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The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-30
What is Home With
 out a telephone?
Think About It

Why don't you give wify, or Dear old Mother a Telephone for CHRISTMAS present? Its 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 , 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
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-30
December Thirtieth

December Thirtieth sn;strust the virtue that itself exalts, prt turn to that which doth avow it's faults. And from repentance plucks a while some fruit.
 -Bayard Taylor.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-30

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 ore and all and wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year,
 Advertisement.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-30
SPOTS BEFORE THE EYES

The prevalence of this condition has \ civen rise to great many curious { ideas. Almost everyone either sees fixed or floating spots at times, or
 hears some friends compain of these
 conditions, so that it is not strange that many popular misconceptions
 have arisen. The commonest form of
 floating spots are those which are known by the name of muscae volitan-
 los an old name which indicates how
 long the condition has been observed.
 These are tiny transparent chains, or strings, which are seen especially on
 white or brightly illuminated field. They consistently float in the line of vision, and though shake of the head may carry them out of the way, they
 at once float back again. These spots are probably caused by the re-
 mains in the fluid part of the eye of
 certain cells which should have been
 completely absorbed in the develop
 ment of the eye. They never lead to
 impairment of vision and, as before
 stated are perfectly transparent.
 Other floating spots are due to cob
 web-like masses of inflammatory ma
 terial which are thrown out into the fluid of the eye by some. low grade in- fammation. These spots usually ob- scure the vision, which is their great point of difference from the former ones, It is, of course, very impor- tant to find out in any case whether the spots are due to inflammation, or not, and this can only be done by skilled observer. 1t Is a prevalent idea that the wearing of dotted veil may leave permanent spots in the field of vision. While the dotted veil may be source of strain by causing the wearer to pull on the eye muscles in order to avoid the obstruction to wis ion, it certainly is not the case that the dots, or any other object seen, can be permanently photographed on the nerve tissues of the eye. There is only one exception to this statement. Many people who have carelessly look ed too much at the sun, generally in observing an eclipse, have actually produced a slight inflammatory change in the retina, so that there is always a blurry spot wherever they look. But it is doubtful if any light less brilliant than the sun can produce a permanent spot, and certainly a dark object cannot do so.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-30
NEVADA COUNTY FISH LAW
Prescott, Ark,
 Dec. 29, 1914.
Dear Editor News:

Dear Editor News:
 Our Legislature will soon meet in session again to make new laws and to revise old ones, l presume, to the interest of the majority concerned, and our representatives have already notified us of some of the proposi- tions that will be put before the body, among which will be one to repeal the Law Against Fishing with anything except hook and line" in this county.
 The fact that this law has created much agitation is evidence that it should be duly considered and given an honest and fair show before being repealed. It is not treating a law with fairness to have it repealed be- fore it has been enforced and proved to be failure and especially by those who have violated it. There can't be a reasonable argument presented against this law, because it gives no one advantage. It is fair to all; gives our women, children and old folks a chance to enjoy pleasant and prof. table outing, and would allow our streams to fill up with larger fish. Our sister counties have laws govern ing their fishing and hunting as some of our boys will attest. A repeal of this law will be nothing short of ret repression. The brake will he taken off or in other words it will license the taking of fish with dynamite, poi son and any way possible.
 l suppose there is a petition to our representative asking for a repeal of this law. Was this petition gotten up and circulated by men who had not violated this law Are we giving this law justice by repeating it on peti- tion gotten up by those who are under indictment for violating said law?
 When l have been able to appeal to the reason of those who are against this law they invariably. agree with me that 1t is a good law if it was en- forced. l predict that if it is repealed one similar to it will be called for in a short time. That is if we continue to be progressive people.
 Our fence law is good and would have been peter if we could have got ten it years ago; same with the fish law now.
 So let's work together to have those fines cancelled and go fishing. What do you say?
 Yours for Honesty, Fairness and Profit.
 Geo. Westmoreland.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-30
FUNERAL NOTICE

The friends and acquaintances Of W. N. Akers are requested to attend his funeral at the Ackers home one
 mile from this city on route number one, tomorrow morning December 31, at 10 o'clock. Services by Rev. lheo. Hall. Interment in DeAnn Cemetery.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-30
FITNERAI NOTICE

The friends and acquaintances of Ii. E. Mckenzie are requested to at tend the funeral of his mother. Mrs. Mary l.. Mckenzie at the Mckenzie residence tomorrow, December 31st at 2 D. m. o'clock. Services conduct ed by Rev. B. A. Few assisted by Rev. c. A. Fuller. Burial in Moscow Gem eterV,
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-30
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.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-30

Areas comprising 69,05S square miles were covered last year by geolo- glc surveys of various degrees of re- 'hhement, ranging from dtailed sur Veys to broad reconnaissance work lhirtyfifth Annual Report of the Di- rector, United States Geological Cur vey.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-30

Auspices Foot Ball Boys High Grade Humorous and Musical Entt r, ainment Adults soc Children 25c Seats or
 Sale at HssterIy Drug Store
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-13
Byfke Way

The opinion OF vaudeville perform
ers seems to be divided upon whether
the use of the latest slang or English
OF exaggerated correctness gets the
best hand. But the latter are in the
minority, because the majority can't
put that stuff over.
Tho British opened Parliament
with one king and one queen. which
would indicate that they put a DIFF
ferent construction on the word pair
as used In this country. Over here.
1t Is customary to open with Jacks
or better. s4
A deplorable oversight was the fall
ure to put pie on the menu Of the
Bullmoose banquet. 80 ~.
Bill Singletree. who has been mar
ried ten years and hasn't anything
running around his house but a pick
about 500 in Group medicine, pare
goric and cigars.
''Straddlers and trimmers'' seem to
be the favorite definitions Of anyone
who hollered for Roosevelt but won't
and trimmers'' has q sound of con-
tumely. but the Moosers should adopt
something more suitable for kissing.
OF course an expert hisser could throw
q kissing sound into 'straddlers." but
it would take the best hisser in the
h1ssery to get much OF q curve on
trimmer" ''Sassafras souse," would
be better for kissing purposes. al
though a competent hisser could get
fair results from ''simps" and
"cheeses.' ~
And while the weather was not pro-
pitious for a rally. the Moosers may
gather some comfort from the saying
corpse that the storm beats on.''
One might gather that Mr.. Lincoln
was a sociable person. There are Iiv-
ing. so years after his death, several
thousand people who knew him in
timately." and it may be safely pre-
sumed that at least a few OF his in
innate friends have died.
Secretary Bryan's instructions to the
American consul at Lima to recognize
the new Peruvian government, which
deposed President Billinghurst, leads
Hondo Murphy to suspect that Mr..
Bryan tried to read the report without
his glasses, and got it BILLY Hearst" !"
But tho chill weather was beneficial
in one way. Bill Allen White who is
fair, fat and forty-some-old, did not
perspire while giving his testimony.
He not only perspired. but sweat when
he testified before the Kansas legis-
lature concerning a matter of pork.
But that was a warm evening, with a
number of senators striving to make
1t warmer for William.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-13
QUAKER MEDITATTONS.

[From the Philadelphia Record.1
No man is so lazy that he wouldn't
rather work than be worked
Look out for your enemies. Your
friends can look out for themselves.
There is nothing new under the sun.
made.
A man doesn't have to be ambidex-
trous to be sure he Is right and then
get left.
Some people seem to have an idea
that happiness, success and dollars are
synonymous terms.
Lots of people expect something for
nothing. Many a fellow who travels
on his uppers wants a lower berth.
Sillicus-"How does a fellow know
when he Is in love with a g1rl?" Cyni-
cus-"Oh, she generally tells him."
Applause is always pleasing. but it
il just as we'll to remember that vice
generally gets more encores than vir-
tue.
Friendship is essential to happiness
Even the man who il his own best
friend can't get along very well with
out q few others.
is always an agreeable companion" 4"
Joax-'Yes. until you get in a poker
game with him"
Harduppe-'Tm always in debt
Wigwag-"That's tough" Harduppe-
You bet it is. wish I could borrow
enough money to pay up"
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-13
Human Welfare News.

During 1914 more money will be
spent on the Old National Pike than
on any other one highway in the world
as result Of the untiring energy of
the National Old Trails Road associa-
ton FOL. coast-to-coast highway from
Washington, D. c. to San Francisco,
Statistics show there are in Dublin,
ireland. 21.133 tenements Of one
room. S.604 of which are occupied by
one person each. $50 by two persons,
1888 by three persons. 3.O74 by four
persons. 2,267 by five persons, 1,4S8
by six persons: S54 by seven, All by
eight. LAG by nine. 45 by ten, 16 BY
eleven and by twelve or more.
Pueblo. Colo, has adopted the sin
gle tax for municipal purposes.
A permanent farm home for de-
pendent girls Of Jackson county, Mo-,
has been authorized by the county
court.
The American Zinc & Chemical Co.
which IL erecting a model industrial
city at Longloth. Pa. has announced
plans for public buildings and dwell
ings to cost $75O,OO0.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-13
Globe Sights
BY THE ATCHIsON GLOBE

(From the Atchison Globe
Calling a man an ass is poor argu-
ment.
There never was a man forced into
the race.
If he was your candidate the hall
was crowded.
A man will cover a multitude Of sins
for a customer.
Expert evidence is the kind you
can't understand.
Confess to it, and you'll render your
accuser speechIess.
How tall, we demand to know, is
the height of folly?
1t is impossible to sleep and hunt
bed covers at the same time.
You can never judge a suit of un-
derwear by the outer garments.
There is no quiet home life when
the family has celery for dinner.
Why not own up and admit your
shortcomings, are due to laziness.
The grand opera star always pro-
nounces her name the other way.
References to fair-minded men are
mainly directed to those who agree
with you.
Some day some bold man will insist
that pneumonia should be spelled as
it is said.
You probably are willing to admit
that the other fellows success is main
ly due to good luck.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-13

That young man you were just dancing
with is one Of our most successful busf-
ness men" "Yes?" Eyes. He seems to
be able to call the turn on the market,
and ne always lands ON his feet" Then
he is taking vacation Just now" ''What
Ing the dance he kept landing on my
feet..-Houston Post.
Miss Ho&Aboom (of Chicago)-"And in
Ha1nerfy Ldsd Hamercy-"Oh, when
A1gnguon fancy he will take orders"
you know. I fancy he win take ORDERS
Miss dogaboom s(eurpfised)-'sYeo7 Well.
there are some fea1 nice gentlemen travel
Don't you know that your husband IL
walking the floor because Of his dehfa ?'s
'cI1n't 1t fortunate!'. replied young Mrs.
Torkins. sweetly. You know the doctor
said that Charley simply must take more
exercise '-Washngton Star.
Are thsss eggs fresh? ?" asked the care
full -hoesevies: NO. indeed, ma am" re-
sponded the honest clerk They're old
enough to know that it's impoIite to tsik
back.'-BufAlo Express
Mrs. Hiram Offen Ito applicant)-"But
short time" Servant-s'Yes. MAIN. th.t
shows how much competition there IN -
secure my services. Boston Tranecripf
'1s your wife going to wear her d,a.
monds to the grand operAr "Of course.
answered Mr., Cumrox. I'VE can't ali an
make grand opera interesting even f0p c%
IN .se who 60 merely to look on-"-Wash-
tngton 9tag.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-13
THE CHID's HEALTH.

Two problems concerning the health
and physical and mental development
of a child confront thoughtful parents
today. consideration of the child out
side Of school and attention to its en-
vironment within the school.
Whether in country or In city, the
home influence ON its health is most
important. declares the Journal Of the
American Medical Association. A con-
slant and controllable factor Is its food.
Herein lies the home responsibility OF
the mother. She must learn that the
food Of tie growing child is next only
in importance to its feeding as an in
FAINT; and that the greatest good comes
to it from plain. nutritious, we'll
cooked and easily digested food; that
it needs certain foods for body struc-
ture and other foods to supply heat
and energy. A child should frolic and
romp and play because there is nat
ural relation between such muscular
activity and the proper performance
Of such food material in carrying on
their functions. The mother must also
realize that rest Is as important for
the child as play. and that Sufficient
quiet, restful sleep does rs equal part
in storing energy and bringing about
perfect development. Children need
sunshine and fresh air. and at night
should sleep in a well-ventilated room
with the windows well down from the
top. They should be bathed regularly
and properly clothed. But no matter
how well fed and clothed, how clean
and we'll nourished pl .vious to its ad-
mission to school, the parents interest
must follow the cnld to the school
room and see that such environment
does not undermine its health. Herein
lies the responsibility o. the father.
as a citizen and taxpayer. 1t is his
monex that maintains the school and
1t is his duty to see that his child is
not forced into an overcrowded. poorly
cverheated classroom, COM
PEELED to breathe for five hours day
the expirations from 40 or so pairs OF
lungs, and its condition SO weakened
as to render it vulnerable to the at
tacks of infectious disease. Any one.
on reflection. will be impressed with the
futility of expecting a maximum pro-
gression, physical and mental, where
are housed in overcrowded
with little or no moisture
In the air. compelled to breathe dry,
air and to attempt mental
tasks with suffocated brain-cells de-
prived Of natures generous supply of
oxygen. This is the condition in a
large number Of school rooms through
out the land today.
And unfortunately there are a few
such school rooms in Topeka.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-13
Journal Entries

In most of tho modern houses the
breakfast room Is also the kitchen.
Surely the women have nothing on
the politicians when 1t comes to goS-
siping. .f...s..
Almost every individual has a. dtf-
ferent idea as to what constitutes a
good time.
A good man is often that way be-
cause of lack of means and oppOrtun-
tiles to be otherwise.
AS a mans hair gets scarcer and
scarcer. the part in it creeps closer
and closer towards the center.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-13
Antarctic Rivalry.

Public interest and speculation, both at
home and abroad, in Sir Ernest Shackle-
tons bold and magnificent project. not
only continues. but increases day by day.
The offices Of the Imperial Transant-
arctic Expedition, in New Burlington
street. are deluged with letters and tele-
grams conveying congratulations and Of
fers Of assistance to the leader Of the ex-
pedition. The correspondents include men
who have served with him and are
anxious to do 30 again. Applications for
employment In any capacity, however
humble. are innumerable, and they come
from men of all classes.
American experts. while enthusiastic
about Sir Ernest Shackleton ana hia treat
project, feel a spirit Of friendly rivalry.
and are inclined to regret that the daring
journey will not be financed with dollars
and carried through under the Stars and
Stripes.
Admiral Peary doubts the advantage or
machinery, and pins his faith to dogs Mr.
Bernacchi. who Is a polar traveller Of
great authority, for he has served with
two antarctic expeditions. holds a similar
view.
But, as Sir Ernest Shackleton has al
ready pointed out. In the last three years
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-13
From Other Pens
WHEN IS A LIAR?

A southern man related the other
day that friend was a student In q
northern university. and that when
one day a fellow student applied, in q
casual way. the eptthet Of ''liar'' to
him. the southerner promptly knock
ed down the youth who had been so
imprudent in the use Of words. The
incident caused astonishment among
the students. who did not understand
the southern notion Of this particular
term. But are southerners really su-
perior creatures? Far be 1t from us
to say that they are not-but the i'm
portant question is whether or not
there be such a thing as q southern
liar. Every man holding q public
office swears an oath to obey the con-
stitution and laws. and. IL he be an
executive officer, to enforce the laws.
There are communities where certain
laws are openly and impudently vio-
lated-directly under the eye Of the
officer of the law. Were the state to
name one Of these officers and say,
"John Doe, you break your oath Of
office daily; you are a liar and per-
jurer," John Doe" would proceed to
take summary revenge on the state,
and a large part of the public would
a. plaud him. Yet that same part of
the public would be perfectly well
aware that John Doe" Is liar and per-
jurer. Is 1t, after all, a worse thing
to be called a liar than to be one p
Columbia State.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-13
RAISING FRUIT IN TOWN.

Our esteemed correspondent, Read
err" doesn't agree with our suggestions
about growing fruit trees in town. His
experience with some Of his own has
discouraged him. They did well the
now, there are hundreds Of flourishing
cherry. pear and peach trees growing
in city lots. We have q cherry tree
that keeps us and the robins supplied
every year. 1t has never missed. Not
box Of the finest peaches we ever saw
grown in town. Our friend was too
easily discouraged. A big. blushing
cherry or smiling peach tree is worth
half q dozen discomfitures. Remem-
Der, you have as much beauty in q
peach or cherry as you have in q rose,
and you have the fruit, besides. That's
good deal. We have seen a bouRh
Of cherries that would match a whole
rose bush.-Ohio State Journal.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-13
Jayhawker Jots

A fellow can be a rounder and stu
be on the square, but generally isn't.
explains the Macksville Enterprise.
The crab claw dance is the latest
notes the Wichita Beacon. and 1t adds:
1t sounds attractive. doesn't it? 1t
ought to draw.
Hum Dinger, Of the Newton KAN
san-Republican, has been wondering
how it would do to turn the Mexican
job over to the Moro part of our citt-
zenship for final disposition.
It's just about time for another and
a newer dance. thinks the Hutchinson
News, one that will SO far eclipse the
tango as to make tha- a back number
and. therefore, no longer offensive.
The history of a country is largely
in breaking, explains the Ottawa Her
old. First it is breaking the soil and
after that the time is largely divided
in breaking the drouth's spell and the
winters backbone.
Charlie Blakesley of the Kansas City
Star suggests that Jacob c.. Mohler
should celebrate his election to the
secretaryship Of the state board of
agriculture by q bulletin announcing
that the ice crop has been saved.
Every one must have felt, writes the
Home Circle Editor of the Kingman
Journal, that cheerful friend is like
a sunny day which sheds it's brightness
on all around; and most of us can as
we choose made this world a palace or
a prison.
An Edwards county paper tells of a
young man who is soon to take po-
sition in drug store in q town in a
neighboring county. land will work
there three months after which he in
tends going to Wichita and take a
course in pharmacy"
Walt Mason neglected to state in his
autobiography, declares the Atchison
Globe, that while he lived in Atchison
he once painted a wheelbarrow. and
that when he became ready to paint
the bottom, he didn't turn the vehicle
over, but crawled under it.
DIR. S. 8. Myers and Judge Loughran
are each building a silo at the back
OF their residence properties in this
city, reports the Fort Scott Republi-
can, and 1t adds: Later-Our repor-
ter who talks silos SO much that he
sees "'em where they amt" got his
notes mixed a little. They are hot
beds instead Of silos.
Like an echo of the Dodge City days
Of years ago, is the following item,
from the Dodge City Globe: A Wyo-
ming cowboy and three other boys
were arrested by Frank Botkin last
night and given a nights lodging in
the city Jail. They were walked to the
west limits after breakfast this morn
ing and started out Of town.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-13
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

T. rErom tho Chicago News.I
Butts is pstter to labor than be
a poor leader may make a. good
follower.
How a woman does admire ANYBODY
who can outtalk her!
The less religion a man has the
more he expects Of his wife.
Herein also IL foolishness: To feafh-
er ones nest with borrowed plumea.
Why hunt for troubIe7 Everything
comes to him who merely hanEs
around.
When the average man has head
ache he realizes what an aching void
H.
The chap who goes around with a
chip ON his shoulder may be An expert
poker player, but not necessarily.
Opportunity is said to quit after
knocking once at a mans door. This
il because opportunity II not book
agent.
1t is possible for a man to convince
q woman against her will. but an hour
later she u apt to forget she has been
convinced.