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Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04
WANT THAT TROLLEY?

How many times have people of this vicinity wished that it was again possible to step on the trolley on hot, stuffy afternoon and take little ride to Great Harrington? No one knows. Furthermore, how many times have others wished for sthe opportunity that they might attend the theater or do little shopping?
 We have missed that trolley. Missed it more than we thought we would and missed it in many more ways than one. It was sign of progress and showed to visitors that this was no little backwoods town, whose life was stagnant and that we had conveniences that were more than comforts. AS for taking busi- ness away from town, we feel sure that it brought as much business here, if not more, than it took away.
 Now there is an opportunity to get the trolley back again, but as MT. Richmond. says, it is strictly up to the people. If the people want it they can have it. If you don't want it, why just sit down and expect the other fellow to get it for you. That'Il
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Canaan,

promise to be very lively in New York City and excellent throughout the state. s-'
 "The district as a whole will not commence to feel the full effect of this improvement until we'll on to- ward the summer. The opening up of business in other parts of the country will relieve New York City and Philadelphia of some of the crowds of unemployed who drift to these -centers in dull times.
 Business confidence the country over seems to be improving slowly in preparation for the upturn which has to come later on. Frantic opti- fnism and futile hoping which marks the path of every business decline is rapidly giving way to the sound and patient attitude which invariably builds up the period of improvement.
 "The Babsonchart Index refiecting conditions of all lines of industry and business, stands this week at IS % below normal, drop of 1 % from last week. Make your preparations now for an increase 'in activity this coming spring.
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Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04
CENTRAL STATES
 : % FAIR SAYS BABSON
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 first to follow New England in her recovery. Hence the outlook in these states will be fair. Sales opportuni- ties in these states will be better in 1922 than in 1921. They perhaps have not turned the corner, but they surely are turning the corner.
 ,. "As. to industrial conditions will say that the state of New York has the best statistics on employment of any state in the union. These show that in October, the last month for which we have figures, the total wage expenditures of the industries of New York was thirty-two per cent lower than it was at the peak. The amount of employment was at about the same level as at the beginning of 1915, but the trend is definitely up- ward, and the decks are clear for an improvement during the year. Ap- proximately the same situation pre- vails in Pennsylvania.
 Furthermore, in the mems and women's clothing business, which is one of the largest interests of the state of New York, conditions are ripe for substantial improvement, following upon more than a year of unsettled conditions. The same is true of the building trades, which
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04
FOREST FIRES

The cost of carelessness has run into the millions during the past two weeks Part of this immense cost is borne by individuals and small part by the various surrounding states where the worst forest fires experi- enced in years have ragged. Forum ately this town has suffered but little in this respects TNg tfff3a
 Every day. the daily papers print accounts Of fires in forests, usually adding: that they were caused
 through some careless act en5the part of boys or throwing Cigar or cigarette into some combustible mat ter. Near HillsdaTe, N. Y, men have been fighting aforest fire for over a week. "A little nearer home, in Cole brook and Sapdisfeld, fires of great magnitude have been, extinguished with .diAicuItyg 5>sas. - -... 1a.A.& It. is ,rdisheartening and discour- aging to see thousands of dollars worth of valuable wood and timber go. up in smoke But worse still, the same fires which destroy that wood and timber ready for the saw or ax, has also destroyed seedlings which would never have been planted ex- ceptS in natures way. Thus it will be seen that the loss is inestimable. sThe growth on the land burned over, ex- cepts for berry bushes, will be re- tarded for years to come and as much of the land is inaccessible the wood which it will bear will not be worth the cutting during the life of the majority now 'livingA 7"
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04
Pilgrim Church Notes

Friday ,.
 Eight young ladies of the Church will attend the Older Girls Confer .ence at New Milford. ,; Sundaga4A e}ft- s@ =
 Regular Morning Service at 10:30 with sermon by pr. George L. Cady of New York. f ,., Sunday School at 11:45. >. .+.sThes- Young Woman's Guild will meet with Mrs. George Laffargue.' \ Wednesday, May 10 .s e.M 34sf1 :. The Men of the, Church will give a supper to the ladies of the congre- ,gations in the. church parlors,. Supper will be served a 700 o'clock and a charge of 35c will be made. .s.,, ',9 .s'a3a Sunday, May 14th sk ts
 { The Lords Supper will bes4ee1e- brated at the. Morning Service. and the service will be appropriate to Mothers Day. ......
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04
THE MYSTERY OF LIFE


 We come from we know not where and we go to an equally mysterious, unknown place, but during our so- journ on Mothers Earth there is much that interests, amuses, discourages, disheartens and sometimes kills us. Yet we go on. That is, most of us do, for small number either take them selves or life too seriously and end it all in a cowardly manner. But the real man or woman considers each trial or trouble a strength tester and are the stronger, mentally and physi- cally for having overcome it.
 How often have we heard elderly men and women say, in reproachful or critical manner against the Almighty, though perhaps it was not so intended, that 1t had been better had they died instead of that or this younger person. Perhaps so. Who knows? But if such was the plan of the Almighty, certainly it would have taken place as they desired.
 Then there is another parallel case of the rich mans son and the poor
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04

woman's daughter. The son has a case of some contagious disease, not usually fatal and everything known to skilled physicians is done for the lad, yet he is called by death. The lad apparently had everything to live for. With his physique he would have been prominent in athletics. With his wonderful mind he would have been an asset to his country. With the riches he would inherit he could earn a world-famed name for philanthropy, while living amidst all the comforts of life. But he died.
 With the poor woman's daughter, struck down with some malignant disease, yes, perhaps even an iIlegi- innate, it is different. It would be better, if the poor thing died, say some who are acquainted with the case. Little is thought of her future, for, she really has no future, say some. But through loving care on the part of nurses at the hospital she is on the road to recovery. The same care, though perhaps less of it, that the lad had. A curious person calls at the hospital to, inquire for the lass and, lis informed by the deep, sweet voice of the nurse, in which can; he detected note of gladness, that that wonderful little girl is doing nicely such a dear child; she'll be home in another week. The little girl re- covers.
 One that we think would have been but little missed returnst home i; returns to life of poverty and toil, amidst surroundings that are degrad- ing to say the least. The other, who apparently had everything to live for, does not return.
 Then comes the eternal "Why" Why could it not have been the little girl who, was one of an extremely large family that died? Why was it that the little lad, the only son of a rich man, that was taken? It is just one of the mysteries of life.
 There are many, many more mys- teries regarding life. Why do we work, perhaps early and late? To obtain the comforts of life, you say. Why2 You are making more than living, securing more than the comforts of life, why? To impress your fellowmen? Undoubtedly, but why do you do that? Oh, you like patronage; like to have fuss made about you. But, why? And so it goes on through innumerable sentences at the end of each of which is this same eternal "Why?"
 Surely the mysteries of death are wonderful to contemplate, with a basic hope that something better lies beyond, but the most wonderful of all are the mysteries of life. Their study is productive of much earthly good, the accomplishment of which leaves little of which to fear after death. s,.. .-rr
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04
/ - RUDE RURAL RHYMES
Sweet Spring

Sweet spring has come, the peep frogs peep; hear the critters in my sleep. For some are thin with voices shrill while others hoarsest music spill. One fellow yawns, ''ho hum ho hum"; another answers, "jug O rum. Sweet spring has come, her raindrops thud to reinforce the juicy mud and swell the freshet to flood. The buds have shed their winter coats, the pretty birdies feel their oats and pour sweet music from their throats. Sweet spring has come, the young mans fancy is fiuttering from Jane to Nancy, while his new tie, with wide stripes Der it, is louder than the one before it. His girl in new spring style appears, wth less of legs and more of ears. A dream is her new Easer bonnet; a nightmare was the price tag on it. Sweet spring has come yet winds are bitey;, I wish I'd kept my winter mighty. By day the zephyrs hit my. knees just where the Boston garters squeeze, between my socks and B. V. D's. I've shed too soon my winter fiannek; my blood is frozen in it's channels.
 BOB ADAMS
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04
be the surest way to keep it away from Canaan.
SNAP SHOTS

With Russian rubies down to about ten cehts a ton-why worry about -eoal?- Hartford Times. E..
 The saddest thing in the world is to have the spring urge take the form of an irresistible impulse to clean house.-Syracuse Herald.
 Radio is keeping many kids at home each night, but if you tell 'em that, they are sure ot lose interest. New Orleans Times-Picayune.
 When Ludendorf says Germany was beaten by politicians he forgets that the allies and ourselves suffered under the same ~handicap.-Wall Street Journal! X <. \ ,f5 9s;%s <
 Aesmal navy may be all right, but we want one big enough to have its picture taken: Otherwise some of these movie pictorial news services may have to go out of business. If they couldn't screen, battleship pie ture every week they would feel like the guest at banquet without his bowl of soup.-Los Angeles Times. <. k*%
 A .Lothario of 25, who is said to have married welve women without divorcing any of them, says he can- not tell whether the charge is true or not. He may be entirely sincere in this plea; a man who at his age has accumulated twelve wives has had little time to devote to the culti- vation of his power of memory New York Herald. iss,........3 o
 A magazine with the uplift fever asks: "Is any man perfect?" We blush. We hesitate. But vastly of more importance than our spiritual comfort is the duty we owe the pub lie. Therefore, fighting back the in- clination to keep silent, we bow to trhe demand of humanity, and admit it. We are.-Richmond Times.
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04
A FINE ART

The habit of thinking is somHthing which some people apparently have never developed. To be able to set down and turn problem over and over in one's mind, thereby becoming familiar, with 2, its various phases, which familiariy results in it's solu- tion,' is inesart indeed. Regarding this art or power, magazine asks the pertinent question: Are you doing anything to develop that inn pbrtant part of your anatomy that sticks hps above your collar, or are yous simply using it to grow hair on?p#3 ss, Slss s
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04
M. E. Church Notes

Prayer meeting this (Thursday) evening at 7:30. Regular services next Sunday
 Morning worship at 10:3O at which time Holy Communion will be ad- ministered.
 Sabbath School at 11:45 A. M.
 Epworth League 6:30 in the even- ing. Topic Growing Characer, The Seed". Leader, MT. Strong.
 Evening worship at 7:30.
 Junior League Monday afternoon at 3:45.
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04

Norfolk is practically solid for standard time, standardly arrived at which is no. mere scrap of paper but likely to result in verbal scrap between those who hold different opinions. e
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04

The saving of daylight is becoming more or less expensive in some places. Some say one of these places is here. At least we have not heard of any business places putting on extra help to care for the early morn ing rush. "A
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04

Eggs For Hatching-From my best pens, rose comb buff leghorn pen
 headed by first cockerel at Madison
 Square Garden, single comb white
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04

For Sale-Two 1920 Ford Trucks Both in good condition-Price low. G. L. Parsons 6 Son, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04
FOR SALE

For SaIe--1 Harley Davidson Motor L cycle and Side Car. First class condition. Price very reasonable.
 Clayton M. Benjamin, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04

r-nt-a-Word Advertisement Minimum. Charge, lat Insertion 25e
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Wanted-Gardens to plough, reason- able rates. E. A. Vosburgh, Tel. 105-5.
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04

Hay For SaIe--Stevens farm, East
 Canaan.
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For Sale-Modern house of 2 rooms, new heater and all modern con venience. Large barn with about acres land. Slightly location. May be purchased on easy terms. A. w. Krouse, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04

For Sale-1O ton Hay in barn.
 Caesar Malneti, Canaan, Conn. ~
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04
MISCELLANEOUS

Real Estate-Own Your Home. I will advance money to buy or build a small home or farm, up to 759o of the value, payable monthly like rent. J. Cox Howell, Sails bury, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04

For Sale-Two good cows, price very low or will exchange for hens, have no pasture for 'thenr/ E. A. Vos- burgh, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04

For Sale-Eggs for matching, Single Comb Rhode Island Reds, Heavy laying strain, $1.00 for 15, $500 per 100. Also a few laying Hens, your pick of the flock $2.50 each. George Astleford, South Canaan, Phone 11S Ring 4.
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04

Woman or girl to assist in homework. Mrs. E.. H. Ocain, Falls Village, Conn. R. F. D. 1.
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04

For Sale-15 Bee Hives with top boxes,N8 new. ones, the balance having been used. am disposing of these hives as am too lame to take care of bees. Ransom F,
 Smith, West Cornwall Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04

Private Sale-Double bed, white ena- mel finish with springs and mat :. tress $15; Washstand $5; Pair new pillows $3; Pair silk rep DOT tierres, nearly new ST; Toilet set, $3; 20 yds. mating, $3; 15 yds. carpet -s6; Books, fiction, in good condition, each 10 cents. Other articles. Sale begins Friday, May 5, at ten o'clock, standard, at Red Cross Rooms, continues until ar . ticles are sold. Edith B. Rowe.
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04

leghorn pen headed by champion ship white leghorn cockerel at Canaan, single comb buff leghorn pens all headed by first prize win ners. Eggs $1.25 per 15 delivered. E. A. Vosburgh, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04

With Russian rubies down to about ten cehts ton-why worry about Times. B.
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04
TO RENT

Rent-Large cottage at Twin Lakes for season only. See A. W. Krouse, Canaan, Conn. ... s.r.
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04

The saddest thing in the world is to have the spring urge take the form of an irresistible impulse to clean house.-Syracuse Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1922-05-04

Radio is keeping many kids at home each night, but if you tell 'em that, they are sure ot lose interest. New Orleans Times-Picayune.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-06-19

long-standing question and definitely fix the status of the great body of men and women who write and edit the daily newspapers. For years there has been confusion as to the news paper mans status, but the new decision by the United States government authorities should end all this.
 All uncertainty is now happily resolved. The other day a newspaper man, native of England resident for years in Canada, left the Dominion for the United States, there to pursue his occupation. Later at night he was reused from his berth by a courteous but de- termined immigration officer, who told him he must leave the train. Protests proving of no avail. the newspaper man obeyed and later sub mitted himself to further examination by a ''board."
 He was quizzed as to his antecedents, his pccupation the number of years he had fol lowed it, which were many, the conditions under which he purposed going to the United States, the extent of his resources, the size of luis family.
 At last it developed that the officials were trying to determine whether the newspaper man fell under the ban of the law which pro- hibits bringing labor into this country under contract. The issue, proving too big for de termination by the officials at the border, was referred at last to the American immigration authorities at Washington and after some de- lay came the decision:
 ''We find that @ newspaper man IS a mem- Der of learned profession, and as such IS not subject to the provisions of the contract labor law Christian Science Monitor.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-06-19
Things We Think

Common sense is so called because it isn't.
 When woman "has room to talk" she shoves folks aside and makes room
 Yarn notices the wall have gone out and with them lot of the sentiments that they taught
 The cockness youth the place of the confidence of age.
 It is always shock the to discover that a famous man can get mad over' just like anybody else.
 Who remembers when in order to be dignfed you had to wear side whskers?
 The world is growing better You hardly ever find bread pudding on the nowadays.
 Most men would fellows they had their theories amputated and real facts submitted
 Lipstck and make the flappers critics see red
 Somebody always has the goat of sheepish man.
 good deal of the you judged by familys appearances
 Msfortunes sit lightly upon the young, which may be the reason they are young.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-06-19
CALL FOR BIDS

Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the com mon council of the town of Cordova, Alaska, for the construction of lateral sewer, extending from B avenue on Second street.
 Contractor to furnish all labor and material to complete sewer as per plan and specifications to be seen at the office of City Engineer A. J. Adams.
 The successful bidder will be re- quired to furnish bonds for the pro- per performance of said work.
 The council reserves the right to re- ject any and all bids.
 Bids will be received up to 6 o'clock D, m., Monday, June 19, 1922, and are to be filed with the undersigned.
 By order of the common council of the town of Cordova, Alaska.
 K. G. ROBINSON, Town Clerk. June 15-16-17.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-06-19
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
 UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
Juneau, Alaska,

Juneau, AlaSha,
 May 23, 1922 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that James A. Hagen, Katalla, Alaska, has filed application under the provision of Section 22 of the Act of February 25, 1920, for a permit to prospect for oil and gas on the Nichawak Nos. 10, II, and 12 and the Pearl No. 4, situat ed in the eastern part of the Katalla Oil Field, Alaska, in latitude 60 deg. 12 min. N, and longitude IA deg, 01 min. 40 sec. w., approximately, and more particularly described as fol- lows:
 Commencing at the NV. corner of the NichaWak No. 10 oil claim identical with the NE. corner of the Nichawak No. II oil claim, whence the summit of Little Nich- awak Mountain bears about N. 30 deg. 30 min. w. 3200 it., running thence F. F mile to the NE. cor ner of the Nichawak No. 10 claim; thence s. A mile to the SEE. cor ner of the Nichawak No. 12 claim; thence w. mile to the SW cor ner of the Nichawak No. 12 claim; tnbllC6 IN. H ulll6 tO Ill6 N w. CpA ner of the Nichawak No. Il oil claim thence E. F mile to the place of beginning, embracing the Nichawak Nos. 10. Il and 12 oil claims and including an area of about 4S0 acres.
 Commencing at the SW. corner of the Pearl No. oil claim, whence the summit of Little Nich- awak Mountain bears N. about Fl deg. E. 10,400 ft.; running thence N. mile; E. A mile; S. 1 mile; W. A mile; covering the Pearl No. oil claim. containing an area of approximately 160 acres.
 The notices of these locations are on file in the office of the United States Recorder for the Kayak Record ing Precinct, at Katalla, Alaska. Any and all persons having adverse or conflicting claim to said land are hereby notified that a full statement, under oath, of such claim, should be filed in this office, showing superior right to a permit or lease under said act or a valid existing adverse or conflicting claim to the land, or the minerals therein, under the public land laws, on or before the seventh day of July, 1922.
 FRANK A. BOYLE, Register.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-06-19
SOUTH WANTS DUTIES DOUBLED

From the South comes an insistent demand for doubling of the important duties on vegetable oils, particularly cotton seed oil, cocoanut oi soy bean oil, and peanut oil The Southerners contend that vegetable oils can be produced so cheaply in certain Pacific Islands and in China that it is impossible for Ameri- can producers to continue successful competl- tion This is quite likely true. What the Southerner is asking for is not 'tariff for revenue only'' but tariff for protective pur- poses The Democratic platform of 1920 de- clared adherence to the "traditional policy" of the Democratic party, which policy de- clares that Congress has no constitutional right to impose an import duty for protection purposes. The Republican platform declared for return to the Republican protection pol
 cv. The Republicans won at the polls, but without the help of single Southern State The South looks to the Republicans to enact protective tariff law, from which it gets it's share of benefits, but it never helps put the Republican party in power.