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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-07-16
SHEPHERD BECAME A PRINCE
Emir FeisaI of Arabia Seemed an Al
together Negligible Object in His
Early Life.

Emir Feisal of Arabia began life as
dirty little shepherd boy. His moth
er was an Arabian girl of Mecca and
cousin of his father When Feisal
was still q baby Shereef Hussein sent
him into the desert to live with
Bedouin tribe, because it is considered
more wholesome for a boy to grow
up in the open desert country than IN
city or village. In Constantinople
Feisal contracted consumption, writes
Lowell Thomas in Asia, but since then
the desert has taken it out of him, al
though he is still very thin and has
waist only q inches in circumference.
He smokes cigarettes day and night
and eats sparingly. Among the tribes
he is celebrated as an unusually hne
shot and a good horseman and camel
rider. Feisal is enlightened and thor
oughly modern in his views. His peo-
pie follow him, not through fear, but
because they love him. He is much
too kind and liberal-minded to rule
as an oriental despot of the old school
and he may be depended upon to usher
in an entirely new order of things for
his people.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-07-16
USED BY ANCIENT PHYSICIAN
Graeco-Roman Medical and Surgical
Instruments of Bronze Now in
Johns Hopkins University.

William II. Buckler, who served on
the staff of the American embassy in
London during the war, has presented
to the ArcheologiSt museum of Johns
Hopkins university, of which he was
former trustee, a set of ancient Graeco-
Roman medical and surgical instru-
ments found two years ago near Kolo-
phon, in Asia Minor.
The collection was on exhibition in
London and was formerly in the pos
session of the late Alfred O.. Van Len
nep, Dutch vice consul in Smyrna, who
owned large estate near kolophon
and was we'll acquainted with the ex-
cavations and discoveries in that vi
cinity.
The instruments, SO in number, are
all of bronze, with but one exception.
They were probably the property of
some Roman physician living in Asia
Minor in the first or second century A.
D., and the fact that they were all
found in one place is doubtless ex'
planned, in the opinion of experts, by
the ancient custom of burying q per-
sons worldly possessions with him.
The set includes surgical knives and
elevators, forceps, tenacula (sharp
hooks), a unique drill bow, for use in
injuries and diseases of the skull,
scoops, probes and a cautery.
The drill bow is, from the point OF
view of the archeologist, perhaps the
most interesting object. 1t is like a
tool used by carpenters.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-07-16
A..urIan aAmbassadres s.. y,

The Lady surma OMAR Shimum has
arrived In London as the official am
bassador from the Assyrians in the
tKurdfstan mountains, says the Argo-
maui.
Very handsome, not unlike the
queen of Montenegro in profile, very
bright, lively and animated, Lady
Surma OMAR Shimum is only a little
more than 80 years of age. OF fine
physique, she is also highly cultured
woman, SO cultured that the arch
bishop Of Canterbury closed a re
cent interview with the "ambassador"
with the remark: ut is extraordinary
to find so much civilization where one
could naturally have expected bar
barism."
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-07-16
The Press Agents Work.

The old-time press agent IS now
known as publicity expert" and his
business has greatly developed IN re-
cent years. Outside of the regular
theatrical press agents, every Ameri-
can city has a small army of men who
find lucrative employment in giving
publicity to financial and industrial
enterprises, philanthropic and educa,
tional institutions, hotels and restau-
rants, and wide variety of other
things that depend for their success
upon the patronage of the. public.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-07-16
The Atlantic Patrol.

After the wreck of the Titanic, II
of the leading nations of Europe
Joined with the United States and
Canada to provide a service for the
observation and patrol of ice along the
north Atlantic steamship lanes. These
nations contribute in different proper
tons TO the expense Of this service,
but the work is done by the United
States coast guard cutters Seneca
and Tampa who cruise back and fortl'
during the warmer months when the
icebergs come south and send out to
all vessels wireless reports of the To-
cation and movements of the ice
Boys Life.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-07-16
Had No Experience.

An artist was showing young wom-
an over his studio. After she had
critically examined all the pictures,
she remarked:
II notice several sunsets among
your works, but not a single sunrise.
How's that?"
The artist, who was rather noted
for his bohemian habits, blushed a
little at the question, and then STAN
mered:
"You see, it's this way. To tell the
truth, the reason I've never painted a
sunrise is because Pm never up al
that time"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-07-16
Now Is the
Time Do to It

There never was a better time for
the erection of that monument for
your family lot than now. We have
never before had so large line of
handsome Marble & Granite Monum-
mcntes.
Mr.. H. F. Slaven represents US
and he will be pleased to take your
order or give you any information
you desire.
CLIFTON FORGE MARBLE
AND GRANITE WORKS.
LAUNDRY, CLEANING and DYE
ING and PRESSING any kind Of
goods. Work guaranteed. Leave
your orders with me.
CHAS. DIGGS, Barber,
Monterey, Va.
Agent for Woodward's Cleaning
Dyeing and Pressing Establishment.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-07-16

Nevertheless Van Buren, remained In
active politics 10 years. For still an
other 10 years he lived on in retire
ment at Underwood, his country estate
In his native village, where he died
in the midst of the Civil war.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-07-16
CATTLE ARE NOT WHAT
THEY USED TO BE

Buy a Shorthorn Bull and raise
beef steers and milk cows like your
father Lid.
Land, feed and labor are SO high
that you cannot afford to raise scrubs
The Augusta County Shorthorn
breeders Association Annual AUG
TON SALE of SO head-20 bulls
and 80 females-will be held at
.STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.. SEPTEM-
Der 3rd, 1920. For catalog, address,
H. E. COINER
Box, 45S, Staunton, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-07-16

Select your tires ac-
cordir2g to the roads
they have to travel:
In sandy or billy coun-
cry, wherever the going
is apt to be heavy-The
u. S. Nobby.
For ordinary country
roads-The U. S. Chain
or Usco.
For front wheels -
The u. S. Plain.
For best results
everywhe re-U. S.
Royal Cords.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-07-16
The Thrice-a-Week Edition of
The New York World
IN 1919 and 1920 -

Practically a daily at the price of a
weekly. No other newspaper in the
world gives so much at so low a price
The forces are already lining up
for the Presidential campaign of 1920.
The Tnrice-a-Week World which is
the greatest example Of tabloid jour-
nalism in America will give you all
the news of it. 1t will keep you as
thoroughly informed as daily at
five or sig times the price. Besides,
the news from Europe for a long
lime to ccme will be of overwhelm-
ing interest, and we are deeply and
yitaUy concerned in it. The Thrice
a-Week World will furnish you an
accurate and comprehensive report of
everything that happens.
The Thrice-A-Week Worlds regu-
lar subscription price is only $l.00
per year, and this pays for 156 pa
pers. We offer this unequalled
newspaper and The HIGHLAND RE-
CORDER together for one year 10
$2.35.
WOOL WANTE2
We will buy straight
in at guaranteed
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1920-07-16

On hands a limited quantity Of 8
by IL rugs will close out at cost.
r. M Trimble
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06
The Wauregan Girls Sewing Clul met Thursday exening.
On the Milk Wagon

Comparison of food purchases of the present with those of twenty years ago, show that the people of the United States are using less meat and less grain but we have increased our consumption of dairy products, veg etables and fruits. These facts were established by checking recent gov ernment survey with one taken two decades ago.
 Food purchases of 500 families, rep resenting different standards of Am- erican life, were carefully analysed Comparison with former years was made possible by the fact that the government had similar figures cover ing a survey made twenty years ago of 400 families.
 The decrease in meat consumption amounted to 8 per cent and that of grain products II percent. The amount of dairy products consumed has increased about percent. Vege- tables show an increase of per cent and fruit percent.
 The average cost of food per man in these 500 families was found to be 46 cents a day. This, of course, rep resents only actual market costs and does not include costs of preparation and serving. Unfortunately, no com parison with twenty years ago shown.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND
 FARM BUREAU NEWS

below zero were reported on the night of December IT. Elbertas, especially, suffered during this period A few varieties, particularly the Greens boro, continued to show upon examin- ation January 10, large number of
 i've buds. It is probable that many of these have since suceumbed.
 The way of the peach grower in Connecticut has been hard the past few years. Nevertheless, Prof. Hol- lister is not ready to admit that Con- necticut has ceased to be peach state He says:
 ''In spite of the severe weather of the past three or four years which re- suited in our not having a good peach crop for four years l still have faith in the peach industry of Connecticut Anyone who has followed the crop conditions knows that they are close ly associated with the weather condl- tions, and although the present out look seems very dubious I believe that the grower who has peach orchard should take as much care of 1t as though he expected crop this sea- son, as he will win out in the long run"
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06
CONNECTICUT LEAGUE OF WO MEN WORKERS RAISING
 BUDGET

The Connecticut League of Women Workers has launched a state wide campaign to obtain funds for carry ing on it's work during the year.
 The league makes surveys in com munities to see if there are a suffi- cient number of prospective members to form a girls club and then rallies are held an dother means taken to in terest business and manufacturing in- terests in the project as we'll as indi- viduals. All assistance possible IS given and after formation the state secretary travels continuously from club to club giving advice and en- couragement-
 Any town of county in the state may apply for assistance for clubs al ready organized by communicating with the state secretary at 30 Central avenue, Waterbury.
 The Putnam Girls Club is among the number of clubs under supervis- ion of the League.
 All contributions should be sent to Miss Lida Y. Curtis, 30 Central ave nue, Waterbury.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06

Occasionally one has to go out of town for home information. When in Providence last week it was learned that Eastford is the only postoiiice by that name in the United States. An other instance where Eastford IS in a class all by itself.
 An old-timer reminds the scribe that w. B. Whittemore c'Deadwood Dick") never had an alarm clock to wake him up and never was late all the time he drove the mails between Putnam and Eastford. There was no dead-wood in w. B..
 Served him right A Danielson veterinary, who spent two days in- soecting the cattle at George Bow ems dairy, had to be lowed out of town by horse power Sunday, when his automobile froze up and refused to budge an inch. MT. Bowen's stock is Q. K.
 A mammoth rooster and number
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06
Best Farm Markets

Connecticut farmers are rapidly awakening to the fact that Tn theif markets they have their greatest nat ural assets These markets represent the Connecticut farmers one great advantage over the West, over Can ada and over the world at large.
 There is no state in this country, no area in the world, where the farm CT has a better market than has the Connecticut farmer. Within one hun dred miles of Middletown, Conn.,, are more than ten million persons. Three fourths of the farmers of the State are within ten miles of a city market. Half the farmers of the State are within ten miles of two city markets. These markets are ours for the pro- ducts we can raise which the market demands. They are good markets. They represent hundreds of thou sands of buyers who insist on the best goods, upon a steady supply and upon dependable market
 They are accessible markets. An admirable and growing system of State roads connect nearly all of our considerable producing areas with the markets of the State.
 The above facts are taken from a little folder prepared by l. G. Davis, marketing specialist for the Exten- sion Service of the Connecticut Agri- cultural College, for distribution in connection with an exhibit at Farm CTS Week at Hartford, February g. 14. The purpose is to help point out Connecticut's superior advantages as an agricultural state.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06

.toirtaP ehT ekaT
 Twenty-four below, Sunday.
 Community Club meeting Feb. lS.
 Fred Bowen has been on the sick list
 Welcome Davis has an unwelcome visitor-iilness.
 Pastor Meacham has been a shut-in the past week. Flu.
 Coming: thrice-a-day mail between Eastford and Abingdon.
 The new census will show hearty increase in population.
 No sugar shortage here this week -"enough and to spare.
 Readings of "The Tempest" at the Castle this (Friday) evening.
 Tatem's big auto truck is laid up tor down) with broken axle.
 Ralph Davis of Bridgeport spent Sunday with his parents here.
 Operations at the Whipple wood lot have closed for the present
 Several little calves at William Warren's farm-prize beauties.
 Ellery Bartlett is at work on an automobile snow blow for family use,
 4. Brazos X Sons have housed 30,- 900 tons of ice at their plant in Mid dletown.
 Miss Hazel Scranton of Union was l,A O{ at.n Colburn.
 The flu and Dr. Spalding have had the whole E E. Badger family the past week.
 The selectmen's meeting Monday showed the town to be in excellent condition.
 "The Pledge" was the c. k. topic Sunday evening. Mrs. Charles Clark was leader
 Benjamin Bosworth has herd of some ninety cows. He is Eastford's cattle king.
 Various farmers hereabouts are shipping quantities of seed corn to Boston parties.
 George Bowen's large herd of Ayr shires is regarded among the best in town-best by test.
 Interior improvements have been made at the Castle this week by Ar tist James Neville.
 Charles Barington visited former friends here Sunday. Cupid whispers bridegroom to be.
 Mrs. Della Mowry has returned from hospital treatment, materially improved in health.
 Miss Ruth Dodge, student of the Willimantic P. H. S.. has been enjoy ing several days here.
 School Supervisor Green visited the Center school Monday and recom- mended several changes.
 Albert Darling, horticulturist, will raise strawberries on an extended scale the coming season.
 You may hand in your subscription to The Patriot at the Eastford Casl Store. Follow the crowd. Mrs. Henry Creapo entered upon her new duties as assistant teacher al the Center school, Monday.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06
Ellis Receives Gift

B. W. Ellis, former County Agent, was presented a silver service, the tray of which was engraved: "Pre- sented to Benjamin Ward Ellis by Members of the Windham County Farmers Association. January 1920" Three mahogany bookcase sections were also a part of the gift. The presentation took place last Thursday evening at the home of William C.. Child, Woodstock, being made by Rev. F. B. Harrison of that town. The gift was a recognition of the good work that MT Ellis has done in Windham County.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06
OCEAN LINERS FROM NEW LON
 DON

The city of New London is to be- come an important ocean steamship point the latter part of the present month.
 The U. s. Shipping Board has aqreed to allocate Yet of steam ships of 5000 tons ,i- to run between New London md London, England.
 The ships will use the new million dollar state pier which was used Dy the government during the war.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06
Slim Peach Prospect

The outlook for a peach crop Tn Connecticut this year is not at all hopeful, as indicated by study of the situation made by s. P. Hoiiister, professor of pomology at Connecticut Agricultural College at Storrs. Cold weather, particularly in December, IS blamed.
 MT. Hollister says that between December II and 19 was cold period that caught the peach buds before they were thoroughly hardened. Tenn peratures as low as eighteen degrees
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06
Exsension School

An Extension School is to be held in Abingdon, March Sth to 18th. There is being a great interest mani Tested as to the school, and the at- tendance should be very large, If we have clement weather at that time. The subjects to be discussed are Poultry, Dairy, Bees. Pigs and Crops.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06
CONN.

thirst and revived their lethargy in the flowing bowl. The tales it could tell are legion; but there it is, just as ute as ever. Another device, a turnstiie built in the cellar wall by Putnam dealer to evade the law, wsa discovered.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06
Soy Beans

The County Agent believes that soy beans in corn silage make for an ec- onomical and rich silage. He has ob- tained option on some Medium Green seed, which will be distributed to far mers who desire to carry on acre soy bean-eorn silage demonstrations.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06
Corn Classes Close Monday

The management for Connecticut Farmers Week which is to be held in the State Armory in Hartford reports that the prospects for the largest ex- hibit of corn ever held in the state are bright. Anyone having corn which they wish to exhibit who has not re- ceived entry cards can bring their ex- hibit to the Armory not later than 10 o'clock on Monday, Feb. 9, for entry in the following classes which are of- fered by the State Board of Agricul ture
 Class A-Flint Corn.
 Div. 1. Ten ears yellow.
 Div. 2. Ten ears White.
 Class B+Dent Corn.
 Div. 1. Ten ears Yellow.
 Div. 2. Ten ears White.
 Class C. Ten ears Early Sweet Corn.
 Class D. Ten ears Late Sweet Corn.
 Class E. Ten ears Pop Corn.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06

of plump hens are missing from the poultry yard of Lieut.. Oliver Latham. The only tracks leading through the snow to the hen house were those of a dog. At the same time fox has been seen prowling around the out skirts of the Center.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06
Seed Potatoes

The County Agent has written a number of growers and wholesale concerns in Maine in regard to potato seed stock. Maine produced very little Green Mountain potato seed stock last year that was fit for certifcation. The Irish Cobblers produced last sea- son were considerably better as to quality, and many fields were certi- led.
 The prices run fror $6.50 up, de- pending upon the time of delivery.
 It is the belief of the County Agent, even if the Green Mountain seed stock is not certified, that Maine seed, as rule, will do far better than homegrown seed more than one year removed from Main or more Northern latitude.
 It is hoped that some definite de- monstrations will be carried on with Maine seed vs home grown.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06

The Home Nursing Groups in South Woodstock, North and East Wood stock, and Woodstock Hill, met with Mrs. Herbert Bowen on Woodstock Hill Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 3rd, for their lecture on First Aid. A nurse from the Day Kimball Hospital had charge.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06

Mir. and Mrs. William Harris Of Woodstock avenue, Putnam, celebrat- ed the forty-fifth anniversary of their marriage, which occurred Dec. 3l. by taking a sleigh-ride to Eastford Fri day and partaking of special spread at Gen. Lyon Inn. They were highly pleased with their reception and took home with them several souvenirs of the village with six corners.
 A dumb waiter (very dumb) was recently found between partitions at the historic Gen. Lyon Inn. In its own good time it served as conveyor and protector of distilled spirits, when villagers and guests slaked their
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06

The Home Nursing Group at One co met for their third meeting Mon- day afternoon.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06
ASHFORD

.toirtaP chr ekaT
 Twenty-four below, Sunday. Community Club meeting Feb. l3. Fred Bowen has been on the sick
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-09
Bakers Urged to
Back Up Campaign

Seattle cent big delegation 20
Tacoma Thursday to attend the mid
winter meeting OF the Washington
nssocia ton OF the baking Industry.
which closed with a banquet and en-
tertainment at the Tacoma hotel.
staged by the Booster club. Features
Of the bakers program were an ad.
dress by Guest r. Rasmussen OF
Seattle, president 81 the association.
on THE Problems Of the Baker To
day. an address by T.. J. spcrry
Of seattle on Country Shipping and
Its Effect on the Country Baker" and
a talk on Cooperation and Adyer.
Using by Harry Henke os Seattle.
coast manager for the Fleischmann
company.
You bakers are urging 10 the
public to eat more bread because It
Is the best food. IL is your duty to
back up this advertising with
products OF the very highest quail.
ity." he said.
Others In attenda from Seattle
were: r. s. waltemeYer. @. q.
Porter. X. l.. Davidson. y. r. Wood.
man. Jens Hansen. Frank Rueth. II.
X. Fogerty. w. ID. Doyle. w. w
Percy. u. pappes, Sam Rickies.
George Root. J. 3. Goldsmith. -. G.
Barnes. H. Katzen, Henry Yaeger.
A. NJ. Peterson, A. c. Thornton and
Harry MozIer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-09
Senate Endangers
Monroe Doctrine?

~ rejecting IN. treaty Of peace the senate has reused South Amer
divide
Western hemisphere with don't Monroe doctrine that
oetes world affairs They tive family
ons
willing leadership ~ the
isolation. declare
their European trading
The United States powerful could not defend the Monroe
rs wht isolation II tho United States must eventually lead
south America i've hermit hemisphere Tho
states cannot hd fence around this hair OF thc world without the
Of the fatns All the
which sending the Ians
South
ambitions
states
on oonus
would
keep par, OF the
world secluded
doctrine the Tho imagining
the possession
must he wiped Oft the slate Otherwise
the path into world affairs aon" Thus the
South America win be dissolved and with
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-09
WOMEN GO HOME TO
URGE SIMPLE LIVING

emphasize the doctrine Of simple
living. We win advocate intelligent
buying. but OF limiting our purchases
to what we need. and making those
wisely. having In mind durability
and style
Miss E.ffie T. Raitt. head OF the
home economies department OF the
University OF Washington, who
served as chairman OF the conference,
was made chairman OF the commit
tee TO take charge Of the plan OF
action.
Other members Of the COMMITTEES
include Mrs. Josephine coriias Pres.
ton. state superintendent OF schools
Mrs G. p. Balabanoff. president of
the state Federation Of Clubs: Mrs.
J, 3. Mckee. president Of the State
Minute Women: Mrs. Arthur varnev,
state president Of the Parents-Teaeh-
era' association.
Subcommittee TO take charge Of
publicity campaigns and other phases
of the fight win be appointed later.
The first meeting OF the executive
committee Is scheduled for Thurs.
day. January Is
u Is not the purpose Of District
Attorney n. e. Saunders. under
whose direction the conference was
called. or of the women who attended
the melting. to perfect a new organ
ization. but rather 10 utilize the civic
and social organizations already in
existence TO help In the dissemina.
ton OF information.