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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-04-09
NOT MUCH STUDY INVOLVED
Grandma Evidently Didn't Think
Highly of the Doings at Women's
Debating Club.

Tiny Timothy had to he very quiet
on certain days in the week. Sunday
mornings We're bad because then ia
Their had to study his lesson for the
afternoon Sunday school, Tuesday
evenings he had to tiptoe around
while brother John studied his lodge
ritual. Friday evenings sister Nellie
went TO a debating club and it was
often preceded by the last look at her
part in the debates.
Then one Gay mother announced
that she had been invited to join
bridge club. Every one was anxious
for her TO join but little Timothy.
who sighed: "Oh. mother. now will
you have To study. too. before you go
there? What do they recite at your
cfl,h?"
Everybody smiled hut dear old
grandmother. who did not approve of
bridge clubs. "Oh, she won't have TO
study much" she retorted tartiy.
"She can just listen at the first few
meetings until she learns how TO Cos
sip like the rest of them"
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-04-09
SOMETHING TO WORK WITH
Young Man Perfectly Willing to Prac-
tice Economy il Old Gentleman
Would Supply Materials.

There is q well-knOwn banker
whose only son does not. his father
contends, appreciate the value of a
dollar by about % cents. A short time
ago the youth approached the Ole gem
tleman with request for a consider
able sum in addition TO his regular al
iOwance.
Look here. my boy" the father
said severely "YOu do not seem to
realize that you spend a great deal of
mOney-throw it away. in face. Don't
you think il about time that you be-
gan to econonize q bit?"
YES. ! do. father the youn. man
responded earnestly. Been thinking
just that-fine thing. economy; pro-
vide against rainy day. and all that
sort of rot. I'd love to start right in
econOmizing, but I can't. because
haven't cent to economiZe. If you'll
just pass over that thousand. how
ever. will begin. right away"
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-04-09

two lengths presented. those that are
long and others that are three-qlrarter
length. Ike the coats pictured AmOn.
the long models none are better look
ing than coats of duvetyn iIf gray
or tan. with striped tuffeta cuffs and
collars. in .the color of the coat and
white. or another color These long
models usually have big collars and
deep cuffs. Some of them are made
with a skirt gathered on to plain
body having long and occasionally un
even waist lines.
The two coats pictured are ainon-
the most practical ard graceful thai
have been displayed for spring Each
presents a modification of the Raglan
sleeve and is furnished with n co!iar
that will provide warmth when II i
needed. They are simply designed ansl
without trimnIinG-the sort of coats
that will give much service.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-04-09

GUNNER calls 10 fair women. i'll all
~ the shops. to make ready for II.
No matter what the weather man may
do now the millinery shops are CON
vincing-they are full of summary
things for morning. afternoon and
night. and in SO great variety Of
shapes and sizes that every face and
every individual will And something
to- suit exactly. There is great deal
of lisere straw In the displays much
'toiIe Gree" (a millinery oilcloth).
satin taffeta. gay silks. shot taffeta
net, and chaLtilly lace. The LIST of
materials used includes about every
thing we have known in millinery here
tofOre. and 4. few noveltieS-like hair
net cloth. a good rrany flowers. a
great deal OF embroidery In raffi;i and
silk and an altogether colorful display
make up the general impression one
brings away from tour of the shops.
II goes without saying almost that
there are many pretty all-black hats
among the gayer ones hair braid.
palines and lace heIc out In making
them airy. and in n great many of
them malines or lace falls over the
hrim edge. like short veil. just cover
ing the eyes or makes soft border
as In the hat of lisere and mafines
showr at the left of the group above
Aialines wells the whole shape IN fhis
hat. and very narrow ribbon of ''toile
Gree is applied to it. held in place
with fancy stitching Of embroidery
silk. Handwork. embroidery and all
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-04-09
WAS GONE BEYOND RECALL
Headgear for Which Young Wife Had
Pinned Adorned Head Of One
More Fortunate.

Every day for week." the young
wife said wistfully. 1--WE gone down
10 look ut hat In show window
a wonderful hat. Tom; the kind of
hat woman dreams of but sees only
once in years. OF course, / knew that
/ could not hope to buy 1t. as II WAS
far more expensive than we could af-
ford. The price was"
Perhaps we could manage 1t. dear.
if you wish ii so much" Tom inter-
rupted fondly. "Business has been a
little better the last month. l have
two new contracts for large apartment
houses How much is the hat?"
THAT Is dear of yon. Tcm," she
responded with grateful smile.
though her eyes grew sad. but it is
too late. Our cook happened TO pass
the store. i saw her wearing IL home"
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-04-09
Ribbon Lamp Shades.

One nearly always has pieces of rib
bon left from fancy work and they
can be made into most attractive little
shades for bedroom lights. We all
like 10 change the color scheme of a
room or to brighten it bit with a
touch Of new color. and lamp or can
die shade is just the touch needed.
Get an oval frame and Shir around ii
enough ribbon TO make ii full and
fluffy looking. If Jour ribbon is mar
r.H. two widths may he sewn foyeth-
er and in this way you can use odd
bits that you happen to have.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-04-09
The sweet THOUGHTS Of Youth.

little boy was only baby when
his father went away to the war. Now
father is back, and finds his six-year-
old son great handful, SO that many
sharp Establishments have been neces-
sary.
Boy passes window whistlng-
Our small friend: THAT boy seems
very happy. mother"
Yes. dear"
Very slowly: st think p'r'aps he has
lost one OF his parents"
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-04-09
A Kindly Caddje.

."Ch. yes. sir. there's worse golf play
ers In the world than you are, SIR" the
caddie said kindly. Lots wOrser'
"Well, that makes me feel better. :
the dub responded. Then he swung
his club. failed to touch the ball, but
lifted n section of turf as large as "a
dinner plate.
YES, sir" the catldie continued.
there's certainly worse players. but
they never let anybody catch 'em on
the links .'-Everybodys Magazine
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-04-09

Kinds OF sIiichery are featured in II
styles.
The soft hat of hrncade and satin n
the center employs plain sntin for tn
up-turned hrim. which is bortiered b.,
= narrow ribbon With metallic edges
The ornament on the crown and the
taSSel are mahe OF the same ribbon
and there ia bag To match the crown
There are many swathed shapes in
OF the latter IN cloth of silver Sho.
with color. appears in the Lowell,
dress hat ut the right. A silk and
metallic flower is posed at the right
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-04-09
culls of the Pacific Coast.

Along the Pacific coast there are
three common species. the glaucous-
winged. the western and the California
gulIs. which are not found i'm the East.
They are white-headed species, not
strikingly different from the herring
guli-A A. Allen. In American For
eStry.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-04-09
BUT One MAY Is Better.

A bluff. hearty old bachelor friend
Of the family. trying to get on terms
with the son of the family. asked him
Have you practiced any fancy meth
DDS of skating. sOnny?" NO." said
sonny; II can skate only two ways as
yet" "Ah. and which are they?"
standing up and sitting down." said
tNnny.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-04-09
Why Daniel Escaped.

The Teacher-When the lion found
Daniel in his den why do you think he
didn't eat him up?
The Bright Pupil-'Cause he was so
glad it wasn't Mrs. Lion usin' his den
for SEWN room.-Dallas News.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-04-09
BILIOUS!
Ouickl Get Liver and
Bowels Right with
'CaScaretS''

Furred Tongue, Bad Taste, IndigeS-
ton, Sallow Skin. and Miserable Head
aches come from torpid liver and
sluggish bowels, which cause the stOm-
ach to become filed with undigested
food, which sours and fermentS form
ing acids, gases, and poisons. Cas-
carets tonight will give your bilious
liver and constipated bowels thorough
cleansing and straighten You out by
morning. Cascarets never sicken or in
convenience you like nasty Calomel,
Salts. Oil. or gripping Pills. They
work while you sleep-Adv.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-04-09
what Are They?

II see the order has gone forth thar
human beings are to be enlisted in the
army as recruits"
THAT'S all right; but how about the
drill sergeants and second iieuten-
antS?.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-04-09
Jud Tunkins.

Jud Tunkins says that IL any of his
folks actually looked like some of the
pictures in a fashion magazine he'd
send 'em to hospital TO get cured. no
matter what Ii cost.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-04-09

els by attaching tiny French bouquet
or a single fiower-artific;al. Of course
Ito the lapel. Suit cont sleeves are
generally threequarter length and the
bl0uses that are worn underneath
them are more often than not equipped
with sleeves that reach about halfway
between shoulder and elbow.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-04-09
The Modern Rube.

"Say, Cy, jes' found out what
rube u.s."
"Thet so, Hiram? What is it?''
"Why. It's one O. them forty-one-
hour. $95-a-week labor guys that
thinks farmer is goin' to sell hsnf
food cheap."-New York World
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-04-09
Insinuatinu.

This amt the draft; it's the CEN
Sus''
"How's that. boss?"
You needn't dodge"
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-04-09
Execution to RuIe

from nothing Etiith-"Can't YOU? l
got proposal from Algy."
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-04-09

Accept California" Syrup of Figs
only-lOok for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child is having the best and most harm
less physic for the little stomach. liver
and bowels. Children love its fruity
taste. Full directions on each bottle.
You must say ADV.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-04-09

and rub IN lightly with fingers:
add water slowly until of right
consistency to roll out. Divide in
halves. roll out one half thin:
put on In small pieces half re-
naming shortening: fold upper
and lower edges in TO center:
fold sides in to center. fold sides
to center again. roll out thin and
nut on pie plate Repeat with
other half for top crust.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-04-09
HEADACHE
Often Caused by
Acid-Sf0nlach

Yes. indeed. more often than you think.
Because ACID-STOAACH. starting with in
digestion. heartburn, beIchng. food-repeat-
ing. bloat and gas. il not checked Will even
tuaily affect every vital organ OF the body
Severe. binding. splitting headaches are.
therefore, OF frequent occurrence IA result
OF this upset condition.
Take EATONIC. 1t quickly bsn!shes acid
stomach with its sour bIoat. pain and gas.
IL aids digestfon-helps the stomach get
fuii strength from every moCthful Of food
you eat Millions of people are miserable
weak. sick and aiIing because OF ACID
STOMACH Potsons, created by partly d
Eested food charged with acid. are absorbed
into the blood and distributed throughou
the entire system. This often causes rheu-
matisr. bfliousness. cirrhosis of the liver,
heart trouble. ulcers and cancer OF
the stomach 1t robs its victims OF their
health. undermines the strength Of the
most vigorous
If you want to get back your physical
and mental strengtn-be full of vim and
vigor-enJoy life and be happy, you must
get rid e. your acid stomach
In EATONfC you will find the very help
you need and it's guaranteed. So get a blg
soc box from your druggist today If It
fails to please you, return IL and he viii
refund your money.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-04-09

Three-fourths of the foreign-born
people in the United States live in the
cities.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-04-09
Apple Pie

IL cups flour
IL teaspoons Royal Baking
Powder
y teaspoon salt
tablespoons shortening
apples. or quart sliced apples
tablespoons sugar
teaspoon milk
Sift flour. baking powder and
salt: add shortening and rub in
very lightly: add Just enough
cold water to hold dough to-
gether. Roll half out on Toured
board. line bottom OF pie plate:
MI in apples. which have been
washed. pared and cut into thin
sprinkle with sugar: ia
vor with cinnamon or nutmeg:
wet edges of crust with cold
alter; roll out remainder OF pas
try: cover pie. pressing edges
together and bake in
oven 50 minutes.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-04-09
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-08
Won Victory Over Mayor
Thompson in Illinois Cau-
Gus Last Night
BUT HE MAY LOSE
COOK COUNTY VOTE
Vote in the Caucus Was 36
to 23-- Thompson Off
National Committee

Chicago, June s.-Governor Lowden
goes into the Republican. convention
undisputed master in his home state as
result Of his victory last night in
the Illinois caucus over Mayor William
Hale Thompson of Chicago. but prob
ably viii lose the IL Cook county tChi-
eagol votes which Thompson controls.
The governors slate went through
after one test vote, in which his forces
defeated those OF Thompson, SO 10 %.
Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman was
chosen national committeeman TO sue
ceed Thompson and Senator Medill Me-
Cormiek was named for the conven-
tion committee on resolutions which
Thompson sought.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-08
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION GETS
UNDER WAYAS THOUSANDS IAN
THE COLISEUM TO ITS CAPACITY
RESOLUTIONS OF MANY
KINDS PRESENTED
At Second Days Session of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor in
Montreal.

Montreal June 9.-Resolutions GOV
ering political and economic condi
tions in the United States and labor
demands upon the administration
forces of that country were presented
by the score when the American Fed
Grafton of Labor opened its second
days session here to-day.
These resolutions demanded ''hands
OFF, policy toward Mexico: Public own
ership of railroads with democratic
administration; re-afiirmation of home
rule for Ireland, appointment of com.
mittee to lay foundation for an Ameri-
can labor party, lifting Of the block
ade of soviet Russia. re establishment
OF trade relations with Russia and rec
ognition of the soviet government, i'm.
parchment of Attorney General Palm
er, condemnation of Postmaster Burle.
son, condemnation of industrial courts,
repeal of railroad legislation enforcing
compulsory arbitration and establish.
ment of an educational system on man
agement for the workers.
Another resolution presented by
Abraham Lefkowitz Of the American
Federation of Teachers, asks for the
"democratization of the school sys-
TENS by giving the teachers voice in
framing the educational policies of each
community. The resolution also recon-
mended that the schoolhouses of the
nation be thrown open for use as public
forums for political and economic dis
cussions.
Owing to the absence of President
Samuel Gompers. who left yesterday
for Chicago. the convention win enact
little business until Friday
While the election does not come up
until next week. opinion apparently
was unanimous that Mr. Gompcrs will
be unopposed for reelection for the
seth time
The international Labor Press of
America announced to-day that il had
adopted a resolution endorsing the
federation's non partisan political poll
~ The press organization also an
lounced the election of Matthew VOL
II Chicago, as president G. l.. Dain,
Boston, was elected fifth vice president.
THE international Labor Press now
las 800 union trade papers, members. |
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-08
City Moonshiners Rival Mountainoers

Yankee" John Barleycorn. a direct
descendent Of one of Americas settlers
Indian whiskey-is dying in most
approved alcoholic style, very, very
hard.
William g. Shepard, in The Home
Sector, gives some interesting data
about the death throes Of the last of
the Barleycorns--in which he SAYS that
internal revenue men, who in dave Of
yore participated in many bloody bat
ties in the silvan dells Of mountain
strongholds adjacent to enemy's dug
out that contained something besides
hand grensdes. nowadays search for
"stills" in the crowded sections of the
big cities.
He gives this story Of a man from
across the sea who was attempting to
make Chicago wetter than gay Paree:
Not long ago a FFenchman rented an
apartment in an old building in Chi
cago. and started 10 dstill whiskcy In
the making Of whiskey there Is a
slushy. unsavory byprOduct formed by
the cooked grain.
This Frenchman's still. made of
kettle and small coil. worked to per
fection. but the problem Of how to dis
pose of his by-product was q severe
one
There was chimney hole in the
room. The house was steam heated
and he knew that the chimney was un
n~ed So he put his boiled mash into
the stove pipe hole. u fen 10 the foot
of the chimney in the basement For
weeks be continued his praciicc. but
suddenly one evening. there was an
exciting pounding az biz door he didn't
ogen the door. brt hc heard a man
shout
ThcreS something leaking into our
roeBs tlrough the chimney hole u
smells ike bell u it the same 10 your
rrom. taa
-EIi-comc down % your rooms IN
nr .ul-tc. sz5d hC Frcnchman
As -ean - 81. nechlar had gore
3oan The stairs fhe Frenrhmau put IN
hi- hat and r,st and uent aaay iron
TAT risee ioreVer The mystery
-asthcd the cars af fhe police. ard
! aro5l-h fieu came tp the attention 81
lHr government mUgnslinc huntgrs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-08
COUNTY CONVENTION OF
CONGREGATIONALISTS
Started in Barre Congregational Church
This Morning-Some County
Church Called Dead Re-
ported Very Much
Alive.

The S5th annual meeting of tn
| Washington county association of Con
gregational churches opened this morn
ing in the Barre Congregational churcl
with about so delegates and visitor
in attendance. Rev. James Ramage o
Barre conducted devotional exercise
and Rev. Frank L. Goodspeed, pastol
of the Barre church, who presides al
moderator of the meeting, welcomed th'
delegates to Barre.
Rev James B. Sargent of Mortified
secretary of the association, gave the
first address of the morning on What
Our Churches Are Now Dowing." He EN-
phasized the fact that many churches
including several small ones in Wash
ington county, which have been counted
as dead are very much alive. Mr.. Sar-
gent pointed out that strong leadership
is not always the greatest need in
struggling churches
A representative from each church in
the county was given five minutes to
tell of the needs of his church, and the
last address of the morning was given
by Rev. G. N. st. John of Bethany
church, Montpelier, on How Can We
eGt People to Attend Church Again 7"
Dinner was served at noon to the dele
gates in the church by members of the
Woman's association of the church,
and supper will be served by them fol-
lowing the afternoon session.
Deacon J. c. Griggs OF the Barre
church was elected secretary of the
association for the coming year. A
nominating committee was appointed
this morning, consisting of Rev. James
Ramage, Rev NJ. W. Hale of Cabot
and Mr.. Moseley of Mortified The
committee on resolutions includes Rev,
T.. 4. Hayes of Waterbury, j. e. Griggs
and Rev. j. B. Sargent of Northfield.
The afternoon program viii be as
follows; l.30, devotional led by Rev,
James Ramage; 10, roll call, reports
OF nominating committee and commit
tee on resolutions and other business;
., report of national council. Rev.
Frank Bloomfield of Berlin; 2:25, ad-
dress, "The Congregational Response
bility for the Christianizing OF the
County" Rev. William A. Remele of
2:40, address, THE Eel.
lowship of Our Churches" Rev Nor
ton w. Hale of Cabot; 3 p. m, address,
''The Fellowship of Our Ministers, How
Can it Be Strengthened - Rev. George
A. Furness of Marshfeld; $3.50 p. m,
address. This County's Opportunity
in the State Fellowship" Rev. c. c..
Merrill of. Burlington; 4. discussion;
4 80. sermon by Rev. Edward Z.
Hayes of Waterbury; 5, Lords sup.
per
At s o'clock supper will be served,
after which the evening program will
be taken up, as follows 7;l5. organ
recital by Miss Gladys y. Gale; I'3o,
ievotional exercises, led by Rev. James
Ramage; 7:45. addresses, "The Long
Arm Of This Country in Its Reach to
india, what II Has Been" Mrs. John
\. Miller; What II Should Be" Rev.
Ioirn Y Miller. Mr.. Miller has been
he representative in India of the Con-
,regational churches in Washington
,ounty for 47 years. At $3.50 the clos |
ng address of the convention will be
yiven. This Country's Relation to |
he World Wide Field" Rev. Frank |
:. Laubach, a foreign missionary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-08
DEMPSEY TRIAL ON.
Champion Heavyweight Pugilist Is
Charged With Evading Draft.

San Francisco, June William Har.
rls tJaeki Dempsey. champion heavy.
weight pugilist aud his manager, Jack
kearns charged with conspiracy 10
evade the tlectiye military service, ap.
peared for trial to-day in the United
States district court here
The Indictment charged specifically
that A. a result Of the alleged conspir-
ncy Dempsey falsely swore that his
mother, father and wife were wholly
dependent upon him aud that he thus
obtained deferred classification.
Attorneys for the government have
announced that Mrs, Maxine Dempsey,
divorced wife OF Dempsey, would be
called as a witness for the prosecution.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-08
Henry Lincoln ] 0 h n S o n
Chosen National Commit
teeman from Georgia
WOOD DELEGATES
TO CARRY ON FIGHT
johnson Had Led Fight for
the Lowden Delegates Be-
fore National Committee

Chicago. June S.Henry Lincoln
johnson, an Atlanta negro, who LED
the fight of the Lowden delegates be.
fore the Republican national commit.
tee, was to-day elected national com.
mitteeman from Georgia by the state
delegation
The Wood delegates. headed by Ros.
coe Pickett. the defeated candidate for
national committeeman. announced
that they would carry their fight to
the credentials committee of the con-
vention. Johnson, at the hearings, had
told the national committee he would
forego his hopes of being national com
mitteeman if the Lowden delegates
were seated.
Other committeeman elected or re.
elected are:
Arizona, Allan B. Jaynes Massaehu-
setts, John w. Weeks; Missouri, J. W.
Bableri; Mississippi. NJ. J. Mulyihill; /;
New York, Charles D. Hilles; New Jer-
sey H. F. Kean; Oregon. Ralph Z. Will
liams; Porto Rico, Robert II. Tood; !;
Texas, H. F. McGregor; Virginia. c. B.
Slemp; Washington state. Guy f. Kel-
ly; Indiana. Joseph b. keating, in sue
cession TO ex-senator Hemenway, who
declined reelection; Connecticut, !.
Henry Roraback; Alabama, Oliver d.
Colorado, DIR. Hubert Work;
Delaware, T. Coleman du Pont; Maine,
suy p. Gannett; Nebraska, r. +. How.
Ell: New Hampshire, r. w Estabrook;
New Mexico, II. o. Bursum; North Da
kots. Gunder Olson; Ohio, Rudolph X.
Pennsylvania. Boies Penrose;
Vermont. Earle S. hinsley; Wyoming,
Patrick Sullivan.