 ENOS k. PENNY, Selec men
 DAVID BISSETT,l
The Press., 1919-09-25
Simple Computation.

It was the first day of school and Elizabeth, who is now in the second grade, brought her little sister, Emma. to school with her to start in the first grade. The teacher said to Elizabeth, How old is Emma?" Elizabeth an- swered, q don't know but we've had her to three fairs"
The Press., 1919-09-25
Limit in Funnjness

Harold, four years old, was on a va cation in the country. After he came back his mother asked him what he had seen. He replied: Cows, horses. geese and chickens, but the funniest thing was black chicken laid white egg."
The Press., 1919-09-25
Wha,-a E-.ter With You. Man7

VH"5"a TT' tScT V'1H YOU, WdH9
 ''NNhy won't I do?" demanded the lady of 300 pounds displacement, as she indignantly waved the want ad section in his face. Didn't you ad- vertise for a stout woman to do house work ?"-IndianapOliS Star.
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THRIFT AND w, 5. s.
 POPULAR IN N. E.

Sales of Thrift Stamps and War Savings Stamps throughout the New England States for the month of July totals $462827.98 Massachusetts
The Press., 1919-09-25
CTATE of Connecticut, District of Staf

CTATE Of Connecticut, DiStrlct Of Staf- D ford, ss Probate Court, Sept g, 1919.
 Estate of Emery Sands, late of stafford in said district, deceased
 The administrator, having exhibited his ad- ministrat1on account with said estate to this court for allowance, it is
 Ordered, that the Sd day of october. 1919, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Probate office in Stafford be and the same Is assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said administra- tion account, with said estate, and this Court directs the administrator to cite all persons in- terested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper hav- Ing a circulation in said district, and by posting copy on the public slgn-post in the town Of Stafford, where deceased last dwelt, at least five days before said time assigned
 MICHAEL D. OCONN ELL, Judge.
The Press., 1919-09-25

EOR SALE-Farm of forty acres, on " stafford Street. 2H miles from stafford Springs House of II rooms and large barn. 30 acres of timber ready tc cut F. T. FISK,Ad- ministrator Betsey Adams estate, 202 Frank lin st rect, New York City.
The Press., 1919-09-25
NOTICE. Town Meeting.

The legal voters of the town of Holland art hereby warned to meet at Town hall in saiC town on Monday, october 6, 1919 at o'clock p m., viz: 1. To vote to elect the several town officers for the ensuing year. 3. To hear anc act on town reports, 3. To lay a tax to cover expenses of the coming year. A. To consider ming from o. A Leonard's by the Pease house toward Holland. 5. To see If town will vote tt instruct the selectmen to sell the two vacant school houses in town-namely-one at Sugar Hill, one at Skunkamaug. 5. Also to do any other business proper at said meeting.
 CORNELL GREEN, Board
 R. s. AMIDON, J Selectmen. Holland, Conn.,, Sept. 24, 1919
The Press., 1919-09-25

IL yellow spots. yellow eyes, double front paws name ripple. Reward, if returned to JENNIE CHURCH, Wilmington Hill.
The Press., 1919-09-25

DICK your own locality for home
 Main-st,. Center-st, Furnace.ave., Grant ave- East-M ain-st. Good property on almost every street in town Cheap ana reasonable terms. In stafford Hollow several houses near mill. First class farms one nile in any direc- ttOn, stocked or vacant. Write or phone PAT RICK J. MURRAY & SON, Tel. 2S-2
The Press., 1919-09-25

r OOK-For Sale cheap. Home with lI3 tenements. Near mills, Churches. schools Easy terms See $. KUSLANSKI & SON.
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EOR SALE-Pair work Horses, weigh A ing 2,e00. Price reasonable
 9 ADELBERT NEEDHAM
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LOR SALE-A young horse, two car V rtages, farm wagon, driving harness, work harness, at a good bargain. JOSEPH RABI- DEAU, R. F. D. l, Box 15l. 17f
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NOR SALE CHEAP.-A two-seated U Canopy Top Carriage, nearly new.
 17tf FRED MOORE, Mashapaug.
The Press., 1919-09-25

TORD WOOD FOR SALE at reasoDa- ble prices Anyone having elder apples for sale will receive the highest prices by calling on me. Will be ready to make cider about Sept
 Sth. AUGUST SCUSSEL, k. F. D. 3. 23tf
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VEAL WANTED.- Highest cash price
 paid for veal; also we pay highest price for fresh eggs. HARRY MAhKOFF 22tf
The Press., 1919-09-25

pASS are biting. Let's go. Boats to
 ID let. FRED BARTLETT, Crawford Farm, Mashapaug.
The Press., 1919-09-25

lN your Quilts, Carpets, Rugs or anything that is washable, done at the stafford springs laundry 32tf
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DICYCLES- Columbia, Pope, Flying ID Mtrkel, rebuilt wheels and supplies, BURT<S. CHAFFEE, St afford Springs, R. D. l.
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EOR SALE-Good Cow, five years old. II Just calved Apply to F. 0. Box $50
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EOR SALE-Ten pigs, six weeks old II Sept. 17th. W.O ROCKWELL, S afford If
The Press., 1919-09-25

ALUFF RUGS made to order from \ your old carpets Write for particulars c. SCHULZE 5 ChamDerlain-st., Rockville, Ct.
The Press., 1919-09-25

DELGIAN HARES for Sale at the l) Nelson ToWne place.
The Press., 1919-09-25

GRINDING GRASS for sale. FRANK D P. SCELZA, Nelson TowLe place. 2ltf
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w ANTED-Job as night watchman.
 W Address P. o. Box ITS, stafford Sp'gs. 8
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N7OOD MOBILETTE for sale cheap. W In first-class condition.
 24f AUGUST SCUSSEL. R. F. D. 3.
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YOUNG -weeks-old pigs for sale. l PAUL KROL, West stafford '3wA
The Press., 1919-09-25
OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro

I lISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro- U bate Court, Sept. 2i, 1919.
 Est ate of Ezra S. Colburn, late of Stafford, in said district, deceased.
 The administrative having exhibited her ad- miniStration account with said estate to this court for allowance, 1t Is
 Ordered-That the 3Oth day of Sept, 1919, at o'clock in the afternoon, at the probate office in Stafford, be and the same is assigned for hearing on the allowance of said administration account with said estate, and this court directs the admnistrat1ix to cite all persons interest ed therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper having CODY on the public sign-post in the town of Stafford, where the deceased last dwelt, at least five days before said time assigned.
 MICHAEL D. OCONNELL, Judge.
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EPORT OF THE CONDITION O

D EPORT OF THE CONDITION oi 1 lO The First National Bank of Stafford Springs at Stafford Springs, in the state Of Conn.,, the | close Of business, september l2, 19l9 | RESOURCES. Loans and discounts, includ-
 Notes and bills rediscounted 6,tOO OO asi,7Gs 21 Overdrafts unsecured ................. i0G S9 latIon (par value. ...... $50,000 co owned and unpledged. ...... 5o6O % 55oOo co
 owned unpledged. ... ....,"........ s75'o25 % Stock of Federal Reserve Bank (50 Ter
 cent Of subscrption) .......... 5000 O Value of banking house. .......... 5000 % Lawful reserve with Federal Reserve
 Bank. .....:.................. 4G,5l7 10
 from national banks ............ aIs,37I 10 Checks on banks located out side uf
 city or town of reporting bank
 and other cash items. ........... I,s8o sG Redemption fund with U. $. treasurer
 and due from U. s. treasurer... 3 800 % Interest earned but not collected-ap-
 proximate. e..................,.,.. 55Gs l9
 Total l...................... $si4 ,493 Gs
 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid In, ,.....,.......... s5o0oO co Surplus fund, d,................... ..... 50,000 co Less current expenses, in-
 terest and taxes paid...... 2,4s1 9s 43,2l9 55 Interest and discount collected or
 credit ed, in advance or maturity
 and not earned (approximate). l,5i6 55 Circulating notes outstanding. 50,00O % Net amount due to banks, bankers and trust companies. ies.................... 39.76i 63 Certified checks outstanding. ......... 400 co | Demand deposits: Individual deposits subject to check, 569, ,95s 93 Certificates of deposit due in less
 than 30 days !other than for
 money borTowed) ............... 39,5l5 02 | Ltbety Loan Inst ents............. 95 co
 Total, l,.......................... SS44, ,493 6S | Liabilities for rediScounts, including
 those with Federal Reserve Bank 6,000 % State of Connecticut, County of Holland, ss I, F. G. Sanford, cashier of the above-named Dank do soemnly swear that the above state- ment is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. F. c. SANFORD, cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th lay of September, 1919.
 CHAS F. CHANDLER, Notary Public. Correct-AtteSt:
 CHRISTOPHER ALLEN
 k. w. SMITH, > Directors.
 GEO. L. DENNIS,
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NOTICE.

Legal voters of the town of Union are hereby warned to meet at the Town Hall in said town, on Monday, oct 6, 1919, at O'CLOCK p. m, TOT the following purposes: " ITO select town officers for the ensuing year. 2-To see what action the town will take on the selectmen's estimate Of expenses In the town report for the ensuing year.
 3-To see if the town will vote to discontinue the road from Matt Heck's corner to the schOol house in district No. 3.
 4-To see if the town will vote to sell school house in district No. 6. 5-To do any other business proper to be done at said meeting.
 k K: (: q: d2sRS%s' saaS%Af' ss'so'~en. Union, Conn.,, Sept. 23, 1919.
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XA'ANTED-Man and woman to work W al the Stafford Laundry.
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purchased new truck, will l \ sell my horse at a bargain-S90.
 FISH MARKET.
The Press., 1919-09-25

A T a Court of Probate held at Holland, A within and for the district of Tolland on the 23d day of September, 1919
 Present, EDWIN $. AGARD, Judge.
 On motion of William H. Bracket, administra- tor on the intestate estate of Mary J. Hansen, late of Willngton, within said district, deceased
 This court doth decree that six months from above date be allowed and limited for the cred itors Of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator. and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertts- Ing the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof the public sign post in said town of Willington nearest the place where the de- ceased last dwelt. Certified from Record,
 EDWIN s, AGARD, Judge.
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~ OOD FARM FOR SALE at Hyde N ville MRS. II. G DUNHAM. Stf
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A UTO LIVERY. h L. D. GARY, Phone 72-12.

GEASON 1919-1920.
 ELSIE TEAL, PIANIST AND TEACHER OF PIANO. CorcoTan Avenue. Tel. 44-4. '2m24
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EOR SALE The 8 tenement house Y (kroWn as the Capt. Solva Converse place) Every thing i' good repair. Three barns plenty of garden roOm-goOd rich soil Inquire of Peter or John anciera West-M ain-st 32tf
 H. c. BARLOW, Auctioneer, k. B. THEFT, Clerk
 < UCTION-I will sell at Public Auc- "A tion on Wednesday, oct 1st, at 10 o'clock a m one mile south of Westford good Daven- port, Dining Table, Dining Chairs 5 Rockers, Writing Desk Kitchen Table, Bur Dresser, 4 Stands Couch, Acme Heater, Folding Bed and Mattress, Half bed and Springs, } Bedsteads and Springs. Refrigerator, Wash Bench and Wiring
 CT, wash Tub. Ice Cream Freezer, Dishes, Hang Irons, Clothes Bars, 1 barrel Salted Cucumbers, Pork Barrel Beets. Carrots and Green Tomatoes, Garden Rake Hoe Axes, Single Sleigh, spot
 ted Horse (good driver), hve-months-old Shotes. If very stormy, sale will be the next fair day. A. W. WOBBIE.
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Union, Conn.,, Sept. 23, 1919.
The Raymer enterprise., 1919-07-03
Saloons in Creme.

st. I.ouis.-War-tlme prohibition will
be enforced to the letter In ST. LOUIS,
unless official Instructions are received
to the contrary, federal officials here
announced. All policemen were in
strueted to report violators TO the fed
eral authorities. More than 10000 per-
sons We're served at cafes the last night
it was estimated In the downtown sa-
looms all bartenders wore black neck
Ties and mourning bands, and the mir
rors were festooned with crepe.