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The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-05
Work
1iddle to Arm Bible Class,

Ss~S
The first organized religious move
ment in the United States to provide
Il national defense organization was
launched in Philadelphia by the di-
rectors Of the Drexel Biddle Bible
classes. Plans for training their men,
hers along military lines have been an
nounced.
The idea, according to Anthony j.
Drexel Biddle, father of the nov
ment, is to form the military organ
ization for peace purposes rather than
for war, and it will cover $4,000 men,
bers Of the Bible classes in thirty
states Of the Union. Thousands Of
pledges have been sent among the
churches.
Work Of Bible Society In Haiti.
The American Bible society reports
that in spite Of revolutions raging in
Haiti their circulation reached nearly
1000 copies.
I'm Jacmel, Haiti, the Rev. p. N.
Lherisson maintains a stock Of Bibles
for the supply Of his district and from
time to time throughout the year has
been able to secure the services Of a
former colporteur, Normil posy. who
has been very helpful indeed in reach
Ing sections where as yet the church
has no established work. So writes
one OF the workers of the society.
"ln Il country where trees and plants
are sacred as the abode OF malignant
n powerful spirits. whose propiation
must be sought, and in IL country where
the witch doctor is a recognized power
whose threat causes ever the president
to tremble in his chair. the liberty
brought to the soul through belief in
the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ is
Il very real thing indeed" he contin-
Ees. The country round about .Jacmel.
where Pastor Lhcrisson has his work,
was a hotbcd OF voodoo worship, and
the witch doctor reigncd supreme.
Among these people, however, has
been organized Il Baptist church. COM
prising some 700 members. They have
erected their W church building at
Jacmel and several chapels in the
country. The doors of the church in
Jacmel are made from the wood of a
tree which had been worshiped for cen
turtles.
In this work of church building the
Bible society has its share. Pastor
Lhcrisson does not believe in simply
preaching the gospel. He considers
That 1t Is quite as necessary to be able
to read it as we'll. Accordingly he
has established schools throughout the
mountains. And in spite of the rev.
olutions and financial depression the
work Is going on we'll.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-05
Hidden Pet Puzzle,

BY taking the initial letter Of Il one
syllable word from each of the follow
ing sentences and writing them to-
.ethcr correctly tho name OF a certain
kind of four footed pet will be spelled:
Aim at the sun and you'll reach the
ZOO
Few gems are as rare as the pearl.
Art is Il long and tedious study.
\ gentle nag is the chilurun's friend.
When given an inch do not take IL
mile.
Sweet is the bread one can earn for
himself.
Always look we'll before icaping.
AnsWer.-Spaniel.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-05
Riddle.

may be made OF brass, paper or
wood. l may live for a century or be
easily defaced and lost. l am given
as Il token Of love, and yet the sight OF
me may cause sorrow. Sometimes |
hold Il stream. Il tree, n bird and a
bush;t sometimes l hold only Il face. I
may look like you or like your friend.
l may be black or white and so small
l may be seen in your eye.
Answer.-.A picture.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-05

PumpernickeI Sandwiches.
Slice thin. butter, cover With slices
of bologna and Il little chopped dill
pickle.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-05
Keen Out of Debt.

Think not your estate your own
while any man Tan call upon you for
money which you cannot pay.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-05
A Sale Of Airships.

You want to buy an airship?
Which make do you prefer?
The dandelion's out Of style.
But thistle makes a stir.
Some fairies choose the milkweed-
1t carries quite Il load;
knew one who witch hazel bought,
Their found it would explode!
You want to travel swiftly?
To see the lovelicst things?
And so quite safely? Seems to me
Id try the swallows wings.
Youths Companion.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-05

What strange thing happens when a
hts queue (cue) at the same time.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-05

One Of the favorne accessore of new suits is a smart wrist bag. The
durable designs. our first II being Of fine silver mesh, a square top and a
rather long chain handle The second is OF fine gold mesh with a pointed
top and an oddly wrought chain handle. The third is very elaborate, silk MORE
trimmed with fine gold lace ant beaded embroidery I'm coors. The clasp is set
With Jewels.
The Washington times., 1915-12-17
At 25C

Collar and Cuff Sets. of emhroid-
cred swiss, others trimmed with lace.
Turnover Sets. in white. also white
and black.
Plated back Collars. of embrold-
cred swiss and oriental laces.
Roll Collars. of embroidered swiss,
in assorted styles.
Flat Collars, of embroidered swiss.
Stocks, with iabots attached, OF
oriental and princess laces.
Ruche Collars, in white, white and
black, also colored dotted effects.
Turnovers Of Venice lace.
Military Collars, of plain and en-
broidered swiss.
High back Collars, OF voile, trim
med with lace.
Imported Venice Lace Dutch Col
lars, round and fancy shapes.
Novelty Ties, plain and shaded et-
fects.
Windsor, Ties, OF messaline and
crepe de chine.
Bows, of crepe de chine and mes
saline, in various styles.
Boudoir Caps, OF crepe and mower
ed voile. also combined with satin.
Vestees, of various kinds and
styles.
Head scSrfs, of seco silk, plain and
figured designs.
The Washington times., 1915-12-17
M, ACROSS THE sTREETu

At Codenbergs you will find the largest and most COM
pete assortment Of Bath Robes and Smoking Jackets in the
city while the prices are added attraction that will appeal
to every economical Christmas shopper seeking the most ac
ceptable gifts for father husband or orother we invite
your attention to the following unusual values
The Washington times., 1915-12-17
At49c

Imported Embroidered Swiss Col
lars. plated back and rolled effects.
Oriental Lace Plated back Col
lars, white and cream colors.
Military Collars, of satin and vel
vet.
Stock and jabot attached, Of ORR
entail laces, white and cream coloTs.
Collar and Cuff Sets, of oriental
lace and embroidered swiss.
Georgette Crepe Collars, fat or
rolled shapes.
Imperial Frill Collars. OF crepe de
chine and chiffon.
Vestees and Medici Guimpes, of
lace and swiss; military and plated
back collars.
Collars, of chiffon and crepe de
chine, fur trimmed
Ruches, OF maline and trimmed
Boudoir Caps. various styles and
materials.
Angora Caps, in all wanted shades.
Tam-o' 'Shanters, College stripe and
novelty weaVes: all colors.
Head Throws, of seco silk; hem
stitched or fringed ends; plain col
ors and floral effects.
Crochet Scarfs. silk fringe ends; all
colors.
Novelty Ties, accordion plated and
braided effects. All wanted shades.
The Washington times., 1915-12-17

ATen'H RS.OO AIl-NvOol Rope
stitch SweRteFs, made with
full roll collar, set-in pockets
and "Notair" buttonhoIea. In
maroon, oxford and OE 10
brown Ynixtures.. GJs
Mems Mocha or CapeskIn
WOOl-llned Gloves, In gray
and tan. Worth $3.50 @1 IN
patr.-.'.. OAeVV
Meas R1.BO ReaI kasaan
CRDeHkln WaIklBE Gloves. all
new and wanted shades of
tan; regular and 01 OK
cadet slzeg,......... OIs6O
AIen's Tuxedo HaIf Hose,
made with double reinforced
heel. sole, and toe; in black,
tan, gray, and blue. Six pairs
put mp in a holly box. REn
Worth S1.OO. Special at SOC
Mems WOnyx'' Fiber SILK Half
Hose, in navy blue, suede,
light gray. tan. white, and
Palm Beach. Made with OEn
double heel aud toe,... AOC
Mems 7Ee Donaet Flannel
Might Robes, "Faultless"
make; fuI1-cut sizes: made
with roll collar or mill NOn
tary stVle........,........ 3OS
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-01-21
IMPORTED DRAFT HORSES
NO LONGER NECESSARY

Washington, D. C.-With the ex.
ception ct very limited number from
England, importation into the United
States of pure bred draft horses for
breedfng purposes has been practical
ly stopped by the outbreak of the Eu.
ropean war. Fer several years pre-.
vious from $500 to 1000 stations and
mares have been brought annually in.
to this country. In the opinion of ex.
perts in tho United States depart.
ment of agriculture, however, the best
ct draft horses in America will not
suffer from the interruption of these
importations. There is, it is said, 0
sufficiently large amount pure blood
already in the country to answer all
requirements and the American draft
horse will new have an opportunity to
demonstrate its own qualities.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-01-21
LUKE McLUkE SAYS.

Every time a girl thinks of her
dimples she has TO smile.
A whole lot of married men regard
Home as a place where you change
your clothes.
Our idea of a glutton is &. grcwn
mani who can eat asI much Is ten
year-cld boy.
The popular idea of Economy is to
go without a not OF little things that
we need so we can get enc big thing
that we don't need.
Nest self-mado men are satisfied
with the job, but self-made woman
mover gets through putting on the fin
ishing touches.
A man will stand around and brag
that no woman can boss him. And
then the fathead will go and set mar
ried.
You may tickle a mules heels and
get away with it. But dent monkey
with a man who grins when he gets
mad.
The treble with the fellow who says
"Lcmme have a couple of bones till
tomorrow" is that there amt no such
animal as Tomorrow.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-01-21
PRINTED STATIONERY
FOR THE FARMERS

Every farmer who, owns his farm
ought to have printed stationery, with
his name, the namc of his postoffice
property given. The printed heading
might also give the names Ct what
ever CROPS he spccializes in, or his
specialties in stock. Neatly printed
stationery gives you personality and
standing with any person or firm to
whom you write and insures the prop
er reading of your name and address.
If you, wish to write your congress-
man or member of the legislature, or
II you have request to make of your
county superintendent CT schools, or
If you wish information from any bus
mess house, in any case your letter
will have increased weight and will
receive mere and quicker attention if
you use printed stationery.
Get the habit. Come into tho Opti.
mist office and have Us print you 500
sheets of good paper with envelopes
to match. 1t will he one Of the best
Investments you ever made
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-01-21

<HlS going to
has disturbed business We
people ourselves And Belgium
IoVU people, Is
lea feeds the Bgans How
or the "strkken little
solved Darln
ner that
forthwith and thought
Dr. Harvey Wiley
ana their plan has now been taken
sion Tor RELIEF IN Belgium which
DE- "hys box for Belgian adults slightly revised
Of
tins
dvepound
of
That however guide to the kind
intended mainly
the Belgium kind
which excludes
should addressed
COMPANY BOISE.
district
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-01-21
LOCAL DRUGGIST SAYS:
TAKE ONLY ONE DOSE

We want to tell those in Black.
foot suffering from stomach or
bowel trouble that we are agents for
the simple mixture Of buckthorn bark,
glycerine. etc.. known as Adler-i-ka.
the remedy which became famous by
curing appendicitis. This is the most
thorough bowel cleanser known and
JUST ONE DOSE relieves sour stom-
ach. gas on the stomach and constipa-
ton almost IMMEDIATELY. YOU
will be surprised at the QUICK action
Of Adler-ika. E. Thoreson, druggist.
adv, 2
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-01-21
THE HORRORS OF WAR.

A soldier OF the legion lay dying at
Przemsyl, he remarked that Sherman
told the truth when he said that was
hmysl. 1T was in a glorious cause"
he said. Gin which fought and fmysL
but what we have been fighting for.
God knows l can MT tmysl."
The Germans and the French have
been a-fighting on the Aisne, they
fight week without a rest and then
they fight againse. They stop not for
the thunder OR lightning or raisne,
but what the fight is all about, will
some one please explaisne?
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-01-21

not there to dis
cuss theology. but to inspire Gideon
and to make him the Lords messenger
in Israel's delivcrance. The mans hu-
mility shines. out in his protest that his
family was one of the poorer of Ma.
nasseh. and that he himself was i'm
ferior to his brethren. But the angel
replied. surely l will be with thee.
and thou shalt smite the Midianites as
one man."
Israel's Unfaithfuiness.
When we remember the Divine
promise to defend Israel and to pro-
tect their interests. which were all
earthly. we should also remember that
this protection was dependent upon
their maintenance of heart-loyalty and
faithfulness to God. The Lord had
assured them in advance that If they
wandered into idolatry He would
bring upon them various adversities-
their enemies should reap their crops.
etc. Thus we may know the answer
to Gideon's question. The Israelites
had not been faithful to their Cove
nant. made with God through their
Mediator Moses at Mt. Sinai.
A proof of this unfaithfulness is
found in our lesson. Gideon's father
was caretaker Of the groves of Baal
and Ashtaroth. Their images were
apparently on his property. These
groves were large posts. significant of
honor. erected near the image. Here
was the secret of Israels subsection
to the Midianites.
Gideon's Great Courage Manifested.
The night following. the Lord made
further revelation to Gideon. in
stNacting him to destroy the idols upon
the property. to overthrow the altar
of Baal and to build an altar to Jeho-
yah. to kill one of his fathers bullocks
and to make Herewith a burnt Offer
ing unto the Lord. using for the pur-
pose the wooden pole. or groove"
which formerly did honor to Baal
The work was accomplished in the
night: for his father. his brethren and
the villagers would have stoutly re-
sisted. had they known of the work
Gideon was very courageous when
he knew that he had been called Of
the Lord.
Conviction that our work is of Di.
vine authority is power in any heart.
This is part of the lack today-lack Of
faith in God and failure to recognize
a mission that is of God. Much of the
preaching. praying and good endeavors
are, therefore, journalistic. From such
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-01-21
Cash paid for soft, clean cotton rag
At the Optimist office adv
GAY LIFE IN THE CITY,

It's about time to MT the. kibcsh on
all this talk about Rceping the boys
on the farm. Why should c boy or
ydall man want to stay OIL a farm
when he can 60 to the city and aft
err tramping through the heat or cold,
or rain, or snow for five or weeks,
lanu a fine, fat, easy scft snap of
job as motorman? Then all he will
have to do will be; to get up at about
five a. m. winter and summer swal-
low q boarding house breakfast that
a hog on his fathers farm would not
eat, dash merrily to the car barn ard
take the abuse; of slave-driving car
starter, and go gaily to work. All,
what pleasure to stand all day in
vestibule that is perfumed with smells
of the unwashed bodies of just over
immigrant laborers, on their way to
work in sewer. Think CT the frag-
rance of all grades of tobacco in Gig
arettes, in cigars and in pipes of nu-
merous degrees OF strength 1t is sim
ply great to breathe this spicy air
all day. In themeanwhile one hears
the sweet compliments Of the ladies
and gentlemen who do net happen to
think of signaling when they want to
get off, but who rightfully feel the
motorman should have known, if he
was not such a fat-headed lob, and
who do net hesitate to tell him so.
oh yes, it's great. Every farmer boy
ought to leave home at once and dash
to the city Think of the wages he
will got. Why, at the end of his first
month. after paying for board. room.
laundry, clothes and uniform, union
dues and assessments, he'll have al
mos enough left to go to a moving
picture show. But he probably wont
80, because he'll be so all-in and so
full Of tho poisonous reek that he in
hailed all day. that he will tumble i1r
TO bed to forget it until the alarm
.cllock calls him to begin all over.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-01-21
News from All Over
the United States

Kalamazoo.-A. Toweshepsky could
net read a '"To rent" sign he saw in
a window. He asked Jacob Stirling
to read it for him Stirling did end
thcn presented bill for IS fer inter.
preting the two words. Toweshepsky
refused to pay and Stirling entered
suit He got judgment for 81.
Roseville, Ill.-The Oldest Odd Eel
low is said to be Joseph Simpson of
this place, who, I'M proof of his claim,
exhibits a certificate Of imitation dated
1862, showing that he has been COLI
nected with the order for so years.
Drugger Ind.-The biggest barn in
the state is being built by w. Jones,
en- his 1900 acre farm near here. The
barn is to he 365 feet long and 24O
feet wide. When completed it will
hold 400 head of cattle. A car lead
of telephone poles and three car loads
of cement were used in the founda-
tion. The silo adjoining the barn is
filled with corn from 145 acres of
200, 900 tons of silage which is said to
be the largest in the United States.
La Porte, Ind.-NichOlas Fleck.
living near here, set a gun trap for
chicken thieves at his hen house re-
Gently. He hurriedly went to his hen
house next morning, forgetting the
gun trap, and on opening the door re-
ccived the full charge Of shot in his
face, being fatally injured.
Coultcn, Cal.-The good old days
are gone. A lone bandit held up the
day coach on Southern Pacific train
No. 101, the Sunset Limited, half =
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-01-21

for farmers meetings, rest rooms for
both men and! women and a room set
apart for children, ip charge of wo.
man who will take care of the little
ones while their mothers do shopping,
There are lunch rooms and other
conveniences, and from the hearty en-.
dorsament SO far received from the
visiting farmers, the club is sure to
score 3 great success.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-01-21
LET'S HAVE ONE HERE,

Seymour, Ind.-The farmers club.
newly constructed, was dedicated last
week with elaborate ceremonies. This
is the first building Of its kind in the
middlewest, entirely for the conven-
ionce and comfort of the farmers who
come here to do their trading, and
they have taken great interest in the
building. There is an assembly room
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-01-21
We are remodeling the Pucate1l0
Brewery into A.
Cold Storage
and Ice Plant

Send US your Eggs, Butter, or any
thing you want to place in cold stor-
age by March 18th, 1915. Standard
rates will be charged. It will pay
you to store with rs.
We have FOR SALE about 50 we'll
built storage tanks, capacity from
IS to 10 barrels, vanished inside
and will last a lifetime for water
storage tanks. Will sell them cheap
and give time on part of purchase
price.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-01-21

naan was very Ter
tile. repeatedly in
vaded it. confs-
eating much O f
the product OF the
land. On this very
occasion Gideon
was threshing out
q few sheaves of
wheat. fearing to
have a customary
threshing. lest the
Midianites should
rob them.
The angel was
- II
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-01-21
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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-01-21

we turn away. as
st. Paul directed
2 Timothy 3:5.
When the vii
layers traced the
matter to Gideon,
they called upon
his father to deliv-
er him to death:
but the father WISE
ly inquired whether
a. god Of mighty
power would need
TO be defended. II
Baal could not de-
fend himself, he
Israel. The argu-
Meantime Gideon
the various tribes,
md volunteers re-
battle to the Mid
Divine Favor Asked
ideon.
: that he was doing
sideOn requested of
'Ol fleece laid out all
thoroughly wet with
about it might
granted the proof.
'rsed the test, and
ound might be wet
fleece be dry. This
t be proper for Us
ests. We have the
Of Gods favor and
The Lord would
faith in the lessons
! not by sights and
mes.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-01-21

mile west of here Friday night, He
escaped by jumping through an open
window after disgustedly refusing a
collection of 81 taken up for him by q
passenger, firing shot to emphasize
his feelings. The bullet riccohetcd
from the car ceiling and slightly in.
jurcd. passenger. The bandit was
caught within a mile of the holdup.
Richmond, Vain explanation OF
the passage of the recent dry amend.
ment, it is pointed out here that a
large share of the prohibition move.
ment in the South has been compli-
Gated with the race question. Dry
laws have been passed not because of
conviction en- the part of the people
that the use of liquor was immoral,
but from the desire to place intoxi.
cants out of reach cf the colored
people. In such cases the laws have
been enforced largely against tho
negroes, and have been ignored where
white people were concnerned.
Redwood, Cal.-John German, bcil.
ermaker went to bed on the Southern
Pacific tracks. An engine hit him
and knocked him 20 feet. A wagon
starting to a hospital with him, hit a
rut. German bounced out. He was
laid on an operating table and his
wounds dressed A patrol wagon tool
him to the county Jail and he was car
ried up flight of stairs sound asleep
all the time. At the next morning
a factory whistle blew. He at once
awoke. IN bet I'm late for work,
he remarked.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-01-21

Typewriter paper for sale at this
office adv tt.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-01-21
GIDEON, THE MAN OF
GOOD COURAGE
Judges 6:11-4O-Jan. II.


Logical Mana Strong Character.
Too Humble For Self Confidence.
Faith After Proof-tiospita!ity Re-
warded-Daring and Doing For God.
Faith Growing Seeks Fresh Proofs.
"Blessed Is the man tchom Thou choosest. -
Psalm 65:j
"LTHOCGH the Scriptures tell
- us that not many rich. wise
J Il and strong are chosen Of
the Lord for His work. we
may be sure that this is not that they
would be unacceptable. but because
their wisdom. riches. strength. usually
make them too self-confident and not
sufficiently reliant on the Lord. To
Gideon. stalwart young Israelite. the
angel of the Lord was sent with a
message. His salutation was. 1.-The
Lord is with thee. thou mighty man Of
valor." With excellent logic Gideon
replied. why. If the Lord be with us.
hath all this befallen us? and where
be all His miracles. Of which our ia
theirs told us?''
The Midianites and other nomadic
people Of the East, discerning that Ca
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-01-21

Coultcn, Cal.-The good old days
are gone. A lone bandit held up the
day coach on Southern Pacific train
No. 1O1. the Sunset Limited, half =
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-07-06
Stand Examination.

Ten young ladies stood the entrance
examination for Winthrop college last
week. There are no vacant scholar
ships from Newberry this year, but the
examination which was held was for
entrance The following stood the ex-
amiation:
Misses Jaunita Epting, Lurline Aull,
Felicia Koon, Norris Settler, Jose
chine May, Lois Hentz, Martha Ken
nerly, jamie Howie, Carrie Lee Hav-
ird, Grace Shealy.
The papers were sent to Rock Hill
to the college authorities for examin-
atom and they will notify the appli-
cants of the result of the examination
after they have time to examine the
papers.