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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17

he was observed. He thought they
were pointing to the tree in front of
them and so he stood with the curtain
pulled half round him. watching the
two girls, while they watched his re-
Election in the mirror.
Alice was afraid to move for fear
he would vanish, but Jane had no
such fears. Quick as a flash she
whirled around, made a dash for the
hallway and caught Santa in her arms
before he had a fair chance to do any
vanishing act.
Now we've got you'll" she exclaimed
gleefully, land you're going to stay
and talk to us and let us see your pack
and tell US where you are going and
everything"
but aren't you afraid to be talking
to Santa" asked the visitor in voice
that so closely resembled James uncle
Billy that she Immediately felt well
acquainted.
'fPooh!" retorted Jane. who'd be
afraid Of Santa Claus. And, anyway
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

citedly, and two sets of trembling fin
pers.
IF he sees US he'll run away" said
Alice as the girls crept to the stairs.
NO. wen tell him to stay" said
Jane bravely. land wen give him a
cookie"
Down the stairs they went, step at
time. ever so softly. The light was
low In the living room and sounds
from the dining room suggested that
the family were finishing Christmas
preparations out there or were having
midnight feast in celebration. The
two girls had never been down stairs
room seemed like some other body's
house, 1t looked so quiet and dim.
The bottom step was reached In
safety and the girls turned to go into
the living room, where they knew the
tree was set. You see they had helped
their father bring 1t in and get it in
place. Santa had too much to do to
bring trees into every house in town
and folks who expected visits must
/ get the tree ready for trimming at
! least.
There was their tree. Not just
beautiful smelling green tree, such as
they had left, but a glittering gor-
geous tree that sparlzled and shone N
the dim light.
Hes been here!" whispered Jane
gleefully as the girls crent softly
through the doorway.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17

he said: Now let's see: what do do
next?"
Then laying his finger aside of his
nose,
And giving a nod. up the chimney
he rose"
But that was written long ago and
I don't use chimneys this season." said
Santa. Il just go out the front door
1t saves cleaning bills"
So with a kiss for each girl and
Merry Christmas wish, Santa hurried
awav and Alice and Jane tip-toed back
TO bed. Never would they forget the
wonderful adventure of that Christ
fas Eve.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17

Hes here now!" exclaimed Alice
In a muffled exclamation. as she
pointed straight ahead.
Jane looked and there, to be sure.
right across the room they saw IA
really live Santa Claus. He wasn't
trimming the tree. He was standing
by the curtain in the hall way behind
them and what the girls saw was not
the really Santa Claus. but his reflec-
ton in the big mirror across the living
room and just beside the glittering
tree.
Evidently Santa didn't notice that
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17
\ WAS the night before Christmas

And all through the house"
III There wasn't sound, because
- Jane and Alice had early been
tucked into bed.
OF course it wasn't easy to go to bed
early on Christmas Eve. because there
was so very much that was interesting
TO do. For weeks these same two girls
had been hard at work making pres
ents for all the family and decorations
for the tree and tho dinner table. This
was Jolly fun, because 1t was done at
school and all their friends were work.
ing hard. too.
Il wish 1 didn't see just pictures of
Santa Claus" said Jane. 81 see pic
lures and pictures and pictures of him
and I'd lots rather see him."
so would l." replied Alice, "only he
never comes when we're up"
That evening after the two girls had
gone to bed they remembered their
talk OF the morning.
DO you feel sleepy7" asked Jane
In a loud whisper.
mo" answered Alice. "Tm listening
for Santa Claus"
''So'm l." said Jane. Then she
added: Couldn't we get up and go
down stairs after awhile?"
Maybe" agreed Alice doubtfully.
The good warm supper they had had
and the continuous work of the day
combined to make them sleepy and
they had hard work keeping their eyes
open.
The bang of the front door sounded
through the house and they both sat
straight up IN bed.
There he isl" exclaimed Alice. wide
awake in an instant.
Then let's go down." said Jane ex-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17
puzzle

ACROSTIC
The following toys when CORRECTLY
guessed should be placed one Delow
the other. Their initial letters WIN
form the name of the receptacle IN
which they were found on christmas
morning:
To go coasting over the snow.
1t runs on tracks.
1t makes sweet SOUNDS.
Good to eat.
TO fly high in the air.
Frosted and cold.
Made of wood and full OF animals.
To play with on Christmas aiter-
noon.
an, composed of IL letters.
NV 1-2-I1-4-S can be sat upon.
MY 5-s-I2 Is where the farmer
keeps his pigs
NV lO-s-T-9 is what beavers pulio'
My whole is the most looked tor-
ward today in all the year.
ANSWERS
ACROSTIC
led
r rain
ryan
andy
X ite
I cicle
N oah's Ark
ENIGMA-cRRIsTMAs DAY. chair
Sly, Dams.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17
New WAYS To Distribute Christmas Gifts

to draw gift from the Christmas Jar
Another friend OF mine had small
Christmas tree in the center of the
table. This was brilliantly illumined
with tiny colored candles and dec
grated inexpensively with popcorn.
From the larger branches hung the
favors tied up in bright ribbons and
colored paper. A verse was attached
to each package and these were read
aloud and the person alluded to in
the verse was guessed by the other
children. When the name was cor
rec+lv guessed the child was given the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17

you sound so much like Uncle Billy
that you must be some sort of relation
of the family. though never heard
mother say SO"
"welI. well!" replied Santa. 'is that
so, is that so?" And IL his shoulders
SHOOK bit the girls didn't notice.
"And II I stay" asked Santa, what
do you want me to dog"
"Fou see, it's this way" she said
confidingly. We've been making pres
ents at school for everybody-every-
body at this house, mean"
"And we've worked hard, too"
added Jane.
Good enough" said Santa approx
ingly.
"eOniy we don't want to bring 'em
down and Just naturally hand 'em
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17

For Father: A piece of channels
about one and a quarter inches by
three inches, four sheets OF wax paper
cut a wee bit smaller, and piece OF
red baby ribbon, will make an at
tractive stamp case. Buttonhole the
edge of the chamois with red silk
floss. Lay the wax paper upon the
channels and fold it over in the center
SO that It looks like a tiny book, and
fasten the whole thing through the
center with a few stitches of red silk.
This little book is just the right size to
hold stamps, and the wax paper will
keep the stamps from sticking togeth-
err in hot weather Make two Sits
near the edge of the covers and slip
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17

That's turning the tables for you"
giggied Santa, but wen be very still.
Now you people tip-toe upstairs and
get your stuff-got 1t ready?"
Eyes, and all wrapped up and
Marked" Jane assured him
Fine business said Santa, "just
like folks, you know"
And you won't vanish or anything
while we are gomez" asked Jane
anxiously.
mot a single vanish" promised
Santa.
So the two girls tip-toed hurriedly
up the stairs. back to their own closet.
where, on the shelf. were the precious
Christmas packages. Two armfuls II
made. one for Jane and one for Alice.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17

method of setting up a Christmas tree
will support any tree If the base Is
strongly made and the braclns is
properly done. The pieces at allow
for the thickness of piece T. The cross
may be nailed together in the middle
the butt OF the tree sawed square and
nailed in its place as shown. The
lower branches of the tree must be
cut away to allow the braces n TO be
nailed at both ends. Move the tree
to the place it Is TO occupy and If It IS
NECESSARY TO nail the base to the floor
to insure the stability Of the tree. the
nails may be driven through the
pieces G, though a heavy stone or
other weight may be placed upon the
base and covered with the decorations
or with the packages which are piled
around the foot Of the tree.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17
THE JUNIOR COOK
CREAM TAFFY

Notice that this recipe is very easy
70 increase, The amount given Is just
right for one person to pull
If several work at once 1t Is nice 10
add chopped nuts to one lot, chopped
cherries to another and so on Tor
variety. Add the chopped things
while pulling-not during the COOK
ing.
When the candy is done.' cut into
pieces and pack in tin box. This
candy is good eaten at once or It Will
keep well.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17

placed big urn or vase in the center
of the table. This urn appeared to be
overlooking with tinsel and ribbon
streamers. The girls were told to
take hold of a piece of tinsel and
the boys were told to take the ribbons.
Then as each guests name was called
he or she pulled a gift from the urn
Before the gifts were opened, they
were held up for everyone to see and
a guess was ventured as to the con-
tents of the mysterious package. This
caused much fun and interest. and
each child awaited eagerly her turn
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17

bon is knotted in a many looped bow
at each end of the stick and carried
up into a long loop for hanging. This
loop is arranged so it can be tied and
united for convenience in winding new
string upon the spools. On one spool
was wound coIored string and on the
other white. This string holder when
hung in a convenient place will make
q most useful gift for mother.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17

Cook together
cupful graduated sugar
tablespoonful vinegar
y cupful water.
Toll till the candy will crack when
few drops are dropped into cold
water.
Pour onto a butter plate to cool
when cool, pull till white ana
creamy.
"a tiny pinch of cream OF tare sa,
90 z-biIe the candy IS boring Will
tnnreese the creaminesso
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17

spools. a wooden skewer. from
friendly butchers shop, piece OF
baby ribbon and some odds and ends
of string will make a useful gift for
mother. Slip the spools upon the
skewer, and paste a pretty piece OF
paper over the outer end of each spool
to cover the torn label. The baby rib
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17

Back in the living room e three
went to work. Santa hung little pack
ages on high branches of the tree and
the bigger ones down low-exacrly as
they should be hung. and the girls
looked on admiringly.
When the last present was in place,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17
GETTING THE CHRIsTMAs-TREE

GETTING HE CF4RSI WAo-IKk
r calendarswee made looked at, I'll be bound
We'd know when Christmas with fun round
- For days before whsperngs floating the
We whence they but hear their everywhere
and shine down with light that fills
And then know the time has the Chnstmasree
Cu tint other folks old leads
To find staghest the forests
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17

around on Christmas morning." con-
tinued Alice. I'VE want you to fix 'em
on the tree"
ingly.
"Only don't make any noise" warned
Jane" we don't want folks to see you"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17

problem of finding new and ATTRACTIVE
ways to distribute gifts and favors On
such occasions is often perplexing
one. Here are some suggestions that
rea,hed me last year after some of
my young friends had given parties
with great success.
One little hostess waited until the
guests had nearly finished their ice
cream and cookies and then she
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17

H1 n HAT boy does not like to help
A A 81 in getting ready for the annual
a O 81 visit of Santa Claus, even
w. though he has arrived at the
age when the traditions regarding that
worthy are looked upon with the most
superior contempt?
The boy who is handy with tools
can become a veritable god&4hd in any
neighborhood in which it IS not easy
TO find a man to set up a Christmas
tree, for a capable boy can set up
tree by either of the two mlethods
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17

the baby ribbon through them and tie
it in a bow near its ends.
For Grace: An easy gift was the
book mark. A fieur-de-lis was drawn
at the top OF the paper. painted with
water colors and cut as is shown in
the picture. The flap slipped easily
over the page of the book and marked
the place to be kept.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17

&MA ANY boys and girls give
81 HE Christmas parties, if not on
ii ii d Christmas day. some time dur
81 81 X ing the holiday week. and the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17
"I'DLIKE TO BE A FAIRY"

"I'DLIKE TO BE A FAIRY"
If you were a fairy
Now what would you doa
Make mothers and daddy's
Fond dreaming come true2
For that. little fellow.
You've magic to spare
Just grow and remember
Our love and our CARE.
Elbert County tribune., 1921-11-18
cherokees Claim 1000 900 Acres.

Washington.-Th Texas Cherokees
and associated tribes asked the Su-
preme Court TO review their claim to
more than 100000 acres of land In
Texas. The court took the motion un-
der advlsement. They contend that in
1922 they settled an unoccupled land
In eastern Texas, then a part of Mex
leo, that the republic OF Texas recog-
nized their title and entered into a
treaty with them to obtain their friend
ship, but that after acquiring indie
pendence, Texas repudiated tine agree
ment and that they fled to Mexico.
Canada and throughout the United
States.
Elbert County tribune., 1921-11-18
It's no trouble to find trouble.
MOTHER! OPEN
CHiLD'S BOWELS WITH
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP

Your little one will love the "fruity"
taste of california Fig Syrup" even II
constipated, bilious, irritable, feverish,
) or full of cold. A tcaspoonful never
fails to cleanse the liver and bowels.
In few hours you can see for your
Sself how thoroughly it works all the
sour bile, and undlgested food out of
the bowels and you have a well, play
ful child again.
Millions of mothers keep california
Fig Syrup" handy. They know tea
spoonful today saves a sick child to-
morrow. Ask your druggist for genu-
sine California Fig Syrup" which has
directions for babies and children of
all ages printed on bottle. Mother
You must say california" or you may
get an imitation fig syrup.-Advertise
ment.
Elbert County tribune., 1921-11-18
CONF ERENcE AIMS AT UNDER
STANDING, COOLIDGE TELLS
PEOPLE OF PHILADELPHIA.
AMERICA is UNSELFISH
AIMS OF CONFERENCE NOT NEW,
THE IDEA ANTEpATEs MOD.
ERN CIVILIZATION"
western Newspaper ralgn Nv, serIeel


Philadelphia. - The altrulsm of
America that moved IL to call the on
ference 10 limit armament and the alb
solute need for economy on the part OF
the nations will work for the success
of the Washington conference. Vice
President Calvin Coolidge told the
members of the Philadelphia forum.
The great purpose of the present
conference is not to establish "A force
which no nation will dare to disobey,"
Mr.. Coolidge declared, but to estab-
lish AN understanding In which all ma
tions Will desire to concur There lies
the practical prospect of immediate
benefit and the great expectation Of
world salvation. The only price exact
ed is u trifling diminutlon of theoret-
ical national security. But even the
lessened power of defense will be bal
anced by the lessened power of at
tack"
THE aims of the conference are not
new," Mr.. Coolidge pointed out, "the
idea antedates modern civilization"
Previous plans, however" he said,
have for the most part, turned upon
political and military alliances which
undertook by combination to Increase
the military power, rather than by
agreement and Independence to de
crease It,"
The futility of the past agreements
will lay the foundation for the success
of the present conference, Mr. Cool
idge asserted, for they have demon
strated the absolute necessity for some
understanding regarding the causes of
war. He said he felt certain the con
ference would achieve the high pur-
poses for which 1t was created.
America the vice president said,
"is proposing this conference with the
most unselfish of emotions. We have
emerged from the great war less i'm
paired than any other nation. We
have suffered as yet very little from
any internal economic reaction.
1--WE can meet the test of competi-
tive armament with less strain than
would be felt elsewhere. There is
small doubt that we might prosper on
the distress of others.
America has always been an apos.
tie of peace and unselflshness. II
proposes to hold TO that course now.
1t seeks for better understanding
among nations, not merely for its own
advantage, but from a great desire to
serve. The mighty power that has
come, the great advantage that is
ours, will be unworthily held unless
it be used for the cause of humanity.
There will be no dlminutlon of ma
tionality, no Limitation of independ-
ence, imposed upon ourselves or upon
others. The nations. .will emerge from
the conference clothed with sove-
reignty unimpaired and with freedom
undimlnlshed, but IL the hope of our
people is realized they will emerge
with a new determination to rely for
their security not upon the Individual
power of force. but upon the universal
power of righteousness"
Elbert County tribune., 1921-11-18
II You Need a Medicine
You Should Have the Best

Have you ever stopped to reason why
II is that so many products that are eI-
tensively advertised, all at once drop out
Of sight and are soon forgotten? The
reason is plain-the article did not fulfill
the promises of the manufacturer. This
applies more particularly to a medicine,
A medicinal preparation that has rea,
curative value almost sells itself, as like
an endless chain system the remedy Is
recommended by those who have been
benefited, to those who are in need Of It.
A prominent druggist says Take for
example DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, .
preparation 1 have sold for many years
and never hesitate to recommend, for in
almost every case it shows excellent re-
suits, as many of my customers testify.
No other kidney remedy has 20 large a
sale"
According to sworn statements and
verified testimony of thousands who have
u.ed the preparation, the success Of DR..
hilmer's Swamp-Root is due to the fact,
so many people claim, that it fulflls al.
most every wish in overcoming kidney,
liver and bladder ailments; corrects uri
nary troubles and neutralizes the uric
acid which causes rheumatism.
You may receive sample bottle Of
Swamp-Root by Parcels Post. Addrea
DIR. Kilnasr & Co., Binghamton, N. Y,
and enclose ten cents; also mention this
paper. Large and medium size bottlei
for sale at all drug stores Advertisement
voo,-s .aocb morn tbop hooka
Elbert County tribune., 1921-11-18
Garment Workers strike.

New York.-Leaders of the striking
garment workers announced that a
check-up of their forces indicated 100
per cent of the workers answered the
strike call in 5000 shops Manufac.
turers who had claimed that 60 per
cent of their employees had remained
on the JOB, set the figure at 40 per
cent. Those who stayed at work, they
asserted, were the efficient, capable
operatives who welcomed the piece.
work system as an opportunity to earn
more money and produce more goods
Elbert County tribune., 1921-11-18
Rotarians Draw New Constitution

ChlcagO.-FOrty delegates OF the In
ternational Association of Rotary
Clubs, from all parts of the United
States, Canada, Cuba and the British
Isles met to begin drawing up con-
stitution which will embrace the work
of the organization In all countries in
which it is represented. Extension Of
the organization has made It neces.
sary to revise and improve the pres
ent constitution so as to include more
satisfactorily the other countries.
Elbert County tribune., 1921-11-18
SHE DYED A SWEATER,
SKIRT AND CHILD'S COAT

Each package of Diamond Dyes" con-
tains directions so simple any woman can
Stye or tint her worn, shabby dresses,
skirts, waists, coats, stockings, sweaters,
coverings, draperies, hangings, everything,
even if she has never dyed before. Buy
Diamond Dyes"-no other kind-then
perfect home dyeing is sure because Dia-
fade, streak, or run. Tell your druggist
whether the material you wish to dye is
wool or silk, or whether it is linen, cotton
or mixed advertisement.
Most eplgrams won't stand analysis.
Elbert County tribune., 1921-11-18
GENERAL

A strike of miners in the Pittsburg
district was averted when, after the
Pittsburg Coal Producers Association
had notified union officials that they
would continue to enforce the Check
off" II. r. Gibbons, president of dis
trict No. 8. United Mine Workers of
America, recalled the order for
strike.
William Hayes was sentenced at
Ironton, Mo, TO be hung for compiled
ty in the murder Mt Eerculaneum last
Feb. PC of Andrew Deck, federal pro-
hibitlon investigator The jury deliber-
ated twenty-five hours Hayes is the
fourth man to be given the death pen
atty for the murder of Deck. Otto and
jess Thomas are yet to he tried.
Big Tim Murphy, union leader, form
er state representative and an alleged
gunman, was found guilty in Chicago
by a jury in Judge Kenesaw NJ Lam
dis court of plotting the S360,000 mail
robbery at Dearborn station last April.
Vincenzo Cosmano, union president
and protege of Murphy; Edward Gel
rum alleged driver of the bandits
car, and Paul Volanu also were con.
victed.
Commodore Ellsworth Price Bert
holt, retired commandant of the
United States Coast Guard, died in
New York at the age of So. In 1898 he
received gold medal and the thanks
of Congress for heroism in saving the
lives of 200 American sailors frozen in
on a fleet of whalers at Point Barrow.
To accomplish this feat, he led party
of three LOO miles overland in the
frozen Arctic country. He retired as
coast guard commandant in 1919
Mrs. LYDIA Southard was sentenced
to serve from ten years to life In the
Idaho state prison for the murder of
Edward F. Meyer, her fourth husband.
several weeks. The court imposed the
maximum penalty under the Idaho
laws. Attorneys for Mrs. Southard
are expected to appeal the case.
Wishing one and all happy New
Year, the western Gamers beg TO ad-
wise that the price Of canned goods of
every description will be sharply ad-
ah'tu abOuN Jhlls l. PEI lihpS an aver
age of 20 per cent. The Gamers in
convention in Chicago say the pack
this year. principally of beans, peas.
corn, tomatoes, fruits and salmon, will
be about 100000 cases short.
Seven members of the crew of the
schooner Henry S. Kreger,
which went aground on Pollock Rip
shoals, off the Monomoy Point life
saving station are missing and the
vessel is a total loss. The seven num-
bering six negro deck hands and
white cook, left the vessel in a small
motor launch against the orders of
Capt. C. l.. Joyce. The other mem
bers of the crew were taken off the
stricken schooner by lifesavers.
Without candidates there can be no
election, the village trustees of Pal
mer, Ill, decided. That little town Of
450 Inhabitants will forego all election
joys Nov 8. because none of them are
anxious for office, although their
mayor. the city clerk and one of the
trustees have left their village.
One member of the crew of the
American schooner Singleton Palmer
Of New York is reported to have been
lost when the Clyde line steamship
Apache ran down and sank the
schooner off Fenwics island light
house