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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-19

-. "Come here, Bobbie,' said his mother. 1T
want to ask you about your school Can't you
learn your lessons3" - ~a' =
IT always know my lessons, but the teacher
Give me your book, said his mother. 'Read
this for me- - <s@s- ~ -: - e. g.. - <..7<
Bobbie read the little paragraph. He made
mistake, and his mother asked him to spell the
words. This he did perfectly s.
She looked inquiringly at Bessie, who sat:proudly
by. It WASH t true, ~ Bessie Whispered. s.
f'Why does your teacher say that You: do@not
know your lessons'' asked his mother. { x
Just because don It know what tnanser5 is
haven t any at home. I never saw one
Boobies lip was quivering and his eyes were
filing with tears. tsEvery time she asks me to
give her nanser, tell her r can It - s.,
Mother took Bobbie up in her lap, and when
she saw that Bessie was going to laugh, she sent
her to look down the street for the postman, and
then she said to Bebbie: Ct see that you do know
your lesson just as nice be, but you have
not known what the teacher meant. Is ism It a
nanser-it is answer. When I say answer
me, you know what mean, don It youa' Bobbie $
face was beginning to clear. when she says,
fGive me answer she means tell her about the
lesson ~[..-' ~ -. :. r. .--S. - -.
fFOh, she asks me the lesson and answer hertz
said Bobbie, in great wonder. "Why, tomorrow
when she asks me will tell her all the number
work. And he did, for another meaning had
been made plain to him, and another word was
added to his short list-The Youths Companion.
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THE w RONG WORD

ESSIE came in from school and sat down
X before her mother. There was solemn
expression on her face. Her mother looked
down at her with smile, waiting for her to speak
- Is it right to tell things that you have heard
at schoolf'' she asked, somewhat timidly.
s.. ffNot unless it can do some one good, and would
not be telling another's secret said her mother
quietly. '@...,. - -. ~ - -. ...z.-.
t'oh, this will do good, and it is about some one
in our family, so it is our secret" - -
- About Bobbie, ism It it," asked her mother,
for mothers hearts tell them than their ears
sometimes. ->~=. -s~,..>~ ,@..~~-:-~r~-.~~
Yes. The girls-the little girls down in
Bobbie's room-eay that sometimes he does not
know anything!" declared Bessie, whose eyes were
wide with her news. The last word had come out
with strong emphasis .-
'tWhy, I think he must have learned some
thing said her mother, smiling. E
s.They say the teacher has a dreadful time with
him. and makes him say the things over after her,
and sometimes he seems to know them, and the very
next day he deesnt !" 80 :
IT viii see when he comes in what it is all
about said mother. /.
Presently Bobbie came in from school. He had
stayed again after the others, and his eyes were
red from crying "
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-19

going and he never stopped until he found himself
all alone in the great woods; for Father Bear had
out Of sight. f.
ssThen how Peter eriedl He called and called,
but no Father Bear and no Mother Bear answered
him. He was lost and alone in the great dark
woods. Oh, dear, if he had only stayed with
mother! At last when he was q very tired and very
sorry little bear, Father Bear came strolling back
He had been waiting for Peter to be sorry.
can the way home Master Peter Bear shifted
and snuffled, and when they reached the cave he
went and lay down by Mother Bear, and rested his
tired little head against her and cried himself to
sleep. And after that he was very good little
bear. - : zs.-...-.
3'What's <in-q uis- tive'f'' said Betty. -
"Can't you guess7" said grandmother.-The
Sunbeam
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WAITS OF SOME WEIGHT.
BY Adelbert F. Caldwell.
l~l-HmJ
Sunbeam.

Don't wait to be merry and helpful, :.
You never will be if you do! ~ ...>
Don't wait for thing to turn up, boys,
It must be turned up by you! e.
Don t wait to begin to be earnest;
Don It wait to begin to be right;
Don It wait to begin to be honest; 2.
Don't wait your temptations to fight! T..
Don't wait to give them as well; - 3
Don't wait to encourage the faltering; . 70
Don't wait good deed to telli r. -
Don't wait to be manly m courageous,
In the office, at home, and at school.
- - But -, 49, III = ..s...,; -.:
When you fall into passion, - =. ,.as..
= Then wait for your anger to cooll
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"Why, bless me! Is there little girl in tho
1oom7'' Grandmother looked very much surprised
eyes m, - said Betty meekly. = ----
s'Well then, since you've heard so much I might
well tell you the rest But Peter would rather
nobody told. he felt very much ashamed
"Peter who, grandmother Please hurry. =
''Peter Bear. He lived in cave with his
father and mother, and they would have been very
happy if little Peter hadn't wanted to know every
thing that happened. When Father Bear went out
in the morning, Peter. wanted to 60, too, and
where he went. g., -". T.;
'tWhen Mother Bear wanted to see Father Bear
few minutes, Peter would come and stand up and
listen, to try to find out what it all about"
Betty began to look suspicious. -. - ~" .
''Every day Peter went all over the cave look
ing into bureau drawers'- - So =. 80
"Bureau drawers!" Betty's eyes came wide
open. ~-~~~.- ..-'
"Hoes in the WALL, said grandmother calmly.
"And shifting in the storeroom to what
there was. for dinner, and getting dreadfully in
Mother Bears way. - .=.:>- : -.
ESQ one day Mother Bear made plan Peter
was shifting and snuffing as usual, when Father
Bear jumped up and rushed out Of the cave as fast
he could as if he had an important engagement.
Out rushed Peter after him as fast as his little
legs would trot to find out where Father Bear was
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-19
The Successor of Ice.

LIQUID air is now being sold in Berlin in glass
vessels at about SO cents per quart It is expected
that for domestic purposes it will soon take the
place Of ice, over which it has the advantages Of
purity, freedom from germs, and the fact that it
evaporates gradually. without leaving any water.
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PoLITEN e S s.

don't think grown folks seem polite,
Tho, Of course, they are always right
About the time to 60 to bed, x
And being washed and dressed and fed;
But things that they don It want to tell
They dom speak out, they stop and spell.
But now they say We grown wise,
And know pies spells t'piea, 4. - -.
And know when they spell candy, too, -
Why, I'll just tell you what they do; g."
They speak in French, and say they We fears
That stlittle pitchers have large ears. ~ -.
And just because 7 IN young and small,
think that's not polite at all: -. o.. =.
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INQUlSIT1VE PETER

IT, dear me, If he hadn't been
so inquisitive it never would
have happened" ~. ~.
Grandmother, was looking
very sadly straight at her
knitting, and talking to no
one at all; but Betty knew
there was a story. .>,,. =
"Who was she,' grand
motherf And what's I'm
e11is. fivo ,9,1 ..-...E .. .. 81. -.. Be-,
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J A N ELS Q UEER
p A I N.

One recent afternoon
Jane was particularly
naughty. And so it
W a s tina t Mistress
James invitation to q
children's party was
nearly unhonored by
that fiery little person.
But father had a talk
with her, and she was
honestly sorry, and to
the party she went.
"My!', exclaimed a
small friend. You're
fearfully late! Why o.
Jane was accuracy
itself in her reply.
"Oh," said she, IT had
a pain in my temper,
but it's all right now!"
Our Little Ones.
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AS TO A CANINE
KING.

If dogs should form an
empire great.
AS men do who are
wiser,
I wonder would their
chief Of state
Be called the Grand
Kai-yi-ser.
st. Nicholas
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When you fall into passion, -
Then wait for your anger to cooll
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18
How Education
Affects housekeeping

of of the
~ HE of life into which has Pleased God call
daughters plainly for the part that which entails the
~ duties of the housekeeper and the HOME MAKER and
for those duties the learning acquired
does much to UNFIT them
The result Of this the foundation
the habits of modern housekeeping ignorant
where the lady finds herself unable teach and direct her
where she required do the actual work her
SELF her attempts be queen her household
she allows her little kingdom live WITHOUT A HEAD Her
husband finds that the expense married life he
had anticipated and the comfort less As the expenditures increase he
that his hard work side only supply the MEANS OF
WASTEFUNESS the other side and that his children grow
ing up with notions of life which NOTHING satisfy
believe in the higher education of but let their training
send them into the world always interested in making
pleasant and the food palatabe bonnet artistic working
handsome daily home life piece of embroidery playing har
of household dispositions symphony Beethoven
ating the temperament and of household comedy of
Aristophanes and in INTERPRETING THE MOODS OF
HUSBAND as those of one OF the heroes of the Had
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18
Double Whist Event.

Mrs. f. F. Rempel was hostess
of the Ladies' Whist Club, last
Wednesday afternoon. Visitors
of the club were Mrs. Frank
Blasius, Mrs. Aplin, and Mrs.
John White. Mr.. Lyons and Mrs
White were prize winners at whist.
The Ladies' and Gentlemen q
Whist Club arrived at $50, when
an elegant dinner was seryed to
both clubs. Misses Emma Becker,
Florence Rempel, and Elsie Janert
assisted in serving. The winners
of the ladies' and gentlemen S
prizes in the evening were Mrs.
Hyson and DR.. Aplin, respectively
During the evening Mr.. Rempel
favored the company with several
beautiful selections on the flute,
accompanied by Miss Rempel on
the pialo.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18
SIeighing Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Keller en-
tertained party of fifteen Logan
people, Friday night, at their
country home near Nickle Plate.
The trip was made by sleigh, and
was most enjoyable affair. An
oyster supper was served late in
he evening. Those present were
Misses Anna aud Minnie Eberst,
Clara Shannon, Jenna Hall, Merlin
Whitcraft, Audrey Graham, and
Frieda Armstrong, and Messrs
Frank .Oldiges, Charlie Beck, r.
o. Dollison, Arthur Murphy, Joe
Ucker, DR.. Ward, Charlie Lappen,
and Ed. Radebaugh, the driver.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18
Domestic Club.

The club met with Mrs. Mary
Ball Friday afternoon. A numbsr
Of interesting readings were given
by members in response to roll.
call. As no meeting had been
held since before Christmas, q
"hunt" was Devised for the ex.
change Of presents. Supper was
served at Ave, most of tie
guests remaining for the evening.
The visitors were Mesdsmes j. b,
Lyon. j. G.. Morgan, and A. Meep,
Miss Allie Smith, and Mrs. Speel.
man, of Columbus.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18
Reception.

Mrs. j. B. Dollison, in honor of
her husband, received, Thursday
afternoon and evening. With the
host and hostess in the receiving
line were Mrs. Devore, of Vinton,
Mrs. Tom Dowd, Of Jacksonville,
and Miss Martha Dollison. Mrs.
James Martin, DR., met the guests
at the door, whom we're directed
to the wrap rooms by Miss Olivia
Wright. Mesdames j. G. Morgan,
Frank Mutchmore, F. s. Case, A.
M. Sparks and F. M. Mckay es-
corted to the dining room, where
the guests were served with dainty
refreshments by Misses Robin
Rochester and Name Campbell.
Assisting in the dining room for
the fret period were Mrs. Carlton
Bright and Mrs. Dill Sanderson
followed by Miss Lillian james
and Mrs. Cherrington, and later
by Mesdames Lyons and Aplin.
The dining room was tastefully
decorated in pink and white. A
large white birthday cake, sur
mounted by thirty. seven pink
candles, occupied the center of the
table in place of an epergne. The
floral decorations were of pink and
white carnations. The favors
were dainty white cards, tied in
ribbon the figures 1869 in bronze.
The secret of the birthday cake
and favors came out when it was
learned by the guests, after arriv.
al, that the day was Mr.. Collisions e
thirty-seventh birth anniversary |;
a fact which did not tend to lessen
congratulations.
Mrs. Charles Speelman, of Col
umbus, WAS an out of-town guest
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Nondescripts.

The Nondescripts were royalty
entertained Saturday afternoon,
at the home of Mrs. James L..
Martin, Jr., on Rempel Street,
Riverdale. After roll-call, which
was answered by "Anecdotes of
Famous Men," Mrs. Lyon gave a
magazine reading, Mrs. Martin
then told interestingly of her re-
cent trip to Springfield to visit the
Homes of the Knights Of Pythias
and Rathbone Sisters. Miss Alma
Hall rendered several piano selec-
tions, and vocal solos were given
by Miss Jenna Hall, Mrs. j. b.
Dollison, and DR.. and Mrs. Cher
iington. Mrs.. Mutchmore sus'
tanned by two selections her well
earned reputation as a reader.
Four prizes were awarded in the
novel contest OF the afternoon,
which was to write all the matter
appearing on the design OF a com
mon cent. The fret club prize,
piece of drawn work, was won by
Mrs. Will Risley; the second,
laundry bag, by Mrs. Dollison
OF the two prizes offered for via
itors, the first, achina tea set, wa
taken by Mrs. Devore, and th'
second, a handsome box of fin'
stationery, by Miss Alma Hall.
At five o'clock an elegant turke,
dinner was served. Favors o
carnations were presented th
guests. Visitors were Misses ALI
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18

friends. On Thursday evening
the newly married couple arrived
at Logan, where they will make
their future home.
The groom is the eldest son of
Sheriff and Mrs. George William
son, and the bride, the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. q. L. Binkley.
We welcome the good people to
our town and wish them many
years of happy welded life.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18
social Circle.

The Ladies Social Circle was
entertained yesterday afternoon
by Mrs. Walter Becker. There
were two contests, prizes in the
first being taken by Mrs. Walter
Rochester and Mrs. Theodore
Lytle; and in the second by Mrr.
Ellison and Mrs. Chas. Breen.
Light refreshments were served.
Mrs. j. T. Sanderson and Mrs.
John Tritsch were visitors.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18
Youths ROSeate
View of the
BY Justice -
ID. j. BREWER

of the weaknesses and yet of the comforts of
youth, that it does wholly realize the RESPONSIBLE
TIES OF LIVING The young look forward life
N something reaching far into the distance rich in beautiful
percnces, crowned with joys and Life has
from highest JOY deepest SORROW and the responsibilities
of living reach in the direction in the other
Life a collection of rvolies, routine Of
moaning and sorrow, but MASS OF VARIED EXPERT
ENCES each teaching together fashoning
character take with the great hereafter Therefore,
neither fppanty sadly but EARNESTLY something given
to to be made Of both for self and others
1t the pleasures of youth pictures
visions of beauty Every young young day
dreams say, builds air castles and thinks of all that coming
filled with joy He would be reluctant disclose these visions
Others he would be afraid of being laughed So called practical
would smile at the folly of many of them.
Well thing is In all these PURITY
No young young his her Dreams
picture of the future behods life of crime shame. them
something good and and pure 1t is unfortunate that
business and society in the rtes and world
these bright visions pass away.
In appealing audience of the young
but realize that he talking
countrys destiny In monarchy where there hereditary
ruler who all the affairs of sta determines the policy the
nation the have comparatively little influence But here
WE ARE ALL RULERS, and who find coming
heads know that shall pass away young
forward work the destiny the There
Of but loves his but looks upon its past history
with pride gores in the fact he citizen
gorying in that looks forward
faith and the hope that that future WILL BE EVEN GRANDER
and magnificent than past We today the
things which have been accomplished and dream what will be-
NOW TIE YOUNG, REALIZING
NATION is A PART THEIR
sPoNssiLiTEs IN LIFE, MUST CERTAINLY WISH
THINGS SHALL PREVAIL WHICH
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18
Ladies' Euchre Club.

The Ladies' Euchre Club was
entertained Friday evening by
Mrs. Charles Gould, at her home
on West Second Street. Mes
danes James Rochester and John
f. White, and Miss Kate Friesner,
were visitors.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18
Vfiliiamson-Binkiey.

On Wednesday evening January
10th at the home of the bride in
Adelphi, took place the marriage
of Mr.. Gordon Williamson to Miss
Irene Binkley, after which follow
ed a sumptuous supper and happy
congratulations by their many
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18

The Kings Daughter met with
Miss Blanch Morehead on Friday
at 4 o'clock. The resignation of
Mrs. O. S. White having been &C.
septed the new president, Mrs. j,
H. 6ilverthorne, presided. The
roll call was responded by a holi
day custom in foreign countries.
The study Of "Christus Liberator"
was then taken up, Mrs. T. b.
White giving an interesting talk
ON "Human Races OF Africa" fol-
lowed by reading "History OF
Africa" by Miss nellie McBroom
An excellent supper was served at
the close Of the program.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18

Smith and Mona Stinchfield, DIR
and Mrs. Nj. H. Cherrington, the
Misses Hall, Mrs. w. H. Deyore,
of vinton, Mrs. Chas. Speelman,
of Columbus, and Mrs. Ed.
Tritsch.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18
Twice Five.

Supt. Silverthorn had the Twice
Five, Monday evening. Messrs.
Mckay and Lowry led the discus
sion on the subject of Tariff cad
.justment, which became very ami
mated. Guests for the evening
were Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Bright,
Miss Ollie Silverthorn, and Mrs.
Matthias.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18
toefeerred.,
junias.

The Junia program of Jan. 1st
was presented last Friday evening
at the home of Miss Jessie Me-
Manigal. Visitors for the even
ing were Misses Minnie Deissie,
Estelle Finney, Miss Little and
Miss G,bbony. The program OF
the eight will be had on the even
ing Of Jan. is ut the home of the
Misses McCray.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18

Mrs. Fred Rochester was hostess
to the Ladies' Afternoon Whist
Club. Saturday. A pleasant after
noon was passed at whist, Mrs.
Helen Bowen scoring highest.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18
Bridge Whist.

Mrs. Jas. Watkins was hostess
Of the Ladies' Bridge Whist Club,
Saturday evening. A delightful
time was spent at the fascinating
game. Refreshments were served
late in the evening.
The club met Tuesday evening
at the home of Mrs. Geo. Glad
man.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18

The Mayors court has been
quite brisk in January. Ten cases
have come up and $4,000 covered
into the Village treasury.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18
Thinnble and Art.

Mrs, Chas. Rose was hostess Of
the Thimble and Art Club, Wed
nesday afternoon. Mrs. Colonel
Rempel, Miss Minerva White, and
Mrs. BEEN were visitors.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18
The Negroes Effect
On the Labor Market

BY ident of thu ma
Asrcu andNI Iech
He charge made with show of proof that the negro
aborer lowers wages he the labor mar that he
UNDERLIvES THE WHITE LABORER and therefore
durbcr enemy decent wages If this it not be
that proportion labor properly fitted for the best
grade work. that proportion will the negr standard of living
raised and his demand for better emphasized and he become
LESS A DISTURBER OF THE LABOR MARKET2
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18

Mrs. Melissa Martin, of New
Plymouth, spent few days this
week in Logan, as the guest of
her sister, Mrs. A. G. Sands, Sr.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18

FOR RENT-The DR.. Dye resi-
dence on Main St. Inquire of
Frasch Bros.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18

Mrs. A. II. Brooke entertained
with cards, Friday afternoon, in
honor Of Mrs. Jurgensmeier, of
Lancaster.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18
Erroneous Views of
Important Question:

Ethical cuturist New York
A&yOUNG and wrong when they believe that
W their own PERSONAL HAPPINESS is the impor
part of marriage The mission of marriage is to keep
the fame of human life burning and when that done
successful marriage found Not only should the fame be
kept Bng but should be made burn brightly BETTER
OFFSPRING should be and health should be considered
An unofficial censorship of the press and drama needed by the
public the educated classes and the persons who fitted do
would guide the LESS FAVORED classes their advice such
Bernard Shaw would have the sale they have
At present "rst classes and the upper set their posi-
merely wealth How much heter would be education and
refinement placed them there!
iF lNsTEAp OF SETTING
THE FASHIONS CLOTHES, THE FASHIONS IN tf-
THAT THIS MISSION WAS iNTELLieENTLY Full.
elLED
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18

The report of the Board of
Health is being compiled for next
weeks ISIS le.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18

Mr.. Will McMorrow is worklnl
in Laurelville this week.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18
Tourists.

The Tourists Club met last
Thursday with Mrs. b. G. Mo
Manigal. The topic for the day
was Ohio. Mrs. Robert Wright
had been assigned to talk on
Ohio's Women, but in her absence
the subject was covered by Mrs.
BEEN. Mrs. Chas. MeLain had a
paper on Ohio Universities. The
music of the afternoon was all ap-
propriate to the theme, including
the two choruses, "Ohio the Beau
tiful" and "The Buckeye State, "
and solos by Mrs. Mckay and
Mrs Weitzel. Refreshments were
served after the program. Mrs.
F. S. Garrett was visitor.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18
Crescent club.

The Crescents gave their initial
banquet at their club rooms in the
Frasch Block, last Thursday
night. Covers were laid for
twenty-five. The tables were
tastefully decorated with white
carnations. Perone was the
caterer, the following menu being
served:
Roast Beef Oysters
Coffee
Celery Potato Chips
Pickles
Oranges Bananas
Ice Cream and Cake
Messrs. Henry Hartmann, Joe
Krishbaum, and Chas. Ucker were
the Committee on Arrangements.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-01-18

of the Weaknesses vet of the comforts of
youth, that does wholly realize the RESPONSIBLE
TIES OF LIVING The young look forward on life as
~ something reaching distance beautiful