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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26
IT IS CRIMINAL TO NEGI EcT
THE SKIN AND Hal b

LINK Vi tne suuerlng entailed by
neeiec'eo sAln troupies-m tai be-
cause of designation, physical he-
cause of pain. Think Of the peasure
of clear skin, soft, white hands and
good hair. These blessings, 50 essen
.iai 10 happlness anu even success Ia
me- are oIten only matter Oh little
'houghtiui care IN the selection Of
effective remedial agents. C,ticnra
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26

thanks for what Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has done for me.
! had taken other medicines but did not
find relief. Miss CORA B. FosNAUGH,
Stoutsville, Ohio, RED, No. /.
Hundreds of such letter. from moth
ers expressing their gratitude for what
Lydia E. Pinkham's VegsoaAle Com
pound has accomplished for their dough
ters have been received by the Lydia E.
Pinkham ID sdicine Company, Lynn, Mass.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26
Almond Cake.

Take two ounces Of butter and beat
1t well with one ounce of sugar. Then
add to it two well-beaten eggs, beat
ing the mixture well together Sift
into it two ounces of -four, add two
tablespoons Of ground almonds and
half taspoonful Of almond extract.
The cake should be baked in a tin
lined with creased paper, in a mod
crate oven, and sugar be sifted over
the top.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26
Departed Hair.

"A lock Of Napoleons hair recently
sold for S. at auction. Pretty high
for lock of hair eh?"
on don't know" res pended the
oaidheaded man. Il think I'd be will
ing 10 pay at that rate for my own
hair, If | could get it back"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26
EnUIish Monkey.

Soak one cup bread crumbs in one
cup of milk for fifteen minutes. Add one
tablespoonful melted butter to one
half cup cheese. broken into small
pieces and stir them in the chatting
dish till the cheese is melted. To
this add the bread crumbs and milk,
one egg well beaten. salt and pepper.
Cook until creamed and serve on
crackers.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26

No matter how poor you are. re-
member there is somebody just a lit
tie poorer" says the Charleston News
and Courier. and perhaps there are
some who can get comfort In that
way. What balm is there. however.
for those unfortunates who are trou-
bled BY the thought that. however
rich they are. there are others who
are richer7
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26

tuberculosis preventorium for
children has been opened in the Jer-
sey woods. Children from tubercular
families will be , sent there to be
strengthened so that they may be
able to resist exposure to the disease.
The institution will doubtless do
much good. but there should De some
thing better in the way Of a name for
It than preyentorium
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26
There's a Reason.

Curate-Didn't ] assure 20
COW is only dangerous wheI
lost it's calf?
She-That's why | was fr
| could not see the calf any
Sketch.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26
How He Got Them.

Dat Teller 'Rastus Skinna4, do,
bin talkip' a powahful lot BID ~ how
he's a-raisin chickens"
"Shol He doan' mean rails; IT,, =,
means 'liftin'. catholic Stand "a
Times.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26

ular. A friend ad-
vised me to tax g
Lydia E. Pinkham's
v e G e "a Die Com
pound, and before l
had taken the whole
of two bottles /
found relief. l am
only sixteen years
old, but l have bet
ter health than for
two or three years.
/ cannot exDresa NV
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26
Sure Thinu.

Did you know" said the N
was reading about the contra
metals, that a clock ticks fl
winter than in summer"
Il never noticed that about
But | know a gas meter does. ."
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26

A cientist has discovered that the
English sparrow is the implacable foe
of the alfalfa weevil Now II some
body Will only discover something
that is the implacable zoe of the Eng
fish sparrow!
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26


Soap and Ointment d,
poor compilations, red,
and dry, thin and fallin
SO little, that it is almo
to use them. Although
and Ointment are sold
postal to "Cuticura,"
ton, will secure a lit
each, with 32-page b
and scalp treatment.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26
Imperfect Air.

so your airship was wrecked Il
blizzard. | thought you consider
perfect?"
The ship was perfect" replied
inventor stiffly. The air wa!
fault. "-Tit-Bits
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26

A Chicago boy fell from a fourth
story window. struck a cement side
walk and was not seriously injured.
This testifles that Chicago possesses
either very elastic type of cement
sidewalk or very tough article of
boy.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26

A very successful remedy fo1 nj,
catarrh is hot douches of Paxtt
tiseptic, at druggists, 25c box ~ G,
postpaid on receipt of price r. y
Paxton Toilet, Co., Boston, MAJ
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26
White Grape Pie,

Line a pie plate with an under
crust and bake. Make an orange or
lemon jelly from gelatin. When the
crust is cool I'LL with white winter
grapes from which the stones have
been removed. When the jelly begins
to stiffen pour it among and over the
grapes. stand aside until perfectly
cold
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26

New Jersey is outlining another
great campaign against the mosquito.
AS New Jersey IL a thrifty state and
the mosquito is always putting in a
bill. 1t naturally encounters some op-
position
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26
File, Maudie !

Dolly wonder why Maude doesn't
wear her new silk stockings?
Poliy'-Maybe she is saving up for
rainy days.-Philadelphia Record.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26
M akinq Room.

Flgg-rm on my way to the den.
lists to have tooth pulled.
Fogg-Ah! That will give you more
room In your fiat-Boston Transcript
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26
Vogue in Outer

According to the DR.
mist, at the present til
featuring wraps Of
satin. The best selle
dium-priced numbers re
to $50. These are usu;
lined in some bright
pleasing contrast. La
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26
Fish Story.

Knicker-A month ago / told
on the water.
Bocker-Well.
Knicker-I cut open the fsi
caught today and found he had
lowed it.-New York Sun. IL
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26

UISHINB
'oucn anu are very ehecu'eI while
"ni'e iaoe Is useu sely ioi his pur-
pose' some sdrlnehIs are SHOWN trim
med with black lace, which is cut awav
to show the lining underneath.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26

carse,d r. 10 no. IL nid TO-. be new.
tnnnd trua Nd ~ V NY. o boioso iied and
- N"- A va f--S ""e Herbs
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26

When a man boasts about k,hot .
miserable sinner he used to a.
devil laughs in his sleeve.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26
The Society Whlrl.

Dear, can YOU help me to isceiye
next Friday?"
sorry, love; bfYs.' on picket dIty
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26

A good memory is essential I'd . ro
cessful liar.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26

pound she is now enjoying the bes fol
health. cannot praise your Comp md
too highly. want every good me bier
to read what your medicine has don't for
my child. Mrs. RICHARD N. DUN Nm,
BIZ Exchange ST., Rochester, NY.
Stoutsville, Ohio. az suffered 1rom
headaches, backache and was very irreg-
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26

No., Cordelia, me- nj
rily a beat because he
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26
now GIRLS
May AvOs
PERIOD|Css
The Experience of
Here Related r.
Benefit of %

Rochester, N. Y.-"I b +
ter 13 years old who has
very healthy until recent
complained of dizziness and
month, so bad that l would
her home from school and 2
to get relief.
"After giving her only II
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26
REAL ESTATE HURT
Proposed Parcels Post Bill Will
lnjure Values.
FARMER HITS NAIL ON HEAD
Why This Infamous Bill VIII Aid Mall
Order Houses and XII! Villages Of
This Country-What II Means to
Home and Farm Owners Every
where.

Every village has In 1t, along with
the town drunkard and the village
cut-up, the mali who sits upon the
dry goods boxes In front Of the local
stores and defles the merchants. He
boasts of the fact that his money goes
TO the mail order houses that he has
a right to buy goods wherever he can
buy them for the smallest price. We
will not deny his right, but we will
investigate. you and l. the wisdom Of
his action
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-07-26

that a
it has
htened
.nere--
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-12

ktd $ father was one III the iirsr set
t!ars In this pleasant valley. which
lay suugly sheltered in the western
side OF the great Rockies, in the new
lyopened country of the Northwest.
The little cabin that the boy called
nome was only ii few miles from the
protecting arms OF these great stone
giants. How Red loved the noun
tains, Here he never felt afraid, for,
he reasoned. how could anything
harmful come into the valley So long
as such soldiers stood guard?
The boys real name was not Red;
he had been christened Edward, but
after he had started to the frontier
school he acquired. besides reading
and writing, his name OF Red; and
believe now he will carry that name
as long as he lives.
Red was known through the valley
for other thangs than his red hair
Each year at school there were new
tales Of his strength and daring. but
| must not stop 10 tell you about
these adventures. or you would be
sleepy long before you found out how
he caught the thief
At the time of story. Red was about
- years of age and had just passed
one Of the hapPlest summers of his
ynuag life,-He- staad- in the door
way looking at his dear old friends.
the mountains. one morning, and was
sorry TO see that the snow line had
already started To creep down along
the sides. He was thinking 10 him
self; "Tve had one good vacation this
year. ! found out where the chicken
hawk had her nest and | tracked those
pccky coyotes almost to their dens.
know. too. where an old black bear
and her cubs are hiding" And he
laughed to himself. for this was one
OF his secrets
He had watched the old bear from
"A limb high mp on a tree tumbiing the
little fat cubs about and talking to
them in funny grunts. Red did nor
want the bears killed so he never
told who trampled and almost de-
stroyed old Mrs. Shows garden. He
felt sure thai as soon as the forest
fires had burned out or the mour-
tains. the bears would 60 back to
their home.
Red had heon standing in the sun
shine Of the doorway for some time.
ssat3sias to himself when suddenly his
father came around the house with an
anxious look on his face, and before
Red had time to ask what troubled
him, said:
BOY. did you count the little pigs
when you shut them in last night 49,
Red thought and then answered:
NO. didn't"
We'll there were two of Them piss-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-12

rldlX- lad days and he went round
the corner, As luck would have 1t. he
had no sooner put the end of hts foot
around the street when again Mr.,
Miacca grabbed him tight and popped
him into the bag, When. at length.
he had gotten him home. Mr.. Miaeca
dropped him out of the bag on 20 the
floor. and then he saw who he had
caught for the first time. THAT was
nice trick you served us before he
said to Tommy Grimes. leaving us
supperless, You went get a chance
to do 1t again, though. for III watch
you myself"
So he put poor little Tommy Grimes
under the sofa and sat down to wait
for the pot to boil. And he watched
and watched and waited. but the pot
refused 10 boil, and at last Mr..
Miacca. not being patient man, got
heartily sick of waiting for 1t to boil.
Hey, there, under the sofa" he
cried, I'm tired of waiting. Put out
your leg and I'll see that you won't
be able 10 run away"
So Tommy put out leg, and Mr..
Miacca got a big chopper and chop
ped 1t of and popped 1t into the
pot
Then ire went out of the room 10
look for his. life. While he was gone
Tommy drimesscrept out from under
the dusty old aofa ann home M
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-12
THE MAYOR AND THE
FOOR LITTLE GIRL

1t was . bitter night in December
The stars giistened and the snow was
deep. Jingling sleigh bells were heard
and merry voices rang from every
passing sleigh. IN mang homes on
the fine avenue. warm fires glowed and
people sat 3round them telling many
stories, and laughing merrily.
The mayor in one Of the finest
houses sar at q front window watching
the cold night, .,,.s...., ,..sx.,
: =. A hi" aai.f 4Fe. s''wfasf ;.i-sss tgssf IN -
frosty weather does bring Indeed, !
really do no think thete is one sad
soul In the city
Bu he was badly mistaken. for
passing just outside his door was
poor. little girl =-==-
She was numb with the cold and
her feet were purple, FOR she had no
neither shoes or stockings
The mayor. however. did not notice
her. He was too busy watching the
sieighs The child had had on "a pair
Of slippers when she left home, bur
these were not Of much good 10 her.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-12

barks and low bowls. Nearer and
ACKNOWLEDGMENT he was sure he
could see them coming across the
field. 1t was a lucky night for Red:
the moon had risen so that he could
see in the distance quite plainly. He
held his breath, and never stirred for
fear ne might brighten them away,
For there were three of the largest
coyotes he had ever seen, and they
were smiling around the chicken
house. Now they had found the open
door: one had gone in: soon the other
two followed Quick as "a fash Red
ran across the yard and banged shut
the door.
oh, my. you should have heard
what happened then. The coyotes
seemed 10 understand that they We're
caught in trap. and barked and
howied accordingly. which. of course,
awakened the chickens, Reds father
heard the awful racket, and came
hurrying from the house, Red shout
ed in the widest delight, I've got
the thief all right, all right, dad"
Leaving his father 70 hold the door,
Red ran to small window on the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-12

Ing this morning. when | turned them
our ! wish you'd be a little on the
lookout for them today. and it won't
be good for the rascal that's taken
such a sudden hiking to pork, If
catch him, mark my word on that"
Saying this, Reds father turned and
walked down the path to the wood
house Red shortly followed. His
father had told him several days
before that 1t was high time to be get
ting the ~eea-eHt- before winter set
in. In the afternoon Red took his
rifle and made his way to the woods
in search Of the lost pigs He had
little hope Of really finding them, but
he had a theory thar the thief who
so successfully stole the two little
pigs would soon return for more. That
night he told his father he had de-
cided TO try to catch rhe thief.
"All right, hoy" was the answer:
but mind you don't get into trouble"
AS soon MS he had finished his sup
per Red loaded his rifle and lay down
for little rest He was not very
sleepy, and 1t was still early In the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-12

niesht when he took his rifle and am
old army blanket and crept softly to
a sheltered place he had fixed for him
self in the woodpile. From here he
could see the door to the chicken
house. He had been careful to close
all the other doors to the outbuildings
earlier In the evening. but had pur-
posely left open the door to the
chicken house. Now he wrapped him.
self snugly in the blanket and lay
down with his rifle close beside him,
He lay quite still and had dozed off
several times. when far up the road
he heard sound. n peculiar bark,
which he knew quite wen.
He threw off the blanket and reach
ed for his file. The next bark was
nearer. and now there were more
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-12


Tommy was a bad boy he would i'm
sist upon going round the corner: and
one day, just as BE- bad heen. Warned
ssHstld itsg.fsssi,' isss scarcely pat oi:S
foot before, the other round the cor
ner before Mr.. Miacca did catch him
and pop him at once into big bag
and walk off with him TO his house"
When Mr.. Miaeea had gat safely in
side and had opened the bag, he
hauled Tommy out and felt his arms
and legs critically.
You're rather tough" he sasd,
douhttuily. but as you're the only
littie boy Two raughi today suppose
We'll have to have you for supper.
And then, of course, boiling may Inn
prove you. But soul o me, sally. I've
forgot TO get the herbs and he won't
he fiji TO eat without them
just at this moment Mrs. Miacca
came into the room and said
What have you got for supper 2"
why, little bow" replied Mr..
MtaecA, but Ike forgot to get the
herbs to cook him with. Watch him,
will you. while 1 go to get thcm:''
Most certainly. my dear said
Mrs Miacca, sweatly.
Does Mr.. Miaeca have little boys
for supper ft=-fisit hit - asked
Tommy crimes t.f Mrs, Miree.,t
Generally, my love" said Mrs
Miacca. "As often, that is. as little
boys are naughty and get in his way"
But don't You have anything but
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-12

other side of the chicken house.
where, by moonlight. he could very
clearly see the commotion within. He
took careful aim with his rifle.
Crack, there was q howl and over
tumbled the largest of those shaggy
little gray beasts. In the same way he
soon dispatched the other two. Then
he dragged the little beggqrs from the
chicken house and put them in II safe
place until morning.
After while all the excitement had
passed, and Red tumbled into his bed.
1t was a long time before he could
sleep. for, besides the glory of catch
Ing the thieves. their hides were worth
"A bounty.
VI. l.. EVERETT
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-12
"ARTHUR, THE ORPHAN BOY"

80 you are seeking home" said
Mr.. Stanley.
'Yes. cir
what kind of work would you pre-"
fcr?,'
ANY kind; am not choice in the
least" said Arthur eagerly.
How would YOU like factory work.
Zine" -----.-----...,--------..--e--
"Then I will give you lob at my
cotton mill
Thank YOU.
Now come with me. You shall stay
at my house until You start to WORK.
which shall he next week.
The moon sheae bright as they walk
ed towards the mansion. Mrs. Stanley
was very much pleased with Arthur.
Amt Martha and Hannah we're greatly
relieved when they found that no
harm would come Of the monster UNI
der the straw stack" as they termed II:
The following Monday Arthur anu
Mr.. Stanley entered the great mill
Now" said Mr. Stanley. II will show
you over the mill. Your wages will
be dellar per week. board and cloth-
irc until find out more about YOU
They are very agreeable terms
sir. said Arthur.
A week passed away without any
event Of importance. The second week
Arthur received two dollars. for ne
had worked assiduously. and Mr.. stan
ley was very much pleased with him.
After four years Arthur knew the
trade perfectly. and was more faithful
than any other hand in Mr. STANLEY
employ. Alt the men and boys of ttfe
factory liked him.
He vas new sixteen years of age.
and with little education. he had saved
much Of the money he made IN the
factory. SO MIR. Stanley decided To
helm him educate himself.
Mr.. Stanley sent him to Harvard
University where he won the affec-
ton of all the teachers and students
On his graduation day. he won all the
honors Of the senior class.
More than twenty-five wears have
passed away. ono Of the greatest
manufactures in Chicago Is owned by
the Honorable Mr. Arthur Merton, az
ne is known. He is q good Christian
He does not share hts riches alone.
hut gives IN the poor. for he does not
forget the DAYS when he had no houe
He is still Mr.. -Stanley's favorite.
How fortunate for arthur that Aunt
Nartha's mattress needed reiilling that
night.
RUTH MAE GEE.
Ogburn Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-12

The sunlight fell in mellow rays over
| the Western hill. A lad of twelve
years. watched 1t with sinking heart.
| for he had nowhere to lay his head
that night. Arthur Merton had been
left an orphan when a mere babe he
had been taken to the orphanage. where
| he had been fairly well taken care
of, when one day. man came in the
! orphanage and adopted him to wait Oh
his sister and invalid mother Herr,
he had been cruelty treated. so he had
run away.
Now as he watched. the sinking sun
he became frightened for he was
afraid of the dark. He walked on
determined TO meet his fate Eravely
Presently he saw n straw stack by the
roadside. and ti1ougilt that about as
GOOD as anywhere else to rest HIS
weary limbs. He went over TO it. and
pulled the straw opt from under i.
ard made a regular Eskimo hut He
crawled in and pulled the straw in
behind him. for the night was coming
en bleak and cold. He only left a
little Gir-hole.
Aunt Martha entered her hut or
the hillside after = hard lays work
Hannah" she said to her sister
about her own age. Il want you anu
me fo go over to Marse Johns straw
stack and fill our mattress. for | am
mortally tired and want to rest good
tonight" Hannah and Martha sci
out for the straw stack with the mat
tress. They came up to the very
place where Arthur was. and put II
down.
Now. Hannah. reach way under and
trs to get it real dry said Martha,
setting to -work.-They commenced to
pull The straw and pulled il right oil
of Arthur. They gaZed at him and
ran off down the hill screaming.
Uncle Abe returned from work.
walked into the hut. and wondered
where Martha and Hannah were. but
thought they would be in after awhile.
So he sat down before the fire ana
smoked his pipe until he heard some
one screaming. He arose and went
u the door. When he saw Martha and
Hannah. he exclaimed 'Ior. chile.
wlar de matter Wild yaIl?' Abe tits
something over at de straw stack. up
under ii as big as a barrel" saia
Martha.
Il will go up by de house and git
Marse John and de hounds and q,
over dar an See what ii is.
Uncle Abe took his gun and went
off down the hill in the moonlight.
MIR. John Stanley. man Of wealth.
kept MANY servants and owned one OF
the greatest cotton mills of the South.
He sat in his coy sitting room read
ing his PAPER. when Uncle Abe entered
Lor. Marse John. there is "a mon
ster over at de straw stack: git Your
gun and hounds and go wild me-"
Mr. Stanley smiled. but obeyed On
the way Uncle Abe explained the cir
cumstances.
Poor little Arthur crawled out to
the open air. but only in time TO see
two chunky figures fleeing away in the
darkness
He called to them but they were
| too frightened to hear
Then he sat down and looked VA at
the stars wondering what would come
next When he saw two men with
guns and hounds coming towards him
Flo was scared to death and started To
run. but he did not. and walked for
ward bravely.
Good evening my lad" said Mr.
Stanley did YOU know YOU nearly
scared two negro women nearly t.
death ~
NJ once all OF Arthurs fear subsidized
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-12
THE ROOSTER.

I wonder why fine rooster throws.
Such fervor IN his footing.
AT dawn he breaks UP my repcse.
And sends sleep cally hooting.
I lay and listen To his noise.
And wonder while I'm waiting.
What sort OF weird ecstatic Joys,
The ROSTERS celebrating,
Bat oh. / cannot understand
The ROSTERS joyous carol,
In anthem In q land.
That has grief by the barrel
He lives In dark and gloomy pens,
Where hiddy clucks and hat hes,
His life Is spent with silly hens.
Tor Whom he digs and scratches.
WRaY BARKER,
Petersburg, Wa.