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Mountain advocate., 1920-11-26
Why chopstieiSs Are Favored.

Chopstlcks as table tools are being
used more and more in American fam
lilies, who find much TO recommend
them in the way of cleanliness and con-
venience. Ivory ones can be wiped
clean as the proverbIal hounds tooth
with a single motion, while the more
common wooden ones are simply tossed
away like burnt match.
japanese Of the higher order, who
ban our idea Of pocket handkerchiefs,
never travel without their chopstlcks,
or "hashis," as they call them. and In
all japanese restaurants hashis are
served with every order, each pair
sealed In a rice paper envelope, ap-
propriately inscribed. These age Of
wood, separated by a slit which runs
only part way, so they must be torn
apart before using This is a further
guarantee that each is an original
package.
Mountain advocate., 1920-11-26
FIGURES IN MANY LEGENDS
Why Have Black Cats Been consId-
cred luekyH-Numsrous supersti-
tions Concerning Them.

Why have black cats nearly always
been accounted luckyl
Ireland is by no means the only
place where superstitions about black
cats are or were rife. In Egypt cats
were regarded with great reverence.
Afcheologists have found them In
tosnbs Of kings Aad princes.
Austraiians have d curious legend
about cats. MityAro. the moon. they
say, was q native cat. who fell In love
with some one else's wife. and was
driven away to wander ever since. To
them a cat, black, gray or white,
prophesies only bad luck.
In Japan and China black cat Is
regarded as a dangerous demon, often
possessing as many as two or three
fOrked tails. and having the power to
change itself into an old woman.
The Chinese believe II a cat leaps
on or walks over a corpse 1t will cause
the corpse to rise up at once. Any per
son passing through the room would
be In danger of being seized by the
corpse when in that state, and would
be killed Immediately.
Mountain advocate., 1920-11-26
BIG 4 ENGINEER
OUT WITH FACTS


One OF the most noteworthy fea-
lures in connection with the intro
duction and sale OF Tanlac thruout
America is the very large number
of railroad men who have been bene
fited by its use.
Prominent department officials,
conductors. engineers. ONCE clerks
and in fact, men representing prac-
tically every branch of the service,
have reported that they have used
Tanlac with the most surprising and
gratifying results.
One Of the latest to testify Is e.
II. Bowiey. Eighth and Elborne
Apartments In Prince Hill, Cincin-
natl Mr.. Bowley has been in the
service OF the Big Four railroad as
engineer for forty years and has
been on his present run--pulling
ssengers-between Cincinnati and
Chicago for the past twelve years.
He is also Commandary Mason and
an active member OF the Knights OF
Pythias. and is popular with all who
know him. Mr.. Bowley, in relating
his experience with Tanlac. said
81 never thought Of letting my
name be used in connection with a
medicine, but Tanlac has helped me
and / consider 1t well worth recon-
.mending to anyone suffering from
stomach trouble and a rundown con
dition.
For some time past my appetite
has been very poor and have suf-
fered a great deal from indigestion.
was in a badly rundown condition
and had that tired feeling all the
time.
"Well, what | needed was just an
all round building up and Tanlac
has done that very thing. My appe-
tite is so keen that l can hardly eat
enough to satisfy me and l can eat
what I want without feeling touch
of indigestion. I no longer have that
tired feeling and am enjoying my
usual good health and energy. I
have found Taniao unusually fine
and am glad to give II my hearty en-.
derssmsnt."
Taniao IL sold Ia BAsboufviile by
the Cut.Rats.Drug Co.! In AFtemus
by ]. @. Haskinj In Psrman by N.
]. Faulkner q Co, ---Advt.
Mountain advocate., 1920-11-26
Why Sunshine 10 Necessary.

Attempts to avoid the British bylaws
that provide5a window area equal to
One-tenth Of the area OF the room are
frequent, says a writer in the Journal
of the Royal Sanitary institute. Sun
shine is generally treated with In
difference. In the crowded cities, bed
rooms exist into which a direct ray
Of sunshine never enters.
Investigations on the Continent re-
veal the fact that children in badly lit
schools suffer from short sight eight
times more than children In well light
ed schools. The effect of cross light
Is most detrimental to children's sight,
yet we nnd cross lighting in com
paratively recent schools In :he Brit
ish Isles.
Similar Investigations applied In the
case Of dwellings would no doubt,
show that there was a benefit to he
derived from direct sunshine.
Mountain advocate., 1920-11-26
PROTECTING OUR BIRDS

New York.--Announcement has
just been made of the election of 7.
Gilbert Pearson as president of the
National Association of Audubon
Societies, to succeed the late William
butcher who organized the associ-
alton fifteen years ago.
In accepting the presidency, Mr..
Pearson before the annual conven-
tion advocated a federal hunting Ii
cense of fifty cents, with a view to
raising $1,OOO.OOO which could be
used in establishing additional bird
reservations and in enforcing the pro
visions of the Migratory Bird Treaty
Act, the upholding of which act by
the Supreme Court he characterized
as the most important event in the
field of bird protection in the past
year.
/ Members thruout the country were
urged to use their influence to affect
the repeal of the recent legislation
placing the authority for granting
water power rights OF national parks
in the hands of three members of the
Presidents cabinet. and to defeat if
possible other congressional meas
ures for the exploitation of national
parks at the expense of the country's
richest bird sanctuaries.
In his report as secretary, Mr..
Pearson said that more than ESQ,
900 school children had been en-
rolled as members of the Association
during the past school year, to whom
three million educational leaflets on
birds had been distributed. The larg-
est roll of sustaining members
was reported. 1880 of the five-dol-
lar members having been enrolled,
with 212 life members at S100 each.
Thirty-seven wardens were report
ed as engaged by the association
last year in the protection OF impor-
tant breeding places for winter birds.
Mountain advocate., 1920-11-26
ooMrLIMESrARr TEA

Miss Gertrude Black was the
charming hostess at tea given in
honor OF Mrs. Cromwell. of Frank
fort. Who was the house guest OF the
Gov. u d. Black household last week
Mrs. Cromwell is a woman of lit
erary distinction and also very in
terestins and pleasing person to
meet and the guests appreciated
and enjoyed to the fullest, extent the
opportunity Of thus visiting with her.
A dainty fruit salad with cakes,
nuts and candies was served costly
n the large family living room
where coal fire burned cheerily in
the spacious fireplace. Miss Black
presided at the table dispensing re-
freshing cocoa and was assisted by
Mrs. J d. Black, Mrs. j. S. Miller.
Mrs. H. H. Owens, and Miss Cora
SEWER.
Those present were:-- Mesdames
J. A.. Black, M. L. Snavely, l.. l..
Richardson. Ed Garrard. Toulmin
Garrard, Fred Bhrman, Catherine
swearingen, H. M. Oldfield, G. NJ.
Richards, James Kaufman, j. r.
Tuggle, J. s. Miller, H. II. Owens,
J. d. Black, Miss Cora Sewer Miss
Gertrude Black and the honor guest,
Mrs. VIM. Cromwell, of Frankfort.
Mountain advocate., 1920-11-26
GET WINTER EGGS

Lexington, Ky. November a.
One OF the most important OBJ
jects in the production OF winter
eggs is the fowls themselves. You
cannot expect eggs from an iIl-kept
mongrel. Blood will tell the tale.
A pure-bred chicken will pay II Civ
en- half chance on any farm. For
winter layers the early hatched pull
let is always the best among the
young chickens and IL the farmers
have culled their flock and eliminat-
ed the early molters and undesir-
ables. those that are left, combined
with the early hatched spring pullets
will mako a very satisfactory farm
poultry flock for the production of
winter eggs.
Every year more attention is be-
ing given to the fact that 1t Is pos
sible to develop high laying strains.
The Experiment Station at Lexington
is conducting breeding work and no
bird is allowed in this breeding sec
tion on the poultry farm unless
from an individual laying better than
$50 eggs in a year. This is very
good Production considering the fact
that the average Kentucky hen lays
so to 70 eggs. In order to get win
ter eggs it is necessary to continually
breed up the farm flock so that 1t
will contain these high producing
strains of chickens.
Another thing il to provide good
dry house and this house should be
30 constructed 30 as to admit plenty
OF light and no drafts. Perhaps the
most satisfactory house Tor the ssns
eFai farm neok Is one Ia whidh
about ~ nsns can be Kept and is
provided Nth windows on at least
three sides, and better on four Sides.
The windows on the side. opposite
the roosts should be made of some
material such as canvas with a net
ting cover and except in very cold
weather these windows can be kept
open afl the time, provided the win
dows on the other side of the house
are kept closed.
Last but not least in the produc-
tion of winter eggs is the right kind
of food. 1t is well established fact
that certain kinds of feeds must be
fed to poultry if the hens are going
to be able to lay eggs. This food
should consist of dry mash, certain
amount of grain of various kinds,
and some sort of protein feed, name
ly milk, tankage or commercial meat
scraps. When these things are given
careful consideration it will usually
be found that the farmer will secure
a goodly number of eggs in the win
ter time when the prices are high.
Mountain advocate., 1920-11-26

The Robin II Not . Foe to
the Orchsrdist

A long time ago some one got the
sotion that the common American rob
in II a foe to the orchsrdist and berry
grower. The alleged discovery was
promptly published broadcast and tn,
fruit grower loaded his shotgun and
went forth to slay the robin.
The fruit growers investigation into
the food habits Of the robin went no
further than observing that he some
times ate cherries. Il never occurred
TO the man with the shotgun to exam.
Inc the contents Of his victims stom.
ach. II he had done so with a mind
open to conviction a surprise would
have met him. The robins do eat early
fruit. but the quantity is small in pro.
portion 10 the number Of insects they
destroy.
The robins diet consists chiefly ol
moths. butterflies. csterpillsrs, earth
worms. cutworms and other creatures
that the farmer can very well spare.
The small fruit that the bird consumes
Is only his dessert after meat.
II the robin plucks small apples
from ones trees. Il would be well to
examine the apples before killing the
bird. He may be doing one a great
service. Probably you will find tina
he has not eaten the young apple
after all. but has dropped It on the
ground. A little further investigation
will show that IL contained a larva
Of the destructive coddllng moth; the
bird was not after the apple, but the
larva.
Nesting birds live wholly on insect
food. There were once watched pair
OF robins that had their nest on q
porch cap. From the time the young
were hatched until they were ready e.
leave the nest the parents visited them
on the average once every fifteen min.
utes, and brought at each visit from
one to three insects.
Mountain advocate., 1920-11-26
Why Teacher, Die Youna.

Persons not In touch with the school
room realize only on rare occasions
that schoolboy ''howlers" flourish as
luxurlantly today as ever. Sometimes
a few samples published In newspa-
per or college magazine serve as re-
minders, sometimes a street car pas
senger will garner choice specimen
from the talk Of a group OF chattering
pupils on their way to school. Only
the other day two boys were over
heard qulzzing one another In prepara-
ton for their English lesson for the
day. "what Is persOnificationT the
nrst boy asked, looking at the book.
The second boys reply was In the ma
ture OF a terrific and oblique conden-
sation OF the correct answer: "Per-
sonificati Is a metaphor without hu-
man intelligence"
Mountain advocate., 1920-11-26
HOW DOCTORS
TREAT COLDS
!. And THE FLU
First Step in Treatment Is a Brisk
Purgatiye With Calotabs, the
Purified and Refined Calomel
Tablets that are Nausea
=" less, Safe and Sure.

=. Doctors have found by experience
that no medicine for colds and influ-
enza can be depended upon for full ef-
:. ,.feetiveness until the liver is made thor
sopghly active. That is why the first
step In the treatment is the new, nausea
less ealomel tablets called Calotabs,
which are free from the siekening and
weakening effects of the old style calo-
mel. Doctors also point out the fact
that an active liver may 60 long way
towards preventing influenza and is one
Of the most important factors in en-
sbling the patient to successfully with
stand an attack and ward off pneu-
,nonia.
One. Calotab on the tongue at bed
time with swallow Of water-that's
all. No salts, no nausea nor the slight
est interference with your eating, pleas
urs or work. Next morning your cold
has vanished, your liver is active, your
ssgstem is purified, and you are feeling
fnes with hearty appetite for break
fast. Druggists sell Calotabs only in
original sealed packages, price thirty
Your money win be cheer
fully refunded IL you do not find them
dsiightful-(A
Mountain advocate., 1920-11-26
HOGS PAY BIG
MONEY

Mr.. Pete Wing. of Hawk Point,
Mo-, made a lot OF money out of his
hogs. He says: 81 fed them DR.. LIE
Gears Hog Prescription. II has
given wonderful results in putting
gains on them with less feed. They
were on heavy feed for only one
month; averaged gain OF 21s lbs
daily, and were only months, 10
days old when sold"
MIR. Wing profited by the advice
of DR.. LeGear, Graduate Veterin-
arian and Expert Poultry Breeder Of
2S years standing.
DR.. LeGear's Hog Prescription
will put weight on your hogs also
because 1t expels worms. purifies the
blood and conditions them so that
they can gain flesh on less feed.
1t makes no difference what all
ment is prevalent among your stock
or poultry, IL is money in your pock-
ct to get the proper DR.. LeGear
Remedy from your dealer. on a sat
isfaction or money back offer. Adv.
Mountain advocate., 1920-11-26
CIRCUIT COURT OPENS

Circuit Court opened Monday
nesnins with o strong charge by
jadss 4. 3, Rose on murder. boot.
lsseiAs. false swearing, Sabbath
hssaSiAe.
On Tusaaay the Grand Jury 70.
tvsusd murder Indictments agains.
Jack Gilbert and uerh Lewis con-
isiutiy tor the 'xiliIhg of Levi Lee Ia
the Public Square during the pro-
yfsss Of the School Fair Saturday.
Sept. 25th. The prisoners have been
IN Middlesboro Jail for safe-keeping
since the tragedy. The trial will pro-
bably be held next week.
! GRAND JURY
Harl Messer, Whitley Cole, Lee
Balm, John Turner. w. w. Evans,
Charles Parrott, James Downey, VIII
Walters. Albert Payne, Dave Crook,
Martin Afford, James C. Warren.
Nasby Messer, Mill Scalf, Josh
Murphy, w. S. Floyd, Lawrence
Jones, Steve Detherage, Frank
Shoops. Chas. Butler, ]. l. Hopper,
John .Lickliter. Perry Williams. j.
@. Jones.
NO. 2
]. r. Hammons, Richard Jones.
Clint Frederick, Jos. Martin, w. S.
Green, Tom Dizney, Joe Foley, Geo.
Godin. John Dickinson. Tyra Law
son, L. G. Morris, Lige Williams.
Mountain advocate., 1920-11-26
Why Are Skin Diseases
So Difficult to Overcome?

When your skin breaks out with
itching eruptions, letter, rash, ec-
sema. psoryssis. or other terrifying
disorders, temporary relief win do
you but little good, for soon all the
Itching and irritation breaks out
afresh with renewed fury. and you
soon realize that local remedies
such a. ointments, salves and SINH
lar treatment win never rid you Of
your trouble.
These troubles originate in the
blood. and II you expect real sub
Mountain advocate., 1920-11-26

stantial relief you must treat them
through the blood.
The best remedy for this purpose
lis S.S.S., the fine old blood remedy
| that purifies the blood Of disease
germs, and thus restores the skin
TO q normal and healthy condition.
Begin taking S.S.S. today, and
write a complete history OF your
case, and our medical director viii
give you expert advice without
charge. Address Chief Medical Ad-
wiser, 161 Swift Laboratory, At
llanta, Ga.
Mountain advocate., 1920-11-26
Why Frankfurt.

King Carl the Great (Cha
was once dee, lled by the 81
fled with his ranks TO the
they could find no fordlng
which to escape the pursul
enemies Sud,leAiy a cart
and made for a spot whercl
easily. thus showing mi
where the river was ford
they came across the Maid
place has ever sluce M
'Frankfurt" tthe ford OF ul|
Mountain advocate., 1920-11-26
orIaIn Of Johnny canuek.

The. word "Canuck." as applied to
Canadians, IS OF North American In
Ian origin, from The word Ch-nurk-er
er Kannuck. With the term Cnnuck
-. sometimes assoriniel- The word
SVohnny." as "Johnny Cnnuck." prob
ably because Canadians are sons Of
John Bull.
Mountain advocate., 1920-11-26
Iodine

Iodine. the most Important by.
product OF the nitrate Industry. is ex-
trncted from the liquor which remains
after the nitrate has been precipilated.
Although some sodium iodate Is con-
tained In practically all caliche. iodine
is produced by only portion OF the
nitrate companies. and the output OF
those companies Is carefully regulated
by a producers trust. IA orlet that
the limited marke, may DOT be over.
stocked.
Mountain advocate., 1920-11-26

II you like the Advocate. tell
others. Costs $3.50 a year.
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BUSINESS OPPOKTUNI11E0.
P. F. CARLEY.
Reliable Business Broker.
<f-s9

617 E st. NV. Phi. F. 6153.
1nsnect the following real money makers:
Deiicatessen and fruit store with one room
rent, s35. with 3-year lease; price $S.OW.
Delicatessen and light grocery, pest ~ Nv.
location weekly business, ssSo: price, tn INTO
date soda fountain: daily business StS' VIII
Light grocery and fruit store. with ! nice
living rooms; long lease and low 'en'A'' 49,
Cigar and fruit store on busy corner; price,
81. 600. ,,,. ur,n.
rooms: rent, $50. with lease; weekly business
5000; price. 81 800. ,....;,,. o,.,sr
retiring; will sacrifice .-. ,,,..,,r
with-4 nice living rooms rent, SSo.So' price,
81 800. ,.,;o..osss, On busv NV.
corner. owner retiring, will sell for 81, lO.
! Iunchroou1 near government buildings; owner
leaving city will sacrifice at. s1.2oo.
.IaInchroom on Pa. ave. NV; owner retifans'
will sacrifice for s., 100.
lO-room roonIng house, downtown l0eation'
owner leaving the city will sell for $500.
l-room rooming house. downtown location;
furnace heat; low rent; price, SIoo. nj.
l4-room rooming house; near Pension PARK
owner leaving city; snap at $oM
l.-room roOming house near 14th ana y SIS. I,
owner leaving the city will sacrifice for 81 100
Groom rooming house near Pension fark,
with low rent; part cash: price, 800.
lO-room roolning house. near 18th and SITS.
NV; part cash; price. $3.50. =.
l4-room roOming house, with up-fo-date lunch
room on first floor. See this place. you will
buy it,. , 80. s..,
fixtures; owner retiring; snap at 5000.
Near beer and oyster stand, with low rental
yours this week fog $500. 80
IF you want TO sell your business I am sure
it will pay you to see me. Listing and selling
is my motto. No hot air.
r
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Sc Cash a Word

The rate in Washington and vicinity
for Advertising in The Star under tne
following popular classihcatious ID
cents a word when cash 10 paid IN ao
vance at the Business once. 11th stfees
and Pennsylvania avenue NV:
Wanted Help.
Rooms, Etc.
Lost and Found.
Automobiles.
For Sale Miscellaneous
Wanted Situations.
Business Opportunities. e.,.k.
Poultry, Pets and Live Ss
Wanted Miscellaneous. 49,.
No advertisement accepted i''
than 40 cents each insertion. .t and
Ln,rtmenfs and houses for -
wanted and other real estate snn Nv
er.I Ella ssifiestions are charged i''
the line Of g words. , ,,,.. Of IA
Lowest charge Is Tor " tiue.
words or less. Rates: DC: ono .;nes.
los two times; S1.o3. three tl h%a;,
ss,3s. seven times Zone week: same
tionaI lines Of words escn ~
proportion. .s.,~ed With
ont first arranging at Tue ga,
open an account. .&.cca cash
adyertisements at above rates "a as,-ss
Jeff AZ any one Of the brahcn ot
listed below before 10 pm. "" s.t,,-
dav,s issue and before pm.
day for insertion in Sunday s'
NORTHWEST.
Oh and Mass. Ave-, Hygeian Pnsrm Tse
eth and K sts.. Goldenoers s'
o,s sis snd r p s;. Mceuire's Pharmacy.
14fh and P Ste. Day Pharmac ph.,
18TH and Florida Ave. Pearson
e,st ana q SITS. ouieley Pharmacy:
o5tb and Pennsylvania Ave. nef'''
Holmead and Otis Places. Hoimeao
1901 L ST.. Morse Pharmacy.
NORTHEAST.
North Capitol and Eye Sta. hene
1ath and East Capitol Sts.. Lneo's
Park Pharmacy.
SOUTHEAST.
sth and Eve sts., Weller & Moskeys
mr. and Pa. Ave, Fealey's Pharmasy.
14th and Pa. Ave. Smyser's Pnsr"''
GEORGETOWN.
WISCONSIN, Ave. and NJ st.. o'Donnens
,stb and p SITS. Pride's Pharmacy:
eSth and N Sts., Weller MosAe'
Pharmacy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-20

GROCERIES, meats and vegetable store for
sale; good location. doing good business: i've
living roous: reasonable rent: 3-year lease;
owner leaving city. Address Box 230-R, Star
office.
FOR sALE-CHEAP; SACRIFICE WE'LL
store. including rooms, bath aud garage; con-
fectfoncry oven. electric light. gns: large rooms
in store, with 10 tables .2S Chairs, dishes and
spoons; good for restaurant; three-year lease :
rent s65 per month. 523 AZ ST. s.w.
81 ROCERY doing iron, $500 10 $500
per week bus: good place for confectionery;
rent. $50; rooms; lease.
$s50-Splendid grocery and confectionery: .
nice rooms; rent very cheap; other business
cause of selling. -.
81, oOO-Tailoring business: rent. SIS: beauti-
full store on business street.
$400-Tailoring, cleaning and pressing; just
the best thing in town: terms.
81 .600-Near beer; IL tables; cheap rent;
lease.
81 ,a0o-Near beer; .colored trade; good bus.
$45O-Rooming house; rooms: rent, $SS.
81, 6O0-Rooming house; 1s rooms; income
bet $1,000 and s. 900 per year
81 ,2Q0-Rooming house: 16 rooms; cheap
rent; must sell on account Of other business.
s7oo-Barber shop; 3 chairs: rent. $25.
r. NJ. Curtis. 4l6 9Th st. Nv, Room Oh. :
CONFECTIONERY business for sale: bis store
and rooms: long lease; good location; worth
$500: sale for only 500. 237 Pa: ave- NV .
BOARDING or rooming house; splendid paying
nished: paving business; s. 500: bad health
reason for selling. Address Box 211-R, Star
Office. - - g.
18th ST. NEAR PARK ROAD.
pelicatessen business, fancy groceries. con-
fectionery. ice cream. soft drinks. Large stock:
new Hxtures. Lease. including Groom apart
ment Unusunl bargain. For further partien.
lars see MT. PLEASANT REALTY CO., 14ll
Park I'd. =
GROCERY STORE. 343 " ST. NV. for sale
at iees than cost Of fixtures. Main 51O - q
NEAT MARKET, up-to-date; cash; on prom
inent corner in the NV. Apply Ger. sherman
ave and Park I'd. NV. -
VIAL GIVE 800 to some one who Will dis
count s., COO worth of auto notes beafing sss
Interest, and can give very best secur1y- ray
ments are made monthly on these notes rang.
ing from, SOS to 500. Address Box :fS-P,
Star Office.
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SaLESMEN

large corporation will have vacancies Tor
6 or clean-cut who have ambition. IN
tegrity and character and who are willing 10
work. Executive and sales experience desired
but not necessary, we have free course
Of instruction for wishing to learn our
business methods. We offer you permanency
with good pay and advancement limited only
by your ability. Applicants must stand close
investigation. Write, phone or call for inter
view. 4O4 Evans building. 1920 New York
oyo pbopo Main