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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-21
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Christmas day has been observed by even the
most piously inclined az the occasion for in
dulging In good cheer
In Merry England" the festival Is made q
thoroughly enjoyable one, though the days
have changed somewhat since Dickens rode
through the streets Of London and told Of the
scenes Of Christmas Joy he witnessed in the
lamplit streets. Nowadays electricity has tax.
en- the place Of gas and lamplight and in.
stead OF the SLOW wheexy horse vehicles Of
Dickens day the streets of Merry England
are traversed by electric and oil motor car
riages But the good, old-fashioned dinner pre-
walls, and from king to commoner all go to
the place each calls home to eet well-made
soup. goose or turkey. potatoes. sprouts. mince
pies and Christmas pudding
"Stille Nache, heilige nacht," has been sung
in Germany for many untold Christmases be-
meath the Illuminated pine tree. and its popu-
lation of sixty-hve millions will enjoy their
gingerbread and honey cakes
In Denmark Christmas is a most important
and beautiful festival Despite all other
changes It preserves its old character, and Is
universally celebrated among rich and poor
In Russia the spirit Of st. Nicholas Is ram
pant, and the streets Of st. Petersburg Mos
COW. Riga and other centers are alive with
slvery-belled drochas, all bearing happy mus
covites exchanging calls and bearing each 9TH
er presents, which are opened at sweet-laden
tables shrouded In vapor from the steaming
samovers.
In New York City there will be millions of
conspiracies to surprise the children for with
our polyglot peoples no nation realizes to the
extent the United States does the inner mean
ing for the world Of the festivals of the Christ
child Here. more than anywhere else in the
world. the spirit Of Christmas invites our own
happiness in seeking that Of Others and in
the accomplishment of good will toward men
we know We yearly replant the rose that
blossomed In the snow OF the first Christmas
night
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-21
ECZEMA DISFIGURED BABY
cooking-schot

"Our little boy Gilbert was troubled
with eczema when but few weeks
old. His little face was covered with
sores even to back of his ears. The
poor little fellow suffered very much.
The sores began as pimples, his little
face was disfigured very much. We
hardly knew what he looked like. The
face looked like raw meat. We tied
little bags Of cloth over his hands to
prevent him from scratching. He was
very restless at night, his little face
itched.
1--WE consulted two doctors at Chi
cago, where we resided at that time.
After trying all the medicine Of the
two doctors without any result. We
read of the Cuticura Remedies, and
at once bought Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. Following the directions
carefully and promptly we saw the
result, and after four weeks, the dear
child's face was as fine and clean az
any little baby's face. Every one who
saw Gilbert after using the Cuticura
Remedies was surprised. He has .
head Of hair which Is a pride for any
boy Of his age. three years. We can
only recommend the Cuticura RENE
dies to everybody" (Signed) Mrs. H.
Albrecht. Box Ss3. West Point. Neb..
Oct. rs. 1910. Although Cuticura Soap
and Ointment are sold by druggists
and dealers everywhere. q sample Of
each. with 32-page book, will be mailed
free on application to "Cuticura,"
Dept. II L. Boston.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-21

which forecast his birth at Bethlehem OF
Judea There are in the United States alone
2544 Adventist churches. with an aggregate OF
100000 communicates
The Jews expect Messiah yet to come
The Behaists. or "Truth-Knowers," whose
cult, a modern offshoot Of Accommodation,
has made remarkable Roadway in Europe and
America during the past decade or two. be-
lieve that the re-incarnation Of the Master has
already taken place in our time. Their priests
and propagandists declare 1t their mission to
make known to the world the glad udings
that Beha Ullah, the head Of their faith. who
dwells in the flesh at Acre In Syria. is none
other than Jesus Christ re-incarnated and
come again to earth in fulillment Of the an
cient prophecies
The Theosophists. whose Universal Broth
ersood" was founded by Nine. Blavatsky in
1875 with headquarters at Adyar, Madras, In
dia believe the incarnate appearance of Christ
in this world to be imminent at the present
moment. They believe that the Jesus of our
faith, even now incarnate but not manifested
to man, will take a new body manifest himself
visibly and lead mankind In the evolution Of
higher civilization. an epoch Of Christian so
cialism In which wisdom and compassion will
make a true brotherhood of man at a time
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-21
The Mistletoe.

Some Of the names by which this plant was
called are "misselden." or more commonly,
missed"
This plant was venerated by the pagans of
Greece and Rome There is reference to the
mistletoe In the works Of Virgil, in the Edda
and in Celtic legends.
Druids collected 1t with great solemnity
The Prince of Druds cut It with a golden
sickle.
toe which grew up on the oak trees.
The white berries which bring a blush to the
fortunate maiden's cheek. give the quick ad-
mirer the right to kiss any person caught under
the mistletoe bough. It's charm is against the
evils of a lonely single life
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-21

of the givsr and Is dreadfully bad
manners.
Don't bring the spirit of barter into
Christmas receiving. To say or even
thing. rs that all she has given me,
wish I'd saved my PENNIES on her, I"
is what Is bringing pretty custom
into disrepute.
Don't get grouchy II you get a gift
that does not come up to your expec-
tations. All tastes are not alike and
you have not a corner on good taste.
Don't as you value your reputation
for good breeding. make fun OF a
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-21

has not swiftly learned to be an In
dian giver when those gifts are re-
eiced 10 very lucky in appreciative
friends or very thick-headed.
Receiving should be In the true
Christmas spirit, butt frequently
isn't
What II you are disappointed?
Make a stagger at concealing It. II
is one of the times when deception is
imperative.
Don't feel It necessary to gush; to
be gracious in receiving the simplest
gift. Indifference spells the pleasure
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-21


of royal prince was shed for absorption by
their weakening god the world would pass
into darkness and all would die.
As the sun rose higher In the heavens the
multitude of worshippers exchanged gifts. and
on the crags and high places Of the Mount OF
Ghoom, which Is above Darjiling, In the Hima.
layas, goats were sacrificed to the sun god
who was hailed by the multitude as new
born babe. refreshed and renewed with the
blood Of their princelng offering.
For thousands of years before the birth OF
Sesus of Nazareth this drama was enacted In
the mountains of India and the tradition was
carried by the merchants into Persia. Egypt
and China to become later part of the Pagan
saturnalia of the Romans and the Druds.
For two centuries Of the Christian era there
IL no indisputable evidence or any celebration
Of Christ's birth The primitive Christians
like sensible opportunists, made 1t the festival
of the Light of All Nations" borrowing from
the east, the birthplace Of all religions. the
birthday of the sun god which was held by
the Romans ION the day when light got the
better of darkness, and the days began to
get longer) as a great festival, In celebration
Of 'the birthday of the unconquered sun"
The first historical account Of the celebra-
ton of Christmas day Is connected with the
prosecutor. Dioclietian, who. when holding
court at Nicomedia about 800 A. D.. on learn
ing tnat muitltuQe OF CnTlstidus WeTo ds
sembled In the city to celebrate the birthday
Of Jesus ordered the church doors to be clos
cd and the building to be set ablaze. SO that
all the worshippers persisted in the flames,
Diocletian was Possessed Of the most terrible
of all heresies. that moral forces can be put
down by physical ones, Christianity by nre
and sword. but his successor. Julian. In the
next generation, when Diocletian had done his
worst, and done It thoroughly, had to admit
that all was in vain He may not In fact.
have said, Thou hast conquered. oh. Gall
lean!" though Julian proved It.
Early in the thirteenth century the Chris.
tian church sanctioned feasting on Christmas
day by removing the obligation Of observing
abstinence whenever that festival should fall
on a Friday. BY abstinence IL meant that
flesh meat shall not be INDUCED in. and a.
every Friday throughout the year was q day
specially marked for such modification. Christ.
mas must, indeed. have been somewhat cheer.
less when the feast was in reality more than
fast by reason Of its occurrence on a Friday.
That. however. IL quite forgotten by present
day observers: and for close on 700 years
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-21
A Christmas TabIeau.

Many years ago. says an old legend. there
lived in mysterious region q band Of Chris
tian monks whose life duty It was to plant
seeds and grow crops Of toys for Santa Claus
to distribute. These monks dressed In white
gowns and wore Christmas wreaths about their
heads
From this tradition a Christmas pantomime
could be devised. A clever person can make
many additions Arrange stage as a beautiful
garden. and place small Christmas trees here
and there. On these trees dolls and other toys
appear to be growing While music is played
softly the curtain rises. disclosing the monks
working in the garden In the distance Is
heard the mufhed sound Of sleigh bells. Santa
Claus enters. bows reverently to the monks.
shows hts empty pack. which they slowly fill
from the laden trees
The music continues the curtain falls, then
rises. disclosing Santa Claus only. who distrib
utes the gifts to the children Of the Sunday
school.
The monks can be personated by older boys
or girls.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-21

present you have received or count
its probable cost
Take an unexpected gift graciously.
without apologizins that you have
nothing to return. Don't be rude
enough to send on q gift a. payment
Your gift may have been given for
some past kindness and all Joy In II
is lost II not taken in the spirit in
which Il was sent
Don't be so critical that your
friends hate to send you presents.
nor so condescending In your accept
ance that you enrage the giver.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-21

HE idea Of a new coming Of
Christ today is an influence. II
not an obsession with count
less millions of people in all
parts Of the world.
With all Christians It is a
thrilling thought. or a devout
wish. With some 1t is a faith
and q prophecy. The Advent
lists. under their various de-
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Ad-
vent Christians, Seventh Day,
Life and Advent Union and
others-look for Christ's re-
turn at a nearly date within
the present age, according to
the same Hebrew prophecies
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-21

Equalize your transports-at least,
Shile the giver is present. Don't. in
showing your presents. gush over rich
Peggy's generosity in sending you q
gold vanity box and dismiss with .
careless toss the pretty dolly that
Helen at your elbow has sat up nights
to embroider
Don't make your notes insincere.
Silly gush irritates. A few words OF
cordial appreciation never give the
sender the notion that her gift was a
failure or your thanks would rtas
truer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-21
XMAS RECEIVING poN'Ts.

The world has been flooded Of late
with don'ts for the Christmas giver.
Enough advice has been offered to
lift the standard Of our holiday giving
to the ideal point.
Now is the hour of the Christmas
receiver Truly doth she need a
course OF don'ts; yet few there are to
meet those needs.
There are more wrong ways OF ac-
cepting gift that folks do wot Of"
The maker Of Christmas presents who
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-21
Read Il Differently.

A man was charged with stealing .
sheep belonging to Sir Garrett Fits
Maurice.
II found the poor creature strayin'
on the road. me lord. an was just
drivin' It home" pleaded the accused.
Can you readf" asked his lordship
"A little. my lord"
You could not have been ignorant.
then. that the sheep belonged to your
landlord. Sir Garrett Fitz-Maurice, a.
his brand. a. r. NJ was on the anil
NAL"
True for 70, my lord. but sure
thought the letters means Good Eat
Nuttoni'"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-21
Great Scheme.

Dear me-" said Mrs. Housewife.
with deep sigh. II can't manage to
keep q cook for o week."
you should copy me-" observed her
friend. Since my husband learned
French can keep one year."
Mrs. Housewife looked surprised. 81
don't see the connection" she said.
TITS simple enough. He now swears
at her in French instead of English.
It gives him vent for his temper.
some valuable practice--and the cook
thinks he's making love to heri"--
Satire
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-21
Men Who Live Long.

The longevity of artists is almost
proverbial. and the case Of Mr.. Thomas
Robert MacQuoid. who at the age Of
ninety-one is still painting. is remark
able. but not unparalleled. T. 8. Coop
or. r. A.. exhibited at the Royal acad-
envy for several years after passing
his ninetieth birthday; John Massey
Wright. q water color artist. born In
1773. was fully occupied and In active
work up to the time Of his death at
the age Of ninety-three. Most notable.
however, was Titan, who. born In
1477. lived Just one year short Of =
century, and continued to paint pic
lures until the very last.-London
Chronicle.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-21
Il Wa No Portsrhou.s. .

How did you find your steak, sirr'
inquired the expectant waiter. a. he
held out his hand to receive tip.
Only by logged perseverance," 70
piled the guest THE chef hid It un-
der a Brussels sprout to keep It hot"
Youths Companion.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-21
Qaa PPfal 1o${a111aG Mla92

Hi there. Mister Santa Claus,
Hiking through the sky,
Careful lest you break the laws
Speeding swiftly by.
Better give your car rest
In its onward fight,
Come down here and be my guest
Just for Christmas night.
I'll show you q thing or two
You'll do well to see:
Little people-not a few
Waiting wistfully:
Hoping you will not forget
They are waiting there.
Doomed. fear. but to regret
In the frosty air.
CHEEKY lot OF little souls
You would find them all
II. in seeking out your goals.
You should pause to call
There they stand all In q row,
Wondering what's the hitch;
Wondering why II IL you 60
Solely 'mongst the rich.
They would deem at bit of cheer.
Tiny though It be.
Sign that. when the Yule is here
With Its songs of glee.
They were not forgotten: sign
Sent them from above
They were heirs to a divine
Thoughtfulness and Love.
Leave the wealthy to their owni
They don't need your care.
Let your loving smile atone
For the cupboard bare.
Seek the children of the poor,
Make their need your cause,
And you'll make your wreaths secure
Mister Santa Claus.
John Kendrick Bangs in Harper's We
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-21

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
Sugar-coated. tiny granules, easy to take.
Do not grippe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-21

The defeated candidate is surprised
at the number of misguided men who
failed to vote for him
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-21
The LINGERING Kind.

Young Lady-Guard. will have
time to say goodby to my friendsf
Guard-Afraid not miss. This train
leaves In two hours and a half.-Sa-
cred Heart Review.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-21

A cheerful liar is more entertaining
than gloomy truth teller.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-21
UNGEET the prophet held up
his hand.

UNGEET the prophet held up
his hand.
A sudden cry smote the chill.
ly air, the red edge Of the sun
creeping behind the snow cap
of Everest seemed to the null
titude a reflection on the
scythe which Gungeet held In
his hand. Redeemed with the
blood of the RANGES first born.
which had been offered as a
propitiatory sacrifice to the
Sun God. II was mid-winter-
the winter solstice-and the
sun rays were SO feeble that
the sun worshippers were sore
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-21
PIMPLES, BLACKHEADS,
FACIAL ERUPTI0NS
All Disappear When Gettysburg Man
Uses Reslnol.

How happy would men and women
be did they know, as does R. @. Parry.
Of Gettysburg, Pa, how to remove
blackheads and pimples and restore
their skin to its natural healthy stated
Many beautiful woman Is rendered
homely by facial eruptions. This let
ter may be the means of showing .
way to those thus afflicted. Read 10
thoroughly and give 1t thought.
For some months my face was GOV.
cred with pimples and blackheads.
Hearing Of Resinol Soap, Immediate
ly began to use 1t, and was greatly
benefited, especially SO In its having
caused the disappearance Of all facial
eruptions.
''R. G. PARRY,
Gettysburg, Pa"
Resinol Soap quickly relieves and
removes skin affections and Resinol
Ointment is without a rival In reliev-
ing eczema, scalds, burns, letter, milk
crust, ringworm, BARRIERS itch, pimples.
rash, itching. blackheads, boils. chill
blains, chaps and cracking of the skin,
etc. Your druggist is familiar with
the efficacy of Resinol Ointment, and
will sell It to you in fifty-cent and one
dollar sizes, or, II free trial is desired.
write for sample to Department SO,
Resinol Chemical Co.. Baltimore, Nd
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-21
lnnortant ~ Aac,n..,

important TO Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that It
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-01
FRANCE STILL IN
STATE OF UNREST
Anxiety Is Felt Over Possibility
Of Rupture in Moroccan
Negotiations.

Paris. August si.--France still re-
mains in state of suspense over the
outcome of the negotiations between
France and Germany relative to Mo-
rocco.
While in official circles an optimistic
attitude is maintained that the nego-
tlations. which are to be resumed
shortly, will lead to n satisfactory
settlement there is certain anxiety
by the people over the possibility of
a rupture. and the consequences OF
such result are the subject of much
discussion.
On the Bourse to-day some npprc-
hension was manifested. and in bus
mess circles in general there is a
tendency not TO enter upon any new
ventures until GONE definite Indication
Is given of the way matters trend
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-01
ELEVEN RESCUED
BY L|FE-SAvERS
Reach Safety After Spending
Perilous Night at Sea in
Yawl Boat,

Atlantic City, n. j.. August a.
Captain H. S. Sampson his wife. two
children and a crew of seven men CT
the schooner Josie B. Burt were res
cued to-day by the crew of the Little
Esg Harbor Lifesav.ng Station. after
having spent perilous night in a
yawlboat at the mercy OF the noun
famous seas.
The schooner was caught in the Wild
Northwest storm. which has been rag
ing on this coast for the last forty
eight hours, and was stripped OF very
sail from stem to stern. With all
sails gone. the vessel was completely
at the mercy Of the heavy yea, end
after wentherlng the storm for n brief
time the schooner foundered In the
meantime the captain and his crew had
made ready tho yaWlboat, and nr.cr
Mrs. Sampson and the two children
had been placed In the little raft the
captain and seven men also crowded
in. The schooner foundered shortly
after midnight about seven niles off
Barnegat. The Barnegat life light
could be seen by the shipwrecked crty
but they could make but little head
way in the wicked sea which was run
ming, Carried on the top OF the h,;ga
combers IKE coclsleshell. the occu-
pants expected to be thrown MIC the
wild SURF any moment. During the
entire night the dronGhins rain end
cold wind beat upon the helpless crew
and the woman and children
When day broke the helpless ynwl
was seen off Bard's station ny the l,fe-
savers. After several attempts the
powerboat finally was pushed Into the
raging surf and quick time WAS made
on the run for the yawl.
The life"savers expected an. mo-
ment to see the yawl go down With
Its load of human freight.
When the powerboat reached the
Continued on Second PaKe.l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-01
STANDARD PASSES
OUT OF EXISTENCE
Famous Corporation Relinquishes
Control of Subsidiary
Concerns.

New York. August SI.-The Standard
Oil Company of New Jersey, the cor
pcration which has been the sto.m
centre of antitrust agitation through
the country for years. to- day passed
out of existence. 60 far as Its present
form and functions are considered
After to-day this famous corporation
ceases officially to carry on its opera
lions as the head of vast organiza-
, ton, whose activities extend into III.
most every part OF the world In obc-
dlence to the decree OF dissolution of
, the Supreme Court, It relinquisl,ed its
control of the subsidiary concerns.
and to-day was the date set for the
ending OF the old regime. With rho
end of the business day, the company 3
transfer books containing the list OF
stockholders, colsed and the stock OF
its subsidiaries will be distributed
among the stockholders in the parent
organization as on record at that time
The worl. OF apportioning the cam
pany's holdings Of the stock OF more
than thirty subsidiaries affected will
| occupy at least three months, st Is eS-
pected, so that the readjustmentY will
not be complete prior to December j.
Only Cash Dealings.
Standard OIL stock was traded In to-.
day at about s625 per share. transac-
lions being restricted to cash dealings
on account of the necessity OF effectins
, transfers to-day. A h!d OF s3lo per
share for Standard Oil 'ex-subsi-
diaries" or without rights to partici-
patton in the distribution of subsi-
diaries was made by venturesome
trader on the curb" but as no intelli-
gent appraisal can yet be made OF the
worth OF the stock when Invested of
Its outside holdings, the offer was not
accepted. ar
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-01
Activity ON Frontier.

Brussels. August 9l.-The Belgian
government continues actively engaged
in completing the armament of all the
Sarrlsons on the German and French
borders. Several trains have been
dispatched with ammunition md guns
from the Liege arsenal to Namur,
Lego and VervIers. Ali the forts are
being inspected.
AT Antwerp the engineer corps is
transporting all campaign material
from Tete De Flandre to the Antwerp
side Of the Scheidt
the Belgian newspapers explain the
activity by the statement TINT thc
talk OF European hostilities has
awakened the Belgian war ministry
to tho unp-epared condition OF the
Belgian army ard defenses.