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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-23
The Prettiest Feet.

A Swiss professor states that not one
woman In score has n perfect foot
owing to the wearing of high heeled
boots and pointed toe shoes Russian
German. American. Austrian and
Dutch women. he says have broad
feet. while those of EnglishwOmen are
too narrow TO fulfill classical and
healthy conditions. The women of the
Latin races. excluding Frcnchwompn
have the best formed and therefore the
prettiest feet. the professor says.
London Mail.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-23
Has Eight Children

Mrs. P. Robinson, 2404 Herman St.,
Covington, KY. writes: 81 have been
using Foley's Honey and Tar for near
ly two years and can find no better
cough syrup. | have eight children
and give it to all of them. They were
subject to Group from babies on" 1t
is safe and reliable medicine. Haley
q Miles.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-23

Those familiar with Mexican traits
predict that Uncle Sam aas a job on
his hands that will become more seri-
Gus from day TO day; that every Mexi-
can who hates Uncle Sam will now
join Villa, and that includes some of
Carranza's partisans. Villa may have
pretty good sized army back Of him
within few weeks if he is not cap
tured soon.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-23
Perfumea In the Orient.

Orientals have always been exceed.
ingly lavish in the use of perfumes;
the more perfume is used. The He
brews manufactured perfumes chiefly
from spices brought from Arabia, also
from aromatic plants grown N their
own country.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-23

George What's de matter, kid? vii
ie-It's dis way (boohOop. De boss told
me to be prompt about everything
an now he's fired me because | was
too prompt about goin' home.-Chicago
News.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-23

The man or woman who does not
own motor car or use a gasoline
stove is likely to nave no concern
about the rise in price Of gasoline, 81
don't care how high the price goes,
the man who owns a motor car can
afford to pay it; it's no business of
mine" said man the other day. And
while he was talking his grocer was
making deliveries of goods in a motor
ear and, Of course, the cost of run
ming the car was tackled on to the
price of it. Gasoline engines are ex-
tensively used in industry and the
country is on the verge of a great
development Of gasoline driven farm
machinery A rise in the price OF
gasoline concerns each one Of us, be-
cause each one of us has 10 do his
share in paying the increase in cost
Therefore we should all be interested
in knowing whether the increase is
due TO the law of legitimate supply
and demand or is an arbitrary thing.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-23
Modern Miracle.

''Do you believe in miraclesT
"Yes. left my umbrella In a car
the other morning and got it when |
inquired at the place where articles
that are found In the cars are sup
posed To be turned in"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-23

Captain Davis, one of the Republi-
can candidates for governor, must
have the dope on certain newspapers
in this state when he says: 81 have
heard of newspapers in Idaho which
have printed news item, entirely I'M
solicited, about a candidates visit to
town and the fact that he was a can
didate for particular office and then
sent the clipping attached to bill
for its publication. 1t is such prac-
tees as these which / am attacking"
Davis is right in attacking such
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-23

he replied, T'm not ready to be an
angel yet"
Old Bill Misgivens was reading that
learned professor of Harvard has
discovered that "damn" is not cuss
word "Glad to hear it," said he.
Its a mighty handy word some
times"
"Say, young man." asked an old
lady at the ticket office, "what time
does the next train pull in here and
how long does it stay?" "From two
to two to two-two," was the curt re-
ply. "Well, declare, be you the
whistler"
Thenewspaper man had padded his
little son for telling lie, and finally
the little fellow whimpered out some
thing like this: Papa, how long will
is be before | stop getting licked for
telling lies and get paid for them, like
you do?"
What is the sign of old age? Col
lier's Weekly recently ventured the
suggestion that it is the wide gap
between 81 wish" and 81 will" The
man who has given up the idea of
making his dreams come true is on
the way to old age.
81 don't want to say such long
prayers" protested the little miss to
her mother. 81 want to say nice
short one, like daddy does" "What
kind does your father say" asked
mother. "Oh, he just says, ooh Lord,
why do | have to get up?"
Two Hebrews, meeting one day, |
We're discussing local news. "You
know Jake Steiner, vot vas sick las
week." "Ya, sure | do" "Vell, he
has had his appendix taken away from
hlils ell NAG vas 100 bdu. bu1 -
serves him right; he should av 'ad it
in his vifes name"
"Mercyw calculated the young
mother in the midst of her reading.
Here is an account of a woman who
sold her baby for so cents" ooh,
WELL" returned her bachelor brother
who had at sundry times cared for
the children while his sister went
shopping, "all kinds of swindles are
being worked nowadays"
To a mother of boy there comes a
day when he is an unknown quantity
like a cake which has been stirred
and beaten to perfection, but not un-
til it is done can it's excellence be
tested. In the moment that it is
about to change from dough to cake
something unexpected happens and
the thing that was perfect when raw
becomes awful when done.
q z 4
Pat and Mike were walking through
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-23
The Young Desperadoes Learn to Smoke

In Cam Clarke just published by Macmillan John Walsh
the Washtucn Wash
family with Cam and his mother and Mart Campn who tells the
in to
hiding their
several nickel detective This the
learned smoke after getting the Clay the land
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-23

Orc way to relieve habitual consti-
patton is to take regularly a mild lax
abve. Doan's Regulets are recon-
lacnGed for this purpose. 25c a box
at all drug stores.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-23
Sign of Good Digestion.

When you see cheerful and happy
old lady you may know that she has
good digestion. If your digestion is
impaired or if you do not relish your
meals take a dose of Chamberlain's
Tablets. They strengthen the stom-
ach, improve the digestion and cause
a gentle movement of the bowels. OBJ
tainable everywhere
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-23

When we notice all this new ma
chinery going out to the farms, it oc-
ours to us that we'd be about as help
less on farm today as the average
farmer would among the machinery
in a printing office In our farming
days $50 would fit farm out pretty
decently with farming implements "A
walking stirring pillow, homemade
CA harrow, hoe or y hand corn
planter, a double shovel cultivator, a
field roller made from iog, Il seythe,
mower and walking hay rake, a
few pitchforks and the farm was fair
ly equipped No disc harrow, no field
discs, no riding plows, no sulky cult
vators, no binders, no headers, no
hay bucks, no leaders, no hay forks
for lifting into the loft or onto 2
stack, no spreaders, no spraying ma
chinery, none of this new and labor
saving, but expensive, machinery, and
we couldn't telephone to town and
have stuff sent out by the rural car
riers.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-23

We worry too much about things
that do not concern US. That's what
makes the hair turn gray and the
nerves 90 to pieces. We know fell
low who actually loses sleep for fear
Roosevelt will again become presi-
dent. 1t wouldn't effect him particle
II he did, but he continues to worry
about it. There are enough things in
our every day life to worry us without
going out in the highways and by
ways TO borrow trouble and grief,
Worry is as plentiful on the market
as advice and you can get it just as
cheap. Don't borrow troubles. If
you have them, get busy and trade
them off to some pessimist.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-23

The Index Prints Stationery Right.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-23

Tommy" said Mrs. Smith to a
small boy who had come to her home
on an errand, won't you have a piece
of my angel cake. "No, thank YOU"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-23

Butter Wrappers at the Index Office.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-23
Tales of the Town

Wealth is only wealth while poverty
exists and lasts.
Generally speaking. if it's any fun.
there's a law against it.
The patches which adorn the trous-
crs of calamity bowler are not on
the knees,
We can lie out of a lot of things,
but there is really no use denying it
after eating onions.
The reason mems ankles never at
tract much attention is that all mems
ankles are equally pretty.
Little Gertrude saw the snow fall
inc for the first time and exclaimed:
"Oh, mamma, it is wainin' poptorn."
Last night Jack tried to put his
arm around me three times" con-
fessed daughter to her mother. "Some
arm!" put in little brother.
There was young man of Gorham,
who had some good pants and he
wor'em. He stopped ard he laughed,
and he felt a slight draught, and he
knew right away where he tor'em.
4 & 4
When a country woman moves to
town the first thing she has to learn
is to cook without cream, fresh eggs.
lard and butter. The second thing is
to do without company that stays to
dinner.
q 4 q
Tommy" said Mrs. Smith to a
small boy who had come to her home
on an errand, won't you have piece
of my angel cake. "No, thank you"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-23

Pat and Mike were walking through
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-23
Closing Out
Benz. Moore Paints

We have decided to discontinue the Benz.
Moore line of ready-mixed paints This is
not done because of any fault to find with
their quality but because we want to limit
our line to one standard brand. This is a
splendid paint-it has no superior. The
prices have been reduced to close the stock
out.
A very complete line of Oils, Varnishes
and Murescoes.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-03-23
the Condition of
The First National Bank

Emmett the State of Idaho at the close of business
RESOURCES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
GREENVILLE

Greenville, January 1-(Special> The marriage of Miss Sadie Steinhart to MT. Walter B. Markstein of Eufaula occurred at the residence of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Steinhart on Wednesday evening, Decemebr 29 It was one of the most beautiful of weddings and the happy continuation of love affair begun in childhood
 only the relatives of the bride and groom and a few close friends wit messed the impressive ceremony. after Which the spacious home was thrown open to brilliant reception. Elaborate oecoratlons of southern smilax, ferns. pink and white chrysanthemums and other cut flowers formed an artistic setting for the beautiful scene The color scheme in the parlor was white and green Here an mpromptu altar was erected. banked with ferns com nlned With baskets of lovely flowers ana at this altar the ceremony was performed by Dr. B. c. Ehrenreich
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
REFRESHMENTS
 IF ALLIED NATIONS
 SPEAK CHEERFULLY
On New Years Day Leaders Predict Success for the Allied Cause During
 the Coming Year

Paris, January 1.-In observation of the New Year, prominent representatives oi various allied countries have contributed to the Matin statements of their views concerning the future of the war.
 Louis Barthou, former premier oI France, says the war is now being con ducted like branch of industry, and adds:
 Speaking from personal knowledge, know that the experience of the French with aggressive gases and chemical weapons affords the best reason for rely ing on their efficacy both in attack and in defense.'
 In conclusion M. Barthou says:
 The year 1914 was year of surprise; 1915 was year of resistance and prepa ration, and 1916 will be a year of victory.
 The Earl of Derby, who organized the movement in England for obtaining re- CTuitS, writes:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
WITH CONFIDENCE

'I wait with absolute confidence the moment when the combined forces of the allies triumphantly shall prevail. Oul allies may be assured that our effort will not fail Our governments, our peoples have confidence in one another Our sol diers and sailors are brave. This union of confidence and courage is a certain sign Of Victory.'
 Sir Edward Carson, former attorney general of England says:
 Although we cannot expect any dra- matic developments of the war at pres ent, the moment cannot be far off when the central empires will feel seriously the effect of the pressure we and our allies are exercising on all their fronts. Speak ing for the whole country, I promise We shall not cease our efforts to reach the maximum of our power.
 q think our principal objective should be in the western theatre of war We must give attention to these impor- tant points: First, the necessity of per manent cooperation among the differ ent general staffs of the allies; second subordination of political to military considerations; third the need of maintaining economic pressure on Ger many; fourth, combination of all efforts and resources of the allieS'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
THE GREATEST CRISIS

Guglielmo Ferrero, the Italian his torian, says the war is one of the great crises of history. He believes it will stimulate the creative energies of hu- manitY. The work of reconstruction after the war will offer great field for these energies. He asserts an epoch of difficult trials, but nevertheless of grandeur, has begun for Europe. Prof. Henri Bergson of the Univer- sity of Paris says that although the future cannot be discerned, he has no doubt as to the issue of the war He predicts a revivifed France, greater than before and animated by a new inn petus, will emerge from the struggle. M. Sazanoff, Russian foreign minis ter, predicts that the day will come
 which will witness the definite triumph of right over force, and. of civilization over scientific barbarism."
 The following was contributed by Madame Carton De Wiart, wife of the Belgian minister of justice Patience q little longer"
 Gustave Herve, who for many years before the war was known as an anti military agitator, proclaimed his con- Viction that the allies will triumph by changing the name of his newspaper from La Guerre Sociale to La Victoire. His leading article today is an edi- torial of fervidly patriotic tone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
ATTEMPT MADE TO
 BLOW UP CAPITOL
Bomb Placed in Basement of the Massachusetts State
 House

Boston, January 1,-An unsuccessful at . tempt to dynamite the state house was made today. A bomb containing four pounds of explosive was attached to a basement door and fuse had been light ed, but the flame apparently died be- fore reaching the capitol. Had the bomb exploded. according to the police, the building would have been greatly dam- aged, The fact that tarred rope was used as a fuse, according to Investigators, in- dicated that the bomb was the work of a novice
 A scrub woman discovered the bomb this morning. The police took it to a suburb and there discharged the dyna- mite It showed d high explosive force.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
UNDERWOOD OWNS HOME

All Alabama'S representatives in Congress are members of the colony, of course, but on account of recent up heavals in the state, some years will have to elapse before several of them will be regarded as permanent" mem bers. Senators Banllhead and Under- wOood, of course, come under that head. They have been here for so many years, and for so many years will continue to be here, that they are a part of Wash ington life.
 In the matter of living" Senator Underwood has completely outpointed Senator Bankhead. Some years ago, the former bought a home The latter for 20 years has been paying outlandish Washington prices for a suitable place in which to live-and as a result, has paid out several times the amount of money the purchase of a home would have required.
 Senator Bankhead lived for years in various hotels, At the beginning of this session, however. he and Mrs. Banl<head took apartments in the Far ragut, and with Ella, the Alabama cook, and the daughters of John and Will, in school here, as weekend guests, they are enjoying ideal home life-and, from appearances, at any rate, getting younger every day.
 Senator Bankhead has the most inter-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
COURT GETS MONEY
 FROM SHIPOWNERS
White Star Line Turns Over $119, ,125 for Victims or the
 Titanic

New York, January 1.-Counsel for the White Star line, owners of the Titanic, deposited today with the clerk of the dis trict federal court $119,125. representing all that is left of the passenger and freight charges and salvage on lfeboats of the sunken liner.
 This sum will be the court fund for the settlement of claims if a decision of United States Judge Julius M. Mayor as to the limitation of liabilities of the steamship company is upheld. The total claims are about s25O0,OO0, but nearly all of the claimants have agreed to accept S664, GOO in full settlement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
MINIMUM WAGE FOR
 GIRLS IN BAY STATE
Nearly All Retail Stores of Massa. chusetts to Accept the
 Decree

Boston, January IA decree establish- ing a minimum wage for 1o,Q00 women and girls employed in retail stores in this state went into effect today. The decree was issued by the minimum wage com mission, and while not mandatory, it has been accepted by nearly all retail stores.
 The minimum weekly wage for eXperi- enced employees is fixed at $S 30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02

Miss Bertha Baxley of Brighton, and de- spite her limited experience, she has proved exceedingly capable.
 MT. Hef1in's secretary is James P. Dob- bins of Lineville. S. D. Taylor of Roam oke, as a result of MT. Hefin's interest, has g. place in the folding room of the House
 MT. Burnett is assisted by his son, Phi Burnett, in the capacity of secretary. MT. and Mrs. Burnett will live after the holidays in Congress hall.
 WELL KNOWN SECRETARY
 MT. Steagall, after the holidays, will bring his three little children to Wash ington and put them in school Grady Corbett of Ozark, we'll known in Tusca- loosa, where he attended the University of Alabama, and in Union Springs, where he taught school, is his secretary. MT. Corbett is studying law at George Wash ington.
 MT. Olver's secretary is Prof J. w. Smith of Jasper. After the holidays the Olivers will take an apartment.
 MT. Gray's secretary is P. H. Kearn of Mobile. MT. Kearn was until recently in the law office of Thomas M. Stevens, and is preparing to resume the study of law at one of the local schools During the long illness of Mir. Gray, who was unable to report for duty before the Christmas holidays, the secretary was Ion the job'' and transacted the routine busi- ness with dispatch and efficiency.
 MT. and Mrs. Blackmon live at Congress hall G. Hurst is the secretary of the member from the Fourth Alabama
 MT. and Mrs. Dent have apartments in the Rochambeau. The representative of the Second Alabama is at home now securing a secretary. Alex Clarke, who fol oinierly served in that capacity, was ap- pointed recently. as told above reporter of the custom court of appeals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02

except as to the ownership of the au-
 tomobile. The car is the property of Thomas J. Locke, Jr., and was taken from a garage in this city sometime during the early night. The car was not missed until this morning. The numbers on the car had been removed.
 A margarine was found in the ca" with the name A. c. Field written on the cover This threw no light on the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
Pays Tribute

St Paul, Minn., January 1-Minne- sota today paid tribute to the late Gov. Winfield Scott Hammond, who died Thursday at Clinton, La. The body lay in state in the capitol rotunda, where 1t will remain until Monday morning, when it will be taken to St. James, Minn, for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
REACHING BILL VINES

C. E. Stewart, popularly known in Alabama as Bill Vines, came to Wash ington in 1912 as the correspondent of The Age-Herald Prior to his appoint ment as Washington representative of the Alabama newspaper, he had ac- quired local fame, from various causes and effect, in Attalla. Arriving in Washington, he instantly made friends with everybody, and incidentally made good as news gatherer-an arduous profession as the wise are aware
 And pretty soon the Attorney Gen. eral asked Bill if he wouldn't like to become his private secretary Bill thought a moment, and replied in the affirmative. For the lure of politics had claimed him for it's own. So now when Alabamians come to Washington, to reach Bill they must call over the tele- phone for the department of justice, and having been recognized by the blond who presides over the switch board, must ask for the chief clerk. After a moments delay someone an sWers again, and again you ask for Mr. Stewart. There is another brief de- lay And then the same voice politely more or less politely-asks the identity of the individual who would talk with Bill You reply, John Jones from Squeedunk, Ala" and William, having been assured that he is not in danger OI IdiliuS lIllO tilC SltN SOulc ClupCuGS of a bill collector. rushes with a figur- atiVe and long distance embrace. Later he will meet you at the press club, buy drink, play game of billiards-or attempt to play-and win all your money at the whist table. Stewart won his way through his own effort and personality. Alabama representatives would have gone their limit for him, but it is a fact that all that was required of them a general Ri1l is a good fellow and worthy of all the blessings of politics
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02

situation, as no party by that name is known In the city. The negro stated that most of the occupants of the car were ladies. The entire party left the scene Of the accident and the com munlty without anyone learning who they were. The police are working on the case, but as vet no clue as to the identity of the parties has been discovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
COLUMBUS, MISS.

Columbus, Miss, January 1.-(Spe. cial. l.)-The credit division of the Chamber of Commerce held q meetine last night for the purpose of discuss
 ing arrangements for the ensuing year, ana the principal address was deliv- cred by Secretary W. H. Carter. who outlined the plan under which the credit division, which was recently or- ganized, will work Credit ratings of individuals will be made up from inc ledgers of different local merchants
 the promptness with which accounts are paid being given due consideration. and members of the organization will each month be furnished with these ratings.
 La grippe is epidemic here, and quite number of prominent Columbians ara victims or the malady. Hon. IT. IL Whitfield, president of the Mississippi
 industrial Institute and College, was confined to his room throughout the Christmas holidays, but is better to- day; and Mrs. A. l.. Short, who is prom inent in local charitable and religious work, is another victim. Mrs. Short. who is more than 80 years old. is in serious condition at her home on Col iese street. ana ner advanced age is causing her countless friends to en- certain grave fears regarding the out come.
 Just an the new year was being ush- cred in last night mysterious acci-
 dent occul ta DE -re military road,
 four miles ltprtb 70 llumbus An au-
 tomobile tu1re tNH c,,over the efn-
 bankment fes ~ fAN road, according
 to the story 2 AtGi who lives near
 by. One pel s as He'd and several
 injured. Th wg completely de-
 molisSed.
 The afiai s safoiiIed in mystery,