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Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-08-29

AS less extensive substitute
for an electric hair drier a Ger
man electrician has bought out a
device for warming ordinary
combs.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-08-29

DIR. g. II. Ellsworth, Dentist, l6
Baldwin st. Rochester. N. Y, says Fol-
ey Kidney Pills gave him immediate
relief and strengthened him wonder
fully. 81 have been bothered with
weak kidneys and bladder trouble and
suffered much pain. Foley Kidney
Pills gave me immediate relief and
strengthened me wonderfully. | am
pleased to recommend their USE Sold
by Allen UrQuhart.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-08-29

>sllos complexion comes from bill
ious impurities of the blood and the
fault lies IN the liver and bowels
they are torpid. The medicine that
gives results ia such eases is Herhine.
II i line liver stimuiani sud 6G=,,
regulator. Price Jlc. Sold by W
>edhefry.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-08-29

Even the freshest bread can
be sliced evenly without break
ing by utensil invented by a
Massachusetts man in which
slotted sides guide the knife and
at the same time hold the loaf
firmly.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-08-29

Upon an average, Scotchmen
are the tallest in the United
Kingdom; Irshmen come second
English third and Welshmen
last.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-08-29

China u1ers an enormous neld
for the plum ers and manufac-
tarcrs ~ plumbing supplies
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-08-29

sas cured Of diarrho~a ~ one
a"s~ 81 Nhaaoerlain's col,e. Chcs~ra
aud psaffho~a Remedy" sfi,es ~ u
'sehasai. ufaea~. IA. There 10 moth
ing better. For sal~ hy Oh ss~aA~ss~
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-08-29

a Norwegian expedition viii
study the natives, hora and
fauna of almos, unknown regions
Of northern and central Asia.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-08-29

by means of sparrow club ,,
pa birds We're killed in a district
in Mid Dorset England and {.
Sii eggs taken.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-08-29
\ Clean Salye

Is desirable. DIR. Bells Antiseptic
Salye is creamy SNOW ointment and
guaranteed for all skin diseases, such
as eczema. salt rheum, chaps, etc. 25c
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-08-29

Two cubic feet of water, fall
ing six feet will produce one
horse power Of energy in the
most modern electrical machin-
cry
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-08-29

Sherman. Seventeen carloads
of six-inch pipe is being unloaded
IN this city today for use in
building the gas line from Elec-
ira to Sherman. The charter of
the gas company calls for COM
pletion of the line by January
1st and gas is to be sold to resi-
dences at As cents and reduced
rates for manufacturers. The
present rate is 81. 40.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-08-29

A vast amount of i'll health is due to
impaired digestion, When the stom-
ach fails to perform its functions prop
erly the whole system becomes deran-
ged. A few doses OF Chambe rlain s
Tables is all you need. They will
strengthen your digestion. invigorste
your liver, and regulate your bowels,
entirely doing away with that miser-
able feeling due to faulty digestion.
Try it. Many other have been perma-
nently cured-why not your For sale
by all dealers.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-08-29

Most disdguring skin eruptions,
scrofula. pimples, rashes, etc. are due
to impure blood. Burdock Blood Bit.
tsTs - cleansing blood tonic, is we'll
recommended. 81 1T all stores.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-08-29
Stands Ahead.

There is something about Hunt 8
Lightning Oil that no other Liniment
possesses. Others may be good, but it
is surely the best. 1t does all you
recommend it for, and more. For
sprains it has no equal on earth. 1t
stands ahead on my medicine shelf
Very truly yours.
n Brownlow,
25c and SOC Bottles Livingston, Tenn
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-08-29

Mckinney-The Mex lin n e y
cotton mills have just closed a
contract with a Houston firm to
take one carload a week Of their
products for the next twelve
months. The mill makes a spe-
cialty of supplying the Texas
trade with demins, awning and
overall goods.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-08-29

The French have coined the
word "avion" to mean a military
aerOplane.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-08-29
We Guarantee Every Box

of DR.. Bells Antiseptic Salve to do
what we claim. Try it for ulcers, boils.
running sores, letter, ringworm, eczema
salt rhem, fever sores, cuts, bruises,
pimples, black heads, chaps, felons,
burns Oh any skin disease. 25c.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-08-29

In the number of telephones
IN proportion To population, Iowa
Nebraska, Washington Nevada
and California lead the other
states.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-08-29
A SAFE SUBSTITUTE
FOR CALOMEL.
A Mild Vegetable Medicine for the
Liver That is Free From the
Dangers Of the Powerful
Chemical Cal0mel.

Sedberry's drug store has a
mild, vegetable remedy that sue
cessfully takes the place of the
powerful mineral drug calomel,
the old fashioned liver medicine.
This remedy is DOdson's Liver
Tone, a very pleasant tasted
liquid that gives quick but gen
tie relief from constipation
without the bad after effects
which so often follow taking Gallo
mel.
Dodson rs LiverTone is fully
guaranteed tC be a perfect sub
stitute for calomel, and if you
buy a bottle and it does not en-
tirely satisfy you, Sedberry's
drug store will promptly give
you your money back upon re-
quest.
1t is fine for both children and
grown people.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-08-29

Keep yoar vital organs in good con-
dition If you would have health
through the rnalarial season. Prickly
Ash Bitters oieanses and strengthens
the stomach, liver and bowels and
helps the system TO resist disease
germs. Allen Urquhart special agent.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-08-29
grown people.

A Houston court decided that
young man who idled away his
time on the streets was avagrant
Notwithstanding he wore good
clothes and proved that his
mother owned a home and sup
ported him. The Judge said the
law makes it the duty of the
peace officers to arrest and put
to work on the public roads all
idlers who have no visible means
of support included those sup
ported by female relative. East
Texas Register.
If this law was enforced in all
towns there would be a number
of fire haired young gents who
would suffer or go to work. -
Grand Saline Sun.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-08-29

A. 5. Jones, of the Lee Pharmacy
Chico, Cal, who has handled Foley x
Co.'S. medicines for many yeprs says
al consider that Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound has no equal, and is
the one cough medicine | can recon-
mend as containing no narcotics or
other harmful properties. The gem
uine in a yellow package For sale by
Allen Uuquhart.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24
sY lpAH MveLoNE elesoN.

HAYWOOD, H.. Dec. 24.-Kitty
Smith is very happy in the thought
that she Is going TO make q very won
derful Christmas gift this year. :.
II is not going TO be an expensive
present, nor a present that has taken
the giver a long time TO make. II Is
not easy for Kitty Smith to make pref
~ things. She has no arms. But her
gift Is more wonderful than anything
she could buy or make-she is going
to give herself.
Kitty Smith gives herself every day
10 the little class OF 10 crippled chill
dren she ia teaching at the Home Tor
Disabled Children at haywood. She
teaches them their lessons and cares
for them In many ways that one would
think impossible for a girl without
arms. But this year she is going to
do something which especially ap-
peals to her.
She has heard OF another armless
Girl way out in Nebraska who 10 80
unhappy at her misfortune that she
wants 10 die, and Miss Smith Is going
10 travel way out there 10 show this
Girl that life Is worth living.
She is going 10 tell how happy she
Is In doing things for others more
unfortunate than herself" She is go
ing 10 show her how to do with her
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24

ask Of YOU a first favor. LEFT my
hat I'M In Miss Bulls room and
.T will get IT," said Abbott prompl-
ly. ,,n era
admiration. go, -,od
poh Think I'll refuse Frans nrst
reouest?" He sped upstairs. uncom'
monty light OF foot.
Now" whispered Fran wlcKeuS'
| let's run of and leave him.
I'm with you'll" Abbott Wnlspefeu
boyishly. ,u M 4.
storm, Fran laughing musicaly, Az
bott laughing joyously, Jakey laus
loudest OF all. They salned oo"n INC
front walk under the artillery nre VI
hostile eyes from the green 'erahua ,
They continued merry. Jakey even
staggered. fancying himseI par
of Il; he regretted his short trousers.
When Robert Clinton overlook tneni'
he was red and GREATNESS out Lan
beribboned hat was clutcheo triuth,
phantly in his hand. IL was ne VINO
nrst discovered the amenscade- ID s
suddenly remembered, looked across
the street, then fell, desperately
wounded. The shots would nave
passed unheeded over Aboott's head'
had not Fran called his attention 10
the ambuscade.
ITS good thing" she said limo
Gently, that you're not holding my
hand" and she nodded toward the
boarding house. Abbott looked, ana
turned for one despairfhs- glance.
Bob: the latter was without sign OF
life.
what shall we do?" inquired Fran,
as they halted ridlculously III We
run for it. it'll make things worse.
"Oh. Lord yes" groaned BOD
don't make bolt
Abbott pretended not TO understand
Come on. Fran. / shall go home VILE
YOU. His lighting blood was up. In
his face. was no surrender, no, no'
even TO Grace Noir. Come" he per
sisted. with dignity :,
How Jolly" Fran exclaimed i5hall
We 20 through the groye?-that . the
longest way"
Then let US go that way re-
sponded Abbott stubbornly
Abbott. the school-director
warned, you'd better come on over 10
my place-Im going there. this IN.
slant to- 20 get cup Of tea. tn be
best for you, old fellow, you listen 70
me. now-you need a little er--a-
some-a little Serrnulant
NO" Abbott returned definitely.
lie had done nothing wrong, and he
resented the accusing glances from
across the way. NO" I'm going with
/ Fran
And don't you bother about him,
\ Fran called after the retreating chair
man OF the board, hell have stmu-
liant enough"
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24

mother died, and she had TO do the
Homework. The following November,
on Thanksgiving day, while going
about her work. she found bottle
filed with what she afterwards knew
was whisky. Innocently she drank
some OF It. and Immediately grew
weak and supplied.
Her father in the next room called
10 her to put some wood on the fre.
She tried 10 do so, and fell into the
open stove unconscious. There she
lay until the bones In her little hands
and arms were burned and twisted.
and was only saved from death by her
little brother coming in from play and
lifting her from the stove.
Her arms had 70 be amputated three
inches fEom the shoulder. The Chill
dren's Home society OF Illinois took
her. and a Kitty Smith fund" was
raised 10 support and educate her.
For time she was kept at the
home of destitute crippled children
| In Chicago, where she learned TO write
and sew with her feet and was given
instructions In common school studies
Later she was sent 10 Boynette, Wis,
and nearly completed the high schoo
course. AT 81 the Kitty Smith FUND
was all used up, and for a while she
earned a little money by selling cards
and drawings and other work.
Forever in her heart was the hope
| that some day she might be OF assist
snce TO poor. deserving crippled chill
dren.
81 wanted TO show them" she said
that even girl without arms, borr
and raised under the most unfavorabl'
circumstances, can accomplish much
good for other cripples by making
their lives better, sweeter and more
useful,
Il have often heard people say. wher
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24

they thought | didn't hear, that they
would rather be dead than In my cir
cumstances. But l consider that very
foolish, for | would rather be without
arms than blind, and | can be OF great
use In the world. Many OF my little
crippled children in the home would
feel great loss II should be taken
away from them.
Il am so glad that am going TO be
able TO make brighter the life OF this
other girl who was born without arms.
Surely II | have accomplished these
things-if | am happy and contenh
without my arms-this other girl can
be 80. But she will have TO learn that
she can be happy only by being busy.
Her life must be so full OF work and
the thinking OF others that she will
not have the time TO think OF herself.
IF can make this other girl with
out arms understand II az do, II will
he the happest Christmas have ever
spent--and have had some very hap
by ones"
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24
INES AE % % F EVERY s nn9 %pSRT
THIS ARMLEss GIRL CAN:

Draw and embroider with
her toes, though she has never
had a lesson in drawing or
sketchlng
sharpen her pencils. opening
and closing the knife herself
Wash her face. brush her
teeth, take her bath and comb
her hair. and almost entirely
dress herself.
Sweep and dust, mop and
scrub, and blacken stoves.
Eat a meal in a public restau-
rant, picking up the food with
her lips, SO deity that she at
tracts no attention.
Il have never found a task
too tedious TO undertake" she
says. "or too tedious 10 finish.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24

Florence La Babe. the little girl
with the big eyes and high-piled hair
who has won many friends as a photo
player, will be featured soon as Mar.
he mother OF Jesus" In the big Tan.
houser picture, The Star OF Bethle.
hem"
IL is a thrg-reei production and Will
be released Dec. "a. 20 that the Christ
mas story OF the three wise men and
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24

the babe born In the manger may be
told through the screen In all places
where the Tanhouser film is usel
Christmas week. There were 200 peo-
pie used in the production, which
took a month 10 complete. Specia,
costumes, property and scenic effects
were secured so that the Biblical
scenes and characters might be repro
duced with fidelity
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24

feet the things that most people 90
with their hands,
Just the mere sight OF Kitty smith
will be an inspiration 10 this other
girl for a happier, brighter young wo-
man II would be hard TO find.
Miss Smith was born 80 years ago
in Chicago. Her family was very
moor When she was 9 years old her
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24

The handbag or satchel OF undressed
~ No. ,v weS s eynr ,ha 'ro 1eI moi
cleaner The secret OF restoration -
piece OF sandp6per rubbed over the
surface. A very fine grade OF sand
with care the effect IL magical, and no
injury TO the material accrues. Many
kinds OF feathers without polished
surfaces-for example. suede, undress-
90 md ooze cAlfskin-can be cleaned
thus
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24
SnrinkIe Rardinea

When a box Of sardinea In opened
II should be drained OF all oil possible,
and then the little fish turned out and
sprinkled with lemon juice. They
should be drained again before serv-
ing The lemon will cut the remaining
oil and make tho sardinss more palA-
table.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24
(continued.)
Keeps Eggs,

To preserve eggs. MI a wooden box
with ordinary salt. smear each egg
over with olive OIL and place ~ In the
salt with the pointed end downwards
Eggs treated In this manner will keep
fresh for some time.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24

To take the color entirely out OF
cotton dress after II has become some
what faded, boil the dress In cream
OF tartar. A perfectly white dress re-
suits
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-08
FIRE LADIES HAVE new PET
Spitzic Spitz Joins Force This NORM
ing and Fircmcn Want to
Keep Him.

A new member was added to the
central fire station this morning. His
name is Spitzie Spitz and he is a real
German.
The puppy was picked up by fire
ladies in the street in front of the
station. The little animal is appar.
emily suffering from a lame back. He
has II very pronounced limp when he
walks and occasionally he cries as
though his little back panied him
greatly.
That's some pup, believe me"
said Driver c. W. Coss. this morning,
and il his M doesn't come and
get him pretty soon. / am going to
adopt him and teach him how to
drive the wagons"
Spitzie Spitz and the driver have
become fast friends and the only
time the little dog appears perfectly
contented is when he is laying COM
fortably on the big seat of the chem
zeal with Mr.. Coss close by, whisper
ing comforting nothings into his
pointed ears.
The fircmen say they can use
another mascot nicely and that Spit
Gle will certainly become "A member
of the force unless his owner comes
to claim him immediately.
The little dog shows that he orig
mated in an a%ristocratic family. He
has already made friends with the
horses Mt the fire station and NAV
decide to make that place his home.
even though called for by his lord
and master.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-08
James A. Whitmore Is Dean of
Men and Religion Movement Team

The dean of team III is James A.
Whitmore, who has been actively in
terested all his adult life in working
with and for boys, and he has proved
that he understands the very best
methods for influencing American
lads to lead a straight and pure life.
son, New York. thirty-one ears ago.
and after finishing the high school
in his native town. went to Wesleyan
college in which he not only became
q leader in. debate but also was chos-
en- captain of the college football
team. From Wesleyan college he
went to Northwestern university. be-
ing graduated in the class of 1904.
While at Northwestern. he played on
the football team. continued his spe-
DR.. Commock. and achieved high
rank in his regular classes . He is a
member Of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon
fraternity.
When he was called to become a
member of the faculty of Bellevue
college, Nebraska. Mr.. Whitmore be-
came director Of students athletics.
in which work he developed football
teams that won the state champion
ship on two occasions. He also coach
ed the men who won first place In
the state ~oratorical contest, and won
second place in the interstate con-
test. Up to this time. Mr.. Whitmore
had been preparing himself for the
practice Of law. but was led to give
his life to the religious work depart
ment OF the Young Mems Christian
association, first serving for two years
in Iowa and later as religious work
director of tho. state committee Of
Massa chusetts and Rhode Island. Mr..
Whitmore Is. 9 modern: man in every
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-08
THREATENED TO USE
: REVOLVER ON
FAMILY
Drunken Father Terrorizes
Home and Lands in Jail
For His Fun

Declaring that he was going to buy
q revolver and shoot every member Of
his family and the entire police force.
Knute Knutson. who was released
from the county Jail Wednesday aft
crnoon. after serving a twenty-day
sentence for drunkenness and disorder
ly conduct, obtained" all the money
home in the north end Wednesday
night and proceeded to go up town to
buy the weapon.
With the money that he had taken
from his wife and little children for
the purpose Of purchasing the gun
with which to end their lives and also
the lives Of the police. Knutson got
drunk; very, very drunk and Returned
home with nothing more dangerous
than a severe jag.
After he had been in the house a
short time. however, he recovered his
senses somewhat and discovered a
large pocket knife in a bureau draw
or. Grabbing this weapon in one
hand and a bottle Of whiskey in the
other he started about the house after
the various members Of the family, all
finish the police department after he
had put away his wife and children.
Wife Gave Alarm.
While knutson was chasing the
children upstairs, Mrs. Knutson got to
the telephone and called the police
station. She informed the officers that
her life was in danger and begged
them to hurry to her assistance.
Patrolman Jack Herrick was de-
tailed on the case and hurried to the
Knutson home. He found the mar
making dire threats and cursing loud
ly.
When Knutson saw the big police
mar his manner changed Immediate
~. From q would-be murderer he be-
came a crying head of q family who
wanted to do all he could for his lit
tie ones IL only given a chance. He
begged the policeman not to put him
in jail.
The frightened ~countenances of the
woman and her children convinced
the officer that Knutson had II reality
been threatening them and the man
was promptly taken to the police sta
ton and locked up.
Given Another Sentence.
Knutson promised and begged, but
to no avail in Magistrate Church's
court this morning and was sentenced
TO thirty days more in the county
prison.
Knutson has bothered the police
considerably for several months. He
has been given every chance to make
good the promises that he made each
time arrested for drunkenness. but in
every instance has failed to do the
right thing and. support his family.
While Knutson has been participat-
daughters have. been helping support
the family and~keep some Of the
younger children in school, by labor
ing in a candy factory.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-08
MANY UbJECTSWL[
Be DISCUSSED
At MEET
Coming Session Of the Engi-
neers in Grand Forks Will
Be Interesting
Cnunfy hridres

County bridges county drainage,
road supervision, maintenance and inn
provement. pavements. street railway
track laying, gas and electric lighting
In small cities and towns, and desira-
Bile improvements in the standing of
and position of surveyors in this state
are some of the topics that will come
up for confederation at the meeting of
the North Dakota Society of Engineers
Mt Its annual session which is 10 be
hold in Grand Forks on February Is
and 1S. This association has for its
members the men most prominent in
engineering workUin all parts of the
state and its membership has been
increasing rapidly from year to year.
The meeting at Fargo last year was a
very successful n and a still larger
and more enthusiastic gathering is OK
pected at this years meeting.
The question of the %desirability Of
a license la " for land surveyors will
be discussed and possible legislation
on this problem will he gone over. The
committee on concrete construction,
made up of men from the faculties Of
tho agricultural college and the uni
vcrstty n from the cities Of Grand
Forks and Fargo will submit full re.
ports on Investigations made during
the past year into the value of differ
emit materials available in this state
for this kind of work and will tell
how they can best be utilized.
Several tests of concrete work will
be made and this part of the program
Will occupy most of the afternoon Of
the first day of the convention. These
tests will be held at 1.-THE university and
the annual banquet of the society will
DC held at the University Commons
on the evening OF the same day. All
of the other sessions of the society
Will be held in the new city hall in
Grand Forks and the headquarters of
the society during the meeting will
be at the Commercial club rooms.