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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-07-22
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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-07-22
ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY AT

sHosHoNE. = city OF 100; the county seat Of
Lincoln county and the hest town In South
ern Idaho, on the main line Of the Oregon
short Line Railway and junction Of the
same line Of rond TO ketchnm. n distance Of
y niie- and the nearest route TO Thunder
Mountain.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20
A MONSTER IN RED.
(High School Credit.)

Slowly, stealthily, clothed in scarlet, comes that
monster of destruction-fre A cry the sharp, srill
cry OF fire rings out the frosty Men awakened
from peaceful Dreams stir sleepy then as the full
meaning of that angushed cry dawns upon their minds
spring hastily and join the hurrying crowd that
throngs the street below. Up, up the red flames
spring. their light showing dense clouds
OF smoke and mngling with the slvery sheen Of moon
light that floods the white peaceful
Oh, can we do nothing to their mad course?
Must we stand quietly by and see the hungry flames
devour our home, the home that contains many re-
membranes of friends long since gone? So many
things dear us; things that seem part of orr
very live No. Can we but save thing we will be
satlsned Hastily spring toward the dresser from
small glass box thereupon take a tiny golden heart
Let the rest burn if it must; safe It is
small trlnket and In the others, not worth
much; but given to me by teacher thought
very much, prize it highly. should be very sorry
to lose 1t indeed and should home ever be de-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20
MEMORIES OF OTHER DAYS.
(Honorable Mention.)

lEIonOrable Mention)
of believe first thing T would
intent saving among all possessions, is
cient patterned silver tea set which presented to
by my grandma It the water from
France and prize it very highly.
I remember occasion of hearing grandma
tell the smaller children Of the family her mother
used arrange the table with the quaint old silver
and she of it; when the rich ladies,
in their stiff brocaded silks and the gentlemen in their
velvet breeches silver buckles praised
its beauty, how happy she The set complete
with the exception of the cream Jug which had been
broken almost a hundred years ago. Grandma laughed
when she related to the children how her mother had
Wept and scolded the poor maid.
It just three months before her death that
she called to her side and told that she
going to give the tea set to "And my DEAR she
added, you must keep it always for my sake For
this will try to protect it. and if should
have to think that my home burning, I
would forth earnest effort to the ancient
relic. -Zu1a Farmer,
Eighth Grade McCauleyYe, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20

grandmother's room to what could find At last
I found something which encased in pretty
wooden box and had face very much like watch.
Not being able to resist curiosity, brought
out to where grandfather sat, asked him what it
was. This, child said he, lis compass. have
had it and it has guided grandmother
and me when we were travelling westward into n
settled country to make home for ourselves Be
full of it, and when have looked at it put it back
where you found it, I did he told and left =:
Two years grandfather died. Shortly after his
death I happened to be looking into that old
bureau and again found the compass begged grand
ma to give it to me and she consented Now it is my
greatest treasure and in of endeavor
to save grandfathers compass, because it to
speak of the days of weary travel and labor which
grandpa had in bygone times and because it is
mento of him who is at rest.
Eighth Grade. . -Mollie Washburn,
Milbank S. d.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20
A QUAINT LITTLE COOKER.
(High School Credit.)


have had one great fire fright. so have some no.
ton of what would do in of fire. At the first
tainty that the building was in was burning, fear
know would give that horrible sensation of dis
solving into atoms But suddenly every and
muscle would feel firm steel, tho indeed I would
be trembling still, and then could command my
thoughts and look to safety. The first thing would
do if at home would be to small library,
could not be happy without my books these I
some pleasant occasion in which it played part,
I read many things the and between
leaves of my books that else sees.
There is not among them that could spare
but would wish to be especially that
treasure was SAFE It is little, black leather bound
Cooker published in old English in lit. It's
are warped and broken and it's leaves yellowed
stained. It is quaint little volume with many
pompous prefaces addressed ito the good house.
wives in Great Britain and Ireland" and extoling
chose feminine arts of government which prac-
tced in the regulation of household. found in
the attic cupboard of old books day. evil
IDENTIFY the property of one of my grandmothers The
only clue had to which one it belonged little
account on one of the fy-leaves with e. H.
found out which grandparent had neighbor by
name, and thus to which grandmother it belonged.
quaint old type and quanter expressions little
volume make it most cherished cherished VOL
urnes which could not leave hungry flames:
b Eleventh Grade. Loretta A. Russell, f
428 Walnut Street,
Mankato, Mimi.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20

table covered with fruit.
After dinner went riding with the mayors
wife and she the ribbon. AS along
we came to an apple orchard. had apples
growing, SO was very much surprised to them
growing tree, because thought that apples
out Of the ground. The mayors wife had the
rage stopped and picked first apple That is why
wish to save the ribbon if there fire.
Sixth Grade Kathleen Cogswell,
Devils Lake, N. D. sa-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20
A DECORATED DINNER.
(Honorable Mention.1

Of fire ] should like to save the red. white
and blue ribbon that is tied around the two swords
above the stairway. It given to by the wife Of
the mayor of San Jose when papa coming home
from the Philippines Mother and to San Fran
cisco to meet him. The company OF which papa was
captain, went out to San Jose day, and we had.
under the The dinner was In baskets tied
with ribbon and decorated with Each family
had basket and we all ate at long table Another
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20
THE JOURNAL JUNIOR, MINNEAPOLIS,

everything that may in it's Now the windows
fall in with loud crash and the great, strong build
ing is fast becoming of ruins. The street is
lined with curious people, who have to witness the
of destruction. All is noise and excitement and
the sound Of the engine bell mngles with the shouts
and hurried commands OF the fremen, who rush here
and there and down the ladder thru the flames and
smoke.
Our first thought rush from the burning
building is for safety but assured of that
we think Of some treasures might yet save AS I
stand watching the flames I think of my books, and
with a wild rush ascend the stairs. Thru smoke and
ruin I rush, and back with those precious
treasures in my arms All, dear, true friends! How
many happy hours have spent with thee! How often
have pondered and studied DER thy dear pages!
Perhaps is gift of dear friend. Or another
is one over which have spent many weary hour,
whose pages marked with constant Those
most delightful and profitable friends must not be de-
stroyed. In them find thoughts and expressions such
never hear in daily conversation In them I
find companionship with the ancients and the great
minds of the world, and carried away to distant
clmes and peoples. With these treasures SAFE rush
down without thought of anything else
Twelfth Grade. Bessie Marvin,
Prairie du Chen, Wis.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20
SMALL DOG DAN.

(Honorable Mention.)
If fire should suddenly break out in house,
there great things should like to save,
of value and some worthless to everybody but
But my choice Of thing to is my dog.
Dan little fox terrier received this dog when
quite young and have always kept him. have taught
him many tricks and he has been my constant COM
panion.
Ny dog Dan did a brave thing once which has
always kept him in esteem. One night. about II
O'clock when all were in bed sudden barking
heard in the dining-room downstairs. down
mediately and what do think 7 saw? A burglar
just climbing out of the window. had taken
the dishpan put it Dan keep out Of the
way. thinking that Dan would stop barking, instead
Dan barked all the which scared the intruder,
who glad to get away unhurt. Dan small
that he could get from under the dshpan but he
made himself heard anyway. Everett Evans,
Seventh Grade. Pipestone. MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20
Enemies and Friends.

f~ 1EVENGE is momentary triumph Of which
the satisfaction dies at once, is succeeded
- by remorse; whereas forgiveness which
f&Y the noblest of all revenges, entails perpet-
--- ual pleasure. It is well said by Roman
emperor that he wished put enemies
by converting; them into friends
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20
THE REWARD OF MERIT.

Many things Of great value me, but in case
Of fire would try to shotgun, because do
not, know when might be able to another
should this be destroyed value it greatly
often myself lonely by shooting at
gets, when there is nothing else to shoot In summer,
when of boys have shooting contests always
think that there is greater pleasure than to
part of them for the best shot always
prize. In autumn, when the hunting opens,
boys go hunting excursions always enjoy
ourselves seeing which OF shoot the most game.
It was this way that obtained my gun. One time
friend of mine offered good, double barreled
shotgun the boy who would shoot the greatest
Der Of rabbits within weeks time. received per-
mission from father to take his and what
could do. When the time up, it found that T
had shot the greatest number and SO the gun was
given to Ernest r. Berger,
Ninth Grade. Henderson, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20
TWO COLLAR BUTTONS.

In case of fire have many dear keepsakes I
should like to but the would try
is little silver LAGER. It is worth trying to
save, because hardly trace it's story back
first It is relic that passed many
hands. It was made in Sweden many years ago.
My grandma had old uncle who had pair of
Old-fashioned silver collar buttons, which very
large heads. He gave them to grandma to keep
membrance of him. like to keep the
collar buttons they she took them
versnith and had them made into spoon. Then when
she America she had the spoon MT a
lacer because nearly all girls
those days. It is in the shape Of a large PIN about
four inches long and quarter of inch wide and
very thin. It is twisted little at end,
other grand1nas initials engraved. When she
grew older she gave it to Keepsake and
has it yet But I call it my and keep it
among my small treasures relic. would try to
save 1t first because it has such long history and
when look at it my mind wanders back to another
time and another country. Martha Birkeland
Eighth Grade. Houston Mimi.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20
SUGAR BOWLS SWEET STORY.
lHOnOrable Mention.l

--- Y
If there fire in house to-day the first
thing would try to would be very small china
sugar bowl. My great grandmother had china tea
set. When she about 80 years only had
two pieces left these she gave daughters
of whom is grandmother. About year ago grand
mother her sugar bowl to
When great grandmother about my age,
her father and mother told that if would
brave girl and walk town, which several miles
away, when she older a china
set. They sent her to town because father
quite sick and the neighbors had medicine that
would help him. So there nothing else to do but
to send Mary after medicine. She
and came back all right, she knew day she
would have the china tea set which she had wished
for long. My sugar bowl 4be-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20
A BOOKWORM's CHOICE.

In Of fire in house thing would
try to is my collection Of books. have
Der of them, being presents from dear friends,
and for that reason priced still highly Last
Christmas received four beautiful gifts, and
among all my presents (and certainly my
share) there was nothing enjoyed much OF
course, there many other articles should Ill
save, not for their value, but dear to in many
ways, keepsakes, toys enjoyed when younger
and still like look sometimes then my jewelra
and music. = a@s. f@s* sas zsa Aae 49, asbt5Hs
We have never experienced fire. and I hope we
SHALL often Think after seeing fire reading
of how dreadful it must be, and probably if it
CURED at my home Z should be too excited to know
what best to do be able to anything. How
hope to be spared such experience, and
deeply sympathize with all unfortunate as
to lose their home by fire. Usually many things are
destroyed which never be replaced.
Sixth Grade. Ruth L. Briggs,
Prairie du Chen Wis.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20
!, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1904.

trife which, apparently insignificant, account of
its associations, is very dear to
Tenth Grade. Mary Nolan,
Waverly, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20
AN HISTORIC DENT.
(High School Credit. }

(High School Credit.) sse=
Among my most cherished possessions a watch
which received gift from my grandfather who in
turn inherited it from his father. very large and
clumsy having bulls eye face, but nevertheless, I
love it dearly. My great grandfather had carried
during the revolution having received it his
handing officer as a reward for good and faithful
service to him the long and wearsome marches.
once saved his life by stopping bullet which would
otherwise have proved fatal The lid was crushed in
by the bullet and consequently the watch stopped
jeWeer pried it out and repaired the works so that
the watchS ran The dent still SEEN marking
place where the bullet struck.
1t has retired from active service but lies
there in the locker among most cherished belong
1ngs In case Of fire you that it would
ceive the first attention. Rudolph Lunduuist
s Ninth Grade. Cannon Falls, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20
VERY EASY TO FIND.

long, and inch thick. would try hard to it
in of fire. keep it in small, brown box, and
think could get it easily if it in darkness
Sixth Grade, -Sisered Anderson,
Central School. Red Wing, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20
THE HORROR OF FIRE.

Ffrei FireH hear the gu city
seated In the library. jump from seat and almost
fly thru the Reaching the hall T seize my
and rum outdoors. But my Journey shortened; for
instead OF neighbor's house being fire., ex-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20

iUT So. lUlg.@ MY sugar UOWI . De-
longed to that set.
Fifth Grade. Fannie Baker,
Granite Falls MINI.
=
VERY EASY TO FIND.
One thing I prize is a small book,
which I,would- try to save in case of
fire. It is not very curious thing
to look at, but it came from Norway.
It was made in the year 1893, the
year in which George Washington
died, therefore it is 104 years old. It
has blue velvet around the cover, and
it is about one inch wide and IL inches
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20
THE SPEAKING COMPASS,
(HOnorable Mention.)

One day, when very small mischievous T
was looking into a drawer of old bureau in my
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-10
MIRRORS AND ONES AGE.
squinting In the Looking GLASS Makes
Wrinkles.

wrinkles.
Milwaukee Sentinel.
In France the convent maidens peer
into deep, still water that they may
gaze at a piquant face set In mass
of Titan hair. or comely features
framed by black, smooth locks
When creases steal into the smooth
cheeks and around the eyes and rob the
face of its fresh beauty the older wo-'
men name the deep pool with g1ansy
surface the thief, for they know what
an undue amount of "squinting' must
be done to obtain glance OF the face,
Narcissus fell in love with his refiec-
tion. That was a legend and pref
ty piecc OF poetry, and one might be-
lieve that he sees thousand feminine
repetitions of Narcissus's weakness ev-
cry day. Woman does not realize un.
til 1t is too late what a net Of lines
she creates in her face simply because
of her vanity
Did you ever watch friend while
she was arranging her hair? Did you
notice the manner In which she uses
her hand mirror. an article that is re-
sponsible for more wrinkles than all
the still waters in France. II you
have not noticed follow Captain CUT
ties rule and when found make a note
on it,
Every woman wants to see the back
of her head when dressing IT.. She
picks up the mirror and flashes II up
In front of her eyes, invariably draw
Ing her brows together, as the refiec-s
ton is a4sudden shock and strain on
the optic nerves. She then tips her
head to one side. as that brilliantly COLI
ored bird of the tropics. the parrot,
does when piece of glass falls into
her claws. She tips the glass side
ways and catches a glimpse of her hair
in 1t. This calls for a drawing Of her
mouth to one side, and she makes mi
mute creases in her nose. This, being
repeated every day. becomes a source
of worry to her. and she wonders how
they got there.
AS rule there Is never a woman who
does not think she might look more
charming IL she gave her hat an extra
twist, or her hair little pat
Whatever she may use the looking
glass for, she Is bound to make wrin-
kles,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-10

keeps. The West Point Route has
tracks and trains built for such men.
1t Is such men as these who make per-
feet American home and church and
State. Who keep the flag of freedom
in the air. Who dignity. glorify and
adorn any walk Of life and upon
whose brow the seal OF loyalty and
bravery is set.
The writer and the watcher went to
their homes. to tell the next day OF
the awe inspiring ride, the event Of
their lives, and to always hold in high
esteem the midnight heroes Of the
rail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-10

Chattahoochee like a rat slips into
trap. 1t sneaked out of the bridge and
tossed its head defiantly. We reared
up the hill. Hicks leaned out and
looked at the side of the engine. at Its
immense wheels, like a fond mother
looks at new baby carriage. The
orders read to meet No. 81 the mid
night mail at Gab5ettville. 1 took
the siding. We reduced speed some
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-10

before and it went even harder with
him. We had no way out but to stick
1t out. Opelika to West Point is 22
miles but IS minutes put us over the
distance. The pace was growing in
teresting. We got water hurriedly at
West Point and fought the darkness
again.
The big 81 poked it's nose into the
frame work of the bridge over the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-10

The savage tribes in the interior OF
Brazil are exceedingly fond of roast
monkey. HUMBOLDT estimated that one
small tribe of 200 Indians consumed
over 1900 monkeys during a year. Il
is said that until recently monkey meat
was for sale in the butcher shops OF
Rio Janeiro. Mr. Wallace. when In the
Amazon region. had a monkey cut up
and fried for breakfast The flesh
somewhat resembled rabbit in flavor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-10
DESIGN BY MAY MANTON.
WALING SKIRT 473O.


in
and
broide
so v a o a M
size will
Yards A
No to
Of OF
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-10
People I'm n Minority.

AS illustrative of the pessimistic atti-
tude of the average politician suffering
the pangs of defeat Tom johnson of
Cleveland is fond OF telling the Follow
Ing: The day after the routing of
Bryan, in 1900 one of the Democratic
newspapers in Cleveland sent out q
circular telegram inviting expressions
of opinion from various politicians
throughout the country. Perhaps the
quaintest of the replies was that OF an
Indiana man. chairman of a county
committee. 1t read: County has gone
for Mckinley by 200. The people are In
minority. Heaven help us!
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-10
How Jim Hicks
Followed Motor No. 81

Flies, One On the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-07-14
CHEEK.

Special Correspondence.
Cheek, l. r., July Eve are hav-
ing some very hot weather now. The
hot south winds arr damaging the
crops some.
NJ. A. Gilcrease has been on the
sick list for the past week
G. y. Hodges went to Ardmore Sun.
day.
Prof. p. W. Rowe of Simon was
here Sunday attending the singing
convention.
w. c. Hensley and wife of East
man were here visiting friends Sun
day.
The Missionary Baptists are noIding
a protracted meeting here. Revs.
Keller of ArHmore and Curb of Lone
Grove are conducting the same.
DR.. Kearney reports much sickness
in the community now,
Our gin man is busy getting his
plant ready for business.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-07-14
All Druggists

ask the readers of this paper who are
suffering with indigestion or dyspep-
sia to call on them at once and get
a bottle Of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, If
you knew the value of this remedy as
we know it, you would not suffer an
other day. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is
a thorough dioestant and tissue build
ing tonic as well II Is endorsed per
sonally by hundreds Of people whom
ii has cured of Indigestion, dyspepsia,
palpitation of the heart and stomach
troubles generally. KOdol Dyspepsia
Cure digests what you eat, It is pleas
ant. palatable and Strengthening.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-07-14
SAFEGUARD the Children.

Notwithstanding al that Is done by
boards Of health and chartably in,
clined persons, the death rate among
small children Is very high during the
not weather of the summer months
in the large cities There is not
probably one case OF bowel complain;
in hundred, however that could no,
be cured by the timely use Of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Dlarrhoes
Remedy. For sale by f. J. Ramsey
Ardmore Drug Co., ". b. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-07-14
One Lady's Recommendation Sold
Fifty Boxes Of Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets.

| have. I believe, sold fifty boxes Of
Chamberlains stomach and Liver
Tablets on the recommendation Of
one lady here, who first bought box
of them about a ; eur ago. Sc never
tires Of telling her noighbors and
friends about the good q"ai .es Of
these tablets--P, VI. Shore, drasgis,,
Rochester, Ind Inc pleasant purga.
tive effect OF these tablets makes
them a fayori,e with ladies every
where. For sale by f. J. Ramsey,
Ardmore Drug Co., w. b. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-07-14
Bronchitis for Twenty Years.

Mrs. Minerva Smith of Danville.
H., writes: 81 had bronchitis for ?,
years and never got relief until
used Foley's Honey and Tar, which
is a sure cure. Bonner & Bonner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-07-14
Live Stock.
Bosehee's German Syrup.

We can not understand why any
person suffering with a cold or throat
and lung trouble will neglect to pur-
chase bottle OF German Syrup, sold
in all civilized parts of the world,
without single case of failure. There
are thousands of consumptives right
here in Indian Territory that give
Boschee's German Syrup the sole
credit of their being alive today. Ask
your druggist. Price 25 and 70 cents.
Occasionally man who runs for
an office wins in n walk
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-07-14

When mother favors early mar
riage it is one indication that she
has no married son.