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The Exeter Advocate, 1924-1-31, Page 3COP!'h := for E Particular • people► Roasted and packed same c.1 day in airtight cans Surnames and Their Origin JENNING.S. Variations—Jenkins, Jenkinson, Jenks Jennison. Racial Origin—Middle English, also Welsh, Source—A given name. Though you would not think so to look at them, the name of Jennings and the foregoing variations are simp- ly one classification of the innumer- able host of family names which have developed from that most common of all given names, John. From its original Hebrew form of Jeliohanan, the name of 'John has de- veloped into nearly every: sort of sound around which the human tongue can twist, through pagan as well as Christian races. Indeed, it is held that the name of Hannibal, th egreat Carthaginian warrior who crossed 'the Alps with his elephants and nearly smashed ancient Rome, was simply a variation of John. Carthage was founded by Phoenicians, who came from the coast near Palestine. But in England the name of John came to be spelled in many different ways according to the linguistic ten- dencies of individual localities. It is found. as Jon, Jan and Jen, among other forms too numerous to mention. Jen -kin (little Jen) was a very cone mon development from the latter, from which the surname of "Jenkines son," or Jenkinson was derived quite normally, being shortened in the course of time into the variations iroted. Where the name Jennings traces back to Ireland it was formerly IslacShoneen (descendants of John), changed to the English form under the ',pressure of English laws which at ,,,4WINTER IIAI D 0111 BABY The winter season is•a hard one on the baby. He is more or less confined to stuffy, badly ventiiated rooms. It is so often stormy that the mother does not get him out in the fresh air as often as she should. He catches colds which rack his little system; his stom- ach and bowels get out of order and he becomes peevish and cross. To guard against this the mother should keep a box of Baby's Own Tablets in the house. They regulate the stomach and bowels, and break up colds. The new sales tax will not increase the price of Baby's Own Tablets, as the company pays the tax. You can still obtain the Tablets through any medi- cine dealer at 25 cents a box, or by mail post paid from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Brockville, Ont, What a Knot is Not. The meaning of a sailor's "knot," like an ordinary knot, requires some unravelling. A "landlubber" would say that a steamship is steaming at "twenty-five knot an hour," but a sailor would simp- ly say "twenty-five knots." The latter Is correct. A knot is not a distance, but a speed. The word "speed" com- bines distance and time, a sailor call- ing the speed of a ,ship while passing over a sea mile, about 6,080 feet or 1 1.8 land miles, one "knot." The word "knot" is very old. In ancient days seamen found out the speed of their vessel by means of a "log line."' This was a piece of wood, to which was attached .a long line knotted at regular intervals. The log was thrown overboard, and a sand. glass on board was allowed to run down. It was then seen how many knots had been paid out. If <fifteen, then the ship was travelling at fifteen knots; if twelve, at twelve knots, and so on. • His Request. Judge—"Have you anything further. to say?" Prisoner--„ Ih • s cold like a to ask that the timeoccupied by counsei's speech for the ilefence'be deducted from my term of imprisonment." risonment, P Bing crabs, found mostly off 'the isl finds of Japan, measure from. 3 :to 5 feet from tip to tip of their great. claws; the largest ever caught is re- corded as having been 19 feet from tipto tip and weighing 40 lbs. It is 5.09 p.m. by the 'clock in Paris when noon in Toronto.' Rid Your Poultry :of Lice The new scientific discovery makes it •;,asy to get rid of vermin. Stop greas- ing, dusting, spraying and other un- satisfactory methods of fighting Iice. Simply drop into the drinking water .a harmless mineral tablet, it does the trick, it makes and keeps the birds clean and healthy. Warranted not to impart any odor to flesh or eggs. Sold under a movee track guarantee. Thou- sands of pouliry' raisers are using them. SencJ tee.• dollar ,for 'trial box. F. G. Davie Oept. H., 30 Leopold Street, Toronto. various tines in various sections of that country forbade the use of native family names. CLEVELAND Variations—Clive, Cliff, Cleve. Racial Origin—Middle English. Source—A ,geographically descriptive word. Cleveland and' its variations trace back to an old Anglo-Saxon geographi- cally. descriptive term, as do Grover and its variations: The old word was "slough." It. meant a cleft or fissure between hills in those days and its modern use as "cliff" was probably a secondary mean- ing. The variations, Clive, Cliff and Cleve, of course, are developments of the original spelling, and are useful in determining In what general sec- tions of . England a family may have lived atvarious periods. It is only in very modern times that spelling has been standardized, Throughout ,the middle ages people spelled very much as they pronounced, and there were marked differences in pronunciation tendencies in the different parts of England. Originally such names as Clive, Cliff and Cleve were written "Atte Clive (at -the -cliff), Atte Cliff and Atte Cleve, or at earlier periods, when French was used snore commonly and was the official language, "de la Clive" (of the cliff). Cleveland, as a family name, gives a little more definite information as to the origin of families bearing it, which must have come from a section of Yorkshire known by that name, and of which the city of Middlesborough is the capital. Being Busy. When people tell one another how busy they are or have been, although they are likely to lament the '"busy - nese," they usually regard it as credit- able. And yet to be busy is not neces- sarily to be engaged in anything worth while. Being busy and working are by no means synonymous. The dis- paraging expression "a busybody" arose from a perception of that fact. People who keep themselves pretty constantly occupied with work have no time or inclination for mischief - making, yet people can busy them- selves in making mischief. They can busy themselves too in. ways that do no special' harm to others and that are yet futile and frivolous. A greatmany people, for example, are busy .perform- ing social acts and rites that have no particular value. Being busy in the sense of being constantly occupied with the little complications in the web of life is a harassing and discouraging form of activity, says a writer in Youth's Com- panion. Yet nowadays people give more time and effort to the attempt to deal with such complications than ever before because the complica- tions are more numerous and intri- cate. The persons who are busy most of the time on productive, interesting work of some kind, and who do not allow the element of busyness to in- vade their hours of recreation and re- laxation, have a• sound philosophy of Iife and are living in accordance with it. �h, The Marriageable Age, "When is the proper age for a girl to marry?„ ` "Any age at which he is able to make money enough to live in style.” Keep Minurd's Liniment' to the house. Australia, the Peculiar. Australia is a truly marvelous coun- try. Nature there displays Peculiari- ties that would seem almost to be the product of human imagination. Not only are there white eagles and black swans and non -barking dogs with wolves' heads and foxes' tails; not only does the salmon fish for it- self in the rivers and the • perch in the sea, but the barometer rises ,before rain and falls to foretell fine weather, Paper money wears out and the av- erage life of five dollar bills is about ten months. When someone was complaining of insomnia, ' an Irishman recommended a sure cure for it. "Go to bed," he said, "an' shlape it off!" Desire. The Business of Faith. Life is a prison house, it seems, And all man's eager thqughts and dreams , Are colored' windows ' : i •:-looking through,. He sees the heavens arching blue, Sees earth and ' all earth's lovely • flowers, • Sees golden noons and evening stars, Sees' dawn's :soft, pulsing, shadowed hours-, And, hungry hearted, beats the bars. • There is a window in the wall Higher than any man is tall . . . I've gazed from it all night until I curse the hour I gained its sill, My feeble hand all night has pressed The pallid glees, while frons above The moon, unloved and uncaressed, Shines far and faultless as niy love --Winifred Lockhart Willis. • WEAK A A1+,'illC IVOMEN What They Need to Restore Good Health and Vitality. The woman who feels tired out, wh aches all over when she rises in th morning, who feels depressed most cf the time, needs the help that Dr. Wil i lianas' Pink Pills can give her—new rich blood and stronger nerves. Th number of disorders caused by -poo blood is amazing, and most women ar careless about the condition of thel blood. Their nerves are quickly af fected; they worry over trifles and d not obtain refreshing sleep. Ther may be stomach troubles and head aches; shortness of breath and a nut tering of the heart. This is a condi tion that calls for Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, the blood -improving, nerve -re storing tonic. Mrs. William Henry Lovett Street, London, Ont., ha proved the value of these pills, and says: "I had a very severe attack o anaemia. I was always tired and the least thing would make me sick at th stomach. I could hardly go about and suffered terrible pains in my legs from cramps. I had no color in my face and was as white as a sheet. The doctor gave me several kinds of medicine, but Gould not understand why I did not get results from it. Then I went to a hospital and was there for three months, but came home no better than when I went. My friends were wor- ried and feared. consumption. While I was still in this condition a friend advised me to try Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, I tried them and after a time. felt they were helping me, and I glad- ly continued their use, and am thank- ful to say that I am again a well wo- man, and I firmly believe that had it not been for Dr. Williams' Pink Pills I would not have got better." The new sales tax will not increase ti) price of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, as the company pays the tax. You can still obtain the pills through any medi- cine dealer at 50 cents a box, or by mail, post paid, at this price, from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Brock- ville, Ont. Rob Stuart was no coward. The mo- ment he realized that he had been ayolding his old pastor since his re - teen from college he went straight to the parsonage. The study greeted` ilial with its old welcome, Rob had been there many fie evening with a crowd of the boys before he went to college. "It feels just as it used to," he de- clared. • "We had sonic great times here, Dr. Carlow nodded, "I'm getting to be an old man, Rob., -I like to sit here before the fire and watch my boys marching out to conquer the world." "We don't go very far," Rob retort.: ed, "before we revise our dreams a bit, s "Make them bigger or smaller?" Dr. Carlow inquired "Oh, smaller, Boys, are conceited young animals, doctor! It takes col- lege to make you see your size in rela- tion to the a universe! I don't believe as I did. You can't after you've takenwn a look do t th b o e e gnn ni. g qi things." "How much is left?" Dr. Carlow asked quietly. o "Well, sir,"—it was harder than Rob e had realized that it was going to be,-- "I'm not so sure of God. I'm not say- - ing that He doesn't exist. I simply haven't settled the question in my e mind. 'And I don't believe that Jesus r i Christ was anything but a man. Of o course He was .the greatest man• that r : ever lived—in his way." He was au- -' gry at himself for stumbling In his e words before the quiet eyes of the old e man, - But to his astonisment Dr. Carlow - seemed to let the matter drop. "I hear - you're going into business, Rob," he said. - "Yes, sir. Motors." , "Do you remember the parable of s the talents?" Bob nodded. What was the old doc- f tor driving at?" "Do you think the master was bard I e on the servant with one talent?" "Why, no, sir, The fellow had his , chance like the rest. He was a quit- ter." ` "I thought you'd say that. Now I have another question to ask. Are you capitalizing" the faith you have? By your own acknowledgment you'll be a quitter if you let it lie idle. The same law holds in religion as in business; the only way to acquire morefaith is to invest what you have." "Why— the young fellow stammer- ed, Then he laughed, the frank boyish laugh that his pastor dearly loved. "You've got me sir. I see I'Il have to go home and thrash the mat- ter out." Mooring a Dirigible. The proposal of the U.S. navy to fly to the Pole in the Shenandoah, Uncle Sam's biggest airship, includes the es- tablishment of an air base in Alaska from which the start would be made. It is unlikely that a special hangar for the big ship would be built there, and it is much more probable mooring masts would be utilized to hold the Shenandoah between flights. Such mast ,salready are in use at the Lake hurst, N.J., naval station. The usual airship mooring mast is about 200 feet high and is of steel, firmly based in Concrete. The nose of the ship is made fast by cables to a swivel arrangement set in the head of the mast. This swivel, moving freely, permits the flying craft to swing to the wind, much as a ship swings to its anchor" in a tideway. When the air- ship is to be moored she noses down toward the mast, drops her cable to the ground, and this in turn is made fast to the cable on the mast swivel. The slack is then taken up by a motor driven winch on the ground. After being secured to the mast it is found the airship rides better in the wind if ballast is cast out. Remit by Dominion Express Money Order. If lost or stolen you get your money back. portion ofthe 1 A o old Roman wall of London has recently been uncovered in Hotinsditch. It is 8 ft, 9 ins. thick, d with squared face stones, and filled with smaller stones, over which ce- ment had been poured. Ask for MInard's and take no other. A foolish, mother can suggest mis- chief her son never dreamed of,' by the questions. she asks him. "Pillboxes"- and concrete dug -outs b.uilt by -the Germans are still a prob- lem in .France; there were 6,000 in the Nord Department alone. INDIGESTION GAS, N STOMACH U O I� GH TBL E "Pape's Diapepsin is the quickest, surest relief • for indigestion, gases, flatulence, heartburn.' sourness, or stomach distress caused by acidity,. A few tablets *give • almost immediate stomach relief. Correct your stomach and digestion now for.. a few • cents. Druggists sell millions of packagos of Pape's. Diapepsin. The Herds of Death. When the moon is high And the wind is low Over the alkali, Browsing slow, The skeletons Of cattle go. Their ribs gleam white, Their breath is frost, A ghost cow lows For a ghost calf lost, And on horns like sharp 'moons Their foes are tossed. —Elizabeth J. Coatsworth. 1 Beware of Imitations) "Miss America" Declares '-Tan lac Wonderful Health Giving Tonic Miss Campbell in "Miss Amerlca" crown which she has won on two occasions. 'Photograph by Atlantic Foto Service. Miss Mary • Katherine Campbell, twice proclaimed "Miss America," has taken TANLAC and endorses it in a statement recently given to the wo- men of America through International Proprietaries, Inc., distributors of this great tonic. In this statement, Miss America declares that Good Health is the basis of all Beauty, and advises women who would be beautiful to "first find good health." Her complete statement as given Is as follows: "I consider it a great privi- lege to be able to tell the thousands of women everywhere what a great tonic TANLAC is. Health is the basis of all beauty. Without good health, one is apt to be run down, nervous, underweight, high-strung, anaemic. In- digestion ndigestion drives the roses from a wo- radiant quality' of womanhood that is real beauty, "I have taken TANLAC and I do not hesitate to say that it is a wonderful health -giving tonic. It has brought re- lief and good health to many women, and with good health one may have a measure of beauty that will overcome shortcomings in face and figure. "Rosy cheeks, sparkling eyes, a well- rounded figure, a lovable disposition, go hand in hand with good health. To. those searching for beauty, I would say—`First of all, Find Good Health.' The TANLAC treatment has proven itself a boon to womankind, and I re- commend. it." Miss Campbell has written a book- let on Health and Beauty which may be secured by filling out the coupon man's cheeks and robs her of that below. • INTERNATIONAL PROPRIETARIES, INC. Department A-103, Atlanta, Ga. Gentlemen; I herewith enclose 10 cents (stamps will do), for which send me a copy of Miss Katherine Campbell's Booklet on "Beauty and Health." Name Street Town State Dire Threat. An Irish sergeant was drilling two very stupid recruits, who could not be prevailed upon to keep step. Losing all patience, he shouted: "If I knew which of ye two spal- peens was out of step, I'd put him straight in the guardroom." The busy man has few idle visitors —of whom worry is one. PR YOUR EYES wholesome Cleansing Refreshing • Classified Advertisements FOR SALE ft POUNDS LEAF TOBACCO. ONE pound is flue cured. Mailed all over Canada for $2. Lewis Wigle, Leamington, Ont. Consider whether you have satisfied your relations to father, mother, cou- sin, neighbor, town, cat and dog, whe- ther any of these can upbraid you. R. W. Emercon. Mother! Give Sick Child "California Fig Syrup" Harmless Laxative for a Bilious, Constipated Baby or Child. Constipated, bis �-� ious, feverish, or Unless you see the name "Bayer Cross" on package or on tablets you. are not getting the genuine Bayer As- pirin proved safe by millions andpre- scribed by physicians over twenty- three years for Colds headache Toothache Lumbago The old reliable remedy for Bright's Disease, sick headache, pains in back and other indications of kidney and liver trouble. Fifty years successful sale. At your druggist or direct from WARNER'S SAFE REMEDIES CO, Toronto, Ont. 1 s!P opie Bitro-Phosphate • feeds the nerves and old people need it to make them feel and look younger. It's the one best nerve builder for weak, nerve -ex- TellsWo.enowShe Was Restored 'pasted men and women and that is why druggists guarantee it. Price $1 to Perar ire,t ljeoalt& by Lydia E. per pkge. Arrow Chemical Co., ` 25 Pinkliam s Vegetable Compound sten eta sick, colic Babies and Children love to take genuine "California F i g Syrup." No other laxative regulates the tender little __see, bowels so nicely, It sweetens the stomach and starts the liver and bowels acting without griping. Contains no narcotics or soothing drugs. Say "California" te, your druggist and avoid counterfeits! Insist upon. genuine "California Fig Syrup" which contains directions. RS. DA NERVOUS RECK Front St. East, Toronto, Ont. Neuritis Rheumatism Neuralgia Pain Pain Accept "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin only. • Each unbroken package con- taina proven directions. Handy boxes of twelve tablets cost few cents. Drug- gists also sell bottles of 24 and 100. Aspirin is the trade mark (registered in Canada) of Bayer Manufacture of Monoacetieacidester of Salicylicacid. While It is well known that. Aspirin Imeans Bayer .Manufacture, tieassist the public against imitations, the• Tab- ' lets of Bayer Company will be stamp- ' ed with their general trade mark, the "Bayen ross." ACME NO MORE! Minard's, stops pain, relieves in- flammation, eases rheumatism, neuralgia and all pains. CUTICURA HEALS ITCHY p_IMPLES Over Ch nandCheek,Large and Red1Was Discouraged, "The pimples I suffered from were scattered over my chin and cheek. <' T They were large and red and after a day or two (i festered over, They itched and when scratched them the tops would come off and a - watery fluid would come from them. The trouble lasted several months and I was aw- fully discouraged.. "I read an advertisement for Cud - etre Soap and Ointment -and sent for :a free sample. After using it there was a marked change so I pur- chased more, which healed me." (Signed) Miss Edna Prowse, Non pariel Farm, Cluny, Alberta. Use Cuticurafor all toilet purposes. Semple Each Free bylltan, Address: "Lyreane, Lint• ited, 844 8t. Pam Bt., w„ r,rontr.al" Sold every- where. Soap 25e. gintment2land 50e. Talcum 25e. Cuticura Soap aha,-sa without mug.' Winnipeg, Man. I cannot speak too highly of what Lydia E. Pinkharn's Vegetable Com- mpound has done for e. 1 was a nervous wreck and 1 just had to force myself to do my work. Even the sounded my own chil- dren playing made me feel as if I must scream if they did not get away from me. I could not even •d;•. t speak right to my husband. The doctor said he could do nothing for me. My hue- band's mother advised me to take the Vegetable Compound and I started it at once, I was able to do my work once more and it was a; pleasure, not a bur.' den. Now I have a fine bouncing baby, and am able to nurse her and enjoy doe ing my work. I cannot help recom- mending such a medicine, and any one seeing me before I took it, and seeing me now, can see what it does for me. I am only too pleased for you to use nay testimonial.' —Mrs. EMILY DAVIS, 721' McGee Street, Winnipeg, Man. Lydia E. Pinkham's Private Text - Book upon "Ailments, Peculiar to Women ', will be sent you free upon request. Write to the Lydia E. Pinkharn Medicine Co., Cobourg, Ont. This book contains valuable information. • o ISSUE No, 4—'24.