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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
GOOD ENOUGH AS A SAMPLE
Quality of Helping Was All Right, but
in Quantity 1t Left Much to
Be Desired.

Jacky had been asked out to
grown-up' dinner. Swelling with
pride, he took his seat at the bot
tom OF the table and looked round
slightly awestruck-at the imposing
collection of aunts and uncles.
Then his attention became fixed on
the ancient relative who was carving
an enormous turkey, and his mouth
watered as he saw the big helpings
being handed round.
But the carver. who did not know
much about little boys, cut off tiny
portion for Jacky.
is that the part of the bird you
like. my little MANI" he asked, as the
servant handed Jack the plate.
Jack looked at it for moment, and
then handed it back.
Yes" he said; I'll have some OF
that, please"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
LITTLE CHANGE IN
THE WAR SITUATION
FIELD MARSHAL HiNDEN6URG
MAKING SLOW PROGRESS IN
RUSSIAN OPERATIONS.
Both Sides Are Claiming Advances on
the West Front, Where Fierce
Fighting Continues-Greece and
Roumania Remain Spectators.

While the Austro-G Germans are now
in full possession of Belgrade and the
heights surrounding the city, accord
ing to reports, the fighting on the vari.
GUS other fronts during the past week
has brought about little or no change
in the situation.
The Germans, after two days heavy
fighting, in which, according to the
British and French accounts, they suf-
doned for the moment the attempt to
recapture the territory won from
them by the British south of La
Bassee. They do claim, however, to
have retaken from the French some
trenches east of Souchez and at Ia
hure, in Champagne.
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg is
making slow progress in his opera.
tions against Dvinsk, and although he
claims to have taken more of the
Russian positions, he does not appear
to be much nearer the city than he
was two weeks ago.
South of the Pripet river and in Ga
licia, the tide of battle flows and GIBBS
First the Russians, then the Austro
Germans attack and counter-attack
and where during the summer miles
| of country would change hands in {
| day, now it is question OF defending
some isolated village. The heavinesi
of the roads doubtless is largely re
sponsible for this.
i Yrt1 20 r. Il
have not yet made any incursion int
Serbian territory, and it is believed
| they will withhold their hands unit
/ they know how matters go with tn
Austro-Germans. Some Balkan au
thorities, indeed still believe that tn
Bulgarians will not interfere with tn
movement northward of the Angie
French expedition, for to do so woul
Immediately bring the shells OF tn
warships into their ports on the Blac
and Aegean seas, probably followe
by the landing of Russian troops q
Varna and Burgas and of other troop
at Dedeaghatch.
Greece and Roumania remain int
ested spectators, although the forme
has given assurance of her beneyoleI
neutrality toward the allies. Repr'
sentatives of the entente have fu
nished the Greek government with il
formation concerning the agreemer
between Bulgaria and Germany whic
it is asserted, gives the Bulgarians
free hand to deal not only with Sc
bia, but with Greece as we'll, shoul
the central powers win.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
Couldn't Blame It.

The hotel was not very good one.
and the travelling men knew it. New
ertheless they were obliged to go there
when they came late at night to the
little town. In the middle of the night
one of them was dimly conscious that
something was wrong. Suddenly he
realized that the trouble came from
leaking gas jet.
Wake up, Bill" he shouted, shak-
ing his friend violently. The gas is
escaping!"
Well" growled Bill, "can you blame
| it ?'-Ladies' Home Journal.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
The Essence Of Politeness.

A little girl paying visit alone for
the first time was carefully instructed
how to behave. IF they ask you to
dine with them" her father said, you
must say no, thank you; have al
ready d6ned" 1t turned out just as
her father anticipated Come along,
Mile" said her little friends faith
err. you must have bite with US. !"
mo. thank YOU" said the little girl
with dignity. Il have already bittenl''
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
Az she Understood 1t.

Madam, You are little run down.
You need frequent baths and plenty
Of fresh air, and / advise you to dress
ia the coolest, most comfortable
clothes; nothing stiff or formal"
When the lady got home, this is how
she rendered to her husband the adj
vice given to her by the doctor:
He says must go to the seashore,
do plenty of motoring, and get some
new summer gowns. Philadelphia
Times.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
CAR STRIKE CALLED OFF.
Operatives of Oakland Traction Lines
Decide to Remain at Work.

Oakland, GAIA threatened strike
of LOO carmen operating the cleo
trio trains in Berkeley and Oakland
of the san Francisco & Oakland key
soute, Terminal railways, was called
off sunday. The men decide that the
discharge of two deckhands on one
of the transbay ferryboats of the com
pany. which precipitated the issue be
.ween the men and the company off
Gals, was not an abrogation of theil
working agreement.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
If You Need a Medicine
You Should Have the Best

Although there are hundreds of prepa-
rations advertised, there is only one that
really stands out pre-eminent as rems
bladder
DR.. kilmer's Swamp Root is not recon-
mended for everything.
A sworn certificate of purity is with ev-
cry bottle. You may receive a sample
size bottle of Swamp Root by Parcel
Post. Address DR.. Kilmer & Co. Bing-
hamton, N. Y, and enclose ten cents.
For sale at all drug stores in bottles Of
two sizes-5Oc and s1.O0. also mention this
paper.-Adv.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
Man.

THE kaiser could have rid the world
IF flies, of mosquitoes, of consump-
-ion-he could almost have rid the
world of disease-at less than what
his war is costing him.
The speaker was DR.. Harvey w. Wi
ey. He continued:
But men are like that. 1t is only
zig, grand. heroic things that attract
men.
Alexander wept because he had no
more worlds to conquer. But no man
.ver wept yet because there was no
more coal to carry up or dishes to
lelp his wife with"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
PREPAREDNESS URGED BY BoRAt
Nation Can Only Hold Respect o
People by Protecting Lives.

Boston, reparedness-reasonabl
and essential''-was advocated b.
Senator w. E. Borah of Idaho. be
fore an audience in the Braves fiel,
baseball park Sunday.
mo nation can hold the respect O
even its own people" he said, If thu
government fails to protect the live,
and property of its citizens. In thu
present European war, how could
have been expected that America
lives and property would be protecte
when the nation of 9O00O,000 coult
not extend our protection even acros
the border into Mexico to stop the
murder of our citizens?"
Senator Borah warned his audience
that the United States also must pre-
pare for great industrial war,
which he declared. would follow tht
present European conflict.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
KILLED WOMAN. is ALLEGED.
Man Struck Her Because She Robbed
Him, He Says.

Chicago.-Frank ]. Shadha, also
known as Frank Bell, was arrested
here sunday for the murder of a wo-
man found dead in a Minneapolis
hotel a few days ago. Detectives who
made the arrest, said Shadha made
a statement saying that the woman
had robbed him and that he had
struck her and left her, but did not
know of her death until the next day.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
Loves Way.

"Of course, he hasn't any money,
but Charlie says love will make a
way"
YES, noticed it WILL said the
.ather. Thus it's made away with
about twenty-eight dollars worth OF
electricity"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
An m Wind.

"Cheer up, old boy" advised the
married man. you know it's better
to have loved and lost than never to
have loved at all"
eyes, agreed the rejected sutton
tingling a bunch of keys in his pocket
better for the florist, the confection-
err, the messenger boy, the restaurant
waiter, the taxicab man, the theatri,
cal magnate and the jeweler. New
York American.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
Simply Showing Him.

James, what are you doing to Will
lie?" asked the schoolteacher.
He wanted to know if you take ten
from fifteen how many would remain.
So took ten of his marbles to show
him and now he wants them back"
We'll, why don't you give them to
him, them"
Coz he'd forget how many is left.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
How He Grew Up.

Don't complain when the children
around you make little noise" said
the man with a kind heart "Remem-
Der you were once little boy"
I'm not forgetting it," replied the
man with a perpetual crouch. i was
one of those little boys who are al
WAYS compelled to sit around dressed
up and watch the other boys having a
good time. Washington Star.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
Rnhs Sank and IS Killed.

Wilson Creek. Wash.-After lock-
ing G. T. Griesing, assistant cashier
of the Wilson Creek state bank, in
the bank vault and carrying away all
the cash in sight. a lone robber was
pursued and killed by citizens posse.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
Reminded.

When the autumnal frosts touch
the foliage with tints of red and yer
low against the gray sky, doesn't that
inspire you to thought"
1T certainly does. The reds and
yellows make me think of the job
ahead of me tending the furnace, and
the grays make me think of the dust
when | sift the ashes.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
Ducks.

Bridget was fond of waiting at the
door of the church and compliment
ing the priest on his sermon. One
day the priest remarked after an un-
usually strong 'ibit O. barney:
Now. Bridget, you know that your
compliments fall off of me like water
off a ducks back
Nothing abashed, Bridget replied:
yes, father, but-the ducks like it."
Today's Magazine.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
The Great Attraction.

First Girl like man with past.
A man with past is always interest
ing. !.
Second Girl-That's true, but don't
think it's nearly as interesting as a
man with future.
Third Girl-The man who interests
me is the man with present-and
the more expensive the present the
more interest / take in it.-Exchange'
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
TemnorarY Wealth.

what has become of that pretty
waitress you used to have here!
asked the travelling man.
"Oh. she's an heiress now" said the
hotel clerk.
Somebody died and left ner a
bunch of money, eh?"
Nothing like that. She's on her
vacation. that's all"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
safety First.

~You have an excellent motto lot
this railroad, sir. Safety FIRST IN
spires confidence in the pubic. ).
eyes. sir. And we live up 10 ~
No passenger travels a mile witnou'
paying first"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
Lost and Found.

my husband lost his temper yester-
day
Well, from the way my husband
acted this morning | think it's very
likely he found it. l wish you'd send
over and get it. We don't need it,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
Breaking the News.

A young man, an only son. married
against the wishes Of his parents. =
short time afterward. in telling a
friend how to break the news to tnem'
he said:
start off by telling them that l am
dead. an then gently work up to the
climax i"--Answers
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
garbarities Of War.

she viewing the fiagshipl-What
does he blow that bugle for?
He.-Tattoo.
she-Iye often seen it on their
arms but never knew they had .
enecial time for doing it.-Life'
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
weds Stainless Soldier.

Paris.-Joseph Amar of Washing
ton D. c., who enlisted in the French
foreign legion and lost his sight in
the early part of the war, was mar
ried Saturday to Mademoiselle Made
leine Rosseau.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
A Giveaway.

You seem to have a deep-rooted
aversion to wrist watches"
You bet have. Just suppose they
should become SO fashionable that we
had to wear 'em. Every time fellow
pawned his watch the whole town
would know it,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
specters of the Past.

81 see a man has just been arrested
for crime committed in 1870
.That kind of news makes me ner-
vous"
why sol" $50,
.When was young man piayeu
tba cornet.r-Louisville Courier-Jour'
nal
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
Small Chance.

DO you ever expect to be married."
"Well, that depends. If can find
a girl with a million or two who
doesn't want to be married for herself
alone"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
Case of Must.

You're not smoking as much as you
used to. Did your doctor order you to
stop?"
NO. I'm martyr to fashion
Whats fashion got to do with
smoking?"
If you saw my wife's dressmaker
and milliner bills you wouldn't ask
such a foolish question"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
Quite True.

DO you know that girls often think
more of dog than they do of a man
before they are married."
YES, and I've Noticed that they Of
ten do afterward"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
Agreed.

Sadie-S Say. honest now, do you like
Maggie?
Pauline-Well. she's got a good
heart an she means well, but
Sadie-Neither do Puck.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
Eittino Recention.

How do your women audiences
take to your candy-making lectures? p
"Oh. they just eat 'em up"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
The Reason.

There is a great deal of snap about
that marching"
NO wonder; it's a crack corps"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15

a textile made in China from raw
silk can be buried in the earth year
without deteriorating.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15

When the sun shines lay aside q
little of your enthusiasm for rainy
day.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
Her Idea.

What's your idea of tiirt?" h'
aoh. every other girl. she replied.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
II is.

Time is money"
Yep, but it's mighty tough if time
is all you've got to spend
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15

The only blusterer from which a
brave man will take a blow is the
wind.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15

There is tax of 40 guineas in Eng
land on motor cars of over 60 horse
power.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
Usually a Liberal One.

PA, what is graft?"
Graft. my son. is sort of tip peck
eted by the servants of the people
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
When all others fail to please
Try Denison's Coffee.

If one doesn't believe that honesty
is the best policy one should try it.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15

why don't you meet him occasion,
ally in the dark all?"-Louisville
Courier-Journal
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-10-15
onnht 10 Work.

Alas, l have never been kissed"
THAT shows lack of enterprise on
your part. Your sister has a fiance,
| believer"
nVoe
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-04-29
Valued at
explanation

vote will be given with each purchase of one cent-if paid with
cash or trade.
These votes may be voted for yourself or you can cast them for
a ! friend. If you don't want to enter the contest yourself you can
save them and help a friend win a valuable prize.
The grand prizes will be awarded on November 18th. The one
having the largest number of votes will win the touring car and
the one having the second largest number the piano.
There are SIX OTHER PRIZES-one of which will be given
each month to the person for whom the largest number of votes
is cast during that particular month. The six prizes are beautiful
gold watches, with cases guaranteed for ten and twenty years.
These monthly prizes make it possible for one to win a valuable
watch in one m~onth-making it unnecessary for them to work
during the rest of the contest unless they desire to compete for
one Of the grand prizes.
VOTES WILL BE GIVEN OUT BY THE CASHIER with
change; will at al. times be kept at the cash register and the fact
that both the cashier and the clerk must count the votes as they
are given out will be certain insurance against error in the count.
VOTES RETURNED will be placed by the person voting them,
directly, in | locked ballot box located in the front of the store.
Mr.. A. B. Brown has consented to take charge of the counting
and will at al. times be responsible for the accuracy Of the record.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-04-29

sector type.
FRONT AXLE-"I"beam, drop forging.
REAR AXLE-Full floating.
BRAKES-Double internal expanding; one
14-inch drum and one 1O-inch drum on
each rear wheel encased.
WHEELBASE-104 inches.
FRAME-Pressed steel chanel section, drop
type, permitting low hung car.
CLEARANCE-10h inches.
Enthusiastically in front, 81 inches
long, platform in rear, each spring 81
inches long.
WHEELS-Heavy artillery type, equipped
with 80 x 3R inch tires.
BEARINGS-High grade ball bearings In
the motor. transmission, rear axle and
wheels.
BODY-Metal-Five passenger-Streamline.
COLOR-Raven blue body, hood and wheels
black chassis, black enamel lamps-nickel
finish.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-04-29
This is the First Pr

POWER PLANT-Unit type, completely en-
closed. Three point suspension.
MOTOR-Four cylinder cast en- bloc, long
stroke, 3h inch bore by 5 inch stroke, de-
v~eloping 80 horse power. Water cooled,
valves enclosed, interchangeable; all on
right hand side of motor, adjustable.
IGNITION-high tension magnetic.
COOLING-Thermo-syphon system, tubular
type radiator of extra capacity.
FUEL SUPPLY-Under seat.
LUBRICATION-Spla sh feed, constant level
type with indicator.
CLUTCH-Multiple disc running in oil.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. type sliding
gears; three speeds forward and reverse
DRIVE-Left side drive, levers and steer
ing gear finished in enamel and nickel
CONTROL-Gear shifting lever in center of
car. Clutch and service brake operated by
foot pedal.
STEARING GEAR-Irreversible worm and
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-04-29
FINISH.
We furnish this plano In either oak or mahogany finish.
MAMIE tCTIRERS DESCRIPTION.

The Dimensions of the above piano are as follows: Height 4
feet nine inches; length five feet. 2 inches; depth 2 feet 4 inches;
weighs boxed ready for shipment about 800 pounds and the ma
terial and workmanship are of the best. The cases are finished
In mahogany or oak, double veneered inside and out to prevent
warping or splitting. The piano has Z Ia octaves, repeating ac-
ton. three pedals, full iron frame covering wrest plank and built
up pin block of five different layers OF hard maple, direction of
grain alternating In successive layers to prevent to the greatest
extent possible tho plano getting out of tune.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-04-29
How the Contest will be MANAGED
Rules are few and easily understood

He alone, will have the key to the box. no one in any way connect
ed with the store, will handle the votes after they are given out
to our customers.
We will begin giving out votes on May 18th. Don't forget to
ask for votes with every purchase after that date. Even If YOU
don't intend to use them yourself-someone will wan. them.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-04-29
The Second Prize
CLAYTON

The three strings in unison withe over strung bass splendidly
pitched scale and excellent sounding board produces the rich,
deep, even tone peculiar to this piano, and so much striven for
by manufacturers of high class Instruments. The brackets, pedal
GUS hinges are all heavillyguards, hammer rail and continu
nickel plated. The case itself is highly polished, making a first
class artistic instrument In finish, appearance and tone.
BY comparison this piano will be found better, heavier and
more artistic than most pianos on the market today. Each in
strument is fully warranted.
MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY
The above piano is warranted to give perfect satisfaction for a
period OF ten years, provided 1t s not exposed to extremes OF
heat, cold, wet or dampness.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-04-29
Rules of the Contest

l. No name of contestant will be known.
2. No name of contestant will be published.
3 Every contestant is credited with 1000 votes when placed in
nomination.
a Every contestant is given a number.
5. Standing of contestants numbers will be published weekly
g.. Votes may be recorded at any time, instead of on Wednesday
only as stated on part of our advertising matter.
z Votes cannot be solicited in or about the store.
8. Tie votes securely in packages with your number and amount
on top slip only.
8. Color of votes will be changed monthly and must be recorded
weekly to count.
10. Votes are transferable only before recording.
II. All parties to a tie shall participate equally.
IL. No church, school, lodge, society, or public institution
become a contestant directly or indirectly.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-01-20

spent on their present line, the COM
munications with which are declared
to be bad, would result in heavy loss
of men.
Russian troops which crossed the
Carpathians, are reported to have ef-
feeted junction and when the plans
for an advance into Pennsylvania are
complete, and attempt will be made,
it is said, to invade Hungary from
the north and east.
Reports from the Caucasus say the
Russians still are pursuing the rem
nants of the Turkish army corps they
defeated These reports say that even
snow does not stop the movements OF
the Russians, who are marrying the
Turkish first army corps, defeated at
Ardhan driving it across the Chorokh
river as well as gathering in more
prisoners and materials belonging to
the Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh Corps,
which are declared to have been even
more severely handled than the first
corps.