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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-10-27

1t would be useless for us to try to tell you about
the many many bargains that to be found in our
store-for every have listed there several
others unmentioned You can best be benefited by
paying us a visit Whether not you intend to buy
extend to you cordial invitation to visit store
Our saespeople will be pleased to meet you and to
show you
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which are illustrated. The box method is suita ble for trees not more than eight or nine feet high; the bottom of the tree trunk should be sawed off square and nails driven through the middle of the bottom of the box into the end of the butt thus made; the tree should be raised upright and held in that position until it Is securely fastened. Prepare two pieces or board, and b, each somewhat longer than the box is wide to allow for ad- juStment: cut a notch in each piece at c; these notches must not be too large or they will not hold the tree rigidly. Fasten a to the box in such a position that when the tree is held upright it will fit the notch c closely; move piece closely against the tree and nail it, after which the tree may be moved to it's place. The box may be filled with bricks or stones to prevent it from tipping over, or nails may be driven through the sides of the box into the floor as at if the floor is such that it will not be injured thereby.
 The pieces e, f. forming the cross O; the other method may be four or five inches wide and from three feet to six feet long. according to the size of the tree to be supported, for this
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he was observed. He thought they were pointing to the tree in front of them and so he stood with the curtain pulled half round him, watching the two girls, while they watched his re- dection in the mirror.
 Alice was afraid to move for fear he would vanish, but Jane had no such fears. Quick as a flash she whirled around. made a dash for the hallway and caught Santa in her arms before he had a fair chance to do any vanishing act.
 Now we've got you!" she exclaime d gleefully, and you're going to stay and talk to us and let us see your pack and tell us where you are going and everything!"
 But aren't you afraid to be talking to Santa?" asked the visitor in a voice that so closely resembled Jane's uncle Billy that she immediately felt well acquainted
 "Poohi" retorted Jane, who'd be afraid of Santa Claus. And. anyway.
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~ HAT is the question that Helen E asked Grace some days before A Christmas. Money was short in ~ the Collier family that year and Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without an exchange of gifts. Helen was in a quandry. She wanted 10 make something out of nothing Tor Mother. Father, Bill and Grace. and the question was what could she makei Grace was older than Helen and consequently more resourceful Also like a good older sister she was always willing to lend her aid and advice when 1t was needed. After thinking over Helen's problem she whispered to her these secrets which am going to tell to you.
 For Bill: A Chinese bracelet of glass. made in imitation of the popu- lar green jade; or the ring from an old worn embroidery bag would do just as well. and a piece of white satin ribbon was all that was needed for this gift. The ribbon was looped through the ring and a pretty bow tied at the top. And Bill had a most convenient ring through which to hang his neckties.
 For Mother: Two empty wooden
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WAS the night before Christmas And all through the house"


 ~ And all through the house"
 There wasn't 8 sound, because - Jane and Alice had early been tucked into bed.
 OI course it wasn't easy to go to bed early on Christmas Eve, because there was so very much that was interesting 10 oo. For weeks these same two girls mad been hard at work making pres ents for all the family and decorations TOT the tree and the dinner table. This was jolly fun, because 1t was done at school and all their friends were work ing hard. too.
 T wish didn't see just pictures of Santa Claus" said Jane. 'I see pie lures and pictures and pictures of him and I'd lots rather see him.
 So would l." replied Alice, "only he never comes when we're up."
 That evening after the two girls had gone to bed they remembered their talk of the morning.
 Do you feel sleepy?" asked Jane in loud whisper
 ''No." answered Alice. ''I'm listening for Santa Claus"
 "So'm l." said Jane. Then she added: Couldn't we get up and go down stairs after awhile?"
 Maybe" agreed Alice doubtfully. The good warm supper they had had and the continuous work of the day combined to make them sleepy and they had hard work keeping their eyes oDen.
 The bang of the front door sounded through the house and they both sat straight up Tn bed.
 'There he isl" exclaimed Alice. wide awake in an instant
 'Then let's go down." said Jane ex-
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faVOr.
 Still third method of distributing gifts Is this: A large red stocking made of drilling with a wire rua through the hem to keep it open at the top was hung from a hook in the ceiling by red ribbon. This monster stocking was over1owing with parcels when the guests stepped into the room. Just before the refreshments were served the young host mounted a step ladder and drawing each gift out in turn majestica11y announced the name of the person who was to step up and receive 1t. The gift was. immediately opened and the recipient asked to acknowledge it with an ap- propriate speech.
 The fish pond always provides fun, and novelty. Stretch a sheet between doorways and provide a fishing pole and Iine As each fisherman comes to the pond he says this verse:
 Here Is a fisherman come to fish With rod, hook and bait and an empty dish:
 So please little fishes come and be caught
 Though my line Is long my patience is short. Then the e<person on the other side of the sheet attaches the gift to the hook and the fortunate fisherman draws in his line.
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he said: "Now let's see; what do do next?'
 "HThen laying his finger aside of his
 nose,
 And giving a nod. up the chimney
 he rose.'"
 "But that was written long ago and I don't use chimneys this season." said Santa "I just go out the front door. It saves cleaning bills"
 So with a kiss for each girl and a Merry Christmas wish, Santa hurried away and Alice and Jane tip-toed back to bed. Never would they forget the wonderful adventure of that Christ fas Eve.
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THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

citedly, and two sets of trembling fin
 gers reached under the bed for slip
 pers.
 If he sees us he'll run away" said
 Alice as the girls crept to the stairs.
 "No, we'll tell him to stay," said
 Jane bravely. land we'll give him a cookie"
 Down the stairs they went, step at a time, ever so softly. The light was low in the living room and sounds
 from the dining room suggested that
 the family were finishing Christmas preparations out there or were having a midnight feast in celebration. The i two girls had never been down stairs room seemed like some other body's 1 house, 1t looked so quiet and dim. The bottom step was reached In safety and the girls turned to go into the living room, where they knew she | tree was set. You see they had helped l their father bring 1t in and get 1t in | place. Santa had too much to do to | bring trees into every house in town | and folks who expected visits must get the tree ready for trimming at least.
 There was their tree. Not just a
 beautiful smelling green tree. such as
 they had left. but glittering gor- geous tree that sparkled and shone in | the dim light.
 "He's been herei" whispered Jane gleefully as the girls crept softly | through the doorway.
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He's here now!" exclaimed Alice in a muffled exclamation, as she pointed straight ahead.
 Jane looked and there, to be sure, right across the room they saw a really live Santa Claus. He wasn't trimming the tree. He was standing by the curtain in the hall way behind them and what the girls saw was not the really Santa Claus, but his ref1ec- ton in the big mirror across the living room sand just beside the glittering tree.
 Evidently Santa didn't notice that
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you sound so much like Uncle Billy that you must be some sort of relation of the family. though I never heard mother say so."
 "Well, we1l!" replied Santa, 'is that so, is that so?" And if his shoulders shook bit the girls didn't notice.
 And if I stay" asked Santa. "what do you want me to dog"
 "You see. it's tSsS way" she said conf1dingly. We've been making pres ents at school for e1eTyb ybody-every- body at this house, mean"
 And we've worked hard. too." added Jane.
 Good enough" said Santa approv- ingly.
 "Only we don't want to bring 'em down and just naturally hand 'em
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method Of setting up a Christmas tree will support any tree if the base is strongly made and the bracing is properly done. The pieces at allow for the thickness of piece f. The cross. may be nailed together in the middle. the butt of the tree sawed square and nailed in it's place as shown. The lower branches of the tree must be cut away to allow the braces h to be nailed at both ends. Move the tree to the place 1t is to occupy and If it is necessary to nail the base to the floor to insure the stability of the tree, the nails may be driven through the pieces g, though heavy stone or other weight may be placed upon the base and covered with the decorations or with the packages which are piled around the foot of the tree.
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CHRISTMAS EVE

REI stockings hanging from the lxN shelf
 Above the parlor grate. And l will try to go to sleep And for the morning wait. But it is very hard to keep
 From thinking of the sight Of Christmas tree and presents piled There in the early light. The pillows sort of hot. and l Have guessed and guessed and
 guessed Which of the boxes neatly tied May hold what I love best. But 'tisn't any use to guess.
 For. till I'm fast asleep. I know old Santa with his pack Won't down the chimney creep. Whats thatl A rooster growing far Down by the stable gate; And there's another answering him Gee whiz. it must be latet wonder why the nighttime goes So slowly. anyhow. And morning takes so long to come Hellol It's morning nowl
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placed big urn or vase in the center of the table. This urn appeared to be overfiowing with tinse1 and ribbon streamers. The girls were told to take hold of piece of tinsel and the boys were told to take the ribbons. Then as each guests name was called he or she pulled a gift from the urn. Before the gifts were opened. they were held up for everyone to see and a guess was ventured as to the con tents of the mysterious package. This caused much frn and interest. and each child awaited eagerly her turn
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New Ways To Distribute Christmas Gifts

to draw gift from the Christmas Jar.
 Another friend of mine had small Christmas tree in the center of the table. This was brilliantly illurfned with tiny colored candles and dec orated inexpensively with popcorn. From the larger branches hung the favors tied up in bright ribbons and colored paper. A verse was attached to each package and these were read aloud and the person alluded to in the verse was guessed by the other children. When the name was cor rectlv guessed the child was given the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-13
WHAT SHALL I MAKE?

For Father: A piece of chanois about one and a quarter inches by three inches, four sheets of wax paper cut wee bit smaller, and a piece of red baby ribbon, will make an at tractive stamp case. Buttonhole the edge of the chamois with red silk floss. Lay the wax paper upon the chamois and fold it over in the center so that it looks like a tiny book, and fasten the whole thing through the center with a few stitches of red silk. This little book is just the right size to hold stamps, and the wax paper will keep the stamps from sticking togeth- CT in hot weather. Make two sits near the edge of the covers and slip
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ET a HAT boy does not like to help E E # in getting ready for the annual A A H visit of Santa Claus. even ~ though he has arrived at the age when the traditions regarding that worthy are looked upon with the most superior contempt?
 The boy who is handy with tools can become veritable godsend in any neighborhood in which it is not easy to find a man to set up a Christmas tree, for a capable boy can set up tree by either Of the two methods
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That's turning the tables for you," giggled Santa, but we'll be very still. Now you people tip-toe upstairs and get your stuff-got it ready?"
 "Yes, and all wrapped up and marked" Jane assured him.
 Fine business" said Santa, "just like folks, you know"
 "And you won't vanish or anything while we are gone?" asked Jane anxiously.
 "Not a single vanish." promised Santa.
 So the two girls tip-toed hurriedly up the stairs, back to their own closet, where, on the shelf, were the precious Christmas packages. Two armfuls 1t made, one for Jane and one for Alice
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-13
THE JUNIOR COOK
CREAM TAFFY

Notice that this recipe is very easy to increase. The amount given is just right for one person to pull
 If several work at once it is nice to add chopped nuts to one lot, chopped cherries to another and so on for variety. Add the chopped things while puiling-not during the cook ing.
 When the candy Is done, cut into pieces and pack in tin box This candy is good eaten at once or 1t will keep we'll.
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Cook together
 1 cupful granulated sugar
 1 tablespoonful vinegar
 F cupful water.
 Boil till the candy will crack when a few drops are dropped into cold water.
 Pour onto a butter plate to cool. When cool, pull till white and creamy.
 GA tiny pinch Of cream Of tarter added while the candy Is boiling will increase the creaminess)
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IDuzZle
ACROSTIC

 The following toys when correctly guessed should be placed one below the other. Their initial letters will form the name of the receptacle in which they were found on Christmas morning.: TO go coasting ever the snow. It runs on tracks It makes sweet sounds. Good to eat. TO fly high in the air. Frosted and cold. Made of wood and full of animals. To play with on Christmas after noon.
 ENIGMA Tam composed of 12 letters. My 1-2-11-4-S can be sat upon. My 5-6-12 is where the farmer keeps his pigs. My 10-s-7-9 is what beavers build. My whole is the most looked for ward today in all the year. --s ANSWERS
 ACRoSTIC
 s led
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 k ite
 I cicle
 " oGh's Ark c dnie UNEMPLOYMENT DAY. Chair, Sty, Dams.
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Back in the living room the three went to work. Santa hung little pack ages on high branches of the tree and the bigger ones down low-exactly SIS they should be hung, and the girls looked on admirlngly.
 When the last present was in place.
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spools. "a wooden skewer. from a friendly butchers shop, a piece of baby ribbon and some odds and ends of string will make a useful gift for mother. Slip the spools upon the skewer, and paste a pretty piece of paper over the outer end of each spool to cover the torn label The baby rib
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bon is knotted in a many looped bow at each end of the stick and carried up into long loop for hanging. This loop is arranged so it can be tied and united for convenience in winding new string upon the spools. On one spool was wound colored string and on the other white. This string holder when hung in convenient place will make a most useful gift for mother.
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around on Christmas morning." con tinued Alice. we want you to fix 'em on the tree"
 Good idea," laughed Santa approv- ingly.
 "Only don't make any noise," warned Jane," we don't want folks to see you."
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GETTING THE CFIRISTMAS-TREE F calendars made looked I'll be bound
 Wee always when with coming ~ For days before whisperngs floating We know whence they everywhere Sun. and shine down with light that fills hearts with g And then know the has to the Out in the woods those other folks old dBrunlea ahed find the the forests
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problem of finding new and attractive ways to distribute gifts and favors on such occasions is often a perpleXfng one. Here are some suggestions that reaLhed me last year after some of my young friends had given parties with great success.
 One little hostess waited until the guests had nearly finished their ice cream and cookies and then she
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I'D LIKE TO BE A FAIRY

I'D LIKE TO BE A FAIRY" If you were a fairy
 Now what would you doa Make mothers and daddy's Fond dreaming come truea For that. little fellow.
 You've magic to spare Just grow and remember
 Our love and our care.
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BAA ANY boys and girls give
 & Fl W Christmas parties, if not on H H Fl Christmas day, some time dur & @ k ing the holiday week. and the
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the baby ribbon through them and tie 1t in bow near its ends.
 For Grace: An easy gift was the book mark. A feur-de-1is was drawn at the top of the paper. painted with water co1ors and cut as is shown in the picture. The flap slipped easily over the page of the book and marked the place to be kept
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-20
Everybody Worked But Father.

Fathers stomach trouble seemed
to be getting worse all the time and
finally he had to quit work altogether.
Two brothers and myself gave up
school and went to work to support
the family. Father had lost sixty
pounds in weight and was yellow as
saffron and no medicine helped him.
Telling a friend about It six months
ago, she advised taking Mayr's Won
derful Remedy l got bottle and it
helped father at once. He was able
to go back to work mon5h later, has
legained his weight and strength, ard
eats like wood chopper. " 1t is a
simple. harmless preparation that re-
moves the catarrhal mucus from the
intestinal tract and allays the inham-
nation which causes praeti LILLY al
stomach liver and intestinal all
ments. including appendicitis. On
dose viii convince or money refunded
For sale by Howell's Pharmacy and
druggists everywhere. adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-20
May Propose 4-Year
Term For Governor
Timcs-Recorder Bureau,
kmball House.

I1mCs-Recorder Bureau,
Kmball House.
ATLANTA, July 20.-Governor
Thomas w. hNrdwick has urged the
general assembly to pass consti-
tutional amendment providing for
biennial instead of annual session,
and in line with this recommends
ton Representative Murphy NJ. hol-
loway IS Considering the introduce
ton Of a measure to extend the term
of the states chief executive two
years.
This legislation, Mr.. Holloway stat
ed this afternoon, would not go into
effect until four years from now,
and would be so designed as to have
the assembly meet during the first
and third years Of the governors
term.
Georgia usually gives a governor
two terms in succession, said MI.
Holloway, "and in all states where
the biennial session have been tried,
I it has been found that they are in
session more days during that term
than two terms IN Georgia.
With the governor having four
year term, however, this would be re-
/ lieved, the state saved a substantial
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-20
AMpLECOTTON
LOANS PLEDGED
Raeerve Banks Agree On
Policy For New
Crop

WASHINGTON, July 20, = (By
,-,oeiated Press, Further ccedit
ror the purpose Of harvesting and
nsarKet.ng the coming cotton crop
niu be extended in whatever amount
NAV legitimately be required, 1t was
onnounced last might by the Federal
p.se,ye Boarl ind the governors OF
the ,fserve banks of Richmond, At
1,nta St. Louis, karsas City ANA Dali
las. ,,odo Of
a., meeting Of the governors of the
reserve banks in the cotton growing
section to formulate uniform poll
~ on cotton loans for the orderly
marketing of the new crop. 1t was
decided that credit would be extend
cd either directly to member banks
bv the reserve banks or indirectly
to non-member banks through the
AGENCY of a member bank.
The statement issued by the con-
ferees said:
"At the present time the five re-
serve hanks in question are lending
70 their members $457, 000,oV or
more than rs per cent of the loans
Of the entire system, the Richmond
bank borrowing from other reserve
hanks S20,OO0,00O and the Dallas
bank borrowing 100000 for that
nn,nose The total loans of these
five reserve banks to their member
hanks exceed their reserve deposits
bv 1912, 900, 900, whereas the reserve
deposits of the other seven reserve
banks exceed their loans to their
members by $118,000,00O.
1.-The Federal Reserve Board and
the governors of the Federal Reserve
banks announce that the Federal Re-
serve banks, in addition to credits
already extended, are able and stand
ready to extend further credit for the
purpose of harvesting and marketing
the coming crop, N whatever amounC
may egitimately be required either
directly to their member banks or
under ruling now issued by the
Federal Reserve Board, indirectly to
non-member banks acting through
the agency and with the endorsement
of a member bank. These loans will
be made by the Federal Reserve
banks upon notes, drafts and bills of
exchange issued or drawn in accord
ance with the terms of the Federal
Reserve act and the regulations of
the Federal Reserve Board, for the
harvesting or orderly marketing of
the coming cotton crop.
"In order, however, that these re-
k.discount facilities of the Federal Re-
erve banks may be fully effective
~ will be necessary that member
banks in the Cotton States place their
loaning facilities freely at the dis
posal of cotton producers and deal
ers in their respective localities with
the knowledge and assurance that the
Federal Reserve Board and the Fed
eral Reserve banks recognize the ur-
gency Of rendering all proper assist
ance to these important interest dur
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-20

hinder;ng the work of rebuilding the
power house, demolished by the re-
cent storm and making the changes
decided upon in some of the electrical
works.
The rains also greatly retard the
work of repairing the telephone sys-
TEN, and the damage to the roads.
twon are still out of commission.
The company is making all progress
possible u extricating the tangled
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-20

All telephone lines to the south Of
wires and replacing many poles brok-
en- by the storm.
Some of the roads below town are
still impossible. The convicts are
working on bridges and washout, as
weather conditions permit, but the
rural mail carrier on Route No. /
is finding It difficult to deliver the
mail.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-20

be held in warehouse for export with
in period Of six months. In order
to negotiate the lean Barrett & Co.
was reluired to c:re as collateral
waroho Sc receipts. insurance at
tached5 and in return was advanced
half million dollars, which is eighty
per cent of the market value of the
cotton upon which the money was
borrowed.