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Greene County herald., 1912-12-20

from whom the man has gone away,
leaving the woman to fight single
handed against the wolf. The effort
together the children in the home,
with the handicap of the lower wage
which Is meted out to the working
woman, seemed even more desperate.
The little ones looked hungry; the
Christmas tree had shrunk to a tiny
sprfg of green; there was little light,
and 1t was, oh, SO cold. and the tiny
babe on the mothers arm was the
only soul that smiled And this at the
time Of plenty, when all should re-
joice! Is the mother at work at a
time like this? Yes, In spite Of all
the world has to tell us of sacred
motherhood" the woman with the
babe on her arm Is not exempt from
this harsh demand, and at work she
must be, even on this day of days, or
risk the dole which is all that stands
between her children and the wolf
And deep in the saddened eyes OF
the Christ I read the condemnation
his brother whom he hath seen. how
can he love God whom he hath not
seen?"
Is the rush Of the gift-buying a sign
either that there is plenty in the land
or that we really love to celebrate the
birthday of the Christ? If you think
so, listen to the groans of the over
burdened father of the family when
approached with the request for
Christmas moneys; hear what weary
women say to each other in passing
concerning the unwelcome necessity
Of Exchanging gifts" with SO many
people "who look for something from
YOU" What of the original spirit of
Christmas Is there left in this sex
change" this giving in the expecta-
ton OF return In kind? Thousands
upon thousands of gifts are sex
changed" by people who bought them
with the money which was really
needed for the daily uses of their own
households, bought them grudgingly
in servitude to custom and without a
particle of real Christmas spirit ac-
companying the selection or the CIV
ing.
But this is not the worst of it; the
children, even, have come to know in
many families that the gifts to those
outside the family circle are given not
because of loving desire to give, but
in the spirit represented by that
wicked dollar" which Emerson said
was given in order to save himself
the unpleasantness Of refusing or the
trouble of investigating some demand
made upon him. Which has the bet
ter claim upon the time and the purse
of the man of small means-those
dear to him who actually need COM
forts, or the richer friend who in no
sense needs the thing sent and who
IN turn will feel obliged to make a gift
to keep his record clear? Shame up
on the weakness which forces the
exchange" of what should be an out
pouring of good feeling or else has
absolutely no raison d'etre.
But Is there any righteousness In
the feeling of SNUG comfort in the
homes Of the well-to-do at the Christ
mas season? Is the full table and the
joy of ones own household a fair
offering in honor of him whose COM
ing we are supposed to be celebrat-
ing?
While we are pretending to be
Christian community what are we do
ing to the weak and the helpless?
Can there be any greater wrong to
the children of any community than
Greene County herald., 1912-12-20

to permit the years during which
they should be laying the foundations
of knowledge most easily, to find
them 80 crowded by thousands out Of
the schools or sitting on the window
ledges or with doubly worked teach
ers trying to instruct two sets Of
youngsters) on half time? And yet
we go calmly on year after year per-
mitting money to be misused while
the little children pay the bills in
wasted years; and then, when Christ
mas comes, the children's festival par
excellence we lift up our eyes to
heaven with the prayer Of the Phar-
isee and rejoice over the Christmas
season and its joy for the children.
Can there be any neglect of the COM
monwealth's interests greater and
with results more lasting, than our
failure to consider every child an as
set to be treasured and and appre-
ciated, to be educated to it's utmost
possibilities?
We are all prone, men and women
alike, to look mostly at immediate
effects. IL some one we know goes
out to nurse a poorer neighbor
stricken down with typhoid or any
of the other preventable diseases, we
exclaim over the lovely charity of
the action and praise the kindness of
heart which prompted it. That"
says the average person, 'is true
charity and neighboriy love-" But II
that kindly woman were to give half
the time and effort to help along a
crusade for pure water or for the
cleaning up of a pestilent neighbor-
hood, she would probably be called
by those Immediately around her, IL
not a muckraker, at least an uncom-
fortably active reformer. Yet the
prevention of the illness would mean
more to the poorer neighbor than all
the kindly nursing during its continu-
ance. All we may do in the way OF
juvenile courts for the young offend
ers is not to be compared with giving
them just their bare right to play
grounds and good teaching, with plenty
of room for all and we'll paid teachers
to work for and with them
When we know that the coming of
Christmas, the children's festival, is
going to make all the young box
makers in our city slave extra long
hours, In order to fill the rush or
ders of the season, shall we not be
shaken out of our SNUG rejoicing
over this as time of plenty for all?
Not enough schools for the city's
children; not enough food for them,
even when they do get into the
schools; not enough wages for their
parents to enable the mothers to
remain in the homes to look after
them; not enough money spent by
the municipality to give them places
to play in safety; not enough care for
their lives to clean up the neighbor-
hoods in which they fairly swarm; not
enough Christmas JOY to go round to all
the city's children-such is our record
as we prepare to celebrate with merri-
ment and feasting the advent of the
Christ Child. Is it record of which
we dare be proud? May we offer 1t as
a meet festival in honor of the coming
into our world of him who said:
Whosoever shall cause one of these
little ones that believes on me to
stumble, it were better for him If a
great milestone were hanged about his
neck and he were cast into the sea-"
Greene County herald., 1912-12-20

has too strong hold on us. If our
vision were always fixed on the things
not seen and eternal we would re-
1oice in our tribulation. One of the
greatest goods of life Is the severity
of Its spiritual discipline. To those
who trust him God gives the treas
ures of darkness and hidden riches
OF secret places. We cannot compre-
hend his perfect plan for our lives
but it is our blessed priviIegeSto trust
his unerring wisdom and hisSinfnita
love.
Greene County herald., 1912-12-20

This dainty waist is of chiffon or
mousseline de sole. The upper part
of the waist and the yoke are tucked
and finished with little shirred head
ings.
The lower part Is plain and finished
with a black velvet girdle into which
is tucked a knot of roses. The
sleeves are tucked and finished with
double frills of the material.
Greene County herald., 1912-12-20

Patience-T paper says that law
yers are said to show larger proper
tion of bald heads than men of any
other profession.
Patrice- The idea! Of all men in
the world who ought to hide their
heads. should think it was the law
yers.
Greene County herald., 1912-12-20
the gray

The latest fur fad is to allow the
ends of the scarf to drop down the
center Of the back; boas and stoles
are crossed in front, and the ends
fall with a studied carelessnesR
Greene County herald., 1912-12-20

Sugar beet growing is proving so
successful in England that it is pre-
dicted that England will before many
years produce its own sugar supply.
Greene County herald., 1912-12-20

Who lives for humanity must be
content to lose himself. -Frothing.
ham.
Greene County herald., 1912-12-20

) Christmas a sea-
son of plenty?
Face to face with
this timely ques-
ton l have been
thinking of the
households in our
cities. In many
of them, | know,
the tables will
groan under an ar
ray of substantials
and dainties, taste
full enough to make
the mouth OF an
epicure w a { Q r.
There will be that
lovely loan from
the pretty customs
of the German fa-
therland - t b e
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23
THE PEEVSH CHILD
NEEDS TREATMENT

When child sulks drowsily, or IL
fretful, 1t is usually due to some slight
disorder Of the digestive organs, and q
mild laxative is very often all that IL
necessary to restore cheerfulness and
buoyancy Of spirits.
In cases where the use of a gentle,
effective laxative stimulant is indi-
Gated, many OF the best physicians are
now prescribing DR.. CaidwelPs Syrup
Pepsin. This preparation is admitted
ly the perfect laxative, being mild, yet
positive In its action on the bowels,
and far preferable to violent cathart-
les and purgative waters. 1t is very
pleasant to the taste and Is an ideal
remedy to regulate and strengthen the
stomach, liver and bowels. It's easy,
natural action makes 1t especially de-
sirable in the case of children, dose
at bedtime being sure to have the de-
sired result next morning, with no at
tendaDt unpleasantness or discomfort.
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is sold
by druggists everywhere In soc and
$1.00 bottles. If you have never tried
this splendid remedy, write to Dr. w.
B. Caldwell, POI Washington st.. Mon
ucello, ILL.,. for a sample. He will DO
very glad to send a trial bottle with
out any expense to you whatever
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23
TO PREVENT FlREsiN NEW YORK

A bureau OF fire prevention has Just
been organized In New York city I'm.
der the new state law enacted as q
result of the great Asch building fire
and similar disasters. Nearly 600
inspectors will be employed by the bu-
reau, whose officers and men are
drawn from the fire department The
force will inspect buildings and will
work In cooperation with the bureau
OF IRE extinguishment Large powers
are given to the new bureau; 1t will
have control of fre-escapes and fire.
exits, cellars. dumbwaiter shafts.
auxiliary fire appliances and every
thing designed to protect human life
from fire. says the Chicago Record
Herald A landlord who refuses to
comply with the order Of the bureau
will be required to close his building
until the changes thought necessary
by the bureau have beer made. The
example of New York In this respect
ought to be followed in many states.
Illinois has made a start through the
authorization by the legislature OF
commission to codify the building
laws and report recommendation for
fire protection after examination OF
the laws Of other states. This COM
mission is not required to report be-
fore January /, 1913; meantime local
re-prevention ordinances should be
rigidly enforced.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23
SURPRISED DOCTOR.
illustrating the Effect of Food.

The remarkable adaptability Of
Grape-Nuts food TO stomachs so dis
ordered that they will reject every
thing else. is illustrated by the case
OF woman In Racine, Wis.
1.-TWO years ago." she says, II was
attacked by stomach trouble so Sc
rious that for a long time | could not
take much Of any sort of food Even
the various kinds prescribed by the
doctor produced most acute pain.
I'VE then got some Grape-Nuts food,
and you can imagine my surprise and
delight when | found that / could eat
1t with a relish and without the slight
est distress.
When the doctor heard of It he told
me to take several small portions each
day, because he feared / would grow
tired of 1t as l had of all other food.
but to his surprise. land that of
everybody else), did not tire OF
Grape-Nuts. and became better day by
day, till, after some weeks, my stom-
ach entirely recovered and | was able
to eat anything my appetite craved.
MY nerves, which had become so
weakened that l feared l would be-
come insane, were also restored by
the Grape-Nuts food In connection
with Postum which has become our
table beverage. l appreciate most
gratefully and thankfully the good that
your food preparations have done me,
and shall be glad to answer any letters
inquirfng as to my experience" Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek,
Mich.
Read the little book, THE Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's a rea.
son."
Ever read the above IetterP A new
ono appears from time TO time. They
are genuine, Nrue, aud full of huma0
suterest
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23
DISFIGURED WITH CRUSTS

Some time ago l was taken with
eczema from the top Of my head to
my waist. 1t began with scales on my
body. l suffered untold itching and
burning, and could not sleep. l was
greatly disflgured with scales and
crusts. My ears looked as II they had
been most cut OF with razor, and
my neck was perfectly raw. suffered
untold agony and pain. tried two
doctors who said had eczema in its
fullest stage. and that 1t could not
be cured. l then tried other rem
edies to no avail. At last, tried set
Of the genuine Cuticura Remedies.
which cured me OF eczema when all
else had failed, therefore l cahnot
praise them too highly.
Il suffered with eczema about ten
months, but am now entirely cured.
and / believe Cuticura Remedies are
the best skin cure there Is" (Signed)
Miss Matte ]. Shaffer, R. F. D. /, Box
:, Dancy, Miss, Oct 81 1910.
Il had suffered from eczema about
four years when boils began to break
out on different parts OF my body. 1t
started with fine red rash. My
back was affected first, when 1t also
spread over my face. The itching was
almost unbearable at times. | tried
different soaps and salves, but nothing
seemed to help me until l began to
use the Cuticura Soap and Ointment
One box Of them cured me entirely. |
recommended them to my sister for
her baby who was troubled with tooth
eczema, and they completely cured her
baby" (Signed) Mrs. F. l.. Marber-
ger, Drehersville, Pa. Sept. 6, 1910
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment are sold everywhere, a sample
of each. with 32-page book, will be
mailed free on application to CUT
cura,," Dept l., Boston.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23

Among the many lunching clubs
that have grown up In all big cities
one has been formed in New York
which has had the foresight to estab
lish an ironclad rule that it's members
shall refrain from talking shop Con
yersation as an aid to digestion has
much In It's favor but when there are
thousand and one other things to
talk about the man who invariably
talks shop makes a great mistake,
says the Cincinnati Times-Star He
runs the risk of bein9 bore to his
friends and acQuaintances and a men.
ace to himself. The business man
who finds 1t impossible to forget bust.
ness for at least the short interval re
CURED for the MONDAY meal lacks
an accomplishment that is worth
while. The ability to forget at such
time has positive health value.
The man who Is eternally talking
shop Is not usually regarded as a val
liable acquaintance. He may find 9th.
err Of the same feather, but the flock
is not Of great proportions. 1t should
he even smaller. and to make II
snlAfiex~.Eules such as this New York
club has adopted are deserving OF
general imitation.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23
Literary Taste.

say remarked the hasty individ-
ual TO the young woman in the book
department, have you a novel about
a girl with slate-colored eyes?"
Il don't recall one just now" she
said, but we have very good novel
by Harold Grinders about a girl with
tawny hair"
rs her picture on the Govern
Eyes. sir. Drawn by James Mont
gomery Twisty."
We'll, gimme that"--Birmingham
Age-Herald
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23
Valor and Discretion.

What is the difference between
Brown, looking up from the paper in
which she had been reading the lead
Ing article on the operations in
Tripoli
"Valor," replied Brown, SIS bawling
into the ear of champion pugilist the
assertion that he is a rufiian you could
knock into fits"
And discretion"
rs doing 1t over the telephone"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23
Awful Suspicion,

Freddie had been sick for some time,
and when his father came into the
room to see how he was the
youngster surprised him by his ques-
tons.
why do you ask II l owe the doc
tor anything?" inquired his father.
Because" replied Freddie, the
medicine he's been giving me lately
is something fierce, and | think he's
taking 1t out on me- Judge.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23
Too Much Iron.

Doctor-Did you get that mixture
OF wine and iron that l ordered?
Deacon Waters--Yes; it was first
rate. Never enjoyed a bottle of med
lclne better in my life. But, doctor,
there was too much iron in it.
Doctor-H'm! SO | should imagine.
Deacon Waters-Yes, the iron ali
went to my feet and made EN- so
neayy | could hardly walk.-New
York Weekly.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23

Mistres-What! Going to leave me
to get married? Whom are you going
to marry?
Mandy-Ah's done goin' to marry
Ling Chung, the Chinese laundryman.
He's a good man, he is.
But. Mandy, think of what your chill
dren would bel"
Yes. mum, All has. All knows de
poor little things'll be Mexicans, but All
loves him just de samel"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23

II tried to cure this for eighteen
months, but it gradually got worse. A
doctor advised me to have my tonsils cut
out, but / did not like the idea. Another
doctor examined me, and told me the
same thing. / finally got a bottle of
Peruna, and after l had taken one bottle
my throat was better l bought and used
dozen bottles, and saw was going to
get well, and I did"
Ask Your Druggist for q Free Peruna
Almanac for 1912.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23

Recently compiled government sta.
tistics giving the number OF swine in
the country are apparently defective.
They fail to take into account those
that walk over half dozen women
In going out between acts.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23

An English scientist has married a
learned Massachusetts woman who
speaks 81 languages 1t is a brave
man who dares a command of volubil.
ity like that. Even science might be
pardoned from shrinking from the
prospect
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23
Slow.

Slow
"Myra, how long has Joe Nevins
been going with your"
About IS years"
That seems an awful long time"
Yes; sometimes wonder if Joe's
ever going TO ask me to marry him
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23

A woman has divorced a man be
cause he was merely ornamental. She
referred to him as her ''bric-a -brac"
husband. and back he went on the
shelf.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23

Women are so illogical Now that
New York city is becoming badly con-
gested, Its women have developed a
powerful tendency to embonpoint.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23

A Bible has been sold for $29, 0OO
Were this a fixed valuation only mil.
Honaires might read the Book OF
Books-and 1t Is to be feared they
wouldn't-but as 1t is. there is no
home SO poor but may own this price.
less treasure
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23
An Eye-cpener.

MIS-. Crimsonbeak-Thi paper says
that blind men outnumber blind
women two to one.
MT imsonbeak-That's before
'ney are married, | suppose.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23

An old circus acrobat saved his life
when his feet were frozen by walking
on his hands. There would be a GER
tain utility. too. in being an India
rubber man.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23
A Celebrated Rasso-

When Herr Growler began to sing
did not you observe how our hostess
glanced apprehensively at the win.
dows?"
Yes. / dare say she was afraid
the window-panes would be shat.
tered"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23
Gave Himself Away.

Lady of the House-Is your milk
richer than Skinnem's.
Milkman-Well, it's purer.
Lady of the House-How do you
know?
Milkman (absently)-I have a filter
on my pump.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23

Thin men can be thankful that the
law does not compel them to Ali out
all the possibilities in their new
tangled overcoats.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23

A delicate little woman, seventy
years old. has eaten 80 oxen, 100
cows. 200 sheep. so pigs, 10000
oysters, $4,000 eggs and four and one
half tons of other food.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23

A dog worth $1,000 has been stolen
from a Chicago man. This does not
prove that you would trade your au.
tomobile for the pup.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23
Suit the Place.

Sir, l have come to ask you for
your daughters hand"
All right, my boyl | think you'll
ma 1t in the dishwater."
lhen the young man left, smiling,
hnowing that if such was the case
he had won a prize.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23
BAD CASE
OF GRIP
Caused Sore Throat and Ton
sllltls. Restored BY
Peruna.

Mr.. w. II.
Fl o u e y
) en- v lie,
I c n n e 8 see,
writes:
"Fivs years
ago l took a
very sc v e re
Q O ! d which
result 1t ed in
Ia grippe. II
never was 70
bad o Il. l
was In bed
. . Y Q r q |
W 9 eks, and
" h Q n I d l d
get up i had
t o n silitis
an d ore
throat.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23

San Francisco citizen. LOG years old,
dies smoking. We sincerely hope the
smoking ended when he left the
earth.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23
Ready 10 Go.

why does that girl wear her hat
while she's at work?"
"She only came today and isn't
sure how long she will stay."-Tatler
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23
When Your Eyes Need Care

Try Murine Eye Remedy. No smarting-F..r
H1ne-Aets Quickly Try it for Red. WeeE
Matefy Eyes and Granulated Eyelids' Illus
trated BOOK In each Package Murine a.
compounded by our Oculists-not a "Patent No.
iSlne = out used In successful PhvsicIsnsf tro
W Wso LOT many years. Now dedicated 10 the pm
up anu SOLO by Druggists at 25c and SOC per pa,tia
s,aine hye save IN Aseptic Tubes, &c and b6o
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23

Pax Mundi,

Constipation causes and seriously aggra-
Yates many diseases. 1t is thoroughly
cured by Or. Piercss Pellets. Tiny sugar
coated granules.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23
Chorus Girl Reparteo.

Trixie-O, you're not such a much!
Zaza--No? / don't see any Pitts
burg millionaires picture on your
bureau, either!-Christmas Puck.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23

A Cincinnati man reports 400 boils
on one leg Counting 400 boils is our
idea of a tedious job.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23

Any man ought to get three souara
meals a day If he is able to work
and able to keep from being worked
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23

Try Ton-so-la for sore throat. can
ker, etc. All druggists.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23

Some people never learn anything
because they begin by thinking they
know 1t all.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23

The happiest people in the world
are those who most easily BATTERED
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23
A Bio Difference.

She-But people used to say he
was ill-bred and vulgar.
He-But he's inherited a million
and they only call him eccentric now.
TRY TON-SO-LA FOR SORE
THROAT, CANkER. ETC AL
DRUGGISTS.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23

ONLY ONE "BROMO OuINISE-
That Is LAXATIVE BROMO on NINE -
the signature Of E. W. GROVE Tsed th w NJ ~
over To Cure a Cold In One bay 2sc '"9 Norio
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23
Browns Bronchial Troches

For Hoarseness and Throat Troubles. No opiates
Sample free. JOHN l. Brown q SON. Boston, Mass
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-23
Important to Mofhero

,'pO' uIlt 10 MOtn0r6
Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
Infants and children, and see that a