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The Press., 1920-01-22
JAN. 1 WITNESSES OPENING
 OF 1920 NATIONAL THRIFT
 CAMPAIGN IN NEW ENGLAND
Success of Campaign to Date Prompts Treasury Dept to Continue Thrift Education and Sale .
 of Thrift and War Savings Stamps.

January 1 witnessed the open ng of the 1920 National Thrift Campaign in New England. So successful was this Thrift move nent during 1919 that the Treas ary Department decided to "carry on" the work of teaching the country Thrift and it has not only determined to continue the work of the district organizations but it has made known the fact that the sale of Thrift Stamps, War Savings Stamps and Treasury Saw ings Certificates will be continued indefinitely.
 Directors of the Savings Division, First Federal Reserve District, in charge of the National Thrift Cam paign in New England, believe that now as never before in these times of high prices, social unrest and oth- sr economic disturbances that a Thrift movement in New England, aimed to teach the people the bene- fits derived from Thrifty living and the investment of their savings in such securities as Thrift Stamps, War Savings Stamps and Treasury Savings Certificates, is needed to help reduce high prices, put a stop to the orgy of spending, and to help insure the future prosperity of the people of this district
 The new 1920 War Savings Stamps which are carmine in color and bear q likeness Of the head of George Washington will be placed on sale at the postofic ces through New England on January 1.
The Press., 1920-01-22
Tom Sawyer Grown Up.

Somewhat reminiscent of the meth ods of one Tom Sawyer. who did not enjoy whitewashng the picket fence, was the means adopted by an in- genious official at the school field meet on Belle Isle Friday. This individual had charge of the large man-power clock, mounted atop high platform, which required his attendance at five minute intervals to advance, the hands. He noted that several pho togrsphers were looking longingly at the stepladder he used In mounting to the clock, and whenever one of them approached to borrow the ladder he would anticipate the request with a statement that they could take 1t for five minutes if they would first go up and move the clock hands for him, a ceremony which he directed from a shady position on the ground.-Detroit Free Press.
The Press., 1920-01-22
TELEPHONE YEARS AGO.
January IF, 1889.
Items Of local interest taken from the columLa
 Of The Press, thirty-one years ago.

Officers of Winter Post, No A, were installed on Monday evening by J. w. Winch of Union, as follows: John c. Cleaveland, commander; Francis Patton, s. V. C.; D. l.. Con verse, J. V. C.; Anthony Adams, quar- termaster; k. K. Taft, surgeon; J, W. Fitzpatrick, chaplain; Francis A. Adams o. D.; H. M. Benton, o. G.; Henry c. Mclaughlin, adjutant; w. J. Butterfeld, ser't major. On the same evening and at the same place the following newly elected officers of Winter w. R. Corps, No. 25, were in stalled President, Mrs. Annie Me Kinney; s. V. P.., Mrs. Nellie J. Bur ley;J. w. F., Mrs. Lousia; secretary, Miss Ciary Wye; treasurer, Miss Lucy M. Parkess; chaplain, Mrs. Lucy A. Cummings; conductor, Mrs. Nellie J, Fitzpatrick, assistant conductor Mrs, Thomas Hodgson; guard, Mrs. Martha F. Dwight; asst guard, Mrs. Francis F. Dwight; asst guard, Mrs. Fransis Lord.
 At the annual election of Uriel Lodge, No. 24, A. F. & A. M, the fol- lowing officers were chosen; w. H. Brackett,W. M; F. J. Austin, s. w; H. N. Neil, J. w; A. Korper, treas urer; c. c. Cummings, secretary; J, R. Neil, s. D.; J. c. Jennings, J. D.; c. w. More, s. S.; A. w. Buchanan, J. s.; Geo c. More, marshal; John Beck, tyler.
 The Congregational Ladies Home Missionary society has chosen as off cers for the year Mrs. c. H. Baker, president; Mrs. E. c. Dennis, vice president; Mrs. James Mclaughlin, secretary and treasurer; Mrs. c. II. Baker, Mrs. k. c. Dennis, Mrs. w. H. Smith, Mrs. J. V. Squier, Mrs. w. H. Cooley, directors.
 Married Stafford Springs, Decem-
 Der 27, ly Rev. J. P. Hawley, of New Hartford, Ismar A. Schrier and Miss Emma F.. Alden.
 Born-West Stafford, January 3d | son to Milo Gold.
 Married-Tolland, 10th, at the res | idence of the brides mother, by Rev. E. w. Potter, Edward C. Bryan, Of | Westfield, Mass, and Katherine Louise | Cole of Holland.
 -Wethersfeld, January 2d,
 daughter to Frank Carpenter. Born-Stafford Springs, January 7th,
 son to Michael Henafn. l Born-Stafford Springs, January 3d, son to Frank Furness. | Married-South Wilmington, January l 5th, by w. F. Essex, Esq, Charles L | w. Lawson and Ellen Anderson, both
 of Wilmington.
The Press., 1920-01-22
Our Own Masters.

We have been told that America Is to save the world and rescue civilization from dissolution, but we must do it in our way; in the way that has made us, in little more than century, the most unified, the most virile, and the most potent single power in the world. And when we ask ourselves what it is that has given us this unity, this virility, and this potency the an- swer Is, that we have founded this nation upon principles of law, and upon the guarantees of individual rights under the law. That Is our great contribution to civilization; and if we are to be of use to other nations, old or new, our first thought must be to remain our own masters, to pre- serve our independence, to control our own forces as nation by our own laws, and to protect our heritage of organized liberty from any form of detraction or perversion. - David Jayne Hill in the South American Re view.
The Press., 1920-01-22

In commenting on the success of the National Thrift Campaign in New England to date Mrs. Francis L. Hig- ginson, director of savings, First Federal Reserve District, praises the cooperation of the postmasters, heads of women's clubs, labor leaders, school superintendents, school teach CTS, heads of women's clubs, labor leaders bankers and the executive heads of many of New England's business enterprises.
 Following out the policy of the 1919 campaign which aimed to teach the people of the country thrift and the benefits derived from the safe investment of their savings in the surest securities in the world, Thrift Stamps, War Savings Stamps and Treasury Savings Certificates, it is expected that the 1920 campaign will be even more successful than the ono of the previous year.
The Press., 1920-01-22
PhilateIic Notes.

The illustration on the current dol lar stamp in China represents the arch of the Temple of Confucius al Picking.
 The Sultan of Egypt recently sent $4OO to dealer in Philadelphia for II rare Egyptian stamps. It is said the sultan possesses the most valu- able collection of Egyptian stamps in the world.
 The 10 cent red stamp issued by Belgium on July 19, 1919, was com- pletely sold out in five days. There were only 25,00O copies printed and only five stamps were allowed to be sold to one person.
 New stamps are appearing for the city of Plume bearing the words "Poste Plume" instead of "Fiume."
The Press., 1920-01-22
Malines CariIIons Busy.

The carillons of Malines have never been heard so much and to such splen- did effect as of late. The truth is that Malines has undertaken to get together sufficient sum of money with which to present to St. Quentin a new carl Ion. the Germans having seized the bells of the French town. So every carillOn of Malines has been ringing and pealing. There have been carillOn concerts, one of the performers on the bells of the cathedral of St. Rombaut being the bell ringer of St. Quentin himself. The hymn which he played embodied the motifs of the "Marseil- laise" and the "Brabanconne.
The Press., 1920-01-22
M auritius.

MduFICluS.
 MauritiuS, the home of the dOdO. is in the political limelight, or so it would appear from the announcement that the Bordeaux chamber of com merce has requested the French gov ernment to enter into parleyings with Britain with view to restoring for mer French supremacy. Since the dodo is extinct. 1t will be more accu- rate to speak of Mauritius as once the home of that now almost fabulous creature. Mauritius was once known as Cerne, name which it is said to have derived from cienas-the dodo, or, more automatically, the ground pigeon. Portuguese, French, Dutch, and British have all been connected with the history of Mauritius. It was discovered by the Portuguese. It was French for 100 years and then British. It became British in 1914 but during the French Revolution 1t had served as refuge for many emigres to whom the Emerald isle of the Indian ocean was known as the scene of Bernadin de St. Pierre's "Paul ct Virginie." In size it equals about the eighteenth part of the area of England and Wales.
The Press., 1920-01-22
PIunder.

The gentleman burglar flashed his lamp in the startled eyes of the aroused head of the family.
 "Where's your valuables?" he de- manded, politely.
 "For heavens sake, don't shoot " pleaded the victim. My jewels are in that box on the bureau; my money Is in the handbag on the dresser; my husbands watch"
 Impatiently shooting hole In the pillow, the burglar snapped:
 Don't kid me! asked you where you keep your butter and eggs '"
 But with shriek of desperation the woman leaped upon him, for that was too much, too utterly much !- Richmond Times-Dispatch.
The Press., 1920-01-22
MARYS LAMB AGAIN

Mary had a little book, With pages white as snow; And everywhere that Mary went That book was sure to go Because it was a Thrift Stamp book, Its pages neat and clean Were just to paste her Thrift Stamps
 in
 And showed all white and green. The dull ones and the bright; She kept on buying more Thrift
 Stamps
 And pasted them in tight.
The Press., 1920-01-22
Strange Happening.

Billy was the favorite neighbor and playmate of little Jeanette. While Bill ly was visiting some relatives in the country he accidentally broke his arm. When he returned home with the arm in sling and done up properly with splints, she cried in great excitement, 70, mamma, Billy has come homo and brought his broken arm with him 1"
The Press., 1920-01-22

The first of the year means bills to so many of us that we lose the cheer of the Christmas season far too quickly. Why must the first of the year and bills come together? Is it not possible to get rid of the bills and have in mind only happiness at the beginning of the New Year?
 Let us study the problem of family expenses now and see if we are not successful in so distributing the bills that there will be no time of pressure when next January comes. With knowledge of just what the income is to be, it is comparatively easy to plan to lay aside a certain amount each month as a sinking fund for the bills which do not come in regularly. A s60 coal bill means that five dollars of each months wages laid aside will pay for the coal when it is due. A ten dollar a month fund will provide for a s120 insurance payment and taxes are lot anywhere near as much of burden if met by setting aside small portions regularly as when the whole amount is demanded from the income of a single month.
 Study last years expenses and make
The Press., 1920-01-22
HoW's This 2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
 Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty five years, and has become known as the most reliable remedy for Catarrh.. Halls Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on the Mucous surfaces, expellng the Poi- son from the Blood and healing the dis eased portions
 After you have taken Halls Catarrh Medicine for a short time you will see a great improvement in your general health. Start taking Halls Catarrh Medi- cine at once and get rid of catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
 F, J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. Ohio.
 Sold by all Druggists. 75c
The Press., 1920-01-22
Was Variety the Spice of Her Life?

Was Variety the Spice of Her Life7
 It is commonly thought that very long series of names is reserved for kings and the sons and daughters of kings. We have frequently exclaimed over the seven names with which King Georges eldest son is afflicted, or the former crown prince, for that matter. But probably the longest name in the world is attached to mere laundry mans daughter. She was born in 1885, and her parents, surely from sense of the ludicrous, gave her a name for every letter in the alphabet, to-wit:
 Anna Bertha Cecelia Diana Emily Fanny Gertrude Hypatia Inez Jane Katherine Louisa Maud Nora Ophelia Patience Quince Rebecca Sarah Ter esq Ulysses Venus Winifred Xenophon Yetty Zeus Pepper. What will Miss Pepper do when it comes to finding new names for her own future fam ily?-BOStOn Post.
The Press., 1920-01-22
The FIyinu Era.

Mail-carrying airplanes are already an old story, writes A. Russell Bond, in "InventiOns of the Great War" In Europe the big bombing machines are being used for passenger service be- tween cities. There is an air line between Paris and London. The air planes carry from a dozen to as many as 90 passengers on a single trip. In some cities here, as we'll as abroad, the police are being trained to fly, so that they can police the heavens when the public takes to wings. Evidently, the flying era is here.
The Press., 1920-01-22
Madness of the Moon,

So far as we can gather, there is no foundation for the old belief that the moon affects the mind and brings about madness in some people. The idea may have originated from the word "lun- atic," which is derived from luna" the moon.
The Press., 1920-01-22
Machine Does Work Quickly.

A piece of drudgery that has been assigned to machine labor is applying stucco. A new electric machine with blades making 1,5O0 revolutions per minute puts on the material. and the operator and an assistant feeding the hopper cover the space rapidly and eff ficiently. The plastic substance is pro- jected with such force that thin film of moisture is squeezed out behind it, causing waterproof protective coat of enamel to form upon the surface.
The Press., 1920-01-22
.Do,xn in the Dumps"

This is very ancient expression. and is supposed to have been derived from king of ancient Egypt. one Dumops. who built pyramid and died of melancholy. Shakespeare uses inc expression in "The Tanning 0f the Shrew," in the line which runs: How now. daughter Katberine-in youI CIumps?"
The Press., 1920-01-22
nieeover New Diamond Field

A new African diamond field has been discovered by officers of the Brit ish geological survey in the Gold Coast. The stones are found in shal- low quartz gravel 65 miles northwest of Accra. capital of the colony. About 600 gems have already been found.
The Press., 1920-01-22
All Busy.

"What's your wife doing?"
 Preserving watermelon rind."
 "So?"
 And the kids are enthusiastically supplying her with the material."- Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Press., 1920-01-22
Travelling Teachers.

Travelling teachers carry education to inland children along the coast oi Maine, remaining in each isola ted dis trict brief time.
The Press., 1920-01-22
But at RCmei

In Korea if man meets his wife in the street he ignores her presence and passes on as if she were a stranger.
The Press., 1920-01-22
Handhng the Household Income

By s. AGNES DONHAk

definite list of all expenses for the next year, with provision for emer- gencies and consideration of the needs of the family for fun, social life, giv- ing and saving. Then, so divide the income that each of the needs is taken care of and regular sum is set aside monthly as a sinking fund to meet the large bills which come in at intervals Such plan as this will help to make it unnecessary for all other purchases to stop when the children need shoes or taxes are due.
 When the income varies from month to month 1t Is more dimcult to plan but with an idea of the probable min imum amount, plan can be made, and if the surplus is saved in a special fund for one year. 1t can be used to even up the income for the next year and thus make planning easier.
 It Is always safer to spend during a month only what is on hand at the be- ginning of the month, thus during Jan uary pay cash or charge only such things as the money on hand January 1 will pay for. This necessitates care full living for a time, until the full amount of income for one month has gives feeling of safety and ease which is well worth the effort it re- Quired
The Press., 1920-01-22
Where to Dodne Tips.

tn India native barber ran shave q rerSOn V h'le ;Sleer wiih"ut awafiu '.
The Press., 1920-01-22

Great Mans Tribute to Mother. A wise mother and good books en- abled me to succeed in life. Henry Clay.
The Press., 1920-01-22
An Original Camouflaoe,

The spider crab decks itself with sea- weed in the hope of escaping the notice of its enemies.
The Press., 1920-01-22

1919, Mcclure Newspaper oyA
 dicate.)
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-01

out that Cianna had returned and with
a husband who was the son of king he and
Riello fled without stopping to take any,
thing with them. They knew their wicked
scheme was discovered and that they
would he put in prison.
And so Cianna became Queen. as was
her right, and she and her husband reigned
in peace and plenty, while Prince Cionne
and Niella reigned over the kingdom of his
father when he died and the only quarrel
that ever took place in either kingdom
was when some of the subjects from the
two kingdoms met and both claimed they
had the best King and Queen in the
world reigning over them.
In the gardens of both palaces are
found beautiful pcacocks, many of them.
and on the river many beautiful swans,
while pretty gray doves are seen flying
about and heard To COO in the twilight
hours
They are all treated as If they were
real people and might some day regain
their human form and speak. and il thew
do they will tell only of happiness at the
hands of their royal owners.
For to King Janno and Queen Cianna
the birds are sacred and thew are sacred
also to King Cionne and his Queen Niella
who both having once had the form Of
bird cannot be too kind to hose belonging
TO them
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-01
GIRL SCOUTS COUNCIL.
Movement Expected TO Develop Here 70
Organization of One.

There are many WAYS in which a Girl
Scout troop and the Individual scout can
earn money for the equipment necessary
10 their work. First in importance comes
the uniform and other personal eol!iD-
ment, which means so much TO every
scout. Many may be able to paw for these
things right out Of their own pocket and
never feel IT, but most every Girl Scout is
ambitious enough TO earn the money doing
extras, which means that much more
credit for her. But the biggest" things g
Girl Scout troop requires are gymnasium
and camp equipment, mighty expensive
things these days. But ''up-to-the- min
ute scouts are never daunted bv OBJ
stacles. So the troop plans cheerfully and
energetically for their drives"
They may have bakes. where most de-
hclous homemade goodies arc sold or
perhaps bazaar, where hand work of the
girls may be exhibited and sold, and many
novel features introduced. In the warm
summer months strawberry and ice cream
festivals are most popular with both scout
and patrons.
After a troop has become expert
through months of drilling, there are
many interested folks who are glad to
pay to see the annual exhibition drill,
which emphasizes Ifle nne physical tram
ing Girl Scout receives. And one OF the
best things troop can do towards raising
a large amount of money in one jump. is to
give a real, live play, something every
body enjoys.
Another phase of support of the Girl
Scout work and that is a Scout Council.
which should exist in every city where there
are scout troops. Such council ties the
organization and community together. II
should consist of influential men and
women interested in the work-such ae
Community Service workers, representa-
tives of churches. and settlements, also
men and women who are able TO give extra
financial aid when called upon. Such
council for Girl Scouts does not exist in
Wilmington, but it Is hoped that in the
near future its necessity viii be realized,
and materialized
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-01
"What We Call the Cream"

of the offerings in the Sale, it would
be difficult to answer; for in every
line there are values that can't be
matched, garments whose prices are
equal to or but slightly below those
which are now asked for them by
the very wholesalers from whom
we ordered them months ago.
One feature, new this season, is
found among the exquisite Philip
pine garments, which will especially
interest practical women: a night
gown of soft, fine, pink batiste,
daintily hand-embroidered in white.
Yet another novelty is a hand
some, non-transparent petticoat, in
tended to give service under the
thin Summer gown, which is hand
embroidered ard hsnd~scalloped IN
the fine Philippine work.
Two styles come in these; double
panelled skirts made of strong cot
ton cloth, priced $3.50 and s5, and
white piques priced $3.50, $685. and
$3.50.
In addition TO their use as under
petticoats, many women will con-
slider these skirts, with their beau
tifully embroidered hems, quite good
enough for wear about the house
of in the room, with a MILDLY blouse
or cool matinee sacque, this Sum
mer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-01
SANDMAN STORY.
BY Mrs. +. A. Walker.
Copyright. 1919. by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate New York City.
THE ENCHANTED BIRDs-PART vi

ALs LA>SuAEN ED blRDS-fARl vi.
When the story was finished Cianna
found the boat had brought them to the
garden of palace and here the Princess
told her they lived
My brother and Princess Viela wish
10 be married ut once, and rs soon as we
let my father and mother know we are
sale the wedding will take place, said
Prince Janno
As they walked toward the Palace
Prince Janno told Cianna he had fallen
in love with her and asked her to be his
wife and as she had already decided that
Prince Janno was quite the incest prince
she had ever known before they reached
the palace she had consented.
When the King and Queen found their
sons were alive and well they did not wait
fer another day to pass, but summoned
all the people for miles around to big
least TO celebrate their return and at the
same time the two weddings took place
The next day Princess Cianna told her
husband about her stepfather and how he
had taken her throne and wanted her to
marry his nephew.
'We will set out at once for your Hing
dom, and | feel sure when he finds you
have husband the false king will give
up the throne" said the Prince.
1t took several days TO reach Princess
Cianna's home, but when they did she
found her mother a prisoner and the
false king and his nephew Riello wasting
her fathers wealth
One of the old servants led Cianna
and her husband to the tower where the
poor Queen was a captive, and when she
saw her daughter she fell on her neck and
wept for Joy. When the false King found
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-01
Tub Dresses

for house or porch wear include
two exceptional values. Quan-
titles limited in each:
Striped and figured ginghams
and percales. In dainty light
shades. simply made, the major
ity with belts and pockets. $3.50.
Dresses of color-s'riped and
dotted lawns in pretty. clean et-
fects, and In a quality unheard-
of At the price, S2.65. Made up
in a simple, refined style with
collars, cuffs and pockets Of
white lawn, also of good quail
ity. Black, blue, lavender and
pink.
,rh,rs Floor. and f.& .nd
West Aislesl