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The Press., 1919-01-16
ARE YOU PAYING TOO MUCH FOR
 YOUR WHISTLE? BEN FRANK ,IlN DID ONCE.

When Franklin was child o1 seven he was given lot of penaies one holiday. Fastening into a near by toyshop he voluntarily gave all he Lad for whistle. A little later he discovered that he had paid four times too much for his toy. Realiz- ing how many other things he might have had in addition, he wept with vexation and got no more pleasure from thew histle. He never forgot the incident. Afterwards, whenever he was tempted to make too great an outlay in time, or money, or en- ergy, he would say ti himself, Don't pay too much for the whistle"
 Lots of folks are using up all their energy on some showy thing that gives them no comfort Some are important tasks, Others willingly blow in' an entire weeks salary on one evening of frivolity, robbing them selves Of all manner of pleasure for an indefinite period.
 Others sacrifice the best of theiY talents in pursuing some fruitless ann blt1on. Still others fOrego the sim rle, natural joys of life in worship ping a snOtbsh ideal.
 They are all paying too much for their whistle.
 How is it with you?
 Are you paying too much for your whistle? Or are there some 1919 War Savings Stamps in your life? Franklin's picture is on them: his Ideas are back of them
The Press., 1919-01-16
Superstitions About Shoes,

Many superstitions are connected with shoes. It Is thought unlucky to put either shoe on the wrong foot. Be- cause Augustus Caesar was nearly as- sassinated by mutineer one day when he put on his left shoe first. a saying has arisen that the right shoe must be put on first unless It's owner wishes to court misfortune. Pythagoras, the old Greek sage, told his disciples to put their left foot into their baths first In AngloSaxon marriages the father in-law gave the brides shoe to the bridegroom, who, touched her on the head with 1t to denote his lordly au- thOrity.
 At one time-in the fourteenth or fifteenth century-people wore the points or beaks of their shoes so long that they tumbled over them when they walked. and were forced to tie them to their knees by laces or chains.
The Press., 1919-01-16
PROVED ABILITY TO REASON
Hard to Explain Monkeys Action in Putting Out Fire Unless That Ad-
 mission Is Made.

\ Louisiana planter who owns pet monkey which answers tO the name of Jocko, tells an unecdote about him which proves that such animals can and do reason.
 The children of the house and Jockp are boon companions, and of sum mer afternoon enjoy Il frolic together upon the lawn. On" day sone"no threw match down and the grass ignited, making q little blaze.
 JockO saw fl and stopped and looked, then glanced all around, and. seeing piece of plank not far off, ran for il, crept cautiously to the fire, all the time holding the plank as shield between himself and the flame. then pressed 1t down and extin@uished it. What child could have reasoned better and done more?
 Although, perhaps. no danger could have come from the fire. still no one knows what the result might have been, and the monkey evidently be- lieved that prudence Is the better part of valOr.
The Press., 1919-01-16

The big drill hall in the State Armorl al Hartford contains nearly 6OOOt
 square feet of floor space. This the
 farmers of Connecticut expect to fill
 with varied and attractive exhibit of
 farm products that, It s hoped, will
 lure the consumer as mt ch as it grati-
 fies the producer. EacI agricultural
 association will have all the space it
 requires for staging it's special exhibit l The POmolOgical SOcety is undertaking ID make Its fruit show one of the most attractive features The vegetable growers. dalrymen and poultrymen are making equally elaborate plans. Then there will be the state corn show, un- der the direction of the State Board of Agriculture in combination with the Hartford County Corn Show.
 lnaSmuch as no live stock can be shown In the armory, the poultrymen will try to put on the biggest egg ex- hibit ever held iD Connecticut. Prizes are offered for eggs of all standard varieties, for the best case of eggs, the largest dozen and for all containers for shipping eggs, either for matching or for table use. Officers of the PomO- logical Society have voted S1,0OO for premiums for the fruit show. In addi- ton to the regular classes, there are scheduled several variety-naming con- tests, in which the contestants will be called upon to name as many as they can of twenty different varieties of ap- pies. There will be separate compe- ton for grocers and grocers' clerks, another for stenOgraphers, one fo" wo- men and one for boys and girls under eighteen years old
 The State Board of Agriculture of fers $500 in premiums for corn. This does not include prizes In connection with the Hartford County Corn Show. L. H. Healey, Secretary of the Board, says that the program will be so ar ranged that anyone who has grown corn In Connecticut should enter one or more classes. The sheep breeders will award money prizes for both me- dium and long f1eeces and for dressed mutton, and special prizes will be given for the best account of flock rec ords during 1918. The Secretary of the Dairy Association has notified the manager of Farmers Week that the association will have $500 available for premiums for butter, milk and cream. Thus there will be total of more than $3.OO0 In prizes offered by the several associations during Farmers Week, January 20 to "A, 1919. There will be trades exhibit of all sorts of appa- ratus. from milking machines In actual operation to candling devices to deter mine whether eggs will hatch cockerels or bullets
The Press., 1919-01-16
At six! At six she had promised to go to her father,

At six! At six she had promised tt go to her father
 Then Mrs. Farnum's high-pitched voice at the telephone reached them You have my lost pearls My daugh. ter brought them in to he cleaned you say? Somebody on the street haHI. ed them to her? My monogram on the clasp! Can you come right up and bring them?"
 She burst into the paror and I.aure- stine managed to explain how she came by the necklace. When Mrs. Far mum. in great excitement went to look for Eloise. Vincent turned to Laure- stine.
 'Pll try to arrange for our marriage go back now and work about all night to get things ready. Why, Laurie. what Is it?'
 She had drawn herself out of his arms and stood facing him, a glowing spot on each pale cheek.
 Bob, you've known that my parents are adopted, but you don't know from what people ! came! Until today supposed my real parents were dead but that man at the hospital who found mothers pearls-he's an lrishman. old and ignorant, and a ragpicker and my father. But he loves me--hc may be dying-I promised Pd come to lriH again in the morning. l must keep mk promise--So If you--B0b-if ynu-' She stopped. unable to go on.
 He looked at her and guessed her uli- spoken thought.
 "We1l go to him together" he said cheerily, as he drew her 10 him. lie ought to be given the chance ln give me the lOOk-Over and to say whether he's willing to let you throw yourself away on me-"
 "Oli. Bob 7" LaureS1ine cried happily, T never knew how fine you were ul.- til this moment.
 At , 80 the next morning. when Robert his face set and proud aHt! elnte came for Lauresrine, >he was wearing the recovered pearls.
 The old Irishman'S face was radiant when she bent to kiss him.
 This is Lieutenant Vincent, fa,her.,'' she said, ''my friend who leaves for France this morning."
 Malone looked at the young man with keen, shrewd eyes that read him well, then made him q fine military salute.
 It's fine, upstandin' frind you've got lne darlin'.
 Vincent Saluted in return.
 "WOuld I do for her husband:" His voice was humble. "WOuld you be will ing to trust me with her?'
 Malone. his eyes twinklng again made his gallant salute.
 Sure I would. I'd risk ye, lad
 Then Vincent called in the minister.
The Press., 1919-01-16
The Pearl Beads -
 ~0
By s. B. HACKLEY

"Where shall we go, Laurestne-to Sedley's or to Enstbrook X Hcuth'S? ElOiSe Farnum. the young blonde driv- ing the little car down MOnteagle street, asked of the girl sitting behind her.
 To agree with what was in Eloises mind was the easiest way of getting along with her. and unless 1t was in matters of grave importance or some thing that concerned the happiness ot other people. Laurestine never dis agreed with this spoiled foster sister.
 'Sedley'S have the best necklaces. she said now gently.
 If only mother had not lost her dia mOnd and pearl necklace,' mourned the young driver Aunt Ellen says ii was perfectly beautiful. and mother said I should wear 1t at my graduation party. She put it away for safekeep- ing somewhere one day when Slle left the house, and she could never rcmem- Der where. can't see why father isn't willing to put as much money in one for me now"
 LaureStine saw why. Corey Farnum did not believe in the eXtravagant style of dress in which EloiSc and her mot h. er reveled. and though he usually gave way to the mothers demands, ut q tim'' when the hands of millions of hungry little children were stretched out in piteous appeal, his generous child-lov- ing heart could never sanction S3,OOo pearl necklace for his daughters grad uatiOn gift
 Somehow 11loise would never undcr- stand nor sympathize with her fathers : ideas. LaureSrine. the girl adopted a1
The Press., 1919-01-16
THE PRESS.
LEWIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1e1e

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 We are not responsible for. nor do we by pub- fishing, endorse the opinions of our correspond suts.
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention.
 Advertisers desiring change should have copy at office by Wednesday at 10 &. m otherwise W @ cannot guarantee change.
 This paper Is mailed regularly to its subscrib- CTS until definite order to discontinue Is re- ceived and all arrears are paid In full
 We are always glad to have ne,os items sent in. but request that they reach us by Wednesday morning earlier, if possible. It is often nec- esssry to sbridge items that are received after Wednesday noon. Forms closed Thursday al a
The Press., 1919-01-16
Fish Rescue Work on Mississippi.

The bureau of fisheries reports that its work in resc,ling fishes from the Dools due to overflows of the MiSSiS- sippi river before the drying up of the same was more successful during the mast summer than ever before. In July replanted was 1,O9, Im. There WnS an unusual number of carp and black bass. During the fiscal year ending, June 30, 1918, the number of food fishes rescued by those operations was 25.5SO.77O The expense ranged from 9 to "A cents per ,OOO fish in different tieIds.-Scientitc American
The Press., 1919-01-16
Death Traps of No Account.

When the fine, rangy soldiers from the Pacific slope celebrated their first entry into the line by attacking the Prussian guard and chasing those once redoubtable troops for seven kilomet- CTS, they swept through the little will lRge of Vauquois. Now the once-wood- ed hills around yauquois are full of tunnels laboriously dug by the Ger mans, and in anticipation of this at- tack they had sown that territory with enough mines to blow to atoms all VauquOis and any one who might he passing through 1t.
 But the Westerners came so fast on the morning of September 26 that the agitated Prussians did not have time to wire their death traps. Later they were removed at leisure by com pany of chuckling ergineers.-Stars and Stripes.
The Press., 1919-01-16

] We Shall Never Cease Using.
 Benjamin Franklin, whose picture
 adorns the 1919 or Franklin issue of War Savings Stamps, receives unique
 recognition from the country which
 gave him birth and which he, in turn
 helped to make nation.
 l Born in Boston on January IF, two hundred and thirteen years ago, he began his career at the age of ten in his fathers trade of tallow chandler and soap boiler Dissatisfied, he later became an apprentice in his
 brothers printing office and such was his character that he quickly rose to
 m influenced position and subse- quently became one of the most illus
 trious figures of all times.
 He not only amassed wealth through wise spending, sane saving
 and secure investment, but saved time to give himself complete edu-
 cation, developing his gifts to the ut
 most as a writer, philosopher, scien- Philadelphia library, the American
 Philosophical Society and the Uni 1 versity of Pennsylvania; he discov- | cred that lightning is discharge of | electricity; he was Postmaster of ] Philadelphia and later on Deputy 1 Postmaster General of the British 1 Colonies in America; a signer of the
 Declaration of Independence and ] Minister Plenipotentiary from the +L ,., | when there were no typewrters, no l telephones and few facilities for trav cling.
 Franklin always ascribed his 1 achievements to careful saving and I spending of money. of time, of en- ergy. A great part of his writings | were devoted to the happiness and other benefits resulting from thrift, l and he took pains to make clear the distinction between miserliness and sane saving, just as he did the diff ! ference between leisure and laziness. In Franklin's day the almanac was the most popular form of literature. and for many years Franklin was the author of an almanac signed by one Richard Saunders, In which informa- ton regarding the weather, etc, was mingled with wisdom emanating from Poor Richard" These sayings are familiar to every American.
 For instance, Poor Richard' said Time Is money. Lost time is never found again. He tfbt waits upon fortune is never sure of dinner Look before or you'll find yourself behind. Beware if small expenses; a small leak will sink great ship" So, on Franklins birthday anniver-
 sary, the United States pays to it's great counsellor the fine compliment,
 of putting his teachings into prac- tice. Judicious buying, wise saving
 and safe investment are to be the
 watchwords for individuals and the
 nation during 1919. And that they
 may not be mere words the govern
 ment is issuing another series of Say
 ings Stamps, as a stimulus to saving
 and an absolutely safe and profitable
 investment. On each stamp appears
 the picture of Benjamin Franklin
The Press., 1919-01-16
A THRIFTY PAIR,

Ben Franklin was a thrifty man. To smooth the way, to help along Instead of guaranteeing what he got. He used fruga1ity. His wealth increased from year to
 year,
 He won fame and position, But not alone did he succeed In gaining his ambition. To smooth the way, ti help along There stood his saving wife, And twas this partnership of thrift Gave them a happy life, Some folks attribute wealth to luck, "Tis fortunes known foundation His luck to find thrifty mate Was Ben's interpretation.
The Press., 1919-01-16
Personal Tax Notice.

All persons resident in the towu of Stafford Conn on Oct l, 1918, and liable for the pa ymen ot a personal tax of two dollars for state anC town expenses in lieu of a poll or military tax Feb !, I9I.. For the put pose of receiving saih tax, either Tn person or by mail, I will be at my residence, Ellithorpe crossing, c. V. R K, each day during February. On Saturday Feb ], will be at the Eaton drug store from lC a. m. to p. m. on Monday, Feb. 3, at the post office, etatfordville, from to D. m. and at the store of H. M. Jenkins, Stafford Feb. 8, from lC to lp. m., G. NJ. Barlows store, West Stafford, from II a. m. to 2 D. m.
 All taxes unpaid after one demand has been made either in person or by mail are liable to collection by legal process F. H PLUME, Col lectur of Personal Taxes, Stafford Springs, Conn. Route l. Box 40 January l5, 1919.
The Press., 1919-01-16
Found . Way Out.

Several times had the priest remon- strated with Pat against his wasteful habit of treating when attending mar ket and made him promise to keep his change in his pocket until he reached home and then hand 1t over to his wife. A short time afterward the priest. passing through the market place. noticed Pat and some compan- Ions leaving & public house. "Now. Pat" he said. "what did you promise meY' "Och. sure Oi cudn't hilp 1t yer rivfrince," answered Pat. Sure O. jlst foun' hole in me trousers pocket. an wuz afeerd ord lose the change afore Oi'd got home i'-Iondon Tatler
The Press., 1919-01-16
VARIED EXHIBIT BEING PLANNED
 FOR FARMERS
It Will Be in the Drill Hall of the State Armory at
 Hartford.
DISPLAY OF FRUIT
 TO BE 4 FEATURE

Various Agricultural Associations ot Connecticut Have a Total of S3, ,00C Eggs, Wool, Mutton and Dairy Prod. ucts-Officers of the PomoIosicaI So- Voted S1,ooo Exclusively for Prizes in This connection-Januar 20 to 24, 1919, the Scheduled Dates, Everything From Milking Machines to candlinq Devices
The Press., 1919-01-16
4 T Court of Probate holden at Staf

A T Court of Probate holden at Staf- A ford. within and for The district of Stafford, on the 18th day of January. A. D l919
 Pres ent, MICHAEL D. UCONNELL, Judge. On motion Of The 'Onr ecticut Trust q Safe Deposit ompany Of Hartford on the testate es- tate of Emma Allen, late Of Stafford, within said district, deceased.
 This Cour doth decree that six months be al- lowed and limited for The creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the executOr, and directs that public notice be given Of this order by advertising the same once In some newspaper having a circI. lat1on in said district, and by posting a copy on the public sign-post in said town Of Stafford, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record.
 MIt'HAEL D. O'CONNELL, Judge.
The Press., 1919-01-16
DIsTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro

RESTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro- U bate ourt. Jan 15, 1919
 Estate of Jennie D. fodgson, late of Stafford in sad stri [, deceased.
 lpon the application of Charles r. Hodg son praying thai letters of administraI lon may be granted on said estate, repreS nted int estate, per application on file fully appears. it is defermined at the prdhare uf7ice ~ in % S1afrorn in said district. on the 22d day of January A b. 1919, at 9O'clock in the forenoon. and that notice be given or the pendency of said applica- ton. and the time and place of hearing there on, by publishing the same once in some news paper having a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy hereof on the public signpost tu the town stafford in said district, at least five days before said day If hearing
 MICHAEL D. C'CONNELL. Judge.
The Press., 1919-01-16
NOTICE.

The members of the board of relief of he towr of stafford will b+ in Sessio at borough hall St afford springs, Feb lst and Feb 2Oth; at tho vesir ry Of the Congregational church. est Staf ford, Feb Sd; at the pOst-of1ice, StafIoTd Ho low. Feb 4lh, 1919 each da, from a. m. to D m. to hear appeals from the dotngs Of the as sessCrS ou lists Of 1918
 F. l.. UPHAM, ] Board of
 Ii. ALDEN, ; kei,af
 II. A. GLAzIhR,| "e''''' Stafford, Jan. l3, 1919.
The Press., 1919-01-16
nIsTRICr OF HOLLAND. ss, Pro

lJ bate Court, January 18th. A D. 1919
 Estate of LawreI ce \ereth, late of Willing ton i'll said district, deceased.
 Upon the appi1cati Jn Of William D. Ruby, pray ing that letters Of administration may be granted on said estate, represented intestate, as
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Holland, in said district. on the 20th day of January A. D 1919. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that public notice be given of the pendency of said application and time and place of hearing in newspaper having circulation in said dis trtct, and by posting a copy thereon, on the public stgn-post in he town of Willingt n, in said district, at least days before said day Of hearing. EDWIN S. AGAkD. Judge
The Press., 1919-01-16
Easily Taken Census.

The census of China is taken every ten years without any great expense to the government. The oldest heads of families are comi'"ll"d to make re pOrt of al! their living descendants.
The Press., 1919-01-16
NOTICE.

The Board of Relief of the town of Somers will be in session at the town clerks otfire in said town on Monday, February 8. from one o'clock p. m. until four o'clock p. m., to hear appeals from the doings of the Assessors on list of 1918. And will adjourn to the following Mondays, February 10th and l7th, at the same hour.
 FRED A. PEASE, ] Board
 FRED L. WOOD, of
 JAMES MEACHAM) Relief Dated at Somers, January IS, 1919.
The Press., 1919-01-16
GIazinQ Soles of Shoes,

Shoe SOles that are occasionally glazed have exceptional wearing quail, ities, and it was by this process that our grandparents made q single pair of shoes last an entire season. with out resoling. A thin varniSh Shnu,! he used, two coats of it being applied the first time and only :; >in:-!" cn's after that. Once q fs'"!u;.shl i> uft i, enough tc glaze lh;' S,ts> .-:I' :; f. T he done either oN n"N rr u;' :. .,>.
 Hurrying Time.
 "GOodneSs gasped the sergeant of the guard. sticking his head out of the window. What is the man playing at?''
 Private Murphy, who was on sentry go. was running as hard as he could from end to end of his beat.
 Hi, Mike" yelled the noncoin., ''what's the trOuble?"
 Sure, an there's no trouble at all. at all y replied Murphy, panting as he paused in his scurry.
 "Then what are you running forY' "Well, ain't on duty here for two hours? I'm only trying to get me two hours done quick
The Press., 1919-01-16
"OId kinu Cole"

The first reference to "Old King Cole" the 'merry old soul' of the fla nous nursery rhyme, was made in d book written by Dr. William King, who was born in 1893. It is probable that the song was composed in the seventeenth century. although some investigators think it much older. Halliwell identifies the merry mon- arch with Cole or COel. semi mythical king of Britain who is sup- posed to have reigned in the third century. The Scots also have an "Old King Coul," said to have lived In the fifth century. Freeman and other historians say King Cole ruled Brit ain In the sixth century. There are many who assert that the reference to the pipe indicates that Old King Cole lived at period after Raleigh had in- trOduced tobacco into Europe, but this does not necessarily follow, as a pipe might mean a musical instru- ment
The Press., 1919-01-16

OR SALE.-On account of death in family, we will sell our nlace Tn West Staf- ford MISSES SAkAH a'd MARY SMITH, Bradway tatlOn. u
The Press., 1919-01-16

HOUSE FOR SALE on Tolland-ave ! Six rooms and in No 1 condition.
 4W42 GEORGE w CAMPBELL
The Press., 1919-01-16

TpHOL STEERING in all it's branches. U Mattresses made over. Furniture repaired
 '2wal J. Y MEEHAN. Palmer, Mass
The Press., 1919-01-16

V17ANTED-A good live man to take " the agency for popular and medium priced AutcmoDile. Address F. Q. Box bSl, Hartford, Conn. 9i
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THOR SALE-Aimost new Parlor Stove T medium size. Inquire at $. kATZoW!IZ R cos Clothing store h
The Press., 1919-01-16

LNURNISHED Rooms to rent Mod \ ern Improvements.
The Press., 1919-01-16

HANDSOME Emerson Mahogany Up-
 | right Piano, 2 cd AS new. Sl75 Cost $475 new. Also f550 Pia,e Piano. used few weeks, $325 Time given GIBBS PIANO co T Matn St., Springneld Mass Thirty years one loca- tiOn.
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FOR SALE-A very nice COW, due to rreshen soon. No business on sunday C F. REED, opposite cemetery, between west Willington and Wilmington Iiin. 3Wil
The Press., 1919-01-16

DAIR OF HORSES for Sale, weight aSlO Will exchange for cattle.
 .6w4O k. F. D. !. Box 56, Ellthorpe.