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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07

per measure of fresh raspberries
as vinegar. Put over the hent In an
agate kettle and cook until the fruit ID
mushy. Strain through muslin. and
to each quart OF the juice allow one
pound Of sugar. Bring to the boiling
point again and seal In sterifizel bot
ties. Allow two tablespoonfuls to a
glass of iced water. Cider vinegar
should be used and. II very acid, slight
ly reduce with water.
Fruited Mint.-Afake sirup of two
cupfuls of sugar and one-half cupful
Of water; do not stir. When II spins
a thread add the strained juice Of one
orange and six lemons. Pour one cup
full of boiling water over the pulp and
skins Of the fruit. Set over the heat
and let come to. the boiling point.
Strain and add to the first mixture.
Cool. Add one cupful Of red raspber-
ries md one and one-half quarts Of Ice
water. Serve with sprig of mint.
Ice-creann coffee.--Add four table
spoonfulls Of finely ground coffee to one
pint of boiling water, one-fourth OF a
cupful Of rich milk and one-fourth Of
a cupful Of cream. Let the coffee drip
in a percclator, scald the milk and
cream and add to the hot coffee. Put
in covered vessel and surround with
ice. When ready to serve pour into
slender glasses and put a spoonful Of
vanilla ice cream on top of each glass
and a cube Of sugar on each plnte.
Flo Ice Cream. Soak two pounds
Of figs over night In orange juice, put
through the meat grinder and return
to the juice; steam and cook in 1t until
soft. To one pint of cream add one
quart of milk, one and one-half cup
fuls Of sugar; boil. add tablespoon
full of lemon juice, cool, add the flgs
and some Of the lemon find. and
freeze as usual.
Ginger specIaI.-Put two table
spoonfuls of grape Juice in a glass,
add shaved ice and Gil the glass with
ginger ale. Serve at once.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07

and he win come. I'm looking for
ward to that day"
by the way said Mandy, "did you
know that my little cousin, the white
faced, ring-tailed monkey, Is having
his teeth taken care Of? OF course
we've all had our teeth brushed and
cleaned lately, but the keeper thinks
that he has trouble with tooth, SO he
is being cared for.
1T is quite fashionable now among
people to believe that almost every III
ness comes from the teeth. 1t is
doubtless quite tribe. But here we
are. the monkeys, just as fashionable.
Every bit. s
when the keeper found that little
Ring-Tail did not eat well he began to
care for him. Rlng-tail Is q sweet
little creature.
HE squeals and chatters when
talked to, but Is very quiet when no
one is around.
'sThere are many cross and cranky
white-faced, ring-tailed monkeys, but
most Of the ones we've had here In
the zoo have been lovely little crea-
lures. They say that one out Of every
ten is pleasant. Well, we've had sew
eral Of the pleasant ones
aThe keeper said that little Ring
Tail Is SO patient and sweet, he looks
at the keeper out Of his dear little eyes
end asks each day when he win be all
well.
THE keeper says that that will be
soon. for he Is eating better now, and
enjoys his meals, and the tooth Is get
ting better His trouble did come
from a toofhl All. we're in style, too"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07
LettonIa Called "slnoInu Nation"

"The Singing Nation" Is the name
often applied to Lettonia, home of the
Let's. The Let's derive the title of
singing nation" from their common
devotion to vocal music.
For seven centuries the Let's suf.
fered subsection from the German
barons, who formed naughty and
firmly entrenched caste of nobility, but
despite this oppression the vitality Of
the Let's was such that they survived
Since the abolition of serfdom in Rus
sia, In 1860, they have advanced In
education and economics, and there
has been a growth of wealthy and cul.
ftured middle-class people.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07
Modern Chemistry.

Certain changes In the character of
wood which normally take place only
after many years Of drying are, by a
new chemical process produced with
In "a hours. Thereafter, when the
moisture that may still be left has
evaporated, the wood becomes harder
and more durable than by the aging
process.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07

strong and can do every bit Of my work
and not pain in my back now. ! rec
ommend your medicine and you can use
this letter as testimonial Mrs.
Phil. MAsER, sol Winslow ST., st. Paul,
MINI.
Just another case where woman
found relief by taking Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. Many
TIMES these tired, WORKOUT feelings and
pains about the body are from troubles
only women have. The Vegetable Com
pound is especially adapted for just this
condition. The good results are noted by
the disagreeable symptoms passing
away--one after another.
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is a Woman's Medicine for W0-
mems Ailments. Always reliable.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07

Dedbroke troused BY his wife)--
What's that you say, burglary
Mrs. Dedbroke Yes. Fancy bur
gIar calling on usi
Dedbroke-Let him climb In; tnen
I'll give yell and 1t may make him
drop something he has stolen else
where. Boston Transcript.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07
ID c. O L q
ron BURNS ours ITCH SORES
75c at stores; CSC by mail. Address
New York Drug Concern. New York


An exhibition Of Australian-grown
cotton which was opened In Sydney
draws attention to new movement to
cultivate cotton on large scale iii va
|rious parts Of Australia. The Aus
|tralian Cotton Growers association Is
actively engaged in placing the indus
TRY on a stable basis, especially In
Queensland and northern parts Of New
|South Wales.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07
The Moose's "shoveIs."

Old Moose shed the big, shovel-like
antlers early in January, younger ones
weeks later. BY the middle of May
the new growth of horn protrudes less
than an inch from the skull. In three
months the development Of the TO-
pound shovel, often six feet across. is
entirely completed.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07
10 Gents
Mean.

BLANK is so mean he'd dispose of
his family tree for firew0od."
Mean! Why that fellow would
churn the milk Of human kindness and
sell 1t for butter"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07
The Young Mother.

THE ILLS OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN should DO well known the
youngest mothers that reminder repetition Of the illness
unnecessary yet there mothers who overlook Ves condition.
little collie OF disposition irritable IF not corrected they may lead
serious sickness hn bring Baby back its happy self
the Of Casto medicine prepared just for infants and children
will regulate the bowels force m aid digestion and bring quiet and
Hcher Casa has been doing this for 80 years. regulating the
stomach and bowels infants and children has replaced the nauseang Castor
OIL ~ Soothing Syups poisonous Pagoc and other vicious connections
in the homes true and honest mothers mothers who love their children
Those mothers will give their babies foods and medicines especially prepared
for infants and children.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07

Unusual.

A baby weighing only two pounds
ana one ounce was 3orn IN a New York
hospital. 1t Is described as the small,
est perfectly formed normal baby on
record. This baby's diminutiye size
is due to some popularity Of Its pitu-
itary gland. peasized lump Oh tissue
at the base Of the brain That Is
knowledge that has been discovered
within the last few years. Gradu-
ally we are learning about that
most intricate of all machines. the hu-
man body.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07
Gives Cheerful New Color Tone TO Old Curtain
dyes or tints as yolV
All Settled.

Wife-John, IL Mrs Nexdore gets \
new suit this fall must have one aISoI
Hub-Well, my dear, don't worr
about that. Naybor and formed
protective union today and neither 0f
you Is to have one. Boston Tram
script.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07

Red Cross Ball Blue should be used
in every home. 1t makes clothes white
as snow and never injuries the fabric.
All good Observation-Disclosures.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07
FOR HURTS AND SORENESS

Apply vacher-Balm. Nothing is "just
as good" no matter what you pay. Ask
your druggist. e. w. Vacher, Inc, New
Orleans, La.--Adyertisement.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07

bowl and pouring
b oiiin g water
through the stain.
The higher it ia
held when pour
ing the m Q re
force win strike
the stain. II the
stain will not re-
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07

DR.. Peery's Dead Shot" II the only YER
mifuge which operates thoroughly after one
dose, and removes Worms and Tapeworm as
breed, without the need Of castor oil One
cost one dose. one effect 372 Pearl St.,
New York City.--Advertisement
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07

Don't Forget cutIcura TaIcums
When adding to your toilet requisites
An exquisite face, skin, baby and dust;
ing powder and perfume. rendering
other perfumes superfluous. You MAJ
rely on 1t because one OF the Ciiticurl
Trio (Soap, Ointment and Taicumx
25c each everywhere.Adv advertisement.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07

tiItut Wtkn-Jub Accl-
ling and painful peri
|ods. ! used to get up
with Q pain In my
Ihead and pains In my
Ilowerparts and back.
IOften ] was not able
Ito do my work. ]
Tread In your little
hook about Lydia e.
LPinkharn's Vege-
table Compound and
II have taken It. ]
feel M wsll and
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07

"How satisfied girl seems when
she has an engagement ring "Wells
I Its good thing to have oh hand, YOU
know"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07
Marble Paper Printed.

A machine has been invented which
will print marble paper, heretofore
made only BY hand and at consider
able expense.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES
The Real Fact.

Il understand your wife came from
fine old family Game nothing
She brought them with her"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07

Every one should have something to
do, something 70 love, something 70
hope for.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07

favored froze n
dish. Be sure to
make a few bot
Ties Of the delici-
GUS spD cry
shrub.
r a 8 p b cry
Shrub. T a X 9
twice as much
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07
Hohson,s Choice.

He-ssDo you believe In indiscrimi-
nate kissing?" She"Oh, well it's bet
ter than none"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07

Each home has an individuality that
is strongly its own, and expresses to
the world the ideals and standards Of
life of those within.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

Tea, and most fruit stains, may be
removed by spreading the cl.th over a
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07
WOMAN COULD
NOT WORK.
Made Strong and Wen BY
Lydia r. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound

st. Paul, MINI. 81 took Lydia r
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for Q
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07
His SHATTERED Acouaintance.

what were you doing after the
accident?'' He-"Scraping up an
acquaintance. ',--Exchange.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07

"See America first"
.sYes. and You got to work up to
those European hotelkeepers gradual
"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07
COOL. AND REFRESHING ICES
AND DRINKS

There is nothing that touches the
spot like cold drink or good
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-07-07
|The Kitchen
| Cabinet


The iark's on the wing.
The snail's on the thorn.
Gods In his heaven
Ais right with the world.
--Browning.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-10-12
South Ryegate
Death Of Willard F. Sargent High
ly Respected Citizen

In the death Thursday evening
Sept. 28th of Willard Fillmore
Sargent of South Ryegate, the
town lost one of its able, efficient
and most highly esteemed citizens.
Mr.. Sargent was born Nov. %
1S49 in the town of Norwich, the
son of E. T. Sargent and one of
eleven children of whom six broth
ers are now living. His early
schooling was received in the
Academy at Thetford Hill. In 1870
he came to Boltonvlle and engag-
ed in chair manufacture with his
brother, Marcus Sargent. In 1872,
he came to South Ryegate going in
company with DR.. J. B. Darling
in the lumber business and they
built up and carried on a success
ful business.
January first he married Maria
Phoebe Darling, and to them was
born one daughter Joanna Belle.
They lived together over fifty
years, celebrating their 50th ami
verSary January 1st, 1922. Always
a busy man, he still had time to
serve his town d number of terms
as Selectman. He was organizer
and president of the Ryegate Light
and Power Co., and to his efforts
largely are attributed the cstab-
li,hmcnt of this plant and its bless
ing to the community.
He was a charter member of the
First Presbyterian church, faith
full adherent and Supporter of same
and as trustee ever faithful to his
duty and in sympathy with every
movement toward the bettefment
of its religious life.
Mr. Sargent was life long dem
ocrat, in politics. He was a man
whose heart sympathized with
those i'm sorrow or trouble and al
ways helped along and worked for
the good of the community. He
leaves to mourn his loss wife and
daughter, Mrs. Tewksbury, and
two grand-daughters, Marjol1e and
Joanna.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted in the home, Sunday at 2
O'Clock with the pastor Rev. Dr.. W.
T. Bailey officiating and the SER
vice made beautiful throughout
by strains of music softly played
by Mrs. Inez Edgerton of McIn-
does and the much appreciated
rendering of "Sweet Peace the
Gift of Gods Love" by a male
quartet, consisting Of A. T. Beaton
j. F. Beaton, Robert Mckenzie and
r. NJ. Beaton. The trustee being
the pallbearers.
The large attendance of mourn
ing friends was evidence of Mr..
Sargent's true worth in his home
community.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-10-12

The students who use automo-
biles are not usually charged with
overspeeding on the way to school.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-10-12
University Opens
Municipal Bureau

The educational experiment tried
out by Norwich University in the
establishment of 4 Bureau of Mum
icipal Affairs last year has ceased
to be an experiment, having de
monstrated the reason for its be-
ing and having proved its worth to
the general public.
The Bureau was established in
November 1921 with the primary
purpose of rendering service to the
communities of Vermont bv:
a. Giving information upon re-
quest regarding community organi-
zation, town planning, and the ad-
ministration of local government.
b. Publishing bulletins dealing
with problems of government
which are of current interest and
distributing them to municipal off
GERS, civic organizations, and lib-
rlrieS.
c, Encouraging the establish
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-10-12
Peachan1
Pleasant Reception Friday Even
ing at Academy Hall

The social event of the past
week was the reception on Friday
evening Oct. 6 at Academy hall
given by the faculty of Peacham
Academy to the parents and
friends of the school This was
something new the purpose being
to promote better acquaintance
among parents and leaders and to
discuss matters of interest to both
guests at the lower door, showed
them to the room to leave their
wraps, then invited them to inspect
the main room from there they
went on to the labatory where MI.
Miller entertained by explanations
of various things used there in eX-
periments in science and physics.
also called attention to the table
where the radio phone is to be
soon installed.
Miss Lou Fullington received at
the door of the hall and after every
one was seated a program was
given as follows:
Vocal solo, Rev. Warren Waldo !;
vocal duet, Mrs. Petit and Mrs.
Emerson, Miss Susan Renfrew &C
companiest; reading, Miss Elsie
Choate; vocal solo, f. r. Mackay
paper by George F. Miller, Princi-
pal of Peacham Academy.
This paper was a very complete
and interesting explanation of the
RI ~
which he requested the cooperation
of parents in the discipline and
recitations. He urged the establish
ing of parent-teacher association
here and spoke strongly in favor
of athletics.
Refreshments of ice cream and
cake was served. 1t was a most
enjoyable evening and one that
will be pleasantly remembered by
all present.
Friday evening Oct. G a surprise
party was given to Frank Taylor
it being his birthday. Seventeen
were present, the evening was
pleasantly passed with music and
games. Ice cream, SaltineS, cookies
and cake was served, also home
made candy was passed.
Oct. Ia the G. A. r. and w. X. c.
are invited to Barnet, the guests
of Messrs. Harris, G!ichrist and
Brock.
Mr.. and Mrs. F.. X. Lamb are
visiting their son Edison Lamb and
family in Richmond, VT.
Miss Beatrice Main of East Cor
NTH was a week end visitor at V.
f. Lambs.
Mrs. Lewis Douse is having a
painful time with one of her eyes.
The ball game Friday afternoon
between Cabot and Peacham re
suited in a score of 3 to in favor
of Peacham academy.
Miss Teresa HASTE gave a birth
day party at her home Saturday
evening to her schoolmates at the
Academy and other friends. A very
enjoyable time was reported. Cake
and ice ceram was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Biney Austin have
rented their place and moved to
ST. Johnsbuly.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-10-12

ment of local town reference bu-
reaua.
d. Providing communities with
speakers on governmental topics.
e. Holding local government
conferences.
The Bureau is conducted and
operated under the supervision Of
Professor X. Il. 3. Flint of the
Department of Political Science,
who is we'll known as an authority
in ali matters covered by the act
ivities of the Bureau.
Since it was established a num-
Der of local municipal reference
bureaus have officiated themselves
and been established in the public
libraries of Vermont. A large num-
Der of calls for assistance in the
solution of municipal problems
have been received from villages
and municipalities in Vermont and
elsewhere, and the Bureau has
been able to supply the needed in
formation.
Professor Flint as Director of
the Bureau has spoken on various
phases of municipal gOvenmvn. in
a dozen OF more Vermont commun-
tiles and has been called as an
expert on such matters into Mass
achusettS, New FORK and New
Hampshire. A second edition of
his bulletin on Town Planning has
been published and has been dis
tfTbuted to the municipalities with
in the state The first edition was
exhausted some time ago, calls for
it coming from as far afeld a.
Australia. The bureau seems to
fill long felt want, and has proved
4 worth while extension of educa-
tional opportunities and privileges.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-10-12
Lunenburg

Little Mildred Bell, the daughter
ofSMrs. Fannie J. Bell and grand
daughter of Mr., and Mrs. w. r..
Bell of Bellview farm, South Lun-
enburg, was taken i'll on the Cd,
Dr.. W. NJ. Bronson being called to
attend her. Alarming SYMPTOMS de-
veloping, on Thursday DR.. H. NJ.
Wiggin of Whitefeld was called
and later DR.. f. E. Farmer and
DR.. V. P. Genge of St. Johnsbury
in consultation, diagnosing the
disease as infantile paralysis in a
comparatively mild form. The
child is as comfortable as can be
expected and all the family have
the sympathy of their many
friends.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-10-12
PaSSumpsic

Mi. and Mrs. Carl Ferrin of
Littleton spent Saturday at Char
les Bandy's.
Mrs. Agnes Young's goods were
moved from William Somers' tene-
ment to her brothers, Guy Hills
in St. Johnsbury Monday. Mrs.
Young is at Brightlook hospital
where she went a week ago. Her
condition is about the same.
There was a small attendance
at the recital given Thursday
night by Rev. L. H. Simpson of
Ryegate on account of the rain,
but those who did attend enjoyed
it very much.
George Welch commenced COOK
ing for Mr.. Dunham's crew on the
railroad Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Canty of St. Johns
bury and Mr.. and Mrs. John Len
ton were in Hyde Park Thursday
to attend the auction of Russell
Pages registered Jersey cattle
They sold at good prices.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Gillander
were reminded of the 18th ami
versary of their married journey
when their relatives and niegh-
bors called on them Thursday
evening. A pleasant time was en-
joyed all wishing them many hap
Ply returns of the Gay.
Mrs. Hannah Thurston went to
Tomfobia Saturday on business.
News has been received by Mrs.
Louis Bandy of the serious illness
of Mrs. Arthur Allard in Littleton.
Mrs. Allard has a cancer in her
lung. The Allard family were res
idents of this place before moving
to Littleton few years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Granger and
son of Detroit, Mich, were re-
cent guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
Granger and Albert Changers
family.
Mrs. Guy Hovcy and Miss
Edna Hovey of Waterford spent
Saturday at Joseph Wark's.
Mrs. Ethel johnson was at her
home from Rutland Sunday.
The students who use automo-
biles are not usually charged with
overspeeding on the way to school.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-10-12
SHEFFIELD

Mrs. Clara E. Wilson of Barton
has decided her farm, known as the
Aaron Hansen farm, to L. A. Ross
who takes possession Immediately.
H. O. Bishop will move into the
Fred Hoffman house.
Dr.. Charles Drake has been with
his sister Hepsey the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Clay Fisk were
in town over Sunday.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-10-12
BREAK AC0LD
IN FEW HOURS
''Pape's Cold Compound
Acts Quick, Costs Lit
tie, and Never
SickenS

Every druggist here guarantees
each package of "Pape's Cold
Compound "to break up any cold
and end grippe misery in a few
hours or morey returned. Stuff
ness, pain, headache, feverishness,
infamed or congested nose and
head relieved with first dose.
These safe, pleasant tablets cost
only a few cents and millions now
take them instead of sickening
quinine.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-10-12
MONROE

Mrs. Oscar Frazer visited at the
home of her brother, John Lang
in Barnet Thursday and Friday.
Eber Wiley of Barnet and Mr.
Jones, engineer for the Grafton
Caledonia Power Company were
at the home of Oscar Frazer Mon
day.
Mrs. Lizzie McBurney and
daughter and Mrs. Nellie Lang of
Lisbon spent the week end with
relatives here.
Mrs. Mary Carter of Greenfield
Mass, has been visiting friends
here.