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New Britain herald., 1920-12-18
THE HOMELESS BOY.

Recently. according to reports. T. boy O! sixteen ycara was sent to q rcformatory. He confessed to having committed small burglary. Theso arc tho cold facta in the case.
 But back of that. Seven years ago. tho talo goes. when this hoy was but nine years old. his mother eloped with a man other than her husband. A little nine-year-old calls often for his mother Nine years old, and no re- sponse from that mother. Then, some time later the father of the boy de- serted him. The lads last hope was gone. Only the streets remained--the streets which have furnished homes for so many homeless.
 On the street came disaster. For n time the lad was taken care of i, , home" and then released. He bod known no mothers love since babx- hood-and perhaps not even then. He had known the protecting care of no father for that had been taken from him almost before he had been able to realize what fathers care and protection meant.
 \ mother who could be unfaithful to the father of her child and who could desert that child, and a father who could harden his heart sufficiently to leave alone the boy who had already lost mans most precious thing--a mothers love.
 Now tho boy. verging on manhood having reached an age when ambition should he high born of the example set for him by those at home. goes to a rcformatory.
 Does there arise any feeling of harshncss for the young criminal: Car ha be blamed?
 Bus what horrible hatred tho taIr arouses in tho hearts of those who have the slightest realizatina of the duties of life-hatred for tho mother. tho father O. tha boy.
 And what a desire the story brings to aid ir every increment, human, kindly, which is inspired by love Of helpless humanity-what a desire if brlngn to dc Co tho best of our ability something that will bring to such children tho love and happiness to N mon they ore entitled and which a
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18

Announcement of the decease of
 the New Britain Taxpayers associa- tion brought no general lamentation.
 l. Simons was in charge of the obse-
 quies. It was he who pinned the crepe on the door. acted as chief mourner, pallbearer and driver oc the hearse. And if the truth be known, it was he who acted as grave
 digger for the association, although
 he probably did not realize it at the time.
 In its youth. the Taxpayers asso- citation was perhaps as innocent of mind as any boy. It was formed for the purpose of securing justice, or at least that was the thought behind its organization. But as it. waAed strong CT it cast covetous eyes on affairs po- htical and soon it got into bad com pany and insisted on remaining out late nights so that by the time it broke onto the front pages of the news papers it was a full -fedged political machine whose controlling minds seemed to be spurred on by spirit of demagogy. Some of those asso- ciated with the early days of the as- sociation left it in fear when they realized that they had built a Frank enstein monster that threatened to smash everything in its path.
 The public was told that the Tax payers association would do away with all the wrongs which fell to mans lot. It would begin by reduc- ing the tax rate. But a tax rate is very much like dead feline, it in sists on being found on the back porch the morning after every funer- al. So it was learned that, dodge tax them eternally. Consequently. while the public has been forced to stick it's head ffethe sand to escape watch ing the tax rate climb, the climbing has continued. It is now believed that it may be necessary to add a few mills to the next tax levy in or der to make up for past deficiencies. Will the Taxpayers association learn a lesson, the lesson that you cannot the future and expect to be out" every time Old Man Com pensation calls for interest.
 MT. Simons made life interesting for his opponents when he assumed to speak for the association, that much must be admitted, but he was soon directed to keep silent by members of greater authority and more re- and he obeyed orders 
 The Taxpayers association was but why speak of the dead?
 Aboiishment of the office of per Sonal tax collector by combining it
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18

Kansas and with deep serioGsness one refers to the deaths of awhite boy and negro therein. Reference is made to the side of Kansas that seems SO peaceful and fine only for the purpose of accentuatinE to what depths this race feeling may go. and with what serious results.
 The riots will not continue. The peaceful people or that state will be as determined in their actions to quelI disorder, and as prompt. as they are in their pursuits of peace and happiness.
 But it seems as though the existence of feeling. even in such a state, of white against black, comes as a re- hinder of the unusual conditions in this country today. The riots were perhaps a by-product of this unrest. but by-product full or significance.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18
THOUSANDS TAKING
 UP TRAINING WORK
More Than f6.OOO F:x-Scrvice Men Have Entered Training During Ncar. Records show.

Washington. Dec. IS.--The number or eN-servicc men en6ered in training during tho past fiscaI year haa i'm creased from 3.06o to over 46.OO0 i :: was announced today by R. T. Fisher chief or the rehabilitation division of the federal board for vocational edu cation. in commenting upon the boards fourth annual report to con- gres:.
 There has been much adverse criti- cism" he continued. "but it is only fair to say that much of this has originat- ed either from lack of knowledge on the part of critics or from conditions over which the board had no adeuuate control. and that these conditions now have been largely corrected"
 There are at the presen. time. he said, about 1.10O schools and colleges throughout the country giving train ing to men ir courses approved by the board. Selection of rrsen for training now rcSta entirely with tho 100 dis tricts and local offices and this de- centralization policy haas greatly eIinl- mated tho red tape formerly atten- dant upon these selections, he claimed
 On December |. he said. the records showed that 94.0O0 men had been ap- proved eligible for training with maintenance pay and 66.000 without.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18
|NsAs RACE RIOT,

Inc thinks of Kansas 1t is
 to conceive of race riots
 that tho people are "effete," |e far from that. But Kansas
 considered us represented Pn of tho map where things
 in a business-like way:
 otions do not run amuck: hdy, law abiding citizens go
 daily life unaffected by the hgs that are happening |y cannot prevent. It is a
 In more ways than one. |fncult to think Of William
 te, the author of Whats r with kansas2." for in- hg reused from his comfort- in front Of hts ancient i, Co discuss things such as hard to imagine his peace full of ideals and fine turning to the scare heads |st appear In hia paper. The Gazette, and shaking his those heads.
 ifficult to think of Walt
 his daily stroll at seven m. coneocting a Ripping when there are those riots iis home town of Emporia. 'd to imagine him sitting
 ono of the two or three fs which heautify his den" he. md turning out any of Snown humorous burlesques ways favored with optimism h things are going on at ,nce. Kansas.
 ? colorod people Of Kansas,
 nol easily think of them ;. aroustng tho wrath of the IrIc.
 y recall. however. the shoot psrirf in hts persistent chase rifninal and the resulting '" for that criminal. One hen. that the Middle West szes some Of The spirit Of the
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18
25 YEARS AGO tFrom The Eeralc Of That Datep.

The average attendance for the Boys club this week was 366.
 A new board walk has been placed on the west side Of Black Rock bridge.
 new case of diphthcria has been reported on Cambridge street
 The City Band will hold its regular rehearsat tomorrow evening.
 The Crescent Whist club will meet this evening at 76 Franklin street.
 There were IT candidates initia ted into the Knights of the Golden Eagle last night.
 The annual installation of officers or the Stanley Post will be held New Years night.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18
"JEST RUMINATIN'.o
(Robert Russell.)

The man who serves two masters is like him who milks COW an doesn't use a stool cause he has no notion how. He tries to follow out the plans O both. an neither rob, but soon he's apt to find he's one O those who's got no job. You can't make bricks without no straw: play Hamlet with no ghost; if you divide your work you'n join that inefficient host. All rules have exceptions that are there to prove 'em true. an SO there's jest one Master you can serve whate'er you do. It won't hurt your efficiency in sellin' goods or stock: it won't hurt your success in sawin' wood nor breakin' rock: nor will it e'er ''puf you in bad with him who is your boss. if you serve. also. Him who died for us upon the Cross. Tt ain't a bad idea" says mA wooden briar friend. ito let the folks who know you sort O get next comprehend. There ain't no great necessity O shoutin' out the news. but let your acts an words jest sort O indicate your views. Let Christmas time be Christmas time. with all that Christmas means: you'll find. perhaps to your surprise, that you ain't spilled no beans"
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18
This talk &s t,as>1

fcfaIs This talk is basedV
 fact that reductions in inc0n
 faced by hundreds of workeS SdUILlUs civ and that there should 6e G re- duction in public salaries as woll. whether any action will be taken when the revision of salafies as dis cussed is a matter of conjecture. Only after Herculean efforts, were city of- ficials able to get their salaries up to wartime standards which would enable them to live in comfort and determined resistance will be shown against returning to lower levels. It is inevitable that men holding public office should face a readjustment as others are doing and yet it might be too early to make any cuts, at least until the cost of living becomes s.abi- lized.
 Rumor has it that some of the saloon-keepers arrested this week and fined in police court for selling all lcoholic beverages intend to close their doors on January I never to reopen them The raids are said to have effectually scared most dispensefs of liquid refreshments that make the i spirits rise and only those who are known personally to the man in the white apron can now secure anythin- stronger than Shuttle Meadow water
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18
FACTS AND FANCIES By ROBERT QUILLEN

The manufacturers of union suits solved one problem for those who ! had difficulty in making both ends meet. The only thing funny in the average movie comedy is the idea that bath ing girls are essential to comedy.
 Every once in a while a woman driver will turn the right way and. wreck somebody who thought shA2 didn't know how to drive
 Russia's experience teaches us that successful political revolution, like charity, must begin at home.
 One judges from the comment Of Japanese newspapers that Japan thinks she can lick California.
 DAnnunzio doesn't depend upon q committee. He provides his own gaT1 of fame. rs&
 Harvard astronomers claim to have discovered new star. Vanp or ju--. venile stuff? ass
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18
NUITY REFUSES.

e that a refusal to accept
 bears tho significance that
 nuity's action holds. It was
 that the President had
 D" of n faithful friend and
 ling him this appointment
 n salary of s1o.000 Q year.
 ( Mir Humility has refused
 mthe same people are like
 hat he did so because he
 Appointment would not be
 rumulty declares that he
 ahrances from leading re-
 hat such would not be the
 his appointment would be Iny be allowed to forget for
 he sordid things habitually
 with politics. one would t these comments were un- ft President Wilson had de- 3ke care" of MT. Tumulty Undoubtedly have been able Influence he possesses to |ntages than by giving his s10.000 job for life. Posi- x this salary are not so un- ese days outside of politi- There Is not the slightest |that Mir. Tumulty will be (r or financially if he fol-
 announced intention of |aw In Washington than he been had he accepted the oreovcr it is believed that Wilson would not advise . the Judeship. Ificancc of tho refusal. it Is es in the prospect of the of President Wilson rretary-not in n buainess n a manner which holds 1 he Ideal which today Is lulty has proven the best 'ident Wilson could have. Q the lights of the Presi-
 as they have been for the ars or 10. There is a bond lem that was barely m- he sccretary's most human some timc ago concern said"nt. It was confidently iat Mir. Tumulty's time and
 liie future will be given 10 work which President
 In his mind still. than to of the law. By refusing ip, Mir Tumulty will be rroe to do this.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18

Advertising in contemporary a food concern says: We Deliver So do we who purchase of any food concern. Might almost say we Stand and De- liver
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18

If "I cannot sing the old song I sang long years ago it's a cinch I cannot sing the new ones. Realization of this act aids the peace of the com hunity.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18
ELECTION AT HOSPITAL.

At meeting of the physicians and surgeons of the New T. itain General hosptal yesterday afternoon. the fol- lowing officers were elected: Presi- dent. Dr. Henry T. Bray: vice-presi- dent. Dr. Joseph H. Potts; secretary.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18

Referring to the matter of low pro- duction Your Flag and My Flag" has rather given way to You Lag and I'll Lag"
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18

He does not know enough to come in when it rains cannot apply to the person whose words are always sugar coated.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18

Man who tries to serve two masters
 has little hope no matter which is elected.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18

If you take yourself too seriously you may be quite sure that the way the others take you will make the bal ance perfect.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18

'Eu-klux- Klan warnes Undesir- ables." news note. Bad habit-talkins to oneself
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18
puBLrsHrNo COMPANY.
 Britain Herald. l proprta,o,.
FroprIetors

Sunday sxcsptedl st sis
 ferhld Building. sT Church St. Year.
 hres Months. Month.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18
TELEPHONE CALLS

the Post onlee at New Britain |cond Glass Mail Matter.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18

It is a simple matter to make al American of an immigrant if one cal start with his grandfather.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18

fontabts advertising medium in
 Circulation books and press Nays open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18

The preacher might hold his con- gregation by filling the church with flying dust and the smell of burned gasoline.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18

The gold brick game played ot long ago, but there is always some body to buy a used car.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18

f af The Associated Press. bed Press is exclusively entitled
 ae Apr republication of all news to dt or not otherwise credited paper and also local news t1 herein
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18

Good intentions are seldom wortl much unless they are encouraged b, the memory Of bruises.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18

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New Britain herald., 1920-12-18
By

The reactionary can't outgrow hi conviction that the sleek will inhcri the earth.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-18
|aua,t nur-., o, c,,c,,.,,o,

Audit Bureeu of Circulation. c. is n national organization |arnishes newspapers and sdver- VI a strictly honest analysis Of tsna Our circulation statistics Ff apon this audit. This insurcs |n hgsiunt fraud in newsps per Hoy figures to both national and |v<rtisers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-11-24
RnraI.Carrier Examination.

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announces an exam
inGtiOn for the County Of Villas. Wis
70 oe held At C0n0ver on Dec. II. 1920,
20 dll the position Of rural carrier at
C0u0ver. and vacancies that may la
ter occur on rural routes from other
post offices In the aforementioned
county The salary Of rural carrier
on a standard daily route Of - miles
Is sI.s00 per anuum. with an addi-
tioual $50 per mile per annum for
each mile or major fraction thereof in
excess Of - miles. The examination
viii be open only 10 citizens who are
actually domiciled in the territory Of
. post Office in The county aud who
meet the other requirements set forth
In PORN No. 1877. Both men and
women. IL qualified, may enter this
examination, bat appointing officers
who have the legal right to specify
the sex desired in requesting certifi-
cation Of eligibles. Woman will not
be considered for rural carrier ap-
pointment unless they are the wild
ows Of U. ;. soldiers, sailors, or mai
ines who are physically disqualified
for examination by reason Of injuries
received in the line Of military duty.
Form No. 1877 aud application planks
NAV be obtained from the offices men
toned above or from the United States
Service Commission at Washington.
D. c. Applications should be for
warded TO the Commission al Wash
ington at the earliest practicable date.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-11-24
when Honey Bees WIN Sting.

Dark colors seem 10 be more offens'
I've 20 bees than Hight, and the person
dressed in dark garments should SHOW
more caution when handling these use
ful insects offensive OdOrs are also
objectionable 20 them. and the person
recently returning from working In the
stable or whose Precipitation has dis
tInct odor should show some discre-
ton In making himself familiar around
the beehive.-Clint0nvIlle Gazette.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-11-24

The antiquity Of disease Is shown
~ the recent discovery OF Prof.
Charles y. Walcott. secretary Of the
Smithsonian institution. Washington.
lie found fossilized toxic. or poison
Gus bacteria. at the base OF and far be-
Tow the Cambrian rocks. These rocks
had originally lain 30 miles below the
carth's surface. but had been up-
acsved by some tremendous convul-
sion Theirs Is an age OF 30OO0.O0o
Eears ago.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-11-24

on the 2srd 81 October In 1875. Pliny
FISK. a jealous American missionary.
died az Beyrout in Syria Born In e1-
IRENE poverty. Fisk managed 10 edu-
cate himself by his own labors. He
was e remarkable lingu.st and preach
Cd IN Italian. French. modern Greek
and Arabic. For two years. while ne
was working 20 get his education,
Fisk subsisted entirely on bread and
milk.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-11-24

One 81 the most convenient agents
OF the handy box Is a roll Of adhesive
tape. A small piece o. II on the bot
tons Of n thin sole viii add consider
ably 10 the endurance ~ a pair Of
shoes. A linen window shade that has
started 60 tear viii be prevented from
doing 50 further by a narrow strip %
the tape pressed over the tear. A torn
bathing cap may be made seawor1hy
By L.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-11-24

Did ron ever chance TO see a sword
FISH. q bottle ily. a stone fence, a cat
1in. o bed spring, n min race. corn
prick up lis ears or potato wipe its
pye>3 90 have you ever had the novel
experience 81 hearing a birch bs TX, a
pillow tick. or a tree top hum7 asks
'.s logic.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-11-24

The polluck Tree provides the natives
81 British Honduras with splendid
material FOR pillows am mattresses
II Is common soft wood growth. with
q large pearshaped fruit. which has
q hard she'll. changing TO almost black
when ripe. and containing short
staple brown dun or silk fiber.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-11-24

Quietly but effectively the Greatest Mother in the
World is toilins and drudgins for you and yours.
She has not forgotten the crippled, blinded remnants
of the in Army and Navy hospitals. To the victims
of disaster in she still brings blessed relief.
She does She takes to her the victims of
disaster in peace the victims of foods fires tornadoes
and other catastrophes Over 10000 such unfortunates
shielded and sheltered by her this year.
In preventing disease through education in saving
lives through careful nursing and by teaching first aid
in accidents the Greatest Mother in the Word-your
RED CROSS keeping faith with you; keeping
faith not only in own country-aye, in your own
vcinty--but also in devastated foreign lands
Will you keep faith with her? The good she has done
in the past has been possible entirely through the help
of your membership. Will you continue sustain her
she continues to sustain you? Then join the Red
Cross your membership. Send your applica-
ton the enrolment blank below to your nearest
Red Cross Chapter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-11-17
LOOKING GLASS PRAIRIE,

Henry Barth and wife were Mabel
callers Tuesday.
Hugo Noecker and Winfield Ben
der were business callers in Mabel
Thursday.
Mrs. Ole Molstad was a caller at
the Ralph McMillen home near Lee
nora Thursday.
Mabel callers Monday were Ed
and Willard Darlington and Adam
Bendar.
Willie Welsh and family spent
Monday evening at the VIM. F'eltis
home.
Lawrence Iverson was a caller at
the frankie Welsh home TUESDAY
afternoon.
Martin Johnson. wife and baby
and Mrs. o. Johnson We're entertain
ed at the Willie Wesh home Sun
day.
Mr.. Albert Iverson was caller at
the Lawrence Iverson home Friday.
There will be an entertainment ana
and basket social at the Hesper
school house Friday evening, NOV.
10. The ladies are requested to bring
baskets and those who do not bring
baskets will be charged fifteen cents
15c) admission. Everyone Is cor
dially invited to come. The proceeds
will he used to pay for the Victrola.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-11-17
RIDGEWAY.

Gus Bakken returned home Mon
day after visiting his son John at
0ssian.
Miss Nelson returned home Mon
day from DEBORAH where she had
spent few days with relatives.
Mrs. A. Knutson and Mrs. U.
Stallheim left for st. Ansgar to visit
their sister after visiting relatives
here.
AIRS. Maryland of Albert Lea is
visiting at the home OF her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Gunval.
airs. N. G. Putnam, Mrs. A. Drum
and daughter Mile were Cresco
shoppers Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Anderson
were business callers at Decorah
Tuesday.
Miss Irene Noblett OF Cresco came
Saturday to spend a few days with
her aunt Mrs. Arthur Johnson.
vira Kuntz spent Saturday and
Sunday with her parents at Cresco'
miner Ringeon left for Ida Grove
fAursday on business.
mr.. and Mrs. X. X. Seensland OF
antmar spent Tuesday at the K. g.
uolker home.
J. r. soukup returned home from
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-11-17

Elgin where he assisted in the orch
estra.
Mrs. Herman Buer of DEBORAH is
visiting relatives here.
Chas. Boucher and Walter Kuntz
returned Tuesday from points in
Minnesota and s. Oak. where they
visited relatives and friends.
Paul Pierce Of Waterloo who has
been visiting friends here returned
Friday.
Walter Kuntz was a Cresco visit
or Thursday.
Norma johnson spent Saturday
and Sunday with her parents at De-
corah.
Justine Iverson came from Decor
all Friday to spend the week end at
home.
Jeanette and Edith Albertson,
Julia Wemark and Edith Bakken OF
DEBORAH spent Saturday and Sunday
at home.
Mrs. w. II. Klemme and Mrs. N
C. putnam We're Cresco visitors on
Saturday.
Miss Tomnia Johnson was Cal
mar caller Saturday.