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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-07-28
LEAF FROM THE PAST.
When a New Straw Hat Was . Novel
and Treasured Possession.

| and Treasured Possession.
In the early part OF the last century
there were fewer factories IN this
country than now. and many things
were made by hand which to-day are
the work OF machinery. This was es-
peciaily true Of the braid for straw
hats. Rye straw was commonly used.
although wheat was also In demand.
But the rye straw had longer stems
and was more easily handled
In driving along country roads. In
Massachusetts particularly. late In the
summer one would see great bundles
OF the straw hanging on the fences 10
dry. When the sun and wind had
done their share Of the work. IL Was
placed IN casks where sulphur was
burning until IL was bleaebed 20 a
pale yellow. Then IL was split into
narrow widths suitable for braiding.
The daughters Of farmers did not
have many pennies OF their own In
those days, and all were eager 10 earn
money by braiding straw. Every little
while men would pass through the
villages. calling from house 10 house
and buying the straw braid They
paid two cents a yard for IL
District school was In session only
six months OF the year-the rest Of
the time the children helped their
mothers with the Homework. When
that was done they took up their
braids for amusement and occupation.
So much a day every girl expected
70 do ms her daily -stint" She would
carry IL down by the brook or up IN
the apple tree when the summer days
were long: or during the stormy hours
OF winter she would go with IL 20 the
old attic, where the swing hung from
the cobwebbed rafters- But all the
time her fingers must work busily, lest
the men should call for the braids and
ind them unfinished.
The factories where the straw was
sewed were in the large towns. The
simplest hats were Of the braids
alone. More elaborate ones had
fancy cord. also OF plated straw.
sewed on the edge OF the braid This
cord was made by the old ladies.
Grandmoihers and greataunis whose
eyes We're TOO dim 20 sew would take
Their balls Of straw with them on
neighborhood calls. While they chat
ted together. their hands would be
weaving the yellow strands IN and out.
fashionlng the dainty cord
The price paid for the cord was
only half a cent a yard. but this WAS
better than nothing 10 those danes Of
a bygone generation
A poor country girl would begin 20
think OF her hat from the time OF
se-ed-sowing. All summer she would
watch the b!ilowy grain. When Il WAS
gathered and only the empty stalks
were left she would tie them into bun
dies and hang them in some sheltered
nook TO dry. Bleaching. splitting and
braiding-tbese she did herself.
when the braids were finished and
sent to the factory. how impa1entiy
she waited Perhaps grandma con-
tribuied some OF the cord she had
made las; winter. that the new hat
might be more beaurful. At last the
bat came home. and then what tryings
GA there were before the old gilt
framed mirror IN the parlor. How low
ingly its owner handled II as she
placed 81 this way or that on her curly
bead. oh. a new straw bat was In
deed a thing well worth having IN
those days Of the long ago.--St Mich
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-07-28

Aunt Martha, young DIR. SHOWS
maiden sister. sat by the north win
dow knitting and watching the boys
come and 20. DIR. Snow had advertised
for an office boy-a boy honest kind
and capable" A dozen or more boys
had come and gone. but az last one
came. smaller than any Of the others.
His blue eyes were frank. his face
smiling. his whole air hopeful; but he.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-07-28
A sanity sentiment.

And it's a Iaw-abiding settlement.
is ity"
..you betl Amt been lynchin'
'roun' here since harrlcane bowed
the trees down. an rope riz in pricer'
Atlanta Constitution.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-07-28

Teacher-who was the best friend
ireland ever hadf
Irish Scholar--oi don't Just new rc-
member. but he discovered Ameriky.--
Town Topics
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-07-28

Bw persons OF adult age who have any real
musical knowledge ability can recall their
school music with interest or pleasure They
remember that they sang sappy little songs
about moonlight and dreams. but the airs. II
they are remembered al all. are recalled only
10 be laughed at
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-07-28

When the leap-ycsr girl achieves .
husband she seldom achieves anything
great
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-07-28

the The harvest fields The fact that Kansas
farmers early the Inviting farm hands
10 their corn and rye and whea; and alfalfa neds with
promise good and board j. strong argument
against which often attacks the American
estisen nsEines be importing OF the farm
or aud the farmers boy the eicscncnnsu CONNER
riai. Tribune.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-07-28

HERE j. no danger Of the farmer passing from
existence lie knows a good thing A. well as
hls urban brother. and - does his boy. Inn
proved methods OF farming may continue 20
diminish the number Of farm hands. but DOT
even that fac; viii work 20 a discon;inua1cc
OF the necessity for the farm laborer nor for
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-07-28

When man 10 In the tight be can
afford t. remain silent
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-07-28

A woman thinks her husband IL BET
ter than she wants him to think shs
thinks he is.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-01-23
SUPERIOR BALL TEAM

There is but little baseball in Super
ior and the prospect of having team
in the Northern league next summer
is not promising. Those who tinan
ced the team last year and dropped
some money are not inclined to specu.
late in the same stocks next spring
every week brings letters from
outside players why wish to sign a
contract Cor next season and now Is
the time to make good bargains"
'Il few weeks it will be more diff
cult to secure fast players"
1t is becoming fixed idea with the
fans that the Northern league hass it
towns too far apart and that league
such as suggested by the Duluth,
South Shore & Atlantic railroad
would be better for this city and Du-
luth.
The railroad has been anxious to
nave al ItiSuc VI hHB' 49, =
Duluth, Sault Ste. Marie, lshpemlng
and two cities in the Copper country,
and stands ready to render assistance
with this end in view
At meeting in Salte Ste. Marie
last week movement was started TO
raise money to support q team lii suGh
a league and salary limit has been
put at $3.50 a month.
All of the towns mentioned are
good baseball propositions and with
the exception Of Duluth, Sunday
games can be played The distance
between the cities would not be great
another point in favor OF the plan.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-01-23
WOOding Sues the Great
Northern
Breakman Crother's victim begins
Legal Action 10 Receive.

De Wooding Of West Duluth has
commenced suit against the Great
Northern railroad and Harry Groin
ers a brakeman formerly employed
by the road for the return OF 500
which was stolen from Wooding while
he was passenger on the Great
Northern enroute TO his home.
Crothers was arrested on warrant
sworn out in municipal court by
Wooding charging him with stealing
his pocketbook while he was asleep
on the train. Soon after the arrest q
newsboy on the train made written
confession duplicating Crothers in
the crime and the former was bound
over to the Superior court
Upon being arraigned in superior
court he pleaded guilty and vas fined
s125 and costs or 80 bays in the coun
" Iail. It was said to have beef
also agreed tina. CroiEers was TO re
turn the money stolen 70 Wooding
The latter claims this has not beer
done and mas made the railroad join
complaint defendant with Crothers.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-01-23
MAY Be ANOTHER TIE UP

Superior may be the scene of anoth-
er tie-up next spri &. According TO
dispatches from Cleveland things are
now shaping themselves SO that a
| fight to the finish will be made be-
| tween the union of lake boat employees
and the vessel owners.
In this event the situation which
prevailed last spring at the opening
of navigation may be present again
when things should begin to move in
the harbor next spring, The effect
would be to leave a large fleet of boats
lie in the harbor here, to leave Il large
number OF men quartering themselves
in the city waiting for developments
and large amount of freight in the
| local warehouses waiting 20 be moved
A Cleveland dispatch says of the stu
| alton:
The first act of great commercial
drama is now playing on the boards
IN this city, which is the money CEN
ter of the vessel and shipping inter
ests of the Great hakes The last act
may come before midsummer. 1t may
be even later. In the meantime there
will be something doing, The CHAR
acters and the parts in the bill OF the
play are:
United States Steel corporation
aims TO extend its policy of wage re
lake ships, and to do away with I'M
ion rules.
Republican Iron and Steel company,
similar role to that of the steel trust.
Independent vessels owners. They
want to keep the boats of the steel
trust tied up in order to obtain higher
freight rates for carrying the steel
trusts iron one.
Masters and Pilots association i
It's aim is to secure higher wages, and
to have captains hire all employees of
ships.
Marine Engineers Beneficial assoc
ciation-Its members object to being
placed under captains and want form
er contracts with all their re strictions
on vessel owners continued.
Passenger and Merchandise Lines
They want lower wages, but are not
willing to remain idle after navaga-
ton opens.
The spectators, innocent, but in
tensely Interested, are the vast popu-
lation in the iron ore region aud i'll
the lake cities which depend on busi-
ness at the docks for livelihood.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-01-23
FRANK KANE DIES SUDDENLY

Frank Kane of the East End was
found dead at his home late Wednes-
day evening. Heat trouble is ascribed
as the cause for the death.
MIR. Kane and his brother, James,
lived together in house on West
Seventh street near Stinson. The de
ceased had been around town right
along but Wednesday was not feeling
very well. However, he was around
the house and when his brother left &c
90 down town early in the evening he
had Just lain down on the bed to read
a book. Later in the evening when
the brother returned home he Went
into Franks room and found him ly-
ing there dead almost in the same po-
sition as he had lain as James left
him. Death had evidently come sud
denly.
Frank Kane was AZ years of age and
had lived here for about 20 years. BY
trade he was cook, being an expert
in that line. He was unmarried and
leaves two brothers, James and
George, the latter being the senior
alderman from the first ward.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-01-23

A canny Scot lived in small settle
ment some miles from the neighboring
town. The distance, however could
be considerably lessened by cutting
through a large estate. This practice
was accordingly SO much resorted to
that the owner gave peremptory orders
for all trespasserS to be turned around
and sent back the way they came.
one time however, the Scot m ques
ton having occasion to take some nrtl
Giles TO town in n wheelbarrow, decided
to run the risk and was about halt
way through when he saw the owner
In the distance. Not relishing the idea
of retracing his steps, e bethouGht
himself of scheme. and promptly
turning the wheclbarrow TO face the
direction from which he came, he sat
down upon II rs II resting.
Soon the owner came up and, seeink
him there, roughly ordered him to turn
around and 20 back.
As back" was in this case his OBJ
jectiye point, the Scot obeyed and went
on his way rejoicing
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-01-23
Church Notice
FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Corner Thompson Ave. and Sixth
street, Jesse ID Searles, Pastor. Sun
day Jan, "a 1904
10 A. NJ Sermon by the Pastor.
Subject, Communion.
II m. Sunday school, Subject, "Jesus
rejected at Nazareth"
800 p. m. Sunday school at Central
Park NJ. L. church
300 p. m. Children's meeting in
League room First NJ f. church. Led
by J, d. Whitney.
$3.50 p. m. Epworth League. Subj
ect, "It Christ should come to our
Town
1880 D. m. Sermon by the Pas
tor. Subject "The Conversion Of Sin
ners
Thursday 1880 p. m. Prayer Meet
ing
Remember the "Communicn' at
the First NJ f church on Sunday
morning. Also quarterly Conference
on Wednesday evening next.
You are cordially invited to any and
all services held in this church, come
and make yourself at home.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-01-23

WANTED-A Trustworthy gentleman 81 lady
IN each county 20 manage business FOR an old
established house OF solid financial HudiuR
A .traight bona fdr weekly cash salary Of slS
paid ~ cheek cach "Wednesday with all q
peuses direct from headquarters Money sd
ysucpd for Cxpcrse-. Manager 30 taIiuu
Building Chicago
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-01-23
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How To Find out.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-01-23

Sc 1iment or set
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys if it stains
your linen it is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble too
frequent desire 10
pass it or pain in
the back is also
xtGpatrc and HAD
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-01-23
NELSON DEWEY'S DOINGS

Y. G. l.. program given at the
Blaine assembly rooom last Friday
night proved far more of a success
than any of the teachers or pupils ex-
pected. There were twenty two mum
bers and not one was dull. The Dew
ey boys did themselves proud and
have received much praise. The
Dewey chorus ".Boys will be Boys
opened the program and was well re-
ceived. Frank Cakes as a result of
his recitation "Mr Schmidt's mis-
! taken was voted first rate Dutch
man" aud the little farce "The Assess
or" with its funny situations and rural
simplicity was clearly one of the feat
ures of the evening Rex Mather of
the Dewey Chapter presided with
| satisfaction to all concerned. His
opening address was we'll received.
The program was open only to
members of the league but such were
the compliments paid to the boys that
there has been a demand made for a
reproduction of it at such a place
that there will be an opportunity for
parents to be present. Accordingly
the repeated program was given at
the Pilgrim Congregational church
last evening This is the fourth pro-
gram of this nature and the whole af
fair is given by the boys belonging to
the league with the exception that a
few of the teachers appear as accom-
panists. The last program represent
ed a great amount of work and did
much credit to the boys and their in
structors. Not a girl appeared in the
entire program, even the singing was
done exclusively by members of the
league. The nearest approach to
.femininity was in the Dewey play the
Assessor" where Harold Pierson and
Emmett Keough took female parts. A
large attendance of parents and school
pau OilS were pTtStul.
The recent superintendent exam
motions brought out some very high
ly original and ingenious answers
This was especially true in history, a
subject in which the children most
often to the utter dispair of teachers
get wonderfully "mixed up" The
following are taken from papers
handed in to teachers in some of the
lower grades and are not of course re
presented.
IN the early days in this country,
why were people ducked? Why put
in stocks?
People were ducked because they
didn't believe there were any Indians
They We're put in stocks because they
didn't believe in being Christians.
What do you think of such punish
ment?
| think it served them right,
How did Penn deal with the In
dians9
He made quite a few deals with the
Indians.
Name the different nations that
made settlements in America
We are the American nations.
There are Swedish nations and Irish
and ltalyon and Norwejon.
Why did these nationalities wish to
come to America?
They liked to come to America AS
soon as they found out that Young
George Washington had discovered
America.
Why did the Indians bother the col
onists?
The Indians bothered the colonists
because they bothered the Indians.
What can you tell about the Declar-
alton of Independence?
! think it is on George WashiDgton's
birthday.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-01-23
Domestic Troubles.

1t is exceptional to find a family
where there are 20 domestic ruptures
occasionally. but these can be lessen
ed By having DR. Kings New Life
Pills around. Much trouble they
save By their great work in Stomach
aud Liver troubles. They not only
relieve you, but cure. 25c at Mer-
relps Pharmacy.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-01-23
What to Do.

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out Of order.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-01-23
Pretty Home Wedding

The home Of Lafayette Staples, 3l2
w. Bird stree. was the scene OF a pref
~ home wedding, Monday afternoon
when Miss Clara Ethel Staples BE-
came the bride of William John Cot.
trell Immediate relatives Of the con
tracing parties only were in attend
auce. Rev Jesse d. 5earles oihcia ted
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-01-23

wonderful discovery
and a book that tells
more aboutit. both sent
absolutely free by mail
Address Or. Kilmer &
Co., Binghamton, N. Y
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-01-23
National Live Stock Associasion
Portland, Ore, Jan. l2-l5.

For the above occasion the North.
ern Pacific Ry. will sell First Glass
Round Tip tickets; good going Jan, &,
7, s and 8, 1904. Return limit Jan. 81,
1904. Stopovers will be allowed. For
further particulars call on ticket agent
East End.
CHAs. S. FEE, G, p. * T. A.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-01-23

"Why do you say he's a wonderful
actor?"
He sat through an amateur dramatic
entertainment and actually made PEG
pie think be enjoyed it."-Chicago Post.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-26

business was progressing. He repli-
ed that "the cattle looked well, that
the animals were in fine condition,
but we have only small bunch this
year and we expect to close that out
this fall.' We asked the reason for
closing out the cattle, and he stated
that there was no range eft-the
new settlers had "gobbled every
thing" Others who have been ex-
tensively engaged in the cattle busi-
ness made the same complaint. The
Mitchell knockers may say what
they will, but the facts stand foV
themselves the country west Of
Pierre is settling up aud our state
endowment lands are raising in value
because of the increased demand.
The removal of the capital would &C.
eomplish decline in value for a
long time because it would say TO all
prospective buyers that the lands we
offer are worthless. The "knocker"
may say that, il the lands are valn-
able as Pierre supporters claim, that
section of The country will settle up
regardless Of where the capital is To-
Gated. That is true, too, but the re-
moval would delay the settlement,
and when the settlement of that Sec
ton does come it would be rank
injustice to have the capital stuck
off in one corner of this great state.
Either way the ''knocker" turns he is
confronted by the fact that he is try
ing to accomplish an injustice to the
present citizens OF our state and to
those who intend to become citizens
in the future.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-26

WHEN the Mitchell strikers tell
you that there is nothing west of
Pierre, just refer them to the state
records. Stanley county, across the
river from Pierre, returned to the
state department registratirn of
more than 5000 school polls, or fifty
per cent more than Kingsbury coun
ty registers. Stanley is large
county and 5000 and more school
polls is also a large number. 1t
shows that that section Of the state
has settled extensively since the
South Dakota land boom came on.
And where these people can live and
make living others are bound to
follow. The man, or set of men, who
cries down that section in the inter
ests OF the Mitchell town lot boom
ers is making a mistake, and it is a
mistake that, if it bears fruit, will be
an expensive one in dollars and
cents.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-26

Worlds Fair Coach Excursions Via
the North Western Line.

Very low rates to ST. Louis will be
in effect on two dates, August 10
and %, for coach excursions to st,
Louis via the Chicago & North West.
ern R'y. Only $l5.95 round trip
from De Smet return limit seven
G) days. A great opportunity to
visit the Worlds Fair at minimum
of expense. Other favorable round
trip rates are in effect daily, with
liberal return limits, stop-oyer
privileges, etc. Full information as
to train schedules, checking of bag
gage and other matters of interest to
the intending traveller on applica.
tion to Ticket Agents OF the Chicago
a North Western R'y.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-26
Bryan for the Senate.

The New York World which bolt
ed Bryan and has been his greatest
opponent always as presidential
candidate, views his aspiration for
the senate rather favorably. 1t says:
Worse things might happen than
the sending Of Mr.. Bryan to the
senate. There is not the slightest
probability that he could ever get half
a dozen senators to vote for his new
fads state ownership and operation
of railroads, the popular election of
Federal judges and postmasters, and
farm yard notions as to the currency.
But Mr.. Bryan would carry to the
senate certain very earnest convic-
tions as to the encroachments of
plutocracy, the growing power of
monopoly, the trust-sheltering tariff
and the danger Of imperial colonial
ism, which joined to an ability to
speak eloquently and forcefully,
might render him a valuable acces-
sion to that body.
"The senate has taken on too much
the character of millionaires' club,
gathering place for corporation at
torneys and monopoly agents and a
museum for political fossils. In its
membership there are, of course, men
of large ability and considerable in
dependence; but Mr.. Bryan would
keep them all stirred up in man
ner that would attract more attention
to the proceedings of the senate and
perhaps result in some public good.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-26

CANADA is acquiring a delegation
of Mormons, and if the welcoming
remarks of Rev. Mcqueen, Presby
terian minister. of RAYMOND. Albert g
Territory, represent the sentiment of
the Canadian people, they are
mighty glad to have the Mormons
locate among them. As proof alb
solute that the fools are not all
dead, we print below part of the
preachers re marks:
AS citizen of Raymond am
pleased to add to the words of well
come extended to you. You will not
find here fine buildings nor palatial
homes, but many warm hearts.
While there can be no contest here
this evening between Americans and
Canadians, may say that / listened
here the otter day to the eloquent
address delivered by S. B Young on
the pioneers who founded Utah in
tears and in blood. | appreciated
that this was hardy, a virtuous and
an industrious people.
81 am sure Utah does not be.
grudge us the men who have come
from there to help us build up this
country and we are pleased to lave
them. We admire the United States
AS free people; we are proud to
think we have even greater civil and
religious liberty. We persecute no
one here for believing what they
think right.
As for all decent people in the
United States, they would be glad
if Utah would take an emetic and de-
liver the whole aggregation into the
loving arms of Rev. Mcqueen.