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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-08

A number of the passenger trains
arrived here behind their schedules
the first Of the week. especially on
Wednesday when the Winnipeg Flyer
was an hour and a half late and other
trains from an hour late down. This
was due to the extreme cold snap and
billiards..
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-08

NJ. Martlnson, formerly Of this city
but lately of Minneapolis, has dis
posed of his interests IN the Mime
haha Art & Publishing company of
that city, and will make his future
home here. He is now lecturing for
the Anti Saloon league.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-08

Warren Gordon froze his two feet
Tuesday afternoon while driving
about the city attending to the street
arc lights.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-08

Miss Katherine Herman, q graduate
of the local business college. has
accepted position as bookkeeper In
the office of the Little Falls Hardware
company,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-08

Born-To Or. ard Mrs. A. F
Moynihan, Of Sauk Centre, Dec. 29tt
a daughter. - ~
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-08

Mrs. Ed. Collins is very seriously
i'll at her home in the north end Of
town
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-08
LIGHTS WENT OUT.

LIGHTS WENT OUT.
The electric light current was
broken off all over the city for a
couple of minutes yesterday afternoon
shortly before 6, a large piece Of ice
about fifty feet square having broken
away and lodged on the gates, shut
ting off the water from the water
wheels.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-08

James Gay. former proprietor Of
the Bijou theatre, was in the city
Tuesday. while enroute to Bemidji.z
He will soon 60 to Mexico on a
vaudeville tour.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-08

Let's see, who was it that was i'm
ported to toll the benighted West
Siders all about county fnances3 And
who imported him7 Please answer
over the phone nit.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-08

David Gaboury, Jr., of Rip.ey will
leave Monday for Duluth, where ne
will act as juror at the federal term
of court.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-08
SECOND LARGEST MOULDER ON
EARTH

Motley Mercury: Last week Alt.
Wilson unloaded the second largest
moulder in the world at this place and
will set it up at his planning mill. It
is a six headed machine and is
especially made for hard wood work.
It's weight IS 5000 pounds,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-08

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. J. K
Martin, Thursday, Jan. !, son.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-08

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent
Trezebetowski of the West side, Tues
day, Jan. 5, son.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-08

There were 165 births and 68 deaths
in Little Falls the past year.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-08
PETER MEDvED VERY ILL.

Peter NJ. Medved OF st. Paul, but
formerly well known resident of
this city, is i'll with dropsy and not
expected to recover.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-08

All the children at the orphanage
who were i'll with typhoid fever have
recovered
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-01-08

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Fred.
rickson, Thursday, Jan. 7, a daughter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-13

URING their infancy only are the
BOYS and girls of Morocco on equai
II terms. for as soon as they have AT
tanned a certain age the boys are sent 10
school, while their less fortunate sisters
are nut at household drudgery, with notn-
ing in the future for them but early mar
rage. which means closer Imprisonment
than during their maidenhood at nome.
At eleven or twelve years OF age they are
closely yelled, and the outside world De-
comes for them a closed book during the
rest of their lives. They are usually mar
ried at fourteen or fifteen.
The Moorish children have no toys such
as do the European and American little
ones. But they love out-of-door games
and sports of an athletic nature, and are
in their youth finely developed physically.
Even the little girls are allowed all the
freedom of out Of doors up to their tenth
or eleventh year, and they enjoy the
games and sports of their brothers. But
alas, these first few years Of Moorish
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-13
LITTLE ETHEL'S FIRST CAKE


am there finishing some preserves Mrs;
Kenney had to leave undOne. Afterward
we'll tell her the whole story"
SO the plan worked, and Ethel had
everything at hand in the washhouse the
next morning. But the little lady had
no idea that the making OF huge cake
would require so much careful work.
She had to call in Tom to assist at beat
ing the eggs. Oh, what lot OF beating
and sitting and mixing 1t took. But
Ethel followed the cook book instructions
carefully, and after two hours OF hard
and anxious work she was most happy
to see before her on the table three great
layers OF light, white cake. But making
the icing proved to be even more of an
art than the mixing and baking OF the
cake, and poor little Ethel spent most or
the afternoon experimenting with sugar
and the whites Of eggs But after the
third trial there Is saying that the
third time Is charm') she got fine
smooth icing which lay over the cake like
a coating Of glistening snow. "Ah. all
ready for the candles. after 1t has set In
happy verdict as she stood looking at the
beautiful birthday cake. And Tom and
May made frequent visits to the tempo
rary bakery to view the mountain OF con-
lection that was Ethers handiwork. IT'S
a beaut!' declared Tom. Hope 1t tastes
half as good as 1t looks"
Yes. and in the very center Of 1t Is a
dear little gold brooch that papa got for
mammals birthday gift, said Ethel 1
stuck 1t in the middle layer after It was
cooled. Mamma will come to 1t when
cutting the cake"
And the next day found the dear mother
so we'll that she insisted on helping
with the dinner, although Mrs. Ken
ney returned Just before noon. And just
as the last touches were given to the
dinner table (Tom and May had ar
ranged some winter bouquets Of au-
tumif leaves and grain heads) Ethel ex-
cused herself from the room and ran
down to the cellar. She returned just
as the family had seated themselves at
the table and the father was saying:
Mamma, this is your thirty-sixth BIRTH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-13

CHILD LIFE IN MOROCCO


Moorish school is d primitive kind indeed:
The pupils learn the alphabet first and
then extracts from the Koran they
also learn to read and write and little
arithmetic. Their books consist OF small.
white boards-about the size Of q slate
on which their lessons are written In bold,
black letters.
Teacher and pupils squat cross-legged
on the floor, and the former repeats In
slow monotone the lessons. his pupils re-
peating after him In the same SLOW mono
tone. In one hand the teacher holds a
good keen switch with which to recall
the wandering attention OF any boy who
may turn his eyes from his board
On Wednesday and Friday there is
half holiday. Friday Is the Mohammedan
Sabbath: and the forenoon Is very strictly
The majority Of the boys are expected
to become self-supporting at the age or
fourteen, and are through with their
schooling by that time. they are oiten
nut to work earlier-as young as twelve.
and one frequently sees a little Moorish
lad conducting a shop in his fathers ao-
sence And fine bargain-drivers they are.
too.
the children during their tender years.
and they roll about in the filthy streets
or courts with NANCY dogs. their eyes
running and disgusting sores on their
poor little unkept heads. In fact. one
could not imagine a more unwholesome
being than the ordinary Moorish child
both of the lower and upper classes. All
alike are neglected morally and physic-
ally The boys suffer less from scalp dis
eases on account Of the prevailing style
OF shaving their heads. but the little
xiris are rarely free from some disgust
ing c,rtaneous disorder. their hair being
heavy and abundant.
Although not pertaining to the Moorish
chi1d-life. II may be interesting to say
something about the peculiar medicinal
remedies used by the people Of Morocco.
A favorite remedy is hyena's head pow
der Another IL dried bone and flesh: and
stiIl another consists Of dried ants pre-
pared in various ways. The last men
toned Is given for lethargy or chronic
laziness. Lions fesh-dried-is admins
tered for cowardice. Chameleons. split
open alive and spread with honey. are
recommended for wounds and sores. The
fumes from the burning body Of an AMI,
NAL are inhaled for certain throat ana
chest troubles.
A child may buy without question such
poisons as corrosive suhlimate and ar.
senic from any Of the shopkeepers. and
nv poison one hears Of within the nome
circle. It Is not unusual for jealous
wife 70 nut out Of her way rival wire:
also for an abused stepchild TO get
eyen' with the hated stennnother Nv
''nxine'' her a cup Of tea. Many or the
their food and drink before putting It 20
their own mouths. though IT Is rare 10
hear Of the lord Of family SUFFERING
from poison administered In his cup or
tea" The risk IL too great one Tor
neglected wife or disfavored child ana.
however much they may fee' i temp'e tts sv
fear to do 50. As thew have no sense or
honor or morality. It Is only fear whicn
holds them IN check
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-13

quickly as he could. II the stable had
not already caught on fire he must save
it-and Swiftly! BY all means Swiftly
must be got out of the stable. AS
frankie passed his sisters door he called
to her. telling her to wake Hannah and
for the two Of them to dress hurriedly
and come to his assistance. as Swiftly
was In danger.
Then he ran to the stable. to ind Il al
ready In flames at one side.
He felt In his pocket for the stable key.
but he had put on his Sunday trousers
In great hurry. not having laid hands on
his everyday clothes on leaping from the
bed. with a cry he ran toward the
house. calling out to Mary and Hannah
to hasten to his room and to get the
stable key from the pocket Of his trous-
ers that they would find somewhere In
the closet.
And fetch some blankets-Quick! We've
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-13

do the work but you and me-"
Ethel Downs was the speaker, and she
was addressing her sister May, a little
miss Of twelve. Ethel was q year older.
well. we've done the housework often
in the absence OF a servant, when man,
ma was ill., said May. "And why
shouldn't we buckle down as brother
Tom says-and do 1t again? Mrs. Ken
ney will probably be with US again in a
day or two. And I do hope mamma
won't be sick long. The doctor said this
morning that she'll be up tomorrow. but
that she won't be strong enough to look
after the house. So 1t remains for you
and me to look after the kitchen. We
will have to miss a few days OF school"
"Oh. I'd thought that part OF the prob
lem all out" explained Ethel. I'm not
worrying my head over the Homework
for papa will help us with that: he can
cook better than most Of the profess
sional chefs. And brother Tom will lend
a hand at the heavier work-if we need
him. We're all used to filling In places
during emergencies. What'd be the good
Of, living on a farm II We were helpless
like 80 many town gdrlsr' And Ethel
threw up her pretty curls and looked
"well. sister. If you've thought It all
out and decided we are capable Of look
ing after the house during Mrs. Kenney's
absence, what is there more to worry
your asked May.
why, didn't I just say In the begin
ming that the day after tomorrow is
mammals birthday? And isn't that
enough to cause me some anxiety? First.
we will be so busy that we cannot flx q
nice birthday surprise for her And II
you can keep a secret. shall show you
something l bought while in town last
Saturday" And Ethel dropped her voice
to a whisper.
"Oh, I'd love to see whatever It Is.
declared May. And you know l can
keep a secret. Let's hurry up with the
dishes and then we'll slip up to your
room and have a peep at the surprise.
The girls were washing and drying the
dinner dishes. for that part Of the house,
work was theirs when at home. They
soon had completed their task and to-
gether ran upstairs to Ethefs room.
There Ethel drew from a hiding place IN
her closet a small pasteboard box. which
she opened. Inside the box Mays eyes
fell on three dozen tiny wax candles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-13

red. white and blue. "Oh, what are they
for?' the little girl inquired. in a voice of
admiration.
II had intended asking Mrs. Kenney to
day, and to place these candles on It,"
explained Ethel. But now 1 fear we'll
have to wait till another birthday. And
ever since / can remember mamma has
baked birthday cakes for you, Tom. and
me. And never since I can remember
So. this was to be my surprise for her
this year." And Ethers face was sor-
rowful in her disappointment
May sat on the floor a moment. I'm
the cake" she said. you know. Mrs.
Kenney may not return for several days.
And We couldn't bake a cake ourselves"
I'm going to try one" declared Ethel.
It's got to be done some time. A farm
er's daughter should know how to do all
things. I'm old enough to know how to
bake cake. and I'm going to learn on
mammals birthday cake" There was
determination In the little girls voice
and eyes. II shall bake 1t tomorrow fore
to get nice and cool and ready for cut
ting. I'll go by our cook book"
And I'll help your cried May. But
on second thought, I'd better take charge
Of the morning work and then look after
dinner and let you have the cake-making
to yourself, all undisturbed. And, Of
course, mamma will be up tomorrow and
will insist on going into the kitchen to
lend suggestion as to the dinner and
supper, for you know there are the farm
hands to feed. birthday or no birthday.
And how shall we manage to keep the
cakeIbaking from mamma?''
well, I'll go to the washhouse and
bake the cake there" said Ethel. Mrs.
Kenney declares the oven of the wash
house stove bakes more evenly than that
Of the kitchen range. You know she did
all her baking there last week. I'll slip
the flour, eggs. sugar. butter-everything
shall need for the cake-out to the
tonight. And mamma'n never
suspect. Well make her believe that 1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-13

frankie said goodnight to him and lock.
ed the door securely. Then he returned
to tho house and to bed. Mary mad re-
tired 70 her room Immediately after her
parents had departed. And the servant.
Hannah, had also gone to her nights
rest. So the house was soon wrapped In
silence.
After he had been asleep TOT some tlne
frankie suddenly awoke, coughing from
a sense Of smoke in his lungs. He arose
from his bed and went to the open win
dow. Smoke was coming In that way
from somewhere in the back YARD
Quickly Frankie put his head out Of the
window and beheld by the bright moon
light a column Of black smoke rising
from the side Of the stable. Some hay
had been stacked there for q few days
and some of It still remained scattered
about on the ground close to the wooden
structure.
feeling Of fear took possession |of
Frankie and he threw on his clothes as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-13
o. iii

Early in the morning ne was up anu
dressed and out to feed and water tn"
pony. that had been named Swiftly. And
Swiftly seemed to know his new. youns
master we'll. and to trust and love him.
too. When frankie opened the stable
door of a morning Swiftly would neigh
good-morning, and when frankie led him
into the horse lot, where he might run
and kick up his heels to his hearts con-
tent. the grateful animal would rub his
nose lovingly against the cheek Of his
kind owner.
Frankie had a little sister Mary. who
also loved Swiftly very much. and occa-
sionalIy of an evening after school
on Swifty's back. And Mary was a
pretty good little equestrian sitting in
the saddle very straight and dignified.
and handling the bride reins correctly.
"Oh. you're a dandy In the saddle-only
IL ought to be girls saddle" said
frankie one evening after Mary mad
gone about the block several times on
Yes, but since haven't a girls sad
die to ride in. / must put up with yours,
laughed Mary. "Ah. but Swiftly 10
dear. He's SO good and gentle"
Just like one of the family" declared
frankie. warmly. And IL the dear old
pony were In any danger I'd run the
same risks to save him that I would to
save a human being. He'd deserve 1t,
I say"
Yes, he certainly would, asserted
Mary. Then the children had to unsad-
die and unbridle Swiftly. turn him in the
lot and go to their supper. After sup
per was over they settled themselves In
the library to study the morrow's les
sons while their parents went upstairs to
dress for some social function which
they were to attend that evening.
t.Alf act hA
ents started to the party. telling frankie
that he must see that Swifty's stable
6oor was securely locked. Several fine
horses have been stolen round about here
OF late" said the father, and II doesn't
do TO run any risks OF losing that pretty
little horse
I'll see to locking the stable. sir"
said frankie. And he ran at once to at
tend to locking the door. Swiftly had
grown sleepy. evidently. and had left the
lot, going into his warm, clean stable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-13

fifty feet away from the burning building.
The entire stable seemed wrapped in
flames. where's brother?'' asked Mary.
her heart beating high from fear.
Hes gone into the barn to fetch out
Swiftly" said Hannah, her voice shaking
with emotion. IT tried to persuade him
not to do IL. but he paid no attention to
me. He said the barn would be In ashes
before the department could get here and
that he must save his pony. He wrapped
himself IN a wet blanket and carried an
other wet blanket into the stable. on.
why don't he come out? He's been In
there for two or three minutes!'
"Oh. fear he may be overcome by
smoker" cried Mary, frantically. oh.
why did he go into that place! Oh. why
doesn't papa and mamma come! And the
fire department-what are they doing?
VIII they never get here?
The poor little girl was almost beside
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-13
A Circus Parade.

(UT out the paper animals rough rid
~ ers and Indians which come in sheets
sold for a penny each. Paste each OF
these figures to the fiat round end of an
empty spool, being careful to have the
lower edge Of the paper a little above the
bottom edge OF the spool. After mount
ing use a very large needle to carry
long piece Of cord through both ends OF
the spool. Tie the cord in a knot in the
middle Of the long side of the spool, leav-
ing the ends to go through the holes in
the next spool. Continue this plan until
all Of the spools are Joined. piecing the
string when necessary. II the joining is
done In this way all the figures form
parade which will not tumble over when
moved along the floor by pulling the first
string. To make the parade interesting
have 1t begin with several camels and
end with a good many elephants.
When a Japanese audience listens with
disapproval to a play and wishes to make
tho impression known 1t turns its back
to the stage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-13

should have loved to do. But our hearts
are full OF rejoicing that you are so well
today and are able to sit at the table
with us. But and the good father
saw Ethel at this moment approaching
the table with a huge white affair. glis-
tening under the light OF three dozen
bright-colored, tiny candles. But. what's
all this. daughterT'
Mammals birthday cake" said Ethel.
trying to hold her voice firm. I'VE chill
dren got 1t up. Tom and / made II while
May did the other work. We couldn't
let the day go by without one"
And tears OF surprise and joy sprang
into the proud mothers eyes as she kissed
tenderly each OF her children on her
happy, happy birthday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-13
FRANKIE, THE FIRE HERO
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not a moment to lose"
Then Frankie ran to the pump and
filled the horse trough with water. Just
as he had finished this task his sister
and Hannah Joined him. both frightened
and excited Mary, rush to the phone
and call out the fire Department. cried
frankie, as he started toward the burn
ing stable, key in hand. And Hannah.
dip those blankets you have In your arms
in the horse trough and fetch them to me
as quickly as ever you can! Don't stop
to ask questions. but both do as you are
told" he added, as Mary was on the
point of saying something.
Mary ran to the house and soon had
the chief OF the village fire department
on the phone. Next she called up the
house where her parents were being enter
tanned that evening, and, having cried
out to her surprised mother "Our stable
is on fire." she dropped the receiver and
ran to the stable yard. There she saw
poor, frightened Hannah trembling some
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-13
Winter Nights.

Ugh, how cold are shoes and
clothes!
Oh, the shivers up ones back!
When one steps upon the floor
All the boards and rafters crack.
Then it is that summer days
In ones memory seem more
bright;
Though winter days are not so
bad;
1t is the dreadful winter nightl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-13
A Wonderful Clock.
WONDERFUL clock has be

A WONDERFUL clock has been in
vented by an Englishman. consisting
virtually Of a small battery and five
wheels. 1t will run three years without a
particle Of attention and at the end of
that time all that Is required is to attach
new battery. Another English clock
allows the possessor to ascertain at a
glance the time, the meridian and relative
position Of every part Of the empire. be-
sides being able to witness the actual
speed and direction Of the worlds rota-
ton The motive power is a clock In the
base Of a stand and the apparatus re-
quires winding only once each week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-13

u" HEN the winter morning
w come,
And the snow is everywhere,
White and crisp, and ice is felt
In each biting breath of air,
Children love to lie abed,
For the room is cold and dim !;
And the wash-water in the bowl
Is always frozen to the brim.