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Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11
Home JOYS for Johnnie

Johnnie said my husband the
other evening upon his return from
work, to our 3-year-old, have you been
a good boy today?"
"Yes, father" came the prompt re-
ply.
VERY WELL" said his fond parent.
you may go upstairs and bring my
slippers
When Johnnie had delightedly per-
formed this act of devotion, his father
said, "Now, if you will promise to be
a very good boy tomorrow, you may
carry my shoes upstairs and put them
away"
This is but one of the many in
stances of help given by our children
simply because we emphasize the
privilege of waiting upon US, and put
it before them in the light of a re-
ward for goodnes, rather than as a
punishment for naughtiness. We are
all a much happier family for it
Harper's Razar.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11
WRITER'S CONTEST

Two prizes will be given In this con-
test each week.
One dollar for the best original paper
submitted by Los Angeles girl or boy
and one dollar for the best paper sub
mitted by the girl or boy living any
where In the southwest outside the city
limits of Los Angeles.
Papers must be from $50 to $50 words
IN fength, written on one side Of the
paper only and with margins at top and
side of each paper.
All contributions must be signed with
name and address, and name of school
and grade.
Papers for this competition must reach
this Office not later than Saturday after
noon, October II.
Topic:
PETS HAVE KNOWN"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11
HOMEMADE BAROMETER
LOS ANGELES, Ca

LOS ANdELEop Odl'
Dear Aunt Laurie:
My uncle who used to be sailor told
me how to make a barometer SO that
I could tell whether it was going to
storm
1 see that you asked the boys to send
in any invention they knew about, so
send this. think some of the other
boys might like to try 1t.
This is the way it is made. Take
a two-pound glass jar and glass OIL
flash. The jar is about half filled with
water and the flask put head down.
ward into the liquid. Placed in a
shady spot where the temperature is
fairly even, it will be observed that
the height of the water in the neck of
the flask is constantly varying-in fact,
it is acting on the same lines as the
more elaborate barometer In order to
obtain some idea as to the movement
of the water, it is a good plan to mark
the stem of the flask off into tenths or
an inch. A little experience will soon
teach the owner how much import
ance to attach to the movement of the
water barometer. However, a decided
rise is a good sign of fine weather,
while when the water is low down in
the tube stormy weather may be ex-
pected.. 1 like the Herald Junior very
much. DAN CLARK.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11

ply sang before me and they also
clapped him back, but those were the
only encores received. BY the way
that was the first impersonation I ever
wrote, also most of the first comic piece
of any kind, and the first time I ever
gave any of my pieces at anything of
the kind. And few days ago my elo-
cution teacher wrote me to write
California piece for her in which she
could impersonate bird tones. She is
surely fine and can impersonate them
until you would think it was real
bird. oh, it's grand. Well, I wrote
one, "What That Naughty California
Bird Told" and sent it to her.
haven't heard from her yet, though, to
find out how she liked 1t.
/ wrote a small book entitled 1.-TWO
Friends" 15S pages and anywhere from
$1,000 to 10000 words, last year from
the 10th of January to the 10th of
March. / only had ten chapters in 1t,
but before that I started another one,
Three Sisters" and got quite little
bit, then began again and / had 1884
pages, twelve chapters, a while back.
but as ii did not suit me / have begun
e. it again, and I shall do so again and
again until get it so can feel Gods
blessing rests upon it. think so many
people make such 81 mistake writing
for the public" and the money" with
no thought as to whether their book is
pure and good or not. However,
shall endeavor not to. I live up in the
Waterman canyon, about one mile west
of the noted Arrowhead hotel, and IL
you like I will write and tell my
cousins" all about 1t; also about my
dog, who is part Siberian fox and part
japanese pug. / do not know how my
dream will fit the occasion. However,
l wrote for the STORY
Hoping to be welcomed, I remain
ever your "niece,"
MARGUERITE RUTH STANLEY.
We would all be glad to read about
your dog and certainly of that beauti-
full canyon home.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11
A SUMMER VACATION
los ANGELES, Oct. 4,

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 1908.
Dear Aunt Laurie:
1 will tell you how I spent my vaca-
tion. l went to Orange to spend
few days with my cousin. While l
was there l had a nice time and gath
cred oranges, peaches and grapes, ana
all nice fruits; and they had COW,
such nice milk and butter, ana the
funny thing was had on a red apron
and the COW wanted to run after me,
cause 1 had on a red apron. And
came home and mamma let me go and
visit a friend in Boyle Heights, and we
had a nice time. The lady came atter
me and took me to moving pictures,
and it was real nice, and the rest. OF
the time I helped mamma. I washed
the dishes and fed the chickens. L
have brother going to Woodbury. col
lege. My sister goes to Mckinley school
PEARLY ROSE.
Age 9 years. $50 East Thirty-eighth
street. Mckinley school, grade 3A.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11
A BLUE AND WHITE PLATE

The Chinese lady on my plate SO old
Smiles on from day to day:
No matter what that ancient plate may
hold.
She always smiles that way.
Vinegar cannot sour her, nor mustard em-
bitter her;
Curds cannot curdle her. nor mince pie
disturb.
Clear off the plate and her smile win still
filter there
Unquenched by the fortunes that outward
perturb
My little blue lady, fain would 1 larn
of thee
That smile so assembling I daily dis
cern in thee!
--Harper's Weekly.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11
AT EVENING

I think it's nice to sit up
Till o'clock each night.
And get tomorrow's lessons
BY the lamp and firelight;
To see my mother sewing.
And near her father, dear.
Reading the evening paper
So that only she may hear:
And cross the table from me
My brothers. Tom and Jims
Delving into figures
with energy and vim:
And on the rug so comfy
Old Tabby cat, asleep,
Now and then a-purring
Or taking a sly peep.
oh, it is just so lovely.
This home of mine, you see.
Where round the fire each evening
We gather after tea.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11
AN AMBITIOUS GIRL

PASADENA, Cal, Oct. I, 1908.
Dear Aunt Laurie:
I am IL years old. I do not attend
the public school; instead, 1 attend
private school. can take more of the
stduies l am weak in, and like IL
much better
L have always thought I would like
to write or finish articles for magazines
and papers, so 1 think 1 will try to
finish the unfinished limerick"
RUTH CORBIN.
709 Center street.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11
Honorable Mention

A ship was caught out in a gale,
The captain grew frightened and pale,
For he heard a voice cry
AS the wild waves rushed by:
Look out for the monstrous whale"
ETHEL BARNES, age Is.
1177 East Fiftieth street, City.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11
Honorable Mention

A ship was caught out in a gale,
The captain grew frightened and pale,
For he heard a voice cry.
AS the wild waves rushed by,
"Ha-ha! No wonder. On board there's
a whale!"
MARGUERITE RUTH STANLEY,
San Bernardino, Cal. Age IA.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11
First Prize

A ship was caught out in a gale.
The captain grew frightened and pale,
For he heard a voice cry.
AS the wild waves rushed by,
And a noble sailor fell dead with q
wall. RUTH CORLIN,
700 Center street, Pasadena
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11
Honorable Mention

A ship was caught out in gale,
The captain grew frightened and pale,
For he heard a voice cry.
AS the wild waves rushed by,
"Lost! Swamped by the sneeze of a
whale" NJ. KALTENBECK,
Pomona, Cal.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11

The HERALD JUNIOR will
give one dollar in cash to this Los
Angeles school girl if she will call
at this office, give her name, ad-
dress and grade of school and
wear the same dress and hat she
wore IN the picture.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11
The Horse Doctor

Little Matte flew Into the house last
evening very late for nursery tea, and
hurried to her mother 8 chair. "Oh,
mother" she cried, "dun't scold me,
for I've had such d disappointment!
A horse fell down in the street and
they said they were going to send for
a horse doctor, so OF course I had to
stay. And after / waited and waited
he came, and oh, mother, what do you
think, 1t was only a mani"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11
Honorable Mention

A ship was caught out in a gale,
The captain grew frightened and pale,
For he heard a voice cry
AS the wild waves rushed by:
1.-THE ship has been struck by a whale" !"
DOROTHY ANDERSON,
1926 Portland street, City.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11
First Prize

A ship was caught out in a gale,
The captain grew frightened and pale,
For he heard a voice cry
AS the wild waves rushed by:
"Ahoy, mates, cling to the rail"
Yours truly, THERESA NJ. SPIE,
1887 East Fifty-seventh street, Los
Angeles, California.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11
Honorable Mention.

A ship was caught out in gale,
The captain grew frightened and pale.
For he heard a voice cry.
AS the wild waves rushed by,
The captain saw a whale when his ship
was in sail. GEO. CAREY,
602 East First street, Santa Ana, Cal.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-11

The HERALD JUNIOR will
give ONE DOLLAR in cash to
him if he will call at the office,
give his name and address and
grade of school and wear the same
clothes and cap he wears in the
photograph.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-03-23

One of the most scathing excoria-
tons ever delivered by President
Roosevelt was recently visited upon
a senator who brought 10 him the
lawyer of man convicted of circu-
lating obscene pictures, The lawyer
said the man had only sold classical
books, and asked his pardon. but
the president learned that this was
not true; that the man had sold all
sorts OF improper books and pic
lures, and he did not mince his words
as he lectured the senator who in
PRODUCED the lawyer at the White
House. He declared that there was
nothing whicA 50 surely deserved
the punishment of God and man as
the circulation Of books and pictures
likely 10 debauch the young.
1t is a noteworthy characteristic
Of President Roosevelt that he never
tells an impure story, and that few
men ever dare tell one in his pres
ence 1t is, in fact, his proudest
boast that during his campaign in
the Spanish war, no man at mis- mess
ever told story before him which
woman would blush to hear.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-03-23
ACT QUICKLY.
Delay Has Been Dangerous in We
natchee.

Do the right thing at the right time
Act quickly in times of danger.
Backache is kidney danger.
Doans Kidney Pills asst quickly.
Cure all distressing, dangerous
kidney ills.
Plenty of evidence to prove this.
w. B. Stevens, living at 1101
| Hewitt street, Everett. Wash, says:
For over three years I have been
absolutely free from kidney trouble
and can heartily confirm the state
ment | gave in favor of Doan's Kid
| ney Pills some years ago. | had
| two attacks of rheumatism, one of
which left me in a helpless condi-
+ ton, and suffered from racking
pains through my kidneys and back.
| almost gave up hope of ever be-
coming well, and although my rheu-
matism had disappeared, the kidneys
were still becoming worse, and the
backaches more and more frequent
If | did any work it left me in an
! exhausted condition, and | was I'M
able to rest as no position was COM
Portable. / was finally advised TO
try Doan's Kidney Pills, procured a
box and their use at once went to
the seat of the trouble, greatly re-
moved the pains and brought me
complete and lasting relief Last
winter was doing the hardest kind
I! of work, being out in the rain for
hours at time, with my clothes wet
! to the skin, and / never had a sign
of kidney trouble returning. 1t is
no wonder that l recommend Doan's
Kidney Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. FosterMilburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
! States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-03-23

A pure, white light is obtained
from the Index Incandescent Kero-
sene Burner, which gives approxi-
mately 100 candlepower, at cost of
one-third cent an hour. Can be at
tached to any lamp. Drop me a
card or call at Roosevelt Hotel and |
will demonstrate this burner 10 you.
F. R. Barbour, representa- Coast
I.iahting &C.. Seattle. IndAx K.ro-
sene Burner, Pitner Lighting Sys-
tens, New Process Soda Fountains.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-03-23
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank, through the
Daily World, our friends who We're
so kind during the sickness and
death of our loved one.
Mr. j. NJ. Rea and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. Wheeler, Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Wheeler.
Mr.. Peter Wheeler, Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Wheeler.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. S. Leonard.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-03-23

Don't take chances of disease by
using impure water. Melt our ice
for drinking water. Wenatchee Can
ming Co.'S
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-03-23

Now is the time To buy real es-
tate. Tbs people are fiocking into
this state by the thousands, and land
will go on increasing in value at a
tremendous rate for the next few
years Get in on the ground floor
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-03-23

! See Wenatchee Plumbing and
Heating Co. for pipe in carload lots
at Columbia Valley Bank. Phone
2:1.**s
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-03-23

Just touched the spot-that cot
fee at the Gem Cafe. Try it.* **
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-03-23

Have your own water system.
For Pressure Water System see We
natchee Plumbing & Heating Co.
Phone 251.s"
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-03-23

and buy now.
Holbrook argus., 1908-03-03

said statute as ArbOr Day, shall be in the counties first above named holiday. And following the wording of the law, 1 recom- mend that said day be observed by the people of the said counties of Apache, Coconino, Mohave, Navajo and Yavapai, by the planting of trees, shrubs and vines; in the promotion of forest and orchard growth and culture, and by the adornment of public and pr1vate grounds, places and ways, and by such other efforts and undertakings as shall be in harmony with the character of the day so established: all in ac- cOrdance with the provisions of Title ", Arboriculture, Revised Statutes of Arizona, 1901.
 In witness whereof, 1 have here unto set my hand and caused the seal of the Territory to be affixed. Done at the Capitol at the City of Phoenix, this eighteenth day of February, nineteen hundred and eight.
 (SeaD By the acting governor:
 w. F. NICHOLS.
 L. w. COLLINS,
 Assistant Secretary ot the Terri
 tory of Arizona.
Holbrook argus., 1908-03-03

This is what the Hon Jake Moore, State Warden of Georgia says of Kodoi for Dyspepsia: E. C.. Dewitt & Co.,, Chicago, III Dear Sirs-I have suffered more than twenty years from indigestion. About eighteen months ago I had grown so much worse that 1 could not di- geSt a crust of corn bread and could not retain anything on my stomach, 1 lost p lbs; in fact 1 made up my mlnd that 1 couId not live but d short time. when d friend of mine recommended Kodol. 1 consented to try it to please him and 1 was better in one day. I now weigh more than 1 ever did in my life and am in better health than for many years. Kodol did it, keep bottle constantly. and write this hoping that humanity will be benefited Yours very truly. Jake c. Moore, Atlanta, Aug. 10, 1904
 Sold by HoIbrook Drug Store, c. Hess, Jr., Prop.
Holbrook argus., 1908-03-03
By the Governor
 of Arizonna

A PROCLAMAT ON OF ARBOR DAY
 AS A HOLIDAY IN THE NORTH
 ERN COUNTIES OF THE TERRI
 TORY
 To the People of Apache, Coconi
 no, Navajo, Mohave and Yava-
 pal Counties.
 It is provided by the statute of this Territory that the Friday following the first day of Aprilin each year shall be known as ArbOr Dav in the above named counties, and shall be observed as a holiday.
 Now, therefore, by the virtue of that statute, and in accordance with the directions thereof, l. w. Nichols, for the time being Acting Governor of Arizona, do hereby proclaim that Fiday, the third day of April, nineteen hum dred and eight, designated by
Holbrook argus., 1908-03-03

This report of Raisouli going on the stage is open to suspicion. We should not think it would tempt a bandit chief who had handled ransOme Tn real money
Holbrook argus., 1908-03-03

If Mir. Taft gets elected, the hardest part of the job will be for him to sit in the White House for four years without getting out and travelling somewhere.
Holbrook argus., 1908-03-03

Mir. Hartman has discovered in spite of the fact that money talks, the people who get it have to help out the conversation a little sometime.
Holbrook argus., 1908-03-03

Andrew Carnegie says there IS more in hard work than in luck But really the results are no more satisfactory.
Holbrook argus., 1908-03-03

It probably is a source of keen regret to Chancellor Day that the season of banquet oratory IS drawing to a close.
Holbrook argus., 1908-03-03
Sour Stomach

No appetite, loss of strength, nervous. ness, headache, constipation, bad breath, general debility, sour risin9j, and catarrh of the stomach are all due to indigestion. Kodol relieves indigestion. This new discov. cry represents the natural juices of diges- ton as they exist in healthy stomach, combined with the greatest known tonic and reconstructive properties. Kodol for dyspepsia does not only relieve indigestion and dyspepsia. but this famous remedy helps all stomach troubles by cleansing, purifying, sweetening and strengthening the mucous membranes lining the stomach. Mir. S. s. Ball, of Ravenswood, w, Va. says " was troubled with sour stomach for twenty years. Kodol cured me and we are now using it in milk for baby"
 FOR BAcKAcHE--WEAK KIDNEYs
 TRY
 DeWITT'S KIDNEY and BLADDER PILLS-surs and sah Prepared by E. c. DewITT & CO.,. Chicago Sold by Holbrook Drug Store.
Holbrook argus., 1908-03-03

Prosperity seems to have re turned just in time to meet the Easter bonnet in the road and get held up.
Holbrook argus., 1908-03-03

Harry Payne Whitney says that he never borrowed cent from Hetty Green. We'll, he IS not the only gilded youth who can boast of his failure in that direction.
Holbrook argus., 1908-03-03

The spring freShet season brings no consolation to the arid DOT tiOn Ot the South.
Holbrook argus., 1908-03-03

OFFICIAL PAPER OF NAVAJO COUNTY
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-13
Complimentary Birthday Party.

In honor of her fourteenth birth
day. Miss Lucille Thicker. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. j II. Tucker, was Civ
Ell beautiful lawn party Friday even-
ing by Mrs. NJ. E. Speers at the
handsome Speers home on West
Fourth avenue. About seventy five
young friends OF the honoree We're
invited to celebrate her anniversary,
and the brilliantly lighted lawn with
its large company of guests was a
very beautiful scene. Many electric
lights glittered among the trees and
on the porches. \ gypsy tent was
arranged in a secluded corner, and
here the young people listened to the
fortune-telling of a wierd gypsy, its pre-
siding genius. Under an umbrella
China tree, brilliantly Illuminated
stood the punch bowl on table deco
rated with lilies and Cape Jessamines
and Misses Emma Byrd and Martha
Angel served delicious punch. In
the conservatory a monograph gave
entertainment, and here also were dis.
played the many gifts showered upon
the young honoree. Swings were
placed in inviting hooks and corners
and everything possible seemed tt
nave been planned to make the out
door party thoroughly delightful. Ices
and cakes We're served in pink an(
white, the cakes bearing the initials
l.. T. and the date. By this enjoy
able affair many friends of the popu
lar young lady are indebted to Mis-!
Tucker and her hospitbale hostess
Mrs. Speers. for a most delightful so
cial experience.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-13
:. ~;
Porch Party.

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. C. F.
Moore was the scene of all extreme
ly pleasant social occasion ON Friday
evening, when Mr.. Lewis invited a
number of friends to a Grad party and
dance in honor of his charming sister,
Miss Lewis, of Mena, Arkansas, who is
his guest at the Moore residence for
a few days Ell route home from Har-
rodsburg, Kentucky, where she has
been attending school. The porches
are among the most attractive fea-
lures of this beautiful place, and made
an ideal setting for the informal dance
which followed. Musicians, stationed
on the third floor, furnished sweet
music throughout the evening, and a
refreshing ice course was served. Mr..
and Miss Lewis were assisted in re-
ceiving and entertaining the guest
company by Mr.. and Mrs. Moore, and
! the other members of the congenial
party which compose the pleasant
household at the Moore home.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-13
Picnic at Sulphur Springs.

The pupils of Miss Lillian Julians
Sunday school class of the Lakeside
church, and a few invited guests, en-
.joyed a pleasant outing Friday at Sui
phur Springs. The party started at
eight clock a. m. in hay wagons,
and reached the springs on schedule
time, whereupon the party proceeded
to thoroughly enjoy themselves in TRUE
picnic fashion. At midday the picnic
lunch was spread and formed for the
little folks one of the most enjoyable
features of the day of course. After
many pleasures the merry party re-
turned to this city somewhat weary
perhaps, but very happy. The party
numbered the following: Marguerite,
Mamie and Florence Brewster, Fran
els Woodbridge, Ida May Shepherd,
Mamie and lone Farrar. Jessie Core
Williams. Isola Darlington, Lille Mae
Hancock, Mary, Eugenia and Christine
Puddephatt. Bessie Merle Wells,
Anita Johns, Elizah@+h Daniels, Edith
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-13

-Thn ,few steamer Mary c. Lucas
joseph ;..v9ns, master, leaves for
Rosetta Miss, every Wednesday
evening al p. m. Independent line.
For further information apply On
board. e-2-ot
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-13
MYRON SMITH IS
GIVEN A JUDGMENT
Local Carpenter Is Awarded Damages
in the Sum of $500 For Injuries
He Sustained on South Main Street
Last January.

After being out only eight min
uies Yesterday afternoon in the JEFF
ferson circuit court the jury in the
ease of Myron Smith, a local car
penter. against the Citizens Light and
Transit Company and the Pine Bluff
Light and Water Company, brought
in a. verdict for $500 in favor OF the
plaintiff. The latter sued the two
companies jointly for $4,000 damages
and the verdict is against both COM
T,anies.
Smith came in contact with an iron
most of the Transit company on South
Main street on Janaury and was
rendered unconscious. besides sustain
;n.r Injuries that incapacitated him for
some weeks. The post was charged
with electricity and it was shown by
tho evidence that the electricity was
from wire of the Light Company
which was permitted to drop against
the post.
ATTORNEY w. Z. Sorrells represent
ed Smith and Bridges, Woodbridge and
Can't and Young and Rowell the de-
PENDANTS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-13
LADIES TO APPEAR
IN BLACK FACE

Great preparations are being made
at Forest Park for the comm. of the
Lady Minstrels who will appear there
all of Text week with Retticks big
illus;on act as feature. With the
Lady Minstrels are some of the clev-
crest performers appearing in the
South this season. The company
includes pretty girls. clever dancers
and real fun makers. All of the la
dies appear in black face and intro
duce many specal5ies. The same pop
9lar prices will prevail. Free list
suspended on account of the big ey-
pense incurred in securing this high
class company. Seats on sale at ROs-
enberg's this morning at 9 O'Clock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-06-13

Extra Street Cars Needed
10 carry the crowds to Sim"n's bump
Sale.