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The log cabin Democrat., 1922-03-28

leaves. Add enough water to make 5o gallons of the spray material This is for the brown rot, scab etc. and should be applied when the 'shucks are falling. Also add the one pound of dry arsenate lead to the 50 gallons of water. Three weeks from the date of applying this spray, spray again with same mixture.
 This office is prepared to give you any information on the control of the important insects and fungus troub- les either of tree fruits or truck croua.
The log cabin Democrat., 1922-03-28
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT.

Observations are taken at D. m. Temperatures are therefore lowest and highest from p. m. to p. m Rainfall is for date given, from mid night to midnight.
 Report for week ending March 26:
The log cabin Democrat., 1922-03-28
BINDERS WOMAN'S CLUB.

The Enders Woman's Club met at the school house Wednesday after noon, March 22 There were 12 mem bers and four visitors present. Two new members were enrolled. The fol- lowing program was rendered: House. hold hints, Miss Wincie Hamilton; how to make hot bed, Mrs. w. I. Clark; why hatch early, Mrs. J. w. Tubbs; three ways of serving Irish potatoes, Mrs. Molly Smith; health and happiness, Mrs. Vera Perry.
 It was suggested that the ladies or ganize an egg circle. This subject was left for discussion at the next meeting. Miss Wincie Hamilton and Mrs. Saabra Clark were appointed to make the club constitution and read it to the club at the next meeting for approval. It was decided that here after when the business session was over that the members devote 45 min utes to fancy work and social activ- tiles.
 The club then adjourned until the next regular meeting day which will be April 12. Everybody is invited to attend these meetings whether a member or not.
 May Clark, Reporter.
The log cabin Democrat., 1922-03-28
WEATHER FORECAST.

!. Showers this afternoon, prob-
 { ably fair and colder tonight, <. 2 with freezing in extreme north . . portion, frost in north and cen . 1. tral portion if weather is clear. . 1. Wednesday, partly cloudy, :.
 1. warmer in west portion.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
CHARACTER MUST BE NODDED
superIatiVe Formation of the Mind Can Never Be Matter of Spon-
 taneous Growth.
Respectfully,
 H. D. Humphrey.

What man wins with, if he wins at spontaneous growth. It does not spring full-armed into the fight against moral or spiritual, foes. AS it can be won, it can also be lOst-lost merely through inaction, slothfulness, and failure to cultivate it. Here again the philosophers speak with much clear ness. "He that wrestles with us," said Burke, strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper" "Difficulties," said an- other great man, "are things that show what men are" Another one speaks of "the muscular training of a philosopher" which, he says, results in: "A will undisappOinted evils avoided; powers daily, exercisedA; care full resolutions; unerring decisions" The art of living" as seen by Marcus Aurehus, ''is more like wrestling than dancing, in, so far as it stands ready against the accidental and the un- foreseen, and is not apt to fall" No man, 1t has been said, ever grew good or bad all at once. Goodness or badness is the result of a process, and in the former case the process may be, and usually is, arduous. The apostle is in agreement with the philosophers, with whom findeed he has much in common "So run that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do, it to ob- tain cOrruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. I therefore SO run, not as uncertainty; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air; but I keep under my body, and bring 1t into subjection i; lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, myself should be a castaway." Through it all runs the note of effort and struggle, and in it there is warning against one of the most demoralizing and enfeebling of faults-which Is slackness. The object which all these teachers had m mind was the "soul well-knit," which is an essential element in a strong character-indeed the very center of it, and quite indispensable to it. But the "sOul well-knit" is the product of life's discipline bravely endured, and wrought into character.-I Indianapolis News.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
WHERE REGISTRATION
 FEES FOR AUTOS GO
(Continued from paCe N

ACOAAbAllGSh LAOiil pSASS ! '
 thought that raise of fees sufficient to maintain the roads as formerly, plus a fuel tax, would provide a state policy which would permanently take care of both maintenance and extension. The legislature, how ever, by its action, determined to take all of the money necessary for roads out of the fees collected through the motor vehicle depart ment, and to devote the money col lected from the fuel tax to the general funds of the state; conse- quently motor vehicle fees were largely increased.
 In a general way the ordinary pleasure car was increased 50Go and the commercial motor vehicle, 100 e. The motor vehicle department will, therefore, on its collection, if the percentages as stated hold good, collect in excess of $3,500,00O, to be turned over to the highway de- partment. The highway commission CT does not know at the beginning of the year, how much money he is go- ing to have and consequently his policy will necessarily be to expend moneys received during the first part of the year on maintenance of ! roads and leave reconstruction until
 the money is in sight. It is safe to say, however, that there will be money enough during 1922 and 1928 raised out of the schedules of fees so that both the maintenance of roads and some reconstruction can be made. In another legislature 1t is just that the money raised by the law placing tax on fuels should be taken out of the general funds and be devoted to the roads because it comes directly from motor vehicles. If this should happen it means that the fee schedules can be reduced. The facts show that the state of Connecticut was in 1920 confronted with a situation, due partly to eX- cessive wear and tear and partly to the effects of war policies, whereby the roads were in an emergency.
 The highway system referred to has recently been appraised by the comptroller's office as worth $26,- 000,000 to the state. The advanced fees and fuel tax and the solution by the last legislature are in the na- ture of an emergency measure and in direct accord with the best policies of economy to save the investment of the state intact by adequate re- pairs, and by additions of the proper kind of reconstructed roads, plus new construction under federal aid grants to gradually reduce main tenance expenses.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
Robin Is Inventor.

The robin lives in trees and part ly on the ground, so that it some times hops, like birds that live in trees, and sometimes walks or runs like birds that live on the ground.
 The robin is a plucky little fellow. He will stand up for himself, and refuses to let other birds put upon him. Generally he lives alone-some- times with a mate, but never do you find robins in f1Ocks.
 This little bird can claim to be the inventor of pottery.
 Look at a robins nest and you will see that 1t is a clay pot, set into a pile of straw. When a robin has fin ished with a nest, take it and put it on the fire, having first thoroughly dried it. Leave it on the fire until all the straws have been burnt, and if it has not broken, you will find that you have perfectly good earthen pot. -PearsOn's Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
Peculiar Manx Cats.

The origin of Manx cats is now at tributed to the arrival of these cats on the Isle of Man from ships belong ing to the Spanish armada that were wrecked there. They were probably brought from Japan or eastern Asia. They are distinct species with short forelegs, and elevated hindquarters, and differ from other cats somewhat in call, ways, and character. They vary in color. People who have owned them for long periods say they are not good mousers or hunters. In character they are rather similar to dog, being high ly companionable and having some of the qualities of guardian, but they are hot considersd Hunters. in any sense of the word. " - '~'-'-
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
WHEN WE cRow UP

How often have leAr,y all of US heard the remark made by doting mothers and fond fathers, in excusine some childish misdemeanor :. "he will be different when he grows up.'' Fortunately for our own comfort and the peace of mind of those with whom we daily come i'll contact, childish traits vanish with knicker- lockers and with the advent of low necks and short skirts-that is in normal men and women.
 But when are we really 'grown up?" Is there some sharp dividing line between callow youth and man. hood over which we must step before we can attract recognition and due consideration of our attainment! There is1 and so sharply defined is that line that many fail to see it. Thus they travel through life in ignorance of it's beauties, utterly failing to gather the fruits of happiness and only ensuring their existence through plucking now and then the pomegran- ite of mystery-sustainer of life, questionable as to palatability.
 Unwittingly and boldly the step is taken, yet in after years if one was to ask when that event occurred, it would be impossible to answer definitely, the transition. being ob- a +o1 1ifo h another transition occurs in a more pronounced manner, while we vainly seek to withhold the gradually diminishing carefree, effervesence of youthfulness. Only our minds are untouched by the years that are past, and in them life is still on the upward arc of evolution, whence it also reaches the height of it's att tainment, reaching which, it gradu- ally fails to illumine to it's former brightness that which it has raised to greatness-or belittled-as the case might be.
 Some people never "grow up" even though in stature they attain the pro- portions of men and women. Purity of mind and cleanliness of body, from which comes the spring of eter- nal youth, is an everlasting source of comfort to them and perpetual pleasure to those with whom they come in contact. Consideration of the adverse side of life would but stultify our vision and brand us as a sciolist. But the protracted study of men and women, seeking the di- rection and extent of their growth is a never ending source of interest.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
RUDE RURAL RHYMES
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Old King Coal

This is the hungry furnace door that eats up coal and calls for more. This is the coal for eighteen bones, so full of slate so full of stones, or other grades, for twenty plunks, but likewise full of clinker chunks, that go in through the furnace door and leave it hungry as before. These are the ashes dead and white to be scrapped out both morn and night This is the bard in these hard times who spends his dollars and his dimes obtained by writing Rural Rhymes for bum black diamonds long on slate, which sail in toward the fur mace grate and leave it still insatiate This is the shovel full of hicks with which the bard performs his tricks and puts in many weary licks; the poker too and eke the shaker, which worry that old rhyming faker till he says words nor right nor wise for one who hopes that, when he dies, he'll find in Peter kindly feelings and have an end of furnace dealings.
 BOB ADAMS
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02

mobile arrived people could walk in the middle of the road with but little risk of accident. Now no one is safe for a minute even, in crossing the street in the business sections with out the greatest of caution.
 The taking over the care and re- pair of the sidewalks of the Fire Dis trict is a matter that the District officials should give attention at once, the walks are as important to the public as the Highways, hundreds of people, men, women and children are travelling over some of the walks daily There is money in the Treas ury. Some of it should be spent in making the bad places safe for pedes- trians.
 J. B. R.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02

A sample copy of the Litchfeld Enquirer" has come to our desk and we note with pleasure that the fighting major of the Governors Staff has taken step in the right direction by adding another column to his sheet, making a seven-column paper. Many changes have, taken place on the "Enquirer" since the demise of that fine old printer warrior, Captain Shumway, and each succeeding one adds to the readable ness of the Enquirer of the eldest papers in the state. r. ,..,
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
MT. Editor:


 l am accepting your invitation to say something about sidewalks. am informed by reliable party that attended the recent meeting of the Fire District that vote was passed incorporating Or taking over the building and care of sidewalks.
 There are many good sidewalks in the village both concrete and gravel or cinder that have been built at the expense of property owners adjoining their premises, and it is to them ever lasting credit that they were public spirited enough to do. so. But the sidewalk business in Canaan has passed beyond the voluntary village improvement period. The Fire Dis trict killed the Village Improvement Society-time was before the auto
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
Editor News =
J. B. R..

Editor News:-
 In regard to laying a tax to build sidewalks in Fire District, 1 think 1t unwise to do so at the present time in view of other expensive outlays that must be made in the near future, also it seems to me that a Town, Fire Dist and Sewer tax of 25 mills is not a very attractive proposition to people looking for a place to locate, if we want new inhabitants some thing should be| done to lessen taxes rather than to increase them.
 We have more sidewalks by far than any of our adjoining towns and I am sure that many more would be made in the same way (by indl- viuals) as occasion demands, ought we not to let we'll enough alone and try to curb this apparent Champagne appetite with a Lager Beer pocket book?"
 .... ...-.. Respectfully,
 H. D. Humphrey.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02

 a child saying she was glad they were going to have company for 1t meant ice-cream. Children don't make so many foolish remarks as grown people would make out Judge Fun knows we're not without manners"
 Of course I know that" said Judge Fun. But dear me, dear me, so many grown-ups don't realize how many children there are who never say such foolish things.
 And, too, they forget. Poor grown. ups"
 We'll, animals and birds and little people and all came along that day and they were all admitted for they loved fun and merriment and that was enough to let them belong to the Court of Humor and Fun.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02

 intimate friends the Funny Judge.
 He wears a white wig and a great black gown and black-rimmed specta- cles, for he says he wants to look as though he were Judge Fun. But not only does he wear what 1 have told you about.
 He wears, too, bright red ribbon to tie back his wig, and so that no one will fail kto see his pleasant, friendly smile, shas beautiful red and white painted marks from his mouth to his ears.
 This is so those who see him from side-view will know that he Is smiling
 Every so often Judge Fun admits new creatures into the Court of Humor as 1t is sometimes called the Court Of Fun, and a jury consisting of twelve Joking Jury men decide with Judge Fun who are to be admitted.
 Often people are admitted and are members of the court without knowing 1t. That happens very, very often. It is just decided in the court that these should belong and so they do. be heve they have an idea that they really belong too, whether they're actually told about 1t or not
 First of all this daythere was lit tie boy named Eugene. He was al- lowed in as soon as he had knocked, for he was always saying very funny things.
 Judge Fun had laughed right heart fly when little Eugene had said upon being told that there was a coati- mundi in the zoo,
 "Oh, and is there trouser-Tuesday, too?" For coati-mundi is pronounced as though 1t were coat-y Monday
 The coati-mundi, of course, Is the friendly ant-bear.
 After little Eugene had been admit ted along came Grandfather Frog. He was boasting but still 1t made the Judge and the Jury all chuckle.
 "Whatw he said. Boys have al- ways been merely boys! How much> have to be thankful for in my Tad pole ancestry"
 Admitted" said the Judge. The Jury had all quite agreed for one look at Grandfather Frog was alone enough to allow him to come in.
 And then came along the Laughing Sea Gull.
 Of course you, come along" said the members of the Jury together. And Judge Fun said,
 "Of course"
 Well" the Laughing Sea Gull said, "I'm thankful 1t has happened at last. I've been laughing all these many years hoping Judge Fun would see that I had a sense of humor and should be admitted.
 "Of course perhaps I haven't-but what difference does 1t make so long as I sound funny when I laugh, and laughter Is fun"
 Enough to admit you," grinned Judge Fun.
 For years," said the Crocodile, who came along then, "I have been famous for my crocodile tears. No one has
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02

one who sends out word to creatures to give more praise and not to be afraid of. saying kind, nice, encour- aging things.
 He is a splendid chap. A truly splendid chap. For he doesn't want people to be so afraid that others will be conceited that they will keep from saying the fair, justly prais- ing things.
 Then there IS Judge Fun. Often hn iS called hN his
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02

ever known why they were not real tears. Now 1 can tell my secret. I've always been hop ing that I could be admitted by the Judge. And with this hope in my crocodile mind my tears could never be real"
 The crocodile was admitted.
 "I," said a small girl, have wanted to tell Judge Fun that 1 was glad that he didn't think 1t was a fInnnn inkn nhnn4
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
oil Can Grip.

A piece of sheet metal bent rough ly in the shape of a buffalo's horns, with hole punched In the center so that 1t will fit under the spout, which Is then screwed in place, makes an admirable finger grip and enables the operator to shoot the oil more accur- ately. -'
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
SNAP SHOTS

Powwows may save the world from the owwows.-Asheville Times
 It seems like the Irish chautauqua for De Valera.-Indianapolis Star.
 The capture of Will Hays may prove the biggest mail robbery the movies have yet staged.-St. Paul
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02

Farm Wanted-Acreage and location not important, for retired business man. Will go as high as $5,000.00 but would prefer a cheaper place which I can improve to suit my own tastes. Inquire Box B, This Office.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
Pioneer-Press..
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You see, we must teach Haiti a lesson. What does she mean by being so small and helpless? Gainesville Times Recorder
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02

Wanted-Issue of Connecticut Wes- tern News for January 20 and February 8, 1921. The Canaan Printing Company.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02

The Best the West Produces
 Horses will be higher later. You will save money if you come at once and make your pick.
 In this lot are we'll matched pairs in all colors, weight 24 to 32 hundred, some good single chunks weight 12 to 15 hum dred, all guaranteed. These horses just came from the farms and are ready to work. Reasonable Prices-Easy Terms
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
THE FUNNY JUDGE

You know there is a judge whose name is Judge Just Praise. He is the
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02

H6 uISd w OIlu eSpOItS d IOILSu rabbit Prohibition enforcement of fcers are headed for Tulsa now.- Dallas News.
 Somehow the abolishment of poisin gas from the series of war tricks seems incomplete without the outlawing of propaganda in peace time.-Kansas City Star.
 Dress reformers hold man res ponsible for. feminine styles. So do the dressmakers, Virgin ian-Pilot.
 The sound of the Irish harp will seem a little strange now that they are no longer harping on the same string Marion Star.
 Now congress is to have wet bloc and dry bloc. Presently, one begins to fear, congress will be nothing but set of blocs.-Chicago News.
 Universal brotherhood has reache'1 the point where all nations are will ing to give up their muzzle-loadinG brass cannon.-Stamford Advocate. ~.-'' *** ..r1
 They say our wild west movies as- tonish Europe. We'll, well; if the old wild westerners could see them, they would be astonished, too Harrisburg Patriot-NeWs.
 
 We would feel worse about the fact that librarians report that Americans are reading fewer books if we didn't know what kind of books they read when they do.- American Lumberman (Chicago.)
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
WANTED

Old Love Letters Wanted-Written before 1870; keep the letters and send me the envelopes and stamps. I am a collector and am interested in old stamps, postmarks and cancellation marks. Will pay good price for all I can use. Col lections bought. Best bank and commercial references furnished. w. W. MacLaren, Care The Press, Cleveland, Ohio.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
FOR SALE

For Sale-One Portland cutter and one two-seated light bob sleigh, both very handsome and in perfect condition, used very little. Also one pair heavy farm bobs, cheap, and one pair farm bobs for one horse. Can be seen at Mrs. H. R. Hunters, one half mile east of Sharon Station, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02

Dairy Farm Wanted-To Rent for term of years or would buy and pay same as rent, by farmer with 20. head of stock Inquire at News office, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02

Germany is privileged to snicker a bit when she hears nations argue that battleships are wicked while subs are essential l.-Steubenville Herald-Star.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02

For Sale-2O ton hay at the barn.
 Little & Dower, Canaan, Eonn.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02

The Tulsa World reports horned rabbit Prohibition enforcement of fcers are headed for Tulsa now Dallas News.
The Washington times., 1922-10-11
HOW TO BE BEA UITIFUL
EXERCISES TO WIN A SUPPLE FIGURE
BY Lucrezia BOri-

ant circumstances. and ywho II ut
least pretty when there Is q smile
on your face and a sparkle in
your eye.
II you are easily affected by ytthe
humors and dispositions Of those
around you, you may often have
your smile replaced by a scowl
or a hurt look. 1t Is much better
il we do not betray our inward
feelings in any of these ways, for
the unfurrowed face which Sbe.
speaks an even temper is the best
: to look upon. =.
Do you know the way to keen
your disposition and your face
smooth?
The answer is to start your day
right. II you get up in the morn
ing with a top-ho feeling that
makes you eager for the adven.
lures that the day may bring.
then you are fitted to cope with
each problem or joy as 1t arises.
Try to start with this vibrant,
buoyant feeling as you step out
of bed each morning. You will
see how much the right start
means when adversities arise,
Everything seems to bark back
to the physical, and here again.
II Is the way we feel that has
its bearing on the way we look.
Form the habit every morning
of waking the organs Of your body
when you first open your eyes
and before you get up.
First, close your mouth and
take a full. deep breath. inhaiing
the fresh air to your fullest ca.
pacity. so that your abdomen is
distended.
Keep your mouth closed and, ex.
hale quickly, forcing the air out
through your .nostrils.
Repeat this, five or six times.
Now you are ready for an exer.
else which is simple, and yet most
This exercise is sbasical,y natu.
raj, for it isy.the, one you see all
animals go through whom they
awake from q good sound, health.
giving sleep S.,t -, -
1t is simply stretching yourself
Raise your arms above your
head-or back behind II, II this
comes more natural to you--anu
stretch yourself out as Tar as yo,,
possibly can reach.
Drop your arms. rest Q minute,
and try this stretching ,exercise
again. Repeat untn you feel
thoroughly awake,
This quiokens the circulation
through all your. organs and en-
ables you to feel puisatins life IN
your veins.
Then you can 70 70 your morr.
ing natn with . spirit which wtil
carry you through the remainder
Of the DAY.