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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1922-12-21

ATT rs a remarkable fact that
nothing certain is known as
~ to the actual date of the
birth of Christ, Dec. 25 be-
ing only a tradition, adopted
by the church about the middle Of the
Fourth century. Lupi, learned Jesuit
Of the Eighteenth century, says:
''There is not a single month in the
year to which the Nativity has
not been assigned by some writer or
other"
The earliest celebration of Christ
mas on Dec. Is appears to have been
held in Rome in the Fouth century,
being first mentioned in Roman doc
ument, the Philocalian calendar, dating
from the year 354, but containing an
older record, referring to the year
1886. Christmas was brought to Eng
land by st. Augustine, and kept in
$685. but it would appear that it was
not established in Germany until 49,
aud in Norway about the middle of
the Tenth century, by King Hakon the
Good
The Romans of the empire used to
celebrate the birth of the Unconquered
Sun on Dec. 25, according to the
Julian calendar, the winter solstice,
when the sun began to rise in new
vigor, after his autumnal decline.
Therefore, the reason for the choice
of Dec. % for Christmas would seem
TO have knnn SVuhOlica1
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1922-12-21
His Luck
1922, western Newspaper Union.)

10, 1922, western Newspaper Un1on.)
HW ELL, I'll be. getting lots Of
Wv presents soon," he said He
had just met some pleasant new
friends.
"Yes," he continued, christmas is a
good time for me. You see I'm popu-
lar with wives. I get notes from hun
dreds of them; there are any number
who write to me, and when Christmas
comes they knit ties for me or buy
silk handkerchief or two, or
a fine muff1er-a little thought Of me
at any rate. And I've never been in
a divorce case yet" he ended.
''You must be diplomat or luckier
than you Deserve, som eone remarked.
Neither" he answered. ''T'm milk
man and milkman's Christmas is apt
to be full of cheer and the good-heart-
ed wishes of the ladies !"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1922-12-21

resumed his fruit
less search of the
goods. There was
nothing now to
divide h / S a t.
tention; he knew
t h e m en- W 1t b
whom he had to
d e a |, and real
lied that hence
forth the bar was
to be as far re-
moved from him
as though a wall
Of granite inter-
vened. But, to his
credit be it said,
ev n with t h e
realization came
a new firmness to
his eyes.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1922-12-21

ut is the first Christmas box 1 ever
received from one of my families" he
said. wasn't it thoughtful Of them
to have remembered their mail car
rier?"
But the people were saying, ITO
think that we haven't done something
OF this sort every year. The mail car
rier does SO mach for US and we, at
times, almost seem to forget he's even
humanI''
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1922-12-21
Christmas in Rumania.

In Rumania it is the custom to bless
the Danube on Christmas, and pro-
cession of priests and people dressed
to represent biblical characters moves
through the streets singing chants and
so to the bank Of the river. The ice
Is broken, and a small wooden cros9
is thrown into the water. Anyone who
can recover this cross is regarded as
extremely fortunate and sure of good
luck for the year to come.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1922-12-21

boy w h o W a s
childita. But there
S little they
saw; only huge
miners boots, py-
ramids of picks
and shovels and
blankets, barrels
Of flour and beans
and pork; and on
the shelves, tobac-
co and C a n n Q d
goods, and a small
a S S r t m e n t Of
earthen and lin
ware and then,
at the far end Of
the store, a bar
for the accommo-
dation of those
who were thirsty.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1922-12-21

What's that on the top shelf" he
asked suddenly.
THAT? Oh, that isl Dunno" hest
tated the storekeeper, as he took down
the object in question and examined it
critically. 1T got in with some goods
a year ago, an has been up there ever
since"
"Why, you chump!'' cried the cram
berry owner derisively, mot to know
a junlpin' jack when you see one!
I've bought lots of 'em to home for the
children. See !" and he pulled a string
which sent the acrobat tumbling up
over the top Of his red pole. "Just- the
thing for kid"
"Just the thing" repeated the
watery-eyed man, drawing a small bag
of gold dust from his pocket: it'll
make the boy laugh"
AS he was going out, the owner of
the cranberries stepped to his side.
"Here, take this along with you," he
said, relinquishing the can to which
he had been clinging SO fondly. "It'll
help to make out Christmas for the
boy"
Sand this. too" "And this" added
the owner Of the sardines and the
owner of the baked beans; and then
Sheriff Dobson pushed before them
and slipped something bright and
heavy into the hand which held the
jumping jack.
''It's nest-egg for the kid" he said
gravely. snow you better go home an
fill up his stockin'; an to-morrer you
can tell him Merry Christmas from us
all"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1922-12-21
THE MAIL
CARRIER

EOR many years, in good weather
: or bad, day after day, he had fol-
lowed his chosen job faithfully and
we'll. He had carried many, many
hristmas presents in his day, too
This YEAR one of the families he had
served SO regularly prepared a Christ
mas box Tor him and for his wife and
for his children.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1922-12-21

course" came promptly from others
of the group.
And then they looked about the store
inquiringly, eagerly, in search of some
thing that would please a ten-year-old
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1922-12-21
Great Savers

How our mothers and granumothers
would have appreciated the wonder
fully efficient electrical appliances of
the present day. Probably most of all
the electric washer and ironer, be-
cause, If the proper machines are Sc
lected, they represent the greatest
economy. Not only do they save money,
time and backbreaking drudgery, but
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1922-12-21

ALT a dozen unshaven, red
shirted miners were gath
cred about the dingy- coun-
Ter Of Bilger's, the one store
In camp. 1t wa; Christmas
eve, and they wanted some
thing extra for their dinner
on the morrow-just to keep
them in mind of the dav.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1922-12-21
ASK FOR CHRISTMAS PEACE
Let All Pray to God for Perfect Rest
and Perfect Power and Perfect
Love.

Ar61 HRISTMAS peace is Gods
and he must give it himself,
sg- with his own hand, or we
shall never get it. Go then
to God himself. Thou art
his child, as Christmas Day declares:
Be not afraid to go unto the Father.
Pray to Him; tell Him what thou
wantest: say, Father, l am not mod
crate. reasonable, forbearing. fear
I cannot keep Christmas Alright for !
have not a peaceful Christmas spirit
in me; and I know that / shall never
get it by thinking, and reading, and
understanding, for it passes all that,
and lies far away beyond it, does
peace. in the very essence of thine IN
divided, unmoved, absolute, eternal
Godhead, which no change nor decay
of this created world, nor sin or folly
of men or devils, can ever alter; but
which abideth forever what it is In
perfect rest, and perfect power and
perfect love. O, Father, give mo Thy
Christmas peace "-Frcsn Town and
Country Sermona
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1922-12-21
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DATE OF BIRTH OF CHRIST
Nothing Certain Is Known as to Actual
Time of Arrival of Child
of the Manager.

TT rs a remarkable fact that
nothing certain is known as
~ to the actual date of the
birth of Christ, Dec. 25 be-
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
SEATTLE LABORITS CLAIM
 CENTRALIA MEN INNOCENT

SEATTLE, May 1S-The legal bureau of the Seattle Central Labor council has made public an affidavit by W. E. Inmon and E. E. Sweitzer, jurors at the trial of seven I. W W's., for the Centralia Armistice Day murders, declaring the belief that all seven of the men are inno- cent.
 The affidavit says further that in the state of hysteria prevailing at that time, it was believed better to return a verdict of second degree murder than to risk a divided jury, for the reason that a new jury might have hanged innocent men.
 It is thought the affdavid may be used as a basis for an appeal for pardons for the convicted men.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY SAYS
 COLD BAY HAS OIL PROMISE

SEATTLE, May 1S-A Washing ton special says the results of the additional oil survey Of Alaska fields made since the publication of the preliminary report last year, are be- ing prepared by the Geological sur vey for publication in the near future. From the advance sheets re- leased yesterday. the following IS learned:
 The Cold Bay district promises to become a producing field. Certain structural features of this field, and probably in other parts of the Alaska peninsula are favorable for the ac- emulation of oil and are of dimen- sions indicating that they may con tain large pools. The oil seepage shows a striking relation to anti clines and it is along anticlines that there is most promise for prospect ing.
 Regarding the Inislin Bay field, the report states that future pros pecting should be extended to test the main. axial anticline of the pen insula, instead of being restricted to known oil seepages. This field, # is believed, may contain valuable deposits.
 The survey of the Nenana field shows that the supposed petroleum seepage there is a tar derivltlve from burning coal beds.
 In the Anchorage district only drilling can prove whether oil is available in commercial quantity.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
OZMO GOES ON THE ROCKS;
 HAD CARGO FOR ALASKA

SEATTLE, May 18-The steam schooner Ozmo, enroute from this city 10 the Kuskokvim with cargo of roo tons and a crew Of twenty five men aboard, struck the rocks yesterday, of Cape Blaneo, and has been abandoned. The vessel struck at 3:30 in the morning and an hour later water had flooded the engine room. The members of the crew re- mained al their posts until eleven o'clock yesterday morning, by which time there was ten feet Of water in the hold.
 The tug Fearless has been dis patched from Marshheld to the scene of the accident and will endeavor 10 tow the schooner into port.
 The Ozmo is owned by the North ern Commercial Company. She was formerly the sailing ship Hugh Ho- gan, engaged in the Alaska fur trade.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
HARDING TELLS CHAMBER
 NEED OF HOME EFFORTS

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 18-- In an address delivered before the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, assembled here in annual convention, declared that the Gov ernment did not want American industry destroyed to build up the commerce of some other land". He said he did not want to hold aloof but we must always be right at home before we can go abroad on great problems.
 Chairman Lasker, of the United States Shipping board, told the chamber that the Government will build no more ships, and asserted that unless the pending subsidy legislation is passed by Congress. ''the art of shipbuilding in America will wither and die"
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
CLIFFORD PINcHoT WINS

PHILADELPHIA, May 18- T h c voters of Pennsylvania, who went to the polls this week to nominate candidates for governor. two United States senators, representatives in Congress and others to be voted on at the November election, apparent ly have nominated Clifford Pinchot over Attorney General Alter, for the Republican gubernatorial nomination with a margin that is growing stead fly, Alter carried this city and Ale ghany county by more than 5O,00Q but lost heavily to Pinchot in other sections of the state ..*:
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
PUBLIC IS INVITED TO HELP
 PUT CEMETERY IN ORDER

4 call for volunteers to assist in putting the Nenana cemetery in order, has been issued jointly by Mayor. Southworth and President .O'Connor, of the local igloo of Pioneers. The plan is to make trip 10 the cemetery on Sunday, armed with the necessary tools, and to spend the day there removing brush and making the track accessible from the railroad Under present conditions, it is q difficult task TO approach the cemetery with casket and only a little work is needed to make the needed repairs 10 the roadway. .#... :
 Action is being taken at this time in order that the cemetery may be made presentable for the memorial services which will be held there this month, and to protect the graves from fire later in the season.
 Transportation to the cemetery will be provided those desiring to help in this worthy movement, and tools also will be furnished All that is needed is sufficient man-power to do the work in one day.
 It has been suggested that those who find it impossible to leave town on Sunday may send some one as representative.
 The time of departure from town will be announced on Saturday.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
EUROPE WILL OBSERVE PACT
 PENDING FURTHER DISCUSSION

GENOA, May 18-The plenary session of the political sub-comnis- sion of the Economic conference to- day unanimously adopted an agree ment providing that there shall be no aggression on the part Of con- tributory powers within a period of eight months
 The pact was not signed but was adopted in the form Of a resolution, each state pledging itself to respect il.
 The agreement provides for the appointment of a commission by the powers to examine the divergenoies between the soviet and other gov ernments, with a view to meeting a like Russian commission at The
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
FOOD PRICES GO UPWARD
 DURING MONTH OF APRIL

WASHINGTON. D. C, May 78-- There was an increase of one-tenth of one per cent in the retail cost of food for the average family during the month ending April 15, accord ing to a report made public yester- day by the bureau of statistics of the department of labor.
 The report shows that potatoes de- clined in price during the month six per cent, milk, lard, cabbage and bananas two per cent. Onion prices increased nineteen per cent oranges thirteen per cent, pork chops five per cent, sugar three per cent and round steak, bacon and ham two per cent.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
WATSON ENRoUTE WITH FEW

The steamer Admiral Watson is enroute to Anchorage, having sailed for the North from Seattle on May II, with the following passengers for Seward, Anchorage and Interior points:
 J. ". Fielder, B. F. Hirsch, L. B. Walbridge, I. Koslosky and wife, David Brown and wife, P. Rudyck, Albert Fortier, Miss Paulson, Friede Theide, W. Masser, Louis Carlson, Charles Nj. Johnson, H. ", Rutter, J. Mcclure, H. E. Lenand and wife, W. L. James, E. L. Semft, 4. F. Zipf, Leonard Laubner, J. E. Hut ton, NJ. \. Taveraz, I. U. Pitcher, C. P. Lindfors, G. Headerman, G. NJ. Strint, R. E. Gruderman, Mary Link hardt, Mary Cazatt, A. N. Brown and wife, Mrs. K. Mozee and nine steerage.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18

Hague on June 26.
 All of the governments concerned have pledged themselves to abstain from aggression and subversive pro- paganda based upon the present status quo.
 The American Attitude
 GENOA, May 18-Loyd George does not feel that the American re- fusal to participate in the Hague conference the final word of the American government, as the docu- ment indicates that the United States is greatly interested in the economic reconstruction of Russia. The American reply is regarded as leaving the way open for further correspondence.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
Levee Breaks

BATON ROUGE, May 18-The collapse of the levee at Bobs bayo today resulted in the flooding of large section of coutry embracing thousands of acres, including the state prison farm where a thousand prisoners are encamped. The main buildings of the penitentiary are threatened and boats are being dis patched for rescue work.
 The inundation in Louisiana and Mississippi now covers an area of more than fifty thousand square miles and the estimated damage runs into the millions of dollars.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
OIL OFFICIALS
 MAY VISIT INTERIOR SOON

H. s. Chatterton and his assistant. representing the Standard Oil Com pany arrived at Anchorage a few days ago and, at the time Tuesdays train left the coast, were awaiting the arrival of Col. Mears.
 Mir. Chadderton will look over the adyisability of installing storage tanks for crude oil at Seward and Anchorage, and later on will probab- ly visit the Interior.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
BASEBALL PLAYERS TO PUT
 ON PRACTICE GAME SUNDAY

Arrangements are under way Tor practice game of baseball to be played on the local baseball grounds on Sunday afternoon. The contest will be between the Regulars and the Yannigans, and will be in the nature of preliminary tryout.
 Ii is expected that the fans will turn out in force and give the play CTS all the encouragement they de- serve. Announcement of the lineups probably will be made on Saturday.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
LABOR PRESS PLAN LOSES

HOUSTON, May 18-The conven- tion of the International Brother hood of Locomotive Bremen and Enginemen has rejected the proposal to establish a s5,oO0,OOO fund for the establishment of daily news papers to be published in the inter ests of organized labor. The conven- tion indorsed a plan for a joint labor press but held that an assess ment for that purpose at the pres ent time would be burdensome.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
FLOODS CAUSING BIG LOSSES
 IN MANY PARTS OF COUNTRY

LOS ANGELES. May 1s-Thirty thousand acres of land have been flooded by break in the Colorado river levee near Ripley, with the re- suit that fully a thousand persons are homeless. The food waters. how ever, are being drained rapidly.
 The town of Ripley, which Is ln Riverside county, on the banks of the Colorado, is reported to be un- der four feet of water. No lives were lost but many were rendered home less and the property damage is great.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
DEBT PROGRAM
 BEGINS TO TAKE FORM

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 1s- It IS announced that the Allied debt refunding commission Is prepared to negotiate the funding of the French war debt whenever the representa- tives of France reach the United States. IL is announced by treasury officials that the opening of negotia- tions with Great Britain also may be expected shortly.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
ICE HANGS AT CHENA

4 wire received locally early this afternoon indicated that the ice in the Tanana river in front of Cinema was still holding fast at that time, although the ice had moved out be- low the town. The wire also stated that the jam in front of town had the appearance of being about to give way.
 The steamer Teddy H. is held back pending the breaking of this jam and ii is not likely that she will ar rive here until some time tomorrow.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
BLIZZARD CASE PROGRESSES

CHARLESTON, W. Va, May 18- The state rested yesterday in the trial of William Blizzard, mine union official, who is on trial for treason. Counsel for the defense immediately moved to compel the state to elect upon which alleged overt act it re- lied to convict.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
BOMBS START INQUIRY

CHICAGO, May 18-The police are making a search today for un- exploded bombs which are alleged to have been placed in S500,000 apartment house in North Chicago which. was destroyed by fire last night. The fire was started, the police declare by terrorists in the so-called Chicago labor war.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
ONLY FOUR WERE DROWNED

MARLIN, Texas, May 18- A re- vised list of those whose lost their lives this week as the result of the collapse of the Brazos river bridge, shows that only four are dead and missing, instead of twenty-four. All the others have been accounted for, but many Of them had miraculous escapes from death in the flood.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
SYRIA MANDATE SETTLED

GENEVA, May 18-The American and French governments are about to reach an agreement on the ques- ton of the French mandate for Syria, according to information re- ceived by officials of the League of Nations.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
CHINESE LEGATION QUITS

TOXIC, May 18-The entire staff of the Chinese legation left Tokio today without notifying the foreign office of their intended action. It is stated that their departure was due to the failure of Peking to furnish funds for Chinese students here and the refusal of Japanese banks to make further advances.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
Irrigation Dam Breaks

NICOLA, B. c, May l8-A wall of water from a broken irrigation dam swept this town early this morning with terrifying roar, the result being heavy property loss. No lives were lost.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
BRITISH GOVERNMENT IN BAD

LONDON, May 18-The British government, instead of resigning. as was at first intended, because of the refusal of the house of commons to adjourn, has decided to submit to the wishes of the lawmakers and to appoint committee to inquire in to an educational program.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18

The body of William Leonard was laid at rest in the Nenana cemetery early yesterday afternoon, under the auspices of Nenana Igloo, No. IT, Pioneers of Alaska. Services were held at Union hall, with a consider able number of oldtimers and other friends in attendance, and quite a number accompanied the body to it's final resting place.
 The deceased, a pioneer resident of Nenana, came to his death on Sunday, as the result of heart trouble.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
BANKERS ARE INDICTED

FARGO. N. D., May 18- T h e affairs of the defunct Scandinavian American bank of Fargo are being investigated by a special county grand jury and already thirty-fye secret indictments have been re turned against thirteen individuals
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
GLENN PLUMB NEAR DEATH

WASHINGTON, D. C.. May l8- Glenn Plumb, author of the rail road control plan bearing his name, who has been critically i'll here for several days, is regarded as being very near death today. .=-"-.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18

Carl Schmidt, former townsite manager, who came over from An chorage on business in connection with plans for the building of de pot at Nenana, returned to the coast on Sunday after having made all of the arrangements necessary in regard to the transfer of property rights to make room for the depot.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
BURcH TRIAL NEARING END

LOS ANGELES, May 1S-Both sides in the trial of Arthur Burch rested yesterday and it is expected the case will go to the jury before the end Of the present week. Burch is being tried for the murder of J. Belton Kennedy.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18

Reports received in Nenana to- day announce the death at Anchor age of Jim Trainor, well known old timer of the Interior, who went to the coast town some time ago for medical treatment. He was a pa tient at the Government hospital.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
HARDING MEETS STEEL MEN

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 18- Invitations have been issued 70 a large number of prominent steel manufacturers to meet President Harding at dinner conference to be held at the White House this evening.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
FRESH MILK FOR NENANA

Three young milk cows were de- livered at Nenana today by the train arriving from the coast. The animals were taken in chags by Alex Kerr and removed to a nearby ranch.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
SENATOR CAMERON CLEARED

PHOENI3, Ariz., May 18-Fed- eral Judge Vanfeet has dismissed the indictment charging Senator Cameron with perjury in connection with campaign activities.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18
BAR SILVER UP

NEW YORK, May l8-Foreign bar silver is selling at seventy and two-eighths cents an ounce, the high est quotation of the year.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18

Fred Mcclure returned to Ne mana on Sunday after a lengthy visit in Fairbanks.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18

Rev. Fr. Monroe announces that services will be held at the local Catholic church on Sunday morning at ten o'clock.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18

Jack O'Neill has joined the rail- road forces as watchman on the railroad reserve.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18

The launches Pelican and Sibilla will be launched this afternoon.
The Nenana news., 1922-05-18

Dave Sweet has purchased the Ronald Campbell lot fronting on B street, opposite the News office