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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
OVERALLS HELPED
 ID REDUCE PRICES,
 STATES JUDGE FORT
Prominent Jurist States Movement as a Protest Against High Prices
 Has Been Effective

That the wearing of overalls has been and will be further a potent factor in reducing the high price of clothing is the opinion of Judge William E. Fort, one of the first advocates of the move ment. Judge Fort sets out his views in the following statement:
 Yes, l am wearing my overalls every day and find them comfortable and otherwise satisfactory. While 1 did not inaugurate the .overalls move mont, and am but one of several thou sand in this community who agreed not to buy high priced clothing, but to wear overalls as a protest against high prices, I deem it proper to state some of the reasons why this move ment has already partially succeeded in it's object.
 ''The overalls movement was never intended to be either g. fad or to rev olutionize the ordinary wearing ap- parel of the people; it was intended as a protest against the high prices of wearing apparel. ringing call to the people to protect themselves by wear ing their old clothes as long as pos sit le and then to weaI overalls, when it is necessary to purchase a suit for everyday wear, Its effect has been that the average ms1. who might be otherwise tempted to purchase high priced clothing, has made a mental resolution to wear his old clothes as iDrg as possible. or until prices de- cline; it has given good excuse to the man who did not feel able to pur- chase clothing at current prices to de- cline to do so and to economize as far as possible and consider his old clothes as badge os honor,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
CLOTHING ADVERTISED

"Anyone who has examined the prices of clothing advertised locally during the past week or ten days, or who has taken the trouble to ex
 anime the prices in the show windows, knows that there have been material reductions in the price of clothing in Birmingham since this movement be- gan and this is still early in the sea- son for spring and summer clothes. "The public press stated that in New York shortly<after this movement began, clothing merchants advertised suits at from $10 to s20 less per suit than before, asking the question:: Why wear overar;s?" Press dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10

Washington, May 9.-Official con firmation of the occupation of Mexi- co City by rebel forces at noon en Friday, May 2, was received today by the state department from the Ameri- can embassy. There was no disorder and no foreigners were interfered with the massage said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10

Galveston. Tex, May 9.-The report, which came from what is regarded as a reliable source, said the revolution ary forces entered Vera Cruz late last night, then retreated because of the presence .n the harbor of Mexican gunboats, but late today re-entered the city and began it's occupation.
 Unofficial reports reached here late today that the revolutionists catered Veca Cruz last night ard today were occupying the city President Car rarza the advices said, was hiding m Vera Cruz. and his arrest momentarily was eXpecied
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20

the Seniors bowed their heads in
shame.
The Inter-class events scheduled for
the future are as follows:
Running Race-William Anderson,
on behalf of the Seniors, challenged
any class to this race for Tuesday,
and our Fatty Arbuckle Crank Hur-
sey) accepted for the 18th grade
"a However, he declined to parti-
cipate, leaving that task for some of
his less-favored classman.
Debate next Wednesday afternoon
The 18th grade "B" challenged the
18th "B" to debate on the subject:
Resolved: that we should have open
shop" AS the 18th grade had made
the statement with their characters
tic self-confidence) that they would
debate with any class any time, any
place, ana on any SUBJECT, the Juniors
were allowed to take their side, and
they chose the affirmative. We have
seen some signs of cold feet on the
part of the challengers as the ones
debating are too timid (?) to let the
whole high school hear their clever
speeches.
Spelling match: This is to be held
on the Friday after the holidays be-
tween the entire Senior class and the
"a division of the 18th grade.
Here's luck to the Seniors. Nav
they redeem their fair name!
REPORTER.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20
REGISTRY OF VISITORS
AT CHAMBER COMMERCE

Tourists are urged to register so
that letters and kilograms may reach
them and friends can find them. Be-
sides, the Chamber of Commerce is
desirous of making the record Of tour
ist visitors as complete as possible.
Following are the names registered
since the last issue of this paper:
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. c. Frank, Daven-
port, Iowa.
J. X. Moran and Miss E. J. Moran,
Charlottesville, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. P. Slate, Lans-
ing, Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Harper, Perry,
Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. G. Hickman,
Wordsworth, o.
Mr. and Mrs. Lictenwalder, Akron,
Ohio.
Miss Florence Scholl and Mrs. c.
E. Scholl, Logansport, Ind.
E. F. Kirby, Kalida, Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. James M. Shaver,
Mt. Union, Pa.
r. d. Stanely, Grand View, Texas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. R. Davis and
daughter, Erie, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Carper, Middle
bury, Ind.
Miss Jane Yoder, Howe, Ind.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Mendenhall,
Greenville, o.
Mrs. o. M. Rifle, Dayton, O.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Ellsworth, Car
roll, Ind.
Miss Eliza Hoffman, Akron. o.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar B. Cason,
Cynthina, Qy.
VIM. M. Fluck, Philadelphia, Pa.
L. S. Van Noy, Harrisville, w. Va.
Isabelle, J. Van Noy, Harrisville,
W. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Boyer, Akron,
10.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

For the sixth time the Lakeland
High School has been placed on the
accredited list of high schools by the
Southern Association, which has just
convened in Nashville. Our school,
which is also affiliated with the North
ern, Western and Eastern Associa-
tions, is one of eight in the State on
this list and the only one in the coun-
ty and we are naturally proud of the
splendid showing our school has
made. Being on this list means that
any graduate of the school can enter
any college or university without an
examination.
We wish to express our sincere
thanks to the Mckay Furniture Store
for table given to the Lake Morton
school for committee purposes. Mr..
Mckay. has always been one of the
schools best friends and his gift is
most appreciated as well as useful
one.
Prof. Jones gave the Seniors a very
instructive talk Friday morning, tell
ing them just where their trouble as a
class lies. Recently this class has
been subjected to some very humil-
iating defeats as both the boys and
girls teams have been beaten by the
Juniors and Sophomores in inter-class
games of basketball. Tuesday morn
ing the youngest member of the
sixth grade challenged the Seniors
to game of marbles. The latter were
naturally indignant, as their ability
as class had been questioned, but,
laying aside that superb dignity that
they have acquired by so much hard
labor, condescended to play that ex-
citing game with the result that again
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20

Experiments have proved that it is
possible to change the color of ce,
tain precious and semi-precious stones
by exposing them to the action Of
radium. A scientist put a number Of
sapphires of different kinds into a box
that contained small quantity of
radium. A month later the white
sapphires had become yellow: the
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20

The Methodist Philatheas will hold
their regular business and social
meeting Monday night at 1880, when
they will be entertained by Mrs. ].
B. Streator at her home on East Or
aDge street.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-20
OPEN EVENINGS

blue sapphires green the wine-col-
ored sapphires, red; the dark blue
sapphires, violet.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
AN EXAMPLE IN THRIFT

In a city paper several years ago was printed an editorial entitled "How to become wealthy" which gave for an example the rapidity with which money grows if placed in a savings bank. A certain business man placed his first savings amount ing to $25O in a New York bank in 1864. Some 30 years later he went to New York and drew out $250 and in 1913 when he called at the bank he found he still had $500 to his credit. The deposit of $250 had earned just $500 for him.
 Probably large number of people have systematic saving method while the larger number go at it in a haphazard manner and get discour- aged before they have accumulated sufficient to provide for the future. To illustrate the value of systematic sav- ing we will again refer to the afore- mentioned article which shows that if a couple earning $20 per week saw ed one-half, they would have the snug sum of $10,4O0 at the end of twenty years. If they continued this saving for another 20 years they would have $20,8OO, while during this time their spending money has gradually been increasing.
 While one does not expect that an energetic young couple will be satis- fled to let $10,O00 earn only four per cent. interest, the illustration shows what can be accomplished through system and self-denial. It also shows that. barring misfortune, through the practice of thrift and self-denial, the almshouse would practically be an unknown quantity.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
 Iron Furnace to india.

Pioneers of the iron Industry throughout the country may recall the stack erected several years ago at Battelle, Ala, which was abandoned because 1t was too far from raw ma terlals and had inadequate transpor- tation facilities, says a Christian Science Monitors Birmingham (Ala.) correspondent.
 For II years the furnace stood in- active until the war brought the de- mand in Mesopotamia for railroads to move troops and supplies. Tn August, 1917, the old stack at Batteile was bought by a group of iron makers, who took it down piece by piece. ship ped 1t to New Orleans and loaded it on n steamship for India. This Is said to be the first iron furnace to cross the sea and make iron on two continents
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
SALISBURY

Mrs. c. H. Whitbeck and children of Waterbury are spending the holi- days with relatives here. MT. Whit beck returned to Waterbury on Monday, having spent the weekend here.
 Misses Marion Eggleston and Emma Reed are expected home from the farm school Thursday night, for over the holidays.
 Miss Sarah Everts is home from her duties at the Seymour High School for the Christmas recess.
 A daughetr (Shirley) was born last week at the Sharon hospital to MT. and Mrs. Frank Sherwood.
 W. P. Bishop spent Sunday with his mother in Windsor.
 Miss Mary Cooper is home from her school duties at the Gilbert School in Winsted for over the holi- days.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23

Hand in hand with business de- pression has come a wave of crime throughout the country, causing no little uneasiness. In the cities off, eials have taken precautions to guard the public so far as possible from criminals whose particular business is anything from snatching purse to blowing a bank. In our opinion this town should take some steps to prevent or make it hard to "do a job" here, either by having night watchman or at least keeping the street lights burning all night. It might be a good plan to discuss the matter at the special town meeting in January, ... ..... .1
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
SEES WEAK POINT
Old Man Sykes Recognizes Flaw
 in Optimistic Armor.
Little Run-ln With His Better Half at the Breakfast Table, However, Showed Him the Road to
 Victory.

Old Man Sykes has become enam- over matter and teaches that a mans happiness or misery in the world is determined by his mental outlook. Sykes reaps happiness from the mere fact of telling himself that everything is all right whether 1t Is or not. .
 We are all, of course, merely having a little run-around here on earth be- tween the cradle and the grave, and we are sure to meet with much unhap- piness. Knowing this, and that no matter what happens in the meantime, we shall all make the same earthly finish. one might as well be good na- tured about 1t and get all the joy out of existence consistent with the laws of health and longevity. So Sykes Is probably quite right about if, Glenn M. Farley writes in the Seattle Post-In- telligencer. From peevish and iPascible individual, exceedingly sen- sitive to contact with every small un- phant hide for trouble. He was knock cd down by an automobile the other day. sprawling on a muddy crossing, and picked himself up blithely, re marking snilingly to the careless driv- CT that It was a beautiful day. but that 1t would probably rain before morning. The driver thanked his stars that the man was a nut and drove on. Sykes has passed through many of these tests and concluded that he had his armor all on.
 But one morning the coffee was a bit off and Sykes remarked upon 1t pleasantly; Mrs. Sykes let him have the whole coffee pot in the neck Her stomach has been bothering her lately, and she was in no mood for levity. And the regrettable part of the whole business was that Sykes let go of him. self and swore fluently. Mind stepped out for few minutes and matter re- asserted itself. It was an awful fall l But it taught Sykes lesson.
 He sees now that he can do noth- ing with the mind-over-matter theory unless he leads Mrs. Sykes along the same path. and it is hard to argue with her when her stomach is not working right She often comes to breakfast feeling that she could bite spike in two if she had it; and then Sykes springs his mechanical smile and rids himself of some persiflage, and if there is anything handy she throws it at him.
 Sykes is now intriguing craftily to pnt her on a bread-and-milk diet and slip in. few charcoal tablets, feeling that>she will have one of the sunniest dispositions in the world when her stomach is right. So the happiness of the Sykes family is tied up to the pos abilities of bread and milk and char coal tablets.
 Upon such trif1es as these hang the happiness and content of whole na- tions.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
GAARAg@
 (l<N As@~s

cere giving of gifts does, regardless of their intrinsic value.
 Since early childhood we have all been taught the giving of gifts in commemoration of the birth of the Child of Bethlehem, but through practice and a slight inclination to- wards selfshness, the Christmas spirit is being violated resulting in givng only to those whom we know VII give to us. Thus we not only lose a large porton of the real joy of giving but in many cases make it exceedingly hard for some to recip- rocate.
 Regardless of wars, famine or pestilence, the Christmas spirit pre- vails throughout the world to a greater or lesser extent. It will never become too old fashioned to make some one happy at Christmas time, to relieve the suffering or to assist the unfortunate. The only pity is that we cannot all carry a little of this spirit with us throughout ~the year.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23

As an advance agent of paradise the communist has succeeded about as we'll as the prohibitionist.--Sal- timore Sun.
 MT. Hoover is now appealing for a league of nations.-Norfolk Led get Dispatch.
 Every time the Greek king goes out he meets himself coming back. New York World. ss@
 Perhaps the board paid bills twice because they thought it the nautical way-pay out fore and aft.-Brook- lyn Eagle.
 "We must trim our sails," declares a wholesaler. Very we'll, if there is nothing else to trim.-Moline Dis patch.
 It is declared that the bagpipe is the oldest musical instrument in the world That must be why it's joints squeak so.-Los Angeles Times.
 The ex-Empress Eugenie left over O,O00,000, and now lot of people are wondering why she was always referred to as "a pathetic figure. "- Tacoma Ledger.
 The signaling of Mars and the att tempt to reach the moon by means of a projectile have evidently been postponed, probably because of a sudden return of reason.-Albany Journal.
 A Philadelphian blossoms out with the announcement he has discovered new system of spelling. Wonder If he got it from the scenario writers? Peoria Transcript.
 It is remarkable that the profiteers bother with preying on us poor con- sumers when they had the United States shipping board for a field of operations.-New York World.
 A#%
 nSIC ID OlC " SNSA J fourteen persons in the United States and the fourteen persons are always in the way of the one automobile at street intersections.-New York American.
 The intellectual development of the country is it's proudest boast, but the desire to see a fight still springs eternal in the human breast.-Balti- more American.
 It is now proposed to limit immi- grafton to relatives of naturalized citizens of the United States. The matter should be referred to the committee on foreign relations Manila Daily Bulletin.
 Chile and Sweden have formed ar offensive and defensive alliance. See. ing that they are only 5000 miles apart, and never to see each other, ii ought to work out first rate.-Nev York American.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
CHRISTMAS

Without question the most joyful time of the year to the children is Christmas, and through them the
 parents are naturally imbued with this same spirit of gladness; a spirit Of peace and good will toward their fellow creatures bounded only by the sincerity of their manifestations. The hollow mockery or Indian style of giving to one another with the ex- pectation that something of equal value will be given you in return, has no place in the real Christmas spirit, nor can it bring the joy that the sin
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
LETTERS FROM THE PIE OPLEt
Editor of The News:

In your last issue you invite sug- gestions for the best and quickest manner to dispose of sum of money lately unexpectedly placed in the hands Of the Town.
 Our present and ever increasing burden of taxation which in all pro- bability will fall on the shoulders of the next generator, is problem for little pride and worthy of serious consideration.
 Some of our citizens having a sense of justice and fair play and possessing ordinary intelligence still adhere to the belief that Dollars are an excellent remedy for the "cancer of debt"; even. a small dose gives relief.
 H. H.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
Livind JeweIE.

The women of Mexico use f1refiies as jewels. They tie them In little gauge bags and put them in their hair or clothing. Then, until they require them again, they keep them in litUe wire cages and feed them on scraps o' sugal cane.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
A Merry Christmas to All!

This Christmas will not be green it'll be blue for hundreds who have saved nothing from their high war wages and now find themselves with out employment.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23

The features of this girl portray the finest type of Polish childhood that now lies engulfed in hunger and dis ease and all their attendant mIseries. Relief already administered by Amer lea has preserved her beauty and freshness, albeit her eyes betray the suffering she has seen, but literally millions in her own and adjacent coun- tries still have no one to look to but America as another winter of horror closes In upon them. To the end that their prayer may not go unanswered eight leading American relief organiza- tions have banded together in . Joint appeal In behalf of Europe's suffering children. They are the American Re lief Administration, the American Red Cross, the American Friends Relief Committee (Quakers>, the Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, the Federal Churches of Christ in America, the Knights of Columbus, the Y. NJ. c. A. and the r. ". c. A.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
MISCELLANEOUS

Ladies Shampooing-No need of catching cold, hair thoroughly dried by electric dryer. Done at your home if desired. Appointment preferred. H. Fl. Scutt
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
Valuable Invention.

A machine has been invented by Ii Scotchman that prepares flax for man. ufacture within a few hours after 1t has been pulled from the ground.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23

worse for boys, then breaking Gods commandments. Gainsay it who will, it is the truth.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23

A new line of Highland Linen in blue, pink, khaki, and white in all the different styles. The Canaan
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
WANTED

Lost-Ladies' Brown Norfolk suit coat, last Sunday evening, either at Canaan station, or between
 Canaan and Mill River. Finder leave at Brewers Garage. Reward.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23

Mails will clese as per schedule be- ow until further notice:
 A. M. r. M.
 South-8:16 South-z:oo East-8:16 East-o:Se North-9:52 North--6:44 West-10:56 West-f:lo R. F. D. Mail closes at 9:3O.
 Office open from 8 A. M. to 5 ?. M. Daily. Sunday Il :30 A. M. to 12:30 P. M.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
SNAP SHOTS

As an advance agent of paradise the communist has succeeded about as we'll as the prohibitionist.--SaI- timore Sun.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-08
LISTS OF GUILTY ARE
FINISHED BY ALLIES

PARIS, Jan. S.-The interallied
commission charged with fixing the
methods of procedure in the trials of
Germans guilty Of war crimes is in
session today to assign the lists of ac-
cused Germans to each county for
trial Full lists have been completed.
Due to the fact that French sena-
torial elections will begin sunday, ter
-7t~atfng with the resignation of the
cabinet and the formation of new
aolnet january IS, France will in
innate to the allies, it is understood
that it is impossible for the present
government to undertake additional
peaca problems which cannot be de-
cided before that date. Hence, all
problems will be left to the
new conference, in which the French
"a binete viii participate.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-08
DOES PREFERENCE FOR
GOLF INSTEAD OF WIFE
CONSTITUTE CRUELTY?

LONDON, Jan. S.-Does a husbands
preference for golf, instead of his
wifes company, constitute legal
cruelty?
That is one of the knotty questions
Justice Shearman, a host Of legal tai
ent, and London newspapers are striV-
ms. to answer And, incidentally, the
administrator of the law must decide
whether golfing propensities of hus-
band entities a neglected wife to sep
arate maintenance or divorce.
The problem grew out of the sepa-
ration suit of Mrs. Madeline Violet
Hadden, wife of Harvey Hadden, who
in her petition alleged that her hus-
band spent practically all of his spare
moments on the golf course instead
of at home.
Hadden, who is quite wealthy. with
a yearly incline of about $4,000 has
employed an Imposing corps of legal
talent, including the Hon. Holman
Gregory, II. p. and others, all Of
whom are ardent devotees Of the links
Even the judge has confessed being
acquainted with the considerable
attractions Of the golf course at Bod
leigh Salterton" where the defendant
is alleged to have spent the time de-
manded by his wife.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-01-08
FOLKLORE STORIES IN
my HONOLULU Girl. +"

Alfred Amana. leader of the troupe
of Hawaiian musicians, dancers and
singers with Norman Friedenwald' s
musical comedy. my Honolulu Girl,
which comes to the oregon Theatre,
Sunday Jan. II, tells many folklore
stories Of the volcano Kilauea which
: shown in action during the progress
Of the play.
''That volcano is almost human" he
says. "When was child often sat
at my mothers knee while old Kil9-uea
was rumblinq and belching forth lava
and listened in exquisite terror to the
tale of 'Pelo,' the Goddess Of Fire.
According to the story. 'Pelo' lived
deep in the bowels Of the volcano cra-
ter and the rumbling was her voice
raised in anger.
1--WE were told that in the olden days
before the Americans came to enligh-
ten US the natives, hearing the rumbie
II the volcano, would seek to appease
the wrath of the mythical Goddess OF
Fire by throwing live goats and sheen
into the crater. Occasionally they
sacrificed a child"