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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-30
SCHOOL CREDIT FOR HOME
DUTIES.

How teachers in Oregon bring school
and home closer together by giving
credit for industrial work at home is
told with compelling interest by Hon.
l.. r. Alderman, state superintendent
of public instruction in Oregon, in a
pamphlet which the United States Blu
reau of Education is sending free at
the request of teachers.
Building fires; milking COW; clean
ing the barn; splitting and carrying in
wood; turning cream separator; clean
ing house; gathering eggs feeding
farm animals; churning butter; pre-
pairing breakfast; sweeping and scrub
bling floors; busting furniture; making
beds; sewing, washing and ironing the
child's own clothes; bathing; arriving
at school with clean hands and face
and with hair combed; practicing mu-
sic lesson; going to bed by 9 o'clock
every night; bathing and dressing the
baby; sleeping with window boards in
bedroom; these are a few of the duties
for which the teacher at Spring Valley
Oregon, allows credit in connection
with regular school work.
The work is definitely measured anc
; allowed for. The child desiring credit
for home tasks brings to school a sill
signed by the parent testifying to wha
has been done; 10 per cent is added
; to the final examination results of al
pupils Except eighth grades) who en-
r ter and continue in the voluntary con
] test to see which can obtain the mos
] of such credits; certain number O
accumulated credits entities the pupi
to holiday, at the discretion of tn
teacher; and in this one school, a
least, cash rewards are given to pupil
) making the best record in accredite
home tasks.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-30
AReENTA WRoTH AT SAMMY
May Favor Other Nations and Start
Commercial War.

Washington.-Stat department Of
ficials expressed their disturbance over
the possibility of disastrous CONNER
cial war between Argentina and the
United States. They have had reports
to the effect that Argentina is likely
to retaliate for what is considered in
that country an unfair commercial ad-
vantage taken by the United States.
Brazil grants to the United States a
tariff reduction of 80 per cent on
wheat and flour. This enables Amer
lean millers to compete with Argentina
in Brazilian territory. Argentina con-
siders the Brazilian territory her own,
and there is said to be strong feel
ing in favor of retaliatory action in
the Argentine congress, which is be-
ing fostered by the newspapers of that
country.
Argentina bought from the United
States last year more than 100000 900
of automobiles, agricultural nipple
ments and other manufactured prod
ucts, and it is feared that Argentine
will grant to Great Britain, German.
and France a differential on those ar
ticles, which would mean the. loss o
this trade to the United States.
The United States last year sent So
100000 worth of wheat flour to Brazil
The differential allowed by Brazil i
in return for the large amount of rub
Der, coffee, cocoa, mahogany and othe
products, amounting to more tina
100000, which is bought froI
, Brazil yearly by the United States.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-30

The Georgia law requires that the
charges of a trial judge to the jury
shall be taken down by a court Ste
nographer. An old Judge, who was &C
customed to make about the same
charge in every case, was hammering
away one day when he looked over
his desk and saw that the court ste
nographer, who had been out the night
before, was fast asleep.
wake up there, Mr.. ST." Numbered
the judge, land take down the charge
of the COURT"
"Oh, go long, judge!" protested the
stenographer. 81 am three sentences
ahead of you nowi"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-30
SPOKANE WEEKLY REPORT.
Provisions.

Butter-The local situation shows
no change over that of last week.
Quotations remain firm at the present
level and the volume of business be-
ing done is good. At New York the
market was dull and quotations weak.
Cheese.-No change is noted in the
local situation. Prices are still strong
in sympathy with those of butter, and
business continues satisfactory.
Eggs.-Quotation have taken an
advance during the last week. rms
is due to the fact that locked trans
portation from the east has delayed
shipments of storage eggs and the
supplies on hand are showing signs or
depletion. Cold weather is also pro-
ducing it's effect on local production
At New York the market was strong
err and business fairly active. At Chi
cago practically the same situation
prevailed.
Poultry.-Cold weather is shutting
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-30
Value of Oil OUTPUT.

With the worlds consumption of oil
aggregating 100000 barrels day, of
which the United States supplied al
most two-thirds, production of petro-
leum in this country in 1912 was $780,
100000 42-gallon barrels, or about ESQ.,
600 barrels less than 1911. While the
production was less, the rising price
Of oil increased the total value of the
product markedly. Last year the out
put was valued at $3.50, 100000, an in.
crease of about $16,OOO,000 over 1911.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-30

A popular clergyman in an address
on generosity in New York said:
"a woman remarked to me the other
day:
"'Mrs. Blank is very shabby this
spring. Mr.. Blank adores the ground
she walks on, yet he won't allow her
enough to dress decently.'
"'Ah, madam 1 replied, it isn't al
ways the devoutest worshiper who
puts the most money in the collection
plate New York Tribune.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-30
Miss Gould,s Medina.

When Miss Helen Gould married
Finley j. Shepard at Tarrytown, N. Y,
Wednesday she was gowned in ivory
white satin, trimmed with rose point
lace, with a court train and a rose
point veil.
Although she is one of the richest
women in America, Miss Gould con
fined the expense of her wedding
trousseau to within $1,000.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-30

did you ever long for death?"
asked he soulful, dyspeptic young man
of the practical young woman. 1t was
the fourth long call he had made on
her that week, and she was sleepy.
Whose death do you mean?" she
asked in a dry, discouraging tone.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-30
Home Burns; 80 Below Zero.

Bottineau, N. D.-Ferdinand Ehike
carried his wife and II children down
a ladder from the second story of his
home near Russell while the house was
on fire Saturday, while the thermom-
eter was 80 degrees below zero. After
their escape the family. half clad,
drove mile to the home of a neighbor.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-30

What is this thing?" asked the
man at the lunch counter.
"a sandwich, of course. What did
you think it WASP" said the girl be-
hind the counter.
81 thought it was a mustard plas-
tcr."-New York Mail.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-30

You have no magnificent ruins
such as we have in Europe"
NO" replied Mr.. Cumrox. 81
thought of putting up a few, but
gave it up. They're mighty artistic
looking, but they're too hard to keep
in repair. ''-Washingt Star.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-30

Howard e. Burton, Assayer and Chem
LIST, LeadviIIe, Colorado. Specimen prices:
Gold, Silver. Lead s1.00; Gold. Silver, 75c;
Gold, SOC; Zinc or Copper, $1.00. Mailing
envelopes and full price list sent on appli-
cation. Control and Umpire work solicit
ed. Reference: Carbonate National Bank.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-30

1t is customary when entering public
places for the man to hold the door
open and let the lady precede him.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-30

FOR SALE-10O a. in Thurston Co.,
Wash; all conveniences; 65 a. cult; Z
r. house, barn, outbldgs, stock, machin-
cry, etc.; best in the CO. ROBT.
BELTS, Rochester, Wash
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-30

After preliminary tests the postoffice
department has decided to use motor
cycles in the service.
Man did not amount to much until
he picked a place to stay in.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-30

If you spend your money where you
get it you will be able to get it where
you spend it.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-30

only One "eROMo QUININE"
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE.
Look for the signature of E. w. GROVE.
Cures a Cold in One Day. Cures Grip in
| Two Days. 25c.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-30

Red Cross Ball Blue will wash double
as many clothes as any other blue. Don
put your money into any other.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-30
STOMACH TROUBLE.

Constipation, rheumatism, Liver and
Kidneys relieved by the use of Bassetts
Native Herbs. You can get so tablets
for 25c at your drug store.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-30

PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS
Your druggist will refund money if PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure any case OF
Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
Piles in to IA DAYS. SOC.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-30

Red Cross Ball Blue. all blue, best blu
ing value in the whole world, makes the
laundreSs smile.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-30

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslows Sooth-
ing Syrup the best remedy to use for their
children during the teething period.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-30

The man who trades somewhere else
because he has "a long head" will have
a short funeral.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-30

Friend-You appear to think that
your responsibility is greater than
that of the proprietor.
Drug Clerk-It is.
Friend-How do you figure that
out?
Drug Clerk-If make a mistake
lose my job.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-30

ST. S s s rs i . SSsgS MI, s e. S s @ %
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1913-01-30
San Francisco.

Millstuffs-Bran, $25 Q26.
Butter-Fancy creamery, 341ac.
Eggs-Store, 224sc; fancy ranch
24c.
Cheese-Young Americas, 16Q17c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-12-04
Advertising Holiday Goods.

Merchants who feel the strain of the
Christmas holiday rush and the frequent
lack of profit in a big trade concentrated
into a few days should consider the ad
vantage of beginning early to advertise
holiday goods.
Trade follows the advertising Where
merchants don't tell the people about
their holiday stock until December is
we'll under way, the public does not
realize that holiday goods are in, and
make no special effort TO hunt for
gifts.
All the stores are to day carrying
goods suited in every way for holiday
trade. An early trade can be created by
the simple expedlent of telling the
public what they can do at this stage
of the season.
To the outsider at least it would seem
as if the merchants would like this trade
distributed over as many weeks as
possible. In that way they can avoid
hiring extra help, and the public will be
better satisfied if it avoids hasty buying
Regular advertising promotes and
establishes this regular current of bust
ness.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-12-04
Great Loss In Turkeys.

A surprisingly large number of fine
Thanksgiving turkeys shipped to market
were condemned and destroyed because
they had been spoiled. At Chicago the
loss amounted to Sc, 600. at Philadelphia
to $1,000 and at Boston $50. 600. The lat
ter was the greatest wholesale COM
demnation of food in the history of the
New england States. In one day in
Boston $4,000 turkeys, averaging from
II to Is pounds each. were taken from
the big commission houses, given a bath
in kerosene oil and sent to the fertilizing
companies.
I'VE never found so many bad turk
eys," said DR.. Burr. These were all
good birds. but they had been spoiled in
packing. They were mostly Michigan
birds, fat and good looking. For some
reason or other the packers were in such
a hurry to get them to market that they
packed the birds before they cooled off.
The abnormal warm weather did the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-12-04
SWANTON
y-V--~VV

MI, Charles T. Sweet. the poultry
man of this section had business in Oak
land last Saturday.
Charles Rodes. of North Glade, spent
last Saturday at the County seat.
Jerry Mankis has sold his farm near
this place to man from Davis, W. Va,
by the name of Mcknight. Considera-
ton $4,000.
Mrs. Martha Mckenzie has moved to
Potomac Manor, w. Va.
Born-to Mr.. and Mrs. F P. Sweitzer,
a daughter.
Mr.. C. w. Burk sold at public auction
most of his horses. cattle, etc. which
brought good prices.
Mr.. and Mrs John d. Mankis, who
visited Mrs. Mankin's mother, at
Corrier, W. Va, have returned to their
home at this place.
Mr.. Groves Sharpless has about re-
covered from his attack of typhoid
fever.
Married, Mr.. Geo. William Mcintosh,
of Freeport, w. Va. and Mrs. Lula
Elsie Tasker, of Swanton. Mrs. Mcintosh
is the daughter of Mrs. L. A. Rawlings
and widow of the late Elijah Tasker.
She has the best wishes of her many
friends for long and happy life.
Mrs. John ID. Ashenfelter is visiting
her daughter Mrs. A. M. Wilt at Keyser,
w. Va.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-12-04
BITTINGER.

Our public school was closed last week
from Wednesday evening until Monday
morning, in order that the teachers
might spend complete Thanksgiving
season at their homes.
The Baker & Nathan Lumber Co. has
finished its operations on the Elias Oren-
dorf tract of timber and will shortly be-
gin cutting the Bethel timber, north Of
this place.
Much fog and slight rain falls pre-
vale during the last half of the past
week.
Leonard Stark, of Blaine, w. Va, is
spending some time with his parents
here, and we are glad to report his
health considerably improved.
Mrs. Nettie Hoover was taken to Bal
timore last week, where, in one of the
hospitals in that city, she underwent a
serious surgical operation and is report
ed doing very well.
The laborers in Jennings Bros lum-
Der woods were notified last week of a
considerable cut IN their wages and
strike may follow.
On Sunday afternoon, Nov 23d, some
persons passing by the Bowser school
house, near this village, discovered that
the building was on fire. The alarm
was quickly given and some persons liv-
ing near by came hastily to the scene and
the flames were soon eXtingulshed, but
not until considerable damage was DONE
The floor of the house was so badly
burned that it was not fit to continue
school on Monday, and the teacher, Miss
Miss Olive Calls, was obliged to return
home, to await repairs. 1t is said that
there are strong indications that the
building had been purposely fired by
some malicious person.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-12-04
MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK.

| G&&AA&A
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Crane anC
children, of Grafton, w. ", spent their
Thanksgiving day with Mrs. Cranes pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Combs.
Mr.. Hunter Smith, who several years
years ago conducted Hotel Dennet, died
at Bellvue. Ohio, Nov. 21st.
Thanksgiving day was a chilly, wet,
disagreeable day. A good day to re-
main indoors. All business was sus-
pended The union service held in the
United Brethren church was well at
tended. Rev. H. B. Jordan, pastor of
the Baptist church, preached very APP
propriate sermon.
Miss VERNE Schrock spent Thanksgiving
with Oakland friends, returning home
the next morning.
Prof George W. Sterling, OF Biting
err, spent Thanksgiving with friends in
this vicinity.
Word has been received here of the
death of Mr.. A. j. Sigler, at his home
at Harrisville, w. Va. Mr.. Slgler was
the father of Mrs. P. z. Musgrave and
was Park visitor.
DR.. Goucher, the largest stakeholder
of the Mountain Lake Park Association
and now touring the old world, with
other Americans, was entertained at a
luncheon recently by Queen Wilhelmina,
at the royal palace near Apeldoorn.
Mrs. Lester Yutzy and Mrs. Walter
Ready, were recent guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. j B. Cassidy, Terra Alta.
DIR. Reed is very hopeful of the fu-
ture of the Park and is constantly plan
ing for a successful season for 1914. as
well as for a reorg anization of the
Mountain Lake Park Association. He
is hopeful of the sale of several villa
lots and the erection of several bunga-
los.
Forseeing the end of the world within
a year. Mr.. J. 7. D. Pyles, owner of 10
grocery stores in Washington, d. c., is
closing out his business. He says it is
useless to continue under the circum-
stances.
MIR. Charles w. Hopkins is danger
ously i'll at his home, in Los Angeles,
Cal. He is a great sufferer.
Mrs. Edward Chance, who spent sew
eral weeks with her daughters in New
Jersey, returned to the Park Tuesday
morning.
DR.. Harbert, of Wyatt, W. Va, was
guest at Mrs. Oliver Hayward S home
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Echard had for
dinner on Thanksgiving day Mrs. E. E.
Friend. Misses Nellie Lee, Lula Friend,
Lucille Echard. and Messrs. Z. E. Friend,
Carl Kelly and Fred Peddicord.
The Methodist Sunday school is going
to give cantata about Christmas time.
The school is having large attendance
and very interesting sessions.
Mrs. E. E. Friend and Mrs. Samuel
Welch were in Oakland Monday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-12-04

Oakland has an automobile for abcu.
every As of its inhabitants.
Mr.. Stanley NJ. Jacobs, of near Iona
coming, had business in Oakland Mon
day.
Miss Aanie Treacy, of Oakland
spent part of last Wednesday in Deer
Park.
Nelson Finzel, of Finzel, had business
at Salisbury. Pa, the first part of last
week.
Read the advertisement of Hamill s
stationery and book store in our paper
today. Advertisement.
Mr.. Gus Newman, of Cumberland,
spent Thanksgiving with Oakland
relatives.
Mr.. C. A. Miller. of near Brookside
was business visitor at this office last
Saturday.
:. Mr.. David yelling, of Cumberland
spent Thanksgiving with his parents in
this city.
Mr.. Henry Glover, of Terra Alta. was
in Oakland on business Friday afternoon
and evening.
Mrs. E. A. BillmYer, of Jennings, is
visiting, for week or two, relatives in
Pennsylvania.
Louis Berkly, of Swanton, visited
the family of Henry Platter, at Jen-
nIngs. recently.
Messrs J. H. and Goshen McRobie,
of this city, spent part of lest week at
Confluence, Pa.
Morris Sincell, a student of Pennsyl-
vania college, Gettysburg, returned to
school Monday.
Rev. r. C. Fraenkee, pastor of the
Accident Lutheran chuch, visited friends
in Salisbury, Pa,
There will be communion services at
the Methodist church Oakland, next
Sabbath morning.
Mrs. ]. C. Kendall, of Baltimore, is
visiting her parents. DR., and Mrs. A.
]. Mason. in Friendsville.
Miss Jennie Miller, of the High school
faculty. spent Thanksgiving with her
parents, at Keyser, w. Va.
Miss Harriet Wheeler, of Reeds
vile, W. Va, is in Oakland as guest
of Mrs. Mary Loar, her sister.
Homewith modern conveniences for
rent or sale. Apply to Renninger q
Offutt, attorneys. Advertisement
Leave your subscriptions for any
magazine published at HamilPs book
and stationery store Advertisement.
Mrs. Hennen, of Deer Park, has been
spending several days at Keyser, W.
Va, at the home of Judge Reynolds.
Mr.. w. S. Collins, of near GAINESVILLE.
w. Va. had business in Oakland Mon
day. While in town he called at this
office.
Mr.. Henry Lauer, who has been Wis
iting relatives in Germany for few
weeks, will sail for the United States
today.
Mr.. William Weber, of near Oak
land. spent the Sabbath in Fairmont, w.
Va, where he heard Pastor Russell
preach.
For SALE Two general utility horses
weighing about 1900 pounds each. Apply
land. Advertisement.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-12-04

Senator Harvey j. SpeIcher had
business in Cumberland Monday.
Rev. J. H. Cuppett, of near Thayer-
vile, was in Oakland yesterday.
Fish Commissioner VIM. A. Smith, of
Hoyes, had business in Oakland Tues
day.
Father Connell, OF st. Peters Catho-
lie church of Oakland, spent Monday in
Grafton, W. Va.
Mr.. Austin Brown is somewhat i'm
proved and we hope before long he will
be about as usual.
Mr.. aniMrs. leicester Browning, of
Oakland are happy over the arrival of
a girl baby at their home.
Miss Anna Lee White. who spent sew
eral days with Oakland friends returned
to Cumberland Sunday evening.
Last Thursday morning a nice little
baby girl called at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Blame Geissman, in Oakland.
Next Sunday is tuberculosis day.
The purpose of the day is to spread
information regarding the proper way
of fighting the disease.
Miss Pearl Howser, of Luray, Va,
after visit of some days to Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry West, returned to her
home Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. P. S. Council, of New Creek. W.
Va, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Chas.
Tusing, East End, Oakland, and other
relatives for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Selby, OF Gin
cinnati. Ohio, returned to their home
last Thursday night after spending two
or three days here on a visit to DR..
and Mrs B. f. Selby.
For the past weeks we have had un-
settled weather. Dense fogs prevailed.
More or less rain throughout the week.
The atmosphere has been damp and
chilly. The county roads are muddy.
A special program is being arranged
for the Local Teachers Institute to be
held at Oakland, December 18th. Noted
school men of the neighboring counties
of Maryland and West Virginia will be
present. lnspirational. as well as help
full and destructive, talks will be given.
A large attendance of the teachers and
friends of education of this community
Is assured. An educational good time
is guaranteed. Every body welcome
Come
The merchants are beginning to deco
rate their store windows for the holiday
season and are placing on their shelves
and counters fine assortment of holi-
day goods. Kris Kingle has opened up
headquarters in Oakland. Do not send
off for any of your holiday goods until
after examining the splendid stocks to
be found in your home stores. Be loyal
to your home town. Watch the columns
of The Republican for Christmas an
nouncements.
A number of new subscribers were
booked the early part of this week.
The Republican is growing in favor
right along because of its newsy col
umns. Its general make up. the large
amount of interesting reading matter,
the account of the local happenings from
all over county has made it the paper
for and of the people. The paper is also
appreciated by the advertising public,
who want to reach a profitable purchas-
ing class of people. The paper speaks
for itself