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Tattoo Their Face The Susu, a tall people of French Qtilnea and Sierra . Leone, tattoo three lines on the breast and beneath the ,«jes. Logwood CaltiTated in Jamaica Logwood, a dyestufT f >r fabrics made ffom fibers of vegetable origin, has %een cultivated in Jamaica since 1715. NEW YIAR'S m GREETINGS As Loud as We Can Say It! A HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR ALL OF YOU! N. P. Justen STANDARD OIL SERVICE STATION We are grateful for ^rottr patronage during the past year. May we serve , you in the coming year as in.the past, is our earnest .wish. _ Smith Bros. Groceries and Dry Goods fa "Ugly a* a Mad Kmc*" Sane of the settlers of the Middle \$est tried to make fences of sod. Sod* houses had been found practical. Fences were not, since they had no roofs to protect them. They soon became unsightly lines of mud and tangled roots. A person or thing which is homely, Is therefore likened to a mod fence. and Humoilf' Work of ' Early Pharmacist! kit was in,the beginning of the Nineteenth century that pharmacists began to isolate the active constituents from crude herbs and plant products. Pftge Thro CLASSIC SATIN Twice Told Tales v. ?',>• 15. " , V 'Thursday, December 26, 1935 Mad* an EffectPrayer In the' Seventeenth century, Galileo, founder of experimental science, when threatened with torture, knelt to Pope Urban VII and saved his life by mumbling, "I, Galileo, being in my seventieth year, sick, a prisoner, and on my knees, adjure, curse and detest the error and heresy that the earth moves." TORN ABOUT B|i?l and Mrs. A. P. Moritz of Chicago spent the weekend in the home of her brothel, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller. NEW Don't think we're exaggeflFting when we say that this is about as sincere a "Happy New Year" as you'll ever receive. And we're mighty glad of the opportunity to extend it to you, believe us! Green St. Tavern JOS. J. MILLER* Prop. Joyous New Year! There's nothing like a good beginning, you know; and we hope this little greeting will do its part in starting 1936 off in a pleasant way for you. -•SajU&JKitli Flowers" McHenry Floral Co. West McHenry, HI. \\\yv v* g"'////// cJft<2 - Qasoris - ou io All The New Year \lill mean much to all of us-- new objectives, higher standards of achievement--better service. We promise our constant effort to serve you even better in the conring year. t. * . ETHEL JONES Success in 1936-- and a world of happiness to go with your; success. Maye(j*ehnionth bring better things for you and yours. The; skipper of a tramp steamer, lb writing up the tog recording an eventful day, rounded off his task with the entry: . "Mate in toxica te<J." To the mate, who indignantly protested on reading; it, the skipper retorted : "\Vefl, it's true, ain't .It?" * On, the following dtfy It was the mate's duty to write up the log, and' he completed his account with ""Skip-' per sober." ' Si The captain stared a^ it. tor a./'OKK ment, then exploded. . • "; "Well, It's true, -ain't, it?"' was tW mate's rejoinder.--Ottawa Citlien. ,"•> Residence of Kiag ; •*/ • -j. AnV stniiteur dramatic so<Seiy•'***• gi vfng'a s»b<fw. an affair with rcyaHy In it. 1 • "Come," said the actor, who was playing the king, "let us go Into the 'ouse." There was a titter from the boxes. "He. said 'ouse," an occupant remarked. The actor, overhearing, turned to the offender. "Yus, I said 'otite-- do you think a king would live tin hapartments?"--Pearson's Weekly. Items of Interest Taken From the Files of the Plalndealer of Years Ago'..' FIFTY YBARS AGO o Ja* Walsh has been 'quite sick at his home, in' this village, for the past two weeks. He is now better. . Rev. B. Brunning will occupy the pulpit at the Universalis^ church in this village, on Sunday next. John Myers has commenced filling private ice houses jiri this village. He filled'Robert Schiessle's this week with pood ice about one foot in thickness. - v". ;•' >/,; v Allen Walsh, wife and daughter, spent Sunday ; inr;-^iiiis/..vt.Uage'. They were on thei^ w*y to vfeijt friends" at Delavan, Wis. " : •. • No pleasure we may have its the old year ends will be as great as that of wishing all of you a H a i» p $ . Iprosperottss,- Healthful 1936. John J. Vycital Dealer In V ^ General Hardware. Sttftea,'- Paints,, Oils, Sporting Goods, Glass Ware and Crockery ' Sheet Metal Work and Furnaces McHenry. Illinois ; Needn't Be Afraid':-. A~womc n engaged a new maid, who answered the dwe one afternoon. A man stood on the doorstep and asked If tier mistress was at home. "Yes, sir," replied the maid;;"come right in.^J. " « "But," stammered the visitor, "per hips she's engaged." "Oh, she's engaged all right, but he's out of town for a week, so you needn't be afraid. Gome in."--Stray Stories Magazine. . ,, AS IT COMES Satin continues in high favor f.oi ••veiling wear. Designers lote to work with it, for It yields so exquisitely to the new classic Greek drape treat ments. . Women love to" wear it for It slenderizes amazingly and it is . flat :ering to the nth degree. The new evening satins come Jji delectable colors; ice"-hhie, white, Sapphire, niln' green, [link and a host of other bean teons tones and tints: A vogue foi pink satin evening gowns is taking tin world o' fashion by storm. The level? evening lashions which were recently sltown by the Chicago wholesale mar kef council at one of their style re vues. It is a classic In matter of stiii pllcity. The sculptured Greek drapery at the shoulders IS an outstanding style feature. OSCAR IS HIS PAL Tess--What do you usually eat in tins hotel? , • -1: . Tom--Don't ask me, ask the cook. I simply order the grub. : Alphabetically Speaking Jack--What did the boss say to you for being L. O. S.? Zack--What does that mean? Jack--Late on Saturday. Zack--Oh, he gave me the D. C. M. Jack--And what's that? Zack--Don't come Monday. A System ' Tourist--I hear there around here. Have you caught him t yet ? Town Sergeant--Not yet but we've got him so scared he doesn't dare show his face while we're around. No Deserter "All, my love," whispered the young swain, "I would come to you across the burning desert, 'through the worst sandstorms." "Yes?" she answered. "You Indeed would be-a man of grlu" _ J Plenty for Her Brisk Salesman (in un KleCtric Showroom)--Perhaps madapf would tare to inspect a refrigerator? ISaokvelder's Wife--(Decisively)-- No^lianks; we" get" all the mtlfeic Wt* love!- the radio. - \\; FORTY YEARS AGO "The ice harvest has commenced in this village, \\ entworth, Lamphere and Newman have taken the contract to fill most of the houses in the village. The ice they are cutting now is about twelve inches thick. G. F. Foley of the McHenry Brewery is building a large ice house at Johnsburgh. It will be 118x30 feet with 18 foot posts. Nat Kimball has accepted a position running an engine ?or T. "V. Slocum at. Lake Zurich. At the last regular meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Mary Lamphere; vice president, Mrs. Sherburne; secretary, Miss Cora Wilson; treasurer, Mrs.' Wm. Smith. OUR HEARTIEST wEfct wishes ; Valvoline Oil Co. Jp«N':;AV/THBNNE&, v Phone 320 " McHenry, HI. ; - •; t KISS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO The emploj'e6 of the Hunter-Weckler boat factory are enjoying a vacation this week. • The first sleighing of the season was enjoyed Wednesday. A sufficient quality of snow fell during Tuesday night to make sleighing quite good in the village. Jacob C. Bickler, who recently purchased the McHenry House property is planning extensive improvements on the building. John Claxton and Henry Kennebeck, two of our prosperous farmers, shipped a carload of hogs to Chicago last'week. A HAPP N K W ' * Y ~ , AP" , ... . • REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE :;V Riverside Dri»e v . McHenry. III. Dr. I.. .1 Cooke, assistant aihun. director at the University of Minn*' sot a, lias been the pal of his room mate, "Oscar," for 3S years and both of them still get A kick wiit of. llfp The doctor, who is sixty-seven yearc olu, has been at the Gopher school since lffit" and hns boen coach ai one time or another .of e\;ery sport tfu* football fl > introduced• basketball a -Minnesota and proiltw-ed five hi^ team championships, the most famous of" which'was the "l.tNiO |>er cent team" of Doctor Cooke is shown ainvc in friendly mood with "Oscar." TIGERS' SOLE OWNER Stumbling-Block - l'risoner--Judge. I don't know wliai do. .Judge--Why. how's that? Prisoner--I swore to tell the- truth hut every time I try some lawyer eh jeets. , ' ' CIRCUS ACT EREETINES OFIHE SEASON TWENTY YEARS AGO Butter on the Elgin L>>arH of trade sold at 34 cents per pound last Saturday. On account of the slippery condition of the walks the sale of salt took a jump here the latter part ofj last week , ^ the rain and freeze-up the latter part of last week made business for the (blacksmiths, who have been kept very busy ever since. James Doherty, who has been employed at the Bowman Dairy company factory at Ringwood, has given up his position there. TEN YEARS AGO The Community High school- had the pleasure of listening to an address by Jack Woi^th on last Thursday morning. Mr. Worth took the subject, "Laying a Foundation for Life." V If weather conditions remains as they now are, ice-cutting will begin on the mill pond next week. The big mill at Richmond is a mass of ruins following a fire which threatened the town on Friday nighr. The loss is estimated at $20,000, partly covered by insurance. JUDGE AT WOODSTOCK Earl Whiting was one of the judges .in the best decorated home contest at Woodstock which took place before Christmas. Vince Adams and his Bronco Busters and George Vales took part in the street show. Words are but poor things to express our appreciation of your many favors during the year just past. May we show how grateful im are, by being of greater service to yft" Adams & Freund M'CORMIL'K-DEERING SERVICE Phone 1«5 - Re* 134-M McHenry. Illinois Aad That'* Something "When 1 was Janitor in a college," said Uncle Eben, "I learned things dat ain't in de books; among dem is de wisdom of not hollerin' out everything you know."" " Praising Hard Work All of us sing the praises of'bird work. We began praising hard work centuries ago in an effort to induce other people to do our share of It. Walter. O: Itriti^s. . a well khouit mnnufaoturer, is now sole owner of tn- •Detroit Tigers, having bought the ha if- Interest In the ball club held )Vy Hu. tite Frank Navin. Lead Much in Demand Aft.'r iron and steel, lead haa a jrld<*r v irlety of uses than any other metal l'.. HAT TVS ilEW TEA! The Season's Ccmpliments-- We wish you unparalleled- Ncic pWu increasing happiness in each day of. the new year.' >;•» *: Jacob Justen & Sons (ireen St. McHenry Juggler Bug-^Bet you cant do this, other Bug--Ket I could If I had as many arms as you have. Hard to Follow " 'Qw's yer missis. -Ceorge?" "Oh, she be a-jawin' an' a-jawin . an a iawin'." • *• Wofs slie Jawin' about?" •W^l.-:siie don't say."--l'uiich. The Drawback • "And you swore, you'd ahvgys treat lie like a queen!" ' . • Wei!, 'ang it. I ain't 'Eiiry the lliL'htli."--Bystander. Magazine. Learn Their Father*' Trade Spme towns of Switzerland depend upon the single industry of woodworkng and maintain schools in which children learn the fundamentals of their fathers' trade coincident with their general education and take over that: trade when they pomp of a'jre.' * . Old-Timer*' Complaint If it jsn't one thing, it's another. Many old-timers complain about the censervativeness-of the younger generation. . . • In vendor Say* Process : Makes Wood Like Iron •' KeB0Sli;i.' Wis -- Shrunk wood. s<> tough an iron mailer will not d^nt it may soon appear on the mark cording to Alfred II. OlSen. KIklio Woodworker. Olsen has jiatented n process which he says will make soft pine as strong as iron, as the result of 17 years ex lierimeniing. J.;. " Tests of wood treated by Olsen re vealed it capable of withstanding pres jdros u^ to 2.~>,OQO pounds, while ordinary wood smashed at 750 to 1,000 pounds. . While not revealing his process, Olsen explained that the wood is shrunk in chemical solutions, eliminating the lignin or pores. When shrunk, 100 per cent wood has withstood the equivalent j; of ten years' wear without showing It,J lie reported, predicting its invasion'1 into fields exclusively.held by metals. Mule Co*t* $ 10,000 a . Kick * Belleville. III.--A jury decided that a bakery which displayed a trick mule as an advertisement-is liable at $10,- 000. a kick. It awarded that amount to Mrs. Vulinu M. Meyer who was struck .In the midriff. IjJ YCflHTO YOU " TR(JGRESS^Phe vears bring new things l ive ox-cart gives way' b swiftly speeding. n<t>to.t>.-; electric lights shed their brilliance where . nee candles - dimly glowed--afs a world of changv--: Our methods have, changed too^we have tried to give this community the v«r.y best^-m words we've tried to keep pace with the times. But one thing has no* chanued--ami that * the >pirit behind this organization. There i>* still the same friendship, the same standards ot ideals, and;.U« same high quality of service that was in the beginning. .Vhd in the same unchanging. sPi"! we cf- 'fer our \evv Year Greeting and our wishes for ^ everyone throughout BLAKE MOTOR SALES Corner Pearl and Pack Sts.. McHflirjr ALBERT S. BLAKE. Prop Phone 156