The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1891-01-03
sHARPNER's HOLIDAY BUDGET,
He XOralixes Somewhat.

He Noralixes Somewhat.
BY Self Sharpner..
HIGH VALLEY, Dec. g, 180O-Mr.
Editor, have been studying somewhat
OF late ON the peculiarities of the crea-
ture man, and it strikes me that his
makeup is of singular incongruities.
For instance, the other day I heard a
neighbor say it was too cold here for 4
white man. He wanted to go to a
warmer climate where there was no
winter frost. once lived in the South,
out of the jurisdiction of frost, and
there heard men say that they would
not stay there if they could sell out,
they woald go North where was snow
and frost-they would like the cold.
People from the western prairies 90 to
California to get out of the cyclones
and drouth. People leave California
for Oregon to get where it rains in
summer; then they leave Oregon
because it rains twenty-six days in
every month. No country seems con-
structed to especially suit them
one is too cold, another too hot; one is
too wet, another toedry, etc. I think
that If some were placed in Paradise
they would try to get to the other
place than to satisfy their craving for
the unattainable. We, ourselves have
lived in several states and territories,
both north and south and we zee but
little difference in making q living in
any Of them. II . man has the deter
mination and vim about him he can
make q good living in any placS Of this
broad Union, whether the Mckinley
bill stands OF not.
Mr.. Editor, what about this biz
Indian war that seems to bs approach
ing? Do you think there win b .
fight or no? Now my think il this.
II the Indians would kin of all the
agents and other supernumeraries
about Agencies, and then Uncle Sam
fulfil all his treaty obligations, and
place the Indians under the supervision
Of the military, then my think is that
we would have lasting peace. Your
humble servant once lived hard BY an
Indian Agency, and during my stay
there 1t was under control of several
agents-the last one q Quaker and my
impression was that the Indians could
have Jared better under their own
chiefs, had more of their annuities,
and done great deal less Of thieving
and petty pilfering from the white
settlers, which was really outrageous.
Well, Mr.. Editor, our Christmas for
1880 has come and gone, and We feel
lonely over it, yet there are several
more holidays in which lots Of fun and
amusement Of various kinds win yet
be INDUCED in before old 1880 win be
buried in tho depths Of the past. Upper
Squaw Creek had probably the largest
gathering at the Ola school house it
has ever seen. There were somewhere
near 200 people, old and young, the
festivities consisted of school declama-
ton, songs, witty speeches, and all
wound up with music and dancing,
and oh. the good things that were 20
very welcome to the hungry dancers.
High Valley was well rep esentSd a.
also Lower Squaw Creek, and before
breaking up all were RECALLED with the
nice pies, cakes and apples that the
good near neighbors brought in baskets
in q horn. M
Judge Beatty and his cook book
system holds out special inducements
to people whs wish to marry during
1891. The Judge gives a written guar
antee which ought to bring him lots Of
business. For particulars call at his
office.
Life is short we admit, but you
can well afford to take time to exam
inc the rare bargains we are giving this
month in dress goods. An average
reduction of 80 per cent, Cakes Bros.
different styles of:ffamik'
ton Brown Shoe Co.'S $3.50 Shoe to
select from, and don't forget We replace
every pair that falls short of eur guar :
antee. Cakes Bros. ..s... ,..o u