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The Monte Vista journal., 1909-07-10

q. E. Ncwmcyer, ono Of the
well.to.do ranchmen Of Center.
was in town Wednesday in his
now auto accompanied by the cdi.
tor Of the Dispatch. J. Frank
Goad another prosperous ranchcr
WAS also in town talking Of buying
an auto. II Is amazing how many
ranohmen IRE buying autos.
VIM. Psiskor, wife and little
boy spent the 4th In Monte Vista
where Mr.. Peiskcr learned tho hnr.
mess business. Hc has many
friends Ia town, especially among
the Woodmsn.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

How Condy Dhu Raised the Devil
bv SEUMAS MacMANUS


I'm sore afeerd ye're denytn' me
meat says /, an III soon tell ye
whether or no.
SO. gettin' up Of me chair picked
ID riddle was lynn behind the door.
Can ye give me about two yards
Of q string? says L
He gave me the string, an though
Naury's face was a-goin' again fit 10
brighten a sinner. I tied the riddle up
10 q hook in the middle Of the kitchen
ceilin', an then gave IL a good twirl-
Well says he when I done that.
what do ye make out now"
Il make it out says IAN gave
Maury a hard look-I make 1t out,
says I, that If ye'll look under a tin
basin on the dhresser yell find a
large loaf with very small fadge
cut of it.
I'm thinkin'. says he. startin' for
the dresser. that ii | find ye playin
any purrensions on me yell go out
while yed be sayin' Jack-hop, an yer
pack on top of ye.' An maybe he
wasn't fusthered when he lifted the
basin an seen the loaf just as | de-
scribed it,
So far SO good says 1; wen
rhry the riddle again, who knows
but maybe we'd get somethin' to wash
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

milk producers, says Hoard's NJ
man In herds Of Shorthorn. ?
are noted for their milk-uroA,1
powers. there will be found .n;]
that are of dairy conformatjon ,
will produce no more beef thin
dairy-bred animal Upon invexs1
ton. it will be found that il i }
few animals. angular in form. thil
flesh. with deep bodies. that hav
milk and fat records, while the
Of beefy tendencies have never
tested.
The Shorthorn COW, Lula, ov,xI
the Missouri experiment station
whose phenomenal yield of sos "a
butter for year was reportA
June, as an exceptional type
a large producer of milk and fat 4
Eckles informs us that the herd 4
which she was purchased d
simply for milk production aM
sequently she is not an accides
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

"any Essential Points to Be ceaI
cred BY Oairyman in GATHERING
His Herd.

Cows for the wholesale and "a
mix trade should be selected n
the Red Polls. Holstein. Durham >
ayrshire grades. For cream and
Ter the Guernsey and Jersey sba
oe CHOSEN Cows from the viga1
native cattle are often found hsd
extraordinary milking qualities q
larger mixers we ever had n
grade Durham and Ayrshire a
raised IN the Valley Of Virgins.
rule the progeny of these extra n
ers' where the dame is served By
pure bred male of established ID
gree become the most profitable a.
Inc heifer calves from such a
should De raised-when they carry
marks indicating a good mixer n
marx is the upward growth of the b
eu the inside of the thigh of the q
from Immediately behind the tdt
as nish as the hair extends. III
mar is found running up in a snod
anoroken column, all other things
ing equal, with good care and card
ieeoing, with a moderate amount !
wheat bran and whole oats. a valusI
u" may be raised with scarcely = 4
ure' There are several other 81
VI conditions Indicative of valual
lniking qualities-such as: Smod
nv Jar sized teats, well-placed on
uoaer, large and well-defined n
ms sum neck, yellow, smooth q
apparent about the eyes and nose
are sure indications of a good COW
Jug r'ch milk. The calf for the d
aai's should be led to make b
anu muscle. and large. well-den
oped frame, and not for fat.
Dairymen having an abundance
pasture with enough tillage land
,aise the hay and fodder and most
'ns gram, will find it the most prc
ao'e 10 raise their cows instead
ins fresh cows to replace tn
'nat are MIXED out. A dry COW,
49,. mss Oh ialr size and in good beef
s'on' VIII not bring more than
fresh COW without the calf ca(
oe mad for less than S40-and
auentiy the COW is dear at th
Tvs nave to be bought 1t is adv
- guy direct from the owner, a
rom the COW dealers.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21
Good
Manners
Are Home
au6ht
,, saIson SWEET ,sAlDss

ey were stranger guests he polenes courtesy consdera
ton which the members of this toward ono sro
refreshing and beautiful Orison SWEET in Success
'oarseness guhnes lack of dclacy find place there
Both boys and girls have been trained from infancy 80 81,
selves interesting and to entertain and Others hann
The entire family make rule before dinner in tb
just as they would if special company expected e
Their table manners especially marked AT table sv
W ~ ~ MS oes not 10 BRING CROUCH sad f.c -
but to contribute his best thought his sayings the
Every member OF the family expected his best to make ,h
' HAPPY on' inee Is sort OF rivalry can p tho
most entertaining contribute pcest bits Of conx Inc
no indication of dyspepsia this family because everyone m
laugh and be happy, and laughter fatal enemy of n1; 20
etiquette OF the table is also strictly observed "e
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

has been obtained through svste,
breeding for milk production
snail always have some large uui
ing animals varying. more or
from the general form of dairy I'D
out the few should not change I
judgment and lead US to follov l
cepuonai types rather than the 4
eral type.
Inc Illustrations which accomp|
.nis article are good examples Of I
dairy Shorthorns of Australia. and I
cut OF the COW shows especially
animal with q good dairy confn
uon and an individual carrying
more beef than Colantha 4th's Jo
ma or Jacoba Irene.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21


OF 'hat Class OF and America Europe
but equally that this America as
ia Europe form only Insignificant
ne taken Tor normal phenomenon of
One rarely real palaces the mansions epute
10 be the largest New Of Mr. Vanderbilt ON Fifth
avenue let even this house of
real palace understand that Europe The home of Mr.
'ean nuch smaller and does
many OF he beautiful hotels which b quarters of Paris
ana winch are inhabited BY people who have than
the great New York banker Mr. Norgsp has i
large library where he books
ana rehcs which ought millions But this library
10 no' part OF ms house 1t is of public monument
'r Oarnege mas built palaces America for libraries
anu SCHOOLS let Tor himself he has New
OK which European would consider worthy of man of suc
great wealth. - - $780,
nave not seen Mr. Rockers house have in Cbicaoo
the mouse OF his daughter who had great Of ma
cnney Mr. Mccormick Every body house Mrs M
mucn more beautiful and lavish mansion and
noeeo beautiful house But does surpa luxury the houses
OF many europeans who have many millions
european journals tell frequently tales of Ae
fortunes spent jewels flowers Thv.e
fabulous feass even of the Res heroes on the other
nde OF the Atlantic Like everybody going to America road
these reports with implicit faith Now however confess have
become skpta and do not consider journals as reliable ur
of information regarding extravagance
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

An appropriate feature OF Flag day
celebration was that at Washington
where . facsimile Of the nag that
Heated over Fort McHenry and In
opired the writing of the national an.
them was raised over the house in
which Francis Scott Key. the author,
nved for many years. While this cere.
nony was proceeding 400 school chill.
dren sang The Star-Spangled Ban.
ner. and It Is safe to say each re-
cefved deep Impressions in patriotism
and new conceptions Of the honor due
the nag.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

briefly, have not seen any essential diff
ference between American luxury and European
luxury The cry about American extrayaeance
mad lts origin not in Europe but in Amer
ca' and it is rather proof of American democracy
This cry about extravaganza has been raised bv Amer
cans who have been brought up in the spirit of puri
tanlsm and democracy and could not look indiferentv
upon any growth of luxury which followed the growth
OF great riches in the last century The LUXURY Of the
rich Americans could not appear nearly as great to
Europeans who have been accustomed to see among
themselves equal if not greater luxury But for Amer
leans raised IN the democratic spirit of Jefferson and
Franklin it appeared like an abominable corrunon
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

TIE proposal to increase the. rev
enues OF New Jersey by enlarging the
assessment on corporations Il frankly
defended ON the ground that the state
- poor and needs the money. Surely
= Straightforward admission. Doubt.
less the trusts organized under the
New Jersey law win not vehemently
oppose the plan. for they derive from
the state privileges worth even the
heavier price Senator Frelinghuyse.
proposes to exact. To pay up would
be cheaper than to shut UP or move.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21


The value of trade unions ;s
100 broad for our present discussion bu,
mat the movement is of value TO the work
'ngman cannot be denied, saws j. T. Lin
com IN Atlantic That it may serve the
employer IN his relation with the en,nlo,s,
! believe is likewise true Grave mistakes
nave been made by organized labor sucb as
opposl'i0n 10 the introduction of improved
machinery, the attempt 10 limit the nurn
Del Of apprentices. and the many abnses n
vogue IN union shops; but the movement !
growing IN strength, and. as il GROWS h.
comes more conservative 1t is hard -
, ago any combination of workingmen was
law by imprisonment vet sncb : ~
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21
QUALITIES OF SHORT
Claim 10 Made for the cr... =.
Of This Breed as Mill
Producers.

Much has been said about n.
ing qualities of the Shorthorn.
and other countries. II is inv.
true that the cows that NOR.
approach the accepted dairy ~.
the best producers. and aroma !.
animals is hung the claim =.
great ability Of the Shortho,,.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

down the loaf with. So l gave the
riddle another twfrl.
WELL says he.
II ye put yer hand into q GRANNY
up the chimbly.' says |. ven be afther
nndin' black bottle three parts full
OF somethin' tastier nor wather.'
By the good daylight, says he.
haulin' down the bottle an tastin' It.
yer right again
II the whisky's good says l. n
loaf OF bread is but poor attn to II.
afther all Let US see II we can't fnd
betther in the house
"A third time twfrled the r,ddl.
Well, what's the luckr says he.
Good luck says 1. as Murty Cur
ran said when he buried his third
wlfe- II We look under the creel he
low, yen find cooked goose wantin'
both legs
An sure enough, out he hauls II
Well, that bates the wee wheel
mat ground the milestone saws he
An II We didn't do them justice call
me magistrate The bottle made
me friends tongue as loose as Mickev
Hanneys waistcoat, an he talked like
counsellor an lied like a LAWYER. an.
AZ length begun tryin' to find out the
freemason saicrets from me. an. hov
l was able to do these tricks at all ~
all ~"' ~
Ah.' says l then. that's noth,r. ..
ali 10 what l could do If l thried.'
1 know one thing ye couldn't do.
says he. w.
What's that?' says l.
Raise the divil.' says he. M
rreemason can do that, though thsv
purtend they can
Would ye be prepared to ventur.
a small bait tbeD on it, saws
~ wager We crown says he
Wen an good says 1, settin'
ABOUT stnrlng1n' up the riddle ara,n
l thought now that Maurv vou,a
go INTO faint. but l never minded
ner. l twirled the riddle again an.
watched 1t till it settled
Ready! says l. grippin' the aan
Ready, says he. with mocr
Iaugh on his countenance
Stand. says l, 'atween that ,o
d straw an the door an watch
.hrashin'.' 'on me
he got atween it an the dor
lnrew the fail with what ah,l,,.
Gould an come down sonnS,.,
snack. an there was a screech fron
ne straw like a pig a-stickin, ~.
Uses the sthraw in the center
'ut Jumps man just in time 70 90.
ne second whack of the fail fa;r,v
N the ribs. knockin' him right co.
Top OF the dumfoundhered good 49,
= Tue mouse. both of them fallin. IA,
'i'n 'ne moroder on top. There cams
'ne screen from the morodar an,
notner screech from the man unss ~
I'M. an a third screech from ~.
mo ieli over in faint. The scbonn
nre, was up an disappeared thro,s
ne door in jiffy. iousn
Wnen l got masther an, .,s
, NE again | would get anv,h. N.A
ie mouse II I'd only consent - ~
put ! wouldn't move an
asnent' an then went or wiz III
own IN me pocket. an five me
aiiln besides for the moh,- "ry
wen Atwood suit made Of nr. =.
'es mat cost six an n,ns essed
a penny" uinepence
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

Not long ago l visited home where
such exceptionally good breeding prevailed
ana sncn nne manners were practiced by all
the members of the family that il made .
great impression upon me.
This home is the most remarkable
school OF good manners, refinement and
culture generally l have ever been in. The
parents are bringing up their children to
practice their best manners ON all occa-
sions They do not know what COMPANY
manners mean
The boys have been taught to treat
their sisters with os ,,,oL ~
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

A scientist tells US that Niagara will
run dry in 5000 years. Possibly. The
tendency Is certainly making great
Roadway.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

When We have remodeled the 16
oattleships that went around the world
shall We send them around to show
the improvements?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

says . Warrington doctor: III 700
would not become Z drunkard. stop
eating meat" Dead men do not get
d1psomania, you know.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

A man 10 going TO attempt an air
"Trip from Boston to Europe. He had
Better have his &C Q. D." signals In
good working order.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

A Brooklyn clergyman declares that
the rum power II to be banished from
New York "Good-by. gay old Broad
Way!"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

China has promulgated Z decree to
The enect that Cinnamon domiciled in
other countries shall remain China.
men. Were they ever known to do
otherwise?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

The pressure Of gold button in the
White House. at Washington. started
the machinery OF the great fair al
Seattle. opening the big exposition
That IL typical Of modern life. A touch
upon q button and modern Invention
and science does the rest.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

A southern paper suggests Why
not have Fathers dayT" We have
1T comes once a week.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

Would there be the possibility Of 80
4iluting that sleeping sickness as to
make 1t Z cure for insomnia?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

Cincinnati IL trying to az the clocks
20 - to get to work an hour earlier
tn the morning That cold, tray dawn
Is nerce thing over the Rhine.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

town in New Jersey has a head
sess ghost, and the t0wnspeople are
trying to ind some one who will put
head on It.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

Count Bont de Castellane 10 coming
g this country to hunt for big game.
There u reported to be- quite Z nutter
among our heiresses.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

Cuba should be grateful" declares
The Philadelphia Press, But II Cuba
not = republic?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

Terrible was the loss OF life ON both
land and water By tho spring storm.
Every season Of the year makes an
AWFUL contribution to the worlds
tragedies.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

Pretty near time for Venezuelan and
Central American war scares to break
cut again.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

10 Russia . new rebellion Of IN ar
vumsntativs kind has broken out
against the graftsrs and rsactionaries
Who succeeded the grand dukes.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

The weather Ne have had recently
ought to make It rather dincult for
anybody to hull the duck market ON
the theory that there 10 to be = short
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

Another American princess has OBJ
enlned = divorce. but having married
. prince Of the usual variety. what
- was left for her to do?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

European scientist win put an end
% var BY means Of Hertxian waves.
Now all We need to do IL to invent an
armor plate impervious to Hertxian
waves.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

The price Of potatoes q Increasing,
out this won't bother the amateur
enrdenors who are confident Of rbisinG
eAeir own vegetables this year.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

Any giraffe which would eat the ar
oncial cherries on Z young woman's
hat 10 In need Of instruction in the
rules Of hygiene and good manners.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

The great wall Of China has been
traced 1900 miles from the coast
There are traces Of ten other walls,
but the great wall overtopped them al.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21
Mythical
Liberality
American Life Is
Relatively
Simple

~ ROPE is fond of speaking of the barbarian
OF this supposed extravaganza and effects. Yet
have not been able find this barbarian
where American life especially the life of the higher
classes the impression of being relatively simple
Naturally there and women in New York Phila-
delpha and Chicago just there such women
IN Paris London and Berlin who delight in spending their
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21

Rains vex the city man and make
tbe country man glad.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-09-21
The Value
of
Trades
Unions
ByAT. LINCOLN

ese .nat less than century
under the common law by imprisonment yet such is the f
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-19

initial pquancy.
 It was only when Mrs. Wainwright while the gen t!cmen were at their cigars, down beside her that she was at ali conscious of being in Roberts 1onle.
 Your gown is quite the prettiest here," whispered the mother.
 The girl would have resented the compliment anyone else As it was she bushed prettily with pleasure.
 T think it must gathered something from mother, she sad frankly. 'IL is made from her wedding sown"
 Ah! sighed Mrs. Wainwright, "that the trou- youth again in them"
 The g1rl leaned forward with sudden interest.
 "You must have had beautiful youth, Mrs. Vain wright"
 Yes, dear It is pleasant to look back upon it W. But there were many bare places along the road-many times when the clouds hung low"
 But you fought your on-strusglrd and won" Ben and l. she corrected.
 "And that is the beauty of it! It is what must make all this seem so good to you now"
 Her eyes had frightened and her mouth grown tense. She heard the mother saying:
 You, my dear, will have bare places in your pense in looking on at the of children. The thought that Ben and I may have sufe red a little for others brings pleasure to us now
 The girl impulsvely placed her soft fingers upon the withered hand.
 "I would rather have had your life than any l know of," she said.
 On the ride back it still the face of the mother which uppermost in her mind Robert was very her. but she felt not the slightest sense of intimacy with him. She parried all his with the keeness of one fighting back the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-19

inevitable. as they before the fire in her own home again, he broke through Ter guard. more; love you. IT think you have known it long time, haven't you?"
 .'Yes,'' she answered.
 And you love me-a Hitler"
 T don't know" she said.
 T have waited so long. And mother he laughed lightly, mother says she has waited twenty-five eagerly, encouraged her silence and the dropping eyes, "The home is all ready for you. Everything in the world shall be yours. You'll not dream that the three of will not try to make come true.''
 She looked up at him moment, her blue eyes with affection. In his pleading eyes she caught suggestion of the eyes3 of his mother. It who was Roberts mother-would not have ac- cGpted this offering. It David and Davids life that she had chosen and it that which made her what she
 Robert" she said, with quick intuitivc flash she knew she would never call him "Bob,' "I can't you tonight It is only fair that should. but can't unless I say No. not enough of myself to say Yes"
 q will wait" he cried. Don't say eNo.'"
 "Then good night she said quickly, holding out her hand.
 Good night he whispered. At the door, he turned
 And a Merry Christmas to you" eve!"
 Marion stood peering out the window into the confusion of snow and darkness. as the time ap- preached for Davids arrival. At length she saw as part of the mist itself. form which somehow she knew his long before she could clearly distin- guish it.
 Are you all ready? You'll need to bundle up well, girl, because there isn't any carriage"
 "Pm glad of it. It will do good to walk"
 I taking you to 'Le Petite Oiseau,'" he said he assisted her from the "and not a dozen people outside the comfortable French in the city know of it's existence. You will probably only get this is home to many who come here and home to me-"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-19
The First Generation
By FREDERICK ORION BARTLETT

HE bell tingled and maid brought in the
 card of Robert Wainwright. few
 touches of her haid and dress, hurried
 glance in the mirror and Marion
 standing before him. hand outstreIcred. they faced one another, it was clear to be seen that she easily in control. Yet she met him with eagerness which he detected and reflected in his dark eyes.
 In a few moments she bundled from head to her was in the few steps from the door the carriage. Even then it had to pass Wainwright first, who chung to her as though fearing she might he blown away into space.
 That was one thing always made her conscious os-protection. Sitting there by her side in the riage he somehow impressed upon her-with almost needless insistence-that, far could, he would always stand between her and all things dis agreabIe Oftentmes this extended to the point where it irrtated her
 She broke several dangerous silences with laugh ing nothines and so reached the house safely-safe from the crisis that menaced her. Once she sw ept through the door into the music and laughter and chatter, she seemed to blend herself with it and lose all sense of self. .
 She had always liked his people, better than she liked his friends. she crossed the room to meet them she felt little thrill of satisfaction She was glad tc be there But this gladness was apart rom Robert himself: it was associated with that hrst generation with that thickset father and his tense, wi1lfu lips; with the kindly mother with her patient loyal face.
 Both of them greeted her affectionately. and she stood there by their sides for moment enjoying the music listening to the rustic of siken skirts soothed by the sight of the heavy curtains and soft pictures M by the lights and perfumes and sparkle of jewels x It was to her, for the moment. though she had never seen all this before It in upon her with