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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01
CLEAR-HEADED
Head Bookkeeper Must be Reliable.

The chief bookkeeper in a large bust.
ness house in one of our great West.
ern cities speaks OF the harm coffee
did for him:
My wife and / drank our first Gun
OF Postum little over two years ago.
and we have used it ever since, to the
entire exclusion of tea and coffee. II
happened in this way:
About three and a half years ago
| had an attack of pneumonia, which
left memento in the shape of dyspep-
STA, or rather, to speak more correctly.
neuralgia o, the stomach My cup of
cheer had always been coffee or tea.
but | became convinced, after a time
that they aggravated my stomach trou.
Die. ! happened to mention the mat.
ter to my grocer one day and he sug-
gested that | give Postum a trial.
Next day 1t came, but the cook made
the mistake of not boiling it sufficient
ly, and we did not like 1t much. This
was, however, soon remedied, and now
we like it so much that we win never
change back. Postum, being a food
beverage instead or drug, has been
the means of curing my stomach trou.
BILE, | verify believe, for | am a well
man today and have used no other
remedy.
MY work as chief bookkeeper IN our
Co.'S branch house here is of a very
confining nature. During my coffee
drinking days | was subject to nerv.
BUSINESS and the blues In addition to
my sick spells. These have left ne
since I began using Postum and I can
conscientiously recommend it to those
whose work confines them to long
hours OF severe mental exertion."
There's a Reason"
Look in pkgs. for the little book.
The Road to MELVILLE"
Ever read the above i~tters new
one appears from time TO time. The,
are genuine, true. and full of humns
tnterest-
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01
His Successful Demonstration
BY JOHN K. ADAMS


Lille pinned on her wide black hat
nd sat down again Imply before the
glass. She felt very tired that morn
ing, and her head had started to ache,
which meant that it would ache more
before the day was over. Such a
long day, too, with only one intermis-
sion at lunch time, which might come
any time between IL o'clock and 2,
according to the amount of business
she was doing. She set her chin in
her hands and regarded her reflection
critically. Yes, her complexion was
certainly growing dull, her hair life
less, her eyes heavy-liver, the doctor
would have called it, but Lisle knew
better. 1t was work and lack of fun,
and living in hall bedroom that was
well enough in winter when she want
ed to keep warm, but in weather like
this! Another year of the city would
make her a faded. emotionless thing
like nine-tenths of the girls she saw
daily. But she had to live and there
was nothing In the world she could do
Just at present but demonstrate Van
Hap's Peerless Cocoa
And then cocoa-she should hate It
forevermore. Had she not loathed the
very smell of vanilla ever since she
had undertaken the demonstration of
Artists Triple Extract? Already the
sight of the chocolate cream nauseat-
ed her. 1t might be, when she had I'm
ished the complete list of foods, pure
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01
HE MEANT EVENING GOWNS
WeILMeant Compliment to American
Woman Somewhat MARRIED by
Unfortunate Error.

Mons. Pruger, who from his triumph
at the Savoy hotel in London has
come to New York to conduct very
fashionable restaurant, was compli-
mented by reporter on his perfect
English.
Well" said Mons. Pruger. smiling.
my English is, perhaps, better than
that of the Marquis x, who supped
here after the opera the other evening
Our fine supper rooms looked very
gay and fine, diamonds flashed, pale
fabrics shimmered, and everywhere
turn where it would, the eye rested on
dimpled, snowy shoulders shining like
satin above decollete bodices of Paris
gowns.
These decollete bodices impressed
the Marquis X. He waved his hand
and said:
al ave knowed parfaitement that
the American young ladies was beau.
tiful, but all cannot say how far
more beautiful they seem in their
night dresses. IN. Y. Press.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01
The Wonderful Y. M. C, A.

In the past ten years no other re-
ligious organization has received SO
much money as the Y. M. c. A. Mil.
lions have been raised for new build.
ings all over the land, and with no ap
parent strain. It's business-like admin.
istration of it's vast resources, its en-.
ergy in pushing it's work-in the cities
and through the railroad, army and
navy branches-and its fine policy in
following the armies in all recent
wars, have created for it worldwide
enthusiasm. At the last banquet OF
the international committee, Senator
Root affirmed that they had made
their way by working with men more
than by talking to them, saying:
Come with u.s." not go do that. :"
By their appeal to all classes of Chris.
tians, as well as to Christians,
they have kept out of doctrinal theol
ogy, and by their activity in good works
they have escaped cant in religion.
All interested in saving our boys and
young men rejoice in their worldwide
uccess-Leslie's Weekly.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

and otherwise, there would be nothing
which would smell or taste or look
palatable to her, because, forsooth, in
timacy with them all had bred con
tempt.
And only 81, with her first sweet
heart yet to get! She could have had
! plenty of admirers, such as they were
but she shuddered at the thought OF
the average type of masculinity that
ogles the pretty and unwary shop girl
She had learned one thing while she
had been in the city, and that was to
let the men who came within her
radius severely alone. She would &c
alone to the end of her days unless
she found man who was at once
worthy of her respect and admiration
Yet after all. she did get lonesome
sometimes and heart hungry for lights
and music and laughter and a dear
voice calling her something sweet and
the protection of an arm.
1t was time to go, and past time
She sprang up, grabbed her gloves and
ran out OF the narrow room which was
all of home the city afforded her.
When she reached the street she
found her car had Just passed and
there would not be another for 10
minutes. So 1t came about that she
was late to her work that morning.
Van Hap's peerless cocoa was dem
onstrated along with sundry other
articles, edible and otherwise. in the
basement of one OF the great depart
ment stores
Lisle took off her hat, gave pat to
her hair and went to work. For an
hour she had no time TO look up. Then
came a lull and she leaned upon the
counter and looked over 60 the other
side of the room, where Railer's
canned products were being demon
strated for the week All day yester-
day she had felt so sorry for the pale
young man who had stood there talk
ing for dear life, yet looking positive
ly Ill. and she summoned her kindest
smile for him now. But the smile
stiffened on her face as she saw that
he was not there, but, instead a good
looking young man, seemingly all en-
ergy and vim and good nature. with a
PAIR Oh tue hlnueSt. heeneSt, frankeSt
eyes she had ever seen.
After that she pretended to be even
buster than she was. but she could not
resist glancing across now and then to
the unusual young man, and invari-
ably her glance was accompanied by
a blush, for ii encountered his. She
could hear his voice. deep, pleasant,
confidence-inspiring. What a lot OF
stuff he was selling. He was beating
her all to pieces. Lisle urged herself
to fresh effort
Her chance for luncheon came
sooner than she expected and she hied
herself to the restaurant for her sand
witches and tea. AS she sat waiting
for her order to be brought a man
came and sat down opposite TO her
at the same table. II was the demon
strator OF Railer's Bestout canned pro
ducts. Isle blushed. She knew per.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01
COLONIST RATES.

Send me the names of your friends
,r others in the East who are inter
ssted in Utah, and we will mail them
copy of our Hints to Husbandmen,"
and give them full information regard
ing the one way Colonists rates to
Utah from Chicago, Omaha, and other
Eastern points, which are on sale
daily March LIST to April 18th, 1910.
Inclusive. See agents Salt Lake Route
tor further information, or address
J. H. MANDERFIELD, A. G. P. A.,
Salt Lake Route. Salt Lake, Utah
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

The year begins In Europe with
some of the DISASTROUS experiences OF
1909 tapping over. The storms which
have prevailed there recently resulted
in foods which have caused wide.
spread devastation. Eastern Rou.
melia is reported to have been an es-
pecial sufferer. many persons being
drowned, while losses in crops and
livestock are particularly heavy. The
region affected is dependent chiefly
on agriculture, and the people being
poor the blow falls heavily.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01
COLONIST RATES.

From Chicago, st. Paul, Minneapolis
Omaha, Kansas City and other East
ern points to Acoma, Nevada, and
Utah stations on the Salt Lake Route
on sale daily March 1 to April 10, 1910.
Inclusive. Send us the names Of your
friends in the East who are interest
ed. For further information see any
Salt Lake Route agent or address
]. H. MANDERFIELD, A. G. p. A.,
Salt Lake Route, Salt Lake, Utah
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01
A GIFT to Bryn Mawr.

Miss Cynthia M. Wesson of Spring
field, Mass, has given $1,000 to Bryn
Mawr college. Miss Wesson, who was
graduated from Bryn Mawr in 1909,
was prominent in the athletic affairs
of the institution, and her gift is to
be expended toward the betterment OF
the swimming pool. All undergrad.
yates are required to qualify as swim.
mers, as the exercise is one of the
most popular of the college sports.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01
Really Serious.

II understand that you have hunted
great deal"
yes"
Have you ever shot man owing
to the fact that you mistook him for
rabbit or anything like that?"
mo, the most serious mistake ever
made was one when 1 shot into hor-
nets nest, supposing it to be wha-
cat
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

Doan's Kidney Pills. is a long one, but
will interest any sufferer with backache
or kidney trouble, and Mrs. Shearer will
tell it to any one who writes her, en-
closing a stamp Il am well and active,
though SIS years old, and give all the
credit to Doan's Kidney Pills." says
Mrs. Shearer.
Remember the name-Doan's. For
sale by all dealers. so cents a box.
FosterMilburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

Pure iron Is only laboratory prepa
ration. Cast iron, the most generally
useful variety, contains about Ave pei
cent. Of impurities, and the curious
thing is that 1t owes its special value
to the presence OF these. Pure iron
can be shaved with a pocket knife;
impure iron can be made almost al
hard as steel.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01
DIAGNOSING Kansas

Henry Allen says Kansas Is the
barometer" of the nation, Ray Stand
nard Baker calls it the fountain
head" Governor Hoch says ~ is
the meat in the national sandwich"
In other words, a fountain-head in a
sandwich is a barometer. Isn't that
clear kansas City Journal
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01
An Annual Luxury.

An English Boy went to visit his
two Scotch cousins during his sum
mer vacation. His breakfast every
morning consisted of plain oatmeal,
and he got very tired of it. Say,
Jack" he said, don't you ever have
milk with your porridge?"
Jack turned to his brother. "Eh.
Tom" he said, "the lad thinks It's
Christmas. Success Magazine.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

A prize for one OF the best papers on
How Can Clean and Wholesome Mix
be Purchased at Least Cost for the
New York Market?" offered by the
health board OF New York city has
been awarded to man who has for
several years been an inmate of the
State Hospital for the Insane at Mid.
dletown. N. Y. and the officials are
wondering where the laugh comes In.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01
A watchfuI observer has discovered

A watchful observer has discovered
that there is "a straight and slender
tail trailing behind the nucleus of
Halley's comet" This is as II should
be. No well-regulated comet appears in
public without such an appendage. and
as the original HALEY visitor was
known to have one the latest discov.
cry appears to be guarantee of good
faith.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01
After the Separation.

"Ah, my lad, you are a fine little
fellow"
Thank you, sir"
And are you mamma's boy or
papa's boy?"
II spend six months in the custody
81 EACH" answered the urchins-
teously.-Louisville Courler-Jour
GAL
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

Boston had an icy tidal wave. 1t has
popularity been supposed that any at
tempt TO bring added coldness to the
center of intellect was like carrying
Goals TO Newcastle. but the weather
man succeeded in the trick.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

Every now and then the news OF
the day contains the account of some
person being burned to death while
smoking in bed. The moral of such
accidents" and all like them In that
disaster is generally one of the prompt
est things in the world to come to one
when deliberately invited
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

Kermit Roosevelt shot three bon.
goes, whatever they are, and his IA
Their has not bagged any. Seems to
us that comes pretty near being an
exaggerated case Of lese majestic
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

The metropolis has received bitter
body blow. The wife of prominent
British public man has fed from the
noise Of London to seek rest In such a
very quiet. sleepy place as she takes
New York to be. How Chicago will
chuckle and Boston beaml
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

kidney gone, the
other badly diseased,
and FIVE doctors In
consultation, " a .
thought to be in a
hopeless state. The
story Of Mrs. Shear
er's awful suRerings.
and her wonderful
cure through using
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

Chicago man in the business saws
the customer who asks for strictly
fresh eggs gets charged more and
that's all he does get Queer no one
ever thought OF this before!
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01
An Enthusiast.

We'll. did my Christmas shopping
early"
What Of it?"
"Oh, I'm so pleased with the results
that I'm going to order my Easter hat
right now. kansas City Journal.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01
SAVED
FROMAN
OPERATION
ByLydia E. Pink am'S
Vegetable Compound

| De Forest, Wis.,
after an opera
ton four years ago
/ had pains down
ward In both sides,
backache, and a
weakness. The doc
tor wanted me to
have another opera
ton. took Lydia Z.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound and
1 am entirely cured
of NV fronh1ao -
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01
In Lone Gulch.

Clerk-"The hotel is so crowded,
sir. that the best we can do is to put
you In .De same room with the pro
prietor."
Guest-'That win he ~ ri~ht; JUST
Jut by valuables in the safe"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

The go vernon OF New York calls for
stringent automobile laws. They will
nave to have them II the metropolis is
20 continue to lead In the population
Of world cities.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

In some localities. 1t is said, the
farmers are becoming so careless
with their motor cars that a town
man is almost afraid to drive his horse
out into the country.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

The best preparation for a woman
who contemplates marrying a man to
reform him is to take in washing for
q year If she likes that sort of
thing she can then set the day.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

Edison believes that the time is
coming when laborers will live as cap.
italists. This will balance things, as
modern capitalists work as hard as
lAborers.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01
WeIl--Yes,

IF you want a thing well done
Get an expert to do it for you
Amt that more sense than what you
were going to say?"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

The French submarine that dived
under sinking boat and held 1t up
while the crew was rescued Is the
nrst that really practical u.s. has been
made Of
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

Acetylene torches for use in dense
fog have been supplied to the Partisan
police stations. 1t would seem tina,
the London police would need them
more.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

Five suspected crooks have been
shot to death in Chicago this season
Prudent crooks will avoid being sus.
pected.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01
A Dog Fancier's MiserIes.

Joe-"How's things, Billy"
Bill-"Rotten! Lost three dogs an
the old woman; an one Of them was
worth S."
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

This is the season when the Missis
sippi levees must brace themselves
for any emergency.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

much straighter than they formerly
did
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

The poultry show is good thing,
provided 1T doesn't keep the hen away
from her duties too long.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

Stovaine may yet be relegated for
use only on the patients pocket while
he pays the doctors bill.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

lncendiaries tried to burn down an
engine house in New York suburb.
This was certainly adding insult to In.
Jury.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

That man who was robbed Of $40
just before his wedding was caught a
. most inopportune time.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

A short-weight coal firm has beer
nned 800. Even giving short weigh
is not all profit.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

Something apparently has disgrun
tied the weather man this year. II one
looks at the style OF weather he ha,
been giving us since It began.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01
These Suffraqist Days.

Small Boy-"My father was a gen
eral.
Small Girl--"You mean you mar,
don't yer?"-M. A. P.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

Conserve also the coal you have in
the basement.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

We all belong now to the class Of
1910.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01
THE SHADOW OF DEATH


Mrs. Enos Shearer, Yew and Wash.
lngton Sta. Centralia. Wash, with one
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01
When Rubbers Become Necessary

And your shoes pinch, shake into your
shoes Aliens Foot-E the antiseptic
powder for the feet. Cures tired, aching
feet and takes the sting out of Corns and
Bunions. Always use II for Breaking in
New shoes and for dancing parties Sold
everywhere Csc. Sample mailed FREE
Address, Allen 8. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

No matter what his rank or position
may be. the lover of books is the
richest and the happiest of the chill
dren of men.-Langford
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

This is a merry old world. after all
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

The more expensive a thing is the
easier it is to get along without it.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1910-04-01

Edward is in a fair way to become
uncle TO all the Kingdoms OF Europe.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-05-12
MASTER JOHN
DEAD ON TRACK
HORSE BROKE BACK AT POST AT
P1AIICO AND WAS DESTROYED.
PROMISING TWO-YEAR-OLD.

BALTIMORE. Md Special. Mas
ter John, possibly the best two-year-
old that has been developed this year.
was the victim of a peculiar and
fatal accident while the horses were
at the post for the third race at PIN
Hco Wednesday. Rearing I'D sudden
ly, the colt fell over backward and
never moved afterward. Dr. Mackie
the track veterinarian. said that his
back was broken just behind the dor
sal vertebrae, and the horse was de-
StrOyed.
Master John was favorite for the
race, and we'll backed by the public.
as he had right to be in public IA
vor after Chiffon Belle had been with
drawn. Palms, who had the mount
jumped off and escaped unhurt.
There was a chain of superstitious
tendencies connected with the death
or Master John that kept the racing
crowd talking Wednesday night. and
which Will be referred to many times
III the future. 1t was the thirteenth
day of the meeting, and the name of
the dam of Master John was Hoo
dOo. That was something in itself. but
later II was learned that the colt was
named for John Dunlop, the son of
his owner, David Dunlop, and thar
Wednesday was the lads thirteenth
birthday
Master John cost Mr.. Dunlop $500
and $4,000 had been refused for the
colt, which his owner valued at So
900. The loss is a serious one, but il
was taken philosophically by his own
err Master John was a winner Of five
races and gave every evidence of be-
ing topnotcher among the seasons
two-year-olds.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-05-12
THINK PARSONS !
STILL IN RACE
FIFTH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS
SUSPICIOUS ABOUT REPUBLI-
CAN SENATOR'S RETIRING.
DANVILLE. VA Snaci,1

DANVILLE, VA Special
1t was announced in some Of the
virginia papers a few days ago that
Republican State Senator ]. NJ. Par
sons. of Grayson, who ran against
Judge z. w. Saunders, of the Fifth
District. In the last congressional
election, had definitely decided to re-
tire from politics and devote hia en-
tire time to business.
Whether this information was au-
thentic or not remains to be seen. AS
matter of fact, many Democrats i'm
the Fifth District have reason TO be-
lieve that Mr.. Parsons still has am
biuons for public office, and that he
has no idea of quitting the little game
OF politics.
These Democrats think that the
State Senator hopes to lulI suspicion
by rumors Of his retirement, and that
in this fashion he expects to catch
them mapping.
This idea, OF course, carries the sur
mise that he will again oppose Judge
Saunders. 1t is said that Mr. Par
sons has recently written letters
which indicate anything but a pur-
pose to wipe his hands Of politics
IL may be that he or his friends. in
view OF what has been published.
cherish the hope that the Democrats
will be neglected. in the matter of
paving their poll taxes. AS a matter
or fact, however. this business is be-
Ing well attended to by the Demo
cats. AS for the Republicans. they
never neglect IL.
convention will be held at Rocky
Mount, Franklin county. June 10th.
Tor the purpose OF selecting a Demo-
honor will undoubtedly go again to
Judge saunders, who is not at all
likely TO have any opposition in his
own party.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-05-12
CLEVER ANECDOTES


BY the welkin blue above Us
BY the dear souls who have loved US,
Let us strive TO be
Higher than the world around US,
Broader than the reals that bound US,
Great as mortal men may be.
George +. Paul, in Nautilus.