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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

ed by the establishment Of one of these
republics. where young folks of the
nation, boys and girls alike, are shown
how to be good citizens by actual par
ticipation in actual government of
which they are a part.
Much has been written about the
Junior Republic idea, which originated
with and has been perpetuated by Will
liam R. George of Freeville, N. Y. 1t
is impossible accurately to estimate the
good done by the various republics
now in existence. Their services to
the country in producing trustworthy
citizens, educated in the needs and
processes of civil government in the
interest Of the governed, a be esti-
mated only in the future by a consid-
Grafton of what they have done for
their country.
There seems no doubt that the George
Junior republics are an economic me-
cessity. They are more practical than
academies and colleges, though they
lead up to the higher educational
courses. They are more practical as
regards the education of citizens in
the soundest principles of sound citi-
zenship. They do not cage a lad in a
heated class room and argue into his
Uranium the theories of government.
On the contrary, they give him some
folks to govern and show him how to
do it.
A striking illustration of the value
of the economics taught by the repub-
lies is found in the following state
ment of fact:
1T costs the state of New York be-
tween 5000 and $500 annually to care
for each person under its charge. 1t
costs between $3.50 and $500 annually
for each citizen at the George Junior
Republic"
Here we have a singing arraignment
of the gross extravaganza in govern
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15
A QUESTION OF BAIT.
Should the eessar Leave Few or Many
Cents In His Hat?

Should the eessar Leave Few or Many
Cents In His Hat?
lone thing that I've never been able
to settle in my mind to my own sat.
isfaction." said a street beggar whose
speciality is sitting On a step and hold.
ing out his hat to passersby. lis the
question Of how many pennies It is
wise to have in the hat for people to
seq as they GO by. OF course you mn.
derStand there are two theories on this.
Working on one you leave there only
u few. just three or four pennies scat:
tered around irregular. but pretty far
apart. and on the other you leave in
the hat q lot of pennies.
"Of our the idea Of the first plan
is to make people when they see how
little you've got want to chip In and
help. and the idea Of the other plan
Is to stir people up to generosity by
showing them how generous others
have been. and there's a heap to be
said for that. There's lots Of people
thai give because other people have
given-because they like to 20 with
the crowd.
I've tried both plans and had good
days with lean bait and bad days with
a full bait in the hat. and then I've
had good days with a full bait and
bad da.-s with a lean bait. All you can
do is, If one plan doesn't work we'll,
try the other. You never can tell."-
New York Sun.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15

TWO OF THE YOUNG OFFICIALS.
manhood and womanhood and fits it's
citizens to become useful, creditable
citizens Of the larger republic.
That phase of the Junior Republic
bic commands the greatest attention
Is the government. The plan is similar
in many respects to the old New Eng
land town meeting system. The CON-
munity is entirely self governing. The
laws are made by the citizens in the
town meetings, one meeting being held
each month. All children over fifteen
years of age become citizens and are
entitled to vote and hold office. The
laws are those of the state Of New
York. with certain local ordinances to
meet existing conditions. For exam
pie. there are laws against smoking,
profanity, etc. On Tuesday night Of
every week a session of court is held.
and all cases for the past week are
tried before the citizen Judge and
often a jury Of four. If convicted the
prisoner is turned over to the citizen
keeper, who places him in Jail and d.
reefs the prison labor. Here he does
not have the privilege of working for
himself, but for the government, and
merely receives his prison fare. d.
The equipment of the republic at
Freeville. N. Y, has gradually increased
until now the association owns and
controls over $50 acres Of land. On
this is a little village of some twenty
five buildings. Ten are cottages, where
the citizens live. Besides these, there
are a beautiful chapel. a modern school,
house. a government building, in which
are the courtroom and the boys jail; a
girls Jail. a bakery, a carpenter shop.
a furniture shop, a plumbing shop, a
printing office. the general store, with
the Citizens National bank in the rear
and the executive Offices on the second
floor; a steam laundry building. includ-
ing the steam heating plant which sup
plies heat for n large number Of build
ings; the barns and dairy buildings and
the hospital.
Mr.. Georges residence is also in the
republic. and in one wing of this is
the library of about 1000 volumes.
The boys and girls live in families of
ten or twelve in a cottage. These make
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15
Notice for Publication,

Serial Nos. 08466 and O6467.
UNITED STATEs LAND OFFICE,
Withdrawn coal lands. See circular April "a,
1909.
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Dec. 2, 1909.
Notice is hereby given that
CORNELIUS j. MCNAMARA,
whose postofice address ie Big Sandy, Montana,
has the s5th day OF September, 1909, filed in this
stone Of section 23O6, r. s., the Mex of
and NWA Of Sen of section twenty (SO), town.
ship 20 north OF range IL east. Serial Nos. OS466
and O8467.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands described, or desiring to object because Of
the mineral character of the land, or for any
other reason, to the disposal to applicant, should
6le their affidavits of protest in this Office on or
before the 23dsday of January, 1910.
J. N: BURLINGAME, Register.
First publication Dec. Z, 1863.
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Hay and Grain Bought and Sold
Hacks Meet All Trains
FRONT STREET, FORT BENTON
No Modern Home Is Complete
Without a Telephone.

The greatest labor and time-saviue
convenience Of the age. You can talk
from your telephone to every subscrib-
er in any exchange in Utah, Monta No
Idaho, Wyoming, az we'll as all Pacific
coast points and Colorado and New
Mexico. Short rates for short talks.
Half minute up. The pay begins when
the talk begins.
Rates from $500 up, for unlimited
local service.
Leave your orders now. The new
instruments are the very latest i'm.
proved.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15
Homemade Rrassjeres.

II you have a stout friend make her
a brassiere. 1t can be of four widths Of
three inch grosgrain ribbon. the edg'
Tapped. o stitched. These are held in
place with wide ~featherbone in front.
where 1t is hooked. and on slightly curv.
ed lines over the bust. 1t is held in place
by a ribbon over each shoulder. which
hooks to the featherbone at each side
Less pretentious ones are made OF
cambria cut like a short. low necked
basque and severely featherboned at
each can They are buttoned or
hooked down the front and are cut Off
two inches above the waist.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15
The Suspender Belt.

The suspander belt illustrated Is a
novelty that any girl would appreciate
as a little ChriS,m IA remembrance.
And as for making. there is little to
be done once a pair of silk suspenders
are purchased and ripped apart where
they are crossed in the back. Two
small sized buttons are sewed on one
end of the belt the required size to be
topped by the buttonholes in the kid
wishbone- like shaped part of the sus.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15
Dressing Table Accessory,

10 make a pretty handkerchief bag
two embroidered handkerchiefs are
laced together on three sides with
ribbon through the beading which
forms a part Of the fancy border.
Ribbon Is run through the beading on
the fourth side and used as draw.
strings for the bag and loops to han
or carry 1t by. The handkerchiefs
may be laced together entirely and
used as a baby's pillow, or by insert
ing a sheet of scented cotton wool .
stead Of the pillow q sachet for
wardrobe drawer may be made.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15
Great Falls List No. 81.
Notice for Publication,
United STATES LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS. Mont Mou ID

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Nov. IL, 1909.
Notice is hereby given that the
NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY.
whose postofice address is st. Paul, Minnesota
has this 3Oth day of September, 1909, filed in this
office its application to select under the provi-
1888, go Stat. 597, $780, the southwest quartet OF
the northwest quarter and northwest quarter of
southwest quarter Of section 80, in township Is
Of the northeast quarter Of section ), in township
Is north Of rangeT east of the Montana principal
meridian. containing 40 acres. Serial No. OB57y.
Any and ell persons claiming adversely the
the mineral character of the land, or for any oth.
er reason, to the disposal to applicant, should
file their afndsvits Of protest in this ONCE on or
before the 81st day Of December, 1903.
]. NJ. BURLINGAME, Register.
First publication Nov. Is. 1909.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15
PINCUsHION.

the red and green of the familiar fruit.
They are round and rather fat, giving
a wide area to hold the pins, and they
are stuffed with wool, which affords
but little resistance and does not pack
so tightly as cotton.
The strong threads sewed through
the center of the cushion make the de-
preston on each side to represent the
core, and all the finishing gathers of
the silk are hidden under the green
stem.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15
For the Mere Man.
Novel DESIGNS In
the Ever Popular
~
Smart Fan Bag
" For the Debu-
81 tante of the Sea-
81 son - ~ ~

This pincushion is really a novelty,
being made Of cardboard covered with
pink lowered cretonne. The top is
covered with pink satin to match the
flowers, and the ribbon bows match
the top. Base two inches square. side
three inches high, four inches wide at
top.
The base and sides are o~vercasted
together and the sides sewed together
by everlasting. The inside is stuffed
with cotton until 1t rounds over sides
at top. The top is then covered.
Other useful and pretty pincushions
r made in the shape Of an apple and
covered with a silk tinted to represent
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15
OF BLUE SILK.

pender. and on the other underside
OF the belt a single button is sewed to
the elastic. This button fastens the
belt into position. the overlapping part
with the kid end being really only for
ornament. AS may be supposed. a
light colored pair Of suspenders are
the best selection. Pale blue, for in.
stance. with white kid trimmings, are
dainty, but for actual service the dark
er n are naturally better. A plaid
or striped suspender belt would be
stunning.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15
MATERIALS REQUIRED
Dull Brown Linen
Lining Silk
Gold Gimp
LINEN NJ USIC ROLL

touches Of embroidery in brown and
tan tones. To make tho roll Il strip
Of linen Is cut the i've Of an ordinary
music roll. The embroidery is then
worked on the linen and the strip
lined with copper colored taffeta silk.
For the ends two circles of cardboard
are covered with linen on one side and
SILK on the timer side. To these pieces
the roll is Sewed. an opening being
left in which to insert the sheets ct
music The whole affair is bound with
brown ribbon. and the handle Is of
plated cords.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15
Great Falls List No. 80.
Notice for Publication.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Nov. u, 1909.
Notice IL hereby given that the
NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY,
whose postotfice address is st. Paul, Minnesota
has this Both day OF September, 1909, filed in this
office its application to select under the provi-
sions Of the act of congress, approved July /,
1898, go Stat, 597. 500, the northeast quarter Of
the southeast quarter of section 81, in township
81 north OF range II east of the Montana princf.
6S577. ~ N''
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands described, or desiring to object because Of
the mineral character of the land, or for any 9th
er reason, to the disposal to applicant, should
file their affidayits Of protest in this Office on or
before the 3lst day of December, 1909.
j. M. BURLINGAME, Register.
First publication. Nov. l6, 1909.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15
Isolated r ct--Pubilo Land sale.
UNITED States LAND OFFICE.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GREAT FALLS, Mont, Nov. l6, 1909.
Notice is hereby given that, as directed by the
Commissioners of the General Land Office, under
PROVISIONS Of tn act of March 2. 1907, Isl Stats,
bidder, at 10 o'clock a. IN. on the 27th day Of De.
cember, 1909, next, at this office, the following
tract OF land, towit: SEA NEA section q, SWZ
ship s22 north. range 8 east, Montana meridian.
(serial No. O27O5)
Any persons claiming adversely the above de.
scribed lands are advised to file their claims, or
objections, on or before the time designated for
sale. j. M. BURLINGAME, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15
MATERIALS REQUlRED mi
Heavy White Satin MI
Yellow Silk For Linina AK
Ribbon For Embroidery Cz&
Gold Cord ~M
FOR FAN.

or their frocks or of satin. either white
or colored. The reticule pictured is of
white satin lined with a pale yellow
SILK, A tiny floral design carried out
IN ribbon work is most effectively used,
The bag is dra wn up with gold cords.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15
Great Falls list No. 81.
Notice for Publication.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.
GREAT FALLR Mont. Nov. IL. 10Og

GREAT FALLR Mont, Nov. II, 1909.
Notice is hereby g!yen that the
NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY,
whose postof1ce address Is st. Paul, Minnesota,
has this 8Oth day Of September, 1909, nled in this
office it, application to select under the provi-
stone OF the oct OF congress approved JAY !, 1893
(S0 Stat. 6s7, 630,) the northeast quarter Of the
southeast quarter Of section 2, and the northwest
quarter Of the northwest quarter of section Il,
tena principal meridian, containing 90 acres. Sc.
rial No. O6b7b
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands described, or desiring to object because Of
er reason, to the disposal to applicant, should
hle their efadavits Of protest in this once ON OF
before the 81st day Of December, 1909.
j. N. BURLINGAME, Register,
EiIat utilization Nov. 1R lQQQ
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15
GIFTS FOR GIRLS.

homemade Music Roll-The Latest
Novelty In Belts.
A homemade music roll Is a smart
present for the girl who sings or plays
In this receptacle she may carry her
sheets of music when going
about from, place to place. Leather
rolls for the same purpose arr. much
more commonplace than II hsintily
homemade n Of silk or art li:tn As
Illustrated the roll is Of ar, linen IN u
dull shade IT brown. enIivenpd with
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15
Rocky Mountain Bell Tel. Co.
L. B. LONG & CO..,
Opposite Park Hotel,
Great Falls, Mont

Our speciality is buying sheep
On orders for our customers.
you have any for sale for deliv.
cry in the spring, or after shear.
ing, write us giving description
and price.
We make no charges.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15
George Junior
Republics
.H establish.


ment of new
George Junior
republics in sever
al states during the
past year is an evi-
dence Of the strik-
ing popularity and
practical value of
this movement In
f~urtherance of good
government. Penn
~sylvania, New Jer-
sey and Massachu-
sets are the latest
states to be favor
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15
Present For the Debutante.

Present For the Debutante,
With other quaint customs the reti-
Guile has returned to fashionable favor,
and girls this winter will carry their
party fans in %reticules made of pieces
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-12-15
THE RIVER PRESS
Tho River Press.

Subscribe now for the WEEKLY Rlv-
Err PRESS. Send it to 'the old folks
at home"
The Forrest City times., 1909-11-12
Mother i. Dead ,

Lead is >.zes No. rather ct U, ca Q -r>s7 lEs> dead Wba tire s0 soon in rIe service 5f the Master whom sLe La. gone to serve forever
 Ms Martha Williams passed frau tGIs life to that gn high October a =f'. at the home 0f her son. N NJ Williams. WhO resides two miles west Of town. Deceased was born l<53. married lss7 t0 Henry Williams. 0t Florence. Alabama, . which union seven children were born Those sur- yiging are Mrs. W A Meadow. Bee vile, Texas; Mrs. F. J. Millsap. Bow ser. Texas Mrs. Viii Finch. England Arkansas: T. J. Williams. " M. Williams and Ethel Williams. af this place. Mrs. Williams survived her husband three years, he having passed away at Lesley, Arkansas in l leod
 She Was member of the Methodist church and had been in the Master s service for fGrty-One years. having united with that body when fifteen years Of age
 She was a kind. loving mother and a noble Christian iady whose teut5e la tare won many friends wherever she went.
 Children weep no fgrtEis dear one She is lot dead. bat stands on 49uder shore and beckons for y0a. Dear ones cease 10 grieye. Give E0ur lives 10 God and when death comes. pass over there with mother Ne cannot clec X our tears at the thought 9f our loss of dear ones. but though bitter be our tears they are only refreshing showers to the flowers of grace. Tie flowers of life will be Tar more beautiful after the shower. even aS the violet alter the raindropS have bathed is beauti ful face. bear ones, yoar loss must be that of all. The angel of death will ever spread his black wings over our homes and hearts, bearing from Us our loved ones. Even as we pluck the choicest rose in tie garden, So does God. Heavens bouquets are rare and beautiful, therefore the need of blossoms fair and lovely Earth has one angel less, and heaven one more since yesterday. Already kneeling al the throne, she has received her vel come and is resting on the bosom of 1 her Savior. 4 FRIEND
The Forrest City times., 1909-11-12

Very little if any attention is paid 10 the game laws Of the state of Ar kansas. especially in St. Francis coun- tyr either nonresident hunters 1T by the railroads. Every Saturday many hunters come over from Memphis and spend Saturday and Sunday hunting and fishing. The attention of the State Game Warden has been called to this violation, and he will make a visit to Eastern Arkansas in the neal
 uture. What is needed in this county is hunting license for non-residents.
The Forrest City times., 1909-11-12
Corn Contest.

Some time ago Russell Graham Alderson Company offered a pre- mium of a Studebaker buggy for the best specimen of corn raised in St. Francis county. The time of the awarding of the prize is drawing near, and all who wish to enter this generous contest are requested to bring in at least twenty ears of of corn for exhibition. The award will be made November Is, 1909. The object of the premium was to induce the farmers to raise more corn. Let the contest show that the object has been achieved. Bring along the samples early.
The Forrest City times., 1909-11-12

adge Grant Green. of searcy can.
 didzte for the Iemocratic naEsaatl5u ] for circuit ssdss ef tHe Frs J4iieial l Circuit Was ming .Hg sith friends and voters ia town Saturday. ard gave 1s q pleasant cal Judge Green
 ga, elected seaf thIs eirs45= #a ] I-fs1 1itIast ~a.I=itatt1a an Us Faff. and vzs srx-d % stand t#r se-s. ct =1n i Ia I..4 at-sr H1i4iuz tfs one -erm. bat declined . #9 -. He made 4H eaTi41.e r--e.I fer .z#4rtiali-y. aHi strict enforcement. Hf tIe .4~>. and retired H.tl -#e l#zu raEard and
 resPe #f beeH Has aa5 people. He gaze .He a-i1ess = tHe ee1s- t.5, en- -!re -tus aud te-- attention. serving El- e#l-.I- seu--- u~15erts5as. '. t4ltf.- t--y ard Ta f- tHs s14r years. He Hz7 since been -tzed several -Ia.s> -r l1er s-e lie -ssee. u1- lu-i. u9R fs, Hsfes f...t -stteH t.s eHa czH-er.-. He is noR a candidate t9r thI> a1>i- tisa-oae which involves Frez. rs- sPalsibIities and re44ire- man sts5faaE ' vefsea IH tHe las sad
 sitH the courage of LI< eaHv.c-I5u> sufficient t9 enforce them f1psrti4IzF# l. is most imporfaatCr'r and s9ser, should consider lie fitness ataaF nan
 .ho offers for |. and vote fr man ealy after mature a=.z5era-i5n and conviction c1ar fe is lie 5est nan f5F
 the place Judge Green possesses every qualification. He las been
 tried and his administration Ras highly satisfactory t5 the people and creditab.e to himself He is Demo erat from principle and las always supported tie party nominees and
 platforms. He Las spent lis life in Eastern Arkansas. and enjoys a large ac4aaintanceship He promises. f nominated and elected. to give the business of the office al the time ne- cessary for is proper administration, and s0iicits your kind consideration and support. He is Q candidate strictly upon lis merits and the voters will make 10 mistake n giving him their most enthusiastic consideration and support Think | over
The Forrest City times., 1909-11-12

The counties declaring for uniformi- ty in school text books a the ast election were Sebastian, Pulaski, Bradley. Patton, Garland and St. Francis. Commissioners have now been named in al. the county judge, naming two in each county, and these with the county examiner constitute the commission ta make tne ~ix-year award for school books. For St Fran. cis county tHe governor Ha~ named Jas NJ Wilson. of Colt and N. Henry, at WheaIleg. and Judge EaIfe has named . W Christian and L. r. Anderson, of this city. aS members of the county school board Wha are called to meet Oh the third T. esdav in November. l.ug. and tdke tIe oath = office
The Forrest City times., 1909-11-12

Cotton gamblers have succeeded in making the price Of the staple drop from l23 70 lso points in ten days CT two weeks. There l. absolutely nothing in crop conditions 10 warrant any decline, bat on the contrary. with ginners report showing shortage of over million bales. the price t seems 10 US should rise rapidly Cotton is bound to recover and 70 higher Is our opinion.
The Forrest City times., 1909-11-12

Tle Weai Sisters played q two- night engagement Lere MaHdaE and Tuesday presenting Lena Riters Monday night and For Mother $ sake Tuesday night. Monday night $ crowd W8s somewhat sim on account 4t the iuclemency of tAe weather. but oh Tuesday the house vas pretty wet sod out. The company presented blth p.a5s iu good style, and made a good impression here among theatre-goers- ~hg will welcome their return
 Coroner Todd was called Monday to the neighbOrh0od near Cup Bayou, in the bottoms. 10 hold an inquest over negro named Henry Johnson. T. was said that Johnson and his wife were quarreling, and that lie took his gun. and in crawling through a small win dow either accidently or purposeiy killed himself. However, at the in- quest his wife admitted that she had shot him, but that ste was justified from The fact that Johnson threatened and attempted to do her bodily harm. The jury rendered a verdict that the deceased came tO his death from gunshot wound inflicted by his wife. The woman was brought to the city and lodged in jail.
The Forrest City times., 1909-11-12

Mrs. Roosevelt has received a cable gram from her husband at Naifobi. Africa. which says There is no truth in the fumor of ny sickness or oi any accident happening 10 ne. am sound and well.
The Forrest City times., 1909-11-12
\ Sealded Boys Screams

horrifed his grandmother, Mrs. Ma ria Taylor, Of Nebo, Kentucky, who writes that, when all thought he would die, Buckien.s Aruica Saiye wholly cured him. Infallible for burns. scalds, cuts, corns, wounds. bruises. cures fever sores, boils, skin eruptions, chil- plains, chapped hands soon routs piles. 2jc al all druggists.