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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23
The CURE FOR WORRY.
A Suggestion That He or She 81
Wrinkled Brow Should Consider.


Can worry be avoided or overcome?
Is the disease durable without divine
interposition? Undoubtedly, II the
theory of observation-disclosures be &C
cepted as indeed an established sci
entific fact, because surely an image
tending upward can be communicated
as freely-if not, in fact, with great
er readiness, because of the larger re-
captivity for that which is pleasing
as an image tending downward. Thus,
clearly, there may be brought into ac-
ton for success those very forces
which worry excites for ruin-forces
which may or may not be irresistible,
but certainly are, as the wise doctor
observes, the most potent of earthly
life, and, consequently, all that we
poor humans can summon to our aid,
unless we adopt the effeminate prac-
tice OF those silly persons who con-
stantly annoy the Almighty by be-
seeching him to tide them over their
petty difficulties. Not that their trou-
bles seem slight to them; far from it;
invariably they are more serious than
any others can possibly be; but the
mere certainty that, If God should
stamp item out personally, instead of
leaving such work, as he does and
ought, to nature, other trials of no
less consequence would promptly
arise, shows clearly enough that. in
reality. all individual tribulation is
trifling.
Occasional reflection upon this great
truth will do much to drive away the
bad fairy and open the way out of de-
srondency; but better yet is constant
realization that one can do for either
himself or others only that which lies
within him to perform, and, having
satisfied himself on that score, he pos
sesses an inalienable right to disre-
gard all possible consequences, and
need give them no more consideration
than sagacious person accords idle
speculation as to whether, when he
awakes, he will find himself in heaven
or In hell. Supplement knowledge of
the recognized folly of regret with
appreciation of the fact that worry is
never over actual, but always over
imaginary. ills. and is therefore as un-
necessary as 1t is unwise and insufff-
cient, and long step viii be taken
towards the definite elimination of the
chief bane of mankind. Har.
vey' In the North American Review.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23


guests that there will be no ladies
present.
AS to the game of cards to be play
ed, 1t depends entirely upon the man
and his guests. OF course. at present
everything is bridge" though many
play whist, euchre and Ave hundred.
The decorations should be very SIM
pie, bowls and vases of nasturtiums.
asters. geraniums or carnations. Men
are proverbially fond Of red carna-
lions.
should serve herring or anchoyy
canape first, potato salad, sandwiches.
coffee and chocolate ice cream. The
drinks, If you have any, l should leave
to the man in the case. He will know
just what to have and how to serve
1t.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23
The Peaceful Suburbs.

sort of endless chain war with
your neighbor, chr" said the visit
or from the city. How is that?"
WELL" replied the suburbanite, his
chickens few over the hedge and ate
all my garden seed. / got even by
getting big tomcat, and the cat ate
the chickens"
"Ah, an eye for an eye,' eh?"
Yes; but 1t wasn't long before he.
got bulldog and the bulldog finished
the tomcat"
Great Scott! l suppose that ended
the~feud?"
Not at all. 7 borrowed a cata-
mount from wandering circus and
that killed the bulldog. Now, II he
don't get an elephant to finish the
catamount before can return 1t to
the show guess I'll come out win
ner"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23
A Young Composer.

Rachel. aged IL. wrote an compo-
sition on wild flowers in which she
praised the arbutus, the liverwort
the spring beauty, the blood root, and
all of the other blossoms of dell and
dale. But she wrote on both sides
of her sheet OF paper, and when she
asked her father. who was an editor,
to publish her article. he called her
attention to that fact
You've written on both sides of
your paper" said he.
WELL" was the reply, land don't
you print on both sides of yours?"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

, DDS, has not made itself more ridicu-
lous than any comment of ours could
make 1t.
Does Golfers expect to regain any
selfindicted loss of prestige by de-
monstrating thru suits for damages,
that 1t can be more artful in evading
liability for libels than the humble
but resentful victims of its defamation.
or does 1t hope for starting campaign
OF libel suits to silence the popular in
which it has aroused.
Golfers can not dodge this public
controversy by private law suits 1t
can not postpone the public judgment
against It. That great jury. THE Pub
lie, win hardly blame us for not wait
Ing until we get petit jury In q court
room, before denouncing this prod
igal detractor of institutions founded
and fostered either by individuals or
by the public, itself.
No announcements during our entire
business career were ever made
claiming medicinal effects" for either
Postum or Grape-Nuts. Medicinal ef-
fects are results obtained from the
use of medicines.
Thousands of visitors go thru our
entire works each month and see for
themselves that Grape-Nuts contains
absolutely nothing but wheat, barley
ana little salt; Postum absolutely
nothing but wheat and about ten per
cent of New Orleans Molasses. The
art of preparing these simple ele-
ments IN scientlnc manner to obtain
the pest 1000 value ana navor, re-
qulreo some WORK ana experience to
acquire.
WV, wen any puDncation goes iar
ca,se a uu. . :, ss WAY 70 as.sck us De.
cause our aoveruslng is medical It
~ irnorarca s a. E , ella Aaoie eAn'Di''on
= me- -. -so - $3.50
VIZ 20 Claim pnysioioelcai OF po1iiy
~ esu .ss od .asOIaD,e cnaracter Ioiiow-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

"Yes," says the husband. II have
consented to accept the nomination"
Il am 30 glad the party IL begin
ming to recognise your merit" beams
the wife.
Now my DEAR" the husband con.
tinues. you know that political at.
fairs are not love feasts. by any
means. You must expect to see me
vilified and attacked in . scandalous
manner. No doubt the opposition will
try to dig up sensational rumors about
me, and all that sort Of thing. but you
must not
WELL" she interrupts. Il am really
glad Of 1t. You have always been
strangely silent about whether or not
you ever were engaged to anyone be-
fore you met me-"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23
"BOO-HOO"
Shouts a Spanked Baby.

A Doctor of Divinity, now Editor Of
q well-known Religious paper, has
written regarding the controversy be-
tween Golfers Weekly and the Re
ligious Press of the Country and 9TH
ers, including ourselves. Also regard
ing suits for libel brought by Golfers
against us for commenting upon its
methods.
These are his sentiments, with some
very emphatic words left out.
The religious Press owes you .
debt OF gratitude for your courage in
showing up Golfers Weekly as the
"Yell-Oh Man." Would you care to
use the Enclosed article on the boo
Hoo Baby" as the "Yell-Oh Mans
successors"
IA contemporary remarks that Col
lier's has finally run against q solid
hickory POST and been damaged in
its own estimation to the tune Of
$50. 100000"
Here is a publication which has, in
utmost disregard of the facts, spread
broadcast damaging statements about
the Religious Press and others land
has suffered those false statements to
60 uncontradicted until, not satisfied
after finding the Religious Press too
quiet, and peaceful, to resent the in
suits, 1t makes the mistake of wander
ing into fresh field, and butts its rat
tied head against this Post and all the
World laughs. Even Christians smile,
as the Post suddenly turns and gives
1t back dose of its own medicine"
1T Is mistake to say all the World
laughs. No CHEEKY laugh comes from
Golfers, but 1t cries and boo hoos like
to soothe its tender, lacerated feel
ings."
Thank Heaven 1t has at last struck
q man with back bone" enough to call
. spade spade" and who believes In
telling the whole truth without fear or
favor"
Perhaps Golfers with its utmost
disregard for the facts" may say no
such letter exists. Nevertheless It Is
on fle In our ONCE and is only one of
mass of letters and other data, news
papes comments, etc., denouncing the
yellow" methods Of Golfers. This
volume Is so large that q man could
not well 90 thru it under half days
steady work. The letters come from
various parts of America.
Usually private controversy Is not
interesting to the public. but this is .
public controversy.
Golfers has been using the yellow"
methods to attract attention to itself,
but, jumping In the sir. cracking heels
together and yelling Look at me"
wouldn't sufice. so It started out on =
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23
Beiiino : Rat.

You have probably read or heard
that the best way to rid house Of
rats is to catch one and fasten bell
about its neck. A boy in Delaware
tried the experiment two months ago.
He was badly bitten In making the
bell fast. but he turned the rat loose
and expected the tinkling of that bell
would have great results. It did have
In the first place, the rat who wore 1t
was constantly on the move all night,
and the tinkling bell kept the family
awake, and in the next the sounds
brought scores of new rats to the
house. Instead Of being afraid Of the
bell. they were charmed with the mu-
sic. Had the boy tied q harmonica
to another rats tail. the rodents would
have had dance every night
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23
How to Buy Clothes.

In purchasing clothes here are two
really important points to be consid-
cred by the girl who wishes to appear
well dressed. First, suitability. and,
secondly. uniformity of coloring. To
lay down any hard and fast rules for
the expenditure of dress allowance
Is absolutely useless, for each case
must be judged on its own merits. and
the wise wife will make out q list of
necessities for herself by taking into
consideration what style of clothing
is most useful to her.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

such as white bread, potatoes, rice.
partly cooked cereals and such.
Starchy food Is not digested in the
upper stomach but passes on into the
duodenum, or lower stomach and in
testines, where, In healthy indiyid-
ual, the Transformation of the starch
into form OF sugar is completed and
then the food absorbed by the blood.
But II the powers of digestion are
weakened, part of the starchy food
will lie In the warmth and moisture of
the body and decay, generating gases
and irritating the mucous surfaces un-
til under such conditions the whole
lower part OF the alimentary canal, in
GLIDING the colon and the appendix.
becomes involved. Disease sets uD
and at times takes the form known as
appendicitis.
When the symptoms of the trouble
make their appearance, would It not
pc good, practical, common sense. to
discontinue the starchy food which il
causing the trouble and take q food
IN which the starch has been trans
formed into q form Of sugar in the
process Of manufacture?
This Is identfcaIIy the same form OF
sugar found In the human body after
starch has been perfectly digested.
NOW, human food is made M very
largely OF starch and is required BY
the BODY tor energy and warmth.
Naturally, therefore, its use should be
continued, II possible, and for the rea-
sons SVEN above 1t is made possible
In the manufacture of Grape-Nuts.
IN connection with this change Of
1000 to bring relief from physical dis
turpances. We have suggested washing
our the intestines to get rid of the i'm
mediate cause of the disturbances.
Naturally, there are cases where the
disease has lain dormant and the
abuse continued too long, until ap-
parentiy only the knife will avail. But
It Is well-established fact among the
pest physicians who are acquainted
with the details above recfted. fhaf
preventative measures are TAR and
away the best.
Are we to be condemned for suRrest-
1nge way to prevent disease by fol.
lowing natural methods and for per-
iectlng food that contains NO "medi-
cine" ana produces no medicinal ef-
iects out which has guided literally
thousands OF persons from sickness to
neain! We have received during the
years past upwards of $4,000 letter.
rom people who have been either
nelped or made entirely we'll BY fol-
LOVING our suggestions, and they are
Il cc3ee dfsagrees and causes any
o. me ailments common to some col.
zee users quit It and take on Postum.
= white bread, potatoes, rice ana
otner starch foods make trouble. ouit
sno use Grape-Nuts food which a
iarsev predisested and win direst
nouri.h and slrengthen. when Other
forms OF food do not. It's lust Main
old common sense. P'e'A
0rape-Nuts. S'>aAu ana
Postum Cereal Co. Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23
New Millinery Models.

The millinery Of the moment shows
as much ecceutricity as at the begin
ming of the season; the front brim has
a tendency to get even narrower.
Hats are worn slightly raised and
farther back Oh the head The recent
mode OF wearing the mushroom shape
tilted over the face has disappeared
this style Of hat IL still worn, but st
q different angle. 10 that. the trim
ming being all In the front. It now pre-
sents q totally different appearance.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

All Of the anniversaries have ap-
peared in the department. Some day
we will repeat them. In the mean
time send me self-addressed
stamped envelope and / will forward
you the required information.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

ITS dreadful the way the cost Of
living has gone up. The price Of dis
monds has increased 30, my husband
found where he went to get me that
necklace he had promised me. that be
cant AFFORD 1t at all this year"
Yes, 1T is certainly hard. wonder
how poor people manage to i've
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23
Another Name for a Shower.

A girl friend is very soon to marry
and we wish to give her kitchen
shower, but as everyone in this town
mas gone shower" mad and worn the
name to -frazzles we pine for a new
name. We fancy shower by any
other name would be far "sweeter"
and so We ask you to kindly suggest
some other. PHILLIPS.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

My dear. think it would be Just
about as difficult to find another name
Tor wedding as the word shower"
mas become inseperable from affairs
siven for brides-to-be. i fail to think
of substitute.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23
An Autumn Luncheon.

Dear Madam-You have been SO
KIND and helpful to me before viii
you kindly assist me in planning a
luncheon. l want to entertain twelve
ladies. My idea is to use autumn
leaves Please tell me some pretty
way W use them. B. T. NJ.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

1t would seem to me, my dear. that
a wedding gown should be the last
thing for a 16-year-old girl to be con-
templating, but as do not know the
circumstances, l suppose mustn't
Judge. White wool challis. brillian-
tines, serge, and what they call tat
fetas gre all good. Thin materials are
much worn all through the winter and
as you do your sewing, why not
make up an elaborate lingerie gown?
MADAME MERRI.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

Your idea is good o.. Use the
leaves Tor decorations and scatter
over the table cloth. The place cards
may be leaf shape, colored with
paint or some of the crepe papers
come In autumn leaf design. They
are lovely when cut out and SUSPEND
ed over the table by invisible thread.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23
A November Wedding Gown.

Will you please tell me what to get
for November wedding dress. Some
thing inexpensive in white wool that
could be worn all winter and spring.
Also how to make It, am Is years
old and do my own sewing.-Marjorie
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23
A Farewell Luncheon.

! want to entertain for a friend Of
mine who IS going away. / want to
entertain about "a people, and have
not a dining room large enough to give
luncheon for so many, so viii you
please suggest farewell party to be
given in the afternoon. I want quite
elaborate refreshments. CODY.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

AS your dining room is limited as to
space why not serve luncheon at
small tables scattered throughout the
rooms. That Is about the only way
you could have elaborate refresh
ments. Have attended some beautiful
affairs of this kind.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

Regarding Book Of Entertainments.
We have organized Book club. but
have not been federated. We make It
more of social meeting than study
and will you give me information as
to where I could get book on diff
ferent ways of entertaining, ETC.
]. p. L.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Madame Merrl Helps Many Readers
with Practical Suggestions.


VIII you kindly send me your sug-
gestious for the fifteenth wedding an
niversary? LACKSPUR.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23
SOME OF THEM MEASURE TWEEN
TY-FoUR INCHES ACROSS.
Trimming and Material Of All Sorts
and Description-The Fashionable
colors of the Fall and Win
ter Season.

Only one sort of hat seems to be
omitted from the fall models and that
Is the small hat. There is no place
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

Names of books, authors and pub
fishers or addresses are not permits
sible in this department. win be
glad to tell you of the book you desire
IL you will forward me the necessary
stamped envelope, self-addressed. I
think you will find it just what you
need for your club.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

Please Nine. Merri, send me a form
OF invitation for a Smoker" What
entertainment is most in vogue.
should 1t be game? What sort of
refreshments. beverages and decora-
lions should I have?-Marie.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

The smoker" Invitations are writ.
ten In the name Of man for whom
the affair n given, with day. date and
hour. the word smoker" in the lower
aast-hand corner. This shows the
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-11-23

nc newest Long reatner.
Tor 1t whatever in the fashions of to-
day.
1t is season of bigness and
strangeness. the familiar lines of the
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-04-19
A Brief Record of
Local Events.

We guarantees our crayon portrai
work to be satisfactory-Hall's Ar
Room.
The street sprinkler has made il
appearance on the streets and is 50 D
pressing the dust which had begu,
to fy in clouds.
AdJutant Story of the Salvation
Army will sreak at the Presby teriar
church on Wednesday evening, May I.
in the interest of the young peoples
work of the Army.
People passing along by the Odd
Fellows block are attracted by the
big display of watches in the Curtis
show window. There are nearly l5C
watches in the window in all sizes
and styles of cases, and makes OF
movements, and Mr.. Curtis says there
are lots more watches ON the inside.
See samples of crsyon portraits at
Hall s art room.
House cleaning time is approaching
aud you will doubtless discard many
articles that are of no value to you
but might be of value to someone else.
The Woman's Relief Corps will be
glad to get the articles for their rom.
mage sale which will be held in the
near future. The proceeds of the sale
and all other moneys they raise are
used for relief work.
Three talking machines will be
offered at big discount on circus
day, next Tuesday, at the Photo and
Music store. If you ever intend buy
ing a machine, do it circus day.
Hundreds of new records received.
A great many people of Grants Pass
wondered why Geo. S. Calhoun's flag
at the stors was half masted on
Thorsday and the phone both at the
store and at his residence WAS kept
busy with ringing. The reason was
not that there had been any grave
misfortune to any member of his
family or even that business was
dead; 1t was merely In observance
70 the anniversary of the San Fran
cisco disaster, one OF the greatest
calsmities Of modern times.
Sam Williams is suffering from a
broken arm and crushed finger re-
ceived Wednesday while assisting in
loading the Williams Bros. saw mill
ing machinery on the cars at the de-
pot yards. Mr.. Williams was holding
a wagon tongue and steering the
loaded wagon which was being hauled
by q team with ctAiu attached to the
rear axle. The end Of the tongue
struck projection on the car and
WAS broken off, striking Sans left
arm and breaking it near the wrist.
Williams Bros. are moving their
sswmilling machinery to West Fork.
Farmers. make your wants known
by inserting few lines in the CLASH
fed Ad Column. 20 cents spent in
this manner will sometimes do more
than a whole days talking.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-04-19
Items Of Personal
Interest.

Claude Davis left Thursday evenin,
Tor klamath Falls, where he expectl
to spend the Summer.
DIR. Strath returned to Seattl.
thursday after visit Of severa
weeks with friends here.
Miss Erms Silsby returned home
Thursday from San Jose, where she
mas been spending the past few
months.
Captain Eubanks spent the week at
Phoenix and Talent the ininterest of
the Salvation Army work. He will
also visit Ashland
Will Payne of Deering left Tuesday
for Mansion, MINI. When he returns
he will be accompanied by his father
and mother
Miss Lulu Horr left Thursday for
Seattle to resume her duties as stenog-
rapher, after visit of several weeks
with her parents.
II. q. Mitchell, who arrived from
Portland last week with his wife and
two daughters has purchased the
Onas. Dick erson place on Fifth street.
Evan P. Hughes and P. H. Harth
attended the semiannual meeting of
the Presbytery of Southern Oregon
at Mediord the fore part of the week.
Miss Edith Barnard leaves Friday
evening for a few weeks visit with
friends at Portland. She will stop
of at Eugene and spend a few days
with.her sister, Miss Susie.
Rev. Clark Bower and family left
Tuesday for Colorado City, Colo,
where Mr.. Bower has had a call to
the pastorate of the Christian Chu rcb.
A farewell reception was rendered
the family at the church Monday
evening.
r. Y. Davis Of Milwaukee, Ore,
visited his brother. Ike NJ, for the
past few days, returning home Thurs.
day. Mr.. Davis was in this part of
the stae in 1875. but the many
changes made it impossible for him to
recognize any place in particular.
Miss Jennie Dunkle, formerly a
resident of Grants Pass, arrived here
Wednesday to spend few days with
the Misses Telford. Miss Dunkle has
been spending the past six weeks
travelling in Southern California, and
is returning to her home in Portland.
Walter S. Keith E.. M. of San
Francisco. has been engaged by the
Oregon Smelling and Refining Co., as
of their smelter at
Sumpter, Ore. Mrs. Keith, before
her marriage was a resident Of this
county and Mr.. Keith has many
friends shere.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Fishers and
family Of five children arrived this
week from Eugene and will make this
place their future nome. The Fishers
were formerly from Texas and came {
10 Oregon to escape the tornadoes, and |
they have come to Grants Pass to es-
,spe the extreme wet winters.