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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-20

ANOl WItIlOuI IeSIcl We COluc
To the final winding.
But the JOY bells are not dumb
At the thought of grinding
Out no more the gibe or song. !
Reader, gentle one, so long!
More Than One Way.
II need a new party gown, but I hate
to ask my husband for it."
"Ill tell you what to do"
"Say on"
"Tell him the cost Of living is so
high that you owe the grocer a large
sum-"
That's no lie. Say on"
"And that the grocer's wife is to be
at the next party and if she sees you
looking shabby-you know"
Her Method.
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"Have you seen Wayne today?"
"Not today"
Thursday is Clara's birthday"
"Well?"
"Mayme is getting up a surprise on
her"
II knew Mayme would get even with
Clara for saying she couldn't sing"
Able Executor.
HAS your club president executive
ability"
Cline"
"That's good"
'Indeed it is. Why, she has cut off
the heads of every aspirant for her po-
sition for the last three years."
Not PoeticaI.
"Don't you just love the moonlight,
Mr.. Myers"
"Moonlight?'
"Yes; so soft and mellow, you know"
ooh, yes; to be sure. And mighty
fine for coon hunting tool"
Mean.
"Have you seen Bellies latest photo
graph?'
"No. 1 haven't called there lately"
"Clara has one and is showing it to
every one who calls"
lis it as bad as that?"
Make Your Own Guess.
allow about Brady's honesty?'
"Well he's been in the legislature
and is too rich and lazy to dispute you,
no matter what you say about him."
For All Bad Times.
Suppose YOU candidate got lost,
DC IHdnklu just the same
a you can have a president
On which to lay the blame.
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
After you run a motorcar a season
you understand why the automobile in.
dustry grows a few millionaires every
day.
Trying funny business upon a stupid
looking man is sometimes just like
monkeying with a buzzsaw.
IT you want to fatter q woman tel
her she knows how to dr"ss. If yor
want to fatter q man listen to hin
talk of himself.
Worry if you want to, but don't in
sist upon having help.
We miss half the good things Of lif,
by being SO busy talking that we over
look them.
Some persons are so busy startin,
something that they haven't time t.
make a finish.
An optimist is q man who will be
on his luck when all the cards are run
ming the other fellows way.
According to the newspaper story Q
old, the farmer used to blow out tn
gas before he went to bed, but now h
counts Il big roll Of bank bills Will
the city mar watches him with hungr
eyes.
Superannuated jokes are revivifie
every sever years and appear as PEE
fectly new and husky laughs.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-20
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

After you run a motorcar a season
you understand why the automobile in
dustry grows a few millionaires every
day.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-20

Able Executor.
HAS your club president executive
ability"
"Fine."
"That's good"
"Indeed ]: is. Why, she has cut off
the heads of every aspirant for her po-
sition for the last three years."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-20

According to the newspaper story Of
old, the farmer used to blow out the
gas before he went to bed, but now he
counts a big roll Of bank bills while
the city man watches him with hungry
eyes.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-20
Her Method.

"Have you seer Wayne today?"
"Not today"
Thursday is Clara's birthday"
"Well?'
"Mayme is getting up a surprise on
her"
II knew Mayme would get even with
Clara for saying she couldn't sing"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-20

An optimist is q man who will bet
IN his luck when all the cards are run
ming the other fellows way.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-20

Some persons are so busy starting
something that they haven't time to
make a finish.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-20

We miss half the good things Of life
by being so busy talking that we over
look them.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28
Ships of the Unchanqinq Linz

Perhaps you have watched the evo-
buttons of the battleship fleet in forma-
uon n have wondered whether those
great ships. preserving that perfect
alignment and distance. must not be
parts OF one single whole. II you are
on board of them the illusion is stu
more striking. Perhaps you will not
observe the slightest change in the line
Forward OF aft in a days time. One
man In especial will never forget how.
standing on the same spot ON the
bridge of the Rhode Island steaming
northward from Peru. he saw the sun
set three nights in succession over the
Identical funnel of the Maine. follow
ing behind. AS the red ball sank into
the South Pacific the smoke pipe split
II evenly to the watchers sight. three
nights running!-New York Post.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28
Lion and ~loeomotiva.

A construction train was pumng
ilong with a heavy load of material,
lear Gwelo. when a full grown lion
was sighted stretched right across the
Inc and basking peacefully In the SUM-.
N reply to the whistle of the engine
he brute looked up lazily, but did not
ittempt TO move. The efforts of the
river and the stoker to drive him
IN the line by pelting him with billets
II wood were no better rewarded. The
rain was on the point of coming to a
itandstill when the lion lost his tenn
Der. He took a sudden spring at the
angine, seeking in vain for something
IN its smooth surface into which he
'ould drive his claws and thus secure
l foothold. Again and again the beast
'prang. falling clear of the engine
very time. The driver then realized
hat the best thing to do was to go
'ull steam ahead and trust to the
weight of the trucks behind the train
IN the line to clear the lion from its
oath. This was done. with the result
hat the lion, a magnificent specimen.
was cut to pieces by the engine wheels
Cape TO Cairo Railway" in Empire
Magazine.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28
Yellowstone Park Excursion
Four Day Circle Tour.

Tickets on sale from Idaho points
for Yellowstone Special Train No.
10 leaving Salt Lake City August
29th., or for trains connecting there
with. This IS the only opportunity
of this season to visit this natures
wonderland and view the Geysers.
The Grand Canyon and Great Fails
of the Yellowstone, Yellowstone
Lake and many other wonders. Ac-
ommodat'ons at the Old Faithful
Inn, Lake and Grand Canyon Hotels,
the fare covering all rail stage and
hotel expenses for the four day
circle tour. See agents for further
particulars and descriptive literature
or write, d. e. Burley, general pas
senger agent, Salt Lake City, Utah.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

There are great differences between
the richness and poorness OF words IN
the different countries. Japan Is Ger
taInly richer IN its words than Eng
land. Just for example we have more
than nine words for the WORD
The emperor alone calls hlmse"
Chin" and all his subjects call tne"
selves ''Watakushi." "Washi' Ole'
"Boku." "Sessha "Soregashi. ware
"Yo." ETC.. according TO circu"
stances. The second or third perSoD
changes as much as the first persou'
a." and all the verbs accoruinsp
When | started to learn the hnsiiss
first time. | asked my American teaen
er. What shall | call myself oei
the EMPEROR" He said. IL"
Then what shall l say before :"
parents?'
s.I"
what shall ! say BEFORE ny
friends? And before my w0
friends?'
81"
| was quite astonished ana .ns
How simple, but how rude d .no
English languager"-Yoshio Mia
In Atlantic.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28
AUNT LAURA JONES DEAD

The death OF Mrs. Thomas Jones,
which occurred In Portland during
the early part of the month. was
learned with sincere regret by many
people Of this city, where she was
affectionately known as Aunt
Laura" She and her husband
homesteaded neal American Falls
at one time, and during her six
years residence here she endeared
herself to a great many people by
her kindly m~inistrations and care
full nursing. She was a woman OF
loyablo character and her departure
from this vale of tears occasions
sincere regret.
She died at Ridgefield. Washing
ton Saturday, August 18th, and
was 65 years old, having been born
IN Utica. N. Y, in 1S48. In 1906
she was married TO T. w. Jones.
They left here In 1911 for Ridge
field. She LIS survived by her hus-
band, two sisters. four brothers and
n daughter, a child by a former
marriage. Deceased was a member
OF the Rebekah degree, and was
an untiring church worker, and the
funeral services were held under
the auspices of the lodge.
Stomach trouble was the cause
Of her death.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

Uther Jones. editor OF the Malad
Enterprise, accompanied by his
wife and two boys. David o. StohL
wife and two daughters, and Law
renee Thompson. also of Malad.
were visitors in the Power city for
a couple Of days. the guests OF John
k Jones, manager of this en-
lightened purveyor of communal and
contemporaneous thought. They en-
Joyed a fishing party. and generally
looked over the country. and were
decidedly impressed with the fact
that American Falls and contiguous
territory had a firm grip on
prosperity this season. They drove
home Monday.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

Manager Kincaid of the PocateIlo
office of the Mountain States Tele-
phone and Telegraph company, was
a business visitor In the Power city
the early part OF the week. Nothing
has been definitely settled regard
sng the proposed line into the Ar
Ion country, aside from the activl-
ties promoted by farmers and others
who may build an independent line
for connection with Bell service.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

II An accident happened to a son
Fof Lib Hunt, at the Lake channel
one day this week. the boy being
thrown from a horse and sustaining
a badly twisted shoulder and wrist.
Tt became necessary for DR.. Moth
to put the injured members under
the X-ray machine before the exy
act nature of the hurt could Be
ascertained, and 1t was found that
no bones were broken, though the
sprains were very severe.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

While unloading two cars of
household goods in the local yards
Tuesday G. II. Scherer, who hes
j lst moved his family from Kansas,
had a good wagon smashed in bad
shape. The wagon was blocking the
track, when an engine bumped in
ID the standing cars quite unnoticed
by those who were unloading, and
an axle was broken square off, and
the vehicle generally put out of COM
Iaiss'on.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28
FOR SALE

1913 Model. Motor Cycles and
Motor Boats at bargain prices. all
makes, brand new machines, on
easy monthly payment plan. Get
our proposition before buying or
you Will regret il, also bargains in
used Motor Cycles. Write us today
Enclose stamp for reply. Address
Lock Box IL Trenton, Mich.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

An English censor once passed a
play called London Life" In the
third act Of the play the hero. enter.
ing a restaurant. calls for a chop and
u jug or mnsty ale. Opposite this
speech the censor wrote. During Lent
the order must be a glass of water and
a plate OF dry toast"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28
WhiIe fIshing with some YOUNG

While fishing with some young
companions the other day, George.
the young son of VIII Hartwell, was
snagged by a large fishhook, which
was fastened deep in the left side
OF the lads face. He was a neryy
little fellow and submitted to IT be-
ing cut IA without a cheep, and
is just as good as new and ready
for another fishing trip.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

Miss Mayme Calkins is here for
a short visit with her sister, Mrs.
ID. G. Brown. She is on her way
home to Illinois. from a trip to
KalispeL Montana, whore she was
called by the death of a sister. A
daughter of deceased returns home
with her.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

A card from Senator Davis. who
Is In Washington. states that This
Is a fine burg. but American Fafe
still looks good TO me-" from whfSh
It would appear that the senator IS
due to beat It toward the granary
OF Che northwest in a very few
days.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

Teachers examination starts at
the school building today, and will
continue until the last Of the week.
The sessions commence at 10
O'Clock There will be a consider
able increase to the teaching staff
for the next term.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

Rev. James w. Leitch left on
No. 8. Tuesday. for LaGrande. ore
gon. where he will attend the con-
ference OF the Methodist church at
which time he will be assigned TO
a new charge. having completed his
torn in American Falls. He will
return n about a week to prepare
his household effects for shipment.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

ID. NJ. Daniles, a we'll known cat
tleman of southern Idaho, was a
business visitor here Tuesday, from
Malad, where he make his home,
and states that conditions for a big
fall business could not be more flat
tering.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

Fred Nelson left Tuesday morn
ing for Pendleton, whore he will
play with the band during the big
Roundup, an engagement he has
filled for several seasons past.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

Yesterday a carload of the famous
John Deere plows was unloaded at
tae local station, consigned to the
G. w. & NJ. company. Manager
Beckstead states that there has
been a steady demand and a great
market for this reliable implement
throughout the season.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

We want 10 write your next in
ran policy. ~ we have the
standard companies with the right
prop as'tion. American Falls ABB
siract company. Evans building.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

Rev. ii. X. Wallis Of Aberdeen,
stopped over Tuesday, on his way
to LaGrande, to attend the Method
Isl conference, and accompanied Rev
Leltch OF this city.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

James Astle. manager for the
Biyth-Fargo company of Pocatello.
was a business visitor during the
eatIy part Of the week.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

We can furnish you the best OF
service In the preparation of alb
~stracts, fire or life insurance, or in
l-aking farm loans. American Falls
Abstract Co., Evans State Bank
building.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

Just received another big lot OF
alarm clocks, ranging in price from
800 to $500, at Widsteen's jewelr
store.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

Street. grading still continues at
a good rate, and the work is be-
ing done In systematic manner. and
is a good investment on the part of
the city dads.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

County Attorney o. X. Baum and
Frank Barnard drove down to Rock
land Monday. returning the same
evening.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

The Fremont county fair will be
held at Rexburg September LIST to
9th. inclusive.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

Senator Davis Is expected home
from Washington tomorrow or next
day.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

Yesterday Capt. Thomas Roberts.
iln old timer of this section. shot
ne OF the largest ~pelicans ever
e along the river. II measured
e seven feet from tip to tip and
3 a magnificent specimen. He will
nave IL mounted.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

Some nice looking unmarried
couple can get away with a good
prize and make a distinctive hit
for themselves by going after one
Of the special prizes presented dur
ing the fair.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

II. T. Fisher, head of the Rock
land bank, was a business visitor
here the first of the week.
o. o. ogden drove up from Rock
land Tuesday, on a regular business
trip.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

Z Miss Ruth Sallee Is home from
Evanston, Wyoming, where she was
employed for some time in tran
scribing records
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

A. o. Sheldon of the Iowa Lum-
Der company, is home from a weeks
visit down in Bear Lake county.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

John r. Jones was a business
visitor to Pocatello the early part
OF the week.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

Indians don't need glasses, as a
rule. They don't read. Civilization
exacts help for most eyes. Widsteen
can and will. make your eyesight
good as new. No chicanery-reason-
able In price.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

Jack Bevins. who had a leg
broken a short time ago, was able
20 leave the hospital. and will short
ly be navigating again With the aid
If crutches.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

The Rector from Blackfoot will hold
service at the Episcopal church Sunday
morning.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

Drs. Howard and Poole of Poca-
teilo. were professional visitors dur
ing DE early part Of the week.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

The dedication of the Congrega-
i'cnal church of Rockland has been
postponed until September IA. The
principal speaker will be Judge d..
W. Standrod. of Pooatello.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

Few good work horses for
Ph'ibrick & Greenwood.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

II. H. Fitzpatrick and a number
OF others drove down to Pocatello
last Sunday, to take in the Elks'
baseball game and other doings. and
get there In time to be kangarooed.
They report some live session.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

one of the hest farm loans extant
can be secured through the Ameri-
can Falls Abstract company. Evans
state Bank building.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

United States Commissioner Carl
Ines states that he can prepare appli-
crtions for enlarged homestcads at any
time for the land to be opened to entry
Aug n. Two witnesses required for
each application.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

d.. Wallantine spent the early
part OF the week at Paris, where
he formerly resided.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

You need butter wrappers now.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

The Ladies Aid of the Methodist
church will meet next Wednesday
afternoon with Mrs. Lofthus.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

Miss Dora Rice was in from the
dry farm, near Roy. and visited with
her sister, Miss +. Nettte Rice, for
q few days this week
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

Wheat is being loaded in good
quantity With the past few days,
and several shipments have gone
out. One of the problems that wdll
doubtless confront elevator people
this aso will be shortage of good
cars In which to ship the bulk grain.
as a great quantity will be handled
loose. and tight cars are required.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

4 AZ the last meeting OF the board
oi county commissioners w. G. Red
was confirmed in the appointment
as deputy county recorder.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

NJ. r.. Hughes was a business visi-
ior from pocatello yesterday, re-
urning home on the afternoon
train.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

The father OF Hyrum Stanger died
ar Rexburg a few nights ago, and
tie funeral services were held at
that place.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

A bonded abstract is a mighty
safe thing. and the American Falls
Abstract company can give you
every protection on the document.
Evans State Bank building.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

Mss Anna Harbor of Aberdeen,
formerly OF this city, was here Tues
day, and left that evening for Port
land.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

Tue Leader Hardware company
has something of interest TO COM
municate about stoves elsewhere in
these columns. Special prizes also.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

II. w. Lockhart, one of the Gate
city's prominent attorneys and an
exponent of true Jeffersonan prini-
oies. was a professional visitor here
Tuesday. and believes that American
Falls could not have looked better
f il had gone Democratic.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28
PEOPLE mi EVENTS
LOCAL HAPPENINGS OF THE WEE GATHERED
BY n STAFF on THE ROUNDS ABOUT TOWN

II you need milk or cream see
Chester Greene, City.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-28

+ Coz. l.. l.. Evans lis home from a
trip covering a week or more. to
salt Lake. Observation-Disclosures
hing is booking ~first-cfuss along the
route. aud that the wessfher down
N 1Aou-~s~ srct onSdgh 10 suit the
most fastidscus ne stopped over
a dry m~Pocatello 20 look after
matters of business.