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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05

in travel and change of scene forgetful1 i ness of the fact that her life is. as shd bitterly says. "an utter failure" She| would trade burdens with my correspond ent at moments notice.
 Without going so far as this and seek i ing the flaws in the life of those of greater wealth. it would be well for myE correspondent to make few comparisona with those who stand on level with he1 so far as means are concerned. Is each woman she knows SO well settled as to husband and children? Is there not al defect in every life with which she is brought into contact and would she be willing to assume those for the sake of getting rid of the burdens she now carl ries?
 By and large, the average is much the same. The only difference is that we know where our own particular shoes pinch and are unaware of the location of the tight spot in the others footwear@ While we are wishing that our lot was as easy as theirs, 1t is quite possible tha, they are cherishing the same impression. relative to us.
 grant that life has hard things in it.' But they are not confined to individualsl Each one has his own special proportiona and when 1t comes down to an analyss8 there will be found great unwillingnessS to substitute another trial for that tog which we are accustomed.
 Stop and think 1t over a minute. Hoks8 estly, would you change places with au& one if with the good luck that the othes possesses you would be obliged to take thez penalties that go with it?
 was asking friend this the other days when she was fretting that her parlo1g looked shabby and that she could not afford both curtains and rug this year.
 t One of my most intimate friends has just had her whole first floor done overS and when have been there and comei home to my house it looks like dog ken-t nell" she declared. Just see how thef children have filtered 1t up!''
 '' Your friend is not troubled in that way" I commented.
 Her face softened.
 " No. poor thing!" she said. When I think it over I daresay she would give up all her fine house and live in a real dog kennel if she could bring back theE babies she has lost or hope ever to haves any more to take their place. I supposed I ought to be ashamed of myself to talk as I do, and believe Iam!'
 What have the Cornerites to say about all this? Do you think the favors of lifes are pretty evenly distributed after all X that if you miss certain material gainsA you have other blessings which offset these deficiencies and that when you con slider the drawbacks which accompany many advantages the lot is fairer than it seems at first sight? I would like your opinion in the matter and few words o1 counsel for Unhappy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05

pride, and sought out the friend of her girlhood far more eagerly than she did her associates of larger means.
 But the poorer friend could not forgive the other her success. and by degrees they drifted apart, until the friendship seemed to have become almost enmity on the part of the less fortunate one. Nothing could make her believe that she was not looked down upon, condescended to. despised, and every advance made to her was construed into patronage or even charity and contempt.
 How can one conquer such a disposi- tfon? I can only reply in the words of the Master: This kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting" Such pro- clivity cannot be vanquished in an hour or by 8 simple act of the will; it must be fought against steadily and sturdily and every possible means must be used to induce different state of mind
 Take the letter of the correspondent with which I began this talk. She de- clares that she is married to the best man in the world. and that she has two lovely children" From the tone of her communication I am pretty sure that if she saw room for criticism of either one of them she would have mentioned it. That she does not is fair evidence that she finds them satisfactory since the chief grievance she refers to Is that the men her girl friends have married are able to make more money and to give their wives more attractive homes than her husband is capable of doing.
 When any one holds such an attitude of mind as this it is an excellent idea for her to give her methods of comparison turn. Unhappy" speaks of her plain little place." of her inability to travel and see the world, as compared with the advantages her friends have had in these respects. I would advise her to consider for @ little while some of the things she has which they do not pos- sess, and to seek few of the defects they have in their lot, instead of dwelling upon those in her own.
 For instance: know a woman with a del1ghtfui home, rich husband, inter- esting children. But the husband has an 1ncurable disease which may permit him to live for years and may end his life at almost moments notice, and one of the children is hopeless cripple. have heard his wife and mother say that she envied the mate of a day laborer who was strong and healthy and whose children were physically perfect.
 Another example: This woman, too. has means. She has travelled all over the world; she has given her children the advantages of foreign study; she never has to consider the financial ways and means that make life wearisome for many. But her husband, successful busi- ness man that he is. Is such a brute to her that life is purgatory when she must pass 1t with him and she strives to find
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05
Music Studies Offered.

would like to have the bath cabinet offered by D. E. S. in the Corner and would pay charges on it if not too far away. suffer from rheumatism and have been unable. owing to hard times, to purchase such cabinet for myself. I have One Hundred Little Studies. by Czerney. American lingering. and about a dozen musical magazines. each one containing several pieces of medium grade music. which l will gladly give to any one paying transportation charges. These magazine pieces also have Ameri- can lingering. MRS. w. H. H."
 I regret very much that the bath cab inet had been given away before this re- quest was received. I wonder if there is a chance of there being another seeking an owner. The music will be eagerly
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sought, I am sure, and I will put the address of the generous giver on flle.

In Exchange fo, Crochet Work.
 have wondered if there are any of the Cornerites who may have Christian Science books they wish to pass on. would be glad to exchange crochet work for them. l have some crochet. tatting, and embroidery patterns to give if post age is sent for them, also some linen pieces for collars and cuffs. with thread for the work. would like to find soms one to piece a small crib quilt in ex- change for quilt pieces. some one not too far away. F. B. F.
 Is there some Cornerite who can comply with her desire for literature and some one besides who wishes to piece a crib quilt in exchange for the paeces she offers2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05
Sick Man Longs for Music.

My husband is an invalid from tuber- culosis and is in bed most Of the time. He longs for music and if there is an old fashioned music box. one playing five or six tunes, or instrument of any other sort to be given away by a Cornerite, it would be appreciated by us. l would gladly make a raffia basket for the giver if this were desired. MRS. w. H. M.''
 Is there any one with one of the old fashioned music boxes to give away? They have been pretty we'll superseded by more modern instruments. but hope there may be one to cheer the hours of this sick man. l will be happy to send his address on application.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05
Has Use for Fancy Work Pieces.

Now that the melancholy days have come it would be most gratifying to hear from some of the Cornerites who have silk pieces or fancy work they wish to dis pose of. am much interested in making a silk slumber robe if can obtain the pieces. l am living in small place and am all alone. Iwould like to receive some books to read, as I have few and have long since read and re-read those. It would perhaps be too much to expect any one to part with Dickens. but am most anxious to again read his works.
 MRS. G. w.
 The silk pieces may be sent to the corre- spondent. l trust. The request for the reading matter is pretty sure to receive generous reply and the idea of Dickens being unattainabe does not strike me as likely. There are many cheap editions of his works and I trust one of them may come to this correspondent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05
Handicapped Without Shotgun.
<V HAVE read the Corner for year or more, but nothing has appealed
 10 me like the letter of the shut out, NIL G. Like her. I have

10 me like the letter of the shut
 out, M. G. Like her, I have
 fought the dreaded white plague for two years and have been living for twelve months wild out here in the mountains in tent. It has been a noves experience. yet the rest cure away back up here in the mountains is at times monotonous. l have often wondered is by writing I could get in touch with some Cornerite. but have always supposed nothing would come of it. Since M. G. and l are in mutual distress, thought would try. Small game is plentiful here. but l am handicapped by not having a shotgun and am not able to buy one. It is like being in land of plenty with ones hands tied. 1 do not suppose any one has such an article to give away. and yet by chance some one may have shot gun for which he has no further use and would be glad to place 1t where it would render one such as myself a practical service. l would be able to pay the ex- pressage on it and would do so gladly. Here is a little suggestion which may help some one. The self-sealing glass jar lids especially the new ones. are hard to grip and tighten. Hold the can with damp cloth, take piece of common sand paper about four by four inches. lay it On top of the lid and grip with the rough side next to the lid. This can be tight ened easily without slipping. This IS a mans trick. but 1t may serve in the Kitchen J. M. A."
 As a matter of course the address Of If. G. w4s sent promptly to J. M. A.. and l hope this letter may be the means Of sesuring other correspondents for him. Also l trust the shotgun he wishes may be sent to him. There surely ought to be somewhere a gun he could have and tsv in hunting. We are grateful for the suggestion about the glass jar lids.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05
Pictures for InpdEd.

have long been reader of the Cor ner and have of late noticed many re- quests for postcards. have none of these. but have quite number of cam- era prints that may interest one who would care for travelling. I would be glad to send them to any young woman shut-in and to write little description of each. They may be just what are wanted. l. R. F."
 To my mind these sound more at- tractive because more unusual than the majority of postcards. I trust they may go to tho shut-in who needs them most.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05

would exchange 1t for the violin if this could be arranged. I would like to find some one who does not live too far away. and wish the exchange could be made before Christmas. so that I could give the violin to my little girl for Christmas present. Is there anything else that I could do or give in exchange for the in- strument? MRS. J. M"
 l have not forgotten how recently I asked for violin in the Corner, but this effort to secure one for the little girl touches me and I cannot help hoping that the violin may be found. shall be glad to send her address to any one who can grant her wish
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05
Flaw in the Address.

some time ago a request for readinp matter was made through the Corner. the letter being signed Lonesome.' I wrote to you for the name of the party and you give me an address. l wrote to the young woman and the letter was returned un- claimed. Will you kindly advise me if the address given was complete?
 "A. E. J.''
 am sorry to state that other letters to the same effect have reached me. The address of Lonesome ' was transcribed correctly from her letter and l am at a loss to understand the situation. print this now in the hope that " Lonesome " may see the appeal and write her name and address so t. 1t correspondents may get in touch with her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05

nerite has been kindness itself in sending me this cart. Others offering carts showed kindness which was appreciated, but they were too far away for me to avail myself of their generosity. l have also received castor beans for which have thanked the donors personally.
 MAIsIE.' This is one of the many illustrations of the kindly help given by our constituency. It is good to get such letter as this with its evidences of appreciation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05
All Kinds O. Magazines.

have box of all kinds of magazines to send to any one who cares for them and can afford to pay railroad charges. I will pay for expressing them to the sta- tion. Your Corner is wonderfully inter- esting and I regret so much not to be able to contribute something of more value. MRS. c. H."
 l think box of magazines is of suffl- cient value to win warm thanks from those who will be benefited by its gift.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05
As a Christmas Cits.

My little girl wants violin and has been asking and asking me for it. It Is impossible for me to get one for her. and thought that perhaps through the Corner I might be able to get a child's violin from some one who no longer has use for it. have a pyrographic outfit. all complete except the bulb. It was $5 outfit. and it has been used very little
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05
Needs Material for Ra6 Carpets.

How many of the Cornerites make the old fashioned rag carpets? love to make them. but I cannot seem to get rags enough. make two kinds of braided rugs and then I make the kind that have pieces cut in just such a pattern and sew them on burlap. Who can give
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05

These suggestions will undoubtedly be of value to those interested in making silk quilts-and there seem to be few women who are not! The other portion of the letter has been answered per- sonally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05

WEDNESDAY. BREAKFAST. Oranges. Hominy and cream. Baked eggs Toast.
 Coffee LUNCHEON Beef hash rlsft over]. Fried hominy. Gineermaps Cream cheese Cocoa DINNER. < Turnip soup. Boiled chicken with egg sauce Mashed potatoes Spinach. Brown Betty pudding. Coffee THURSDAY. BREAKFAST. Oranges. Cereal. Fried scrappls. Biscuit.
 CoffeA LUNCHEON. Mince of chicken [left overl. Potato puff [left overl. Toasted biscuit. Jam.
 Tea DINNER. Spinach soup ileft overl. English chops. Crowned potatoes Boiled onions Lemon pie. Coffee. FRIDAY. BREAKFAST. Apple sauce. Cereal. Parsley omelet. Rolls.
 Coffee. LUNCHEON. Cheese fondu. Potatoes hashed and Drowned left oysyl. Crumpets.
 Jam- Tea. DINNER. onion soup [left overl. Halibut steak. Whipped potatoea String beans. Peach tarts. Coffee SATURDAY. BREAKFAST. Stewed apricots Cereal Bacon and eggs, Toast
 Coffee. LUNCHEON. Baked liver. Boiled swest potatoes. Muflns. CrackerA Cheese. Tea DINNER. Fish soup [left ovwl. Curried lamb. Boiled rice. Chilled bananas. Oyster plant. Caramel custard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05
Her Babp Has q Co-Cart.

IIeT DuDy IIuS OO-C QTf.
 am writing to let you know that have just received :. go-cart, such as I requested through your columns. A Cor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05

say I had lived down the proclivity, but to this day I confess that every one else seems tc have nicer things than I do"
 Here is much such case as that de- scribed by my correspondent The quail ities we are born with always seem harder to get the best of than those we
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05
FAMILY MEALS FOR A WEEK.

SUNDAY. BREAKFAST. Grapes.
 Cereal. Stewed kidneys. Corn mullins. Coffee. LUNCHEON. Sliced ham. Baked sweet potatoes. Warmed over corn mullins. Jelly cakA
 Tea DINNER. Mock turtle soup. Roast beet. Yorkshire pudding. Fried eggplant. Stuffed potatoes. Chocolate ice cream. Coffee. st se MONDAY. BREAKFAST. Oranges.
 Cereal.
 Bacon.
 Toast
 Coffee. LUNCHEON. Ham with scrambled eggs Ileft overI. Scalloped eggplant. Crackers. Cheese.
 Tea DINNER. Yesterdays soup. warmed over. Cold sliced beef and pickles. Rice and green peppers Boiled beets. Sliced oranges. Coffee.
 :ss TUESDAY. BREAKFAST. Grapefruit Cereal. Bacon and fried apples Rolls.
 Coffea LUNCHEON, Creamed calf's brainA Baked potatoea Toasted English mullins. Marmalada.
 Tea DINNER. Raw oysters Beef and potato pie. Creamed turnips. Sliced beets Ileft overl. Hawaiian pineapple. Coffee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-05
TWO SIDES OF A UESTION

/fIAM unhappy about something es and I am turning to you for ad-
 vice. 1t IS hard to say just what
 is the matter with me, for I hate
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-23

business trip to Murtaugh last We'd
nesday
Mr.. Orson Strong went to Oakley
last Monday to visit his father, who is
ILL.,
Mr.. Guy Porter made business trip
to Murtaugh this week.
Mr.. S. F. Strong of Kimberly, is
here finishing his barn.
Last Thursday evening Mr.. and Mrs
Harvey Porter entertained at an in
formal card party. The evening was
very pleasantly spent at Five Hun
dred,' Rock" and "Chanticleer. A
dainty tWo-course luncheon was serv-
ed by the hostess assisted by Mrs
Taylor. Those present were: Mr.. Ben
Miller, Miss Habacus and Clara Miles.
from Murtaugh; and Misses Strong
and Dalquist, Mesdames Randall and
Taylor, Nessrs Claude and Herbert
iaines, Doc. Matthews and Guy Por-
ter.
MIR, Haines' son-i1-law and family
Of Kimberly, passed through here NOV
ing to their new home in Churchill
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-23
-ARTESIAN CITY

4
Mr.. Henry Witt of Hansen, passed
through here last week enroute to
Oakley.
The masquerade given last Friday
was one of the best dances of the sea-
son. Mrs. j. Tooth as flower girl, and
Miss Nettie Walton as night, took the
the ladies prizes, and Mr.. Hinman as
tramp, took the gentleman's prize.
The little daughter of Mr.. VIM.
Hayes has been very sick but is on
the improve now.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. H, X. Larsen,
on Feb Is, a son. Mother and baby
are doing nicely
While Chris Arstein was chopping
wood Tuesday, the AK Slipped and cut
his knee very badly. Although it is
very painful and stiff, Chris will not
stop working.
Mr.. Perry Rapineau made business
trip to Rock Greek Tuesday.
Mr.. Doc Matthews returned home
Sunday from Kimberly, where he has
been spending few days.
Mr., Ben Gardner left for Wyoming
Sunday to sell his ranch, which he
still has there. Mrs. Gardner will stay
with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Work
man, while Mr.. Gardner is away.
Mrs. frankie Terrill has been visit
ing with her mother, Mrs, Hilton, in
Rock Greek, for few days,
Miss Gladys Stricken and Mrs. Hill
ton of Rock Greek, attended the Mas
querade Friday.
The Shoe Sole cattle that were being
fed on the Bower ranch this winter,
have been taken to Rock Greek.
MIR. John Tooth has gone to Church.
i'll to get his new farm in readiness for
the spring work,
The Artesian Dramatic company will
put on their play at Churchill Friday,
the 18th.
Mr.. Lott and Mrs. Adamson made a
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-23
PORTLAND MARKET REPORT,

Portland, Feb IS, 1915.
The receipts for the week have been
Cattle, 1855; calves, IA; hogs, 4437 ;
sheep, 222l.
Cattle.
4 comparatively good run of cattle
brought good quality to the market
this week, Prices however, did not
register as strong as previous week.
Top steers of prime quality going at
$IS5. Market steady at close of week,
Hogs.
Prices continue OH par with East
ern markets. Many light hogs and
brood sows have made their appear
ance on the market bring of course,
low prices for this class of offerings.
Tops at close of week, $500.
Sheen.
a very strong sheep market all week
Top lambs sold with fleece on at
SS.25, shorn lambs at $7.25 choice
ewes s6.15 and wethers at $7.15 Mar
ket continues very strong.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-23

dainty handkerchief for the best Eek
hibit," while Miss Marie Roberts was
awarded a miniature Ratchet for show
ing the best skill in drawing. States
of red cardboard were then passed with
the request that each guest form as
many words as possible out of Geo.
Washington" Miss Carmen Cox was
successful in this game and receiv-
ed pair of silk hose, while Miss lone
Martin was given bellshaped box
of candy for consolation. The guests
were then ushered into the dining
room, where an elaborate lunch was
served from the dining table, which
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-23

regardless of the. weather or the
month. The people are buying Max
we'll cars and buying them in greater
quantities now than ever before, for
the car has stood the public's test and
the public are "Motorwtse." They GER
tainly go to look at all the new cars
that are announced, but when 1t comes
to paying out their good money, they
buy car that has been tried and prov
en-. If you do not believe it, look al
the sales record of the Maxwell com
pany; over 10000 cars since their an
nouncement. ADV.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-23

was beautifully decorated in red, white
and blue, the centerpiece being large
kewrie dressed as Geo. Washington,
mounted on mirror Misses Roberts
and Amos gave two pleasing So
los. The invited guests were:
Misses Evans, Putnam, Margu-
rite Putnam Conover, Thelma
Conover, Perrine, Rayonlds, Roberts,
Amos, Cox, Dwight, Martin, Barger,
Conway, and Joyce.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-23

II / care for your eyes, your eyes
will care for you. DR. PARROT, the OPP
tometrist-Adv.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-23

II you are n need OF anything
Times Want Ad. Will ell your want
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-23

Having the only grinding plant in
this part of the country, we are able
to do first class optical work cheaper
than the rest. Parrot Optical Com
pany.-Adv.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-23

o. M. PLUMMER. Secy. & Treas,
Portland Union Stockyards Co
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-23

The cast of the Rose Of the Desert
was entertained Monday evening a
the Lavering theatre by Co. d.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-23

Mrs. II. w. Clouchek entertained
Thursday evening for Miss Biethan, of
Blackfoot. 800" was the game of the
evening. Twelve guests were present
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-11
BITS OF NEWS

LII i - VA 4SA w -
"Shun liquor" advice of John D.
Rockefeller Jr., who passed through
Chi. today enroute from Colorado.
B. & o. railroad contracted with III.
Steel Co. for $500 tons of rails for
immediate delivery.
Two dead; alcoholism. Result of
loading up" for dry Sunday.
Otto Hardekopf, wife, two daugh-
tiers and pet dog found dead in gas
filled room, 1854 Sedgwick. Police
investigating.
A. H. Page, so, New Orleans mil
lionaire cotton broker, died suddenly
at Congress hotel.
Three armed men held up EdW.
Fox's store, 1855 w. Van Buren,, day.
igth. Got $500 in jewelry and mo-
ney.
Mrs. JuIiette Kaufman, 70, mother
N. M. Kaufman, president Congress
Hotel Co., dead.
J. r. White, Western manager
French Telegraph and Gable Co., as
phyxiated, 129 Oakley blvd. Suicide
suspected.
Frank Hicks, n, 100 Saginaw,
suicide, gas.
Princeton, Wis.-Dis't Atty James
Kelly hurrying to Princeton from
Chicago to issue warrant for arrest
of man officials believe is slayer of
Capt. Robert w. Mueller, retired Mil
Waukee banker and his wife.
New misunderstanding stud y at 8
a. m. Rev. Byron RoIley, rector st.
Georges Episcopal church, shot and
instantly killed Lansing Pearsall, spe-
cial investigator of Gould Railways
here, whom, he encountered in room.
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