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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1915-04-23
Charles CITY Road to Run Cars in July.

Charles City, Iowa, April 18th
Special. The Charles City Western
Railroad has made arrangements to
install electric. generators in the Hart
Parr plant and to be operated by the
Hart-Parr company. This company's
plant has sufficient boiler capacity to
make this possible without added eqip-
ment. There will be two generators
installed to provide for reserve. One
thousand kilowats are required to oper-
ate the line. As the Hart-Parr COM
pany use the back pressure of the
steam plnnt in heating their factory for
six months of the year and q cheap
grade of coal with the boilers fitted
automatic stokers they are able to make
the railroad an attractive offer.
The Charles City Western will be
operated under 1900 volt power on
account of the greater economy of
high voltoge. Seven miles of poles have
been placed. There are eighteen and
one-half miles of extension. The
grading is being done under the manage
ment of r. E. Shugert of Nevada, with
a large force of men, three grading
machines and 200 mules. The bridge
work has been let to William O'Nesl of
Sioux City. There will be l,5O0 feet of
bridge work; the longest bridge to be
$50 feet, across the Little Cedar and
thirty foot span over the Chicago, Mil
waukee & St. Paul railroad east of
Charles City. The car equipment
includes interurbans and street cars of
all steel.
Surveys are being made to Elma and
Alta Vista, both of which connect with
the Great Western railroad. When
completed it will be decided which one
will be used.
=. The identification will be completed
and cars running by the first OF July.
Two miles of the extension will also be
completed by this date.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1915-04-23
260 Acre Farm for Sale.

The former Barney Steinmetz farm,
81 miles east of Cresco, consisting of
260 acres. Must be sold soon to settle
estate. Pm. HERoLp, Referee. tf22
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23

one OF those department store mobs
ana have a crowd OF perfect ladies' use
you for a doormaty
got minel
They certainly taught me the Huer-
Ia glide. all right
AT the door a nice young man with
pink necktie ana a quick forehead
bowed to me
What do you wish?" he asked.
well. said. Pm down here 10
get Christmas present for friend
wife. would like something which
would afford her great pleasure when
| give it to her and which | could use
afterward as penwiper or fishing
rod"
Second fioor-to the right-take
the elevator" said the man.
Did you ever try to take an eleva-
tor in a department store and find
that 3.943 other American citizens and
citizenettes were also trying to take
the same elevator?
How sweet it is to mingle in the
arms OF utter strangers and to fee
the pressure of foot we never hope
to meet again!
was standing by one Of the coun
tiers on the second floor when a shril
voice crept up over few bales of dr..
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23
vrooortant 70 Mothers
Eormosa,s Umbrella Snake.

Venomous snakes take the place or
wild beasts in Formosa. and their at
tacks are formidable, says Japanese
traveller who has just returned ffon-
trip in the southern island, according
to East and West. There is ven
omous snake on that island by the
name of amagasahebi. so called from
its umbrellalike head. The snake is
generally found in watery places
often in a ditch flowing out of kit
chen. A maid working in kitchen IS
not infrequently startled at the ugly
appearance of the snake. The animal
| makes a peculiartnCise by the nimole
movement of its tongue. A slight
touch Of its fangs is fatal. A native
of the island was bitten by the snake
in the thumb. A doctor who treated
the wound made a simple application.
The man returned home. thinking the
wound would soon be cured; but, to
his CONSERVATION. his arm had swollen
up. He soon lost sight and hearing
Next morning he was found dead.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23
PROUD BEAUTY IN DISTRESS
Incident Reads Something Like scene
From Modern Novel in Its ORA
matte Intensity.

She was a proud beauty.
Sir" she cried with flashing eyes |
release my hand"
He saw her flashing eyes; he knew
she was a proud beauty. He retained
possession of her hand and stared at
1t fxedly.
Mr.. Dottles," she exclaimed, will
YOU release my hand?"
Her very nose seemed to fash.
There were few beauties prouder
than she.
In a moment" he promised.
Now" she screamed. Release my
hand instantly or l shall stop playing.
Even if you are my partner I'm not
going to have you give the impression
that | haven't sense enough to play
my hand"
SO. with a sigh, he gave her bach
her hand though he knew she would
bungle il, and they were playing To-
real money that day, too.
She was a proud beauty.-Detrol
Free Press.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23

TO get someth ng that will give her .
great amount OF pleasure and which 1
can use later on as a pipe cleaner CT a
pair Of suspendersl"
The pale young woman tainted. so l
moved over.
At another counter another young
lady said to me: Have you been |
waited on?'
NO. / replied; Il have been
stepped on, sat on and walked on, but
| have not yet been waited on"
What do you wish?" inquired the
young woman.
Il am looking for Christmas pres
ent for friend wife," he said. Il want
| to buy her something that will bring
great Joy to her heart and which l
might use afterward as a pair of slip
pers or shaving mug"
The young lady caught ME with her
dreamy eyes and held me up against
the wall
you" she screamed, you complete
a total of 25,493 people who have beer
in this department store today withou
knowing what they are doing here
and | refuse to be human encylope
dia for the sake of eight dollars q
week. Go on, now; throw yourself in
to second speed and climb the hill"
began to apologize, but sht
reached down under the counter apt
pulled out club.
: This" she said, with a wild lool
in her side lamps, this is happy Yule
tide, but, nevertheless. the next gu
! that leaves his brains at home an
tries to make me tell him what is
. good Christmas present for his wifi
{ will get a bitter wallop across th
5 forehead"
The girl was right, so l went HON
without present.
: suppose I'll have to take Helps t
and get those emeralds after all.
But first I'll go down to the de
catessen store and see if there's an
thing there.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23
Whv Ne Burn Candles.

The custom of burning candles on
the Christmas tree comes from two
sources. The Romans burned candles
at the feast of Saturn as sign or goou
cheer, while the Jews burned candles
during the feast of the Dedication,
which happened to fall about the same
time as that of Saturn in the Roman
calendar. 1t is quite possible that
for this reason there would have been
many candles burning all over Pales-
tine about the time of the birth OF
Christ. and from this comes the term
Feast of Lights" which is the name
used in the Greek church for Christ
| mas day.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23

a department store when | ran across
Hep Hardy. limping in the direction
Of a taxicab stand
Up late, aren't you. Hep" | in
quired, glancng at the Waterbury,
Il sure am running behind my SEIZED
ule this morning John. Hep wheezed.
Accident"
What's the matter? Fuse blow out
and leave you and your favorite bar
tender in darkness" | ventured.
Nix" he answered; Il interpolated
new step in the Tango about fve
this a. IN. and my partner, an impul-
sive little thing from Spokane, didn't
get my signal. with the result that she
stepped on me and lost one OF her
French heels somewhere between my
ankle and my instep. had TO wait
till a Doctor Shop was open so ne
could probe for IT, The medicine ped
dler found II all right and my left
wheel is a bit wobbly. but I'll be in
the roped arena tonight when the Dell
rings. clamoring for my favorite rag
YOU can bet on that. John. old pal
THE dance bug has you for fair
hasn't it. Hep?" | laughed.
Not at ALL" Hep came back; "bu'
like a lot OF other ginks who have beer
going through life with stoop Shout
ders and plantation feet I've suddenly
discovered how to be graceful and
have TO stay up all night to see
other people notice it. Where are yo'
going?'
I'm going down to see one OF thos
stores and make a fool out OF fifty DO
lars-little Christmas present 10
Peaches" answered.
Fifty dollars," Hep sneered. say
John. II | had a wife, and we wer
speaking to each other. fifty dollar
wouldn't buy the ribbon around tn
bundle. Fifty dollars' You make
noise like a pike"
"Surel" | snapped back. III 20
had a wife you'd take her down
YOUR favorite Jewelry store and let IN
clerks throw diamonds at her till the
fell exhausted. But I'm just reguli
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23

human being, working for living ana
every time | see hundred dollar Dill
l get red in the face and want drink
of water. You know, Hep, my father
didn't spend mis- life wrapping II up In
bundles and throwing 1t into an iron
yoodshed against the time l became
old enough to use it as a torch!
"Say!" chirped Hep, who hadn't
paid the slightest attention to what
was saying, why don't you get her an
emerald necklace? Some idea-what!
| saw one the other day for $3'Ooo
Wait a minute! I'll give you card te
the manager
"Giye 1t TO the chauffeur l said al
| pushed Hep into the taxi. by tn
time he gets you home you'll owe hin
enough to buy emeralds.
Then left him fiat and moseye'
of for a department store to get
Christmas present for friend wife.
Say! did you ever get tangled up l
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23
Poor Father.

Ernest p. Bicknell. the national d.
rector OF the American Red Cross,
WAS talking in New York about the
splendid work that his organization
Is doing in Belgium.
I'VE are supplying the Belgians. "
be said. with Sl2.OOO.OoO worth OF
food month. We are also supply
Ing food to the inhabitants OF Poland.
whom Germany has taken over.
We have good deal to do. eA
We are like the father who said
"'At last. at last. I've got my hye
daughters on my hands. Now to put
my i've sons-in-law on their feet
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23
THE MYSTERY OF CHRISTMAS
One Day Of the Year That All other
Days Are Learning to Envy
and Initiate.

II seems to me that always, as the
path of December commenced TO
shorten, the white, f1eecy snow began
to fall, says a writer in the Crafts
man. When the street lamps flick
cred up like candles on an altar, they
gazed on a world that was white. The
strife of the city was mufiied. Carts
went by, but you had to peer out
through the blinds to know that they
were passing-they made no sound.
An atmosphere of gentleness had de-
seconded. Everyone in the house went
about with stealth, as though planning
some secret kindness.
And then the night and the trying
to keep awake till Santa Claus should
come. And the waking up, with the
frost weaving patterns on the panes'
| Somewhere far away harp was ne
ing played, and cornet was challene-
ing the silence. The tune they played
was an accompaniment to the most
beautiful legend in the world. AT
first. dreamily, you tried to remember
why for once the darkness was not
frightening, and then, "Ah. it's CHRIST
mas" AS you turned, your feet madt
the paper crack, and at the end or the
bed you were too content and happy
even to look at your presents. Why
was it that next day everybody anc
everything was different? The air was
full of bells singing riotously. Ever!
one. for this one day, ceased to thlni
of his own happiness and found hap
piness in bringing cheerfulness u
others. The stern gulf which is hxe
between children and grown-ups ha
vanished-there weren't any grown
ups. Somewhere in your childls
heart you wondered why every da
couldn't be made day of kindness.
! And that wonder of a child's heal
- is the Christmas message. once
year, by divine conspiracy, all u
- ships of our hopes and fears turn ba'
-, from their voyagilgs to the harpor
- tenderness. They are borne back
~ the crest of a white tide of mysticis
that sweeps round the world. tru
of God is declared to all fghtings, al
, men and women walk as chlldr
-, through a world that is kind. IN
commence to give and cease to anne
80 they act in the belief that GOD is
his heaven. The spirit is one tren
-, lous white day of unseltishness-a d
which gradually some other days
l. the year are learning to envy and 4
II tate
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23
Aunt Emmy's Code

The old black cook OF a southern
family was Mortified TO find that one
Of the young negroes. employed as a
helper in the kitchen. had been caugh,
stealing
Il don't believe in stealth" said
Aunt Emmy. 4 don't never take
nothin -'cept It's something TO eat -
or something TO wear-or somethln
what thinks the missus don't want
or somethin' de ole boss is got too
blind TO miss"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23

goods and said, Are you buyer or
a handler
Il am looking for Christmas pres
ent for friend wife" | answered Il
want to get something that will look
swell on the parlor table and may be
used later on as a tobacco jar or
trouser stretcher!"
Fourth foor-to the left-take the |
elevator" said the shrill voice, but |
shriller.
With bowed head | walked away.
began to feel sorry for friend wife.
Nobody seemed to be very much in
terested whether she got a Christmas
present or not.
On the fourth floor l stopped at
counter where a lot Of eager danes
we're paving over some chinchilla rib
bon and chiffon overskirts.
1t reminded me of the way an emo
tional hen digs up a grub in the gar
den.
enjoyed the excitement of the game
for about ten minutes and then
said to the clerk behind the counter
who was refereeing the match, Can
YOU tell me where | can buy a ster-
ling silver Christmas present for
friend wife which ! could use after
ward as night key or a Iath SPONGE
Fifth floor-to the rear-take the
elevator" said the clerk.
On the fifth floor l went over to
table where a young lady was selling
The Life and Libraries of Andrew
| Carnegie" at four dollars a month an'
fifty cents a week, and IN three year
| Il is yours if you don't lose the re
| ceipts.
| She gave me a glad smile and l fel
| a thrill of encouragement.
| EXCUSE me-" | said. but am lool
| ing for Christmas present for frien
| wife which will make all the neigl
bors Jealous. and which l can use af
| terward as an ash receiver or pock'
| flask
\ The young lady cut out the gigglt
and pointed to the northwest.
| went over there.
To my surprise | found anoth
counter.
pale young woman was behind
was Just about to ask her the fat
question when young man wearn
ragtime expression on his ia
10 rushed up and said to the pale you
lady behind the counter: 81 am loo
nd ing for a suitable present for you
ill lady friend of mine with golden bro'
nix hair. Could you please suggest son
Ter thing?"
in The pale young woman showed
on teeth and answered him in IL
me rumbling voice, and the man WI
away.
mt Then came an old lady who said :
t | bought some organdie dress goods
an a shirt waist last Tuesday. and wo
att like to exchange them for music
700. for my daughters little boy. Fred
to If you pleased"
The pale young woman again sho'
as her teeth and the old lady ducked
the cover.
him After about fifty people had rus
up to the pale young woman and I
wed rushed away again, / went over
1t a spoke to her.
), Il am looking" said, "for Oh
n In mas present for friend wife.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23

An old lady said on her return
from the city.
My rich son-in.law took me out 10
a prize fight one evening "e'''
saw such a thing. The two men 'aue
out on the stage and shook hands hhe
the best OF friends. Then they oeEa"
to punch each other, and all ior ho'',
ing. They kept on punching away 'l,'
a man in the corner yelled Time
Nobody answered him. so pu'leu GU
my watch and shouted. Ten o'locN'
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23
Generous Lad.

Little Johnny was IN bed with
measles
Won't you please ask my teacher
TO come and see me-" he asked his
mother one day,
You dear. good boy exclaimed
his mother. do you really love your
teacher so much"
1t Amt that. mother. replied
Johnny. Il want her TO eaten the
measles so the other boys can stay
away from school. too
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23

Hear about Smith? He found
big package of love letters he sent to
his wife years ago. He has great
idea. Aou cant guess what it is
Going to burn them ?"
Does he expect to publish them?"
Use EN- to heat his house?
You are all wrong. He is going to
change the dates and send them to
her while she is in the country this
summer
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23

IF you will split some k'lu''"e
wood for the kitchen fire sa'u ."o
lady of the house. "lll be glad 10 give
you something to eat
Sorry. lady" replied the way'are''
lint Amt been able to keep up me
dues in the Kindling Splitters Vnioh'
and I'm afraid the walking ue''s"''.
would get after me if done any Oh
that kind of work.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23
AT THE FIRST SIGNS
or Falling Hair Get Cuticura.
Works Wonders. Trial Free.

Touch spots of dandruff and itching
with Cuticura Ointment, and follow
next morning with a hot shampoo of
Cuticura Soap. This at once arrests
falling hair and promotes hair growth.
You may rely on these supercreamy
emollients for all skin troubles.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. KY,
Boston. Sold everywhere-Adv.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23
a Christmas Hint.

To those who may have become
tired of the old-fashioned games usual
at Christmas the following may be
found suitable:
Hunt up lot of poor people tha'
have not got any Christmas dinner
and go and give them one.
N. B.-This game may be played
nv any number of persons.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23
Not in This Case.

What did your wealthy father-in-
law give you for a wedding present.
asked the intimate friend.
"A clock" answered the disappoint-
ed bridegroom. who expected check.
And yet, they say time is money.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23
One Profession Tabooed.

81 suppose you have high ambitions
for you boy?"
well. | wouldn't say that, exactly
but | do hope that he won't turn OUT
to be the male assistant to female
dancing teacher"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23
Year After Year.

"They can't fool all the people all
the time"
But the summer hotel proprietor
manages to stick us for two weeks 81
it"-I ouisyille Courier-Journal
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23
Eixinu the Blame.

do you believe in hoodoos?' asked
the superstitious person.
Well" replied the man who had
failed to make good in dozen differ
ent enterprises, I've got to preserve
my self-respect, you know"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23

I'm afraid that play of yours Is
going TO be a failure. old man.
What makes you think so.
well the management uoeSn
seem to have any trouble keeping 'he
ticket Spectator away from inc
door"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23
Cheap at That.

The Insolvent.-Tell me, Is II
crime to be poor?
The Lawyer.-Not in this state SIT
The charge for my opinion on the
subject is IS. Pay my clerk ana go
out quietly.-Judge.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23
Afraid She Wouldn't.

"Why so sad and downcast?"
my wife has threatened to leave
me-"
Cheer up; women are always
threatening something like that, but
they hardly ever do it."
That's what | was thinking.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23
In After Years.

1t gives a woman jar when she
asks her husband if he loves her as
much as ever to have him glance up
from his newspaper and answer ao-
sent-mindedly, "Uh-huh.'
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23
WeIcome to Christmasl

Christmas, crown o the year! COLO
on CLASH to its round of light and
shadow. Truly the bells of it shall
ring out. plague Danish. peace !
bring!" Welcome it royalty. Spread
out for soul and sense feast OF good
things.-Martha McWil.iamN
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23

AY! Did you ever
take what little
was left and start
out to buy friend
wife a Christmas
token?
A quaint pastime,
is it not?
Well, to make a
long story lose its
cunning, / clinked
a few iron men TO-
gether one morn
ing recently and
started out to find
something new and
nifty in the gift
line for Peaches.
! was breeding for
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23

Sad affair about Jones having con
cussion of the brain. wasn't it,
What was the natter
He was struck with an idea. Y ale
Record.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23
When all others fail to please
Try Denison's Coffee.
His Class.

"Itsn't little Mrs. Brightly's husband
devoted to the races?'
Yes; she calls him her bettor
half"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23

No one should ever envy the hus-
band of the woman who marries Tor
money and doesn't get it.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23
Minor Scale.

Mining Fresh-Say, Prof. on what
scale do you grade students here?
Prof.-On the minor scale.-Pan-
Their
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23
Taken at His Word.

He (passionately)-I would go to
the end of the earth for you.
She Calmly
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23

Not NaTny
make ms look older than We are. Keep
YOUR Ewes young and you Will look young
After the Movies Murine Your Ewes Don 7
tsiI vour age Murine Eye Remedy Co..
Chicago, Sends Eye Book on request.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23
WANTED

wagTrn MEN ASD WOMEN. Now is the
WkHILp time 10 learn the barber trade Bar
tiers Ia great demand. Special rate
uos open for 10 days. Only short time required.
'Tooi. furnished and commission paid while learn
ns Cal or writs Moler Babcr School. is Com
nercial ST. salt Lake City. Utah
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23

1t isn't always a sign that man is
henpecked that his wife calls him pet
names in public.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E. w.
GROVES signature is on each box. 2sc.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23

81 am half afraid to try this new
scalp tonic"
"Why are you afraid"
1T is really a hair-raising expert
ment. you know"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23
Piles Cured in 6 to IL Days

Druggists refund money il PAzO OINTMENT
fails to cure Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protrud
ins Piles. First application gives rehet. SOC
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23

To keep clean and healthy take Dr.
liver. bowels and stomach.-Adv.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23

A man always wants to climb about
three times higher than he can ever
hope to get.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-12-23

When all others rail to please
Try Denison's Coffee.