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The Press., 1920-01-08
MUST CONCENTRATE TO WIN
Though Thorough Absorption Hay Be Carried Too Far, It Is Necessary
 to Success.

There is always danger, when any one concentrates, that the cOncentra- tiNn will be carried too far-sO far that it produces a narrow, One-sided and warped point of view. The great scientist, the great scholar, the great thinker in any line is usually not an all-around "go0d felloW.' "Crahbed,' "uuee.." "peculiAr." "Odd," "funny' and "wurped'-are these not the. ad- icctivcs that generally describe the gpniuScS of lhe world? The very eff forr to concentrate on the one sub jrct which has brought success has made it impossible to keep in touch with the thOuSand-and-One currents of thought and topics of conversation which go to make up comfortable and ca%N-going life. Like tie old sea cap- tain. these gcniuScS miss something in their effort to fix their attention on enc thing.
 In spi,e of this danger it is good thing to work for concentration. The Likelihood of becoming One-Sdcd is big where, genius is concerned. but then it can be excused. Most of us can safely concentrate our attention and still feel ~;:"r that we will keep in reach Wi.h the world about us.
The Press., 1920-01-08
t1ome Mae Water Filter.

Tp m?kc g ,,1il, "nicf filter, take largn gard pot and ntop tho hole in the hrltu' lr'T 'armg a piece of sponge n ' tNcr with 3 CIV inches of powdcrcG rmrcoal, iil oih water and lct it Si ser pail or tub sup ported by " or three sticks laid across. Th> water Altering through tine cirrro#l N.,l be freed from all impurities |. ! will bc iii for family use. Tine r' ,rc"nl should be changed "vclY three munths and the sponge several times q year.
The Press., 1920-01-08
|, =. 2 . GC -f;. f;Ht,1 H

Bobby has; H slight tootl'Hcilo which he made q Liz fuss about. Daddy loved hin ;: Ii, 1h"n >;,j'l: "iTrrc's a quar- ter; 70 nuy ball and play. then may be fuuli forget about the aching tootIl." Bobby, ru~ll'ng :o his mother, papa'S easy. He gave me quarter when only had about five cents worth of tOOthacha'
The Press., 1920-01-08
Cleaning NGIi Taper.

One of the simplest WGTs to clog: wall paper is to take a loaf of "t&I but not hard bread and cut off ;.l. crust: then taking il in one hand rt!t the paper gently with tie exposed SUI face. When the bread looks Soilcd ru of another thin siice and proceed witt the work. It is best to rub up unt down on the paper.
The Press., 1920-01-08
Australian Newspapers

The Australian daily, weekly and monthly publications are considered great institutions, especially the dailicS, and the consumption of news print Hl0nc is lar"c, probably running into !,n'D tons monthly for the com mOnWCalth.
The Press., 1920-01-08
GLEASON 19I9-1920.
 ELSIE TEAL. PIANIST AND TEACHER OF PIANO. COrcOI an Avenue. Tel. Al. '2m32

NTATE OF CONNECTICUT County kC of To!land ss stafford, December 30 1919.
 NO1I tF CLAIMS.
 In pursuance to a yOt c of he dii eci O Of ! he Eaton Drug Comp my all horiZ ng said directors to dissolve said company. 10 ice is hereby given hal sad "ireCt nrS. acting her in as trustees to Wind up the affairs of said COT pora'iun. hal limIen and appointed f UT months from the d he hereof for the credi'cr5 of the said l he Fla on D ugt npany to bring in the'r claims a -fln n.t Sal corp atiOn.
 Those who -egiccJ 10 exhibit their claims agalI st aid c operation wi hin said time Will be deba Ieu. All claims against said colpora- ton may be Stnt to Alice l.. Abel, Treasurer, Stafford SprinlS, Conn
 rug EATON DRUG COMPANY, 3w4l ALICE '. ABEL, Ire 4Surer
The Press., 1920-01-08
Hidher and Hiuher.

Bob Minkin's father is making him study higher mathematics so that he will be able to write the price tags when he gets old enough to go tc work.
The Press., 1920-01-08
Hosiery

Infants white Cashmerette Ho-
 siery, Value 35c-Sale price 25c Hosiery, sizes to 91a-Sale price 25c
The Press., 1920-01-08
Chunns.

.Money may pot bring happiness, but many people believe that the two travel in con,I: :ny,---Boston Trans crjpt
The Press., 1920-01-08
HOLLAND

Mrs Hattie POmerOy of Stafford Springs is teaching at Buff Cap. She takes the place of Miss Mildred Car penter of New Haven, who resigned
The Press., 1920-01-08
Home Patterns
 ILLUSTRATED IN THE Ladies' Home Journal.

A lady in our store last week remarked: "The Ladies Home Journal pattern is the best ever used." This opinion is shared by a great many ladies in Stafford and vicinity.
 Every Home Pattern is cut by hand with the greatest possible care. Cutting chart, and com plete directions that are easy to follow, are given with each pat tern. Every Home Pattern is guaranteed to be correct.
 The Home Book of Fashions, quarterly. 25c a copy, with cou- pon worth 15c toward the pur- chase of any Home Pattern.
The Press., 1920-01-08

DEMNANTS and short IN lengths of all kinds of piece goods will be of- fered at January Sale prices.
The Press., 1920-01-08
Outing Gowns, $1.9S

One lot of women's Outing Flannel Gowns, good weight, soft and warm Sale price 1.9S regular values 2.50
The Press., 1920-01-08
BOROUGH MEETING

The legal voters of the Borough of Stafford Springs, Conn. are hereby no tiled and warned to meet in Borough Hall in said Borough, Wednesday even ing, January 14th. 1920, at 7.30 o'clock, for the following purpOses: 1St-TO see if they will vote to re construct the macadam road on Main St
 2nd-TO see if they will vote to pro ceed with the construction of the Fur mace Ave. sewer, authorized by vote of the Borough on August 11th. 1916. 3rd-TO see if they will vote to pay a portion of the cost of an automobile fire engine.
 lth-To see if they will vote to in stall a fire alarm system. Jth-TO see what action they will take regarding the sprinkling of the Borough streets.
 6th-TO see what action they will talk e regarding issuance of bonds for the purpose of financing needed improve nentS.
 Jas. Sheppard, Jr. Warden.
 A. w. Kingsbury,
 John Quinn, Sr.,
 \. D. Bernardo,
 c. B. Tschummi,
 BurgesseS.
 Attest. c. H. Moore Clerk. Jan. Sth 1920.
The Press., 1920-01-08

COME of the best val. o ues of the January Sale will be found in the odd iOts-aIi at sale
 price.
The Press., 1920-01-08

M ANY January Sale A'A offerings in odd lots all marked for quick clearance.
The Press., 1920-01-08

Bleached Sheets, size 72x9O, ex-
 cellent quality-Sale price 1.45 Good quality Cotton Blankets, in
 white and gray, 10-4 size
 Sale price a pair 1.79 Excellent quality Near wOOl'' Charlottesville price pair 3.9S Assorted Styles in Blankets, plain and plaid effects, regular 600 and $50 values-Sale price a pair 4.95 Splendid quality Blankets in Standard make, regular 1000 value price a pair 7.9S Many special values in finer grade Blankets in Bed Comfortables.
The Press., 1920-01-08
Mems Furnishings

Mems Furnishings Mems La Mode" Half Hose, in black, regular 25c value at 19c Mems Maco Split foot Hosiery, regular 35c value 29c Mems Contecook Wool Hosiery, black, blue, oxford and nat ural color-Sale price for 100 or pair 35c regular Csc value at 4Sc Mems Fleecy-lined Jaeger under wear-Shirts only-Sale price 9Sc Mems Stephensen's Natural Wool Shirts and Drawers, regular 25O value-Sale price 2.19 Mems ecru Ribbed Union Suits, Medium Weight, regular 165- Sale price 1.39 Mems Gray Flannel Shirts regular 2.25 value-Sale price 1.9S Mems Khaki Flannel Shirts, reg ular $50 value-Sale price 2.9S
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-02-09

Senator Smoot, chairman of the
joint committee on printing, is having
prepared report on the use of print
paper by the senate and house. In
view of the acute shortage OF paper
throughout the country. the senator
thinks congress should set an example
of economy. Mr.. SmOot states that not
long ago, upon the request of GER
tain senator, Il speech was printed as
a senate document. Thereupon it was
reprinted in great quantities and sent
over the country free of postage. In
the printing alone forty-eight tons of
paper were consumed. The cost of
printing was betrayed by the person
ordering it, but the people had to pay
the cost of transportation in the mails,
and the rest of the publishing industry
suffered the loss OF that quantity of
paper. 4S tons of paper will supply
4 newspaper like the Freeman-J Journal
for year.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-02-09
Sad Death of Charles NJ. Wearda.

The sad death of Charles Monte
Wearda, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Monte
Wearda, residing southwest of town.
occurred at Mercy hospital at an early
hour Saturday morning, after a week S
illness with pneumonia resulting from
an attack of influenza. The death OF
this young man is especially sad as II
is the third death which has occurred
in the family during the past year or
thirteen months, brother and sister
having passed away within a few
months of each other.
Private funeral services will be held
from the Foster undertaking parlOrs
this afternoon ut O'Clock III
charge OF Rev. III. A. KOenig of st.
Paul's Lutheran church and. interment
will be made in Graceland cemetery.
Charles Monte Wearda was born at
Weston, ILL.,, March 2, 1902, lacking
less than month of having reached
his eighteenth birthday. He was boy
of very likeable disposition and well
thought of among all his friends by
whom he will be greatly missed.
Besides the grief stricken parents,
his death is mourned by two brothers,
Edward and Harry, and also u grand
mother who resides at the Wearda
home.
The sympathy of the community is
extended to the bereaved ones III their
sad hour of sorrow.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-02-09
Why Not Barracks?

Eds. Freeman-JOurnal: l have no
child to send to school, but wish to
see our money expended for the greatest
good to the rising generation. Last fall
met Prof. Kelly on the school grounds
land l said, why not make barracks
for all our school buildings?' Said
The, you have it right" He then men
toned one town in the state that had
most of their buildings one story ana
he understood they were suited with
that plan.
/ am aware that it may cost more to
accommodate the same number OF pu-
pills. but the danger to life and limb
will be eliminated to fraction, as
there will be no stairways to cause III
jury and no stampede for fire escapes
in case of fire. The cost and room OF
the stairways will be saved.
1t was claimed the cost of the pres
ent barracks was less than the interest
on S2JO.O00 If you want big build
ing to make Webster City look metro
politan let the old one stand.
Ask Prof. Kelly if this is not so.
School board take notice.
A. G. Kellogg.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-02-09

The senate, by vote of 3G to il,
has passed the bill for the Americani-
cation of citizens and alien residents.
The inca sure has been in charge OF
Senator Kenyon, who has spent much
time and effort in its preparation and
presentation. 1t provides that all
citizens of the United States between
the ages of is and II. and all alien
residents between the ages of IL and
40. who cannot speak, read, or write
English. shall attend school not less
than 200 hours a year. The federal
bureau of education is TO administer
the act and supervise the expenditure
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-02-09

The National Republican, Washing
ton, ID. c., that steadfast and reliable
republican newspaper. has found it ne
cessary to increase the price Of sub
scriptiOn from 81 to $50 per year. PM
that should not lose it single sub
scriber i is dirt cheap. 1t is the best
advocate OF genuine, unadulterated re-
pubicanism in the country and every
loyal republican ought to read it every
this office.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-02-09
+ the money to be appropriated under

In explaining the cause of the large
increase in the farm production Of Tex
as. the Des Moines Register throws a
few bouquets to Iowa and Illinois as
follows: AN explanation is doubtless to
be found in the fact that farmers from
Iowa and Illinois are moving to Texas
in large numbers and are carrying Iowa
and Illinois seed, ideas and vigor into
the southland" How convenient!
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-02-09

The New York World, the leading
democratic paper of the country, says
that except for the brains aud cl.rac-
ter of President Wilson. there is no.
thing left of the democratic party
Oh, yes there is. Its appetite cod itch
for office are still doing business mt the
old stand. And then there are W J.
Bryan and Sidney Burleson ana Champ
Clark and W. 6. McAdoo. to SAL no
thing of Gov. Edwards and Chairman
Cummings-and the New York Woiln.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-02-09

The general who didn't win the war.
scme wise republicans insist, will be
rewarded with the presidency.-Burl-
ington Gazette.
Well, wasn't the COMMANDMENT chief
who kept us out of war rewarded with
Il reelection?
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-02-09

1t is quite evident that the republi-
cans OF Iowa at this time favor the
nomination of Gov. LOwden as presi-
dent on the republican ticket, although
the state is very friendly to Gen.
Wood. The general appears to be sec
ond choice il Iowa and the man now
leading as the second choice in many
states may win.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-02-09

Prof Pickering claims to have dis
covered that the moon is inhabited. 1t
will not he long now until some crack
Drained individual will try to commune
cate by wireless or airplane with the
newly found people.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-02-09
A brand new delivery van has b

A brand new delivery van has been
received ut the local post Office for the
purpose of delivering parcel post pack
Il ges The new delivery car will faclll-
tate much quicker service to patrons
and will require less time and work
on the part of the post Office carriers.
1t will probably be operated by one OF
the substitute carriers.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-02-09

There is plenty of work for every
hand and head" says well known
business man of international reputa-
ton. OF course there is, but. as some
body else has remarked. Too many
people are working with their mouths
only
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-02-09

Despite high prices and unsettled
conditions due to the war; Governor
Lowden. by the practical application
of business methods to the manage
ment of the states affairs, reduced the
tax rate III Illinois 33:' per cent in two
years. His friends are certain that he
can do for the nation what he has done
for Illinois i'll the matter of good gov
ernmcnt and lower taxes if he is given
the opportunity.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-02-09

The insists in the New York assem-
bly, who voted to GUST those five so
cialists who were fairly elected to seats,
are now questioning the Americanism
of Charles Evans Hughes simply be
cause Mr.. Hughes has taken occasion to
defend the rights of the socialists. Mr..
Hughes AmericaniSm needs no defense.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-02-09

Herbert Hoover's stock is going up
every day. Senator Reed and Mayor
Thompson Of Chicago both have come
out against him.-Cedar Rapids Ga
Zette.
Now if the Gazette will Join hands
with Reed and Thompson in opposition
10 Hoover, the nomination of the for
mer food administrator ought to be
assured
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-02-09

Bryan seems determined to wreck
the democratic party.-Dubuque Tele
graph Herald.
But the party is already wrecked
and the man in the white house is the
wrecker. 1t is really the best thing
this administration has done.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-02-09

Yes, Col. House is going to take a
rest. 1t is not hard to guess who made
him tired. The whole country is about
as weary as he is.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-02-09
HONOR C0UNIY'S
DEAD SOLDIERS
French Government Sends
Diplomas for Families
of Americans Kill
ed in France.
II AWARDED HERE
Will be Presented With
Suitable Ceremonies
on Feb. %.
II AWARDED HERE

| Hamilton county heroes who were
Killed in France are TO be honored by
the French government in the presenta
ton to the nearest relative of the dead
soldiers OF a French diploma. Eleven
families in Hamilton county will re-
ceive the diplomas which will be pre-
scented by the local post of the Ameri-
can Legion with suitable ceremonies
on Feb. %, Washingt0n's birthday.
The exact time of day and place of
the memorial service which will be
held for presenting these diplomas will
be announced following the meeting of
the Hamilton county post this
evening.
Those HonOred.
Following are the persons in this
county entitled to receive the diplo-
mas, and it has been requested that if
they cannot be present for the cere-
monies Feb. %. that someone repre-
sent;ng the family attend ito receive
the honor certificate:
f. w. Knudson, Jewell; Nels
Thompson, Jewell: Mrs. Matilda
Malmbery, X. Il. No. 2, Stanhope !:
Sander Waterman, Kamrar; w. T..
Weir, X. II. No. 1, harrisburg; Martin
Olson, Il. II. No. 2, Jewell; Adoplh
Westwick, r. II. No. /, williams !;
Wisely NJ. Dickerson, Williams: John
Newell Williams, 1923 Second street,
Webster City; Martha A. Dali, 533
Webster street, Webster City: Mrs.
James Wedding, 1900 Superior street.
Webster City.
(These names were sent from Omaha
TO Commander Prince of the local post
nv,iln
in them.)
The Diploma.
The diploma, drawn by Franklin
Booth, an American artist, to repre-
sent one of the bas-reliefs of the Arc
de Triomphe, in Paris, will bear the
names of the deceased soldier, with a
recognition FROM the French people
signed by President POincare.
Near the top OF the engraving APP
pear two lines. from Victor Hugo,
which translated, read:
Those who died piOusly for their
country,
Have the right that at their graves,
the people come to pray
The words below the open space,
which. will bear the soldiers name, in
English are: ss,-, 1900.
10 the memory OIL -------. ----------------5,
of the United States of America,
who died for liberty during the Great
War. the homage Of France"
The group, which is the center Of
the engraving is placed on cenotaph,
and the whole is framed by border Of
oak and laurel leaves, always deserv.
ed by the victOrs.
The principal figure Of the group
symbolizes the soul and spirit of the
American army which helped France
to maintain alive the flame of the
torch of liberty and justice.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-02-09

Perhaps Gen. Wood will have all he
can attend to as an army commander
during the next few years without fool
ing away a lot Of good time around the
White House.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-02-09

People who are asking that Il. Il.
Meredith make as good record as sec
rotary of agriculture as Jim Wilson did
are asking too much. Mr.. Wilson was
by all odds the best man for the job
eyer tried and it is unlikely that his
record will be equalled for many years.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-02-09

Would you like to live in Russia ?'
asks the Mason City Globe Gazette.
Most people would prefer living there
to dying there.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-02-09

Isn't there anything republican poll
ticians will stop at in order. to gain
governmental control?-New Hampton
Tribune - !
Yes. The most hardened among
them would hesitate, even to get the
women vote. to declare that I'VE are
too proud to fight. y
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-02-09
CITY FREEMAN

Visc0unt Grey's letter is another
blow at the heart of the world.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-02-09

If Hetty Green's son has invested in
$4,000 worth of liquor. he is a bigger
fool than was generally believed
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-07-06
GOLF CLUB ARRANGING
FOR TOURNAMENT SOON

The Bemidji Country club golfers
are negotiating with several outside
teams to come here for tournament
to be held during the forepart
of this month. Teams included IN
the negotiations are those from
Grand Forks, Alexandria, Detroit
and Willmar. These cities have first
class golfers and it is expected that
an exceptionally interesting tourna-
ment will he held if satisfactory ar
raugements can be made.
The local golf course is now In ex-
cellent condition for such contest
and the local players are in readiness
to meet the contestants from these
cities. In all probabilities the tourna-
ment will be held the latter part Of
this week or possibly the following
week
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-07-06
COMPANY K RECEIVED
STATE PAY FOR SUMMER.
ENCAMPbENT SATURDAY
Federal Payment Will Be Made
by Major Brady, Disburs-
Il.
ing Officer, Thursday

Members of company K present at
drill on Saturday evening received
checks in payment for the period OF
the summer encampment held at the
fair grounds last month. The amount
received covered the, pay from the
state of Minnesota. The federal pay
ment will lbe made in cash on Thurs
day at IL o'clock noon by Major H.
B. Brady, disbursing officer, attached
to the Minnesota National Guard. AL
are required to be present
at this time in order to receive pay
ment for the encampment period"
Prior to ''pay call" Saturday even
ing, the company was put through a
short drill, the first which has been
held since the encampment. Captain
Moore has announced that the regu-
lar drill night will be called on each
Monday and that all members of the
company are requested to be present
at this time without notices being
sent on each occasion.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-07-06
BEMIDJl ASSOCIATION =
NAMES REPRESENTATIVE
TO FUEL INVESTIGATION

At meeting of the board OF. d.
rectors of the Bemidji association
held this afternoon in the association
rooms the matter Of prospective fuel
supply for the coming winter. was dis
cussed. The discussion was brought
about by the receipt of the association
Of telegram from the MINNEAPOLIS
Association Of Business Organizations
asking Bemidji to send a delegate to
a meeting to be held in Minneapolis
tomorrow afternoon to confer With
other delegates relative to sending
representative direct to Washington
to make an appeal for coal movement
to this territory. Mr., M. L. Matson,
local manager of the St. Hilaire Retail
Lumber company, was named as rep
resentative from the Bemidji associa-
ton andFwill be present tomorrow
at the meeting in Minneapolis.