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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-22
b rid e. elect
sC@mviicGedl'
I'm 1T riial'

Miss Deniza Mather, whose wedding
to Lieutenant Emory Gushing will
take place the latter part of Deem
Der was the honorec at shower
given by her sister, Mics Eloise Har-
court.
The living and dining rooms were
gay with chrysanthcmums and mari
Colds in autumn shades of yellow,
flame and brown. The living room
was arranged as an improvised court
room and n novel trial was held with
Miss Mather as the prisoner, charged
with the theft of Mr.. Cushing's heart.
AIRS. Thomas G. King, as judge,
opened the court session by reading
the summons. The prosecuting at
torney. Miss Margaret Porter. accused
the defendant of stealing heart with
deliberate intent and demanded the
utmost penalty Of the law. Counsel
for the defense, Mrs. Lois Campbell
Hartman. argued that the heart had
been freely given, not stolen. but lost
her case when the jury returned q
verdict of guilty" The judge
sentenced the prisoner to life
sentence with Mr.. Gushing.
The bride-elect then was presented
with shower of numerous and lovely
gifts.
Dainty refreshments were served to
the guests mt 6 o'clock. Those pres
ent were: Mesdames George A. Math
err, /. X. Garrett, A. c. Smith, w.
H. Price, f. Ferguson, J. Gushing.
Fred G. Hartman, w. V. Powell.
Thomas G. King. Misses Jessie Kuy-
kendall. Rubye Fly. Opal Mcclure.
Maybel Giddens. Margaret Porter,
Margaret Sherrod, Daisy Leslie, Gus
sic Lee Kahler, Gcnevria Johnston,
Evelyn Davis, Florence Coleman,
Gladys Ryan. Hazel Rice, Louise
Hiilje, Faith Nc - ire, Elizabeth May,
Irene Porter. Gladys Mckinney, Fay
Lowry, Irma Gesche, Emmett Rice,
Blanche Barbce and Amelia Coleman.
y y y
The following announcement has
been received:
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. +. farrell of Green
vile. Ca. announce the engagement
of their daughter. Alice Elizabeth, 20
George Henry Ledbetter OF New Or
leans, La, the wedding to take place
in the early part Of January. No
cards.
Mr.. Ledbettcr was formerly Of Aus
tin and has many friends in San An
tonic.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-22
Phoenix Club Has
Regular Session

The Phoenix Club met in regular
session at 3 80 O'Clock Tuesday in
the Menger Hotel to study the begin.
ming Of the essay and Sir Thomas Ba-
son. the famous essayist. Those read
ing papers were Miss Annie Ramsey,
Mrs. A. o. Evans and Mrs. J. W.
Moss.
The next meeting will be held De
cembcr 1 in the Menger Hotel.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-22
Linen-Voile 'Kerchiefs

Of finest quality imported voiles,
linen; exquisitely hued in rain
bow colorings, hand-drawn and
hand-embroidered. A large va
riety of styles. Priced 29c to csc.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-22

Beautiful in texture and design,
hand-painted, lace trimmed and
embroidered. Every style, color
and trimming. Priced 29c to
S1.9S.
The St. Paul echo., 1925-11-07
s. MHe 81
JUNGLE
With Geerups and The Qaixies
6<Grace bliss Stewart

glue. This pad sprinkle with bits Of
earth; then comes another pad of silk
and so on, until think the door Is
thick enough. It's quite layer cake"
well, whatever it's like, it's GER
tainly very remarkable" said Cheer
ups, his eyes round with wonder. "And
then how do you fasten 1t on?"
''Why, with a hinge, Of course,
silly" piped Mrs. Spider, "a hinge of
silk, and I put it on the outside, too,
so the door will close of it's own
weight after me. don't believe in any
more work than necessary. But I do
60 so far as to cover my front door
with bits Of dirt and tiny stones. Then,
unless I am just coming out, no one
would know 1t from the rest of the
ground"
snow call that very completep
said Cheerups admiringly; "just per-
fectly snug little home! What more
could anyone wantY'
eyes, 1t Is that, sir; it's all of that,
and yet" sighed Mrs. Spider, "it's not
as safe as it sounds. If an unwelcome
visitor wanted to come and pull up
the door he could, in spite of me.
There's something lacking, but I can't
think what it Is; yes, something lack
ing.".
'Mmmmmm," murmured Cheerups.
"Let me see. I have It, Mrs. Spider |
Spin some threads of silk, fasten them
to the inside Of your door, and then
sit on the other ends when you don't
want to be disturbed"
That's splendid idea, Mr.. Cheer
ups. How good you are to help me
out. But suppose an enemy came
along who was stronger than I and
pulled open my door by force. I could
never hold it down with those threads"
'Then build little side tunnel lead
ing from your house to run into until
the danger is past, Mrs. Spider" said
Cheerups.
"Well really, sir, you astonish me-"
gasped Mrs. Spider. II thought was
clever, but you are both clever and
kind, and that's much better. I shall
try not to bother you, but shall GER
tainly call again when I want advice.
Good morning, STRIP and the tiny trap
door clicked behind Mrs. Spider as she
dropped into her cozy little home.
% by Little, Brown Coz
The St. Paul echo., 1925-11-07
CHE WHY of
SUPERSTITIONS
DEATHS NEVER SINGLE
By H. IRVING KING

TT is rather common superstition
all over the country, especially in
the rural districts, that deaths never
come singly." In some sections they
say that If one person in a family dies
there will be three deaths in that fam
lily before the year Is out. In other
sections they say two deaths. Those
who believe in the superstition do not
limit the operation Of the omen to the
immediate family Of the deceased per-
son-the death Of any relative will
suffice to fulfill, in their opinion, the
prOgnostic.
This superstition has it's origin In
the conception Of the ancients with
regard to the relations existing be-
tween the living and the dead and
their idea of the needs and require
ments Of the world Of shades. Atten-
ton has been called to the idea of
primitive man that the spirits of the
dead desired companionship that in
their journey into the "great darkness"
they ought to be accompanied by some
Of those who were near to them in
life. Hundreds Of slaves and captives
were slaughtered upon the grave Of
Attila in order that his spirit might
have on the stygian shore a retinue
appropriate for so great a king; and
Indian widows met death upon the
funeral pyre Of their husbands in or
der that the departed rajah might be
consoled beyond the veil.
There appears also to have been an
idea that when these attentions were
not bestowed the spirit of the de-
ceased might possibly and under GER
tain circumstances, exercise a power
Of summoning companionship from
the living world; and in the classic
stories of the Heroic ages we find
now and then ghosts that will not rest
until human sacrifice has been made,
actually or by substitution.
(@ by Mcclure Newspaper syndicats.)
The St. Paul echo., 1925-11-07
3o;r1z;,is;Ez . e;
FRANCIS SCOTT KEY

ERANCIS SCOTT KEY, born Au-
1 gust 8, 1850, made himself immor-
tai by writing the "Star. Spangled
Banner"
It happened that, In the War Of 1872,
towards its close in IA, the British in
vaded Washington. Some friends Of
Keys, who lived on a plantation near
by, were being held as prisoners and
Key obtained the permission Of Presi-
dent Madison to secure their release.
With another man who had charge Of
the release and exchange Of prisoners,
he went out to the plantation and was
courteously received by the British.
They agreed to let the owners 60, but
said the entire party would have to
stay over during an attack on Balti-
more. Consequently, they were de-
tanned on board the frigate Surprise,
part Of the fleet firing on Fort Nc
Henry.
The battle ragged during the night,
q puny enough fight, as battles go
nowadays, but was watched with anx-
iety by the Americans. From his place
on the deck, Key could see the Amer
lean flag flying in the glare of the
guns. Then there was lull, and only
darkness and smoke, and he lost sight
Of 1t, and had to await the first rays
Of dawn to see whether the Stars and
Stripes still foated. When he saw it
again, in the first faint light, he was
10 overlooking with relief and exulta-
ton that he wrote the first part Of
his immortal poem on the back Of an
envelope. It was printed and sung
by Baltimore actor, that very day,
they say, and swept through the coun-
try as the greatest song Of the time.
Key was a lawyer. though he did
publish a book Of poems with this
song included. He died in Baltimore
In 1843, and since then several monu-
ments have been erected-one in Fred
erick county where he was born.
% by George Matthew Adams.)
The St. Paul echo., 1925-11-07
MRS. SPIDER GETS ADVICE

ct ETS see, where was r. said
- Mrs. Spider, as she settled down
On q piece Of moss beside Oheerups
tor good long talk.
You were just telling me about
your wonderful house." replied Cheer
ups; "how you dig tunnel two feet
deep and hide all the earth you have
dug out, so no one will discover where
you are building"
Yes, that's the very place; and
didn't I promise to tell you how I
furnish my little home, too2 WE'LL
just line the tunnel I have dug with
The St. Paul echo., 1925-11-07
"Let Me See. l Have It. Mrs. spIderl"

two sheets Of silk which I spin myself.
It's the same kind Of silk Of which
other spiders make their webs. The
lining next the earth Is coarse and
waterproof, but the one inside is very
hne and soft. That sounds comfy,
doesn't it7" said Mrs. Spider proudly.
II should say so," cried Cheerups.
but you are forgetting the trapdoor.
That seems to me the most wonderful
part Of ALL"
"Oh, no, I'm not forgetting, Mr..
Cheerups," said Mrs. Spider. "Tm just
leaving the best till the last, like frost
ing, you know. First I have to meas
ure the doorway with my feelers, then
I spin little silken pad exactly the
right size and shape, which I make
sticky with my own special kind of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-19
First to Enroll In.
Better Bull Campaign

Edgar H. Whitaker Of Albion has
the honor Of being the first breeder
of purebred stock in Kennebec coun-
ty to enroll in the better bull cam
paign. Mr.. Whitaker will sell only
such bulls as he is confident are good
animals and will register and trans
fer each animal when sold. Mr..
Whitaker believes that the regis
tration and transfer papers should go
with every animal for the protectlon
of both the man who sells and the
man who buys.
Mr.. Whitaker is one Of the best
dairymen in Albion and has been
building up an excellent herd OIL
JERSEYS for many years. He was one
of the first men in the county to see
the value of Extension Work ana
was one of the first dairy demon
strators away back in 1913. His IN
terest in the work has never Slack
ened and he is now the dairy project
leader in his community.
The next man to enroll in the cam.
paign is Harry B. Mitchell OF CHINA.
Mr.. Mitchell is also a Jersey breeder
and is enthusiastic over the posi-
bilities of the campaign. Like so
many others he heartily believes in
the campaign slogan. Better Bulis
Bigger Bank Balance" Both MI.
Whitaker and Mr.. Mitchell are
charter members of the Kennebec
County Farm Bureau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-19
Chicago Produce Market
(By the Associated Pressl


Chicago, Dec. Is.
Wheat went down in price TODAY. af-
fected to a considerable degree by adj
vices that the Argentine government
would maintain the correctness of the
last oniclal crop estimate, pointing to
large yield of wheat in Argentina.
taken as a whole Closing quotations
here on wheat were nervous ii to Is
lower. new style, December 1.72 and
May 1853 to 1.66, with corn to ! off
oats ] to I down and provisions vary-
cents. VI ~
Throughout the day wheat price
by developments relating to crop
yields in Argentina. At the start an
outstanding factor was Liverpool an
nouncement that offerings from south-
ern sections of Argentina were of more
liberal volume. This news, together
with word that the Argentine gov
eminent would uphold the truth of its
crop estimate, led to lively selling and
TO a material setback in values, Sub
sequently reports of rain in southern
Argentina unfavorable for the har
vest. tended to bring about a strong
rally, but the effect on the market
Ialied 70 last and fresh downturns
before -'
Late declines in the wheat market
were associated more or less with
statements credited to the Argentine
ambassador at Washington to The eff
feet that crop figures put forth by his
government had been published in good
faith and were thought to be well
founded. and that Investigations could
be expected. On the other hand, much
OF the buying today was based ON
trade opinions from various sources
that recent unofficial estimates from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-19
Most Perfect Girl
HealthieSt Bow

Climaxing the International Live
stock Exposition, recently held in
Chicago, Alice Burkhart. Is, of Audu-
bon county, Ia. was chosen as the
most perfect girl in the United
States and George Kuskaden. IA. of
st. Paul, Ind, the country's most per-
feet boy.
The selections were made by COM
petitive physical examinations of
more than 600, 900 farm boys and girls
members of the boys and girls agri-
cultural clubs. meeting here in con-
nection with the exposition.
The healthiest boy and the health
lest girl from each state in the union
met for the final examinations this
week.
Alice Burkhart scored 95.7 per cent,
A slight cold from exposure to Chica-
go weather and too little muscular
development of the arms were her
only defects. The boy scored 97.7 per
cent, his only flaws being one filed
tooth, slightly enlarged nasal pas-
sages and hardly perceptihle ten
dency toward f1at-footedness.
The girl is feet inches tall,
weighs 131 pounds. milks the cows
rides horseback, swims, plays tennis
and basketball. but drinks neither tea
nor coffee. She goes to bed at $50,
gets up 8, walks four miles to
school and possesses perfect teeth,
feet, body. head, eyes, ears and nose.
She Is a junior in high schol, wants
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-19
300 Acre Farm
Changes Hands

Belfast, Dec. 1S.-A large real
estate deal was recently consummated
in Belfast when B. o. Norton,
former warden of Thomaston State
Prison. purchased some 300 acres on
the Atlantic Highway, between
Stockton and Frankfort. the acreage
comprising two farms. On one of
these is an old fashioned house built
of stone and this the new owner will
use for his superintendent and
family, Charles jenkins, who has
been at Mr.. Norton's farm in Knox,
which was visited by a fire de-
stroying the entire stand, a few
months ago. Mr.. Norton will call
his new place Stone-House Farm,
and the old house, quaint with
it's recessed windows, fire place
and wainscoted rooms, has also all
modern conveniences for in the past
few years it has been completely
renovated for a summer home. The
new owner does not plan to live on
it himself, however, but will move his
Holsteins and other highbred cattle
there from the Knox place and win
spend all the time he can take from
his business in Belfast at the new
farm. This is hobby with the ex-
warden and Stone House Farm only
20 minutes away from Belfast will be
much easier of access than the Knox
Farm was. He does not plan to re-
build the latter, at present at least.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-19

Conditions in potato market are
peculiar to say the least, and what
would produce rise or fall in the
market in years gone by has an en-
tirely different effect on this years
market, the truth of which is attest
ed to by the experience Of one of
Houlton's leading business men who
visited the Boston and New York mar
kets recently. One thing is certain.
that never before in the history of the
potato industry have the events con-
nected with the sale Of potatoes been
paralleled.
if any of the tubers which were put
into frost proof cellars for storage
been opened as yet and they will not
be until after the New Year and yet
from the best authority Maine will
ship this year 10000 carloads and the
total amount shipped last week was
over $4,000 cars, the greatest number
for this time in the season ever re-
corded, with this statement as fact,
the question comes, where did this
extra amount come from? either there
were more sold direct from the field
or there are less in winter storage,
however it makes little difference to
the consumer or the seller, one cannot
get away from the fact that all there
are available for sale, will bring
on the market.
Most of the money returned to the
grower has been paid to the fertilizer
companies, some on crop mortgages,
some for fertilizer for the planting
season of 1926 and some to pay press
ing debts and cunning expenses of
the farm, and yet the balance of the
stock left will bring more to the
grower than has been returned to him
for a number Of years and yet this Is
not any more than the farmer de-
serves or his right, and the average
for the last four years will not be by
any means any more than is his right,
but coming as it has a climax Of the
highest prices for three low priced
years, is all the more acceptable and
upon the use Of this additional
amount coming in to the grower will
depend his condition in the next few
years.
Unless history contradicts itself the
crop of 1926 will not only be large
but will bring low price, and follow
ing a year of high prices, unless the
grower has had the foresight to lay
aside a certain amount of the money
received for the uncertainties Of 1925,
his condition will not be much better
than it has been UP to the present
year.
Provided the grower reserves the
surplus after. paying bills and trimming
expenses for the year 1925 and the
price should be better than experience
shows it will be, the money can be
spent then just as well as now, and
the question of how much surplus
there will be, will be known, and the
farmer will be playing the game safe.'
Or in other words money can always
be used and by saving the surplus
from the 1925 crop until the price of
the 1926 crop is known. the farmer
and grower will not be out anything
and be under cover provided we get
a low price for the 1926 crop.-Houl-
ton Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-19
Why Put a Ban On
The Charleston?

West Kennebunk Grange has de-
clared war on the Charleston. voting
not to allow 1t to be danced in it's
hall where dances are conducted I'M
der the auspices of the order every
Saturday night. Manager Boyden
first put his foot down, then referred
the matter to the Grange and that
body backed him in his decision not
to permit this step.
An inquirer asks: "Why? AS we
have seen it danced it only requires
a little pep and quick foot motion and
all those are required in We old FASH
Toned square dances. and beside that,
every Teller on the floor gets chance
to hug all the other feller's girls. Why
not taboo the square dance? Hug
ging the other fellows girl is worse
than hugging your own, If there is
any worse about it. But then; it's
being done, nowadays"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-19
On the Farms of Central Maine
News Notes of Interest Agriculturs Hortculturs
Daryrnan and Poultry Raiser

ers of agriculture and agricultural
newspapers to task generally Tor
their failure to cooperate with the
sheep breeders. He called attention
to the fact that the dairy animals,
horses, dogs, ETC., were given pages
in news, where the sheep industry
was unable to get any attention
whatever. He also called the atten-
ton of the farmer to the fact that
he must feed his sheep properly
that allowing them to Craze on brush
would never be profitable.
Mr.. Dimon Lockwood of Topsfield,
Mass, said he had travelled all over
the World studying sheep and wool
conditions, and he first brought his
sheep to Essex County twelve years
ago. He is still raising them at
profit. Mr.. Lockwood raised con-
siderable laughter when he said he
settled the dog question in his par
ticular case with a rifle. He said the
majority of farmers are lax in their
feeding methods and produced
figures to show that more and more
sheep are being raised in Massa-
chusetts, and said he could see the
steady growth in the industry.
Mr.. ]. C. Cort of the Massachusetts,
when he first came to Massachusetts,
from the Department of Agriculture
Washington, d. c., three months ago,
he almost convinced himself there
was nothing for him to do in this
section along sheep industry lines.
He said he had since travelled. how
ever, and in addition to the ex-
perience he had picked UP in his
travels, he was so impressed by the
! interests of the very representative
men and number of these men at the
meeting, that he felt there were
some very busy months ahead Of
him. He urged the organization Of a
New England association. extended
an offer of cooperation from his
department, and prophesied that
with the continuation of interest and
effort, there could be no question as
to the ultimate success Of the
venture. He extended an invitation
to the sheep breeders of New Eng
land to attend the Agricultural meet
ing which will be held in Worcester
on the 9Th, 9Th and 7th of January,
and offered to bring speaker
from any part of the country to adj
dress the gathering on sheep.
AT the suggestion of Mr.. Cort, the
meeting Immediately got down to
business on temporary organiza-
ton, the personnel of which is as fol-
lows
DIR. Harry L. Garragus, Con-
necticut. Chairman; w. j. Cum
| mings, South Berwick. Maine: Mr..
Willard Martin. Vermont: Mr.. w. F..
Robbins, New Hampshire; Mr.. T. G.
Hilton. Marblehead. Mass. Mr.. J. c.
Cort, Massachusetts: Professor John
Ladd. Kingston. r. I.
1t was decided the next meeting
would be held at the Agricultural
conference to be held at Worcester
on January Z,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-19
Chicago Cattle Mark,
Chicago. D.

, CATTLE-Receipts 5000: d 9sS u
on fat steers; mostly Is ia 81 ~
market on in-between grades $s'ssi
at new low point for seasasr. .e M, ~
quality plain; best matured q. lll,
fered 100: bulk beef sfaass sH a
1000; she stock uneven. 50. SH1
weak; bulls and vealers fuliv
practical top bolognas $50. b, Mess
calves to packers 9.50@l0. "a. ~ l
and feeders slow, unevenlv sueka1
HOGS-Receipts 35, 200: onsnssE
erately active to 10c hirhssa. NJ
weights advanced 10 to H. a1l
slow; medium and heavy welsh, t e,s,
ers lost most of early upfrr. qltA!
and choice 100 to 1S0-pounS D
11.25 @11.40; practical top II snSs'k,t)
and choice 140 to 150-pound ~ ~
4O@11.65: bulk better 20o y
pound butchers 10.66@11.00. ah\
sows mostly S.90@9.25y bull $780, sscSi
killing pigs 200. shinnssssI''
100; estimated holdoyer s0G0
SHEEP-Receipts 1000: aefi,.. }
lambs strong to rs higher. h
packers 5000 1850; shippers ~, rs1 n
to 1915; yearlings uneyenIv ,st
higher; best handy weight il N. g g
steady; handy weight fat srsa w
downward; feeding lambs ~
STEADY; top on lambs 1856.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-19
SELECTING BREEDERS
DEMONSTRATION TO Be HELD

A selecting breeders demonstration
will be held at the farm Of A. G.
Millett, Leeds Center, Tuesday. De-
cember % at 1000 A. NJ. The pur-
pose of this demonstration is to
teach people to improve egg produce
ton Of the hens. In the past many
poultrymen have selected on points
which, were entirely contrary to high
egg production and there are some
today who are still doing it. The
points on which these birds will be
selected are: l, vitality; 2, produce
ton; 8, size; 4, breed and variety
characteristics.
Special emphasis will be laid upon
a breeding program, in which pedi-
gree males may be used to decidedly
improve the production. The public
is cordially invited to come and
learn how to employ these methods
on their own fiocks in order that
they may make more money. The
meeting will be under the auspices
of the local Farm Bureau and every
body Is welcome.