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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-31
Britain Refuses
Labor Passports

LONDON. Dec. 3i.-The govern
ment has refused 20 issue passports
TO tho committee OF British laborites,
appointed to investigate conditions
in soviet Russia, 1t was learned to.
day. The government based its re-
fusal. II was said. on the ground that
Great Britain has no diplomatic re.
lations with soviet Russia, and hence
cannot issue passporta
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-31
InfensiUe Campaign
Lasts Tuo Weeks

The effects Of the campaign Denver shown by the
fact that the week before the campaign only 40
placed work by the Denver rehabilitation bureau
number being lis the first week Of the campaign and 35
the second week The intensive jofndng campaign lasted
only two weeks.
In Pueblo difficult situation encountered because
of the steel strike The campaign revealed 23s unemployed
exserce To take of these the state committee
listed with the Pueblo campaign workers 800 jobs in other
parts Of the state
The main difficulty is finding jobs TO fit the qualf-
cations Of the remaining unemployed. Many soldiers
turned from service ncapacitaed for their former lines of
work.
Only unemployed ex-service to the
attention of the committee Work secured for her
The committee also reported complaints against the
laws and regulations of the various federal bureau
to exsoldiers. Individual complaints Of ex-sevice
and considered by the committees
call the committee together to take action.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-31

CHICAGO. Dec. 3i.--Revellcrs In
Chicago may have liquor--hut they
will have to bring their own sup
plies. Police heads ruled today
that cafe patrons may take nips
from their own bottles. The usual
wild party in welcoming the new
year were predicted despite prohi-
bltion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-31
HUSBAND SHOOTS WIFE

CHICAGO. Dec. ~. = Georg.
Hewitt shot and killed his wife. Elma
"a years old. at the home OF her
mother here yesterday. Tho couple
had been married three years After
a quarrel Mrs Hewitt left her hus
band last Sunday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-31

Mrs. w. II. Brown OF Walden. and
Mrs. A. A. Mead OF Salt Lake City.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-31

BOSTON. Dec. sf.---Francis q.
Caveriy. an automobile dealer. who
II alleged 10 have shot and instantly
killed Miss Dorothy Mcleod. mani
curist. here yesterday. died from self
inflicted bullet wounds.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-12-11
Christmas PastimeS

There are few fine, old fashioned
Christmas observances and pastimes
that we have drifted away from, which
1t is pity to lose. 1t Is all right to ex-
change presents at Christmas time, but
the mad rush of shopping that en-
crosses people week or so before the
holidays, indicates that Christmas
revelries are being replaced by mere
exchange Of gifts. After this has been
accomplished there is nothing further
planned. and the universal wish-for
q MERRY Christmas"-ha small
chance of fulfillment.
We cannot hope to have az many
days to give to gayeties as people had
a few generations ago when the yule
logs burning measured the length Of
the holidays. But one, or per-
haps more days can be planned
30 that they will not have any dull
uoments-and will not be too crowd
ed. Christmas Is above all day for
family reunions and for merry making
among relatives and friends.
The Christmas carol has almost
been lost sight of-mOre's the pity.
Little parties Of children and young
people used to serenade their friends
and every house had little spread Of
cakes and candies, with other Christ
mas goodies, which they rendered to
the serenaders. Then there were the
small merry masquerade parties that
were liable to drop In rather early in
the evening of Christmas day. One
Of The party. unmasked. presents him.
self at the door Of friend or neigh
Dor, with his masked companions be-
sind him. Having been made welcome
se dons his mask and enters with his
company usually all dressed up in
Ioirth-provoking toys. Then there Is
guessing as to who Is who, a little
dancing and everyone unmasks The
host and hostess serve little refresh
ment and the masqueraders depart.
Fathers and mothers get together be-
fore Christmas time to prepare and
be prepared for these parties.
Children play their favorlte indoor
games that have come down to them
and will pass on to other generations.
The younger peOple-and others-like
10 dance ut Christmas time, 80 these
amusements may always be depended
mon One of the easiest and funniest
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-12-11

The Christmas tree seems to the
happy eyes of little folks the most
beautiful and splendid and gracious
Ming that the long year brings to
them. Anticipation of 1t fills the
childrens thoughts and hearts for
weeks before the great day comes, and
they are happy to have a hand in
making preparations for it. 1t seems
important that the Christmas tree
should help to impress on young
minds the meaning of the years great
EST festival-that peace on earth,
good will toward men" is the occa-
zion of Christmas Joy and generosity.
Therefore the manner of dressing the
Christmas tree Is worth considering.
All the old-fashioned decorations
which the children have always helped
to make, we love for old associations
sake-the strings of popcorn and the
strings of cranberries, little tarlatan
stockings and bags for holding candy
and nuts. Besides these there are
birds and butterflies, stars and crosses
to be added to the list Of things that
are made at home. Festoons of tin
sci, bright. fragile glass balls and
strings of bright-colored beads, that
are bought at the stores will last from
year to year, bnt the homemade deco
tations are new every year, and their
making Is a part Of the play.
At the top Of every tree, on the tip
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-12-11
(mM1 Rz5u&,
Il =
MERRY CHRISTMAS.

II was the week before Christmas
the time of the last frantic efforts to
straighten out the Christmas list.
LET me see"-Edwin L. Sabin
wrote this In the American Magazine
there's Helene. I've simply got to
give her the collar. It's almost done,
anyway. No, can give her the one
made for Winifred and send Winifred
card, or else give It to Nettie. I'm
so glad ! haven't finished the towel,
though. A card will do so well for
Virginia. All she sent me last year
was sample bottle Of cheap perfum-
cry. And she's rich. believe IN
send Aunt Georgia card, too, or else
write a nice letter to explain that
we're being sensible this year and
economizlng, especially at Christmas.
She doesn't give to anybody"
But she may leave US something
some time" I limited.
$50 she may. Perhaps I'll give her
collar Of mine, then, that I've never
worn. What did have down for herr
Oh, yes; pin. But the collar Ia lust
ms good, as remembrance, and I can
save the pin. Or can give the Din
to - Let's see. ! can give Il 10
Lois. No-rm to send Lois q card,
wasn't II Or Virginia"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-12-11
Household Finery

A dark-brown willow basket lined
with silk and decked out with ribbons
and ribbon roses in two colors cannot
fail to please its recipient at Christ
mas time, be she young or old. 1t is
pa luxurious bit of furnishing that can
'be used for many things.
: A tray or server, like that shown in
.Ae picture, Is made Of silk tapestry
gold lace and glass, over any suitable
foundation. Trays Of this kind In
isles that correspond to dinner plate
or smaller look very much at home on
a dressing table among other pretty
Injuries.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-12-11
USEFUL NOZZLE FOR
CLEANING CYLINDERS
Little Device Shown in Illustra-
ton viii Be Appreciated.
Merely an Auxiliary Air Pipe Fitted
Onto End of Compassionate Hose
for Injecting Blast Of Air
Into Cylinders.

Any mechanic who has overhauled
n gasoline engine and scraped the car
bon out of the cylinders will appreci-
ate the little device illustrated. II Is
merely an auxiliary air pipe which is
fitted onto the end of a compressed
air hose for injecting a blast Of air
into the cylinders, to rid them Of the
loose flakes Of carbon dislodged by the
scraping tools.
The air pipe is made from a piece
Of A-inch copper tube. it's length de-
pending on the depth Of the cylinder
to be cleaned. One end of the pipe
is Slightly curved, to enable the oper-
ator to force the blast of air into the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-12-11

Of it's apex, something that calls at
tention to the day as the birthday of
the Christ child should be placed and
1t ought to be the most conspicuous
thing on the tree. A bright Star or
Bethlehem, the little figure of an
angel blowing a trumpet or one Of the
Christ child, or a bright picture OF
the infant Christ framed in tinsel Is
to have this place of honor. Nothing
Is prettier than the old-fashioned
Christmas tree candles, but they are
more troublesome than little electric
lights and less safe-only to be spar
ingly used when there are no electric
lights to be had.
In dressing the tree strings Of pop
corn and silver tinsel used more abun-
dainty than the strands Of cranberries
or red balls, make the prettiest effect.
They set off all the many colored
trinkets placed among them, the red
apples and yellow oranges that find a
place on some trees and all the small
gifts tied to branches.
The heavier gifts wrapped in white
paper and tied with red and green
ribbons or tinsel cord are to be
placed Mt the base Of the tree and the
tree so dressed that when the small
gifts are taken off 1t is still thing
of beauty. the JOY and pride of the
children during the Christmas holiday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-12-11

features that can be introduced at q
Christmas party is the time-honored
shadow show. All that Is needed for
this is curtain made Of sheet, with
q very strong light behind 1t that will
project on the curtain the Silhouette
Of anyone passing between 1t and the
light. The audience is seated In front
Of the curtain and all lights are turned
out except the one behind the curtain.
The factors" disguised in various
costumes pass between the light and
the curtain and the audience guesses
as to the identity Of each one. After
the review the most successful guess
ers may become actors, while the ac-
tors who were least successful 10 their
masquerade become spectators.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-12-11
AUTOMOBILE
@0mF1INTSMCM

A cause Of overheating that Is fire.
quently overlooked is q slipping fan
belt.
Do not accelerate or stop quickly
avoid high speed; stop engine and
coast long hills.
Keep spark plugs clean, have igni-
ton properly timed and drive with
spark we'll advanced.
Ordinary turpentine Is satisfactory
medium for thinning enamel or var
nish, as most motorists know.
Prevent short-circuits by watching
for weak plats in the insulation and
tapping them as soon as discovered.
A squeaking brake may usually be
stopped by applying special brake
lining compound in the space between,
the ends.
The slightest dampness Of the paste
board covers of dry cells will more or
less short circuit them and run down
the amperage.
Many motorists carry fiashlight
in their cars, and this little piece Of
equipment Is extremely valuable for
emergency use.
The tread of an English inventors
automobile tire contains numerous
pieces of steel, so inserted In the
rubber that the latter does not touch
the ground.
1t is not uncommon to have the con.
tainers of thermos bottles break from
the vibration Of the car. Placing the
bottles with the top end downward
and securing them so that they can
not move sideways will obviate the
trouble.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-12-11
AUTOS CAUSE OF
LAUCHAbLE LAWS
Volumes Are Added to Lawyers
Libraries Defining Speed and
Rights on Roads.
FULL OF GOOD Information
Courts Called Upon to Decide Whether
Cars Belonged in Same Category
With Vicious AnimaI-kansas
Provision Amusing.

Only few years ago the automobile
was not in general use and there were
no laws in any Of the states governing
Its use and speed or defining it's rights
on the highways. Today there are vol.
umes In the libraries devoted exclu-
sively to automobile laws.
These books are full of valuable IN
formation to the motorIst who would
like to avoid the law courts naive
illustrations Of the applicability Of the
law, and laughable decisions by courts
Of many states relative to the status
of the automobile.
It became necessary for the courts
to decide, among other things, whether
the automobile belongs in the same
category as vicious bull or dog, or
whether it is a dangerous agency and
to be Chased with explosives, inhamma-
BILE substances, and firearms. To the
great relief of all automobile owners.
the courts have decided both of these
questions in the negative.
/, A Kansas Laugh.
"The legislation in the United States
concerning motoring is not all of a
serious character" says the preface to
"Huddy on Automobiles" 1.-THE vari-
Gus statutory provisions are exceed
ingly interesting from any point of
view. Some Of the provisions are real
ly amusing. Thus, the legislature of
Kansas has shown its kindly feeling
toward motoring by actually incorpo-
rating into Its legislation a provision
regulating the operation of automo-
biles which is worth twice reading. 1t
follows:
Nothing in this section shall be
construed as in any way preventing,
obstructing, impeding, embarrassing or
In any other manner or form infring-
ing upon the prerogative Of any polit-
zeal chauffeur to run an automobilious
band wagon at any rate he sees At,
comparable with the safety Of the oc-
cupants thereof; provided, however,
that not less than ten nor more than
twenty ropes be allowed at all times
to trail behind this vehicle when in
motion, in order to permit those who
have been SO fortunate as to escape
with their political lives an oppor-
tunity to be dragged to death; and
provided, further, that whenever a
maDgled and bleeding political corpse
irnplores for mercy the driver Of the
vehicle shall, in accordance with the
provisions of this bill. throw out the
lifeline" (See Kansas laws of 1908,
chapter 81, page 118)."
Kansas is, no doubt, on the right
road.
Not Dangerous Per Sc.
In his preface to the second edition
of his work Huddy says:
1.-TWO striking and important prin.
ciples of law concerning the motor
vehicle have been established since
the first edition appeared.
"The first and most important is
that the automobile is not an agency
dangerous per Sc and to be classed
with combustibles, explosives. inflam-
mable substances, firearms. vicious
animals and the like. All the courts
Of highest resort before which this
question has arisen have been har-
monious in their decisions supporting
this view"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-12-11
Silk Toilet Bag

Never was anything finer for
Christmas gift than the bag filled with
toilet requisites, shown above. II is
made of dark silk, having a figure
printed on 1t, and lined with plain
satin. The bag closes by means Of
silk cord that runs through a casing
and energies, through slashes, In loops
at the opposite sides. In the center
Of the bag smaller bag incloses box
OF face powder, and set about this are
pockets containing all needed articles
for the toilet. Besides, there is
money or jewel bag to be suspended
about the neck when the owner Of the
inlet bag goes travelling.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-12-11

Birds and butterflies cut from crepe
paper are mounted on cardboard cut
to conform to them and provided with
bit of wire at the back to fasten
them TO the Christmas tree.
Candy Is converted into figures OF
Santa Claus by FASTING on cotton hair
and whlskers and painting eyes and
nose with white paint. A cone made
Of heavy colored paper is decked out
with bows Of cheap gauze ribbon add
all of these homemade trinkets for the
Christmas tree appear in the picture
above. 1t is great fun to get ready for
Santa Claus by making such things.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-12-11

Both the pretty candle shades shown
here are made of crepe paper cut to
simulate flower petals. They are only
two Of many equally pretty designs.
Two strongly contrasting colors are
used for the shade at the left as red
and white, or green and red. Three
shades of rose appear in the pretty af-
fair at the right in which small curly
petals that look like sweet peas are
glued to plain foundation of pink pa
per. A gay paper butterfly is perehed
at the right side Of the shade.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-12-11
REMOVE CARBON WITH CLOTH
Rag Saturated With Gasoline viii
Clean Spark Plug-Brush Also
May Be Used.

Clean off carbon with a cloth dipped
In gasoline, or brush may be used.
Touch up the points of plug with en-
cry cloth, but do not touch emery to
glazed porcelain, as 1t scratches and
makes 1t SCOT up all the more readily.
A cracked core must be replaced.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-12-11
Dainty Bonbon Boxes

There are many lovely bonbOn boxes
among gifts on display in the shops.
Here are two of them-a round one
covered with handsome cretonne which
Is glued to the foundation. The box
Is lined with plain silk and the hd
is edged with gold lace. 1t contains u
small glass dish for holding the can
dies.
The square box Is covered with silk
and has a frMl Of finely plated chiffon
about it. Over this there is tiny vine
Of very narrow ribbon formed into
leaves with little roses set between
them. Gold lace finishes the sides anc
top of this box and with the ribbon
vine, makes an ornament for the cen.
ter Of the top.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-12-11

A bonnet, scarf and muff of satin
trimmed with imitation ermine fur,
is enough to make the eyes and heart
Of any little girl dance at Christmas
time. Here is a set that loving moth
ers or aunties who know how to sew
can make without much trouble. Beds
for muffs are sold at the department
stores. The scarf fastens with snap
fastener at the throat, and the muir
ss suspended on q silk cord.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-12-11

An aviator" coat and cap made of
chinchilla, eiderdown, or other thick,
soft fabric will make a fine gift for a
little boy. The round cap has earfaps
attached and the coat is provided with
a collar that may be turned up about
the face. Such an outfit will fill
youngsters heart with pride and in
Sure him against the cold.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-12-11

One is reading glass, which will
prove useful, when ordinary Spectacles
fall to reveal to the eyes that are
growing old. Below is something
pretty and useful for grandmamma.
1t Is a bouquet made of paper
flowers, and in the heart Of each
flower Is something needful for sewing
or darning. The center of one flower
Is small spool of black thread; in
others are loops Of tape, pins, needles,
hooks and eyes.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-12-11

Light
Brought About
Device With Suspended Scraper
Motorucks
patented attachment designed especially for the lighter
vehicles
the device
standard the
adjusted positions grading
manipulating the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-12-11

valve chambers. The other end is SOL
dered to the body of an old tire valve.
A piece Of steel, Of convenient shape
to assist the hand in holding the tube,
is then threaded onto the valve stem,
fastened with a nut, and soldered.
This little device, which may be
made in a few minutes, will save hours
of valuable time on overhauling jobs.
Popular Mechanics Magazine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-03-19
NURSE, HURT IN BATTLE.
LESSON TO NEEDLESS.

LOndOn-A nurse sat with folded
arms on a London tramcar. An of
ficer who accompanied her took from
her coat pocket a handkerchief and
applied it to her nose Other passen-
gers snickered and nudged each 9TH
er.
AS the pair left the car the officer
paused to say:
''The next time you laugh, be sure
OF what you do. This lady's arms
are artificial and she has not yet
learned the use of them. She is
dumb as result of German cruelty
because she gave drink of water to
British Tommy"
1t is a sad thing to begin life with
low conceptions of it. There is no
misfortune comparable to a youth
without sense of nobility. Better be
born blind than not to see the glory
of ife.-Theodore T. Munger.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-03-19
32ND DIVISION GAVE
HUN MERRY CHASE
BY Scott A. Carry.

September 18th, 1918, Co. CO. with
the 57th Artillery Brigade were re-
lieved in the lines at Juvigny plateau
and ordered back upon the banks of
the Aisne river, near the village of
Vitry, France, resting here until Sept
ember 14th.
Orders were issued that Co. E pro-
coed overland to Vousiers, France,
and entrain. This march was made
in binding rain, distance of about
20 miles. On arrival at Vousiers the
121st Field Artillery had not complet-
ed loading and Company E laid down
for a slight repose on their wet packs
Still raining.
At four o'clock in the morning, ev-
erybody "stood to" and the task of
loading commenced About o'clock
the train was under way for some
place down the line, no one knew
where. However the train came to a
halt near Massey, France, and it was
here that Co. e learned that the bat
tie of the Argonne was about to take
place.
At this place the 32nd Division re-
ceived many requirements, replacing
battles. 1t was necessary to be Civ
en- some training which was intense
for period of ten days.
The battle of the Argonne develop
ed into the bloodiest engagement of
the war, commencing on the night of
Sept &c, at 1870 o'clock, and lasting
until Nov. LIST, 1918. During this en-
gagement Company E served with the
10th Division from September 26th
until October 3rd. From October 4
to Oct %, with the 32nd Div, and
from Oct. "a to Nov. 4 with the seth
Div. In no battle was there as much
artillery action as in this one.
The right flank of the line resting
on the Mouse river while the left
flank extended up to the Grand Pre-
the junction point of the American
and French armies. The distance be-
tween the two TANKS was about 80
miles.