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Arizona republican., 1909-05-26

spread. l had three
different doctors and
tried several things, but
they did me no good.
At last one side Of my
face and my neck clear
up to my hair were raw.
The water ran out Of it
so that l had to wear
indicated cotton, and
it was so infiamed and
sore that l had to put
a piece Of cloth over my
pillow to keep the water
from it, and it would
stain fba cloth a sort ~
Arizona republican., 1909-05-26

Watch for the remaining chapters OF
Harold McGrath's great story. The
Lure of the Mask" now running as
serial in The Republican. This was
the hit of the season and will hold the
readers attention from start to finish.
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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09
The harnOfC Christmas
by Washington Irving
ny washington Irving

Of-all the old festivals that OF
Christmas awakens the strongest and
most heartfelt associations. There
Is tone of Solemn and sacred feel
Ing that blends with our conviviality,
and lifts the spirit to state OF hal
lowed and elevated, enjoyment. The
services or the church about this sea
SON are extremely tender and inspir-
ing; they dwell on the beautiful story
OF the origin or eur faith. and the
pastoral scenes that accompanied its
announcement; they gradually in
creass IN fervor and pathos during
the season Of Advent, until they
break forth IN full jubilee on the
morning that brought peace and good
will to men. do not know a gran
der erect Of music on the moral feel
ings than to hear the full choir and
the pealInx organ performing a
ChriBtmas anthem in a cathedral, and
fllink every part of the vast pile with
triumphant harmony.
II Is a beautiful arrangement, also
derived from the days of yore, that
this festival which commemorates
the announcement OF the religion of
peace and love. has been made the
season for gathering together closer
again those bands of kindred hearts,
which the cares and pleasures and
SORROWS OF the world are continually
operating to east loose; of calling
back the children OF family, who
have launched forth In life and wan
dered widely asunder, once more to
assemble about the paternal hearth
that rallying place of the affections
there. to grow young and loving
again. among mementos Of childhoods
There is something in the very
season Of the year that gives a charm
to the festivlty of Christmas. AT
other times we derive a great portion
of our pleasures from the mere beau
ties Of nature. Our feelings sally
forth and dissipate themselves over
the sunny landscape, and we Give
abroad and everywhere" The song
of the bird, the murmur OF the
stream, the breathing fragrance OF
spring. the sole voluptuousness Of
summer, the golden pomp of autumn;
earth. with its mantle of refreshing
green, and heaven, with its deep de-
licious blue and its cloudy magnifi-
cenee. all I'll us with mute but ex-
qusite delight. and We revei in the
luxury of mere sensation. But in
the depth of winter, when nature
lies despoiled OF every charm and
wrapped in her shroud of sheeted
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09

snow, we turn for our qualifications
to moral sources. The dreariness
land desulation of our landscape; the
short, gloomy days and darksome
nights, while the circumscribe our
wanderings, shut in our feelings also
|from rambling abroad. and make US
more keenly disposed for he pleas
ures OF the social circle. Our thoughts
|are more concentrated; our friendly
sympathies more aroused. We feel
more sensibly the charm OF each 9TH
er's society, and are brought more
closely together by. dependence on
each other for enjoyment. A season
when heart calling unto heart.
The pitchy gloom without makes
the heart dilate on entering the room
filled with the glow and warmth of
the evening fire. The rudy blaze dlf-
fuses an artificial summer and sun
shine through the room, and light up
each countenance with kindlier
welcome Where does the honest
face of hospitality expand into a
broader and more cordial smile
where Is the shy glance of love more
sweetly eloquent-than by the win
ter fireside? And, as the hollow
blast of wintry wind rushes through
the hall, clasps the distant door,
whistles about the easement, and
rumbles down the chimney, what can
be more grateful than that feeling Of
sober and sheltered security with
which we look around upon the com
Portable chamber and the scene of
domestic hilarity?
Amidst the general call TO happi-
ness, the hustle OF the spirits, and
stir of the affections, which prevail
at this period, what bosom can re-
main insenslble? II Is, indeed, the
season OF regenerated feeling-the
season for kindling not merely the
fire of hospitality in the hall. but the
genial flame of charity In the heart.
Surely happiness Is reflective. like
the light of heaven; and every counte
nance, bright with smiles and glow
ing with innocent enjoyment is a mir
ror transmitting to others the rays
Of a supreme and ever-shining benev-
olence. He who can turn churiishly
away from contemplating the felicity
OF his fellow-beings, and can sit
down darkling and repining in his
loneliness when all around is joyful.
may have his moments OF strong ex-
element and selfish qualification.
but he wants the genial and social
sympatnies which constitute the
charm Of a merry Christmas.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09
origin Of Gir-Giying.

II Is believed by many that our
custom OF giving gifts at Christmas
comes from an old custom OF priests
putting on board of all outgoing
ships a box of aims. This box was
opened at Christmas time and
masses said for the giving of aims,
and 1t was called a Christ Mass"
box. From this has come. our Gus
tom OF giving boxes and gifts.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09
CHRISTMAS NIGHT.
BY Theodosia Garrison.

BY Theodosia Garrison.
Sometimes 1 think that Christmas
nights the best.
Before the nursery fire, when we're
undressed
And all the toys are put away ex-
cept
Perhaps my engine and the baby's
bear,
Then mother comes away from all
the rest
Downstairs TO tell our Christmas
story there.
She takes the baby on her lap and
we
'Sit round her ON the hearth rug so
we see
The pictures in the fire, and then
she tells
About how the shepherds watched
their fIocks by night
And what the angels said, and how
the three
Wise kings came riding-and the
big stars light.
And then she tells ms how Il showed
the way
TO just n stable where the oxen stay.
And there they found him in his
mothers arms,
A little baby -Child-and he
smiled
And that (she says) is what made
Christmas day
For You and me and every little
child. a.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09
Charity by Proxy.

There Is an Oregon statesman who
Is very prudent with his money. lie
rarely spends anything II he can get
someone else TO do the spending for
him.
One morning he was walking down
the street with friend and they
met a beggar who had a tale OF woe
that was amazing. The statesman
listened and asked some questions.
Then he turned TO his friend and
said: John, this mans story az
fects me greatly. Give him a quar-
Philadelphia Saturday Even
ing Post.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09

II 1t be true that "what Is in a
IMAM when he Is sober will come out
when his faculties are under the toxic
influence OF alcohol" then the man
lof apparent wealth and refinement
who, In full evening dress, was fioun-
dering In a watering trough near
lSeventeenth and Market streets early
the other morning was a gentleman
and hero.
The poor fellow was so helplessly.
intoxicated that had it not
been for the timely advent of a po-
liceman he assuredIy would have
been drowned. When the policeman
seized him by the slack Of MS trous-
ers and his coat collar. however, and
attempted to lift him from the
trough. he resisted vigorously.
'Shay, offisher." he sputtered, "you
save the women an children: I can
look after myself. Philadelphia
Times.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09
Victor Murdoch, Insureent Leader.


Am interesting sketch OF Victor
Murdoch Is contributed to the Decem
Der American Magazine by Walt Ma
son. Mr.. Mason says:
This militant young man has q
large, weli-shaped head. The outside
is given over to curly red hair; the
inside Is firmly packed with brains.
He has kind, courageous. unwavering
eyes, and looks at whatever he talks
at. when a boy he was celebrated
for his freekles, and his face still
bears the sears. His mouth is hum
orous. his jaw Is strong. He is
squarely built. athletic. and has en-
ergy enough for two. He is tire
lessly, uncompromisingly industrious
when there is something in view
worth working for; but not for him
the task OF Hon. Sisyphus-it Is bet
ter to 60 fishing. Whether he works
or plays, his heart IL In what he Is
doing, When this Happy Warrior re-
turned to his home town, after the
special session Of congress, the peo-
pie turned out with timbrels, dulci-
mers tom-toms; they gave him such
q reception as no homecoming con-
gresham ever had In the short grass
country. His. chronic enemies were
among the first to congratulate him.
and tell him how much they admired
him. Kansas loves a fighter, and
Murdoch 10 fighter, without fear
and without reproach. His career
in congress had been one OF alarums
and excursions. and there are those
who think that he fights for pure
love OF rough house; that the thun
der OF the captains and the shouting
are music to him. But HIS soul
stands up for peace. He Is not a
fire-eater; his red head Is seen, like
the white plume OF Navarro, in the
thick OF every melee. but he Is really
a sensitive. shy man. who has to,
dr6w>0n his moral courage before en-
gazing In q passage Of arms. II Is
because pc, has great reserves OF
moral courage that he has become a
strong tbgure in national AFFAIRS. He
mdkes his war medicine reluctantly.
even timidj$, but when he takes the
lo1g ttrspr there Is no turning back.
Those who are opposed to him do
wellto give him the right of way. In
a ys4lnA in,personal way ne will
knock obstructing people down, and
smile an apology for mountaineering
them After leading a forlorn hope
like . hero, he has gone to bed like
q woman, with nervous headache.
He 10 clinglng to certain absurd rev.
theories: he believes In
honesty and economy in the govern
mept a. IN a department store; he
believes that conHrsssmen should do
their best for the country, and
should be permitted to do their best;
he believes In many other things. and
for any one of them he Is always
ready to take on his coat end fight.
though he may have an appointment /
1T the baseball grounds. A generous,
Prays. wholesome man. arm IN the
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09
A Quickiy Made Present.

Most women know what it Is to
be short Of a present on the last day
or so before Christmas. IL one has
plenty OF money to go out and buy
a gift, this need cause little worry,
otherwise quickly made gifts are in
order.
One that can be turned out in a
few minutes is one of the new hair
pin cases. This IL made Of fibre
used in women's artificial pompa-
dours, only of a silvery white color.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09
The Rose Of Jericho.

We are told that the rose of Jerl-
cho. which is also called Mary's
rose, spTang mp along the path OF
the Holy Family after they left
Bethlehem, and blossomed brightly
wherever they rested. This flower
which bloomed at the birth of Christ
showed its sympathy by closing at
his erucifixion, only TO open again
at his resurrection.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09

that danced In and out helping and
hindcring in a thousand ways the
numerous preparations for Yule-
tide A film OF tears suddenly spreads
over mothers eyes az she shuts the
drawer and turns sharply away. Cruel
Chrlstmasl when YOU bring s,,ch
memories as this for your gift.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09
Too Personal.

In one OF the large cities street
ear collided with a milk cart and sent
can after can Of milk splashing into
the street. Soon a large crowd gath
cred. A very short man coming up
had to stand on tiptoe to see past a
stout woman in front of him.
Goodness" he exclaimed, what
AN awful waste."
The stout woman turned round and
'glared at the little man and said
sternly:
mind your own buslness!"-IIar-
per's Magazine.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09

Dear, indeedi" echoes Pater
Thank goodness he does only come
once a year, for | should soon find
myself In the bankruptcy court were
he a frequent visitor. No wonder
the abbreviation of the word Christ
mas starts with * for II Is the
period OF the 'ex's.' The Young folks
may hang their stockings but | say
hang Christmas!"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09
Christmas Crackers.

Christmas Crackers.
Do "plants' for making pretty gifts
grow up to Christmas trees?
And are "the Seasons greetings'
sent by salt sons OF the seas?
Are Yule-Iogs cut from snowdrift-
wood by Yule-tide washed
ashore
And could you stub a mistletoe
against a parlor door,.
II Eve had tried from holly-twigs a
party-gown to weave,
Do you suppose that Adam would
have called her christmas
Ever"
Saint Nicholas in autosleigh defies
police and laws;
Do regulations as to speed contain a
Santa Claus?
-Lippincotts.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09
Yule Cake,

On Christmas night, IL a maiden
place a piece of the Yule-cake under
her pillow she will dream of her flu
ture husband. Also a portion OF the
cake should be kept for the next
year, as 1t brings luck in the house.
Tbe plum pudding must always be
kept and again partaken Of on New
Years day II one would have sue
ecssful year.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09
How Christmas is Observed by the
Different People Of the Country

whether | spelt 'perambulator' just
right. stlll. Santa Claus will under
stand. OH | do hope he'll be- qniek
and come. Dear old Father Christ
mast"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09

"Christmas is coming," shouts the
schoolboy, Ringing his cap in the air,
Turkey and pudding, Mince pie,
jolly pantomines, and parties! Hur-
rah for Christmasl"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09

Little Eddie-say. pa, do political
enemies belong to different parties?
Pa-No, my son; they belong to
different factions OF the same party.
Chicago Daily News.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09

christmas Is coming" says the
draper. Turn one of the showrOoms
into a toy bazaar and get out the list
OF tickets required for the New
Years sale. What a good job Christ
mas has not followed in the steps OF
other old institutions. Thank good
ness for Christmas!"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09
A Christmas TIrouaf,t

So may each year be happier than
the last. and not one meanest broth
or or sister debarred OF his share of
the great Creators good gifts.-
Charles Dickens.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09

conviction that he is right before go
ing ahead, this leader of scared
minority, his friends believe, will
soon be directing the movements of
an embattled host"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09

Women can stand pain far more
heroicaliy than men. / know 1t by
Experience"
what, are you a doctor?"
mo, a ."--Fliegende
Blaetter.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09

Christmas Is coming" murmurs
the employe of the latter. "Hours Of
extra unpaid labor; bullying, sweat
ing. hurry scurry to catch the train,
then heigho. for home and holidays.
II II only came quicker and stayed
longer we should say Welcome
Christmas"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09

Others again, may be dipped in the
liquid glue, then busted with sage
and silver or gilded.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09

"Christmas is coming" says busy
mother. There's the pudding. cakes
and mincemeat to make. And the
shopping there is to do! Presents for
the little ones stockings. not forget
ting something warm for fathes to
wear. and some new curtains to
make the house look gay. Christmas
is coming-the busiest time of all the
ycar-and the happiest."
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09

"Christmas is coming" muses. the
child. gazing dreamily into the fire
81 wonder what Santa Claus Will
brng me tbs year Let's see, I've
written out doll, 'perambulator' and
picture book. and all three pieces
of paper went. up the chimney all
right--though I'm not quite sure
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09

The ancient Saxons burnt the yule
log as symbol of the turning of the
sun toward spring.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09

"Christmas is coming" reflects the
errand boy as he fixes the sprig Of
'mistletoe in his cap. 81 must be on
my best behavior for the next few
days, no lettering on my errands. no
back-answers when I'm grumblcd at,
then great shall be the number OF my
Christmas boxes"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09

"Christmas Is coming" She muir
murs the words as she stoops rover
emily over n tiny pair Of shoes, lit
tie white frOck and blue sash, lylng
in a sacred corner of the drawer.
Many Christmases ago these shoes
battered lightly hither and thither
under pair of eager. restless feet,
that ribbon enclrcled fairy form
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09

Guests of day never know how
a husband and wife really get along
'osethsF' "a - l1IEA.s.,nA
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09

"Christmas is coming" sneers the
dyspeptic. "The time for oyer-feed-
ing and drunkenness, cheap senti-
ment and eyergreens. Turkey and
mincemeat! Ugh the combination
makes me shudder. How thankful I
shall be when Christmas Is gone!"
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-03-05

and should nave several holes through
1t for boiling the two wood timbers
In place, the shaft is shown at B. and
the pump or working rod at D. This
rod may Of course be connected to
any machine. If the two gear wheels
from an old moving machine, be con-
nected at point B you will then have
back geared mill, that will run with
much less wind, but will of course not
do the work quite so fast; however, 1t
Is to be preferred to the direct stroke,
that you would have without the gear
ing, and you will do away with the
humping, and pounding. If neces-
sary, In building a large wheel, two
straight trees could be used for the
two outer posts Of frame work. The
boxing, in the uprights, in which the
Iron shaft revolves, should be kept
well lubricated.-J. 4. Bridgman, In
Farm and Home.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-03-05
Plenty of Winter Work,

"There is no rest for the wicked"
says the book, neither is there rest for
the farmer or any other man who loves
his work and is on the job all the time.
There are so many things which the
average farmer may do in the winter
which are both profitable and pleasant
that any farmer, whether owner or ten
ant, may find occupation every day he
may wish through the winter. Feed
ing cattle and hogs Is very pleasant
and nearly always profitable, not only
directly, but indirectly. Every load of
manure hauled out brings large re-
turns. The winter gives to man an ex-
cellent chance also to be in the shop
and repair farm machinery, build coops
and houses for the chicks. See that
the pig houses are in good shape for
the coming filters and fix up the box
stalls for the early cows or mare, and
hundred other things may be done.
Another very important thing is to
have plenty of good posts made to use
on the farm the coming year. How
often do we see farmers stop right in
the busy season to make posts and re-.
pair fences, let alone building new.
There Is no earthly excuse except lazi-
ness for man hugglng the hot stove,
all winter.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-03-05
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Crop Rotation.

In order that we may maintain tho.
supply of humus and thus preserve the
fertility Of the soil, it is essential that
on all tillable lands that we adopt a
rotation of crops. A much larger pro-
portion of our land should be in perma-
nent pasture. 1t is easy for a farmer
to adopt rotation on the portion Of
his land that Is under tillage, but tho
adoption Of rotation necessarily in.
wolves some branch of animal feeding
in order to utilize the clovers and
grasses which form SO essential a part
Of the rotation. Growing and feeding
live stock will avail but little unless
the manure Is carefully saved, both liu-
uids and solids, and applied regularly.
Where a general line Of live stock
farming is being followed there need
be but little fear Of a decline in the
productive capacity Of the farm. There
are certain soils that MAY be deficient
in potash or phosphoric acid and on
such soils it will pay large returns to
use mineral fertilizers in connection
with the manure that is made on the
farm. Do not use commercial fertiliz-
ers unless you have reason to believe
that your soil is deficient In the ele-
ments that you are buying. It Is
waste Of money to supply elements that
are not needed by the soil.-Agricultur
nj Epitomist.