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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
new YEAR PROPHETS
BY GENE MORGAN.

A NYBODY who says the world is
"a growing less superstitious must
- be talking through the ear-faps
on his cap. Every year about
January l old Superstition shows it.
self like hydra-headed monster in
laundry basket.
To be sure, we no longer take out
insurance against ghosts, and If we
saw hobgoblin we'd want to know
why the hotel bellhop had grown those
whiskers. But there is one Kind of SUI
perstition which we seem to be giving
more encouragement all the time, and
that is the New Year prophecy.
The true New Year prophet Is a
cheerful soul. If he ever has any good
news concerning the future, he care
fully nibbles at the hard ground with
a pickax and buries it. Bad news,
calamity, disaster, catastrophe, nisfor-
tune, these are the staple groceries
in which he prefers to deal. And he
has such clever way of making good,
too.
The New Year prophet wears crepe
to work every morning while he is put
ting his forecast in order. He also
wears a long, sad face and murmurs
ever and anon that the worst is yet to
come. He does this in order that the
world may grow pale and weep and
shudder. He just loves to show us a
good time.
The way the New Year prophet
makes good on his predictions is to
promise every kind of bad luck there
is, from famine to earthquake, and
from plague to war. AS this globe OF
ours has been enjoying a steady diet of
these things since the year one. the
New Year prophet rarely goes wrong,
but just waves his printed predictions
upside down and MARBLES, Il told you
So" He is a sure-thing player, and
rarely takes chance that is not a six
ty-to-one shot.
For instance, he is safe in forecast
ing a typhoon in the Pacific ocean,
which will destroy shipping, but he
wouldn't dare to predict that James
Jones will pay me that ten dollars he
owes me before the first of next April.
He finds it advisable to foresee a fam
inc in China-any old thing can hap
pen in China-but under no circum-
stances would he venture the belief
that I will surely keep all the good
resolutions I made on the evening of
December 80.
If thought the pay was steady and
the hours not too long for indoor
work, I believe / should like to take
up the work of making New Year
prophecies. For the benefit of enter
prising employers, looking for bright
young men at this kind of work, l
have made up a few sample prophecies
for 1915. 1t makes no difference how
I did it, whether by crystal gazing or
by scientific methods. However, l ac-
complished it without the aid OF a
medical almanac or other weapons.
For instance, predict that:
In January the days will be a little
longer, and ice will be cheap. On JAN
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
CHAPTER IV-Continued.

But what was this? Bloasy, leading
all the others In resounding call OF
'Welcomel" and then Blossy drawing
her two hands from behind her back.
One held huge blue cup, the other
the saucer to match. She placed the
cup In the saucer and held 1t out to
Abraham. He trudged down the few
steps to receive 1t, unashamed now of
the tears that coursed down his
cheeks. With a burst of delight he
perceived that 1t was mustache cup,
such as the one he had always used
at home until 1t had been set for safe
keeping on the top pantry shelf to
await the auction, where it had
brought the price of eleven cents with
half paper of tacks thrown In.
And now as the tears cleared away
he saw, also, what Angy's eyes had al
ready noted, the inscription In warm
crimson letters on the shining blue
side OF the cup, ITO Our Beloved
Brother"
Sisters" he mumbled, for he could
do no more than humble as he took
his gift, "ef yew'd been gittin' ready
fer me six months, yew couldn't have
done no better"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
How the Rain Rores Holes.

When rain falls 1t does not actually
soak into the earth, but bores its way
in, forming tiny tubes, says the Reho-
both Sunday Herald. These tubes are
SO small that 1t would be impossible
to insert a hair in one of them with
out bursting its walls. Sometimes the
tubes are bored down to depth OF
four or FIVE feet. When the surface
dries the water evaporates from the
tubes, just as 1t would from pipe.
II the tube is twisted it takes Longer
for the water to evaporate.
IF one takes a rake and stirs the
ground after each rain he breaks the
tops of the tubes and the water VIII
stand In them for months In this way
the farmers Of the West, on semi-arid
lands, store the rainfaIls one year
and raise a crop of wheat every other
year. there being sufficient water In
two years, but not enough in one. to
raise a crop.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25

uary 81 the coal bin will be empty,
and father will chop up parlor chair.
The month Of February will take
only 20 days to pass given point.
The weather will be extremely unset
tied, and when it is not stormy the
air will be quite calm. In spite of the
cold spell cherry trees will bloom
around February % in all candy store
windows.
March will come In like lamb
afraid of waking the baby, and will go
out like a leonine monster who has
Just overheard someone say he is get
ting fat. Rain checks will be issued
in case this condition is reversed.
There will be some warm weather,
which will cause optimists to throw
aside their overcoats and shed their
thick, prickly underwear. When the
cold spell gets back on the Job, fresh,
frozen optimist viii be one Of the del
icacies of the season
April will come in with sore foot,
having kicked an opera hat which COM
pletely surrounded brick. April will
be a wet month, and early umbrella
crops will be reported from many re-
gions. Fido will here begin to shed
his fur.
Now there's prophecy which shows
what | can do. To confess up, there
was nothing difficult about 1t. For any
one can be New Year prophet. Yes,
without any previous training, or ex-
perience In sending spirit messages
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
CHAPTER v.

The Head Of the Corner.
Everybody wore their company man.
hers to the breakfast table-the first
time in the whole history OF the home
when company manners had graced
the initial meal of the day. Being
pleasant at supper was easy enough,
Aunt Nancy used to say. for every one
save the unreasonably cantankerous,
and being agreeable at dinner was not
especially difficult; but no one short Of
q saint could be expected to smile of
mornings until sufficient time had
been given to discover whether one
had stepped out on the wrong or the
right side of the bed.
This morning, however, no time was
needed to demonstrate that everybody
In the place had gotten out on the
happy side of his couch. Even the
deaf-and-dumb gardener had UNFINISHED
his surly temper, and as Abraham
entered the dining-room, looked In at
the east window with a conciliatory
grin and nod which said plainly as
words:
"'T1s q welcome sight indeed to see
one OF my own kind around this estab-
nehmenti"
why don't he come Inf" questioned
Abe, waving back greeting as well
ms he could with the treasured cup In
one of his hands and the saucer In
che other; whereupon Sarah Jane.
chat ugly duckling, explained that the
fellow, being confirmed woman
hater. cooked all his own meals in the
smoke house, and insisted upon all his
orders being left on slate outside the
scci,house door. Abe shifted disdain-
fully, contemplating her homely coun-
tenance, over which this mornings
mood had cast not unlove1y trans
forming glow.
why, the scslawagl" He frowned
no at the face In the window that Il
immediately disappeared "Yew don't
mean ter tell me he's sot ag'in yew
xalsf He must be crazyi Sech a
handsome. clever set o. women never
did see!"
Sarah Jane blushed TO the roots OF
her thin, straight hair and sat down.
suddenly disarmed OF every porcupine
quill that she had hidden under her
wings; while there was an agreeable
fittle stir among the sisters.
-Set deown, all handsl Set deownl"
sn3oined Miss Abigail. fiuttering about
with the heaviness Of fat goose.
Brother Abe--that's what we've all
agreed to call yew. by unanimous
vote---yev set right here at the foot
Of the table. Aunt Nancy always had
The head an me the foot: but only
kapt the foot, partly becuz thar want
no man fer the place. and partly becuz
i was tew siEahle ter squeeze In any
whar else. SeeiN as Sister Angy Is
sech @ Ieetie mite. though, ! guess she
ssn easy ma ID room fer me t'other
uide o. her"
Abe could 5nly bow his thanks as he
mt his gift clown on the table and
took the pro ninent place assigned to
aim. The others seated, there was q
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
a New Years Wish.

To become an expert at forgetting,
just to forget all the unkind acts, the
deep wrongs, the mean words, the
bitter OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES let them
go, forget them-the memory will be-
come quick and alert to remember the
things worth remembering, the mind
given to beautiful things, worthwhile
things, and to remember always that
am in the presence Of God, this is
my desire for the New Year.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
Copyright by The Century Co.
SYNOPSIS.

Captain Abraham Rose and Angelina.
his wife, have lost their little home
through Abe's unlucxy purchase of Tena-
ny Gold mining stock. Their household
goods sold, the 800 auction money. all
they have left, win place Abe in the Old
Mans home. or Aney in the Old Ladies'
home. Both are seIf-sacrincing but Abe
decides: my dear this is the fust time
I've had chance to take the wust Of 1t.
The ole couple bid good-by to the little
house. Terror OF what folks will say"
sends them along by-Daths to the gate of
the Old Ladies' home. Miss Abigail. ma
troa OF the Old Ladies' home. hears of
the III fortune Of the old couple. She tells
the other old ladies, and Blossy, who has
paid q double fee for the only double bed
chamber, voices the unanimous verdict
that Abe must be taken in with his wife.
Abe awakens next morning to find that
he is ~Old Lady No. 81" The old ladies
give him such a warm welcome that he
I'D made to feel at home at once
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
Church. state and Poor.

A book on "The Church, the State
and the Poor" has been written by an
English vicar. The book is compre-
hensive, tracing the subject OF preref
ormation days. The author regrets
that during the growth Of coiaectivism.
under which he classifies what In
called Christian socialism" the
church has trusted too much to t.
state to better the conditions amf& !,
the poor Now there is a revival OF
interest in the welfare of the poor on
the part OF the church. The writer's
contention Is that firm belief in the
Christian creed Is the only inspiration
and guide TO any effort to solve 9Th,
social problem
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
cood.by. Old Year.

Peace to it's ashes. Peace to its
embers of burnt-out things; fears.
anxieties, doubts all gonel see
them now as chin. blue smoke hang
ing in the bright heavens of the past
year, vanishing away into utter moth
ingness. Not MANY hopes deceived.
not many illusions scattered, not many
anticipations disappointed, but love
fulfilled, the heart comforted, the soul
enriched with ffectlons.-Longfello
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25

forth, you step out on the right foot,
with your eyes to the front. Decide
that when old Dame Fortune meets
you you'll be plugging along the
straight and narrow path, and then
she won't have room to side-step you.
Be your own prophet and predict
year of hard work and square living
for yourself You should worry while
the professional New Year prophet is
busting off his shelf-worn stock OF
plaques, famines. volcanic eruptions
and crop failures In Helgoland.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
collect, .nsread of paying the boy your

collect, instead of paying the boy your
self.
It's safe to prophecize that In the
year 1915, A. D., you are going to keep
most of your good resolutions II you
made them in an earnest, sincere, try7
again spirit, instead of in the usual
automatic way, like giving a fence It's
annual whitewash. It's safe to fore-
cast that you'll keep out of debt, that
you'll increase your bank account ana
that you'll get your gilt-edged license
for health and happiness-if, instead
of growing dreamy-eyed and wonder
ing what the New Year may Drlng
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25

To all-good-by. My task is done.
I've swung the circle of the sun.
I've given all that Life bestows,
I've dealt Fate's cards TO friends. to foes.
I've touched you each with Joy and care,
Drawn wrinkles here, smoothed wrinkles
there.
And if I've frosted temples gray,
I've made warm lips to kiss away
The chill. Tho Death, tho strife
I've visited-Pve granted Life.
I'm Time. I've robbed your cradle dear.
Yet ask you-your dying Year,
Have not filled it? Answer free,
five robbed you have not you cheated me?
Have not you sought to kill me-Ttneo
Have not you wasted me--God's gift sub
lime?
Misspent me, Knocked me, wished me on
my way,
Loathed and reviled me-prayed another
dag,
And when granted it, Knocked that one,
TOO,
Are we not quit at evens-I and you?
It's Kismet-Fate. Old World, good-by,
My cycles done-I faint die.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25
The 1915 Boy.

81 viii not put pins in my dear teach
er's chair" (Taclxs viii hurt just as
much, anyway
81 will not quarrel and fight with
my big brothers in 1915" what have
l got a little brother for?)
81 will not play hockey from school
TO go fishing or swimming" (That IS,
in the winter time.)
81 will be a regular attendant at
Sunday school," Cat Christmas time
and just before the summer excursion,
OF course.)
VI will not take mothers currant
Jelly from the pantry without per-
mission" (Her raspberry jam Is
good enough for me-,
81 will be kind to dumb animals, such
as tigers, lions and elephants" (Stray
cats and dogs, however, had better
keep cut of this neignborhood.)
Il win not ooh, gee. that's enough.
they say the good die young, and
want toI live until catch that red
,eaded boy on the next block who
uck his tongue ont at me yester-
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Helni

Gentleman offers to exchange q
Christmas present for something uss-
full
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-25

Oh, Worldl dear World-at last my dream
is true,
Through all eternity I've longed for you,
Impatient of the years had to wait,
Each nerve aquiver, lest be too late.
And now I'm here-and all of you are
mine
For my brief reign. Yet, also, | am thine.
For se-abuse-but treat me as you may
Remember ths-Pll give and take away.
And but this moment born-but half awake,
Plltell you now whatI'll both give and take.
I'll take life from out you here and there.
I'll give-a lover true-a sweetheart fair.
Half of your fondest hopes I'll steal away,
I'll grant grain of wisdom day by day..
And tho, perchance, | should take Peters
all,
With lavish hands I'll shower it on Paul,
I'll srnite some of you with an iron glove,
I'll nurse some others with my tenderest
love,
I'm both your queen and slave. | now
make way
This night is yours. Tomorrow youllrepay.
Bring forth the testers. Fill the cup OF
cheer.
You've waited me forever. World, I'm
here.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-07-09

Germs operating in the Inter
mountain region and the Pacific
Northwest.
The Golden Rule store here is
to be conducted under the man.
agement Of Mr.. Barnett, who re.
Gently visited Ontario and other
towns OF this section ahd who
was fred with enthusiasm re.
garding the commercial future
OF this city.
There are 200 dry goods
stores in the west which are
associated through the Golden
Rule syndicate. The secret OF
under selling is under buying,
is this syndicate's slogan. BY
controlling two hundred stores,
the syndicate claims, it is pos.
sible to purchase goods in such
large lots that rock bottom
prices may be commanded,
Adherence to th is system
enables the Golden Rule stores
to sell standard goods at re-
markable prices.
Mr.. Barnett comes from Wy
oming with the best Of recon-
dations. He was considered one
OF the ablest and most valuable
boosters of Cheyenne and the
press Of that city has expressed
sincere regret at his determine,
ton to come to Ontario.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-07-09
Natures Sun Dial.

There is no need for clocks on the
Aegean sea any day when the sun is
shining. There nature does not vary,
though the centuries pass. The natu-
raj time-marker is the largest sun dial
in the world. Projecting into the
blue waters of the sea is a large
promontory which lifts its head 5000
feet above the waves. As the sun
swings round the pointed shadow Of
the mountain just touches one after
the other of number of small islands,
which are at exact distances apart and
act as hour marks on the great dial.
Just as true and unvarying as the
quality of golden grain belt beers,
advertisement.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-07-09
LOCAL NEWS

For excellence and promptness. see
Cope THE Pressary. Phone lO1W.
For sale. young turkeys, at the On
tario Market,
Saturday.
Miss Cummins was home from Boise
Creamery butter 25 cents pound at
the Ontario market,
over the fourth
Frank Johnson came over from
Just received new pattern in table
ware that is very dainty, 1t is carried
in open stock and you can buy as
many pieces..or as few as you may
want. The price is very reasonable.
See il.
THE VARIETY STORE, Ontario, Ore.
Mrs. Jones has returned from Vale,
where she has been for the past month.
Creamery butter, made under most
sanitary conditions possible, 25 cents a
pound, same price as ranch butter, at
the Ontario Market.
For standard patterns go to the Art
Store.
LADIES NOTICE: Ball dresses. and
all kinds of cleaning and renovating
at Cope S. THE Pressary. "Phone lO5w
Miss Essie orcutt left for her vaca-
ton on the coast.
E. Cope is still doing business in the
Moore Hotel Blk Cleaning, Pressing
and Tailoring. Phone l05 W.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-07-09

John Reed came in Saturday even
ing, having LETT the rayette lakes that
morning in his car. They had a
heavy rain at the lakes Friday AM
Burns for the fourth. bringing his fam
lily with MIN. lie states that the Burns
land office is doing big business this
year and many settlers are also buy
ing lands in the Burns section.
Mrs. Hall OF Emmett, is here visit
ing with her sisters, Mr.. Brosnan and
Mrs. McIndree.
II. b. Grauel was notified Friday
of the death of his father. II. w. Grauel
at Painesyille. Ohio, aged 65 years, on
the third.
Ad Simons has gone to Boise and
]. Sarsar, OF Memphis. Tenn, is now
helping Mr. Cream in the Alexander
store.
The regular monthly meeting of the
directors of the Owyhee ditch COM
pany was held on Friday afternoon
with no special business coming up.
Mrs. Frank Davis is here from Nc
Minnville, visiting with her daughter
Mrs. Herb Williams.
Mrs. Frank Morfitt is here visiting
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Dar
Purcell.
Mr. and Mrs. James Lawrence were
here from Vale on Thursday.
Miss Patsey Huffman, is home from
a visit at Westfall.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-07-09

THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF ONTARIO HAS INSTALLED A
NUMBER OF SAFETY DEPOSIT
BONES. EACH BOX HAS A DOU-
BILE LOCK AND THEY AFFORD A
SAFE FIRE.PROOF PLACE TO
KEEP DEEDS, LIFE INSURANCE
POLICIES AND OTHER VALU-
ABLES. THE RENTAL RATE ON
THE BOXES is VERY REASON
ABLE. u.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-07-09
LOCAL DRUGGIST MAKES MANY FRIENDS

The druggist reports that he is max
ing many friends through the QUICK
benefit which Ontario people receive
from the simple mixture Of buckthorn
bark, glycerine, etc. known as Adler
i.ca. This remedy became famous by
curing appendicitis and it is the most
thorough bowel cleanser known, acting
on both the lower and upper bowel.
JUST ONE DOSE of Adler-i-ca re-
lieves constipation and gas on the
stomach almost IMMEDIATELY.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-07-09
Kod.hs Ontario Pharmacy Rsz.I Rsnsdie.
Eastman KOdaks
LOCAL NEWS

Miss Artie Lee OF Boise was
here this week, the guest Of her
sister, Mrs. Joe Staples.
BORN: To DR.. and Mrs. W.
G. Howe Wednesday an eight
pound boy, at Pilot Rock, Ore.
Mother and boy doing fine.
Judge G. l.. King will leave
Sunday for Kansas City, where
he will be married to Mrs. l.. E.
Gaylord. The Judge and Mrs.
Gaylord were raised together,
but when the war came up they
got separated and did not hear
OF each other until a couple Of
years ago when the Judge made
trip east. The Judge has
hosts of warm friends here who
will give him a hearty welcome
on his return and try to make
things pleasant for the bride.
Mrs. RAIDER entertained the
Bridge club Tuesday afternoon
and Mrs. Prinzing won the
high score.
DR.. and Mrs. Rawson OF Kuna
were guests OF DR.. and Mrs.
Whitney over the 4th.
DR.. and Mrs. Britt were visit
ing friends around Roswell for
a few days this week.
w. A. Coughanour, OF Pay
ette, was calling on Ontario
friends Tuesday.
A very pretty wedding at
the Methodist parsonage on
Monday evening, July 9th, 1914.
Mr.. j. w. Braswell, and Miss
Erma Parker were joined to-
gether by the Rev. Thos. Johns.
Their many friends wish them
a very happy and prosperous
voyage through life.
w. w. Letson went to Jun.
tura Monday to regulate the
railroad watches.
For rent, neat four room
house, with barn, chicken park,
two blocks north OF school
house. VIM. Beagle, phone
206 X 3.
Editor Phegley. OF Jordan
Valley, was here Tuesday call
ing on friends.
Persons wishing to take ad.
vantage OF the Bancroft act for
their sewer assessments must
do so within ten days from date
OF their notice.
Miss Ethel and Stanley Milli-
kin are home from school.
The subject for discussion at
the Methodist Episcopal church
on July II, morning at IL,
"Christ in the Mountains" Eve
ming at s, "Sampson's Wedding
Feast and Simpsons Weakness"
These subjects are interesting
and the people of Ontario and
strangers are cordially invited
to attend the services.
THOMAS JOHNS, Pastor.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-07-09
ONTARIO TO HAVE
ANOTHER STORE
The Golden Rule Syndicate
Have Leased Store Room
TO OPEN UP ABOUT AUGUST IS

Charles II. Barnett, a live
young business man from Chey.
enne, Wyoming, where he en-
gagged in the retail mercantile
business for several years with
gratifying success. is coming to
Ontario on August 10 to estab.
lisb branch OF the Golden
Rule stores, one of the largest
syndicates Of dry goods con-
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-07-09
NOTICE.!

It will pay you to
visit our Clearance
Sale of Millinery,
Suits, Coats, Sum-
mer Dresses, Lawns
Crepes and Shallies by the
yard for afternoon dresses
and lounging robes.
A lot of Shirt Waists,
House Dresses and Muslin
Underwear also in this
clearance sale.
Several lines of Children's
Women's and Mems Shoes
included at a big saving to
you.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-07-09
Local Market Report.

Corrected Apr. 80. for the benefit
Of Argus readers by the Malheur Mer
camille Company.
Eggs. per dozen. i7sc.
Butter, per pound. 400.
Oats, per hundred. el.60
Wheat, per hundred, el.75.
Hay per ton, es.
Potatoes, per hundred, 100
Onions, per hundred, s2.00.
Apples, per box, el.00. TO 81. 80
Chickens, dressed. per pound, Isc.
Pork. dressed, stS to 9sc.
Pork, live, $50 to Z
Veal. o TO 100.
Reef lie to l2o.