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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-28
CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS.

The holiday season is here full of
its joys and sorrows. Christmas
day has been celebrated in various
sections of the country in accord
ance with the customs in each parti-
cular locality. In New England
the observance of Thanksgiving
Day overshadows the celebration
of Christmas. The Puritan fathers
were sedate and crusty gentlemen,
who looked upon all > manner Of en-
joyment as an offense against
righteousness, and their New Eng
land defendants, while disposed to a
greater degree of liberality, are,
nevertheless, quite soberly inclined.
In the South, where the cavalier
basked IN balmy sunshine and
reveled in the good things of life,
Christmas was welcomed as the
season typical of merriment and
good cheer. 1t was great occasion,
especially for the young. The
giving of gifts, the lavish dispense
ton of hospitality, and, above all,
the more or less noisy accessories
of joy, such as the explosion of fire
works and the blowing of horns,
marked the universal observance
of the day. In the West as in the
South there is the giving of gifts
and the dispensing of hospitality.
While there may be no cavalier
in the sense of the southern cavalier
there is the manly man with all the
frankness of western honesty and
integrity. The western people had
their Christmas dinner and every
where there was Christmas as
well as Christmas atmosphere
which was really infectious, The
Herald trusts that no one forgot
the poor and that those with means
contributed out of their abundance
to the comfort and happiness OF
those less fortunate. Fortunately
Lancaster has but few poor people
and we feel safe in saying that an
exceptionally small percentage, if
any, did not enjoy many of the
good things which everywhere &C
company Christmas cheer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-28

qHurried eating has ruined many mans
stomach. The Notwithstanding pro-
cess is gradual, often unnoticed at first.
But it is only short time until the liver
balks, the digestive organs give way, and
almost countless ills assai1 the man who
endeavors to economic time at the ex-
pense of his health.
GA torpid liver causes quarantine of the
entire system. 1t locks in the diseased
germs and body poisons and affords them
full play, inviting some serious illness.
GIN families where August Floweris used,
a sluggish liver and constipation are un-
known, SO are all stomach ailments, as
well as indigestion, dyspepsia, heartburn,
headaches and kidney and BLADDER affec-
tons. No well-regulated family should
be without this standard remedy.
qTwo sizes, 25c and 75c. All druggists.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-28

What would Christmas be with
out the children? 1t is the children
who make this time the brightest
of the year. whether for the first
time baby gladdens your heart
with it's Christmas joy or whether
the old home is frightened by the
return of those who for years have
been absent. To the parents whose
closing days are generally passing
in homes now deserted by the
young people, these far too infre-
quent home comings are like a flood
of sunshine over darkened forest;
or like ascending an eminence to
behold vast perspective Of beauti-
full country over which their feet
have passed in others days. Though
the baby that once delighted in a
tin rattle is now a sedate young
lady, and the boy whose heart was
swelled to bursting with a toy drum
is now bearded young man, their
presence brings back old memories
and the cobwebs seemed brushed
away from old pictures of the old
home
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-28
CHRISTMAS SEASON.

While Christmas is time of
merry-making and family gather
ings and should be hailed by all as
the one season when it is our privl-
lege to extend without exciting
comment the expressions of good
will and hearty greetings to our
friends and neighbors, it brings to
us other obligations and imposes
upon US other duties. We will do
well not to be so absorbed in our
own merry making and in exchang-
ing gifts as to forget at this season
those who, less fortunate than our
selves, have not the means to pro
cure even the comforts of life. We
may very we'll leave the holly Der
ries and ribbons for awhile to en-
quire whether there are not those
Of our neighbors to whom Christ
mas has brought no joys, whose
larder is empty and whose coal bin
is low. We are far from advocating
indiscriminate giving even at this
Christmas season, but it may not be
out of place to suggest the possibil-
ity of our greater zest in the enjoy
ment Of the blessings of a kind
Providence if we would share them
with those who are less fortunate
than ourselves. Our own happi-
ness will be none the less if we en-
brace the opportunity many of us
can enjoy if we will of bringing to
others good tidings of great joy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-28

The lady who married Gladstone
Dowie, the prophets unkissed son,
has left him, claiming neglect and
and hypocrisy. Look out for the
man who has never been kissed.
Something wrong somewhere.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-28

The original of Wizards stirring
picture, yankee DOODLE which has
become familiar through reproductions
in all parts of the country hangs in
Abbott Hail. Marblehead, Mass. The
painting was presented to the town by
General J. HI. Devereux, of Cleveland,
twenty years ago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-28
Important notice.

All accounts with us must be
settled on or before Dec. Is, 1904, as
we shall enter upon revised sys-
tenn in the new store and will be
obliged to leave all old accounts in
the hands of collectors.
94tf L. ALT & Sons.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-28
T ,t.a.

All knowing themselves indebted
to the estate OF Tobias Fezer, de-
ceased, late of the city of Lancaster,
are requested to call at the store
or upon George Muesse, admins
TRAITOR of the estate of said deceased
and settle their accounts. 1924
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-28

One thing is sure enough. If
there really was a Santa Claus it
would make things a good deal
easier for the heads of some fam
lilies.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-28

Making others happy and at the
same time concealing your own
griefs is the main thing about this
Christmas business.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-28

If there are any contemplating
swearing off at New Years, it may
be we'll to start now and lessen the
jar.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-28

Canadian women are said to eat too
much sweetmeats. Their compilations
are almost invariably bad, an authori-
ty says.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-28

A man who cannot enjoy Christ
mas with his family and cannot
make the heart of some little one
glad on the occasion is to be pitied.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-28
Lumber at a Bargain.

AS desire to clean up my stock
OF hardwood lumber this fall, l will
make special prices to do so. Prices
from S. upwards for the next 80
days. Let me figure on your bills.
Farmers and Union telephones.
P. 0. Address, Lancaster, Wis, r.
F D. No. Q S. w. KERR.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-28

Probably small boy never so
thoroughly realizes that fighting is
wicked as when he is getting the
worst of the encounter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-28
Notice to Settle.

1t is very necessary that we ask
you to call and settle your account
at once, as we must have
have money to pay our bills before
Dec. 25th.
94tf LANCASTER LUMBER Co.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-28

The distance to the moon can be
computed by astronomers in half a
dozen different ways with almost abb
solute accuracy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-28
Notice to Settle.

All overdue accounts must be
settled by Jan. 18th or we will place
them in an attorneys hands for
collection. THoS. WEBB & Son.
101tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-28

You can get so cents worth of
stamps for half a dollar at Uncle
Sans offices, holiday rates or not.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-28

At the moment of his birth every
man has brilliant future before
him-and it usually remains there.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-12-28

You never miss the smoke until
the woodpile runs out.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-08-18
Had sub.tItnte for Prayer.

The late DR.. Otis Avery. Of Homes
dale, Pa. was the oldest dentist n
America. and he was also the first
American ever TO receive a dentists
certificate.
DR.. Avery was talking one afternoon
to reporter about the earlier. unen.
lightened days OF Honesdale.
I'VE had not then" he said. "as
much religious feeling as we have now.
remember a revival service. very
poorly attended that was held during
a certain winter. The reyivalist. since
the people would not come to him.
went to them, and on the street cor.
ners he would halt and question them
their religious beliefs.
81 haven't seen you at our revival,
he said to one very old. bent man
"'What would I be dom therer
the other answered.
Don't you ever prayr said the re-
vivalist-
The old man shook his head.
mo he said; I carry a rabbits
loot"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-08-18
Care Of Hor.e., Neck..

Nine out of every ten farm horses
suffer from abrasions OF the skin on
the neck during the spring work and
this is so severe in many cases as to
keep the horse from doing full days
work Try this plan of treating the
farm horse during the season OF hard
work. After feeding the horse brush
on or. better still, wipe 1t OF with
a large cloth. Then. with tepid water.
sponge the head. neck and shoulders
and wipe dry with clean cloth.
If the shoulders show indications of
soreness rub over them little vase
line and let it remain over night See
that the collar worn fits well and after
taking it of wipe 1t thoroughly with
a damp cloth and hang it where 1t
will be thoroughly dry in the morn
ing. 1t will pay well to take this little
additional care OF the horse. during
the working season IL at no other time.
News
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-08-18

Don't stun the baby until nature
rebels by an emesis-
Don't forget that II wants cool water
TO drink occasionally.
Don't be afraid TO use common
sense In the care Of your baby.
Don't expect tho baby TO be perfect.
~ well unless you feed IL on natures
food-mother's milk.
Don't forget that regularity In meal.
time IL just as necessary for your
little one as for yourself.
At night. be sure the room Is well
ventilated. It's susceptibility 20 sick.
ness Is In inverse ratio TO tho amount
OF good. pure air you provide for It's
lungs.
Don't keep the baby IN the house
one minute that II Is possible 10 have
II out OF doors. A baby kept out ia
the air and sunshine will not be cross
and irritable.
Don't put too many clothes on the
baby. and. above all. don't lniiict Il
with long clothes. Last OF all should
this be done during It's first few months
OF life. when II Is weaker than at any
other time
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-08-18
RIrht. Of wnmrn.

Chief Justice Mason. OF the Superior
Court OF Massachusetts,. lately handed
down a decision OF more than usual
interest. because Of ia being on the
rights OF women. The case was n suit
for divorce. brought By Russian. who
asked separation from his wife on N.
ground Of desertion. II came out dur.
Ing the trial that the couple were mar,
ried In Russia some years ago. Later
the husband came 10 America. lie
tried to persuade his wife to come
with him. and aftcrwari sent her
money and tickets. but she refused
The husbands right to determine the
place OF abode OF the family" said
the Judge. lis not an absolute right.
but one which must be exercised rea.
s0nabiy. The wife's refusal to leave
her kindred and the protection OF the
laws under which she has lived. and
cmigrate to n foreign country. the
language Of which was an unknown
tongue to her. was not unreasonable,
and did not constitute dcsertion."
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-08-18
Grain Feeding.

In some observations recently made
in the feeding OF grain TO lambs. one
OF the most noticeable results was the
early maturity OF those that had graiD
from birth. Forinstance. in one trial the
lambs fed with grain from birth at
tanned an average weight OF l13
pounds seven weeks earlier than those
that had had no grain previous TO fat
tening. and this weight was reached at
a smaller cost in the instance OF the
lambs fed on grain from the start.
1t Is hard matter TO estimate the
amount OF grain TO feed, owing TO the
variation in the consuming capacity
OF sheep. In starting it has been Gus
tomary to feed from half pound to
one pound. A month later the wethers
will probably be taking from one to
two pounds. and during the last month
from two to three.-American Cultiva
tor
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-08-18
Soda for Potatoes.

In growing tomatoes nitrogen in the
soil is the least desired of the plant
foods and the best results Will come
from phosphoric acid and potash liber-
ally applied broadcast. Much has been
written regarding the use of nitrate OF
soda for tomato growing and while
this chemical is good. 1t should be
used with caution. Its function is to
cause the plant TO make a quick
growth; in other words give 1t
start which will be kept up by the
phosphoric acid and tho potash.
This being the case the best way to
use 1t Is to watch the plants closely
as they grow and II any shows lack
Of vigor sprinkle teaspoonful OF the
nitrate Of soda about the plant. Us
ually one application will be sufficient
TO start such plants Off in good shape
and once thcy get a good start there
will be no trouble If the soil has been
properly enriched and proper cultiva-
ton has been carried on
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-08-18
JADOgDeN'S J]OdVggS,


both 10 men and TO her own sex, which
last counts a little. too, In the long
run. You may not be able TO do great
things, TO paint great pictures or to
sing In grand opera. but you can learn
TO make bright little things for your
self and your friends. and perhaps TO
play the light. catchy" airs OF the
day SO that your friends will enjoy
them. and II you cant do anything else
cultivate the art OF talking brightly
and OF being sympathetic.
Every girl can do one thing well
IL she will only take the trouble 10
lind out what that thing is. The DIM
Guilty Is that she often looks In the
opposite direction; she wants 10 do
something great and snowy or nothing
at all. But there are other talents
within reach II she viii only look. and
these talents may be suoh comfort
to her In her dark hours that they will
make life better and happier both for
her and those about her.
How the world likes cheerful.
plucky girl who makes brave light
and hides her skeleton In closet in
stead OF folding her hands and whining
because things don't come her way:
the girl who puts her own grief az
much as possible aside--who takes a
wholesome interest In life.-Selected
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-08-18
Be.t Food for Fatteniu1L.mb..

Very careful experiments at the On
tario Agricultural College have shown
that an even mixture Of peas and oats
made the most profit in feeding lambs.
Peas alone make the most gain. but
ar somewhat greater cost of feed.
Corn and peas made slightly small
Ter gain than the other feeds But
the difference was 80 small that the
convenience Of procuring the feed Is
the largest element In the case. As
peas and oats may be grown together
very conveniently and cheaply, this
crop secures some advantages over
others which may give it a preference
in this regard.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-08-18
COMPLEXION AND INSANITY
fe~er blondes than nrunstts. la state
lnsane As,ian.

I innahc Asylum
Several months ago I harpensi
across a pamphlet published ~ tho
government Of Soulhefu stale ln
which were some Interesting statistics
regarding tho complexion % tho In
mates OF the Stale insane Asylum"
Hobart Iangdon said 10 a 81. loais
Globe Democrat man f~Ouiy : per
ecnt OF the total had light half. And
only 2 per cent blue eyes.
1t struck me az a rather curious
fac, that dark haired aud dark sseS
people should 80 largsiy prsd0minafs
among the insane. but tho matter q
latitude might play some part ia This.
thought. for naturally there e~rs
more dark than ilshi haired people ia
that section. Just az a matter 81 "a.
riosity. however. thought would
write % asylum auihogiilF- In e~riaia
other parts % the country 20 s~~ whA,
the ratio OF light.hairrd inmates wss
10 those who werr dark. and expected
TO ind the percentage Increase Ia CON.
muniti~s where the total % HIGHT. hsirri
was larger. but 10 this wa. mistaken.
30 Rn l~,i 10 iufrr from tho sta
tistfcs gathered that thrrs j. great.
or possibility for insanity among dark.
haired than among ilzht.hairr,i peoplc.
MY figures w.rr obtained from six.
weight asylums. located IN neariy
every state In the Union. and few ia
Canada and England The total mum.
Der Of patients IN these In itiiu Ions
wa. 1852. 81 whom TUs had light hair.
and only .Ixty-six rcd or auburn locks.
In other words. 81 per cent ~ the IN
mates wcrr brunrtfes. with either
black Or brown hair. The latter IN vary
Ing shades. In one asylum Ia New
there was not a single In.
mate that wss not n hrunstfc or
-ourse. do not know h0w TO account
Tor this. for am not a sreriaiisf In
such matters. and only securri the sta.
ilstic~ out 81 pure curiosity. hut " ~rr-
inluiy looks v. though blondes wrrs
c-s liable to insanity than these with
iarkcr hair or eyes.
Another peculiar feature about the
nets obtained. however. was that tho
percentage Of those rrgarIed az In.
.urnhly insane was much greater
,mong the blondes than among the
,runettes. The totals SHOW that among
he dark haired inmates ony - per
.ent we're marked hopricssly insane.
While among the blondes u per cent
we're put in this category. and that
,nly three among tho rcd haired nn-
tents escaped the same Classification
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-08-18
Going I'm stairs.

Many women use M lnrge portion
OF the vitality by going up aud down
stairs from ten to thirty times n day.
Few people appreciate the strength
expended In going up and down stairs.
Surprising you weigh i5O pounds. Now
II you will attach 100 pounds to n
rope and attempt TO pull II up from
one story to the next above you will
get some idea Of the strength erpend.
ed In going mp stnirs. for every time
you ascend TO the second floor you
must lift your body from one story to
the other. Ladies' dresses interfere
with their graceful and ensy ascent OF
the stairs while the boys leap up two
stairs at a time. Most women have
not learned to economIxe their
strength. know OF many housewives
who go up and down stairs on the least
pretext whereas by thoughtful
planning they might snve at least half
the number Of excursions up and down
stairs. Going down stairs IL not 40
hard and yet II II much harder work
than walking on a level floor.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-08-18
Dividing a Stall.

In some barns the stalls are sum
GENTLY wide so that they may be
divided when occasion requires II
some temporary division can be easily
made. put in place and removed when
desired A plan for doing this Is shown
in the illustration. A gate is made
Of proper material reaching from the
manager to the end OF the stall. The
post of this cato at the end Is madc
about a foot longer than the lower
rail and a hole is made in the floor
through which this post is slipped
when put in position and thus makes
the gate or fence firm. At the Manager
end the fence is fastened to the man
ger by pair OF gate hinges.
Two stifr sticks are fastened to the
Joist above with bolt. one over the
manger-end and one over the other
end In the lower end OF each OF these
sticks a notch is cut which comes over
staple on the fence and holds 1t.
the fence, firm When the fence is
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-08-18
Farm Notes.

Keep all young animals growing and
| gaining.
| Avoid working horses in the rain az
much as possible
Ground feed is better than whole
grain for growing colts
Sweet food for hogs Is better than
that which is fermented and soured.
All rubbish and prunings from the
garden and orchard should be burned
A falling appetite is generally thu
first indication Of an animal being
out Of condition.
Coal ashes. as well as wood ashes,
should be saved and applied on wet
heavy soils
Conveniences for watering and feed
Ing stock are items in saving time,
labor and feed on the farm.
Corn and oats. half of each. ground
together make one Of the best kinds
OF feed for cows In milk.
The best way to get rid Of the cur.
rant worm is to dust the leaves With
white helleDore.
In nearly all cases, the best animals
are the offspring Of mature parents on
both sides.
Be ready to cut clover when the
largest number Of plants are in bloom
and are turning brown
1t should be the aim Of every breed !
er of horses to raise weIl-bred and
well-trained animals
In the management of clover for hay
It is important not to cure too dry, and !
to store under shelter.
On many farms, exposure to the
weather Injuries farm machinery fully
as much. II not more. than use.
The offspring Of immature, undeveI-
oped animals Is inferior to that Of
matured and full-grown parents.
1t is the steady, quiet horse that can
do the biggest days work when the
weather u extremely hot-Pointsrh
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-08-18

A wntcrspout IL one Of the FIRST
things green sailor boy wants to
ace. He has read about IL ne one Il
the wonders OF the sea. and II rousr1
his keenest curiosity. lie gets the old
sailors to promise 20 call him when
one Is sighted. They promise. winsins
stealthily OF each other.
The ship gets down into tropical
waters. and the boy II told that a
waterspout may be coming along al.
most any time.
One night he II awakened suddenly.
An old sailor shakes him.
Come onl Hurry up. young feIler;
there's waterspout on the startoard
bow bearing right down on u.s.
The boy hastens up the companion.
way without waiting to dress, and AZ
he starts out on deck he Ia thrown
down by a mass Of water descending
on him like = wet mountain. lie
struggles to his feet. gsspIng. sput-
tering:
"w-s-a-s tha-s-t q wn-a-s-ter spouf7-
The sailors are around him. roar.
Ing. Then he looks up above the COM
panionwny and secs an empty hogs
head. Having seen and felt the water
spout, he descends to his bunk. wipes
himself dry. and turns In. Next tims
waterspouts In great numbers may be
on both bows. but he will
have no particular desire To observe
tbem
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-08-18
Horses or Steam Wagons.

A firm OF English millers have made
an interesting test Of the comparative
cost Of hauling grain by horses or by
steam motors. The cost OF keeping
seven horses for the year was about
$500. At the end Of 1902 they sold
the horses and purchased a five-ton
steam machine, ran 1t 5.275 miles, car
ried 3,s75 tons. and burned 411a tons
Of coal at a total cost Of $3.50, show.
ing a decided gain for the steam ma
chine.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-08-18
Field Beam. and SOY Bean..

The average results for six years
at the Ontario station show that the
following varieties OF field beans have
given the highest yields: White Won
der, Day Improved Leafless. Medium
or Navy. Pearce Improved Tree and
SchofeId Pea Based on the expert
ments with soy beans at the college.
the Early Yellow is recommended for
the production OF grain for feed. and
the Medium Green for ensiling with
corn