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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1921-12-23

NJ CHRISTMAS is Of all the festivals
~ the most generally observed In
the western world. It is the uni
versal holiday Of Christendom, and
the general phases of its observance
are in their essentials SIMILAR in all
countries. 1t is sort of common
ground on which we all meet for, at
least, one day In the year.
In its religious aspect the festival
is a remembrance Of the Christian
faith-the gift of God to the world Of
q divine Savior. Out of that central
and dominant idea, no doubt, grew up
the practice Of selecting Christmas,
above all other seasons, as the time
for friends to bestow gifts upon one
another, and, for all who can, to ex-
tend charity to those in need.
Although not so old as the religious
feature, the domestic and social fea-
lures of the festival date back to very
early times, at any rate, to times that
are early in our history.
For centuries Christmas has been
prominently a season Of home-gath-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1921-12-23
YE BELLS OF CHRISTMAS MORN

~ WAKE, We holy Christmas bells,
I And greet the glad new morn n
~ With silver song which sWeely
tells
That Christ, the Lord, is born.
Ring out the message far and near,
For God is good, and Christ IS mere,
Fiji every heart with Christmas cneer'
And Danish pride and scorn.
Awake. We happy Christmas bells.
For this is children's day!
In childlike hearts the Chrlst-ioVe
dwells-
He came to such as they.
Ring into every human breast
Sweet childish hope and faitn eApreSSeu
In kindly charity, more blessed
Than fame and rich display!
Awake. We golden Christmas BELLS
And call to glad new birth
The nobler self that still impeis
The soul t'ward truer worth!
Ring out the false, unworthy plan
or selfish aim; burst through war Oe'n'
Ring in the love of man for man.
And bring Gods peace to e artn.
PAUL WILEY WEbEF.
Indianapolis.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1921-12-23
"a Most Important Part"

have lived here for so long a time.
We were talking OF hat only few
minutes ago.
"And we belong to this most his
torical and interesting place.
There are few, If any, places in
the country which are as interesting
as this one Is And we belong to it,
and people come here to admire the
place and the beauty and they like to
see us too.
Were very gay and pretty, we
holly trees, blooming as we do so
gaily! Our berries are so pretty and
bright and festive and gay.
"But not only do we belong to this
historical place, but we are famous
too. Because, you know, we have, as
a family always been used for Christ
mas decorations.
ooh yes, holly is a most important
part of the Christmastime, and / love
to think of how many of our relatives
have helped to make Christmas day
brighter than ever.
sIt makes me feel quite excited as
Christmas time comes near and as I
hear the visitors talk about Christmas
as well as about the beauties Of this
place.
1T makes me feel so pleased too,
because can think to rgself, as |
stand here and look out over the river
below and the beautiful white house
1ust above, that our family have done
their part in the world too to add to
the pleasure and gaiety of people.
81 suppose it makes one feel that
way when one is a part of g place like
this. To belong to the grounds OF
Mount Vernon, and to stand so near
the house where General Washington
once lived makes one want to be
proud of something in the family.
Eyes, it makes one want to be proud
of something well done. ef
"And so l am glad that we have
given of our beauty and our bright
ness as a family to the Christmas-time
decorations. I'm mighty glad of that.
ssIndeed, and so am |" said the
second Holly Tree. 'But hush /
hear some one speaking
The Holly Trees both listened and
some one said.
'sWhat lovely Holly Trees. They add
to all this beauty, don't they? And It
isn't often that I've seen Holly Trees;
It's really a treat to see them =
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1921-12-23


ny us Christmas is at hand, for
~ the atmosphere is charged with
the Spirit. 1t is the season of
trumpets and drums and merry jim
Cling bells; the season Of holly, mistle-
toe, red berries and evergreen stuff,
the season Of jimcracks and love to-
kens Of million kinds; the season of
good will and remembrances the sea-
son when hard old hearts soften and
take more kindly notice Of their fell
low men.
The various nations and peoples Of
the earth have their special days, an
nua1 and otherwise, for fasting, feast
ing, prayer or celebration, as the case
may be, days of peculiar meaning and
significance to the observers. But
Christmas is everybody's day regard
less of race, color or conditions. 1t
is the day when the white man, the
yellow man and the black man stand
upon a common footing; for the
Christmas spirit reckons not of Ian
guage nor customs. The world swings
its Christmas stocking from tropic
palm and polar berg alike, and all
barriers are swept away for a. brief
period as Santa Claus rides from pole
to pole and from the rising to the set
ting sun.
What splendid sentiment it is, the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1921-12-23
DdddyS
56Evenin8
Fairy Tale
MARY GRAHAM BONNER
TWO HOLLY TREES
6DWAAEgY GRAHAM BONNER

1--WE been standing here long
time, :" said the first Holly Tree.
so have l." said the second Holly
Tree. Il am sure I cannot remember
how long but do know that it has
been for a long, long time
I'VE belong to very famous place."
the second Holly Tree continued.
'.Ah yes said the first Holly Tree,
Il know. We're d part of the grounds
of Mount Vernon where George Wash
ington used to live.
"a little girl came to see Mount
Vernon not long ago and she said.
To think of holly trees being here I!
"She hadn't expected to see us, 1t
seems, because she thought of us only
in connection with Christmas time, and
Christmas decorations.
"But she was much pleased to see
two real holly trees growing just as
any other trees would grow, Or stand
ing and blooming just as any other
trees would do, though I suppose I
should say that we bloom and wear
our green leaves just as any other
holly tree would do. That would be
more correct.
"For of course holly trees haven't
the same ways as other trees.
"But I got thinking about Christ
mas and how fine it is to be Holly
Tree"
1T is almost Christmas now, isn't
it?" asked the second Holly Tree.
almost Christmas" said the first
Holly Tree. you know of course we
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1921-12-23
Good Copy.

Young William received new
diary for a present and was encour-
aged by his mother to set down each
days doings.
The first day he wrote: Got up at
seven" and then continued to record
Incidents of the day.
On his mothers advice he took it to
his teacher for approval.
She criticized his first phrase. Don't
say got up William" she said. ''Hhe
sun doesn't gel. up; it rises"
Upon retiring that night William re-
nembered his teachers instructions
and wrote with much care in his
diary "Set at nine.'
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1921-12-23
Chris tmas Is
Children's Day


m HE message of Christmas Is love.
VI Its emblem is radiant, thankful,
contented childhood. Without
love and without children there could
be no real Christmas The form might
survive but the substance would be
lacking.
Unhappy must be the adult who cam
not make himself a child again in
spirit at the Yuletide. For Christmas
is the universal children's day. Men
and women are superfuous except as
they make themselves partners with
those whom the day glorides.
Let us, then, lay aside the affecta-
ton and arrogance of manhood and
womanhood and be children again.
Let us adopt their point Of view and
put ourselves in their places-in the
places of these sons and daughters
of ours and Of the sons and daughters
of our neighbors. 1t was only a year
or so ago, as 1t seems, when we hung
our well-worn stockings In row along
the mantel shelf, while our fathers
and mothers looked on with unfeigned
pleasure at the innocent confidence we
showed in the morrow.
Even as you and I. It all comes
back in flood Of memories. Life was
simpler then. Our desires were less
pretentious than those our children
voice now. Modest membranes they
were that bulged toe and heel of the
stockings mother knit.
Life and it's circumstances change,
but the essence of Christmas never.
The same happy childhood, the same
restlessness, the same snail-like creep
Ing Of time as the holiday approaches.
The same parenthood, too-the same
planning across the reading table after
the boys and girls are abed, the same
loving consideration of what this or
that child most desires and how far
the family purse can be stretched to
permit some further purchase.
Every home is assured a Christmas
If 1t has great, warm heart puIsat-
Ing in tune with the hopes and joys
of childhood.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1921-12-23
Soft SUGAR Vanilla Wafera

Cream together two cupfuls of soft
sugar and one cupful of butter. Add
the yolks of five eggs well beaten and
a generous favoring of vanilla. Sift
two teaspoonfuls Of baking powder
and one-half a teaspoonful Of soda
with two cupfuls of flour. Add alter
nately the well-beaten whites Of the
five eggs and the prepared flour with
enough more to make soft dough.
Roll thin and cut in small rounds,
diamonds or squares.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1921-12-23

He is punished with perpetual stiff
enfng of the knees.
Many people of the old world claim
that on Christmas night animals are
gifted with speech, but none must tres
pass or eavesdrop.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1921-12-23
DECEMBER AcR0STIC

@ F THE following words are
i arranged In order, one
: ~ under the other, their
initials will spell the name OF .
something relating to Christmas.
AS a further help, we will say
, that each word has three letters:
. 1. A small insect.
2. Word used In speaking Of J
! ocean tide.
3. More than one.
4. Word used in asking ques- /;
. lions. :
8. Adjective meaning not
rigid.
6. A small part of the body. /;
Z. Head covering. .
s. Verb to be mistaken.
8. Month Of the year.-Suc-
cessful Farming.
Observation-Disclosures
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1921-12-23
Distributed Cares.

why are June weddings so popu-
lar?"
Because of the natural tendency of
conditions to adjust themselves. Peo-
pie shouldn't be expected to buy we'd
ding presents and Christmas presents
all at the same time"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1921-12-23
ncaddiAn and "cad.n

To call the boy who carried your
clubs on the golf course a cad would
be an insult he is a caddie. Yet cad
is only the abbreviated form OF cad
die, the Lowland-Scot word for an er-
rand Edinburgh Scotsman.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1921-12-23
ThA Greater Need.

Little Horace-My mamma says may
be you'll give my papa safety razor
for Christmas,
Department Store Santa Claus-Yes,
little man, I think / will.
Little Horace-Hadn't you better
keep 1t and use it yourself Puck.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1921-12-23
CAROLS AS PART OF
THE CHRISTMAS
SERVICE.
T HE origin of the Christmas carol

~ HE origin of the Christmas carol
W is uncertain. It is probably as
old as Christianity. Indeed,
Bishop Taylor in his "Great Exemplar"
remarks that the first carol is the
hymn of the angels to the shepherds
in the plains of Bethlehem:
Glory to God in the highest, and
on earth peace, good will toward men"
In the Fifteenth century carols were
widely used throughout Europe In
fact, the first pieces printed by the
very first printers were. carols. In one
of the oldest collections appears 1.-THE
Boar's Head" which used to be sung
as that old dish was carried to the
table during the Christmas revelry:
The Bears Head in hands bring
With garlands gay and birds singing;
pray you all to help me sing
soul estis in convivioy'
1.-THE Boar's Head" represents one
of the convfvial carols or "jolie char
sons" which had their place at the
feasts, dances and other gay festivi-
ties of the Christmas season.
In Shakespeare's time bands Of
itinerant singers used to wander about
the streets and make their carolry
pretext for getting money.
During the Eighteenth century CAROL
ry declined greatly, and many of the
quaint old customs which had marked
Christmas festivals for centuries be-
came obsolete.
Carolry still exists in parts Of Eng
land.
In Wales it has been preserved to
a still greater extent, while Ireland,
too, has her Christmas caroling in
time-honored style. France has its
"Noels," and in Italy Christmas carols
have been sung since the time of st.
Francis Of Assist, who discovered the
power of sacred song in the YER
nacular.
In churches all over the world many
Of the delightful old carols are now
part Of the Christmas service.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1921-12-23
Receiving and Giving.

There's vast difference between
gratitude for blessings enjoyed, and
for privilege to help others to have
what they should have. It's exactly
the difference between receiving and
giving.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1921-12-23
RnsinessIike Instincts.

"You don't believe there is any Santa
CLAUSE" said one small boy.
NO" replied the other; when it
comes to Christmas presents, I prefer
some one who will have to meet me
face to face and be responsible"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1921-12-23

High Building Gets More Daylight.
The sun rises about half an hour
earlier and sets about half an hour
later on an average for the year at
the top of the Woodwork building in
New York than at street level.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1921-12-23
Observation-Disclosures
| 81. Nicholas, the
Holy Mar, of the
Fourth Century
Observation-Disclosures
IN THE entire category Of the

- THE entire category of the
saints none continues to enjoy a
more extended popularity than
st. Nicholas. archbishop of Myra.
At this time, when preparations are
being made for the celebration of the
birthday of the Christ-child, 1t is par
tfcularly fitting that we recall some
thing Of the character of this holy
man Of the Fourth century and re-
member some Of the legends which
bring him so close to US at Christmas
time.
Strange to say, while ST. Nicholas is
regarded as the special guardian Of
children, virgins and sailors, he cam8
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1921-12-23

- o ALMANAC is needed to tell
ny us Christmas is at hand, for
- the atmosphere is charged with
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1921-12-23

The Bears Head in hands bring
With garlands gay and birds singing;
/ pray you all to help me sing
soul estis in convivio!'
, 1921-04-30
IELEGR MS.
ST. CROIX STATION.

London April 10th. "A three hours
conference today between the miners
and the ~mine-owners, with Sir Robert
Horne presiding, brought the disputants
in he coal strike no nearer an agree
ment, though the mine owners amended
their proposals. Hope vas expressed
tonight over the fact that the miners
had agreed to meet Sir Robert Horne
on Wednesday morning, after which
the Chancellor will have another sepa-
rate conference with the mine-oWners.
In a statement issued alter today's con
ference, the miners federation says that
on both the fundamental issues at stake
, 1921-04-30

7 do not wish to raise the lid of cnntr0-
versies mat they should smell too bad 60
some), but it must be remembered By all,
who live ia glasshouses, do not ding
stones nor mud by that | mean the pre-
sent would be mot will be) candidate
flung the stone further wishing to
wipe out the remnants of the white folks
in the c.. c.. thus showing his Partially
and his realization Of his %fellowmen; you
have from time to time read his articles
in the Herald, they were not %sympathlS,
ing except for particular folks, again
partiaiity showing his vain effort OF IN
Outstanding a square deal,
Some serious thinker said: he never
s eks to destroy an par OF the com
mnnity let us deal with the thinker 1t
will help solve the mystery. right here
in town we have some people stark mad
they do not know whether they are
'lighter" or darker" classification OF
members AID supporters of the Labor
Union) originated of D. H. J. and follow
ed up by R.. de Chabert IN several cases.
He has followed ....... land TOOK &C
tive part in newspaper campaign show
ing his partially with regard same TO
lighter members of St. C.. Six years ago
he dedicated himself to the task OF raIS-
ing the part Of the community
yes he certai lily has RAISED" some |
Just think Of some families with many
Children (worst than that) Voter are
you not suffering from bis efforts? He
certainly his done and We want TO stop
hum from doing any further,
Voters | do not think it would be we'll
to look fer any one who has, perhaps
MT willfully, shown his particular sick
ness in being partial"
That's why you should vote for
ABRAMSON and TEYIAUD.
their ambition is to render service, they
will appreciate your votes, they have not
set up any principle out are good, true
impartial citizens they are not Profess
sors but are intelligent enough to SET
tie any question that should not OF IN &C
cord with the welfare Of the community
mot a part Of them but alI-they are lel-
Their bet ing nor trying votes.
vote for Abramson and Teytaud.
SAM.
, 1921-04-30

the present proposals are only capable
Of being carried cut if the system Of
penalties now in force is discontinued
forthwith, and that she is freed of all
unproductive OUTLAWS now imposed on
her and that she be given freedom Of
trade. Germany offers to pay fifty bill
lion gold marks, the present vSlue of
which, annuities, total two hundred bill
lion gold marks. The payments, under
the proposal, would be made according
to her ability. AS evidence of her good
faith, says the note, Germany is pre-
pared Immediately to place at the dispo-
sal OF the reparations commission $780,
600, 900 marks in gold, silver and foreign
exchange and $50, 900, 900 gold marks
in treasury notes redeemable within
three months in foreign exchange Sc
c%urities. Germany proposes in her note
the issue Of an international loan, the
proceeds to be placed at the disposal Of
the Allies. On this loan, Germany
world pay the interest at 4%6 and pro
vi lie for amortization. The sum of
the repara(iOns, total, not covered by
this international loan, Would be promis-
ed to the limit of Germany's capacity by
payments in goods, material, etc. Ger
many is disposed" says the note. to
allow the Allied powers to participate
in Germany's economic ard financial
amelioration. Germany Will cooperate
with all her efforts in the reconstruc
ton Of devastated regions, SO that she
may aQuit herself as quickly as possible
Of the sums remaining unpaid. Ger
many's offer with regard to the as
sumption Of the Allied debt to Ameri-
ca, IS contained in the declaration that
she is disposed to take upon herself these
debts to the limits Of her capacity, III
goods. With regard is the conditions
she places upon her offer as a whole.
the aote says that should the German
propositions be accepted ali other obi
cations for PREPARATIONS would b can
celied' and private German property
abroad, liberated. "Germany'', ADDS
the note, would not consider these pro-
positions acceptable, except upon ces-
sation OF the regime Of panaltis, and the
end OF restrictions upon German pro
duction. with Germany admitted to
freedom in the world trade and reIeas
ed from un%productive expenditures"
Lo.id)n. Aoril 9th. Coal for hd&p.-
tai and household use and for pub.'c
utilities purposes will nor come under
the embargo laid by the national ualoA
of railwaymen on coal from oversee,
and en- colliery sidings, it was declared
by the executive b3lv OF the Union 10
day. Coal intended for commercial pur-
poses, however, will nos be moved by
the unicn members This decision WAS
, 1921-04-30

represent no al ance at all toward an
agreement. The proposals Q. the OWL
ers were as follows: First. That FOR a
temporary period any change in wages
shall only be at a rate basis in each area.
Second. That wages rates shall be caIcu-
lated on the area, instead Of the district
basis. Third. That the owners shall
foreg0 profits for three months. Of
these proposals the miners say: First.
The miners demand for flat rate advances
and reduction on a national basis are IN
no way met. Seem That the areas
are only a mino. variation from the old
districts. Third, that capital having
always based it's claim to reward on
the assumption thai 1t takes the risks of
the industry, it should bear losses in
times of repression, as it reaps profits IN
gooQ times. Sir Robert Horne at the
conference produced figur-s showing
that during March, the last month of
Government control OF mines. there was
a loss of IS, 259, POO on the months work
ing, without allowing for the owners
profits, depr 4clalOa OF interest Coal
cost thirty eight shilIings and one penny
per ton, of which 219 were paid as
wages, while the mOneV received for
the coal was 81 shillings and one penny.
There was a long discussion Of these
figures and on the question Of the reduc-
ti0n in wages necessary to cover a def
cit. Of which Mr.. Frank Hodges, Score
taty of the Miners Union, declared, if
the Government does not provide a sub
stanQal portion OF the deficit, the work
men must accept wages below the living
level, or the dispute will continue until
the men are st rived back to work" Sir
Robert Horne replied that he did not
know where the money was to come
from to fill the gap between the reduc-
ton of two shiIlings per day, to which
the miners were willing to submit, and
the point at which the entire industry
could stand it. Mr.. Hodges insisted that
the reduction shall be national in charac-
ter. pointing out that the advances dur
ing the war had been given uniformly
nationally.
Paris, April 26th.-Ihe Chamber Of
Deputies today gave Premier Hriand full
liberty OF action after hearing mis- reoort
on the reparations conference and his
declaration that IF on May 1st satisfac-
tory proposals with acceptable guarantees
are not made by the German Govt, the
Ruhr will be occupied. The Chamber
voted confidence in the Govt. 424 TO 70,
with SO deputies abstaining from voting.
M. BRAND said he had full confidence
that if the Washington Govt. decided to
transmit the German counter proposals
tney would be such as,to safeguard the
~ tbo A IliAC on generations
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-11-17

Out of a job, but inspired by the
story of an automobile dealer who was
selling an automobile a week when all
the other dealers In the country were
doing nothing. Chantry walked into
the store of the Murphy Supply Co.,
Green Bay, Wisconsin, and persuaded
the manager to give him tryout sell
ing Matthews electric lighting plants
10 farmers. The plant he was given
% sell was high, priced than its com
,netition and the territory assigned
twas the northern half OF Wisconsin
where the farmers raised potatoes and
milk, both, at the time. a drug on the
market Instead Of an advertising
Nrrage he was given demonstrating
ok and told to go out and get or
.. It was strictly up to him.
'hantry drove sixty miles the first