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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

The Dominic used to complain some
times about the character of the stories
the rest of us told. He said they were
too economical in their use of the ele-
ment of truth. And truth was so
cheap, and also so interesting, he
would say. We were always ready to
admit that it was interesting, but were
not so free to acknowledge its cheap
ness Like other exotics it seemed to
us expensive. Fiction, being SO much
more easily produced, appeared to be
the true mental provender in the Corn
Cob Club, social institution where
we decided questions of great pith and
moment by the aid of the civilizing
and ennobling influence of tobacco in
cinerated in cob-pipes. The Dominic
had quit smoking when he entered the
ministry, but he always said the cobs
smelt good, so we had hopes of his
reclamation; besides, the air was usu-
ally so thick that he absorbed enough
to bring him up, in a large measure.
to the high philosophic plane occupied
by the rest of us.
1t happened On Christmas Eve that
somebody told a story appropriate
enough to the season so far as the sub
ject went, but. palpably impossible con-
! sidered as happening. At least the
Dominic said it was, and threatened to
tell "a Christmas story himself; and
being counseled by the Professor, who
! was classical in his language, to "blaze
| away" the good man complied as fol-
| lows: -...- .--.--.
There used to be young man
named Stanwix who was rector of a
church at a little town in New Jersey
called Appleburg. Very amiable young
man, not long in the ministry, and I'M
married. Nice-looking chap, too, and
| a bright fellow but he had his trials
at Appleburg. Mainly it was the wo-
| men-they thought he ought to marry
and of course they were right But
| thinking so wasn't enough for those
! dear Appleburg ladies; with the true
| feminine desire to help they resolved
! to see that he did marry. But here
| again they showed a universal femi-
nine trait by refusing to combine and
\ work together. They all labored hard
enough, but independently, and each
with a view to inducing the minister
to marry a different woman. = a
1t had been going on thus for. some
months when Christmas approached
Now of course there isn't much yor
can give any man for Craftsmanship
pers and pipes and shot-guns and slip
pers. And in the case of a parson its
still worse-youve got to drop on the
pipes and shotguns, leaving only slip
pers-and slippers. OF course there ar,
book-marks and easy chairs, but tbs
| first are trivial and the latter expen
| Eive; besides, If he is unmarried ane
you are of the opposite sex, and in thu
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19
No Xmas Fun in Scotland.

In consequence of the Presbyterian
form of church government, as consti-
tuted by John Knox and his coadju-
tors on the model of the ecclesiastical
polity of Calvin, having taken such
firm root in Scotland the festival Of
Christmas, with other commemorative
celebrations retained from the Roman
calendar by the Anglicans and Luth-
Grams, is comparatively unknown in
that country, at least in the lowlands
The tendency to mirth and jollity at
the. close of the year, which seems
almost inherent in human nature, has
in north Britain been for the most
part transferred from Christmas and
Christmas Eve to New Years day and
the preceding evening, known by the
appellation Of Hogmenay. In many
parts of the highlands of Scotland.
however, and also in the county of
Forfar, and one or two other districts,
the day for general merry-making is
Christmas.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

There is no reason why the clothes
cleaned at home cannot be ironed up
to the same standard of excellence that
dry. All that is necessary to attain
the desired object is the purchase Of
package of Defiance starch at any
grocery. Use it once and you will I'M
derstand why clothes ironed at the
laundries have that mild, glossy ap-
pearance. All first-class laundries use
Defiance starch. If there is no grocery
in your neighborhood that keeps it
they will send for it on request. Made
Ey the Magnetic Starch Co.. Omaha,
Neb.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

was dying to begin again."
Jane had stopped breathing at the
word meerschaum. Now she caught
her breath, and for once in her life
rose to the occasion and didn't put her
foot in it. She simply looked up at.
him and smiled demurely.
'Oh, 1 guessed it," she said.
at was the best guess you ever
made. I should have died last night
amidst that awful landslide of slippers
if 1 hadn't smoked about half of that
tobacco. 1 mean to keep on smoking
now-that is, if you don't object,
dear?"
Jane scored again.
HI rather like the smell of good to.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19
The Children's- Day.


Christmas is the day of all days for
the children. Before the joys of one
| Christmastide are forgotten the little
ones are looking forward to the next
visit of Santa Claus. They are puz-
cling their pretty heads. and keeping
bright eyes watching to learn what
would be the very incest thing to give
each member of the family. They are
counting the pennies in the small
pocketbook or wondering how much
wealth is hidden in the iron bank
which is not to beopened until the week
before Christmas. They are stitching
bits of fancy work in which the large
black knots would be ungainly were it
not for the love which is wound with
in each one. They are wondering and
wondering what dear Mr.. and Mrs.
Santa Claus are making and if the blue
haze which hangs over the house on
cold mornings is really the smoke
from Santa Claus pipe, which he puffs
as he watches his good wife make all
kinds of Christmas delights. The chill
dren are whispering and looking
wise, finding mysterious packages and
writing letters-such letters But
Santa Claus knows the universal Ian
guage. No line is too crooked, no pic
ture too dim for his love to under
stand. After all these pleasures comes
Christmas eve. Then the children are
in quandary. Shall they sit up to
watch for the coming of Santa Claus?
Shall they go to bed early, so morning
will come quicker, or shall they keep
awake to hear the jingle of bells on
the roof? 1t would all be such fun!
But dropping eyes and nodding heads
answer all questions and far off in
dreamland are the children while San
ia Claus steals about on tip-toe filling
stockings, trimming trees and doing
all that is within his power to add to
the joy of the breaking day.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19
Lie Is Growing Longer.

From statistics and certain changes in
our methods of living, it has been proven
that life is being steadily heightened We
are justified in believing this when we
consider the great advance made in medi-
cine during the past fifty years. the most
noteworthy of them being Hostetters
Stomach Bitters. This ideal medicine
cures headache sour stomach. belching,
heartburn and Indigestion, also steadies
the nerves, induces sound sleep and pre-
vents malaria, fever and ague., Be sure
m trv
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19
Ola Newspaper EmpIoye.

The New York Evening Post was 100
years old the other y, and for sixty
years of that Robert Davis has been a
continuous employee, never having had
any other employer Mr.. Davis entered
the office in his thirteenth year and
was at one time assistant foreman of
the composing room
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19
THE HANpsoMEsT CALENDAR

of the season lin ten colors) six beau
tiful heads ION six sheets, 10x12 inch
es), reproductions of paintings by
Moran, issued by General Passenger
Department, Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul Railway, will be sent on receipt
of twenty-five cents. Address F. A.
Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chi
cago.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19
Nails Up Horseshoes,

Mrs. Arthur Stannard, who writes
novels of English army life under the
name of John Strange Winter" care
fully brings home and nails up in her
home every horseshoe which she
finds. She recalls with pride that her
first stroke of literary luck came to
her the very day when she picked up
her first horseshoe.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

Mother Grsy's Sweet Powders for Children
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
in the Children's Home in New York. Cure
Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
orders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over 10000 testimonials.
At al druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Adj
dress Allen S. OImsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

Architects in Japan make it a rule
never to construct a building over
four stories in height, for fear it will
fall during an earthquake. Earth
quakes are frequent there. Sometimes
we have two in one month, but the
damage is seldom great.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

Frank j. Schrieber, who is believed
to be the oldest postmaster in the
United States, recently resigned He
has decided that forty-three years
continuous service for Uncle Sam is
enough. He was appointed postmaster
of Cruger, Woodford county, Illinois.
during President Buchanan's admins
tratiOn
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19
ST. PAUL ROAD GETS BIG ENGINES.
Largest Ones Ever Built to Be Used in Fast
Passenger Runs.
Expected to Be the ultimate
Result

Several of what are claimed to be
the largest locomotives ever construct
ed were received by the Chicago, Mil
waukee and ST. Paul road yesterday.
In these days of large engines each
fresh consignment received by rail-
road during the past year or two has
had the distinction of being the larg-
est While these monster locomotives
have in a way ceased to excite sur
prise, those just received by the St.
Paul road are remarkable in their di-
mansions. For example, the diameter
of the driving wheels is eighty-four
and one-fourth inches, or one-fourth
of an inch over seven feet.
Following is a technical description
of the new giants:
Diameter of driving wheels, s4K
inches.
Diameter of compound cylinders, rs
and Is inches.
Stroke of cylinders, % inches.
Total length of engine, 6S feet II
inches
Steam capacity of boiler, 200 pounds.
Fire bcx, s feet s inches by 5 feet 5
| inches.
| Number of fiues in boiler, $50.
Heating surface. 3,215 square feet.
| Capacity of tender. $1,000 pounds of
coal and 1000 gallons of water.
Thinks Fast Time Possible.
General Passenger Agent Miller of
the ST. Paul is enthusiastic over the
new engines. alleging that they will
tend to revolutionize schedules and
power He says they will be capable
| Of hauling fourteen or fifteen heavily
oaded coaches or sleepers sixty miles
an hour. Grades will be little or no
| obstruction TO the leviathans.
| The locomotives will be put in SER
vice on the limited trains between
Chicago and Milwaukee and between
l Chicago and Omaha
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19
An old Patent.

1t is said that the New Hampshire
Historical Society has the original
patent IA a process for the use Of
steam in prcpeiling boats. 1t was is
sued to Samuel Morey. March %. 17s5,
and was signed by. George Washing
ton.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19
"wHY DON'T YOU GET MARRlhD?'

p 2
in came another box. 1t was from
Jane-just her luck, of course, to be
late and; strike him when he was all
worked up to the bursting point. But
let US draw veil over the scene right
here and leave the poor. man alone as
he opens James box.
1t was not more than half-past nine
the next morning when the Rev. Mr..
Stanwix mounted the Wilkinson steps
and tugged at the door bell. He asked
for Jane. It seemed rather queer, but
they ushered him into the parlor and
sent Jane in. Well, to make long
story short. it wasn't ten minutes
Until he had the thing affixed up. He
had his chair. drawn close up beside
her end of the sofa
Jane" he was saying, 1--WE loved
you ever since the first day saw you,
but never knew it until I opened
your box"
Then you liked them. did you?
I'm so glad" murmured Jane
81 should say I did Why. it's one
! of the finest meerschaums ever saw
and that tobacco usedato be my favor
lite brand at college But. Jane, how
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

Naturally people want to be WELL for
Christmas, for nothing so promotes hap
piness and good cheer. Therefors. take
Garfield Tea now: its uses are manifold
1t cures all arrangements of stomach.
liver. kidneys or bowels; it cleanses the
system and purifies the blood, thus re-
moving the cause of rheumatism govt
and many chronic diseases. 1t is good for
young and old and has been held in the
highest repute for many years Physi-
clans recommend 1t.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19
Excavations. In Lndea.

The Palestine exploration fund has
been for the last two years carrying on
excavations in western Judea. Remains
extending in time over fifteen centuries
ha e been unearthed. We have here
two well defined pro-Israelite periods,
and also the Jewish Seleucidan and
Roman periods.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19
The Growth of Kansas.

The population of Kansas has not
increased much during the last ten
years. Quite an emigration out of the
state during the period of depression
and the large number of ,emigrants to
Oklahoma nearly overbalante. thes nat
ural increase. in 1890 the total popu-
lation was 1,427, O96; in 1890, 1,444, 7OS.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

Some grocers say they don't keep De-
iance Starch. This is because they have
a stock on hand of other brands contain
ing only II OF. in package. which they
won't be able to sell first, because De-
fiance contains 16 OF. for the same money.
Do you want 16 OF. instead of II OF.
for same money? Then buy Defiance
Starch. REQUIRES no cooking.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19
DENSITY OF PopuIation Counar.d

Norway's population is the smallest
In Europe compared with her area.
Each of her inhabitants could have 40
acres of land, while the Briton would
have to be content with less than an
onra
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19
Where Sedan Chairs Are stin Used.

At Orleans, France, especially on
Sundays at the hour of mass, the
classic sedan chair, as it was known to
the gallants OF the eighteenth century,
is borne through the street by robust
carriers, its occupants being aged peo-
pie and invalids, to whom the jolting
of a carriage is intensely disagreeable.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

1t is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting. Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corrs and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease, powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

And tell them of Garfield Tea. which
cures Indigestion and liver disorders and
jnsures the return of many Happy Christ
mas Dinners by removing the cause OF
dyspepsia and ill-health
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

Human nature always crops out every
. time collection is taken upi in church.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

The actors's favorite role is the pay
roll
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

Pain, suffering, Wizard Oil could not
live together, so pain and suffering
moved out. Ask your druggist about it.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

Condition of the farmer in Western C2nadn-
Province OF Manitoba anu districts OF Assini-
boia, Saskatchewan AID Alberta. Thousands
of Americans are now settled there. Reduced
rates On all railways for homeseekerS and set
tiers New districts are being opened up this
wear The new forty page Atlas Of western Ca
NADIA sent free 10 all applicants F. Pedley,
SUPERINTENDENT OF Immigration, Ottawa, Canada
Or s Crawford Can adian Government Agent,
2f1 W. Ninth St., Kansas City, Mo.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

He asks three great gifts-Health.
Wealth and Happiness. Then give him
Garfield Tea; it brings Good Health, pro-
notes Happiness and makes the pursuit
of Wealth possible.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES are the
brightest, fastest and easiest to use.
Sold by druggists, TO-. per package.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

Detectives, like variety, are the spies
of life.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

.. Poets are born but verse writers
grow of their own accord.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19
For the Good of Your Health

Children who eat at second table
take after their parents
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

pm honest confession is good for the
sole.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

This would be better world if peo-
pie took their own advice.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

Religion makes good armor, but it's
no good as a cloak.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

Man is the only animal that eats pie
and employs a physician.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

YELLOW CLOTHES ARE UNSIGHTLY.
Keep them white with Red Cross Ball Blue
All grocers sell large 2 o. package, . cents
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

The man who knows the least shows
it the most.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections of the throlt and lungs.-WM.
o. ENDsLEY, Vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10, 1900.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

Policemen's clubs are trumps in the
game of strife.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19
For a Long Lease ON Life

Keep off an honest mans toes and
he will be true friend
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

He is a lucky sluggard who has a
rich aunt to go to.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19
A ohrl.tmas Phnosopher.

The musical composer sometimes
borrows money on his notes.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19
HoM-a TnlSE

The judge can pronounce very long
sentence in a very few words.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

1t is better to hit the nail on the
head than on the finger.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19
wish An a Merry Christmasl

1t takes a small boy and pot of jam
to mark table linen quickly.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

Street corners are the turning point
in many lives.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

The theatre is full of paradoxes.
Even the highest seats are the lowest
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19
INSIST ON GETTING 1T.

If a man is too lazy to begin he al
ways says it is never to late to n nd.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

use SEELYES NER-vENA. the gres
nerve and kidney cure. All druggists
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19
Are You using Aneu.s root-Ease9

Blessed is the peacemaker for he gen
orally gets the worst of it.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19
What brilliant world this would be
If men could only acquire brains as
easily as they can umbrellas

The poverty stricken aristocrat may
feel like converting his family tree
into kindling wood.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19
TALKS ON ADVERTISING.

The richest men often make the
poorest husbands.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

Money is the sugar that sweetens
the miser's life.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

For children eething softens the gums, reduces IN
nammation allavs pain cure swind collie. 25c bottle
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

Nature paints the country but she
leaves the job of town decorating to
men,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

IF YOU USE BALL BLUE.
Get Red Cross Ball Blue, the best Ball Blue.
Large 2 OF. package only cents.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

eat ATLAS OATS. The purest and best
breakfast food. All good grocers, 10c-
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
ease OF Catarrh that ca-anot be cured by Halls
F. J. CHENEY CO, Props, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known r; J.
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any oollga-
lions made by their firm
West s. Truax Wholesale Druggists. Toledo.
O.; Walding, Kinnan & Marvin. WhoIesais
Druggists Toledo Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system Testimonials sent free Erice
75c per bottle Sold by all druggists
Halls FANNY Pills are the best
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

Envy shoots at others but only in
lures itself.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19
VASELINI

WANTEn-Ager.s for permanent business by 70
UHu hb liable arm, hrst-class proposition for
both men and women absolute monopoly, unequaled
sellers and repeating customers write for full par
tculars Agency Dept I ia S. Washington ST.. Pesris H.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

You can generally tell mans char
acter by the kind of cigars he gives
away.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

Usually the newest thing in flannels
is a baby.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

Mrs win.low's Soothing Syrup
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-19

To Cure q Cold in One day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1901-12-17
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lotalen MaBe uno Gemt4te um9erea'
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fibruns bss metriIasn SpItsmsS II
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