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wmm Conscious of an inndr prompting, we now eU? deavor to extend to the citizens of McHenry and this community our sincere best wishes lor a Happy and Prosperous New Year. ^ _ And if the future brings need of our services-- they are yours for the asking. „ - Nye Jewelry, Music mi Holiday gl -- * - * l/ opltlt We wish you the most HAPPY NEW YEAR ' IVe do hope the past year has been joyous and \ fhe new year will follow suit. : ift)ur hope, also, is that you have enjoyed the '{./ICfervices wf have tried to render as much af we have iri their giving. And we alsQ hope we can continue to serve yOll, ^ •WGby Style SI«f Mesdames Baibian & Freund no hunger fe.v'VI ^§4*' ' 4^ < Z T„ ^ * f ™ SVC®?- Wishes •4' •• "• • A*? Mtlv< ' V - , * | ¥ather%^1fe^^ nto the Great Unknowip wish you a wealth of ii May you never be sad and alone; iMort Ritt V Into ^ -s ^ We liiatrjFiSW' franm, " ft;W» X 'w. • t •*> V % THE SPIRIT Cf itc HOLIDAYS May the New Year Bring you happiness And contentment is the Sincere wish of 4 Central Market George Schreiner, rfrop.^ THE M'USURY PLAHfDKALKR. THURSDAY, UN RlfEX €m^Hf NcWAeE ^ .v^aaWned bef< new, as strange^ tremcndo ith 1930 breaks the full sumi^e of aS>ley Age. \» never a yAr as \ The years come booming in Lilcfc- tjjesjpre Humanity's hopeful beach. Each leaves its treasure dross and ebbs away toward the horizon of Time. year of 1930, as all who have vision can; mightiest tide that has ever come towenramto^. o u r p o r t o f H o p e X V j ^ V - ^v \ \ \ ' gleaming its^ diamond-like spray the jverty to chill the to steal ti*cJ&ughter of children, er^n^pich the the kthereV e can mise that soon hearts of The year of 1930 the economist, and (most a o< citizen will succeed in barii^hing thatiil^attwant will not be answefctoiby mmisteri hanc [sun*N s c for br^ ad, 1 ^ j ministering J^fhe tide of theN^ A^carri^ crest treasure chests of tarnishabk gold, cargoes of < ^ We can hear in its thunderous ad-. the diapason of a new ic ineteen hundred and thirty should bea gfeat year. We have all been made neighbors j bythe magic of wings and winged words. 'T^nthe New Year we will be more. than neighbors. We 1 ©, 1929, Wottn New*p«p«r Uaioa r\93c ••UWWWWVWWWWVWjB Her New Year's Surprise Lily Rutherford Morris RACE DAVIS looked up from her office desk Into the eyes of a strange young man. He was smiling down 00 her. "'Would yon please write me a letter tomorrow? I'm going home for the holidays, and here's my address." depositing a slip of paper before her. Grace stared incredulously. "Such impertinence! 1 don't even know !» I dont mean to be impertinent, really. I can't explain now why I'm making the request, but I will on my return after Cbrtatmas." "But--" "It is moat Important that I receive at least one letter from you. Say anything you wish, but please write.' Be left without another word and Grace sat motionless, staring after him. There was. no one in the office to talk to, so she just stared and wondered. Finally, she picked ap the slip bearing his address and read: "Ben Graham, Avondale, Kentucky." Where had she heard that name before? Somewhere, surely. "He waa a M i * i i i i t i n 1 mi 1 1 1 u n i t New Year's \ ii Discovery j; :; * v > !' , By '! Katherine Edelman #8' AProsperou New Ymi nice looking chsi m.ywas ' she roused; "and there uugiii be an honorable purpose back of the request. I think I'll give him a tryout." ^ It -vas a queer letter that Grace sent, but a nice one caine buck from Ben--so interesting that she sent an other and was sorry that the holiday season lasted no longer. There was some doubt about knowing him after ward. ~ - On January 1 Grace again looked up from her desk Into the eyes of Ben, and again he was smiling. "Happy New Yearl I have come to explain," be said. "Well, I'm waiting.. Do satisfy my curiosity." "That was a fraternity Initiation stunt. I had to do it." "Oh! Now I know why your name seemed familiar. Yon are in college here." "Yes. One of the fellows knew yon and picked you out fcr me to come to with that request. 4m I to be forel yen for the 'Impertinence*?'*. "You are a good sport, Ben, and fm for you!" holding out a hand which he eagerly seized, saying: "Happy New Year again! What about a dinner date for tonight?" V't 1)21, Western Newspaper Onion.) R«*o!utioa Might H«lp • A young man asks a medical publicist what to do about a tendency to lose his balance in a dark room Maybe he should have made a New Year's resolution. r .. ^ . K-•0* *. • 1• W / • :ig. ; . <: -k ;' ' .Here's hoping every time the clock ticlcs off a VYSecond on New Year's Day you'll be supremely 'happy. And that your "lucky star" will cast its rays upon you throughout the New Year*-- blessing yw with h&et .tku U£e km offer. ' , Carey Electric Shop Nmr Too Lai* Any day Is* a good day to Mart Hi# New Year right for persona who have not done so already. T WAS a typical mid-westfern New Year's eve. Snow was falling In soft, feathery flakes, turning the city inta a panuraiim of beauty. Dorothy Cran* dell caught her breath sharply as she looked at the picture. Suddenly she slapped on herbrakes$ In her interest she had almost run over a little fellow on the snow-covered park drive. Jumping out hastily, she inquired of the boy If he w«s hurt. ^No, ma'am," he answered, half apologetically. "1--I'm sorry 1 was In the way. I ought to haTe been look- In', but--but I waa worry i n ' about ma." "Oh, It was all my fault," Dorothy answered, surprised at herself. "And--and I'm so glad you're not hurt If yon tell me where you're going, I'll be glad to take you there." "Ton see, ma'am," t h e l i t t l e f e l l o w tried hard to keep the quaver out of his voice, "my ma ia real sick and-- and 1 thought, maybe. 1 could shovel snow for some rich folks to help out." Dorothy CrandeH was not in the habit of paying particular attention to ragged urchins. Born in the lap of luxury, she had never taken any interest in those who have to wrest an existence from life. Now she was shaken out of her usual selfishness, and frightened, too. by the thought that she might have killed the boy. And, too. the manliness of the little fellow, coupled wltb his solicitude for his mother, touched her strangely. Something awoke Oorothy's heart that had never com^ to life before. Then she took the-"boy Into her car u n d d r o v e b a c k with him to the little cottage down In the hollow where his mother lay ill. In the two hours that followed Dorothy Crundell made the discovery that she had been of % * e r y l i t t l e r e a l s e r v i c e i n t h e world before. For the first time in her life she felt tlie glow of happiness that comes from helping others. The grat 11 u d e and appreciation of the sick woman touched her beyond measure. Teara had welled up Into the faded eyes as she t<»ok the bill that .Dorothy pressed into her hand at leaving. "As soon a* Jim comes back from the hospital and we get on onr feet again, I'll pay every cent of It back," she said. "No--no! you mustn't think of/it," Dorothy answered back. This New Year's experience had awakeped her to the discovery that life's greatest happiness lies in others h;ippy. ((St. 1S2t. Western Newspaper Union.) Silver Latter Adams Tnnstall of Kngland and Greengates and Greenfield potteries made silver luster. They have been manufacturers for almost ftOO years. The Josiaji Wedgewoods were tenants of the Greengates potteries. They made good silver luster. Established In 1657. Fera Requir«m«ate require light and air. They when placed near a winddw wlim they do not get direct wnllght. -- Sagar for Caady A pinch of cornstarch or floor »!x«0 into the sugar when making candy will usually prevent curdling. The acid In the brown sugar la rasponaUtl* 4pr the curdling. Affivogatim Wiaa •Wo nan," said HI Ho, the sage of Qnatown, "attains wealth sufficient to withstand assemblages of money that si us H jgnarlor JQget,"-- WHfil) iQgtOM Star*. _ DEC. 26,1929 - • " ' • • %nfl n CIARA ACCCHAV/ Season's Greetings. kii a lot of sunshine With our great big wish f&r cheer And you'll have a Happy New Yetr And a good time all the year. Schtefer's Grocwjr tod Mirket - V/'i< U)ishinq l]ou ft* Season's Qreetinqs rjtHAT wis one New Tear's resolution he would keep! Frank w Harris sat on the edge of his bed and stared gloomily out over the frosty housetops. He'd never see Myrtle again. Desperately he shrugged off the quick memory of her blue eyes and soft voice, her tilted nose. Nevfer! He pulled on his sox viciously. To be treated the way she had treated him! And there couldn't be any mistake. Night before last he had gone there. She hadn't expected him, but from things she had said before and had allowed him to say--yes, allowed him to say I He thrust hts Jaw forward engrily--he had supposed she-- loved him. Fool! That night he had intended to ask her to marry him. Had taken alort|f--D--n! He had taken along flowers the way they do F^ooi! How carefully he had tied his new four-in-hand and brushed his shoes. All the way he had smiled and whistled in the • anticipation of holding her, slim and surrendering, and kissing her. The corners of his mouth curled downward as he thought of it Lord, it was hard! He had noticed a car out in front, so he had slipped up the steps a little more carefully--thank heaven--wondering If company would Iptrude. One look through the window of the sitting room had sent him away in horror, disillusioned. He closed his fws miserably, now, as he pulled his coat on--to shut out, even yet, what he had seen. Myrtle in the surrender he had pictured for himself, but to some one else! Oh, there wasn't any question. Tn stories It might turn out to be a brother, but Myrtle hadn't a brother, find this was a lover's kiss, anyway. No relative's. Next day, she had called The stage is all set For the New Year to appe||g May the child of "thirty" Bring our wishes most sincere* *3. y Battery Station Rappy - Lai *1 Want Yen to Meet My Friend, Mr. Lee, Mr. Hank" and Invited him for New Tear's dinner! Beastly! He jammed his hat on and started down the three flights and out for breakfast somewhere. He'd been so darned credulous! He glowered. Suddenly his heart Jerked. There she was, and with--that man! In panic, he tried to dodge into a doorway, but she had seen him. She smiled. Oh, well, he'd so through with it. i "Hello, Frank!" she called. He tipped his hat and tried to brush past. She touched his arm. Hfe shuddered. "I want you to meet my friend, Mr. Lee, Mr. Harris." Lee bowed suavely. Frank nodded. One of those parlor sheiks! "You met Mr. Lee's wife at our house one evening when you were there." Frank remembered. started to go. "I'm sorry you can't come to dinner." Myrtle looked troubled. She ought to! "Don't you think you could, yet?" "Sorry. No." Frank went on. It was worse than he had expected! A married man! Frank groaned. She had seemed so innocent and sweet! There wasn't any question about its being anyone else that fellow was kissing. He'd seen both of their faces clearly. He passed his usual restaurant and walked on. The Wholesome Food people had changed their hljih electric Sign on the hill. It read "Start the New Tear right!" Frank smiled ironically. He had. He--Suddenly, he stopped, frightened. Maybe he had walked too far. He was delirious! He passed his hand across his eyes and clutched the railing near him. It was still there--a photograph of what he had seen that nlRlit. A picture of Myrtle. Yes, it was Myrtle! In the arms of that fellow. He raised his eyes. "The Community Playhouse , . . Friday night." He found a telephone. "When was that picture taken?" he demanded of Myrtle's voice. "Then you know?" Myrtle laughed. "I hoped I could surprise you Friday night when you'd go and discover me as leading lady.*1 "But when was it taken?" , "Night before last We had rehearsal at our house. Why?' "Say! Is it too late to come over for dinner?" Frank whistled on his way to Myrtle's. VP on the hill, the Wholesome Food sign blinked--"Start the New- Year Right!" Frank laughed. He felt his carefullv-tied new tie and ran his Cngern over the box of flowers and winked hack. iQ, 1<!8. Western Newspaper C&loa.) /J93d\ If every spark from out ylour fire Expressed anew some (bright desire. For this New Year we'd wish for you That every single one came true, t Lumber (onpr greetings everyone if "<mr: • - HOWDY' „ . _ Thought it would be kind of nice to drop, in here and tell you how sincere we trust the New Year will bless you with unnumbered jays. So when the New Year bells go Dong, remember we are thinking of you and wishing your wishes will come true. t~tj John J. Vycital Hardware and Variety Store Greetings •f Ifce » • uni | + . in*#*."' Bear Patient FIsfcerapfT^ Bears in the Yellowstone National park are said to be the most patient of all fishermen. Lying down beside an attractive pool,' the bear awaits his prey and tosses them onto the bank m urnm s° by- - \ Earth Travels Ps The earth travels 584,000,000 mile* on Its annual trip around the sun and IfriiT is approximately 1,601,604 uiiies W* It afford# ^ pleasure ? » , t £To be glad today with you, •" * ^' Here are our most hearty wished ^ ^ sjFor a New Year kind and true. I . - ' • • - - Fox River Motor Sales Doherty & Stoffel - • -IP i 'U V *!