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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1903-12-18
N. SOUTH DAKOTA. FRIDAY DECEMBER 49, 1904


holiday
will n % about selecting gifts.
goods should durability
quality principle applied
selecting every item in stock.
holiday
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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1903-12-18

In addition to an outline of our holiday
stock we have indicated below lists of items
especially suited for your friends of both sexes
of all ages: We are sure you will find these lists
helpful and trust you will check them over care
fully as we'll as the rest of the advertisement.
You are sure to get hints that will save you both
time and worry. Our superb assortment and
low prices will make your holiday buying a
very easy matter this year.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1903-12-18

S0vIUUv04s .,
Perfumes are always in wide demand
at holiday time, and this is the time that
quality should be insisted upon. We
have an immense stock of perfume and
it includes the finest odors of the best
perfumes. We have the late specialties.
We have fine goods in bulk and in bot
ties. A package of perfume is often one
of the most suitable gifts where some
small token is required. The size of the
package does not matter so much SO long
as the quality is right. We make you
safe on that point. We have perfumes
in all sorts of fancy packages. 25c to $40.
Also have dainty bottles and atomizers
which we can fill with bulk perfume.
If you want Sachet Powders, Co.
lognes, Toilet Waters, etc., you will find
them in abundance here. ""
.. Albums are good gifts and photos ac-
cumulate SO fast nowadays as to make
new albums necessary at short intervals.
We have splendid stock of them, and
we wish to add, also, that we bought
them direct from the manufactures at
jobber's prices. We do not believe there
is any one in this locality who can COM
pete with us on either price or assort-
ment. Some of this seasons albums are
strickingly attractive.
Leather bound albums at $3.50 to
$3.50. ..... .-. .
Celluloid binding at Is cents to S.,
with fifteen or twenty pieces between.
abundance Of Sams,
Every game that goes into the home
helps to make home more attractive for
the children and often for their elders.
We have attractive games at half
prices between 10 cents and 81. Authors,
Anagrams, Bachelor, etc. Spelling blocks
and spelling boards, the later most
desirable gift for little folks at Csc to
75c. Crokinole and other board games
up to $5.25. ~
Superb Calendars.
This seasons output of autographed
calendars is simply magnificent. We
have five times as many as last year,
finding by experience that they were in
general demand. Have a large variety
at moderate prices. 25c to SOC. Still
finer ones up to 81. . H.. 49,.
These grow more popular evey year
and the artistic glass workers of Europe
have gotten out some marvelously hand
some designs for this season. We show
a line of the latest at SOC and $3.50.
0>mxka I5amss. s.
Beautiful ornamental frames for pho
tos and small pictures. Many with
dainty iligree work. Gold and silver;
never tarnish. Csc to $1.OO.
-. ,l4 Dasss. .''
Both Domestic and Imported Vases. I
This is an item that you can give with
certainty that it will be cherished.
49,. .7ns .2Vl,zs,,.
Hand and Stand Mirrors. All the new
kinds. Prices will please you, also.
H.. " CAri;tnas G,ss Candies.
1Oc box. Boxes contain Is to 48
candles according to size. Candle hold
ers, for cent.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1903-12-18

Es1odIeaI5. <.Ga..
# Ayear's subscription to first class
paper or magazine makes splendid gift
We can take your order for any periodi-
cal published and in many cases can sup
ply them for less than the publishers
price. Such orders should be handed in
at once in order to secure the January
numbers as soon as they are out.
This is seasonable and appropriate
gift. Our line is entirely new this year
and includes the latest and best ones.
Make note of this item for some friend.
25c to 81.
-.. Cigars.
If you can't reform him, see TO it
at least that he smokes good cigars. We
have fine goods put up in boxes of 25 for
the holidays. You can rely on the quail
ity of the cigars we offer you. They are
brands that the most critical smokers in
town have passed judgment on. 81 per
box. Larger boxes if you want them.
Pictures are one of the best gifts and
we give you an opportunity to pick from
the latest designs. Those who contem-
plate giving pictures must be prompt in
selecting, for these are lines which ap-
peal to everybody. The prices are low
and the assortment is apt to be broken at
any time.
1karmonicas. ., .-
It is sound sense to provide those
things that are most wished for if the
wish is reasonable one. In every home
where there are young people some mu-
sical instrument is desired. Christmas is
the ideal time to give this ideal present.
We furnish anything you need in this
line and save you money on it.
Christina, Ca,a..
Send your friends some little re-
minder of your existence and of your in
terest in theirs. A Cristmas card or
booklet will do it. We have an endless
line of them. Any price you wish to pay.
RsaxhIxl Lamps.
Nothing previously seen can give you
an accurate idea of the beauty of the
new styles of decorated lamps. You will
want Santa Claus to bring one of these
to your home, and what you want will
probably be wanted by the friend you
have tooos che for.
gloomy Sooas.
These are the rage the world over
now, and there is every reason why they
should be. We have both plain and
silver mounted. The line includes
brushes, toilet articles, mirrors, manicure,
toilet and travelling sets and many odd
pieces. We have put attractive prices
on them. -.>
" Wantexrs Ssts. IS .s. S..
Something to consider if you have
young lady to please. Many kinds to
pick from. .... E.s:. s
CandIsskeks.
These are all the rage this season.
Now used for decorative purposes and
for table ornamentation. We have the
latest in Ormula, gold and iron. 25c to
$3 ss ~.a ,s.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1903-12-18
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Those who are puzzled as to what to
give lady had better consult this list,
make memoranda, and then come and see
other things we have no space to men,
tion. 5,
Books Padded leather gilt editions, for
a'." instance. ... .-.. "-
Art Calendars always please.
Albums-All the latest designs.
Photo Holders Always need of these.
Toilet Cases-Superb gift. We have fine
ones. ..... . ........ d.
Music Rolls Often just the thing. ,
Dresser Sets-These will be used.
Manicure Sets-Every woman wants one.
Glove and Handkerchief boxes and SETS
Work Boxes-Nice line of these.
Photo F'rames-In metal and celluloid.
Fancy Candlesticks- to have them
nowadays.
ornament. -.-e
Fine China-Never any doubt about this.
Vases and Rose Bowls-We have beau
ties.
Wave Crest Ware-The ladies rave over
it. .,... g.. ILL.,. E.#
Medallions-Can't miss it on this item.
Chatting Dishes-No woman happy until
she gets one.
Sterling Novelties-No end of suitable
presents. ~ 49,
Gold Pens With pearl handles, of course
Mirrors-Hand mirrors in all the styles.
Jewel Boxes Many beautiful kinds.
Pocket Books-In all the new feathers.
Celluloid and Plush Goods-Dozens of
fine presents.
Perfume-On thing that is always suit
able.
Wrist Bags-Artistic and convenient.
Gifts for Girls.
There should be no trouble in selec-
tion of gifts of this class, especially when
you come to the store. Here are a few
hints:
Books-Scores of them especially for
girls.
Pocket Books Plenty of them here.
Work Boxes Kinds made solely for girls
Fancy Articles-In celluloid, silver, etc.
Pictures Certain to please.
Toilet Articles-All sorts of these.
Games Many kinds at many prices.
Bibles-Small Oxfords will please. ,<.
Perfumes very small girls like
perfume.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1903-12-18
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Something for man seems often to
be a puzzling question for the ladies.
Don't puzzle any more, here are many
items that will please him:
Cigars-This always suits the smoker.
= Smoking Sets Few things he will ap-
preciate more.
Shaving Sets-A very practical gift.
Collar and Cuff Boxes s-Very useful al
ways. ~.
A Medallion-For his room.
Fountain PenszWill like this if he
Books Can't go amiss on this if he is a
reader. -. {:..a.
Oxford Bibles-If he will use it.
Magazines we take your order for them
r. Sterling Novelties Many expressly for
men. .~@.-7
like. a. r.a
! Ink Stands-New ones that will please.
Hair Brushes-Fine ones for gifts.
Cloth Brushes-Have them with fancy
Military Brushes-Made for men. -,
Paper Knives-We have many kinds.
Hat Brushes Many to choose from.
Whisk Brooms- have fancy ones.
Travelling Sets-Useful whether he
travels or not. ..r
Playing Cards-Extra fine ones for
Christmas. ....g
Shaving Mirrors-A very useful article.
Christmas cards-A goodwill token.
Sits far Rey,.
There are too many of these to tell
OF, for some lines are SO large as to per-
nit of choosing something for every boy
of your acquaintance.
Books-This is the standard gift for
l boys.
Game Boards-Home amusement for the
year.
Games-We have all the new ones. ..
Brushes needs toilet articles of his
own. @so..ae- r.. ... "~...
Pictures One for his room. ~
Sterling Novelties Many suitable ones.
Harmonicas- robably just what he
wants. .~E .~e
Collar and Cuff Boxes-A useful present.
Purses or Pocket Books Plenty to pick
from.
....a ...s :8ooks .s. G.. .4 Ill.,. i
The one present that comes nearest
to being universally desired. Books get
to be better presents all the time, be-
cause while the art of book making and
illustrating becomes more perfect, the
cost grows less. You can buy several
Il choice books now for what one used to
cost, and in our stock you can find books
suitable for every age, class and con-
dition. Our stock has been fully doubled
for the holiday season and includes all
the latest editions of all standard au-
thors, besides large variety Of juvenile
and gift books. You like to look at
books, we know; come in.
[sNuIoia Soods.
Extra large stock this year and prices
@ lower than ever. There are few gifts
more generally popular than these. Our
stock includes Manicure Sets, Collar and
Cuff Boxes, Toilet Cases, Work Boxes,
Shaving Sets, Handkerchief Boxes,
Glove Boxes, Necktie Boxes, Photo
Boxes, etc.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1903-12-18
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IN ,qnttgxs Svo,y and StagAorn

OoIlet 2ar1IcIes
A >zrhgxs Svo,y and StegAorn.
Few lines afford a wider choice than
this. Handsome brushes Of every de-
scription in all the newest mountings,
Antique Ivory, French Staghorn, Ster-
ling Silver, Ebony, Foxwood, etc., and
good one at almost any price you want
to pay. Hair brushes from SOC up. Mil
itary brushes, 81 a set and up. Comb
and brush sets, clothes brushes, tooth
brushes, nail brushes and full toilet sets.
Z s5 IS. NJ 0,4vsAng Casss.
A handsome, durable and usable gift.
just the thing in many instances. This
is another new item this year. $1.O0 to
$1,000. "-,.
Sxpsr1 China
Can't describe the beauties of our
China STOCK No one need look farther
! who has gift to buy for lady.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1903-12-18

These are all the rage this season.
Now used for decorative purposes and
for table ornamentation. We have the
latest in Ormula, gold and iron. 25c to
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25

Ma'am Hickey's account of the Christ
mas tree at Singing River is so much
more interesting than any account
could give of it. that think 1t best to let
her tell about it in her own way:
You see, Big Ian an Joe Burke got
back all right the middle of the afternoon
the day before Christmas. They looked
like pair o. pack reddlers. an they were
about tagged out, for they had had hard
time of it pullin' up over the mountain
trails in snowstor1n. Joe said he didn't
think he could have dragged himself an
other mile for love nor money. He had
two big turkeys on his back besides a
great lot of other things.
We'll, the men in the camp had been
busy, too. They had cut a big pine an set
1t up in the hall over the post office, an
the way they had decorated the hall with
evergreen was beautiful You couldn't
see an inch of the ugly bare logs nor of the
bare rafters. They et,to an scrubbed the
door an washed the winders, an strung
upa lot O. red, white and blue buntin'
happened to have in the house, an tell
you the little old hall did look scrump-
tfous. KEEP the children in the kitchen
with me, where was maxim pies an
cake an doughnuts most o the time
give 'em dough to muss with, an let EN-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25
Revenge Of Santa

He was a great, good man You
kneW'he was great because he wore. his
forehead in box plaits and never went
out in the street without silk hat and
a gold-headed cane. You could tell he
was good by the fact that his Adam s
apple projected SO far out over his
white lawn necktie. Not all good peo-
pie have projecting Adams apples, but
all people with that peculiar anatCnii-
cal development are good people.
He had mission in life. 1t was to
speak the truth always and under all
circumstances, and to run down aud
utterly destroy everything which sa-
vored of a lie. He was, as it were, "a
moral specialist. He became a. spe-
cialist because in that way you have
less competition, and in his particular
line the competition was small, indeed.
says the Chicago Tribune.
AS boy in knee pants he was so
much afraid of telling lie thar he
rarely could be induced to make posi-.
tive statement.
In early manhood he got ON the trail
Of historical error" and when he got
through with it there was nothing left
OF history but few dates. George
Washington's cherry tree was torn up
by the roots; William Tells apple was
rotting in limbo: John Smiths Poea-
hontas had no more vitality left than q
cigar store Indian.
At last he fell afoul of Santa Claus.
The enormity of teaching little chill
dren to believe in non-existent crea-
ton Of the imagination almost froze
his blood--whicn. owing to it's compo-
sition. froze much easier than other
peoples. He got up in public place,
and-talking as loud as he could-de-
clared that parents who taught their
little ones to put their faith in Santa
Claus were dreadful sinners. and that
children who were allowed to cherish
such lie would certainly lead careers
of vice and crime.
; He went home that night-it was the
night before Christmas with glow
in what his physician had assured finn
was his heart. He hung up his trusty
hammer on its nail by his bedside so
that he could reach out and get it il
anything that needed knocking oc-
CURED to him during the night
Then he went to sleep. and presently
he began to dream. First OF all, ne
dreamed that he heard the sound OF
RENDERS hoofs outside his window
Even in his dreams he was indignant
at himself for even dreaming such a,
lie. But the sounds went on. Pres--
ently-in his dreams. of course the
window was gently raised, and a'stoop-
shouldered old man with long white
beard crept into the room. cts lie
it's all lie" his conscience said to him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25

Rome OF His death, so little impress
sion did it make upon the mind Of
Plate
True it is that He healed sick men.
cleansed lepers, raised the dead and
cast out devils. But these were sub
ordinate and incidental only to His
life-work, which was that of proclaim
ing new gospel-that men should
love one another. He made no paYaife
of miracle-working. 1t was onsJ when
the suffering were brought into His
presence that He made exercise of His
divine power in healing.
He died the most shameful, disgrace
full death known to His generation.
In his extremity He was deserted even
by His most devoted followers. He
trod the wine-press of agony alone
Yet this Man of Sorrows has con-
quered the world. Other illustrlous
men hved out their little day and all
tkzt remains of them is the memory
of their deeds. They sought to build
up material kingdoms; Christ's realm
is in the hearts of men, His teachings
have survived the overthrow of a
thousand kingdoms of earth. His
words to-day are as potent to sway
men as when they came burning from
His lips. All the higher civilization of
earth yields Him reverence and
homage.
Age but serves to strengthen the
might of Ills power and to confirm the
-. II A
name of Jesus every knee shall bow
and every tongue confess"
WILLIAM RCssER COBBE
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25

what there is to prevnt my turning over
new leaf on New Years day?"
She laughed.
1T would be good idea" she
said.
well, then. encourage me in IT."
so | WILL
She arose at once and was soon read
to face the storm, with a basket on her
arm.
Whats in it?" Mr. Hunt asked, as he
relieved his wife Of the basket.
Sugar and spice and everything
nice" she quoted.
A little maid opened the door when
they reached Mrs. Helfer's. To Mr..
Hunts question as to how the latter
was the child answered:
"Shes not very we'll, ma'am," and
then. lowering her voice to a confiden-
tial whisper, Il guess she's awful lone
some. She bin crying-I saw her."
The weary old face frightened when
little Polly led the callers in. but both
Mr.. and Mrs. Hunt were observant and
read between the lines" that the dear
Oiu lauy was NOT Only sorroWlui out
troubled.
Il wish you a Happy New Yen-," said
Mrs. Hunt. taking the tEin old hands in
a close grasp.
Happy New Year!" Mr.. Hunt
echoed. his greeting as cordial as his
wife's.
Thank you" responded the old lady
warmly, ''snd I wish you both a Happy
New Year"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25

scrape the cake dishes, an tried to keep
EN- interested all the time, so they
wouldn't ask about their pa
When Big Dan an Joe got back. the
other men had great time riggin' up the
tree. We was afeerd they wouldn't be
able to buy Christmas tree candles in
Crystal City; but. my land! they got
about ten dozen of 'em. an no end o.
tinsel an shiny balls an things to hang on
the tree. an lot O. little flags to stick in
among the evergreen dee rations. We
had no end O. common taller candles on
hand. an the men were perfectly reckless
with EN-. l reckon they put as many
as 200 of EN- up around the room:
An what did they do but so an rig
Big Dan up as Sanity Claus! They
wrapped him up in big bearskin one o.
the boys had. an put about quart o.
-four on his long. husky whiskers to
whiten EN-, an they put big fur cap on
his head. and he did look for all the world
like Sanity his own self Yes: an he had
a string O. sleigh bells they got at the
stage ONCE stable; an them bows
ACCESSIBILITY cut hole in the roof so SANITY
Claus could come down through It'll La.
II YOU want things carried through. re-
gardless. you let a lot of Rocky Mountain
boys take 1t in hand. They won't stop at
nothin' ] reckon they'd h'isted of the
hull roof II It had been necessary to make
the appearance of Sanity true to life. Such
fun as the boys had over it all. An of
all the capers they cut up! Seemed like
they were all boys once morel Me an
Ann Dickey an Mary Ann Morris were
the only women in the camp, an we had
our hands null gettin' up the Christmas
supper we intended havin' after the tree.
Mind you. there wasn't child in camp
5ut just them two pore little orphans, an
all that fuss was on their account If you
think rough miner boys can't have the
Aindest O. hearts. you just remember
that Every man seemed TO be tryin' to
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25
THE HUNTS
HAPPY DAY
A NEW YEAR STORY
By Ernsss Gilmore

1t was a New Years day. There
had been big storm and although the
wind had spent its force the snow fell
steadily.
Regular winter weather and no mis-
take about It," observed Mr.. Richard
Hunt, as he came in rather rnoisily
stamping the snow from his boots, "bui
l like it. So cold and bracing."
Mrs. Hunt, who was sitting near an
open fire, laughed.
81 like the house best such a day as
this" she said, shivering little. u
don't believe I'd be willing to face the
cold, even for the sake of the bracing. ,
Il think heard you say you were go
ing to see old Mrs. Heller to-day" Mr.
Hunt remarked, as he seated himself
comfortably. Have you changed your
mind?"
Eyes. I've changed my mind. I did
tell you that was going to see her
but I'll have to wait until some other
day. Poor old Mrs. Helfer!"
is she sick?"
Eyes"
And suppose she's very lonely since
her daughter died?"
Yes"
Il shouldn't wonder if she has con-
tinual struggle to make both ends meet
since that disastrous bank failure?"
Il don't believe she does make the
ends meet. feel very sorry for her.
But not quite sorry enough for you
to go and sea her as you intended to dc
to-day?" teasingly.
Some other day will do as well-will
it not?' she questioned, wondering at
his persistence.
mot il she needs you to-day. Come
get on your wraps and I'll go with you.
why, Richard Hunt. what's got into
you? ! thought you never liked to &C
calling, especially at such places"
''You thought right, my DEAR" smil-
ing pleasantly, but can you tell me
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25

DOESS4 IN ~ II1E R51lEIRN x1fA1@A1-.
but in his dreams he plainly saw tho
figure. He suffered terribly to, think
that he should be SO, brought to CONF
fusion.
All about his room the figure crept
with soft and stealthy steps. Try as he.
would, he could not keep himself from
believing-in his dreams-that it was,
real figure and that it was patterlng
softly about. Presently it seemed TO.
go over to the chair on which he. had
carefully arranged his clothes. Then
still, of course, in his dreams--the
figure vanished again through the open
window AS it did SOL he seemed to-
see on its bowed shoulder great
pack. and. as it looked around for a
last glance back into the room, he
seemed to see a glad and happy smile
playing over it's face.
Finally he awoke with a start Ii
was icy cold in the room. Outdoors it
was beginning to grow light, and he
thought with proud satisfaction that.
because of what he had said and done.
not so many children as usual wcdld
be climbing out of their beds to see
what that ridiculous Santa Claus had
brought them Suddenly he felt an
awful crick in his neck. He reached
out of bed for his slippers They were
missing. Painfully he got up and
struck a match, Immediately he no.
ticed that the window was open. His
heart sank. Was 1t possible. after all?
Was he to be confounded and made a
fool OF? Instinctively and though he
fought against it. he looked over at
the chair on the top of which he lad
hung his socks. He half expected TO
see candy cane sticking out of each
one of them.
But he didAt He didn't even see
the socks. For q moment he felt
greatly relieved; but only for mo-
ment His eyes fell on the chair ON
which he had carefully laid out his
clothes. II was empty. A glance
around the room showed him that
nothing at all was left but the bed and
a couple of chairs. Even the trusty
hammer no longer hung from It's ac-
customed nail.
With sudden fash Of inspiration he
ran to the bed. seized a blanket.
wrapped it round his shivering form.
and burst out into the empty and silent
hall.
Help" he shouted. Burglars.
Porcll climbers. I've been robbed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-12-25
rnE OLD MANS CHRISTMAS.

1t is past, like beautiful dream; but swoet
was the dream to me;
For the children came, as in the days Of 0sA,
and cuddled around my knee.
And | told them the tales l used to tatr-'
ere my locks were thin and gray
To the other children of my love: The
children that went away!
\ forget the vacant places--the fall n the
wintry snow;
In the light of their rosy faces l lived In
the Long Ago;
i lived in tho long ago: but the. Present
was perfect then
For all of the bitter snow that falls on
the lives of men.
i only knew they were near me. in q
world made new again.
And the Winter violets OF Life were
trimmed with the Springtime rain;
felt their kisses sweet on my withered
cheeks ana cold;
And saw, over threads of silver the
CLEAN OF their curls OF gold.
1T is past. like a beautiful dream; with
all the songs that were sung;
And feel. In the after Silence. that the
world Is for the young;
And thanks be to God that the world IL
so. with all its sunny years
That at least. one time in our lives we
know kisses. and love. and-tears!
IF. L.. Stanton. In Atlanta Constitution,