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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-02-17

ION dHu COnStI pdtlOn.
''One bottle of Vola-Tonic has
brought me decided benefits.
Il have a fine appetite now and my
stomach is in much better condition.
j can eat anything / want without in
digestion and the constipation is gone
ut is pleasure TO recommend such
medicine as VOla-Tonic 10 others"
Thousands of people at Cincinnati
are taking Vola-Tonic. The medicine
is q wonderful strength-builder and
has created sensation in many cities.
If you feel weak and run down try
Vola-Tonic.
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Would Be e Joke.

John had been the onl..' child In the
family for five years, when one day .
little baby sister came. Several weeks
later the parents were talking about
the little baby. saying how sweet she
Was and how glad they were to have =.
little girl John. listening. said: ooh.
mother, wouldn't il he a good joke on
Won if sister turned e IN 70 boyr
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-02-17

he didn't get 10
sleep until al
most morning.
But, since I've
b e e u t kin G
Y ola Tonic. =
Mr. Breeding
said, my nerves
have improved
wonderfully AMI
l sleep soundly
every n / G h {
now. | get up
mornings feel
ing refreshed.
MY stomach
trou b ! e d me.
too. My appe-
tite was poor
and what food L
did eat didn't
agree with me.
l had indiges-
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-02-17
FOR THE CHILDREN.

Too much care cannot be exercised
in selecting cough medicine for
children. 1t should be pleasant to
take. contain no harmful drug and
most effectual in curing their colds
and coughs. Long experience has
shown that Chamberlain Cough
Remedy meets these conditions. 1t
is favorite with many mothers.
(feb-adv)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-02-17

Intelligent farmers of America
know when they have had enough,
so it is no surprise that they ask for
a return of the railroads to the
owners.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-02-17
tine friendly tobacco

to the polls was there on the job.
In the successful coordination of
the legitimate Democratic elements,
therefore, the Republican party
leaders foresee their certain doom.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-02-17

with seeking to have wet" plank
incorporated in the platform may
merely want to make sure of GET
ting rid of Bryan.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-02-17
REFRESHED IN
MORNINGS NOW
Cincinnati Man Takes VIOLA
Tonic For Benefits 1t
Brought Him

Clarence Breeding, 924 Race street,
Cincinnati. o.. said he was so ner-
vOus until recently that many times
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-10
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Why and Wherefore
f All the Doings of Our
christmas Festivities.

,,aght, 1920, The International Syndicate.
,iE HILST Christmas is one Of our
al most sacred festivals of the
n d Christian church yet around it
q y cling many legends which are
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is also God.
We celebrate December 25th as the
anniversary of Christ's nativity, yet
nobody knows whether this day is
correct or who first celebrated it.
julius. the Pope Of Rome, in 3S7
made strict inquiries as to the exact
date, and it appears that he was far
from satisfied with the results Of his
investigation, and felt that it was in
some way intermingled with the pagan
winter solstlce
Legend OF The Virgin
The Scriptures give US little explana-
ton Of the ancestry of the Virgin
Mary or Of the details of her life, but
the tradition or legend tells us that
she was the daughter of Joachim and
Anna and was a child of promise and
at the early age OF three years was
presented at the Temple and con-
secrated to Cod. Joseph was chosen
by God as her protector. also that the
Lord spoke to him telling that She
was to be his wife in name only for
she was conceived by the Holy Ghost
and that she shall bring forth q son,
and thou shalt call His name Jesus, for
He shall save the people from their
sins
There are many legends of the birth
OF the Redeemer. but the favorite one.
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which seems to coincide with the story
of the Bible. is that Joseph accom-
panied Mary to Bethlehem, where on
finding all the inns full was given
shelter in a stable where Christ was
born. From this comes the legend
which is still believed in some parts Of
Europe, that at midnight on Christ
was Eve all the cattle in the stables
llneel in commemoration Of the birth
of the Saviour in their midst.
Feast OF The Ass
Another medieval belief was that
the ass, an emblem of the Gentle,
brayed aloud for joy at the birth OF
Christ while the OK, the type Of the
unbelievng Jews, remained stolid.
This superstition gave rise to a curious
festival IN honor Of the ass which had
not only testified to His divinity bat
bore Him into Egypt later on when lie
made His triumphal entry into Jeru-
salem. on this festival occasion an
ass was decorated with bowers and at
a mass the responses were made by an
imitation of the animals braying.
Lord OF llisruIc
The Christmas feast presided over
by q man chosen by or appointed as
the Lord of Niisrule Is another OF the
legends Of the ancient days and seems
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Of the present day loving cup and was
to represent the peace on earth, good
win to men of Christmas. Frequently
during the reign Of Henry VIII people
went about the street wassailing the
people from door to door. Later the
wassail became spiced wine and like
the feast presided over by the Lord
of Misrule was abolished on account
of the bad behavior Of the partici-
pants.
Christmas Greens
Tradition asserts that the first Chris
tan church in Briton was built OF
boughs and for that reason no feast
Of the birth of Christ is complete
without the decoration Of the trees
The holly is perhaps the most used on
account Of the red berries which, in
the decoration, represent the blood
of Christ and the name "holly" comes
from "holy". Going out to gather the
Christmas greens has ever been JOY
to the people for the decorations fol
homes dates back to the days Of the
Druids who at the time of the winter
solstice hung their houses with gar.
lands. Ever since the feast of Christ.
mas was first celebrated green's played
their part. Laurel, Bay and Pine are
also used for decorations. laurel Is
always a token of victory and is fire.
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quently used for wreaths to place on
the brows of heroes and in the Christ
mas decoration II stands for the VIC
tory of the Christian religion over
paganism. The mstletoe is u great
plant for Christmas but It is never
used for church decoration being pure
ly of Druid origin. Then too 1t Is a
parasite as 1t draws its life from the
sap of other trees and has so much
TO do with the old Roman Saturnalia
that is never found in any decoration
where religious services are to be held.
This vine thrives best when clinging
TO cypress or oak and finally 1t sucks
the life out of these great trees. Be-
ing green throughout the winter 1t
crept into the Christmas decoration OF
the English homes OF centuries ago
and was hung over doorways and the
young girl who happened to be caught
standing under 1t by a young man was
compelled to submit to being kissed.
This kissing is undoubtedly survival
of the ancient Saturnalia.
The Christmas tree has many
!
danavia and declare that 1t sprung
from the blood drenched soil of two
lovers who were killed by violence.
and on Christmas Eve the pine trees
often show lights. The French de-
clare that on Christmas Eve some
where in the French forest tall pine
tree covered with burning candles will
be seen surmounted by curly haired
child with halo about his head.
Others ascribe 1t to Martin Luther.
who felt that pine tree covered with
lighted candles suggested the stars
which appeared in the Heaven on the
night of Christ's birth. The legend
of the Christmas carol Is very simple.
for 1t is said to be copy of the songs
the angels sang when Christ was born.
The real true legend Of the Christ
mas gift is that as Jesus came into the
world to give His life for all mankind
so we may bring joy to those about us
by giving gifts, especially to the poor.
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to be a relic Of paganism, for at Christ
mas the people had to obey the orders
Of the Lord of Misrule as the Romans
were compelled to obey their masters
during the great Roman Saturnalia,
and there seems TO be very little diff
ference in the actions Of the Roman
masters and the Lord Of Misrule Of
later days. 1t seems that there was
very little that could be called Chris
tian in the orders of the Lord of Mis-
rule, for there was much drinking
and foasting, and after his misrule the
jails. were full and many were at their
homes nursing bruised heads after
fights. 1t is claimed that it was car
ried out in England to surpass the
Feast of tho Ass in France, and was
at first meant as a Christian celebra-
ton. In the early stages of the feast
every person was commanded to APP
pear at prayer or be punished as the
Lord of Misrue saw fit but this soon
became obsolete and only rioting and
feasting were popular. At last the be-
havior became such that the feast was
forbidden.
The Magi And Feasting
There are various legends OF the
Magi rs to how the wise men came to
learn of the birth of Christ. one is
that they saw a brilliant star and rs
they gazed upon it it assumed the
form of a little child and moving west
ward seemed to beckon them on. With
rejoicings the Magi mounted their
waiting dromedaries and following the
beacon star journeyed to Jerusalem
eagerly asking everyone they met
Where IS He that is born King OF
the Jews?"
Another legend declares that the
three wise men were representatives
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Of the three wise races descended from
Noah's sons and that each followed
he star and met at the gate of Jeru-
salem, which is said to prove that all
Gentiles were to share in the prom
ised redemption
Modern science often creeps into
what seems to be phenomena and the
astronomers tell us that once in
about every eight hundred years there
is conjunction Of the planets of Jup-
tier and Saturn. Kepler observed this
conjunction in 1904 and then noticed
a brilliant but evanescent star. Wo
are further told that this phenomenon
occurred about the tine OF the birth
of Christ.
The custom of great feasting at
Christmas seems to find its beginning
in the bringing Of gifts to the Christ
Child by the Wise Men. In the early
days In England the holiday was long
and there were all sorts of queer
things done. For instance, bringing in
the boars head was supposed to be a
part OF the Christian Christmas while
in reality it goes back to the Druids of
pre-Christlan times. During the win
ter solstice they killed a boar and Of
fered his head as sacrifice to Freya,
the goddess of peace and plenty, who
was supposed to ride upon a boar with
golden bristles In Christian days the
boar's head was well cooked and gar
nished with lemons and oranges. II
was brought smoking to the table by
the head cook who was preceded by
trumpters also by two men bearing
platters Of mustard sauce. The head
was frequently garlanded with rose
mary and laurel. The common prac-
tice in England of eating a roast
sucking pig is of the same origin.
The wassall (be well, good wil), Is
also used at the feast. It IS a con-
cocton made of apples which have
been roasted, sugar and nutmeg to
which was added cider and was drunk
from n huge bowl, garlanded with
rosemary. The bowl did the service
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Lar%aE2vSx:~
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from his usual country boy role. APP
pearing In up-to-date garb as a dap
per nineteon-yoar-old city boy.
Carmel Myers
Carmel Myers. who ran away from
the screen year ago TO enter mu-
steal comedy. Is now seen again In
the film world. Miss Myers is only
10 years old. Up TO the time OF her
appearance In musical comedy she
| had no stage experience. After year
on broadway she was glad enough TO
get back to the studios and outdoor
work.
Although Carmel Myers thinks that
Haunted PaJamas," is the best pic
ture she has ever done, her new re-
leases show decided Improvement
over the past. and In I'm Follys
Trail" and "The Gildod Dream" sho
shows rapid strides that merit her
stardom.
James kirkwood
From n dramatic point OF view.
"Tho Branding Iron" promises TO bc
one OF the outstanding events OF the
season. In the role Of Pierre Lands.
Mr.. Klrkwood Is called upon TO give
a vivid impcrsonation OF an unedu.
Gated. direct. forceful young rancher.
II " role Ideally suited TO his big.
rugged personality that has long been
popular with followers OF motion pic.
turea. First as n leading man with
the enrly producers OF one and two
reel pictures, and later with the fore.
most stars OF the screen In feature
rhotoplaya, Mr.. Klrkwood achieved
an enviable reputation. Also, he is well
known as director. lie FIRST M.
peared on the legitimate stage In 1909,
ard subsequently with nlanch hates IN
y rn'l.nA nr.t.L-inA
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abouiE HILST Christmas is one of our
are most sacred festivals of the
Ann Christian church yet around it
little = cling many legends which are
pheregan origin and have little or no
a hoon to the birth of Christ. Then
in e,true that some Of them which
Philhreligious origin and might have
orgarpect of ridicule and irreverence,
artisvhen they are properly under
mote 1t can hardly be said that they
OF a such meaning.
ON az day is essentially one of thanks
Thr and rejoicing. The Christian
more celebrates 1t as the great event
-somey and one of the most solemn
2atios in all history, the meeting of
with n and earth in the birth Of the
alton who came upon earth to save
paustnkind.
somepagan Rome and Greece and in
discoays Of the Teutonic barbarians
Thven in ancient Egyptian civili2a-
ira, he winter solstice was celebrated
Of Il the same as the Christian
.cXanmas. Our decorations OF green,
faile9s the holly and mistletoe, which
two Sc at Christmas are borrowed
lew the Druidical worship and the
oil tfmas carols are said by some TO
OF ut purified exalted hymns bor-
to E from the songs of the Saturnalia
VI the Christmas banquet IS a
iesteiscence of the feasts given in
II of the ancient gods and god
class in imperial Rome.
hey very idea of the Christmas
uoh which gives meaning to the feast
men, Nativity was foretold in the in
lnsa'rgoddess Of the Greeks, Egyptians
ctttfs,,,ddbis.s ,.bicb In diGorant
- sL'NNAA4ft' N+''N'f 80 ''t'' N'''
proved the rude efforts to grasp
- ca of perfect human child who
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-10
Travelling Salesman"

Travelling Salesman"
Charles Ray
Nineteen and Phyllis" Charles Rays
latest film, has been just completed.
This photoplay is from an original
story written by Frederick Showers.
The supporting cast includes Clara
Horton In the leading feminine role.
Lincoln stedman, George Nichols,
Cora Drew. Frank Norcrosse and ne
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Minneapolis six years ago she went
10 New York with ambitions TO become
a dancer and, after studying some time
an r,noriuni'v ramo 70 play In a
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stage production. After several small
parts she was given a leading role In,
"Fair and Warmer" touring from
coast TO coast. u Is only recer''"
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that she turned her attention TO pic
lures. her FIRST big part beirs IN
Romance" Then came her oppor-
.--i'v with Roscoe Arhrr'' ~ "'rhe
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-10
'SSsJittle Game-"The Mlsft Leadinq Woman
ssTSor Fatty Arbuckle - Nineteen and Phyllis
sansMusicalC Comedy yToScreen-"Th BRANDING iron"

MESE things" said Harold Lloyd.
mc'are what we call lucky cubes,
thiMittic."
the Lucky cubes" exclaimed Nil
sceDavlf, known around the studio
insttie. "Why I've always known
ain as gallopinE domlnoes. Spocdy!'
da.owl" piped Harold. who also has
buidlo moniker, SPEEDY" Wow.
ste, and / thought YOU spent your
90 time making lemlng plesl"
" weeks salary against yoursl'
little
.rlat Isn't fair" said Speedy, "whon
hc now get more than YOU do. You
at little, want to be absolutely fair
payou"
thin satisfied" grinned Mittie. as
"S,ssed a seven.
Of rong numberi" groancd Harold.
.'eatl" exclaimed producer Hal
y. Great Wen use that eX-
tion OF yours. Speedy as title
next comedy In fact hate TO
up your little game with the
4 box cars but we're going TO
shooting right now"
It's me-" said Harold. as Mlttle
another seven" let's start riFh,
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in before win an Mlttles hard.oarncd
money"
And Mittlo suspleiously followed the
two young men over to the studio MS
work began on The next comedy which
bears the title Wrong Number"
Alice Lake
A dramatic scene from "The Mlsnt
wife" IN which Alice Lake Is featured.
In this production Miss Lake So seen
IN the role OF a poor girl manlcmist
who goes West, marrics rich man
and then strives 10 maintain hor posi-
lion when she is placed among his
wealthy and snobhish relatives. The
picture was adapted from an original
play written by Julie Horne. daughter
of the late James a. Herne. who wrote
shore Acres" another recent produc-
tlon.
Betty Ross Clark
Betty Ross Clark, leading woman
for Roscoe Fatty) Arbucklo. in hi,
latest pictures. "The Travelling Sales.
man" and "Brewster's Millions." Mis-.
Clark Is descendant OF BENJAMIN
Franklin. She was born In Lanydon
North Dakota. hut was educated n
Cleveland County herald., 1920-06-17
LeNiathan To Re Sold

Washington. = Under the author. ity of the new merchant marine act, the Shipping Board decided to put the giant passenger steamer Leviathan on the market again
 This is the largest of the 30 exGer. man ships whose sale was, stopped by an injunction obtained by William Randolph Hearst. The injunction has been nullified by the recent passage by Congress of the merchant marine act giving full power to sell the ships The new law was passed over the pro, test of the Hearst papers.
 Under the resolution adopted by the board today, advertisements for sealed bids will be published, as re. quired by the new law The bids will be opened in the office of Admiral Benson, chairman of the board, at 1:30 o'clock in the morning cf June 30
 Americans only will be allowed to enter bids, as the board will in no cir cumstances allow c~le Leviathan to go to foreign purchasers. The offer of sale does not bind the board to sel and if the bids received are not satis factory the board will reject them.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-06-17
important to Mothers
KEEP TROUBLES TO YOURSELF
The World, as General Thing, Has Little Use for the Man Ad-
 dicted 10 SeIf-Pity.

The trouble With the man in little trouble is that he is inclined to pity himself and imagine that he is the only man who ever had trouble.
 Ali he can see in the moment of his irritation is his own burden. It seems not to occur to him that at the very moment he is wrestling with his diff culty thousands of people around him are fighting against far greater odds and in much greater danger.
 Trouble, anyhow, is a part of the game of life Nobody ever went any where or did anything worth while without meeting it in one form or all other Let others pity you if they will, but don't waste any time pitylng yourself The chances are that your next door ncighbor would be @icllled to death if such troublrs as you have were all he had to worry about--EN- change.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-06-17
MIGHT TRY THE TOY SHOP
Didn't Run to Anything in Gold or Diamond Line.

A tashily dressed ef;cminatc young man entered a jewellers shop, and in glib speech informed one of the inn maculate assistants that he wished to purchase birthday present for his sweetheart.
 No, he remarked he hadn't any idea as to what he really wanted, but what ever it might be, he declared emphati- cally, it must be q suitable token of his esteem, and at the same time come within the possibilities of his income.
 And what" inquired the assistant, eff I may ask the question, is your in- come?"
 "Fifteen dollars a week." was the prompt reply.
 "In that case" remarked the dis penser of gold and diamonds, in his most suaye and charming voice, "Pm afraid you've come to the wrong place; you're more likely to be suited at the toy shop around the corner"
Cleveland County herald., 1920-06-17
ARKANSAS COTTON
 PLANTERS ID MEET
PHILLIPS COUNTY COTTON PLAN. TIERS TO HOLD CONVENTION
 sAT HELENA.
MANY PROMISE ID ATTEND
President of Arkansas Bankers Asso citation ls Actively Co-aperarlna as Member of the Executive
 Committee.

Helena. - Cotton planters of Phil. lips county will meet in convention here June 24, 25 and 26 under the au- spices of the Phillips County Cotton Association, to complete plans for the erection of cotton storage warehouses in several parts of the county under the system of the state division Of the Arkansas Cotton Association, which have already been begun by Amos Jarman and Secretary Cutting of the county organization. Claude Fitzpat- rick, president of the Arkansas Bank. CTS Association, is actively co-operar- ing as member of the county Exec utive Committee.
 Many visitors from various parts of the state are expected to attend the meeting. Among those who have promised to attend are J. R. Alexand- CT of Scott, president of the Arkan- sas division of the national assocla- tion, and D. c. Welty of Little Rock, vice president and general manager. MT Welty has promised to be In at tendance during the entire conven- tton, and will hold afternoon and eve ming meetings each day in various parts of the county, explaining plans under which the warehouses will be built and operated as a cooperative service agency, as well as the reas- ons which have led to the organiza- ton of the national association and its state and county units.
 Phillips county, which with Jeffer- son stands at the head of the list of county associations with the largest number of charter members in the | state, expects to secure the first ware houses erected by the association in ! Arkansas. Plans for putting up the ! buildings are well under way, with . building fund subscribed, and the | county officials expect that construc- tion will be under way soon after the coming convention.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-06-17
DEMOCRATIC BOOM
 FOR GEN. PERSH|NG
A. E. F. COMMANDER TO BE IN WTED TO SAN FRANCISCO
 CONVENTION.
IS A NATIVE OF MISSOURI
Men Behind Movement Say He Is Ell gibIe For Nomination Although He Has No Definite Party
 Alignment.

New York. - A dark horse boom for Gen. John J. Pershing for the Democratic presidential nomination was set in motion here. It was ar.. nounced that Edward E. Coltra. Dem. oeratic national committeeman from Missouri, will go to Washington to invite General Pershing to attend the San Francisco convention as the guest of big Missouri delegation on a special train.
 Pershing is native of Missouri and the men behind this movement say that he is eligible for nomina- tion as a Democrat although he has no definite party alignment
 Democrats here said that the ract that Senator Warren of Wyoming is Pershing's father-in-law has led to the impression that Pershing was a Republican, but that this impression is without foundation.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-06-17
Do Not Get Careless
 With Your Blood Supply

blood medicine, will revitalize your blood and give you new strength and a healthy, vigorous vitality. Everyone needs it just now to keep the system in perfect condition. s. s. S. is an ex- ceIlent system-cleanser; it is not sold or recommended for Venereal Dis eases. Go to your drug store and get bottle today, and if you need any med- teal advice, you can obtain it without cost by writing to Medical Director, Swift Specific Co.,, 109 Swift Labora- tory, Atlanta, Ga.