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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-16
Cleaning Wall Paper

To clean soiled wall paper take
half a loaf of bread and gently
rub the soiled portions, working
always in a downward direction.
AS soon as the bread is soiled
but off a thin slice. Mrs. Il. J.
Lucas, 1929 Fourth st. N. E.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-16
THE TIMES
DAILY SIX
BY A. L. WiIbert. M. A

1. SCIENCE-For what pur-
poses is the oil extracted from
the fish called menhaden used?
2. LAW-What does IRE" mean,
when used in legal documents?
8. CIVICS-What is the origin
of the term "locofocos," meaning
extreme radicals?
4. ART-Who is considered the
most eminent female painter OF
animals?
5. MUSIC-what is a dreamy
musical piece called?
6. HEALTH-What is the dura-
ton Of life Of the average Amer
lean?
ANSWERS TO YESTERDAYS
QUESTIONS
1. LITERATURE-T borrowed
name or initials under which an
author writes.
2. HISTORY-The execution Of
the Duke d'Enghein, in 1904, on
the alleged charge Of conspiracy
to assaSsinate Napoleon.
8. GEOGRAPHICAL
4. BUSINESS-What the traf-
fic will bear and the cost OF the
service.
5. MANKIND-The gypsies.
6. HUMAN NATURE -" Noble
birth imposes the obligation of
high-mfnded principles and noble
actions"
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To Preserve Yeast

A cake of yeast may be kept IN
definitely if packed in a bowl OF
salt. Do not remove the tinfoil.
Mrs. J. r.. Mansfield, 1O6 n.
Pitt ST., Alexandria.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-16
WHEN DID IT
HAPPEN?

when was the battle OF
KiIliecrankie, Scotland?
2-When did Nourmahal, Mogul
Empress, flourish?
3-When did the American
drive through the Argonne begin?
ANSWERS
To Yesterdays Questions.
1.-The Disarmament Confer
ence at Washington began Ne
vember IL. 1921.
2-Sir Henry Irving, the great
English actor, died October IS,
1905.
S-Thomas Hobson, whose
practice gave rise to the express
sion 'Hobson's Choice" lived
from 1914 to 1881.
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Ink Stains

To remove ink stains (fresh)
from rugs apply salt and remove
as 1t becomes discolored and add
fresh. Mrs. d. r. Davis, 800
Pershing Drive. Clarendon. Va.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-16
Grace Is Obtained
Only By Hard
Exercises
By Maria Jeritza
Prinaa Donna of the Metropolitan
Opera Company and One of the
Most Beautiful Women of
the DaY

IT is quite impossible to attend
a a good musical comedy with
out being filled with admiration
for the 1.-THE slenderness and
charming grace Of the girls of
the chorus.
Yet these girls in all likelihood
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By Chas. A. L. Reed,
M. d.

Former President of the American
Medical Association
ONE of your first duties as q
" parent is to see to it that
your children have a normal ac-
tivity of their bowels.
By far the commonesk cause OF
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This Day in Our History

IS the anniversary sale Of the Province q
New Jersey in $250OO This offer was mace "
Manhattan Island was so0 N 100
the Indians for $24
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Vegetable Dyes in Scotland

dyeing wool from vegetable dyes practlced In
immemora, and all the secrets of the
have handed down by word CT mouth The women
generally do the dyeng.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1926-08-25
North Redwood

j. R. Landy of Olivia was a bust
ness caller here last Tuesday.
A large crowd from here and vicin-
, ity attended the circus at New Ulm
last Week. ,,---..,-
Walter Seebeck and friend, Miss
Betty Halter of Minneapolis visited
a few days last week at the home Of
the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. H. Seebeck and with other rela-
tives.
Mrs. Fred Moritz and children mo-
tored to Echo last Wednesday to visit
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lemon and sons of
Bethany, Nebr., and Mr.. and Mrs.
c. D. Clipfell and mother were guests
of Miss Louise Weiss last Wednesday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Huweiler and
family of Minneapolis visited friends
here this week.
H. Draeger was a weekend guest
of his daughter, Mrs. A. Schroeder of
st. Paul.
Mrs. W. Grout of Milwaukee, Wis,
visited at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
A G. Tradewell and with other rela-
tives this week.
Mrs. Chas. Kuenzli returned home
last Wednesday from visit with rela-
tives in the cities. She was accom-
panied by her nephew, James Lindsey
who visited here.
Walter Seebeck and Miss Betty Hal
ter were six o'clock dinner guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. U. H. Lipp Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. OFT and family
of Casper, Wyoming, visited few
days this week with Mrs. Otis par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Castle and
with other relatives here.
Mrs. A. Hagberg and daughter of
Nemadji are visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. A. H. Seebeck and other
relatives this week.
A son was recently born to DR.. and
Mrs. Lunde of Rochester. Mrs
Lunde was formerly Miss Lenora Nit
telstadt.
Quarterly meetings were held in the
church here Friday and Sunday, with
presiding elder, Rev. Rachel of St
Paul assisting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Stillmaker anC
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Art. Stillmakel
and family and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Schroeder and family were Sunday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Becker
Mr.. and Mrs. D. o. Alexander and
family of Vesta were business callers
here last Friday.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1926-08-25
Correspondents

H. Draeger and son Leland motoret
to Sanborn one day last week.
Mrs. Larson of Wabasso spent Mon
day at the home of her sister, Mrs
E. A. Sens.
Mrs. C. Neuenburg spent last weel
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L
Dittbenner.
Rev. and Mrs. R. C. Mittelstadt en-
joyed a visit from their son, Ervir
last week.
Mrs. Lewis Lindeman and daughter
motored to Sleepy Eye last Monday
to get Mrs. Kruger and daughters Of
Mankato, who are visiting at the
Lindeman home this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Meierding and fam
lily of Morgan, Mr.. and Mrs. Elnss
Lueck and family and Mr.. and Mrs
C. j. Kurtz and family were Sunday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E. Query.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Franklin anC
family returned home last week Tues
day from Dover. They also visited
at ST. Charles with an aunt who is
102 years old. They stated she was
real active and assisted with some
Homework.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. o. Palmer and fam
lily and Mr.. and Mrs. Murdoch of Fair.
mont are visiting at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. w. Carruth of Beaver
Falls.
Mrs. Joe Moudry and children ant
her aunt, Mrs. Hyrt were visitors here
and at Redwood Falls Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. J. Hanson, Mr.
and Mrs. Alvin Becker, Florenc'
Draeger and Elmer Becker wer,
guests Monday evening of Mr.. ant
Mrs. VIM. Becker.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Tradewell, Mr.
and Mrs. R. c.. Schewert and famil,
and Mrs. w. Grout and granddaugh
ter were Sunday dinner guests o
Mr.. and Mrs. George Allen.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1926-08-25

Rev. E. Rankin preached Sunday at
ternoon at Ashland and Sunday ev-
ening in the Presbyterian church at
Vesta.
Mr.. and Mrs. David McCorquodale
are the parents, of son born Wednes-
day, August 18.
Mrs. E. A. Samuelson and daughter
Dolores visited several days last week
at the home of Mrs. Samuelson's sis
/, ter, Mrs. Paul Schmeckel at Fairfax.
j. A. Piersol and wife, J. j. Piersol
and family and George Chroup, wife
and son Leon, were Sunday visitors
at the Charles Chroup home at Nor
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Mckay and
son Bobbie of Morris visited rela-
tives here from Wednesday until Fri
day. Mrs. R. G. Rogers, Mrs. Nc
Kay's mother, accompanied them home
for few days visit.
Miss Irma Patten is visiting with
relatives and friends at Lanesboro,
Iowa.
A daughter was born Thursday,
August 20, to Mr.. and Mrs. II. N.
Lungwitz of Silver Lake. Before her
marriage Mrs. Lungwitz was Miss
Anna Helgeson of Delhi.
Louis Hoffman, and family left on
Friday on an auto trip for three
weeks visit with relatives at Bloom
ington and other Illinois points.
Stewart Mckay and wife arrived
the first part of last week for few
days visit with Mr.. McKay's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Mckay and
other Delhi relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Seifert and
son, Bobbie, left the first of the week
for Lamberton where they will make
their future home.
Oscar Slosson and family of Wood
Lake were Sunday guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clifford Engeman.
Wallace Steele and family Of Beav-
err Falls, Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Bliss and
Walter Calvin of Morton and Mrs
Robert Steele and two sons of Tolstoy
4 S. D., were Sunday visitors with Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Maynard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Donart of Red
wood Falls were Sunday guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter King at the A
L. Leonard home.
Gordon and Virginia Engel spent
part of last week at the home of their
aunt, Mrs. John Bonner at Belview.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Rogers and dau
ghter Mary Jean were Sunday dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. R. V. Och
at Redwood Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Sheffield an
son, Vernon, of Lanesboro, Iowa, al
rived Saturday for visit at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Sheffield's daughter
Mrs. Frank Patten.
Lucille and Vernice Thirstrup of 81
i Paul are guests at the home of thei
friends, Vera and Ruby Elkfelt.
The q. T. Vaala and Frank Enge
Continued on page tenn
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Delhi

Mrs. l. Berdan and daughters Ber-
nice and Clara of Redwood Falls were
Thursday guests of Mrs. w. S. South
mayd.
Miss Ruth Swenson entertained a
number of young lady friends Thurs
day afternoon at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs C. A. Swenson,
in honor of Misses Charlotte and Eta
Carbert of California.
Mrs. R. A. Lenocker and son Bruce
and daughter Martha, of Dexter, Ia,
arrived last week for a visit at the
home of Mrs. Lenocker's daughter,
Mrs. C.. A. Marsh.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
Large Attendance at
 Boys Club Halloween

Between 250 and 800 boys attend ed the Halloween party at the Boys Club Saturday night the affair be- ing the largest and most successful of it's kind which has ever been con- ducted at the institution. Stanley Sulik won pair of ice skates for having the best costume, while Rus sell Berg's costume was adjudged the funniest and earned him a fash light Alphonse Cdanczkas gobbled the cash prize in the pie eating con- test and Mike Sedar captured the peanut race and a similar award. Many other games were played. a feature being boxing match be- tween Tony Garro and John Carub- ba, both boys being blindfolded and missing swings which would have killed had they landed. Apples and doughnuts were served by the Ladies auxiliary of the club.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
FAMILY OVERCOME
 BY FUMES OF GAS
Hot Water Heater Almost Causes
 Tragedy in Stamford

Stamford, Conn.,. Nov. 1. R)- Something went wrong with the hot water heater in the kitchen of the home of Nicholas Crosse in Belltown early today and as result Crosse, his wife and their five children were overcome by Illuminating gas.
 Two of the children were taken to the Stamford hospital. They are expected to recover. The others were revived at the home.
 When neighbors forced an en- trance to the house in answer to cries of distress, they found all except the youngest child who is three years old in pile near the door as if they had attempted to scramble over one another trying 10 escape from the bungalow The youngest child was found on the kitchen floor.
 The family moved into the house last night. The father said that he tried to light the heater this morn ing. but it failed to work properly. The gas began to fill the house, overcoming the occupants before they could escape.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
FIRE DEPARTMENT
 HAS ITS OWN FIRE
Brookfeld, Mass, Equipment
 All Destroyed

Brookheld, Mass, Nov PIThe fire department of this town had to stand by and watch It's entire equip ment go up in flames early today. Fire was discovered in the two-story wooden building housing its new $7.000 fire truck. reserve steamer, a $500 electric siren and all other equipment of the department. The building was razed to the ground as the f1remen were unable to rescue a thing.
 One of the early arrivals at the fire attempted to drive the motor truck from the building but as he stepped on the electric starter, violent ex- plosion drove him from the building.
 The town fathers were attempting to borrow an equipped truck from some manufacturer today that the town might have some form of pro- lection until a new one can be bought.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
VETERAN RESIDENT IS
 FOUND DEAD IN STREET
Carl J. Anderson of Main Street Had Lived in New Britain For
 CE Naars

Carl J. Anderson of PIP Main this city for the past 35 years, was found dead in front of 2G1 Monroe street at 6:30 o'clock yesterday morning Death was caused by heart failure, Medical Examiner Wa terman Lyon, announced after an in- vestigation.
 He was discovered by A. Rocker of 33 Lyons street who reported the matter to the police. A few minutes later Miss Viola Pleau also found the body and telephoned the department. Sergeant Michael J. Flynn received the complaints at police head quarters and delegated Policeman James McCabe and Thomas C. Dolan to investigate. The body was taken to the funeral establishment of Erickson X Carlson where it will be prepared for burial. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at Erwin chapel. Rev. Dr. Abel A. Ahlquist pastor of the First Lutheran church, will conduct the services. Interment will be in Fairview cemetery.
 Mir. Anderson was born in Sweden in 1868 and came to this country in 1891. He worked in factories in this city and prior to his death was en- ployed by the Corbin Screw Corp. He was a member of the second de- gree Vega society.
 Surviving him are three sons, Carl, Albert and Victor, with whom he lived since the death of his wife eight years ago.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
Old English Dining Suites $179

wood--have been finished to resemble the old, richly aged furniture. A 42x54 inch extension table, 50 inch buffet, china, arm chair and side chairs make up each group. Similar to sketch. Regular 3220,00
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01
SING SINGERS WIN

The Sing Sing Collegiates defeat ed the Hardware City Juniors by a score of 26 to 0 Saturday. The game was p-ayed at Walnut Hill park. The Sing Sing Collegiates kicked to the Juniors downing them on the 10 yard line. The Juniors fumbled and a s. s. c. man fell on it. Floven re- ceived a pass from Holstein and crossed the line for a touchdown
 Floven received another pass and again crossed the line, In the fourth quarter Brainard and Spacic took the ball over There was also a touchback, making the score 26 to O.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01

From old English fu niture have we taken the design for this sturdy suite. Its heavy turned legs and stretchers are typical of the period and the cabinet woods-wanut and American gunl-
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01

Street accidents in London are increasing at the rate of nearly 1O,- 900 quarter. In the three months ended last June there were 254 killed on the streets of the metro- polls.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01

tone Jacquard with mulberry background, and the carved wood base is finished in brown mahogany stain. Of course you may select as many pieces of this suite as you wish at the new low prices. 3 pieces regular S25500.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01

Here's suite you can well be proud of, for it combines distinctive design, luxurious upholstery, deep comfort and moderate price. It consists of davenport-82 inches long arm chair and wing chair as sketched The upholstery is rich, two-
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01

Serviceable little end tables made of solid mahogany throughout, easily moved around and of con- venient size to fit anywhere. With turned legs and stretchers as shown. Regular $8.50.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-01

four pieces sketched 50 inch dresser, SS inch chest of drawers and a AS inch vanity dresser and full size, bow-end bed As many pieces can be selected as you need, at the new low prices. pieces regular S236.00.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-12-22
NAV N0itdk&WestsIn
RAILWAY

RAILWAY
Schedule effective Nov. 81, 1926.
Leave Charles Town, W. Va.
1853 A. M.-For Roanoke, Bristol
and intermediate stations. Pull
man parlor car (boiler) to Roa-
noke.
1905 p. M.-Local for Roanoke.
K2 :29 A. M.-For Roanoke. Bristol.
Bluefeld, Pocahontas. William
son, Norton. X stop to take on
for Waynesboro or beyond. Pull
man sleeper to Gary, w. Va.
Shenandoah and Roanoke con.
meets at Roanoke with Memphis
Special to points South.
5;2S P. M.-Local for Shenandoah.
S:53 A. M.-For Hagerstown and
intermediate stations. Connec,
ton at Shenandoah Junction for
Washington ana Baltimore.
1.59 p. M.-For Hagerstown, Wash
ingIon, Baltimore, and Philadel-
phia.
ESQ P. M.-Parlor car to Hagers-
town and the North. Sieepern
to Philadelphia and New York
H11:45 P. Sleepers to Philadel-
phia and New York. H-Stop to
take on for connecting lines at
hagerstown on Shenandoah
Junction.
For fares, schedule, pullman reser.
vations, or additional information,
apply to Agent. Charles Town, West
Va. or Jno. L. Bladon. General
Passenger Agent Roanoke Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-12-22
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

To the Stockholders of the jefferson
Bank & Trust Co.
Notice Is hereby given that a gen
eral meeting Of the Stockholders of
the Jefferson Bank & Trust Com
pany, a corporation created under
the laws of the State of West Vir-
ginia, will be held in their Banking
Rooms in Charles Town. W. Va. on
the 18th day of january, 1927, at
1900 o'clock a. m, for the purpose
Of electing 4 Board Of Directors and
transacting any other business which
may lawfully BE done by the Stock
holders in general meeting.
Frank B. Robinson. President.
y. N. Watson, Cashier
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STOCKHOLDERS ANNUAL
MEETING.

This is 20 give notice that the an
nual meeting Of the stockholders of
the National Citizens Bank Of Char
les Town. W. Va, will be held IN the
directors room Of the bank on Tues
day. January II, 1927, at II o'clock
q. M, for the purpose of electing q
board Of directors for the ensuing
year and for the transaction of any
other business that may lawfully
come before said stockholders in an.
nua! meeting.
A. NJ. S. MORGAN, Cashier
G. E. HUGHES. President.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-12-22

W can show you the largest
stock Of furniture and toys in the
Valley to select from.
Strider's Furniture Store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-12-22
FOR SALE, CHEAP,

One Rosewood Upright piano. will
sell for $4,000 cash. to quick buyer.
Cali after six o'clock in the evening.
40 West Washington ST.
Dec. S-2t@
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For Sale,

A Double Brick Dwelling in Ran
son. Will sell at a bargain.
Moore lns. & Realty Co.,
Dec. 15-3t Charles Town. W. Va
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New Britain herald., 1926-02-05

world is estimated at gG1,971ooO and of the United S'otcs at lo,Soo'' GOO,
 c. Wul you namc some of Me best known fancy ice skaters"
 A. Nathaniel w. Niles, Boston, Mass; Miss BcalrlX Loughran, New York; Melville F, Rogers Ottawa Canada; Mrs Thorcea ", Blanchard. Boston, Massachusetts,
 c. Who wrote tho poem "Thc Road of Remembrance
 A. The author Is Li2cttc Wood- worth Reese an American poet born in Baltimore county Maryland. January 1856, The poem pictures tho memories of an old person who is reminded of her youth by seeing young people doing as she did when N madden,
 c. Who was tho mayor of Bos. ion q, the time of tho police strikc in September 1919" 4. Andrew J. rotors,
 c. How much larger is a city than d town?
 A. There ls no d,t,o popula. ton requirement. usod ib this coun- try to mark tho dlstin2ion. The terms have become merely relative,
 c. ls the author Of the poem "rhc Face on the Barroom Floor" living
 A. Hugh Darcy author of the poem, died in New York city last November a' the ago of g..
 Q, How many states arc in thu League of Nations and what is the official language of tho league?
 A. The league now has q mcm- horship of 5i states, French is the official language,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05

arise from the multitude of these presents, as landlords would in most eases have some 10 spare for their trionds. II seems at length to have become superstition that eating Of goose at Mlchaolmas insured easy circumstances for the ensuing year,
 .. II person has not voted snco he became an American citizen 1.-Two years ago has he thereby lost his right to vote and to citizenship"
 A. Failure 10 exercise inc right 10 vote since becoming an American citizen does not entail loss ot cittlen- ship. Neither does one lOSo hls right 10 vote by reason of such failure. The rights of citizens 10 vote are controlled by state laws and vary. The secretary of state Oi any state can advise regarding the qualifications for voters there,
 c. Where do most of the dates and figs consumed in this country come from?
 A, Tho bulk of them come from Mediterranean countries. prOduC- ton In California is increasing bu. it is still far short of the demand.
 e, Is there any nourishment in wine?
 A. Wine has stimulating quail ties but is not nourlshing.
 Q, Is q daughter of Mark Twain still living?
 A, Clara Clemens, daughter of Mark Twain, married Ossp Gabri. lowitsch, the Ruesian pianist. She is living.
 @, What Is the negro population of tho world and of the United States?
 A. The negro population of the
New Britain herald., 1926-02-05

New York city,
 c, Is there an engine, recently invented. that operates by vacuum or atmospheric prcssure2
 A. The earliest practicable form of steam engine developed by New common, worked by atmospheric pressure, Steam at only one or two pounds pressure was condensed In the cylinder forming partial vacuum beneath piston, The pressure of tho atmosphere then forced tho piston down and this in turn operated water pump. Practically all condensing engines operate under partial vacuum, In some pumping and marine en- zines the low pressure cylinder works all the time under pressure less than that ol the atmosphere,
 c. Is there moro than one blind senator in the United states senate?
 A, Senator Schall of Minnesota is the only one EN.Senutor Gore of Oklahoma Is blind.
 Q. What are considered the most decisive battles of the world war?
 A. The battle of Jutland was per- haps tho most decisive on the sea and tho Battle of the Marne on the land.
 Q. Why do people eat goose on Michaclmas Day?
 A, The custom appears 10 have originated in q practice among the rural tcn0ntry of England of bring. Ing Il good stubble goose at Michacl- mas to the landlord, when paying their rent, with n view to making him lonient, 1t is easy 10 sec how a general custom of having q goose ! for dinner on Michaclmas Day might