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Connecticut western news., 1921-12-01
PROGRAMS EDUCATION WEEK
Governors Asked to Set Aside Dec
 ember 4-10 to Subject

President Harding issued a proc lamation Tuesday setting apart the week cf December i to 10 as Ameri- can Education Week, during which citizens of the United States are urged to assist general efforts to re- duce illiteracy and give thought to remedying defects in the nations education system.
 The proclamation follows:-
 "Whereas, public education is the basis of civilization and is of primary importance to the welfare of the na- tion, and
 "Whereas more than 5,OOO,0OO boys and girls in America are not availing themselves of our free school advantages and are lacking of an intelligent citizenship, and
 "Whereas, the experience of the war reveals vast elements of popu- lation that are illiterate. physically unfit; or unfamiliar with American ideals and traditions; and o1r future strength and security are rn-.ch Jc- pendent cn their ed0cation and ccm- r,;tmont to American ideals;
 "TherefCre, ', Warrel G s12rG.2~. o~csi'ent cr the Unt,j S,a*es. do 'roe the governors If tho vGcio-1s states and territories to set anart De- cer1her Ath to 10th, inclusive, 1921, as American Educeticn Week d;1inG which
 "Citizens in every state are 1rge'l to special and thoagntfnl attention to the needs and the aims CT the public schools. It is particularly recommended that efforts be address, ed to practical expression of com- munity interest in public education. To that end organizations for civic advancement and social betterment are earnestly requested, when 1t can be made practicable, to provide pro- grams which will inform the people concerning the vital needs in this direction, instruct them regarding shortcomings and deficiencies in present facilities, and bring to their attention specific, constructive meth ods by which, in the respective com- munities these deficiencies may be supplied.
 'The subject of public education has always been very close to the American heart, and to the fact that it has been made a chief responsi- bility of local governmental units, we largely owe the wide diffusion of educational facilities. It is believed that a widespread and earnest effort at observance of Education Week would do much to emphasize this feeling of immediate responsi- bility. Therefore, it is suggested that the pulpit, press, school and public gatherings be enlisted in behalf of this special effort"
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-01
State Forest Gets Additional Acres

An addition tozthe state forest at Union has been acquired by State Forester A. F. Hawes. The new tract comprises about seventy-eight acres, making the total of state owned land at this place about BPS acres. At the time MT. Hawes bought the original tract for the state in 1905, little in- terest was shown in forestry work. Since that time, however, the Ameri- can Optical Go. of Southbridge, Mass. and George Myers of Union have planted several hundred acres of for est land in the vicinity of Union as a result of the success of the for ests planted on state owned land. Pine and spruce trees on the state plantations set out in 1905 and 1906 have attained an average height of tv c.4ty-Gve feet. The section of the state in which this tract is located, while ideally suited to forestry, is too rough for any other use.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-01
EVERGREENS TAKE
 ONE AND LOSE TWO
Locals 29, Housatonic 26; Sheffield 30-13 and Sharon
 10 to Locals 2

The Evergreens defeated Housa- tonic by one basket in a very fast game in Town Hall Saturday even- ing. The figures were: Evergreens 9, -To- s2tonic 26.
 Both teams showed very good teamwork but the Evergreens' passes produced more results than did those of the Housatonic five.
 O'Neil did the heavy work for Ca naan, caging seven floor shots, be- sides one free throw. His first bas- ket was a wonder, clear across the hall and no blackboard. Baldwin and steady work, each making three bas- kets. Keenan put up a fine game at guard, holding his man, Lahart, to but one basket. Lahart is known in this vicinity as a very speedy for ward. Bill Blass played hard in center and the final whistle robbed him of a hard earned basket. The Housatonic time-keeper claimed the whistle was blown before the ball was thrown but it looked the reverse.
 Bill Mccarthy starred for Housa- tonic, ringing seven while H. McCar- thy followed him up with three. Bai- ley and Lahart each got one basket. Van Alsytne was guarding Tommy O'Neil and the figures show his suc- cess at it.
 The management wishes to an- noJnce that if any of the tin snorts who skipped in to the game gratis will apply at the box office, they will be presented with passes for all games out of town, providing they can elude the cashier 1t costs money to run team and people who see the games should be willing to support the Evergreens, who are playing good ball.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-01
Red Cross Drive

North Canaan contributed $255.6O in the recent Red Cross membership roll call. This represents 265 glvers throughout the town. Although not up to previous years, the 1921 can vass compares very favorably with other communities, and indicates that North Canaan appreciates the value of the Red Cross to the coun- try and to the world.
 The chairman takes this opDortun- ity to thank the canvassers who did their work so thoroughly, and especially those in East Canaan and Canaan Valley for their fine showing in number of memberships secured.
 Allyn Fuller, Chairman.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-01
Reduced Railroad Fares

An eight per cent reduction in railroad fares to destinations 40 miles or more distant from Hartford will go into effect Jan. 1, as the result of the repeal by Congress of the transportation taxes, this being a feature of the federal revenue bill signed by President Harding on We'd nesday. The tax repeal will be a di- rect benefit to the public as the only thing the railroads had to do with the tax was collecting it and paying it to the government. The eight per cent war tax was added to the basic fare during the war as part of the governments program for ra;5- ing additional funds.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-01
WHERE IS THE INSPECTOR?
No Official on Hand to Examine Ap-
 plicants for Operators Licenses

Torrington recently was designa- tc1 cs motor vehicle examination headquarters for this district, and the state motor vehicle department announced that an inspector would be here every Friday afternoon to examine applicants for operators licenses, but for some unexplained reason no inspector has come here for three weeks. Many applicants have been cn hand at the appointed hour each Friday, some of them com ing from Thomaston and Litchfield, but they have waited in vain for the inspector. No statement has teen issued by the motor vehicle depart ment as to the reason for this slls- pension of service.-Torr;ngton Reg ister.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-01

Referee-Rorabac
 Time Keepers-W. Place and Ken yon.
 Scorer-F. Place.
 Evergreens vs. Sheffield
 The Evergreens suffered a defeat 30-13 at the hands of Sheffield in Sheffield Monday night. Canaan drew first blood, Beaujon sinking hard shot. The first half was closely contested, Canaan leading until the period was nearly over, when Shook replaced Roraback for Sheffield and burst of rapid passwork brought Sheffield to the fore, the score standing 10-9, at the end of the half.
 Sheffield quickly drew away from the Evergreens in the second session, Canaan being unable to find the basket but twice, both times difficult shots by Beaujon and Killawee. Sheffield's superior passwork and shooting far excelled that of the locals who seemed unable to locate the hoop. Shook and Markham ac- counted for most of Sheffield's points, the former getting seven floor shots and the latter six.
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Connecticut western news., 1921-12-01
$3,120 for Death of Son

Compensation of $3,12O in weekly installments of $10 has been awarded by the compensation commissioner to Michael and Zuble Roma of Litch- field, dependent parents of John Roma, an employe of the Litchfcld Electric Light & Power Company, who was killed on October while repairing a transformer box on an electric light pole near the Litchheld Country Club. Announcement of the award was made Monday.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-01

keteree-Shook.
 Time Keepers-Foley and Brown.
 Scorer-F. Place.
 Evergreens vs. Sharon
 The Evergreens lost their second game this week to Sharon, in sharon Tuesday night. Canaan led at the end of the first half, 10-2, but Middlebrooks entered the game in the second period and Sharon proceeded to pile up the score until the whistle found Canaan on the short end of 37-11 score.
 The referee was one of these all- Sharon stars and everytime the ball got started for Canaan's basket, he'd call a foul for running with the ball. He called about eight lie this on Art Baldwin and anyone who has seen Art play knows he does mighty little running.
 But to get down to the main facts: Evergreens F. c. F. T. T. P. Baldwin, r. f. 0 ? O'Neil, l. f. 2
 Continued on page 4)
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-01
Annual Meeting of Fire Go.

The annual meeting of The Canaan Fire Company will be held this (Thursday) evening in the Fire House, for reviewing the work of the past year, election of officers, and discussion of plans for the coming year. A full attendance of the members is being planned for by the refreshment committee.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-01

Ensign Fenton and family, and Mrs. Phelps and daughter of Pitts field, Mass, Mrs. Fenton and three daughters and son, and w. R. Boa1d- man of Lime Rock, and MT. and Mrs. Peterson of Xenia, Ohio, spent Thanksgiving Day with MT. and Mrs. Andrew Fulkerson on the Russell farm.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-01

The remainder of the articles left at Rummage sale held by the ladies of the M. E. church will be sold Sat urday afternoon 1:3O at the ,ame place-ct a great bargain.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-01

Winslow Place who recently under went an operation for appendicitis at Litchfield County Hospital was brought home Tuesday. The lad is much improved in health and is gain ing rapidly.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-01
County Tobacco Production

Litchfeld County is third among the counties of the state in produc- tion of tobacco according to the census made by the marketing bu- reau of the state department of agriculture. The acreage by conn tias is aS fo1louS.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-01

The Quality Christmas cards that yol have bought in past years now cn sale It The Canaan Printing Co.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-01

Referee-Shook. Time Keepers-Foley and Brown. Scorer-F. Place.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-01

Referee-Roraback
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25
JURY IN DAMAGE CASE IS SECURED
 TRIAL PROCEEDS
Case Growing Out of Land slide on Lower Front Street
 Attracting Attention.

The damage case oe Mary Koski against the Alaska-Juheau Gold Min ing Company. started in the United States District Court this morning The jury was finally secured late yesterday afternoon. The twelve men in the box are: James L. Me .Cleskey, T. P. Smith, Andrew Del gard, I. Sowerby, P, J. Miller, A. J. Ficken, Lockie Mckinnon, Freu Price, A. J. Sprague, James Joyce, Fred Oliver and E. c. Kenney.
 J. w. Dudley, former Register or the United States Land Office in Juneau. was the main witness on the stand this forenoon, Judge H. B. Le- Fevre being called only to establish title to a lot, from the court records, as being owned by Mrs. Koski.
 Mr. Dudley is an expert engineer and surveyor, is displaying maps pictures, etc, relative to the land slide and is being closely questioned as to all details by John Rustgard, attorney for the plaintiff
 At the resumption of the trial this afternoon, Mir. Dudley was again placed on the stand to give further testimony. M efr
 The case is the outgrowth of the landslides on lower Front Street on January 2, 1920, in which it is al legged that property was damaged and several lost their lives. Mrs Koski is suing for $8,000 property loss. Four other cases as the out growth ofe the same slide, are pend ing. 4
 The courtroom at both the morn ing and afternoon sessions, was well filled with interested spectators.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25

said the men had supplies aboard for only about 24 hours. 7 @a
 The request for a searching party was made by Mrs. Albert, who IS waiting here for her husband. She believes that the engine might have broken down and the men are sut fering at some out of the way place.
 Judge LeFevre stated he would ask all gas boat men passing TakH Harbor if they have seen anything of the Helen and if no word was re- ceived from them by tomorrow night, a searching party would be dis patched from Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25
LIMIT EXPIRES
 ON PREFERENCE
 RIGHT TO LAND
Old Oil Claims in Katalla Fielc All Taken-No More
 Preferred Claims.

The time limit set by the oil lands leasing act for filing for leases or patents to claims under preference rights claimed by reason of work done on such claims prior to withdrawals on November 3, 1910, expired yesterday Persons who might have had preference right to land involved and failing to file have thereby forfeited their rights, according to the local |. s. Land Office.
 The last claims to be- filed on in the local office under the prefer ence rights provisions were three in the Katalla district by the Mexican American Petroleum Company, Of Seattle, two containing 1,2S0 acres each and the third, GAO acres. This company, it is understood, was pro noted by Harry White of Seattle.
 Out of the thousands of acres of land in the Katalla, Yakataga and Gold Bay fields which were To- cated prior to the "conservatlonlst era" and consequent land with drawals, a substantial portion has been involved in application TOT leasing and prospecting permits and for patents, according to Register Frank A. Boyle, of the local Land Office. In only one field, however, has the preference right provision of the law been used to any great extent.
 In the Katalla field every claim located prior to the withdrawals is now covered by applications claiming preference rights. Much of this land was controlled formerly by the old Alaska Development Coropany whose rights were obtain ed by the Alaska Consolidated Oil Fields and the latter has filed for both patents and leasing permits. The Chilkat Oil Company has also filed for considerable acreage, both patents and permits. In addi- tion to the claims filed under pre- ference right claims in the Katalla field. thousands of acres have been located by new claimants under the leasing and prospecting terms.
 Tn the Yakataga field which was practically all filed on fprior to 1g10, applications under the new lew for leasing permits cover only S,460 acres or approximately one third of the district held by the Alaska Development Company priol to withdrawals from entry None
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25
CASB0AT HELEN
 M|SS|NC; THREE
 MEN ARE ABOARD
Request Is Made of the U. 5. Comissioner to Send Out
 A Searching Party.

The gas boat Helen with three men aboard, is missing and United States Commissioner II. B. LeFeVrc has been asked to send out a search ing party. The Helen left Juneau three days ago for Taku Harbor, with three men aboard Charles Al bert, Charlie Williams and Stevens Albert. The men were from Haines and intended to hunt seals for a day and then return to Juneau It is
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25

of the new applications were made by preference right claimants as no development work was done by the old company on the claims although 8 large area might have been claimed under preference rights, only one claim was filed in the past year J. H. Costello, of lndepend- ence, Kas., applied for 6,4OO acres of land, the application being still bending before tEe Commissioner of the General Land Office.
 Under the terms of the oil lands leasing act of February 25, 1920, pel sons or firms locating oil lands in Alaska prior to their withdrawal from entry in 1910 and who could show that theyt had complied with the requirements of the old law until such withdrawals were given one year from the passage of the new law in which they might have preferred rights to the land involved
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25
RUSTCARD FILES
 OATH OF OFFICE
New Attorney General As sumes Office Next Tuesday
 For Four-Year Term.

Preparatory to assuming the duties of the office of Territorial Attorney General, John Rustgard, who was elected on the Republican ticket last November defeating J. c. Murphy, the Democratic candidate, has filed his oath of office with the Territorial Secretary. MT. Rust gard was elected for a term of four years beginning March l., and will take office next Tuesday morning without further formality.
 The present incumbent J. c. Mur- phy stated today that he was wind ing up the affairs of the office and getting everything in readiness for. MT. Rrstgard Mir. Murphy had no statement to make regarding his plans for the immediate future but said that he would re-enter the practice of law in the Territory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25

YOU DON'T KNOW THE AD- DRESS OF THE MAN who would, buy your house if he knew it was for sale. But you know that he IS very likely to be more or less regular reader of the classified ads, and that your hope of finding him lies in that direction. Try The Elm hires classified columns.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25
SHRINERS. ATTENTION.

Regular monthly meeting s. E. A Shrine Club, Friday evening, 25th, Odd Fellows Hall. 7:30 o'clock President Woodland urges every Noble to be present as sundry i'm portant matters will be discussed among which will be plans for the Legislative Ball March 10th and entertainment for the ladies at flu ture shrine meetings.
 aGv. l.. l.. HARDING, Secretary ,10% reduction, Boston Store. adv
 Furniture moved and stored Heavy hauling done. Juneau Trans fer. .i' -adv
Oxford Democrat., 1921-12-13
Cedar Chests Protect Wool Clothing.

Chests made Of the heartwood of red
cedar In good condition and thoroughly
tight are effective In protecting fabrics
from clothes moths 1t has been found by
the United States Department Of Agri-
culture, provided proper precautions are
first taken to beat, brush, and sun all
articles before they are placed In the
chest. Experiments with cedar chests
from the time of manufacture until they
were one year old indicate that chests
which are cared for properly will retain
indefinitely their value as protectors
against moth ravages.
Since it 10 the odor OF red cedar which
10 effective against moths, it 10 rec Im-
mended that In using cedar chests for
the protection of fabrics, carpets, furs,
and other clothing speolsi care should
be taken to prevent undue escape OF the
aroma from the chests. The chests st
all times should remain tightly olpsed
except when clothing 10 bsiug remnved
or placed in them, which should take "a
little time IS possible. Aside from their
value In killing young clothes moth
lsrv@, cedar chests are SO tightly con-
structed that adult moths or millers can
not gain access TO them except whom
they arc open. This Is not true Of the
average trunk In which clothing is
.torsd.
Cedar chests do not kill the adult moth
or miller, Its eggs, or its worm or lsrva
stage after the worms have become one
half to full grown. This 10 not OF great
importance, however, for II clothing is
thoroughly brushed, beaten, or summed
before 1t is placed In chests, az 1t should
be under any condition Of storage, oil
the larger worms are removed and many
Of the eggs killed.
The main point TO remember 10 that
cedar chests will kill newly hatohed and
very young lsrv@ before they will cause
damage, and II clothing 10 stored In
chests after it has been thoroughly clean
ed fer storage, With especial attention to
the brushing out OF all seams, pockets,
or folds, and the removal Of grease spots
and other stains, the chests will act as
certain protectors. As It 10 only the
worm or larva stage OF tho clothes moth
that can injure clothing, It is very impor-
tapt that the older w0rms, which are
not 20 easily killed. be removed BY
brushing and summing before the cloth
ing 10 put 10 cheats.
When clothes moth larv@ become half
to full grown they have usually fed 20
much upon garment that their presence
can be easily detected. 70. this reason,
10 the careful housewife will 90 thor
oughly clean, brush, and sun her arti-
cles that she 10 unable to nosice- any
larve after . careful Inspection OF her
garment, she may rest assured that Il
viii remain protected against moth raw
ages II she Immediately places 1t In al
good cedar chest.
II clothing 10 cleaned, brushed, and
summed with great care It will remain |
uumolested BY moths II tightly rolled |
with nsphthalene and wrapped In two
thicknesses Of paper. One pound Of
fresh naphthalene placed In any chest
constructed - tightly a are cedar chests
will protect olothing just as well ~
cedar chests.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-12-13
A GIFT SUGGESTION
osmiriduIm in TasmahIa.

Recent exploration and develop
ment have revealed enormous de-
posits of osmiridIum and gold-bearing
gravels In the valleys Of the large
rivers Of the western division Of Tas-
mania, which is the sole producer on
q large scale Of point metal osmirid-
ium. For the f1rst half Of 1920 the pro-
duction was 1,003 ounces, valued at
f41, ,642. In March. 1920, the local price
reached f42 los. per ounce, states the
London Times Trade Supplement.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-12-13
How Shall They p.rkY

Akron. o.. recently, by ordinance,
eliminated all angular automobile
parking, with the result that accidents
have been cut 25 per cent In downtown
sections and street car service has
been improved. In Buffalo practically
all parking has been changed from the
parallel method to the perpendicular.
which allows three cars to park where
one formerly did.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-12-13
unhindered EIouuenee.

"If I had my life to live over" said
Senator Sorghum. II think maybe I'd
be a scientist"
"For what reasonr'
ut Is so much safer. A scientist
is able to 60 before the public and
say anything he likes without being
called before congressional commit.
tee for Investigation"
Oxford Democrat., 1921-12-13
Bank Book Lost.

thaf dsposiE book is7lS issusd 6y ihis bsnk n
the nans Of Csrissoa r. Barry Of Woss Paris,
Maine. has been lost or Destroyed and that the
deposition desiros . dsplicatn book Of deposil
iasued; notice 2 hersby siysa that unls.s sald
IN khe time required By law. such duplicate book
VIII b iesued and the public are hereby warned
agnfnse tne iIekAi uee Of said lot book.
SOUTH PARIS SAVINGS RANK.
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Oxford Democrat., 1921-12-13

Alice was taxsr 70 dance ono eve
ming. The next day, while playing
with her playmateA her mother over
heard her telling them about the
dance. And this Is the way she de-
scribed IT.: 1.-THE papas put their arms
around the mammaA and they just
walked, and walked and walked"
Oxford Democrat., 1921-12-13
70 swsstsn -Aausty Tsapot

To sweeten q metal or enamel tea
pot which has become musty, I'M It
with boiling water and drop In . red
bot cinder. close the lid and leave for
q short time. Then rinse ont with
clean water.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-12-13
come4a plsease carrisr..

Scientists now declare that comets
carry live disease germs. They furth-
or state that It d possible for these
germs to travel to the earth from otlf
8 worlds q the tails Of comets
Oxford Democrat., 1921-12-13
in.,h,na IN .uub.s

Some astronomical faker II out
With q dastardly attempt to show that
the center Of the universe Il about
l.000 000y0 900 miles from the Boston
State house. .--Boltou Transcript.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-12-13
Il weuld ssem Co

Our observation d that eoupae a
modern lovers on train cGA ibs q
dsmonstrativs In z prairie country -
n . land Of tunnelsL+Dallas News
Oxford Democrat., 1921-12-13
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

on topics OF inssrssi 70 the ;ldie
n sollcited. Address: Editor HoNFMAx uRs
OoLunr, Oxford Democrat South PsSi..