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Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
Origin of Yuletide

Yuie was the name of the ancient Scandinavian festival held at the time of the winter solstice. The word is of uncertain origin. says The Housekeep- CT, but 1t probably Is taken directly from the Icelandic word "jol," mean ing a feast. It Is curious to note how many nations of old marked the ''turn of the year'-that Is, the December soistice-by festivals. The Egyptians, the Hindus, the Persians, the Greeks and the Romans all had feasts at this season. but especially the Northern nations-the Teutons, the Scandinav- fans, the early natives of Britain-re- joiced at the event of the suns turn on its coruse. The festival was kept with much eating and drinking and noisy jollity. One of the ceremonies was the placing of an enormous log of wood often so large that 1t required the strength of several men to bring it in upon the hearth fire In the huge fire place. The burning of the Yule log was thought to insure good fortune to the family, especially when charred pieces of the log burned the year be- fore and kept over for that purpose were used to light 1t.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
'-oeod Wneera Cannot seeai.~

Less than a month after the publt- cation Of "A Sentimental Journey Sterne died of consumption at the age of o4- Many years after his death, writes E. F. E. In the Boston Tran script, he became the subject of what Prof. Saintsbury calls "unfntelligent censure" for his borrowing from other writers. "His chief creditor" says Prof Saintsbury, "a case in which there could be no disguise. But, he was also largely indebted to Bur tons Anatomy" a treasure, which. after being we'll appreciated for nearly the whole of the seventeenth century, had become one of the neglected of the eighteenth. And he alse conveyed from a host of obscure writers of different times-authors of French fantasie, like the Moyen de Parvenir, Latin canonists and schoolmen, mis- ceilanists of all kinds, from whom something old could be obtained. AL though there may have been unneces- sary mystif1cation in his manner of executing these conyeyances. it is in his case, as in some if not most oth- CTS, only those ignorant enough not to suspect or recognize the borrowing who will be ill-judging enough to use harsh language about 1t. As has been often and most justly said, writer of Sterne's genius simply cannot steal because he cannot help making his stolen things his own in the process. IT Il |. in the adoption endows what is adopted with his own position and wealth."
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
LIME ROCK

Miss Julia McNeil has been spending several days in Pittsfeld, Mass.
 Mrs. Joseph O'Rielly of East Ca naan visited her sister, Mrs. Michael Hickey Friday night.
 Austn Hatch of Great Harrington was in town last Thursday.
 Miss Harriet Fenton spent the weekend and Sunday with her sister Helen Fenton in New York.
 Mrs. William Caul has returned home after spending several weeks with her daughter. Mrs. Henry Smith in Great Harrington.
 Miss Ellen Hickey was in Great Burlington and Canaan last Friday.
 Quite a few from here attended the Poultry Show in Canaan We'd nesday.
 Miss Carrie Richardson was in Pittsfeld one day last week.
 Mrs. Harry Eggleston and Mrs. David Hatmaker spent Friday at w J. Hatmaker's in Canaan.
 Miss Esther Lowe is visiting her cousin, Miss Mae Parmalee in Ca. naan.
 Mrs. Frederick Gillette of Great Darlington spent Thursday at the Brigner Homestead.
 Schools closed Friday for the holidays.
 Rosie Moxie was in Pittsfeld last Friday.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
Xmas Posy Party

"A Garden of Flowersr-an ideal scheme this for a fancy Christmas dress party. When the invitations ars sent out each guest should be request ed to come to ''the Garden of Flow CTS" dressed to represent a flower. Whatever flower Is chosen should be intimated to the hostess when accept ing the invitation. For the supper table decoration for this party, in the center stand large doll dressed as rose-the queen of flowers. Tn her hands should be fastened as many gar lands of baby ribbons, or strings of small blossoms as there are Yuestz- Attach little gifts at the other ends Of the garlands appropriate to the cos tunes of the guests that are to re- ceive them, such as brooches and scarfpins with flowers in enamel. baskets of sweets trimmed with flow CTS, or pretty cut glass bottles of per fume, decorated with blossoms. The ribbons or garlands should be ar ranged that each small guest finds a corresponding gift; thus, vIolet's pres ent is adorned with the flowers she represents, etc. Tie menus should be in the form of flowers or petals and the lamp or candle shades of rose col- ored silk.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
FALLS VILLAGE
Methodist Episcopal Church

Preaching Service 11:OO (Morn- hg).
 Sunday School 10:15 (Morning).
 Anyone not having church home is cordially invited to enjoy our church and Sunday school joys and fellowship.
 A community chorus will render the cantata, "The Search for a King" in the church auditorium, Sun day evening, January 2, 1921. This cantata, because of faithfulness and earnestness on the part of those par ticipating, promises to be rare treat to music lovers. The full cantata will be given. There is another feature in connection with the cantata, the offering, this part of the evenings program should not escape our mo- tice, as the proceeds are to be given to "Near East fund" and every per son should feel it great and solemn duty to remember those that have suffered and who are calling for aid from those who are strong, and who have not the dread winter in view as have these suffering people.
 The Sunday school Christmas Tree and Party is to be held in the church parl5rs Friday, afternoon from 3 o'clock until 5 o'clock. Santa Claus has promised to be on hand even though he is very busy this week.
 To the people of the Village and Community, Greetings.
 Solomon says, "The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord," but the spirit of the Man of Galilee is the Light e the World. Once more the light shines out from the open hea- vens and all the world stops long enough to behold it, long enough to listen to the Angelic choir, to hear the story that is told the shepherds, to go in reverent spirit even unto Bethlehem and adore the Infant King.
 Our Christmas wish for you is that all earthly bounties may bring you happiness, that good will for hu- naanity may inspire you to noble deeds and that heavens choicest blessings may enrich your life, fol in this Trinity of Christian privilege We are sure you will have Merry Christmas and a Happy and Pros. psrous New Year.
 Cordially yours,
 Rev. and Mrs. Geo. F. Bristol
 and daughter, Shirley Louise
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
Card of Thanlss

We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their kindness during the sickness and death of our little daughter Marion.
 MT. and Mrs. Ernest Doty
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23

Christmas crepe paper and fes- toons. Red, green and white tissue paper. Silver and gilt cord and Christmas ribbons for wrapping gifts. The Canaan Printing Go.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-13
SALES JUMP OVER
900 PER CENT
DIR. Williams 1O1 Tonic Greatly In
Demand for "Flu" Treatment.

While the influenza plague was
raging in October, 1918, the sales
of DR.. Williams 101 Tonic jumped
over 500 per cent. There can be only
one reason for such tremendous
increase; and that is that DR.. Will
liams 101 Tonic is a correct treat
ment for Flu, LaGrippe, Chill and
Cold cases, as we'll Malaria and other
fevers. Quinine, the enemy of dis
ease germs, is one of the ingredients
of this efficient medicine. Magnesia
is another important chemical con-
tanned in the tonic. 1t cleanses the
liver and bowels of accumulated
poisons. Iron, the rich blood pro-
Queer, is the third. 1t builds up
strength. stamina and vitality; and
strength will win against any disease.
Csc and soc bottle at your drug
store. Refuse all attempts to palm
off substitutes. There is only one
DR.. Williams 101 Tonic.-(adv.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-13
Doctors Find
Easy Way to
Prevent Flu
Physicians Telling Their Patients
To Take Two Grains Pure Cal
omel at Bedtime to Keep
Bowels Open and Active
Keeping the System Pure and Clean
Is Greatest Safeguard Against
This Dread Disease.

Experts and physicians everywhere
are advising their patients to take
two grains of pure calomel when nee
essary to keep the bowels well open
and the liver active. Keeping the
system pure and clean is the great
est safeguard against disease.
Calomel not only stimulates the
flow of bile, but acts as an intestinal
antiseptic. keeping the body healthy
and cold resistant.
Go to your nearest drug store and
get a box of Axiom Liver Tablets.
Each tablet contains exactly grains
of pure calomel-just the right dose,
combined with vegetable ingredients
which sweep the drug from the sys-
tenn. If Axon Liver Tablets grippe OF
make you sick, your druggist will re-
fund your quarter. If your druggist
can't supply you send 25c for box
of ~ doses to Axon Medicine Co..
Atlanta, Ga.-(adv).
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-13
DOCTORS SAY CHENEY'S
EXPECTORANT BEST
REMEDY FOR COLDS
Remarkable How Quickly Coughs,
Colds, Whooping Cough Disap-
pear After Taking This Wonder
full Remedy.

Have you tried the famous RENE
dy for coughs and colds that makes
taking pleasure? If so lou appre-
ciate the wonderful virtues of Che
ney's EXpectorant and how delight
full cough and cold mixture may be
made. Cheney's Expectorant has
been the wonder Of the drug trade
for over 80 years. It's sales have
steadily increased from year to year.
During the Flu epidemic last year
the sale of Cheney's Expectoront was
so great that the manufacturers could
hardly supply the demand Physi-
clans recommend Cheney's Expec-
torant for all kinds of coughs, colds,
sore throat, whooping cough. asthma,
headaches from colds, trimmings Of
the nose, and that generally miser-
able feeling which coughs or colds
affiict US with. They tell US that the
Flu will return this fall. Cheney's
Expectorant will prevent as we'll as
cure. Keep it handy.-(adv.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-13

Rainy DAYS, when you can't use
your automobile, is just the time to
take off your old tires and send
them around to us to be VULCANIZ-
ED. Hooks Motor Co. 1884,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-13
VIII Recruit New
Christian Workers

ATLANTA, Feb. 13.-Plans have
been completed for an intensive drive
in @more than 200 colleges and uni
versities of the United States to OBJ
tain recruits for Christian work. The
enlistment of trained leaders for re-
hgious service will be under the aus
pices of the Life Work Department
of the Interchurch World Movement.
The drive will begin on February 10
and will end March IS.
At conference held in New York
City, attended by more than one
hundred persons interested in the
project, it was decided that three
day meetings should be held in each
university; that teams of speakers
should address groups of students
at each university and that the prin-
cipal topic of discussion will be the
New World Challenge to Christian
ity."
S. Earl Taylor, general secretary
of the Interchurch World Movement,
and j. Campbell White, director of
the Life Work Department, both de
clared at the conference that the
most important line of work CON
fronting the church today is to be
found in the colleges, because train
ed leadership is needed and can be
found only in the colleges.
The Y. M. C. A., the Students Vol
unteer Association and the Student
Pastors Association will cooperate
in the undertaking.
Surveys made by the American
Education Department of the Inter
church World Movement show that
while the Protestant church gives
little more than one per cent of it's
sons and daughters to the college,
the college returns to the church
from eighty to ninety per cent, of its
professional Christian workers.
The contribution of the college to-
ward missionary training is indicated
bv the fact that of 288 missionaries
who have been in active service for
the past eight years, all except twelve
received college training.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-13
WANTED MISCELLANEOUS

WANTED TO BUY-All kinds of
lumber in carload lots. ]. H.
Bradford.-3-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-13

Different fish are caught with diff
ferent bait. Men fall in love with
girls who show the characteristics
that the lover likes best. Find out
what qualities of mind and heart
your lover want in a wife, and if
you have them, show him you have
them.
If your man has love for ma
ture, for primal things, for the out
doors, for flowers, for the simple
things of life, and you have the quail
ity of simplicity" that is the way
for you to win him.
Many men. like simplicity in the
woman they want for a life-partner.
They may play around with the doll
ed-up" type of woman, but when it
comes to asking a girl to marry, "a
great many men want a girl of simple
tastes, thoughts, and desires-one
who knows how to dress we'll without
millionaire's pocketbook at her dis
posal; one who likes a cottage better
than a mansion; the one fields, better
than a conservatory; and field daisies
more than dollhouse roses.
Simplicity of dress, simplicity OF
manner; straightforward talk; unaf.
fected demeanor-these are the
things that will tell your lover that
you are the girl for him.
s Royal Holland Bell Ringers 6.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-13

Mr.. Pomeroy, on commenting on
the above statement, said:
"A remarkable statement to be
sure, but nothing at all unusual. Re-
lore leave Georgia hundreds of YOUR
very best citizens will call here at
this drug store and grasp me by the
hand and IN heartfelt gratitude ten
me the same thing-that Puratona
mas restored them to health. It's the
same old story everywhere I go.
i am convince that all the dis
agreeable symptoms from which Mr.
Hungerford suffered was the direct
result from an acid stomach and if
| were asked to put forth a health
warning that would be of the greatest
possible benefit to mankind,
should say, Beware of an acid stom-
ach. For acid stomach is the cause
OF fermentation, which though bad
enough itself, is the forerunner Of
a multitude of other ills that sap the
energy and vitality of it's victims. I
say with conviction that 80 per cent
of all sickness starts through the
concentrated effects of an acid stom-
ach.
Mature provides hydrochloric acid
as one of the digestion fluids, but an
excess of hydrochloric acid in the
stomach sets up fermentation, and
advances the elections Of the food
from the stomach which forces the
acid all through the body. In con-
sequence, the poisons (toxins) are
produced which are absorbed int
the blood, setting up auto-intoxica-
ton, mental depression, rheumatism,
other ills of which these are the
warning symptoms.
Every vital organ becomes affect
cd-the heart, kidneys, liver, intes-
tines, blood, nerves and even the
brain, because the stomach is the
general organ of the body. Even the
teeth become affected and the gums
develop pyorrhea.
"Puratone contains certain medi-
email properties which readily COM
bat this acid condition. | have spent
practically a lifetime in exhaustive
and scientific research work among
the plant life of the South Sea
Islands and other remote sections of
the world in perfecting my Puratone.
That | have been successful in Great
ing the proper medicine is proven by
Mr. Hungerford's statement"
Puratone is sold in Americas bv the
Carswell Drug Co., and by one lead
ing druggist in every town. adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-13

GEOLEASE, what are your" asked
Nancy one day as a curious little
object passed the house in which she
and Nick were living in The Land O
Lost Things while they were looking
for Jocko.
"Why, Pm a Lost-Knee," said the
queer little ragged black thing that
looked awfully much like patch.
won't you come up and sit
DOWN." invited Nancy, more curious
than ever. She and Nick were waiting
for the magical mushroom and the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-13

Expert VULCANIZING, using only
the best grade of materials, is maxi
ing hundreds of satisfied customers
for Hooks Motor Co. 13-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-13
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
FOR SALE

MILLION AND HALF FEET or bet
ter of magnificent round yellow
pine timber on fine farm of Ate
acres, red clay subsoil, pebbly loam
top. Plenty of tenant houses and
deep well. Three miles to one of
best towns in Southwest Georgia,
l 1-2 miles loading stations. A ire
mendous bargain at $50 per acre.
Timber alone will bring over 500
600. Write DR.. J. W. Moody, Bos-
ton, Ga. 2td-2tw
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-13
ADVENTURES
OF THE TWINS
b. Olive Roberts Barton
kobeYtS bar ton
THE LOST-KNEE.

knee. Billy lost me when he fell
down the bacl; steps. I don't wish the
little boy any bad luck, but I certainly
wish my partner could get away"
cts very hard to understand" de-
clared Nancy in puzzled voice.
That's natural" said the Lost
Knee. Children don't think much
about knees, but mothers do. I'm
sure BiIly's mamma would recognize
me- Just about this minute she is
probably darning the big hole | made
when l left and saying, what does
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-13

green shoes to decide what adventure
they should have next, and this was a
good way to put in the time. She
pushed up little chair and the Lost
Knee sat down.
YES" it said, 'I'm just waiting
for my partner to come and I'm pretty
lonely. We knees always go in pairs. +"
you don't look bit like knee"
said Nick.
ooh, Pm not a real knee" correct
ed their visitor 'I'm a stocking
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-13

become of the pieces that leave such
big holes in stockings?" When you go
back home you might tell her if you
see her that we all come here to The
Land O. Lost Things"
Nick looked down at his own knees.
Two big darns!
81 think I'll be going now" said
the Lost-Knee. Perhaps my partner
has come. Why there he is over there
noww
Copyright, 1920, N. E. Az
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-13

A large and appreciative audience
enjoved The Spoilers" at the Opera
House this afternoon. Your last
chance to see this magnificent picture
s o'clock tonight. 1914
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-13

You don't often see as great a pic
ture as "The Spoilers" It's tonight
at the Opera House. Curtain at 8
o'clock Better 60 early. 1885,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-13

. $500 Cash paid to
anyone who uses Plura-
saw according to direc-
tons for Pneumonia,
Cold and Rising Breast,
and fails to get relief. Plu-
rasav Company, Column
bus, Ga.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-16
THOROUGH WORK
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fnce 60c: at all dealers. Don't
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Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-16

IN all states, complied by . recognized
authority; for the agrieulturis: there is
three years comparative chart of
the leading crops of this country, to-
gether with the acreage and profuc-
i've value Of farm lands in other coun-
tines.
To help reduce the cost of living.
thls almanac gives simple directions
for making various home products:
helpful hints TO the housewife: and a
practical home garden chart. telling
what 10 plant, when TO plant, and how
to cultivate
School children viii find Velvet Joe
Almanac useful IN preparing lessons
on current subjects, in judging char
aeter by handwriting and many an
evenings entertainment through
amusing, easily arranged games.
Indeed, Velvet Joe's Almanac Is
both an information bureau and an
entertainment bureau. and As such is
becoming more and more each year an
American institution.
From Nel.et Joe's smiling face and
outstretehsd hand of welcome on the
front cover 10 his soliloquy on the
back cover, every page is brimfuI of
: aluable reading.
Anyone desiring a CODY of Velye,
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by writing TO Velvet Joe, s2.i Folsom
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Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-16
BOOM FOR HOOVER PROBABLE
Pueblo Star Journal.

sNSAo Ss<Aa
Former Ambassador Gerard may
have started something like a boom
for Herbert Hoover by making the re-
mark that the democrats had some ex-
cellent presidential timber in men like
Hoover. Few men became better
known internationally than did Hoo
yer as result of his great work dur
ing the war. As food administrator of
the United States and later as food
dictator for practically the entire
world he showed admin istrative abili-
ties of a high order. No man could
have a more difficult position to fill
but he performed the duties with cour'
age and understanding, contributing to
a large extent to the victory of the al,
lies by solving their food requirements.
Hoover has demonstrated that he
has the broadness and the vision neces-
sary to handle the most complex prob
lens. His intimate association with
the countries of Europe has given him
a clear insight into the problems Of
Europe and their relations to the Uni
ted States. The American peonIe
have great faith in Hoover and Admit
ration for his work. His strength as
presidential candidate would he
great, and it 10 possible that the dem
ocrats may add his name to the lone
list already mentioned in Connection
with the nomination. ia real Hoo
yer boom starts in the democratic nar-
Y. other candidates viii realize that
tney are in for great political fiRht.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-16
VELVET JoE's 1920 ALMANAC
In his new almanac, Velvet Joe. d

In his new almanac, Velvet Joe, the
genial Philosopher of the Tobacco
World, has collected rich fund Of in
teresting information, timely statistics
and helpful suggestions, with his own
quaint, pointed comments on life and
things in general.
Printed in the old fashioned alma
mac style, and replete with splendid H.
iustrations, this year book will again
take its place on home reading tables
with the dictionary and encyciopedia.
Throughout the forty-eight pages.
Velvet Joe offers answers to the hun.
dred and one questions that invariably
arise when family or friends converse.
Besides the usual weather forecasts
there are weather records in different
cities for each month and a very in
teresting method of reading the
clouds. A mass Of government sta
6stics has been tabulated. Including
facts showing the part which the Uni
ted States played in the world war.
For ex-service men there is 4 chruno-
loGienl outline Of TIE Rruxth and
aehigsennents Of the American Exne-
dittonaEy forre that win be preserved
Tor l11My years to come.
Helvee Joe has anticipated the Pres-
iden13al election this year with 4 ss,n-
~ TIE popular md eIeetor.l vots
Tor president in 1916 which should
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nnlnnniticn for the political speaker.
Eer tie motorist there Is concise
lneesgeenttoa of the automobile lawsI