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The Press., 1920-06-03
Cultivate Readino Habit.

Much has been said of the impor- tance of forming the right physical and moral habits early in life, but the value of the early formation of reading habits has received little at- tention, according to Miss Dove of the Agricultural college at Fort Col lins. Colorado. The practice of daily reading should be begun while in school and should not be discontinued later on account of time. Thirty min utes day spent in reading will keep one up with the current events and thus widen ones horizon. Thoughts may be gathered that will relieve the monotony and drudgery of the daily task. Reading not only adds to one's daily life but it paves the way for greater enjoyment later. It is as one grows older that the habit of reading becomes most valuable. Fortunate in- deed is, the man who as he with5raws from the more active side of life,' finds a world of his own through the open doorway of good books.
The Press., 1920-06-03
Immense Concrete Blocks.

The largest concrete blocks ever laid are claimed to be those used in constructing the North Quay exten- sion of the Port of Dublin. Each block contained more than 5000 cubic feet and weighed about $50 tons. By their use. as designed by the late Dr. Bindon Blood Story, F. R. S., it was possible to build the extension quay without costly coffer dams, or extensive pumping. The blocks were made above high water level. When sufficiently set. they were lifted by a floating crane and deposited on a bed prepared by steam dredging, after which they were leveled by men work ing in large diving bell. entered through a tube fitted with an air-lock. Large concrete blocks were similarly placed for breakwater protection and for the foundation of one of the light houses at the harbor entrance.
The Press., 1920-06-03
There Are Many of Them

An old woman from Sullivan coun- ty came to recent convention held at Indianapolis. Now, never before had she attended a convention. and she had very strange ideas of conven- tions-such as to thinking that they were made up of banquets, parties, etc. But this one was just line of lectures. lectures, lectures. And the old lady did not like 1t at all.
 At the close of the last day she went back to her hotel. weary. disap- pointed and hungry. She saw another delegate and began to talk to her of the weeks lectures. "No. indeed, I have not liked this." she said emphati- cally, "and. more than that, know I never shall be a conventional wom- an" n."-Indianapolis News.
The Press., 1920-06-03
Popular Alabama Statesman,

In very recent years Alabama was represented in the senate by two Con- federate generals, John T. Morgan and Edmund w. Pettus. Morgans great reputation as an orator and statesman had long eclipsed his reputation as a soldier. Pettus was one of the most original and delightful patriarchs who ever sat in the senate. He had fought in the Mexican war as well as in the Civil war, and didn't come to Wash ington until he was seventy-six years old. Pugh. his predecessor, had re- fused to indorse him for appointment as federal judge, on the ground that he was "too old" ''If I'm too old to be judge" said Pettus, "I'm not too old to be senator" So he made a campaign for Pugh's seat and won it. New York Tribune.
The Press., 1920-06-03
Great Salt Lake a Mystery.

The inland sea, known as Great Salt lake, in the northwestern part of Utah, about 20 miles from the city to which 1t has given its name has curious habit of receding and coming back. For many years men of science have studied its rise and fall, but have been unable to solve the mystery.
 Aside from the interest that at taches to the lake because of It's beauty, it Is valuable as a commercial asset in the production of salt. In the spring water from the lake Is pumped into large evaporating ponds which have been constructed near by. covering several hundred acres. Throughout the summer the desert sun draws out the water. leaving salt be- hind. The harvest takes place in Sep tember, when the salt beds resemble a vast plain of blue-white snow.
 Much of the salt is shipped out just as it Is quarried to supply the large demand for 1t from the ore reduction plants and for the millions of cattle and sheep that roam over the western prairies.-Kansas City Star.
The Press., 1920-06-03
Supply and Demand.

"The great question now before us,'' began the ponderous constituent.
 we've got more questions on hand just now than we really need" inter. rupted Senator Sorghum. "Come around with an answer once in @ while."
 Fine Results From Simple Dyes.
 A demonstration held in London by the Knox Guild of Design and Crafts showed the beautiful results produced by ordinary methods of dyeing. Some woolen stuffs woven by members of the guild with primitive apparatus were dyed with privet, bracken. gorse and other well-known plants and even with soot from the chimney, the last producing a beautiful old gold tint.
The Press., 1920-06-03
PARAMOUNT THEATRE

THURSDAY, Misleading An adaptation of the humorous play "Blleted" Story by Holmes
 FRIDAY Dorothy Dalton "The Dal- role of girl upstate New York, who has a and o o follow
 rounder' the other real Forthwith her exciting she finds happiness with the she oves after the evil brother has expiaed his wrong by meeting soldiers death the battlefield forms the said the photoplay in which Miss Dalton has yet been Story by John Lynch Also Fatty Arbuckle in his Latest and best "The Garage" SATURDAY AND MONDAY night Vivian Martin in "The Third dainty a factory ing girl, who really millionaires niece in disguise. To mans she marries his friend, whom she the Third Kiss" step and adjust themselves happily. Story by Heliodore Tenna. Also Birmingham scenic
 TUESDAY Jack Pickford in drama of thrills and throbsa story of boyhood among the hill folks of Kentucky Bill Boy" from the ry"That Woman" by Lebe. first national attraction. Also Paramount WEDNESDAY, Dorothy Phillips, the Emotional" star in "Dsny" Mary Burton loved Jefferson Edwards her girl hood sweetheart, but Hamilton Burton, her brother-the Czar of wall street, who knew law but his win forbade her him. It not the first time Ham had his waybut, in the of her Mary to be gansad and sobut that is the story Destiny Dorothy Phillpps makes her appearance "The Heart of Humanity" Story by Charles Neville Buck Also Paramount Magazine.
 TOWN HALL. SATURDAY. Dorothy Market of Souls" erfu touching picture of human hearts struggling through the darkness finding at last the light Story by John Lynch Also Fatty Arbucke in his Latest and best The Garage"
 WEDNESDAY Enid Bennett in stepping
 little woman, who finds her greatest happiness in crating her life her husband husband who accepts sacrifices his rghtul practically regards a in his house. How these disposi tons balanced happy companionshp effected Is the mission of the play Story by C. Gardner Sullivan Also Burton Holmes
The Press., 1920-06-03
EYE NEEDS REGULAR BATHS
One on Rising and the Other on Re- tlring ls Recommended to Se-
 cure Good Results.

For the daily care of the eyes there should be two baths. The body must have it's bath. The face must have it's cleansing. Why not the eye? Espe- cially as the eye. with it's thick lid and the fringe of eyelashes Is dust trap, and the slightest speck of dust allowed to remain beneath the lid may cause irritation of the lid and inflam- nation of the eye.
 For the eyes daily bath 1 offer you the choice of several lotions. My fa- vOrite Is: Ten ounces of purest rose water. Apply with an eye cup, turn ing the eye cup upside down so that the half-open eye Is completely wash ed by the contents of the cup. Hold 1t thus for 30 seconds, or. if not un- comfortable. for full minute. Throw away this rosewater. Rinse the glass and give the eye a second bath.
 If the eyes are unduly irritated the bath can be repeated several times. Ordinarily a bath in the morning on rising and another at night on retir- ing are enough.
 Some of my friends who have beau- tiful eyes prefer elder1ower water to rosewater. It is equally good and should be applied in the same way.
 Another excellent eye bath is one half an ounce of witch hazel; one half an ounce of distilled water. Shake we'll in bottle and apply with an ovQ c,1n Ono othor hath I YnuSt tell you about that Is most excellent for strengthening the eyes: Six drops of boracic acid, one wine glass of dis titled water.
 A bath in borax water is highly beneficial and has the advantage of being always convenient. Even while travelling one may always carry box of borax. Moreover 1t is safe, because borax will only form per cent solu- tion. that is, only per cent of 1t will be absorbed by water. A borax bath is very strengthening. If the eyes be delicate or the person so prejudiced against experiments that she is not willing to introduce this substance di- rectly into the eyes, silk handker- chief or a soft cloth dipped into borr- water and pressed upon the eyelids Is both eff1cacious and soothing.
 The oldfashioned remedy of cold tea leaves pressed upon the lids has value. not from the tea leaves intrinsi- cally, but from the cool, moist con- tact Cloths dipped in water are quite as good.-New York American.
The Press., 1920-06-03

The summer issue of the Connect icut telephone directory, which will appear in July, will be real economy issue. More than 100 tons of news print paper, of which there is such a severe shortage, will be saved on this issue alone. Furthermore, the tele- phone directory will be smaller in size, lighter in weight and, in consequence, will be more convenient to handle. It will be in five parts, one for each of the districts into which the state is divided by the Telephone Company for business reasons. This departure from the long established custom is forced, in large degree, by the short age of newsprint, but it is felt that the reduced size and weight of the book will be received favorably by the tele phone using public.
The Press., 1920-06-03
Called Himself an American.

The blood in my veins is mingled. English, Scotch and Irish. With a somewhat similar ancestry, some years ago, Baron Speck von Sternburg. who was ambassador of Germany to the United States prior to the recent war, boasted himself an American. I was present at a banquet in Berlin one night when, responding to personal toast. he rose and said: My father was German, my mother was Scotch and I was born in England; that makes me an American"
 The baron's conclusion was received with more enthusiasm at that moment than 1t would be today.-Melville E.. Stone in Golfers Weekly.
The Press., 1920-06-03
THE PATRIOT FLOWERS.
By Felix J. O'Neill

Tell me, o ye flowers of May, Do ye keep some festal day? Never were ye gowned so fair, & Nor exhaled so sweet an air. Fairy stars in skies of green Do ye shine for bride or queen? Hearts have we," the flowers replied, Smiles and tears for those that died. " "Strew our blossoms OCT their pillows, Petals Red and White and Blue. Every flower loves to rest On the gallant soldiers breast Who freed the soil whereOn Each flower grew" Flowers have hearts that feel the pain Of the proud oppressor's reign; Flowers have feet and flowers have hands
 Bound by despot's chains and bands; Flowers have tongues that love to tell Of the boys that fought so well; May their fragrance wait the tale Over mountain, hill and dale!" "Strew our blossoms OCT their pillows, Petals Red and White and Blue. Every flower loves to rest On the gallant soldiers breast Who freed the soil whereon Each flower grew"
 Copyright 1920 By Felix J. O'NeiI.
 All Rights Reserved.
The Press., 1920-06-03
SOMERS

Mrs w. A. Pease has had as a re- cent guest her cousin, Mrs. George Pirnie of Springfield.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Lyman have been entertaining their nieces, Misses Marjorie and Eleanor Lyman of New Britain.
 Miss Marjorie D. Curtis has re- turned home after being a weekend guest of Miss Thelma Anderson of Woronoco, Mass.
 Mrs. Gladys K. Comstock has been entertaining her mother, Mrs. Fannie
 E. Kibbe of Hartford, and Mrs
 Della Haskins Peck of Boston. MT. and Mrs. R. s. Bugbee enter.
 tained Memorial day Mrs. Bugbee's parents, MT. and Mrs. N. P. Fuller anG
 Willard Fuller, all of Springfield. | The post office appointment has
 been given to Miss Emily Galbraith
 who will take up her duties as post master as soon as she has learned
 the ways.
 Mrs. Henry Gager has been entain | ing her son and family, MT. and Mrs Arthur Gager and Arthur Jr., of Phil adelphia and MT. and Mrs. Harry Bur- dick of Chicopee Falls. MT. and MrsHarry Wilcoxson and children, Mrs. M. P. Avery, Miss Gertrude Avery and Miss Lynola Avery, all of Stratford, have been re- cent guests of Daniel Avery.
 MT. and Mrs. William Worthington and two children of New Britain and Miss Nettie Worthington of Waterville have been visiting their father, M. J. Worthington.
 MT. and Mrs. A. Vail Smith and sons, A. Vail Smith, Jr., and Mercy w. Smith, motored to Croton Falls, N. Y. where they spent the holiday with MT. Smiths sister, Mrs. O. H. Clark.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Billings had as guests over Memorial day, MT. and Mrs. Frank Reid and daughter, Bernice and MT. Reid's father of West Springfield and Miss Etta Billings of Springfield.
 Exercises for Mem orial Day were held in Piedmont hall Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. The address was delivered by Rev. Fr. O'Brien of Somerville. Mrs. w. B. Whitlock was the soloist and there were other musical numb bers by the chil- dren of the public schools. Martia music was furnished by the brass band of Stafford. The veterans of the Civi and World wars were invited and seats were reserved for them.
The Press., 1920-06-03
ASHFORD
 WestfOrd Hill.

George Lipps of West Hartford vis- ited friends here the first of the week
 Miss Abbie Amidon of West Hart ford was home for the Memorial day recess.
 Miss B. J. Chism and scholars dec orated the soldiers graves at the Hill cemetery on Sunday
 MT. and Mrs. A. H. Amidon and fam fly of Abingdon and R. s. Amidon of Pomfret were at the Amidon home- stead on Monday.
The Press., 1920-06-03
NOTTCE

The legal voters of the town of VII, lington are hereby notified and warned that a Special Town Meeting will be held in the Town Hall Saturday even ing June 5th at 7.30 o'clock for the following purposes:
 To receive report of the Town Memo rial Committee and see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $1OO0.00 towards Soldiers and Sailors Memorial, also take action on closing road crossing the Town Green and to do any other business lawful and proper to be done at said meeting.
 VIM. H. BRACKETT.
 WILBERT c. RUBY,
 H. l.. LILLIBRIDGE, Selectmen. GEORGE P. BUGBEE, Town Clerk.
The Press., 1920-06-03
Very Old Superstition.

It surprised me to find on investi- ;igation that touching wood" as g supposed safeguard from the conse- uuences of exultation or boasting Is superstition of ancient origin. Au- thorities on these mythological mat ters tell us that ''it dates from the time when the oak. the ash. the rowan Cor mountain ash) were held sacred to the gods of the heathen."
The Press., 1920-06-03

DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro- bate Court, May 18th, 1920.
 Estate of Rose E. Tracy, late of Stafford, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Wallace T. Jones praying that letters of adminis- tration may be granted on said estate, represented intestate, as per applica- tion on file more fully appears. 1t is
 Ordered. That said application be heard and determined at the Probate office, in Stafford, in said district. on the 18th day of June, 1920, at nine o'clock in the forenoon. and that pub said application and the time and place of hearing thereon. by publishing a copy of this order once in some news paper, having circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of Stafford. in said district. at least five days before said day of hearing.
 MICHAEL D. OCONNELL, Judge.
The Press., 1920-06-03
AT a Court of Probate holden at Tol

AT a Court of Probate holden at Tol- land, within and for the district Of Holland, on the 29th day of May 1920
 Present, EDWIN s. AGARD, Judge.
 Estate of Barbara Erik, late or Willington, in said district deceased,
 The administrator having mace written application to said Court, in order of sale of the whole or part of the real estate described therein. is is
 Ordered. That said application be heard at the Probate office in Toiland, on the 7th day of June, 1920, at ID o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice thereof be given, by publishing a copy of this order in the Press, newspaper having a circulation in said district. and that return be made to this Court.
 Attest EDWIN s. AGARD. Judge.
The Press., 1920-06-03
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1920.
S2 a year in advance. When not paid

$2 year in advance. When not paid fin advance, at the rate of $2.25 . year.
 Resolutions. obituaries or cards of thanks inserted at cents line. Births. marriages and deaths inserted free.
 We are not responsible for. nor do we by publishing, endorse the opinion of our correspondents.
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention.
 Advertisers desiring change should have copy at office by Tuesday at 12 m.. otherwise we cannot guarantee change.
 This paper is mailed regularly to its subscribers until a definite order to discontinue is received and all arrears are paid in full.
 We are always glad to have news items sent in, but request that they reach us by Wednesday morning, or earlier. if possible. It is often nec- essary to abridge items that are re- ceived after Wednesday noon. Forms closed Thursday at a. m.
The Press., 1920-06-03
Getting Acquainted.

While travelling recently beguiled the hours by trying to win the conf dence of a winning but shy child. My efforts were in vain. so I took refuge in my book. Soon after a soft little hand crept into mine slowly, and a tiny voice said: 'I am use-ter to you than I used to be."-Chicago Trib- une
The Press., 1920-06-03
The Mind of q Woman.

"A woman Is more religious than a man," says pr. A. T. Schofield in '"The Mind of Woman" There is more of the emotional and the mystic. Women, being more emotional than men. are pre-eminent in the spiritual life. for that of men
The Press., 1920-06-03
NOTICE.

Pursuant to an order of the Probate Court for the District of Somers, in the State of Connecticut,
 I hereby give notice that certain real estate belonging to the estate of Aretus F. Kibbe, late of said Somers. and fully described in the application. is for sale, and will be sold after the lapse of five days from the date of this publication.
 PERCY A. KIBBE, Administrator.
The Press., 1920-06-03
Statement of the Ownership and Management of The Press,

dPTI I, I5IS. published weekly at Stafford Springs Conn required by the Act of August 24 1912: Editor, Lewis Mclaughlin, Stsf. ford Springs, Conn.,; managing editor, do; business manager, do; publisher, do owner, do
 Bondholders, mortgages, or other se. curity bondholders, not any.
 Lewis Mclaughlin. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26th day of May, 1920.
 VIM. H. HEALD. Notary Public. (My commission expires Feb 1, 1923)
The Press., 1920-06-03
ComDo4itorR.

Ezra-Well, all the heroes have re- turned from war.
 Martha-But. say, Ez, who are those herngiyphics?
 Aerial Police for Germany.
 Germany has a network of aerial police patrols organized to prevent the migration of capital from Germany, in addition to fighting against crim- ,nals generally. A landing place for police airplanes is already being laid out on the Swiss frontier. Similar es- tablishments are planned for Ham burg, Breslau and other towns.
The Press., 1920-06-03
NoMlstake Check.

A California man Is the patenteo of . baggage check made in two parts, which must be placed together to form It's number. preventing mistakes caused by checks with similar num- befs.
The Press., 1920-06-03
COLLECTORS NOTICE.

All persons liable for taxes on prop erty in the Borough of Stafford Springs are hereby notified that tax of four mills on a dollar is due May 1st, 1920. Said ta1 taa is payable at par until June June 1st, will be raised at per cent, per annum.
 For the con -enience of tax payers, I will be at my insurance office in Con- verse building, Main street, every Fri day during the month of May.
 P. J. MURRAY, Collector. Phone 2S-2.
The Press., 1920-06-03

Too Busy to Weep for Old Days.
 And when a woman is trying to raise eight or nine children she doesn't waste much time regretting the pass ing of old-fashiOned southern hospi- tality.-Dallas News.
The Press., 1920-06-03
YOUNG MAN OR WOMAN.

If you can hustle and not let pros- perity get the best of you; If you can present an article on it's merits not by force of Sales Argument, we have a proposition that will interest you. Everyone will use our article and can afford to at 10 cents.
 If you are interested write to me, I will send you free sample. A. R. ZANOLLI, Salesmanager.
 Vermilion, Ohio.
The Press., 1920-06-03

DISTRICT OF SOMERS, ss. Pro- bate Court, May 28, 1920.
 Estate of Aretus F. Kibbe, late of Somers, in said district.
 Upon the application of Percy A. Kibbe executor of said estate, praying that an order of sale be granted as per application on file more fully appears. it is
 rd Ordeaeu; req dataid tta. Saad the Punhate office, in Somers, in said district. on the 9th. day of June. A. D. 1920. at g. o'clock in the forenoon. and that pub lie notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing copy of this order in some newspaper having a circulation in said district and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in the town of Somers. in said district. at least five days be- fore said day of hearing.
 CHARLES S. FULLER, Judge.
The Press., 1920-06-03
TAXES, TOWN OF UNION.

TAXES, TOWN OF' UNIUN.
 Property taxes in the Town of Union on list of 1919 are due May first. 1920. and payable at par until June first. l will be at the Town Hall May 3rd and May 31st, from one to five o'clock D. m. to collect the above tax. also the re- maining Personal taxes. On all taxes unpaid after June 1st interest and legal fees will be collected.
 T. O. NEWELL. Collector. Union, ADJ il 20, 1920.
The Press., 1920-06-03
TAX NOTICE.

All property owners in the Town of Wilmington are hereby notified that I tax of four mills on the dollar on list of 1919 payable May 1st, 1920, and that I will be found at the store of Gardiner Hall Jr., Co.,, every business day throughout the year to collect said tax, also personal tax. Interest at per cent added after June 1st.
 JAMES SERVICE JR,
 Deputy Collector. South willington, Conn.
The Press., 1920-06-03
NOTlCE!

NOTICE!
 have a few two-horse revers- ible Walking Flows left at $17.50 each, also bargains on other makes of blows for the next ten days.
 Gan show you splendid line of other implements, including Clark's Cutaway Harrows, Spring Tooth and Smoothing Harrows Weeders, Prout Hoes, Walking and Riding Cultivators and Hill CTS. The Worcester, Adriance, Deering and Mccormick Mowers, New Bullard and Steel Tedders, the Worcester Champion and Deering Rakes.
 Repairs for the above named implements.
 Field and Silage Corn, Millets, Hungarian and all kinds of Grass Seed. Fertilizers for all crops.
 SETH SCHOFIELD,
 R.. D. 3, Stafford Spring..
The Press., 1920-06-03
DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro

EIRLS WANTED at the New Silk mill, M either by the day or piece work Apply to C. A. ROBINSON. 42tf
The Press., 1920-06-03

AT ID. O'CONNELL.lAt Attorney at N1s law. Gary's Block, E. Main street.
 EORGE TONNE, Surveyor, AZ M Westford Ave-, Box 73S Tel. 72-14. '1y44 MICHAEL ROBERTS, Auction MI eer At your service. Residence, West Staefo-d 1sept1y