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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-01-29

Little Sylvia May Cady of Oakland,
Cal, says Billy, honey bear from Java,
is better than doll. Billy was pre-
scented to Sylvia by longshoreman
who took him from a steamer just in
from the South seas. Billy likes
sweets and as the picture indicates, is
fond of kissing.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-01-29
rs
For a Persistent Cough

Some years ago H. P. Burbage, a
student at law in Greenville, S. c.,
had been troubled for a long while
with persistent cough which he says
greatly alarmed me, causing me to
fear that l was in the first stage of
consumption" Having seen Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy advertised
he concluded to try it. 81 soon felt a
remarkable change and after using
two bottles of the small size was
permanently cured."-Adv.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-01-29
Bad Cold and Cough Cured By Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy.

Several years ago C. D. Glass, Gar
diner, Md, contracted a severe cold
and cough. He tried various medi-
cines but instead of getting we'll he
kept adding to it by contracting fresh
colds. Nothing he had taken for iG
was of any permanent benefit until a
druggist advised him to try Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. He says-I"l
was completely cured by this remedy
and have since always turned to it
when l had a cold and soon find re-
lief"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-01-29
Marriage and Divorce Popular.

Jacksonville, Ind.-Representatives
of the Russell Sage foundation have
been here to make an investigation of
the flood of marriages and divorces in
Clarke county. More than 5000 per-
sons were married in this county In
The last year, though the county has
I population of but 10000 Out Of
'otal of POT suits filed In local courts
'ince' November %. 1919, 143 have
lieen for divorce.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-01-29
GREAT ARMY OF WORKERS
Uncle Sam Employed One Person in
Every 1859 in Country.

One person out of every 159 in the
United States was OH the government
payroll last July, according to the an
nual report of the civil service COM
mission.
The total number Of civil service
employees last July, the commission
announced, was SOL, JIG, and the gov
eminent was using them in LOO diff
ferent kinds and grades Of work.
There were nearly 100000 govern
ment employees at the height of the
World war, the commission said, and
added that before the war figures Of
100000 employees, in 1916, probably
never again will be reached.
A tabulation of the great army Of
government workers fixes the average
age at 28.4 years and the average
salary at $1,176 year, exclusive Of
the S240 annual bonus.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-01-29

~ ~ n Rsgaal6l
in Berlin, Inter den Linden and parts
Of Australia. Why he was there ard
what he was doing and when he can't
remember.
Doctor Henske found him conversant
with algebra and geometry. The physi-
clan worked out problems. II they
were correct, the mystery man said
SO. If they were wrong he knew.
Physicians are making a study OF
the man, with hope of restoring his
faculties.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-01-29

Farmers sometimes have been hampered by ill-advised
action in Washington. Congress and department
heads have seemed out Of touch with rural thought
and deeds. Other interests have absorbed too much
of the attention of national officials
This has happened because the single farmer can sell
dom make his voice heard. 1t is time that Congress
gave more heed to the great agricultural population
And when farmers wants are expressed through a
common spokesman, backed by an increasing num-
Der of farmers, Washington must listen and act
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-01-29

The Grange has such a spokesman
at Washington. Through him it has
forestalled many moves hurtful to
agriculture. Government officials
know its arguments are sound and
free from radicalism.
Many issues vital to the success of
farming will come before the new
Administration and Congress. The
Grange offers you the chance to make
your voice heard.
THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, too,
maintains Washington representa-
tive to watch after the farmers in
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1921-01-29

terests. His articles will keep you in
close touch with governmental ac-
Invites of vital importance to farm
ers. And that is only one of the
ways by which its national farm
news service will aid you. Every
week it brings a dozen keen articles,
interesting fiction, helpful editorials
and enjoyable humor.
ONE DOLLAR for a years SUBJ
scription (52 issues) will buy big
value in benefit and entertainment.
Let our secretary forward your
order-today!
The New York herald., 1921-05-23
Il Is Moisture
That tSpoils Food!
BeDare OF pet bottles and dishes,
dripping fruit ana soggy 1000

That soggy, smudgy dampness you may
have noticed on fruit bottles. ETC., In your
refrigerator Is laden with impurities and
germs from the air and the melting ice.
To prove this, just wipe off bottle with
q clean cloth. This smudge settles on the
open food as readily as upon the bottles,
and 1t Is this impure moisture that spoils
the food
The Holt County sentinel., 1921-09-30
Obituary--Brassel.

Robert Lawrence Brassel, son Of
Samuel and Mary Ann Brassel, was
born near Salem, ILL.,, March ID, 1860;
died at his home, near Mound City,
Mo-, Sept. 20, 1921. aged 81 years, 8
months and q days.
He was Of twelve children, eight Of
whom survive him.
February s, 1885, he was married to
Louella Gandee, and TO this union were
born nine children, six Of whom are
living: Lotta. Harry, Hazel and Ger
aid. who are still in the home with the
wife and mother; Lloyd Brassel Of
Fairbury, Neb.. and Wilma Brassel, Of
Baitlesville. Okla.
Brother Brassel united with the
Church Of The Brethren, and was bap-
tized Sept. 10. 1919, and died as he had
lived, in the faith.
Beside the widow and children there
are to mourn his decease, the seven
sisters, who are: Mrs. John Townely,
Rickeron, Oregon; Mrs. John Wagon
er, Forest City, Mo-; Mrs. Scott Wag-
goner, Forest City, Mo-; Mrs. Martha
Wilson. Hale, Mo-; Mrs. Thomas Wag-
goner, Diller, Neb.; Mrs. Richard Roy
ers, Minneola, Kansas; Mrs. Everett
lamkin, Los Angeles, Calf, and two
brothers. Claud Brassel, of Troy, Kan
sas. and Oscar Brassel Of Fairbury,
Neb.
Robert Brassel has lived in this COM
munity for many years, and leaves a
large circle Of friends who sympathize
with the bereaved family, and who will
ever remember him as a man Of up
right and honest life, industrious,
faithful and sincere; a good husband
and indulgent father-and as such we
commend him 10 the Father above.
Funeral services were conducted at
the North Bethel church by his pastor
G. W. Ellenberger, who chose as the
text for his discourse, John 1871
"What do thou knowest not now, but
thou shalt know hereafter" A large
gathering Of relatives, friends and
neighbors attended the services. Sept
90. nj 2:30 p. m. A FRIEND.
The Holt County sentinel., 1921-09-30

fortunate 70 nave witnessed w.
When Forest Rcbekah Lodge was |
insituted u consisted Of women with |
brains. talent and pep but no money. !
They realized the state of affairs and |
went 20 work with a zeal to raise |
money TO buy regalia and all the nee |
c.sary articles to furnish a Rebekah |
lodge. 4 degree staff was organized |
and Sister Martha Wood was chosen |
captain. With the aid of their captain
and their talent. u play entitled THE
Spinstcrs Fornightly Club was given
in the city hall, and was q decided
success. With the proceeds Of the en-.
tertainment and by the members pay
ing years dues in advance, the lodge
was put upon financial basis. From
time to time the lodge has given so
cials. bake sales and entertainments
/ for the good of the order.
"The first regalia was made Of
White Henrietta cloth and each mem
her OF the degree staff made her own
robe, They were decorated with rib
hon, emblematic Of her rank and sta
tion. Occasionally one would have TO
substitute in the staff, then short
porson would nut ON n tall persons
robe, or slim person would put on
stout persons robe-the result was
embarrassing and laughable for the
stnff. hut what about the candidate? ?
First impressions are lasting mem
orics,' In few years the robes were
converted into comforts and sent 20
the Home at Liberty. Sister Corda
Anderson was the noble grand Of the
degree staff, and for number Of
wears was the only one that could give
;he secrot work letter perfect, but sew
oral OF the members have the work
letter perfect at this time. The de-
gree staff spent many hours in per-
fecting the work, and under the lead
ership Of Brother Howard Teare, they
we're rewarded by being called the best
JriiIeJ taft In The county. The staff
now donned wings, not because they
49, , -, I, ,,.s "a anti ahle
The Holt County sentinel., 1921-09-30
Forest City School Notes.

The Senior class met and organized
Thursday, Sept. %. Officers Of the
class are: President, Floyd Lease;
vice president, Elijah Alkire; treasur-
er, Donald Shumate; news reporter,
Gertrude Lyons. Mr.. Ramsey was
chosen a sthe class sponsor. The class
has decided on scarlet and white as
their class colors. The following are
the members Of the Senior class: Lucy
Reynolds, Nellie Wilkes, Gertrude Ly-
ons, Fern Louden, Donald Shumate,
Katherine Mckee, Floyd Lease and
Elijah Alkire.
Last Friday night, as a result Of the
churches getting together, a Parent
Teachers meeting was held at the city
hall, The purpose was for all the
patrons Of the school and all Of the
faculty to get together and get ac-
quainted. A short program was given
and after that the "eats" were served
in cafeteria style. Then after visiting
while everybody went home. The
school certainly appreciates this sup
port. IL makes II easier for all the
teachers and the pupils, II they know
each other.
The high school orchestra was orga-
nized last week under the suervision
Of Miss Kelly. The music has been Or
dered and the orchestra will soon be
under way. The orchestra consists Of
the following pieces; Three cornets,
one trombone, two saxophones, trap
drum and piano.
Last Friday evening the high school
| haskell hall team played "A game with a
The Holt County sentinel., 1921-09-30

Lodge has been royalty entertained by
Mound City, Craig, Savannah, Oregon
and st. Joseph lodge. Lasting friend
ships have been formed and the good
work is still going on. Many amusing
incidents have been enacted to increase
the social side Of lodge life, but time
will not permit one TO recall them
suffice II to say there are always COM
les in all social affairs to make life
interesting. The Old Phantom party
given on October 3lst each year Is a
pleasure Of the past, and the old penny
drill has been done away with. There
are but few of the old charter members
left. but this lodge, now in its goth
year. j. .till in prosperous condition,
and all that is needed Is pep to build
IL up and all work together In har-
mony TO bring it up to the standard.
The great teachings of the order are
what one needs TO apply to their daily
life and obey the Golden Rule.
BE friendly one TO another; love
thy neighbor as thyself, and you can
truthfully say you are guided by the
Great Ruler of the Universe"
Whats a little sunshine, but the
little more
That makes all the difference in our
daily store?
And while the little hcart-ache is
gone and soon forgot,
How the little happiness changes all
our lot"
The Holt County sentinel., 1921-09-30
Athletic Committee Meeting.

A committee on athletics was ap-
pointed by the county superintendent
ID schools a few days ago. The COM
mittee is composed Of the following
members: Supt. Sparkling, Of Mound
City; Supt. Ramsey, of Forest City;
Supt. Farris, of Maitland: Supt. Skel-
ton. Of New Point, and County Supt.
Liley. The committee met at Mound
City on Sept. IL, and organized the
high schools In an outdoor basket ball
league for the fall season. A very
elaborate schedule was devised for the
sole purpose Of carrying out the orga-
nization in a perfected manner as in
tended by the committee.
The league comprises the following
schools: Mound City, Oregon, Matt
land. Forest City, Craig, Bigelow, New
Point. Corning, fortescue, Consolidat-
ed District No. /.
Below Is the schedule as made by
the committee:
Sept. 30:
Oregon at Forest City.
Maitland al Mound City.
Cons. District No. at New Point.
Craig at Corning.
Fortescue at Bigclow.
October I:
Mound City az Oregon.
Forest City al Cons. Dist. No. /.
New Point at Maitland.
Bigclow at Craig.
Corning nj Fortescue.
October ID:
Mound City at Forest City.
New Point at Oregon.
Maitland at Bigelow.
Corning at Craig.
Con Dist. No. at Fortescue.
October 81:
Oregon at Mound City.
Forest City at New Point.
Craig nj Maitland.
Bigelow at Cons. Dist. No. /.
Fortescue at Corning.
October 2s:
Mound City at New Point.
Maitland at Oregon.
Fortescue at Forest City.
Cons. Dist. No. at Craig.
Corning at Bigelow.
November a.
New Point nj Mound City.
Oregon at Corning.
Forest City at Maitland.
BigelOw at Fortescue.
Craig at Cons. Dist. No. !.
The four teams winning the highes
percentage Of games will be selected
by the committee TO play in the tour
namert for honors. A S25.00 cup vii
be awarded to first place, and the bes
basket ball that Lowe a. Campbell fur
4. 4 A..
The Holt County sentinel., 1921-09-30
Celebrated Anniversary.


mtn"aE evening sept w. Wa IN.
OF the most enJ"ydhl' evening" sIen'
ty the mcmbeIs "l tnc t"tes' w!
Rebekah lodge ana thelr ianllles IN d
long time. september zoth oelng 'ne
7Oth anniversary oi the E"oekah IoIge'
fofest Nlty keheKahs No'eu 70 w.
brate on M'nuaE hlphIi ScpI ~ Nj
being their regular meeting hgh" Az
Rebokahs ana their iamIlies were ~.
goested to oe present, ana ~ . IeSu''
had good crown out out owing -
the threatening weather hnihu'r
were Kept away; Inc program com'
mittee arranged a good program
which took place hitef the pu'lhe.'
session OF the lodge which was gren'-
ly enjoyed by alI' All eh!o!eu vac
Shumate saNophone quartette' AMI tie
Shumate boys are very generous WIN
their talent, and Forest City people are
very proud oi the boys' u, ueie S'e
not many towns that can ooast "i
sasophone guartetlc anu all mempei :
brothers. We also greatly enjoyed the
Dutch song by Mrs. ~ H. COOK an1
30 we did the vocal and instrumental
solos rendered during the evening" ~
well a. the readings and dialogue.
After the program the crowd ENJOY
ed the bountiful lunch OF ined chlek'
en- sandwiches, pickles cake ana COZ .
fee, after which games were plaESN,
talks given and more music py th'
auartette, and singing oE tnose ORE ore
ent' Every one leit al "A, ,",s ,,.'o, nonI
hoping that many more such pleasant
evening, might be .pent ,ogesneri ,",,,. -,
Mrs; n, H. Cook' ehar'er mem ine,noe, ~ I
gave the following report pt.oS show'hg np,,ao. oOe
history OF the forest hepeknn louke ls'e
January H. i'o-, new ,o''I ION 'C't, ~ n
OF New Point, MO- met ~ ,he w. ~ w.
+. hall at Forest Si'y' MO- ior '"e
purpose OF assisting IN ,hst.u',"f Sl',a, 81
Rebekah lodge, known oS as ro'ert 80 nv,
bekah Lodge, NO. 81, assei nss;n;a,.a ann. ~.
secrest; oi SIalg' Mo.; o'i.'o hon, go. -.
lns,tu,,hs oilse,i pno,Lor m"'s W n Sioan
miSSllneu nN HfOtntt fs W.
The Holt County sentinel., 1921-09-30

= Piano Duet, Mrs. Hunt and Mrs.
Moore.
Life of Schubert, Mrs. Hogan.
Vocal Solo, "Who is Silvia" Mrs.
Hinde.
Piano Solo, Mrs Henninger.
Quartette, Serenade, Schubert, Mes
danes Hinde, O'Fallon, Hunt, Hogan.
Leader, Mrs. Bridgmon.
Hostess, Mrs. Henninger.
The Holt County sentinel., 1921-09-30

Forty two scholars attended the
Christian Sunday school, last Sunday
morning, and the collection amounted
to $l.72. The high school faculty has
promised some special music for next
Sunday. This alone will be worth your
while. Everybody invited to come.
George Dean, who has been work.
ing for John Dodson the past season,
left the latter part Of last week for
Falls City, Neb., where he has secured
employment for the winter.
The Holt County sentinel., 1921-09-30
Evangelical Church.

Sunday, October 2, 1921: Preaching
by the pastor at Oregon, S45; Nick
ellis Grove, 1l:00; at Benton, 1880
The meetings at Benton began Sep
tember 20, and will continue for some
time. Make these meetings . success
by your presence.
r. E. WENDLANp, Pastor.
The Holt County sentinel., 1921-09-30

Fine assortment Of Bulbs now at
the Mound City Green House. Prices
much lower.
The Holt County sentinel., 1921-09-30
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to thank the many friends
for the kindness shown during the re-
cent sickness and death of our mother.
CHARLEY W0RLEY AND
FAMILY.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11
North Crosvenordale

The girls of the senior class at T. M H. S. are at work upon their graduation dresses. They are stitching, ruffling' countless yards of white organdy under the direction of Miss Gerdes, instructor in home economies This creation of the graduation gown is the climax of the course in sewing which is given at T. M. H. S. Beginning with tlle humble and often disguised gingham apron upon which the Junior III girls prick their fingers have learned to make all the prac- tical articles of a girls wardrobe. They can take an ordinary paper pattern, adapt it to their needs, GU tand make garment either by hand or machine. They have learned the use of the sewing machine at tachments and all the common stitches in hand sewing.
 In the cooking courses the pupils learn canning, preserving, jelIy-making and picking. They can turn out very credit able biscuits, mullins, rolls and excellent bread. They learn the art of cooking the cheaper cuts of meat so that they are nourishing and palatable. At the close of their course they can plan, cook and serve a practical meal Along with these courses they learn the ordinary care of the home.
 The Junior class is to present at T l M. H. s. the jolly three-act play 'The 1 Deacon's Second Wife" Then the pub 1 lie will have the opportunity of finding out the truth in regard to the deacor and his wives.
 The food sale held by T. M. H. S. are planning to hold food sale
 Several members of the faculty a T. M H. S. spent the week end out O.
 town. Miss Wood visited her parents fl Jewett City, Miss Parmelee and Miss
 Holmes went to their homes in Middle town and Miss Gordon spent the timt with a friend in Middletown.
 Arrangements have been made betweer | the state authorities and the trade schoo committee to establish co-operativ course and Putnam Trade school It vii
 be arranged so that a boy in four years
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11
KALEIDOSCOPE

The first balloon ascension In free balloon was made ln I7S3-
 The collection of antiques in the vAti- can Is inc finest In the world.
 Adrian ". was the only Engiishnan ever to occupy Inc papai chair.
 Tammany. from it. organization in l7Ss untu 1900, was purely social so- ciety.
 The first recorded outbreak of yellow fever occurred ln the West lnoses In I587
 An eminent English justice declares that bivamy is more prevalent than any other form of crime at the present tune.
 Three things that never become rusty: The money of the benevolent. the nalls In a collectors shoes and Touzns tongue.
 December and January are the harvest months in Chili. Argentine, Australla- New Zealand, BurInah and parts oi south Africa.
 A peun1ess tramp arraigned in Lon Ion police court the other day on charge or vagrancy demonstrated ms ability Co speak seven languages and showed an intimate acquaintance Wiia the worlds best literature.
 Al one time-in the fourteenth er nf- tecnth ccntury-people wore the points Of their shoes SD long that they were in danger of tumbiing over them when they walked. To overcome this inconvenience ft became fashionable for both men ana women to tie their shoe points to ther l knees by faces or chains. On Table mountain. which Is rnile above Cape Town. the sounds Of the city are heard with startling distinctness' ] even spoken words being heard clearly. | Al one time Dr. Jamieson said he stooa on line mountain and listened 10 a scr- mon delivered at an open-air meeting n the city. fully two miles distant.
 The Irish question was responsible for ] ,be longest continuous sitting ever heAd' | by the British parliament In January ] 1881 the house of commons met on a- Monday afternoon to discuss Irish affairs and continued the discussion until s-s9 | Wednesday morning. the session lAstins | forty-one and three-fourths hours.
 According 10 reports received from | ConerhaEen. the original manuscript of Rossinfz Barber of Seville has been dts- covered in the Conservatory Of Music m that city. says a Berlin correspondent ! of I.e Petit Psrisien. Paris. The man. luscript includes an overture hitherto un- ,5nown. which Bossini apparently dis- carded in favor of the one now SO widely
 celebrated
 A pistol which fires automatically from the hip as one raises his arms at a bandits command has been patented by Samuel Vianch. of Sioux City. la The
 weapon IS so designed that when inc l.arrns are in normal position 1t points downward. suspended from Q belt worn under the coat When the arm Is raised
 above the head a lever brings the pis- .ol into position 10 shoot straight ahead
 and trips the hammer. Vianch says the 1 appliance may be adjusted so 1t Is per lfectly safe while the wearer is engaged 1 in routine duties.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11
HUMoR OF THE DAY

Are there any tangible evidences ol prohibition around hereT'
 "Yes." answered Uncle Bill Bottletop; the price is prohibitive. -Washlngtoa Star.
 Now as to taking his measure-
 You won't need more than one yard. si siiclL"-Louisvlle Courier Journal.
 Nistress--Have you swept under ths carnetTr
 Maid-"Yes. mum, sweep everything under the carpet--stocllholm Kasper
 DO you think the world is growing better and wiser.' "Yes." replied Alr. Growcher. "An I'm afraid of is that the world will be- come SO completely interested in abstract questions or morality and wisdom that irn neglect the plain, ordinary industry necessary 10 keep it going."-Washing- ton Star.
 Tommio-"what the difference be- tween vision and siEht2r
 Father-"You may say that your mother is a vision. but you musts cal her a sight London Answers.
 'Baffarty." said Mir. Dolan, "vls you ever to a circlsy'
 Many a timc'
 And what was the mos; wonderful thing thereT' CT was. The way I kep' shJvin' unon- ey into the window to sec the szme old | tricks has keg' me marveiin' at myself moro than ] ever did at the elephants !" -Washington Star. 1 Uncle Timsoed-Tm roin' to pull up ct this watering trough an give the old 1 nag 8 drink. sammy Sittibcd-Does his radiator ineed filling, uncle7-Houston Post
 '-Tbe doctors were in doubt for a week as to whether Hokum would like or die"
 @Didn't he ind the suspense terri ble?'
 Not at an; he had been following a serial picture at the Little Gem and wal used to it"-Fiim Fun. | Mechanical improvements have done a iot Of labor saving for us agricuitur- ists" observed Si Smith. I 'rThey have that" agreed Farmer ICorntosscI. There's no end to th' work and worry we've been spared sinc' they invented self-starfers for our au l tomobiics Washington Star.
 'FYou'll have to rewrite this scenario. said tho movie producer. You rak' the leading character a waitress and lour g5.00O-a-week star refuses to plal the par-'
 'Whyg' asked the playwright
 "she nsed 10 be one. lAEe-Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11
ANDOVER

A number from here attended the C. E. meeting Saturday at Columbia.
 A town meeting was held Saturday afternoon at the town hall concerning the new state road which Is expected to be built soon.
 Prank E. Thompson and friends from Springfield were visitors at his home here on Sunday.
 Royal D. Webster and family of Man. chester were at the home of his mother Sunday.
 L. H. Porter and Mir. and Mrs Ar thur Brown have opened up the house oi MT Porter which has been closed fol some time.