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^'Compelling ii ideals • By LEONARD A. BARRETT J - ifS-- S>: is ' Many person^-wfTl7agree that one our n^pst important needs today ] is more realistic tanking. Ideals are absolutely ret-essary to life. "A n>an's reach should exceed his grasp." Long before we see a c a t h e d r a l wrought in stone, some architect dreamed its plan and its beauty. O u r P i l g r i m F* a t h e r s possessed high ideals of liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Ideals of freedom dominated England under Cromwell. Little Holland under William the Silent; America under Washington both bespeak idealism. Ideals transform a house into a home, so that one can truly say, "Be it ever so huitible, there's no place like home." Sincere arid loving parents have ideals they wish to see developed in their children. Ideals, however, are of little value; so long as they are permitted to remain in a realm of abstraction. Abstract thinking is always an interesting experience in the field of mental gymnastics; but if it is to be of any value to society, thinking must be expressed in concrete terms. It must live and move and speak in a world of reality. Liberty is a beautiful ideal, but before we , can possess freedom, it must be lived for and sacrified for: yes, died tor. Perhaps the time has come when we should talk less about idealistic proposals for world peace, and work more enthusiastically and sincerely for its realization. Do we not need to be more realistic in our thinking about world conditions today? Ideals which compel action are motivated by experience. Not until we sympathize sufficiently to actually share iri the suffering of another are we dominated with the passion of sacrificial service. "To OPAL S. HILL Mrs. Opal S. Hill of Kansas City, who made woman's golfing history during a .match in the Missouri women's annual golf tournament by shooting the 18-hole course in 66 strokes, which was twelve under women's par. It is the lowest score ever recorded for a woman on any course and one stroke over the alltime record for that particular course. CpNGRESSIONAL VIEWS y - - By Congressman Ohauneey W. Read ife. .ir'ir , -- • , * '.'"Vi, - Congress Meets i age of tobacco and cotton farmers are "Promptly at noon on Monday the in favor of the compulsory feature 15th, the special session of the 75th while a majority of corn and wheat Congress convened. The galleries were farmers insist that compliance should fijled to capacity. On the floor, there be voluntary. was the usual/handshaking and chat-; Wages and Honrs ting among the members that always -It will be remembered that the first marks the first day of a new session, session of this Congress adjourned last This occasioned at times, such a din August without enacting the controvthat it was with difficulty that one ersial wages and hours bill. At that could distinguish his name when it was time consideration of the bill was pronounced by the reading clerk dtn*- blocked by the Rules Committee in ing the call of the roll. Noticeable which Southern members held the balwas the lack of enthusiasm on the part ance of power. As this session opened of the members. Grave doubts were it was immediately apparent that the expressed on all sides over the possi- t Rules Committee was still adamant bility of enacting any but makeshift | and would not recede from the former legislation. If the committees work j positioh. The only practical method at top speed, at least two weeks will by whieh the bill can be brought to a be consumed before they can whip into! vote is by petition. The signatures shape bills that will withstand the heavy broadsides in debate that can always be expected in hastily conceived legislation. By Tuesday afternoon it became'apparent that this session Is to be anything but serene. Blocs and of 218 members are required to discharge the Rules Committee and bring this measure up for consideration. Thus far about 80 signatures have been obtained. Even if the requisite names are secured, the earliest date at T o t « Tale* of Interact Taken Prom fee rilec of t*y Plaindeatav «f Year« Age TWENTY TEARS AGO Bids' , of 42 cents per pound w6re groups proposing and opposing var- which the bill could reach the House ious plans and suggestions were al- floor is December 13. The chances ready forming and the temper of many therefore of the enactment of this le,gof the Congressmen, as exhibited dur- islation in its. present form gr6w diming these first few days indicate that iper.jas each day passes. Of course, stormy weather is close at hand. TJn- there is the possibility of a compromless we miss our guess the Congress of ise bill which will obtain the approval the United States is destined at this of the Committee but so fyr fc£j| session to be far less subservient than not materialized. *" • it has been in the past. One ray of * Attti'LyiichiiNK.rv-^; j' sunshine seemed visible through the A .display .of verbal fireworks' was clouds. Many of the members are tie- set off in the Senate shortly after ginning to realize that unjust taxes noon on the second day of the session that strangle the throat of industry when Senator Wagner of New York must be removed if we are to avoid an- sought to secure consideration for the other period of general business de- anti-lynching legislation. It will be repression. - membered that shortly before the end The Farm Bill . of the first session of the 75th Con- While it is generally conceS^Tfhat gress the Senate agreed to make this some kind of a farm bill will be pass- legislation the first order of business ed at this session, no one seems to at the subsequent session. However, have the faintest idea of what it will when Senator Wagner sought to bring ultimately embrace. The individual the measure before that body, a nummembers of the agricultural commit- ber of Southern Senators apparently tees of both the Bouse and Senate desired to conveniently forget that it seem hopelessly at varience with each had been promised an early hearing, other. Farm organizations present They began an immediate attack and antagonistic news. The two most con- at the time of the writing of this ar & traversial issues thus fa*, brought to <;.kU As we live the thoughts and delires of our hearts on the common Streets of life, are we making a positive contribution to the betterment of the world? 6 Western Newspaper Union. QABBY QERTIE change on Saturday last. The mill pond was frozen over for the first time on Tuesday morning of this week. It has been many years since the pond has been frozen over this early. . Henry Degen has sold his farm situated a short distance north of this village, to his son-in-law, Wm. Blake. We have not learned the consideration. tary or compulsory crop control. According to indications a large percent-1 ident for approval. SPRING GROVE THIRTY YEARS AGO Rev. John Daleiden and the ushers of St. Peter's church met at the home of Albert Britz in Fox Lake for their regular monthly meeting. Following the meeting, cards were ehjoyed and refreshments served throughout the evening. Mrs. Arthur Kattner and Miss Flor made for butter on the Elgin board of ithe front are (!) whether or not some trade last Saturday. new f°rm of processing taxes shall be ! Miss Gertrude Masquelet resigned established and (2) whether or not the e, *n a ,house by the side of the ; her position at the local telephone ex- legislation should provide for votunf O a d " a n d b e a f r i e n d t o t h e m a n ! * . . . who might happen to pass that way, will not get us vefy far in recovering the world's moral. and social order. Ideals which compel us to share iR the world's struggle for righteousness and peace are the ideals which compel us to find for ourselves a place in the thick of the fight. They will not let us be selfsatisfied in the smug complacency of merely waiting for some future action. Life is a warfare. It is a struggle to survive, not only physically, but spiritually. Many people have ideals of conduct and service, but they never come out into the daylight of reality. An ideal hid under a bushel does not even cast a shadow. When we believe something strongly enough to {make it live in heroic action, we have justified our right to the ideal. Ideals that are made empirical, live in human* beings and build a civilization. Graham's idea of the telephone and the German physicist Hertz's Idea of the electric waves have revolutionized industry with their compelling power. "Give me liberty, or give me death" is just another way of expressing the alternative of abstract idealism and compelling realistic thinking tide a prolonged Senate filibuster is threatened by the gentlemen from below the Mason and Dixon Line. The bill has already passed the House and if enacted by the Senate without amendments will be sent to the Pres- SPCAKINfrOF AMAN AAAY A * " DEAR- * TO HIS WIPE *00 rvkA Y TAK€ THE AtTeitNOo OFf -- AND, AvLMV\B"TO SECR.&'TAR.Y AND A' HORSe? FOR. WORK* But He's 30STA ROAD HOG- s WHEN HS MIDDLE OF THE , Mmi WAV /, v --Nminiial Safetv Council Wing Spread of African Vulture Fred Diedrich, while operating a corn husker one day recently, accidentally caught his left hand in the gear'ence Huff attended the wedding of of the machine, mangling the first two Miss Louise Stilling to Clarence Young fingers to such an extent that amputa- on Wednesday morning at St. John's tion at the first joints was necessary, church in Johnsburg. A new tight board fence now 'en- Mrs. Joseph Brown was hostess to doses the lot north of Peter B. the members of her club on Wednesday Freund's place of business. night. Twelve members were present Henry Wegener is now carrying the J to spend the evening1 st c&rds and mail between the East Side postoffiee prize winners were Mrs. John Kattner, and the depot, Geo. Meyers having re. j Mrs. Frank Sanders, Mrs. Nick Freund signed his position in that capacity, j and Mrs. Frank May received consola- James T. Walsh of Harvard, who tion. A lovely lunch was served at the about eight years ago edited The conclusion of cards. Plaindealer, has purchased an interest! A party of friends gathered at the in a daily paper at Fontiac. FORTY YEARS AGO C. H. Granger, of the Wilbur Lumber company, is delivering the lumber for Simon Stoffel's new building this week. Geo. Howe will lead the Y. P.C . U. devotional meeting Sunday evening. Clayton Harrison and A. L. Howe have been drawn as -grand jurymen, for the January term of court from this town. The McHenry Military band made a visit to Batavia camp, near the: were served. home of Mrs. Jim Oxtoby on Thursday afternoon in honor of her birthday anniversary. A pleasant afternoon was spent at cards and visiting and prizes were awarded to those having high scores. The guest of honor was presented with a gift, after which refreshments were served by the guests. Members of her club met at the home of Mrs. Charles Freund on Thursday night. Two tables of five hundred were in play and prizes were merited by Mrs. Freund and Mrs. Mark Pierce, while consolation went to Mrs. Frank Sanders. Refreshments mouth of the river, on Sunday last, and report a very pleasant time. FIFTY YEARS AGO Mrs. Edith Cleveland, Round Lake, spent Thursday night and Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Al Schmeltzer. Dolores Feltes, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Feltes, was confined to her bed by illness several days last week. This community was shocked by the Nick Bishop, who has been in Chicago for the past two months, returned home on Monday. Chas. Hubbard and family are back ^ from Woodstock and now occupy the death of John Miller at Johnsburg on house lately vacated by E. Lamphei*e. Thursday morning. We extend our G. S. Southworth, of the Woodstock heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved Sentinel, and Prof. Hursh, of the family. Among those from here who Woodstock public school, were over attended the funeral at St. John's fishing on Saturday last. j church Saturday morning were Mr. We understand burglars entered the and Mrs. Jake Miller, Paul Weber, house of James Doherty, who lives Charles Freund, Joseph Brown, Edsouth of this village, on Sunday night win Freund and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph last, and succeeded in getting two P. Freund. watches and about $20 in money. .volo SIXTY YEARS AGO Mr. and Mrs. George A. May are the proud parents of a twelve pound son, born Saturday, November 20. He was christened Ronald Charles at St. Pet- Frank Goist, late landlord in the er's church Sunday afternoon. Riverside House, has moved to Evans- j Glendale Esh, accompanied by ton, and taken possession of the friend, and Mr. and Mrs. John Orgler, Huntoon House at that place. . of Chicago visited his mother, Mrs. Rev. J. HI Bacon, pastor at the M.J Bertha Esh on Saturday.' About fifty relatives and friends -Aa aviator's wife approves air its because one can go through i E- church, in this village for the past at night without a light." Mr. and Mrs^ Frank Gould and daughter of Libertyville spent Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kaiser. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Frett returned to their home in Chicago Tuesday, after spending a few days here with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Oeffling. . Mrs. Lloyd Eddy of Grayslake spent Monday here with her father, Henry Passfield. Mrs. Fraiik St George spent Tuesday fwith Mrs. Clyde Wright near Griswold Lake! Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gould and daughter of Libertyville and Mrs. Jay Vasey and daughter, Helen, called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Fisher Monday. ir Miss Rosemary Wiser spent Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Brown in Crystal Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Passfield were Elgin callers on Thursday. Miss Vinnie Bacon called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bacon near Round Lake Monday. Mrs. Sarah Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Fisher and daughter, Mary Lou, Were Waukegan business callers on Thursday. Community Night was held at the Volo School Friday evening with a very good crowd. Mrs. Joseph Wagner, Mrs. Alex Martini and daughter spent Tuesday in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. James Williams of Crystal Lake, Mrs. George Scheid, Jr., of Wauconda visited Mr. and Mrs. L. Fisher Thursday; Miss Verona Dietrich of Ingleside spent a few days here at the home Of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lenzen entertained relatives from Iowa the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller and son were Sunday dinner guests at the home of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Miller at Lily Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Passfield and family called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Grover, near Gurnee, on Sunday. The Volo Cemetery Society will meet at the home of Mrs. George Dowell, Thursday, December 2. Mrs. Louise Jones of Libertyville called on Mr. and Mrs. Frank St. a | George Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wagner and family. spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. Wagner in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Fisher and Mrs. Keepers Pat and Mike Donahue lend a hand to illustrate the wingspread of an African eared vulture. They are shown during the annual cleaning operations at the Philadelphia zoo. 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OFFICE HOURS To--day and Fridays Other Days by Appointment Mcflaary Let pictures tell the story. Bedtime on Christmas Eve is as important to the story as discoveries at the tree next morning. Amateur flocd^ ar flash lamps and supersensitive film put the pictures on a snapshot basis. year, has moved to Solon, and will fill gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. aik^ xTs,f.r ' ' f' «* Sh p e ri^PGro^entS at that plaCC Ada- on Sunday i" ?bserv- and Mrs Wiluam Lohmann in Lihertybpring Grove. j ance of their .twenty-fifth wedding an- yjjjg The steamer "R. Emerson," has been , niversary. I j -i . j hauled -out in dry dock for the winter,} Mrs. Frances Freund was guest of " -an in son, and it is understood will undergo ex-1 honor at a miscellaneous shower on tensive repairs before she is again Sunday afternoon at the home of her launched. j mother, Mrs. Jacob Freund. Cards H. E. Wightman, having leased the furnished the entertainment and sever- Riverside House, in this village, has al lovely prizes were awarded to those A , ... • ' I taken possession of the same, and is achieving high scores. Mrs. Freund Any assault on one s self-respect j now ready to accommodate the travel- was the happy recipient of many beauling public. . tifui ^fts Thl serving of a delicious • Any life can be emptied by crowding it too full. Any intelligent labor will add to the sum-total of life. Any fact wQl stick arouncftintil it is properly understood. James, and Miss Mildred Burger of Berwyn spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank St. George. Mrs. L. Littlefield, Mrs. A. Tough and Mrs. J. Wagner were McHenry shoppers Saturday. will have to be paid for. lunch brought this pleasant afternoon to a close. PLANNING our Christmas pictures very much like planning our Christmas shopping. Far in advance ye resolve to do it early. Day after day we resolve to do It early. And then all of a sudden the time is up, ;%e can't do it early--and we don't , i#o it.well. V, So, here's sound advice* Do it now! Get yourself pencil and paper and work out a Christmas scenario, a series of pictures that will tell the --whole Christmas story and give material for the pictorial Christmas $ook you have always wanted to «iake. /: Then, first thing tomorrow, lay in a proper supply of supersensitive film and amaiteur flood or flash bulbs, so they will be ready to hand " iirben Christmas comes. • Don't skimp in planning your picture series. Remember, It's an occa •ion that comes only once in a year and even if the children are still young, they are growing up rapidly ,fs far as Christmas is concerned. You will want at least one picture '--perhaps several--of decorating the Christmas tree. If you use a •elf-timer, the whole family can . appear in one picture. Another - :j'mu8t" will deal with hanging up the Christmas stockings. Other pic turea can be relaited to these--for example, the children peeping up the chimney to make sure it is big enough for Santa's entrance. A flood bulb, tucked away In a oorner of the fireplace, will give a proper firelight effect. Then, there should be a pa j ami picture with the parents admonishing the children to go to bed and b r-* •" good and stay there. There slloul I be a picture of the children asl&c v --they seldom are on Christmas Ev? but they can at least close their eyes, and pretend. Next morning, a picture of them . peeping down the stairway. Joyous snaps as the new toys are discovered. A snap of father trying to put Junior's new train together--or of Junior struggling for a chance to play with it himself. Snaps of the Christmas dinner, the afternoon * nap, the new sled getting a tryout... - There is material here for a whole _ album, a book for the years. ---- Watch your exposures, for theso are pictures you do not want to miss.. Inexpensive reflectors help Increase and control the light. With a box camera at its largest lens opening, you can take snapshots using super-, sensitive film and two big No. 2 * flood bulbs in cardboard reflectors, three and four feet from the subject. For the Christmas tree, which is dark, use three bulbs, or more if it is a large tree and the lights have to be farther back from it. And where possible, try to arrange a balanced lighting, without harsh black shadows, for these especially injur* a child picture. John van Guilder. FOR sfcLE* RUBBER BOOT; 6 ASSORTHP SHOES; 17 PounDS 2 USEP &FZOOMS, ©UnHES1 LINE AND POLE\ TABLECLOTM. FUR NECKPIECE 4 CMitDREA^,, TOVS, MOT WATFR POVOU WAVE A junu VAKD? MSTER WOW MucwiD PRikrr -xw\S AP? BRIMS olpfrt udf % , Me rrttwQ tyOME FRETT BROTHERS CONTRACTORS Coment, Brick, Plaster and Stucco Work Building, Moving and Raising Telephone 625-M-l McHENRY, ILL. 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