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The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-31
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 Christian Temperance Union)
FOUND-TWO BILLION DOLLARS.

A sure way of solving the problem of the high cost of living is forcefully indicated by Dan Polling in an appeal to the voters of the country. Have you ever stopped to consider" he says, what two billion dollars would do toward solving that problem?
 Do you think that it would help if we could find two billion dollars some where?
 we have found two billion dollars, Two billion dollars worse than lost! In round numbers, the drink bill of the United States represents an in- vestment in body, mind and soul de- struction of $91.00 for each family in the country. When we remember that there are unnumbered families that have no drink bill at all. we begin to form a hay conception of the drink ing families of the nation. Liquor money Is generally bread money, meat money, shoe money, and money that ought to be spent for clothing Some stomach goes hungry for bread, some feet go poorly shod. some body goes inadeQuately clothed, in order that the liquor traffic may gratify the unspeak- able appetite it creates for unneces. sary strong drink"
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NEW oMMANDMENT.

The voice of science speaks with greater authority than ever before; and the average man is beginning to believe that it is the voice of God speaking to his children. Science, industry, philanthropy, patriotism, re- ligion and common sense are today laundering from a hundred Sinais the divine command: Thou shalt not use alcohol in any form, neither thou nor thy president, nor thy army, nor thy navy, nor thy physician, nor thy pas tor, at the communion table, nor thy teacher. nor thy railroad engineer, nor thy chauffeur, nor anyone who dwells within thy borders. ''-Rev. Henry Stauffer in Union Signal.
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THE SMALL TOWN DAILY

The Russellville Courier Democrat. published by J. A. Livingston, a for mer Conway man, has suspended the publication of it's daily edition indefi- nitely. The publisher announces that
 after five years effort he has found that the income from the daily does not justify the large expense and tre-
 mendous labor involved. This is the experience, of most, if not all, small town dailies. Although insignificant in size and too often uninteresting ir contents, the little daily usually in.
 wolves two or three times the amount of labor for it's production as is re
 quired of any member of the staff of "a metropolitan newspaper. And too often these efforts are unappreciated and the publishers only reward is con- temptuous remarks and lack of SUD- port. Yet there is not a little daily published in Arkansas that does not contain column after column and page after page of matter devoted to the upbuilding of its community and the beterment of general conditions. The business men of many towns will sub scribe literally to the support of boards of trade and other enterprises and yet allow the greatest business asset that town can have, a live and progressive newspaper, to die for lack of patronage. But the small town daily does not ask for subsidies and offers good value for every dollar ex- pended with it, either for advertising or subscription. The business men of Russellville, if they are alive to their own interests, will come forward i'm mediately with such assurances of sup port that Mr. Livingston will be jus tified in an carly resumption of his daily-which by the way, has had no superior in town of it's size inthe state.-Conway Log Cabin Democrat.
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SELLING PASSWORD FOR DRINK.

Surgeon General Evatt, speaking in London, not long ago. dwelt upon the deplorableness of drink among wom- en, adding flor woman to drink is like selling the password in the field
 of battle" This is unique and powerful way of describing the effect of drink, not only on women, but on men. Alas, how many have lost in the battle of life by selling the pass word of success and happiness for strong drink!-Lilhan M. N. Stevens.
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IS Home With
 out a Telephone?
Think About It

we appreciate the cOurteOusness you have shown us and the cen- tral force. All we ask is to be req sOnable with us and we will spare no means or expense in trying to please you. If your phone does not work good, call number 300 and let us know. Don't let it go along from time to time, that's what we are here for; we want to know it and make it right.
 Let us have your order for a new phone 'NOW," or an ex- tension phone. They only cost 50 cents extra and save so much stair climbing by their use.
 Again thanking one and all and wishing all Merry Christmas and Happy and Prosperous New Year,
 Advertisement.
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THINGS YOE SHOULD
 KNOW ABOUT YOURSELF
The Dangers of Wet Feet.

To wet ones feet does little harm if they are not permitted to remain wet. Dry stockings and shoes should replace the wet ones as soon as pos sible and for a reason:
 The body has millions of pores or openings and is continually throwing off moisture or precipitation. This casting off is done in order to assist the body to get rid of the waste pro- ducts.
 Dampness and cold are known to have the effect of checking this pers- piration in the extremities, and as na- ture is very just, the blood naturally rushes elsewhere, producing cenges- tion Cor overcrowded condition of the blood vessels) to other and often vii tai organs creating much trouble.
 We often hear people say that their rheumatism is much worse in damp weather thal. in fair and it is for practically the very same reason. In damp weather the skin does not throw off through the pores as readily as it does in dry weather. Consequently the waste matter which is constantly being produced in the body is drawn back into the system and irritates cer- tain parts of it.
 It is probably good for every one that during some part, at any rate, of
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DESTROY THE DESTROYER.

In his book, Mans Value to Soci- ety." Rev. Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis says: "Statisticians reckon the aver age mans value at $500 year. Each worker in wood, iron or brass stands for an engine or industrial plant worth $10,000, producing at per cent. an income of $500 The death of the av- craze workman, therefore. is equiva- lent to the destruction of $1O.000 mill or engine. The economic loss through the non-productivity of 10000 drunkards is equal to one Chicago fire, involving $200,000,0
 This does not take into account the cost of the crime and pauperism which 10000 drunkards entail upon the public. nor the degeneracy of drunkards' offspring which adds enor. mously to the economic loss through nonproductivity aad direct criminal ity. By the license system this nation
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Why don't you give wify, or Dear old Mother a Telephone for a CHRISTMAS present? It's the cheapest and will be ap- preciated by all the family more than anything you give. Don't start a new year without and deprive self, family and your friends from the use of one any longer. They want to talk to YOU. They are useful in many ways and a BUSINESS PrOpO- sitiOn. WALK LESS, TALK MORE; WORK LESS, HAVE MORE. For 5 cents a day you can have one. Call Frisby and say, Telephone. He will be there at once.
 The present management wants to THANK all their sub- scribers for past business and
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FINANCE FOR LIVESTOCK

Never before has it been so appar- ent that capital is the determining factor in farming as well as in other productive enterprises as it now dawns upon us Little capital is re- ouired in raising picking and market ing cotton under former methods. Where the work is done by the grow CT and his family there was little ex- pense, but likewise little profit for the labor involved. But in raising live stock, building silos, fencing fields and providing whatever shelter may be necessary it will require some cap ital.
 It is of paramount importance that those who are in position to use capital for livestock and diversified farming have an opportunity to get it. This will be necessary if we are to reduce the cotton acreage by plant ing the land in crops that maintain livestock. Markets can not be inn proved by growing other crops unless on our farms. We are a producing people and cannot consume all we pro- duce. To ship the surplus products to other localities means low prices, high cost of distribution and impover- ished soil. We must feed more of our products and market them in finished products, such as beef, pork, mutton, milk, butter, eggs and poultry.
 There is little likelihood of an over production of livestock and livestock products. This country is approach ing a meat famine unless more ani- malls are raised. With a very limited number now on hand and Europe dev- astated by war we need have no fears of an production. Prices of live stock and livestock products are good. Why not take advantage of this favor able situation to produce more foods for the people?
 But many will need financial as- sistance to get desirable breeding animals, silos. materials for fences and shelter, etc.
 It is encouraging to note that many of the banks and business men are rendering assistance to those who need capital and who are in posi- tion to use it to advantage. Livestock are good security; livestock farm is a safe investment and farmers who raise animals are worthy of financial help. Let the people of the towns and country get together and finance the farms of the neighborhood. This will mean profits for all concerned and wealth for the state and county.
 Hogs and sheep may soon be con- verted into cash. Money can soon be released when invested in a brood SOW, gilt, a eve or a good COW. This is the only way to built up our farms and make the community prosperous.
 Let us provide markets on our own farms by feeding the crops to ami mals. This we must do if we are to diversity intelligently and proftably.
 By making 1t possible for the coup-- try adjacent to town to produce live stock the town will be greatly bene- tited and business men who render financial assistance will have the sat
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MT. Vaughan's songs consist of se- lections from the standard composers, such as D'Hardelot, Piccolomoni, Page Trotere, and Lohr. Many of his songs are light and humorous. At the Court House Wednesday evening at F. m.
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isfaction of investing proftably in a good enterprise that will increase their own business and make the country prosperous. No better meth cd could be dcvised to use the wealth of the South and Southwest than in producing livestock and livestock products.-Fnm and Ranch.
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BEFORE AND AFTER.

Before the days of prohibition. Maine began to cut off her forests and sell them for rum and there was but little money in the savings banks Now she has more money in her saw ings banks than the great state Of Ohio. with five times her population. She sends her children to school in larger numbers than states which sell liouor. Her debt is about $22 per capita. while that of Massachusetts IS about SIP per capita.
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INJURIOUS WORK OF BEER.

It is just this precious beer which lowers the intellectual capacity and will power of thousands and thousands of people and makes them old before their time; ruins stomach, liver, heart and brain; brings them into the poor house and prison. hospital and asylum. and early puts them under the earth. Max Gruber, M. D., president Royal Institute of Hygiene, Munich.
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HUSBAND RESCUED
 DESPAIRING WIFE

l had gotten SO weak l could not stand. and l gave up in despair.
 At last, my husband got me bottle of Cardui, the woman's tonic, and l com- menced taking it. From the very first dose, could tell it was helping me. l can now walk two miles without It's tlring me, and am doing all my work"
 If you are all run down from wemanly troubles. don't give up in despair. Try Cardui, the woman's tonic. lthas helped more than a million women, in it's 50 years of continuous success, and should surely help you, too. Your druggist has sold cardu for years. He knows what 1t will do. Ask him. He will recon. mend it. Begin taking Cardui today.
 Write to: Chsttaaoosa Medicine Co.,. Ladies, Advisory Dept. ChAttanooGa, Tenn.. for SpcctdS Instructions on your ease and 64-pass book. Home Treatment fer Women" sent in plaln wrappss. JSa
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every day We should undergo sufficient active exercise to produce free prespir- ation.
 Fw of us drink enough water This makes for the essential cleanliness which is cleanliness not only of skin, but of tissue.
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Pains nj aBck and Hips

Are an indication of kidney trouble "a warning to build up the weakened kidneys, make them vigorous, rid your blood of acids and poisons. Go to your druggist for Foley Kidney Pills. In sos and $1.00 sizes. Sold in your town by Hesterly Drug Store.
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POOR TAX COLLECTOR.

The poorest tax collector in the world is the saloon keeper, for he keeps nine-tenths of all he collects and does not turn over enough to pay for the devilment caused by his busi- ness.-Exchange.
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When it came Santa Claus time the men in the trenches wouldn't take the word of kings that "there's no such animal. l."-Atlanta Constitution.
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Only time our Democratic brethren insisted on being safe and sane they
 picked Alton B. Parker.-St. Louis |Globe-Democrat.
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After Four Years of D;sceurasins Conditions, Mrs. Bulleek Gave Upn Despair. Husband
 Came to Rescue.

Catron, Ky.-ln an interesting letter from this place, Mrs. Betfie Bullock writes as follows: "l suffered for four years, with womanly troubles, and during this time, l could only sit up for little while, and could not walk anywhere at all. At times, would have severe pains sn my left sides
 The doctor was called In, and his treat ment relieved me for a while, but l was seon confined to my bed again. After mai, nothing seemed to do me any good.
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POSTSCRIPT
By Jar1es J. Montague

Tommy's head is bandaged;
 Christmas skates did that; Bobbie's Christmas jackknife
 Has left an untailed cat. Jimmy's Christmas tool chest Saw, hammer, file, and plane Has made the new piano
 Look somewhat like Louvain. Susie's Christmas scissors,
 With singular success, Have sliced two pretty ribbons Mothers party dress. Johnnie's Christmas bowwow
 Is in the barn confined; He ate the Christmas turkey Before the family dined. But everyone is happy,
 Though mother says, "I fear I'm rather glad that Christmas Comes round but once year."
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Wanted-Chickens, Eggs, Butter, Hides, Furs, Wool, Bees Wax and Tal- low. We pay the highest market prices.-Nevada Produce Company.
 Advt. If.
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TIME CARD Prescott < Northwestern

Arrive Norvell. .12:47 pm Train No. 6 leave Norvell. :15 pm
 Arrive Prescott. .4:25 pm Train No leave Prescott. .9:3O am
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-07-02
ROCKETS AND CRACKERS.

A wet Fourth makes lean grave
yard.
The fool and his digits are soon
parted.
The sticks fall alike on the Just and
the unjust.
A thumb on the hand is worth two in
the alcohol.
II is better not to take dare than
to get your hand scorched,
The boy who doesn't get too gay may
celebrate another day.
II isn't always the firecracker with
the longest fuse that makes the most
noise.
Remember that the giant firecracker
Is always just getting ready to go on
when you bend over II to see what is
the matter.
Let us then be up and shooting, with
a heart for any fate, lighting fuses and
then scooting-learn to stand aside
and wait.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-07-02

hastened Edith. Henry is down.
town. We're both well. Yes, | sup
pose he may come down for dinner.
IL want to rest just little while in
the house"
Somehow she spent the day in the
darkened, old-fashioned rooms, while
her aged aunt, who had cared for her
since her early girlhood, fused with
the cooking and the house cleaning as
her rheumatism would permit.
Occasionally, as the long afternoon
went by, a strain from the band down.
town in the park was borne through
the naples by the hot breeze, and the
explosions Of the firecrackers came in
muffled reports. And with each hint OF
the celebration she found herself jerk
ing as she wondered what part Henry
was taking in 1t all.
She could not help but picture him
as going even farther with his good
time as a result of their quarrel. There
had been times in the past when he
and members of his crowd had gotten
into fights and been arrested.
Evening came in the stealthy way
| that she had lately become accustomed
to seeing it creep over the farm. Some
of the country folk began going past
on their way home. 1t caused great
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-07-02

low keys, her arms dropped across
them and she buried her head with
a Sob
Twilight without made the shadows
thick in the room, yet he must have
been able to make her out from the
doorway, for the screen was shut noise
lessly and he had her in his great,
strong arms before she could look up.
Henry" she breathed Historically.
as she struggled TO get free. You've
not gone without me, and you're not
hurt!"
He did not speak for time, but his
presence was comforting.
mo, l didn't go without you" he
answered finally. Il understand 1t all
now. ! couldn't mix in on the old
kind of time. You've changed me.
Edith"
"Oh, I was prudish and selfish" she
interrupted, 81 should have trusted
you"
NO" he went on; Il came in with
the plan OF doing all the things that 1
used to. found out | was changed
just after left you and Joined Sid
and his girl. But there was nothing to
it. The dance hall was Just cheap and
foolish, and the thought OF booze dis
gusted me. Between everything saw
you, somehow"
She had loosed herself from his en-
brace and had started for her hat.
Come on, Henry" she called rogu-
ishly. IF we don't hurry up and
get down town we might miss part Of
the grand display of fireworks
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where together"
Instead OF responding she sought
refuge at the window. The stuffy
midsummer morning seemed to be
lending an atmospheric depression in
keeping with her spirits.
The sickening sun was fairly blaz-
ing against the side of the big, red
barn, the shadows from the row Of
willows seemed half-hearted in their
effort to relieve the sizzling landscape,
and the fan at the top OF the tall wind
mill was motionless.
He crossed to where she stood and
put sunburnt hand on her shoulder
you've got to tell me-" he said
evenly. I've never paid much atten-
ton to this neighborhood gossip. but
is It true-are you ashamed to go to
town with meT"
When she still refused to answer a
hardness came into his voice as he
went on
81 was all right to take you home
on Friday nights when you came out
here to teach school. was all right
to build your fires on cold, winter
mornings My fathers farm that he
left me here was all right. 1t was the
farm, was II, and the fact that you
were tired OF teaching school that you
gave in to marry me? You we're tired
of the small pay. and the foreign kids,
and the trouble with the directors.
That was why you married me, was
IT. other folks have been saying
these things. I'm beginning to believe
| them now"
With sob she turned until she was
| in his arms.
mo! MOI" she Historically de,
| Tended.
Then you'll GO" he concluded, the
! tenderness coming back. 1T won't be
so hot with the top on the buggy"
He drew himself away to get the
answer, but 1t was not forthcoming
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-07-02

ers were on their way to the county
seat. The knee-high cornfields, robbed
now of every trace of morning dew.
shimmered beneath the blue sky as If,
somehow, the occasion in town had
affected nature itself. Among the
other vehicles of more old-fashioned
sort an automobile chugged past.
We'll have one OF those, too. one
OF these days" commented Henry as
he reined the horses from their fright.
IT'S Sid Koffmeier and his girl. Did
you notice the paint on her face?"
Il was looking at the country" an
swered Edith. arousing herself. I'm
afraid we don't appreciate what Da-
kota is coming to-"
II like a big day in town myself"
mused Henry. cracking the whip as a
signal to the horses. Il haven't missed
Fourth since ! was a kid. Used to
get sick usually on candy and lemon
ade and from walking around on the
plank sidewalks in a new pair of shoes.
Last few years there's been a gang OF
us go in together. Sid and / and
bunch OF us have had some great times
together. The dance is about the best
part of IT,"
The girl turned her gaze to the road
side vegetation-the mullen and the
foxtail mixed with the buffalo grass in
which the insects kept midsummer
chorus. The old fear seized her. Per
haps she had made an awful mistake
as her aunt and her girl friends in
town had predicted--a girl of educa-
tion and refined tastes marrying an
uncultured "rube."
Soon after their arrival in town they
parted, and Edith decided she would
go to her aunt's. 3 II would be cool
there and quiet, and away from the
crowds and anything Henry might do
before them.
Aunt Js-e was in her garden back
OF the little white house, puttering
about as II there were no Fourth of
July celebration.
She glanced up from her cabbage
and potato beds with surprise and Joy
at seeing her niece.
Yes, We came in this morning."
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PATRIOTISM

II isn't the flag thst floats proudest
Or highest above the green earth,
And II isn't the cannon that's loudest
Which expresses the patriots worth,
Il isn't the pomp or the shouting,
And Il isn't the musical blsre
That leaves us no reason for doubling
That the future we face shall be fair.
Think not that vainglorious vsunting
Shall strengthen the might we possess,
And il isn't by foolishly Haunting
Our banners that we shall progress;
II isn't the challenge, the fearless
Defiance imposingIy hurled,
That shall keep US undaunted and peerless,
The wonder and hope Of the world.
Il isn't the riches or splendor
That the few or the many display
Which shall fit us to rule or engender.
Belief in our fitness to sway;
The faith that our forefsthers gave US,
The honor for which they could die,
Alone shall have virtue TO save us
And keep our star bright in the sky.
Sc. KISER.
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gone out OF his
being an embit-
tering suspicion
creeping In
Not going!" he
echoed. And I've
been counting on
1t ever since the
Clarion said Hamp-
ton was going to
celebrate this year
counting on both
of us going in to-
gether. It's the
first time since we
got married that
we've been any
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-07-02
WHERE, OH, WHERE7

Willie has his pistol ready, wilie's heart
is full OF glee;
He has bought a little cannon and his
breast from care is free:
Willie counts the passing moments as
they slowly drag away
Where. oh, where will little While be in
two weeks from today7
Johnny's little bank Is empty, he has
squandered every cent,
With a giant cracker Johnny win begin
the merriment
He possesses all the fingers and the toes
he should-but. stay
Where, oh. where, will Johnny's digits be
IN two weeks frcm today7
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lOneSomeness 1 o r
their own place
for II nry - to
come over her. She
began chiding her
self for her sensi-
tiveness-her fool
ish pride. After all,
II was he she
loved. She could
have stood any,
thing he could
have done.
She went to the
organ, but instead
of h er fingers
touching the yell