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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
High
Cost
Too Many ENGAGED
i'm Selling Farm
Truck
BY H. H. GROSS. President Fertility LEAGUE

THESE days this of the chief topics Of conversation All
sorts OF assigned for it. In the writer's opinion is
largely due to modern day Most of living
beyond buying things cannot afford Thousands
borrowing buy automobiles The middle classes today living
better than kings and mobiles lived three hundred it
after all the high cost of living the cost of living high?
people not what The plain simple
fare of randher that gave sturdy and strong
pemented with fare that over highly seasoned and
sary variety Thousands buying porehouse steaks oupbone
little study of household disclose the
wife how she the cheaper cuts meat wholesome
paatabe food households the garbage
boarde ought be proud
OF along this line instead ndng wasu ayagnces
and calling peoples attention to the fact
The whole system of marketing cumbersome unscienf and
makes for There employed
between the producer the table
tive buying will help reduce the cost We have three markets where there
should be The housewife who will visit the make her
selections will large percentage the who sits at home
and orders by telephone.
We must have larger production of food and cheaper of dis
buton and suffer the
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
INTENSE ITCHING WITH RASH

S36 w. goth ST.. Los Angeles, CAL
"The skin affection began In little
red colored rash on my right leg, and
gradually spread to other parts Of my
body. Then small pimples appeared
and later several boils on my leg The
skin around the boils was at first
bright red, and afterwards became
darker colored. The clothing irritat-
ed the sores. The pain caused ner-
vousness and loss of sleep. and the
itching was intense. After using vari.
GUS remedies for about six months
saw how q person afiicted with skin
disease was cured by using Cuticura
Soap and Ointment.
Il bathed the sores with Cuticura
Soap and hot water and then applied
Cuticura Ointment and after about
six months constant treatment the
sores gradually healed. leaving the
skin soft and smooth. Cuticura Soar
and Ointment effected a complete
cure" (Signed) H. A. Robinson, Feb
"A, 1919.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample OF each
free. with 32-p. Skin Book Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston"
Adv.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

It's easy when you're drifting with tAs
current down the stream.
When the oars are shipped beside you
and the laughing ripples sieam;
When there's naught to do but idle In the
cushioned seat and bask
In the happy, glowing sunshine. while the
water does the task.
But there comes q sudden waking to thu
fancy and the dream
When the time arrives that someone hat
to pull against the stream.
The fellow who's contented while the cur
rent bears him ON
Finds that every mile he travels shows q
wished-for haven gone;
Finds the water bears him SOFTLY where
the waiting chances lie.
But unless he does some rowing 1t VIII
swiftly bear him by:
Finds that down the stream the ntchea
that he looks for all are full.
And that II he'd seek the right one NJ
must turn about and pull.
along and dream,
Yet the man some time discovers that he
canont float up stream.
And he learns. too. that the world In ruI
of folks that like to drift,
But the farther down the river there the
current grows more swift;
And he also learns in sorrow that sue
cessful ones would seem
To have no use for the fellow who VIII
never row up stream.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
Many Women
Writers
Adopt
Masculine
Names
By Kafherine Driscelf.
New York

between them and the with whom they DEAL They that
would not dare give his he give
and the gets the defensive and poses
business protection and that only.
It's scoundrely that this but it's true nevertheless Men regulate
and all along the line have spot though
they the work better and reliable than
In the schooroom, shop factory and Office depre
ciated just because she is a
And great writers posed before the world they
might the recognition gets for work well have
George Eliot and George Sand two of the greatest age
Even Oud chose that Charles Ege Craddock
Hamilton SAKE Holmes and others time chose masculine
for good and worthy purpose
Even when possible writers have their identity
publishers for fear of a "throw because of SEX
The Bronte sisters publishers
the hardest thing the to concede
just recognition of her ability And back
unworthy selfshness
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

People
.
A
Should
Marry
I When
Getting Old
by N. Bernhard. Wsukesha. Wis.

that if there time in the life any individual
when home and frede of his really
the compnonsp of similar and
Identical it is when the decline of life has been reached
People past middle life do marry for the
people do Their regard based mutual and
desire for congnia companonshp and why if there joy
morning of life there not be peace at evenide?
have known several instances where people past middle age
married and every instance they lived quiet lives
happy in the companionshp and sympathy of the other
There thousands of people past middle life marry
for facing the du of those who claim friends
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
SHE COULD ANSWER FOR HIM
Little Comfort for Candidate In Rea.
con Assigned by Wife for Her
Being Confident.

Mr.. Williams, one of five candidates
for the office OF sheriff In one of the
northern counties of Wisconsin, was
making house-to-house canvass Of
rural district, soliciting votes. Com
ing to the house of Farmer Tompson
he was met at the door by the good
housewife, and the following dialogue
ensued:
is Mr.. Tompson at homer"
NO; he has gone to town."
Il am very sorry, as ] would have
liked to talk to him."
is ther9 anything | can tell him
for your"
my name is Williams, candidate fol
sheriff, and wanted to exact a prom
Use from him to vote for me at the
coming election"
"Oh. that will be all right. I know
he will promise. for he has already
promised four other candidates the
same thing. y. Mack's Ma
tional Monthly.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
Daddy's whaek-whaek.

On the occasion of her last visit to,
a certain Baltimore household a young
matron of that city found a little
friend In tears.
Whats the matter with little Ma
rie?" she asked, endeavoring to con-
sole the weeping child.
Daddy has just given me whack-
whack," the youngster replied between
sobs.
"Thoughtless daddy" exclaimed the
young woman, depressing q smile.
And where, did he whack-whack little.
Marie?"
"on the back of my tumny." was
the answer.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
Absorbed,

A college professor noted for his
concentration of thought. returned
home from q scientific meeting one
night. still bordering deeply upon the
subject that had been discussed. Az
he entered his room he head a noise
that seemed to come from under the
bed.
rs there someone there!'' he asked
absently.
mo, professor" answered the IN
truder. who knew his peculiarities.
That's strange" muttered the pro-
lessor. II was almost sure heard
someone under the bed"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
Explains the undertaker's Crouch.

Explains the Undertaker's Crouch.
Who is that fellow sitting bumped
up and muttering to himself out there
on the horse block?"
Jaw, that's Ezra Toombs, the under.
taker." replied the landlord of the
Skeedee tavern. Hes feeling sore
over the way his business has been
going OF late. You see, the doctor
gave Judge Feebles two weeks to live;
that was six weeks ago, and the Judge
Is up and around now and figgerin' on
rnarryin' again. Every time Ezra
meets the doctor he asks him. How
shout 1t, hey? and they have row
And now he's sittin' out there watch
Ing tramp painter gliding the wealth
err vane of the church across the
street. Ezra says, by Heck, he's about
ready to move away, things is 30 dead
here."-Kansas City Star.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
caIl "a Arms.

'Bangl" went the rifles at the ma
neuvers.
10000" screamed the pretty girl
a nice, decorous, surprised little
scream. She stepped backward into
the surprised arms Of young man.
oh" said she. blushing. 81 was fright
e1ed by the rifles. / beg your par
dom"
Not at ALL" said the young man.
Let's go over and watch the artil-
lery."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
The sapIsnt suaaester.

The person who is always telling
other people how they should do Their
work approaches my desk.
The light of inspiration In in his
eye. Therefore. / shudder.
II have q new one for you.". he
says.
81 say nothing. knowing that any
protest will be useless.
why" he begins, do you not write
joke about the glass eater marrying
the Circassian princess?"
Feebly asked him for the rest OF
It.
Because she is putty" he says.
As In a dream his strident laughter
floats back to me while he goes down
the hall
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
Rlnhteoua inclination.

Little Ruth was the youngest daugh-
ter In very strict Presbyterian fam
lily that especially abhorred profanity.
One day little Ruth became exceed
ingly exasperated with one of her dol
lies. In her baby vocabulary she could
find no words to express adequately
her disapproval OF dolly's conduct.
Finally, throwing the offending dol
ly across the room, she cried. feel
ingly:
MY gracious! | wish belonged
to family that sweared!"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
The Octopus AaaIn.

"How's this?" asked the customer
in the bookstore. Last week the
prices on Bacon and Lamb were only
$1.25, and now you have marked them
up to So"
We'll, you see." explained the book
seller, "since the. meat trust began
cornering supplies"
But the customer hurried away Il
secure matinee seats for "A Texai
Steer" before the prices went up a
the theater, too.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
HIa Point Of VANTAGE,

The mayor OF small town was try
ing negro for abusing his wife. She
claimed he got drunk and tried to
beat her and she hit him.
The mayor turned to their little girl
and asked
Girl, was your father under the
influence of whisky when your mother
hit him."
mo. sab! He was under the kitchen
table," she very quickly replied
Macks National Monthly.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

"Why should people be doomed to a
lonely, joyless life just because they are no
longer young?"
Why should not woman of IS and q
man of go, or woman of 60 and a man
of 70 or rs for that matter, live their own
lives, in their own way, have home Of
their own and be independent, where they
can sleep when they choose, get up when
they'like and eat what and when they please
and not be obliged to conform to the rules
and regulations of other peoples house
holds?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
Timely RemInder.

I'VE are still mining ore. growing
cotton and manufacturing STEEL said
the American host.
why do you tell me that?' in
CURED the foreign visitor.
81 just want to remind you that the
country Is producing something be-
sides politics."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
A Trust rhara rnn.

But" we say to the intrepid polai
explorer. do you not fear that you
will become depressed for lack Oh
home ties and home customs while
in the frozen north ?'
"oh. don't know" he careiessly re-
spends. why it is very homelike NJ
there. Fresh meat is quoted at $50
O pound"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
Mooted ouestIan.

Flows Willie getting on at that
free thought Sunday school you're
sending him tor
First rate, from last accounts. He
asked his pretty lady teacher who it
was that first bit the apple in the
Garden of Eden. Willie says she
looked him straight in the eye and
said nobody knew; that they'd been
trying to figure 1t out for the last 5000
years."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

Women writers have not chosen mascu-
line pen names because they wished to ap-
pear masculine or to ape men in any way.
They chose them simply as a matter of pro-
lection from business standpoint. They
knew, just as every woman who has lived
long enough knows, that it is in the very
nature of men to belittle woman's work
in every possible way and at every possible
opportunity.
Many women today in the business world
use their initials only in dealing with men,
providing there Ia a senaratinp distance
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
Valuable aPron.n

is there much realism In this play
Of western life?"
Il should say there O.! In the gold
mining scene real nugget La used
which was hired for the week from .
local pawnbroksr."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

Fluffy skirts saved a woman from
drowning in the Chicago river The
moral is that women who feel that
they must wear tight skirts should
avoid falling into that historic
stream.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

A Kansas City man who went to bed
one night. leaving $1.700 in his
trousers pocket, has registered a vow
that he will not be so careless again
He is trying to accumulate another
S1700.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
Another Axiom Antaaonlxsd.

Another AxIon AntaoonIxed.
IF you would have anything well
DONE" said the wise individual. you
should DO it-attend to 1t yourself"
The shiftless person to whom this
choice assortment Of wisdom was
handed smiled serenely, and asked:
How about your own funeralf"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
An Approprlate Place

7 don't know where to put the
palmist at my reception" said Mrs.
Richasmudd.
why don't you put him In the
palmhouse?" asked Miss Duzzitt.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
A Proverb Refuted.

mo man." said the sage person,
can be a hero In the eyes OF his
valet"
But" objected the wise Individual,
was not General Sheridan hero in
the eyes of the Shenandoah Valley p.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

While Kansas woman was trying
to kiss a bulldog the animal bit her
lip It seems difficult for some Kan
sas bulldogs to acquire good man
ners.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

In Philadelphia all women under
thirty are girls" Philadelphia. the
chivalrous and altruistic, Is proving
itself the City of Brotherly Love to
the lone sisters.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
Submits TameIy.

SIS Scriblet what you would call a
struggling author?"
No, indeed. When an editor puts
him out he doesn't offer the slightest
resistance"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

There appears to be a disposition on the
part of many to criticise the girl of the
period for her eccentricities in dress, but
do her critics realize the peculiar position in
which the girl finds herself?
Her mother, doubtless, has taught her
that her principal business in life is to at
tract mankind, and in order to do this she,
naturally, proceeds along the lines of least
resistance, or, to use a common expression,
she ''trayels on her shape"
One must admire her courageous frank
ness.
a1x.o.1
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

Now it appears that the English
beauty who planned to see the United
States in two days is an actress
Score another point for the alert press
agent.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

Kitty (blushing)-I am angry with
Horace. and only gave you that kiss
through revenge.
Harry Qaughing)-It reminded me
Of revenge.
Kitty-In what way?
Harry-Well, you know. revenge
IL sweet"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

God has placed the genius of women
In tn cir hearts. because the works of
this genius are always works OF love.
-Alphonse De Lamatina.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

Playing cards has been traced back
80 the year 500 A. D. It 10 safe to pre-
sumo that the police of those days
gathered in their graft just as merrily
as now
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

Antiquarians have discovered an
ether Venus, doubtless without first
getting the consent of their wives.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

Sound proof floors in apartment
buildings are grand institution, but
until the sound proof baby Is invented
somebody is sure to complain.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

Among all the adjectives that have
been applied to the costumes that the
girls are wearing now We haven't
noticed modest"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

An artist who painted $40 bills has
been arrested. Painting $40 bills does
not seem to be any more profitable
than gliding lilies.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
Usual One.

What is the latest thing which
Mrs. Cooke has In the way of a
picker"
II guess 1t Is her husband"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

Do you suppose the government will
get any nearer the telephone trust
than a long-distance call?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

Lemons are becoming more expen-
sive. but it is probable that many OF
them will still be handed around.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

An English actor who wore corset
has died as the result of tight lacing
Evidently the manager declined to
give him a fat part.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

There were fourteen billion tele.
phone calls in the United States last
year. Do you wonder that the lines
were sometimes busy?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

ANY movement to restrain the activ-
tiles Of the genius who designs freak
shoes for men will deserve public ap-
probation.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

The girl with the coat Of seashore
tan now looks alphabetically at her
pale-faced, stay-at-home sisters.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

A New York man is reported to
have borrowed $500 from his laun-
dress. II she had 1t it is quite pos.
sible.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

A python in the New York Zoo eats
but one meal a year. This reduces
bookkeeping costs to a minimum.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

Bohemia has a woman member Of
parliament Showing the true Bohe-
milan spirit, as 1t were.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

Tobacco is now grown in Kansas.
and several new brands of Havana
cigars will soon be put on the market.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

Baltimore policemen must not play
dominoes on Sunday. Probably 1t is
the one game that they don't play at
all
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

Il, SIR" says the man with the un.
interested face, came from an old
family. Its traditions and its"
Shake. old chap" interrupts the
other. 81 married into one"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

Dictionaries explaining foreign Ian.
guages can now be brought into this
country free of duty and the mystery
of the French bill Of fare should event
nally be cleared up.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

The slaughter of an aviator now and
then has almost ceased to be q mat
ter of news.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

London telegraph company is hiring
girls to replace messenger boys.
Leave it to girl to carry messages.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

1t ID easy for girl to pretend to
love an old millionaire and fool him
Into thinking it is real.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

Every time you tell your trout les
you are wasting the other fello w's
time.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

Soon the lover of lake sports will
wish to exchange his bathing suit for
a pair of skates.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

DO you get a stipend for your
weekly work?'
"Nothin' like that git regular
pay
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

Almost any candidate is a promis-
ing candidate.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

The air continues to be a poor place
in which to do fancy work
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

AFTER the wife. the husband is the
most important person in the house"
declares a London police magistrate
Another jolt for the mother-in-law
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

Tight-skirted women hobbling ~
catch a car are as funny az q sack
race.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

person with highly metaphoric
taste has called Central America "the
neck" of this hemisphere Which, OF
course, makes Niagara the boil on it.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

Now it's the cold storage cure for
hay fever.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

Mrs. winsIow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teethiAg, softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie, 25c n bottle
Adv
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

Canada sold 10000 900 Holsters last
winter New York will have to hustle
to live up to its reputation.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

1t will be Thanksgiving day for
Italy If she finally saws limb or Tur-
key.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

The pitcher that goes to the box too
often is knocked out.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
PaIIlatlno News.

"oh, dear. officer. was my poor hus-
band shot when you got him to the
station?"
mo. madam; only half shot"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

If you say what you like others may
not like 1t.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

II 1t were not for the old warships
what would the young warships have
to shoot at in target practice?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

Son-Say, mamma, father broke this
vase before he went out
Mother = My beautiful majolica
vase! Wait till he comes back, that's
all.
son-May I stay up till he doesf-
Fliegende Batter.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

More firm and sure the hand Of
courage strikes when 1t obeys the
watchful eye OF caution.-Thomson.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01
NEGLECT and Cruelty.

80 you want divorce?" said the
lawyer.
YES" replied the woman with
tear-stained cheeks. HE has been
guilty Of neglect and cruelty"
Tn what respects?"
HE neglected to feed the bird while
| was away and says the cruelest
things he can think OF about Fido."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

Many a mans bad luck is due to the
fact that he has neither inherited
ability nor acquired industry.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

The excursion girl now sweetly
changes into the matinee maid.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-11-01

Our idea of nothing to feel sac
about is losing job as aviator.