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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08

returned from his locker.
What do you take me for?" asked
the bill clerk "It may be necessary
for you, but | don't quite see what Eve
got to make resolutions against"
~ beg your pardon" said the cash
Ter. "As usual, l spoke in haste and
unthinkingIy. New Years resolutions
are for imperfect and weak willcd per-
sons like me- Not for you"
I've made EN-, all the same
Then originally you had faults?"
zone or two little blemishes, per-
haps," admitted the bill clerk. Zone
time l swore off smoking cigarettes"
Some people might regard that as
n blemish," said the cashier.
81 guess kept to 1t for about three
weeks" said the bill clerk, land that
was doing pretty darncd well, too.
Most of them don't last that long. 1t
always makes me a little weary to
hear a fellow say: NO, l amt taking
any, thank you. I've sworn off, and
I'm not going to begin again In a
day or two you'll see him lining up in
the same old way at the same old
place, and that's all there is to it
at is only too often the case, l fear"
sighed the cashier.
BILLY Manchip has sworn off from
cussing," said the bill clerk, with an
amused smile Il came in through
the alley, and he had three fellows
loading for him, and they were han
ding the cases as If they were going
to sleep when Billy came out. | cX-
peCtcd to hear something rich and
fancy, but except that he kind of slut
tered when he came to the places
where the ornamental words would
have fitted you'd have thought he was
talking to a Sunday school class. |
said to him. Whats the matter, Billy
Its just fool habit, swearing,'
says Billy. I've sworn Off
'I'll give him just about one week"
continued the bill clerk. Say, the
walking in hades ought to be good by
this time. | don't think l ought to do
anything to make it better. do you?"
"Theres a difference between lnten-
tions and resolutions" said the cashier.
"A good intention is all right, but it
needs a resolution on top of it to make
it stick. You may intend to quit going
into debt for things you could do with
out and you may intend to get around
to the office on time and put a little
more ginger into your work when you
do get there. You may intend to be a
little more defercntaI In your manner
toward your elders and superiOrS In
the office and to take good advice when
your elders and supcriors give 1t to
you, but nothlng's likely to come of
intending When You rcsolve-when
you say to yourself, 4 am going to do
this or, From this time on I'm not
going to do that then there's some
hope for you"
"You think it's all right, them" que
rled the bill clerk.
ITS good thing to make resolu-
tion to do better any time" said the
cashier. Its bad to break it, but it's
better to make it and break it than not
to make it at all. If Billy can keep
clean mouth for week it will be bet
ter than nothing. and he may last
longer. If you stopped filling your
lungs with cigarette smoke for three
weeks you're that three weeks to the
good"
THANK you for this little lesson"
said the bill clerk gratefully. How
about taking up your employers time
shooting off that everlasting slack jaw
of yours ?"-Chcago News.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08
GIVING A DEFINITION.
A Little Story With Very Legal
BACKGROUND

Background.
"U UOU understand, of course" pur-
sued the lawyer, what is
meant by a 'prcpondrranCc of
evidcnceT"
"Yes, sir" replied the man whom
he was examining with reference to
his qualifications rs L.juror.
"Let me have your idea Of it, if you
plcaSc?"
Il understand it, l tell you"
well what is it?''
'Why, anybody can understand
that"
"StIn, would like to have your
definition of it,"
II know what it is, all right. When
I tell you | know what thing is
know it That's all there is about
that"
"WcI, what was the question l ask
cd you?
You ought to know what that was.
If you've forgot your own questions
don't try to get me to remember them
for you"
uoI NdIit " utlI any Illoit VI
that kind of talk" intcrposed the
court. "Answcr the questions ad
dressed to you by the counsel"
Judge. | did. He asked me if
knew what it was. and said | did"
Are you sure you understand what
is meant by the term 'prcpondcrance
of evidcnceT"
"Of course | am, Judge"
"Well let us hear your idea of it,"
Its evidence that's been previously
pondercd ''-Chicago Tribune.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08
T FIderberry Wine.

To three quarts of berries add thee
quarts of water. Mash the berries and
boil one hour, then add three pounds
of sugar and boil a half hour longer
and mace in "a little bag and boil in the
wine during this half hour When
nearly cold put ~ cup of hep yeast
Let it stand til done working. which
will be about two weeks, then strain
again and bottle for use.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08
II All Depended.

JOhnny-Mamma, are we going to
have turkey for dinner on New Years?
Mamma-It all depends, Johnny.
Johnny-On what?
Mamma-On whether your father
has anything left after the trades
mems clerks and the janitor get through
wishing him a happy New Years.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08
Care of Polished Tables.

After each meal, when the bare table
is used, wiring Il soft cloth out of very
cold water and go over the table top
quickly Chat the varniSh may not be
injurcD to remove spots made during
the meal, and then rub thoroughly dry
with soft chcesccloth to polish.
About once in three months Il little
good polish may be used, thus getting
good results with little trouble.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08
THE PLUMBER

J Joyous day
That finds the plumbers heart
still gay
And full Of vows Of true reform.
To Inns ne'er dark the winter storm.
For plumbers time and helpers toll
Ill charge much less this year and oil
My patrons fixtures free of cost
CThe generous yet have never lost)
And when | grease his stop and waste
My bill I'll not present in haste.
His pipes I'll give the proper fall
And lay them on the southern wall
To do things we'll shall be my mission
And thus crowd out all competition.
'Iis my belief that sanitation
Is yet to save this periled nation.
st. Louis Post-Dispa.eh.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08
Doesn't this dress make me look
younger, George"
Eyes, my dear, exactly 100 years
younger"
Soft Job.

81 hate cIcrking," drawlcd the sloth-
full youth in the green hatband, and
yet | would like position where |
could keep my hands soft and white"
ooh, you would, eh?" spoke up the
business man sarcastically. Then
why not get job as dishwasher in a
summer hotel "-Ncw York Life.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08
4 Cautious Captive.

'Prisoner," said the court" sternly.
"are you guilty or not guiIty?"
"Now. jedgc," answered the defend
ant cOnfidentially, ives bof been th'oo
dis here KIM o business befo', an You
knows jcs' as we'll as | does dar ain no
use o me tryin' to answer dat kind Of
a question tell de. trials over an
finds out whether Is been lucky or
not Washington Star.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08
FOLDS INTO SMALL SPACE.

at all to fold it up at night and stick
1t in the vestibulc. The mat is made
of metal, with two side bars and a
surface of piyotally connected Stats,
folding like gates. Attached to op-
posite ends of the side bars are cross
bars, by means of which the mat may
be held in position when in use.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08

GOOD hCNoK FOX to smile and help
HOME CONSUMPTION. 70 r,o1-, hama
happy as it is a woman's. There's al
ways room for plenty of good resolu-
ions New Years day and other days
He might resolve, if he really meant
to turn over Il new leaf and try to do
his part toward making home happy,
to make his wife an allowance and pay
it promptly as debt of honor; to re-
member that servants are mortal and
that you can't hire Il three dollar a
week girl to cook like a $1,000 chef;
to bear in mind that a woman never
gets too Old to like compliment or to
be interested in hearing that her hus
band loves her and appreciates her.
and, above all. to save some of his good
manners and good humOr for home
consumption. Dix.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08
Sailed Almonds,

Blanch almonds by pouring boiling
water over them and let them stand
until skins are easily removed; place
almonds in a little oil or butter, sprin-
kle them with salt and set in oven un-
til brown
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08
To Improve Coffee.

Add to the pot of coffee when ready
to serve a half teaspoonful of vanilla
and a pinch of baking soda the size of
bean. The soda destroys the sour
taste caused by the free acid in the
coffee
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08
Excessive PRESERVATION.

An excellent powder for excessive
perSpiration is made of pulverizcd cal
anime, two drains; pulverized Florcn-
tine OrriS root, one ounce; pulveriZed
starch, three ounces.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08
Fate of a Resolution.

A month ago l made a pact
With G2nscience to fOrswear an act.
To take effect on New Years day
The day is here, | now resolve
To let the business all devolve
On conscience. 'Tis the easiest way.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08
. 6 Defined,

Little Edna (reading)-Say, mamma,
what is lack of artistic taste2
Mamma-It is the feeling, my dear,
that prompts a baldheaded man with
red whiskers to wear black wig
Kansas City Times.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08
RESOLUTIONS
FOR The MEN.

wv THAT would suggest? Oh,
w I'd I'd h have husbands make
cost iron resolution to spend
more of their time at home. When
man marriCs a woman he leads her to
suppose he does it because he yearns
for unlimited quantities of her society.
and it must strike any fair minded
person a good deal like getting goods
under false prctcuScs if as soon as
the honeymoon Wancs he chaScS off to
the club or downtown the minute he
gets his dinner, leaving her to solitude
and the uncXCitinG delights of her own
company. 1t is a situation that per
haps a man never appreciates, because
he has never been there himself. 1t
couldn't happen to him. because the
moment he detected a symptom Of
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08
FINISHING Skirt Seams.

DO not finish the seams of a skirt rs
a French seam, Either bind, overcast
or pink them. French seams are more
suitable for underwear or shirt waists.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08
Fair Warninq.

Young Golightly Ito pretty girD-Is
the seat next to you engaged, miss?
Miss-No, but am. And he's go
ing to get in at the next station
Comic Cuts.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08
Do You Know This Man?

Jim Tanks would swear off. so | hear.
Every New Years on whisky and seer
Which he thought was SO great
That he'd then celebrate
The feat all tho rest of the year
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08
THE DOCTOR

ANOTHER year Well, must make
~ In my prescriptions no mistake
In 1910, for these young men
In drug stores talk too much - aheml
The code Ill follow close this year;
No advertising shall appear.
Ill speak no i'll Of other docs"
And quit for good all throwing rocks.
Ill be on hand in hours late
And greet good husbands at the gate.
I'll upright live as any Quaker
And spare my friend the undertaken.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08

bles of her own
and needs to be
c h e ere d Il II d
frightened. w .
are continually
told that a Wom-
an should always
IN cet her hus-
band with a smile,
but no woman
can smile Ions g
enough or bright
ly enough to
raise the temper
ature in a house
where Il man is
sitting around
with a scOWl on
his face. 1t takes
reciprocity, and
its just as much
a mans business
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08

ESOLVED am | for this new
N year
In no high bonnets to appear.
All costly wraps I'll now forego
And do away with idle show.
In husbands business I'll not mix
And get him in another fix"
My shopping Ill curtail at once,
For well | know | am a Ounce.
In scandals shall no more speak;
Ill lecture only once a week.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08

lOneSOmcneSS he
would put on his
hat and go off
to the thcatcr or
t h @ corner sa-
loon or S o IN G
pla c G w h e + G
there were light
a n d brightness
and gayety. y
woman has no
S u C h resources.
- II T. ca Ii | So
around at night
by herself hunt
ing up company,
but must sit at
home, no matter
how lOneS me
and bored she
N q Y b g. Men
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08


w YELL, this, s'pose. is New
w Years day
And time for me to change
my weigh.
From this time on I'll do things clean
And sell no oleomargarine.
To patrons old I'll be as good
AS to the new ones, though my food
| risk in doing so. Ill bust
Or sell as cheap for cash as trust.
To him who pays | shall not place
The debts of those who fall from grace.
Adulterations shall scorn,
For honesty may cen adorn
A grocery, and grocers reap
Rewards in heaven, heap on heap.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08
THE LAWYER

w UTH this new year I'll aim -
wv please
Ill do great work for li;tla
fees.
Prevarication I'll eschew
And utilize no lodges new.
I'll advocate no unjust cause
And break no wills, whateer the laws.
These resolutions are not grudged,
For lawyers, too, in time are judged.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08
FROsTBURG, Md SATURDAY, JANUARY s, 1910
THIS NEU I.12'S GOOD Resolutions
The HUSBAND

I AM resolved this New Years day
To go a new and better way.
No more the lodge shall attend
The homeward road by nine Ill wend.
While in the house Ill never smoke
Or tell my wife chestnut Joke.
The servant girl I'll never kiss,
But be content with welded bliss.
Ill bear with patience all my ills
And swear no more at dry goods bills
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-01-08
NEW YEARS
HAIR SPLITTING.
Difference Between Resolutions
and Good Intentions.

w I'D you make any New Years
resolutions, Johmy?" asked
the cashier as the bill clerk
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1910-12-24
WALKER RIVER PROJECT.
Mr.. Cole Made Trip in the interest
Of the Government.

w. d. Cole, project engineer, re-
turned the past week from a trip to the
Walker River country, says the Churchill
County Eagle The Nevada Copper
Railroad is being extended from Yering-
ton and Mason on up the canyon along
the West Walker River that connects
Mason and Smith valleys, then swinging
north to the copper mine. The object
of Mr.. Coles visit was to determine
whether the construction of the road
would interfere with the work of the
Reclamation Service in the future. Mr..
Cole is of the opinion the extension Of
the road will not hinder the future plans
of the reclamation work.
In this connections, the Government
has under consideration the West
Walker River project, the same as the
Truckee- Carson, except that nothing
further has been done over there than
make the surveys. In that locality,
the land is nearly all held in private
ownership in large tracts and it will be
necessary for the owners to get together
and form an association before ANYTHING
will be done by the Government How
ever, nothing is contemplated by the
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1910-12-24
Real Estate For Sale.

400 hundred acres of fine farming
land-200 acres under cultivation; 800
tons of hay; 30 cows; will produce net
income OF 81, 900 per year; water right
one of the oldest and best on the river;
price reasonable.
100 acres of fine farming land--good
water right; partly under cultivation. A
bargain. Inquire
+. II. WHITAcRE & Co.
YeriEgton, Nevada.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1910-12-24
LITTLE LOCALS

To- Cool beer at the L. & l.. If
Johnny Webster is home from Gold
field.
Allie Amllisett was in from Carson
Wednesday,
7. w. Clark was up from Wabuska
last Saturday.
~ Choicest wines, liquors and CT
CARS, at the L. * l.. Bar. If
J. ]. Beatty was over from Morning
star Thursday.
L Belmont whiskey for medical
purposes, at the L. & l.. Bar. If
B. Delray, of Bodie, was at the Com
mercial this week.
NM Littell, at the postoffice, keeps
sewing machines for sale or rent If
Rev. Beatty returned Wednesday
morning from a trip to San Francisco.
*** Pictures framed at short notice.
New stock of mouldings. AT Littell's.
J. A. Knox and wife, who register
from Oakland, arrived in town last Sat
urday
John Gallagher left the first of the
week for San Francisco, where he will
spend Christmas.
Mems suspenders, neckwear, muff-
lers, guaranteed hosiery, etc, in fancy
boxes, at Arends & Hansons. dl7-2t
VIM. Conway, who registers from the
Wabuska Copper mine, was at the Com
mercial this week
See Arends & Hanson for handker-
chief boxes, work boxes, carving sets,
comb and brush sets, etc. d17-2t
Miss Allen, of the Meissner school,
went home to Silver City for the holt
DAYS
]. G.. Young, the rancher of Wabuska,
who at the age of 90 ''or so" still fits his
name, was in town Wednesday.
Vic Beaman has so far recovered as to
be able to return to his home in Smith
valley, where he will stay until he fully
regains his health.
Miss Mckay left yesterday to spend
the holidays in her old home in Santa
Cruz. She anticipates an unusually en-
joyable Christmas.
~ Chancellor, FL Sidelo, Optimo,
Brown Palace, Cordove, Republica, La
Turina, La International and Dry Gil
mate cigars. Can You beat that assort-
ment? All carried at the l.. & l..
Bar. If
A. +. Whitman is engaged this week
in building an addition to the home of
Mrs. w. +. Powers. Two large rooms,
IA IA feet each, and a pantry g
feet, with piazzas front and rear are be-
ing added.
LoST-On the road between Yerington
and the old Jimmy Johnson place, a
purse with $40 i'll gold some silver and
Red Cross army identification tag, No.
SO. If finder will return the tag, | will
divide the money with him.
If. DR.. G. +. LEAvITr.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1910-12-24
Plummer School Report

Following is the report of the Plum
mer school for the month ending De
cember 9th:
Number of pupils enrolled, IS.
Percentage of attendance, IS.
Roll of Honor: Florence Forbush,
Hazel Strosnider, Ernest Cross and FL
mer Forbush.
tMARIoN {. MCKENZIE, Teacher.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1910-12-24
New House for Fred Brown.

A. +. Whitman has recently finished a
handsome bungalow for Fred Brown,
son-in-law of Senator J. w. Wilson, at
his ranch above Nordyke 1t is quite
similar to that of Charley Mcleod and
will make cosy home.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1910-12-24

Reclamation Service at present, though
inquiries have recently been made by
landowners i'll that locality concerning
may reclaim their land.
Mr.. Cole expresses the belief that
Mason Valley possesses great potential
tiles and will some day be wonderful
empire
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1910-12-24
M. G. Church.

1880 Sunday School.
1880 Christmas Service High School
Glee Club under the leadership of
Miss Hills will render special
music.
No evening service
Heap on more wood the wind is chill,
But let it whistle as it will:
Wen keep our Christmas merry still. :"
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1910-12-24

THE TINES that tits all over but the shout
the seat fight and threatened d
vision of county. THE TIMES be right about it, but
reliable people that the fight has only just begun
will the incoming legislature whether it
not.-Nirgina Chronicle
Mebbe we're wrong, negbor mebbe we're We know
fight should be however It's only chronic optms
will definitely what legislature will dc
guy said IT'S mortals
cess but do more, Horao-Il deserve it,
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1910-12-24
Will Trade for Ranch

Reno is bound to grow rapidly from
this time on and real estate values will
increase with the growth i'll population
have some choice lots OH the car line
which | will sell cheap or trade for a
ranch in Mason or Smith Valleys. Call
on or address James +. O. Brien, at THE
TIMES Office, Yerington.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1910-12-24
Have Rented Another Ranch.

Warren Bros, have taken four-years
lease on the Fred yelling ranch, with
the option of purchasing the same
This ranch contains about 800 acres.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1910-12-24

If looking for reputation prophet would make
predictions II this raises the postal rate magazines
advertising sectonsPresdent Taft and Posmas
will be dead politically that will be forgot
1t makes difference whether they right
their contentious the people practically unanimous
political ostrich with his head in the
o
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1910-12-24
High School Ball a Success.

The Lyon County High School bali
last night was big success. A large
crowd was present and everybody had
had the finest kind of a time
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1910-12-24
YERlNGTON SCHOOL REPORT

Boys enrolled, S..
Girls enrolled, so.
Total, los.
New pupils, 3.
-Four months enrolment, l2l.
Days attendance. 1884.
Days absence, 27A.
Times Tardy, %.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1910-12-24
A Good Independent Ticket.

For u. S. Senator-George S. Nixon, Republican.
Congressman-E. +. Roberts, Republican.
Governor-Tasker l., Oddie Republican.
Lieutenant C overnor-G Gilbert c. Ross Democrat.
Secretary Of State-George Brodigan, Democrat
State Treasurer-Wm. McMen, Republican.
Attorney General--Cleve Baker, Democrat.
Clerk of the Supreme Court-Joe Josephs Democrat.
Superintendent State PrinngJne FarnsWorh, Democrat
Supt Public Instrucon-Jo ohm Edwards Bray Democrat
Inspector of Mines-Edward Ryan Democrat.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1910-12-24
For Sale.

One and one-half horse power gasoline
engine, with 2-inch centrifugal pump
Just what You need to pump water for
your beef cattle this winter. Inquire Of
f. II. Whitacre. IT,
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1910-12-24

wise his paper published in
"A good paper cannot be made these days
good advertisers He partly right the proposition but
added that good be made these days
1t make good town. 1t
money good Bridgeport ChronceUn
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1910-12-24

become bigger than the people who live in it.
people grow will the expand Begin get chesty
quickly will spread Then watch the old
town expand adjust of affairs
pride anyt thing interests you commendabe trait.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1910-12-24
New Years Ball,

The +. O. T., No 1896, will give
grand ball on New Years Eve at Owl
hall. Good music is assured. IL Post
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1910-12-24

The official recently completed shows that candi-
above ticket (Which the editor picked himself aud
consideration his independent eade
indicated that Joe
defeated hut the official returns show that he
The the majority of the Offices but
the Republicans got the most important ones
prophet do
sole purpose OF attaining but human trait
to take satisfaction in picking winners
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1910-12-24

Some people would send a recipe book
to starving family and call it charity.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1910-12-24
A Land Bargain.

A 20-acre tract adjoining city limits
for sale at very low figure. See
+. II. WHTrAcRE & Co.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1910-12-24

n Coanga Times of November 26thVol H. No 3I-this
Qualification suspendedwth this issue The Times
suspends publication Lack support Nuf sed.