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The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-04-01

NM Qffe htn=-S. Scrmhny, A''Strla
aAd nrink, and so far as 1 can see. the
rftaf% " %, these three deadly foes Is
drlnkSjns n added he had a growing
convicsfBnJ Mt only the severTst meth
cd would BE Of avail In dealing with
the eyil.
The employers are backing what Mr.,
Lloyd George terms root and branch
action" even to the extent Of promis'
ing To seal their own wine eel, lrs ami
to prohibit the use Of intoNicants nj
their clubs, while labor leaders are
equally anxious for the institution "l
some prohibitory measure.
Reports from PetrOgrad say can
hIred German documents show tia
Field Marshal Won Hindenhurg attach
ed great Importance to German often
sive movements in the region of In
Niemen At present neither army il
Poland shows any great activity. an,
all other sections Of the extended cast
crn battle front seem to he waiting TN
outcome Of the death grapplc IN th
Carpathlaus. There the Austrlan~ ar
~tuhhomly contc~tine every foot gain
! ed by the invaders.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-04-01

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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-28
Tho Rainsbargers.

From Marshalltown Times-Republican.
Frank and Nate Rainsbarger, after more
than a quarter of "A century behind the
walls of a states prison are again in
visit a sister who is critically Ill. Imagine
the feelings OF those men as they looked
out Of the train windows on their way and
saw a new world. For these men have
have risen again to look on life. The %
years they have been entombed nave seen
the most marvellous changes. The face of
Iowa has changed. The praiIies nave ut
terry disappeared. Farms and farm
houses are as a new country. Cities nave
grown. Nate and Frank R~ainsbargar.
coming back home were as men arriving
from a far and foreign country They had
heard tales OF great change and vast i'm
provement. Now their eyes have seen. II
gree shocking revelation. Perhaps 1t was
no Kindness, however we'll meant, to give
those men "a glimpse of life and shut them
back In their graves.
should be kept In prison and refused pa
role. They are old and feeble men now.
A very serious doubt that they were gull
ty as charged exists i'm many minds. They
earned good regulations in prison to re.
place the repute that went Tar toward
their conviction.
No harm would be done the state or
Justice were these two old men released
on parole to stare and wonder q the
strange land wherein they would find
themselves. They could never overtake
progress. All they could do would he to
oit in wOnderment attempting TO adjust
themselves to the new: They AYE lost the
ZEN long and, severe. And they are old
men. Ithwouid harm nobody were they to
~ released on parole.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-28
A "War Prayer" By Twain.
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
ST. Louis. Moan unpublished article
by Mark Twain. called The War Pray
er." was recalled by DR.. Henry Neuman,
leader of the Ethical Culture society in
Brooklyn, this morning in his address on
mark Twain before the Ethical So
The story tells how a regiment on its
way to the front assemblies at a church
ard prays for victory. When the prayer
is concluded n white-robed stranger en-
ters TO say he has been sent from "On
High" Wit a message that the petition
will be answered If the men care to re-
peat 1t after understanding its full i'm
port. Their prayer. he tells them. asks
for more than they seem to realize.
Hence he bids them listen while he re-
peats aloud these unspoken implications
Of their desire:
20 Lord, we so forth to smite the
foe. Help us to tear their soldiers to
bloody shreds with our shells; help us
to cover their smiling fields with the
pale forms of them. patriot dead; help
us to lay waste their humble homes
with hurricane OF Are: help us to
wiring the hearts OF their unoffend-
ing widows with unavailing grief. For
our sakes. who adore Thee. Lord. blast
their steps, water their way with their
tears"
Because hi was told tina this article
would be regarded as saorilegious. Mark
Twain, who. according to DR.. Neuman,
was a free thinker. did not print 1t.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-28
SAYS THAT GERMANY
MUST KEEP BELGIUM
Former Colonial Secretary Tells
Why Fatherland Needs Coun-
try-Gives Road to Sea.

Portland. Me-. Special: A letter from
DIR. Bernhard Dernburg, former colonial
secretary of the German empire. was
read at a mass meeting here last night,
at which the German side of the Euro
pean war was set forth. DIR. Dernburg
laid stress upon the German fight for
an open sea and asserted that the adj
vantage accrui1lg to Germany from per-
manently retaining the land, which it
has taken In Europe could be disre-
garded if all the other German de-
mands. especially Il guaranteed free
sea. We're July complied with in MAX
ing peace n THE natural commercial
relations of Belgium to Germany were
considered in u just and workable
FORM
DR.. Dernburg's letter IL. part follows:
II can with fun authority disclai.n
n ambition for my country for world
common. She is much too modest on
the hand and too experienced on
the other not to know that such a state
will never be tolerated by the rest. The
aim of Germany is ia have the seas.
as we'll as the narrows. kept perma-
nently open for the free use of all ma
tons In time of war as we'll as in times
OF peace. l personally would aver go
as far as to neutraiiZe all the seas and
narroWs permanently by q comnon and
effective agreement. guaranteed by all
the powers.
Must Have Free Sea.
"A free sea is useless except com.
o!ned with fire adom of cable and mail
communication. l should like to see
all the cable jointly owned by the in
tcrested nations and world mail system
over sea established by common con-
sent.
'Ihc only alternative TO an open sea
and free intercourse policy would be a
Chinese wall around each country. If
there is no free intercourse every coun-
try must become self sufficient. Ger
many has proven that it can be done.
But this policy would mean very high
customs barriers. discrimination, I'M
bounded egotisle and a world bristling
IN arms.
Germany does not strive for terri
torial ACKNOWLEDGMENT in Europe. She
does not believe in conquering and sub
1ugating unwilling nations. Belgium
the main outlet of western
German trade, is the natural foreland
OF the empire and has been conquered
with untold sacrifices of blood and
treasure. 1t offers to German trade the
only outlet to an open sea and has been
politically established, maintained and
defended by England in order to keep
these natural advantages from Ger
many. The owe for small peoples that
England keralds now will never stand
Investigations shown by the destruction
CT the small Boer republic. So Belgium
cannot be given up. However, these
considerations could be disregarded if
all the other German demands. espe-
cially a guaranteed free sea-, We're fully
complied with and the natural COM
mercial relations of Belgium to Ger
many are considered in a just and
workable form. In this case Germany
will not fail. when the time comes, to
help in rebuilding the countries. In
fact, she is doing so now"
In concluding, DR.. Dernburg wrote:
"A permanent peace will mean that
German activity must get a wide scope
without infringement upon the rights
of others"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-28
Plan Humane Sunday in May.

The American Humane association,
a federation of societies and individu-
ais for the prevention of cruelty, re-
quests clergymen of all denominations
throughout the country to observe
Sunday, May %, as Humane Sunday.
calling attention to the need for pro
lection for suffering and helpless chill
dren, and also for unfortunate ami
mails.
DIR. VIM. O. Stillman, president of
the association. Albany, N. Y, will
send literature to all persons interest
ed in the work of humane societies.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-28

DON'T VISIT THE CALIFORNIA Eek
Ease. the a~n,iseptic powder to be shaken INTO the
Shoes. or dissolved in the foot-bath. The Standard
relief to tired. aching feet and prevents swollen.
hot feet Ono lady writes: II enjoyed every minute
Of my stay at the Expostions. thanks 70 Aliens
Foot-Ease in my shoes. Get II TODAY. Adv.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-28
Cheaper Plan.

II see" said the man who reads.
that to bring sleep to insomnia vic
Tins an English woman has invented
an apparatus to flow water or medi-
Gated liquids on the forehead gently
until the desired result is attained
What do you think of that, Pat?
Sure, | think would be cheaper T.
turn u hose on Z
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-28
M Sunshine to the Darkest Day
Place Of Amusement.

Redd-You know London has an
automobile museum.
Greene-We ought to have one in
this country. 1t, no doubt, would be
an amusing place.
why an ampsing place."
Why. the automobiles do SO many
funny tricks"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-28
. Roland for an Oliver.

Manager say, can we get any
thing like a real doctor in this jay
town to attend a sick actor:
Village lnhabitant-Sure. Just 60
to that corner grocery. You'll find
a man there who's all right at curing
hams.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-28
Pleasant Prospect.

Countryman (buying a cigar)-I
hope this isn't one o those weeds that
burn out in no time at all. l want a
good long smoke.
Tobacconist (impressively) Mine
friendt, dat cigar will last till you vas
sick of it.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-28

OWN DRUGGIST WIZ TELL YOU
Try Murine Rye Remedy for Red, Weak, Watery
Eyes and Granulated Ryelids;. No sm1rung-
BY mail Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-28
Gossip.

why didn't you keep the secret I
told you?"
why didn't you keep it yourself?''
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-28

Borrowed money soon begins to look
like borrowed trouble.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-28
Deducted.

Deducted.
Il suppose, after all, Irene has her
faults
so you don't love her any mere,
oh ?"-Philadelphia Ledger.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-28
OF Course Not.

Bill-Do you carry any life insur-
ance?
Jill-Not on your life!-Yonkers
Statesman.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-04-28
THICK LOVELY HAIR
Because Free From Dandruff, itching
Irritation and Dryress.

May be brought about by shampoos
with Cuticura Soap preceded by
touches Of Cuticura Ointment to spots
of dandruff, itching and irritation. A
clean, healthy scalp means good hail.
Try these supercreamy emollients II
you have any hair or scalp trouble.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. Ky,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-16
FORMER BLACKFooT Boy DIES

James L. McMurrin, "a years of age,
died at the home of his mother, Mrs.
Mary Jacobson McMurrin. 765 Fourth
avenue Monday night az IL O'Clock.
The young man 5 health failed while
he was studying law in the George
town university at Washington, d. c..
while holding a position at the same
time in the United States land office
there.
Upon returning to Salt Lake, Mr..
McMurrin partially regained his health
and for a time was employed in the
United States land office at Blackfoot,
Idaho. relapse recently resulted in
his coming to his home here and he be-
came gradually worse until death re-
suited. He was a graduate of the Brig.
ham Young university of Provo and
had many friends. In addition to his
mother, five sisters survive him. They
are Mrs. A. B. Hopkin of Provo, and
Arleen, Marie Janette and Thelma
McMurrin, all living at home. Fun
eral arrangements have not yet been
completed and will be announced later.
Salt Lake Tribune.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-16

chorus.
Singing by entire assembly Silent
Night
Benediction.
Distribution of treats by the city
council
Everybody goes home after wishing
everybody "A Merry Christmas!
Notes
The domestic science girls have made
several hundred bags for "treats. y
They will sack the ton of good things
same day this week.
The little folks are drilling every
day on their part of the program. There
will be no delays or waits if everyone
will do his part.
Mrs. o. F. Smith kindly contributes
two boxes of apples.
Several of the Good Fellows who
were not seen by the finance committee
have called upon them and handed in
a nice silver contribution. The com
mittee is made up as follows: H. D.
Macosham, James Martin and James
Duckworth. Let the good work go on.
The com,,ittee on decoration is ready
for the big tree. They have their work
all planned.
Anyone having brush, boxes or any
other combustible matreial that will do
for bonfire will confer a great favor
upon the committee which has this
work in charge, if they will notify Sam
Mulville or telephone to either office
at the High School. We need a big,
crackling fire to make the scene com.
|plete. Telephone at once, please.
It is requested that every home dis
play lighted candles in the windows
during the evenings of December oath
and 25th. The big tree will be illum-
mated both nights.
Do not let the thoughts of storm pre-.
vent you from planning to come, no'
let any weather condition keep you
away. There will be warmth and cheer
no matter what the weather.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-16
PAVING PETITION
GETTING POPULAR

The paving petition is still in circu-
1ation, and from all accounts is grow
ing in size and favor. G. w. Bergman,
its enthusiastic custodian. says only a
very few of the taxpayers who own
business property in the proposed paw.
ing district have refused to sign and
yet they favor better streets. Mr. Alex
Younie, the president of the First Ma
tional bank, says he does not care for
the $1,000 it will cost him to pave his
business portion of the city, but he be-
heves it will discourage the people from
getting municipal lighting plant. Mr..
MOwrey, one of the cOuncilmen, al
though he will not be financially eff
fected by the paving of the streets in
the proposed paving district, says he
has not signed the petition on account
of his belief that the sewerage is not
sufficient to carry off the surface water.
N. F. Boyle, ST., informs us that he is
in favor of paved streets and that he
and-R. N. West would both sign it. Ex
mayor West informs us that he has
given the paving and sewer PROPOSE
tions considerable attention, and that
nc uOeS not DeneVe the present sewer
age system will be insufficient for the
proposed street paving, and if it should
1T could he very easily remedied.
D. 81. Biethan will not oppose street
paving, as he is heartily in favor Of
city Improvement, but says the ques-
ton of taking care of the surface wa
ter when the streets are paved is a
question that should be seriously con
sidered. And he also agree with Mr..
Younie that paving may discourage
the proposed municipal lighting plant.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-16
CHRISTMAS
TREE COLLECTION

The Christmas tree committee had a
meeting this morning and reported a
good time in store for the kiddies on
Christmas Eve at the court house,
where none will be. overlooked by our
municipal Santa Claus. Mayor Peck
reports 5000 on had III addition to a
number Of donations. There certainly
will be no dearth Of candy, as 1900
pounds have been ordered. All the col
lections will not be used on the tree,
as some of it will bring Christmas cheer
to other quarters Of the city.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-16
ANOTHER STONE

This morning the happy home of Mr.
and Mrs. Jack Stone was made hap
pier by y-tfre arrival of their first born
bouncing baby boy. Mother and
babe are doing well and pap is taking
short vacation from the post office
window
1t IS nice to be a father,
Oh, don t you wish me joy?
It's nice to be the father
of bouncing baby boy.
If anyone should ask you
The cause of all my joy,
just tell them I I'm the father
of a bouncing baby boy.
Some day there II be christening,
And a grand affair twill be;
They III call him Julius Caesar
Mark Antony Stone.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-16
JOHN IRELAND
KILLED BY HORSE

Last Thursday afternoon John ne
land, a young man about 35 years of
age and well known in the Little lost
river country, met his death on the
hurricane deck of bucking broncho.
Mr.. Ireland was riding the horse with
his stirrups lashed when the broncho
reared and suddenly fell backward on
his rider breaking his back and neck.
Mr.. Ireland lived short time after
the accident, which occurred in the vi
einity of the Daisy Black mine. De-
ceased leaves to mourn his death two
brothers, Samuel and Edward Ireland,
and his mother, Mrs. Readeker, and
Stepbrother, Carl Readeker, both Of
Blaekfoot, who attended the funeral
last Sunday.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-16
Blackfoot's Big
Christmas Celebration

The various committees have been
working out the details of the big
Christmas celebration and now the plans
are complete fex the entire enterprise.
The finance committee has met with q
very hearty response from the citizens
of the town and country around. The
fund has been growing constantly until
it is now One-third more than was at
first thought necessary. However,
when the immediate expenses are paid
for the actual tree and celebration, all
other funds will be turned over to the
good cheer committee, who will pur-
chase clothing and food for the needy
of the community. AS the spirit grows
the committee on treats has become
uneasy for fear they would not have
enough supplies to give every child a
well rounded sack. With this in mind
two hundred and fifty more sacks have
been made and will be filed in order
to make sure of enough for ALL
The Time
Christmas Eve, Friday, December
oath, at clock sharp.
The Place
The northwest corner of the court
house square and the street adjoining
this.
The Occasion
Blackfoot's S first municipal Christmas
tree. The get-together meeting of the
citizens Of all walks Of life. The glad
time for all the children of the COM
munity. The good brother feeling of
men, women and children. The imbib-
ing Of good old-fashioned Christmas
cheer and spirit.
The Program
Band concert.
Called to order by Mayor f. T. Peek
Short talk, 1.-The Meaning of Christ
mas.''
Prayer.
Christmas carols by the public school
children of the primary grade.
Christmas carol by the High School
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-16

Edward Byers is in Earlville, Iowa,
visiting his sister, Mrs. W. w. Clute.
From there he will 60 to Chicago, where
he will take three-mOnths course in
embalming and funeral directing.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-16
D. w. Standrod & Co.
Bankers

Hours: a. m to p. m. We pay per cent. interest
compounded quarterly in our Savings Department or
Certificates of Depost)
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-16
THE sCHUBERTs ARE COMING

The X. of P. lodge has in prospect
another engagement of the celebrated
Schubert soloists of Chicago, and it is
expected that they will be secured to
give one of their delightful entertain
ments here January 11th. This COM
pany gives a program of the finest
quality, consisting of vocal trios, club
selections, violin, soprano and contralto
solos. From the Schuberts we will get
a musical entertainment that is not
only superb in quality, but enjoyable
from first to last. 2t. Dec.16-23
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-16

County Treasurer.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-16
COMMISSIONER BOND MARRIES

James G. Bond and Cora V. Tedder
We're married last Wednesday in the
Pocatello Congregational parsonage by
the Rev. Hutton. Following the ser
vices the newlyweds left for a short
honeymoon trip to Salt Lake, return
ing home last Sunday.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-16
RETURNED MISSIONARY

Clato, son of B. Y. Nelson, returned
last Friday night from England, where
he spent two years as an l.. ID. S. mis-
sionary. He was at first assigned to
South Africa, but was soon transferred
to England where he reports having
very successful and pleasant visit.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-16
CHRISTMAS BEEF.

The Blackfoot Packing company has
received from w. r. Leach one of the
finest steers that was ever killed in
Blackfoot. 1t is two years old and
weighs 1900 pounds. 1t has been on
choice pasture all summer and is now
being fed for Christmas beef.-Adv.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-16
Christmas Service at the Post Office

The general delivery and stamp
windows will be open from 10 o'clock
a. m. until noon.
The city carriers will make one com.
plete delivery in the morning.
Rural routes will serve their routes
as usual.
GERGORY JONES, Postmaster.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-16
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

Notice is hereby given that taxes are
now due and payable at my office in
the court house, and will be delinquent
January 3, 1915.
Come early and avoid the rush that
always occurs at the end of the month.
H. A. BENSON,
County Treasurer.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-16
COST HIM 500

Last Tuesday poolroom operator of
Firth appeared before Judge Dowd and
was adjudged guilty of keeping his
poolhall open after midnight, and also
allowing minors to frequent it. He was
fined 500 in each case which he paid.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-12-16
RUMMAGE SALE

The ladies of the v. 7. g. will hold q
Rummage Sale at the V. /. s. rooms,
city hall, Saturday, December 18th,
1St5.A-AdY.