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Show WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1922 THE PROVO POST Holeproof Hosiery The Perfect Present Greetings! Silk hosiery is always appropriate and aftviiys acceptable. If you Khe one pair or six there is no fear of duplicating- or choosing the wrong gift. HOLEPROOF is the hose of lustrous beauty that wears to well. It is moder- Were Old Santa Claus to come in an auto rather than in a reindeer-draw- n sled, we would ask the privilege of furnishing his accessories, as we have the best accessory business in the state. We could fit the dear old Saint with anything that is used on an automobile from a tire pump to an electric horn. In the last two years we have doubled our stock ; we have started a new store in Salt Lake, and expect to open one in Ogden in the spring. We have a good business and like our patrons and even those who are not our patrons. I . To Autoists everywhere we wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Speedy New Year. Everything for the Automobile Morrison Bros. i By MARJORIE HOWE DIXON o F course you know that Samuel Pepys wrote his diary in cipher, and that it was some two hundred years before it was deciphered. Due to the fact that it was written in shorthand, he could write intimately of the happenings of his day, in a way he would not otherwise have dared. Hence the lively interest we feel in his diary, today. Let us see how he celebrated There was turkey in Christmas. those days in Merrie England, but we find it was served on the 2 3jrd day of December, perhaps because it fell on a Sunday in the year 1G60. 23rd. (Lords day) In the morning to church, where our pew all cov- -' ered with rosemary and baize., A stranger made a dull sermon. Home' A and found my wife and maid with much ado had made shift to spit a great turkey sent me this week from Charles Carter, my old colleague, now minister in Huntinghouse, but not at all roasted, and so I was fain to stay till two oclock, and after that to church with my wife, and a good sermon there was, and so home. 25th. (Christmas Day) In the morning to church, where Mr. Mills, made a very good sermon. Home to dinner, where my brother Tom (who this morning came to see my wifes new mantle put on, which do please me very well) to a good shoulder of mutton and chicken. After dinner again, my wife and I, where we had a dull sermon of a stranger, which made me sleep. , ! REVIEW OF THE LIVESTOCK SITUATION IN UTAH COUNTY By Prof. C. Y. Cannon. things have been prominent undoubtedly the attention of the best balanced agriculture of any Lctors in turning to Utah county as apeople (outside section in the west. It matters not is the cowThe section. first dairy which type of crop" you mention, testing work that has been done here. Utah county will stand well up to Through this work we have been the front. But all this crop balance brought into direct competition with is wonderfully sustained by the live! the nine western states that comstock that are kept by Utah county prise the Western U. S. dairiy divifarmers. Lying as it does with the sion. Many times has this section vast mountain range area beckoning led every other state of the west in from its lofty heightlis to the east and high average production of cows. the 'rich grassy lake shore pastures Men interested in such thinks keep waving an invitation from the west, in close touch with these facts and her thrifty people have a great so have marked this county as force impelling them to live stock superior in dairy work. The second factor is the attempt raising. As her areas differ in typos of to have Utah county stand for one live breed of cattle. This has been done grasses and grains so does hermounthe Jersey breeders largely through stock differ. Those holding for attenhave several who years held their their turned have tain range and show at Utah annual Day Jersey tion to sheep and cattle. National Provo. thhrough attention, are men feeding Quietly the sheep to thousands of sheep in her canyons this means, has beenof attracted breedthese efforts the This splendid enterprise and on her deserts. Utah county is alone supports a fair part of this ers in this section. National the indeed upon Jersey map. countys population. on the mountain of the county, sections Certain are grown Cattle have as and the such section, on Vineyard hay and fattened grain, range Holstein-Friesia- h No the in emphasised the valley. beet pulp produced and theesting work this secaccurate figures are available at cattle has done demonstrates that tion keen but present for their a numbers, Utah county stands high in the estimate again high observers place of of this breed. cattle quality their value to the county. of the wonderful ability of of Because because first of rank, Probably hog to convert waste products their large financial returns and. the into human food economically, it has the stand wide distribution, No place in the Rocky Moun- always been kept in large numbers as where the population is heavy. tain region has such high rating to quality of this type of stock as Many splendid herds of swine are kept in this county. Pork production has Utah county. Eight hundred are is high compared with the balance of thousand gallons of fresh milk each the west. Quality of pork products county shipped out from the Lake from Utah county is noted. Salt to the going year, mostly Certain breeders of swine such as the considers one market. When in consumed the Warnicks, and Pulleys, brought is that great quantity of this section into national prominence the county, the very large amount breeding cream that is shipped out, and the as a producer of superior prizes of the great amount turned into ice cream by the stock. Many shows have been captured by two large factories of the county western men. of these of the idea vlue an one gets then Utah county is situated in the this industry to the locality. revenue center of a vast live stock area and is source of is another There much means logically the headquarters for fine from this industry that to the county. Many carloads of sur- live stock products. With the vision from of her farmers and her exceptional plus dairy cattle are shippedto other national advantages she undoubtedly have gone cattle These here. to Idaho. Wyom- will continue to march in the lead parts of this state, with her live stock California. and mg. Nevada, ' May the incense of the Christmas trees be a sweet remembrance to all our friends of many joyous days that have passed, and a sweet prophet of the happy days that are yet to come. We have a Complete supply of artistic Christmas candles, Christmas Cards, ( 'it Perfumes, Ivory, and many other dainty things for the Christmas trade. We order Salted Peanuts by I1 !ili Ml r' the Ton '.tty 4 M, TO m j Poultry Food Headquarters A Merry Christmas and a Prosperous and Happy New Year plum-porridg- s, -- Jenkins Knitting Company 50 NORTH UNIVERSITY AYE her husband with his mime pie. In December. 1 (!(;. ihe wrote: 25th. (Christmas davi Lay pret-jlftv long in bed,-southen rose, leaving my w i t e d Os i r ou s . o t sit e i having sat up till lour this morning, seeing her maids make mince pies. I to thurrh where our parson Mills made a good sermon. Then home, and dines vv dl on some ribs of beef roasted, ami mince-pieonlyi my whe, brother, and Barker, anti plenty of good wine of my own, anti my heart full of mu joy; and thanks to God Almighty for the goodness of my condition at this , day. In 1 6 G 7 Pepys jspent Christmas eve at the queens chapel and there witnessed a religious presentation of the advent of our Lofd. He mentions his amazement at the mixture of the crowd, there being many footman and beggar, with hefe and there a fine lady, the clergy (and noble with the queen and her ladies. Pepys was most concerned about his pockets being picked. The shew as lie called it lasted until early morning when he e l , s; j im.illv im.K a attei .tiiiikmg bin f at the lO'-- e Tavern d.n.i txnins lie diim On tm, 'Cob with' 1m iue h..m. in ihe moonlight and be flopp'd and d o p ; vi i m o n e v at live t.i si plate., whim, In was the willing' to tlo, it b ing ixt ina" tlav. Ill- - wife was ash t p (hi vvJimi he ariivttl but Jane bis house maid was making pits ami in .11 rt'Miocl pi ub.i hi it y mim and ri)M' again about nim 'and to 'Imn h, and there hi aid a dull sal mon of Mr. Mills, but a great many fine people at church, and so home. Chriftmas seemed to be celebrated very quietly in England if we art1 to take Pepys activities as an example. It is to be remembered that, England was at that time going through a period of reconstruction politically with ihe restoration of the monarchy uni i 1 ; , 1 1 der Charles the First. Christmas celebrations were not as highly developed as they were later, when we find the joyous and hearty and even lively affairs which are recorded by Dickens and Irving. Mr GREETINGS Phone 161 PROVO, UTAH W asatch Produce Phone 480 At this Christmas season we trust that every family in Provo is comfortably located in a comfortable home well protected from fire losses. He who can go to bed Christmas Eve feeling satisfied with his home surroundings and feeling the protection that thousands of cooperative householders through a gTeat company can give against loss by fire, is in a fit condition to enjoy the glories of Christmas and the pleasures that the holiday season can bring. ; The Provo Consolidated Real Estate Company has devoted its powers, through its corps of experts, to the housing of those who have come to our city. The same policy of helpfulness will be pursued next vear. We wish for all of our friends and patrons a jolly season of unmitigated pleasure. If ever troubled about possible losses, or if desirous of seeking a new home in the city, we trust that you! will remember our slogan; r ! y N We Sell the Earth and Insure Its Contents. Mortuary rs the porters. On Christmas day Pepys heard a sermon on the text, Glory to Gtjd on high, on earth peace, and good will towards men. Later he says, I walked home again with great pleasure, and there dined by my wifes bed side with great content having a mess e of brave and a roasted pullet for dinner, and I sent for a mine pie abroad, my wife not being Eviwell, to make any herself yet. dently his wife soon recovered for she was able to join him at a theater party on the 28th of that month. Many times Pepys held celebration before Christmas. Thus on the 2 4th of the month (1G65) we find he made this entry: 24th. (Sunday) To dinner, my landlady and her daughter with me and had mince-pieand very merry at a mischance her young son had, in tearing of his new coat quite down the ouside of his sleeve in the whole cloth. Then to church, and placed myself in the parsons pew under the pulpit, to hear Mrs. Chamberlin in the next pew sing, who is daughter to Sir James Bunce, of whom I have heard very much, and indeed she sings very finely. Mince-pie- s were Jcertainly Pepys favorites. His wifef seemed to have gone to great measures to provide Our stocks of HOLEPROOF are complete ranging in price from $1.25 to $5.25 per pair. Attractive holiday wrappers and boxes go with the hose without extra charge. Puv HOLEPROOF Hose for Christmas. We hold ourselves ready to serve at a moment s notice. Larkin-Goate- s Karl Kellestr&ss, Mgr. A year later we find that Pepys went to church as usual on Christmas day, but that the following day he and his wife and a group of friends found a merry bowl with singing at an ale house the good old wassail mentioned in Dickens and again in Irvings tale of Bracebridge Hall. In the year 1G62, there was Christmas given, just as there is now, and the tipping of servants. On December 2 4th Pepys writes: This evening Mr. Gauden sent me against Christmas, a great chine of beef (whatever that may be) and three dozen tongues. I did give 5 s. to the man that brought it and half a crown to dairy-cows- Provo BrugCo. PROVO, UTAH ately priced. You can buy more expensive hosiery, hut none more elegant or that can approach Holeproof in wearing quality. Provo Consolidated Real Estate Company f Phone 688 LOANS REAL ESTATE INSURANCE T |