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The Press., 1921-01-06
Fine Art of Reading.

An English writer holds browsing to be more of an art and thinks that the perfect "brOwser" should stand up or assume some other position of easy negligence, because for him to settle down in a chair is to "degener- ate almost inevitably into a mere reader" He then goes on to point out that one does not browse" on Mere dith or Browning. a statement to which might be added that one does mighty little browsing on Henry James.
 Browsing" is not quite the same thing as skipping. although you do skip; nor yet as skimming, although you do skim; it is, in other words, just browsing, and this may be con sidered as satisfactory as a great many deAhItions. Christian Science Monitor
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THE PRESS.
LEWIS MoLAusHIlN. pUBLrsHrR
rHURsDAY, JANUARY 6, leal.
ea.y..-I. .svanee. vvhen noe paid

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SENATOR HALL PRESIDENT PRO,
 ITEM OF THE SENATE

The republican caucuses for the Connecticut legislature for 1921 were held Tuesday evening. Senator W. H. Hall was nominated by exclamation for president pro-tem of the senate. Frederick w. Huxford of Stamford was unanimously nominated speaker of the house. Yesterday the senate and house organized by the election of the above. Col. Hall, president pro tenn, appointed Rev. Sherrod SOule of Hartford chaplain of the senate. TOl- land county will be well to the front in this session with Col. Hall as pres ident pro-tem of the senate and Rep resentative John D. Buckley of Union as republican leader of the house, as it is understood that he will receive the appointment of chairman of the judiciary committee.
The Press., 1921-01-06
old Romana neIieved in Dreams.

Old Romans BeIleVed Ih UFSaH's.
 CicreO says that men of greatest wis dom among the Romans did not think ii beneath them to heed the warnings of important dreams, and aftirlns that in his time the senate ordered Lucius Junius to erect temple to Juno Sos pita in compliance with a dream seen by Cecilia. Scipio's dream, philOsoph- teal, imaginative. grand, published in the works of Cicero, called the most beautiful thing of the kind ever writ ten, has always been the subject of discussion as to whether it was con- posed by Cicero for a purpose or Is the veritable account of a dream.
The Press., 1921-01-06
so aklmpy... ,.

Her husband wns counting his ready cash wheF she sfeIe up behind him md laid h hand on q 420 bill.
 aT saw a lovely bathing BuiE yaster- day, sha Eheedled. land this would juBt about cover it
 It would, ehf' he retorted 'Then get 1t by al means. I think the one you have now could be covered by a couple of postage stamps. Boston Transcript.
The Press., 1921-01-06
! MOTION PICTURE PRODUCING
 COMPANY

contemplating making comedies, socle- tydramas and features can use limit cants who can qualify: experience un- necessary if talented, must have good wardrobe: a tryout given those who are
 serioua and wish to make this per
 manent profession. Gail when in town, at studios, Pro Patria Film Corp. e46 West 43d st., New York City. abtf
The Press., 1921-01-06
NOTICE.

By virtue of an order of the Probate Court for the District of Stafford, authorizing me te sell the real estate of the late Charles Warren, shall sell for the best interest of said estate the Warren Block, so called, situated on Main Street in the Borough of Stafford
 FIREMAN F. PATTEN, Executor.
 Stafford Springs Conn, Dec. 2Sth1S2O. . 3w40
The Press., 1921-01-06

WANTED NEAT MAN-vvith some money, who understands farming, to take care of a thirty acre productive, picturesque hillside farm at Rock Meadow, near Union. Future posses
 above conditions. Cuts Fifteen tons good hay. Widow alone. Adderss A. Press Office.
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Conclusive EvIderee.

'But how did the boss know Clar- ence had taken the car outT' asked Henry. "Why," explained William. "Clar- ence ran over him."-Harper's Maga- zine,
The Press., 1921-01-06
Here are Some of the January Sale Items
WASH GOODS REDUCED

WASH GOODS REDUCED
 Apron GnghamsJanuary Sale price yard 12ac One Ginghams assorted StyesJanuary Sale nrice 19c 59c-January Sale prce ."Oc One lot of Dress Percales 36-nches w1deJanuary Sale Outing Flannel 27nches wide, former value S9c-JanuaIy Sale price 1Sc 27-inch Outing Flannel-January Sale price 19c 36inch White Domet Flannel former value 59c-Japuary Gibrater chldrens former value Sedan MEMS UNDERWEAR
 heavy weight Ribbed Shirts anl Sale Mems Fleecy lined Shirts and Drawers-January Sale price l.2S Mems Natural Shirts and Drawersstephensons January Sale price 2S9 HANDKERCHIEFa REDUCED
 Snans White Ienaatched Handkerchiefs January Sale Mems White Hemstitched Handkerchefs- January Sale price .s.s .lOc YNOaEN'S OUTING GOWNS S169
 Womens Outing Faane Gowns former value 29s-January Sale price ...... .,-- ... 1.eS Womens Silk Pettcoats former 45O-January Sale price S.0s HOSIERY REDUCED Infants White Hosiery-January price Infants Cashmere Hosery-January price Childrens Black Ribbed HosieryJanuary Sale price Boys Black Ribbed Hosiery, former value 5Oc-January PlN'e SSc Womens heavy Cotton HosieryJanuary Sale price WOmens Burson Lise HOserysecond quality of goods January Sale price Womens Wool Sport Hosiery value 3.OO-January Sale price 159
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Ordered, That the 18th day of Janua- ry, A. D., 1921 at 2 o'clock in the after noon. at the Probate office in Stafford, be, and the same is, assigned for a hearing on the allowance, of said ad 7. directs the conservator, to cite all per sons interested therein to appear at said time and place. by publishing this order once in some newspaper haVlpg a Circulation in said district and by posting a copy on the public sign post in the town, of Stafford, at least live days before said time assigned
 Certified from Record,
 MICHAEL D. O'CONNELL, Judge.
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DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. PRO

DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. PRO- bate Court, January 5th, 1921.
 Estate of Jacob, Irons, late, of Staff ford. in said district, deceased. ,..
 TJpon the application of Mrs. Lillie Spicer. administratrix, praying that an order may be granted. to sell the real estate of said deceased, as, per ap :. plication on file more fully appears 1t t. Ordered, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate office, in Stafford, in said district, on the 18th day of January, A. D., 1921. at II o'clock in the forenoon, and that public notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing a copy of this order once in some news paper having a circulation in said dis trict. and by posting copy thereof on Stafford. in said district, at least five days before said day of hearing.
 MICHAEL D. O'CONNELL, Judge.
The Press., 1921-01-06

WANTED-A girl for general house work MRS. WILLIAM J. HANLEY. -
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TENEMENT To7RENT1Ge1tsr street 41tf ANGELO CASAGRANDE BOARDERS WANTED
 MRS. SPREEN, Willington Ave. | IWANTED-WOman to Wash and Iron. JOHNSON HOSPITAL. EoUND-A nmaII white dog with one brown ear, and short tail, with collar
 H. c. BARLOW, Dog Warden. WANTED TO BUY-A Secondhand Box 5S staffordvilIe 41tf FOR sALE-PianO Cased Organ, AL most new. Apply HENDERSON, Keefe Plains. 2w41 STRICTLY FRESH EGGS-and Dressed Poultry for sale. Also Single Comb Rhode Island Red Eggs for matching. First Class Stock. w. A. BRUCE, Westford, Avenue, Telephone 6l-l3. FOUND-A small white dog with and brown ear. and a shore tail with collar but not tag. If not called for, will be disposed of according to law.
 H. c. Barlow, Dog Warden. FOR SALES IncubatOFs, ? cSpheE*. Quire Lock Box 228, Stafford Springs. .41tf WANTED-By a competent American lady. practical nursing and special general work. In or out of town. References if required. Box 299 3w40 FOUND WoOIen Gloves. Owner call at the DeBorde store.
 Have Buyers-fOr Holland County Farms. W. R. AUGSTEN. Merrow. :.
 2mos40 FOR .sALE-Almest New Art Square, 9X12; Bureau. Square Glass, piece Parlor Suite and Oakland Cook Stove. Inquire of JOHN BOWDEN, Staffor
 tl4V NOTICE-We wish to notify the public that our herd was recently retested for Tuberculosis by State and Federal Doctors and every animal was found perfectly healthy. Our herd is now under State and {Eederal Supervision (D0A you realize what that means tqS the health Of famiIlesg. HORSE FOR sALE
 w. A. BRUCE, Weskford Avenue Telephone 61-13. FOR SALE-Hay ana weed. De1Avereqr Loose osd Hay, , SSs soa sofs V. mo0G' o N to MICH MARCELUK, StaffordvilIe post office box 2. s4w3Sl PIANO TEACHER MARY I. NEVR-l TRNEAEtENT,S.- -sarn a1I 8heua- kR na1aaz RAT SE Son.
 WOOD CHOPPERs WANTED
 D. D. ELLIS, West Stafford. 37tf FOR SALE-FEUTONIA CLUB HOUSE on West Main St., fully equipped with everything needed in a club house, and two large Building lots. Building nearly new and in good repair. A NOTHNIcK, CHRIS NATUscHKA, MAX TURSCHMAN. JR. 2w38 DRY HOPKINS ALB-can be had for 10 cents per bottle by the cask. A good healty drink. Also Ale barrels for sale. Antonio Palazzolo, S7 Main St. 35-8 asK ited ttma RTs %s AHR M e Sxs cssn. n at $14.50,, tubes &2.s5; 30x3h castings. s17.- %, tubes SAYS. All drsts and carry factory gYaEantee of 5000 miles; Stu 20 cents quart. W. H. WEBSTER, 2tanoFo. S6tf SEE Bert 8. Chanee. R. F. D., l, for Bicycles: Also the Johnson motor wheel. that will make your Bicycle in- to a twin cylinder Motorbike that will go 60 miles for 10 cents.
 HIGHEST PRICES-paId for Live Poultry, Veal and Fresh Eggs. Tele- phone 57 HARRY MARKOFF.
 OF women to take 0E- deFB among friends and neIghborS for the genuine guaranteed hoSiery, full line for mon. women and children. daFning. We pay 75 cents an hour spare time or $S6 q week for full time. Experience unnecessary. Write INTERNATIONAL STOCKING MILLS. NoTTigtown. Pa. BOARDRRs and ROCKERS WANTED. ! Apply to MRS. LOUIS SAVY, at the \ City Hotel 25tf | BUILDING LOTS For Sale. Cash OF easy terms, at a reasonable price. ,. A. BRIGHENTI, West Main St. 33tf |
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| TENEMENT TO-RENT-Center Street. A1tf ANGELO CASAGRANDE
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DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT

36ncE Brown Sheetng good quaityJanuary Sale 5c 36nch Brown Sheetng heavy weightJanuay Saepce 18c
 Lockwood B" Brown Sheeting-January Sale price Ssc
 Htp Beached Sheeting-January Sale price. 2ac 94Pequot Sheeng former 95cJanuary Sale 60c Twiled Crash Toweng-January price 121kc One lot Wash Cloths-January Sale price .........6c One lot of Fuck Towels former value 50cJanuary Sale price One lot of Huck Towels former 5OcJanuary price One lot of Huck Towels, former 9ScJanuary eve One lot of Turkish Towels 33canuary Sale pAAce .lSc One lot of Turkish Towels former value 5Oc-January PlAce .29c One lot of Turkish Towels former 75c-January Sale One lot of Turkish Towels value 9ScJanuary Sale price 49c Mercerzed Table Damask former 125-January Sale pe sss .SSc Msrcerized' Table Da-a L7s-January Sale price =. csc UNDERWEAR REDUCED
 children'sl Knit Bloomers-January Sale price sp. Boys Fleecy@Iined Undeawear-sanuary Sale price 6ac Women's medium weight Union Suits former value 15oIan uAiy 0aie price Womens Fleecyned Union Suits long sleeves former vae I2S9-January Sale price I59 BLANKETS REDUCED
 One lot of Gray Blankets January Sale price ~ 1Ss & Oae lot Of Gray Blankets former value s75-January Sale -: '''''' 295 One lot of White Bankets-January Sale price IaS One lot of White Blankets value 5OOZJanuarv Sale P-0o ORe lot Of White Blankets former 75O-January Sale one lot of Plaid Blankets former 79s-Januar Sale P 595
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BUILDING LOTS For Sale. Cash OF easy terms, at a reasonable price.
 c. A. BRIGHENTI, West Main St. 33tf
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WANTED
 MRS. SPREEN, Willington Ave.
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DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. PRO-

IOTu1 HI SIIU UAS t4 I0V' SF ...L ;bi+ad The conserVator, having exhlblted his administration account with said
 estate to this Court for allowance, it
The Press., 1921-01-06

WANTED-WOmant to Wash and Iron.
 JOHNSON HOSPITAL.
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FOUND-A small white dog with one - H. c. BARLOW, Dog Warden.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-02-17

this thing over. We don't need more property; what we need is a chance to enjoy the property we already have We have all the chance to choose now between life and land; won't you think It all over again and let us seek that which Is really worth while?"
 "Now I know where Beulah got her nonsense" he retorted. "All this talk about real life is very fine, but you don't get much life, real or any other kind, unless you have the cash to pay down for it. We've done pretty well here, as you say, but it's only begin nin' to what we can do, if we set about it, and don't wait until the cheap land is all gone. don't see why you should go back on me at this time O life, Mary. We've stood together for a long while, and kinda figured I could count on you"
 "So you can, John; so you can to the very last, for anything that is for your own good, but when you set your heart on something that means more trouble and hardship and won't add che iota 10 your happiness, 1 think 1t is my duty to persuade you if I can. We've been drifting apart lately; why not let us both go pack to the begin ming and start ovel again, and by kind ness. and fairness, and liberality, and and sympathy, try to recover some thing of what we have lost"
 "I have always thought I had been liberal enough" he said. Didn't build you a good house and buy furni- trye for it, and do I stint you in what you spend, either on the table or your self? More than that. didn't I put the title to the homestead in your name? And ain't ready to do the same with the new homestead if that's the stick err"
 "I never thought of such a thing" she protested. And yoI shouldn't claim too much credit for putting the homestead quarter in my name. You know when you bought the first rail- road land you were none too sure how things would come out and you thought 1t might be wise precaution to have the old farm stand in your wife's name."
 That's all the thanks get" he said bitterly. Well, I'll take the new one in my own name, but m take it just the same. If you don't want to share in it you won't have to. But for the present it's your duty to stay here and run things till we get back"
 What are you going 10 do after you get your new farm? You can't work two farms thousand miles apart, can you?"
 'Oh, I guess that won't worry us long. The Americans are comn' in now with lots O good money. was hgurin' up that this place. as a goin'
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-02-17
SCOUTING IN THE SCHOOLS.

Chief Scout Executive James D. West sends the following message to all boy scouts in the schools of the country:
 "A true scout is always on the alert for opportunities to be of service. In many schools scouts are in charge of the fire drills and first aid and safety first training. They also conduct thor ough school yard clean-ups, guard dan gerous crossings and see that sanitary conditions are in force in and out of school buildings. Are you and your troop doing any of these things? If not, get busy. Talk 1t over with your scoumaster and your teacher and see if there isn't something which you can do as a scout to help your school.
 "Remember especially that scouting Is what you make it. If you are scout and careless in your personal ap- pearance and needless of regulations you are doing a great harm to the movement and not being a true scout no matter how proficient you are in signaling and fire building and the rest. Scouting goes all through, into every thing you dc,
 "I wish every first-class scout would determine to qualify for the merit badge in scholarship this year and make up his mind to get the most out of his books-by putting a lot in"
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-02-17

right now to get land for nothin' that in few years will be worth as much or more than this here. I'm ready to go through the hardship and the work for the sake of what il will do for us. We can be Independently rich in five years, if we just stand together"
 "mdependent of what?' she asked.
 "Why independent of-of every thing. Nothin more to worry about and plenty laid up for old age. Ain't that worth a sacrifice?'
 John" she said, turning and raising her eyes to his face Answer me a straight question. What was the hap piest time in your life? Wasn't it when We lived in the one-roomed sod shanty, with scarcely a cent to bless ourselves? We worked hard then, too but we had time for long walks together across the prairies-time to sit in the dusk by the water and plan our lives together We have done we'll; we have land, horses, machinery, money. But have we the happiness we knew when we had none of these? On the contrary, are you not worried morning, noon and night over your work and your property? Don't you complain about the kind of help the farmers have to hire nowadays, and the wages they have to pay? And if you get more land won't all your troubles be increased in proportion? John, sit down and think
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-02-17
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never
 Suspect It
Applicants for Insurance Often
 Rejected.

Judging from reports from druggists who are constantly in direct touch with :he public, there is one preparation that has been very successful in overcoming these conditions. The mild and healing influence of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for it's remarkable record of success.
 An examining physician for one of the prominent Life Insurance Companies, in an interview on the subject, made the as- Nsonishing statement that one reason why 50 many applicants for insurance are re- ected is because kidney trouble is So common to the American people, and the large majority of those whose appiea- :ions are declined do not even suspect that they have the disease. It is on sale it all drug stores in bottles of two sizes, medium and large.
 However, if you wish first to test this yreat preparation send ten cents to Dr. kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y., for a ample bottle. When writing be sure and mention this paper.-Adv.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-02-17
DODSON WARNS
 CALOMEL USERS
f's Mercury! Attacks the Bones, SaliNates ard Makes
 You Sick.

There's no reasen why person should take sickening, salivating calo- mel when a few cents buys large bot tie of Dodson's Liver Tone-a perfect substitute for calomel.
 It is a pleasant, vegetable liquid which will start your liver just as sure- fly as calomel, but it doesn't make you sick and gan not salivate.
 Children and. grown folks can take Dodson's Liver Tone, because it is per fectly harmless.
 Calomel is a dangerous drug. It is mercury and attacks your bones. Take dose of nasty calomel today and you will feel weak. sick and nauseated to- morrow. Don't lose days work. Take spoonful of Dodson's Liver Tone in. stead and you will wake up feeling great. No more biliousness, constipa- tion, sluggishness, headache, coated tongue or sour stomach. Your drug gist says if you dont find Dodson's Liver Tone acts better than horrible calomel your money Is waiting for you. Adv.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-02-17
HONOR FOR BRAVE SCOUT

The fact that nearly hundred med als have Heen awarded 10 boy scouts by the national court of honor of the Boy Scouts of America during the past year for conspicuous service in life saving is evidence that the "Be Pfeparede idea is working. George Noble, assistant scoumasfer of Troop Z, Charlton, h., won the gold medal for feat of real heroism which he modestly describes in the following manner:
 Last summer 1 travelled with a de. tachment of Hearts of the World" We showed the picture two days in Rock Rapids and were preparing to go down to Orange City with the film. l loaded the machines and films in my car and started cross country while the rest waited for the train. On my way l noticed that there was a fire mile or so ahead and hurried on to see if l could be of any assistance.
 On arriving l found that two chil- dren were still in the burning house. Being a scout, I simply did my duty to try to rescue them. The first trip up- stairs 1 found the girl overcome with smoke. 1 wrapped her in some bed clothing and took her downstairs to safety, then went back after the boy. l was unable to locate him, and had to go back down 10 get more informa- tion from the other people Having gotten the information I went back into the house and started up the stairs, which gave way as 1 was near the top. I was able to catch hold Of beam that held my weight, and then 1t was just matter of pulling my. self up to the second floor.
 This accomplished, I went into what remained of the boys room, walked a sill across to the bed and an old metal covered trunk, because 1 knew the floor would not hold my weight. l looked in the closet and on the bed, but was about to give up the search when l happened to raise the lid of the trunk and saw the boy. Something gave way before 1 could | get the boy out, and the next thing I ] hIcN l NdS III luG DdStueHl dSlElUe the trunk. My first thought was to again try for the boy, but the trunk had turned over In the fall and the lid was down. In trying to turn ii the heat of the metal covering blls tered my hands a little, but was able to get the boy and scrambled ou
 small window in the side of thu basement.
 q then had the people empty m, ear while I treated the children t
 the best of my ability, then starte, them off to tine doctor After they ha gone went around the building to set if anything else was in danger, anC then used by flrst-aid kit to relieve the pain in my hands and face. guess I tainted, for the next thing knew a man was working on me. In a little while I was able to proceed with my trip to Orange City and went l on with my work"
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-02-17
Danoerous to Boast,

Little Eleanor vehemently announced her intention of giving up her French lessons with her governess. Her fa- ther, however, was very anxious that tn child should learn French and did not intend to humor her.
 'She hugs and kisses me to make me do my lessons !-and-ugh !-I do hate lessons !" cried the little girl.
 See here, my dear" returned her Gather in reasoning, diplomatic way, "I have read French with your gover- ness ever since she has been here, and she has never tried to hug and kiss me-"
 Father" observed the child gravely, you'd better knock wood."
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-02-17

It has been said atnot one woman in a thousand passes this perfectly natural change without experiencing a train of very annoying and sometimes painful symptoms. Those dreadful hot flashes. sinking spells, spots before the eyes, dizzy spells, nervousness, are only a few of the symptoms. Every woman at this age should profit by Mrs. Block s experi- ence and try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound.
 If you have the slightest doubt that Lydia 5. Pinkham's 5 Vegetable Com. pound will help you, write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass, about your health. Your letter will be opened, read and answered by a woman, and held in strict confidence.