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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
FAITH NEyER wAyrnrn

My faith and confidence. when a lit
tie boy (which was long. long time
ago), In Santa Claus never wavered.
When the days grew short and the
nights were cold and the glistening
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
MUST KEEP THE FAITH.

II we do not have faith in Santa
Claus how can we grown-up people
expect the children to have faith in
himr However, the best reason of all
for my faith In him is because of the
faith that the children have; so that
both the grown-ups and the children
having belief SO firmly founded, how
can any Of US help but enjoy Santa
Claus bounty? H. 8. CABLE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09

to deny his existence would be to de-
stroy one of the fountains of youthful
happiness. The trustful and confiding
innocence of the little ones looking
forward to the time when their own
particular friend "St Nick" with his
pack on his back comes down the chin
ney constitutes one of the most beau.
world.
Sure, / believe In Santa Claus.
BERNARD d. CONNOLLY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
RELIEVES I'M THE SPIRIT.

I believe in the Santa Claus spirit
because of the joy that it brings to
little children. Every child has a
right to be happy at Christmas time
and I know of no better way for a
grown-up person to get more fun and
real enjoyment out of Christmas than
by being q Santa Claus for some of
the children. H. B. HAYDEN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
THE VIRTUE OF GENEROSITY.

Deep in the personality Of every
human being is implanted cardinal
virtue-generosity, or the desire at
varying times to give to his fellow
human beings either of his material,
physical or intellectual possessions.
The psychic force of this attribute is
SO great that few 60 through life with
out feeling its compelling power, the
growth Of which, however. In the in
dividual. depends not only upon the
soil upon which 1t is implanted, but
the cultivation 1t receives. 1t seems
peculiarly Apostle, therefore. that at
least one season of the year. as it
comes around In its annual cycle,
should bring to the surface this in.
herent virtue, the cannonization of
which is Santa Claus.
Why then should we not all believe
in him and a Merry Christmas time,
In which he brings to all. both poor
and rich, the desire to give. do.
G. L. EYSTER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09

LIKE GARDEN WITHOUT FLOWERS.
Christmastide without Santa Claus
would be as garden without flowers.
The sweetest. tenderest associations Of
childhood are so closely allied with the
annual visit of the jolly old elf that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09

Day Saints CUtah Mormons). I. o.
0. F. hall in London building. Sum-
day school at 2 p. m. Preaching
service at 3:15 p. m. John Frank,
presiding elder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
DAY FULL OF SIGNIFICANCE.


Due to the teachings of a Christian
mother during the impressionable
years of childhood, an abiding faith
amounting almost to a belief in the
personality of Santa Claus, was In
stilled into my mind. Further. the
activities of the children's saint oc-
curing upon Christmas. the generally
accepted date of the birth Of Jesus of
Nazareth. the Savior of mankind, at
tach to the day and event religious
significance not easily obliterated from
the mind as We graduate into matur.
er years.
Although subsequent readings and
investigation revealed that st. Mich
olas, cannonized in or about the fourth
century, was the original Santa Claus
the fact did not and has not destroyed
or lessened my reverence for the
children's saint.
Santa Claus Is the spirit Of Giving
which inculcated into the mind of the
child will endure in the heart in aft
er life: Love thy neighbor as thy
SELF Is the all important command
that should regulate the conduct Of
the human family In It's relation one
toward the other. Selfish and obdur
ate indeed, must be the heart of thai
individual who fails to find a fellow
being upon whom to confer q moment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09

1t is the brotherhood feeling brought
to q realization.
1 sincerely hope that The Argus
through its efforts and the contribu.
tons that may be made to its Santa
Claus Fund will be able to send Santa
Claus into every home in the city OF
Rock Island, bringing Joy to every
child that might otherwise be over
looked, and carrying the message OF
good cheer to all.
ROBERT WAGNER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
Humane society to Give Dinner.

The ladies' auxiliary OF the HUI
name society will give rs. cent din,
ner from 1880 to p. m. at the II
NJ. G. A. Tuesday. Dec. IL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
FAITH NEVER SHAKEN.

Who has lived and not believed In
Santa Claus has not lived. Men ana
women are children at Christmastide-
Though I emerged from childhood
some years ago my faith has not been
shaken-and I'll be laying for the old
man with the flowing whiskers and
the reindeers next Christmas eve. just
as expectantly as l did when wore
jumpers. W. B. MCINTYRE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
3. D. coNNELLY.

at my home one Christmas eve before
I had gone to bed.
He has always been the children's
friend and Is the prince of good fell
lows. II. A. J. MDONALD.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
H. Z. CURTIS.

of pleasure or perhaps cause the she'd
ding of tear of gratitude during the
yule season, on Xmas day. and in this
manner assist in the work Of the age
through the uplift and ennobling of
our fellow man.
For the foregoing reasons, briefly
stated, 7 believe in Santa Claus and
would decry any man who would try
to malign or belittle this traditional
character whatever may have been it's
origin. G. w. HAYES.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
ALWAYS KNEW HIM.

l have always believed in Santa
Claus and always will because I saw
him. When 1 was little boy he called
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
WORTH ENCOURAGING.

believe in Santa Claus, because II
is the one occasion In which all Chris
tian nations join in celebration and is
productive Of more Joy. particularly to
children, than any other day in the
year. IL not all other holidays put to-
gether.
The German methods Of observing
this day seem to me the most attract
i've and beautiful. as the joys of the
Christmas tree are certainly among the
pleasantest sensations in the lives of
those who have been brought up amid
such associations.
cannot imagine a person who can
be devoid Of kindly desire for Christ
mas indulgences. Many, however, per-
NIT this feeling to slumber, and l,
therefore. admire and will encourage
your efforts to stimulate to action the
Christmas spirit inherent in all peo-
pie.
We are prone to forget how much
happiness little effort will do at this
time. OTTO HUBER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
A WORD TO THE ADULTS.

Complying with the request that
write an article giving my views on
our old friend, Santa Claus. wish to
say that would at this time prefer
aadeavor to help the cause Of the
little ones, whose faith in Santa Is
implicit, by addressing the adults. The
press some three or four years ago
agitated sane Fourth of July. In my
opinion the press should advocate q
sane Christmas. The day at the pres
ent time Is not what 1t was in years
past or what 1t should be. There is
too much commercialism connected
with 1t. The spirit Of giving loses
Its pleasure due to extravaganza in
the purchase of gifts. at is more bles-
sed to give than to receive does not
mean that in order to give, you should
incur an indebtedness that requires
three or four months of economy to
erase.
The spirit Of giving should not be
governed by the desire al expecta-
ton that the recipient is going to go
you one better" The value Of gifts
should not be the criterion: the most
simple gift accompanied by the spirit
of the day and the knowledge that you
are remembered Is the most satisfac-
tory. Curb your extravagances to the
older ones, curtail the number on your
lift II necessary, IN order that you may
give to the little ones. to the poor and
needy and that We may return to the
good old fashioned Christmas and San
ia Claus. H. e. CASTEEL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09

Church of Jesus Christ. Latter
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-05
A Preaching Cross Restored.

The preaching cross in the village
of burlington, situated amid romantic
surroundings on the northern side OF
the Mendip hills, has, by the generos-
ity of Col. Evan H. Llewellyn, been
restored. It is recorded that early in
1906 the handsome fifteenth century
base of the cross-all that then re-
mained of twas removed and uti-
lized in building new house for the
then parish clerk. Happily, the orna.
mental dial stone did not share the
same fate, and this has been incor-
porated into its original position In
the new cross. Three broad and mas
sive steps carry the old socket upon
which rests a tall monolith shaft,
which is crowned by one of those
laptern-shaped canopies SO peculiar to
the west country.-From the London
Standard.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-05
How He Axerted a Duel.

The following is told of former
Senator Joe Blackburn of Kentucky:
In the days of his youth the Ken.
tuckian was asked by friend to Sec
ond him in duel. He consented
and at sunrise the parties met at the
appointed place. Now, it was this
Kentuchan's duty to say the last
words touching the terms Of the duel.
But, although he faithfully performed
this duty, the duel never took place.
A murmur of "Wl:y not?" invari-
ably goes around whenever this story
is told, whereupon the answer Is as
follows:
"For the very simple reason. When
Joe finished speaking it was too dark
for duel."-Harper's Magazine. -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-05
/ BELIEVE
CARDUI CURED
Mrs. Chapman, of Branehland,
Tells About Her Serious Troubles
and How Cardui Helped Her.

Branchland, w. Va.-In a letter
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man says: Il suffered from womanly
trouble for nearly FIVE years. I tried
all the doctors in the country, but
they did me no good. I can say that
certainly do believe that Cardui
saved my life. I took Cardui, and now
/ am entirely well.
I have gained is pounds, and feel
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what this medicine has done for me.
hope all who suffer from any kind
OF womanly trouble will give Cardu
fair trial.
will continue to recommend this
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not praise Cardui half as highly as 1t
deserves"
You may be sure, that II Cardui will
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Mrs. Chapman's-and 1t Is doing this
every day-it will certainly help those
women who have no serious symp-
toms, but are Just weak and ailing.
Whether seriously sick, or simply
weak, try Cardui. It will, help you.
In the past fifty years. Cardui has
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Why not test 1t for your troubles?
N. B-write to, Ladies' Advisory
Dept, Chattanooga Medicine Co, Chat
tnnooga, Tenn, for Special Instructions
and e4-page book, 1Home Treatment
for Women" sent In plain wrapper, on
request.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-05
COFFEE HEART
Very Plain In Some People.

A great many people go on suffering
from annoying ailments for a long
time before they can get their own
consent to give up the Indulgence
from which their trouble arises.
A gentleman in Brooklyn describes
his experience, as follows:
"I became satisfied some months
ago that owed the palpitation of the
heart from which L suffered almost
daily, to the use of coffee, u had been
q coffee drinker for 80 years. but !
found 1t very hard to give up the bev-
erage.
"One day I ran across a very sem
sible and straightforward presenta-
ton of the claims of Postum, and
was so impressed thereby that con-
cluded to give it a trial.
my experience with 1t was unsat-
isfactory till learned low 1t ought
to be prepared-by thorough boiling
for not less than Is or 20 minutes.
After learned that lesson there was
no trouble.
Postum proved to Se most palat,
able and satisfactory hot beverage,
and have used it ever since.
'The effect on my health has been
most. salutary. The heart palpitation
from which l used to suffer so much
particularly after Breakfast, has dis
appeared and I never have return OF
1T except when dine or lunch away
from home and drink the old kind OF
coffee because Postum Is not served
frd that Postum cheers and invig
crates while it produces no harmfu
stimulation" Name given by Postum
Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Ten dcys' trial proves an eye opener
% meny.
Read the little book. "The Road te
vel'ville," in pkgs. There's Rea
1n."
Ever rcad tie above Latter. A new
a.rc-ra frcr, time to time. The.
,repuinc. Enc, aud iaii OF humn'
rest.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-05
LAS cardinal Gibbons, Approval.

Cardinal Gibbons, the highest au-
thority of the Roman Catholic church
In America, has expressed his ap-
proval of tuberculosis day, which is
to be observed by the churches OF the
United States on or about April 80,
and of the general organized anti-tu-
berculosis campaign, according to a
report of an interview made public by
the National Association for the Study
and Prevention of tuberculosis.
The interview was granted by his
eminence to H. Writ Steele, executive
secretary of the Maryland Associa'
tion for the Prevention and Relief OF
tuberculosis, and DR.. Charles o'Dono-
van, one of the leading physicians OF
Baltimore. The cardinal expressed
his entire sympathy with the plan Of
the tuberculosis day movement and
indorsed the program both of the
Maryland association and Of the ma
tional association.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-05
chlnamen AssauIt Missionary

Shanghai-The Rev. John Murray,
of the American Presbyterian mission
at the Tsi Nan Flu was attacked by
Chinese on March 2s, II miles north
of that place. He was badly injured
about the head and body and was
brought back to the mission by gov.
,rnment escort. He is now consider
ed out of danger. An absurd report
had been circulated among the Chi.
nese that Mr. Murray had stolen a
hild and some of them set upon
him, while ne was engaged in making
pastoral visits.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-05
DR.. SEAMAN A. KNAPP DEAD
An Expert in Agricultural Warm
Friend of the South.

Friend of the South.
Washington.-Dr., Seaman Assthe
Knanp. one of the foremost experts
of the department of agriculture, who
has made Investigations in many
parts of the world, died at his nome
here He was rs years old. \
DIR. Knapp was from New lors
and his work in the Orient ano II
connections with American rice pro
duction in the South and in promo
tion of various Southern crops MADE
him famous among agricultural IN
vestigators.
Rheumatism, which later develop
ed into complication of diseases
caused DR.. Knapp's death. He was
a graduate of Union college and re
ceived many degrees from other in
stitutions.
DR.. Knapp introduced the improv
ed japanese rice in this country after
extensive travels in Japan, China ant
the Philippines for the Department O.
Agriculture. His investigations stim
ulated the rice industry in Louisiana
Mississippi and Arkansas, as he fire
ouently made prolonged lecture tours
in the interest of farmers. Through
out the South, but particularly II
Louisiana, DR.. Knapp became well
known of his efforts in behalf OF the
production of not only rice but su
gar and cotton. He was one OF thu
leaders in the great fight OF the gov
eminent against the cotton boil wee
vii. OF recent years he had been di
recting the work OF the department
toward the diversification Of crops il
the South and through his efforts
many Southern farmers were Undue
ed largely to give up their one-stapl'
crop-cotton-and to plant corn AMI
raise hogs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-05
SETTER TEETH
FEWER DENTISTS BILLS

Your teeth decay because particles
of food get into crevices between and
around the teeth and create germs
of decay. Ordinary tooth powders
and washes are entirely inadequate
to prevent it.
Try Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic, de-
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little in glass Of water, and rinse the
mouth and brush the teeth thoroughly.
vt will whiten the teeth, prevent
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OF decay and save you dentists bills.
Paxtine thoroughly cleanses, de-
odorizes and keeps pure and odorless
false teeth and bridgework. Paxtine
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and peroxide for all toilet and hy-
gienic uses. At Druggists rs and 50c,
or sent postpaid upon receipt Of price
by The Paxton Toilet Co., Boston,
Mass. Send for a free sample.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-05
Promised Trouble Blown Away.

Madrid. = The ministerial crisis,
which appeared fraught with the
greatest possibilities, seems to have
ended as abruptly as it began. 1t has
'esolved itself, seemingly to the gen
eral relief, into second reconstruc-
ton of the Canaljas ministry.
King Alfonso, on his arrival from
Seville, Immediately received Senor
CaAalejas and requested him to con.
tinue in power. The Premier agreed
, condition that he be permitted to
make such changes in the Cabinet as
he deemed necessary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-05
HOW TO CURE RHEUMAr1sM.

The cause of rheumatism is excess
uric acid In the blood. To cure rheum-
the system. Rheumatism is an inter-
nal disease and requires internal
remedy. Rubbing with oils and lni.
ments may ease. the pain, but they will
no more cure rheumatism than paint
will change the fiber Of rotten wood.
Cures Rheumntism To Stay Cured. !.
Science has discovered a perfect and
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ed In hundreds Of cases, 1t has effected
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Bobbitt Chemical Co.. Baltimore, Md.
Gets At The Joints From The Inside.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-05
eattIeshlps at raraet Practice.

Washington. = The annual battle
practice Of the Atlantic fleet off the
Virginia capes began in earnest when
II of the 16 battleships under com
mand of Rear admiral Seaton Schroe.
der, directed their big guns at tar.
gets representing warships of a sup.
posed enemy. Secretary of the Navy
Meyer, on the Presidents yacht May.
floer, is an eyewitness to observe the
efficiency of the officers, men and
guns. under the battle conditions
twenty-five vessels participate in thu
hattie on drill grounds.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-05
MoIssant,s Comparison.

"The late John B. Moissant was "a
genial as well as skillsll airman,' y
said a Chicago editor.
II remember well a visit he once
made me, with drawings Of an aero
.plane of his own invention under his
arm.I joked him a little about the
machineaxit certainly had a.4heayy,
awkward look. "~tt2pt he SID with a>
laugh:
"'Oh, don't judge even an aeroplane
by It's outside. What If the man who
discovered the oyster hadn't stopped
to pry open the SHELLY"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-05
SCALES ALL OVER HER BODY

about three years ago was at.
fected by white scales on my knees
and elbows. I consulted doctor who
treated me for ringworm. / saw no
change and consulted a specialist and
he claimed I had psoriasis. / contin.
ued treatments under him for about
six months until I saw scales break
ing out all over my body save my
face. My scalp was affected, and my
hair began to fall. ! then changed
doctors to no avail. I went to two
hospitals and each wanted to make q
study of fifseeasesaRf> >ssemed unable
to cure it or assure me Of ascure. i
tried several patent medicines S4apd
was finally advised by friend who
has used Cuticura on her children
since their birth, to purchase the
Cuticura Remedies. I purchased a
cake of Soap, the Ointment and the
ResolYent. After the first application
the itching was allayed.
II am still using the Soap and Oint-
ment and now feel that none ether is
good enough for my skin. The psor-
iasis has disappeared and / every
where feel better. My hands were so
disfgured before using the Cuticura
Remedies that had to wear gloves all
the time. Now my body and hands
are looking fine" (Signed) Miss Sara
Burnett, 2135 Fitzwater St, Philadel-
phia, Pa, Sept. 30, 1910.
Cuticura Soap (25c) and Cuticura
Ointment (5Oc) are sold throughout
the world. Send to Potter Drug &
Chem. Corp, sole props, 135 Colum.
bus Ave-, Boston, for free book on af.
fections of the skin and scalp.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-05
Is EPILEPSY CONQUERED
Aiew York Physicians Have Many
Cures to Their Credit.

New York Physicians Have Many
Cures to Their Credit.
New York, April 4.-Advices from
every direction fully confirm previous
reports that the remarkable treatment
for epilepsy being administered by the
consulting physicians Of the DR.. Water
man Institute is achieving wonderful
results. Old and stubborn cases have
been greatly benefited and many pa
tients claim to have been entirely
cured.
Persons suffering from epilepsy
should write at once to DR.. Waterman
Institute, 1872 East 25th St, Branch 63,
New York, for supply of the remedy,
which is being distributed gratuitously.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-05
Eres Blood cure.

If you have pimples, offensive eruptions,
old sores, cancer, itching, scratching
eczema, suppurating swellingS, bone pains,
hot skin, or if your blood is thin or inn
pure, then Botanic Blood Balm (BB.B.l
will heal every sore, stop all itching and
make the blood pure and rich. Cures after
all else failf. $l.00 lper large bottle at
drug stores. Sample free by writing Blood
Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga, Department B.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-05
Miss Bangs and Miss Whifon's
School, for Girls

WITHIN the city and Of the great nb
intellectual and
physical insurg definite
and
attention
UPPER HOUSE tor gsaaSa apG .P
social
ordin restrictions Of school
OK
object OF
In
the highest the eadSs Miss 90 Bangs @
to
Roosevelt and the Chief Justice
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-05
The Mind.

The human mind is like a lite,
which can play but one note at a tae;
Gods mind must be like an Cyan
which plays chords. The human ind
is so infinite in its questions, tf. II
there were no God 1t would be rSes.
sary to invent one.-Rev. NnB
Crane, Independent, Chicago.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-05
UGLY RACE CONFLICT.
NEGROES ATTACK WHITES IN
DELAWARE ToWN-oNE KILL
AND MANY INJURED.
BAD FEELING AMONG RACES
Riot Continued Nearly Through One
Nlsht-shos and Bullets whiz
Through streets-Law Officers
Could f!ot Control Mob.
Officers

Laurel, Del.-The ill feeling which
has existed for some time between
white and colored residents of Laurel
and vicinity eliminated in race riot
that ragged in the heart of town nearly
all night, resulting, in the death OF a
white boy, the serious injury of two
white men and minor injury OF a
number of white and colored men and
damage to a number of buildings. A
lynching is threatened if the negro
who fired the fatal shot is found.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-04-05
unfortunate AIluslon.

She-Too many men expect, their
wives -to. run their homes on prac-
tically nothing, They forget that no
one can make bricks without straw.
He-My wife does out Of flour.