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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-12-16

Migdal Elder (tower of the fiock)
which rose from the penfold near the
road TO Jerusalem.
These were not ordinary shepherds
They were shepherds of the flocks
which were reserved for sacrificiaI
purposes 1T the temple. and were re
garded as men of no mean position.
This was particularly true Of Misael
the chief shepherd, whose three-score-
and-ten years sat upon him with a
%lightness and a grace which would
have done credit to any man of forty
"Children," said Misael on this par
ticular evening when they met at their
Migdal Elder. II have been thinking al
day of the marvellous memories which
hallow u beloved city"
'And not only memories" broke in
Acheel, the first assistant who sought
to initiate everything which he deemed
so admirable in the leader; "but think
of the prophecy which makes the fu'
ture so glorious for Bethlehem"
Yes" said Misael, that is true
Acheel; at is here that the Messiah
Is TO be born; but heaven only knows
when that great event will come tc
pass. | had hoped it might be in my
time; hut | suppose ] am too old now
TO dare look forward to so great a hap
piness."
Misael was interrupted at this point
by the advent Of travellers. 1t was
but Il small party, consisting Of an
elderly but robust man.. a radiantly
beautiful girl and a donkey IN the
back OF which the girl was sitting.
'Friends," said the elderly man,
1--WE are belated and fear that we may
not reach the c~araVansary at Bethle
hem until darkness has closed in. AL
though we were born here. ii is long
since we have been here. My wife re
members nothing Of the city; and l
too. have forgotten just where the
~caravansary is. viii YOU be kind
enough to direct us to ii"
II will gladly take you to the cara
vnnsary," said Misael. And givine
hurried directions TO his assistants
hepherd led the way toward the
city.
any lave been coming through
this way" he said TO the travellers. "It
is on account of the new census which
the king is making for Rome"
The elderly traveller answered. "Tha,
Is what has brought us here. too. "a he
enrolled under the edict OF Augustus
We have been brought up to respect
TIE law: and next 70 Gods law and
Orir own. that Of Rome calls for GU
obedience now"
The caravansarv's lantern was hang
ing lighted. In the arch OF the gate
when the travellers arrived there.
II looked inviting with the light,
streaming out through the doors and
windows hut there vas not an inch OF
room for the newcomers.
1--WE are crowded far beyond our ca
pncity.' said the host In reply to the
anxious query OF the traveller. who
said he would be satisfied to lie on
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-12-16
Dwarf Owls.

There IL an owl 80 sinai that "
might very property he called the
"vest. pockei edition" Very little -
known Of this interesting little b'rh.
beca Use OF its s%liyness md small size.
Tn Ar,zona and New Mexico. where
the giant cactus rises from 10 to N
feet above the Landscape. this 'iffle
ef IL found. It's color n gray or
brown. II IL no, much larger thar q
yrr--ow. Ito speciality consists In
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-12-16

The I1-fooi auxiliary schooner iy-
phoOn arrived at rhe municipal ferry
pier at ST. George. Staten island e.
','''lv .'h"r"hy 'n''"'in" ~ 5000
nile voyage marked by several ter
rInc ale Lttic 'a."p thuu u tuIn'
and wave hut its crew 'lrvived
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-12-16

An English newspaper has discov.
cred a milkmnid who wears a monocle.
The tiie rises about ten feet In the
mouth Of the river Elbe.
The quadrilIe became popular q Nt>
tie more than 4 century ago.
In Madagascar no home 10 compista
without 9 household rod
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-12-16
UQMhAg Taeym
Rx IRVING e BACON

BY IRVING r. BACON.
. The Messiah shall be revealed from Mig
dal Elder the tower of the fiock).-Tar-
gum (Aramaic translation of the Bible).
Gen. xxxv, q.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-12-16
One Penalty Of Meath

after n man accumu'ates a big for.
tune" said Jud TunkinS. she has &c
hire n LOT OF people to show him what
to do with it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
Gist of the News

Heflin punctures Winburn's advice regarding cotton.
 Farm values in Jefferson county drop
 Chicago is controlled by window washers.
 Wheat growers feel encouraged with membership. fOrnia.
 Cotton chfeftain insists disaster threatens the world.
 America invited to help observe Bona apartes day.
 China becomes vast famine area and thousands perish.
 Russian refugees trade jewels for Turkish crumbs.
 British industry planning to harness Atlantic tides. Road bond test case is causing rid- est interest. AInbamfans say.
 Vixen breaks leg, but santa reaches Selma just the same.
 Mexican shipping is opened to Mobile Convfcts refuse to believe that Fri- day the thirteenth unlueky day.
 LOCAL
 Camp James Morris is official name of Alabama national guard head quarters.
 Striving for permanent settlement of street ear question.
 Accidental shot kills prisoner. Hearing tomorrow of contempt charges.
 1Birmfngham City, circumnavfxates globe.
 Clear headed hotel clerk averts . 'stampede. Tax delinquent in five dayA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
HEALTH WORK FOR
 CzECHS ANNOUNCED
Rockefeller Foundation An nounces Agreement Upon
 Cooperative Programme
By Associnsed Press

New York. December 25-The interna- tional health board of the Rockefeller foundation today announced co-opera- upon with the government of Czecho- Slovakia. This programme provides:
 Lending to the Czecho- -Slovak govern ment the services of an American com potent in public health administration.
 Fellowships for training q select group public health.
 Cooperate in the development of q national public health laboratory service.
 Expense of Czech commission to study public health administration in the United States and England.
 This programme. it was stated, is based upon studies begun some time ago, and to carry it out Col. F. r. Russell went to Czecho-Slovakia last July. He was followed in October by Prof. Selskar M Gum, formerly connected with the public health department of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
 Five members of the commission from the ministry of hygiene of Czecho-Slo- vakia, it was stated, now are in the United States as guests of the founda- tion. They are: Dr. Vladimir Blasiki, chief of the medical and sanitary depart ment of the ministry of public health of Slovakia Dr. Brhumll Yacek, general medical health director in Brno. Mo- ravia; pr. Ivan Hale, member of Parlia- rnent, and general medical director In Bratislaiva, Slovakia: Antonin Kolinsky. general director of administration and finance in the ministry of public health Praha, and Dr. Vladimir Petrik, medical health inspector in Bratislava, Lovakia.
 They will make a tour of the country, V hich will include visits to Baltimore and Washington, scenes of rural health work in North Carolina. and Boston, Albany Saranac. Toronto, Chicago and Columbus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
FARM VALUES IN
 THIS COUNTY DROP County Makes Poor Agricultu- raI Showing In Last 10 Years
 Federal Statistics Show
By HUGH W. ROBERTS v~~s,inrfnn Burunu Tho Agn-HerAld,
 GO DnvidnOn Building.

washington, December 25--(speciaL Jefferson coufty. in respect to agri- culture, makes a poor showing in. com parison with other counties of tue state. according to the report or tho census bureau, published today. The number of farms in the county Is B. ss9 as against 3917, 1o years ago, the decrease being 6.3 per cent
 The value of Jefferson county farms is S1z.11s.569 as against 12,195,395 in 1910. The number of white farmers is s.141 as against 3,455 10 years ago. a decrease of g. per cent The number of negro farmers is 52S as against 4S2 in 1910. an increase of l4-3 per cent.
 The farms of Jefferson county are operated by 2,296 owners and managers as against 2,672 in 1910, a decreases Of 14.1 per cent. The number of. tenants is 1.373 as against 1345 10 years ago, an increase of 10.2 per cent. Acres in farms number 2o2. 2S3 as against 2s5,- s2O in 1910, a decrease of 14.z per cent The improved acres number s2.042 as against 95.S56 in 1910 a. decrease of four per cent.
 Farms reporting animals number 3,547 as against 3,760 in 1910. The number of horses has decreased from 2954 to 1,73S; cattle from 21.44o to 1S,616. sheep from 2,s2o to LOSS. Swine have increased from 1s,239 in 1910 to 20 470, and mules from 2,947 to 2.57l.
 The corn production of the county increased in 10 years from 474,1S5 to 5s1,25S bushels. The following de- creases are noted: Hay 1.500 tons; cotton 1.60o bales: sweet potatoes IT, 500 bushels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
HAVE REAL CHRISTMAS

Paris, December 25.--After ceteprat- ing Christmas Eve with much the same abandon as marked the pre-war oo- servance of that night. Paris gave it. self over today to a quiet but joyous Christmas-the first real one since the war as as 4ss sssIsa9 sE . wsfo Srasc rieau Red csross did its bit i,. 10 tsaropean countries. giving the orphan children taste of the Amer- ican Christmas. Two hundred thou sand of these war waifs received bags of candy and toys. while needy mothers were presented with knitted articles.
 In Albania 16 cases of rag dolls made by the girls of the Pittsburg public schools were distributed to the orphans. The meaning of Christmas was brought home in similar way to the children of other wsw countries
 spirit of gayety az mated all the gatherings at the hotA s and restau- rants in Paris last night. All restric- tions were off, and many per ons were turned away because of lack Of ac- commodations.
 American visitors participated ac- lively in the celebrations, and today all the American organizations Tn Paris gave dinners and entertainments while the American churches held spe- ciaI services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
OUTLAWRY DECREASES
Criminals Spend Christmas at Home
 With One Exception

New York, December 25.-New York s coterie of criminals at large, with one striking exception. spent Christmas at home police reports indicated tonight.
 Police officials claimed the apparent cessation of outlawry bore out the pre- diction of Commissioner Enrght that the recent hustling activity of the lawless was nothing more than a 'Christmas drive for their wives and kiddics.'
 One burglary. believed to have been perpetrated this morning at about the time Santa was negotiating the last chimney, was reported.
 Diamonds, Liberty bonds and money, the value # which has been undeter- mined, were taken from the safe of wholesale clothing merchant in East Fourteenth street.
 Entering through an adjoining estab- listment the robbers cut their way through an 1s-inch wall. In leaving, they started fire. probably with care lessely tossed cigarette stub. in the build ing through which they entered.
 Damage estimated at s75.0o0 was caused by the blaze. which was confined to the fifth floor of the structure
 Five men, suspected by the police of having participated in the hold-up and shooting two weeks ago of Harlem grocer, were arrested today and held in g 0O bail each for a hearing Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
ASK ALCOHOL CONTROL
Chilean Federation of Labor Wants
 Converted Into Factories
ny Associntcd Press

Santiago, Chile. December 25.-The newspapers today publish a petition to President Alessandri from the Chilean Federation of Labor urging the government to cooperate with the commission on control of alcohol in order that the commission may real lze it's programme based on education and ultimate transformation of the wine industry and distillerles into great factories of public welfare" Tho federation represents 100000 workers. 1t is said.
 The petition vigorously assails all coholism and declares that the execu- tive labor board recently was instruct ed to initiate a campaign against it throughout the republic. It proposes anti alcoholism teaching in the schools and colleges as a solution of the prob lem
 The wine growers are said to be or ganizing in defense of their inter- ests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
TWO WOMEN DROWN
Meet Death When Automobile Runs
 Off Bridge
By Associated Press


 St. Petersburg, Fla, December 2S.-Mrs. Henry Kramer, 55, and Miss Emily Kra. mer' of, ot New Brunswick, N. J., were drowned near here today when their au- tomobile ran off bridge. Henry Kra- mer, husband and srother, who was dr;v- ing the automobile, was rescued. He was taken to, hospital. where it is said his condition is corslGered serious
 First reports that the automobile was driven off the bridge while the party was watching an airpiane were denied by Mir. Kramer. The party was returning to their winter home here from a nearoy beach resort They were riding a closed car and had driven on the bridge ar- proach when the hub of the automobile caught on guard rail and toppled tho car into 15 feet of water.
 MT. Kramer. his wife and sister es- capped from the tightly closad car. Kra- mer. who is 6 years old. held the two women under hts arms and they vera pulled from the water by passersby, but efforts to revive the women failed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
PRESIDENT SPENDS
 QUIET CHRISTMAS
Dinner Served In Evening After Customary Drive Through
 Rock Creek Park
By Associated Ppess

Washington, December 25.-President and Mrs. Wilson spent Christmas quietly at the White House surrounded by few relatives including Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of the President and Dr Stockton Axson,, his brotner-sn-saw. On account of the absence of the Presi- dents grandchildren there was no tree.
 Christmas dinner was served in the evening after the customary drive Of the President and Mrs. Wilson through Rock Creek park. Yesterday the President and his wife followed their custom of dis tributing Christmas gifts to the children along the way. which the President was accustomed to take on his visits to a golf club in Virginia before his illness.
 It was the first time he had been able to follow this custom in three years. A year ago he was confined to the White House by illness and two years ago he was in France. where on Christmas Day he reviewed the American expedtionary fo1 ces at American general headquarters at Chaumont.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
WAR DEPARTMENT LOANS A|RPLANE
 ID SANTA CLAUS
Assisted By Soldiers, He Dis tributes Gifts to Washington Children-Red Cross Re-
 members Soldiers
Fly -.neociated Press

Washington, December S.-Santz Claus, because of the lack of snow, discarded his traditional sleigh and reindeers to- day end arrived hero by airplane. Es- corteo by two other planes. each bear ing gifts, he arrived at the polo grounds and, assisted by soldiers, distributed toys to hundreds of children who had gather cd Tn anticipation of his coming. It was said ho had obtained loan of the air craft from tfe war department.
 Wounded and disabled service men at the Walter Reed hospital were remem- hered by the Red Cross. who provided them with gifts and an entertainment of vaudeville and motion pictures The presents were distributed from a mum Der of huge Christmas trees.
 A demonstration on disarmament was conducted by the Wonien's Peace society at the Franklin monument late today, the principal address being delivered by Mrs. Robert IaFonette, wife of the senator from Wisconsin,
 Tt is not for the restoration of tho weapons of war or any insignia of mii- itary power'' Mrs IaFoltette said, -that the women of Germany are appealing to the mercy of the allies. No, they are only asking that their rnilch COWS, on which they depend to save the lives of their starving children, be not taken from them.
 And in this heartrending appeal they have the sympathy of the sistcrhood Of tho world. Theirs is the elemental cry that moves women to action. We women want tho starving fed, the blockades lifted, trade restored, friendship renewed. mutual forgiveness, peace and goodwill on earth again
 Mrs. IaFoIiette declared that the worn- en would vote to defeat senators and copgressuen who stand flor war and ruilitarsru'' We women have the power." she said, Ion the issue of mil itarisn; we hold the balance of power. We havo the ballot. We propose to be practical We are going to watch Con- eress.
 And flerc, on this day, precious to the hearts of tho Christian world, at the very door of the capitol of our beloved nation. VIC VOW to use our votes to de- feat senators and representatives in Con rress who stand for war and nihtarlsn, and to elect senators and representa- lives who stand for peace and disarraa- ment.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
RESULTS DELAYED
Spanish Cabinet Members Claim Ma
 jority for Dato
By Associated Press

Madrid, December 25.-Definite re- suits of the recent election will not be known until tomorrow, but members of the cabinet declare that Premie- Dato will have at least 2O5 supporters in the lower house which would give him a bare majority The House con tains 409 members.
 Meanwhile, there is much comment regarding the probable crisis after the house meets when Marquis Vicente de Portage intends to resign as minister of public instruction and Premier Dato is expected ta hand the ministry of marine, which he now holds, to an- other statesman It is said that he is unable to conduct the two ministries on account of the enormous work in- volved
 Late yesterday the premier had a long consultation with Antonio Maura, former premier, which gave rise to . report that the latter or one of the Maurista party was about to enter the cabinet. According to this report. the post would be given in return for support of the premier's policy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
EX-KAlSERIN WORSE
Christmas Celebration at Doorn House
 Is Interrupted
By Associated Press

Doorn, Holland, December s5.--The Christmas celebration at the house of Doorn last night was interrupted byl the serious condition of the former Ger man empress, who suffered a new at tack of her malady and the former ETn peror had to excuse himself to go tot her bedside.
 On Christmas morning there was distribution of gifts to the staff SN9l q fe~ of the country gentry who VI As guests at the house, One of the FSs was a painting said to represent lssAs fraternity of nations" which was pie- scented to Count von Bentinck.
 Ex-Crown Prince Frederick Wilhelm was expected to arrive here some time today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
GREAT DEPRESSION PREVAILS

Triest. December 24--Many of the lead CTS of the national council during the struggle in opposition to international at tacks against the Italianity of Plume are now divided between the gratitude they feel towards D'Annunzio for his services and the conviction that the treaty of Rapallo has gained for Plume all her interests, if not all her ideals. However even these men are not likely to in- fuence DAnnunzio. who keeps himself entirely aloof. not coming even into con- tact with the .rectors' of the govern ment Of the city of Plume.
 Great depression pervades the whole region. The sound of shots occasionally reaks the silence. The people of Fiuma realize at last the almost incredible fact that the sons of the Italian mother country are standing opposed to each other with arms in their hands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
THINKS BALLO0NiSTS SAFE.
Believed Missing Men In Some Camp
 In Wilds of Canada
By AssocIated Press

New York, December 25.-Confideac co that the three naval balloonists missine nearly two weeks are safe in the wi!T- of Canada. and may have to wait for weeks before establishing commnnica- ton with the Rockaway naval air ste- ton, was expressed today In a teleg I'm from Lieut.. A W. Evans from Ottawa
 Lieutenant Evans, working in con- Junction with Canadian authorities, ar- ranged to have a general search con- ducted for the missing balloonists in the trapping and lumber camps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
CALL CONFERENCES
Woman's Party to Prepare for Ma
 tional Convention In February
By Associated Press

Washington, December 25.-Confer- ences of the national woman's party. as a preliminary to the national con vention to be held here February 15-le, were called today for January 13 and 2S, the first for national executive committee members and the second for the national advisory council and state chairmen.
 Reports will be prepared on the ad- visibility of the party continuing as a separate political group and plans will be completed for the memorial pageant which will accompany the presentation on February 15 of the statues to the capitol Of the suffrage pioneers. Susan 5. Anthony. Elizabeth Cady stanton and Lucretia Mott
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
DUTCH DRYS WIN
Put Through Law Increasing Tax on
 Spirits 15O Per Cent
By lAascciated Pres. .

The Hague. December 25.-The dry forces today succeeded in putting through the Dutch Parliament, after q hard fight. law increasing the m ternal revenue tax on spirits 150 per cent and on beer 100 per cent after Jan uary 1. As the present tax amounts 10 approximately 1.5o guilders litter on gin manufactured in Holland and $50 guilders a liter on imported whisky, cognac. etc.. the effect of the increase. according to the "drys.'' will be to make spirits practically prohibit
 i've for tho poor. The beer tax new amounts only to . fraction of . sent .
 glass, and the new increass is not sx- pee4sA te change the price materially.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
HARDINGS CELEBRATE
President-eiect's Presents Range From
 Cigarettes to 'Possums
By Associated rres.

Marion, Ono, Ilecemper 2o.-President- elect and Mrs. Harding today celebrated Christmas by opening hundreds of Christ mas presents received from all parts of the country and by entertaining news paper correspondents at dinner
 It was the first Christmas Senator and Mrs Harding had spent in their Marion home in five years.
 No political conferences were held, and the day was devoted 10 rest and the celebration of the holiday The presents receiveed by the Prsidsnt-eiecf ranged from cigarettes 10 Georgia possun,s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
MCCORMICK .ENTERTAINS
 GERMAN WAR ORPHANS
By Asseciatsi Prsss

Berlin. December ..-United States senator Medlie Mccormick entertained several hundred war orphans at an old fashioned Christmas dinner this after noon and presented the children with candy, toys and warm clothing. The en- tertainmert was arranged by the Quak- ere. whom Senator Mccormick asked 10 rather together as many of the poor children as possible and permit him to show them a good tims.