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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15
FIRST CELEBRATION WAS HELD
IN THE YEAR 90.
Forty Years Later Before Il Was Off
ciaIly Adopted as Christian
Festival.

~HRISTMAS was first celebrated
Y in the year qS. observes Il writer,
but IL was 80 years later before
II was officially adopted rs II Chris
rlnn festival nor was it until about
the Fifth century that the day of its
celebration became permanently fixed
On December -. Up 10 that time il
had been i~rre-ularly observed nj vari-
Gus times OF the year-in December,
in April and in May. hut most fire.
Quently in January.
In Rome the Saturnalla. or feast %
. Saturn. fell ut about the same tine as
our Christmas, and it p"iked the
greatest festival of thS Roman year.
/ The city abandoned Itself To gayety.
/ Universal mirtr was the order of the
day friends Toasted friends. and foes
were recognized. All social distinctions
were lsld aside. Work was stopped.
apt no war was ever entered upon at
; mat time.
one hy one other legends and Gus
toms have been disproyed and over
thrown. yet none has dared attack the
legends and the customs sacred TO
ChriS1muStide. II remains with us,
and will always remain. Christmas
marks the winter s0lstice. The days
begin To lengthen. and the sun no
longer Journeys away from the earth,
but enters upon its return. It ls II
promise Of renewed light and warmth,
Of the approach of summer, and men
hailed these signs with every express
sion OF gladness.
When Christianity spread abroad,
men adapted the old ustom Of their
ancestors to the new order of things.
The word Yuletide, used to give n
picturesque. oldtime favor To- the
F Christmas idea. comes from fule, an
old name for Christmas. The term
springs from an English word used to
designate the " months of Decem-
her and January. one OF which was
called the former Yule," the other
the "after Yule." There IL a legend
which relates that II vas the custom
years ago for every Saxon household
10 burn the Yule log on Christmas
eve. This was n great gnarled root or
tree trunk, cut the day before Christ.
mas and brought into the hall on
Christmas eve with great ceremony
and accompanied by music. Each
member Of the household would sing
Il Yule song, standing on the center OF
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15

straight and tall, his face glowing
with health, his eyes so clear, so keen
and so devoted. 1t made even the
cold, crisp air seem warm and soft
and affectlonate.
They had delivered the presents
and were now passing the small
church. Inside someone was practic-
ing on the organ. That was doubt.
less the organist practicing for the
music for the service In the morning.
was much beautiful music al
way for Christmasl So many won
derful hymns, and such an atmosphere
about It all.
"I wish" Howard said, "that he'd
stop prncticlng the Christmas music
and play us a wedding march"
"perhaps he would" said Elizabeth.
"Do you mean III" Howard shouted.
"Oh yes, my dear, Of course / mean
II. You've not said n word about
marrying the last four times I've seen
Won and I'VE been about to do It my
self. The people-tbey tried to krep
me from seeing how wonderful you
were by talking about you, making
YOU what they saw In you-not giving
me n chance to see for myself"
The orgnnlst played the wedding
march. The clergyman came over
hurricdly to marry them. bringing two
Witnesses with him.
"The Christmas bells and the we'd
ding bells are Joining together for
u.s." Howard snll II little later.
They took the basket which had
Ind the presents IN II bncIt home.
Then they announced to all the peo'
ulc what they had done.
"Mcrrlr Christmas" everyone
wished them. But Elizabeth answered,
~Wr don't need 10 be wished M"rrle
Christmas, but we thank you MI just
the ssmcl"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15
Two pillars N the Dollar Marx.

While many have accepted the story
as true that the dollar sign. 5, was
formed by q joining Of the initials L.
$. into a sort OF monogram, /. is quite
generally accepted that the dollar sign
Is Of Spanish origin.
Pillars in early times were used 70
symbolic strength and stability. The
Tyrians, whose coinage was the earli-
est currency. placed on their coins
two pillars. symboliCal Of the pillars
banned Boaz aud Jachin, which formed
a part Of King SoIcmon'S temple. 1t
Is related that q Tyrian explorer erect
ed two pillars on the site Of the pres
ent city Of Cudiz in Spain and that
in later years Spain coined dollars
on which we're these pillars entwined
with 4 scroll. The pillars and scroll
became emhiematic of the dollar and
came 10 be used ny the United States
rs n dollar sign.-Cleveland News
Leader.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15
CANDY MADE AT HOME
HOW TO PREPARE SWEETMEATS
FOR CHRISTMAS
Box Of Dainties Sure to, Make One Of
the Most Appreciated Yule-
tide Presents.

y" BON OF homemade candles Is
~ a welcome gift much appreciated
ut Christmas. There is an art
In preparing such q box for ones
friends and the end gained Is worth
the trouble.
Candy boxes OF any desired size
can be purchased at n box factory,
paper, sold at 50 reasonable prices
nowadays, make attractive recep-
tacles. a bolt Of crimson baby rib
bon. a few sprigs of holly and sew
eral sheets Of white tissue paper will
enable n dainty package to be sent
from ones home.
In packing the candies It Is wise to
cut parailin paper and stiff bristol
boards to fit the boxes In layers. A
sheet of paper, then the layer OF
board will keep the softer candles,
| such as chocolate cream, from crush
ing.
Knocked candles are never palat-
able. and NJ amount of fiavoring will
mask n raw taste. On this account
take the trouble to prepare fondant.
which is the basis Of all fine cream
candies. 1t Is not at all difficult to
make If the Instructions are correctly
carried out.
A week before Christmas prepare
the fondant, which can be placed In
a jar; cover with a damp cloth and
keep In n cool place until two days
before Christmas, when 1t should be
made up into the various CONNECTIONS.
This time will allow the chocolate,
used in dipping, to become firm.
CoIorings for Uniting can also be
purchased at the druggists, and al'
ways state that they are to be used
to color food to insure getting the
vegetable coloring.
Red will produce any shade OF
pink, rose or scarlet according to the
amount used. Violet will produce any
shade from pale lavender to deep blue
~pistachlO or spinach win give green
egg yolk can be used for the vel
lows and a few drops OF strong cot
fee will give Il mode shade and choco-
late will give the browns.
The following ta"le may he n
guide In ~nagOrings: W~hltr-vGnll!n
or almond: pink--strawbcrryr rasp,
berry, rose grcen-pIstaclio or 81
tnond; pnlc ycIlow-lcnon; cccp vel
low-ornnEr; mOde-rnnple or coffee
hrOwu-yunilla- Elizabeth w. Nor
risDn IN the Hpusclccpcr.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15

known, and they must needs fly like
the wind to carry ST. Nick the rounds
of the world In One night.
Almost as important us the gift CIV
day is the feast Of dulnties spread Oh
that occasion. But even the Christ
mas dinner has Its origin in the dim,
distant past. Feasts were always the
accompaniment of any festival. In
Egypt, at the winter solstice, every
family killed and ate a goose as n re-
iigious observance. We preserve the
custom of eating fowl on Christmas.
but the toothSome turkey has more
generally supplanted the goose.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15

would just drift along like that for
years and years. They had known
cases that had.
One woman spoke 10 Elizabeth n
day ii a very serious fashion.
THE trouble with you" the woman
said. "Is that you've always had 50
much attention. Not only Howard,
but everyone has been charmed by
you, and you think that will go on TO
the end of time. You'll find 1t won't.
They'll stop, and then. where will
you be?'
II don't want TO be married so rs
TO escape being an old mald,' ELI
abeth laughed. 1--WE seen too many
happy ones to be afraid. What's
more-I think Il lot more of a person
who Is faithful TO someone they've
loved than to marry for the sake of
marrying. Lots of the "old maids
are that, Some of the married one
have been SO afraid they'd be thought
unpopular and unwanted that they've
married u Of sheer cowardlce.'
This was very puzzling. Had Eliz-
abeth loved someone In her earlier
days-pcrhaps when she had gone
away on Il visit? No one knew. But
everyone was puzzled. SO much puz.
zled that they asked no more ques-
tons. They stopped telling her she
should marry Howard. They stopped
telling her what a wonderful husband
he would make, and how much he
loved her.
They were specializing or which Wis
II It could have been when the trag-
edy occurred. And had the mysteri-
Gus man married or had he been al.
ready married and so Elizabeth, as
a nice, quiet girl had quickly taken
herself home and out Of the way?
1t was showing hard. Elizabeth
was getting together her Christmas
presents when the door bell rang.
Outside stood Howard.
~ thought perhaps you'd not mind
II | went with you when you took
around the presents" he said. ~
knew 1t was just about your time"
How lovely 1t was outside. The
snow was falling, the air was so clear
md cool. and here was Howard, so
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15
BOSCHEE'S SYRUP
Allays Irritation, Soothes and Heals
Throat and Lung inflammation.

The almost constant irritation Of a
cough keeps the delicate mucous MEM
brane Of the throat and lungs in a con-
gested condition, which Boschee's Syrup
gently and quickly soothes and heals.
For this reason it has been a fayOrite
household remedy for colds, coughs,
bronchitis and especially for lung
troubles In millions OF homes all over
the world for the last ffty-fye years,
enabling the patient 10 obtain a good
nights rest, free from coughing, with
easy e~xpectoration in the morning.
You can buy BOschee's Syrup wherever
medicines are sold.-Adyertisement.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15

may be u~nraveled TO furnish klnky
hair.
une can also make small dolls out
Of old scraps Of ribbons, voiles and
silk combined with clothes pins. Paint
The faces on the head Of the clothes
pin with ink or water color.
Rag dolls are perhaps the most be-
loved by small children. Any little
girl would love TO have a "Raggedy
Ann for her very own. "Raggedy"
IS manufactured from unbIeached mus
lin. stuffed with cotton: her f~eatureG,
hair and shoes painted on with water
caIors. She Is especially proud CT her
feet. because they 80 closely Resemble
Charlie Chapl!D'S. Her eyes may
look large and clarinE, but even If
they are " large ehce buttons, they
are always full 4 love for her small
ez,peF~~ II -YadkinE "Racgedy' be sure
TO stun her neck, hands and feet full
Of cotton. 50 that she will not become
limp and discouraged locking.
1t is also possible TO make a doll
house and doll furniture that will be
q delight 70 little girls. Get a box
Of suitable size and put partitions in
IL. Two rooms above and two below
Is the ideal arrangement. Scraps II
wall paper can bee used for covering
the walls and small rugs can be made
for the floors. These may be knit
OF crocheted out Of rags. torn fine. The
outside OF the house can be painted
some soft color. II should have
three coats ot paint 10 look well. The
first coat should be q printing COat.
For this use the same paint and color
as for the final coats, only thin 1t
down with %turpentine; three pints to
one gallon Of paint is the proper pro-
portions. After this has dried sheliac
all knots and sap spots. Then give
It a coat Of paint. II this looks well,
another coat will not be necessary.
II enamel is used for the work, apply
a coat OF fiat paint nrst.
one can also use plain wall paper
on the outside instead Of paint. using
. narrow strips Of a ~harmonizlng color
for the trimming. Often samples Of
wall paper can be used to advantage
In the decoration Of the interior and
exterior Of a doll house.
Doll furniture may be made from
the thin boards that come in boxes.
After II Is made, enamel II to make
It more attractive. Remember that one
must always apply fiat paint before the
enamel. one mother who made her
little girl a lot Of doll furniture used
| odds and ends Of gay Cretonne instead
Of paint for covering II. Small cush.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15
Important to all Women
Readers Of this Paper

Thousands upon thousands OF women
have kidney or bladder trouble and never
suspect II.
Women's complaints often prove 70 be
nothing else but kidney trouble, or the
result Of 6dney or bladder disease.
If the kidneys are not in i healthy con-
dition, they may cause the other organs
TO become diseased.
You may suffer pain in the back, head.
ache and loss OF ambition.
Poor health makes you nervous, irrits-
bic and may he respondent; it makeseny
-t
But hundreds Of women claim that DR..
kilmers Swamp-Root, by restoring
health to the kidneys, proved 70 be Just
the remedy needed to overcome such
conditions.
Many send FOR a sample bottle to see what
Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver and
bladder medicine, xlIl DO for them. BY
enclosing ten cents to Dr.. Kilmer & Co,
Binghamton, y. Y, you may receive sam
pie size bottle by Parcel Post. You can
purchase medium and large size bottles at
all drug Observation-Disclosures.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15
Toys

ions may he made of crctcnnr 10 ft
in the little chairs or setteeS. One
mother made a little sun parlor In
the house and placed Il tiny, swinging
Il IN it.
Compo hoard can also be used In
making doll houses, Ii Is Hight and
II can easily use wall paper on both
the inside and outside. Don furni.
lure may also he produced from Il.
Fathers will find 1t possible to make
toy wagons, sleds aud airplanes that
viii give a great deal Of delight To
the little boys. A grocery store can
be made from a box that will prove TO
be a W failing source Of pleasure.
FOR all children love to play Mt keep
ing store and selling things,
Many things IAN thus he fashioned
which will ne durable, washable, un.
brcakable and will all make Christmas
presents for the children that will de
light them fully as much rs the store
toys.-M. Palmer in Successful Farm.
ing.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15
Furnishing the Fraction.

Pat cought a youngster stealing his
apples. AS he was a persistent Of
fender Pat decided to punish him, so
he hid the boy across his knee.
Another youngster who was hanging
around said Don't beat him. mister;
he's not to blame
"Why isn't he to blame?" asked Pat.
"Folks say he's not NIL there"
swell" said Patrick, II can't help
that. I'll just lick what there Is Of
him."
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15

@NY0NE who has priced toys viii
II realize that a very great saving
Is possible in makin.; toys al
home. For instance, from scraps mat
have accumulated oue can make ami
mai toys, us rabbits. dogs, cats. bears,
elephants, as we'll us many OF the CHAR
actcr dolls that will prove To be q
perfect delight 10 small children.
Patterns nj easily be procured for
making animal anu doll toys from any
place where patterns are sold. one
clever mother Went even farther by
making 'bunny,' 'cat" aud bow
WOW" slippers for the youngsters that
are n never ending source Of pleas
.re. She outlined the face OF Il
bunny, cat, or dog in black: made
ears and fastened them on with but
,onhoie stitch, and used tiny shoe
buttons for the eyes, The scraps she
used in making the slippers and many
OF the animal toys were largely from
odds and ends that are usually thrown
away in making over garments.
A grandmother is making use Of old
black and white silk stockings 10y max
ing them up into character dolls. The
eyes. nose and mouth are embroidered,
a gay calico dress Is made, Il white
apron, and q red cape. This makes a
typical nanny that will prove a great
favorite with the children. Another
idea which she carries ont Is TO make
the body half white and half black.
That is. nut a white dolly on one end
and Il black u on the other. Arrange
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15

cutieura Soap for the Complexion
Nothing better than Cuticura Soap
daily and Ointment now and then as
needed TO make the complexion clear,
scalp clean and hands soft and white.
Add TO this the fascinating, fragrant
Cuticura Talcum, and you have the
Cuticura Toilet Observation-Disclosures
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15
An Orators Impression.

"Do you think the public ought to
hear everything that is said at a con-
f~erence?'
"Such a thing" replied Senator
Sorghum. sis impossible. If the public
tried to listen L all the speeches 1t
would go fast asleep"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15

would be good to Il wife, and they all
knew. too, that he wanted Elizabeth
for his wife.
You're foolish not 10 take him.
they said. I'VE all know you have
the opportunity TO do so every time
he goes TO see you. We would wager
he'd proposed any number of times
~ don't know about that" Eliza
beth would laugh. They could get
nothing out of her.
Once some of them spoke to How
ard.
I'VE wish you two would get mar
rlcd. We're tired OF seeing you court
Ing all the time"
Howard smiled.
ITS up to Elizabeth" he said.
SO. whatever doubts anyone had
had before were quickly dispelled.
"He admitted SO himself they said.
HE admitted so"
well" Elizabeth remarked, when
she heard this, as of course she did,
you wouldn't have expected him TO
have said anything else. He is too
much Of n man for that"
So that they wondered again. Yet
they were sure he loved her. Still.
perhaps he just liked her society and
didn't care for marrying. Maybe 1t
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15

the clothes in the
middle of the body
and make them
suited to each
character. AS o
suggestion. make
q pinah for the
black part, 80
that when the
black head is up
the doll will be Il
~pickan.nny, and
- that when the
white head is PIX
posed II will be q
white dolly. A
h lac K
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15

acknowledgements your insomnia IS
due to h~eredity?
Dix-My father was q night editor
or a Greenland newspaper.-Boston
Transcript.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15
Trying His Hand.

Preacher Parker-l reckon you are
gettin' kinder negligent in yo' religious
duties, Mr.. Bolts. | amt seen you In
church for three Sundays.
Mr.. BOtts-No, parson, | amt get
tin negligent. is jest tinkerin' with
my soul myself.-EXchauge.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15

a pessimist says. 81 can't" An OPP
tlmist says. ~ can" 4 peptomist says,
81 will"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15

We're all nomadic; but for some of
us twenty-four hours on the train Is an
annie corrective.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15
AnnnerR for ToWels.

Nn,ls driven through cOrRs make
good hangers for dish owcls-hongers
that will not tear or rust tho cloth.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15

Avoid extrcmes-a man can 90 crazy
even on religion.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15

Few things have SO civilized the
world as bathing.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15

We need genius. II works wonders
for plain common sense IN enjoy.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15
GOLD MEDAL
M@aEMm

The worlds standard remedy for kidney.
liver, Bladder and uric acid troubles, the
enemies Of life and looks In use since
1886 AL druggists, three sizes.
Look for the name Gold Medal on every boz
and accept no imitation
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15
Women.
Made Young

Bright eyes, a clear skin and a body
full of youth and health may be
yours if you will keep your system
IN order by regularly taking
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15

I.IZABETH had
always. II Is
true, admired
Howard. He
was so faith
full and good
II d reliable.
He had been
good to hi
mother and his
sister. Every
knew he
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15

.>HRISTMAS was first celebrated
in the year rs, observes Il writer,
hut Il WINS 10 yeArs later before
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-12-15

Christmas
Bells
By MARY GRAHAM BONNER

'sFisht is@i' Ne''e'n Ne"S'"''' '
The Brunswick news., 1921-12-06

500 DIAMOND cLUs TER RING. NET LESS DIS
COUNT TAKEN OFF, For s70
$3.50 DIAMOND cLUs TER RING, NET LESS DIS
COUNT TAKEN OFF. FOR, -SII00O
$500 DIAMOND CLUSTER RING, NET LESS DIS
COUNT TAKEN OFF, FOR -SI40 40
81 SETH THOMAS AND NEW HAVEN ALARM
CLOCK EACH ONE GUARANTEED S7sO
~ KARAT WHITE GID GOLD WATCH BRA
GIFT RIBBON EFFEc T. s77 zo
ELECTRIC ToAsTERs SOLD FOR $3.50.
The Brunswick news., 1921-12-06
Ralph w. Chambers
With The Pickert Stock Co., At
The Grand All This Week.
1T STARTED SOMETHING.

your medicine is the talk of the
town since pulling me from the grave.
! have told dozens about it and know
Of at least ten who are now taking
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, all with
good results: 1 never saw anything
like it. One man who had been oper-
ated on fer gall stones and had them
come back, took it and says his symp-
toms are all gone now and he swears
he is cured" 1t is a simple, harmless,
preparation that removes the catarrh-
al mucus from the intestinal tract and
allays the Inflammation which causes
practically all stomach, liver and in
testinal ailments. including appendi-
citis. One dose will convince or mon
ey refunded Sold by all druggists.
The Brunswick news., 1921-12-06
ONLY Sc PER POUND

Weighed while dry, returned in
few hours. absolutely Clean
and Sanitary. Just the righ:
dampness for ironing.
BRUNSWICK LAUNDRY. Ire.
Phone US No@, and become a
satisfied customer. Z
Phones 12o and SO.
The Brunswick news., 1921-12-06

ONE LOT or ROGERS coRHAM TEA SPOONS
KNIVES AND FORKS, TABLE SPOONS. HALF PRICE
ALL CHINA IN STOCK LESS 80 Ia PER CENT
DISCOUNT
FIVE PIECE SILVER ERvIcE SHEFFIELD MAKE
REGULAR PRICE, $4,000 FOR S3z.s0
STERLING SILVER LESS THAN COST
SIX TEA SPOONS, SIX TABLE SPOONS, SIX
KNIVES AND FORKS, COMMUNITY SO YEAR
GUARANTEE, SOLD FOR $36.25 OUR PRICE. s22.Il
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-06
WILL LIGHT BAYOU
CHICO BRIDGE SOON
County Board Has Lamp Posts Ready
but Working Fund Is Low.

The county board is preparing to
erect lamp posts and install the light
ing equipment on the Bayou Chico
bridge as soon as the fund appropriate
ed for that purpose becomes available
The board has already purchased the
lamp posts, globes and fixtures. The
posts will each carry a red and a
white light. When the draw is open
the red lights will show and when the
draw is closed the white lights will
be on.
Friday morning at s o'clock the
county board and all citizens who are
interested will make a tour Of the Gulf
Beach right of way which has just
been surveyed. The party will leave
the court house at o'clock and will
have lunch at the beach, each person
providing for himself.
Work on the grading of the Pine
Barren road will start within a few
days.
The Virgins creek bridge is nearly
completed and the leftover material
from this bridge will be used to re-
pair the smaller bridges in the vicinity.