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The Washington times., 1908-12-23
Live Billy Goat

Dear Santa Claus.
! am a little boy six years old am
want YOU TO bring me a live billy goat
The Washington times., 1908-12-23
SANTA RIDES ABROAD
WITH LADEN SLEIGH
Bundles Piled High, While Genial Driver Has Busy Day
Preparing to Crafty Wishes of Children
3s~- Tomorrow Evening

Santa Claus has had the time OF his
cheerful life today riding about the city
IN his great big sleigh. the bells jinE-
ling out Christmas joy every minute.
Bundles were piled high IN the sleigh.
aH1 beside the big genial driver. and
many little child $ greatest wish Was
Erathed In some one of those pack
ages.
Santa only has one more day now.
aAa as the time draws near when he
Is to land on the roofs of the houses in
Washington lie is getting Just as ex-
cited as his happy little friends. The
good old man may be heard tomorrow
night by the rich and poor alike. for in
selecting the Chimneys he likes to slide
down, he chooses those which lead into
humble homes and 10 the homes Of
plenty.
santa Claus made several trips to the
otilce ot the Associated Charities to-
day. He is Keeping many Of his pack
ages there until tomorrow night. when
me viii gather them all mp to take
around 10 the Youngsters I'm Washing
ton. Letters are still coming in in
great heaps, and 81 Is evident that those
who have DUt Off writing until the last
minute have every confidence that their
wishes Will hc Cratitod- Some Of the
late letters read
The Washington times., 1908-12-23
Wants MIX Wagon and Train.

Dear Old santa
AS ! have changed my residence 1 will
writ" you Jhis letter 10 let YOU know
where ! live now Il want a pair OF
rubber boots, SO Z can play in deep
snow without getting my feet wet. a
hr" engine. "a milk wagon. and p train
that runs 'n e. track. Please visit me
and leave an these things
You can bring me a nice folding desk
with rolling top next year
Good bye Santa.
ROBERT REA.
TZ-S y. c. Ave. y. r.
The Washington times., 1908-12-23

Tree Ornaments. Open evenings. Goulds,
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
MACKAY.

On the evening of June 10th the
womens club of Mackay held
Mother Goose entertainment.
M. A. Trego, represented Mother
Goose and was greeted by her chill
dren and grandchildren In costume
as she sat in her easy chair, leisurely
stroking her pet goose, her broom in
easy distance, that she might grasp
it quickly in case of need.
Our president, Mrs. Easley and
Mrs. Hits appeared as Quaker sis
tiers and looked as sweet and gentle
as the real characters. Mr. Dilling-
ham appeared as King in regal cos
tune and led Mother Goose to the
front and, arm in arm, they led the
grand march.
Many young ladies of society came
as ten o'clock pupils. This enter
tainment was pleasing and profitable.
The club intends to keep a lemon
ade stand on the Fourth of July
hoping to add to their bank account
and keep the young at least from the
cup containing strong drink.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
FORWARD CLUB ENTERTAINS.

The ladies of the Forward club
entertained the members of the Com
mercial club and their wives at the
club rooms last night in a very
charming manner according to all ac-
counts. The room was very beauti-
fully decorated with roses of all col
ors, sizes and description. Mrs.
Boyes and Mrs. Stone received the
guests at the head of the stairs. Miss
Helen Roadway, Miss Verna Horn,
Miss Della Hay, Miss Hazel Herr and
Miss Cecil Hay served ice cream and
cake and Mrs. Bryan and Mrs. Ochle-
tree presided at the punch bowl.
A very interesting program was
rendered consisting of music by the
ladies' quartet composed of Mrs. w.
H. Redway, Mrs. F. l.. Olmstead, Mrs.
w. c. Dyer and Mrs. Nellie Williams.
A reading by Miss Cora Mussel. Vocal
solo by Mrs. E. Boone. Reading, Mrs.
P. A. Boulton. Violin solo by Profess
sor Neville. Recitation, Helen Stone.
The only bad feature of the whole
thing was the going out of the lights
otherwise all went merry as a mar
riage feast.-Caldwell News.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
THE RHODE ISLAND CLAM.BAKE

TO Rhode Island has been assign
ed the honor of entertaing, on Recre-
alton Day, the club delegates and al
ternates who will attend the great
biennial in Boston this month. On
Friday, the 26th, they will be the
guests of the Rhode Island State Fed
Grafton at Newport, where among the
many other attractions of the day a
Rhode Island Clam-bake is to be
served
Whatever grievances our Puritan
Fathers may justly have claimed
against the Indian, they certainly
should be grateful to their Red
Brothers for teaching them how to
cultivate and use the Maize" or In
dian corn, and to make clam bake
Although history gives no authen-
tic account of the rude method of
preparing these bakes, tradition tells
us much that is interesting. The In
dams around Narragansett Bay, and
especially the Wampanoags, whose
chief was the great Massasoit, seem
to have been most skilled in the pre-
paratfon of the various sea foods
iouhu dioHS THESE SnOTeS.
Their methods of cooking were, of
course, most primitive. In making
these bakes, they heaped up cobble-
stones in tall conical piles, and, hay
ing placed quantities of wood about
them, burned 1t for hours. thereby
heating the stones sufficiently to cook
the clans, quahaugs, fish, eggs. wild
fowl, corn, and in fact anything eat
able which they CHANGED to have at
the time. Having placed all these in
one general, confused mass on the
hot stones and charred wood, they
to. cover 1t with rock
weed, and then with the boughs of
trees to conflne the steam, and so left
1t to cook for many hours. This bake,
for the Indians. was the great feast
for the summer; and to itas a special
honor were hidden their white
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
Echoes Of Woman's Clubs
"Eendracht ktnsch "A United Pull Gives Power.

friends, the early settlers of this part
Of New England.
The white man was quick to ap-
preciate this way of preparing these
special foods, and soon made great
improvements on the rude methods
of the Indians, until today the Rhode
Island Clam-bake, which has become
so famous, is prepared in the most
expeditions and scientific manner,
and sometimes lobster, sausage, eggs,
and even chickens. The dessert con-
sists of luscious slices of watermelon.
This extensive menu, however, is only
possible late in the season.
The Rhode Island Clam-bake never
loses its fascination for such as have
once learned to enjoy it's pleasures
and to appreciate it's benefits. To ev-
cry loyal Rhode Islander it is indeed
"a joy forever" Federation Bulle-
tin
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
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A THOUGHT AND REFLECTION

american life is so often Touched
by the relative justice and wisdom
contained in the majority and minor
lty tnat ones mind must sometimes
con the possible uses and abuses OF
minority opinion. We take II for
granted that the majority generally
Is rlght but are we not sometimes re.
minded that the minority has its
rights and its uses in organized life
Some one has said there is no more
disgrace In belonging to a minority
than there is in being young for many
an idea like seed must start small
Ihen too, one can never tell what the
minority of today may grow into I'M
der the influence of information and
fair play.
Right ideas do not always grow
rapidly and the great mass of human
lily is often Indifferent and unthink-
ing A purposeful minority has a
great trust; 1t may hold in its keen
ing the ideal of great cause and
may preserve the integrity of an or
ganization. Often it requires faith.
nope and courage and tenacity to
stand with the minority and some
times these qualities may even be
developed into fanaticism but the
moral stamena that sustains a. law
abiding, dignified minority preserves
a balance which is the salvation of
all democratic ideas of government.
How often has a resolute minority
stood as handicap to tyranny? A
unanimous opinion on subject is
much to be desired but little harm
can ever come from a healthy minor
ity who will stimulate or check the
majority to thought or action. HUI
mainly needs various stimulants and
checks to attain its geratest posi-
bilities and while "victory's wing is
ever dropped toward the larger host"
still truth is ever strong and sure
and must prevail" So in practicing
the fine art of living, let us heed the
voice of the minority and If per-
chance we find ourselves in its ranks
let us learn its lesson, facing the
plane of reality which it opens up to
us and, taking courage, apply the
eternal verities to the question in
hand and stand true to our convic-
tons knowing that minority when
founded upon truth and justice will
in the end read success. Elk.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
Chaimen Of Committees are invited to freely use these col
umns. We wish frequent reports from
every Club in the State

signed for the occasion. The souvenir
will not be mailed to the regular sub
scription list, but orders received be-
fore June IL, accompanied by Csc
in stamps will be duly honored. Club
women who are unable to attend the
convention will appreciate this OPP
portunity to obtain the Biennial Sou
venir.
J. + +
Mrs. Fred d. Bickford will leave
today for Boston where she will at
tend the Federation of Women's
Clubs and later attend the summer
course at Harvard university.-Salt
Lake Tribune.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
LIKES THE CLUB PAGE.

Boise, Idaho, June II.
Find enclosed money order for 81
for six months subscription to Idaho
Republican. Sample copy read with
much pleasure and interest. The
club Echoes are very fascinating.
Please accept thanks for sample copy.
Sincerely yours,
MRS. EMMETT d. NICHOLS.
1903 'O'Farrell street.
4. i. !.
JUVENILE LAW CONSTITUTIONAL
Boise, Idaho, June 22.-The SUI
preme court today in unanimous
decision written by Chief Justice ALL
SHE, denied the writ of habeas cor
pus sued out for Hazel Sharp by her
father, John Sharp, In which the con-
stitutionality of the juvenile law Of
the state was attacked. The girl had
been committed to the state reform
school and Stockslager & Bowen for
the father brought suit for her release
claiming that the law was not consti-
tutional. Their contention was de-
MED by the court in lengthy de-
cision of which the following is in
part the syllabus:
/. The act of March 2, 1905, enti-
tied IAN act to provide for the care
of delinquent children" is not a penal
or criminal statute in its nature, but
is rather paternal, benevolent and
charitable in its purposes and opera
tfon, and is intended to confer and
grant favors, privileges and oppor-
tunities rather than to impose penal
Ties, burdens or exactions.
2. A minor child is not entitled
either by nature or the laws of the
land, to his absolute and unqualified
freedom and liberty in the same sense
as those terms are applied to adults,
out Is rather, during his minority,
SUBJECT to the restraint and custody
OF either his parents and natural
guardians, or of legally appointed
guardian to whom he owes obedience
ana subsection, and it is not an in
rringement of any constitutional
right OF minor for the state to sum-
marily lay hold on him at such time
as ne may be deprived or bereft of
his parents or duly appointed guard
ian, and give to him the fostering
care, protection and education that
would be done him from his parents
or guardian.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
Uses for Salt.

Before closing the house for. the
summer, sprinkle table salt over the
rugs and carpets, carefully and
lightly sweeping over them with a
broom Then moths will not eat
them and salt brightens the colors.
When out camping use salt water
for the toilet and the mosquitoes
will not bite you. Insects hate the
taste of salt and it is simple and
harmless remedy.
When, in cooking, grease is spill
ed on the stove, a little salt sprink-
led over the same will at once stop
it from burning and smoking.
Salt on the fingers when cleaning
fowls, meats or fish will prevent slip
ping.
Salt thrown on fire when broil-
ing steak will prevent blazing from
the dripping fat.
Salt put on ink when freshly spill
ed on a carpet will help in removing
the stain.
Salt on the oven under baking
tins will prevent scorching on the
bottom.
Salt in water is the best thing to
clean willow ware and mating.
Salt and vinegar will remove stains
from discolored teacups.
Salt thrown on SCOT which has
fallen on the carpet will prevent
stain.
Salt thrown into a coal fire which
is low will revive It.
Salt used in sweeping carpets
keeps out moths.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
Attractive Bedspread.

Pretty spreads for iron or brass
bedsteads may be made with little
labor or expense by buying a pair of
ruffied curtains of muslin, net or any
other curtain material desired. Fast
en- the curtains together with lace
insertion as wide as you like. The
ruff1es will fall over the sides and
end of the bed. A cambria cover of
any color to harmonic with the room
will add to the effect if placed under
the spread. ~
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
ARE THE BILLBOARDS GOING?
(From the Housekeeper. }

(From the HOusekeeper.)
In former days, before Japan be-
came the yellow peril, each hill, each
vale, each plain, the rivers and the
wooded land seemed to be directed
in artistic development by some mas
ter mind which understood. But we
know that this would have been i'm
possible If the people had not had a
common desire. Today the traveller
who looks out of the train windows
may, perhaps, see Fug-yama-the
ever sacred mountain-standin bold
against the white clouds and the
blue sky, but he is sure, at least,
to see the mass of billboards reel past
in uncomfortable contortions advis-
ing the smoking of some brand Of
cigarette or the drinking Of some car
donated water.
If Japan has been caughe in the
tolls of the billboard what hope is
there for us? In st. Paul, Mimi, the
park board has secured an ordinance
which prohibits the erection of bill
boards within $50 feet of any park
or parkway. 1t does seem rather
absurd to spend thousands of dol
lars on park system and then have
it bordered by posters. In England
the right has been questioned of any
one having the use of the sky line.
Pittsburg sometimes when the smoke
drifts away, has been seen to be full
of billboards, but an energetic cam
paign has been started. In fact the
agitation against the use of "all OUT
doors" for vulgar and fragrant dis
play seems to be national. Which is
much to be wished.
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The Massachusetts State Fedora
ton of Women's clubs, in convention
assembled, desires to give expression
to the deep sympathy felt by all the
women's clubs of Massachusetts and
of America with the sufferers from
the Chelsea fire, and especially with
our loyal member, the Chelsea Wo-
mans club which has suffered so
severely. With loving sympathy for
the heavy losses incurred by over
hundred members of the club and by
many of it's officers is mingled our ad-
miratiOn for the prompt energy which
immediately utilized the club organ
ization for efficient relief work, and
we thank them for the fine demon
stration they are giving of the value
of club organization.
The president of the Massachusetts
Federation has received the follow
ing letter from the Chelsea Woman's
club
"The members of the Chelsea Wo-
mans club wish, through the medium
of the Bulletin, to express their heart
felt thanks to the clubs who have
SO generously and cheerfully aided
them in their time of dire need.
One hundred and eleven members
lost their homes, and all these have
been helped and strengthened by the
knowledge of the fellowship, sympa-
thy and loving kindness of club sis
ters. Harriet Jewett Macdonald,
secretary Relief Committee, Chelsea
Woman's club.-Bulletin.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
THE BIENNIAL SOUVENIR.

A handsome souvenir edition Of
The Federation Bulletin is in prepar-
alton for distribution at the time of
the Boston Biennial. 1t will be en-
tirely distinct from the regular June
number and will contain all the de-
tails of the official program. with
much interesting mater pertaining to
Boston and the convention, besides
numerous halftone portraits and IL
and cover especially de-
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
Hardwood Floor Hint

To prevent hardwood floors from
being marked, cut pieces of thick
felt the exact size of the tips of the
chairs and fasten on with strong
glue. The felt is far less expensive
than rubber tips and will wear much
better. Rocking chairs may have a
long narrow strip glued on.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
Perfection DOughnuts.

One cup of sugar, one and half
cups sour milk or buttermilk, one
egg, pinch of salt, soda enough to
sweeten milk, sift a teaspoonful Of
baking powder into the flour used to
make a soft dough. Drop into COW.
cred bucket or can, soon as lifted
from the hot fat and let stand until
cool. If to be served warm, place be-
tween two plates in the heater or
moderate oven, till warm through,
when month or more old wrap in a
wet cloth before laying between the
tins.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26

Boning a Bird-Lay the bird on
a board breast down (young bird)
Begin at the neck with a sharp knife
and cut through the skin entire
length of body. Scrape flesh from
backbone till end of one of the shout
der blades is found. Scrape flesh from
shoulder blade, continue around the
wings Scrape skin from backbone
entire length of body, working
across the ribs. Free wish bone and
collarbones, removing windpipe. Con-
tinue down the breastbone, being
careful not to break the skin as it
lies very near the bone. Scrape flesh
from second joint and drum sticks,
drawing it off as glove from hand
Withdraw the carcass and put flesh
back in it's original shape. The fol-
lowing dressing is used: One and
one-half cups bread crumbs; one cup
veal or raw meat from another fowl,
chopped fine; one teaspoonful salt;
one-third cup butter; a little pepper;
one egg slightly beaten; one tea
spoonful sage; a little celery salt;
one-half cup boiling water or stock.
Melt butter and pour over bread
crumbs. Add seasoning and meat.
Stuff chicken, filling to it's natural
shape and sew up. Roast in a mod
crate oven, basting occasionally. For
two or three pound chicken roast
two or three hours. If too puffy stick
fork in and let out little juice.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
When Boiling Milk.

When milk has to be boiled and
there is fear of its burning, a good
plan is to boil rapidly a little water.
Just enough to cover the bottom Of
the pan, before putting in the milk.
This will prevent the milk from burn
ing or sticking to the pan.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
To Burn Garbage.

In burning garbage in the range
never put it directly on the fire. Put
it under the side or back lids, where
the fire does not come in contact
with, and it will dry out. 1t is best
to put it in the range at night, and
by morning it is dried and will blaze
up and burn when the fire gets hot
ter, leaving no odor.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
When Rendering lard.

To procure as many pounds of lard
after 1t is rendered as you buy, putAit
through meat grinder; by adding a
level teaspoonful of baking soda to
every ten pounds it Will be beautiful
ly white and pure.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
Cod Fish Scum.

Boil in one pint water one-half
cup full fine sliced potatoes, add one
quart sweet milk, one-fourth cup cod
fish picked fine; wash and add to
soup, butter size of an egg, and lit
tie cracker crumbs if one chooses.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
Corn Meal Mullins.

One cup white flour, one half cup
corn meal, one-fourth cup white SUI
gar, one-half teaspoonful soda, one
half teaspoonful salt. Put the above
through the sieve together One egg,
one cup sour milk beaten together,
one tablespoonful melted butter,
Bake in gem tins.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
To Soften Citron.

Citron which has been in the
house for some time will soon become
hardened. A good and easy way to
soften it is to place it in boiling wat
er and let it stand for about two
minutes. When removed it will be
soft and easy to cut
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
To Use Sour Milk for Rak;np.

When in need of sour milk for bak-
ing cakes, cookies hot cakes, etc.,
and none is at hand, as often happens
in cold weather when milk does not
sour readily, it may be supplied by
adding a small quantity of vinegar
to cup of milk
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
Brown Bread,

One cup each flour, corn meal, gra-
ham flour; one cup sour milk, one
teaspoon soda, dissolved in the milk;
salt to taste, one cup molasses. Steam
two hours in well creased tins, then
put in oven five minutes for drying.
Let stand few minutes for sweating
before removing tins.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
To Make n, Strainer

A strainer for use in the kitche
sink may be easily made by punc1
ing holes in the bottom of a lard ca
by means of a hammer and awl Oh
small nail. Such a strainer will al
very much to keep the sink clea
with but little trouble.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
LARGEST WOMEN's CLUB.

The largest women's club in the
world is in Sierra Leone, on the west
coast of Africa, in that part of the
colony known as Mendiland, after the
chief town, Mendi Over 1900 wo-
men are members of the great club,
which Is known as the "Bundu," and
the club itself is, divided, into many
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
Water Melon Rind Sweet Pickles

One ounce alum boiled in one gal
lon of water. While hot, pour over
one gallon rinds. Let stand over
night and in the morning drain and
boil up in clear water; drain; boil
until tender in syrup made of one
quart of vinegar, three pounds of
granulated sugar, one ounce stick
cinnamon, one-half ounce cloves, the
seed taken off, as it would make
them dark. Will keep six months in
open jar.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
/. Tomatoes for Winter.

Fill stone jar almost to the Il
with tomatoes. Cover with half al
half water and vinegar. Place on t.
of water a piece of white flannl
Over top of jar tie heavy paper. 8
In cool place. When removing tom
toes in winter disturb scum as litd
as possible.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
DOugnuts.

One cup sugar, four teaspoonfuls
melted butter, three eggs, one cup
sweet milk, one teaspoonful soda,
two teaspoons cream tartar. Mix as
soft as can handle nicely.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
White Spots on Furniture.

Equal parts of boiled linseed o
and olive oil mixed together and al
piled to the white spots on furnitul
will remove same without injury
the furniture.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
If a Cake Should Burn.

When baking cake, if the under
side becomes slightly burned, take 81
lemon crater and rub over the burn
ed portion, so removing it without
breaking the cake.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
To Preserve Yolks of Eggs.

If the yolks of eggs are left over
after making dish which calls for
only the whites, they may be Drop
ped gently into a bowl Of water and
placed in the ice box; they will keep
perfectly If carefully handled.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
Good Disinfectant.

Put ap iece of saltpeter on a she
in the room needing it. A most val
able antiseptic.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-06-26
Sour MIX Cookies.

Three cups sugar; one cup butter;
two-thirds cup sour milk; five eggs;
one-half of a grated nutmeg; one ia
blespoonful soda; sufficient flour to
make a stiff dough.