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The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-12-25
TUESDAY, DEC. 26, 1922
EDITORIAL
The New Years Opportunity

The New Years Opportunity
If YOU take a look at typical
New Years celebration, JOY and
hilarity are seen to be the charac-
teristic notes. Some of this high
spirits may be due to artificial
stimulation. Yet even on a dry
basis, the New Year party is a
happy event.
The philosopher may say that
the New Year occasion simply
marks the flight of time, shows
that one year less is left of life,
and might be regarded by many
persons as a time for melchancho-
" reflection rather than for jubll-
alton.
Probably the reason why New
Years is accepted as a JOY bring
ing occasion, is that human nature
instinctively thinks of the oppor-
tupities that another year is going
to bring, and dreams of good for
tune and achievement.
Seen in that light, another year
is "a marvellous gift. People are
not of course sure of anything in
this uncertain life. But those who
enjoy good health feel a reason
able degree of assurance for the
future. And what wonderful things
one can attain in a year, if one
but makes the best of the oppor-
tunities that 365 days bring.
ono day without q line" says the
old proverb. If that becomes the
motto for 1928, if the purpose is
cherished that each day shall be
full of earnest, faithful, loyal SER
vice, of intelligent effort to i'm
prove ones work, then this new
year can not fail to bring great
gains.
Some people of course mean to
make a fresh start and avoid the
mistakes of the previous time. It
will be no easier to resist the Sc
auctions of idleness and tempta-
ton than it was in 1922. Some
dream that good fortune will come
without effort Of their own. But
good luck is mostly myth. Good
things come to those who make
the best use of opportunities. The
people of Northeastern Vermont
who enter 1923 with this spirit of
determination and ambition may
web feel glad, as they look into
the future with expectation Of bet
ter things yet to come.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-12-25
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The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-12-25

The women folks and kids who
need new clothing and shoes do
not usually feel it is foolish for
Father to make certain New Year
resolutions.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-12-25

Editor Luther.B. Johnson of the
Randolph Herald, writing from
San Antonio, Texas, where he
* spending the winter and shying
on the Vermont coal situation,
says that good dry wood in chunks
can be bought there for $1,000 a
cord, but that the cords would new
er get by our Vermont weights and
measures inspectors. Turkeys there
cost 35 cents a pound dressed.
These are the Vermont turkeys we
see around town at holiday time.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-12-25
SUNNY SQUIBLETS

There are too many people who
think that Aspirations can be reali-
zed without perspiration.
The cities where it is proposed
to erect federal buildings will not
probably object even if extrava-
giant appropriations are made
therefor.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-12-25

Vermont Supreme Court. He has
served several terms as Municipal
Judge for Orleans county. He is
well-qualified for the advance
ment to which he aspires. There
will probably be other candidates
before the Legislature. Among the
suggestions already mentioned is
Hon. Wade Reyes of Reading.
He has legislative experience and
a wide acquaintance. There is a
rumor that there may be some
thing of a shaking up of the judi
iciary other than that occasioned
by Judge Miles retirement, but
time will tell.
A good story comes from New
York of two Vermont girls in
school there who were not able to
get home for the holidays. They
became imbued with the holiday
spirit and decided to dispel their
lonesomeness for the snow-cover-
ed green hills Of Vermont by hay
ing a little spread in their cosy
and inviting in their
friends to share it with them.
They purchased l. good, big turkey
for the center attraction. 1t was
brought alive and the girls were
at loss to kno~ just how to go
to work to kill it. One suggested
an axe, and the other a knife, but
it was finally decided to chloro-
form the bird, as the best solution
Of the difficulty. This was done
and the bird was Invested of its
plumage, all its ornamental tail
feathers, and placed in the re-
to await later develop
ments. They were somewhat start
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-12-25
BACK TALK

The Bennington Banner COM
plains that gasoline is down to
25 cents a gallon now, when about
the only folks who are using it are
the doctors and truck drivers. Why
not put some down" in water
glass, just as the thrifty house
wives do the eggs.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-03-29

frown faded from Poilyop's brow as
she gazed wonderingly upon him. She
marked his flashing glances that
swept the Silent City. She noted with
a strange little thrill the beauty 81 the
ciearcut features. the fun, kindly
mouth and the smooth. tanned skin.
Marcus Mackenzie was speaking
rapidly, and though Polly could not
hear what he said. she knew he was
talking on the sQuatters. Then words
that made her Jingle with JOY came
distinctly 10 her ears.
~But you can't turn a lot az folks
out ~ their homes. Marc" rang forth
a deep. rich voice. where under the
heaven would they 20 II you dIdT"
Anywhere they d-n please"
snaTied Mackenzie contemptuousIy.
If they were all dead. they'd be bet
teE on. and Ithaca too"
eoily's hand frightened on the ak
Lsndle. To let Il fiy straight into the
face az fhe naughty Ithacan would
have been satisfaction indeed
Have you tried TO buy them out?"
asked the other.
mo, and don't intend TO-" was the
sharp retort. They'll 90 because III
make them so. that's all. I've been
too busy Tor the last two years to
make much 81 a dent among them.
but, now I'm home FOR good. mean to
clear them on" An outward gesture
Of the officers hand told Polly he was
not in sympathy with MacKenzie's
threat "You can't judge OF the sltua-
ton. Bob" Marcus went on. because
you've been gone for years. Evelyn
can tell you what they are. though"
The speaker wheeled his horse and
pointed his riding whip straight at the
Hopkins shanty; and POlly's curly
head drew quickly hack.
zone Of the worst OF them lives
there!" she heard plainly. Hes sort
81 a mayor OF the settlement. Jere-
miah Hopkinsl And such a tribe as
that hut holds can't be found any
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-03-29

the civil service rules, making a spe-
clal case of II, and Bazaar is now
employed by the Veterans bureau
and is punching a typewriter (Hunt
system) at a great rate Of speed with
his artificial hands.
In a letter 20 comrades In the
American Legion, Bazaar said: Il
have taken my draw with a grin;
that same grin Is still with me. have
found the shedding exceedingly rocky
at times. but my philosophy Of
smile and no worry. coupled with an
Unsuitable desire TO get somewhere,
have helped me surmounr most Of my
difficulties"
Premature explosion OF a defective
hand grenade at Fort st. Mango.
France. was responsible for the loss
of Bazaar's hands. He Is equipped
with complicated double hook at
tached 10 the stump Of his right arm
which enables him to write legibly,
drive an automobile. and attend TO
all his personal needs unassisted.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-03-29

They're pigs. Bob. tell you" he
repeated roughly. land what brought
you down here today for"
Polly lost the rest Of his sentence.
Back and yet farther back she slipped
over the roof. She had never heard
anything SO dreadful as this. In fact.
she had always quite liked pigs. but
she had never thought Of comparing
the shanty or Granny Hope and Daddy
Hopkins to a banyard and its occu-
pants.
She heard the men ride away; and
once more she sat up. by raising her
body little, she could see them walk
ing their horses along the road tlat
led its crooked way through the set
Element.
MacKenzle's straight, thick-set fig
ure made her shudder. but the slim.
boyish one beside him brought a queer
little thrill 20 her heart.
Hes a beautiful angel himself"
she murmured. and taking up the ak,
she slipped down the tree and dropped
10 the wet ground. Granny Hope
Strengthened up as Polly entered the
kitchen. Swiftly the girl crawled out
of her fathers trousers and tossed
back her curls.
what's the matter. pretty bratT
queried the woman drOwsily.
Il got 10 find Daddy" replied Polly.
her voice shaking. "Old Mares back
an he's after US squatters a-fyin', an,
Granny"
She paused. her face softened, and
she smiled.
"Yep, honeyT prompted Mrs. Hope.
"Old Marc had a beautiful angel
with him." went on the girl. IAN he
likes MS squatters. He stood right up
10 that rotten Mackenzie. / heard
him, I did" She crossed TO the old
woman's side. Loves able to send a
angel slapbang down 10 this old earth
10 help us. huh, Granny Hopper"
"Yep. sure-sure. honey-girl," muir
INJURED Granny, and once more her
head bobbed forward. and she slept.
Polly Hopkins crept out of the hut
and sped away along the shore toward
Bad Mans ravine.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-03-29
CENSUS OF EX-SERVICE MEN
Five Million ouestionnaires to Be Used
in Obtaining Views on compen-
sation Drive.

A nationwide census OF ex-service
men will be taken by the American
Legion. Five million questiOnnaires
have been printed for use in the LIE
gion's service and compensation"
drive, which win aim toward the com
plIation of vitaF statistics and which
should afford a definite indication Of
the exact cost OF providing cOmpensa-
ton TO all veterans.
The various state organizations OF
the Legion will conduct their drives
separately, and at their own date.
Every man interviewed by the census
taker will be informed OF the FIVE op-
tons of the pending compensation bill
and be asked to signify his attitude
toward the measure and his choice Of
the five features. He viii also record
whether ne was ever wounded, gassed,
or suffered on injury in service. As
gistance viii be provided In filing COM
pensatiOn claims, and all ex-soldiers
will be urged to carry government In
surance.
The Legion's plan for rotating loan
fund viii be explained, and every man
interviewed will be asked whether he
would be willing TO turn over his CON-
pensatlon toward such a fund for the
relief OF needy service men.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-03-29

lola, Kans.-'I can highly recon-
mend DR.. Pierce's medicines. Some
years ago my health failed, became
all rundown and had a chronic cough
that annoyed me considerably, but
after taking DIR. Pierce's Golden Med
zeal Discovery my health returned and
i became strong. What this medicine
did for me feel IL viii do for others il
they will but give IL a trial Mrs.
Anna Keim. AS South st.
Start HOtC on the road TO health by
obtaining the Discovery In tablets or
liquid from your druggist. Write DIR.
Pierce, President Invalids' Hotel, in
Buffalo, y. Y, for free medical advice.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-03-29
MOTHER, QUICK! GIVE
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
FOR CHlLD'S BOWELS

Even a sick child loves the 'fruity"
taste of California Fig Syrup" II the
little tongue is coated. or II your child
Is IiStleSS. cross. feveriSh, full Of cold,
or has collie, a teasp0onful will never
Ean to open the bowels. In a few
hours you can see for yourself how
thoroughly il works all the cOnstipa-
ton poison. sour bile and waste from
the tender. little bowels and gives you
q well. playful child again.
Millions Of mothers keep california
Fig Syrup" handy. They know a tea
spoonful today saves a sick child to-
morrow. Ask your druggist for genuine
california Fig Syrup" which has d.
rections for babies and children Of all
ages printed on bottle. AlOtheri You
must say california" or you may get
an imitation nE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-03-29

n Was a 6rotesque Looking Girl Who
q Few Minutes Later Was Flatten-
Ino out the Pans and the old Bits
Of Tin Upon the stone.
where else I'm this county. A worth
less. tangle-haired girl and a boy half
IN the grave. and ] heard only this
morning they're harboring a bag by
the name OF Hope They live like pigs,
too"
aThe poor thlrSs haven't much Of a
chance 10 live otherwise have they,
AIarcT" Tie question evidently re-
ouired no answer. swell. what do you
think OF thatg" he went on. Then he
read aloud: "Tf your heart is loving
and kind. come right In. II II amt.
scoot or why. that's beautiful"
The warm. velvety brown the rich
mans threats had made hard glare
was brought back 20 Polly's eyes by
these words. She could have Rugged
the speaker as hard as she sometimes
did Daddy Hopkinsl
"Rubhlshr' sneered Mackenzie.
perfect rotl Your aunt was saying
this morning thar the Hopkins girl Is
a odd rs she is filthy. The very idea
81 having a thing like that hung up"
Polly saw the younger man reach
ont and touch the speaker with
gloved hand.
Love isn't rubbish, wherever you
End n. old chap!" he exclaimed. 1T
gives even q squatter shack a glimpse
n heaven. You ought 10 help these
neonle. Marc. Give them a chance;
make something OF them, and they
won't bother you"
Burning tears filed Polly's eyes. To
hear him speak In sympathy with her
fishermen friends touched her deeply.
And he had spoken Of love in the same
wav Granny Hope did. too. Poiiyop
had never imagined old Mares kind
ever thought Of the meek-the lowly-
and the hungry. Far above the world,
m IN the skies beyond the clouds
where the hue was. right alongside
the crucifed Savior. Polly Hopkins
placed this new friend Of the Silent
Cltv. Her thoughts were interrupted
By Mackenzie speaking.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-03-29

a roster Of 70 officers and 800 enlisted
men TO lead the post, and under his
guiding hand II is being built up into
an organization which promises TO be
come one OF the leading Legion units
Of the Empire state.
Named for Stewart Whiting Hoover,
the first officer from West Point TO
make the supreme sacrifice in the war,
the post was organized in 1920 by en-
listed men. The retiring commander
Is also a sergeant-JOseph Grady-and
he claims credit for having built up
the post from 10 members to its pres
emit enrolment Of SO.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-03-29

any one who is younger ana as am q
farmers wife have plenty TO do for |
cultivate my own garden, raise many
chickens and do my own homework
You may publish this letter as / am
ready to do anything 10 help other
women as have been sowell and happy
since my troubles are past. Mrs. EFT.
GALLOWAY, Carter's Creek, Tenn.
Most women find plenty TO do. II
they are upset with some female ailment
and troubled with such symptoms as
Mrs. Galloway had, the smallest duty
seems a mountain.
If you find it hard TO keep up. if you
are nervous and irritable, without ambi-
ton and out of sorts generally, give the
Vegetable Compound a fair trial. We
believe it win help you greatly, for II
has helped others.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-03-29
True Talk.

II was during the impanellng OF
Jury In a New England town that the
following cOlloquy occurred between
the magistrate and a talesman:
"You are a property hOlder?'
"Yes. your honor"
Married or single7"
81 have been married for FIVE years.
your honor"
slave you formed or expressed any
0piniOnT
'Not Cor five years. your honor
American Legion Weekly.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-03-29
CHAPTER n.

About the time Polly Hopkins began
20 repair the shack roof, Evelyn Rob
ertson came into the room where her
mother sat reading. The girl was
dressed 10 90 out and was drawing a
pair OF gloves over her ringed fingers
"Where are you going, Ever In
quired the lady. 1T seems 10 me that
you're running out altogether too
mucn. There's your piano! You
haven't practiced In months. Now
don't blame me. Eve. II, when Marcus
asks you TO play. you fan fat"
A duh red ran into the girls cheeks,
but she made no reply as she
smoothed the wrinkles from her
gloves.
"The good Lord knows" continued
the mother irritably, shat I've kept at
you enough. Now Marc and Robert
are home. how are you going TO enter
tain them? Men demand so much"
The experiences. Of the past two
years had taught Evelyn that lesson.
II had been demand, demand and more
demanding ever since. on girlish im-
pulse, she had secretly married Oscar
Bennett.
"And you heard what Marcus said
last night about the Silent City folks"
went on Mrs. Robertson. "What you
want OF that Hopkins girl l don't I'M
derstand. Marcus says her father is
the most dangerous man among the
lot of them, aud the girl herself Is
queer"
"oh, don't talk about the squatters
all the time" cried Evelyn. Il hate
the very sound OF the word. What's
Polly Hopkins, anyway? Now
Marcus is home
Darling" the mother interrupted
eagerly. lit has always been my hope
that YOU and Mare would grow TO care
for each other. He is so rich and SO
handsome Now. isn't hep
A groan almost leapt from Evelyn's
lips. What a fool she had been Here
she was married TO a man she loathed.
q man she was ashamed OF! The
realization that another man, rich,
good-looking and IN every way desira-
bic. had turned his serious eyes upon
her. almost made her blurt out the
whole story 20 her mother; but hav-
ing kept silent So long. she dared not
speak now. All through the night she
had tossed and turned. hunting some
way 10 get Oscar Bennett out OF her
life without Marcus Mackenzie know
Ing anything about IL. She dared not
20 10 Oscar himself; Polly Hopkins
was the only hope she had. All Ban
nett cared for was money. He was as
tired OF her as she was OF him. Per
haps he would 90 away quietly and
set her free II she gave him money
enough. Would her mother give 1t 10
herr
Mother. do you honestly want me
10 marry MarcT" she asked. trembling
Mrs. Robertson caught az the out
flung hand.
II do. I do indeed. darling" she an
Swered. "And he'll ask you too, I'm
sure. Perhaps not today or tomorrow.
for he's Just renewing his acquaint-
nnce with you. BY the way he looked
last night ! could tell he was consid-
ering e."
A handkerchief dropped from Eve
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-03-29

lean Legion flour
ishes and ceie
brates pea e.
West Point is the
home of the Stew
art Whiting Hoo
yer post, which Is
under command
Of one Of earth's
glorious species,
a hig h-ranking
non com.
Andrew Rheu-
de, a sergeant,
was chosen from
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-03-29

thing I can do for
you. write me or
ask me-" So Paul
Bazaar, Of RO-
chester. y. y
who had both
hands blown or
during tha war,
waited until the
senator became
the Preside n {,
and then asked
him 10 help him
get a Job. Har-
ding suspended
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-03-29

half OF my time IN
bed, being afflicted
with a trouble which
women Of a certain
age are apt 10 have.
] took Lydia z.
Pinkham'sV Vegetable
Compound Tablets
and used Lydia Z.
Pinkham's Sanative
Wash. l am a well
woman now and have
been for two years.
Il can work as well as
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-03-29
cutIeurs ,or PimpIv Faces.

To remove pimples and blackheads
smear them with Cuticura Ointment.
Wash OF in five minutes with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot yater. Once clear
keep your skin clear by using them for
daily toilet purposes. Don't fail to in
clude Cuticura Talcum. Advertisement.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-03-29
"Bobl Then the soldier in the
uniform was Evelyn's eousinF'
no BE CONTINUEDJ
Real Consideration.

"Yassuh, nah Sambo am a perfect
gemmum. even II veal do get into a
spat now an agin. Yassuh, he nevah
hits me where il shows. The Orange
Owl.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-03-29

"Yes. l can give you job. You may
gather eggs for me if you are sure you
won't steal any" 'YOuse could trust
me wild anything. lady. | wuz manager
of a bathhOuse for fifteen years an
never took a bath."-Iudge.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-03-29

--as-ER Continued
found her sick In
. .. .aI the foriorn
81 EI she bring
raa.'Eius that Ia
HF she wEs en-
. -swaues. AT she
E-rrg's tsutLess
. WORKS - love and
SIC s-lue bright
.aE WUre lliiuE.
Mrs HOPE had
. rr read. AT first
Cor the shanty
Ert che tatterei
I. .a-.. had brought with
#HF Polly had read
20 r- fEe patient. the
jeremiah. who al
be- r uaI III Daddy Hop
ASH srew by heart the
s EE.Hl ~ Jesus. who.
~ r-. L was the best man
.sl the globe
r- sas winter days OF close
alrE the woman who
suffered much. and
~ H.s almost ready 60 on 20
= brought out IN
a -THaier CAPACITY Tor
iHrs called her
3 s -.Es--,s, end some
. .e SUM granny
.s Ng SAYING; lhey
t E.l l..- aa. It's out n your
- @ -- The feei-n' OF JOY
A is'''
i'-'s"t t"oA w
.s-- -"N p.'iSel
.' norm! "e-il-
granny hope.
.e- Aer nls ana
-
matter, -9fe-lassF she
enc. Granny" replied
comes tell I'm III
went, ler hare ieet
over the ragged
.'feu uuaer Der
" -.eteninE hoon.
APPEARED 20 tront o.
--am skirt was
pans and oin pieces
them on the door
.as.'atingly az the
.A .N,' the mousse.
.y took pair Of her
ana e.ambered into
.r ssirts out OF sight
.e trolser legs. for
Hs much taller than
INTO one Of the big
IEI>t handful OF
e -F"tes1ue looking carl
minutes later was natten-
rams ami tie old bits Of
. stone.
@ Uas finished. she gath
ana. * in hand. climbed
@ tree and onto the
PADDY Hopkins would be glad
came home and found the
@ wam. Then she began
uer.n- the pieces Of
es through which the
once in q while she
Or smaller cracks
.-- .r @ Dad meuded the last
rrl t.e sound o. horses
va.ors with the fear
size colched close
Use some frightened
rn tile elee OF it,.
.. COO speak like that.
HFe horseback.
Jane. astr.le two mag
uere two men. one
Instantly. Polly had
SNOW the tain man
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-03-29

In Tahiti serious crimes are punished
by tattOOing a mark upon the fore
head OF the delinquent.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-03-29
LEGION POST AT WEST POINT
Andrew Rheude, a Sergeant, Heads
Organization in the countrys
Greatest School for War.

In the heart OF the cOuntry's great
est school for war. a post of the Amer
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-03-29

Immense Demand for NssdleS
The world uses up AE average 81
100000 needles . dap.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-03-29
SPENT half Her
time IN BED
Farmers Wife Tells How Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Made Her a Well Woman

Carter's Creek, Tenn. Three years
ago was almost an invalid. spent
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-03-29
HE LOST BOTH HANDS IN WAR
Paul Bazaar, Rochester IN. W Legion
Man, Given Special Consideration
by President Harding.

"NIy boy" said Senator Harding, in
October. 1913, "if there IS ever any
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1922-03-29

You can't get q man Of big caliber
10 run a corporation unless he has his
way.