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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1905-12-22

Miss Leach, the accomplished teach
or OF district q, known as the Jones
school house, was a visitor al this Of
fee Saturday.
Frank Ehredt is not saying much
as he walks around nursing a hand
full OF rheumatism, but II any one
might ask him what he thinks about
IL, Frank could tell them that rheu-
matism is worse than all the troubles
Job complained Of and more.
a.. J. Rommereim and son, Charles,
OF Pleasant, and John Tollefson and
Bert Yetterness OF Norway, along
with o. j. Rommereim of this city,
made a fraternal call on the Leader
last Friday afternoon. We discussed
religion and politics and wound up
with seed corn. Norway township Is
going to take a whirl In the contest
for the big corn growers cup, and
Norway has plenty OF contest corr
that will score high. A. j. treated
to the cigars and we were about &c
ask a question when Brother Iol-
lifson gave q negative wink and we
passed. 1t was a jolly crowd and the
boys were feeling happy.
Thorsten Hotter arrived In town
last Friday, having rode his fine,
sturdy bronco from Earring In Ly-
man county to Canton. After cross
ing the Missouri river he started
northeast, through Buffalo, Sanborn,
Beadle, Kingsbury, Brookings, Moody
and Minnehaha counties, reaching
Canton after dinner on Friday.
Thorsten owns a fine ranch five miles
north OF the railroad near Earling,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1905-12-22

Col. c. G. Pratt and son, Robert, or
Parker, were welcome visitors Friday
on their way home from Sioux Falls
where they took part in helping to
make the hot sand of the desert more
hot, SO that the feet Of the pilgrim
would not lag on the march to glory
and renown. Col. Pratt has stood on
the deck of a warship In war times,
and has seen the red glare of battle,
and is an expert in hot things, and
can do his share in helping a young
shriner through to victory and no one
enjoys such social reunions more than
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1905-12-22

and comes home for a winter visit,
while Engebret, his brother, has gone
out to look after the ranch and rus
tictate among the Lyman county
h~ustlers and aid any lonesome school
teacher during the winter. Thorsten
said that in less than II working days
IS houses were erected in Presllo'
This gives one an idea how things are
booming along the line OF the NIL
waukee west of the river.
Bon bons in handsome boxes fol
the holidays at the New Bakery.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1905-12-22
Mrs. A. E. Jennings returned from
Saturday.

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Artesian Saturday.
Edgar Wardwell was down in Can
ton last Saturday looking at the
crowds that filled the streets. His
old friends were glad to see him and
all remarked his youthful appearance.
Miss Patterson of Hawarden, has
been secured to teach room I Of the
high school. The vacancy was caused
by Miss Voy resigning to engage in
the charms and delights of matri-
mony, and was quietly married at
the home OF Mrs. Judd to Mr.. J. Sid
ney. Heard by Rev. Evans. The hap
by couple left on the 2 O'Clock train
for Colorado points.
Andrew Messner came down from
Harrisburg Monday morning on the
$50 train and returned on the $40
flyer. He found time to call at the
LEADER Office to renew his subscr1p-
tion, yet he was doing business fast
while in town. His townsite Of Ken
meth, Minnesota, and his real estate
interests and banking business keeps
him moving fast, but he Is equal to
all that comes his way in the shape
OF business.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1905-12-22

he. Robert smiles as he thinks, but
has nothing TO say how hot sand feels.
Col. Pratt is looking like a SCOTCH
laird in his elegant gray, and is lots
happier than laird Carnegie. He n
Mrs. Pratt leave for the Pacific coast
early in January and will remain
among the blooming flowers Of South
ern California until May.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1905-12-22

Clear thinking. decisive action, vim
and vigor of body and mind the
sparkle of life, comes to all who use
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
RI cents. Tea or tablets.-I. NJ. Hell
mey & Co.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1905-12-22

Three 100 acre farms in Norway
township. Two of these farms lay
adjoining and can be dealt Tor TO-
gether. All good land, we'll lmproV
ed and nicely located. Close &c
churches and schools. K. f. ID. mai
and telephone.
For particulars write or call on
II. W. ROGNEss.
D Y n No Hudson, S. ID.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1905-12-22

L. c. Obermann called last Satur'
day to advertise some Chesterwhites.
| You will find his notice in this issue.
Then he subscribed for the Leader
and went away happy.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1905-12-22

Celebrated Gold Foil 1our-none
better. Feed and ground oyster shell
for chickens. East side or court
house. BRUCE DLl'Eh'
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its etymology doesn't matter much.
Some Of the fakirs make enough by
their petty trade to graduate into man.
ufacturerS of Christmas novelties or
even into higher line of business, and
it is well known that one of the
wealthiest men of New Orleans, who
OWNS sugar plantations, stores and fac
tories, once peddled shOestrings
Carrying his capital in his pack, the
wandering salesman is independent to
degree rarely equaled except by the
IDLE rich and Weary Willie. In the
olden days. before the invention of
the newspaper and the telegraph, me-
diaeval merchants, travelling from pal
ace to palace and from town to town,
shared with the troubadours the pro-
fession OF disseminating the news.
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Christmas Tree at South Henderson.

The Methodist Episcopal Sunday
school at South Henderson had a
Christmas tree and appropriate exer-
cises Monday night. 1t was a very
successful affair and greatly enjoyed
by all present. The program was
we'll carried out each participant
doing his or her part in a very cred
liable and pleasing manner. Follow
ing was the order of exercises:
Address by the Superint endent. W. L. Gar
lick, "Tidings of Great JOY
Hymn No. 176, Glory to His Name.
Recitation-J. Saunders. Origin OF Christmas
Recitation-Miss Ozelle Saunders, A Christ.
mas Reunion.
Darling.
Recitation-Miss Mamie Pittman, At Jesus
Feet.
Hymn No. 46-Wonderful Story of Love-
Recitation-Miss Belle Clapton, Santa Claus.
Recitation-Miss Ola Biggs, Little Bessie.
Recitation-Miss Lola Robbins, Hours OF Rest
Hymn No. 226-Revive us Again.
Recitatian-Miss Bobbie Nicholson, Star OF
Bethlehem.
Recitation-Charlie Fleming, Papa's Pet.
Recitation-Miss Pattie Catlett, Naughty
Dollie
Recitation-wiMe Fleming, Little Sweet.
heart.
| Recitation-Miss Bessie Clapton, What is
Conference.
! Hymn No. 23-Bleseed Be The Name
Recitation-Ira Biggs, The Little Temple.
Song-Rosa Fleming
Recitation-Miss Ozell Saunders, Somebody e
Mother.
Recitation-Lewis Clapton, Christmas Pie
| Hymn No. 127-Five little girls will Sing
the Story.
Recitation--GeorgeC lapton, When l was q
I Little Boy.
! Solo No. 1851. Saunders.
Reading by the Superintendent, Counting
Eggs.
| Hymn No. 1871 am Thine o, Lord.
Closing address by the Superintendent,
Hymn No. 141-God Be With You Till We
! Meet Again.
/ Santa Characterization of Presents
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A CALL TO DUTY.

AS this is the last issue of the GOLD
LEAF before the new year, we wish to-
leave Il parting thought with our
readers, with the desire that it will
sink deep into their minds and hearts
and bear fruit of helpfulness during
thenew year, upon which we are soon
to embark. We cannot do this bet
ter than by appropriating the follow
ing from the Mount Olive Tribune of
! last week:
The beginning of new year should
fbe an important period in the life of
every individual. 1t is time to re-
view the past-with its achievements
land failures-and apply that expert
| nce to our betterment and profit in
the fnture. A moments reflection, a
retrospective glance, as the curtain
falls upon the dying year. and our
mind is congested with the reflection
OF the vast multiplicity of errors that
we have fallen into. These should
serve as bearons for the future, and
aid us to live a more well-rounded
life, one of greater value to ourselves
and to those among whom we "move
and have our being"
This halt upon the threshold OF
another year should not result in a
mere spasm of sentimentality, as is
too often the case, but in the lorna.
uion OF resolutions of lasting determ.
ination. Among the 1'ribune's thou.
sands of readers there is perhaps nc
life so perfect but what some improve
ment could be made. Let us Their
prefix this thought in our minds
and resolve to apply more carefully
and consistently the opportunities
and advantages that are to confront
US in the various avenues of life's flu
ture.
1t is true that no human power
cen accurately forecast the future
Tor life is an uncertainty, but will
past experiences and by exercising
Judgment and discretion, we fine
enough to rely upon as we enter tn,
year 1906 for US to make renewed de
termination to accomplish something
during the year. In order to do Thu
successfully we must meet duty fac
TO lace, measure our stock in trade
calculate our resources, and strive tt
accomplish.
The year may bring sorrow or Joy
sickness or health, poverty or riches
successes OR universities, but there il
but the one thing for us to do as W
open the new book and begin to turf
the pages, and that is to be found a
our proper places facing the dutie
manfully. There is abundant reason
why we should enter the new year
so soon to begin, with renewed vigo
and high expectations.
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christmas
Tri6qnn1n[ph
By GEORGE LAY LAW

FTER little over 1900 years
from the birth of its founder
Christmas has become the
most generally observed re-
ligious holiday on earth. There is
scarcely q land beneath the sun that
does not witness some celebration Of
the day set apart to commemorate the
birth of the Carpenter of Nazareth.
While in many Asiatic countries few
participate in these celebrations, there
are yet enough SO that all peoples are
learning the significance of the cere-
mony Then, too, the number Of actual
participants is increasing year by year,
so that it takes no very great stretch
of the imagination to picture time
when Christmas Observances will be
practically universal.
The charge of the Master to carry his
gospel to all the world has been re.
ligiously obeyed, and the prophecy Of
the thousand years Of peace which were
to follow close ON that contamination
should be Oh its way. OF the six CONT
nents Christianity entirely dominates
four and is rapidly winning its way in
the other two. Both North and South
America are Christian in every part.
The same is true of Australia and the
surrounding islands constituting Aus
tralasia. All Europe follows the same
faith, with the single exception OF the
southeastern corner belonging to Tur-
key, and even considerable part of
the Turkish empire, including Armenia,
Bulgaria and others of the Balkan
states, embraces Christianity, while
Christian missions exist in Turkey.
In Africa, where the British govern
Egypt and all South Africa, while
France has virtual control of Morocco
and other European powers have colo
MES throughout the. continent, the faith
of the NaZarene has larger following
than any other religion.
Asia, teeming with its vast Chinese
and Hindoo hordes, is practically the
only continent in which Christianity Ia
not the dominant faith. and even here
it has incalculable political and strate-
gic advantages that are rapidly work
ing transformation. Siberia, occupy
ing nearly half of the entire continent,
is ruled by Christian power India,
on the south, is under the control Of
England, and the missionaries are
gradually winning their way. Tibet,
the stronghold Of Buddhism, is under
Russian influence and is being invaded
by England from India. Palestine,
Syria and Persia contain important
Christian missions, though as nations
they are still under Moslem control
The Boxer uprising was practically the
last gasp of the virulent opposition to
the advance of Christianity in China.
The lesson received from Europe at
that time, the important concessions
granted in the chief ports to the great
Christian powers, the invasion of Man.
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7 q k6p
By A. W. FERRlN

ATO one welcomes the advent OF
III the holiday season more heart
ily than the sidewalk mer-
chant of the city, the street
fakir. for. while he seems to flourish
like a green bay tree all the year
round, at Christmas time he reaps his
great harvest Of pennies, nickels ana
dimes. The hearts Of even the most
parsimonious open with the approach
of Christmas, and purse strings loosen
as at no other time. On every corner
and between corners these curbstone
nomads are surrounded by admtring
end purchasing citizens, and mover
ties from rubber pigs which can be
inflated to the size of a small balloon
and in exhausting their airy contents
saueal like a real porker, to elaborate
mechanical toys, sell like hot cakes.
Every year distinct features Of this
queer trade come to the surface and
are put on the market simultaneously
by fakirs throughout the country. The
factories in which these things are
made work overtime to meet the 1e-
mand of the shrill voiced "barkers"
who personify Santa Claus to the chill
lren of the city. New York is the great
headquarters of the fakirs, and they
visit It at least once year to arrange
for the novelties of the ensuing season
and to do q little business in the me-
tropolis itself. There are several large
jobbers in the city who deal exclusively
with the sidewalk peddlers, and they
issue voluminous catalogues describing
thousands of articles suitable for sale
on the street. Every fakir carries one
of these books, and when he runs out
of stock he sends an order to his firm,
which is filled by return express.
On most Of the things he handles the
fakir makes profit of 100 per cent
and sometimes more than that Ar
ticles sold for dime are usually
bought for q nickel, and those which
sell for a nickel for 2la cents. Occa-
siOnaliy, however, when some novelty
makes real hit, the manufacturers
put up the price until the fakir's profit
Is only a cent on each sale.
The old time favOrite, the jumping
jack, evolved into sailor who climbs
rope hand over hand; dirigible tin
MICE kissing bugs, Holsters and crabs,
papier mache frogs which jump like
the hero of Mark Twain's famous story,
all find a ready market, while cheap
perfumery, Christmas cards and lead
soldiers are peddled in vast quantities.
Just where the fakir gets his title is
mooted question. The real fakir,
whose habitat is India, is 4 person Of
religious consequence and has nothing
to do with fakes" unless it be that he
performs wonderful tricks which owe
their success to sleight Of hand rather
than to the influence of the gods by
whom the fakir is professedly actuated.
However, fakir is as good name for
the itinerant yender as any other, and
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-12-28

Joe Mitchell Chapple in National Magazine
for December.
The White House receptions this
winter will see the grandsons Of Gen.
eral Robert E. Lee and of General
Ulysses s. Grant, serving as military
aides to the President. What d vivid
page of history Is recalled by the
names of these two young men. Few
visitors to the White House, seeing
these young officers, will fail to re-
member the eventful meeting under
the apple tree at Appomattox. What
other country can present, in less
than forty years from the period of
strife, the sons of two great leaders
serving under one Gag in the inter-
ests of one government, though their
ancestors had been in bitterest oppo-
sition? There was q strong touch of
sentiment in the feeling that induced
President Roosevelt to select these
young officers for this duty.
A grandson OF General "Stonewall"
Jackson has been appointed to West
Point by the President, and it is such
appointments as these that empha-
size the relation now existing between
the two sections which met in deadly
strife five decades ago. This is the
kind of thing that calls attention to
the way in which America differs from
other countries. Who could conceive
of a descendant OF Charles Stewart
returning to the thIone of England
and selecting a grandson OF Cromwell
to act az military aide? Who could
suppose that an heir OF Louis XVI
and q grandson Of Napoleon could
ever serve togethsr On the staff OF
the French President?
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Bliss Native Herbs guaranteed to cure
sick people. For sale in Henderson by
Grissom & Hight.
T. E. DEMENT,, Agent,
Oxford, N. G..

Some Christmas History.
In 1905 the terms Of peace between
France and Austria were argued and
agreed to on Christmas. In these AUS
tria was forced to make several large
gifts of territory to France, and Italy
to acknowledge Napoleon as king Of
Italy.
The United States forces began their
withdrawal from Charleston, 8. c., to
Fort Sumter on Christmas, 1860.
Under duress from the powers, Tur-
key, on Christmas, 1876. gave out q
new constitution for the whole Otto
man empire, which granted Christians
equal rights with Aohammedans-a de-
cree, by the way. which the sultan be-
gan cheerfully to disobey as soon as
the duress was removed.
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churia, the introduction Of the railroad
and the ever increasing numbers Of
missionaries, all of these things are
gradually working change in the Chi.
hese empire. Mission work is rapidly
increasing I'm Korea. Japan has Dor
rowed most Of her civilization from
Christian nations and is seriously dis
cussing the proposition of adopting
their religion also. The Philippines be-
long to America, and considerable
portion has been Christianized.
Christmas morn IN the year Of our
Lord 1905 will therefore have a mean
ing to more nations and more people
than any previous Christmas morn in
the history of mankind The fact that
this day will be celebrated by such
widely variant types and in such wide
~ separated nations gives n powerful!
suggestion Of unity in the human race.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-12-28

around with unmistakable anxiety,
no one called him to give the order.
The situation was growing tense. Hon.
eybun was seriously thinking Of get
ting up and going straight home to her
mother. and honeyboy was wondering
why men We're fools enough to marry.
The old head waiter was sufficiently
interested to watch them meditatively
! by means of mirrors, all unsupported.
something in the air, or maybe it was
, fhe Christmas spirit, crept under his
vest, and he felt tugging at his heart.
The bride was SO pretty and the man
so handsome he could not bear to see
this discord, especially tonight. Sud-
denly he said to himself:
Blessed, if l don't do it too
He called the waiter and gave him
a quiet order and then took from his
pocket Il small package of cards, each
having either bit of mistletOe or
holly in colors in one corner. On
these he printed in very neat charac-
terS:
"POTAGE-CHRIsTMAS EVE. VERY
PEPPERY"
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Give Your Stomach Rest.

Nothing will cure indigestion that doesn't
digest the food itself, and give the stomach
rest You can't expect that weak stomach
viii regain its strength and get well when it
II compelled to do the full work that a sound
stomach should do. You wouldn't expect a
sick horse to get well when it is compelled to
do a full days work every day of the week
kodoi Dyspepsia Cure is a perfect digestant
and digests the food regardless of the condi-
ton OF your stomach. Relieves indigestion,
belching, sour stomach. and all stomach dis.
orders. Sold at Parker's Two Drug Stores.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-12-28
Doctors Could Not t,eIp tier.

Il had kidney trouble for years. writes
Mrs. Raymond Conner of Shelton, WASH,
"and the doctors could not help me. l tried
Foley's Kidney Cure, and the very first dose
gave me relief and am now cured, can not
say too much for Foley's Kidney Cure" 1t
makes the diseased kidneys sound SO they
will eliminate the poisons from the blood.
Unless they do this good health is impossible.
Melville Dorsey, druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-12-28

~0GS, Christmas Is here
dit, its chill an cheer,
Hn' I know one soul fertern
He will dine today
In diff rent way
Chan she fisgered on this morn.
It I bad not sent that tasket down
Go that wilder, would cbeke
H-eattn' my dinner, but now, ye See,
I'm happy. It I am brohe!
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-12-28
La0rippe and Pneumonia.

Pneumonia often follows la grippe but
never follows the use OF Foley's Honey and
Tar. 1t cures Ia grippe coughs and prevents
pneumonia and consumption Ask for
Folcys Honey and Tar and refuse any sub
stitute offered. Mr.. G. Vacher of 257 Osgood
St, Chicago, writes, My wife had a severe
case OF 10 grippe three years ago, and it left
her with terrible cough. She tried bottle
OF Foley's Honey and Tar and it gave i'm
mediate .lief. A so cent bottle cured her
cough entirely" Refuse substitutes Mel
vile Dorsey, druggist
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-12-28

LINTON. honeyboy, isn't it
charming and awfully, de-
" iightfully wicked to go OF on
this spree all by ourselves?"
"Absurdly so.'' replied the still infat-
uated young husband, squeezing the
plump arm tucked so confidingly under
his
'And Aunt Mary thinks we are In
Connecticut. while Uncle James be-
ieves US to be in Canada and our
mothers and fathers are sure we are
in Florida. 1t is just too lovely for
anything isn't it?'
And SO we escape the deadly bother
of Christmas tree and the intermina-
BILE dinner party and all the sticky
children. And we will have our Christ
mas eve dinner all by our lonesome IN
the SWEETEST place in town. And here
we are, honeybun.''
The happy couple stepped into the
vestibule, shaking the fakes from their
coats and stamping the snow from
their feet. The light fingered lovingly
on the pretty young face with its blue
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-12-28
The First r qalsite OF Beauty:

*rhe+frst requisite ofbeaatyis a clear, com:
plexion:. yorino Laxative .Fruit-syrup clears
a: sailow,:: :blotched *complexion as it stimu-:
lates the>lixer and bowels: and the eyes be
come bright:and clear. You owe it to your
friends to. take tiff your complexion. is bad:
orinoe laxative Fruit: does not nauseate or
grippe and is:yery pleasant; to take Refuse
substitutes. Melville Dorsey, Druggist, >. :
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1t should be very gratifying to all
|ernor Glenn won SO great triumph
by his speech before the North Caro-
lima Society of Baltimore last Satur-
kday night. Praises of it appear to be
on the lips of all who heard it, and
the mayor of Baltimore has been es-
fpecially warm in his appreciation. 1t
lis pleasing to know that the Govern
or is winning SO great favor as apub-
lie speaker beyond his own State His
recent tour of New England was II
continuous ovation. 1t is always
agreeable to hear of our folks who go
from home being well spoken of, and
particularly so when they are our
FGOvernors.-CharlOtte Observer.
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Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protuding Piles
tails to cure any case, no matter how long
standing, in 6 to IA days. First application
gives case and rest. soc. If Your druggist
hasn't it send SOC in stamps and it will be
forwarded postpaid by Paris Medicine Co.,
st. Louis. No.