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Connecticut western news., 1921-02-10

The people of the United States are in sympathy with efforts of vet erans to obtain the passage of the Fordney bonus bill, according to Lemuel Bolles, National Adjutant of the American Legion, who bases his opinion on reports from North Dako- ta, Oregon, Minnesota, Illinois, and cther states. The legislatures of the first three states have passed resolu- tions urging. the United States Sem ate to pass the bill and a plebiscite of Legion members in Illinois showed an overwhelming sentiment in favor of the national bonus. Ninety-nine per cent of the Illinois Legionnaires also expressed themselves in favor of state bonus.
 In spite of the unemployment sit uation, which tends to increase the need of veterans for ready money, forty-six per cent of the Illinois ,Le- zion members preferred some form of compensation other than cash. ssss
 The American Legion reached the ten thousand post mark January 10, when Foss Post of Foss, Okla. was chartered in a membership campaign A total of 10,044 posts was achieved the week ending January 21, which registered 3 gain of twenty posts. The Departments. of Illinois and Indiana led the lists the last two weeks. Extensive activity in estab- fishing new posts is indicated from Southern Departments of the Legion. Georgia Is in the midst of strenu- ous campaign; Louisiana seeks 10000 members before the next state convention and Florida will start drive for members soon.
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 Scores of letters have been re- ceived by the editor of the American Legion Weekly urging that the Am ' erican Legion request the state de- partment to obtain the release of the two Americans, who were captured in Germany during in an attempt to arrest Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, America's most notorious draft dod- ger. >..., .ra.
 Ninety new units of the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion were chartered in the last two weeks, raising the total number to 1928. Iowa led with thirteen, followed by Indiana, eleven, New York, ten, and Minnesota, nine. The latest sche- duled convention of the Auxiliary will be held in the Department oi Washington at Tacoma, February IT 18 and 19. This will be the tenth state convention of the, women's or. ganization. as
 American Legion members in Lawrence, Mass, stood behind eleven veterans, employees of the depart. ment of public property and parks who were dismissed by a newly elected commissioner. The issue
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-10
Good Recipes for Making

SOoo NcCtpOs TUT NAaAAuk
 Pure Pork Country Sausage
 Good pork sausage is always in demand. The following recipes for making it are recommended by the United States Department of Agri- culture: Take 65 pounds of fresh, lean meat and 35 pounds of fat. Add to this z pounds salt, 2 ounces fine sage, 1 ounce ground nutmeg, and 4 ounces black pepper. The spices should be mixed together and added to the meat before it goes through the grinder. Cut the meat into small pieces and put through the grinder, using the small plate. After it is we'll ground, mix thor oughly, to be sure that it is uniform ly seasoned. No water should be added if the sausage is to be stored away in bulk. If it is to be stuffed in castings, little water may be nec- essary to soften the meat, so that it will slip easily into the castings. Smoked Sausage or Country Sausage
 The following ingredients are used in making smoked or country sausage:
 s5 pounds lean pork.
 15 pounds beef.
 K to 2 pounds salt.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-10
Sponge Box Aids Bread
 Making in Cold Weather


 Making in Cold Weather
 In making bread the housekeeper often finds it difficult, particularly in the winter months, to hold her sponge or dough at the right tenn perature so that it will rise in a shorter period of time. She will find sponge box or bread raiser 8 great help in keeping the proper temperature. Such box can be made from an ordinary dry-goods packing box. The following direc- tions for making one are given by the United States Department of Agriculture in Farmers Bulletin 927 "Farm Home Conveniences."
 A box 26 by 20 by 20 inches is a convenient size. About 10 inches from the bottom of the box a shelf made of slats or strips of wood rests on cleats fastened to the sides of the box. A second shelf is placed 4 inches above the lower one. The shelves can be removed when clean ing the box. Below the lower shelf a sheet of galvanized iron slightly wider than the shelf is inserted. It is curved in order to make 1t slip in and stay in place securely. This prevents seorching of the lower shelf when a lamp is placed below and also helps to distribute the heat more evenly The door is hinged and fas- tened with thumb latch or hook
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-10
AMERICAN LEGION NOTE,

raised probably will test the | of the Massachusetts Act givil service preference to veterans| courts. The commissiong forced to apologize for dispg remarks about ex-service mel
 Alabama American Legion bers are willing to resume OI effect the release of Captain Fitzpatrick a Red Cross work prisoner by the Bolsheviki in according to a resolution pass the Legion's state executive tee. The resolution, which VI to President Wilson, deman Captain Fitzpatrick, an Alabar set free "even though it tal army of ten million of us to
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 Fifty men have agreed to proposed aero unit of the National Guard at a meeting B bash, Ind. Post of the Ameri zion. The Legionnaires hs practice with ten airplanes
 A new clubhouse, patterne the style of a military barn armory will be constructed D CT J. Ball Post of the Ameri zion at Emporia, Kas. It $10,00o. ...-- .s..
 New York ex-service mea have been "bledo by loan shas be protected, if state Iea bill backed by the American is passed. Legion officials that the sharks lend money [ ans on their discharge certiha exorbitant rates of interest expectation of recovering ths cipal when the state bonus H The bill supported by the would make 1t illegal for an to be assigned to other tll soldier himself with the e| of state and local disability ss@s
 American Legion memberi Francisco paid honor to Hora Lee, son of Chinese merck ] l'the first Chinese of the city for the World War, when was brought to San Franci burial. The Chinese hero N twenty-two years old when killed in the Argonne-Meusd sive.
 Unemployed former serv of Seattle, Wash. are lod three-story hotel as a result activity of members of Sea No. Is of the American
 assisted by prominent
 Nearly 1000 has been rais. the guidance of the LegionI float the project. The hcte will accommodate 260 men, open to all veterans for a nd time during the present sho| employment regardless of they are members of the Lea
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-10
Notice

An adjourned meeting Board of Relief of the North Canaan will be held Hall, Canaan from 9 2. m. Monday, February 14th, I
 Geo. K. Goodwin fl
 W. J. Hatmaker E. s. Roberts
 Board
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-10
District of Sharon ss. Probl

District of Sharon ss. Proba|
 December 9th, 1921. Estate of Henrietta MI late of Sharon in said dist ceased. The Court of Probate fol trict of Sharon hath limitel lowed six months from dat for the creditors of said E exhibit their claims for sd Those who neglect to pres accouns, properly attestedl said time, will be debarree cry. All persons indebtcdv Estate are requested to ma diate payment to
 Louis Emil Schwab, E
 co Landon & Warner
 Salisbury, C
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-10
Notice

The Annual Meeting of naan Fire District will be
 the Town Hall in the Villag naan on Saturday, Februa 1921, at 8 o'clock P. M. for pose of electing officers of trict for the ensuing year, tax to defray the expenses District for the ensuing yed transact any other businea to come before said meetir|
 By order of the Executil mittee.
 Robert D. Peirce, W
 John s. Reed, Clerkl Dated at North Canaan, Cd Feb. End, 1921.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-10
and staple.


 Several small holes are bored in the lower and upper parts of the sides and in the top of the box to promote circulation of air. A cork, bored through her center to admit a straight thermometer, is inserted in one of the holes in the top of the box A Fahrenheit chemical ther- mometer that registers as high as 100 degrees can be used. Such a thermometer may be ordered through a. hardware dealer or direct ly from an instrument dealer.
 To avoid all danger of fire, the box should be lined with asbestos or tin when a kerosene lamp is used for heating. A 16-candlepower light will heat the box well, or a small, in-
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-10
4 ounces black pepper. 1 ounce red pepper. 1 ounce sweet marjoram. i orxca x,,oca

Cut the meat into small pieces and sprinkle seasoning over it, then run it through the grinder using the small plate. Put it away in a cool place for 24 to 36 hours, then add a little water, and stuff into hog cas- ings and smoke in very cool smoke until a dark mahogany color is ob- tained.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-10
OUR FARMERS CORNER

The Office of Farm Management, United States Department. of Agri- culture, believes that a rate some where between 7 and 12 per cent will be nearly correct for most farm machinery. It is largely a matter for individual observation, as no two farms are exactly alike in this respect.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-10
Perforatlon of Postage

Forty-six perforations
 around the edge of eva stamp. It is estimated \ 500.o00,000 holes are punc day. This means a slmila of bits of paper. They ard repulped and remade intoI paper. These are regarded able by the postal authol barrels full of them are day.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-10
Powerful Sermon.

A nenurious north side man was so affected by a charity sermon the other Sunday that he borrowed dol lar from neighbor and put it in his own pocket.-Chicago News.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-10
Notice

My wife, Mrs. Fred| Brayen, has left her board without just cause. I q persons harboring or trus| on my account after this dd
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-10
Rate of Deprsciation Varies

One per cent depreciation might suffice as charge against 8 very substantial brick or stone building. On some frame buildings the rate will run as high as 3 or per cent. Against farm machinery the rate varies even more widely. It may run between and 20 per cent, and depends principally upon the imple- ment itself and in the way it is used.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-10
Money Saved Through
 Cooperative Marketing

A representative of the Bureau of Markets, United States Department of Agriculture, reports that farmers in New Mexico saved $102,220, dur ing 1920, by selling Pinto beans through a cooperative marketing association created on the lines rec commended by the bureau. The association shipped 500 carloads of beans, the total shipment weighing 20,000,000 pounds. In the same State, by employing j, cooperative methods to market sweet potatoes, farmers saved $35,0OO. -ts-
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-10
Farm Prosperity Can Not
 Be Judged by Appearances

Experience has convinced special ists of the United States Department of Agriculture that it is impossible to distinguish between profitable and improbable farms by casual obser- vation. When a farmer is operating 8 large business a very low rate of interest will bring in sufficient funds to give an appearance of prosperity to the farm. A farm can not be called successful unless it pays fair rate of interest on the investment, gives the farmer a fair wage for his labor, and at the same time, main tains its soil fertility.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-10
Wm. J. Burns filled out
the first Mood Change Chort

NTR. BURNS pronounced the Av1 test most interesting. He enjoyed 1t and was glad to help MT. Edison.
 You'll enjoy filling out a Mood Change Chart also-and we know you will eagerly help the great in ventor in his latest research into the effects of music on the minds and moods of mankind.
 Read MT. Burns Chart. Then come to our store. Make the test. Learn how music affects yOur moods. Your Chart will be sent to MT. Edison.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-10

If you own a New Edison, ask us for a supply of Charts and invite your friends for Mood Change Chart party. They will find 1t more entertaining than the Ouja board. If you do not own New Edison, we will lend you an instrument with a supply of RE-CREATIoNs, for giving a Mood Change Party.
 The New Edison has perfect real ism. Its RECREATION of music cannot be distinguished from the original music. This makes 1t pos sible for every home toenjoy the full benefits of the worlds best music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-09
three burglary is punishable by death. and in four robbery-should the max mum punishment be applied
shed by death in North Carolina and Virginia by means of electricity and
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of death in robbery cases. while c. Vada specifics death for train robbers ana Texas for robbery accomplished by means of deadly weapons
 several states provide for life im- prisonment or for "any term up to lie in burglary cases. The life pen- atty thus is possible in Massachuse .ts. Florida, Iowa, Ohio. Rhode Island eno South Carolina. while in Maine the law merely provides ''any term of years" it possible to impose a sen- tence which virtually means life. New York, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota accomplish the same end by stipulating that burglary shall be punished by mot less than 10 years"
 Other states vary from maxim nm punishments of 40 years in Utah and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-09
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 WITH PUNISHMENT Heavier Penalties Are Prom iSed for Burglaries and High
 Waymanry When Next
 Legislature Is Convened
 By Associated Press
 New York, January 5.-Legisla.ors in this state served notice during New York's crime wave that at the next session they intend introducing meas ures 10 provide greater punishmen, for highwaymen and burglars.
 With daring robberics becoming oy-- cry day occurrences the courts ere quickly decided to mete out inaxbnum punishment wherever possible and raised bail to insure keeping crimi- nals behind bars. A study of existing laws in various states shows that in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-09
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In view of present conditions. how ever, bills are being prepared for .n- troduction in several states to increase the maximum penalty to death or life 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-09
SIX nNFAT NAIIIT0TAkE
,dRERI 6ALV[0lUN
 NrAIiIlII NHAIIEN

O[R WELL DRHvLO
 CULTS TEMPESIS Present Barrier Will Be Extend ed at East End If Congress
 Can Be Persuaded to De-
 nate $1, 100000
 "a By Associated Press
 Galveston, Tex, January NY orK on the east end extension to Calves toms great sea wall, designed 10 pro- tect this island from gulf storms, will nroceed with redoubled Vigor this Win ter. according to Maj. l.. M. Adams, United States engineer in charge.
 But 200 feet of the big concrete and steel battlement remain to be con structed. For the completion. of this stretch Congress has been askn to ap- nropriate $15oO,OoO Major Adams hopes to tear away the last form by August l. With the building of ap- proximately 61h miles of sea wall two of the trinity of Galveston's great en- sineering projects will then have been completed.
 In 1910, after six years work, the eity's grade was raised 12 feet. The third municipal enterprise under way is the repairing of the two-mile com crete causeway connecting the island with the Texas mainland. portion of this battered to debris by the storm of 1915 still is unfinished.
 WALL STOOD TEST
 The F \ tension tn the sea wall is q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-09
rete slabs set longitudinally at h,
ends. with a series of arches in the

storm was considered impregnable
 Each end was filled with sand and earth, over which was constructed railway, interurban and vehicular traf- fic roadways The assault of the 6 hnu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-09
replica of that completed in October, 1905, built jointly by the county and federal governments. The wall is 11 feet above mean low tide and roughly 15 feet above the high water mark of 1900 With a base of 1t feet. slopins backward from the gulf to top width of feet, the wall is reinforced at fn-

with steel rods half an lncn m uIame- ter and 10 feet long. Huge granite boulders from a rip-rap at its foot.
 In the assaults of the 1915 storm, these big rocks, many of them weigh ing tons, were picked up by the waves and hurled again and again against the sea wall In spite of this lombard ment the damage to the wall was all most negligible, according to engi- neers.
 The second engineering proiectA-by which this city. literally lifted itselF by it's own boot straps-was that of raising, the grade an average of F feet Approximately 20,000,000 cubic yards of sand from the Gulf of Mex ico was poured into the city by huge hr,,u !,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-09
seven years in Arkansas. The heaviest
 fine possible for the offense is in

over 10 years and $10,000."
 Robbery may be punished by life 'm% prisonment in Idaho, Rhode Island, Texas. Oregon, Utah, Illinois, Massa- chusetts, Michigan and Hawaii Cal iforna provides for mot less than one year." The least severe penalty IS that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-09
through a canal dug across the islano for that purpose.
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Houses. business buildings, street car tracks. telephone and telegraph poles were relentlessly wrecked or moved to make way for it's waterway. Ina jnh of ra aiStt salx tn, l,a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-09
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ULULHNLU OUUULOO University of Cincinnati Has At- traCted Attention of Ed,Ica-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-09
II in July, 1904, and completed
JuIy IgIU. It cost cltlzens Of the city and cotintv So 0O0
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The thIrd or the trlnlty of projects, the causeway connecting this island with the mainland received a setback in the battering administered by the tropical hurricane of five years ago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-09

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New Britain herald., 1921-06-22

constituents were ignorant when a previous conference took place be- tween them.
 The point to be emphasized is that no one is in a position to take a definite stand on the wisdom or folly of adopting the recommendations of the board of finance and taxation and the board of public works unless or all the facts.
 Such facts should be brought out fully before the City Meeting board. Other things being equal great con- sideration should be given to the rec concentrations of the board, me1x- bers of which have gone into the sit uation. as it was their duty to do, and have decided upon what is most wise for the city.
 There should be considered further the unemployment situation. If arguments in favor of or against a proposition seem so equal in wis., dom that a slight straw might turn tHe decision that plan should be adopted which will furnish the most work to the greatest number of men. One hour, spent near the municipal employment bureau almost any day, will convince an oplooker of the wis dom of this suggestion.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-22
FACTS AGAIN.

The session of the City Meeting board called for July 1. will be of such . character that all the facts may be brought out.
 The body is small enough to per init Of tho hearing of those who have something of an enIightenins char aeter to say.
 It will represent the voters of the city. even though tho vote by which d majority of its members were elect cd was small.
 Whatever action it takes on ac- ceptance or rejection of the plans oi tho board of finance and taxation. and the plans of the board of public works must or should bo based on the facts presented.
 At present there seems to be a | question as to whether permanent ol temporary pavements should be laid on certain streets of tho city.
 There is no question of the wisdom Of laying permanent pavement where the "permanent'' pavement will be permanent.
 There is no question of the folly of laying a permanent pavement where the permanent pavement cannot be | permanent.
 If. for instance. Hartford avenue or South Main street have to be torn up to lay a trunk sewer. which would be a large undertaking. it would be folly to lay permanent pavement there before this is done. It has been said that certain amendments will be made to the rec Concentrations Of tho board of finance and taxation. Such amendme ents pnust be filed with the city clerk five days before the session of the City Meeting board. This wise provision will allow members of the board to look up the proposed amendments and place them in a position to vote intelligentIy on them after hearing the facts that will be brought out at the meeting.
 It win also permit any persons in- terested to post themselves and to
New Britain herald., 1921-06-22
THOSE WHITE LINES.

hose white lines are painted on pavenents of the city streets to pedestrians where to cross the bt.
 rivers Of automobiles as well as
 pedestrians. are supposed to ob- b them.
 ho purroso of. placing them on paveuSInts is to prevos~ injury bssioly to save life. hother purpose Is t~ regulate Dc more easily and tv 5revent FesSion.
 eedh-a to say all people. drivers ehieies as we'll as persons wish to ersa> -ne street should ob- then
 IdestrA~ns should walk between white lines. Probably most ents Of New Britain know this.
 may soc that they may cross erfect safety by disregardins the lines in certain instances. But
 should never disregard them. her the Street is free Of vehicles bt. The habit of observing them Id be cultivated.
 is for the people who realize wisdom of the arrangement to
 others. by their adherence to rule. how important n matter it
 walk within those white lines. O policemen say that people are very well indeed: they arc glad IaIk across tho street in the er place when the rule is ex- cd to them.
 t it has been noticed that a Of explaining by the police has
 necessary.
 is too early after the placing csc white lines to criticize. But iniy the more intelligent the bn is who negiects to observe the
 tho more is that person to be cd.
 matter how unnecessary it may t n certain moment everyone Id mako it a habit to set the
 example by crossing between white lines. and drivers of ve-
 should show just as great a hRness to observe them as should Ftrians.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-22
GERMANY AT WORK.

kports have begun to come in tell pf the rapid strides Germany Is Ing in ner industries. Now that rcparations matter has been ar- pd. she feels undoubtedly that nrrn may come to her because of publicity.
 Q true stato of affairs could not be kept under cover. AS soon as ban products began to appear as
 are now appearing. products h may be sold below the possi- |sliing price of the same articles ifactured in England. for in- Fe. the truth had to be known. day comes the story that the bp Works at Essen are turning
 locomotive n day. It ia mAiu- |rinE many other articles. The is using tho same workmen who bd out war ammunitlons. and is oy1nS moro men than before the The eiEht-hour day is stil oo-
 in thsory generally it having adopted after the resolution. but prevalence of piece work has re- d in the practical use. in many Of a ton. twelve and even four. hour day.
 C admires energy and pep" at time whenever seen.
 would be we'll. however. for all fsted in the welfare of this coun- for all who arc seinshiy hoidins
 in an attempt to bring about a of greater efficiency and wiser bing of the industrial situation. .e-- Iuid be we'll for all to tako note hat Germany is doing. Of how any Is working.