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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-22
THE "SILLY SEASON.

June has progressed sufficiently TO MAKE
'ineiy Inc announcement of the opening of tbe
annual BILLY Season. The days are upon US when
AidohesS Dungeons in the human brain lust as the
tomato plant wakes on the ground and when
reason takes its leave Of mankind at the sana
rate that the green shoot puts forth on the bonob
: IS the time when the gyroscope or whatever it
: mat MAINTAINS the balance of this planet goes
just the least bit askew with the result that every
normal man and woman becomes in some degree
insane, the degree being determined BY hereiitv
environment education and inborn aptitude.
One bit of evidence is the extraordinary
interest which many city jewellers are taking in
their back yards. When man has been in a
downtown office. or in a shop, all day long.
separated from his family and all the things
which make life dear, one would surely expect
him, once he reached home. to TAX I'D the role Of
devoted pater familias Immediately. But what
COS he dor The chances are that he says
court hello" to his wife and children, SEXES a
hoe and other implements of vague and nvs
FERROUS utility, and retires to the regions in the
rear Of the house. where he trafficks in sprouts
and weeds and potato bugs and ants and radishes
and beets.
Also there is noticeable, on the part Of most
ordinarily sensible individuals, queer desire
to get into the water. not the water of the bath
tub or the needle-spray. but that contained in
rivers. lakes. and even oceans. It appears to be
some sort of atavistic impulse, call from some
remote century when the average specimen of
our godlike race had many of the physical and
mental attributes of the modern mud-puppy
This proves that during the Silly Season hu-
manity evolves upsidedown and tailend-to to
the very borderland of invertebrate life.
There is an interesting theory to the effect
that the Silly Season is really not silly in the
least but is the one time of all the year when
feels inpelled to doff all the artificialties
and conventional burdens of present-day exis-
tence and become. for a space precisely as he was
when God wrought him in His own image. Those
who would uphold this theory will tell you that
asphalt, office buildings, gasoline, vapor and
poor ventilation are not items in the tally of
humanity's blessings and that once every year
dirnly realizes this and manifests this realization
by his peculiar conduct.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-22
MePdssiing
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:
wONEy,S hearts hIt after hear-
ing
4 conversation we are satisfied
THAT mere examination
IS not to De sneezed at as furnish
THOUGHT Tor argument
THE Russians seem to think
OTHER nations nave not recog-
IhEM because they nave
NOT handed over their pocket
DOCKS.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-22

IF any American host were guilty of sta
tioning tailor in his hall to look over the clo-
thing of his guests-he would at once be stamped
as boor and snob. And were it not for the
fact that the king is more or less the victim of
circumstances and is compelled to follow tradi-
ton there would seem to be no reason why the
appellatons should be withheld from him.
Contrast this behavior-this willingness to
humiliate guests of little variation in their
dress from the prescribed standard-with the
attitude of the great American of whom it is
told that when one of his guests at banquet,
untutored man. drank the water in his finger
bowl, the great man. to spare the guest humilia-
ton that would have been his if he had per
ceived his mistake, drank from his finger bowl,
also.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-22
ROYAL VULGARITY.

In hte cabled description of the formal re-
ception held by King George and Queen Mary
at Buckingham palace appears this: The King 5
tailor carrying his small sewing kit and scissors.
was stationed on the staircase leading to the
ballroom so that every guest could be scrutinized
just before going into the royal presence. Those
who had overlooked some minor detail of the
strict ceremonial dress were taken aside and the
necessary alterations made so that they would
not be compelled to forego presentation to the
king and queen.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-22
HOW MUCH n
do 7
YOU KNOW !:

How much Of tho book of
Genesis Is given to the story Of
creation7
blow long aid the cubans light
tor Independence
Where did high schools ortgf-
mater
4-How much did the Hesaian
forces during the revolution cost
Great Brftain7
5-Do women vote In the Philip
pine Islandz7
what are moth balls made of
--7-What Etates have more women
than men In their population?
s-What other names have a
porch2
s-Who IL governor of AiAxkas
1o-What Is Mona Liar
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-22
ANSWERS TO Yesterdays
questions.

How may hard skinned fruits
be prevented from roting7 Ans By
frequent rubbing and polishing
why are shoes hotter when
they are dusty2 Ans Dusty or dull
shoes absorb the heat
@Who is governor OF Porto RI
cor Ans. Z. Mont Reilly Of Kansas
City
How much Of the worlds rice
production In grown by India and
China? Ana. So per cent
5-Where was the nrst cable
street car operated Ans In San
Francisco In 1874
6-Who was James Bland? Ans
A Negro poet who composed Garry
Ne Back to Old virginny."
What railroad station has the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-22

William Stevens. proprietor
OF the saloon in which NJ I.
Sonnantine Of Ha-nmond was
slugged and killed Sunday
night in West Hammond. was
arrested this morning by West
Hammond police and charged
with murder. A Hammond man
says he saw Stevens strike Son
nantine.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-22

record for the number of persons
passing through II daily? Ans
South Station. Boston.
s-What is the difference between
a male fish and a female dsh7 Ans
The female Is darker.
9-What are two synonyms OF tho
word adherec Ans Stick and hold
1o-When did the Germans de-
strov Louvsrry Ans. Aug 26, 1914
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-22

Chief Austgen OF the Ham
mond police issued g. warning to
merchants today against pur-
chasing fireworks to De sold the
Fourth of July. 1t Ia not to be
permitted.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-22

Charles Martin of Chicago
Heights was arrested by Mar
shall Belshaw of Lowell and
thrown In Jail yesterday. Mar
tin pulled the door Off the Jail
stove and used It to pry the
bars from the window. He
escaped
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-22

County Assessor William
Black announced that the tota
assessed valuation OF Lake
county for 1912 Is s72,o00.oo0.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-22

Gary schools this afternoon
opened an athletic tournament
which will cover three days
Talent from all schools Is en-
tered.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-22

Mrs Barbara Klobuear OF
East Chicago came to Hammond
yesterday. drew her money and
valuable papers form P. B. Lii
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-22

THE STORK always has to work overtime
when the dove has been off duty.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-22

pinskis loan bank and disap-
peared- Her family searching
for her.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-22

OUGHT not longer to defer
BEING lifted with new glasses
AT great cost of time and money
Is when he begins to try to
PICK up patches of summer SUM-
shine
FROM the door thinking
HE must have dropped
SOME OF his copy
THERE seems to be a long period
OF silence deep and gloomy
BROUGHT en- by Fords announce
ment
THAT he would run for
PRESIDENT If the people want
him
OUR idea OF sunny disposition
IS the one possessed by
THE restaurant waitress with
TWO soft corns between
HER toes who serves and smiles
AS II life werc one glad sweet
song.
WE hate to be criticizing
ALL the time especially as 1t does
not
Do one Jot or little of good
BUT we often wish the girls
WOULD show their intellects
A little more in the way
THEY get themselves UP and
THEIR other things a little less.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-22
TITLES IN DISFAVOR

The pendulum of democracy seems to be
swinging in both directions at once in the two
English-speaking nations. American interest
and respect for titular position seems to be
growing sharper, while British concern appar-
emily is declining. The presentation of more
than score of Yankees at the English court
a few days ago forms contrast to histility ex
pressed in Australia and South Africa against
the bestowal of titles upon citizens of the DOM
inions.
During the war Canada sent rather pointed
intimation to London that the dominion wanted
no more honorary titles and demanded that all
existing titles in Canada cease with the death OF
their present warers. Instead of taking the hint
tn government persisted in the traditional prac-
tice which, has resulted in virulent trouble in
South Africa and Australia The hostility is
accentuated by the fact that the government not
alone placed titles upon dominion citizens against
to some pains to select just thos citizens the
dominions consider quite unsuitable for the
treatment.
CATTLE GRAZING in Iowa became beef
steak in Paris in 10 days. emulating the price
in speed.
JESS WILLARD says he can beat Demp-
sey if given seven months to train in. Jess is
ar optirnist.
THE STORK always has to work overtime
when the dove has been off duty.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-22

A mad COW tore up property
and injured two East Chicago
police yesterday before she was
finally shot The owner OF the
COW is not known
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-22

Albert Fischer OF John street,
Whiting. fell from his wagon
this morning and dlslocated his
shoulder
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-22

new plant will be under con-
struction within thirty days.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-22

JESS WILLARD says he can beat Demp-
sey if given seven months to train in. Jess is
ar optimist
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-22

CATTLE GRAZING in Iowa became beef
in speed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-06-22

Engineers and purchasing
agents for the Baldwin Locomo-
tive works are on their way to
East Chicago and II is said the
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-21
City News in Brief

be sorry to learn that his condition
shows no improvement. He was hurt
last week when an automobile struck
the buggy he was in, throwing him
out.
Mesdames Mayors Cooper, S. l..
McI.aurin. O. Il. Martin, X. l.. Fox,
and ID. NJ Mayors were in Jackson
Tuesday, soliciting advertisements
for the new school curtain.
Rev. and Mrs. Hopson arrived in
the city Saturday evening, and were
guests at the Darnall Hotel until
Monday morning. Rev. Hopson
preached at the Presbyterian Church
on Sunday.
Ned Parish, former resident of
Jackson, but who has been living in
Pearson. Miss. for sometime, will
leave i'm n few days for Shreveport,
La. where he expects to make his
future home.
Mrs. r. r. Busick was called to
Memphis, Tenn, last Sunday, to be
with her sister. Mrs. Velma Griffin
Renshaw, who has been seriously i'll
for some time Mrs. Renshaw died
Monday morning at 7:15 o'clock.
DR.. and Mrs. G. c. FOulks, of
Amite, La, came Sunday to visit
their mother, Mrs. j. l.. McCaskill
DR. Foulks returned home Tuesday,
and Mrs. Foulks remained with her
mother, who was seriously injured
Saturday night.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-21

MONUMENTS

are to commemorate the love ana
esteem in which the party that is
dead was held, by the one that
erects the monument. If the m0nu-
ment leans and falls in the grave,
cracks and lettering becomes in.
visible, it does away with the
above pretty sentiments and shows
neglect and poor judgement.
No first class firm does busi-
ness through agents; as they know
nothing about the business and
only interest in getting one fourth
of the amount you spend. We have
monuments all through this terri
tory rnat was erected over fifty
years ago. They are standing erect
and if cleaned off would look as
pretty and clear as the day they
were erected. You can get this anne
class of work by ealing or writing
to
A. J. MARTIN
MARBLE & GRANITE WORKS
153 East Capitol st. Jackson, Miss.
1922.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-21

play Fannin last Friday evening.
After long drive in wagon, we
arrived to be met by Prof. Murray,
and told not to unload. Come play
US Fannin, you'll be met with a
royal welcome.
We are planning to have Christ
mas tree with some songs from the
school children on Christmas eve.
How can | best serve the whole
world? BY doing my best in my
own church. DO you believe this!
Come to the Il. Y. l.. Z. Sunday night
and tell us why.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-21

Mr.. Johnson, from Ludlow, was in
our midst recently, prospecting. He
says Langford is beautiful place
for homeseekers.
Langford can boast of It's school
being as good as any in the county,
and is taught by two of the best
teachers.
Mrs. G. O. Rouse and son had
business in the capital Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs Geo. Ashcraft have
moved to Opheia. where Mr.. Ash
craft has secured employment.
Willie Graham left last Monday
for Ophelia, where he has employ
ment.
Langford's basketball team was to
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-21
lANGFORD

Just few more days till Xmas.
Let us come rejoicing at this happy
time. Christmas Is here. Let JOY
and pleasure reign.
G.. Il. Miller is on the sick list.
We are glad to see Mrs. Anna
Baker up again.
Miss Justdean Swilley, from
Fannin, spent several days in oul
midst recently.
Mrs. Howard Williams, from Jack
son. spent Monday with her father,
l.. s. Baker.
Mrs Johnnie Nolan, from Andrew
Chapel, spent several days with hel
mother, Mrs. J. &. Graham, recently.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-21

FOR SALE-On will trade for /
Ford truck, team of young mares.
color black, weight about 1900 lbs.
each. Match perfectly in size and
color. Good willing workers. l set
of harness. / "a Florence Wagon.
Come and see, or write TIP BEATTY
Pickett. Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-21

LOST-One black mare, weight
about 500 pounds. Notify Joe g.
Sanderson, Ophelia. Miss.
Dec. 212S-p.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-21
Cures Malaria,
$ s en-; f.. an: !; Fi S'i;:

WANTED-Man to work on
shares: his wife TO cook. Can use
colored family also c. f. Hume,
Edwards. Miss.
Dec. 14-21- o. Jan.-4-p.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-21

Many friends in Jackson Of Major
Pat Henry, of Brandon, one of the
best beloved men in Mississippi, will
be gratified to learn that he has been
re- elected mayor of Brandon. Major
Henry has served continuously In
this office for fourteen years, and
it will be his so long as he cares to
hold it.-Jackson Daily News.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-21

The following announcement,
which appeared in the Clarion Ledger
will be of interest to the many
friends In Rankin County of Sylvan
Norman Robinson, who formerly
lived at Sandhill:
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Hester,
of Raymond, announce the engage
ment and approaching marriage OF
their daughter, Alberta Collier, to
Mr.. Sylvan Norman Robinson, OF
Mound, La, formerly of Sandhill
Miss, the rites to be solemnized on
Sunday afternoon, December twenty
fourth, at two o'clock at the family
residence.
The marriage will be beautiful
affair and one of the most interest
ing social events of the Christmas
holidays in that locality.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-12-21

Rice's will give a beautiful car
riage to every baby born on this
day. No strings tied to the offer.
Doctors certificate of birth all
that is required.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-11-30
PUBLICATION LIST DELINQUENT TAXES FOR THE YEAR
1921.
TREASURER'S OFFICE,
COUNTY OF CHEYENNE,
STATE OF COLORADO,

Public hereby that WILL according to law offer
office of the County OF Chey
and State of Colorado, the
9Th DAY OF DECEMBER, A. D. 1922,
succeeding the hour of 10 o'clock OF
following described real estate situated in
county, which the 1921 not been paid
hall be the taxes hereinbelow set down. interest
md penalties to-wit:
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-12-16


make life as dreary as possible, In
stead Of as merry, 1t would not even
snow. A fine, sharp drizzle swept in
under the bridge where the man with
the tin whistle stood, and managed to
get Inside the tops of his boots and
his collar and up his coatsleeves; it
was very disappointing inueeu.
Holiday season was usually jolly
one for pennies. Either people had
great deal more at that time, or they
were bent on getting rid Of those they
had. The man with the tin whistle
kept little cup that possessed a most
remarkable appetite for coppers 1t
could hold as many pennies at one
gulp as boy eating raisins out of a
plum pudding; and that's saying a
great deall But today the little cup
was almost empty. Nobody had time
to stop and dig around i'm pockets for
loose coins; II was too cold, and their
gloves bothered and they wanted to
get home. where the,c children were
waiting 10 clap their hands over the
packages from the stores. The man
with the tin whistle wanted to get
home, too. He did not have any chill
dren waiting for him, and they would
have had no bundles to squeal over If
he did, but there was funny, raggedy
dog that always expected something,
and danced around in a dizzy delight,
full way that was very cheerful. But
how could the man with the tin whis-
tie go home when his tunes brought
him nothing but numb fingers and a
feeling in his feet as If they had
turned to wood?
However ne screwed up his mouth.
took long breath, pretended that pen
MES were making his little cup ring
like sleigh bells and played the gayeSt
little tune you ever heard It laughed
its way up the windy stairs into the
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-12-16

Tin whistle almost forgot hoF cold his
feet were and Thar the rain had sue
ceedad IN making his stockings very
wet and Wretched. It really must have
been the time, for everybody had
coin and bit uf greeting So he
PLAYED and played and played. He
thought his luck would change if he
changed the tune, and he very nearly
blew the breath out Of him. keeping
the notes dancing about in that dismal
place Rawlings and he We're going to
have the finest supper IN all Christen-
dom, if whistling could do it.
Some people threw in pennies, and
some threw in dimes, and an occasion
al one dropped a quarter; but the best
surprise Of all came at the last (Which
is the way It should be, especially on
Christmas Eye).
The man with the tin whistle was
just about to take it away from his
mouth and start home when a little,
old lady, with white hair, stopped in
front Of him. Her eyes twinkled like
frosty stars and there was something
about her that made one think of a
chlckadee. Perhaps 1t was her bright
quick eyes, or maybe the way she put
her head on one side and looked so ex-
ceedingly wise and happy The man
with the tin whistle thought she was
the incest old lady he had ever seen
And this was before she had said a
word.
Somebody" chirped the old lady
cher voice was like a chickadee's, too
only it lid not say what a chickadee
does), Somebody who went through
here last year about this time has sent
you q present That somebody was
very discouraged over a lot of things
And the day was discouraging, too, just
like this But you we're playing away
here for all you were worth, just as ii
the sun we're shining and your feet
were warm as toast The tune was the
same one you are tootling now. And
that somebody decided that If you
could stand and whistle a Jolly air In
all the cold and wet and drlZZle, that
it was time to make himself brace VI
and do something And he did" The
old lady twinkled harder than ever
The man with the tin whistle wondered
what in the world she was going I'd
say next. But she did not say any
thing for a minute She whipped ont
a pocketbook, snapped open the Top
took ont a small, folded piece Of pa
per and handed It to the man with tht
tin whistle Then she snapped hel
pocketbook together put it in her bag
perked her head on one side ant
chirped, merry Christmas! The mar
was my son" And she was gone before
you could say Jack Robinson
Rawlings and his master he'd a sup
per worth talking about that night,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-12-16

station; 1t chuckled along the cold
stones on the gray wall; it capered
about the pavement like an elf doing
polka and was altogether the merrl-
est piece of business in that particular
spot that had happened for years. The
man With the tin whistle was thinking
about Rawlings, his dog at home, and
I'm convinced it put something into
his tune that was irrt sistible. For let
me tell you! In two minutes who
should come running down the steps
In front of him but young lady with
the plnseSt cheeks and the laughing
est eyes he had ever seen. She was
smiling at him as though she had
known him all her life.
Il love that tune" she said cit al
ways make me want TO skip my feet
You can't think how nice it is TO hear
il this miserable night. Thank you T.
And the little cup had the surprising
meuthful Of a quarter.
There's supper for me and Ravel
ass thought the man with the tiu
Mt'sIte, as he tipped his hat.
Ana before he could decide whether
"ouid be hot dogs or soup. some.
oaa5 else was smiling at him This
'5.a 1T was quiet man with gray
at9a>s look fer you when L come
Y. Z. .ae stairs, said the man and I
: teG tu hear fb,., ..sty,l.., mss.
s .@ Soa play Il cheers man up
s 60, long days work Merry
"a ~. And ii you'll believe me.
~ 4-te5 man with the gray hair
z halt a dollar The little tin
52sned Importantly ana gave every
: ..'a ~ being ready for auythins
2 sent the trollcklng melody. or
u 5ae pennies The man with IN,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-12-16
Bout Christnas

II HE kindling's all cut. and the base
ment swept.
And everything Is where 1t SHOULD
le kept
In lessons he's most perfected,
Does other things least expected:
That's my Son,
On the run
For his dad
Bout ChristHnasl
have never to look for coat OF hat,
Neither to wonder where's this or that;
Ny ties hang neatly on the rack.
And my soiled linens IN the sack.
That's my Girl.
She's a pearl
For her dad,
Bout Christmasl
Ny slippers I find beside my chair,
Kind attentions for me there
At times / feel Almost a King"
80 petted DER, and everything:
That's my Wife,
Bet your life.
Dear Old Dad"
Bout Chrlstmasi
Woodward Pemberton.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-12-16
Hermit Cookies.

One and one-half cupfuls sugar, ;
eggs, l cupful Of butter or shortening
cupfuls flour. I teaSpoonful baking
powder. / teaspoonfal salt. teaspoon
full cinnamon teaspoonful allspice
teaspoonful cloves. ! teaspoonfu
nutmeg y teaspoonful soda, u cup
fuls raiSins,
Add sugar and eggs to melted but
ter. Beat well. Sift -four, baking
powder, salt, spices and soda together
Add to butter mixture and mix well
Add pumped raiSinS. Drop by tea.
spoon an creased pan and bake in
moderate oven until brown, about %
to - minutes This makes about 81
cookies.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-12-16

can tell YOU For what do you sup
pose that folded bit Of paper was? A
new. rafting ten-dollar bill Yes, sir
And Rawlings win remember that par.
ticular Christmas Eve as long as he
can wag his tail or gnaw bone. And
the man with the tin whistle declared
he would never get discouraged again
no matter how dreadful the weather
was Rawlings approved of this de-
termination and ate another chop at
once
And the man with the tin whistle
stu plays tunes all the way from a
penny up to ten dollars