Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 45, Number 300, Decatur, Adams County, 22 December 1947 — Page 16

Wool Blind Many sheep have ‘'wooly” heads and become "wool blind.” This wool may be easily cut away from the eyes.

■ Jar Mdff23o. W . , JF Jr ‘ i CiW / / ( I' ’ - — i 4 *.. ; 1 *1 "7* , | .. ~ " '" ' / \ .%. # /W \ X ' 4 jtr T' z &>c ML v \ We cheerily add our greetings to the /B y |\ many in store for you. ; Cal E. Peterson, Clothier Hi / i ®W n /* $ r i r rJr < MWF*S/ v _— _ / & a/ Hbiz' / / Kite ■§- V-z y ' \ The warm glow of Yuletide candles expresses our X )//} fW®' j wh^7 : ' feelings for all of our friends on Ja W w this glorious holiday. < rd V k x^\^WwK; / r wh<> A l . \d n H ■m iRk ' I f j) _:(. ■// A i'■ A B'i~' /^77^^ x z^V > / v E 7 ’ ;? '- - ’ , I w? <a^~ v PORTER TIRE CO. | Chester Gallimore Verlin Smith Ed Lobsiger

Tarnished Jewelry To brighten tarnished gold jewelry. rub it lightly with a tooth brush dipped in ammonia and then baking soda..

MERRY CHRISTMAS -- /41. Sc/mM

Salt Water Fish Abound ’ Salt Springs, in Marion county, 1 Fla., many miles from the nearest 1 sea water, teems with salt water fish.

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ij m ) P: ✓ A •*’ ■Rie old Cherry Tree carol, or the legend upon which it is based, Is undoubtedly the reason for ijie custom of placing a branch of cherry tree in water to bud for Christmas time. According to this legend, Mary and Joseph on their way to Bethlehem passed a ’ tree loaded with cherries. Mary>was hungry for some of the fruit and asked Joseph to pluck some cherries for her. The tree graciously bowed down so that Mary could pick the fruit herself. It has been customary among the Czechs and Slovaks to take the branch of a cherry tree and place it in water in the late fall so that the buds reach the blossoming stage at Christmas time. The belief was current that if the sprig blossomed by Christmas Eve, the girl who tended it would marry during the New Year. * Danger From Tree Fire Ever Present Although the Christmas tree is one of the most picturesque Yuletide ornaments, it is also one of the most dangerous, with the threat of fire an ever present possibility. Replacement of the candle by the electric light has removed some of the hazards formerly experienced, but danger still lurks from faulty connections or careless handling of bulbs and strings. To minimize the fire hazard, the department of agriculture offers two pertinent suggestions: First, keep the tree well watered and, second, fireproof it with ammonium sulphate or calcium chloride. To provide the tree with sufficient water, cut the butt on a slant at least an inch above the original cut. Keep the water level above the slashed surface. In purchasing a tree, always look for one that has been felled recently so that the needles have not dried. Fresh trees also are essential for (lame-proofing. In using ammonium sulphate, a chemical content onefourth the weight of the tree should be used. After dissolving one and a half pints of the ammonium in a pound of water, slash the stem of the tree and place it in the solution. Then, let the tree stand four to six days in the solution for complete absorption. Trees fireproofed in this manner will not be ignited by an electric spark. to iJhe S>euen Jountaini In 1540 when a plague was raging in Switzerland, 12 pious men of Rheinfelden formed a brotherhood to pray for St. Sebastian’s aid, and to nurse the sick and bury the dead. Pestilence in medieval times was ascribed to evil spirits in water, so the Brotherhood of St. Sebastian visited each of the town’s seven fountains, praying and singing hymns at each stop. They still continue this custom, but Only on Christmas Eve. For this ritual the 12 Brothers are dressed in black, with black silk top hats. At every fountain they gather around the lantern-bearer and sing a medieval song. The march begins at the Froschweide fountain, where the plague is supposed to have started three centuries ago. When they have passed the seventh, they enter the church for midnight mass, and ceremoniously place their lantern on the altar of St. Sebastian. P''" —’J" MH Ltoi.'r .i.tori v-. Legend has it that when Christ was born and Satan died, the bells in the churches were rung. At exactly midnight the tolling changed to a joyful peal, announcing the birth of the Christ. In the dark chambers high above the turmoil and strife of human life, dwelt the Apostles of Peace, whose salutations were never so welcome as at the time of the great winter feasts of Christmas, so William Auld tells in his traditions. .t-7—

— fife Fr-*' tv?''■ * * * -7' > v ■ * >» * *. - - - Moy good cheer end contentment be yours on this joyous holiday. BAG SERVICE, INC. TRADEINDECATUR

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TRADE IN DECATIid ” v.. 1 Ireßtiw I®jY I Best wish., tO , , j#)w IA 1 Chriscmu, , b.i ßtll la( P roj l* tous Ne w y cat Wk ARNOLD & KLENK, INC. Madison St.

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