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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

Of the whole and. undivided church
make US as certain as anything can,
short Of mathematical demonstration,
OF the correctness Of Dec. % as the
true date of the Nativity.
But presume the most convincing
of all arguments viii be allowed to
be this: On the Cross Our Lord com
mitted the care Of His blessed Mother
10 His beloved disciple, St. John. She
spent the closing years Of her life at
St Johns home. The Nativity was
celebrated many times during her life
time 1t is absolutely incOnceivable
that the birth of herssOn could be cele-
trated with her knowledge and con-
sent on a wrong date If never before.
she must have spoken TO St. John
after the ascension of the night and
incidents OF the birth of Him they
both loved so well II is inconceiv-
able that St John could have cele-
bTated the Nativity on any other than
the day of birth St John had a dis
Ciple well known in history, POlycarp.
bishop. of Smyrna He celebrated the
Nativity, and it is incOnceivable that
he. whose boast IL was that what ne
delivered he received from St. John.
could observe the Nativity on any
other than the correct date. Now,
POlycarp had a disciple named Ireneus,
and Ireneus claims that he delivered
the doctrines and customs as he re-
ceived them from St POlycarp and
others. This Ireneus was made bishop
Of Lyons, and delivered to the Chris
tians there the customs he had re-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

daily in the continual burnt Of
fering on the altar in the tenn
pie In addition there were spe-
ciaI offerings. These sacrifices re
quired large fOcks. Shepherds were
needed to tend these lambs, types OF
the Lamb Of God" now born The
pasturage where these lambs were fed
was the field Of Bethlehem The
shepherds were a quasi sacred order
inferior TO the Levites. Their occu-
patton was similar TO Abel's- Il was
to these shepherds. l9wly but Cod
fearing men, that the Tugel appeared,
and the glory OF the Lofd shOne round
about They we're engaged in dis
charging their duty, anS 70 all doing
their duty to God and man viii come
the glory Of the Lord and TIE message
Of peace, good viii to meB-
The events OF Christ's saiess life
have not been recorded in Che annals
Of earthly history, nor emblazOned on
the rolls Of earthly fame. nor heralded
in pOmp and state by earthly trum-
pets. for He loved TO manifest His
spOtless life among the nameless ones
Of the tOiling and busy thrOng; yet
there is a record kept OF that stainless
life In the pages Of the Book OF
Space. with a precision passing earth
" effort and an exactitude which the
spheres alone could give
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

weak, was short Of breath and was
troubled with bloating after eating
and my limbs we're badly swollen
O1e doctor told me it would finally
tuTn to Bright's disease ] was laid
Mp at one time for three weeks
had not taken Deans Kidney Pills
more than three days when the dis
tressing aching across my back dis
appeared and later all the other symp
toms left ne"
For sale BY All druggists Price 50
cents per box. Foster-Mlburn Co.
Buffalo, n. Y
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25
How's This ?

We Ger one HundFsd DollaTs Reward for any case
~ CstarTh that cannot be cErBd b. Hans Cettarn
CzTe F.J. CHEEEY CO. PToPa. Toledo o.
We ne CndsrsiE1sds have EnoEn 2 .. Cneney ~
e fs-t Is ysars Gn6 believe hin perfectly nonQIa
A. blsfnsss transactions sid financially abe %
- eI1I aav obIfzas5ong made b their arm
VIZ q TEUAL, Wholeasie DruzZlata- Aole1o- u
EELDTss, EIEEAE 3 MAEvIE, Wholesale Drug
gfstE, Toledo, O.
EsiTH EE1arrh Cure = taken tnfernslly, ectlnl
srecfiT uusn the blood and mHcous g1Tfscel OF he
ITsreui- Testimo1ials sent 1ree- Pr1cs sc Pei
Aofrie. Sold b All DfuEEiIta-
Hs5Ta Fallily PillI are th8 b1G1
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Weu Remembered.

Valley City, n. Oak, Dec. live
years ago Mrs. Matilda n. Boucher OF
this place suffered a great deal with
dizziness IN her head. She was cured
Of this by a remedy called Odds Kid
ney Pills, and has not been troubled
since.
Shortly afterwards she had a bad
bilious attack, and for this she used
Diamond Dinner Pills and was COM
pletely cured in q short time.
In January, 1903, she had an attack
Of Sciatica, Of which she says:
Il was almost helpless with the Sci
atica, but remembering what Dodd's
Kidney Pills and Diamond Dinner Pills
had done for me before, commenced
8 treatment Of these medicines and IN
three weeks was completely restored
TO health. I have great faith in these
medicines, for they have been Of so
much benefit to me-"
Dodd's Kidney Pills are very popular
81 Barnes County. having made q
great many splendid cures Of Sciatica,
rheumatism and Kidney Troubles
Many families use no other medicine
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

There is a great discussion going on
these days between those who think
Mat the quality Of food we eat makes
great difference IN cur mental and ply
sieal well being, and those who think
1t all rests with our thoughts at the
time Of eating To US 1t seems there
is much merit in what each says-but
neither are correct A mechanic can
not do speedy work with dull tools
An enraged mother can poison the milk
Of her breast and kill her nursing child.
You can not make a prize fighter by q
diet Of saw dust
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25
ON THE DUDE" TRAIN.
Johnny Drummer, Who Is Side
Tracked 20 let the Limited CO
BY, Expresses His Sentiments
Regarding That Superb
Train.

SIT has been ny dream Of JOY supreme
To ride In plush and velvet splendor
ParlOr car for swell tsilender
Platform fenced with swell brass feuda
On the Regular Limited Train
Electric bell right under your nose
Porter 70 come and brush your clothes
Grub in the diner the best that grows
A downy bunk for nights rePese
On the Regular LimitedSSTrain
CHORUS
Biz Bang a mile minute
No other method Of travel is II il
want TO 90 ripping, skipping and ripping
Away on the Limited Train
These lines are not original with me-
They are taken from a tuneful little
ditty sung in George AIDES comedy,
Peggy from Paris The jingle danced
through my brain the other day as we
lay on the siding at Prairie Junction,
OF some such place. to let the Santa
Fe's west bound California Limited
go by II was a gorgeous train OF pal
ace cars. and behind the plate glass
observation windows Oeauty and fash
=
among the luxuriant cushions, some
visiting. some reading, some pleas
antIy doing. some making wreaths
OF cigar smoke. some gazing dreamily
through the windows at the passing Of
cities, and fields, and forests and riy-
ers-
stood on the rear platform OF the
last car OF our train and watched the
California Limited as she faded away
toward the golden west And
thought OF the difference between
travel now and travel in the
days Of 40. when il took the
gold-seeker half a long, weary
year. filled with all kinds OF hardship
to travel the distance that is now
covered in three days I thought Of
the slowly moving wagons, the dust,
the stones. the jOlting. the thirst. the
hunger. the hOmesickness. the snail
like crossing Of plains, the labOriOus
climbing OF mountains. the weary
dragging weeks. the never ending trail.
In these palaces that had just glided
BY were people going TO the same
place to spend the winter months
where the climate is perpetual sum
mer. And they were not TO endure a
single hardship on the journey.
When night came they were to lie
in beds whose soft embrace makes
sleep a luxury-and in the day time
the velvet cushions OF their seats were
TO be made deeper still BY pillows
and they were TO spend a delightful
part Of their time in the gilded and
glittering dining car. where every
dainty that ever tickled the palate is
cnticingly served-in short they were
70 have on the trip all the comforts OF
hOme-and OF the best kind OF home
1 stood there and watched them pass
out Of sight while my soul was cor
Eumed with envy. But 1 derived some
/ consolation out Of resolving that some
| time I, too. would see California. and
I promised myself that II ever did 60
/ there It be would be over the Ssnts
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

Nero was busy adding while Rome
burned. Isn't il enough" remOn-
strated one OF the victims. that you
are destroying US inch by inch without
adding to our agony by making US
listen 10 that muster Tut. tut" re-
piled the emperor. I'm letting you
down easy. I haven't played a note OF
'HiaWatha' yet"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

the Wise Men, or Magi, TO Jeru-
salem. Afforded another basis for
calculation The celebrated as
tronOmer, KepIer. who fOUrished in
the end of the sixteenth and beginning
Of the seventh century. found there
was a conjunction Of the three planets,
Mars. Jupiter and Saturn, in the sign
Pisces. which is the sign Of Judea,- in
A. U. c. 74S. This conjunction he as
sumed to be the Star Of Bethlehem,
and accordingly fixed the year Of
Christ's birth at the date Of the con-
junction. Other calculations on the
same basis followed by such astron-
omers as Ideler, Wieseler, Pritchard,
etc. Wieseler arrived at the date $50
A. L. c, or B. C 4.
But If there are slight differences
and consequent doubt in the exact
year IN which the Savior of mankind
was horn, there appears to be no
doubt as TO the day Of the month on
which the miraculous event occurred.
viz, Dec. %.
That the day was observed from
the very first is beyond question
not universally observed, however.
But the exceptions do not in the least
invalfdats the date Of Dec. .. 1t is
true that the local churches Of Pales-
tine. Egypt, Cyprus, Antioch, etc, OBJ
served on Jan a festival called TheO-
rhania God Manifest), a name equal
" applicable 10 the Nativity and
Epiphany. as Gregory Nazienzen point
ed ont. This custom prevailed only
Tor a comparatively short time. even
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

Father" said the little boy, what
IS reciprocity" Reciprocity, my son,
s. an arrangement by which you IN
Sdertake to give up something that you
don't value very highly in exchange
for something that you do"
Mrs Suddenrich-I never heard no
szeh way OF talkin' as you've got into
at bozrdin' school.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

opposition and has won It's way to the hearts
Of the people The natural timidity which
so many people have felt about giving en-
dOTsements to any remedy Is giving way.
Gratitude and a desire to help others has
inspired thousands of people to give public
testimonials for Peruna who heretofore would
not have consented to such publicity.
Never before IN the annals of medicine has
it happened that 50 many men OF national
and international reputation have been will
ing to give unqualified and public endorse
ments to a proprietary remedy. No amount
Of advertising could have accomplished such
a result. Peruna has won on Its own merits
Peruna cures catarTh of whatever phase or
location IN the human body. That IS why It
receives so many notable and unique en-
dorsementS.
address The Peruna Drug Mfg Co., Co
lumbus, Ohio, for free literature on catarTh.
De- NINA A Tr11anoC fOrs IO1H
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25
Ask Your Druggist for free Perna Almanac for I9O4

Hobkins-"Y0u are always prating
about the joys Of heaven. but 1 notice
you don't appear 20 be in any hurry
TO 60 there" Millings-"My dear boy.
you know I think q great deal Of you
and DO hate 70 break away from you
forever, you know."-BOston Tran
SCRIPT
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storekeepers report that the extra
quaatity, together with the superior
quality OF Defiance Starch makes It
next to impossible to sell any other
brand.
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There's one thing I viii say" re-
marked 1Ir. CumrOX. and that is that
my daughter Arabella has a ine dis
positionl" Indeed2- Yes. sir; the
way she can sit for hours listening 10
herself play on the piano shows re-
markable self-cOnJrOl. w shington
Post
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

Hundreds OF dealers say the extra
quantity and superior quality Of De-
hsnce Starch IS fast taking place Of
ali other brands Others say they
cannot sen any other starch
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

festivals OF the
church There may
be an uncertainty
about the year, but
none about the
day.
But is not Dec.
% about midwin-
ter, and therefore
too cold for shep-
herds to abide in
the fields at night2
Many are under
such mistaken no
ton But il is a
mistake begOtten
OF ignorance OF
climatic conditions
in Palestine A
sufficient answer
would be that the
early Christians
never advanced
that bic elton
against the Observ-
ance OF Dec. 25-
But the testimony
Of travellers is al
together against
such objections. 1
may mention such
names as TOhlen,
Barclay, Schwartz,
Rauwolf. Schubert.
etc. who witness
TO the mildness OF
the season, and
testify that from
the middle Of De
cember 70 the mid
die Of February
the weather is, in
fact beautiful:
The hOcks we're
led into the fields
again, and blowing
and sowing were
carried on, the
earth was clothed
with rich verdure
and the ground
was carpeted with
flowers" S u c h
was the season
when Christ was
born in Bethle-
hem
Who were the
shepherds TO whom
the angel Of the
Lord appeared
They were not or
binary shepherds
You remember two
lambs were offered
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

Dealers say that as soon as q Gus
toner tries Defiance Starch Il 70 In
possible TO sen them any other cold
water starch II can be used cold
OF boiled
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

CleyertOn-FOr a man who has been
IN love with ten girls in three weeks
you look pretty we'll
Dashaway-Yes. I've been getting
regular and systematic exercise
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

We have a rule not 40 rubber at pri-
vate cars The owner Of the car is
usually modest enough. but the porter
looks 50 important that we have re-
solved not 10 ErauIy him Dy rubber
ing
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25
WORIn,S FATR

A St Louis Worlds Fair information
bureau has been established at 1901
Farnam St. Omaha, Nebr., in charge Of
Harry E. MoOres, where all infOTma-
ton will be cheerfulIy furnished free
of charge.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25
entered

Samuel-MajOr Thompson entered
the army late and advanced rapidly
Simon-Well. you see. he had been
Al home.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

The Judge-Tou say your wife hit
you an the head with a plate
Rastus-Tes. sab
But your head doesn't show f."
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

The well earned reputation and increas-
ing popularity Of the Lewis "Singls
Binder.a straight SC cigar, IS due to tn
maintained high quality and appreciation
q the smoker. Lewis Factory, Peoria, III.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25
JOHNNY DRUMMER"

A Missouri woman returned today
from a visit. and some on remarked
at the depot that she was looking we'll
When she amt eating her own cook
ing" her husband said. she always
thrives-@
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25
Sensible Hous.ksepsr.

win have Defiance Starch, rot alone
because they get One-third more for
the same money. but also because Of
superior quality
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

Why cough. when for sc and this
notice you get = doses Of an ALSO
lutely guaranteed cough cure in tablet
form. postpaid DR. SKIRVTN CO.
La CROSSE. WIS CW- " %
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25
Fest Comfortable Ever Since.

1T ufsred for years with my feet A friend
recommended ALIENS FOOT-EASE- ]
rsed two boxes OF the powder, and my feet
hsveLee entirely comfortable ever since
ALIENS FOOT-EASE is certainly god
send to ne Wm- L Swormste6t, " ASKING
Ton. ID. CT Sold by AL Druggists &c
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

Mrs Benham-You look mad
Benham-I am mad A man called
me a born fool today
Mrs Benhsm-Tou ought not 70
be mad about IT, I think he was very
considerate to lay Il onto your an
cestors-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25
sNoTHER De ~

FOoks Of Sails
bury, Nd, wife
Of G. "
FOoks sheriff
OF Wicomico
county, says:
Il sun ere d
with kidney
complaint for
eight years
It came On ne
gradually ]
felt tired and
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

Politician - CongrstulatiOn, Sarah,
I've been nominated
Sarah with delightl-HOnestly2
Politician - What difference does
that maker
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

Even with his wonderful memory the
Oldest fnhabifant IS apt 20 forget that
ne has inflicted his reminiscerces on
everybody he knoWs-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

BILL saw Jerry going 70 church
Sunday with his wife
Jill-Tes- I guess be was paying an
election bet.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

h1fngr aE1y'g sweet EoNT1eFl Ter CnLlofan
Successfully used BY Mother Gray. nurss
IN the Childrsn's Home in New York cure
Constipation, FeTerishness, Bad Stomach,
TesthfnE Disorde era. move and regulate the
Bowels and Destroy W0ruas- Over So, 90 tes-
timoniaIs- At AL Druggists. 25c- Sampls
FREE Address A. s. Oiusted, Leroy n. y.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

And this shall be a sign unto you.
Ye shall find the babe wrapped in
swaddling clothes. lying in a manger.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

At the age Of p a man is convinced
that all other men are fools; at 90 he
begins to realize that he is one Of the
others.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

Il IS sometimes better 70 stay where
you are han 20 jump az conclusions
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

To Cure a Coid In one day.
Tsks Iszruffre Bromo Cufni1s Tat1Grs- An
sl5aZzfsts rsfund money IL itfafis 20 cure &C
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

Lazy men are always boasting OF
what they are going to do tomorrow.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

A girl is never really in love with a
man until she begins to worry about
his neckties.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

Fever blisters are vel named when
a girl gets them under a mustaeh0
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

He latter the proposal)-But I'm
afraid I'm not good enough for you,
darling.
Sheer course you're not But
you're too good 70 be thrown away on
any other girl.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

The engagement is Of He is call
ing, and she pleasantly said: Il sang
into a photograph today" Indeed, %
he replied, innOcently;s q suppose you
broke the record"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

Eneouragsment-Pupil latter repeat
ed attempsl-Oh. I'm sure never
shall be able. to-
ProfessoT-Oh. yes. yOu viii ] was
Just as big a donkey myself AZ first
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

Pisos Cure for Consumption = Al infauEbls
u,e6ici1sfor coughs ana oolds--lS. " SA1EUzL-
ocsaa Grove. n. J., Feb. u. $50
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

Any one can dye with PUTNAM
FADELESS DYE; no experience re-
quired.
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4 think we had better investigate
the cashiers accounts" said the hank
president
why so?~ asked the vice president
Ny wife tells me she saw his wife
buying things az a bargain sale yes
terday."
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

DON'T SPOIL EOUEE CLOTHES.
Use Red Cross Ban Blue and keep them
white e. snow All grocsrs- Sc q package.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

NoiseIess powder Is something The
world never hears Of
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

Every man is. broad-minded enough
to detest selfishness in others.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

Il believe a flying machine with an
oil motor would Be a success
What makes you think so2
Haven't you noticed how rapidly oil
continues 70 go up2T-CleFeland Plain
Dealer.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

Ms TTIurlouTrE loorh1nE Eyrup
Fcr rt-1frE- tesrEi-E Eufter1 tte E-I. reclceE q
cE-ruatl1z. rlrTa - b. -ar-r W. =lil lca 49,
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

y o. AAlLAE JILL IA
stature In men
tally he was a
giant He was a
Scythian by birth,
one Of a race
classed by itself in
St Paul's termin-
OlOgy- Greek, Jew,
Barbarian, Scythi-
an, bond. free
(Col. iii-11). II
may be interesting
TO note that the old
name for the Irish,
Scuit. SCOTS, Scot,
IS derived from
Scythia, between
which and Ireland
there was regu-
lar communication
early in A d. No
doubt the Irish
would be quite
willing to claim
such a noted schOl-
ar a kinsman. He
would be a fit
cOmpatriOt with
til e celebrated
Duns SCOTS (frOm
whom, by the way,
Ounce" is derived
on the law of con-
traTieties), the
most learned man
Of his day, and a
true born Irish
man DiOnysius
who was a monk,
was an expert
mathematician. and
versed in astrO-
nOmical knOwl-
edge. The data
on which he based
his calculations led
him TO TX on the
year of Rome 754
as that in which
Christ was born.
This year, 754. he
counted as A. D. I.
the first year Of
the Christian era.
7 his reckoning
came gradually 70
be accepted and is
sill retained in
use.
The Star in the
East. or, as il is
popularity called,
the Star Of Bethle-
hem, that guided
the Wise Men {
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

Itchens-JOhnson merely remarked
before his wife that he had 70 get a
new ribbon for MS typewriter. and
she wouldn't listen when be tried 70
explain he meant the machine
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

Kitchens hear that the JohnsOns
have had a row; what was the trou-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-12-25

IT'S a rise man who says nothing Al
e rizhk Hr-~
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-23

CHICAGO, Sept. 22-Alson Smith Shoe
man. who was chosen Mayor OF ChicaSo Ia