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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-08-29
REFUSES TO OBEY
IRISH REPUBLIC

Monaghan, Ireland, Aug. 2S.-What
is believed to be the first case OF "se-
dition" against the Irish republic TO
come before a Sim Fem court has
been settled here.
A farmer who had been fined by a
Sim Fem court, declined to pay and
when visited by volunteers ne pro-
duced pitch fork and shouted ITO
- with the rotten republican police"
The volunteers left, but later the
farmer was arrested on charge OF
sedition and compelled to pay big
ger fine and apologize.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-08-29
DODSON WARNS
CALOMEL USERS
You Cannot GRIPPE Scken, Salvate Yourself If You
Take "Dodsons Liver Tone" Instead

Calomel salivates, It's mercury.
calomel acts like dynamite on a slug
gish liver. When salomel comes into
contact with sour bile 1t crashes !nto
Il, causing cramping and nausea
II you feel bilious. headachy, consti-
pated and all knocked out, just go TO
your druggist and get a bottle Of bod
sons Liver Tone for few cents, which
Is a harmless vegetable substitute for
dangerous calomel. Take a spoonful
and IL it doesn't start your liver and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-08-29

straighten you up better and quicker
than nasty calomel and without max
ing you sick. you just go back and get
your money.
II you take calomel today you'n Be
sick and nauseated tomorrow; besides,
it may salivate you. while IL you take
Dodson's Liver Tone you will wake W
feeling great full Of ambition. and
ready for work or play. It's harmless
pleasant and safe to give TO children:
they like it.--Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-08-29

In building the subways of New
York and Philadelphia, engineers and
workers protected themselves by let
ting their hair grow very long and
wearing a close-fitting cap.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-08-29

About 40 per cent of the accidents in
mines are due to falling rocks or
roofs
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-08-29

never seen waiting there. He came
forward, and someone introduced him.
He said that he was casting for a big
picture, that he thought could play
part, and would / be his guest at
dinner that evening so that we could
talk it over? / said yes, and let 1t
go at that When it was dinner time
/ was so tired and stiff that I had a
hard job keeping the date. But | did,
and when / left the dinner table 1 had
been engaged to play Rose in "The
Miracle Man" That strange man"
was George Loane Tucker. and my
chance to be real live actress had
arrived. 1t had not been easy work,
but finally had come !.up from
comedy
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-08-29

of hope to others who are similarly
afflicted. for we naturally feel thai
Re-Cu-Afa can do as much for other
sufferers. Try it todsy-we sell il
on the guarantee that your money viii
be refunded If you do not feel bene-
flied after taking it four days. 1t
sells for s1.20 plus war tax and can
be had At Hamilton Russell and all
drug stores. ----------
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23
CAN'T
BE HELPED
BY WILSON
Fed. Commission See,
Little Harm. in Grain
Exchanges
(Associated Press)

Washington, Dec. 20.-The pres
ident Is without power under exist
ing law ito shut out wheat imports
but he apparently has certain pow.
ers under the Lever act to stop fu.
ture trading In wheat" the Federal
Trade Commission says in a special
report to President Wilson The
commission said while Evidence h
not available that future trading Is
responsible for the decline In wheat
prices. It does not appear that future
trading in wheat as at present oper-
ated Is of indisputable service TO
grain. trade" It suggest that II
regulatory action is to be employed,
the question should be considered by
congress and that legislation mot
connected with war powers be en-
acted" The report is based on an
investigation requested last October
by Governor Allen Of Kansas and
others.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23

make our hearts giasl--fhothef well
once morei You know. ! had saved up
enough to marry Martha this Christi
mas. but I have gladly stood the tx
peise OF her mothers sickness. so
there will have TO be n poslponeinenf."
ave will Gull the BIN square on
your former last payment Insisted
Or. Frefe. touched by the faithfulness
of the young man. ''What are lheseW
ne added. as Martin lifted box from
q stand.
at Is something | wanted to ask you
about" replied Martin. This morn
Ing little Ned found a doll In the
street and brought II home for Lou.
who noticed all that jeweiry pinned TO
II. We are honest people and ] want
you to advice me how ! shall go about
finding the owner"
Dr. Frere could scarcely believe his
eyesight. In an instant he recognized
the Jewels belonging to his hancee. II
was too intense circumstance TO
analyze all at once Its 'strangenew;
us importance. He hurried back to
the Doane house and told the story
Of Paul Martin.
"A worthy, honest man." observes
Winifred's father. "These poor people
interest me. What do you say to this
grand Martin man having his wedding
Just as he expected this Christmasf
Then back to Martin went the doc
tor. The poor fellows appreciation
Of what the Doanes designed fairly
evercame him. Next day Wfnlfred and
her mother spent decorating the hum
bic tenement rooms and arranging for
the wedding. Vs.
II was a royal gift to honest need.
and the most contented hearts In all
the great city that Christmas night
were those that had bestowed such
signal happiness upon worthy, CRATE
full family.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23

vently he recalled the merry hours
and one incident that had tinged his
whole career, when he and Ivy were
alone trimming the Christmas tree
]. She wore rose cOl0red, brond ribbon
belt, and he was steadying her on a
stool. As she was adjusting some tin
sci its pcrfumed ends swept his face.
With an impulse he could not analyze
Evans put out one hand. seized the
bit or linrry and pressed II to his
lips.
BE careful " he muttered quickly,
for Ivy had nearly lost her balance.
She had Witnessed the fervent gesture
of Evans in the mirror. She stepped
TO the floor her face crimson. her eyes
showing half fright, and GREATNESS
with emotion. In intense tones he
whispered.
81 am thinking of leaving Weston,
but If you care for me-" and then
Mrs. Dalrymple abruptly entered the
room and Evans had no further OPP
portunity of seeing Ivy alone. The
next day a position with the circus
was Offered and he gave heed to the
call Of ambition. I
His eyes glowed now, and there was
q rapt smile on his face as he took
ND pencil and filed in telegraph
blank. II was to Mrs. Dalrymple. 1t
read:
Santa Claus will drop in on your
dear little ones at eight o'clock Christ
mas eve. Have them ready for the
surprise of their lives. hope that
pretty cousin Of yours Is still with
you."
at can't offend her" reflected Evans.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23

and she put on D0lly's coat, covering
up her Opuleni adjournment. just then
there was call outside and Meta
hastened downstairs to join Cora,
waiting for her AT the door. Passing
her mothers room Meta noticed an
open bOx lying on the bed. 1t held q
lovely new doll. and IN an instant she
knew that II was to be her Christmas
present, for new one had been prom
Ised. fmpetuously she snatched 1t up
"Oh, Cora - exclaimed Meta. ap
pearing before her friend, look look!
My new Christmas dolly. Wen 90
right over and show II to Alice Lisle.
The old one Is no good now" and she
recklessIy flung II into the street, with
no thought of the jewelry It wore.
Five minutes later II ragged little
urchin picked up the discarded doll.
'"That'll be fine present for sister
Lou" he declared. and made for the
tenement-six squares distant-carry-
ing his find to home possessing q
marked contrast TO the elegant man
sion that had housed the discarded
pet Of capricious Meta Doane.
There was vast cOmmOtion at the
DOane home that evening. Willis Frere.
who was the accepted lover of pretty
Winlfred DOaDe, made his usual call to
be met with tears by his fiancee. Some
one had entered the house and had
rified her Jewel ease! Father had re-
ported II to the police, but the re-
cOvery Of the gems seemed hopeless.
Willis condoled with Wlnifred but
had n professional call TO make and left
early. He was young, rising physi.
clan, and arrived at Grey's tenements
to receive good news as to a patient
Of long standing, Mrs. Mary Steadley.
He found her on the road to recovery,
and told her so, ana her daugntef ana
the other children and Paul Martin,
a regular visitor at the house, were
made happy at the thought Of the
Of their loved one.
"There is the balance Of your bill,
Dr. Frere," spoke Martin, taking him
into the next room THE doctors who
operated have puid, too, and the hos
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23

up as you suggested. The wardrobe
has a Santa Clans outfit so you're all
right"
Good" nodded Evans brlskly. "Tll
have to start for Weston early, but
people will suppose ! am giving them
an advance advertising stunt Some
class to my scheme. ehT
you are always original" comment
ed the old circus man. b.
One of the fayorlte STUNTS OF Ross
Evans had been to make his advance
route with the high single-seated
buggy and a pair Of the circus rein
dcers. He was proud Of his team.
II was q 20.mile drive to Weston.
Late In the afternoon. arrnyed In
Santa Claus costume. Evans started on
his trip. Mrs DairympIe had the lit
tie ones posted at the windows. and
the Christmas tree was lighted. At
the sound Of sleigh bells she switched
on the outside electric light. Into the
yard roadway came the most ravishing
Iy delightful Kriss KrlDgle with his
wonderful reindeers bedecked and daz-
cling with cleaning tinsel and holly.
II was like o dream. those ensuing
two hours. And Ivy assisted, and II
seemed like a paradise to the wanderer
to revel amidst such Joyous friendli-
ness. And when the little ones had
gone TO bed, as on that other Christ.
mas eve. he stood beside Ivy.
~ am going to tell you what my
heart longed to Impart to you just two
years ago tonight" he said.
wait" she futtered. II can guess,
for I had hoped" and she fitted from
the room. II was to return wearing
the rose -cOlored sash.
He knew II was his answer as she
hid her blushlng face. AS he drew her
10 his arms peal Of merry Christmas
bells echoed forth. And amid the Joy
and glamOr and love Of that radiant
hour, neither saw the shadow Of an
other parting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23

Make fifty y. of those old.
fashioned big cookies, such
as your mother used to make for you
and Tom when you were youngsters.
I know how they taste--want one
right now Wrap each In white tissue,
stick tiny fancy label on, to fasten
the tissue together. pack them firmly.
In box and send them along to him.
Watch his mouth water!"
Ruth did II and the letter she got
from her brother brought the quick
tears to her eyes. To my brothers
wife / sent small crate Of mixed
vegetables. She was delighted. sent
them early enough for her to use them
for the Christmas dinner. There was
small Hubbard SQUASH some choice
potatoes, onions, beets, carrots. tur-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23
KANSAS GROWING CROP
Wheat Sown Nearly Same As Last
Year

Year
Topeka, Dec. 18.-The Kansas
wheat acreage for the coming year
n placed at 10, So7. go aefss, o. %
per cent Of the 1890 crop, in the
December report issued hero yestes-
day by Edward D. Paxton, agricul-
tural statistician for Kansas with
the United States. department of
agriculture. The growing condition
is placed at SO per cent Of normal as
compared with 50 per cent year ago
and a 10-year average of IS per cent.
The average estimate is based on
the survey Of the actual acres seeded
this year and last year on thirty
thousand farms, together with per-
centage estimates made by more than
ten thousand correspondents. The
acreage last year was 10,554, 900
acres.
The Dickinson county acreage is
1880, all in excellent condition. In
1919, the bumper acreage Of the
county was 167,415.
The area sown to winter wheat
this fall in the United States is 49,
8O5,0O0 which is 2.8 less than the
revised area sown last fall. The con-
dition Of the crop is $40 Of normal,
compared to S5.2 per cent a year ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23
HIGH TARIFF
FOR IMPORTS
!. IS PLANNED.
Congress to Keep Out.
Foreign Goods---Liv-
ing Is Lower

Washington, Dec. 1S.-In q frst
step toward enactment OF an emer-
gency tariff the house ways and.
means committee today tentatively
agreed to place high import duty
on wheat, corn, wool, wool clothing.
beans, potatoes. peanuts, sni0ns,
sheep. cattle, mutton and lamb meat.
A further decrease Of two and one
hah per cent IN retaii food prices In
November a. compared with October
was reported By the bureau Of labor
statistics. Decreases noted in nfty-
one cities tabulated showed the.
greatest decrease Of FIVE per cent at
Memphis. Kansas City showed q
decrease of three ner cent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FROM
THE FARM

ers 'What are you going to send
him. asked Ruth one day as she
mentioned her very wealthy brother
who hnd lived In distant city for
twenty years, md whom she wished to
remember.
"Oh, dear, Tom has SO much money
that anything ! could afford would
look cheap" she complained. Meek
ties are silly and don't know the
latest styles. I'd love to surprise him
once"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23

ton offfhe lotse n u dcsultory wny.
Ii was In,Iler sister WiDIfred's room
that Meta received suggestion that
she proceeded to carry. out. That
young lady In her haste to Join her
mother In a shopping tour had left
her jewel case open In full sight.
'T'lI fix you all NJ for grand party,
Dolly" prqttIcd Meta; and then ana
there IN turn y snnburst u necklace
and o diamond pin were attached TO
the clothing OF the doll, innocent, art
less Meta never realizing that she
WAS playing with n small fortune.
snow. we'll ride 10 the party In the
automobile" announced Netfa further,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23

ut may remind. Dear GIN the big
success | have made shrnks very
small when ! think Of her precious
worth" and Evans arose 10 greet the
man who had charge Of the shows
winter quarters.
ave followed your orders. Mr..
Evans" he said. "The rrlndeers are
I'm excellent shane. I've trimmed them
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23
RESUME CUSTER HEARING

Topeka, Dec. 21.-Hearing in the
custer suit against Walter y. VIII
son, state bank commissioner, was
resumed this morning before ]. II.
Challis of Atchison, special commits
sioner appointed by the supreme
court. Attorneys on both sides an
nounced that they did not expect
the hearing to continue over two
days.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23

The diameter nf the earth from pole
to pole through tho equator Is short
err than that at the equator. Though
In popular language the earth is SAID
to be round, like a ball, 1t is really
an Irregular sphere, slightly fattened
at the poles. The slight departure
from rotundity Is a ars.9y eel-, for by
the rapid motion Of the earth while
in q more plastic state.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23

st, Louis. Dec. 21.--Legislation
prohibiting the operation OF moving
picture or other theatres. circuses and
other forms OF ''commercialized
amusements" In this state on Sunday
is being sought by the Lords Day Al
lance Of Missouri. An attorney, 1t
was announced, has been employed
to prepare bill to that effect for
presentation to the state legislature.
If not 'commercialized," the alliance
h not opposed to, but encourages
wholesome athletic games. explained
the Rev. David Reiter, Presbyterian
minister, who Is executive secretary
of the organization
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23

First course-Gladness.

First cOurse-Gladness.
Entrees Love garnished with
Smiles.
Gentleness, with sweet-wine sauce
OF Laughter.
Second cOurse-HOspltality.
In some house Hospitality Is brought
on surrounded with Relatives. In 9TH
ers 1t Is dished up with Dignitaries.
In u third, best of all, 1t is served In
simple shapes, but with great variety
of Unfortunate PersOns-such as lone
ly people from lodging houses, poor
people Of all grades, widows and
chlldless In their afflictiOn. This is
fire ANN. s.ss.. .--..-s~-.. - .-..-. -~-.---
abaDdoned by those who have tried
1t.
For dessert-Mirth.
Gratitude and Faith beaten togeth.
or and run in the molds of solid Trust
and Patience.
BOnbons of Good Cheer and Kind
Illness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23

school teacher, still striving to teach
the young idea how to shoot, Ruth
and Joined In making big fruit cake.
To friend who had number Of
small children, Ruth sent half dozen
Jars Of pure honey.
I dnn't know how many little jars
Of jeIlies and chilli sauce and baby
pickles and jams and other preserves
and condiments we sent along.
To doctor friend--the one who
sent me to inhale the country air for
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23

she gasped, "sheTI THINK IL
an insult" She invited a
select few In to dinner,
she wrote, and boosted Of
the homegrown goose
straight from my dear
niece who lives on a farm"
And all her guests raved.
To friends who had chill
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23
CHRISTMAS
WEDDING
"a. 1890. Western Newspaper Union)
BY AIvah Jordan Garth

r WAS days before Christ
mas and Meta Doane had
been left alone In the house,
except for the servants. U.s.
ually her favorite playmate,
Cora Wallace. living near
by, called for her, and they
took a stroll, or visited a
nelghbor, or inspected the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23

six mOnths--I sent two dOz-
en- big, rich duck eggs, quite
fresh. On each egg l pasted
a tiny sticker, a little Santa
or Christmas tree or stock
ing, or something of that
sort. I placed these In a
wire case which holds each
egg firmly, marked them
plainly, and they rea he'd
the good doctor without a
break or a crack.
Every year Ruth's great
aunt sends her something Of
value. This great-aunt owns
a string Of business blocks
In big city and keeps q
lawyer busy attending to
her estate. At my sugges-
ton, Ruth prepared a &. SO
for the oven. stuffed 1t, sew
Ell 1t M In a cloth and pack
ed 1t In a box, the
- corners Of which
she filled with ap-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23

dren we sent baskets Of native nuts:
walnuts, bDtternuts. hickory nuts.
chinquepins and the hike. We also
made some delicious molasses kisses,
wrapped them In waxed paper, packed
them with sprigs Of evergreen and
sent them along.
II you live In the maple belt, you
surely have some maple sugarleft. II
II IL black. melt II over and recast the
cakes. They will be do
licIous II you have pop
corn, tie mp four lunches.
six ears to a bunch. and send II as q
present. Country popcorn tastes diff
ferent," you know. II does. I've
tasted it, Marian Aldrich. In The
Farmers Wife
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23

Can you make son or daughter a
better Christmas present than to send
the home paper, the Reflector, for
year?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23
WAR MOTHERS TO FRANCE

Snip Is Chartered to Carry Them
Across Next June
Indianapolis, Dec. 18.-Alice M.
French, president Of the national
war mothers, announced here yes
terday that her organization has
completed arrangements whereby a
special ship will be chartered the
first week in June Of next year to-
carry American war mothers to view
the battle fields and cemeteries Of
France and Belgium.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23

shops on the next street. Cora had
not appeared, and taking her dolly
Meta wandered about the upper por-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23

pies and onions for roasting. This
she sent to great-aunt. not with
out fear and trembling. "The very
idea Of sending her something to eat"
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Gus man, but not Of the ring type. with
y two years he had won the envious
distinction Of being leader In his line
~ advance agent and advertising
man.
4 The shows were or Of the road for
the winter season now, and a few
days before Christmas there came q
greAt longing to the wanderer to see
he old friends ut home. There was
Ars. Alice Dalrymple. whose husband
hid bean the hest friend Evans ever
Ind. There was her House full Of lit
dc children and Ivy Clary's peerless
beauty and grace. who hal come into
his life as winning spirit OF gentle
ness.
It was because OF his remembrance
Of his last Christmas eve In Weston
that he Thought Of her now. How fer
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23

nowr. She admitted that she never
: had.
aImagine that you do live In such
n place. What would you say II you
were to receive a beaud-
-. full little baby ar tree
81 eighteen inches high. a
>O>. luscious deep green, grow
II ing In pretty little wood
~ en- tub painted deep
TIC greenf Suppose 1t came
s4rw to you carefully wrapped
in wet burlap 50 that the
express people could see what 1t
was. and keep 1t right side up?"
at would be pretty" admitted Ruth.
aAnd suppose You lived in a big
elevator apartment with tiny kitch-
enette and a new maid every week
or 10 and all the goodies you had you
made yourself or got at cafe or dug
cut OF cans with a can opener. How
would you like to get great big fat
mince pie. packed 10 a
box 50 carefully that Ii
couldn't crush or breakr
7 had set her to thinking. Soon af-
Ter that we brought up the subject
once more. sent back to the city for
Two dollars worth Of narrow red rib
bon, Christmas labels. tags and stick
~ ~ = sssSEKE1
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23

TT-IAST Christmas | spent with
schoolmate who lives In
- the country. had gone to
her home in the early au-
tumn to board because !
3sl bad much writing to do and
S needed quiet. At the same
#spT time l needed the sweet,
pure country air. When we
arst began talking Of Christmas, fully
liz to eight weeks before that date,
Ruth, my friend, began the old-time
plant: II know shall get a. lot of
pretty things from my city friends and
relatives, and what on earth can get
In this old ark that Is At to send
them"
"This old ark" was the village gen
eral store, where we were when we
brought up the subject Of Christmas
giving.
Ruth Preston" answered her,
with all the opportunities you have
tor making the most delightful, un-
usual and really worth while gifts,
you should worry about about Store
keeper Virgins limited stock Of
rheese and chewing tobacco"
AWhat do you meanT
sasped Ruth.
swell. you never lived uGu
N the city, cooped up In ~
IN apartment or In a o.
house In big town where -
the nearest woods and
nearest garden were miles
and miles away. Did you.
-nst n AoA haf ha
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-23
SANTA'S
10. isse, wystsrn Newspaper Union. /,

HERE was a past Christmas
eve that stood out In bold
prominence In the mind OF
Ross Evans. rs he IOungcd
In a luxurious chair In his
room at the hotel and wove
fond. reminiscent. and then
hopeful anticipatOry organs.