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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-18

which was originally a celebration, I'M
der the disguise of various national re-
IigiOus forms. of the turning Of the
sun at the winter solstice, and the con
sequent renewal of life on the earth.
When Constantine was converted,
he seized upon every underlying like
ness, however remote, between the old
Faith and the new. Every familiar
symbol that might be stretched to fiji,
the strange faith: every old custom
that would he'll to reconcile his lately,
and sometimes forcibly. converted
people to their unaccustomed belief.
was adopted and rc-eXplaincd And
the return of the sun, bringing life
and light to the whit er bound earth.
became the prototype of the coming
of the Son of Man, bringing life and
light tC the soul of the sin-bound
world. So that at first all the heather
OhsorvanccS were retained as far as
possible, and merely given rev
meaning
At the Christmas festival, the ivy
of the stone walls. as in ancient Ger
many they had turned the huge halls
at mid-Winter, to bowers Of grcencry.
wherein the sylvan sprites, who dwclt
in summer among the forest trees,
might pass the frozen months without
too much discomfort. An echo from
Scandinavia is still heard in the say
ing current among the. peasants of the
old world that if any bit of holiday
decoration is left in the house after
Candlemas day FEBRUARY p, a troop
of little devils VII enter and sit, one
on each withcrcd leaf every one
bringing its own small curse uEOn the
house. These little devils are merely
the old forest spritrs. detained against
their will by their undcStrOyed winter
refuge and frctting to return to the
awakening woods of spring
The churches were sin green with
Christmas garlands in those carly
days. and ab!azr with candles. as III"
temples of Saturn had always been
during the corresponding Roman fcs
tival Of the Saturnala. But. as Poly
dorr Ncrgil remarks, "rrymmyng the
temples with hangEnss. tlourcs.
boughcs and garandcs. was taken Of
the heather people, which dcckrd
their idols and houses in suche array
And as time went on, and it became
no more necessary to make cOnccs-
sions that would help reconcil" the
people to their changed faith these
"heathen" customs became dis1avtc
full to the church. On" of the early
councils forbids men longer ito deck
up their houses with lawrell, yvie, and
greene boughes, as we used to doe
at the Christmasse season.
This command was observed in the
temples. but in the baronial halls the
old customs lived on; lived down their
questionable past; won again the toll
Grafton of the priests who had stcrnly
banishcd them, and to-day all the ever
green's again are admitted TO the
strictest church, SO that we again can
say at Christmas.
Nov with bright Holy all the temples
strOW
With Ivy green. and sacred Mistletoe.'
The EARLY Calendar of English
Flowers" an old poem wherein each
month is recognized by its appropriate
plant symbol, ends with these lines:
Soon the cvergrecnc Laurel alone is
greene,
When Catherine crowns all learned
meme.
The Ivie and IIOllic berries ar" scene,
And Yule log and Wassailc come round
agen.
Tie laurel is used not at ALL and the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-18
The Symmetrical Figure.

Speaking Of that rare gift, sym.
metry of person. it is more desirable
than beauty of feature, because it out
lasts youth. The symmetrical figure
is perfectly proportioned and articu-
lated anatomy, and nothing is more
rare Be thankful, fair ones, when
YOU have points" which cause us tc
to overlook any little discrepancy in
form.-Exchange
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-18
lie
- =,
Bretagne
Icons Christmas
Home Coming
Copyright, by Short G.Iry Publ shinx Coz
By w. A. FRAZER

| >o''
x was two O'Clock when lie Rre
tagno spread her white sails and crept
out toward the eastern sky. Z. was
SIN when the gray wall Of the sea rose
and blotted out the ship as though she
mad gone to the bottom
Then the dark figure which had
been outlined against the crimson of
the big, red setting sun turned YEARLY
and crept over the sands towards
Arlchat-it was Marie, returning to
her newly widowed home.
Leon said he would come at the
time of Christmas, SO why should |
fehr?' she kept muttering. and Leon
will keep his word in life or death.
Even if I'm dead Marie. he said,
joking me. I will come to thee at
Christmas
On the farther side of Llsle Madam
the sea was moaning as Marie reached
her cottage.
One month had gone--One month of
the loveliest weather-deal weather
;,
they used a stronger word than
ideal to express their satisfaction
1t was just "a days since the gray
wall of water had risen between Ma
rie and her Leon. There was no mis-.
taking the day, for she had just drawn
line through the date, the nineteenth
of October. Not for moment had
Marie slumbercd that night. The sea
had gone to rest with sigh, a sigh of
utter WEAKNESS, as though the wind
had called it TO battle to the death;
only the sea heard the challenge. the
sea and Marie-she knew
The calm that rested over every
thing was awful; it was as though all
life had gone out of the world. And
SO it was when the green sky that
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-18

The juryman who toward the enc
of a very long trial wished to know
what the terms plaintiff" and de
PENDANT" signifled is not alone in hi1
ignorance A writer in the Phladel-
phia Press tells of man whose coat
had been stolen. He had charged a
suspicious looking individual with the
theft.
You say this man stole your coat?"
said the magistrate. do l understand
that you prefer charges against him."
We'll, no, your honor replied the
plaintiff. Il prefer the coat. if it's all
the same to you."-Youth's Compan.
ion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-18
D,STEMPER

In all it's forms among all ages OF
horses as well as dogs, cured and Others
in same stable prevented from having tho
disease with SPOlIN'S DlSTEMPER
CURE. Every bottle guaranteed. Over
100000 bottles sold last year. $50 and
$lOO. Any good druggist, or send to manu-
facturers. Agents wanted. Spohn Mcdica
Co., Spec. Contagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-18
TO CURE A COUGH
Or Break a Cold In ID Hours

Mix two ounces of Glycerine and a
half ounce of Virgin Oil of Pine com,
pound pure with half pint of Straight
whisky. Shake well and take a tea,
spoonful every four hours.
The genuine Virgin Oil Of Pine com.
pound pure IL prepared only by The
Leach Chemical Co.. Cincinnati, Ohio
and is put up only in half-ounce walls,
each vial securely sealed In a round
wooden case to insure its freshness
and purity.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-18
LID is ON.

Aren't you almost ready for
church,"
I'm sorry. but something dreadful
has happened. can't go to church
to-day"
For heavens sake. what has hap
pened?"
Tho cook is wearing one just like
mine!"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-18
Cured BY Suaqestlon.

Howard-Did you ever know any
one who was cured by suggestion?
Coward--Yes. | cured the dukes IN
fatuation for my daughter by sug-
costing that he lend me $5.-Judge.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-18
Notifed of Mail Delivery.

For use on rural delivery routes
letter box has an electric attachment
which gives the alarm in the house
some distance away when mail matter
has been deposited within by the car
rier.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-18
Why She Stood There.

Why She Stood There.
Don't you think suggested
young man to his partner at a dance,
that we should move farther up the
room out of the draught?'
"Oh, we'll, if you like" replied the
girl. snappishly.
1t vas only when they moved away
that the youth noticed that they ha;.
uecn beneath a large bunch OF nib
tietoe.
5flArJ,1 s, ~ II [s-,1a,M.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-18

ii. Of the evergreen plants
have long been Consid-
cred symbolic of immUr.
tality. of rebirth. Hence
they, and they alone, arc
appropriate decorations
fn,. I n (NhrjStnoS uaosnp
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-18

The Sweetest Bells.
The bells ring clear at ChriStmaStide
From stceplc and from tower;
All hearts with love are beating high
Love Is their Christmas bower.
There Is no time in all the year
When hearts are more atunc-
The Christmas bells to winter are
What roses are to June.
But stceple bells and tower bells
Rims, not for saint or sinner.
A swceter note than bells of home
That calls to Christmas dinner.
~&E$0s|2s Is Msr 8 & A!ss19sa
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-18

WE SELL GUNS AND TRAPS CHEAP
& buy Furs 4 Hides. Write for catalog l05
n. W. Hide g. Fur Co.. Minneapolis, Nina.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-18

PILES CURED IN TO IL DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case
Of Itching Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles 10
to IA days money refunded. 6Oc
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-18

ONLY ONE "RROMO OUININE"
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUlNINE. Look for
the signature Of u. W. GROVE. Used tho World
over TO Cure Cold In one Day. 25c.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-18

Women are almost as absurd al
men are foolish.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-18
ONLY ONE "l

Give some people their pick and
they'll pick flaws every time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-18

He who thinks only of himself hasn't
any too much to think about.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-18

Mrs. Windows Soothing syrup.
For children teethng, softens the gums, reduces b
IAN nation asys palm. cures wind colo 2oc bottle
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-18
CONSTITUTIONAL OBJECTION.

Mrs. Thrifty--Well, II you're thirsty
I'll give you glass Of water to
drink.
Weary Willy.-l dare not touch
water, mum. I've got an iron consti.
tuition and 1t might rust it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-18

Sometimes woman is known BY
the company she avoids.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-18

It Cures While You Walk
Allen Foot Ea So for and bunOIs hot, eAO
callouS nc hin. feet 2c all Drug4i sts.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-18

rhe proportion Of lefthalded peopls
Is one in six.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-09-18
WILL CONDUCT CONFECTIONERY
AND NEWS STAND ON BROAD
WAY.

The City News Depot is the finn
aame of a confectionery, book and
news stand to be opened up by Mrs. ).
", Jarboe and John Tuttle in the
vacant store room on Broadway just
east Of the Mrs R. Heron millinery
store. The new store will start busl
ness on October /, and will handle 9
complete line of confectionery and
cigars, and carry lines similar to that
now carried by the j. B. Tuttle &
Son confectionery and news stand on
First street southeast, which latter
store will be discontinued by
October 1.
Mrs. Jarboe is experienced in this
line, having for many years con
Quoted similar store on First street
at the present location of the Willing
Drug Store. John Tuttle is at present
conducting the First. street confec
tlonery and news stand with hi
father, and is thoroughly versed il
the business.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-09-18
81 CLOUD BUMPS THE LOCALS.

8 A.sSCllJUD.bltn sssIk1E 8LOCALS.#
The Little Falls baseball team went
to- st. Cloud and played the st. Cloud
aggregation last Sunday afternoon,
taking another defeat at the hands Of
the doWn-river boys. by the score Of
10 to 3,rThe first half Of tbs game was
played without any kicks being made
on either side. being clean and the
umpire's decisions being very fair.
In the first part OF the last half the
Little Falls boys claim that they were
given the worst end of several OF the
umpire's decisions. In one instance a
foul ball was knocked out towards the
third base, which was clearly over
five feet outside the foul line. The
umpire called this ball fair, and the
baseball fans, both of Little Falls and
ST. Cloud, protested A few such
decisions took the ginger out Of Little
Falls playing, and consequently st.
Cloud p1loted up large score on
them. The Little Falls team did not
have its regular lineup Deidrich
and Fortier being unable to leave,
and while they agree that St. Cloud
might have. won even if the bad
decisions had not been given, they say
the score would have been very much
closer.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-09-18
RAIL PRAIRIE

Sept. 15 The long dry spell we had
was broken last Monday by nice
shower of rain.
School commenced in district No. 70
last Monday, Sept Z. Miss Eta
Webster welding the rod.
The Misses Amelia Anderson and
Anna Anderson have gone to Little
Falls to attend high school the COM
ing winter.
Mrs Carrie Lewis and son, Roscoe,
OF Sioux Falls, s. D., are here on a
visit with Mrs. A. K johnson.
Mrs A. w. Olson entertained
friends last Tuesday at afternoon
; coffee. -..- -.
Mrs. Charles Lightner and little
son, who has been very sick for a
month past, are improving; fact we
are all glad to hear.
Earl Beamer Of Buffalo Center is
here ON visit with his grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. M N. Tubbs.
Mrs. A. K. johnson entertained a
few friends last Friday afternoon in
honor OF Mrs. Lewis and son.
Orville Halerson was sick last week.
but Is improving.
The Sunday school at the Scandal
dIiOy SC1iOOA uOuSo Was very we'll
attended last Sunday. People came
from all over to hear Rev. Thompson
of St, Louis, who spent the summer
near Lake Alexander, 1t being his last
Sunday here. this season.
Adolf and Clarence Olson and Thos
Eddeburn returned from Portland, n
D., last Tuesday. There is no place
like Rail Prairie; is there boys?
Mr.. and Mrs T. NJ. Halverso11 and
children spent Sunday at j. P.
Anderson s near Cushing.
Miss Ada PIERCE Of Clough spent
Sunday with Nellie Larson Of this
place.
Little Violet Halverson is very sick
at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. J. Bates called on
John Waller of Clough last Sunday.
John Tindell Of Fl. Ripley spent
Sunday with friends Of this place.
MI. and Mrs. Gust Peterson have
finished their new barn and built an
addition to their house.
Mr.. Stewart and son were up form
Iowa to see their daughter and sister,
Mrs. Lightner, who was sick
! Miss Mabel Halverson has gone to
| Little Falls for time.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hussman of
| Clough spent Sunday at G. Lightner's s.
Adolph Jaeger returned from Monte
video last Wednesday after a month s
absence
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-09-18
DULCE

Sept. 11.-Erick Talberg was ir
Royalton Tuesday.
Frank Sterr drove cattle to Royaltor
Sunday.
Martin johnson was at Ramey after
some oats Tuesday.
Andrew Israelson was in Royaltor
Monday.
VIM. and John Polinsky and mother
were in Gilman Sunday.
A. NJ Ronason hauled lumber tt
Ramey Wednesday. ...
The new grader was tried Wednes
day and found to work satisfactorily
A. Israelson is painting the schoo
house in district S3 this week.
M. Larson is threshing near Royal
ton. ..
Lars, Erick and Gust Talberg
Gabriel Olson and A. M. Ronaso1
returned from the prairie where they
have been threshing. n,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-09-18
North Buh

Sept. Jos. j. Leeb was a caller
at St, Froelic's.
Peter Boser has a new pillow and
will give his gang plow rest for the
remainder of the year.
JOS j. Leeb built good bridge
over River brook last week.
Skunks are plentiful this year.
Laura Tretter has returned from
Jane stown, N. D. -.
Miss Kate Prigelme1er was in PIER
Sunday.
A good rain was had in this
vicinity. .
Mike Schmit and sister visited with
John Leeb.
Miss Frances Boser assisted at hel
brother Otto's home during thresh1ng
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-09-18
THAT LOG FAM ARTICLE.

81 In an article IN last week S. Herald
in regard to9the drive being held up
here on account Of the closing Of the
sluiceway IN the dam, we have been
advised that this is not altogether the
case Mr.. Gordon of the Water Power
company states that there has been q
jam of logs below the dam for some
time and. the Boom company has not
made any effort to move them This
jam backs the water up to the paper
mill water wheels, and naturally they
need more Of head in the canal to
furnish the necessary power for
grinding IN the pulp mills as a con-
sequence. But We are glad to be
informed that the water now running
over the east wing of the dam if com
mercially used, would develop at least
between four or five thousand horse
power.
Our article, nevertheless was in the
main, correct. We might, however,
have stated more specifically the rea-
sons for diverting the water and that
the use of flash boards would furnish
extra power If Necessary.
AS to the Transcript trying to
correct our article, they had better
start again, and learn the true state of
affairs. If we wished to check UP that
paper on garbled write-ups and mis-.
statements, it would keep US busy.
AS it is we are busy, very busy, get
ting. out the best weekly paper and the
best class of job printing that can be
secured, not only IN this city, but IN
the surrounding community
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-09-18
CARS DERAILED ON. IS. is

-Four cars containing wheat and fax
We're derailed early Monday morning
at point three miles from town on
the L. + 3. as an extra freight
train was pulling into the city. The
contents OF the cars were dumped on
the right:o way and the cars damaged
slightly, otherwise no damage re-
suited. The passenger tram on the
branch was unable to get pass on
account Of the derallment, therefore
the passengers were taken to this city
on a work train, which had been sent
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-09-18
EUGENE V. DEBS IS TO VISIT
ST. PAUL.

Eugene. Debs Socialist candidate
for president, is expected IN St. Paul
Sunday, Sept. 20, with large number
of speakers and aids and a fine band Of
Is pieces, travelling on special train
OF four cars. One car is loaded with
Socialistic literature, which is being
distributed in large quantities along
the way. The tram is now in Cali.
fornia, where it makes several stops,
then goes north to Portland and
Seattle. It will come to St. Pau
direct from Pierre, S. D., stopping al
New Ulm at II a. M, and at Mankatt
at IL 80 p. M, arriving at st. Paul a
As p. m.
Mr.. Debs will speak at the st. Pau
Auditorium at clock p. m.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-09-18
Southwest Darling

Sept. 15.-John A. Thelander has
returned home from Fergus Falls and
is now working at carpentering on G..
E. johnson S big stable.
Chas. Grow has gone west, but it is
pretty late, as some will soon be
home. &.5#
The pasture is getting poor, and
cows will soon need hay.
Erick johnson has been here on
business.
School in district 35 has commenced
with Miss Eulalia Skoog as teacher
The children like her very we'll.
The ball players are busy every
Sunday.
Farmers have begun plowlng, but
the ground is pretty hard.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-09-18

Miss Genevieve Westlake, who was
enjoying a vacation, resumed her
duties as operator at the Western
Union Office in the Buchanan hotel the
latter part of last week, and Miss
Grace Clark of st. Cloud, who was
substituting for her, has returned
home.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-09-18

While Ed. Tranberg was on a
fourteen foot scaholdlng shingling the
j. B. Hoist residence on the West side
Saturday afternoon, the scafolding
broke and he was hurled to the
ground, greatly injuring his head
and body. It is thought he will pull
through all right. .
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-09-18

Zephier Marseaux OF Missoula,
Montana, returned home Saturday
after visit here with his niece Mrs.
Frank Richard 1t had been thi,ty
years since Mr. Marseaux had last
seen his niece. He states that during
the last few years grain-raislng bas
taken the place of Sheep raising II
that part Of the state, and bumper
crops are now being harvested. His
ranch is one of those on which grain
is now being raised,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-09-18
''lt's the school for YOU Little
Fails Business College. Particular
sxBs1t for the asking.

While standing in front OF the
Deiber & Kerich Bros. store Monday
afternoon team belonging to Jas.
Green became suddenly frightened at
a piece Of paper, which was blown
towards them, and the horses bolted
straight for the plate glass window of
that store, but were stopped before
any damage was done.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-09-18

Miss Agnes Krause, who was study
ing music IN Chicago has returned
from Two Greeks, Wisconsin, and
other points, where she visited rela-
tives enroute home.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-09-18

Prof. Latlmer Of the University of
Washington gave a very interesting
lecture on Socialism last Friday even
ing to fair sized audience
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-09-18

Mrs. J.. Manure of Oshkosh, Wis,
arrived here Monday evening to attend
the funeral of her untle, John Ker1ch
Sr ..#---.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-09-18

Loren Roberts, who came up from
Minneapolis and visited over Sunday
with his father. DR.. L. NJ Roberts. is
reporter on the Minneapolis
Tribune, and we understand has
already made good on that metropoli,
tan sheet.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-09-18

Loiel Ryan was the guest OF honor
at a supper given at Sylvester &
Nichols by a few Of his intimate
friends Saturday evening. Loiel left
Monday for Minneapolis, where he
will take an engineering course III the
state university during the present
year.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-09-18

News has been received here of tn g
death of Mrs. George Southland and a
son, of Grey Eagle, which were
caused by very malignant cases Of
diphtheria. Mrs. Southland was at
one time a resident of this city.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-09-18

Miss Flossie Ploof was taken IL
with bronchitis last week. ~