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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
History Of Red Cross Seal.

Charity stamps" first used in
Boston in 1862 for the soldiers relief
funds during the Civil war, were the
original forerunners OF the Red Cross
Christmas seal, which will be used
this year to bring happiness and cheer
to millions. The Delaware Anti-Tu-
berculosis society in 1907 for the first
time in America made use of a stamp
for the purpose Of getting revenue to
fight consumption. In hastily Or
ganized campaign of only three weeks
they realized $4,000. The next year.
1908, the American Red Cross con-
Quoted the first national tuberculosis
stamp campaign. From this sale $780,
900 was realized for the antl-tubercy-
losis movement. In 1909, under many
adverse conditions, $25o,ooo was rea-
lized from these stamps. This year
the slogan of the tuberculosis fighters
and the Red Cross is "A Million for
Tuberculosis From Red Cross Seals
in 1919"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
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THE OFTEN DE r.

II 10 the person. not tho thing.
That does the wrong. and he
Who IL behind that which o6endA
Must pay the penalty.
The fre that burns tho house u n0e
Called Into court to stand
And answer for the crime. but he
Who Yields the firing brand.
The gun that shoots a man to death
Goes free for what Is done.
but he must take the punishment
Who held the deadly gun.
The man behind the corporate crime
Must Of himself make good.
The corporation merely does
What he directs II should.
u 10 the person. not the thing
Who right from wrong must know.
And no must suffer for the wrong
When Justice strikes the blow.
w. }. hampton. In New York TimeA
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
GETTING EVEN WITH MAMMA
In rhIs case chIld's Punlshment Cor
taInty Failed to Have sa'u-
tary Effect.

A little girl had been 30 very
naughty that her mother found It
necessary to shut her up In dark
closet-in that family. the direst
punishment for the worst onense.
For Is minutes the door nao been
locked without a sound coming from
behind 1t. Not a whimper. not snif'
fe.
At last the stern but anxious parent
unlocked the closet door and peered
into the darkness. She could SEQ
nothing
What are you doing In therer she
cried.
And then a little voice piped from
the blackness:
II thpit on your new dress ana
thpit on your new hat, and I'm walt
ing for more thpit to come to thpit
on your new parasol!'
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
In the Old Mill


On entering the village postoflice
that afternoon Miss Kitty Havens be-
held a stranger She knew 1t was a
stranger because he didn't look bit
like Deacon Thompson or Elder Steb-
bins. She judged his age to be TWEEN
TYNE. She judged he was f1ve-feet'
something tall. She was going to
Judge whether he was good looking or
not when he turned bis back to her
and walked out.
IAN i'll bred mani" said Miss Kitty
to herself.
The next thing was conversation
between two small boys. They spoke
Of tho ice going out Of the river, and
one Of them asserted that the suck
ers were running ito beat the band"
Any one could catch a barrel Of them
In half an hour. Miss Kitty decided
to go fishing tho very next afternoon.
Down by the old sawmill was the
place. and she wouldn't have to take
any boy with her to bait her hook.
Miss Kitty Ravens was an orphan
who had been brought up" by her
Uncle Elijah and Aunt Mary. Nine
teen years old. fair looking, and most
'of the villagers would look after her
% she walked along the streets and
Say something about somebody being
"smarter'n whip" That was the
highest of praise. They couldn't have
got of anything better after thinking
over 1t for a week.
Uncle Lie. the suckers are run.
ming" announced the girl when she
reached home.
well. let 'em rum" was the quaint
reply.
But I'm going fishing tomorrow
well, don't fall in and get
drownded."
But there's a stranger In town.
! saw him at the postoffice."
"Ye-es. heard he was down at
tho old mill fishing. He's stopping
at the tavern, and he won't tell Mr.
stevens where he comes from or any.
thing about himself. He just said
he'd take the best room In the house
and didn't care for expense hear
that Constable Baker thinks he's a
suspicious character"
HE must be-" said Aunt Mary. "A
man who won't answer questions Is
j bound to be a pirate In disguise.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
ONLY COOL PLACE.

Through the sultry summer night
there came mys 'erious sounds from
the direction OF the kitchen.
George" whispered Mrs. MacDou-
gal, nervously. "there-there Is q bur
glar In the Ice box"
Still George snored.
George! Do you hear? Wake up!
There Is burglar downstairs In the
Ice box"
George brushed imaginary cobwebs
from his eyes.
Burglar in the ice box" he muir
INJURED. thickly. Thermometer pop
ping out Of tube and burglar In Ice
box. Lucky dog!"
And then George expressed himself
with an old-fashioned yawn and turned
over for another nap.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
OLD SOLDIER WISHES TO HELP
SUFFERERS FROM KIDNEY, M-
Err AND BLADDER TROUBLES

am frequently troubled with kidney and
bladder trouble, especially in the spring
and Fall. Being an old veteran OF the
Civil War, a little exposure or cold settles
on my kidneys, and then l am laid up
with kidney or bladder trouble. Your
Swamp-Root was recommended to me
number of years ago, and l took number
Of bottles OF it and was more than pleased
with the results I consider Swamp Root
the greatest and best kidney medicine on
the market, and it never fails to give
quick results in kidney trouble, bladder
trouble and lame back
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root has done mo
70 much good that feel if any words OF
mine will be the means of relieving any
poor sufferers that you are at liberty to
use this letter as you see fit.
Yours very truly,
GEORGE w. ATCHLEY,
Des Moines, Ia.
State of Iowa
Polk County
A. r. Hansen, a retail druggist OF this
city, being first duly sworn, deposes and
says. that he is well acquainted with
George w. Atchley, who gave the above
testimonials that said Atchley made and
signed said testimonial in my presence
and that have sold said Atchley part
of the Swamp Root referred to in above
testimonial. Afiant further says that
George w. Atchley is \ well known citl'
zen Of this city and an honorable man
and that it was Mr.. Atchley's desire to
give said testimonial.
A. r. HANSEN,
Subscribed to in my presence and
sworn to before me, this 23rd of March,
1909.
f.. ]. FISK. Notary Public.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
rha Place Of Honor.

Farmer Hodge was Of the good. old
fashioned school. and he always gave
a feast to his hands at harvest time.
1t was harvest time and tho feast
was about to commence.
Giles was the oldest hand and tho
hostess, with beaming cordially. mo-
toned him to the seat by her right
hand. But Giles remained silently un-
responsive.
Come" said the hostess, don't be
bashful, Mr.. Giles"-he was just Giles
on ordinary occasions-"you've q
right to the place Of honor, you know"
Giles deliberated moment. then
spoke.
Thank you kindly, Mrs. Hodge"
he said, but II it's all the same to
you, I'd rather sit opposite this pud-
den."
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
Slightly Mixed.

Two Englishmen were resting at the
Red Home inn at Stratford-on-Avon
One Of them discovered a print pictur.
ing low, tumbling building under
meath which was printed: THE
House in Which Shakespeare Was
Born" Turning to his friend in mild
surprise he pointed to the print. His
friend exhibited equal surprise and
called waiter, who assured them OF
the accuracy Of the inscription.
"'Pon my word" said the observing
Englishman, shaking his head dubious
ly. Il thought he was born in . man
ger!"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13

Elijah. you want to SEQ that the kitch-
on door IL fastened every night until
he leaves town"
well. know ono thing" added
Miss Kitty. In = very determined way.
There's only one good place at the
old mill to sit and fish. I'm going to
have that place. II this person gets
there first he's just got to take him.
self Oh. Strangers mustn't think they
cen como here and crowd girls out OF
their fishing places"
Uncle Lie hunted up pole and line
and dug bait. and next afternoon at
two O'Clock Miss Kitty was at the
mill. On the way down she passed q
boy with I string Of fourteen suck.
err. and he halted long enough to say
They are thicker than heas down
there. and you orter SEQ that fellow
hsulin' them out! He don't even have
to spit ON his bait!"
what fellow?'' was asked.
"Why, the Teller who's stoppin' Il
the tavern. He's got tho best place
and he's hangin' right to II like Z
.hog!"
90 the stranger was there, was he
And he's got the best place and was
sticking to II? Well. he would get q
Jar. She wouldn't speak to him. oil
course, but there are other ways oil
Earring . man. A nxed look and Z
toss Of the head has done 1t times out
Of mind.
Yes; he was there. He sat on thu
beam. and he was using patent pol,
and reel. That alone will provoke ir,
In any villagers breast. The way t,
haul up q flsh b to haul him. instea,
Of turning the handle Of coffee mil
for fifteen minutes.
Miss Kitty walked right up to tn
stranger. He didn't even turn hi
head. On the contrary. he caught n
other sucker. She coughed ligf tly
Another sucker. She got ready az
mole AMI lire. A third sucker! n
felt like striking the man over b
fhn,,i,'ers with the poe. but wal -
.s.lr, He had the 'eep il
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13

They have = new firepr0of and bur
glar-proof room for department records
at fre headquarters In New York. Com.
missioner Waldo wanted a certain
record the other day and sent a clerk
for It. relates the Sun. The clerk
couldn't open the steel door. and the
lock had got out OF commission. He
tinkered at 1t for an hour. while the
head Of the department waited. "Send
down to the Yorkville court and gel
a burglar" visitor suggested A
locksmith was sent for instead. He
worked at 1t for two hours, but could
not open 1t. Then he did az a bur
glar might do. He drilled holes
around the lock and got the door open
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
Wanted to GET Measured.

Wanted to Get Measured.
Seedy Individual would like to
get measured for a suit
Fashionable Tailor (suspiciously)-
At about what price. sir?
Seedy lndividual-That makes no
difference.
Fashionable Tailor-We generally
require a deposit from unknown par.
ties.
Seedy Individual (calmly)-I do not
wish you to make the suit. It has
been so long since | enjoyed this ex.
perience that simply wished to get
measured.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
Just Guessed.

MRS. Wadsworth. l am very glad,
indeed, to meet you. But, haven't
had the honor Of being introduced to
you before? What was your name
formerly. II / may ask?"
my maiden name?"
mo; your name before you were
divorced"
How did you know l had been d.
vorced?"
"Why, hasn't everybody"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
An Approbation,

80 you approve Of tho hobble
skirt"
Certainly" replied Mr.. Sirius Bar.
ker. Il approve Of anything that may
divert fashion from an effort to magni.
fy hats and coiffures. The hobble skirt
10 considerably worn In such a man.
ner that 1t can obstruct nobody's view
In any assemblage."
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
No Harm Done.

What. marry your" echoed tho
frigid-hearted maid. well. guess
not. Why. wouldn't marry you il
you had ten times the money my IA.
Their has"
"Oh. WE'LL" rejoined the young man
in the case. you have nothing on
me in that respect II had half that
amount Of money | wouldn't even
know YOU"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
just = Way She Has,

Ever notice IT." queried the man
who asks questions on the install.
ment plan.
Did ever notice what?" queried
the party Of the dense part.
That married woman's descrip.
ton Of an ideal man isn't a good pic.
ture Of her husband?" continued the
other
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
A Eoruetful Spouse.

Mrs. Bilkins-I never saw such q
forgetful man in my life as you are.
The clock has stopped again.
get to wind it.
Mrs. Bilkins-Huh! You know very
we'll. Mr.. Bilkins. that l told you to
remind me to wind 1t and you forgot
about it.-New York Weekly.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13

The Honest SAILOR.
II thought you said this pArroe
could speak two languages.
HE sure can. mum"
Nonsense! He can do nothing but
screech unintelligible gibberish. What
two languages does he talk?
Bird language and the barborous
dialeck OF the In1uns in the destrick
where he wuz raised"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13

Esperanto Phrases for Golfers.
why Is Bitterly making those hide.
Gus noises?"
Those are not hideous noises Biz
IL expressing his feelings in Esperan.
to. He has just missed an easy
stroke"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
Hero She 10.

What Ia woman" asked the
speaker.
Woman" replied a man in the
audience-a married man--"is an ami.
mate being. with the power Of speech
abnormally developed. and entirely
surrounded by dress that buttons
up the back."-The Sufferer.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13

TRY MURINE EYE REMEDY
for Red. Weak. Weary. Watery Eyes
and Granulated Eyelids. Murine Doesn't
Smart-Soothes Eye Pain. Druggists
Sell Murine Eye Remedy. Liquid. 25c,
soc. $1.0e. Murine Eye Salve In
Aseptic Tubes. Csc. $1.00. Eye Books
and Eye Advice Free by Mail.
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
Bad Breath

For months I had great trouble with nv
stomach and used al kinds Of medicines-
Ny tongue has been actually a. green e
grass, my breath having bad odor. Two
weeksago friend recommends Cascarete
and after using them can willingly and
cheerfully say that they have entirely
cured me. I therefore let YOU know that I
ehall recommend them to anv one suffer.
ing from such troubles. "-Chas. n. HaI.
perm, IA E. 9TH St.. New York, N. Y.
Peasant. Palatable. Potent. Taste Good.
Do Good. Never SScken Weaken ~ 49,
I0c. sc, SC. Never sold In bulk. To zen.
uine tablet stamped &C, Guars,>ieed "a
euro or your money back. %
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
N. New Point Of View.

Brother Harry-What = pretty girl
that Miss Holmser IL!
Sister Bess-Do you really think
so! never heard you praise her
beauty before
Brother Harry-Well. to tell the
truth never knew till last nixht
that she had money
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
Wisdom Of 4 Maid.

A wise girl said: II want to wed a
man both true and good; an orphan
he must likewise be. from his early
babyhood. On that, you know. I'll In.
sist. so I'll never have to take a lot
Of gun about the stuff his mother
used to make"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
Our Old frIenda.

There are no friends like old
friends. that we knew long ago: they
never fail to tell us things we do not
care to know. They tell US We are
getting bald. or my. you're aw;u'
gray!" And Goodness. you are look
ing bad!" That's what our old friends
say.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
No Cause for Worry

"John-a-tramp came right into
the kitchen and grabbed a whole pan
Of biscuits l had just made and made
off-I-am frightened to DEATH"
Don't be frightened. dear. the au-
thorities cannot do anything to you;
whatever happens to him 1t Is his own
fault"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
The Victims,

Here's some poker dice. Bet yoe
can't stick me for the drinks"
mo: l don't suppose l can. It II
probably your wife and children whe
would be sturk."
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
rfseA hAAek)


Come into the garden. Maud
But Maud was too much wise.
'Oh. no. said sNe. ''the corn has ears
And the potatoes eyes"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
He Did.

"Gaynors beard was shaved OF 80
that there would be less danger OF ip.
lection"
Then he had two close shaves.
didn't he?"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
ExtravaQances.

I'm afraid you we're very foolish to
write those poetic love letters" said
one New Yorker.
Maybe So" replied the other. But
when It comes to expressing ardent a..
lection writing verse isn't a. foolish
AZ signing deeds to real estata.~
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
1anolhlo Proof.

There's = fellow who thinks pretty
well Of poetry"
AS to hoW?"
He pays good money to insert 1t in
ats Advertisements"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
rhe sportsman's VIewpolnt

Fishing II done. AS you may be aware.
In accord with the pugilist's law:
Fishes and fighters are often put out
BY landing q hook in the Jaw
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13

A cheerful man is a pessimist's idea
Of fool.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
Stuck.

AN Illinois man has invented 4
safety pin with two points"
"From now on babies win probably
BE- twice as cross"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13

The future and the past are near
relations to the present.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13
Tho Brute,

They tell 1t that he's "a savin' brute"
No penny can pass him by:
He even says that a bathing suit
Comes too amaxin' high!
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13

Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For 70

Send to DR.. Kilmer 4 Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y, for sample bottle. 1t will
convince anyone. You will also receive
booklet of valuable information, telling
all about the kidneys and bladder. When
writing, be sure and mention this paper.
For sale at all drug stores. Price fifty.
cents and one-dollar
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens The gums reduces In
6Smmation alays nal n. cures wind collie 70 . bot0A
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-12-13

Mike Jagged ffteen)-I wisht dat I
could git me picture in de papers.
How ought to 60 erbout It?
Btll-Yer too old ter be kidnapped:
yer would have ter rob a bank
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-12-23
Highway Robbery in ST. AIbans.

With a revolver held at his head, Ray.
mond Wright was stopped on South
Street. in st. Adams, Tuesday morning
at II 80 o'clock and relieved of between
$lS and $40. According to his story he
was walking down the street, whistling,
when man stepped from behind tree,
presenting a revolver and demanding
money. Mr.. Wright said he handed over
what small change was in his pocket
saying it was all he had, but this did not
satisfy the robber who ordered him to
throw up his hands, at the same time
pressing the revolver against Wrght's
head. He. then went through WrIght's
pockets taking out SIS in bills which he
had saved for Christmas.
After being robbed of his money,
Wright ran home and telephoned the
sherlff's Office and officers were sent at
once to the scene. Few clews remained
to work upon but the police are using
every means to solve the affair. Mr..
Wright could give little description of
the man except that he was tall and wore
long black coat. He was unable to see
the mans face on account of a covering
which 1t had, probably mask.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-12-23
WHITING.

Mrs. F. C. Rawson and Miss Martha
Waite were in Rutland Monday.
Mrs Nina Barkum has gone to Massa-
chusetts to visit her relatives.
Mrs. Alice Morse is in town for a
few weeks.
Miss Nell Ketcham of Rutland was in
town recently.
Rollin K. Keller and Miss Maud Aines
were quietly married at the home of the
brides parents Tuesday evening. De.
cember 20, at six o'clock, by the Rev.
T. A. Howard. Only the immediate
family were present. They left that
evening for wedding trip. They have
the congratulations and best wishes of
many friends.
Tuesday evening, December 20, was
the annual election of officers in the
Grange. The following officers were
elected. Master. H. r. Wells; overseer,
G. B. Hubbard; lecturer, Harold Hub.
bard; Steward, H. C. Kelsey; assistant
steward, Robert Wooster; chaplain, Mrs.
H. @. Kelsey; treasurer, F. c. Rawson ;
secretary, Mrs. L. A. Webster, gate
keeper, George Walker; Ceres, Mrs.
II. r. Wells; Pomona, Mrs. Charlie
Lewis; Flora, Miss Estella Taylor; lady
assistant steward, Mrs. Robert Wooster
organist, Mrs. f. G. Rawson.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-12-23

transferred from the jury calender to
the court calender and was presented to
the court on a written statement of
facts agreed upon by the counsel, no
witnesses being heard. From the
statement it appeared that plaintiff
Crosby, at that time employed and liv-
ing in Vergennes, took out an accident
policy with the defendant company, on
April 2, 1907 on which he was to pay
the company the sum of one dollar on
the first day of each month, and that he
continued to pay the stipulated sum, al
though not always on the first day of
the month, until June, 1909. At that
time Mr.. Crosby was managing editor
of the Middlebury Register and on the
/ 9Th day of the month got his right hand
so badly injured in the elevator in the
Register office that he was totally dis
abled from performing his editorial
work up to July II and partially disabled
thereafter up to October 5, during all of
which time he was under a physicians
care. The June premium of one dollar
was not paid or offered the company
until the Sth of the month, three days
after the accident, and for this reason
the company claimed that the plaintiff
could not recover the amount of his
claim which was about $3.50. But it
was claimed on the other hand that the
fact that the premium for June had not
been rendered until three days after the
accident and seven days after the first
of the month should not operate as a
plea in bar of the plaintiffs claim be-
vause the plaintiff had on several pre-
cious occasions paid his monthly dollar
long after the first of the month and
once as late as the 2Sth, and that on
those occasions the payment had been
accepted and properly receipted for by
the company. After reading the agreed
statement of facts brief arguments for
their respective contentious were made
by Messrs. Button and Maloney and the
court took the papers, reserving de-
cision.
When the court came in Saturday
morning it was found that no more
cases were ready to be brought on and
so the final adjournment was taken.
The term lasted only eight full days
and two half days. No civil case was
tried by jury, although one was started.
There were three criminal trials with a
verdict of guilty in each case. Six re-
spondents entered pleas of guilty and
five respondents were given sentences
to prison. and about $500 in fines and
costs were paid in. Five divorce cases
were heard. All of the petitioners were
women and all got their bills. Five
other cases were heard by the court
and fourteen petitions for divorce were
continued until June.