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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1920-01-31
IA, auddhIst HYmnaI.

Yamanaka was a strong Buddhist
and a leader in the movement to re-
vive and reform Buddhism and estab-
lish II as bulwark against the rapid
encroachment Of Christianity.
He decided an excellent way to do
this was to found a high school for
girls which would be more attractive
than the Christian women's. SO he
erected fine buildings md installed
modern methods. He hired good teach
ers. All the paraphernalla Of the best
western schools was taken over. In
fact, tho curriculum was about as close
as IT could be to that Of the Christian
school not far away. All except as to
religion. Buddhism was a prominent
feature OF the institution-nOt the Old
fashioned Buddhism. hut the new form
which has borrowed freely from Chris
tianity, even down to the Sunday
school hymns. The girls were taught
to sing the famous old Christian
hymns with only the word Buddha
substituted for that of Christine
Christian Herald.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1920-01-31
Ancient Honduran City.

Copan is an ancient ruined city OF
northwestern Honduras. on the Copan
river. The remains are Of unknown
antiquity and very extensive, stretch
ing for about two miles along the
river. The buildings are Of stone, en-
bracing a temple over 600 feet long.
with many sculptured figures. The
Copan ruins take their name from
modern town to the east Of them.
This was an Indian stronghold, and
was taken after a fierce struggle By
the Spaniards under fernando de
Chaves in 1880.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1920-01-31
Dresses in spanish styls-

In his distinguishing black on the
forehead and yellow ~. the throat the
Maryland yellOw-thrrat is one Of the
most beautifully marked Of any mem.
Der of his tribe and gives an appear.
ance of Spanish grandeur. says the
American Forestry association Of
Washington. There is no miStaking
the song of this bird. and it is rendered
in a variety Of ways which make II
sound like any one of the following:
"Which-is-it? which-iS-it?" or What's
pity, what-a-pity or "Wh.ch-way-siri
or "I-beseech you, Lbe-
seech-yOu;" or "Witchery, witcherL
witchery." The bird is particularly
fond of thickets by the side of running
water.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1920-01-31
aRosker rImes Is cheerfuI.

The term a "bosker time" which the
Australians use TO describe a cheerful
leave, comes home to its birthplace,
little altered. "Bosky," with a similar
meaning, was an English colloQuialism
in the eighteenth century. And Dos
Ky" is still current slang with Us, but
implying too generous use Of the wine
cup. There Is one phrase In the book
Of slang which Is decidedly pleasing,
Australian grip" 1t stands for that
best OF greetings, the honest, hearty
hand shake.-London Chronicle.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1920-01-31

The word Selah. which occurs 50
frequently IN the Psalms. Is usually be-
neyed to be a direction to the mu-
-sleians who chanted the Psalms In the
temple. Matfheson. the great musical
critic. wr0te book on the subject, In
which. after rejecting a number Of
theories he came to the conclusion that
Il g. equivalent to the modern -da
eapo. " ana is q direction that the air or
song Is to be repeated from the com
mencement to the pert where the word
& placed.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1920-01-31
History Repeats Itself.

Briggs and Fowler were talking Of
the great wars fought In the days
when the world was considerably
younger. You know" said Briggs sit
always seems TO me that those old
warriors were very much like our
modern financiers." what do you
meant" asked Fowler. "Well they
were always investing some one eIse's
capital, weren't theyT
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1920-01-31
The Other WAY Rnund.

Merrington-'Many a wise word IL
spoken in jest" Stingsby-"Yes, but
they can't compare with the number
Of foolish ones that are spoken In
earnest"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1920-01-31
To measure AlrpIane MiIsan.

Airplane motor revolution mato..
have been invented by an English.
nan TO enable an aviator to e>tImot.
his speed and distances Travelled
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1920-01-31
These Balance Men

/ profess no special Partially IN,
any critic, who, holding balance in
hand, weighs eagerly whatsoever :,
learning comes to his counter. I aush
ton whether he is not taking less Of
the quality Of the wares, than Of
the fashion Of his scales, never cues
tioning their accuracy nor his own
levity. Still It must be admitted that
these balance men are not withou,
their usefulness, being convenient for
appraising market values.-A. Bronson
Aleott.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1920-01-31
EdInburuh Landmark Com.

An interesting bit Of old Edinburgh,
dating back about 1000, has been
burned. The destroyed building, which
consisted Of a single story and attic,
was one Of the landmarks Of the Holy
rood area. 1t was the old Yew Tree
tavern, and stood inside the bounds Of
the HolyroOd sanctuary for debtors,
within which, in days Of yore, the fugi-
tive was free from the attentions of his
creditors
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1920-01-31
Possible oriqIn Of AZ 49,,

An old Dutehman in New York b,,
the misfortune to have a sbif,Io.u
young American fall in love with IN ~
daughter. He disapproved of this ~, ~
used to say to her. Here comes tb..
9ofer' Of yours, the idle good for no ,s'
Ing" How the "a" got into the W.
Is not known, but an idle man bang51 ,u
around came to be called a 'loafar y
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1920-01-31
HkItehen MIddens.n

E;chen middens are great mounds,
some 100 feet long and $50 feet wide,
found in Denmark, England, Scotland,
France and In parts Of Europe, North
and South America and Australia.
They are supposed to be the refuse
heaps Of prehistoric periods, and are
composed chiefly Of oyster, periwinkle,
cookie and mussel shells. In them
are found implements Of wood, stone,
bones Of animals and cinders.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1920-01-31
History Of the Melon.

Melons were first extensively cul-
tivated in France early In the seven
teenth century, but were known to the
aneients from the commencement of
our era. The Egyptians grew them.
They are said to have been carried to
America by the Portuguese.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1920-01-31

Brave Little Bob has received many
injunctions to be ''raanly." the word
being used to mean to so about his
business bravely end quietly and in q
selfrespe manner The other day
B0b,s pet cat was suspected Of some
weakling misdemeanor and Bob rose
70 the rescue n a hurry. I'm sure
she never did It, mamma he ex-
cleimed Indignantly. shed never
think or acting IN such a manner. she
i a very manly cat.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-28

You'll find long Coats and short Coats PLAIN
tailored or novelty effects, many effectively en-
broidered, others belted-in fact, there is moth
ing lacking to make this great sale complete
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-28

Rich fur trimmed Coats are much in evidence
and furs are used lavishly -nutria Australian
opossum andNseal are most conspicuous. Styles
for every age and taste are found at any price
Putnam patriot., 1920-08-06
ASHFORD

George French is again working in Ta,em's mill after his enforced lay-otf of several weeks
 Mrs Mean and her husband are wis ting her brother, Mir Moore, at the J. E. Boueh home.
 Miss Jeanette Trowbridge and Miss Biandiua Quinn have been spending the week in New York City.
 Mrs Harmett Carpenter, who fell two weeks ago and broke her hip. k resting as easily as can be expected
 Eli Weeks has returned to East ford. having sold his home in North Windham lie and his son Luoius are living la the Tetem property
 Mir and Mrs. Harry Tatem are en- toying an auto tour in Vermont for their wedding trip. Oliver Bowen and Ellery Bartlett assisted in start ing them safely on their journey
 Mrs Joseph Merrick and grandson Joe of Holyoke. Mass, are spending 8 few days at the home of her sister, Mrs ]. NJ. Tatem. They came for the wedding of her nephew. Harry Tatem.
 Miss Mary Townsend of Worcester and Mrs. Catherine Hall of Rye, N. Y. are visiting at Rev Mir. Meacham's, They came to attend the wedding of his sister. Miss F1oy Meacham. which was Selemnized Wednesday noon
Putnam patriot., 1920-08-06

Baptism at the morning service last Sunday.
 George ". Dexter is spending a few Jays in Rhode Island.
 Hamilton P. Paine came home to ssend his vacation last week
 Gladys Hermanson of Putnam was a visitor with friends iu the village on Senday.
 The ball game on Saturday resulted s victory for the Grosvenordales b. a score of ' to 6.
 James Morse of Exeter x. H, ass been spending fea days with 7 fer, Mf Elmer White
 Miss Wiley is still IaHf9gme fa her healtb. getting out aad sittina oH the piazza nearly every day.
 A social and wh aas given by tHe ssmeaties employed in fine Giaddiaz so1se on Friday evening
 Ellsworth Chandler is visiting biz ssaher. Randolph Chandler, corning fsom New York in his auto.
 The monthly meeting of the La- dies Missionary Society met with Mrs. Garbut on Wednesday afternoon.
 Many of our villagers were treated .e the sight of an aeroplaue passing aver the place on Monday forenoon.
 F. s. Baekus and family have been ..-av on motor trip to Williamstown Vass.. few days the middle Of the week.
 Mir and Mrs. Harold Backus and pr. and Mrs. Bestwick, were weekend visitors of Mir Baekus' and Mrs Best .yscks' brother, E. S. Backus
 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph St. Martin of Brandy Hill are entertaining Mrs. Elonduist and MT and Mrs. Jansen, Miss Sundae and Miss Mullen, rela- siyes, and Mr and Mrs Faulkinburg. riends from New York.
 An auto accident happened near tbe entrance gate to the Carolyn Hall estate. on Tuesday afternoon between tuo Ford cars. Dr Baldwin's of Put nam. and one owned by Charles Fraw- l,y. Both cars were quite badly dam aged. The occupants escaped without rjury
 Clarence Ward, accompanied by his uncle. Fred Green of Barrington R. were callers on friends in town on Monday Mr. Ward. who spent his carly boYtood and school days in our village, ls BON living in Ohio, filling ,ae position as head If the art depart. aent in Oberlin College He is now 4n his way to Maine. where he will soin his family who are spending the -pmmer there
 While nearly everyone realizes what H C. L. Is, not all care to know by experience the sensation of going high sp in the air. Mrs William Leake had sach an experience on Sunday, when ste took a trip in an aeroplane on All excursion of ten minutes Mrs. Leake r.ports the sensation was one that en- eouraees her to want to try it again, .rhough it k H. C.
Putnam patriot., 1920-08-06
WOODSTOCK HAS
 FINE CONCERT
Local and Out-of-Town Artists Sing Al Academy For
 Franchise League
Excellent Voices Are Heard In Nota- ble Musical Program.-Large
 Audience

The concert gwen at Woodstock Academy on Monday evening ander the auspices of the Woodstock Equal Franchise Leaeue attracted a large audience and proved one of Che pleas aat event, of the summer season The sponsor of the concert We're very for tunate in eatEcfiHg together from among the summer visitors as well as from local laleat a grouu'of voices such as is seldom heard in tnis Yiein- itV
 Mts. Emma s tail a wcieknown lad very eeve4h popular soprano eff Philadelphia. Vas quite the delight of the program Mrs Rihl hos beau tiful clear sepfaae voice and she sings with admirable al.i.tJt apprecia- tion Mrs. Margaret Schmidt, who is well known to audiences n this see .ian has B taatfalto voice of large range and volume and het mnsicianly assistance ia the various ensemble aumhers vas of great value to the program. BotA Mrs Rihl and Mrs. Schmidt were heard in solo numbers which were heartily encoree
 Putnam had cause to be proud of singer of it's own who held her place delightfully on the program. Miss Lorena Gallant added to the ensemble numbers a soprano voice of lovely quality. and her solo numbers were sung with much charm and grace.
 Little Miss Lois Orswell, who is a pupil of Miss Charlotte Grosvenor of Pomfret, was the surprise of the pro gram. Miss 0rswell is Very young still at the hair ir-down-the-baeke age vet she held her own among the other more experienced singers, and showed to effect the excellent training which she is receiving under Miss Grosven- or's tutelage She sang three solo numbers and an encore displaying a voice of large size ar3 considerable range with quality most pleasing in the lower register Her technical feats for one so young aroused great enthusiasm from the audience.
 Two trios sung by Mrs Rihl, Mrs, Schmidt and Miss Gallant were quite tue tAoSt GCtiNAtiu ui NAN]pSiS NA ltlt evening. The three voices blended splendidly and each of the numbers was sung with excellent effect The program opened with chorus numbers in which the artists were assisted by male chorus. The only number on the program which was not musical was a reading by Frederic W Hinriehs. All of the accompanimeuts were delight fully played by Miss Charlotte Gros- venor
 The proceeds of the concert will be devoted by the Woodstock Equal Franchise League to educational pur- poses
 The full program of the evening was IS follows.
 Chorus. Song of the Vikings"
 Eaton Flaming
 insa Hinuehs. Ruth Sheppard.
 Loreua Gallant. Lois orswen.
 Emn'a s Rihl. Bessie R Williams.
Putnam patriot., 1920-08-06
Eastf7rI Churc |

During the month of August instead of the evening service at 7.30 We will have q vesper service at 4.30 p. m., which will be held out of doors al places to be announced. Last Sunday a fine crowd gathered on the parson- age lawn These meetings should ap- peal to those who cannot attend so easily in the evening,
 Sunday. August Sth.
 l0.45, morning service Junior and Senior sermons by the pastor.
 12. Church school, Special service of worship during August.
 2.30. Sunday school and preaching service at PhoeniXville.
 4.30. Vesper service on Deacon Henry Trowbridee's lawn Subject Problems of Recreation in Our Com munity" Come and join in the song service and discussion of this vital question
 F. T. Meacham. Minister.
Putnam patriot., 1920-08-06
THOMPSON TOWN TOPICS

The ChiIdren's Night at the Grange was Of q character that always inter- ests anyone who enjoys the attempt Of children to entertain in recitation and song, especially when an endeayor
 s made by them to do their best. as was the case on Tuesday evening, when many lccal children were pres eHt and acquitted themselves very creditably in their different parts. About 159 were present. The pro- gram of the exercises follows Piano selo, Dorothy Garbutt, recitations, Lois LoPee. Bernard Sherry Marion
 Batea; aoHE, Sara Rhodes; recitation,
 Louis Smith; piano iset, Fred Bern- s.Qw and Dorothy Garlud recitation, ffizlme. Eliot dance. Faith Decker; cations Leroy Ballard, Harrison Mills; oue Ruth Logec; recitatlons
 Dorothy Hiuds Paul Au2er. Marion
 Lewis JahA Sherry, Sarah Ballard. Mildred Halter, Clarence Sandstrom,
 Vivian LgyefOy. Everett Kinds, Sara Rhodes Josephine Groham. The pro- gram came to close after aH inter esting fairy story read by Miss Elean- or Livingston t. the children, and the singing Of the National anthem by them.
 The leading social event 0f public character thus far this season. came of in the town hall on Saturday eve ning, being strictly managed and pro noted by Miss Murel Baekus, the ob- feet being Hi endeavor to raise a pledged amount for the Smith College fund. Guests and friends were pres ent from nearby cities and towns in Massachusetts and Connecticut, which included Mf and Mrs Morton of Wor cester. Mrs. Bartlett and house par ty from Oxford, several friands of the college from Webster, Dr. H. C. Back ! us and wife. Mr and Mrs Bostwick of Hartford. Mr. and Mrs John Nichols and family, who have been spending the month of July at his home in Thompson, together with a general at tendance from our local community, made ID gathering of between one hundred and fifty and one hundred and seyentyfve people The hall was artistieally decorated by local par ties. thus transforming Il from it's Wouted barren look into one more in- 1ftiug for social event The "All i College" orchestra, four pieces. from Brown University. furnished music for the dancers. and being up=to-date in selections for such occasions, although somewhat novel. added greatly to the pleasure Of spectators and daucers. \ I very satisfactory feature of the eve mng was Che part taken by Mr. Me Mfr. the manager of the Vernon Stiles Inn. who, assisted by William Leake, furnished refreshments of ice cream and mild cold drinks. Much credit is given by all to Miss Baekus for fur nishing our community with an eve ming of real pleasure and enjoyment, and feel pleased also to know that through her earnest endeavor she will be encouraged in the desired amount for Smith Gollege, of which she is graduate.
Putnam patriot., 1920-08-06
GEN. GRANT HERE FIFTY YEARS
 AGO

It has been recalled that fifty years ago. July 4th, General U. s. Grant came to Putnam on his way to Wood stock, where he was the honored guest of the day at Roseland Park. The late Henry C. Bowen, editor and proprietor of the New York Inde- pendent, who brought many notables to his beautiful park on the shore of Roseland Lake, invited the general to come to Woodstock. Benjamin Har- rison, James c. Blaine and John A. Logan were among the many other notables that came to attend the cele- brations at Roseland at the instigation of Mir Bowen
Putnam patriot., 1920-08-06

Mrs. A z. Morse. with her daugh- ters. Pearl and Vera, are visiting in Hartford for few days
 Mr. and Mrs. George French and family returned to their home in East ford last Friday Mr French had q birthday party while camping in his old home in North Ashford, and a group of his neighbors gave him q surprise party on the occasion Ice cream and cake were served.
Putnam patriot., 1920-08-06
NORTH ASHFORD

Mrs. H. B Eaell visited her son FL nest in Plainield last week.
 A. G. Morse and Harold Baret were in Southbridge last Sunday
 Mir. and Mrs. Julius Bayer are en- tertaining friends from New York.
 Miss Nina George of Leominster, Mass, Is visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Franklin George.
Putnam patriot., 1920-08-06

Mr, Meacham and nine boys spent Monday night at Crystal Lake, enjoy ing an evening swim and the hospital ity of Charles Tatem's cottage for the night The boys of the village will meet at the parsonage Monday eve ming.
Putnam patriot., 1920-08-06

What goes all the way from here to he Pacific coast, without moving
 The railroad tracks
Putnam patriot., 1920-08-06

Flora NJ. Baker. Ethel P. Hall and Margaret Mckinley Schmidt J Frederick Ash. John j. White head, Jr., Francis [. Johnstone. x. T. White. Charles I. Schmidt. \. D. Briggs and Frank T. Wilson Soprano Solo
 .serenade" fosti Sing Me to Sleep Greene If No One Ever Mdrl,ies Me-
 Lehman
 Lois 0rswel Et3ses Quartet. "Old Black Joe" Wooster Sole, Margaret NJ. Schmidt Piano Solo. The Swan"
 Selen Palingrin
 Janct Stevenson Tic The Kerry Dance" Malloy fMpa ; Rihi, LoIent Gallant,
 Margaret NJ. Schmidt Baritone Solo
 War Smith "Etesie9 Massenet fhe Minstrel Bov9 old Irish
 John ] Whitehead Jr Duet. In the Springtime" Newton Emma S Bihl. Margaret M Schmid. ReaHine. Selected
 Frederic Y H'Hrich~ Soprano Solo
 The CoQucttts Stern The Star Rogers "rhe Cuckoo" Lehman
 Emma <. Rihl "Tiio, "Bmearolle from Tales of Hoffman, Offenbaeh Em@a l.. Rihl. Lorena Gallant,
 Margaret NJ. Schmidt Contfaito Solo
 "lshtar" Spross On the Shore" Neidlineeg "A Winter Song" Rogers
 Margaret NJ. Schmidt Soprano Solo
 Counsel to Nina" ] E Wekerln .The Robins Song
 Howard White
 Lorena Gallant Chorus. Garry Me Back to Old Yin ainnv" Bland
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-01
SfOu1f Woman Can ho Fitted Lot of Sms Values to $780, at $500
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Wehd aL@GOsh twice. Yy year hmwr mmJk -rtnp purpose Of lettings mr wmt mMr house o room fmm
next @nshck Omply Bh w mt Hmhhn M dea lowest prices hHM Hmmm mfTmh mh
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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-15

First Church of Christ Scientist
holds services at s1$.1s Main street
First stairway north of the Inland
Empire Bank,) Sunday services are
at II a. m. and at D. m. The sub
ject of the lesson-sermon for Sunday,
May 18th. is "NortaIs and Immortals."
Sunday school starts at 10 a. m.
A Wednesday evening meeting
which includes Testimonials of healing.
is held at 8 o'clock. The reading room
which is maintained at the same ad-
dress is open to the public daily ex-
cept Sundays and holidays. from 1880
to 5 p. m, where the Bible and au-
thorized Christian Science literature
may be read. borrowed or purchased.
The reading room is also open
evenings for reading only. from Z to
excepting Sundays and Wednesdays.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-15
Eirs, CI,risiian Cturt.i,

Robert Lee Bussabarger. Minister
Phone 565. RESIDENCE. 104 jackson.
Echoes from Portland s. s. Con
ventionf Will be the theme for the
several addresses delivered by dele
gates at the Lords Day morning ser
vice. The inspiration of the recent
great gathering of Bible school leaders
wiII be brought TO the church by those
p<ao saw and heard. AZ Pendleton will
probably entertain this annual gath
ering next year, all shoHld be interest
ed in hearing the story of this years
assembly. At eight o'clock in the
evening the minister viii speak on "A
city's Bane." The great church choir
and male chorus will render selections
at both morning and evening services.
Christian Endeavor viii meet At p.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-15

giving influence. energy and wisdom
to this phase of activity they are re-
sponsible, to the measure of their
ability, for human Embellishments.
The person whose life is aimless. sell
centered. pleasure-loving of course.
cares nothing for the fact mentioned.
However, the outstanding men of
earth, upon whom human advance
ment depends, are energizing religi-
ously thru the church.
For your pleasurable profit this
week we offer the following privi-
leges:
Church school. 1000 a. m. Report
of delegates to state convention.
Morning worship. 1900 a. m. wis
dom of the Commission" sermon top
ic Miss Bell will sing.
Epworth League, 1900 p. m. Faye
Mann and Lois 4. Gornall, leaders.
Evening worship, 500 p. m what
is Christian ?" pulpit theme.
A redeemed soul isolated is of mea-
ger service TO the world, but circu-
latfng intelligently and devoutly
among men is Gods plan Of lifting the
race.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-15
HOW LODGE HAS CHANGED

40 OITICS makes strange bed fellows and that is fact
III treaty of Paris, settling the with SPAN
consideration in the senate FL Sen
Lodge said:
ereject treaty; a
We in
busines Of
ycaccf in Eaya
sandI his actio
Of fheT N a
nofa the
taking
.onga ones of world
in 1898, why is the thing not true
In 1920?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-15

Rev. Geo. Clark, pastof-elect will
preach both morning and evening
Make special effort to be present and
inform by phone and otherwise al
the members: Sunday school. 10 a
m; morning worship, IL a. M; Chris
tian Endeavor. p. m; evening wor-
ship D. m; Wednesday Prayer Ser
vice p. M; choir rehearsal on
Thursday at p. IN.
The Christian 5ndeavor this sun
day will meet out In the open on the
lawn at the Umatilla Indian school.
Friends having cars have agreed to
take the Endeayorers. The start will
be made at p m from the church.
Lunches will be taken. The return
will be made in time for the evening
service.