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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-11
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Yesterday afternoon part OF
! ChicaEous stopped on Columbus street
! in front of the boulder in WasHuGt0n
! park
"Surc, this is it," said ono
"Wcll, I don't see so much u i'ag
about" replied Il third
Let's turn back, a fourth z ggnst-
ed I'VE can say that we've tad he
pleasure OF seeing the rock
"NoU follows out to SCI fha Mnh'6?"
broke m u native who hal bar- watch.
ing the tourists
Sure" came the reply; n Joss
we've seen II all"
Been down to Starved Ro.e So IT,
they were asked.
We'll what's this thing? r "a, ked
one of the party with a furp NeC ! ex-
preston, referring to the Inc DIN
Douglas boulder
ut tells It on that tablet in
torrogalor was assured.
Then this isn't what thcy call
Starved Rock" he asked
Follow the trail tor few 4 lore
miles, he was told.
Politics is no longer ashe q. n old
game It was once. Scores ~ ms1 are
now competing in a ciVil6e7 eK.
animation for the Chicago ter.
ship, which used to be 8 f5 cal
plum,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-11
WE COLYUMtSTS.

Lords of the tar-Hung prattIc line.
Restringing Omar's Tyre,
Springing old whee2es that went fine
I'm NincNch and Tyre.
o.
The difference between soft drink
ers and hard drinkers seems to be
that the latter kick less about the cost
OF cohtentment.
o
"Dr Hutchinson discharged the
weapon and the cash register click
was heard - associated Press dis.
patch.
1t sounded to US as If the Doc was
performing the stunt COlloquially
known as Shooting his wad,' but the
body Of the article informs us that he
was demonstrating an entirely new
gun
Look up a minute at High Bird. who
Is the treasurer Of the American Rcd
Cross At Constantinoplc. That's ALL
thank you.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-11

Henry II, king of France, made
handsome gifts 10 the guild of arch.
erS, among others gold chain, with
II hawk attached. and "A beautiful gold
Sccpter. dating from about 1904.
richly ornamentcd with "A gold hawk
aud The arms of the guild cmbla7oned
on it: at important functions this
Srrp'cr is carried hy the king of the
archgrs.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-11
Csnada's Land and Water Area

The total land area of Canada il
3,603a10 square miles; the total wa
Ter area * l2l.T13 square miles that
is. tho total water area * about equal
tn one half The total area Of SuSkatche-
wan.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-11
Live Stock
Live Stock.

Live Stock.
Chicago, July IL Hog Receipts
5000 head; held over, l,Sl6; openin1
active. 1oC to 25c higher than SatUC
days average $1o10 paid; qualit,
fair; lights scarce.
Cattle Receipts, 1900 head.
Sheep Receipts, $4,000 head.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-11
iiaIVerson &, O'Donrell

established general hauling and ex,
press business, motor truck service.
Prompt attention to all orders, Call
Black 2S6.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-11
TIE ACHING ROLL

Lives there a man with roll 80 aasd
That never to himself has said
viii congress never use the axe
On that coufOunded income tax
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-11
Remember, Away
Back, When--

The officers of the Ottawa Business
Mems Association were; Z. c. Allen,
President. r. l.. Fi5ke, Chairman Of
Board of Directors; w. II, llull Treas
| urer; T.. G. Osman, Secretary.
That was back in 1882
Who put all the chicks" in Hicks
Park? - sess ssnAtl
Los Angeles County produced
oranges worth $19,000,000 last year.
Almost enough to pay off few NOV
| ing picture stars
With the postoffice out Of politics
perhaps some time congress itself may
follow suit.
Very few congressman oVerWork
themselves for the sake of the coun-
try.
Theda Bara has married her direC-
tor Thus another man has lost his
job.
This summer has been rough on
compilations that melt and run.
O.
Evidently Prof Einstein does not
expect a return engagement
q w w
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-11

have many houses and lots for
sale at reasonable prices. See me
before buying A, c. KOHRT, Agent.
Phone Blue 2f2.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-11

J. + Belland had walked 1928,
niles when he reached Boston. HI
plans to walk around the world
wherever man can go in hiking
ooots. He started from Washington.
,. G., May 10. 1918. So far he has
walked through 40 states, Canada
Mexico, South and Central America
West and East Indies, Madagascar
md Japan. He expects to cove
1G,7i0 miles.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-23

ices free, nor would they accept any
special payment. The peal was rung
as 4 matter Of course, and was the
natural expression Of English joyous
ness. The merry music Of the bells in
Great Britain and wherever churches
have peals of bells, is today as much
q feature Of Christmas as the decora-
ton Of church and home with ever
greens, or the provision Of the good
cheer which always marks this festive
season.
What an cutlery there would be II
an edict were issued forbldding the
ringing Of the bells during the coming
festive season Yet this was actually
done during the Commonwealth, for
In 1852 the wise men of parliament
gave orders that mo observation shall
be had Of the five-and.twentieth day
. Of December, commonly called Christ
mas day"
1t Is quite certain that this edict
was disregarded in many places, while
In others 1t led to open rioting. At
Canterbury the mayor of the city tried
to enforce the new rule, but the people
were not going to be deprived Of their
pleasures so easily, so they took the
law into their own hands, broke the
mayors wind0ws-and some Of his
bones as well-and affirmed their in
tention Of keeping their Christmas in
their own fashion, just as their fathers
had done before them.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-23
CUSTOMS AND THEIR ORIGINS
Numerous Yuletlds Ideas Are Relics
Of Pagan Observance, Especially
Those Of Druldisn,.

hffANY Christmas customs are
YUu relics Of pagan observances,
especially those Of Druidism,
the religious system Of the ancient
Gauls and Britons. Groves Of oaks
were their chosen retreat, and today
the acorn .is found as a Christmas
symbol on some Christmas greetings,
although 1t Is not used as much as
formerly.
Druidism considered mistletoe most
sacred, and when growing on an oak
tree, parasite as 1t is, 1t was cut with
. golden knife by q priest clad in a
white robe and two white bulls were
sacrificed on the spot.
The Yule log In England is a relic
Of Druidism. Its name Is considered
Z corruption Of wheel log" wheel
In Druidical symbolism typifying the
march Of the sun. The lighting of
the Yule log harks back to the sacred
fires kindled by the Druids at mid
winter In the round towers which yet
remain In many parts Of Great Brit
ain, Ireland. France and Spain. The
use Of the Christmas tree has descend
ed from the German Drulds. The
dressing Of the tree with candles and
presents was a feature Of their mid
winter festival.
Ivy is not used for Christmas dec
orations, as 1t was once sacred to
Bacchus and constituted almost the
sole leafy adornment at the Roman
saturnalia. The early Christian clergy,
desiring to wean the people from their
pagan practice as far as possible, for
babe the use Of Ivy, and the precedent
still obtains.
In medieval Europe q peacock was
the favorite dish for Christmas din
ner After being skinned carefully
the bird was cooked. Then the skin
with the plumage intact was replaced,
and the bird served In a manner as
nearly as possible resembling real
life.
Mlnce pies are first mentioned In
1896 as In common use at Christmas
times. Authorities In the matter then
said they might be eaten a. early -
December II
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-23
A Good Modelling Material

It Is often very difficult to keep |.
child confined to the house amused.
But with modelling material with
which they can make animals, beads.
etc, they can be kept amused for hours
Take four tablespoonfuls cornstarch,
eight tablespoonfuls salt and eight
tablespoonfuls boiling water Mix the
dry ingredients and pour on the boiling
water, stirring until the mixture is soft.
Put on the fire and stir until II forms
a soft ball. then remove from the stove
and stir for ten minutes. A little color
may be added. Wrap In oiled paper
when not In use to keep from harden
Ing.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-23
bib and Tray Cloth
esy,ssgsygssss, y,.ssgs, gssssss

Balloons, in bright colors, and an
angular elephant decorate the ample
bib and tray cloth to match, made Of
oilcloth, as pictured above. They will
afford the youngest member Of the
family much Joy and his mother much
peace Of mind at the dinner table.
Therefore the donor Of this gift will
be twice blessed and long remem-
bered. The mottled oilcloth Is cream
colored and the bib is bound at the
neck with white tape which is extend
ed Into ties. t e
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-23
Bell Ringing.
One Of the Oldest
Christmas Customs

N11f HAT would Christmas be with.
VlxH out the melody Of the bells
1 ringing good viii toward menl
Bell ringing IL one Of the Oldest Of
Christmas customs. At one time, In
England, the ringers gave their sssy.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-23

1t goes without saying that bags Of
all sorts are among those gifts that
are always welcome. There are many
new ones this year made Of coarse
canvas, or unbleached linen and
trimmed with narrow satin ribbon
and ribbon flowers. Baby ribbon may
be drawn through the interstices of
the canvas. Drawing threads out of
either the canvas or linen makes it
possible to weave wider ribbons over
and under the remaining threads, In
borders or ornaments. Flowers cut
from cotton or lineu, in various col
Ors, are applied to the linen bags and
buttonholed along their edges with
cotton floss or yarn. A case for hold.
ing playing cards and a bag which
may be put to various uses are shown
above in gifts suited to either men
or women.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-23
CHRISTMAS CAROL
Music and Song Always Assooi-
ated With the YuIetide.
Original sacred Character Of Carols
Was Almost Lost Sight Of In
aa Thirteenth Century.

m USIC and song have always been
0Ul associated with Christmas.
In Roman Catholic countries,
a. early as the Third century, 1t be-
came the custom to usher In the
Christmas festivities with musical
masses. w
The practice Of singing carols or
canticles was supposed to recall the
I'm Excelsis Gloria" Of the angels and
the song Of the shepherds on the
first Christmas night. ti0
A very old carol, published In 1921,
gives an amusing description Of church
revelries:
A wooden child IN clouts on the altar sat.
About the which both boys and girls do
| dance and timely jet,
And carols sing In praise Of Christ.
| The priests do roar aloud
And round about the parents stand
| To see the sport. and with their voice
Do help them, and with hand.
At first, carols were generally re-
ligious In character, and were written
with Latin and English words In al
ternate lines, or with Latin refrain.
The well-known carol
When Christ was born Of Mary free
In Bethlehem, that fair citie,
Angels sang with mirth and gles
In Excelsis Gloria.
and another with q chorus,
Christus natus hodis
The babe. the son,
The holy one
OF Mary,
are good examples Of this class.
When the tendency to rlbaldry be-
came marked, some Of the carols got
to be very peculiar in subject and
language. Joseph Is treated with
great want Of respect, for one carol
runs:
Joseph was an old man,
An old man was he,
When he welded Mary,
The Maid Of Galilee.
Another relates the story Of the
shepherds watching their focks by
night:
A shepard upon q hill he satt
He had on him hys tabard and hiatt,
Hys tarbox, hys pipe and hys 1agatt;
Hys name was called Joly-Joly Watt.
Having been Informed Of the birth
Of Christ, the shepherd sets off for
Bethlehem, and on arriving, says:
Jhesu! of Thee my pype.
Ny skyrte. my tarbox and my .scrype.
Home to my fellows now will skype.
And loke unto my sheps.
In the Thirteenth century the sa-
cred character Of these Christmas
songs was almost entirely lost sight
Of. The Puritan parliament abolished
Christmas and carols altogether, but
feasting and revelry returned with the
Restoration.
Carol singing, which had fallen into
disuse, was revived by q collection Of
carols published by D. Gilbert, in 1924,
but caroling. which was formerly
ushered In By the Ginning Of church
bells, and the sallying forth Of cholrs
which chanted th.ir way round vii
lagos until their threats were hoarse
and their noses red from cold and
friendly Christmas potatons, Is now
almost a thing Of the past.-Tit Bits.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-23
are good examples Of this class.

When the tendency to ribaldry be-
came marked, some Of the carols got
to be very peculiar in subject and
language. Joseph Is treated with a
great want Of respect, for one carol
rms:
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-23

"5Oc on the 81
Of 1914 Prices"
, 1921-04-27
QUERI~T,
Voters of C~hristlansted.
Rem

when you are going to put that signif-
cant X it must be for our two indepe :
dent candidates w. Abramson and An
thon Teytaud, don't let canvassers from
any other quarter persuade you by hold
ing up invisible Platforms like harbour
improvements and attempts to keep off
steamers from our harbour, better roads,
Qeave that to the party that originated
it, they will settle that. don't let the
Council be a Bolsheviki Council. we do
not want the Labour Union removed to
Government House, that old barrel thew
cali "Labour Union" is splitting fat,
remember the Labour Unions motto:
United we stand, divided we fall''.
(Aint they falling? We do not tolerate
anything pertaining to division within
cur steady circle of c. C. members, thew
have proved faithful; of course it never
, 1921-04-27
RI
Saddle H~rse
EASY GATED
To Hire By The Month,
Address Clerk of the l. curt,
Government House.
EDITORIAL.

The jubilee fund of the Forthcoming
Moravian Jubilee celebrations for which
q programme is published, will be ex
pended as follows, it is advised: l. For
painting and washing the outside of the
church: 2. for renovating and painting
the platform; 8. for carpeting the aisles
of the church: a, for augmenting the
New Organ FUND.-. We are further
Informed that the congregation original
ly expected to get a new organ for the
jubilee, but finding it impossible to Sc
cure it during the jubilee year, it has
been decided to do the other three hings
aforementioned. Collections will be taken
at the public services and the platform
meetings in behalf of the jubilee fund.
and the donations of friends and we'll
wishers, either toward the general jubi-
lee fund, or especially towards the New
Organ Fund will be gratefully received
by the minlster-in- charge. 1t is likewise
very gratifying to learn that Revd. A.
T.. King, former pastor of the Friedens-
berg Mission is expected by the "Pari-
ma" today to participate in the celebra-
tions, and his many friends here and in
Frederiksted will be glad to meet him.
Mr.. King is now stationed at Basseterre.
ST. Kits, and his we'll known Christian
spirit that did so much to build up the
church at Frederiksted is winning much
for the work in his present
ield of labor.
, 1921-04-27
QUERRY:

Will Mr.. Joseph Alexander con
firm or deny the statement that he
is Begging for Votes?
Can MIR. Joseph Alexander deny
that he has written letters to the
Voters Of this Town begging for
Votes?
Can MI. Joseph Alexander deny
that himself and father have been
Begging for votes?
If his answer be in the negative,
must we then take it for granted that
ne does not deem himself worthy of
those whom he is aspiring to repre-
sent IN the Legislative Body of St.
CroiX.
QUERI~T.
, 1921-04-27

suited the B. P.-We should worry
The B. z. Oou ACCOMPLISHMENTS Party
have played q bad hand in these islands
since its birth. Shake off that funny
feeling of yours, brother voter; stick
yourself with a pin if necessary to get
awake to the fact that the X is for
Abrams6h and Teytaud. Hold that pen
Gil firm and when the B. P. play their
f%avorite tune The worst is yet to come
sign your cross for Abramson and Tey-
taud and you are one better.
SAM.
, 1921-04-27
The Coming Elections
To the Editor "The Avis."
Dear Sir:

What seems peculiar in connection
with the present prepare ions FOR cleo
tons, is that, although we are within
but nine days of the day appointed, yet
up to this not one Candidate (the new men
particularly are meant has taken a stand,
or announced to the people publicly his
views. ideas or Intentions: his platform,
as the term implies.
1t might be all very we'll for matters
to proceed in this unaccustomed style,
were there not any questions on the
tap1s OF other than the most ordinary
nature, but with las the case isl subjects
OF vital Importance one at least of which
affects directly the interests OF the peo-
pie OF the Town which these men are
supposed to represent, the situation pres
ents quite a different aspect. and we are
forced to enter a protest against this un-
conventional mode today so different
from the custom Of past times.
Does this Mr.. Editor, this limo vation,
cover plot intended to delude the un-
wary of our people into accepting a bit
ter pill for a sugarplum.
am surprised to see our Peoples Man
of The Herald, our most worthy
friend who holds down the Editorial
Chair of your cotem, keeping aloof at this
time. | hope that the Icy Shoulders"
OF a section of those of whom no better
was expected, seeing of what stamp
they are has not caused him to become
too '.Jrggld" himself insomuch as to
neglect he cause which On his honor he
must advocate: but that he will like a Gil
ant refreshed with wine, issue forth and
sound the tlmbrel on behalf OF the mass
as, the condition of which has today en-
abled sthem to send forward men to
Iegislate and be on the alert for the good
Of their hearths and homes.
Yours faithfully
VENTOSUS.
C~hrlstiansted, 18th April 1921.
, 1921-04-27
TELEGRA MS.
ST CROIY CTAnIC

London, April 23rd. Germany has
sent to Washington a reply to the United
States note rejecting the role of arbitra-
tor OF the reparations question between
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03

This is the season of the year when farmers are sending their hay, to the city markets.
 In the face of a marvellous increase in motor-propelled vehicles which eat only gasoline, 1t is worthy of note that the production and consumption of hay in the United States has increased steadily year by year, reaching its highest point in history in 1919. This years yield will be only slightly less,
 At the same time, the marketing of hay has become a more particular un- dertaking. Formerly nearly all hay was sold within 90 miles of the place where 1t was grown. Now large part of 1t is shipped by rail and some ex- ported.
 Two kInds ot Marksta.
 Market hay may be divided into two general classes: City market hay and local. or country, market hay. The line of distinction between the two classes is not always distinctly drawn, but 1t may be said that the demand in re- gard to quality and better grades is more rigid in the city than on the local market. It requires a better quality of hay 10 grade as No. on the city market than on the local market. ~
 Compared with marketing hay in the city. disposing' of it iri the country is a comparatively simple matter. On the local market the producer usually comes in direct contact with the con- sumner and hay is not sold according to it's off1ciai grade but on its merit. It Is designated as "choice," sgood bright hay" "fair," medium" etc. This in- cludes all kinds of hay, and hence there Is no necessity for the producer to knew the commercial grades. O..
 when baE ss sEtrPe4 D the. city market, however, the grade given by the shipper Is of the utmost impor- tance. The psices of the different grades of hay depend, in years of normal yield, on the demand of city consumers, who may be divided into three general classes according to, he kind of hay they feed. Tn the first class are the drivers of fancy driving and saddle horses. who feed the high est quality, hay. Such horses must be kept In the best condition, and as No. hay Is very palatable and agrees with the horses, 1t Is used to furnish the required bulk of the ration rather than the quality of nutritive sub stances 1t contains. High-grade hay always fnds a. ready sale, for the de- mand usually exceeds the supply.
 The second class of consumers avoid
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03

extremes In both price and grade and the eastern part of the United States No. l and No. 2 timothy are fed in preference to the other grades and are cheaper. Consumers of this kind are Aeginning to use mixed (timothy and clover hay) and legume hay, especially alfalfa, in preference to unmixed grass hay.
 The third. class feed the lower grades, such as No. timothy and mo grade" This hay is fed by many horse owners because 1t is cheap, and by owners of transient and sale stables whe want something to fill up the horses and are not greatly concerned with the nutritive quality of the feed. Experienced horse owners know thak when poor hay is fed 1t requires a larger grain ration than where better grade hay is used. The quantity of poor hay in the market Is much great CT than that Of good hay. 4 ' t Hay Should Hs We'll 5assx-
 Most hay for city market nowadays Is baled, and each year there is eon- siderable loss in marketing hay on ac- count of improper baling. The rules by which market hay Is graded require that it be sound and werl baIed" Properly baled hay consists of bales of uniform size. having straight edges, square ends, the proper number of wires accurately placed, and baled in such a manner as to stand handling and shipping well. Each bale should contain only one grade of hay, com posed of enough folds to be torn apart easily when the wires are removed.
 The size and weight of the bales are important in most markets. The pro ducer should know the demands Of the market to which his hay Is to be shipped. Usually a man ships his hay into one general market where the size and weight of bale is uniform.
 The small bale, up to 100 pounds, is much in demand because one man can load, unload. and deliver 1t. This size is popular for handling where ship ments are by river boat in the South. For southern retail trade bale not more than 70 pounds-approxima 30 to the ton-is popular. Tn several eastern markets the large upright bale weighing from POO to 225 pounds Is preferred.
 The producer should select his best hay for the city markets, grade 1t carefully, bale it according to the market, and avoid shipping more than one class Of hay in the same car.
Connecticut western news., 1921-02-03
STABBED IN THE BACK
How Many Canaan Readers Have
 Had Those Sudden Twinges?

How Many Canaan Readers Have
 Had Those Sudden Twinges?
 Have you ever had "crick" in the back?
 Does your back ache with dull, heavy, draggy throb?
 Is lit hard to straighten up after stopping?
 Hard to arise from chair or turn in bed?
 Is the urine dark colored? Pas sages irregular?
 When your kidneys need attention, use a tested kidney remedy.
 Use Doan's Kidney Pills+the remedy that has proved it's merit. Ask your neighbor!
 Convincing testimony in Canaan citizens statement.
 I. E. Curtis, carpenter, R. F. D., says: "Some time ago I suffered quite bit from backache. had dull, heavy pains in the small of my back and felt all tired out. heard of Doan's Kidney Pills and got some from Farnum & Co.'s Drug Store. Two boxes cured me of the attack" "
 Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that MT. Curtis had. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.-adv.