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The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
No Equal Suffrage Movement in France
 After the American Fashion.

So observe, equal suffrage
 movement France the that America regard movement times the held high position Tn the community They have taken active in business projects and the professions have always been them They have been in literature Indirectly they have exered great influence the political life of the Consequently there has movement for equal France such been started elsewhere.
 The of France vote be elected office Therefore not of the opinion that suffrage will headway Nevertheless watching with great interest the the of other countries We admire interested the of sending advancement and liberal ideas But traditions social and racial conditions very different.
 find for anxiety regarding the competition of the Women who had taken jobs the outbreak of the gladly renquhng them and adjustment coming without bitterness.
 avowed that the suagst strv making mistake she thought the vote would free of Women beyond those interfering with rights of and the potential child right avoid and to allow her. self be turned into third provided she finds this her greatest happiness motherhood the central factor of exist
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
HierogIyphic and Cursive Writing Unknown to Tribes
 Until Almost Modern Times

HieroglEphics writing.z preceded the art of cursiye writing, and the latter, being at first regarded as sacred, was confined to the priesthood. Before the invention of either, communications between individuals, tribes and nations were made by means of. the inter- change of material objects, which were regarded symbolically, and a code of signals was thus devised for the trans mission of important messages. For instance, Cooper in his Travels of a Pioneer of Commerce." says that piece of chicken liver, two pieces of chicken fat, and a chilli wrapped in red paper, meant: Prepare to fight at once." Cursive, or even hiero- glyphic, writing was unknown to many savage tribes until almost modern times. About 1295, Toktai, a Kipshak prince. sent symbolical declaration of war to Noghai, one of the most infiu- ential of Mongol princes. It consisted of hoe, an arrow, and a handful of earth, which Npghai interpreted as meaning: "If you hide in the earth, will dig you out; if you rise to the heavens, I will shoot you down choose a battlefield" The ancient Peruvian Indians used system of small stones, by means of which they learned the words they desired to remember.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
Sea Otter Now Is Extinct;
 Coat or Cloak Worth More
 Than It's Weight in Gold

Everyone who has ever done days rabbiting knows the ferret. Not so many are aware that the ferret is merely a tame albino variety of the polecat or fitch, and that it is a near relation of the stoat, the weasel ap@ the otter.
 It is from the weasel tribe, says Pearson's Weekly, that the finest and most costly furs in the market are taken. First and foremost comes the ermine Ermine, the royal fur, is nOth- ing but the winter skin of the common stoat. This animal turns white in snow time, all but the very tip of its tail, which remains black.
 The marten is common in Canada, but nearly extinct in England. It is a tree-climbing weasel, and it is this anil nal which supplies that immensely valuable fur known as sable" There are Russian and Siberian varieties of the marten. As is the case with most other furs, skins from the far North are much more valuable than those procured in warmer attitudes.
 In southern and central Europe is found the stone marten, the skin of which, though not equal to real sable. is quite valuable. So, too, is that of the Kolinsky marten, which is found in Russia
 The otter, 1t must be remembered, is nothing but a large variety of weasel that has taken to the water for live lihood. While the skins of the ordi- nary fresh-water otter have no particu- lar value in the fur market, the pelt of the true sea otter is today the most valuable of all furs. The sea otter is, or was, found off the coast of Alaska, but it has been so relentlessly hunted that it is now nearly, if not quite, ex- tinct. A coat or cloak of sea otter would be worth much more than its weight in gold.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
TIPS FOR THE POULTRY GROWERS

Culling the flock of poor laying hens should be done by daylight, when vel low and white can be readily distin. guished, according to Roy B. Jones, poultry specialist for the extension service of the Connecticut Agricultural college, at Storrs. No one need hesi- tate to catch and handle hens in day light if they are not unnecessarily frightened.
 A convenient and easy way of hold ing a hen for examination is to place the breast bone in the palm of the hand, with the fieshy part of the legs held firmly each side of the fore finger.
 The feeling of the breast bone in the palm of the hand at once indicates the quality of the hen. With the other hand it is easy to measure the dis tance between the pelvic bones, and from the pelvic bones to the breast bone. While doing this, look at the plumage, comb, shanks, beak, ear lobes and vent, and the examination is complete.
 It is not safe to judge hen by any one of the indications of production or non-production alone, advises MT. Jones. There are exceptions to all rules, and it is only by giving each point due credit that a correct conclu- sion can be reached.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
Late Experiments Upset Old Theory That Chilling of the
 Body Is the Cause of Colds

The question of how we catch cold even now awaits final judgment. The common cold-be it one disease or sev- eral-is now regarded as an infection, and colds from infected persons are surely known, but there are still vic tims who trace their troubles to wet feet, or sitting in draft. An infer ence has been that the disease bacteria may rest inert on the mucous mem- brane of the throat until stirred to ac- ton by the chilling of the body. A familiar explanation is that chilling of the skin drives the blood to the in- ternal organs, and by congestion less ems their resistance, but the late St. Louis experiments of s. MEdd snd S. B. Grant have shown that there is no such congestion. The temperature of The skin and mucous membranes actu- lily falls with chilling of distant parts
 if the body surface and rises again
 hen the person is warmed externally.
 The investigators conclude that inter- .uption of the circulation may bring
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
69BOG  Conducted by National Council of the
 Boy Scouts of America-)
SCOUT COURT ENDS QUARREL
>C8u Uy 1NHCIUH6I OUU1C1E O1
 Boy Scouts of America.)

Scouts Philip Grzywa, F years old, and Ray Moon, IA, living next door to Philip, in Omaha, Neb., had a quarrel and each vowed to "get even" at the first opportunity.
 The quarrel developed into a fight in which one of the boys was pretty badly hurt before friends separated them.
 "No good scout will hold a grudge against another" said Patrol Leader Roy Fredlund, IA years old.
 With the formality of a regular court of justice a Boy Scout court was called.
 Following the hearing, which lasted an hour. the jury" reported "ver- dict" as follows:
 we find that both boys are to blame for the trouble.
 "Each Is sentenced to do the other two good turns every week for four weeks.
 The boy who quits the troop be- cause of the trouble, or who fails to do the good turns, will be considered the most guilty"
 The verdict read, Philip and Ray sprang from their seats and shook hands. agreeing to forget their past diff ferences and be "pals" again. They left the meeting arm in arm amidst the cheering of their fellow scout nem- bers.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
Women Are Not Persons
 According to English Law

"Person" in the dictionaries is de- scribed as "an individual human be- ing" But 1t is not so in England from a legal standpoint, as women do not come within the class. This was re- vealed when the Royal Astronomical Society of London decided to admit women as fellows of the council. The plan was found to be impossible until the society had its charter altered. Eligibles for election in the society's bylaws were described as persons" and when legal opinion was obtained it was decided that a 'person" was strictly of the masculine sex. The change was made in the charter and the clever women who had distinguish ed themselves in star gazing were ad- mitted to the society.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
SCOUTS DAILY GOOD TURNS.

Cleaning of an old graveyard which was an "eyesore" to the town and erecting a town flag and a service flag were the things that a ti>op of boy scouts in Elizabeth. Pa., did for their community.
 Scout Troop No. 43. in Washington, D. C., has a boy scouts band, which has without cost played day after day for the funds of the Red Cross, sick soldiers, Liberty loans. and also for churches and poorhouses.
 The scouts of a Rosemont, Pa. troop destroyed 2,OO0 nests of tent caterpillars.
 As their good turn Scout Troop No. 112, of Baltimore. pledged $20 on a church mortgage, part of which they raised by sodding lawns and cutting grass.
 The boy scouts of New London Conn.,. were called upon by Mayor B. Frank Morgan to take part in the burning and cleaning up of the leaves Last year the scouts were called for this service and Mayor Morgan stated that the city never before had such cleaning as the boys gave it
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
Miniature Trees Produced
 by Permanently Curtailing .. the. Growth, of, the Roots

Miniature trees used as parlor deco rations generally belong to species which under ordinary conditions grow to much greater height. These par ticular examples owe their small size to the fact that their growth has been artificially stunted. The process is simple, according to Popular Mechan- ics.
 Cut a thick-skinned orange in two. and remove the pulp from one of the halves. Coat the skin on the outside with fine, rich soil. Plant two or three seeds, of some evergreen tree in the soil, and set it in a room where the growing plant will get plenty of light.
 Be careful to prop up the skin in such a way that the shoot will grow vertically; do not allow the room where it stands to become overheat- ed, and water the soil in moderation from time to time. When the roots force their way through the peel, cut them off flush with the outer surface, and in doing so be careful not to in- jure the coat of shellac.
 After the plant has attained matur- ity 1t may be placed in large flower pot, and will continue to thrive there, but as it's roots have been curtailed, 1t will be unable to draw more than a reduced, amount of nourishment from the soil, and so its growth will be permanently stunted. Cedars, pines and even some fruit trees, endure this process remarkably well.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
ALL WOULD BE BOYS AGAIN.

Dan Beard at a recent scout rally in Scranton told the boys that they must not be afraid or overawed by ''the bunch of clergymen. dignified judges and confidentially that there is not man in the crowd who would not be willing to change places with the greenest tenderfoot among the scouts present"
 This remark seemed to hit both the boys and men very favorably, and Robert L. Graham was moved to send these lines to the scout commissioner I'd like to hit the good old trails,
 And tramp the woods near home till
 sore.
 I'd like to be with old-time pals,
 I'd like to be a boy once more. hear the bugle calling,
 It's calling me back again Rack to the land of Yesterday"
 To the camp of "What-has-been." l think I see the bugler,
 His name is Memory" And he's calling for this good scouts
 To come back and happy be.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
SCOUT OATH GAVE MOST HELP.

A Boston paper offered a prize fol the paragraph that had given the greatest inspiration and help. Lines from Tennyson and others were sent in by the hundred. The letter that gained the prize was as follows:
 am only boy, and boys opinions are not respected by most grown-ups but we have them just the same.
 The paragraph which helps me the most is the Boy Scout oath. as follows
 On my honor. will do my best:
 1. To do my duty to God and my country, and to obey the scout law.
 2. To help other people at all times.
 3. To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
Most Oriental Nations
 Write From Right to Left

Most oriental nations, particularly the Semitic, write from right to left, whilst the Aryan nations write from left to right. The Chinese write per pendicularly from top to bottom, be- ginning on the right-hand side of the sheet. The ancient Greeks used at one time to write in alternate direc- tions, the first line from right to left, the second line from left to right. and so on; whilst the ancient Mexicans wrote in a circle, beginning from the center. --
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
can,t Steal the Scout Smile.

A couple of scouts, on an overnight hike, stopped at a country store for some little things they needed. The proprietor, who had been rified by some holdup men but a short time before, cautioned them against robbers who were reported in the vicinity.
 "Aw," said one of the boys, Eve haven't got much 'cept smile, and if anyone wants to swipe that, he's well come to it. We can get lots more."- Scout News Bulletin.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
On the Rioht Side.

sT don't want to do anything wrong" said an elderly Shropshire woman who called upon an official of the ministry of food, "but when die should like my funeral to be properly carried out" She then conhded that she had, in stock, her coffin and shroud, two bot ties of whisky and three tins of sal- mon.
 This cheerful soul was quite pleased when told that she was "on the right side" so long as she did not add to her stock.-London Chronicle.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
Patriotic Creed of the Good American
 for the Welfare of Everybody. COMPOSITE BY FEDERAL RESERVE SAVINGS DIRECTORS.
I believe in the United States of America

in the of My opportunity and hope depend upon her future.
 stability progress industry thrift of her people, will work kharda and I wills spend than
 I will earnings with I will save consistently.
 I will invest thoughtfully
 strength country myself will buy securities.
 hold above barter the obligations country thus incur things the greatness of Americas future Let us have no financial sackers in battle
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14

New Form of Torture. "How did you enjoy your visit to the BlithersbysT
 "It was an ordeal"
 "How so?"
 "I had to sit through 1000 feet of the baby"
 "What7"
 "Film. you know. They were show. ing me motion pictures of the little darling taken between the years of one and three."-Birmingham Age Herald.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14

infection by upsetting the equilibrium between host and micro-organisms in such a way as decreasing the respira- tion of the cells, retarding waste re- moval, or lessening the local supply of the antibodies of immunity.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
Prediction Drsproved.

He (after popping the question)- Why are you crying, dearest? Did of fend you by my proposal?
 She-Oh, no, dear, it's not that. I am crying from pure joy. Mother has always told me that was such an idiot that I wouldn't get even a donkey for sweetheart, and now I've got one after all.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
Kangaroo Farming.

Kangaroo farming is an important industry in Australia. The hides are valuable and the tendons extremely fine; indeed, they are the best mate rial known to surgeons for sewing up wounds, and especially for holding broken bones together, being much finer and tougher than catgut.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
Not Entirely We'll.

UUClUT, HUW much do I owe you?''
 ' N O W, don't start worrying over financial mat ters. You're not strong enough to be told that yet"
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
RIGHT TO THE POINT

And the woman in the case may be a case herself.
 The fool who had wanted more and lost all.
 A rich man who gives nothing is like a tree without fruit. is- The sunlight of happiness sell dom falls upon a shady reputa- tion.
 The man in the moon Is the only chap who seems to- thrive 7 on a high ball.
 To render marriage a success the husband must be patient and the wife a martyr.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
ThirtyRunningS0res

Remember, I stand back of every box. Every druggist guarantees to refund the purchase price (35 cents) if Peterson's Ointment doesn't do all I claim.
 guarantee 1t for eczema, old sores, running sores, salt rheum, ulcers, sore nipples, broken breasts, itching skin, skin diseases, blind, bleeding and itching piles as well as for chafing, burns, scalds, cuts, bruises and sunburn
 Il years. was in three different hospitals. Amputation was advised Skin grating was tried. was cured by using Peter son's Ofntment,'tMrs F. E. Root, 287 Michigan street, Buffalo, N. Y. Mail or ders filled by Peterson Ointment Co.,. Buff falo, N. Y.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
Sure He Will,

'There is an English poet named Drinkwater visiting us on this side"
 "Well, If he is a poet, he'll find out
 there're lots in a name"
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
His Limits.

"Wasn't he a good match?"
 "Not good enough a match to come up to the scratch"
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
The Limit.

The Limit. Amateur Hunter-What if should mistake you for deer? Guide-If I'm more'n fifty yards away that'll be all right. But if hap pen to be any closer I'll come back and jolt you on the jaw.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
Just a Form of Speech.

eve got no use for that fellow"
 'Is that good reason for scorning him? Surely you don't confine your acquaintance to people you expect to have some special use for"
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
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Vocational Names.

The Call-Are you known as Mrs. Freemeter, your husbands pen name7 The Poets Wife-No, I'm known as Mrs. Smith; that's my washtub name.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
Nothino to 1t.

'"Then you don't go in for this ultra radical stuff"
 "Nope. For years tried to get something for nothing. I'm convinced now that it can't be done."-Louis- vile Courier-JOurnal
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
Too Serious,

Mrs. Cunningham-Love laughs at locksmiths, you know. Cunningham-Love has no business
 to laugh at anything.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
Rnudence.

"What would you do if a man told you to go to thunder?"
 eff he were a bigger man than I, would go at lightning speed"
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
Wouldn't Bite.

The Customer I want to get a pair of merino socks.
 The New Clerk -MerinO? That must be spiggoty for marine. You can't catch me on that gag, if I am a green clerk. Mex ican marines don't wear socks.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14

Indigestion produces disagreeable and sometimes alarming symptoms. wright's Indian Vegetable Pills stimulate the diges-
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
Contrary Proof.

"What liquid glances she bestows on you!"
 "Yes; that shows me I'm solid with her."
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
A Worth-W Lake.

The famous Trinidad asphalt lake has been found of uniform character down to 150 feet below the surface.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
Naturally,

'aThe poet sang to his love, Drink to me only with thine eyes,"
 "She must have had liquid eyes"
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
Ouija Board and Spirit Messages Are
 Additional Terrors to Death.
By GEORGE BERNARD SHAW

mother always having communion with the dead seriously. She balanced that Ireland necessarily till became deadly does looked the subject but has dearest friend about d he told her with land promise somny that it possible for with the other world won't do it."
 
 is for fear she will to him just for spte Fancy the dead having spend their time tng tables for wod And ringing bells and sending Why terror death.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14

is both unnatural and
 Every department of human life Every industry and private occupation which organized support affected by it, and the challenge bring catastrophe challenge So government is going to accept the challenge
 egeod obligation protect the innocent against the ruthless arre the making which they had The people know that this not strebreang intended affect the adjustment of the between the miners and the operators
  state summoned into action for the protection people above beyond capital O individuals
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
New Form of Torture

Garfield Tea, taken regularly, will cor rect both liver and kidney disorders.-Adv.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
Duty of Government Is to Protect the People Who Are Dependent on It.
By GOVERNOR H. J. ALLEN of Kansas

It is the duty of government and it has the in- herent power, to protect the people whose welfare dependent upon it. Facing desperate situation through stoppage of coal production at the beginning of winter, government in Kansas is brought to the pass of using all its powers to protect the people whose suffering will be unspeakable unless relief is afforded
 Ii the government is to anything, then it's oblga tion to prevent innocent people from becoming the
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14
Easily Fixed

"Yes, auntie, it is rather sudden, but I am to be married next week."
 "But you know nothing about house keeping"
 "Well, there are plenty of maga- zines on the subject. I shall imme- diately subscribe to one of them."- Louisville Courier-Journa1.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14

You Must Remember that Father Johns Medicine is an all-the-year-round tonic aesh-builder and people gain steadily while taking this whole some food medicine. If you want to gain weight begin taking Father Johns Medicine right nov. Guaranteed free from alcohol and dangerous drugs.
 Preof-Mrs. Lucy Wing of Liberty, Me-, says her run down baby was made fat and healthy by Father Johns Medicine.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14

Hohenzoern-I resigned and place myself of our God who will protect the innocent.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-02-14

Waes-I do not think anywhere else in the world except continent will find frontier miles long with extensive physical barriers military defense dividing line than boundary determined by good will take high pride that boundary-he between Canada and the United Satesfor seems illustrate very striking and practical way objects for which Americans fought great
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-30

never succeed when / interfered
between Bob and KAtherinef
II picked up the handkerchief IN
the pantry" Boo continued. u
slipped it intd my pocket, and / In
tended to hand It to its owner.
Something prevented; / forgot
about it! Totally! For days! I'm
til I found it-torn to tatters"
81 admit that I'm jelous, Bob,
admit that I've no right to be
so upset By what you consider z
trivial incident. Butt am! And
you know what / am like. II you
cared-as you used to-wouldn't
you be careful-not TO hurt me
Why-why do you let me have an
excuse for being Jealous ?"
"Why are you alwaysS looking
for one? When we were married,
we agreed to be pals, partners,
chums and equals. How has it
turned out? You are as jealous as
the silliest little parasite"
rose from the breakfast table,
turned to my husband level gaze,
and spoke slowly:
Bob, if you were not interested
in another woman, you never
would speak to me like, that!"
(To be Continued.)