The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-12-22

else. Richard?'
Yes" replied Ri, hard Pcnrith,
tenderly. "Blck at my boyhood'S
home. back where Naomi is waiting
for me to claim her As my wife,
have found->omcthing tangible
love- MARGARET MAHAN.
CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM.
The Day should BE One of Joy and Hap
pines. In the Rural Home.
Because the regular routine of
days year is no reason why Christ
mas and other holidays should not be
days of gladne>s and good cheer unon
the farm.
Make the same provision the day
before. for the lcSsening the amount
of work that must he done, as you do
for Sunday: then let it be done up as
quickly as possible as thoroughnesS
will allow: and we believe in showing
'good will" to even the dumb brutcs
by giving them an extra allowance of
feed. either in quality or quantity
not that we think they have any APP
probation Of the day or motive that
prompts it. hut they will appreciate
the fact. The work done up. turn
about to have just as good time as
po sible-a day full Of JOY and happ;-
ness because the pleasure of Others is
sought more than the qualification OF
self.
If the home consists of only "wifc
and |. see that wife has as mitch at
ten1ion and waiting on" as when YOU
were courting her. there is sleigh
ing the old times can he all the better
revived. if not. and the wheeling is
! not good. just make the day one o!
the best in which to see your girl
If the home nest has birdiing> in it.
have a romp with these: if the bird
| ling>" have grown to be great strap
| ping fellows" Slo" them that father
can be boy with them and have q
| coed time at hunting, trapping, OF
! whatever they choose.
| If those who bless Your home arc
! fair maiien> of sweet sixteen" al
any other age, consult their wi>hc>
| and tastes as t. how the day is to b,
| used. Ir either of the last three
! cases he sue the wife and mother is
consulted and her wishes put first.
Where there is hired help, have THO
| day glad one for them. too, whether
/ they wish to seek enjoyment else
where or in the home Of their en-
| ployer.
Americans do not take enough
, holidays American farmers do not
unbend often enough or long enough
Try taking more leisure. begin Will
/ New Years. 1893. and continue a
! intervals through the Year. and St,
! if Christmas 'o3 does not find yos
younger and less worn out thar
! Christmas 1892 did.
Hints for Christmas.
! Don't ask your child what he want
! unless you intend giving it to him.
/ Though money makes the mare go
! it makes Santa Claus come.
Don't buy your best girl prcsen
en- the inStallment plan, as she nigh
! jilt you before you had made all TIL
/. payments.
t b the price mark off the prescn'
| unlt it is an expensive one.
/ II ;ou wish to surprise your cir
never ask her what she would Ike
. for Christmas.
When you have the Christmas ire,
up. it doesn't mean that YOU have il
fixed up.
/ At Christmas time il is well enough
I to ape the English as far u, the plui,
pudding is concerned.
/ Some persons never wish you {
merry Christmas unless they thinl
they will get something for doing 80
Santa Claus would never make
school master. Whatever is good h'
puts at the foot Of the stocking.
The bachelor who puts his thuml
into he loardinghuIi Christina
pie is apt to pull out IA collar button
Judge. ,,,,r :,
:" Lawn Ridge Church, Christmas {
" Dec. oath. The proceeds will be u
in repairing the church. The tai
m will be spread at $50 p. N. Evt
IT, body iiiv,tcd.
st -
Teachers and Sunday schools
!, do well to see Busey before buy
" christmas candy. He has the larg
20 stock i'm the city'and will not be