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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-12-10

stocking-hanging custom which orig
mated In Italy, the Christmas cree
from Germany, the plum pudding from
England, and the yule-Iog from the
British isles.
Tell Christmas Stories.
A stCIy-teller or reader may be In
duced to add to the program with such
selections as Henry Van Dykes "The
Other Wise Man." 1.-THE Last Word"
or 'sThe First Christmas Tree" If
the time is short, it might be well to
summarize minor parts and to read
only the more effective parts. '"The
Birds Christmas Carol" by Kate
Douglas Wiggin, has especially good
possibilities for dramatizing.
Group games are another important
phase Of the community Christmas,
especially if the get-together is held in
the home or community clubhouse.
The group may be kept busy all of the
time if active games are alternated
with games and stunts which require
less energy.
Christmas Spelling" may be
source of entertainment for both old
and young. Divide the players into
two groups, and supply each one with
a paper letter which has duplicate on
the opposite side. The leader may
begin by calling off a Christmas word,
such as carol" 'poinsetta," or rein
deer" and the group which first forms
the word and spells it, wins point.
If letter is used twice, the person
wearing that letter must run from one
place to another as the group is spell
ing the word. The side which spells
the most words first wins the game.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-12-10
CHRlSTM PROGRAM
NEEDS EARLY PLAN
Combine Customs of Past
With New Games and
Entertainment.

3 HE approaching holiday
S7MT1Z season suggests that we
begin planning for real
Jn community Christmas-a
Christmas in which are
combined the customs of
ages past and games and entertain
ment features that are new and APP
propriate. Then, too, there must be
plenty of real Christmas spirit, for
that, as ]. H. Kolb of the University
of Wisconsin believes, 'is the true
purpose of it ALL"
Speaking of decorations, the Christ
mas tree always comes first, since that
is the main center of interest. Plans
will need to be made as soon as pos
sible for the making Of colored paper
ornaments, for the lighting Of the tree
and for other forms Of decoration. Tin
foil icicles or snow-like substances
gprinkled on the branches of the tree
TO resemble snow will look less artifi-
cial than the tinsels and popcorn-cran-
berry festoons. Although the use Of
candles is considered too dangerous to
may be obtained by the use of small
colored electric lights made especially
for the purpose. Icicles may be cut
from white crepe paper and hung over
the top Of hedges and doors.
Use Wisconsin Everureens.
In spite Of the fact that there is a
scarcity of holly this year, Wisconsin
has enough winter berries and ever
greens of its own to make many eff
fective wreaths and decorations.
Some of the most popular ones are
hemlock, balsam, white spruce, white
cedar, and the red berries of wild
roses. Silk crepe paper may be used
for making ribbon bows for the
wreaths.
A movement is now being made to
revive the old Christmas carols which
have been sung for many years in
England. The community singing may
Include such carols as "a Little Town
of Bethlehem" God Rest You Merry,
Gentlemen" "Cantique de Noel"
"'Ring Out, Ye Bells" "The First
Novel;" and perhaps the more COM
mon ones, "Hark, the Herald Angels
Sing" and Silent Night"
Paoeants Create Interest.
If the community group enjoys
pageants, one entitled, christmas in
Many Lands" might be planned by an
able community leader and acted out
by children in the vicinity. Scenes in
the homes Of foreign as we'll as Amer
dcan children may be portrayed with
out too much elaboration. For in
stance, the scene in the Hollander's
home may show two children dressed
IN appropriate costumes scrubbing
their wooden shoes for the coming of
Saint Nicholas. Their custom is, as
everyone knows, to fill their shoes
with hay for the good saints horse
and to place them out-of-doors.
In the Italian home the children NAV
be waiting for the coming of Befana,
the glver Of good gifts, who comes on
big white horse. They may prepare
a dish of bran and place it near their
stockings. To the German home may
come "Uncle Rupert" who brings
presents for the good child and
switches for the naughty child. In the
American scene may be introduced the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-12-10
Green Feed Essential

Notice how nice the yolks Of the
eggs you are using appear. Did you
obtain eggs with nice rich, strong
orange-color yolks last winter? If so,
there were plenty of green foods fur
nished the hens. If the yolks were
the watery, pale kind, 1t is certain
that your hens failed to have green
material. During the summer months
pillow up some Of the yards about the
sheds and plant rye and oats. The rye
will always be accessible when the
snow is of the ground.
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ly inoculated it seldom succeeds in
getting a good start. AS a conse-
quence quack grass, blue grass and
other weeds crowd it out Alsike and
red clover often spring up and smother
poorly inoculated alfalfa.
Alfalfa should be planted within
"a hours from the time it has been
inoculated," advises Whiting. In cases
where rain or other causes prevent
the farmer from drilling his seed, he
should inoculate the seed a second
time.
Although it was formerly believed
that sunlight killed the nodule bac-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-12-10
Autumn Days for
Various Repairs
Odd Jobs Can Be Done Be
cause of Weather Con-
ditions on Outside.

Autumn brings with 1t many days
that will be opportune for repairing
machinery because Of weather condi-
tons unfavorable for outdoor activi-
ties; besides, the rush of harvesting
and plewing will be over This is the
ideal time to check up on what repairs
and requirements are needed to the
farm machinery and other equipment.
The conditions and troubles had in
the operation of each farm machine
are still rather fresh in mind and it
Is good time to make a note Of these
for future repair work.
Note Repairs Needed.
Each machine as it is put into it's
winter storage should be gone over
carefully and on a card or better, in
a special repair book, should be noted
the name of the manufacturing firm,
the name and size and model of the
machine the serial number if it is a
tractor or gas engine or other equip
ment having serial or indicidual num-
ment having serial individual num-
Then the machine should be gone over
In detail and note made of any parts
broken or SO badly worn as to need
replacement, with the number and
name and location of the defective
part. In case of doubt of any worn part
always it will be cheaper and more
satisfactory to replace a worn part
with a new one than to have it re-
paired by the blacksmith or automo-
bile welder. In case a new part can
not be obtained, however, it may not
be necessary to discard a fairly good
machine for the want of single
broken or worn piece, since a good
workman can do wonders in the way
OF brazing and building up such part.
Note Parts Needed.
In addition to listing the broken or
badly worn parts, each machine should
be gone over carefully and a note made
Of parts needing adjustment or mend
ing or cleaning. Thus the binder can
vas may need new Stats or straps, the
elevators may need squaring up, the
flag or wind stop may need new cloth
over 1t, and SO on. On the cultivator
the shovels may need sharpening and
repointing, and so on. The mower may
need the cutter bar lined up, sections
frightened or replaced, and so on.
These records should be filed in
drawer secure from mice or hung on
special hook in the repair shop They
should be taken to the local implement
dealer and the numbers of all needed
repairs ascertained and noted on your
lists. Then secure whatever of these
repairs the dealer has in stock and in
sist that any he does not have are or
dered Immediately, as you will want
these repairs when you overhaul your
machines, which ought to be done dur
ing the idle winter season, either by
yourself If you are fortunate enough
to have a good repair shop, or by the
local blacksmith or repair shop. Also
repairs ordered early in this way are
much surer of being received in good
time than If one waits until the repair
rush starts. Sometimes a non-progres-
sive or incompetent dealer may put
you off or refuse to send in your order
until late; but if complaint is sent in
direct to the manufacturers, such deal
erS will be forced to action.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-12-10
NITROGEN Is STORED
UP BY THE LEGUMES

The increasing success of bacteria
cultures on legumes challenges the
attention Of every Wisconsin farmer.
From the man who counts his alfalfa
crop by the scores of tons to the
man producing a couple Of tons, none
can fail to profit by an extensive use
of properly inoculated legumes.
Recent findings bear out the fact
that inoculated fields Of legumes are
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-12-10

Ear richer in nitrogen than are those
which have not been inoculated. Both
the tops and the roots Of inoculated
plants were tested against those
which had not been brought in con-
tact with the nitrifying bacteria. In
each case the plants grown with the
aid of inoculated bacteria possessed
twice as much nitrogen as the others,
afflrms A. L. Whiting, bacteriologist of
the Wisconsin College of Agriculture.
When alfalfa has not been thorough.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-12-10

terra of legumes, it is now known that
they are killed by exposure to the
drying influence Of air. Farmers are
cautioned not to SOW legume seed on
which the bacteria have been long ex-
posed to air. Inoculated seed should
be kept moist.
BY allowing inoculated seed to come
in contact with fertilizer bacteria are
often destroyed, asserts Whiting. Con-
sequently 1t is poor practice to drill
fertilizer with the seed.
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WOOD IS FOUND

PARIS, France, Feb. 23.-Osborne Wood, son of Governor General Leo nard Wood of the Philippines, who is spending time in Europe and who was reported lost the past week has been located at Biarritz, the guest of Charles Wacher.
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Chairman's Body Be
 Brought to Seattle

MANILA, Feb. 23-The body of J. s. Gibson, chairman of the Seat tie Commercial Commission, who died here last night will be return ed to Seattle on the Steamship Pres ident Mckinley.
 The commission will continue it's itinerary, Howard NJ. Lewis being chosen to succeed Gibson as chair man.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-23
Michigan Posses Bring
 Back Bandits and Loot

SOUTH BEND, Ind, Feb. 23.-Fol- lowing the robbery of the Millburg, (Mich.) Bank of s2900 in currency and $52,OOO in bonds, posses chased five bandits forty miles engaged in a pistol and shotgun battle for three hours in which four were wounded. All of the bandias were captured and their loot recovered.
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World Invited Celebrate
 Washington Anniversary

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-It is the intention to invite the nations of the world to join the United States in the observance of the 2O0th ami versary of Washington, in 1892, it was announced last night by Presi- dent Coolidge in behalf of a commit tee appointed to arrange the celebra- tion.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-23
St. Paul Arranges
 Fight-Tunny-Creb

ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 23.-Gene Funny of Minneapolis and Harry Greb of New York have signed on the dotted line for a ten-round bout here to be staged on St. Patrick's Day.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-23

Remington Portable Typewriters at the Alaska Shop. If
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-23
BILL ASKS DEATH
 FOR EMBEZZLERS

JEFFERSON CITY, Feb 23.- The various committees of the house and senate will hold their first hear ings next week on bills which were introduced in the general assembly this week.
 A total of 234 bills were offered in the house during a four-day period, while go measures were introduced in the senate.
 No outstanding legislation was proposed in either branch of the leg islature during the week. Perhaps the most important bills were in the series of measures proposed by the Missouri Bankers association to strengthen the present banking laws.
 The bills carrying amendments to the banking laws included a heavy penalty for officials permitting loans in excess of the present provisions of the law.
 Would Execute Embezers.
 Rep. Edward Davidson, St. Louis, introduced a bill which would make it possible to impose a death sen tence on an official or employe of a bank who embezzles the funds of his institution
 Rep. H. Clay, Webster county, today announced the first hearing on the federal child labor amendment probably will be next week.
 Rep. Day, who is chairman of the committee on constitutional amend ments, said he believes the commit tee will report the amendment unfa- vorably and that the house will re- ject it by a vote of at least to l.
 "Missourians are opposed to the child labor amendment" said Repre- sentative Day, "because they believe the state is able to take care of it's own labor problems. We have been drifting gradually to the cen traliZation of power in Washington ] ] have not met single member of the house who is in favor of ratifying the eamendment.
 Leaders Oppose Amendment.
 Apparently all the leaders in both the house and senate are opposed ot the child labor amendment, the asso- ciated industries of Missouri, repre- senting the manufacturing interests of the state, are carrying on a cam paign against the amendment"
 While Gov. Sam A. Baker made no mention of the child labor amend ment in his inaugural message, it is known his policy is opposed to legis- lation which will impose further fed eral restrictions on the people of the state
 None of the bills to carry out the recommendations of the governor on the consolidation of some state de- partments were introduced this week
 The principal consultations urged by the governor were labor, mines, and inspection departments under the one head of labor commissioner and the merging of the various ac- tivities of the state board of agri- riculture.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-02-23
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-12

Is interested in them. They want life
and action. Give them something to
do. Physical, intellectual and spiritual
needs must be met. Pastors should
preach more to the young people.
Eighty per cent. of young people join
the church under the age of % years;
also all crimes are committed by so
per cent. before 25 years Of age"
Dinner was served at noon by the
ladies Of the local church. In the aft
ernoon devotions were conducted by
Rev. C. A. Watkins of Litchfield. Rev.
A. T. McWhorter of Augusta in his
address on 1.-THE Rural Church" advo-
Gated the coming together of different
denominations-agr to be broth
ers together-also creating more of
the spirit of Christ that will run from
heart to heart.
The woman's hour was planned by
Mrs T. II. BODICE of Augusta and in
cluded an inspiring address by Mrs.
Clancy Of Portland on home mission
work among the negroes, Indians,
mountain whites and in Porto Rico.
Oother features of the afternoon were
a vocal solo by Rev. Andrew Swoop OF
South Gardiner, remarks by Harry
Cochrane. president of Kennebec Coun-
ty Sunday School Association, urging
greater cooperation on the part OF
the churches with the county sunday
school association; conference sermon
by Rev. T.. s. Dolliff of Winslow, ana
communion service.
In the evening the praise service
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small building owned by o. C. Wight
and Son Of this village The build
ing contained quantity of baled
ha.- which was entirely destroyed
with the building.
Children's Day will be observed by
a union Sunday school concert by
the Congregational and Methodist
schools at the Methodist church
Sunday evening, June IA. The COM
.mittee in charge Of the recitations,
Mres Ethel Robinson, Mrs. Ruth Day
frol-l the Methodist school, on music
Misses Virginia and Marjorie Rich
ardson, from the Congregational
school on recitations, Mrs. Mary
Sinclair, Mrs. Burl Foss, Mrs. Ruth
DeFratus on music.
Mrs. John Pinkham is quite Ill
from the effects of the grippe.
Mrs. Lillian Robertson and son,
Orville of Lewiston were week end
guests of Mrs. J. II. Gilman.
Miss Lula Phillips of Auburn was
the week end guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Willard E. Day.
Ernest Cram will soon emove to
Winthrop with his family where he
has purchased house.
Elmer Stetson, assistant station
agent at Monmouth Center has re-
turned from a weeks vacation in
Boston.
Mrs. A. c. Sherman left Tuesday
for Boston to visit relatives for q
few days.
Miss Alice johnson Of Lewiston
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was in town last week to attend the
graduating exercises of Monmouth
academy. She was for two years
member of the class of 1925 when her
parents removed tt Lewiston. She
then entered the class of 1925, Jordan
high.
Miss Marion Chick, teacher in
Sangerville, was at home Friday to
see her sister, Doris, graduate from
Monmouth academy. George Chick
of Bates college VS. also present at
the graduation.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Hicks and Mr..
and Mrs. Obed Reed of Freeport
were recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
N. w. Richardson and family
Mrs. Helen Haynes, county cores
spending secretary of kennebec
county w. C. T. u, attended the
county convention held in Gardiner
on Tuesday.
There will be special services In
the churches Sunday morning. June
IA, Children's Day. Mr.. Howell. stu.
student pastor of the Congregational
church will preach q special sermon
to the children. There will be pap
tism at the Methodist church.
Monmouth friends of Mr.. and MRS.
Roy r. Thomas of South Paris, Tor
merly of Monmouth have received
news OF the birth OF daughter 10
them, Ruth Elaine Thomas.
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MONMOUTH
aauaI Meeting Kennebec
sa. congregational Churches

,lsus, was a good attendance at the
n ss !. meeting Of Kennebec Associa-
MI Congregational Churches held
fsbtsann on Tuesday. June 9.
ssss sn Churches were represented by
|Aus ss All ministers from the va
!sept,oa were present. with one
Il. Encouraging reports from
lnbsr.c churches were given, 81 new
Ire Ssss having united with the
n.rs s curing the past year.
H. s' ~ at the opening exercises
q Wiu.suucted by Rev. c. r. Sargent
lama".n,rop Rev. e. J. Hatch of
lAsDoOs. gave the welcome address.
hi Ase was given by Rev. c. +. sar-
h ossos business session the follow
r @cers were elected for the ensu-
nj osG Moderator, Rev. c. F. sar-
Msmnl,nthrop; vice moderator, Rev.
fssurss. "norter, Augusta; scribe and
'tAasIa Rev. Charles A. Watkins,
~ i. w, ". P. Bradford Of Hallowelr
Lnka ess on Our Young Peoples
s,sstssSs ' q Young people will be
~ IN the church if the church
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Mrs. M. Osca Richardson

Mrs. NJ. Osca Simpson Richardson,
widow of Melvin NJ. Richardson, late
of Monmouth. died Tuesday Forming
after long illness. Mrs. Richardson
was the daughter Of Edwin S. and
Mary Jane Simpson. She was born
in Monmouth Feb. %, 1858, and was
lifelong resident of the town. She
was an active member of the Con-
gregational church until her health
failed about seven years ago; a
member of G. X. Norris Woman's
Relief Corps and of Monmouth
grange, in all of which orders she
held important offices. She was
highly esteemed and beloved by all
who knew her. She is survived by a
daughter, Mrs. Eva Meservy, wife of
b. E. Meservy Of Lewiston, one son,
Frank b. Richardson, principal of
Canaan high school in Canaan,
Conn, one brother, Charles Simpson
and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the
Congregational church Saturday af-
ternoon at 2 o'clock.
During the electric shower of We'd
nesday afternoon lightning struck a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-12

When / think of all that children's
literature has had to suffer at the
hands of educators, when l think of
the fads and fancies that constitute
it's history in the past, / am rather
proud of the persistent attitude Of
the nursery regarding its loyalties.
For you may cram into the head of
q child all the things that constitute
education, but it is difficult matter
to cram into a child's heart all the
things that constitute culture. 1t
simply cannot be done. For the
youngster is a ruthless critic; and
the standard Is simple one;
whether he is having a good time.
E. V. Lucas was right when he claim
ed that this was the test of all juve-
nile literature. You may think he is
having a good time over Foxy Grand
pa, but it is Mother Goose that lives;
you may thing she loves the OF books
but it is Alice in Wonderland that
persists Given the best things, the
child will prefer the best things, and
there is ample evidence of that fact
in watching children's literature.
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by Beck

from South America a piece of crys-
tai quartz containing a small amount
of perfectly clear water which can
be seen plainly inside the crystal.
According to biologists. this water
may have been in this crystal for
1O,O0O,O0O or 10O,000,000 years. The
crystal belongs to the Archean age
which existed hundreds fmiilions
of wears ago.
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was led by Rev. Mr.. McWhorter with
Miss Marjorie Richardson at the or
gan. Miss Virginia Richardson sang
Hold Thou My Hand, Dear Lord"
very effectively. Rev. w. A. Smith
of Waterville gave an able address.
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LIVE STOCK
Horses, Cattle, Vehicles

COW-Grade HoIstein, about to fresh
en-. An extra good young COW. A. N.
Douglas, Chelsea. Tel. Gardiner 151-11
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LIVE STOCK
DOGS. Cats, Pets

BOSTON TERRlER-Want to get in
touch with owner of a Boston terrier
stud dog, Tel. 1888.
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GRAND VIEW RIVERSIDE HOME
ONLY 5000; COMPLETE FURNITURE

Even to dishes & cooking utensils,
growing garden, carpenter and garden
tools included for quick sale; acres
on improved road, convenient town;
level soil, woodlot, fruit: delightful o.
room cottage. running water. beautiful
views; good barn, garage, poultry
house. Unusual bargain, only $500 for
quick sale, part cash. Details pig. rs
new 1876 pg. Catalog farm bargains
thruout New England. Free. STROUT
FARM AGENCY, 906-P, Old South
Bldg, Boston, Mass.
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THE MORE you tell the more you
sell. That's tho classified ad rule.
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HORSES-2; also 3 cows. M. Bruce,
No. Whitefield Rd, Chelsea.
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oliver Harrington, curator OF the
Field museum in Chicago, brought
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Situations Wanted-FemaIe

HIGH SCHOOL GIRL-Desires place
to help in care of children during va
cation, in Augusta or Gardiner. Write
K-4, care Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-12

Motorcycles and Bicycles ISL
AUTO TOPS-Manufacture and re-
paired. Side curtains and seat COW
ers. Refining. Waterville Auto Top
Co.. 247 Main St., Waterville
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LIVE STOCK
Horses, Cattle, Vehicles

HORSES-26 on hand. Will sell some
Of them. Some are second handed.
Cottla Bros. 1O1 Grove ST., Augusta.
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Situations Wante-Male

CHAUFFEUR-Wan position. Good
mechanic. Write R-2, care Journal