ALBANY DEMOCRAT
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ALBANY, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24
GREETINGS
Yuletime is merry time, time of relaxation and happi
ness. Away with the problems of our complex civilization;
away with them alllThe old, old longing in me, the old re
sponse to the Christmas story; is with up yet. Divergent
views, colossal problems, unrest, all it cannot drown or
even dampen the hand of the spirit that lays over all on
Christmas Day. Good will to'11 on this celebration of happi
ness that is our thought, onfe and all.
It is a thought to carry on. .Soon comes the new year.
.The old slate is wiped clean. The past year of doubts, mis
givings, readjustments it is all behind us. Let us face the
birth of nineteen-twenty with the healing spirit of Christ
mas Day strong upon us. Let us carry it a little further
with us throughout the coming year. Let us, indeed, keep
it with us until another day of world-wide Christian happi
ness comes to mark its victory Christmas, 1920.
THE SAME OLD CHRISTMAS
. What's the use of being a pessimist when the most per
sistent and comprehensive thing in the world, and the one
which has the greatest effect upon the greatest number of
people, is a feast of joy?
Der old Christmas! Kill-joys decry it, seers declare the
end of the world is coming to put a stop to it, mankind gen
erally lets loose a flood of meanness that is enough to dis
courage the hardiest holiday, and what happens? Why
Christmas comes smiling along, and everybody who is worth
a rap forgets all the things he was mad about and devotes his
attention to giving gifts to other people.
. Familiarity makes us lose sight of the wonder of Christ
mas, the marvelous thing that it is, which having neither
voice nor physical body has nevertheless so distinct an ef-
feet upon the hearts and actions of men.
Christmas never loses its patience. It has come now
Nineteen hundred and nineteen times to remind mankind
that peace on earth and good-will toward men are actual
things given them for their happiness and enjoyment. Not
to believe in it, not to share in its joys, not to make manifest
with gifts our response to its influence, is to stand between
ourselves and the sun.
: The feet of the reindeer are tinkling on the roof, the
Christmas bells are ringing, the Christmas star is shining
in the eyes of hosts of little children just as gayly, just as
full of promise, as it shown over the hills of Bethlehem
"Come, sing a carol joyfully, and welcome Merry. Christ
mas!" ' . . . .
Comment of the
State Press
Snappy Gleanings tram
Press of the
Valley -
the
Musle will be under the leadership
of Sir Knight Clyde Bryant, assisted
by Sir Knight Win. Fortmlller and
other Sir Knights.
D. P. MASON,
d23-S4 - Acting . C,
Went To Portland
Him Dlna Eagle of tha Eagles
boarding huut went to Portland today
to iprnd Christmas with friends and
relatives.
I'lalnvlew Vsltors
lisao Whraldon one of the proml.
netit pioneers of 1'lslnvisw arrived In
the city by train this morning to do
onte Chr.tmas shopping.
The Myrtle Point American issued
an extra large number for Christinas,
there being thirty-two panes. Editor
Smith gav the people a number well
worth sending away, ono which re
flects credit upon tho community
which the paper so thoroughly repre
sents. (
She Is Bankable
. With eggs at 90 cents a doien, tlie
old barnyard hen look with contempt
upon tne dove of peace, and in fact
feels herself almost a important as
the American eagle. Haines Record.
Will be Candidate
Ssnstur Chamberlain has enounced
thmt he will be a candidate for sen
ator next year, but fails to state which
ticket he expects ta adorn. George
was always careful about committing
himself too far In advance. rugene
r.i..r.l One thin is certain he'll
be elected by republican votes, add
the Oregon Voter.
Lodge, Luadendorff, Johnson et a I
The church all over the land fias
endorsed the treaty and th League
of Nations. ' The American Federa-
tion of Labor haa endorsed it. The;
women have endorsed it almost 100
ner cent stromr. Right-minded. God-.
fearing, law-abiding, war-haing and;
peacAoving people everywhere have
heen about almost unanimous In
their indorsements, and if it was put
up to a vote probably 75 per cent of
tha people would vote for the rutuica
tioa. Who is against it, demands the
Stay ton Mail.
Visits la Portland.
Bert Francis, a former buninoa man
of Albany, left ttits morning for Port
land to spend Chrlstmss.
Visits Daughters
Mr. and Mr. Hub Bryant went to
Portland today to end the holidays
with their two daughters Mm. Mary
and Mrs. Tunenisn.
Here From Springfield
- Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Rowe, of Spring
field arrived here this morning to
pond Chriatmat with there ions the
Lambert y boys of the Hamilton store.
MAUAUMItf
SU NBEAM
MAZDA
LAMPS
SUNS ONLY COMI'KTITOIl
EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL
Cash or Terms (WESTERN ELECTRIC WASIIINO MACHINES
KHKK (WESTERN ELECTRIC BEWINO MACHINES
Demonstration (WESTERN ELECTRIC VACUUM CLEANERS
WIRING DONE BY LICENSED BONDED WI1IKMKN
Phone 20
THE ELECTRIC HTORK. INC
117 Wast First BL. Albany
Five Minute Per Year
(Aurora Observer)
A minimum waea of 120.00 for a
8-hour week for female employes,
and $400 for an 8-hour day are the
provisions of a constitutional amend
ment filed with the secretary of state
last week. A more sorely needed law
is one limiting the labors of e&nomic
"nuts" and law tinge rs to about 6
minute per year. The rest of the
workers might then enjoy a little free
dom from the activities of We nan
baked law proposers.
T.oTersor" Simpson?
As tn Mr. Simbson we opine that
should he rnak up his mind to run
for governor, it would simply be a
walk-away. During his last campaign
he mad many friends but he entered
the race too late. If the people
throughout the state only knew him
aa well as they do in his own county
ho other fellow would set so dls
gusted with himself that he wijuld for
get all about having ran for office.
Mt. Sctt Herald.
THE MOB IS WRONG
The mob violence in whatever form and for whatever
purpose is a serious menace to constitutional government
was declared in a recene address by Hugh L. Nichols of the
Ohio Supreme court. "I have heard men denounce violence
in one form and condone it in another. It is a false doctrine"
said Justice Nichols. "I f officers of the law would stand their
ground, many a cowardly mob would see its purpose defeat
ed. Only an awakened public conscience and respect for law
will prevent violence." ..
Any departure from the fundamentals of justice, such as
right to trial, right to know the crime one is charged with,
t is a danger so far-reaching that every citizen should be on
1 guard, said the speaker. This is good talk.. Mobs never
right wrongs, they only double them. The answer to im
patience with slow processes of law Is not the mob, but the
installation of swifter forms of legal procedure or change
of personnel in the administration of the forms existing.
Wrongs are righted permanently only by processes of
thought, by the rising of mankind to ever higher lovels of
Intelligence and justice. The mob is always an unthinking
brute which lowers every man who joins it. It iia reaction
' ary force, never a progressive one.
Natice to Readers of Albany .
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rtiamninn Freak Bill
The champion freak bill proposed
in Oregon is the one fixing legal rate
of interest at 4 to 5 per cent, adiudg
ea the Harney County News. We
miirht lust aa wel loans a measure fix
ing the legal price of wheat at 60
cents, hogs at 8 cents and wool at 15
cents. The only efiect would be tnr.l
wheat, hog and wool would be ship
nrf outside the state where the world
price prevailed. And th same thing
will happen to money a by any
chance of fate such law should
be passed. ,
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To the officers and mem
bers of Temple Command
ery No. 8 K. T. By order
of the Eminent Command.
I er, you are commanded to
meet at Masonic Temple Christmas
morning at 9 o'clock A. M. for our
usual Christmas observance. This is
the Knightly duty of every member,
and it ia hoped that each Sir Knight
will do. his duty.
BAKE BITE
Bread
Cak
' Plea
Cookies, Roll,
Doaghmita, Etc,
. ar Making
A HIT
Try Them
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Elite Bakery &
Confectionery
FULLY PROTECTED
We have just installed an Electrical Burguar Alarm System, which places The
ALBANY STATE BANK In the front rank for safety and protection. Every
inch of the vault surface is electrified, as well as the vault door. This means the
combination, the bolt throw, or the vault itself cannot be touched without turn
ing in an alarm that can be heard for blocks.
Proof of the efficiency of the alarm systems, is the fact that during twenty
years that such alarms have been in use In the United States, not a single
vault or safe protected by them have been broken into or robbed of a single
dollor. This is SOME record when you consider the thousands of leading
BANKS that have this protection.
. Further, the big insurance companies writing burglary insurance fully realize
the safety of the alarms for they automatically reduce the premiums fifty per
cent on all banks thus protected.
' Further, Uncle Sam has the best modern alarm appliances he can obtain for
the protection of money and valuables in his charge.
We feel that we cannot make our vaults too strong for our cutsomers. We
feel that they are entitled to the best protection we can giye them.
: We still have a limited number of safety deposit , boxes for rent at reasonable
prices. CALL AND INVESTIGATE. .
Albany State Bank
"ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE"
for Not
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Exquisite
Christmas
Jewelry
Christmas is upon us. If you have not yet decided upon your
gift, settle the question now by giving Jewelry. Good jewelry lasts
a lifetime and I a constant reminder of your appreciations and good
wilL
PICKARD CHINA
A rar work of art ia PICKARD China, and fortunaU Indeed I
th recipient of this beautiful war. Whether you choos a single
hand painted plat or novelty or full tea or lunch set, your gift will
hav distinction and "class.'' Many design and many prices.
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SILVERWARE IS SUPERB
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W
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A set of -Gorham'i Solid Silver 1 a gift of richness and luxury.
Mad In many beautiful pattern, It la th ultimate in correct table
furnishings. If yon do not ear for a full aet this year pleas tha
wife by giving her aome part of th outfit.
. Many novelties to choos from, such a salad fork, pi and cak
knives, ladle, berry spoons, tc. Silver plate Is also wonderful.
CHIME CLOCKS
Mak splendid gifts. -W
hav them in many size and at vari
ou price.
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OTHER SUGGESTIONS
- Rings, Leather Goods, Diamonds, Cigarette
Case, Watches; Conklin'i Pens, LaValljerei, Hawk' Cut Class,
Broaches, Electric Table Lamps. " -
F. G, WILL
High Class Jewelry
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