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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-24
SETTING UP
THE TREE
NT ALMOST every corner grocer's

~T ALMOST every corner grOcer's
VI stands can be purchased very
cheaply that Will hold the Christ
mas tree firmly In position.
The simplest Of these consists Of a
crOsspiece Of wood raised little from
the floor by wooden supports and huv-
Ing hole In the center to insert the
trunk Of the tree.
More elaborate ones take the form
OF II wooden square, painted bright
red and surrounded by low wooden
railing.
Country dwellers who cannot pur-
chase these trees ut the corner store,
but have to cut them In the nearest
wood lot, must devise some other way
of holding the Christmas tree in posi-
ton.
The easiest way to do this. II the
tree Is not Too large and heavy. Is to
insert the trunk into the hole through
the bottom of wooden box, and
either paint this box green or red or
cover 1t with green or red paper.
A starch box will hold up small
tree perfectly. but somewhat larger
box must be chosen for one OF larger
growth. If, In spite Of all precautions.
the tree seems too heavy and is in
cllned to wobble, weight the box on
either side with heavy stones. Some
times the box IS filed with sand, the
trunk planted in that, and then the
wooden cover nniled In place to make
all very solid.
II one has any talent for carpentry,
even of the toughest sort, an effective
support can be made by mailing two
pieces Of wood In the shape of a
square cross. holding the tree upon
this and mailing cleats to both tree
and support until It stands firmly.
A very pretty effect can be obtained
by covering the support Of the tree
and the floor directly around 1t with
white cotton batting on which silver
tinsel, called ''rain" In most shops, has
been sprjnkled This makes the tree
look rs II It. were growing in bunch
Of snow glittering In the sun.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-24
Candles and
Yulc Log
~l1EIsrMAs gifts were common

~ IIHISTMAS gifts were common
VI in Medieval times. Accounts
tell Of the chambers guild send
Ing out gratis to everyone special
sort of big, fiat CANDLES which were
burned with the Yule log to light
the houses for the coming Of Il super
natural Christmas visitor. The bak-
ers also sent out "Yule cakes" or
"Yule babies" which were little I'm
ages of Christ. This custom, in fact,
seems to be even older, 1t being re-
corded on the old Roman calendars
that on the Vigil OF the Nativity little
images OF the Christ Child were made
In great numbers and presented to
the fathers in the Vatican.
Gradually the sentiment of peace
on earth, good will to men" and the
celebration of the spirit by general
gifts seems to have spread through
the other guilds. and finally to have
become general.
In England today there is survival
Of the ancient custom practiced by
landowners Of setting big sacks OF
grain or other products outside the
gate that whoever came might help
himself 1t Is said that an extra
Christmas eve feed is also still given
to the cattle.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-24
Our Christmas
Day
.HERE /. an innate percepti'

~ HERE IL an innate perception
W among men and women that
Christmas day ought to be the
happiest In the year. It Is doubtful
II they ever attempt to analyze their
own half-formed ideas on the subject.
but It is only necessary to turn to the
writings Of those who have been most
solicltous for the well-being OF their
fellow men to see that this Is the case
Look. for instance. at Washington IT.
wing telling. In "Bracebridge Hall"
the story Of good old-fashioned
Christmas according to the flesh. .
picture that was to express his ideal
Of ION earth peace, good will toward
men," Or turn to the greatest Of all
the chronIclers Of Christmas, Charles
Dickens. the man who In his many
pictures, from that OF Dingley Dell to
that of Scrooge's bedroom, sought to
make Christmas a season Of good
deeds and Of good cheer. BLESSINGS
on your kind hearth" jeffrey wrote to
him, on the publication Of the Christ.
mas Carol" You should be happy
yourself. for you mny be sure you have
done more good by this little publica-
tIon, fOstered more kindly feelings and
prompted more positive acts to benefi-
cence than can be traced to all the
pulplts and confesslonals in Christen-
dom since Christmas. 1872" After
that, read the accounts Of how they
actually kept Christmas at Bracebridge
Hall and Dingley Dell contrast 1t with
the marvellous story. told by Luke.
"the beloved physician" OF that first
Christmas day in Observation-Disclosures
Science Monitor.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-24

"Look. here, Sancho Panzn." ex-
claimed Don QuiXOte, you have a
most Irritating way of giving my
finest idealisms to n fiat. unpoeticnl
Interpretation
II have tried TO serve you faith
fully"
"That's all right. But there's ono
thing you must promise me. Don't
you ever attempt to write my biog-
rnphy."
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-24

I'll Edgeworth devotees. Pipe smoker.
Who come to my house 60 daily"
ves my Edgeworth. Hence ! cannot
Understand why you have to give any
1t away.
4 Very truly yours.
Secretary Forest S ely I've ii Stock md
Fair Co.,
General Manager The Forest City
Fair. Secretary The Grand Circuit.
bat we give Edgeworth away. Yet
htl friend gave him some. he knew
spthing about It's quality.
There are still thousands Of pipe.
hokers to whom Edgeworth 10 IN
Unknown quantity. That's why, We
Ter samples to anyone willing to buy
)postcard to send for them.
SIt's good business for us to let men
nfamiliar with Edgeworth smoke It.
Ithese samples didn't make regular.
Appy, and often enthusiastic smok-
4 0 Edgeworth, we would stop o6ee.
d them.
ne above letter came to u from
n Kline seven years ago. We wrote
oYearn II he still held the same high
4 hion Of Edeeworth.. He replied:
Trojan Laundry Company,
Flint, Mich.
;etaemen:
ny opinion Of Edgeworth has not
hapged. for the very good reason that
AswoFth 70 still the same. ! would
1a$e my endorsement stronger than
ve3 Il ! knew how to do It.
Very truly yours,
(signed) H. J. Kdnes
Ssf Sec'y 4 Treas. Trojan Laundry
ON offer to send samples Of both
:dseworth Plug Slice and Ready
.uhbed to any man sending for them
stu open.
Bsth kinds pack 70 nicely that thsy
m freely and evenly to the bottom
,Fer free samples, address Lssu .
roeher Company, Il South 21se
Heet, Richmond, Va.
TO RkaN Tobaeeo Mssekasls - II
our jobbef cannot supply you with
desworth, Larus 4 Brother. Com
ny viii gladly send you pespaid b.
rcd post one. Of two do9on carton
fany etse d EdSewoeth Ping @iee g
1ady.Rubbed for The sane pe3ee ~
BUD pay tie jobbee.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-24
Ginger Cookies.

Cream together one cupful OF sugar
and one cupful Of shortening. Add
two tablespoonfuls OF mOlasses. one
teaspoonful of ginger and whole egg
well beaten. Stir two teaspoonfuls Of
soda In half cupful OF boiling water.
Sift In n teaspoonful Of baking powder
with enough -four to make soft
dough. Roll out and bake far apart
20 they will not run together.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-24
Just Give Us Time.

According to n Harvard astronomer.
the earth is 100000. 600, OOO, 900, 600. 100
miles from the center of the universe.
A mere bngatellc. Just give our ex-
perts IA little time and we VIII all bo
.'listening In" on II DEMONSTRATION
Cincinnati Telephone Bulletin.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-24
AHot Letter from
aPipe Smoker

Forest City Livs Stock and Fair Co..
North Randall. Ohio,
!. 1850 Leader News Bldg, Cleveland, O.
Larus 4 Brother Co.. Richmond. Va.
Gentlemen:
/, am more than surprised TO dis
cover that you are advertising Edge.
worth and are Offering to giss sons Of
] Il avay.
It has never been my policy to adj
wise other people concerning their
business, ~ I hsve had enough to do
to take care Of my own affairs. But u
I manufactured Edgeworth, would
see al the smokers in the world dead
and buried before I would give away
Jas much a. 4 pinch Of 1t.
Three years ago my dentist heard
me complaining because / could get no
pipe tobacco that was worth cent .
ecarload. He Immediately introduced
Edgewofth. II had million dollars
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-24

! would be n.
most willing to
give half the
sum for what be
did for m ..
Since that time
I have smoked
Edgeworth and.
n othing else.
And It has the
same favor to-
day that It had
the first time I
smoked It. I
h ave told .
thousand friends
about it and
thew are now
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-24

"Whnt Is, Benthnm's credit rntingT
$50 low he can't even get II battery
charged" Tales.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-24

This Crow Worth a Fortune.
Ten thousand dollars is said to have
been refused by the owner of n trimmed
crow which Is now engaged in doing
some stage stunts In this country.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-24

Something always turns up" for
the man who hns good plan.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-24
The Empty, Regged1
Stockings


Whse Il d. sneey. nasssdy sesekinp
Thss vii hang b. ths ehaaasy en- 0hsiseass ~,
With shss nue. appeals from tbs psos Iseis s~n>n
Il de- dear cd Santa u whe9 thsy bsdsvsf
Rss .hss shsss Of hb pesss.ss shsy ss ssh lissIs.
Just dolly to hold In ny arms vhils s'ssp,
A Ietls tia sue shas nuns whsa you siad Il,
A asunAlag I'd dun q . voslly Wits shssp."
IL oaly light Ia shGs dim. lssk ss;ssssos
L. thss wsodssfut day whsa ID Ssasa win eeas
With his Treasure 6lsd psek thss h bling bis bed
PaA biz faisylanA. nesylaad. ssyAad hoss.
Whss ksausifai d,ss.s viii csos - shsa ssspins
UnAae Dis esvsssse shabey snd vsn;
Dug ~has e dAs saVy, esepsdy seo<kiap
1has vii hang ~ de <Ainasy O Chdssnas nosa,
MRS. II. c SHARCY, h d. oAiass Tdssos
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-24
lemon and aardlnee

A little lemon Juice Is an improve
meot to tho sardlne mixture.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1921-12-24

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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-06-29
SULPHUR SPRINGS NEWS

sulphur Springs, June 27.-The Cold
roint base ball team visited Mt. Olive
iast saturday. The Cold Point boys
prayed very good game though it
q loed with scores 1910 in favor .of
w. oliVe' We are proud of our boys
iof this game for Mt. Olive has never
Deen beaten but twice.
Mrs FINLEY and little daughters were
IN the CITY shopping last Saturday.
Miss l., dia and little ,Edna McPher-
son weer the guests OF Misses Louise
and Jessie Saxon Friday night, The
mght was enjoyed very much by all.
quite number Of people from this
community attended the picnic at
Todds Quarter given in honor Of tho
eS-soldiers. They all reported a very
nice time.
Misses Louise and Jessie Saxon
spent last weekend near Donalds with
their cousin, Miss Lola Smith. They
returned home Monday afternoon ac-
companied by Miss Lola Smith. NIies
Smith will return to Donalds Tuesday
morning after pleasant visit.
Miss Janellc Chapman spent Satur-
day night with Miss Lydia Mcpherson.
Miss Ruth Hill is visiting her aunt
in Columbia, who is seriously i'll.
Miss Annie Mcpherson has return
ed from Grcenville whore She has
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-06-29

The official roll call showed that
only five organizations voted solidly
Tor the mine workers leader. They
were the United Brotherhood Of Car
penters and Joincrs, International
Association Of Machinists, Mine, Mill
and Smelter Workers, Tailors and
Draftsmen's unions
The mine workers delegation spiit
their vote--Frank Harrington, prcsi-
dent of the Illinois district; Robert
Harlan, president Of the Washington
district, and Alexander Howat, pres
ident of the Kansas district, United
Mine Workers of America, casting
their total votes of 1886 for Com
pers.
Lewis, who as delegate held 543
votes, did not cast his ballot. The
election Of Gompers brought to a
close one of the hottest campaigns
ever waged in the history Of organ
lied labor. The campaigning had gone
on relentlessly since the convention
opened and at times proceedings on
the floor of the convention were inter-
ruptcd by the electioneering
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-06-29
BAMBERG FARMER
BRUTALLY SLAIN

Nephew Brought to State Penitentiary.
Causes Excitement.
Bamberg, June 25.-Jacob L. Carter
white man, Is years old and prominent
farmer Of the Little Swamp section of
Bamberg county, was found dead on
wood pile near his home Friday af-
ternoon about 1880 o'clock. His body
was discovered by workman from a
saw mill nearby who had gone to Mr..
'Sarter's home TO purchase some syrup.
Upon examination of the body it was
found that wounds were inflicted in
the abdomen and the neck About 8
O'Clock in the afternoon workmcn at
the saw mill heard shots in the direc-
tion Of Mr.. Carter's home and it is sup
posed that he was killed about that
time. There is no direct evidence as
to who did the killing. 1t was brought
out at the inquest that several days
ago Mr.. Carter told a member Of his
family that Loyless Goodwin had told
Carter if he didn't pay him the $175
he owed him by Friday, he would
kill him. 1t was also brought out
at the inquest that Goodwin's wife
went to Carter's home Friday morning
for the money and Carter refused to
pay her, stating that he didn't owe
Goodwin anything.
Late Friday afternoon a magistrate
arrested Goodwin for another offense
and he was brought to Bambcrg.
There being some talk Of violence,
Sheriff Ray carried him to the peni-
tentiary for safe keep;ng.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-06-29
MI. OLIVE NEWS
* - y a

Mt. Olive, June 27.-The little hody
ofaa two year old child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Cannon, Of Abbeville. woe
brought to this place for burial Sun
day afternoon at O'clock. The nor-
ents of the little one are natives Of this
section Of the county and moved ia
Abbeville only few years ago. The
large number Of friends who accom-
ppanied the remains from Abbeyille
and the profusion Of flowers which
covered the new-made grave are OK
pressions Of esteem in which the fam
lily are held in their adopted homo
Though interrupted somewhat hy
threatening rain Sunday afternoon n
large congregation assembled at tho
cemetery to witness the unveiling
ceremonies in honor of Travis Bald
win whose sad death occurred last
March. The program was in charge
of the local camp Of w. o. W., led by
G. A. Power of Laurens, who delivi-
cred short address. An apnropriato
reading by Virginia Mitchell and q few
we'll selected songs by a eroup of
young people added to the interest as
well as to the solcmnity OF the coca
sion. The veil concealing the Wood
man monument which marks the rest
ing place of Sovereign Travis Bald
win was removed by two little chill
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-06-29
The '0LD RELIABLE
' THEDFORD'S BLACK -DRAUGHT
White Haired Alabama Lady Says She Has Seen Medicines
and Go But The cold Reliable Thedto<ds B.aclDraugh
Came and Stayed.

Dutton, Ala.-In recommending Thcd-
ford's Black-Draught to her friends and
ncigllbors here, Mrs. T. +. Parks, 4 we'll
known Jackson County lady, said: 81 am
getting up in years; my head is pretty
white. have seen medicines and rene
dies come and 60 but the old reliable
carc and stayed. am talking OF Black
Drlug!lt, liver medicine we have used
for years-one that can be depended up
Oh and one that will do the work.
Black -Draught will relieve indigestion
and constipation iftakcn right, and know
for tried it. II is the best thing have
ever found for the full. uncomfortable
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-06-29
G0MPERS ELECTED
FOR F0RIIETH TIME
Lewis Overwhelmingly Defeated fol
President OF Labor Federation.

~ ''>A' Ni>"'e" i"i
IreSloeht OF LABOR fedefatl0R.
LehVer, June 2o.-fresident Samuel
Hohpefs ana MS entlre administration
were returned to Office for another
year Dy the annual convention of the
American Federation of Labor after
OVERWHELMINGLY defeating opposition
Tor the presidency and one of thevice
presidencics.
Daniel j. Tobin of Indianapolis was
reelected treasurer and Frank Morri-
son of Washington was reelected sec
retary
Cincinnati, Ohio, was selected as
the place for the 1922 convention. Fort
worth, Texas, was the only other city
considered.
This sweeping victory, the labor
chief said tonight at the close Of the
fcderauons alst annual convention,
demonstrated that the American trade
union movement will not submit to
dictaiion from the forces of corrup-
tlon or greed-neithcr the Hearsts nor
the Garys can chart our course or Sc
lcct our leaders.
o"r movement Is united. 1t is pre-
pared to take the aggressive in defense
or the rights OF the toiscrs 1t will not
pe SWcEFcd from IT'S course. 1t will
DE SAD day for the aspirations OF the
WORKING people or our land when cor
IuDt ana lnlrinniDg interests
either divide our movement or change
our course or destroy It's leadership
me vote today mas demonstrated to|
'he word lhSt We nave not yet come
upon '''"' oaS'
ih2 "hoie "ork ol the conNenNon,
ne questions ana declarations adoat-
co' t"c Po'!c'cS iheicA'ca' mean lor
me l"'"re united progressive milf
''i'' movement lollo"lhg upon pro
s'oaa'Nc' iIult'"i aho mlNtaht past.
'"' iSSei'' ili"E say 'iat the
"oih VI INC convention |aha the re-
SUI Vi 'hc eicol!on M me win sat
'''"o''o'' s'"'''u"e ana prloe' not i0i'
NY Se'i' p"' lo' our movement.
i'co serious 'i'i'es' En' we
l"'e 'ic''' """"un'ed ana win CON
'''o"oe "iio courage
i"' i'oo' oi'ei iorccs ihade
o'''n '"'ep ilo''i 'iie pesihn'hs' "hen
. 'o'p''' "~S ie'uihed 10
'"' =, '''uo"'' III 'ie fo'' '''ic ny
W. nc'.'''s 'ohN ~ Lewis presl-
''A' - ."o .ii'e' .n'ie "o'NerS' ny
49, VI ~''o'" " '''Ai'
% '"o - . '''''o 'h'' "o'i-
80 "".' Ooo' ''' 'o"s's oppo'e" since
'ya "'i ne ""S oe'e"'eu py 'oiiii
w. '','o "o' Ne'' a. coi'eii-
~" 49, 'n'' ."y' ou' nc was returned
u,"'o .ne ioi'o"'ns year
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-06-29
habitual Constipation Cured
In IA 20 2l DaXs

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Constipation. 1t relieves promptly but
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per bottle.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-06-29

feeling after meals. Sour stomach and
sick headache can be relieved by taking
Black -Draug.lt. II aids digestion, also
ssists tlic liver in throwing off impun-
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neig!ibors."
Thcdford's Black Draugl,t is a stand.
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over sevtnty years of successful Use.
Every ore occasionally needs something
10 help cleanse the system OF Impurities.
Try Black-Draught. Insist upon Thed-
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At all druggists. u D
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1921-11-19
"Over The Wire"

over the Wire,' is the commun.-
cative title of the Alice Lakes Mejiu
picture, a screen version of a stor.
written expressly for her by Arthur
Somers Roche, now showing at thu
Central theatre this afternoon and to-
night and at the Eagle theatre Sun
day and Monday
When Mr.. Roche became contrib
uting member of Metros staff or Ia
nous writer's a few months ago, h,
paid visit to the companys Holly
wood studios and watched Miss Lake
at work in "Uncharted Seas" He
spent the entire day watching the
idiosyncrasies of the little star.
Il have an idea for story tnat no.
body in the world but Miss Lake
could put over" said Mr.. Roche at
the conclusion of his inspection.
Put it on paper and we'll screen
it," replied Bayard WELLER, then chic
OF productions for the studio.
Her present production is the re-
suit.
Wesley Ruggles, who directed Miss
Lake in her two preceding special
productions, also handled the mega
phone in this picture. 1t was seen
arioized by Edward Lowe, ia Allan
SeiSler photographed the picture, an /
the art settings were oeslgheu al
executed by J. J. Hughes.
Miss Lakes supporting cast in
cludes AL Roscoe, George Stewart
and Alan Hale.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1921-11-19

mess is gradual and uneven. Sea
sonable influences, as usual at this
period, now begin to cause increased
activities in some branches and di-
minished operations in other lines.
The net result of commercial move
ments is not adverse, and the an
nounced reduction in freight rates on
farm products adds to the construc-
tive forces whose ultimate effect WI
be beneficial. Recent declines in
prices of cotton and grain, however,
have tended to increase uncertainty
and hesitation in strictly agricultur-
al districts of the west and south,
and the enlargement of buying and
gain in collections has been checked
in some instances.
Weekly bank clearings, s5,9S5,79
OOO."
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1921-11-19
z1zgSZY('|':Yal!!]|
1.-THE Fox"

Harry Carey threw another hitch
night when he Illuminated the screen
of the Eagle theatre with THE Fox, -
his first Universal-Jewel super fea-
ture. The famous Ace of the Saddle
has just been elevated 10 a Univer-
sal-Jewel star by Carl Laemmle, pres
ident of Universal. His first Jewel
picture is well worthy to follow the
long line of photodramas by which
the noted Western actor has estab-
lished himself as the foremost open
air star of the screen.
Harry Carey himse.. wrote the
story, which to a measure may ac-
count for, its peculiar suitability to
his own artistry. Nucien Hubbard,
scenario editor at Universal City,
adapted it to the screen with the
same uncanny sense of dramatic val
ues which gave such impetus to Rep
utation" and other big successes OF
the year. Robert TnornDy directed
it. Without its romance, without it's
plot, without its smashing getaway
and whirlwind finish, THE Fox"
would still be a heartsome picture,
but every element OF SCoc pnoro-
drama seems to converge toward the
success of the production.
The picture shows the star as a
big-hearted tramp, who has
adopted little shaver not more than
knee high to a jackrobbit. The kid
die role is played by little bree..
EasOn, the wonder child of the screen
Betty Ross Clark is the girl of girls
in the story.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1921-11-19

Lyric theatre this afternoon and eve
ming.
Perez was an adopted son OF Devil
Anse Hatfield and with three o. the
Hatfield boys was convicted and sem
fenced for life to the federal prison.
Old man Hatfield told a Catholic
priest that he was guilty and that Per-
ez was innocent. The priest prevail
ed upon Hatfield to make the confes-
sion public, and Perez was then par
doned by President Wilson.
Perez has with him the original par
don signed by the president and also
the forty gallon still confiscated by
the government, and loaned to Perez
to show the public during his talks.
This is on display in the theatre lobby
today and tomorrow. Perez does not
talk on prohibition, but on moonshine
and leaves the audience to draw its
own conclusions. He will talk at AL
shows today and this evening. There
will be no raise in prices.