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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-12-23

\ was Sedleu ldrSe, HuSky
\ man with a little girl of
about seven, on one knee,
and boy Of perhaps six, on the other
knee.
But grandpa, don't see why Santa
Claus doesn't come" said little Doris
1--WE have waited SO long out here In
this old kitchen"
At this, Master Fred laboriously
climbed down from his grandpas knee
and ran over to the kitchen door, and
then to the window.
isn't it disgusting, grandpa2 1
can't even see him coming"
"Well, you know" said grandpa, as
Fred climbed back upon his knee,
Santa Claus was little boy once
himself, and he knows how impa-
tient little boys are. He has a hard
time, though. Every year he has
more boys and girls to bring toys to
than he had the year before"
But grandpa" said Doris, 81 never
knew Santa Claus was ever a little
boy"
ooh, yes" asserted grandpa firmly.
"Once upon a time group of fairies
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-12-23

What did they dor" queried Doris
nervously.
"They gave Santa Claus everlasting
life so that he could make little chill
dren happy always" finished grandpa.
ooh. am so glad" said both Of the
Riddles.
Nov, to see what Santa brought"
said grandpa, and all three made a
rush for the parlor.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-12-23

Santa Claus four
reindeer and a
sled to help him
out.
after m a n v
years of this hard
work Santa Claus
began to show
that he was grow
ing old. T h e
fairies realized
that Santa Claus
was a mortal and
would die, so
they"
Santa Claus
has come" some
one shouted from
the 'front.' room.
oh urry and
finish. grandpa.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-12-23
Renewing Pencil Mark.

Indelihle pencil marks may be re-
moved by soaking for q Few minutes
In alcohol and then washing In the
regular way. The alcohoi is Just a.
effective after the material thus
stained has been washed and lrooed.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-12-23
And the postnan
Passed the House

ep MARY aRAHAM BOMBER
'pyrisht, 1921. Western Newspaper Union.

cAAH Old Hiram Palmer sat by
AssfH the window waiting for the
-&tN postman. Christmas eve
had been rather bleak He
had seen, from the window, groups of
people passing from time to time, hur-
rying. smiling, such gay, happy peo-
pie.
Hiram was old, too old. He had
outlived his friends, his immediate
family. his day had long since gone
by. He had given generously to hos
pitfalls and charitable Institutions and
a number Of personal presents. He
always, for example, sent some of the
large baskets of fruit the towns lead
ing shop arranged so attractively. to
those he knew would never buy them
selves such delicacies.
The last Christmas he had only re-
ceived two presents. One from his
nephew out West and another from
a grandchild.
He was waiting for these now.
The postman came along the street.
old Hiram waited. And then
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-12-23

vice work are: Weather forecasts,
crop reports, market news service,
meat inspection, fruit and vegetable
inspec tion both at point of shipment
and at destination, special inspection
work for War Finance Corporation,
aid in improving quality of farm
products raised for purpose of dis
posal to manufacturers of food pro-
ducts
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-12-23

bother about Uncle Hiram this year.
It's a nuisance to shop. and anyway
what does he care about a necktiel
He can buy. all he wants -
And his grandchlld had said
I've got to cut down my Christmas
list. Its 50 long
And she had run her pencil through
her grandfather's name.
For she bad said:
Christmas is for young people.
He's too old TO care about presents
and a handkerchief or two which I
might send him.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-12-23
Christmas Fish,

A fish which resembles a cod is
considered by the people of Sweden
as an Indispensable adjunct of their
Christmas feast. This fish is buried
for days in wood ashes or else soaked
in soda water. then boiled and served
with a milk gravy.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-12-23
THE GIFT CHOOSE.

- I'VE me the hearthEtone with
" the glow that warns
~ the soul within
/ choose the gift Of gindly
SMILES. that wealth can never
win.
The laugh that rippies 20 the lips
from hearts where peace sub
lime
Reigns in the fullness % content
20 bless the Christmas time
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-12-23
HOW TO CURE UNEMPLOYMENT.

Writing in the American Legion
Weekly on Seeking the Cure for I'm
employment" James J Davis, secre-
tary of labor, sums up the cure in a
single paragraph, as follows:
"Wage earners can help by giving
no unreasonable demands, so that en-
ployers can afford to start their mills
again, or so that buildings can be
built-houses, schools, factories;
stores. Merchants can help by Civ
ing up unreasonable profits, so that
more people can afford to buy cloth
ing, furniture, food and general
supplies The landlord can help by
lowering unreasonable rents, so that
workmen can afford to accept wage
that shall become a living wage as
rents are lowered"
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-12-23
uneompronl.lnclr hiorcse.

christmas comes but once a year %
said the ready-made philosopher.
Yes replied Nr Growcher: "A -or-
nado doesn't come even as often as
that but cons.d der how long IL takes
10 get over It.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-12-23

he got up and
went TO the door.
But the post
man had passed
by. Are you
sure you have
nothing for meT'
he called out.
Look more care
fully. | was ex-
pecting so m e
packa ges.
The postman
looked again.
TN sorry. Mr..
Palmer. but there
Is nothing here"
Slowly Hiram
went back into
the lonely little
house. He had
lived too long.
For his nephew
had said:
81 urraaa I rrnwsf
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-12-23

Pat.ence-Aren't you sorry now you
didn't DO your Christmas shopping
earlyf
Patrice-why. I'm going TO. I'm
going out early this evening TO do Il.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-12-23

The Opinion Press
Poster work Of = hixh-elass order.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-12-23
Christmas Epe
in the Kitchen
BY ELEANOR E. KING.
95151S1s1IIS15152

N THE kitchen Of an apart
ment building in the city
was seated a large, husky
man with a little girl of
about seven. on one knee.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1921-12-23

"S-h-h Grand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
The sy MAY CHRISTIE Dis tur bing Kiss
LXIX-IN THE LURCH


Natalie and Danby reached a pretty stretch of river. and Danby hired q canoe that was long enough to ac- commodate them both.
 It had bright red plush cushions and two soft chintz pillows which the young man placed with great solicitude behind Natalies shoulders
 I'm no great shades at padding, or whatever it's called" said he checriIy, but I'm going to do my best. And you're just to laze, and be ornamental. I'll try to do the useful part"
 They had garaged the little car, and the luncheon basket reposed in the bow of the canoe.
 "We'll go upstream for a bit" With delft strokes the young man cut the shining water. The little boat shot past a clump of bulrushes that were seven feet high. and very beautiful. The suns shining now, and we're go- ing to have a lovely time,
 They swept by overhanging will lows that showed vivid green from the recent rains.
 And on past velvet lawns that stretched to the waters edge, ana were gay with plots of red geraniums and brigh- colorcd flowers.
 Smart little bungalows and river houses blinked cheerful windows ar them. They had .glimpses of white ianneIed youths shd pretty girls on tennis lawns, or lazing dreamily III punts and dinghies,
 "There's an air Of 'joie yivre about the river, don't you think tueried young Danby.
 Natalie nodded her assent The tired feeling" seemed to be slipping from her now. She felt brighter ana more interested in things.
 DO look at that family of robins! she cried suddenly, pointing to the nearest bank. Look at the five httie baby birds, waiting to be fedY Their little peaks are open. Aren't they 100 sweet?"
 Maurice padded the canoe closer in, so that they might obtain pet- ter view of the occurrence.
 Huddled together in bunch on the grass were the tiny creatures. while energetic paterfamilias ana mother darted hither and thither' digging up worms. to return at once with same, and deposit them ioNih5is in the little gaping beaks
 There was much whiskins ot t'Nis and general excitement.
 Aren't they lovely?' Natalie leaned closer in toward the bank. anxious to miss no incident of this little ram fly scene.
 After a time the dapper rather seemed to weary of the work. ana began his toilet. preceding himselt elaborately.
 Mother vanished Into the bushes
 And disappointed ehlrpings eane
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
PIKE COUNTY FAIR
 IS NFULL SWING
Numerous Exhibits, Races and Free Acts Attract
 Many Visitors

Troy. October -(speciaL) Mon day was red letter day in Troys history, for 1t marked the opening of the 1921 Pike County fair The fact was proclaimed by whistles shriok- iing, bells ringing and the band play ing, when the big gates were thrown open at 12 o'clock.
 Sunday afternoon thousands visited tho grounds to see the preparations made for the great event and streams of cars and pedestrians were rnssing In and out of the gates all the after noon. Early Monday morning tho show trains drew crowds out 10 the grounds to watch the unloading and putting up Of tents.
 The fair grounds are in excellent shape this year and all of the exhibits and shows were perhaps nearer readi- ness for observation than in years. At noon when the gates were open most of the exhibits had been placed and practically all were ready for visitors.
 The poultry building, In charge of W. 5. Coleman, was completed, with its tiers of pens of fine chickens. In this building Belgian hares and white and black rabbits were also shown.
 Tho swine exhibit was about com plete. and some very large hogs were in the pens. This exhibit improves every year, showing how the farm CTS are progressing in hog raising.
 In the cattle pens many fine reg istered cows had been placed and others were arriving.
 In the main exhibit hall there are fo l,a- ,F ,,af 1T ayhthffQ and a noon Josie had completed it's beautiful exhibit and other communi- ties were getting theirs finished. In the second story, educational exhibits attracted visitors and q large number of schools had most creditable dis pays
 The midway attractions will be furnished by Johnny ]. Jones' shows, which have come to Troy direct from Birmingham
 Monday morning a large number of riding devices, shows and concessions were ready for business. and Monday afternoon were attracting large crowds.
 The racing programme begins Tues day afternoon. A large number of classy horses have been booked for the races and this feature will be un- usually good.
 The high-class exhibition horses of Henry Hobbie of Montgomery will give two exhibitions daily. afternoon and night
 The free acts, which were thrilling and daring, began Monday afternoon and der gifted the spectators.
 The fireworks programme will be- gin Tuesday evening and continue through Friday evening. These will be superb and will no doubt attract large crowd,to the grounds.
 Perhaps the biggest day of the en- tire week, which has been proclaimed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
NAVAL RESERVE
 $ NOT SCRAPPED
President Says Classes Aboi- iShed for Reorganization.
 Urges Members Enlist
By Associated Press

Washington, october 11.--The navy department has no thought whatever of permanently giving up the naval reserve force, President Harding said today in letter to Hugh Harley of the Philadelphia Inquirer, who asked for an explanation for the recent drastic cut in the naval reserve forces
 Disrollment of our reserve classes was ordered az a step towards reor- ganization. Mir. Harding said, adding that tho department was now en- gagged in drawing up, and would seek to have enacted, bill to cover the entire subject.
 Urging that officers and men af- fected by the recent order apply for membership in the volunteer reserve, President Harding said:
 Its members can in no better manner show their patriotism and loyalty as well as the true navy spirit, than by retaining their mem bership pending further develop nents.
 Reorganization Necessary
 "The necessity for reorganization or the naval reserve was recognized at an early date in this administra- ton and steps were taken to formu- late well considered policy for the future, based upon experience ga ined in the World war. Such policy. if adopted. must provide for Supplying trained or partially trained men to fill the completements of auxiliary ships in time of national emergency, thus obyiating the necessity for withdrawing men from the battle fleet
 The appropriation for the naval reserve force available for the pres ent fiscal year was not adequate to permit tho reductian of the naval reserves In an orderly manner to the size for which funds are available without creating deficiency. It. therefore. became the clear duty of the navy department to make dras- tic reductions in the naval reserve and to disenroll from Seputember 30 some 225,000 officers and men all of whom, however. have been given the right to transfer to the volunteer naval reserves in what Is known as class six. status which is without pay. The navy department has no thought whatever of permanently giving up the naval reserve force. but has been forced to adopt seem ingly drastic measures 10 cope with situation with which 1t Is con- fronted."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12

as Gala Week" by Mayor Folmar, will be Wednesday, That Is School Day, and on that day a general holi- day will be observed throughout tho county and hundreds of school chil- dren will attend the fair, An ath- sisting of contests in relay races. races, Jumping, ball throwing. etc. Awards will be given to schools talk ing the most points" ana to tndi- viduals. It is likely that some bas- ket ball and football games will take pace.
 saturday afternoon has been turned over to the negroes for their day and they are banning to make 1t oventful.
 Music will be furnished for the faif by the Moultrie concert band, a pre- mier band of 20 years experience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12

This will be un6er direction of Prof. IT. Moll. Tho first excellent concert was given Monday afternoon and pleased the hearers.
 Every effort will be put forth 10 make the week a great success. and all indications gre most favorable. The weather Is ideal and the crowds are prosperous, liberal and arc all put 10 get all tho enjoyment and profit out of the fair possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12

Each use of Pepsodent brings five effects which dentists now desire. It attacks the film It keeps the teeth highly polished that film cannot easily adhere.
 It increases the salivary flow, which is Natures great agent It multplies the starch digestant in the saliva That to digest the starch deposits which otherwise may form acid. It multi plies the alkanity of the saliva, neutralize the acids which cause tooth decay.
 Thus Pepsodent is bringing to millions winter, cleaner, safer teeth. Leading dentists everywhere are urging it's adoption
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
THREE

teachers of the county are required to attend full timc and all school trustees are requested by superin- tendent o. K. Weldon to be present Friday. Institute Supervisors Tidwsn and Byrd of Montgomery will Do present and will make the institute not only interesting, but instructive 10 all who attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
For Good of
 Community
What Chattanooga Enterprise Has Done With Signal Mountain an Inspiration to Do the Same for Birmingham on Shades
 Mountain

IHN mountain top twelve miles of Chattanooga M there is that known the country It is known because highly product based scenic beauty and heath-producing environment.
 It is the country that God made together with the venences which civilized has invented for the comfort and welfare of the body the human removed from the gedness of primitive conditions and requiring softer places and for the benefit of the human mind that the hustle of
 cities to that point where nature only resuscate
 What Signal Mountain has as gift from nature, Shades Mountain has also Where good road up Signal Mountain several wind their to Shades Signal Noun tain has river it's feet and trifle altitude than Shades but Shades has views both sides of equal beauty and greater inspiration
 Signal Mountain guests come from everywhere. Young bridal couples from Illinois and Iowa walk in it's of oak and hickory play golf when not love making drive about in automobiles scenic points, ride horseback through the beautiful forests and play tennis Older play golf and bask either in shade of the broad hotel portcoes according to the temperature
 This resort is open summer and winter. In the summer folks there get cool In the winter northern tourists their way to Florida stop few days stay for the The daily fare in her most enticing garb coupled with the comforts of home. Such combination is just about ideal
 Birmingham is the Bee Line Highway and it is the Bankhead Highway It is the Alabama Great Southern like Chattanooga and 5 also the of the Southern Louisville and Nashville and the Seaboard from the north the Central of Georgia and Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic from the and the Frisco and the Illinois Central from the west
 Whether coming by automobile by rail the bulk of the travel from north south is through Birmingham Why not stop of these travellers here? Why not do Chat tanooga has done build modern hotel amid scenic roundngs Shades Mountain Lay golf courses build swimming pool have tennis courts riding horses swings and play devices for the children.
 Have dances set evenings winter and summer to attract the young people, Have music times afta Make nd gnats heel and charge reasonable price for first Operate conjunction with large city hotel for economys sake.
 Run the around catch the tourist his way Florida Many tourists stopping for day, will be so delighted with the beauty and heathfunsss of place that they will remain through the winter months
 Chattanooga had the spunk and the enterprise to do thing like this. Birmingham has the with money the spirit to do the thing It ought Ito be done. It will be great for Birmingham city and la lfe-saving tonic through the long months.
 Birmingham great but she learn greater and what is just important welrounded symmetrical artistic and finished
 Yours for upbuiding,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
Results are delightful

Send the coupon for io-Day Tube Note how clean the teeth feel after using Mark the absence of the viscous film. See how teeth whiten as the fln,-coats disappear.
 All the effects delightful All are now con- sidered essential. See and feel them for awhile Read the reasons for them in the book we send. Then decide for you and yours between the old ways and the new. Cut out the coupon now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
--.s'---------------------- SHIPPING TURPENTJNE

Rockford. October tSpecial.)- Coosa County Turpentine company has been shipping the spirit As fast as It Is made since the increase in price, which is now GS cents per gal Ion. They have more than o,50O bar rels of rosin on the yards he'c and at Kellyton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
Drs. Dozier 6 Dozier

Oldest Established Firm of Medical Specialists in Ala bama. Twenty-Five Years in Birmingham.
 We treat scientifically and with wonderful success, all manner of chronic diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and throat, Lungs, Heart, Liver, Stomach, Bowels, Kidneys and al diseases of the Skin and he re.ic Organs of Men and
 rrn.
 We especially invite those who have any symptoms of Appendicitis or Ovarian trou-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
Two ways to fight it

Dental science has now found two effective ways to fight film. They are combined in a new-day tooth paste-Pepsodent--made to meet modern require ments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12

n to testimonials of cured by without operation after nent surgeons had them under the knife
 No trouble, receive may be worth much to do
 that class of chronic affections winch the edoctor failed to
 fill without charge extortioaa but
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
coosA rrAcHERs ro Mrrr

Rockford. October ii-( (sneeiai)- All the schools Of Coosa county will close Wednesday until the foiowiug Monday, for tho teachers to attend the institute which convenea III the county high school auditorium iu Rockford Thursday. All public school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
Film makes teeth dinsy

That viscous film you feel is the teeths chief enemy. Most tooth troubles now traced to it.
 It cngs to teeth gets between the teeth and stays Old brushing methods did not effectively combat it. So very few people have escaped discoloraton and decay. Film absorbs stains, making the teeth look dngy. It is the basis of tartar. It holds food substance which ferments and forms acid It holds the acid in contact with the teeth to cause decay.
 Germs breed by millions in it. They, with tartar, arc the chief cause of pyorrhea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
Write Us Today For the way that brings prettier teeth

Do millions have done--rnake this ten-day test See how film removal bes ''tifes the teeth Learn how it makes safer teeth. Brush your teeth in the modern way and watch all the good effects
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12

Tomorrow-An Accident
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-03-07
s s SsT Of COAL } $t t. i.,. RIM HARRISON &S0N
'sMY SOLDIER GIRL,
PRETTY AND VIVACIOUS

What will prove the pretties girl
show, catchiest music, funniest COM
edy and most gorgeous production on
tour this season is brilliant musical
comedy, my Soldier Girl" a brand
new Offering, coming to Washington
Opera House Friday night, March II.
II pretty girls, who can and do, sing
and dance, will make musical show
q success this entertainment should
lead all other attractions for in this
show from the rise to the fall of the
final curtain there are girls, Just girls
In all their possibilities, probabilities,
and all their charming attitudes. The
authors have combined clever, snappy
dialogue with tuneful melodies and
the song hits Of which there are more
than a score, include the title song
success, my Soldier Girl" which is
the favorite, which the other hits are
THAT Dixie Wedding Tune" Gust
For You, Dear" "Jasper's Ragtime
Band" Bundle Of Love-" "LaVeeda, u
Il Want Regular Man," Down In
Florida" New York." and "When
You Dance With the Girl You Love-"