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The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-12-24

fire Oh this the day OF good will .-....
In Germany and Austria every householder and
every father makes Christmas the feast for the
children. the great day Of reunion. the glad time
when all meet under the old rooftree. and social
customs prevail over religious observances The
Christmas tree is ubiquitous-everyone haS It.
rich or poor-and one omits Wehnacnts
Bescbeerung or Christmas gifts To provide these
the German people will, II need be- save up half
the year. Each member Of the household must
have something as surprise, generally service
able prese nts thatsare often needed and always
acceptable
Singularly enough, the Christmas Is not ceie
brated as one would expect In Italy: There the
night Of the year is less a religious festival than
a fair The world seems absorbed In delirtoua
excitement. and all crowd round PulctneHo ana
divert themselves hilariously till the churches
claim them for the midnight mass. But the run
goes on; they laugh geefully. as only Italians
can laugh, enjoy themselves to their hearts con-
tent but the celebrations are not home ceieora
tions Il is a general. not domestic. feast
In Russia and Poland the children put their
shoes filled with hay outside the door for the
horses Of st Nicholas: and 1t is believed In most
sections that St. Nicholas comes first on q pre-
paratory visit ten Guys before Christmas to learn
which children have been good. He leaves nuts
and candy In the shoes OF those who have been
good but nothing for those who have been bad.
who thus know that they may expect no presents
on the real Christmas day ..g
In Serbia and the other Balkan countries. at
dawn on the day before Christmas the sturdy peas
ant proprietor dispatches his sons to the forest.
On reaching the spot where the destined Christ
mas tree stands. the axbearer offers up q prayer;
then he draws pair Of gloves takes hand
full of corn; filings it against the tree and says.
Good morning and happy Christmas to you.
This done. he addresses himself to the task Of
telling paying careful attention to the laws Of the
"badnyaE." which prescribes among other things
that all the cuts be made on one particular side
Once felled, the tree Is carried home and leaned
against the east side Of the house. where It re-
mains till evening. Then the wife lights two can
dies and places one Either side Of the door.
way, while the husband goes forth to bring In the
'badnyak.
The master Of the house now throws three nuts
into each OF the four corners OF the room. saying
as he does SO: IN the name OF the Father:
in the name of the Son: in the name Of the Holy
Ghost-Amen!
All night everyone remains gloating over the
cracking roasting pig. with an eagerness OF
anticipation proportionate to the zeal with which
they have observed the six weeks fast enjoined
by the Greek orthodox church BY this time
Christmas day has dawned. and on Christmas
everyone must 20 to service
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-12-24
Utilizing All the Ground.

This country is so new and so given
to thinking OF farms as huge areas
for cultivation that the idea Of utiliz-
ing every bit of land as Europeans
do. makes little Roadway here. lnten-
sive cultivation is practiced. but on
the outskirts OF eastern cities. where
some farmers are making good liv.
ings by intensive cultivation Of small
tracts of land there are other tracts
just as good lying idle which at least
could be made to yield vegetable sup
plies for several families and at the
same time pay small rental II cul-
tivated by q few workmen in their
spare time. School children's gardens
ON vacant lots in various sections of
this city show the possibilities OF such
ventures. The old American idea that
every family with access to bit OF
land should have it's own garden was
an excellent one. II would be good to
have it revived.-New York Tribune.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-12-24
@AeQue Lanauaue.

The Basque language is like no 9th.
er at present spoken in the civilized
world, though it has many features in
common with the languages of the
North American Indians. OF It Baron
Alexander Won Humboldt once wrote.
The words are spelled Napoleon and
pronounced Northumberland" The
Basques. 80 far as history treats of
them. have always been a quiet, pas.
toral and agricultural people. Even in
America they are known as good herd.
ers Of sheep and mixers Of kline. Cole.
lum, non amman. mutant uui trana
mare current" SO we find that the man
whom this story concerns, when about
twenty-one years of age, crossed the
seas and under new skies took nm
once again the customs of his race
and became shepherd. and later q
saeepowner and rancher.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-12-24
Why Glass Doesn't Stop Light.


Why doesn't the closed window shut
out light Just as much as It shuts out
sound? Both light and sound travel
through the air and their waves come
in contact with the glass The light,
after 1t has gone through the window.
seems just as strong or stronger, while
the sound seems ever SO much weaker.
Why is it? many of us have wondered.
= The reason is that light is not a
wave Of air. while sound Is. Light is:
a wave In the ether. which is in the.
glass as well as in the air, SO that light
in passing through glass still has its
natural path OF ether.
But when sound waves strike the,
window glass they must put the glass,
into vibration, and the glass in turn
must make the air inside vibrate. All:
this lessons the strength of the sound:
waves and they reach our ears capable,
OF producing a less. startling effect
than the light waves, which reach our
eyes.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-12-24

Schools. churches. factories, -homes-eyery sort
OF habitable place Is hlled with wounded. And
one OF the most fourishfng enterprises over there
ia the sale Of artificial limbsr,
Even from Asia comes the wall OF sorrow for
Mohammedan Turkey Ii religiously Strengthening
its hundreds of thousands of Christian Armenian
subjects News dispatches Of the last few days
describe the terrible plight Of refugees-penni-
less ragged, hungry, diseased. noncombatants and
exhausted. beaten soldiers--who are sweeping
out OF desolated Serbia into Greece. We read of
women with children in arms spending month
tramping through the snow-covered mountains.
hoping In the end to flnd little warmth and
food and peace. We read Of frozen roadways
strewn with the bodies OF those that stopped on
the way for bit of rest-and never went on.
None OF the hundred million OF us in the United
States can appreciate the horror of 1t all. Some
OF our war correspondents over there have
and heard. but none has suffered and endured as
those who are a part of the confagration
Santa Claus will have sorry time abroad this
year. Fathers and mothers have neither the
heart nor the means Of commemorating the birth
OF the Child of Bethlehem and HIS mission among
men OF necessity they and their children will
fast instead of feast-if there is any feastins 1t
will be feast of prayer and hope.
America sent no Christmas ship abroad this
year Why not7 some Of us may ask. Why notf-
with the United States at the height Of prosperity
and blessed with peacessf Perhaps because
realize what horror the war 10. prominent
newspaper man in one of our large citics--a man
who had much to do with the success of the
project last year-had this to say when the Ques
ton was brought up: *
"A Christmas ship this year-a boatload or two
Or three boatloads of dolls and jumping-jac and
rcd apples and candy and cakes and mittens and
red-top boots for the kids of Europe? shall not
dwell ON the fact that the warning nations have
become much more deadly In their hate knd sus-
pacion and probably would refuse safe passage for
me carxoes from one country to another. shall
~ coucem myself With the fact that the nations
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-12-24

embroiled look upon the United States as a greedy
animal growing fat and sleek feeding on their
life blood and probably would return our gifts to
us with curt "No-thank-yous"
Instead l shall confess that am weighed down
with the hopelessness of the situation. Here in
America we have all we may reasonably ask OF
Providence-considering our own sins Of politics
-and social injustice Over there they cursed
beyond the power of words to describe. and the
curse will be felt for generations.
Millions in Europe are dying in the agones
OF starvation. cold and disease for want Of food.
clothing shelter and medical aid. What a ghast.
ly Joke It would be In these circumstances for the
richest and luckiest nation to offer those millions
OF pitiful children little candy and fruit when
they need milk and BROTH mittens when they need
blankets and clothing dolls and toy trains when
plies. No. this is no time for polite mementoes,
Let us concentrate giving the only real help
that would suffice and that would be welcome
peace soon possible"
Let us look upon the manner in which Europe
celebrated Christmas before the war
In France and Belgium ON Christmas eve the
baraques. or booths appear in the streets without
hindrance. and are all ablaze with candles and
glittering treasures for every household must
contain some bright trinket In honor of Noel. The
midnight mass ID thronged; the magnificent
Christmas hymn is chanted everywhere. and then
all 10 gleeful holiday for an hour or So for it Is
Christmas morning. the peace-makng morning OF
the world! &ssf
Christmas lamp. symbolical Of the star that guid.
ed the Magi to Bethlehem. to be lighted, the lit.
tie creche to be exposed and all happiness all
goodwill to everyone to be expressed before re.
firing with the grand choraIe of peace sounding
In the ears. In the country the lads and iass,es
merrily drag home the buche de Noel correspond.
ing to our Yule log. which Is kinded by the head
OF the family; the boudin must be eaten and the
hot spiced wine sent round. and many q misun.
derstandng Is made clear beside the Christmas
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-12-24

Good health Is not always . gin Of
nature. Like other commodities, 1t
may be acquired or earned.
Seventy-nve per cent Of our ailments
are self-made or self-induced.
Nature intended to start US in health
and to keep US we'll, and most Of US
can have the health we want II we
win, unless we ara prenotally handi.
capped.
Nature does her part, 10 forever Civ
ing US health. and attempting to dispel
disorder. But nature alone can no
more guarantee good health than can
glassware insure itself against break.
age. ..-
Business has not time or inclinatio
for sympathy. 1t Is its province TO
make money. and It cannot, under pres
emit conditions, tolerate either indif.
ference. tneficiency. incapacity. or Ill
health. It demands the best there ia
in us II we would succeed.
II one cannot meet business require
ments In the main. 1t will have nothing
to do with him. and will relegate him
to the scrap heap. 1t is Just as much
your duty to keep in good health. II
you can. as It is to be on time at the
ofiice In the morning and to work faith.
fully during the business day.
Your employer has q right to de-
mand health Of you, as we'll as faith
fulness. While he may sympathize
with you II you are suffering from
some ailment for which you may or
may not be responsible, he cannot de-
pend Upon you. or promote you, or
give you full opportunity unless your
physical condition is up to normal or
strong enough to permit you to do your
duty with fair degree of efficiency.
Statistics show that poor health 10
second only to dissipation and extrava-
gance as the cause of commercial dis
aster.
The physically weak man who takes
care of himself Is often better able to
work than is one of robust health who
10 dissipated, extravagant, Indifferent
and careless.
You cannot make a normal success
Of business unless you are normal both
physically and mentally; your brain
cannot do its full work unless It is
supported by q healthy body, and your
body cannot be In good condition ur-
less It is given ~ good care as that
bestowed upon the heartiess engine or
the neryeless loom.
Late hours. overeating, lack OF exer-
else. and every form of mild or other
dissipation predisposes one to physical
downfall. resulting in mental inca
pacity and in the inability to accom-.
plish.
To abuse your body Is robbing your
self and your employer as much as
you would be doing II you deliberately
cast your savings into the sea or
emptied his cash drawer.
Your body has been given you as a
sacred heritage 1t has been placed In
your care and you will be held re-
sponsible for It.
Health stands for comfort. pleasure,
peace Of mind, and prosperity.
II you are strong. keep yourself
strong; II you are weak, take all the
more care of yourself. Look upon
your body as not a mere physical as
set. but as an investment. to be hus-
banded and to be protected more than
you would the family jewels or the
savings Of your lifetime. You can lose
money and regain it. If you lose your
health. you may not be able to find 1t.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-12-24
MidnIah. Causes nj Health.

SAeeSe ~ HeAbSus'
Not too much sunlight, but too much,
midnight is the real nerve destroying;
factor at most pleasure resorts.
Dancing, highbails. bridge, pinochle:
poker. swimming. are the practices.
that are oftenest overdone. The Door
office slave who exposes his puttylike.
body to strong sun and retires to his
hotel cot tired, blistered and home.
sick, probably hasn't done his nerves
hundredth part of the harm that he.
might have been able to buy in less
violent felrfes of midsummer mad.
ness.
sunlight, consumed in large quanti-
ties, To the least evil In this country.
winter OF summer.-bopton Journ.,
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-12-24

Z
John was an iceman. For years -
had driven his wagon along the city
bouleyards and through the back al
ieys. He was strong, husky fellow,
popular with the boss and with his Gus
toners. He was accommodating. and
his ringing Good morning" was al
ways welcome. He was ambitious, but
didn't know It: was satisfied because
over his horizon little had arisen save
a horse and an Ice cart.
Among his customers was q multi
millionaire. the president Of . bank
and the owner OF the largest factory
in the city. The basement door was
located under his library. Every morn
ing this man OF business sat before
the open window, or before the glow
ing crate, and read his morning paper.
Old as he was. busy as he always had
been. his eye had not lost its power Of
penetration or his ear it's acuteness-.
He saw and he heard more than most
men. ii
The grocery boys, the market men,.
and others delivered their goods below
his window, and every one. save the,
iceman. slammed the door when he
went out; but John always closed IL
softly.
One day, as John was leaving, the
millionaire poked his head out OF the
window and exclaimed: Say, you
man. why don't you slam the doors
like the other fellows?"
John was confused for q moment.
then he pulled himself together and
replied:
What's the use of being a nuisance
when you don't have to be!"
Got moment to spare7" asked the
millionaire.
Sure" replied John.
Come upstairs"
John, in heavy boots and overalls,
with hat in hand, stood at the library
door.
"sit down. my man." said the mil
ionaire.
John perched himself on the arm OF
chair.
Get into that chair. so as to be
comfortable"
John slid into the seat.
Here, have a cigar" and the bust
ness man pushed box toward him.
The iceman held the cigar in his
fingers. not daring to light It.
Light up, sir. While you're smok-
ing. have something to say to you.
Like your job?" ..- e
why. yes. sir" replied John in sur
prise. .G
Ever thought of getting something
better?"
Guess amt At for anything else
Il differ with you" said the million
aire emphatically. You are the only
gentleman who delivers goods at my
house; the only one who is consider
ate. who thinks, while he works. r
won't ask who you are or what you
are. ] want a doorkeeper at my fac
tory office. The Job is yours"
In a week John was at his post. In
year he was promoted. Today he
isn't partner. and he isn't superin-
tendent Of the factory. but he is draw
ing two thousand a year. and is the
most popular man on the premises.
Shutting the door softly isn't much,
is 1t? But it is one Of those little
things. which people don't have to do.
that mark the man who does them.
- In the arithmetic Of life the deci-,
mails as we'll as the big figures count.
Don't take chances with little things. =.
They are often more important than
those which seem to loom larger on
49,, b1rf~ax,
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-12-24

Belgium, Serbia. northern France and Poland
are . Hades Of wreckage. In Germany everyone
10 living short rations and turning all energies
to the pursuit Of war. Even the halfgrown boys
of France are under arms awaiting the call to
the trenches. Austria and Italy and England and
Russia and Bulgaria are pouring their money into
the mill that turns out guns and explosives while
the poor exist In the misery Of semistaryation.
getting their mite Of food and fuel and clothing
BY taking their turn in the bread line
All of warning Europe's ableboded men are
soldiers in one capacity or another. In the
streets OF all the cities and villages Of the con.
Misunderstanding the little neutral nations-ons
sees only aged men, veterans OF other wars. and
MANNED men who are recovering from wounds
received In this one, Everywhere are hospitals
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-12-24
10 V0lN55sGV AGaG Nz52sR72o1Ysls
By JERLE DAVIS.

HAT Q ghastly holiday Christmas
will be in Europe this year. NIL
Hons of families in mourning. mill
lions Of women and children starv.
ing. millions OF homes in RUNE.
millions OF new graves. millions OF
dead men that haven't even the
shelter OF earth. millions Of square
miles Of fertile land laid waste by
war. millions OF men killing fathers.
husbands. brothers. sons and sweet.
hearts.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-09-02
MORE SILOS GOING UP
ON RICHLAND FARMS
Ranchers Continue. to Show Their
Faith in the Future of the
Dairy Industry

That great many OF the better
class of farmers in the Richland dis
trict are firm believers in the future
of the dairy industry in this valley is
eyinced by the fact that it is getting
to be quite a common thing to hear
of silos being built. Martin Wienenga
is busily engaged, with the assistance
of Joseph Roehl, in the construction
of an up-to-date silo on his fine cairy
ranch north of town. 1t only needed
the addition of this silo to make the
Wienenga ranch one of the best equip
ped dairy ranches in the district.
Another progressive rancher VINO
will erect a silo inside OF the next
few months is William Young, who
owns a fine ten-acre tract inside the
city limits of Richland. Mr.. Young
is at present in charge of big thresh-
ing crew in Moscow, Idaho, but as
soon as he returns from the harvest
fields. which will be some time next
week, he expects to complete negotla-
lions for the purchase and erection OF
a silo which will amply provide Tor 8
large herd of dairy and beef stock.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-09-02
RICHLAND JUDGE FINDS
1T PAYS TO ADVERTISE
Advertisement Brings IN Order and
Likewise Thieves for the Nice,
Juicy Roasting Ears

At the time of the closing out of the
NJ. A. Zornes holdings here there was
an extra fine three acres of sweet corn
which Judge Howes thought would
look well in his newly acquired silo.
So the Judge bought it.
The crop was not far enough along
just yet for the silo but was just right
for mighty good roasting ears. Mr..
Howes advertised this fact with the
consequence that he received an or
der for so dozen ears to 60 to the
corn-barren wheat country.
Notwithstanding that Mr.. Howes
is an officer of the law, some felon-
ously inclined person or persons beat
the Judge to the patch and not only
will the hungry wheat rancher get nc
corn from him, but his cows will hunt
in vain for nubbins while munchine
their ensilage.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-09-02
TOO HOT FOR SCHOOL


The Richland schools which were to
have opened on Monday, August 30,
did not open until Wednesday, Sep
tember 1. This step was deemed wise
by the school board after consultation
with Superintendent Of Schools, c. D.
Lille. Although it might have been
possible to have held classes in the
high school, which is concrete build
would have beeaoiniidlwcooI horplu,S
ing and necessarily quite cool, It
would have been absolutely impossible
to keep the little folks in the grade
school building which is one Of the
warmest spots in the town OF Rich.
land.
land, being of frame construction ant
with no shade trees Of any kind neal
it.
A few days, more or less, OF schoo
is a small matter when one takes int
consideration the comfort and healtl
! { the children and with few excep
lions the parents of the district ar
heartily in accord with the action o
the superintendent.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-09-02

Miss Hazel Teachout spent the week
end in Kennewick, the guest Of Miss
Elaine Stimson.
To show what can be done with a
small patch Of ground in the Richland
valley if planted to the right thing
and properly attended to. Mrs. c. D.
Mitchell, from small patch OF to-
matoes, which she planted and cult
waited, herself, has sold to date close
to SITS worth Of the finest tomatoes
ever seen in this district. People
from the entire Richland valley have
been glad to buy the tomatoes in the
field for from 1c to Ike per pound
and the result is that the entire croE
was nearly clear gain to Mrs. Nit.
chell.