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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02
BUYING A TYPEWRITER.

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1t is well known that certain sen
fences and phrases have come TO be-
used as a measure Of the speed of type
writer's. A contributor to the Pail Mall
Gazette gives an amusing description
of his experience Of this habit. He
was in a hurry, and so HE'D him city
ward in search Of the best machine.
He found all his misgiyings vanish as
soon as he crossed the threshold OF the
"Smiler Typewriter Agency" The man
ager was of an affability no mere agent
could approach.
He confirmed my impression. There
was but one typewriter. That was
the "Smiler.' He swept his hands
over the keyboard, and before | could
say Jack Robinson" a whole line OF
clear type was there before me: "Now
is the time for all good men to come to
the aid of the party"
''It is, indeed" said 1, searching for
my card. His hands lowered over the
keyboard another instant.
"There is betwiXt that smile we
would aspire to" appeared on the pa
per.
"Quite So" 1 nodded. He smiled.
Life is but a walking shadow"
came as a final crescendo from the ma
chine.
every true" 1 assented, dreamily.
"What is it at the best?"
A thought struck me. l shut up my
card-case with a snap. How did
know 1 was getting the best2 I hur-
riedly took my leave.
1 had made q fortunate escape. Not
that the manager of the Amazon" a
few doors away, said anything deroga-
tory to the Smiler. He preferred not
to, he told me frankly. But he pointed
out dozens Of little things | had not
noticed in the Smiler, the lack Of any
one Of which would make me miserable
for life. And as for speed, said ne,
had only to look. His hands few to
the keys.
"Now is the time for all good men
to come to the aid of the party" he
wrote, in the twinlding OF an eye.
eyes, certainly" 1 assented. But
then "What a marvellous coincidence! !"
l burst out. He had already executed
another whirl of the fingers.
''There is betwixt that smile we
would aspire to"
Was | dreaming-or what?
"No other machine has so velvety q
touch,' he went on. "Just lOokp
"Life is but a walking shadow"
[ began to smell a rat. Were the
machines tuned up to these particular
sentiments like so many photographer
I resolved to try the Bangor" over
the way.
The affable Bangor salesman laugh
ed aloud when 1 told him where 1 had
been. How could have suspected that
living only from the Dangers cast-oR
patents?
"Now this is what call a machineg'
He stroked it lovingly. "Watchl''
With magic speed he wrote:
"Now is the time for all good men
to come to the aid of the party"
go on" gasped.
''There is betwixt that smile we
would aspire to"
sank into q chair.
Anything the matter?' he asked, so
licitously.
life is but walking shadow" I
muttered.
He jumped up threateningly.
"Why didn't you tell me you were
in the same line?" he demanded, in
rage. But without answering I gath
cred my strength and fed out into the
crowded highway.
a Monster Musical Instrument.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

during the hot sum-
mer days every
body is anxious TO
spend a day on the
water, either in a
sailboat, rowing or
at the shore, and
accidents will hap
pen. At regular in
tervals one Of these
yachting parties is
caught in a sudden
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02
CHURCH IN MOSCOW.

The cut shows the comparatively
modern Church Of the Saviour in the
ancient Muscovite capital. 1t is a no
BILE structure built of white marble In
the Byzantine style, is cru
ciform In shape and is surmounted by
five gilded cupolas. 1t contains a col
lection OF paintings by native artists.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

fresh air. AS a
rule people are not
averse to plenty
of fresh air, but
they are strongly
opposed to drafts,
TO properly venti-
late a room so that
all drafts will be
avoided is a diff
cult problem. TO
successfully do so
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

and you cannot aspire to political hon
Ors without their passports, properly
vised by their authorized lieutenants.
The buzz of eager, low-voiced con-
versation in the corridors rises at times
almost to q roar. Elevators fly up and
down, .discharging one load and receiV-
ing another. BellbOys are hurrying to
and from the bars, carrying champagne
coolers in either hand. Telephone bells
jingle necessarily, hurried appoint
ments are made, and strange invita-
tions are sent out to strange midnight
festivals. The world is moving fast
here and state history is about to be
made. Into the fierce hours that are
dawning, thWarted ambition of one
man will leap with an almost savage
determination to attain its end, and
these men. now so confident Of them
selves and so eager to enter the con
fict, are to fall back besmirched and
discrediteG when the hour of frenzy
has passed, to face again the change
less standards by which, sooner or
later, men are judged.
What has become of the old fashion
ed man who referred to his pipe as a
s.dudoon ~
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

There are no printers In the Ohio
penitentiary, consequently the Ohio
Prison News has suspended pubIica-
ton. 1t is, of course, useless to expect
the bankers to consent to set type as
long as there are books to be kept.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

Mr.. Edison's new 5000 automobile
may run fifteen years, as he promises,
providing it doesn't try to make the
telegraph poles turn out Of It's way
wben It approaches.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

the common ev-
cry day crutch
is no different
from the one used
a hundred years
ago. y o on e
thought of chang
ing it. Every
body who was
Il n f Ortun a tie
enough to need
one was perfect
w satisfied with
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

An Eastern investigator boldly pro-
claims that Shakespeare was an Irish
man. If it can be established that the
original name was O'Shakespeare, he
has proved his case.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

balloon serving as a guide. The bal
loon at all times keeps the Signal sus-
pended In the air, where it is, readily
visible. These life preservers sneuld
also prove of inestimable value in saw
ing lives in ocean liners.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

and 0 c C a S j 0 ms
when such a de-
vice may have its
good points. 1t will
answer the pur-
poses of prOspec.
tors and others
who are compelled
to move from
point to point at
more or less fire.
quent intervals. 1t
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

One boy bandit has been convicted
Of the EMBELLISHMENTS of train rob
bling as a light, exercise, and will quit
1t for a term of years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

Pittsburg has found the pipe to be
a cure for the cigarette habit. Pipes
have been known that would go to the
mat with any habit and put it fat on
Its back In one tackle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

What seems particularly provoking
Is the thought that many a young
American could have married Anna
Gould's millions and lived happily ever
after.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

Information has been received by
cable that King Edward was five min
utes late at church. How we ever
managed to get along without the
ocean cable is simply incomprehensi-
bic.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

Ballooning and other forms Of aerial
navigation have been the means Of
bringing before the congress on in
ternationaI law, which met lately ut
Client. and before tie similar confer
ence at Berlin, under the patronage
Of the Kaiser, the interesting legal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

If Santos Dumont is right about 1t,
next Christmas we may be buying fly
ing machines instead Of coasters for
the kids.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

1.-THE English language" says Prof.
Brander Matthews, "is illogical, cha
otto and absurd" Same to you, pro-
fessor
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

So long as he can produce an an
nuaI corn crop Of 2,O69, 10000 bushels
there should be no thought Of chang
ing the head Of the agricultural de-
partment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

Don't worry about being smart. The
people you agree with will think You
are smart, no matter how stupid you
are. and those you do not agree with
think you are dumb, no matter how
brilliant you may be.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02
window VentiIatOr

Fresh-air cranks have been endeav-
Oring the past few years to educate
the public in the proper use OF
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

Mrs. Hetty Green says she keeps the
Ten Commandments. :. -Lch is much
cheaper than keeping an automobile.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

A professor says a world language
O an idle dream On the contrary, it
& busy nightmare.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

It does seem as If there was some
chance to clean things up when the
soap trust Is required to face the bar
OF Justice.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02
Improved Crutch.
crutch.

One of the most interesting novelties
recently patented is a new tangled
crutch. 1t can be safely stated that
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

Not only is the cost of living In
creasing, but the families are increas-
ing at the usual rate
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

The Ohio State Journal says the
ideal citizen is a married man." New
~ married.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02
Novel Life Preserver.

Probably, at this season of the
year, more lives are lost by drowning
than by any other cause. Naturally
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

Castellane is the latest victim OF tho
publicity remedy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02
Wardrobe of Metal pipe.

A piece of furniture made of metal
pipe is not exactly "a thing Of beauty
and a Joy forever" but there are times
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

the typical Russian hamlet
characteristic these
plains The inhabitants Of
what
outside world 1t fact that them do not know
do know a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

When a popular woman is not pret4
~, her friends say she Is interesting
looking"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

When a fly shows up in warm
room these days, it moves around with
the energetic air OF a man who missed
the return train Oh a Sunday excur-
sion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02
NC kfndest -Thing.

Ranter-I thought this paper was
friendly to me.
Editor-So it is. What's the matter
now?
Ranter-I made a speech at the BAN
quet last night and you didn't print a
line OF It.
Editor-Well, what further proof did
you want Of our friendshlp.-Ph iladel-
phia Ledger.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

When a friend expresses dislike for
some one, either agree with him or
keep still Don't be irritating by in
sisting that the other fellow has fine
points.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

A woman may be an angel or devil,
and being an angel is easier than being
devil.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-02

What has become of the old fashion
ed man who referred to his pipe as a
''dudeen?"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1907-09-13
Movements Of Flying Fish.

The fish that have solved the prob
lem of NJ. Santos Dumont are found
in the Mediterranean, and in all seas
OF the tropics. Particularly in the
Red Sea it is one of the chief amuse-
ments of the passengers of the great
steamships to watch the flying fish.
One sees them here singly and there
in shoals to the number of over a
thousand, leaping suddenly from the
water, raising themselves into the air
lance, 10 dive once more into the sea.
Sometimes they ricochet along the sur
face Just as fiat pebbles do. This is
only seen when the water is rough.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1907-09-13
The Other Woman.

A certain mother-in-law had stop
ped so often with her daughter as to
cause a quarrel with the husband, and
one day, when she again came to
stay, she found her daughter in tears
on the doorstep. Il suppose George
has left you,' she shifted. ''Yes'-sob.
Then there's a woman in the case?'
she asked, her eyes lighting up ex-
pectantly "Yes"-sob. who is it?"
she demanded. "You'-sob. Ora
cious." exclaimed the mother-in-law;
Il am sure never gave him any en-
enlargement" THE Bellman.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1907-09-13
Notice.

Notice OF Proof OF Completion OF Works and
Application of Water TO Beneficial Use.
Notice is hereby given that at p. m. on the
9Th day OF October, 1907, at Shoshone, County
Of Lincoln, State OF Idaho, before Frank t.
Disney proof win be submitted Of the compile
ton of works for the diversion of AZ cubic feet
per second OF the waters of Big Wood River
and OF the application to beneficial use OF said
water in accordance with the terms and condi-
tons OF Permit No. 1885, heretofore issued by
the State Engineer of the State of Idaho
/. The name and postofice address OF the
person holding said permit are Charles Turn
bull, Shoshone. Idaho.
g Said works of diversion will be fully com
pleted on the date set for such completion, and
the amount OF water which said works are ca
pable of conducting TO the place OF intended
use, in accordance with the plans accompany
ing the application for such permit, is 81 GU
bic feet per second
g. The use TO which said water has been APP
piled is irrigation and domestic purposes, and
the amount applied to beneficial use is % eu-
bic feet per second.
4. The place where said water is used il
wv NE1z Sec. 2s, Wa seq Sec. 81, T. 4 s., r.
IS E. B. NJ
5. The date of priority which said user is
prepared to establish is October 2, 1905
JAS. STEPHENSON. JR.,
Sept.s27 State Engineer.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1907-09-13
GentIcness.

The power of gentleness is one of
the unmeasured forces in human life
"A soft answer" will pierce deeper
than "two-edged sword" 1t is more
natural under provocation to use the
latter; but the use of the former is
in imitation of Him who when He
was reviled. reyiled not again" Gen
tleness gives a man power with his
fellow-men. 1t increases the love OF
his friends, and disarms the anger of
his enemies. He who would serve his
generation well must possess it. 1t is
70 be learned in the school of Christ,
who is our pattern in this as in every
grace. Thy gentleness hath made
me great Rev. ]. H. Miller.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1907-09-13
sianifyina Nothing.

An Englishman who had studied in
to American politics while travelling
in this country, when asked to give
his estimate of he leading political
parties replied by telling this story:
A young minister, who fancied his
person but not his fame unknown,
the preachers he had heard. He put
question after question, to which the
man replied: Hes not sound" At
last he said: But what can you say
of Mr.. Blank (himself) % He's all
sound" was the answer.-Kansas City
Times.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1907-09-13
New Process for Aluminium.

Although the cost of extracting
aluminium by electrolysis has been re-
duced from So to less than 40 cents a
pound, there is long felt want" for
a cheaper process. According to
London journal, that want is now
met by a method which will make
vast deposits of clay source of
boundless wealth and utility. In brief,
the new process is this: Obtain alum
mum carbide by heating kaolin and
carbon in an electric furnace. Then
heat the aluminium carbide with alum
ina (oxide of aluminum), which will
yield carbonic acid gas and pure
metal.-Philadelphi Record.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1907-09-13
Sevigne In Versailles.

The chateau at Versailles can now
boast of possessing a portrait of
the celebrated Nine. de Sevigne, who
was one of the brightest stars of the
court of Louis XIV, and who,
strange to say, was not represented
by her portrait there. NJ de Mol
hac, the curator, has just supplied
this deficiency, having found a fine
portrait of the marquise at the age
of 35 years. The portrait, which is of
great beauty, presents the famous let
ter writer with the long curls she
brought into fashion, ans which bore
her name, and she wears the pearl
necklace she described in her letters
to her daughter.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1907-09-13
Korean Students Hard Lines.

Koreans evidently want education.
Recently one of them came up from
the country and after all his money
was gone he found it impossible to
stay longer, SO he cut his finger and
with the blood wrote to the minister
of education about his woes. We
think he had better taken jiggy and
got to work and earn some money,
rather than go about cutting his fin
gers to gain sympathy. If any at
tention were paid to this sort of
stage play you would find Korean
fingers covered with scars of combat.
Korean Daily News.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1907-09-13

were discussing the best method Of
eating game. Well" said one, III
it is woodcock l hang it up on nail
by the beak, and fasten some larks to
its claws. After a week l throw
away the woodcock and eat the larks,
which by that time have absorbed all
the flavor of the woodcock." Il do
the same" replied the other, not to
be outdone, except that | throw
away the larks as well a. the wood.
cock, and eat the nail"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1907-09-13

To disregard letters which we re
ceive is a source of keen disappoint-
ment to those who think enough of us
to write us. We should answer them
out of courtesy if for no other reason.
After we have made the effort for this
that we will continue the correspond
ence for the pleasure it gives us, for
there is no denying that it can become
almost as much of pleasure to write
them as every one owns it is to re-
ceive bright, breezy letter.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1907-09-13
Contest Notice.

Department OF the Interior. United States
Land Office, HALEY, Idaho, August 18th, 1907.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been fl.
ed in this office by Harvey W. Hurlebans, OF
Miner. Idaho, contestant, against desert land
entry No. 1912, made Feb. 23rd. 1905, for the
sW1z NWA, M sW1z, SCI SWH section g.
Township 8, Range IA E, by Chester A. Hig
by, contestee. in which il is alleged that said
Chester A. Highly has not improved said land
and has not made yearly proof Of expenditure
upon said entry as required by the desert land
laws, said parties are hereby notified to APP
pear, respond and offer evidence touching said
allegation at 10 o'clock q m on Sept. 27th, 1907
before the Register and Receiver at the United
States Land Office in Haley, Idaho
Tine said contestant having, in proper aft
6avft flied July 18TH 1907, set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
of this notice not be made, it is hereby or
dered and directed that such notice be given
by due and proper publication.
A 1. MCMAHON, Register
Aug l6-Sept 20
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1907-09-13
Tainted Money in England.

The man who is charitable, or who
joins heartily in the steady warfare
now waging against poverty, is the
man who is good-that is for the mo-
ment the decision of modern opinion
He may sacrifice the nobler objects of
life to a rushing chase of fortune, may
even pursue business methods which
have in them an appreciable faint of
cruelty, but II he is benevolent" in
the sense of readiness to make large
charitable gifts, the world condones
his action, or even regards him with
neutrality-suspicious. London.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1907-09-13
One Use for Catalogues.

The American consul at Nankin ut
tiers a caution to his fellow country
men, who spend layishly on illustrated
catalogues on thick paper, handsome
ly bound, which appear to be highly
priced by the Chinese at Nankin,
where the supply is at times unequal
to the demand. AS the English Ian
guage Is not yet general accomplish
ment among the citizens, the consul
made inquiries and discovered that
the leaves of the catalogues were be-
ing used as inside soles fol shoes.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1907-09-13
What He Missed.

One of the officials of the Indian Of
flee at Washington was visiting res
ervation in Montana on government
business when a certain chief, who
had taken a fancy to Uncle Sans
agent, invited him to attend the we'd
ding of the Indians daughter. The In
dian office man was, to his regret, I'M
able to be present at the festivities,
but the Indian laconically described
the function subsequently, in order to
indicate what the agent had missed.
Five dogs" said the chief, "and
plenty pie. Harper Weekly.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1907-09-13
What Chance Had He?

A Buffalo physician tells of two
young friends in that city who entered
simultaneously upon their respective
careers of physician and lawyer. Late
one afternoon the newly made medico
dashed into the room of his legal
friend, exclaiming: Great luck, old
mani Congratulate me, Got patient
at lastl On my way to see him
nowl" Whereup the legal light-to-be
clapped his friend on the back, say
ing: Delighted, old chapl" Then,
after a slight pause, he added, with
sly grin: Say, let me go with youi
Perhaps he hasn't made his will
Harper's Weekly.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1907-09-13
Mioht Be CONTAGIOUS.

young matron. Of Baltimore. upon
entering her nursery, found her
youngest in tears Why, what's the
matter with Harry" she asked the
nurse. He's mad, num-" explained
nurse, because wouldn't let him
go to the Simmonses' acrost the
strate" And why wouldn't you let
him go, Norah?" Because, mum,
they're havin' charades. SO he said.
an | wasn't sure whether he'd had
thin or not" -Harper's Weekly.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1907-09-13
A Lively Squirrel.

An old negro who lives in the coun-
try came into town and saw an cleo
trio fan for the first time in his life.
The whirling object at once attracted
his attention, and, after intently gaz-
ing at it for several minutes. showing
all the while the greatest astonish-
ment and curiosity, he turned to the
proprietor of the shop and said: Say,
you got in dis yeah cage. But he's
shorely goin' to bus his heart eff he
keep on maxim dem resolutions so
fas'.-Harper's
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1907-09-13

Much controversy has taken place
on the question of sense of hearing
in fish, and many experiments have
been tried with view of settling it.
Some of the latest of these are those
of which M. Marage has given an ac-
count in the Paris Comics Rendus.
The fish experimental with were
carp, tench, pike, eel and others, and
the author finds no evidence of
sense of hearing. Sounds were trans
mitted into the water close to the
fish with an energy capable of affect
ing deaf mutes No effect was pro-
duced on the fish.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1907-09-13
A Birds Eeak.

rostrum, as you all know, is plat
form for public speakers. Did you
ever hear how the name originated?
It's rather a queer story. In the days
of old Rome it was the custom to
fashion the bow of war vessel like
the beak of bird, and one of these
bows taken from ship captured by
the Romans, was brought TO the city
as trophy and placed in the Forum,
where it was subsequently used by
speakers when they addressed the peo-
pie.