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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-21

COsT (tLERK---Young lady WIN eyperlspos
n cost work IN printing bus lness: Protss.
,ant p-efcrred; state age. cxperinnce and ssl.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-21

Lucky II Wasn't a Wooden Horse

To the Editcr Of ihc Evening P.b!c L"d2cr'
Sir--Tha newspapers week ago
brought TO the public attention the fate
Of the "woodcn bridge across the At
lantic" that never matcriaiiEcd. The
conclusion Of the war LETT IN" toy
eminent with n mass of floating lumber
on Its hands that required heavy costs
of maintenance to keep It floating, II
became increasingly evident that the
ships could not be sold as ships. hit
merely as lumber Even though ihr
vessels might be thoroughly S"aWorthY'
the shipping Board was unwilling T."
transfer them TO private oWn"rShir'
thus creating rivals for what A''Ie
carrying trade there Is for It's own
ships.
So apparently the boats ar" 20 b"
scrappcd, tho conditions OF tn" sale
preventing their being used aN steam
ships for transportation pur"Ns"N and
providing for prompt dtSmant ing
within reasonable time. n"
equipment was not inriudcd ~ the SAFE
anyway.
As to tho price. tho purrha>" ttS0r"
was only Il very snail Traction az ~"
original cost, hut At least 1t j. grathN-
ing to mote THAT = was nearly d"nhIe
what was offered year ago. At that
time public opinion WAS UP III ARMS
against what amounted 10 a Drono"a
20 give away the frct for q song. anH
public protests have been vinGlratHH IN
forcing n delay of 'hr sale. III" loss.
il is true. j. aNpalinG. III" "ho." N"rt
nf GgG vessels being ~ud for $'o'.oh'.
virtually the cost " a sing" snip but
il must be- remembered tMat IN" ORG
iual cost represented largely abnormal
wartime wages for ,hlpyard workers.
go. al -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-21

fSEt;NnET KING, Ia'c Of 9Si y. MarshAll
Fr,reral thurs. = r. ". nreciscl%. from
i1n l,N,le-1Ln L. L.. Nj MOrlah Com.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-21

Cfi;RK-Bright girl under 80 to operats
Rurroughs calculator; large manufacturing
concern, Broad and Chestnut sts.; state a..
schooling experience and minimum saIa,y
desired Address Calculator. r o. Rox Isl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-21

do Nshtcr ,i-Hr' Of Of Robert s. and Maggie Kennedy;
Reayes Sns friends !nT,'Ga ~ II fanfss at as.
Teadcnco ai5o r. Firth at Int. North
Ccdar itli Cemctery. Rcmains may be
KENNEDY Y.--SuddcnIv, Sept. is. JOIN
KENNEDy Relatye3 gnd friends, a,s9 p om. n.
T"rnl. Fri. : 30 a. NJ. from his late resi-
Gcrcc dG5 n. Orianna st. uish mass ~ IT.
hlausttne's Church . a. NJ. Int. Cathedral
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-21
WOMEN OF LANGUAGES

,,ur International orEaniHa tion requires ths
snrytcrs of women vino spcak on" or more OF
tho following lanGu"scs: Spanish. German,
French, Italian. and VINO $50 sredk f.nsllsn
host OF references. If - ycars or older, call
from 10 A. NJ. TO i T.. NJ. 1901 Colonial
Trust FldE. go. -
N0NT;E OF I.ANGT tGES--rTIE SERVICE
v 'COIpORATION or TIE L. u, STEEL.
COHTOT ATION CHAIN STORES want
women who speak any OF tho following Ian.
Eragos: SPANISH. GERMAN, FRENCH.
ITALIAN, and who also speak ENC.
iIEIT VERY DISTINCTLY: must be neat
old or over call from 10 A. NJ. TO 7. N.
Ilnnrl l29S. WLdcmer lfldC.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-21

20 ne Fdfto, Of 'he Ervurg Frb',c hCoG"r'
J Another long standing D"J"i on'
Tnrs to have been shattered. '"it
Stipgh an ancient gam", is NOT mercy
p@Ia, game. This was pr"lly strongly
sHn ttcd even rs long ago as lnlj'
Nuimct defeated IN" veterans Var
Algon, Ray in tn" pluy,oh for tM"
Roston, open championship, sun,
sssnN calls ..Sualy thought to have been
sscord sm%gSd Ssts like rub of the green, The
,rs still looked on youth as
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-21
\ NrMHER OF YOUNG WOMEN

Is 70 - years.. w.,h az least ! Hcar'a hish
school trimming or ITS equivalent. are Icing
.Cnnri,Iorrd "a Cu1hior-iIISpeCtOrs lf YOU have
the ability TO Eandi" figures aocuratHIy and
ave Interested in being trained for gooS
steady position.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-21

WSITEESS-Wanted. experienced waitress
short hours: married woman preferred.
hpply Quaker Lady Teeroom 332 Harmony
ct Cith St. between Chestnut and Walnut
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-21

TENOGRAPH ER--lf YOU arc thoroushly
ryuerinnCrd I have q position whlIh will
interest you: IL will be we'll worth your while
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-21

STETOC;RAPHER with some bookkeeping eI.
rnricnce: this Is permanent position with
interesting work in sales office for an ap.
rli,ant Of the proper type: apply hY letter
in own handwriting: Give references and
,e,erhone number. The Consolidated E1.
rprdad Metal COS. 1900 Arch st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-21

Sal ShE.SWONES-Iit Brothers require salsS
women for various deDartments. ARMY
Bureau OF Employment. second floor. 9Th and
Filkart ats
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-21

WONEN-Wc haNo an organization where
tho women n have as great n chance for pro-
motion as tho mon: we need q woman who
ha proved her ability In the business world
we can offer YOU II r"rmanent position with
drfnIto future: application treated as
strictly confidential: only those who can
furuiqh first class references need apply
,nnS Widoner bldg.
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HELP wANTED--FEMAIn

BILL CLEEK---YounF woman as ateno...
ra pher and bill clerk to operato j'ndsrMmos.
billing machine in office of nanufac;prir..
concern near aront nrin, a,.u SIrard @ ave-; STATE
luil ue'n I, ~ pI odger orrice anu sAary de-
slrca, . =, -, -
BUN r. !. 'bootteonor wSn,cS srni anl
q, trrpo,dit: nfac" nnarnzement, trial ,nsncM
ev >, M ctc reHInncnt position, give ssss
exp. commercial ana nsrsohai rel. sslsr1
desired ard whGo ayailaole = slI. ledger,
CliAMBERMhlD. white. protestant. for ali.
year country esth'SH, T., fnn,pI,tner Gn ,pItner Cnamber.
maid aSSlstS net y ~ ihtnns, !, nelp $50
,,,pp Nj rpfprpncpa "a
rn"Ion rnn"Iioonn,,,ity Write Mrs. b., c;reenv,iis ana
mFsre Delawarc os-
:, -, s,I,I: , ood clerical nosi,Ion
o,InIIahIc f., a sirl who has had snr'ws
i,snnss experience. can Gvur, RAPIDLY sn3
accurately and has some krdTisc.. Of ths
comptOmctcr.
MRS PATTON
rr,tis Publishing Co. 6O4 Samson, -
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STE%OGRAPHER = Young lady. reliable
ana competent Apply Nccl-Cadillac Co.
5o7 Market ST., Camden. y. j. Ask for
Mr. Eicffor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-21

SJTIJiT OPFE ATORS--Wo have n few va.
,unCics for willing workers: steady work
and good ray. THO Wcst"ile Shirt Co.,
WcS.Viln. =. !.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-21

Apnly Bureau u In rlnYmcnt
WANhNAKEli'S
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-21

LTAIIAN. N.-Suddcnly. Sept 1S. JOSEPH.
son OF Jennie and latc Michael Leahsn. fu-
rerai Fri. $50 A. NJ. from his late resi-
donce. 63S y. 22d St. Solemn mass 9f re-
auienr s.. Francis .Nav!cr's Church 20 a;
n Relatives and friends. also Carpenters'
Union Local No 8. invited. Int. Holy Cross.
Ll:TNROTH.-.On,S SEPT. ~ 1922, CHRIS
IN hcr a5th wear. Services on Friday after
noon, at . o'coct. at the residence of hcr
daughter. Mrs Richard MenEer'. go w.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-21

NJ. Holly, y. j.. Sept. 10.
L NENL. aged SO. Funeral
rcsid"nce, 12a Madison ave-.
!. sat, . \. ". Hish mass
Church Of tho Sacred Heart,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-21
LOST AND FOUND

PiN--iost, Theta Chi Fraternity pin. Az.
mond shape, iewelcd with pearls .,ss .ns
rubics, between Grcenwav and spriurTs,l
avog. and 5tst and beth st.: liberal rewar,i
Phone Woodland 3iG5, III ''r''
pIN-Lost. white box containing scld rJ..
with topaz: reward. Return to 1901 pin.n
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-21

IT. 20. THOMAS NcLAR-
funeral will he given.
IS. 1872. MARY. widCw
(nco Frir2>. Relatives
Ellsworth Temple. No. 3.
North Penn Council. No.
invited to funeral gerry
. late residence. 2sl9 y.
j Fellows Gem, Friends
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-21

Philadelphia, September IL. l.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-21

JkCoB b. EREWEON, aged So years. Rela-
ttvcq ana friends, and members Of the
Prcsbytery Of Phiadelphia, North, are in,
vjtcd 70 Httcnd the funeral at the Forest
Grove Prcsbrtcr!ar Church. on FRI, at @:3o
---..- 4 a-AunL.I
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-21

! GIRLS, 10 years or over, TO work on paper
! boxes, with or without experience Waite,
p Miller CO. 49, York nvs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-21

TO"NIN, SeN'. 1N, ITIIT y
Ohm ". McElwco. aged -.
ldS are invited TO attend
RI. . r. NJ. ut her late
,water at. Int NJ. NOr,ah
call Thurs. : to q =. ~.
Iddenly, at his late resi-
Epson a.., on Sept, 10,
J.. husband OF Marv T..
TertvD. Funeral on Satur-
o'clock. from the Oliver
q Chestnut st. lntCrmcnt
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RUSSIA GUSTS cHR1srdAs.

M o Christmas In Russia, Is the latest swing the
~ soviet government takes at the little remn-
ant Of cheer left in that broken and joyless laad
The children are to have no presents Santa
Claus Is to be erased from, the calendar. The
real reason for the ruling Is that the festivals OF
religious inspiration, and wherever the red flag
Of the radical waves it Is over government that
opposes religion.
Christmas has always in the past been a most
wonderful occasion for the Russian nation. No
other country celebrated the day with greater joy
OF with merFier teslytty. The early morning found
the churches alled with throngs who bowed in
grateful acknowledgment f6r the gift Of the Son
Of God. In Russia Christmas had not been COM
mercialized as It has been In America. and the
true deyoutness and conservation Of the day was
the gladdest happiest part Of 1t. From prince to
peasant, the icon faced an humble worshipper.
None Of this is IN. accord with the policies OF a
radical regime. There must be no conflicts with
the soviet fat Religion has a way Of giving in
diEtduals convictions that sometimes play hob with
rulings OF radical leadership. The Christian reli-
gion, curiously enough, REBELS at murder at con-
fscation Of property, at rape, at persecution and
few other things like that. 1t gives populace
conscience, which Is deplorable thing for the
success OF anarchy and the red flag. Hence
eminent Of Russa-quit filing the heads Of the
young children with nonsense
The Communist propose to teach the young Of
Russia their beliefs and policies and they be-
gin it by scrappng Christmas No wonder AmerI-
ca can find no common ground with such q gov
eminent.
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PAoANs RESPONSIBLE
FOR XMAS PRACTICES

( Ii (. i 4 e ls
Many Of the most important
symbols and practices Of Christ
mas observance are OF distinctly
pagan origin, the result b of the
early church reconciling heath6n
converts BY adopting the more
harmless TEXTURES Of their festiy!.-
tiyes
Nobody knows anything definite
about the origin OF Christmas as i
festival time, who first celebrated
II ,or when or how. Nobody knows
II December IS ID the right anu.
Hersary Of Christ,s birth. y
Celebration Of birthdays was
considered heathen!sh by carly
! Christians and 1t was not until
after S41 A. D. that an lnyestlgo.
ton was made into the dato Of
iChrlst's birth by order OF Pops
Julius ThisFset the date at ne.
cenber %, although many SEQ,
tions celebrated January 9. April
30, March 80 and May 20.
Pope Julius set tbs datc as Ne.
cember 90, and established the
festival Of Rome on that date. This
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Bad idea FOR a REPuBLIo.

HE assassination OF Poland's president only
i five days after he assumed his Office was de-
plorable and terrible. Such happening cannot
but be blow to the entire republic. Here was an
Impotence that would not give a. man a chance.
Here was an intolerance that would not restrain
itself to render Justice
The assassin may be an insane man, but stu
dents Of Polish affairs claim that the rage which
melted such an act is clearly reflected in the at-
tude of the native Polish who resented tho election
Of the unfortunate man.
President Narutowcz was properly and legally
elected but he was not elected by the Poles, 1t is
claimed. He received his Office at the hands OF
majority ruling this is the foundation upon
races resident in Poland. This accounts for the
dissatisfaction, and more than probably for his as
sassinatlon; 1t also proves how little the Polish
nation Is ready for the republican form Of govern
ment.
II republic is to live, It's people must stand by
q majority ruling this Is the foundation upon
which republic is built, and when the people re-
fuse to abide by such an expression, the whole
thing crumbles Poland should recognize this
quickly, and her people must take into 'consIdera-
tion that her country as republic, is not land
to DO ruled absolutely by native born residents,
but by all who live In the land and are qualified
10 vote by the laws governing 1t.
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a. PONCE COURT JUDGE NEEDED.

THERE is general discussion in the city re-
y gardlng a new charter for the city govern
ment. The trend Of sentiment seems to wander
back TO the old councilmanic type Of administra-
ton appropriations are being made by both poll
teal factions here to launch new charter in the
next session of legislation which will shortly con-
sene.
rhe West svirginian believes that new charter,
changing from the commission form OF government
viii. be a mistake, for Fairmont has progressed
farther. and her city administration has been bet
ter, under the present form Of government than
any other, but IL there is majority desire for
change II rests, naturally, with the people and
NOT with, the policy of this newspaper. When
everything concerning any city charter is boiled
down. 1t all comes at last to the point where
II rests upon the, men who are elected to I'll the
offices Of administration. The personel of the city
ohiciais and their will to administer their offices
fairly, sauarely, and impartialy Is of greater i'm
portance than the form Of tho charter under which
they act.
III however, new charter is drafted for pre-
sentation to the legislature, The West Virginian
would like to propose an item that should be In
cluded its provisions this Is the establishing OF
police court judge, who shall act under the
mayors department and take care OF all tho police
court, cases instead of the mayor
Holding police court is constant annoyance
md distinct hlndrence TO the mayor OF city
lestdes being work that is not in keeping with the
dignity Of his ofice. All kinds Of offenders ap-
pear before the mayor in police court. Dozens
whom he may sentence will hold distinct
grievance against him for what they consider un-
3iist decisions. This feeling which will range
through all classes from the highest to the low
est, bound to generate an antagonism, most Diff
tcult to handle toward the large, important
things that mayor desires, to accomplish. One
fine for speeding, one lecture for exceeding the
parking limit, may make an enemy who viii use
al his in uence to down the really big things
toward which the head Of, the city government
strives.
Not only is the foregoing good reason for hav-
ing police court judge, but there are others
equally strong The head of the city administra-
ton holds an Office OF too much moment to be
taxed by the pettiness Of police court. The mayor
Of city the size of Fairmont is too busy to spend
hours Of his time hearing cases of DRINKS, gamb-
lers' buns and the other various items that ap-
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BERTON BRALEY's POEM
co1yrlsht, 1s2a, II, West virElnisa.

oh, Santa, oh, Nicholas brings gifts to tickle u.s.
Who rambles in and ecrambles down the hue;
Among your visits various to houses mutifarious
There is task I'd like to ask you;
y love sweet divinity, pearl OF feminity,
Her hand I seek-but I'm guess
Please your sleigh you hurry away With
-
And bring the Miss direct to this
Address!
M heart may show unseadness readiness
II you contriye to make the drive with her:
Instead OF stocks hung aboutas about
You'll find I've hung trousseau, It wore, \
OF ament fashioned cunnngy which will bcdeck sunnng
IT, hope she will elope with me
Convention harry Il you Saint, marry US;
Who'd dare deny Saints propr-
Pray Santa gve lift to me and bring this precious gift to me
You have the verve easy nerve lack -
But you safely land her here think she'll find life grander
here,
Aud clamor go back
And the time whirrngy reurringy
We may have focks of little TO hang,
Yes IL the will tots however numerous
Well Just you Godfather to
The Gang!
Copyright 1920
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|IAE MAID
ON The COURTHOUSE

q.
Good morning. Kip" said the
Maid on the Courthouse to kip
Fleming this morning as he came
down Main street.
sHellpt Hellol" said Kip.
'fWhattwould you like me to got
you for chrlstmas?" asked the
Maid
Nothing" said Kip, "but I wish
YOU would fix that blamed clock
lust under your feet"
Whats the matter with lit"
asked the Maid.
Nothing at al. nothing at ali. %
replied Kip, except that 1t runs
slow. strikes five minutes before
the hour when II strikes at all.
stops going altogether every once
~ awhile and the lights are on. at
night now and again." I
soutside Of that It is a right
good clock and In pretty fair
shape for the condition It Is IN"
sighed the Maid.
You sezzer." said Kip.
Well 4 don't know what / can
do about the matter" declared
the Maid, tbht IN take the case 81
with Bruce Fanus or Lee Nestor
or cpursei Il they can't do any,
thing about Il, I'll take Il up with
the ianitor OF Frank AmoB Or
some Of those rabbit hunting birds
down on the main floor Of tho
courthouse"
y don : cafeswho you take:. up
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TRADE OFFICIALS
OUTlNUMBERO OTHERS
Elghty.Thres in House d
commons-..seven Brewers
and Dlstillsrs.

LONDON. DEC. 2o-For the.
FIRST time In fifty years the legal
profession Is not the occupation OF
a majority o. members OF the
House Of Commons.
The new Commons will contain
eighty.three members who mako
their living as Trade Union OIL.
elals, while only eighty OF the
members are lawyers. The NUM-
Der OF lawyers Is less than the AZ.
erage for the last half century.
and represents less than q third lof
the number OF members Of the
profession who were candidates.
The Trade Union officials were
more successful in the last elec.
ton. electing SO out Of il02 can.
'didates.
The standing OF the trades anl
professions In the new House OF
Commons is approximately:
Trade Union officials .......,.. 80
Trade Workers ...........n 81
Company directors ........... 40.
Journalists and Authors ....... 30,
Miscellaneous professions 80. as.
Merchants Observation-Disclosures. IS
Engineers ..........r.. ...... 20
Farmers ..... ................ IL
Pupllshers .................. 9
Brewers and Distillers ...... {?
ministers ........"........s. !
Lawyers ..............~.n. SO
Armyland Navy officers ...... AZ
Manufacturers ............... 50
snlpowners ........',.... /. 80
teachers ..'.....: ..."........ 26
Landowners ...... .......... 90
Bankers and Brokers .......... II
Doctors ........-.. ........ q
Contractors 80. ........... S
housewives ........... ..... 2
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EAST SIDE
:-:NEWS:-:
Schools Close Today.

This evening the East Side
schools are closing for the Christ.
mas holidays. The>week has been
a very busy one, and Christmas pro.
grams were given in all the grades.
A delightful musical program was
given Tuesday evening at the East
Side High School under the direc.
ton OF Miss Pauline Reed. The
upper grades OF the Central School
held their Christmas chapel exer.
cises on Tuesday morning and the
lower grades and the State Street
School held their Christmas exer-
cises together at theN Central
School Tuesday afternoon. A
splendid Christmas program was
given by the four lower grades Of
the East Park School this morn.
ing. A number Of the, patrons and
friends attended each program:
The schools will reopen again
January 2,
Entertained Class.
Miss Fannie Hall entertained tho
members Of her Sunday school
class last Friday evening at hoi
home in Wilson street. A short
program was given and games and
music enjoyed. Refreshments were
served by the hostess.
Glass Meeting.
The Business Mems Bible Class
Of the Baptist Temple will hold liz
monthly meeting at the church on.
Friday evening. The wives and.
lady friends Of the class 1nembers
arc being invited, and plans are be.
ing worked out to make the event.
an enjoyable one. 4
Personals. IL
Lemuel Hall Of Wilson street IL
recovering from seyeral days III.
ness.
Mrs. Pauline Frey Davis. q
teacher In the Central School. Il,
leaving this evening for Ripley, vi,
Va, TO spend the holidays with rel
atives. !.
A son was born Saturday. "a M
and Mrs. Mark Carry III Their
home IL Blaine street sirs cbis
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by we may be overlooking a fov
bets,
Guess well ask Fred Bell about
this. He's an educated guy.
Warsaw Slayer Insane: He
Tried to Whip Editor-headline.
The inference is pleasing to all us
editors.
Bootleggers are not safe il
Downs. 1T is reported. Isn't that
too bad.
But even bootleggers have thclt
ups and Downs.
Our new highway to Morgantown
ought to be out OF the mud By
June, II we have a dry spring.
You know how dry our springs
Just as dry as, a lotta peoples
cellars.
Jonah had a whale Of a time aud
came out all right.
W..
officer, please don't get excited
you may not have to call a police
man to arrest him.
Getting the gun toter Is a step
toward disarmament.
One Of our constitutional amend.
ments seems to De getting a bottle
attack.
Or 9 hip pocket g sarrase.
or some which thinsamajig.
There's one nice thing abou.
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Is the date Of the winter soiStlea.
when winter begins to decline "a.
ward spri1g Which tor eenthrie
before Chfist had been celebrated
by purlds and other pasans De the
chief festival Of the year
Nfisttetoe was an OBJ feet Of
special tveneration With the Htu.
ids, and was gathered with great
ceremony In December, II suvylvs
ed in Christmas Observance Wits
the kissing a relic OF the Sat
iiInalia OF the ancients.
The Yule Log Of old English
began In the Oruldle henftres
celebrating the Yule festival.
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PosToRFIoE sETs rEcoRn

CHICAGO, Dec. 2o-pro,i
Of the christmaSSmail rush waS
seen here today when Arthur o,
Luede, postmaster, announced
that the Chicago postotrlea estabs
ilshed a world record Monday fbt
the volume Of mall handled 81 d
single day by one postotftceS Pos,
tai emoloyes, he said. count 4 D..
3Se. sos pieces OF first class tnasI.
and 1888 tons Of second, thifd
md fourth. class matter. mostly
parcel post.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-20
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Of filling they give their patients.
Warning: Don't hold a news.
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Only five days until Christmas.
Hold something out for the gar.
The weather prophets predict a
white christmas-which makes Il
almost certain that It will rain,
When q girl Atands under some
mistletoe, We can make 1p our
mind whether she Is doing Il con.
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