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Connecticut western news., 1921-01-20
WEST CORNWALL

A number from Cornwall Grange attended the sessions of the State Grange in Hartford last week.
 Mrs. Barton of Rogers Farm, who is in Hillcrest Hospital, is reported to be gaining and doing as well as can be expected.
 The cold wave struck town Mon day night and the thermometer dropped to zero and below in some places. There was high wind which made it seem colder, but for tunately there was no sleet or snow to help the combination.
 a John B. Smith is out again after an acute attack of infammatory rheumatism. \
 Feb. 26th there is to be another civil service examination to fill va cancies in several places, where there are rural carriers. Further infor- nation can be obtained at various post offices. ""
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-20
SALISBURY

Clark Alexander and family of New Rochelle, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Everts last week.
 Mrs. Margaret Norton attended a conference in New Milford last Fri day. ..
 Miss Doris Dickinson, formerly of Salisbury, spent the weekend with Miss Mary Cooper. -s-e"' <s5 E..
 Rev. MT. Curtis, who has just re- turned from England, gave a very interesting sermon in the Congre- gational church on Sunday. %+.r
 Miss Helen Harding is spending a week with friends in New York.
 Invitations are out for a dance to be given by the Salisbury Club at the town hall on Thursday evening. Mark Devito of Waterbury will fur nish music. @#
 Mrs. F. M. Miner attended the State Grange in Hartford last week, as delegate from Salisbury Grange.
 (Too late for last week.
 Mrs. Ida MacArthur left on Tues day morning for Florida, for the remainder of the winter. .
 The Poultry Club of the different districts held union meeting in the Academy on Friday, where they had not only an interesting meeting but a very pleasant social gathering.
 MT. and Mrs. D. T. Warner, the Misses, Warner, Philip Warner, W. P. Russell, MT. and Mrs. I. K. Fulton attended the funeral of MT. Fulton's mother, Mrs. William Fulton in Waterbury on Monday. <. Mrs. E. P. Scribner visited friends in Pittsfield, Mass. "a part of last week. @..s r. f. ..-> a-
 Ice cutting has begun on Mt. Riga, the ice being 101s inches thick.
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-20
Different Social Standards

Since the war, Long Islai d has gain- ed many residents who, to he critical residents there, are known as rough neck millionaires. The veraadas buzz with stories of crude social errors made by the new rich. There is one rugged old fellow who purchased a near-castle near Bayside. There is a magnificent estate with private gar dens and lake and all. He has a fac tory in<ene of the towns near by. His wife Is large, resy-cheeked and until three years ago had never been ia an automobile. Consequently she Is just little awed by the swift change. Her husbands first name is Mike.
 From her porch the other aftsrnoon she yelled to the nyeried chanKeur {: "Oh, MT. Kelly. drive around by the shop and pick up Mike."-New York Times. '.st
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-20
CANAAN VALLEY

Died at his home in New York, Carl Henry, oldest son of MT. and Mrs. Carl Anderson, formerly of this place, was brought to East Canaan and laid at rest in Hillside cemetery Friday. Rev. Robert Fletcher of East Canaan off1ciated at the grave. The bereaved family have the sym pathv of their friends in this place. MT. and Mrs. Anderson remained until Sunday at their brothers, A. J. Anderson's in this place.
 A building known as Thompsons' store and cider mill was burned Sat urday morning, the fire was discover ed about two o'clock by Victor Swanson, a small boy, living across the way. The bright light from the flames shining into his room woke him from his slumbers, he ran with fright and called his stepfather, F. G. Carlson, who with the aid of the night operator aroused the neighbors who with pails hastened to the burn ing building and by their heroic work with water and tearing down a small building saved the home of Mrs. Mcintyre, 30 feet, away. The Ca naan Fire Go. was called and came with their new chemical fire truck, though arriving in 38 minutes after the alarm was given them, they were too late ito be of aid. However showing their good will and what they could have done if they had been called at an early stage of the fire. The loss was estimated at $35.O0 with no insurance. Mrs. McIntyre's flock of chickens were stolen from their roost the same night. The fire was of an incendiary origin.
 Tuesday morning was the coldest of the season, the thermometers varying from to Il below zero, with high wind. s..e ....
 A few of the older neighbors were invited to spend Tuesday evening with MT. and Mrs. Robert Roger, it being the 41st anniversary of their marriage. The evening was pleasant ly spent with games, etc. A nice lunch was served by the hostess. All wished them many happy returns of the day. ++'..
 Some of the Valley residents re- port, the slight tinkling sound of wedding bells. Perhaps the sound will be more distinct shortly. .-
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-20
SHARON

An educational conference will be held at the Danbury State Normal School on Tuesday, January 25, at I 80 p. m. The purpose of this conference is to afford an opportun- ity for an open discussion of the proposed legislative program of the State Board of Education. Members of the State Board of Education and the commissioner of education will be present. It is earnestly hoped that there may be large attendance from Sharon at this conference.
 MT. and, Mrs. F. D. Seeley of Sal isbury visited at F. I. Peabody's on Sunday.
 The Canaan girls basketball team will play the Sharon girls Wednesday evening at the town hall.
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-20
v
 FALLS VILLAGE

Mrs. Oscar Schreiber was in New Haven Monday. F
 Ruth and Walter Marcy spent the weekend in South Kent. 6.
 George Hanchett of Bridgeport called on his brother in this place Monday. %
 Lester Roberts has returned home after spending a few days with his sister in Torrington. ,-s ,.-e...
 Robert Boomer spent Friday ir Canaan. >f~ .,..
 About 22 pupils attended the dancing class last Friday night.
 The "Merry Maids" met at the home of Miss Mabel Blake Tuesday night. E Apgl..s.ss.s. .-s-az.5....s.
 w. L. Carrigan has been on the sick list. A. s Y ~s e
 Ralph Sedgwick has left the Davies farm, and has returned to Hartford
 Thelma, the 5-months-old idaugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Frank Doolittle died Friday Fat their home in May brook. Funeral at the Congrega- tional church in this place, burial in Grassy Hill cemetery Monday.
 Mrs. Sam Weiner has returned home from Bridgeport. t4t-a .t.
 Mrs. John Roberts called on friends in Norfolk one day last week,
 Mrs. Swan Brewster is spending a few days in Bridgeport.
 Miss Mary Beals will entertain the Junior sewing club at her home Sat urday, two to five. 4tt
 Miss Sallie Brewster has been on the sick list, and unable to attend school for few days.
 Miss Anna E. Woodin of Winsted has been the guest of her brother, R. A. Woodin in Amesville, returning to Winsted Saturday. t.r-.. N .,r.t .
 Floyd Ferguson was in town Sunday. TEsa al qsE
 I. F. Smith was in Great Barring ion one day last week. '.'....
 Mrs. Clifford Maynard and Miss Dora Heinz were in Canaan. on Saturday. 'f' 'L @s
 Wm. E. Rectal was a Sunday guest at the Burkett homestead.
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-20
FLOWING FOR BEST RESULTs
Little subsolI Tyrped to Surface ooca- sIonsJIy Permits Elements te
 Act Freely. as

It has been abundantly proved thsk 1t is not good to blow field the same depth from year to year. By blowing shallow or at uniform depth, the sc& cannot become mixed well and hard bed is formed at the bottom of tAs furrow, which neither air, water, Dsr the roots of plants will penetrats readily. A little subsoil turned to ths surface occasionally allows the sls- ments to act upon 1t freely, thus hbe~~ ating food as it mingles with the sw- face soil and vegetable matter. M this way more valuable plant food snd greater depth of soil is furnished tAs plants which grow upon it.
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-20
CLOVER AND ALFALFA cRoPs
Seed Should Be scariHsd and soll b. eoulsked for Greatest suooess-
 Gut Out Weeds.

The ssed of all clovers and slfnffA should be scarihed and the soil inocu- lated with the appropriate bacteria. for rsstest success. The soil for al- falfa, especially, should be well pre- pared. free from perennial weeds in- ciudina an grasses. Sweet clover ts not 90 cmrting in this respect, ai- though even in this crop. careful Cnl- ture will have it's own reward. nsA alsike and white or Dutch clover uay be mixed with the grasses fin ltSna4pd amounts sor hay or pasture unhT irrigation, where there is greNAw chance ef success. thsv may bs uAAA quite extensively. a. ..t .' Aaos
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-20
PLIGHT OF EUROPE'S CHILDREN STkGGERS
3,5o0,000 Facing Starvation Can Only Be Saved by America's
 Response to Joint Appeal.

It Is utterly impossible for one who has not actually seen the misery of the early Autumn ia Europe to visual lze what the children of the Eastern and Central portions of the continent face this winter. To say that $500, 900 children have no alternative to starva- ton or death from disease except American aid, Is startling, but independ- ent observers by the score and care full scientific surveys of the economic snd crop conditions overseas brand the figure as conservative.
 In Poland, for instance, vlere 1.8e8,- GOO youngsters last year subsisted al- most entirely on the one free Ameri- can meal a day that they received, con ditions as winter closes down, are worse than ever before. The Bolshe- vlk invasion stripped large D ,rtiens of the country of all grain. Professor F. D. Duraud, Food Advisor to the Polish government, after an exhaustive survey, has reported that only forty per cent is available of the food neces- sary te carry the population through the winter.
 In the city of Vienna tests conducted In the American Relief Administration food Kitchens showed that 52 per cent of the children between the ages of 6 and IA were seriously undsr-nourish- ed" Thirty-thrse per cont were mark edly under-nourished, II per cent were slightly subBsrmsl and only { per cent approached the state of a normal American child. The Ameri .an Relief Administration is feeding 9O0,OOo Austrian children every day now, and there Is nc chance of dimunition of need before nex harveJt.
 The spectacle of the medical needs of Europe's childran is equally ap- palinE. Estimates reaching the Amer ican Red Cross ,.s to needs for medical service in the destitute areas this win ter Include Old Avstria- Hungary, 75o,. 600; Rew Poland, 1,5ooLve; ,Czechs- Hpvakia. roc, 900; Serbia, 16o.e0e, and Rounsnis, 1oe,ooo. In tAe isoal rear ok 1s1s-sc the Red Cross has reached wfth the wsritable gift ef life 1,B00, 600 sAsaArsa In tss affected areas TuhsrS s1Dssis ts prevalent to terrttse dsxree. reys shsidwss cat 0f seven M the city H Narsaw, tof Instance, hare hssn 1Dsat ts ss twbsrcuIar. Typhus in wtAs~prsad; rfcasts, tAe nsAt-hsa of uaAsssRosrtshnsnt fs aimoHe untversal aad sAsssss Afts its Erin head con seAAtay n eus place and aaothsr.
 xAs European Relief Oounoi, osm- pslaAG the American Relief Adnanis ke4MsA, tAs American n~d C~S~w. tAs Anerfa7 rNscaI Service Osunaittss tosakssss. As Jewish yosns Nstrikx- esa ct nntttsa, ths FsdsraI CsuncsI x ths 0SrcAss of CArfst ia Auaars N tAs Knishts sf Ce,unabus. fAs '. M. O A anA tAs '. W. c. A, sssAu see.- oooooo wash which to meet sAs sstus- tea lt Aas estimated aAst at hast t2o,0oooo Must be had Asw foex and Qn000oo for nsdicai sssvles se svsst s6scauts disastsr amer ths tkrsa ssned ehiidrsn. Cheeks may be Rsnt tp your socsl ecmntttss or to Franhffr N Lane. trsasursr EsrerOap Relief Council, za Broadway, New York, or te ths Child Feeding TsnA, Ass-Ary pigssk Sew York OkU. .t
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-20
Orialn of the acastansta.s

yivai of the "crotola" of the Rsnsns. Generally made either of ebony. bax- weed or metal, they differ little h shape from those of classical times. and are an essential complement to the national music of Spain. The Ands- lusss are the most expert In the na- nlpuiation of this instrument, expert ness with which Is only attained at ths expense of much practice. It nay be sid that they are indispensable fer the accompaniment of popular dances such e the Jeta, Malaguena and Se- guidiiia, marking with insistsnt sm- phahs the characteristic rhythms of each ~-~
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-20
ORE HILL.

Master Martin Dean is in the Sharon Hospital to be operated on for appendicitis, ... > Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dean of Mil, lerton, N. Y. were weekend guests of the formers parents, Mir. and Mrs. Edward Dean. -, sr.
 Miss Margaret Donlyn has been on the sick list.
 r.a Mr. and Mrs. Willard Smith and children Florence and Clayton of ,Millerton, N. Y. spent Sunday with Mrs. ,Smit th's brother, MT. and Mrs Ward Dean. >.- r. I-
 Mrs. Ed. Webb. is sick and Dr. Shannon of Laksville Is caring fol her. .f William Dean of Millerton, N. r called on his parents Sunday night MT. and Mrs. Ed. Dean. 7''
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-20
EAST CANAAN

Mrs. T. J. Dalton and Miss Mary Ivory spent one day last week in Hartford. -
 Edward Wilson and Andrew Crow ley of Canton spent Sunday at Henry Wilson's. a.f
 Miss Nellie Casey spent Monday in Great Burlington, Mass. F
 Misses Alice and Julia Perdrizet of Hartford spent Sunday at their home. ',.
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-20
Not Vocal Sound.

The grasshopper does not use the throat in producing its shrill note. It Is produced by the wings. One of the ribs of each wing resembles a file, while another part of the wing is drawn tight like a drum. When the grasshopper draws one file over the other 1t causes the drum to vibrate.
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-20
Has somsthlnq to Boast os.

The city Of Winnipeg. Canada. boasts of having the largest individ- Hal railway yards In the world, and the cheapest electric light, the finest transportatOn facilities and widest streets in America.
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-20

Rargs Goes Another illusion.
 A New York woman tried to sell Ter husband at public auction but failed. Which seems to disprove the theory that women will buy anything At an auction sale.-Detroit Free k1es6 nsesa RITA. Stn% sa1&
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-20
Card of Thanlss

I wish to thank the Canaan Fire Company and neighbors for the assistance given in saving my home from fire Saturday night. o----
 Mrs. Grace Mcintyre
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-20
The Pr :

DO they show an egree Of high sr intellectually in townr
 "Sure th.v do. 'ry man you meet now 2. wearing wrist watch"
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-20
MAKE FOREST LANDS USEFUL
aasiItoa Aorss ef Idle opossna lm UAltes'
 ekxsss coaId Be Made oAssts < 4-.. ProductiVA 't,

One mffnun acres of forest AnA h tho Ustssd states is today producing nothing cf value. This area, greater than sbs combined forest areas of Ser. many. France, Belgium Holland. Spain, Portugal Denmark and Switx erland, could be made into splendid productive forests under forestry naH- agemen<
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-20

Crepe paper, all colors, for decora- ting. Also pink and green fsstooAs. The Canaan Printing Go.
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-20
ierJud Tunkins.

Jud Tunkins says 'meny a man would lose his standing as good loser if there were any mind readers present.. st IIEn 5se 4sIa {
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-20

It isn't vanity which causes ye~ to have your portrait made, but a sincere desire to visuairxs your reel self for the pleasurs of friends and loved ones. Make an appointment today it's none too early. VI ALFRED M. COSTELLO PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
 Great Harrington. Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1921-01-20

Paper files. The Canaan Printing Company.
, 1921-05-26
Cured.

Once upon a time there was In
charge OF a certain Episcopal parish
down on Long Island a youngish min.
lister who made a decided hit with q
mlddle-aged spinster Of large means.
Her family. with whom the preacher
was less popular. used to torment her
good-naturedly about the "angei man."
as they called the divine. One day
the splnster brought the minister home
for Sunday dinner without previously
declaring her Intention to do so. Her
brothers and sister, who had not gone
to service, we're in the big living room
when she breezed In. having left the
preacher in the hall to remove his
overcoat. well. how was the angel
man todayf" they chorused. did he
preach one OF his soul-insplring ser.
mons and was he as handsome as
eyerT' Sister made no move TO halt
the flow OF kidding. but. turning to.
ward the door. said Here he IL;
Judge for yourselves as TO his looks F;
as for his sermon. perhaps you'd all
have been better on for hearing H."
That ended the kidding for all time
Brooklyn Eagle.
, 1921-05-26

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Toomsboro, Ga.
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husband and children. 1t has been
said that nine-tenths of the nervous
prostration, nervous dependency, 1.-THE
blues" irritability and backache arise
from some displacement or derange-
ment of a woman's system. Mrs. Phil
lips letter clearly shows that no other
remedy is so successful in overcoming
this condition as Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
, 1921-05-26

$3.50 Na1
cupy the Ruhr and will not ask for
much excuse to carry out that move
ment.
The supreme council is expected to
very soon, especially to take
up the Silesian problem. and Ameri-
can Ambassador Harvey viii sit
with IL. But, us was said above, he
will take no part In the discussions
concerning that question, nor will he
even express an opinion on 1t. This
was made clear by Secretary Of State
Hughes In his reply to an appeal from
Poland for American support. Mr..
Hughes explained to Prince Lubom-
risky, Polish minister, that this is in
accord with the traditional policy Of
the United States" not to become In
volved in matters Of purely European
concern. The Polish note accuses the
allies, except France. of dealing with
the whole question mot by principles
of justice, but by the material inter-
ests of those powers" and 1t con-
cludes: This is not a purely Euro
pean matter. On the just solution of
the matter of Upper Silesia depends
the p~acifcation OF this province and
the stimulation OF Its productivity,
which has a great Importance in the
re-establishment Of the economic sta
bility of the whole world"
SO the Silesian question has created
a o serious situation, I'M Germany
is sitting back hopeful of a real breach
In h unity of the allies. But prob
ably wiser councils will prevail. the
anger of the chief actors will subside,
and some peaceful way out Of the
muddle will be discovered.
The allies last week sent to Berlin
n note reiterating the demand that
Germany be disarmed by June 80, and
the German government began looking
for means Of compliance, especially
as regards the orgesch OF Bavaria
which has refused to disband. Berlin
informed the r~eparations commission
that II was ready TO pay 150, 100000
gold marks of the billion due May 81.
The sum-. partly in gold and partly in
foreign securities. will be paid through
nj American bank. probably Morgan's.
The gold will be deposited In the
Reichsbank subject to call and a check
sent to New York and from there to
Paris. Thus the transfer OF 30 tons OF
gold from Berlin TO Paris is obviated.
The United States government is not
concerned In the transaction.
, 1921-05-26
Upper Silesia Row Threatens
Break Between France and
the Other Allies.
LLOYD GEORGE VS.. BRAND
United States viii Take No Hand in
the DisPute-AdmInistratIon Drops
Fight Of Borah's Naval Reduc-
ton Plan-Rallway Wage
Cut Coming.
BY EDWARD w. PIcKARp.

Upper Silesia threatens to become
a wedge to split the entente alliance.
h Poles, slowing up in their insur-
gent movement, are relying on France
n hav asked at least the moral sup
port Of America. The British, as rep
resented by their government, are
thoroughly Disguised with the Poles
n resent the attitude and actions Of
the French. France practically unan-
1mously stands back OF the Poles and
promises to go II alone" II necessary.
Italy n Japan are said to side with
b British. md America will not, for
the present, mix In the imbroglio at
all.
Premier Lloyd George probably has
been talking too much-a fault of his
which has been In evidence before.
First he told the house of
that Poland was In the wrong, that II
was up TO the allied pleblscite forces,
which are mighty weak. to restore or
der In Upper Silesia and put the Poles
back where he thinks they belong, and
that n they could not do 1t, fairness
demanded hat the Germans be per-
united to do IL. He also sent TO Paris
a note severely criticising the action
OF the French troops In Upper Silesia
and declaring the French government
was supporting Korfanty in his rebel
1ion.
Premier BRAND and the press OF
Paris responded with bitter attacks on
the course being pursued by Great
Britain, and II was declared France
v would recognize the alleged
promise made by the British to Ger
many. that she should have Upper 81
llesia in return for acceptance OF the
Preparations ultimatum. Though the
total piebiscite vote in the zone was
in favor Of Germany, certain Of the
districts voted for union with Poland,
and the French claim these should go
10 Poland in accordance with the
treaty Of Versailles. In fact both
sides to the controversy assert that
that treaty must he carried out, but
apparently they interpret It different
ay. The French say order could nave
been maintained easily II Great Brit
ain had not withdrawn her part OF the
-o~ccupaticnal force, and that her ex-
'cuse hat the troops were needed az
home 10 insufficient. Tit opposition
pre-s In England admits the truth OF
This
Mr.. Lloyd George reinforced his
statements by further assertion that
ne would not accept the French ron.
%tentions. and he spoke with biting
sarcasm OF the attitude OF the French
press. The editors OF Paris, indeed,
are saying some very unpleasant
things about the British prime minis.
ter and his government. One OF them
prints an OF alleged intrigues
with Berlin concerning the ultimatum.
designed 10 give the British complete
control of the economic situation I'm
Europe. n another accuses Lloyd
George OF thinking he can continue 10
dictate laws for the continent. "He
f%orgets," says this editor. that the
French army is available for backing
Frances word. whereas England Is
represented In Europe only by Mr..
Lloyd Georges speeches"
As a matter OF fact, even granting
the technical and moral correctness