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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-03
Rain Puts Out Fires.

Glens Falls, N. Y, Sept. 29.-The
forest fires that have been raging in
the foothills of the Adirondacks in
this section for several weeks were
extinguished yesterday by heavy rains.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-03

The Jewish community Of New York
is now the largest in history or ira
dltion. 1t represents 10 per cent Of
the entire Jewish population of the
world.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-03

Married women always look plying
~ at old maids. and the old maids look
as though they could cry over the trou-
bies Of the married women.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-03

HOWARD Il. BURTON.-Assayer ar : Chemist.
~ Leadvilie, Colorado. Specimen prices: Gold,
Silver Lead 81 Gold Silver, Zoe Gold, 5oc Zinc
Copper, ST. Cyanide tests. Mailing envelopes and
full price list sent on application. Control and M
pire work solicited Reference; Carbonate Ma
uonal Bank.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-03

An Unfortunate Observation-Disclosures.
II had to leave my last situation be-
cause the missus said they were going
to lead the sinful life, and they wouldn't
want any servants about the place.
Punch.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-03
Pe-ru-na in Tablet Form.

For two years Dr. Hartman and
his assistants have necessarily la
bored to create Peruna in tablet form
and their strenuous labors have just
been crowned with success. People
who object to liquid medicines can
now secure Peruna tablets, which rep
resent the solid medicinal ingredients
of Peruna
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-03

Stranger-How far is it to the stock
yards?
Native-Right here. Can't you tell by
your nose?
Stranger-No; been smelling just like
this ever since l came in sight Of the
town.-Chicago Tribune.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-03

Hon. George w. Honey, National
Chaplain U. V. u, ex-Chaplain Fourth
Wisconsin Cavalry, ex Treasurer
State of Wisconsin, and ex-Ouarter-
master General State of Texas G. A.
R, writes from 1900 First St, N. E..
Washington, d. c., as follows:
Il cannot too highly recommend
your preparation for the relief of
catarrhal troubles in their various
forms. Some members of my own
family have used it with most graft
flying results. When other remedies
failed, Peruna proved most efficacious
and ! cheerfu..y certify to its curative
excellence"
Mr. Fred L. Hebard, for nine years
leading photographer of Kansas
City, Mo, located at the northeast
corner of 18th and Grand AYES,
cheerfully gives the following testi-
mony: 1T is a proven fact that Pc
runa will cure catarrh and la grippe
and as tonic it has no equal. Drug
gists have tried to make me take
something else just as good but Pc
runa is good enough for me-"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-03

Hyker-If you had a million dollars
what would you do first7
Pyker-The tax assessor.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-03

Many a man is compelled to stand
punishment who never fought prize
tight
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-03
How's This7

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hal
Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o
We, the undersigned, have known +. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
ton made by his firm
wALDING, RINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o
Halls Catarrah Cure is AIKEN internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price rs cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for Constipation.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-03
A.. a safety Valve.

"Scorchley doesn't have any more OF
those terrible epileptic fits he used to
have, does hep
"No; whenever he feels one Of them
coming on he goes and takes a spin in his
automobile
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-03
WISE DENTAL CO. INC.

DR.. W. A. WISE Manager, q years in Portland
Second Floor. Failing Building Third and Wash
lngton Streets Office hours, s A. NJ to p. NJ. Sun
days. 9 70 p NJ Painless Extracting. Soc: plates,
g up. Phones and Main a29.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-03

Bella-What do they want TO dis
cover the north pole for?
Stella-What for? Why, for the
sake OF getting some picture postcards
from there, of course.-Pick-Me-U p.
Mothers VIII find Mrs. winslow's Soothing
Syrup the best remedy TO use for their CHI ldr n
during the eething period.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-03
Even Change.

"You spent month at the seaside. Did
1t pay?"
II can't say it paid, but l came out
exactly even"
'Howg'
:'Paid out $50. but gained twelve
pounds. Same thing, you know"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-10-03
TEETH WITHOUT PLATES"

The result of p years experience. the way of
replacing teeth in the mouth-teeth in fact teeth in
appearance. teeth to chew your food upon. you
did upon your natural ones. Our force is so orgun-
iKed do your entire crown. bridge or plate
work In a day IL necessary. Positively painless
tracing Only hieh-class. scientific work
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-25
(Ffrst Prize.)
Halloween Betty

By Helen heuck, loo Lotnrop Street,
Omaha. Red.
Betty Sewell was looking forward eagerly
to Halloween, as that was her birthday
and she was to be 6 years old. On Hallow-
e'en evening Betty's cousin Daisy tele-
phoned for MI. sewell to bring Betty down
to her house. When Betty got there Daisy
gave her a small jack-o-lantern and when
Betty got home again-oh! what a sight
met her eyes. The house was lighted from
top to cellar and in every window hung
q jack-o-lantern similar to Betty's and
seeming to smile at her. When they got
into the house Betty found ten Of her little
playmates all dressed in Halloween cos
TUNES.
Then started q delightful time. First a
peanut hunt; second, following ribbons, only
to find jack-o'-lahterns and there were so
many good things to eat. When $50 came
ten tired children started for home, but
Betty Sewell's Halloween party was the
favor1ts topic for weeks.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-25
Eugene's Dish

BY Rena N. Mead, Aged 10 Years. Blair,
Neb. Blue.
Eugene was a small girl Of nine summers,
and happy summers they we're, too. Eu-
genes parents lived near the woods on the
banks Of a small, but beautiful river.
1t wound through beautiful green, messy
banks. On the banks Of this river. playing
in the sand or searching for shells or gath
ering the pretty wild flowers Of the woods,
the nine happy summer Of Eugene's life
were spent.
1t is true she had gone to school four
years to a nice little village school half a
mile distant through the woods. Once while
their neighbor was gone to the fair Eugene
fed the chickens for him. He brought her
a lovely little plate for her work. She
loved her plate as children without brothers
or sisters are apt to love objects. True,
she had lots of playmates at school, but
most of them lived In the village.
So on .Eugene's 10th birthday her mother
gave her a party. OF course this little
plate must have its place on the table. Sc
Eugene put cake on It.
All her little friends came and she showed
it to them. OF course they all thought II
pretty. But when you have q party the
dishes. must be washed.
AS mamma carried the dishes in the house
she stepped on a banana peel, which Eu'
gene had carelessly thrown down. She fell
thus breaking Eugene's pretty plate. oh
How Eugene did cry. But she learned bet
ter han to throw banana peels carelessly
around.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-25
The Disobedient Girl

BY Helen Rogers, 1912 Lothrop Street,
Omaha. Blue.
One Saturday morning Bthel's mama told
her that she had some work for her to
do. Ethel said. 'oh, shoot! promised
Mable would go over there this morning"
Her mother was very kind and todd her II
she would come home at II o'clock she
could go. Ethel went 70 Mable's, but when
the clock struck IL Ethel said. 81 do not
want to go home. / think mama would let
me stay. When the clock struck u still
she was not ready to go home. Then
Mable's mother asked her to stay to din
ner. She said she knew her mother would
let her. So she stayed until 2 o'clock. When
Ethel got home her mother asked her why
she stayed 30 late. Ethel said: Because
Mable's mother asked me to stay to din
ner." Her mother said: NOW you have
your work to do"
But Ethel went out in the yard. and
seeing the trapeze, thought she would try
q few stunts. While up on the bar she
slipped and fell to the ground. falling on
her arm and breaking 1t at the elbow. The
doctor came to set 1t, which caused Ethel
much pain. After her arm got well Ethel
never disobeyed her mother.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-25
Second Prize.)
Fido and Fluffy

By Aleda Bennett. Aged II Years. Blgin,
Neb. Blue.
One day tic and Fluffy were talking.
Fay is awful mean to u.s." said Fdo.
Lets run away"
"Al right said Fluffy. Fay al
ways treats me wrong. putting doll dresses
on me and rocking me in her doll cradle,
which she knows 1 don't like"
They went out the back gate and down
the alley. They ak on a while. Then
Fluffy became tired and hot, which always
made her cross.
Now ! won't get any dinner n just be-
cause you took me away" she said. "Oh!
Don't get cross; here's a house. May be
we can get something here" said F1do.
So they went up to the house. The people
who lived there were unkind and they
drove F1do and Fluffy away.
F1do and Fluffy were hungry and thirsty
One day they came to a house where q
little girl and her mother lived. They were
poor people. The little girl raised flowers
and vegetables and then sold them. They
took F1do and Fluffy and kept them.
II will never leave my home again." sait
Fluffy. Nor I either" said Fido.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-25
NV Western Trip

BY Bertha Ziesche. Aged u Years, 421
South Fourth Street, Norfolk, Neb. Blue
This is the first letter that / have written
to the Busy Bees. l hope that the Busy
Bees will like my story. I am IL years old
and live in Norfolk. Neb., a little city OF
about 5000.
/ took a trip to some of the western states
in 1866 which / will tell you about.
1t was Thursday and we had to pack two
trunks and had to cook many things to
take along. We started at IL o'clock in
the morning and went as far as Columbus.
Neb. We got into Columbus at u o'clock.
Columbus is a very nice little city and has
a very nice depot. We went to visit a
wooden shoe factory. which was very In
teresting. That night we were given our
berths at s o'clock. We arrived at Denver,
Colo, at about IL o'clock the next morning.
After dinner we took a street car and
went to the end of the line. / saw some
very pretty residences. After looking
around the city we went to the depot to see
what time our train would come In, but
there was something wrong with our car
n we had to stay there till 8 O'Clock in
the evening.
This city Is a very pretty one because
you can see the mountains from far off
People say Denver is a clean city, which il
correct.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-25
The Massacre of Brownville

BY Willie Cullen, Ex-King, Aged II Years.
1912 Webster Street. Red.
Away back in the woods in the western
part of Nebraska there used to be a little
settlement called B%rownville. 1t was named
after the founder. George Brown. There
were only a few families living here, that
of George Brown and several Others who
went exploring with him.
Now this little settlement was greatly
tormented by the rowing bands of Indians.
They always had to keep a guard in case
the Indians would make a raid on them.
Each man in the settlement took his turn
in guarding the little homes. The day this
massacre took place was the day George
Brown was to guard the settlement. But
1t happened that he was called away and
there was no one on guard.
When it was just getting dusk one OF
the children, who was looking out OF the
window, cried: "Oh, here comes the In
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-25
A Happy Christmas

By Marion Hamilton, Aged 10 Years. 1929
L Street, Lincoln, Neb. Blue.
Christmas is coming very soon" said
Elizabeth to Zoetta. Il wonder what We
are going to get. Let us write down what
we want. ooh, I'll tell you" said Eliza
beth. Lets ask mama II we can give ouI
money to that poor woman across the
street"
"All right" said Zoetta.
At the dinner table that noon they told
their mama and papa their plan. Their
mother and father were greatly pleased
with this and answered yes.
"Tve got 81 and you've 50 too, haven't
your
All afternoon the children were planning
about 1t. At last the day came when they
were to give the precious gift. They had
plenty more money to add which their
mother and father had given them.
The woman was greatly surprised when
she heard Of 1t. She thanked them very
much and thought they were very kind
to think Of her. The children got very
many presents too and every one had a
very happy Christmas.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-25
A Brave Lad

BY Ruth Aserby, ex-Queen, Aged 10 Years.
Falrmont, Neb. Blue.
Richard Anderson was out of employment
when Mr.. Challoner found him aud though
the great store had plenty of boys, Mr..
Challoner kindly made room for him and
let him stay at his own house. Richard
was very grateful for all this.
He was very fond of Mr.. Challoner's only
child, Evelyn, a bright, little girl Of 6.
Evelyn returned this affection. She would
often go up to Richards room and play
with him. One night Richard awoke to
find his room full Of smoke. He FASTENED
down stairs and awoke the rest of the
household. The fire was eating its way
higher. Then Mrs. Challoner came up to
him and asked, where is Evelyn? Haven't
you got herr" No, 1 thought you brought
her down"
Little Evelyn was up on the third floor
The firemen had no ladders that would
reach UP so high but the chief said II
someone would go up and lower her a little
way they would save her.
Hardly were the words spoken, wher
Richard dashed into the house and up the
burning stairs. Bye and bye his face ap-
peared at the window and he lowered
Evelyn into the arms Of the waiting fire
man.
with Gods help, will be back for you
my boy" said the fireman, as he descended
with Evelyn clinging to his neck. But HI
had scarcely reached the round when tn,
roof fell in and Richard had found hi
grave in the ruins Of the great hous,
where he had been so happy.
Just as the great crash came Richarr
waver his and to Mr.. and Mrs. Chailoner
Good bye" he shouted, better I, thai
Evelyn"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-25
Honorable MentiQn.)
Early Bird Catches the Worm

BY Lolita Woods, Aged 13 Years, Pawnee
City, Neb. Red.
Two boys hurried home from school Mon
day night. "oh, mother" exclaimed one,
"the professor offered a prize for the best
written composition, to be handed in Fri
day. I am going to try and get it." The
boy who was speaking was Jack Dauson.
the 14-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Daw-
son. a poor family who worked hard for
their living. al right son." replied his
mother, who was STOPPING over her wash
tub, but be sure you get It honestly"
''Oh, OF course" replied her son, "I
wouldn't want It If I got 1t otherwise"
The other boy was Squire Halls boy. He
flung himself on the lounge and repeated
the same story, but Of course l will get
It." he drawled, but there is no hurry. for
I can write it Friday" Friday morning
saw ali the boys In their places. Jack had
finished his and handed 1t in. Across from
him sat Fred Hall. chewing his pencil. But
at last II was finished; quite a masterpiece
he thought. night the boys eagerly
listened as the professor stood before them.
He held a beautifully bound book in his
hand. II will present this book, he said.
ito the boy who has worked faithfully, who
is Jack Dauson." Then he talked to the
other boys, scftening their disappointment.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-25

dams" You may be sure they were
frightened nearly to death, but they did
the best they could. Both men and women
grabbed the guns or anything handy and
there they stood.
The Indians came on, yelling like wild
animals, and when they came close enough
to the little settlement they saw that II
was Chief Pale Face with his tribe OF In
dams. 1t did not take very long to see
that the 1ndians meant to have the white
peoples scalps before they left. They had
a terrible combat, in which the Indians
won, and the next day there was not one
Of that brave little band OF people living
except Mr.. Brown.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-25
Runaway Joe

By Jessie Schwingel, Age IL Years, East
Avenue, Holdrege, Neb. Blue.
Don't bother mother now, Joe,' said
Mrs. Williams to her son. Joe. "Well."
said Joe. cant I go put and play7"
yes, but don't go out OF the yard" Joe
went out and played happily for awhile,
but seeing the gate open he ran out and
ran and ran. but as he was very tired
he sat down under an apple tree. When
he awoke 1t was getting dark and he
tried to to find a place to sleep. At last
he came to an old barn. He could hear
the man watering the cows and horses.
so he crept under the barn. Oh, how he
wished he was home in his own little
bed! In the morning when he awoke
the first thing he did was to go UP to
the farm house and tell the farmer If
he would take him home his father would
pay him. The farmers wife would not
let Joe go home until she gave him some
breakfast, of which he ate very heartily.
When he got home his mother was cry
ing and his father, who had been looking
for him, just came In. Joe ran to his
mother and promised her he would never
run away again, and his father rewarded
the farmer with a large sum of money.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-25
into the shadow of a shrub.


"oh, mamma, l saw a black cat with
something on It's back running behind that
rose bush beside the gate!" cried Marie
as the auto passed out of the grounds.
And, as sure as I'm telling you, it looked
like our big black cotton cat with Major
Andrew. Wasn't that funny7'
Then they were gone down the road at
full speed and the cotton cat and Major
Andrew drew in their breaths more Ieis-
ureIy. Gee, that was a close call" said
the major. ~dismounting and taking his
place beside the lady dolls at the tea table
under the tree. Yes. rather exciting"
said the cotton cat. Then she lay down in
the shade and fell into a deep sleep. from
which she never more awoke, but remained
simply a stuffed cotton cat and mere toy
for Marie and Betina to play with. And
when Major Andrew saw that the life had
departed from the cotton cat and that he
alone OF all the toys had feeling and breath
he began TO wish himself back In his for
mer lifeless state. And that same hour he
fell asleep and, like the cotton cat, never
awoke again. So he got his wish and was
simply a toy for children to play with.
And TO this day no one knows OF the
strange experience OF the cotton cat and
Major Andrew. for the dolls. Annabeile,
Papanta and Rachel. had no voices with
which TO tell. And 80 the toys livsd-oI
remained. rather-in the same old way
making Marie and Betina very happy. and
they called the cotton cat Comfort" foI
she was always 50 quiet and g~Ood-nstursd
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-25

ming as II for dear life and the MAJOR nod
ing on in the same manner.
Pretty soon they came to a river which
flowed between steep banks. And all about
them were giant trees and underDrush
covered by grape vines. "Ah." said the
cotton cat, here We have things as wild
as We could possibly desire"
yes. a bit too wild for me-" declared
the major. "And II you don't mind, my
friend. IN go home again"
What, go to those llfeless doll ladies
and those two quiet little sirls?' asked the
cotton cat in amazement.
yes, for it's home, and I'm sure OF
safety. Here don't know what I'm sure
of-maybe something awful Look at the
tall trees. Maybe they're full Of wild
beasts to devour u.s."
wen, If you are such a coward, major,
III take you to your home again. But I'll
promise you I'll not be there with you
long. for 1 mean TO run away for good. /
do" said the cotton cat. Then he turned
about and carried Major Andrew home
again. As they neared the gate they saw
q great red automobile coming out OF the
yard with Marie, Betina, their mother and
aunt all in IL. "Ah. there comes our home
folks" whispered Andrew. slip behind q
tree TIL they pass US by. for should they
see Us here It might mean an explanation
from US. and hate explanations"
Especially when you haven't any &c
give" laughed the cotton cat but It may
save questions II i hide a minute behind
this shrub" And she quickly withdrew
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-25

drew. And more than that, the Major was
stirring about, kicking one leg and strok-
ing his long side whiskers. "Ha, ha!
Queer idea, but l like 1t. don't you know"
Say, Major. you're the real article. -
said the cotton cat, going up to where
the Major sat and tapping his shoulder
with her paw. You are a good fellow,
and ! know we are to have soma lively
times together"
But you're just a plain Tabby cat,
declared the Major. winkinE jokingly. But
4 cat is better than no compan at all
and these ladies' hsre-motioning towards
the other dolls-are very dull companions
They do nothing but look pretty. 1 don't
mind making q night Of II, cotton cat, II
you have any plans that suit me-"
suppose We so TO the woods yonderT
said the cotton cat. II am SUR wen flint
much OF interest there. It's very wild
there. l fancy, and Wen have 70 Be bold
and brave"
That's just In my line, as you might
suppose from my titls.' said the major
And I'm willing to so any place to gel
away from the dullness OF my present sur
r~oundings." Then. turning calamity toward
the lady dolls. he bowed and said: 'oi
course, I cast no reflections on present
company. But I Dc find these barracks
very monotonousL"
"wsll. we'd better be moving, my friend"
warned the cotton cat. Come, play I'm
your steed and you mount upon my back"
"Ah, that suits me to a DOT" And the
major climbed upon the cotton cats back
and away they went. the cotton cat run.