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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

The future or sheep breeding In the
eastern states ID quite promising.
Changing conditions In the range sec
tons of the west no longer give that
section such great advantages in com
petition. The large cities close at
hand furnish the best markets in the
world for high-elass products. Lambs
may be proftably fattened for the
summer markets. High-grade wethers
always find profitable demand IN the
cities. Winter lambs pay we'll for
skilled producers. The general-pur-
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

What has taken place in the history of
mankind is pretty well known; what is yet
to occur is only guess, as to war, its
causes, its possible prevention and as to
arbitration, equally with everything else
now in the womb of the future.
Of things known and certain, it may be
stated that so long as the causes exist which
have produced war so long may war be ex-
pected. In the matter in hand, the ques-
ton is, How will arbitration factor mega
lively with other causes, as to war, as it
undoubtedly has influenced private quar-
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

Wife-John, which win you have. {
iced tea, bouillon, cold coffee, grape
juice or lemonade?
Observation-Disclosures. Haven't you
something to drinkf--Boston Tranr
script.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27
Grooming Good for covva.

Cows need grooming the same an
horses. There are two reasons:
Grooming keeps the cows clean and
80 minimizes the possibility OF hav-
ing the milk contaminated; and care
full grooming each day actually In
creases the milk production OF cows
This has been shown by tests on prac-
teal farmR
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

Americas oldest doctor says modern
physicians are not much better on
cures than the healer Of half cen.
fury ago. But the old fashioned doc
tor didn't have all the ailments and
diseases to treat they have nowadays.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27
Let the Option Explre

Yes. / was once engaged to a
duke"
And what obstacle came between
two loving hearts?"
On nothing in particular. He just
let the option expire."-Judge.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

Milk makes an excellent tonic for
the hair. according to the prima donna
who discovered the $4,000 lump Of
ambergis. Those press agents do
have to work hard for their money.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27
Good Job.

Good Job.
Now, Johnny" said the teacher af-
ter she had explained the meaning of
the word Il wish you would write
. sentence containing defeat
After a struggle which lasted for
about twenty minutes Johnny an
nounced that he was ready to be
heard.
Please read your composition" the
teacher directed,
When you git shoes dat's too tite."
Johnny read. Its hard on de feet"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

A playful person threw a melon into
q passing taxicab In Brooklyn the 9th.
er night. Many an actor along the
great white way is praying that mel.
ons do not become popular substitutes
for hen fruit
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

Jimson-What, in your opinion. In
the true function Of the modern news
paper?
Johnson-To distract attention from
what in current literature are c.l,aa
4he best sellers"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27
No Call for Anxiety.

The citizen put the solicited coin
In the hand of the tramp.
And now want your assurance"
he said. that this money will not be
used for any unworthy or unnecessary
purpose"
The tramp drew back.
You don't think rr a minute that
I'd waste It on food an. clothes. do
your" he Indignantly demanded.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

Not only do lovers of sport regret the
drastic laws, that have banished racing in
many states, but those who delight in the
thoroughbred horse contemplate with dis
may the threatened extinction of that noble
animal
This passing of the thoroughbred is a
real and not fancied disaster. Many Of
the best studs in Kentucky have disposed
of their strings and retired from the bust
ness. The great Haggin establishments
that once sheltered 600 to 700 mares have
now less than 100. Within the past five
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

The discovery that typhoid fever is
carried also by bugs and reaches adds
q few more things to be swatted.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

Was there anything remarkable
ABOUT the meeting of the Ethical Cul
ture society last night?"
Yes; there were ten men present
who didn't have college degrees OF
any kind."-Judge.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

A taxicab In Athens, according to
an exchange. is called a polipolytan.
tocinetharmoxaxe. That's what q
taxi chauffeur Is called in this country
when he presents his bill
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

Eloping in an aeroplane accomplish
es the seemingly impossible by in
creasing the hazard OF matrimony.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

Woman makes the most OF her.
SELF" says an lad" writer for de-
partment store. But that doesn't pre-
vent the department store from offer
ing her all the aid she will accept.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

Beef is probably going higher, but
rabbits will soon be on the market.
At the same time they will not be
widely popular until someone invents
a device to dig shot out Of the teeth.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27
orehar. HEATING Plant.

An orchard heating plant that has
been patented by Massachusetts,
man employs a system of pipes to
convey fuel oil from central tank.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

We may be sure that it is a wise
hen which eats cement floor In or
der I'd lay hard-shelled eggs.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

A Los Angeles youngster stood on
his head on the top of skyscraper to
'.test his nerve" He was arrested
for shattering the nerves OF passers-
by.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

The dictates Of fashion has put the
ban upon switches and puffs. We win
soon know what our best girl really
looks like without her disguise.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

There are some things we do not
understand. One of them Is the mad
and almost universal desire to change
the color Of q meerschaum pipe.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

That the stingless bee is the pre-
cursor Of the singless mosquito is the
earnest prayer OF New Jersey people.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

A story from Chicago says there are
calves there worth $4,000. That's moth
ing; there are calves on Fifth avenue.
New York. worth S5.000.000.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

Sometimes a man tries to please his
wife just the opposite way he would
any other woman.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

Mayor Fitzgerald of Boston favors
q law limiting hatpins to six inches
The county will await with interest
his attempt to enforce It,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

An increase OF more than one-third
in the number of cigarettes consumed
in three months Ia another proof that
advertising pays
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

The trouble with the man who says
q smart thing is that he always books
1t for return date.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27
Protecting Valuable Interests

why do you charge 80 much extra
for putting in a load of coal?"
We'll" replied the dealer, you
know coal Is coal. and while 1t costs
a little more, 1t Is better to have any.
body that handles 1t bonded
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

New York's barroom for women
is varlously considered. Some limo
cent observers are envious and some
are not.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

Compared with the Balkans affair
Mexico's war looks like the comic
opera kind.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

southern aviator who jumped
from . biplane proved that 1t cannot
be successfully done.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

That man who pleads for anesthet-
les for rats would probably want chic
reform administered to the fly before
swatting him.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

November has no hay fever. no
Christmas rush. and no spring fresh
cts. Yet very few poets sing its
praise
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

Nobody denies that automobiles are
becoming cheaper, but then one can
not eat even the costliest cuts of an
automobile.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

sash to the level OF the walls with an
allowance of one-quarter inch for
clearance. This can be done by tenn
porArily imbedding I'm the concrete
wooden strips OF the necessary dimen-
sions. During this operation. by
means of blocks nailed to the strips.
make provision for the center bars
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

A Texas woman left 100000 for the
support OF old maids. But how are
they going to be convicted of being
old maids?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

Some men smile in the face Of ad
versity. but they don't moan 1t.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

why. do they want corporal pun
ishment restored In the schools"
To whip the young idea into
shape"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

About the only thing that can be
said for the eclipse of the moon IL that
one may watch 1t and smoke at the
same time.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

Most people manage to get stuck
on themselves without the aid OF any
adhesive.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

Nearly every shiftless man has a
horseshoe nailed over his door-that
Is. II he has a door.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

pose breeds can hardly be excelled al
all-around income producers and their
adaptation to rough pasture fields.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

Many a married man spends the
rest Of his days wondering why he
did it
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

Beware of a meek-looking man OF
mule 1t may not last
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

A gossip is a woman who tells all
she knows-and then some.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27
Laws
Have
BaniShed
Horse
Racing
BY WOODFORD CLAY,
Horse breeder. Lextn&ton. NY.


5000 Kentucky Of purest stock have been shipped foreign
lands Argentina England and Russia acquiring the majority
The left the quality and the prosn
is that there will be replenishment
Owners famous winners like August Belmont also send
ing their cracks Of the United States there apparently chance
for the revival Of racing New York. which always the center
the sport
Undoubtedly the and of the certain
extent responsible To racing creates
hostile public sentiment.
the ongrawn-out meetings that hurt Short the
universal adoption of the parmuue of betting do more
and foster the finest amusement Of mankind other
remedies and these reforms should be everywhere
1t this country $6o0o000O year insane but
hardly worth while order get piece the money
There to be Christmas tree shortage and the supply Of naam-
mabe Santa Claus whiskers will be equal the demand
Paris has Just published dictionary of the monkey language New
port will certainly want copy
There ought to be money running Constan
nople
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

must be ventilated for a short period
by raising the sash on the side away
from the wind. Water the plants in
the morning only and ventilate later
to remove the moisture from the foil
age. On winter nights, It will often be
necessary to cover the bed with old
carpets and boards
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

Perhaps a girls red hair is for the
purpose of keeping her temper warm
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

Pessimism is worry systematized.-
Judge.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

Anyway, a woman can keep secret
the mean things she knows about her
self.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

Splefdid shopping weather - gel
ready 70: Christmas!
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

There to be Christmas tree shortage and the supply Of nAa
mable Santa Claus whkers will be equal the demand
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

Paris has just published dictionary of the monkey language
ort will certainly want copy.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

There ought be money running of Constants
nople
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27
Still the "Old Bank"
Still the Old Cordial Welcome
But i'm a Handsome New Home

For nearly ~ years out of the {
Its existence, this bank occupied q
the northwest corner Of Second
South and Main Streets. De-
cember ., 1912. IL moved to its
magnificent new home across
the street. The structure is the
tallest--and one of the finest
between the Missouri river and 4
the Pacific coast. The banking 1
rooms are among the most
splendid in the west. The facili-
ties are complete and modern.
We hope the people OF the In
eermountain region will be
proud OF building and bank.
Both are semi-public enter
priaes.
Their purpose is to serve You. \
You are invited to inspect the Il
banking rooms and building II
when you are in Salt Lake City. z
The officers and directors will
TO greet You in the new home.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

1t costs this country $6ooooooo year it's insane
hardly worth while 60 crazy get piece of the
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

Ever read fAe above lefferY A new
enc appears from time TO time. They
are geautne. ex9es aza fall Of husnm-
interest. Adv
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27
Walker Brothers Bankers

Oldest bank between the Missouri river and
the Pacific coast. Bank here by mail and
identify yourself with this famous old insti-
tuition. 81 will start Q savings account.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-12-27

nople.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-25
.STAKvE THE FLY"

The slogan Swat the ry" must be
changed.
"S,arve the fly" suggested the fly
lighting committee OF the American
Civic Association at It's eighth annual
convention in Baltimore.
The campaign against the -. oopu-
larized in the United States Just four
years ago. has become worldwide.
While the educational value OF NY
killing campaigns is not to be UNDER
estimated. the committee declares that
greater results can be obtained by
cleaning stables and back yards and
garbage dumps and all like places that
breed flies in a community and supply
them with infection.
"Starve the ay!" is the right slogan
IT is easier to clean one stable. where
several billion flies might be bred.
than to wait until the seasons hatch
is grown and then destroy them one
by one.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-25

Ing the children Of widows cared for
at home; that home Influences are
ever to be preferred for the chiidr EMS
sake when it Is possible for the mother
to have them at home; that II mothers
pensions can be paid through the
courts and not through the ass 'ciated
charities, there would be little or no
waste OF money.
Against mothers pensions 1t Is ar
gued that they would unduly stimulate
the growth OF population by Offering d
premium IN children; that they wouio
depress wages by adding to the family
income: that they would encourage
undesired foreign immigration tha'
they would weaken the moral stamina
of the people by "indiscrimiaate' state
aid ana break down the sense OK 1am-
lily responsibility. that behind the de-
mand Tor such pensions is the wrohs
idea that the state owes every one 4
living; that the administrative DIM
cu,,ies involved in the scheme render
il wholly imprac;!cab!e.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-25
MOTHERS PENSIONS.

In the Legislatures Of SIX stats bills
are pending to provide pensions Cox
needy mothers. as are row Prov.d.
~ law In Miss 1uri ard Illinois. where
,ae law is administered taro.gh the
juvenile courts. IL other STATE adr"-
cate. o. mothers pensions are p.~D. ~
sng 20 bTiag the matter 5e:JTe The
Legislature this winter. j. Massa
chsses;s a State commission IS study
Ing the subject.
These :ac;s constitute an Indicator
OF the present-day tendency to extend
she scope and function o: the state,
q tendency that seems TO Increase ia
?,sree as tine goes on a brief sum
mary O. the reasons presented 20. and
aSa!ns, mothers pensions may be OF
interest
Fe. mothers pensions IL .s urged
that they would enable mothers WITH
depen>so, Children - care for them
a, home Instead Of having 20 sene them
% state institutions. that such pen
s.cas arc n no sesse charity. bu;
n r.ere act os justice TO mothers wSose
A~.sssSs have died Or been killed in
s,n,vsxy o. who have seea deserted;
- oO0Dn - ssSs oseW - ~.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-25

where It can be seen all the way
across the playhouse. never evading the
attention of the occupants OF boxes.
parquet and galleries.
1t is intended to hlazon forth the
fact that the garment was secured only
on approval. just as plainly as II 1t
were let,ered: obtained from so-and-
SO and not paid for" The tag cannot
be removed without mutilation. which
makes the removal self-evident.
This scheme should destroy COM
mon abuse 1t might be extended u
include rugs. lamps. draperies. glass
ware, etc. which are now used fire.
ouentl, at elaborate receptions by
people OF easy conscience. only to be
returned the next day as unsatisfactory
in every way.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-25
WARS TOLL.

Definite statistics concerning the
Balkan war are not obtainab!e, but
figures collected from reliable dis
patches indicate that no less than
So. 900 men have already been killed In
battle. Thirty-three thousand killed!
Not a great figure for a war total. but
with what horror the world would
contemplate any other disaster that
wrought such a result! Earthquake.
volcanic eruption, holocaust, ship
wreck-such catastrophes would bring
less havoc and cause less human sui-
fering-but civilization would stand
appalled,.
The total does not take into account
the victims OF cholera, II does not
consider the women and children
slain. it does not cover the famine and
disease that will follow in the wake OF
the armies. They are but incidents OF
war and not important factors in esu-
mates.
Almost 100000 have been killed and
wounded sn actual battle in this war
The estimate is conservative. turkey
has lost 10000 men, Bulgaria $4,000.
Servia $1,000. Montenegro 5000 and
Greece 1900. OF the wounded. many
will die. while others will be public
charges Such is the record Of Euro
peau war in the twentieth century. and
the end Is not yet.
Have these figures lesson? Should
no, utili,arians join humanitarians IN
demanding that war itself shall die:
What is war worth compared to the
tremendous toll 1t exacts?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-25

The Greatest OF These 10 AOv0.
Respectfully dedicated to my friend.
Rev. John X. Crankshaw. local preach.
er Of the Philadelphia Conference Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Faith lends her realizing light
To guide souls up to God,
And Hope helps in the darkest night
Men bear the chastninG rod.
Faith IL the telescope that peers
Far into the unknown:
Hope leads the faintinE heart and
cheers
TIL day breaks through the dawn.
faith IL the ladder struggling ones
In search Of heaven climb MP:
Hope seizes fast the highest rungS
And scales the sunlit top.
Faith stretches eager gaze to win
The palace In the sky:
Hope parts the veil and looks within
The city up on high.
And thus a WAY while here We gTope
.Aors excellent He'll show:
Far better than by Faith or Hope,
The WAY He'd have US 60.
For Faith and Hope some day will
To ga a. and ee,: soul, su ss, EFT One.
Love only will be left.
And thus We crown thee. Love Divine,
Grea ter than Hope and Faith;
Love all the graces Will outshine
And still shine after death
REV B. H. KENNEY.
Philadelphia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-25
THE nErERENprM IN OREGON.

According TO the PortIa nd Oregon
ian, the result of several elections
held there lately-among them a spe-
cial charter and bond election in Port
iand-ten1s to prove that the citizens
no longer will tolerate the overload
Ing of the ballot with prorascuous
measures, and that the taxpayers
mean to call halt on public eZpen-
d.;ures that are not absolutely essen
tial to the development OF the city.
The voters vetoed several measures
because they were determined 70 put
stop to the abuse of the initiative
and referendum. An official commits
on proposition was defeated be-
cause It was loaded with many So
cialistic schemes and oa!ces. The
Oreecnian says. The people are i'm
patient Of Che gross abuse AMI over
use % the initiative and the refcren-
dunn" and it advises the voters
When n doubt. vote no" Before
another election :; advised. When
'.NS 81 y 49, WV s-Fs tA-NAN
"a clear call 70 vote yes"
Tae people o. Oregon lately had to
vot. on Gor;y-iwo measures. two
thirds OF which they defeated. Ths
character o: those a9o?tei indicates
J"at 'diEec, !es:slat.c. Is often Io:-
.c..," IN lac Opinion oG the washing
ton Herald. but :; IS also fo4nd ,ha;
the great body Of the people n Ore
goa DISCERN Fundamental and ele-
E.e atary issues and vote Intelligent
l!y upon them. There Is q arm resolve
not 10 create new ofices and not
20 add TO the States expenditures.
( Tie people % oregon resent ;hS
{ misuse Of the Initiative and the refer
endIan. hoi!ng that direct legislation
.shoUIJ be reserved for emergencies
Two years ago oregon was the most
radical. state IN the ration but now
g is turning toward conservation
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-25
DIVIDING THE LEGISLATIVE
SESSION.

California is soon to try an innova-
zion in government that will be
watched with much interest by other
States. The coming session Of the
legislature in that State is to De obi
furcated'-that is. 1t will be divided.
the first thirty days to be devoted
20 the introduction OF bills. and the
latter part Of the session to their dis
cussion and disposition. Between the
two parts OF the session there is TO
he a thirty day recess. The first part
is limited to thirty days, but the lat
ter may be as long as is desired
This innovation is the result OF a
constitutional amendment. adopted last
year. No other State has tried the
plan, although the principle will be
generally adopted il 1t proves practi-
cal The reason Of the reform is that
legislators ought to ascertain the viii
CT their constituencies as to proposed
laws