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.3*3 5. '-K •|f^P •Ml . ? • , • :« iwy ,"V!» . • . • f " 7 T . ,» THE M'HKHKY PUUtTDKALKlt, THUB8DAY, DEO. 20, 1928 1 •v.*" >' '^fTiresentatlves of the county and utter agricultural fairs of Illinois plan te convene at Jacksonville, January 8. • and 10. This meeting will be of un venal interest, according to Stillman iJ- 8tanard, director of agriculture and pecreta ry-treesurer of the Illinois State Association of Agricultural Fairs. The program now being formulated includes addresses on a wide range of (•pics. Each, when discussed by the assembled atate fair vHt J>ri&£ out Ideaa and soggmU4a'tiiat will enable the deiegalM tV^laMCbvi* the value of their local (iln.: One of tb« cblaf topics tlje c«fl> consider is "State Appropftatlone mr the 8Bpf»crt of Fun da paid fairs by way n premium reimbursement, this jrWr, totaled |M- 000--exce«dln£ by far the State jUgafrlded in any other year--aceoMNv to the recoils Feir officials My the continuation or suspension of their operations depends upon atate aid, and at this meeting they plast to ouUtneefforts Mating to the fros* fiJuA t*ls$«iis with the state. 11 * Oaring for wild game cornea within proper police powers- ahd the state ia not liable for damage done to growing grain by wild pheasants, the Illinois court of claims held recently. A Cook county farmer alleged that wild game ate seed corn which he had planted and asked the state to reimburse him for the amount be spent for seed. The birds came back three or four times and on each occasion he was compelled to get new seed to replenish bis fields. Frank T. Sheets, thief state high Way engineer, has, announced the awarding of the following road contracts : Route 6, section J A, Cook county, grading; to W. A. Black and company, Chicago, $13,694.65. Route 64, section 130, Dp Page county, grading; to Federal Bridge; C9«ap«N?» 4>«* . Koines, Iowa, 134,940. L > Dairy cattle Judging teams In high School agricultural dasses will compete for prizes in placing ribbons on the Holstein, Jersey and Guernsey cattle on exhibition at Jacksonville, Jannary 29 to 31, at the state dairymen's convention. This educational feature of the annual convention always attracts entries from progressive high Schools for many miles around. The secretary of this state association, $tlllman J. Stanard,' director of agriculture, pronounces jthls event "one of the most helpful features of the service the association renders for the advancement of the dairy Industry." E. Hill, state supervisor of the vocational agricultural' education, and bis assistant. F. Q. ^Makepeace, will flpdoct tfee judging, contest. , •ft ebta! t iivis In addition to the routine «rsrtr of obtaining and disseminating informnrelatlng to production of the more minent "crops anil live stock, the vision of co-operative crop and live Stock estimates of the tJnited State* |nd Illinois departments of agriculture foes into farm products that are less Extensively produced to Illinois. Dur |ng November, inquiries went out .to out how mudt sorghum sirup war uced. Pecans, brobmcorn, and oth crops of secondary Importance In agricultural production of th* te, also come in for consideration. division ssot opt about 28^)00 es of reports and inquiries during past month. Jurists and attorneys .#e» » IHlvots counties were present for the tinselling of an oil portrait of the late flowland J. Hamlin, one time attorney general for the state of Illinois, at the Shelby county courthouse in Shelby tUle recently. Attorney General Osf »r E. Carlstrom delivered the prln ilpal talk, using as his topic, "Hamlin, ft* Attorney Oens«L^:^^pvv, Poultry breeders of the southern end Illinois are grooming their birds for Dm aunual exposition of the Illinois State Poultry association, to be held jit the Southern Illinois Normal university at Garbondalc. January 2 to &. In addition to tjie competitive ex Idbltion of all recognized breeds and varieties of domestic fowls, there will be instructive sessions. The poultry bvsbandry division of the Illinois department of agriculture plans to semi licensed flock Inspectors to demon strate the methods of selection used fas Inspecting flocks for accreditation A motion picture program, including Seels portraying sundry agricultural topics, will be projected each after •oon and evening during the show. An agricultural exhibit, featuring poultry house construction, will be displayed and poultry lore in printed form will J|£ distributed gratis. "-"i --- % ' -Boys over sixteen years of age with criminal records must; be accepted at the St. Charles Home for Boys, but the next session of the general assembly will be asked to pass a law fir the establishment of intermediate tij mutations to care for young criminals. This information was made public a few days ago by the state depart men I of public welfare and It became known that Attorney General Oscar EL Carlstrom will not be asked for an opinion to determine whether or not the superintendent of the school must hoys with criminal records. Control and eradication of tul»erc»- losis in cattle herds must depend upon the present method--detection of disease by the tuberculin test, the removal of reactors, and quarantines to prevent reinfection--untifi science evolves a better plau, Stillman J. Stanard, director of the state department of agriculture, observes. At the animal Industry division fn Springfield, under Stanard's direction, ao experiment Just completed has determined to his satisfaction that immunization against bovine tuberculosis by serum {treatments is yet to be accomplished. Two preventive treatments, both highly recommended, have been given a two-year teat. One, a live bacillusttjectlon developed hy Doctor Calmette, of the Pasteur Institute, la pronounced a failure. The other, created by Doctor LArsoA 6i tU*1 Minnesota Medical cot-' lege, nay same rime be of value. If prn !»*»*,- tife&rding te Director Stanu- d's onMoa. .In Its present form. It U ilftiirtAsirut In the entire history control work, this exit, \sdMied to completion by the Illlnolp- department of agriculture. Is the only ssm from which rseoits bave fe&ea «Qo»saeed. " V_ • llllnots*£^'antiqttated" health laws are responsible for the dire need In JUfftotk tor trained pu&lic health offl- *•&» f^'irllin, state health Ulrwtcr dec-l&red a t fwr days ago. Asserting that prevention of disease Is the keystbne of ail public health work, Raw£lngs declared" thfct the Mate's a*ehafc statutes have placed the< responsibility for health protection In 1,$23 townships In the hands of Isymtp. These men are handicapped not only by lack of knowledge and training in this work hut are also barred by laws from taking any measures to prevent epidemics. "This unfortunate sjtuation is not the fault of the state health department," Doctor Rawllngs said. "In four consecutive sessions of the state legislature strenuous efforts have been made to get legislative action to give to these rural districts the same measure of health protection that cities and villages enjoy." SCOUTMASTER TELLS OF SCOUT WORK .ij*" . * Sfays IbfS^wts 1; the Greatest Bays' Organization in the World Won't you come on a tour with me boys? I call them my boys; all scoutmasters do the sas&e. when talking NEIGHBORHOOD BUNCO CLUB The members of the Neighborhood Bunco club met at the home of Mrs. Frank Freund at Johnsburg last Thursday sfternoon where a few pleasant hours were spent in playing bunco\with the first prize being carried away by Mrs. John P. Freund, while the second went to Mrs. M»t „, Glosson, the third to Mrs. Mist Blake, about their scoots. Future citizens! the fourth te Mrs. Otto Johnson and of this city, this county--yes, this i the fifth prize to Mrs. Peter W. fine nation of ours; how proud we are j Freund. Delicious refreshments were of them, their standards, their man- j served at the close of the afternoon. nersP tfceir ideals! How promising, The next meeting will be at the home their tomorrow ox uiaahoou, when we consider their start of today1, Just tour With me--through this pen sketch---to see these line, strong* staunch young Americans, the best that our country has. of Mrs. John Scl^d, Jr, tUi Thureday afternoon. ENTERTAINS Urs. George Ml AT Minn- John Jones, an American boy, sees1 mm of friemhi otJwr hoase -Tuesday > 'is sSSto school, thfer* is invited to sin8^' Jones; name , ermfl, tie ted to be a scout; ?s!«s and . ars old. H. A. Astnfci * how he is M were I pleasant c>{ it? Just list lifii. 1 &(rs. Minn$ Sc'naefwr, being jT scout is the meat ^ogoia Ux>k at his his pins And nufiaU: itofire how he always osrriesj erect--head always up, eyes itAliight ahead" -ciean cut, courteous* t*e J. Rot^i- Albfrt te by Kjti. icious refresjiiclose of " a sts were: Herman Mi*. Albeit Valtfb Mrs. H, &. AMha^cy, os Mrs, Lillian Cax and Mrs. Jphsa Still- {cout Brown, I}oy around; just ' r you this: "9yr> 1 much to it." j Lighted candles as a means of shedding Yuletide joy are frowned on by State Fire Marshal S. L. Legreld, who hhs broadcast a notice throughout the state forbidding their use at public gatherings, whether at church, school, lodge or elsewhere. Electrical illumination is recommended for Christmas trees, but warning is Issued that lighting outfits be carefully examined for worn insulation, broken wires or other defects. The fire marshal states tha|t two deaths were caused 'n Chicago last yeur because crossed wires set up a short circuit and ignited a tree. Christmas plays, pageants, and Cantatas In which performers carry lighted candles.a^e also considered taboo by the state fire marshal. There Is great danger of the lighted candles Igniting flimsy costumes. The tire marshal als® cautions against lighted candles in windows where there Is danger of Igniting curtains or decorations, and in other connections vfcai* Inflammable saatecial aMy tales ftae. Construction of the Manteno State hospital, at ftfanteno, Kankakee county, costing more than #,000,000, Is among the state improvements to begin soon. Contracts for the work bave been let by State Architect William J. Lindstrom. The site for the new building, provided for In an appropriation by the last general assembly, was purchased some time ago. English brothers, general contractors of Champaign, will construct the administration building ana wards. The contract price was $998^101. The balance of the appropriation Is to be expended on plumbing, heating, ventilatibg and electrical contract* tion went to Mr*. Ed Sutton. Refresh ments were served and a pleasant eve ning was enjoyed. # m, - What will be known Aa»srican Ceramic trst ever held, will take place at the Stevens hot**! In Chicago. February 4 to 9 under the auspices of the American Ceramic society. Ceramics consist of chinaware, glass, pottery, stoneware, tile, brick i^d a multitude it kindred products. The purpose Is to let the people of America know that American ceramics are as 6ne or better thsn imported ceramics and usually to be secured at lower prices. During tlie same week "American Ceramic Week" will be heldf Merchants throughout the nation will be asked to make special displays of American ceramics and put on special sales. Newspapers, too, will be invited to develop special advertising for American ceramics. to promote the "week." The state tax rate of thirty eents on tke hundred-dollar valuation based upon the full valuation of property probably will not be changed when the rate board meets in Springfield the latter part of this month, otiiclals have beeft engaged in compiling figures for some time and are of the opinion that the present rate will bring needed revenue because of the large amount of money In the statu treasury. The balance on hand In the treasury Is approximately $45,000,000 ' An emergency appropriation for a new ceil house addition to the new penitentiary at Stateville may be sought when the 1929 assembly convenes, according to prison officials, who said that the population of the state penal Institutions had Increased SO per cent In the last three years. The prison population on December 5 this year was 3.507 as against 2,429 on December 5, 1925. Officials said j small mental picture .A. FOSt MR*. YOUNG v "s,\ Mrs. Jack NtfHoHa waa hostess to a pSrtv of friends at her home *!\sfeagentlemanly, and always sailing. Can j day evening in iiohor of Mrs. George you blame Jones for taking Brown Young of Ringwood. Three tables of for a pattern? | bunco were in play during the eve- All scouts' in troop front--snappy ning and the first prize was won by outfit--officers in place scoutmaster, Mrs, Will Freund, the second prize by in command. His voice rings sharply Mrs. Kathrine Young and the consolaand clearly: "Scout Jones, front and center!" That's the command for which Jones has waited two months. Just watch him leave his place in the tank* i march to front and center, and stand* ing at attention, salute. Scout Jones, it is my lpeasure,"-- (that "my" is again my pleasure to use)--"my pleasure to give you your first medal, that of Tenderfoot. This is your first step on the stairway of scouting, the top of which no one has ever reached, nor ever will. Many of us have climbed for years and are yet far from the top. In two or three months I'd like to see you here again, after having climbed that next step. May you live up to its requirements, and appreciate its values, as you have done so far to deserve this medal." His medal is pinned on; he salutes, about faces, and with that clear, calm gaze faces forty other scouts, who are all at attention. Then for the celebration: Tw*> scouts break from the ranks and dash to the front for the yell: "What's the matter with Scout Jones "He's all right!" "Who's aU«ight?" "Scout Jones!" . ' "Nine 'rails' for the Tenderfoot:", --and forty scouts let go: "Rah-rah rah! Rah-rah-rah! Rah-rah-rah! Scout Jones! Scout Jones! Scout Jones!" j Is Jones a real Scout?--and to resort to modern slang--Boy, 111 say, ihe is!f He's in his height of glory.; Forty scouts have paid him their highest respects. He wouldn't trade his present position for the world.: That medal is his--he earned it. In three weeks he will be given a big "feed" along with the other scouts. And just watch him climb up for the | higher medals. You couldnt' ^old him f down with the Woolworth building. | Ever attend a meetuig and hear these same boys talk? Well, carte over here. Here we have a group working under a local doctor, and their conversation runs like this: "Say, Scout Andrews, don't you wish you could put on a bandage like * the Doctor does?" "Well, just give , me time. I a» going to practice up, then the Doctor says that I may come to his office and he will pass me on the tests." "Do you s'piMf ke wffl let me g^ with you?" . "Sore--just leani the things that he's showing you.'* Do they learn how t In two wiifc the Doctor has literally to take hi hat off to the boys, for they will •'know their bandages." And so we go around from group to froup--I call them schools; here is one in knot-tying, there one in songbirds, here one in camping, there on in signaling, and so on around. £*|>ver here we find a group talking Let's see what the conversation is. "Joe, did you read where Scout Bi ewer of Long's Lak* saved a boy from drowning?" t "Sure did. Why, we were at camp together this summer. Mighty fine fellow. Why, come to think of it, we parsed our life-saving tests on the same day. See this merit badge for iife-saving? He has one, too. Of course, he has me beat now, cause the U. S. Scout Commission0--will give him an honor badge for his brave act. And now, Scout Wheeler, who has remained silent, gives US some interesting comment: "Sly, fellows, isn't a scout camp great? It's such fun to get out and see the Allows from other towns. Did you ever meet a better bunch of good spoits? I have felt bigger ever since ; that camp. Why, just think, every country in the worl<L has scouts-- 'Course all we get to see are fellows from a few countries, but you just bet I'm "going next summer. Now, my friends, you have just FOX RIVER VALLEY CAMP ELECTS OFFICERS FOR YEAR The officers for Fox River Valley Camp, Royal Neighbors of America, have been elected for the coming year as follows: Oracle--Mrs. Mabel Johnson. Vice-Oracle--Mrs. Alice Lindsay. Chancellor--Mrs. Martha Thorsell. Recorder--Mrs. Elizabeth Schoewer. Receiver--Mrs. Etta Watties. Marshal--Mrs. Cora B&ssett. . Inner Sentinct)-- Mrs. Caroline Schiessle. ' Outer Sentinel--Mrs. Eva Wagner. Musician--Miss Lena Stoffel. ]M*n»frer--Mrs. Gladys McAndrews. physicians--Dr. A. L Frvehlteh and Drt- C. W. Kloutz. The installation of officers will take place at Stoffel's hall on Jan. 12 with Mrs. Ony Wheeler as installing officer. •' - ' • 'Vi CHRISTMAS PAW* ' At the clgse 9* jfet yegtUfr meeting of Fox River Rpyait Neighbors of America, held Tuesday evening the meiibiMi e4j<fered annual CHristaaaa iihrtr with a geod attendance o? msB&em present. A beautifully decSatfte* Christ*** tree wai'the center of attraction and gifts w*re exchanged those prwmtjfip. Refreshmentjj frer* served and a JtMy m--r - : H I K E R S ' - The members of the Hikers' club met at the home of Mrs. H. L. Ritter Tuesday afternoon where they were entertained at bridge, with the first prize going to Mrs. George Kuhn and the second prise to Mrs. A. C. Reynolds. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. T. J, Walsh on.'Jan. 4. a. ••mm All leading brands of Boxed • Also Candy in Bulk Ggurs Cigarettes •m: -/ m * *.v it* -•-H I 1 » I #aiker Pais--Pencili " v:-a • • r , r v ; , •.find Desk Sets Voull jbe remembered for .. these gUts ..iliSiSI.-- . ' ' Special Brick Ice Cream Tuti Fruiti, Chocolate and Strawberry-- | special now on sale. Be sure to try this : cream for that Christmas dinner. *W' a.;1 SATURDAY and MONDAY DKCEMBEE 22-i4 ' ~ AU Broken Assortments, Odds and Ends of Christmai merchandise will be reduced to close out ^ * % . Men's Square M Rayon Bilk at $1.00 Wrought "iron Bridge Lamps,(Italian Fin-* ish, with imitation parchment shades, complete !. $1.00 f Antique Finished Frame with Tapestry panel in center %nd a 7*10 Mirror at each end.... ^1™$1.00 fi&pavy Cannon Bath Mats, with the " word "bath" in center $ 1.00 - ~|&-inch Jointed Dolls, dressed, eyes .that open and close. $1.00 •k Smoking Stand with wrought iron finish, "fitted with pipe holtfer, ash tray and match box holder ^ $1.00 r- ™ - VJ$lr .vii v Men's Silk Tier $1.00 ^ 32x42 Heavy Turkish Towels with fancy colored border, a Regular $1.25 valu* --$1.00 We are closing out all novelty and gift shop merchandise, and on these sale days you will get some real bargains at _»_$1.00 . f ... ~ Men's Fancjr Silk, Sox. $1.00 Ladies' Bayon Union Suits, Misses* Rayon Suits, with brassiere top, Super Rayon Bloomers* arid Children's drop seat Union Suits $1.00 , -"Jj B.ovs' Part Wool Golf Hose, 3"pair "" for $1.00 •it' 885 new inmates have been received this year while 154 others are waiting In Cook eMpty for cooualtioeat pa- |at Not UavtloM. --/• '.A Mew Torh%an contemplating ari- <Me changed m mind when he found •n c^sts In the street Would It be * telr to refer that as help from an r wexperted fiarttrWWrti*# ¥ bernmn. ' were not tateaded Is fee eoasoieDce-qnletenere. "*The end )aatlM> fiMim«" «loee oot nwike vfieht i . • * s Tka Or^|jr Rmms. It has been asked why leans do not own hippopotamuses. It probably u because none of the installment stores have thought about selling hippopotamuses, at a dollar iown and a dollar s w^ek, thereafter ---Atchlwn Globe _ T f f . , 'fy't, pmmtwdmi,--* The quotation "One pir'are la a thousand words" Is said to bi Jrhf jprJMnjr*. <*«>nfu»-lna They are your boys as well. If you like this little glimpse of the scouts, these boys of whom we can be st justly pioud, I can assure.you of more liimpsei in the future. -- "What color dress will you wefcr ty the ball?" "We're supposed to wear scmethin^ to match our boy fiiend's hair, so IHl wear black. What will you wear? I guess I'd betteT not go. My boy friend is bald."r^Filin Fun. Grab Jlag Sale--Saturday Only \Ve guarantee every box to te worth at least twice what you pay for It* Every Sale Final--No Exchanges Will Be Made 1>e priced from....._ 5^ All Christmas decorations will be sold at one-half price Woodstow, HHtiffjf Phone mm Wife: "Are au men stupid a» you are? Husband: "No, my dear; look at ail 1 the batchelors.**--Brooklyn Life. Mtrntim