Bown ican. Bellefonte, Pa., January 5, 1917. The Turk and the Crescent. The crescent was not originally an emblem of the Turk. It was first used by the primitive Christians of Con- stantinople and the eastern provinces of the old, Roman empire as an em- blem of thé growing influence of Chris- tianity. It was not until about the year 1453, after the Turks had over- run Asia Minor and parts of southern Europe and had captured Constanti- nople, that the Turks adopted the cres- cent as their national emblem. The Koran prohibits the use of images and symbols in the religious cere- monies of the strict Turk or the inter- pal decorations of their temples and mosques, the rule being so strict as not to allow the martial or civie deco- ration of their greatest generals or pashas, successful commanders or oth- er distinguished persons. The adop- tion of the crescent by the Turk as a national emblem is an oddity which has so far remained unexplained.— Philadelphia Press. Easily Amused. When Professor Chumpleigh’s hat blew off he made no effort to retrieve it. Instead he leaned against a lamp- post and watched half a dozen pedes- trians join in a mad chase. “I could have picked it up myself,” he murmured, “but I knew from my studies of human nature that every- body within sight would endeavor to get it for me.” So he remained, chuckling cynically, as the hat dashed this way and that, and the kind people grew hot and frantic in their efforts to capture it. At last a boy made a fine long jump and held it with both feet. When he returned it to the professor it had eleven holes in it, elght ounces of dirt and was minus the brim. “Ah, well,” murmured the savant, as he tendered the boy threepence for his trouble, “I suppose one must pay for one's pleasure!”—London Mail A Ballet Averted a Revolution. When Bonaparte put the Duke d’En- ghien to death all Paris felt so much horror at the event that the throne of the tyrant trembled under him, Sir John Sinclair wrote. A counter revolu- tion was expected and would most probably have taken place had not Bonaparte ordered a new ballet to be brought out with the utmost splendor at the opera. The subject he pitched upon was “Ossian, or the Bards.” It is still recollected in Paris as perhaps the grandest spectacle that had ever been exhibited there. The consequence was that the mur- der of the Duke d’Enghien was totally forgotten and nothing but the new ballet was talked of. Extinction of the Buffaro. Speaking of the extinction of the buffalo, the director of the New York zoological park said: “It is by no means true that the ex- termination of the buffalo is due most- ly to the encroachment of human be- ings on their feeding grounds rather than to their wholesale slaughter. The great bison herds of the plains, from Saskatchewan to Texas, were all of them exterminated by systematic robe hunting, hide hunting in summer, kill- ing for tongues and slaughter for all other excuses imaginable. This oc- curred long before any of their ranges were wanted by man either for cattle grazing or for agriculture. The legiti- mate industries of man played no part whatever in the extermination of the bison, either west or east. The slaugh- ter was systematic and deliberate and far in advance of the agriculturist and the stock grower.”—New York Times. Why Spiders Fight. When two spiders fight there is gen- erally a good reason for the attack and the vigorous defense that follows. It is not generally known that after a certain time spiders become incapable of spinning a web from lack of mate- rial. The glutinous excretion frem which the slender threads are spun is limited; therefore spiders cannot keep on constructing new snares when the old ones are destroyed. But they can avail themselves of the web producing powers of their younger neighbors, and this they do without scruple. As soon as a spider's web constructing mate- rial has become exhausted and its last web destroyed it sets out in search of another home, and unless it should chance to find one that is tenantless a battle usually ensues, which ends only with the retreat or death of the in- vader or defender. How to Make Use of Vermin. In Paris, says a writer in the New York Sun, rats are. made to serve a useful commercial purpose. When the animals are caught they are put into a deep walled pit and fed regularly. Once a month there is a general ex- ecution, accomplished in a scientific manner by means of gas. By that time the rats are sleek and plump, and their hides are in excellent condition. The hides are removed and treated and eventually are made into “kid” gloves. It has also been found that the skins can be used for bookbinding and in the manufacture of photograph frames. Inherited Idea. “How the financier’s little son is en- joying himself in the country!” “Prue to instinct, his amusement is strictly in the financial line.” “How is that?” “Don’t you see how he is now plan- ning a run on a bink?’—Baltimore American. NT Like a Scene From the Middle Ages. The oldest and largest university in the world is El-Azhar at Cairo. Found. ed in 975, it has been from the start a national institution, the khedive being the rector. The minimum age of en trance is fifteen, and the applicant must know half the Koran by heart—if blind, the whole Koran—and be able tc read and write. The curriculum con sists of virtually nothing but theology and canon law, the final examination fifteen years after matriculation being upon these, together with traditions of the prophet: Grammar, etymology, rhet- oric and logic. It is the same instruc tion which has prevailed for centuries. and one who goes into the great court where the circles of students are sit ting at the feet of their Gamaliels looks upon a scene preserved from the mid: dle ages, “a perfect specimen, living. breathing and entire.” Inefficient. Mechanic—I've gone over that car of Smith’s pretty careful. but I can’t find nothin’ the matter with it. Garage Owner—Ye n't. eh? What do ye g’'pose T hired ye for?—Newark Eagle. Raised by Machinery. “A mechanical age. truly.” “How now?" “I just saw an incubator baby being lulled to sleep by a graphophone.”’— Kansas City Journal. A Child’s Quick Wit. It was a very pretty reply Roger Sherman’s little daughter made to George Washington. The general bad been calling on her father, and the young miss opened the door for him as he was leaving. “You deserve a better office, my little lady,” remarked Washington, smiling at her. “Yes, sir,” she replied, with a cour tesy—*“to let you in.” Different Routes. Philanthropic Visitor (to jailbird)— My friend, may I ask what brought you here? Jailbird—The .same thing that brought you here—the desire to poke my nose into other people’s busi ness, only 1 used generally to go in by way of the basement window.—London Tit-Bits. Damp. “The climate is pretty damp there. isn’t it?” “1 should say so. It's really so damp the people can’t raise anything but um- brellas.”—St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Holding a Wake—Ditto a Girl. Miss Loveleigh—The professor was telling us today about the moon. He says the moon is a dead body. Jack Spooner—That so? Then suppose we sit up awhile with the corpse. ——Put your ad. in the WATCHMAN. i ———————— County and Rural Y. M. C. A. Notes. The fathers and sons in Howard are planning a get-together for the second week in January. The Junior group under the leadership of Mr. R. R. Welch, is busy now on the plans for the banquet, which has been termed a Father-Son banquet. The board of directors, includ- ing Col. Woodward, chairman, J. Will Mayes and Dr. Kurtz aiding the group to make the proper arrangements. Each boy must have as his admission ticket to the supper, his “Dad” and will sit beside him during the evening's program. On the other hand, any man attending who is unfortunate in not having a son, must for the occasion, borrow a boy. During the course of the evening boys will respond to toasts, after which their father will have opportunity to have a | few words in his own behalf as the “Dad- dy.” As the principal speaker of the even- ing, county secretary John M. Horner has secured Mr. Fred B. Freeman, mem ber of the county work committee of the international committee of the Young Men's Christian Association of New York. Mr. Freeman’s ability as a boys’ specialist is unquestioned, and should bring a real treat to the men and boys of Howard. At a meeting of committees represent- ing both churches of Milesburg, County Secretary Horner presented the matter of « the Father-Son banquet to the members, outlining with them the program used in such evening's entertainment and get-to- gethers. The object of the program will be to bring the fathers and the sons to- gether to talk over the matter of future organization among the boys, and the possibilities of such work in Milesburg. Messrs. Wetzler, Dice, Baird, Rev. Piper, John Miles, McCullough and Bullock were the ones represented on the com- mittee, and after the Holidays will again take up the matter with the county sec- retary. Boys and Young men of Lemont are now working on plans for the continua- tion of the association work. Since early summer, the rooms occupied by the Le- mont group have not been regularly open for group work. After the cessation of definite programs, the young men of the town are anxious to resume activities. To- gether with Rev. Mr. Barber, of Lemont, and secretary Horner, plans for two months were outlined to the members present and at the next meeting the elec- tion of officers will take place. The quar- ters occupied by the Lemont group are splendid and very favorable to a credit- able years activity and service to the boys and to the town. In conference with Mr. C. W.Clemmer, state leader boys’ club workin Pennsyl vania, County Secretary Horner made the first steps toward the formation of a anh | Centre county corn growing and home making contest. Lines of action were agreed upon, as soon as a county corn growing committee of the prominent ag- ricultural men of the county can be organ- ized, the first contest for the county- will be put under way. Many of our neighboring counties have successful corn shows yearly, and their boys are permitt- ed to enter competition with other boys of the State. With the close proximity of the College of Agriculture and the Department of Agricultural Extension of the State, Centre county should rank a- mong the foremost in this respect. At a recent meeting of the Inner Circle of the State College High school Secre- tary Horner addressed the boys prior to the campaign they were about to launch against the use of cigarettes in the High school. The boys meet in a room set a- side for them weekly, and take up mat ters of vital concern to the school. In their efforts thus far they have met with remarkable success. CASTORIA Bears thesignature of Chas.H.Fletcher. In use for over thirty years, and The Kind You Have Always Bought. | 1 | | | users. 2 ve & is matchless. extra price. needs. a Cookers. hese pictures mast be mailed next week. Nature stores in oats a wealth of vitality, which everybody We want you to know this fascinating vim-food, as we make it and cooked in our way. | These Grocers Will Feature the Cooker Offer Next Week State College, Pa. Gentzel & McEachren 1. D Pye Snyder & Behrer | J. H. Musser, 10s coliege Ave. LEMONT, | Bellefonte, Pa. ' R. S Brouse Store, | Cash Grocery Store, pisnop street Gross Brothers, . G.E Hamer, -. . Herr & Heverly, . John Meese Store, so. anegheny st. Weaver Brothers, High Spring Bishop High At present prices, probability, after our supply is fer, you may send us five pictures of the Allegheny St. this offer would n rm, with the flavor kept led delight in these foods. We ask the pictures just to show that you use our cereals. Unless yoa bave the right flakes, right cooking does not help much. But, if you ase Mother’s Oats and Pettijchn’s, this is tor one week only. Get the packages cooker is yours for $1. This from any grocer named below. Send us check or money order for $1 and two Mother's Oats packages and one picture of the Bear from the front ot the Petti- Cooker from Mother’s Oats packages alone. exhausted, it cannot Next week the grocers of this city will once more feature this Mother’s Oats Cooker offer. And for the last time, we believe. We have supplied Cookers now to over 1.000,000 homes. We have! supplied these guaranteed Aluminum Cookers for $1 to Mother’s Oats But this offer ends with our present supply, and probably for ever. Unless Aluminum drops 50 per cent, we cannot again offer a; Cooker like this for $1. — : But next week only we make the offer below. You can get this Cooker for $1, by buying two of our cereals which should be cooked in it. This offer is made to induce better cooking. To bring you Mother’s Qats and Pettijohn’s cooked in perfect fo intact. Our reward will come in your doub Again for $1-While They Last This Guaranteed Aluminum Cooker = The cost of Aluminum -has doubled since we ordered these lifetime be impossible. So, in all . made again. ed Pure Aluminum {Extra Large and Heavy ‘Cereal Capacity 2 Ots. ALifetime Utensil {I One Week Only-Your Last Chance | Our Offer is This: john’s package—or, if you pre We will mail the Cooker by parcel post prepaid. Address, Mother's Oats, 1708 Railway Exchange, Chicago Pettijohn’s * Mother's Oats The Extra-Delicious Vim-Food Flaked from Queen Oats Only Mother's Oats is made from queen grains only—just the big, plump, luscious oats. i No puny, starved grains are included. A bushel of the choicest oats yields only ten pounds of Mother's. ‘Ihe result is a flavor that has won the world——a flavor which Yet these large and luscious flakes cost you no in flavory flakes of wheat. Yet it contains 25 per cent tender bran. The bran is in flake form, which makes it doubly efficient. Ground bran likes. will not do. made ictures of the Cooker cut from ) Rolled Wheat with 25% Bran Flakes A Modern Bran Dainty Every aoctor advises bran as essential to right living. laxative. Everybody every day should ea: it. It means better health, better spirits, sunnier days. Without it. our diet of fine food forces folks to drugs. Pertijohn’s is ‘made to meet doctors’ requirements. The bran is hidden I'he food is 2a morning dainty which everybody It is Nature’s Try Pettijohn’s one week. Note its delightful effects. Never again will you go back to a branless diet. Then try Pettijohn’s Flour. It is 75 per cent fine patent flour mixed with 25 per cent bran flakes. Use it like Graham flour in any recipe. Street Street Street PA. J. E. Lenker Elmer C. Ross MILESBURG, PA. Street Milesburg Store Company.
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