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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-12-26
HOLIDAY PIN MONEY
AND HOW TO EARN IT.
Christmas Shopping, Wrapping and
Shipping a Profitable Trade-One
Grit Has Brought 1t Down to 4
Fine Art-vaiuabie Susses-
lions by a Practical
N@,.>- NMo~1,

IONS py d F'SSe'Sd'
Young Woman.
Just trinre Christmas. more than at any
seaspn 90 the year. Il siii ycArns for pin
none, Several years aso Z bright young
woman IN a large eastern ,ity started out
10 earn some pin money for christmas
Eifts, md ended in establishing Il trade
which. Lasts the year around. but is es-
peciaty heavy during the month of De-
CENTER.
She had dropped in to cali on a friend
who WAS busy shipping Christmas :emsm-
ORANGES 10 the four corners OF the CONT
7,eut. The young girl. lacking both rela-
lives and the price whei.~ith to buy
many gtfts. vas willing to lend d helping
hand. and when her disturbed friend could
not decide whether to send Il certain PACK
lce by express or mail. she. volunteered
20 look the matter up at the nearest eX-
press office and branch postoifice. She
found that the woman of means could
save exactly 45 cents by sending the par
Gel through the registered mail. lncidsii;-
ally She brought home some schedules OK
ynaiiinS aud express rates.
She helped to tie up the packages. and,
having deft fingers. her work was of con-
siderable Importance to her hostess. lEe
latter was so impressed by the assistance
rendered that she asked her young friend
10 return the next day. That was the be-
ginning of her Christmas trade as "A wral-
yer and shipper. Today she has greatly
enlarged her sphere of usefulness as we'll
as her income. by doing shopping exciu-
siveiy for gifts. Her clientele is particu-
lacly large among men. and she can buy
anything from a bouquet OF flowers to be
sent to an invalid. to n wedding present
worthy the standing Of a wealthy bache-
Nr.
But 1t Is during December that she il
busiest. She lays in early a large stock
of tissue paper in white. scarlet and
green. She buys red and green ribbon by
the bolt. Artificial holly and Christmas
cards she gets at wholesale. and for the
last Christmas gifts to be sent out she
uses natural holly.
When she receives an order to DO up
Christmas gifts for some one or hcr
wealthy friends, she wraps them h.st IN
fresh tissue paper, then i'll heavy wNl,''
paper, finishing them of with red and
green ribbon, a card bearing Christmas
greetings or a tiny spray of holly. Sono-
times she uses green paper tied with red
ribbon, and other times red paper tied
witt. green ribbon. In any event. she gives
the gift an air OF Christmas fcstivitY
which the maker of many gifts may not
have time to secure.
For instance, among her patrons IS n
woman who is greatly interested i'm IN"
working girls movement, and she SENDS
out some fifty gifts to working girls alone,
tho wrapping and directing OF which shc
entrusts to the holiday wrapper and shop
yer.
Naturally this girl wants to start upon
wrapping as early as she can. and where
her patron has u long list of gifts she di-
vidcs them into three or four shipments,
starting with those which go abroad. AM
blowing with presents intended fov tbs
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-12-26

iPaciHc coast. She knows Just the length
lof time required for a parcel to be car
dried during the Christmas rush. She has
mail and express rates at her finger tips.
She knows how to do up parcels SO that
they will carry with safety to themselves
and satisfaction to the men who handle
them en- route. Strings never burst nor
boxes. bulge when this young woman at
tends to the shipping. If most of the pack
ages arc to go by mail or express, she
calls for them with a hansom. and car
rles them in person to the postofficc and
the express office. and for messenger de-
livery on Christmas eve or Christmas
morning. she has a regular STAFF of boys
upon whom she can depend for this work.
Her charges vary, of course. according to
the amount OF work to be done, but it Is
not an unusual thing for a woman of
wealth to hand her a so gold piece when
the task is completed.
Her business grew from a very small
etart, simply because ono rich woman told
another of her capabilities, which were
superior in this particular direction to
those OF the most accomplished maid. or
even an ordinary good secretary. But the
greatest increase In her income arises
from her shopping for helpless men. be-
wtldercd husbands. willing but terrified
bachelor uncles, and even young men who
lack the assurance TO buy for their
tiancces. A man may know exactly what
he wants. he may be the inspiration be-
hind Il gift as well as its financial hacker.
but far he it from him to trust to his
somewhat limited knowledge Of stores and
values.
The young woman makes her commits
sion from the store and not from the man
who gives her the order. Occasionally She
does Christmas shopping for women. but
she says that this is not a profitable field.
largely because the average woman thinks
that she is herself an exceptionally good
shopper, and Is never entirely satisfied
when the work is done for her.
The girl who intends to a ke UP this
line Of work must be ~tactful. as we'll as
xkillful, In wrapping and shopping. II
ever there is a time when femininity
wakes hysterical 1t is at Christmas time.
II . woman is utterly impossible from 4
business point Of view-that is. II she
won't get her presents ready to ship with
In a reasonable time-the wrapper and
shopper should not undertake the work
There arc some women also who want a
to come half a dozen times. am
his eats up all tho profit OF the enter.
prise, but the average woman OF wealth I.
"a systematic about her Christmas giving
- she n with beg calling list.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-12-26
Concerning Christmas oifts.

In selecting presents for ones
friends tho personal element should al
ways be considered. It pays to spend
much thought In making the choice
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-12-26

for each. as 1t Is an added compliment
to send a gift which shows hat the
donor has made a careful study of the
recipients tastes.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-12-26

A s-no~-covered tree II made by GOV.
ering the branches with cotton batting
to simulate drifts OF NOW. To the ends
iciclee. Frosted ailves balls are huns
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-12-26

The effect Of a tree full OF icicles is
pretty and is given by many short
strings Of glittering beads. silver and
opaque. and Of popcorn.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01

aspects Of tuberculosis. State and munich
pal control Of tuberculosis. and tubercu-
losis in animals and its relation to man.
The programme viii obviously be Of
exceptional interest TO physicians, social
workers. and ali others having special in
terest in the prevention or cure Of tu-
berculosis.
The meeting of this important congress
in Washington should give an impetus
to the excellent work already begun by
local physicians and humanitarians. with
the object of reducing the mortality from
tuberculosis in the District. This disease
formerly believed 20 be incurable and in
eradicable. has been shown to be quite
the reverse-an achievement of preventive
medicine which has renewed the hope Of
thousands. and which points 10 the pos
sibility Of reducing the rate of human
mortality by the extension Of public sani-
tation 10 a field hitherto unoccupied. We
have no doubt the International Congress
on tuberculosis Will evoke the liveliest
interest in this country. where there is
so large an opportunity for waging an
effective battle with the destroying
plague
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01
BOSS OF THE NATION.
President ROoseveIt's Future from a
Novel Point CT View.

From the New York Herald.
Mr.. Roosevelts retention in Office for
another four years would be less objec-
tioHable. less dangerous. than HIS re-elec-
ton at the end Of that period after an
interval Of retirement and Of political ac-
tivity in another sphere-say in the Sen
ate.
II reelected next year Mr.. Roosevelt 5
popularity would probably be exhausted
before the end Of his fresh term. and his
withdrawal from the Presidency then
would be dednitive II. on the contrary.
he should voluntarily retire now in IA
yoT of his own n0minee-say Secretary
TafJ-and the latter should be elected.
Mr.. Rosevelt's popularity would be great
ly enhanced and his political influence
enormously increased. He would enjoy
all the Prerogauves Of power unauoyed
with its responsibilities. In the Senate
his authority would be supreme and in
the Executive Mansion he would be the
power behind the throne. In the eyes Of
al he would be an American Warwick
IA President maker-and would control
the politica. desunies of the nation.
AAE MNAtA Aft. sA 4ctL. as MUCH Ile
boss of the United States as Kelly or
Croker were the bosses" Of Tammany.
and through the hgurehead whom he might
choose to have elected 10 the Presidency
he would govern the country Is enectuaIIy
and as automatically as Kelly OF Croker
governed the city Of New York through
the hgureheads whom they chose 10 have
elected 10 the MayOralty, and at the end
Of four years of such a Presidency by
deputy Mr. Roosevelt could come for
ward again as a candidate for re-eleC-
ton. and favored by his personal popu-
larity with the people. the political pow
or he would have acquired and the ne
cessity of intTusting to a strong man the
settlement Of a series Of vitality import
ant questions including tariff reform and
the Philippines problem. his renewed oc-
cupancy of the White House could be
indefinitely prolonged.
II is Mr. Roosevelts reelection in 1912,
not his reelection next year that might
lead 10 Caesarism.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01
TAFT on LocaI government.

From the Portland OTegonian.
Just before sailing for the East, Sec
rotary Taft addressed the people Of Seat
tie, and in opening he uttered this sound
and altogether satisfactory sentiment: 4
congratulate you on having a good mu-
nicipal government, and I don't care If
ii is headed by a Democrat What We
want IN municipal politics. and in all pol
itics. is decent, honest government, in
the interest OF the people; and when we
get that it is not so important what the
color Of the politics is
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01
Warning Against tuberculosis.

The wide ravages Of tuberculosis have
in recent years given serious concern 10
the physician and sanitarian. More than
one-tenth OF the deaths from disease in
this country are attributed to the white
plague, which is also responsible for one
fourth Of the deaths occurring between
the ages Of twenty and forty-five years
These facts demonstrate the need Of
united effort TO combat an III so fatal 10
the human race. IN the United States
the National Association for the Study
and Prevention Of tuberculosis, and in
the world al large the International Con-
gress on tuberculosis. have undertaken
the great task of fighting the white
plague AT the invitation OF the former
association, the International Congress
will meet in Washington next year FOR a
three-weeks session. beginning septem-
Der q. This Will be the first meeting Of
the International Congress on American
soil, its former sessions having been held
at Moscow, Vienna, London. and Paris.
The congress will bring together the
most eminent authorities on tuberculosis
from every portion Of the world. It will
hold public discussions of the tubercu-
losis problem. and viii give a series Of
special lectures, TO which all interested
Will be invited In addition, there will be
an exposition of the methods Of fighting
the disease. as well as clinics and dem
Onstrations giving object lessons IN
treatment and prevention, The subject
will be presented at the sessions under
seven heads-patholOgy and bacteTiology,
clinical study and therapy, surgery and
orthopedics. tuberculosis in children, by
gienic, social, industrial, and economic
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01

From the Atlanta Georgian.
The Georgian believes. and. in fact
knows that the President does not wish
TO be again a candidate AT this time for
third term for the Presidency. It is
contrary TO the plans and purposes of
his life TO be buTdened with the cares
and responsibilities Of a station which
at this particular time could add not
one cubit TO his stature in the history
Of the world. The President desires 70
finish the isthmiau canal and TO be
credited with the laurels Of the great
achievement Second 20 that he would
ike to be Senator from New York. and
replace the manikins who represent that
imperial Commonwealth at the present
time. He is a young man. and would
hope after eight or ten years OF service
in either Of these high lines to come
back 10 the Presidency for a third term
on the merits Of his later achievements.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01
MEN AND THINGS.
when Trousers Were Immoral.

The custom Of wearing trousers is one
OF comparatively recent origin. and was
taken from the military dress introduced
into the British army by the Duke Of Wei
hngton during the Peninsular war ac-
cording 70 that authority on dress, the
Tailor and Cutter In the early days
these were known as Wellington trousers,
after the duke When trousers were
coming into general use at the commence
ment Of the nineteenth century the re-
lgious world and the fashionable world
were pretty determined in their oppOsi
ton. and a clause in an original trust
deed Of a Nonconformist chapel at Shelf
field. dated 1920. provided that under no
circumstances whatever shall any preach
or be allowed 20 occupy the pulpit who
wears trousers But this was not all
Some doubts were expressed in many
quarters concerning the question whether
a man could be religious and appear IN
trousers. one Of the founders Of the
Primitive Methodist body remarked 70 a
colleague in the ministry: THAT tTouser-
wearing, bear-drinkng So-an-so Will
never get 10 heaven" Father Reece. a
famous Methodist minister twice prcsi-
dent of the conference (bOrn in 100. died
in 1850. could not be induced 10 adopt
trousers, and, among the Meth0dists, was
the last TO follow popular fashion In this
respect II is not improbable that the
modern fashion of the Lords Bishop Of
the Church Of England. who cling stead
lly 10 knickerbockers and CATERS. comes
from this old religious prejudice against
trousers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01
when oklahoma May Be Useful.

From the Kansas City Tines
II the Republican leaders will let the
people have their way about the next
party platform and nominations for Pres
ident and Vice President, there will be
no need to worry about the next national
election. even II Oklahoma has come in
Democratic. On the other hand, II the
predatory interests gain control Of the
Republican organization. then the politi-
cal color OF Oklahoma will look mighty
good to the people
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01
Southern Opposition to Brxan.

From the Nashville American
The large conservative element of the
South is opposed to Mr.. Bryan-not be-
cause it does not think he is an honest.
clean man, but because it regards him
as an erratic and unsafe leader and uto-
plan dreamer. On the other hand. there
is in the South a large radical element
which is warmly for Mr.. Bryan. and this
element has always managed to control
the State conventions. II viii probably
do so next year, though even among the
radicals there are many who doubt the
wisdom Of again nominating Mr. Bryan,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01
Peace We'll Fortified.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger
If the Anglo-Japanese alliance was
guarantee of the peace of the far East
the Anglo Russian treaty is a re-insur-
ance Of the highest value and Importance
The former treaty has until 1915 to run
II is by no means probable that it will
be renewed in its present form.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01
Professor. Agree.

Sci nee is a wonderful thing" re
marked the college professor
1T is that assented the tonsOrial pro-
fessor. Beef amt muffin without it,"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01
Our Pence Emfssnries.

From the New York World
To send abroad travelling men like Mr..
Taft and Mr.. Root in the interests Of
more neighborliness and a good under
standing is better policy than talk of
carrying a big stick" or threats Of
''far-hung navies"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01
Thunder and Lightning"

Ever time you builds a church" said
Brother Williams. "or satan sends de
HghtHiu' ter destroy IT,"
An how bout de thunder"
on" replied Brother williams, de
thunder is muffin mo- dan OF Satan
growlin' kaze de lighuin' didn't burn de
church down."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01
The RenI Trenterr-

Why don't you ever drink on me-" de-
manded the bilious man. Got any OBJ
jections 10 drinking on me?"
None whatever" replied the observant
citizen. What I object To is drinking on
your struggling family"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01

jim" said the BllvilIe hunter to the
old darkey, the first time you see a good
frost come TO my room and wake me,
and III give you a dollar"
The next morning the old darkey rap
ped on his door.
Cit up. boss he shouted, Oars been
two frosts dis mawnin'-one dollar
aufecer'
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01

Gen. Lnevitch says war with Japan
would be the most awful experience
America could undergo" Yes; even worse
than listening 20 Hobson, Lewis, Taylor,
e al talking about II.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01

The Chicago Tribune thinks Mrs. Pot
ter Palmer the only American woman
who knows how to spend a fortune"
No doubt. And Mrs. Hetty Green is GER
tainly or most illustrious example Of the
American woman who knows how to save
one
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01
Hunter Trddr.

Hunter Teddy.
Rough and ready.
Has an aim
That's true and steady;
When he gets a glimpse Of Bruin.
Then Il is there's something doin,,
And the nature takers hustle
When they hear the canebreaks rustic,
Bears 10 him aTe-truth 10 tell
Citizens desirable
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01
The Modern nrnmmer.

4 want you TO write me a play"
What sort Of a play2'
Wen. we have seventeen specialties.
Get me up enough stuff to wedge EN-
apart"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01
A Preliminary. Perhaps.

From the Philadelphia Press
Many people have an idea that some Of
next years Presidential contest is being
fought out this year IN Cleveland between
Congressman Burton and Mayor Tom
johnson. Well, perhaps.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01
The MIX Problem.

From the Boston Herald
The New York World opines that Civ
ing a COW a decent home is a greater
problem Of craftsmanship than trust bust
ing or tariff regulation. This is putting
it strong. but perhaps it's none too much
co
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01
Something to Talk About.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
Although Mr.. Ingalls, says he sincerely
thinks that we should stop talking about
rotten corporations, he cannot conscien-
tIously say we have no rotten corpora
tons 10 speak Of.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01

Nashville's homecoming week proved
quite a success. There is not believed TO
be one little brown jug left that does
not give forth hollow and empty sound
when tapped gently on the bottom.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01
Fair Warning.

\ BiIville farmer has posted the fol-
owing notice near his house.
Anybody ridin' over my house OF barn,
in an automobile, viii set into trouble,
for I'll hold him and his automobile for
damages. and the damage I viii do 20
him won't be easily repaired by the doc
tors
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01

The cold, unadulterated truth of the
matter is. the effort TO de-Bryanize the
South proved a heavy frost, Bryan will
get a solid. compact Dixie delegation, if
he wants It. Those who run through the
South may read that
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01
NEGLECTED. WnrdS-

From the Pittsburg Gazette-Times.
The average man in the United States
is wholly Indifferent as to what becomes
of the Philippines. He cares nothing for
the Filipino, and less for the islands and
their future.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01
Dubious Friendship.

From the Atlanta Journal
Mr.. Bryan is hardly to be blamed for
resenting the kind of friendship that is
personally for him but hopes he will not
be a candidate
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01

Winds with autumn leaves make sport
The beehives drip with honey,
The golden days are just as short
AS a fellow minus money.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01
A Distinguished French Visitor.

Prof. Georges Bonet-Maury, who comes
to this country as a delegate from France
to the International Congress of Unita-
rians and other liberal religious thinkers
and workers, now makes his third visit
to the United States. He came in 1898
as a delegate to the Worlds Parliament
of Religions In 1898 he delivered a
course Of lectures at the Chicago Uni
versity IN 1900 he received the honor
airy degree of Ii. D. from the University
of Aberdeen. Before returning TO Paris
after the present visit, he Will go to Chi
cago, and from there TO Montreal, where
he will deliver q course Of fifteen lectures
at McGiu University.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01
Plenty of Candidate.

And the cocktails red glare the boom
bursting in air, give proof right along
that we've timber 10 spare
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01
JUST FROM GEORGIA
From the Atlanta Constitution.
A LIGHTNING JINGLE,

Il LAUu NM JiNGLE.
Storm and storm, but don't the Lightning
Show us how the times art Frightening
An the thundeTs but breath
Growlin' OF itself 20 death,
When the storm leaves vale an hill,
suns a-shinin' brighter stIl,
Light is comm though the gloom
Darkens every rose In bloom.
You can feel along the way
Breathings OF the perfect day.
When the storm has worked his Will,
suns a-shiGin' brighter suit
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01

No attention t0iH be paid to anonymous
contributions. and no communications to
the editor tCiH be printed except oUer the
same Of the tCriter
Manuscripts offered for publication tgiH
De returned Il unavailable, but stamps
should be sent NTH the manuscript fer
that purpose.
Az Communications INTENDED for this
newspaper, t0hether for the dolly or the
Sunday issue. should be addressed to
THE WASHINGTON HERALD.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01

Ha We thought Judge Parker's nctiv-
lty would bring forth fruit IN the proper
quarter, sooner or later. Says the At
lanta Georgian: 1T is only common jus
tice 10 say that Judge Parker has grown
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01

much upon public confidence and Dem
ocratic admiration within the last few
months"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01
Hang the Expense!
From the Brooklyn Eagle.

From the BROOKLYN Eagle.
Sending the battle ship feet to the Pa
cific viii cost s2500.000 in fuel alone
Well. We have money to burn and this
is one way Of burning il,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-01

In none Of his forthcoming speeches is
it thought Mr.. Roosevelt will discuss the
relative merits Of cocktails and butter
milk.