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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18

this policeman who served without
pay. To tell the truth, Topknot had
many traits. that do not exactly call
for emulation. In fact, he does some
things that the best society does not
approve of. In way. he is dishonest
He can't, for the life of him, resist
the temptation to steal a choice NOR
sci from a smaller or weaker neigh
Dor. And, in some bird circles. It
has been whispered, that he has been
known to make a quick lunch of
whole nest full of young wrens or
catbirds, while the parent birds, were
away. Topknot doesn't take the time
or trouble to deny these rumors, but
goes right on planting acorns and
burying nuts, when he can find moth
ing more, exciting to do, so that many
a waste place is clothed in trees or
shrubs-thanks to his propensity for
hiding things. He loves, above all
things, to find a crack in a wall. or
rotted out hole in a tree, and then
try to fill it with acorns, by dropping
in, one at time.
He Is one of the first birds up in
the morning. and one of the very last
to go to bed. The days are all too
short for him. He has so many irons
in the fire" that night always catches
him with tasks unfinished. When he
has nothing else to do, he sits down
and tries to invent some new sound
that IS more ear-splitting, more nerve
racking than the last. AS long as
he remains silent, he is really very
attractive fellow-but, the moment he
opens his mouth, the illusion vanishes
and, we know him for what he is
skyblue bundle Of discord! Poor
old Topknot! He hasn't many friends
and few have a good word to say
for him, but we know of no one who
gets more out of life than he!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18
Out in the Orchard

~ HE Trees shivered, but not from
cold. They felt new life awaken
in their hearts. and they were
- glad to respond to Mother Ma
lures call. She sad Wake up.
Wake up, my pets, the warm weather
is here. Do you hear me calling to
you? Stretch out your limbs and
wake up"
The Silver Ash was the first to an
swer "Oh, what a lovely sleep we
had! I feel like putting on my SHIN
merry gray gown and gladden. the
hearts of men," What will you do?"
asked Mother Nature, turning to the
Apple Tree.
Il will robe myself in my pink. and
will throw a perfume around me SO
as to lure the souls of children"
Then spoke the Maple-"I know
that children love to stand beneath
my shade and cool themselves with
the breezes that blow through my
leaves. Do you not like my green
dress? The children do. and love to
hear their prattle as they trot to and
from school,"
bNcll Gill AoppS, odiu tllc weep
ing Willow, as her leaves swayed in
the breeze.
Then the Cherry Tree chuckled, and
looking up to heaven he said, Thank
my lucky stars that I am not Weep
ing Willow, for I love to laugh. N.Y.
how l laughed last year when my fruit
was ripe. The little girls picked my
cherries and dangled them from their
ears in sport"
Dear Mother Nature Is good to all
of u.s." chimed in the Pear Tree. "She
gives us blossoms to gladden. the eyes
of man, and her fruits are luscious
to suit the tastes of all. Spring is a
gentle nurse, who watches over US and
sends soft breezes and warm suns
rays to make us live"
Then let US give three cheers for
Summer" they cried.
and one loud hurrah for Nature,
the mother Of ALL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18

from old age and other causes, he
shouldered the responsibility of the
little household.
Thank you, sir" and Thank you,
sir" again was the manner in which
he expressed gratitude to the wharf
men who helped him because his ia
ther had been sailor and a fisher
man. The boy was unfailingly polite,
courteous and civil. The men of the
docks and of the trawlers became in
terested in him because he appreciated
their kindness and frankly told them
how well he valued their help.
Courtesy gave this boy the capital
for a little retail fish-shop. Courtesy
gave him the chance to go up as a
wholesaler. Later, courtesy made him
bank president, and manager of big
seafood company.
by one article alone, civility." this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18
~ Three Strange Tales Il

or a wolf goes to sleep, he curls up
with his nose quite close to the soles
of his feet, and then he covers both
nose and feet with his thick, warm.
bushy tail.
And Mr.. Bat never enjoys his nap
unless he is hanging by his hind claws
head downward. So-mercy me. can
that be dinner already Well, well.
1 do hope you children will read
things of this sort for yourselves-you
will find them quite as interesting as
your story books"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18
.9 OURPUzZLE
ECOQNER
DELETED RIVERS.


Delete a letter from a river in
Europe-transpose find the va
por of water.
Delete a letter from river in
Europe-transpose find a We
hicle.
Delete letter from a river in
Europe-transpose- find a sud-
den blast of wind.
Delete g letter from a river in
Europe-transpos find guild
ing line.
MENAGERIE OF SYNONYMS.
IAN object Of public interest; q
sol pounds of lead; $40 mimic; a.
A party of men assembled for amuse-
ment; 5-Idleness; 6-To follow
stealthily; ITO endure; $40 dis
hearten; "a cunning fellow.
ANSWERS.
DELETED RIVERS: (Thdmes-
stedn), (NeUd-VQn), (Tdgus-Gust),
(Rhine-Rein).
MENAGERIE OF SYNONYMS: /,
Zion; 2. Pig; 8, Ape; 4, Stag; 5, sloth;
6, Dog; Z, Bear; s, Cow; 9, For.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18

-E was an old Bluejay. who had
"a lived in this particular neck-of-
IN tho woods for many, many
years. He had to sit right still,
shut his eyes tight. and think and
think before ever he could recall the
time when he was a small, naked
youngster. sprawling around in nest
way up among the leaves in big red
oak.
He remembered, in a dim. far-away
fashion. how his mother used to look.
in fact when he shut his eyes very
tight he could see that blue dress,
With black and white trimmings. that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18
SAD FOR TILT. YOUNG pF0pl4 F. g G

boy had risen from obscurity to i'm
portance. What he did, others can
do. Courtesy Is free. The great wise
man Of Concord, Ralph Waldo Elmer
son, hit the nail squarely on the head
when he declared what everybody
knows to be true:
Life is not SO short but that there
is always time for courtesy"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18

Beneath an old deserted wall.
Within a box he hid it all;
And there by early morning light,
Or when the moon above was bright.
He went to view the shining store,
And count his shekels Ger and Ger.
A laborer with watchful eye,
Observed each daily visit sly;
And, learning where the gold was kept
Removed it while the owner slept.
The miser now was in despair;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18

it, like grace and beauty. which be-
get inclinations to love at first sight;
it is We who open the door and let the
stranger in"
At six years of age, the boy. who
became the great merchant of Liver
pool, was an orphan and lived with n
widowed aunt. When she fell Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18
76e Moon Mans Story

ting in her excitement to quench her
own thirst. She did not heed the jag
ged stones as they cut her little bare
feet, she thought only of her mother.
AS she ran she heard a whine. and
there stood a dog. his parched tongue
hanging out of his mouth.
Here, doggie, drink she said, hold
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18

by one article alone, in which thou
mayest deal, too, if thou pleasest-
it is civility"
When some generous kindness has
not received true appreciation but has
been met with incivility. we may for
get Sterne's statement:
Eye small sweet courtesies OF life;
for smooth do We make the road of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18
AN EASILY MADE MASK.

avery boy and girl loves to put
on a mask or false face, and
puzzle his or her friends. The
~ shops are full of comic masks,
but the most fun can be gotten from
the easily made paper ones. This Is
the way to make it:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18

Take a sheet of heavy yellow wrap,
ping paper, about foot and a ha..
square. Fold 1t double like the nguls
l. then cut out the eyes and nose ans
mouth, and round the ear. For Nv
beard fold the bottom portion severe
times and cut it IN long sits. opes
out and you will have the complies.
mask. You can use your water-pains
and make the false face as grotesQa'
as possible. =,
The long straight tabs are pinns.
around your head, and the mask :
adjusted over the face. Roll you.
eyes and stick your tongue thlous.
the opening over the mouth, ana W.
will be suff' Client TO scare the Draws
of your little friends. Try Il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18

He wept aloud and tore his hair;
Until a neighbor coming near.
Gave this encouragement and cheer.
Said he. MY friend. cry not no,
moan,
But find of equal weight stone,
And bury that; twill nothing cost.
In place of gold that you have lost.
Imagine it to be the same
For so it is. except in name.
Not using what you had, one jot;
Twas just as if you had it not"
lis not in having. but the use.
That gives to ownership excuse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18
One ay Up

" HEN great merchant of
~ Liverpool was asked by
what means he had amassed
w a fortune, he graciously re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18

11A OO-O-WOO-O O." whistled
the March wind as it switched
around the -windowed
~ sitting room. "a real March
night" said Unclt Joe, addressing no
one in particular, "just the kind to
make one want to hug the logfire."
II think it is just the kind of night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18

and Frank were
7 sitting before the big open fire.
place. 1t was too early for
y dinner and not late enough for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-18

- HE Trees shivered, but not from
cold. They felt new life awaken
in their hearts. and they were
- glad to respond to Mother Ma
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-19
MANURE PILES MUST GO
Pure Food and Sanitary Department
Wins First Case for Violation of
Rule 30 of the Board of Health

In an action brought in probate
court at Idaho Falls, against J. 7. Ed
wards for maintaining common
nuisance in the form of an unprotect-
ed manure pile in a corral where
horses and COWS were kept, the court
assessed a fine of $75.
State Sanitary Inspector j. X.
White says that this rule of the board
of health, requiring privies and ma
nure piles to be protected against
flies, will be strictly enforced. Il
have sent out over $4,000 copies of
this rule and it has been published
in every paper in the state and it is
hoped that the people will heed this
and avoid the necessity of
he said.
Every one knows the fly is means
Of spreading infectious and contagious
diseases. In order to control the
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-19
WOMEN GIVE OUT

Housework is hard enough when
healthy. Every Moscow woman who is
having backache, blue and nervous
spells, dizzy headaches and kidney or
bladder troubles, should be glad to
heed this Moscow woman's experience:
Mrs. H. Price, 221 West First ST.,
Moscow, says: Il suffered intensely
from sharp, cutting pain across my
back and through my hips. l had con-
siderable trouble in doing my house
work and in doing any STOPPING. My
kidneys were sluggish and gave me
great deal of annoyance. l felt tired
and WORKOUT and | often had to lie
down. Doan's Kidney Pills made me
feel like different woman" (State-
ment given April %, 1900
OVER THREE YEARS LATER, Mrs.
Price said: 81 haven't had any signs
of kidney trouble since Doan's Kid
ney Pills cured me-"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't SIM
ply ask for a kidney remedy get
Doan's Kidney Pills the same that
Mrs. Price has twice publicly recon-
mended. Foster-Milburn Co., Props,
Buffalo, N. Y. adv.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-19

You may take your choice, this
spring, between one-piece dress or
two-piece suit for street wear. And
in the suit the skirt and coat may not
be alike in material, but they must
be manifestly made for each other.
The chances are that most women
will have things for street wear made
in each one of these three styles. But
If the choice must be only one Of the
three it is more than likely to fall
upon the twO-piece suit.
An ideal suit is shown in the pic
ture, which may be developed in any
suiting, either wool or silk, and in
many of the new cotton weaves, with
equal success. The flare of the skirt,
with its length and fullness, the hang
Of the coat and ripple of its peplum,
and the hint of cape at the neck,
combine in proclaiming this a suit for
spring. 1t is shown here made of
wool rep with the little cape and mar
row standing collar of satin. The col
lar terminates at each side OF the
throat as in so many of the new mod
els having short V at the front.
The coat is fitted rather close about
the body, with waist line higher at
the back than in front. 1t is cut to
form panel at the front, where the
body and peplum are In one. At the
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-19
ATTENTION HORSEBREEDERS

The famous and well-known import
ed stations, "Hockwold President,
and Kings Challenger" the former
a hackney and the latter Clydesdale,
has begun the 1916 season at the Nee
ly cab barn on 4th street in Moscow
where they will remain on Friday and
of each week during the
season of 1916. Full particulars may
be seen on posters at the foregoing
barn. 66-79
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-19
PRINTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVED
Star Mirror Print Shop Has Und0ubt-
ed Superiority

A fine new folding machine has just
been installed in the print shop of the
Star-Mirror. This machine makes it
possible for the Star-Mirror to turn
out circulars, catalogs, bulletins, fold
es, and other pamphlet work more
other shop in the Inland Empire.
The recent addition of two motor
presses and an electrotyping machine
has also contributed to the superiority
of the Star-Mirror print shop over any
other within a hundred miles.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-19

are here for a two weeks visit with
her parents.
w. R. Newland was a Moscow Wis
itor Friday.
Theo Barnett is home for few
days visit.
L. l.. Young has one hundred and
twenty-five head of cattle on the Gold
Hill forest range.
w. c. T. U. meets with Mrs. Cook
next Thursday afternoon.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-19

ter and let dry hanging.
An eye screw should be placed in
every broom, and then it should be
hung after using. Such a broom will
give a third longer service than one
that Is not taken care of.
Have change drawer placed under
the shelf of your kitchen cabinet, with
a spring arranged with bell to lock it
and avoid another using it, and from
this pay all the small accounts as they
come. Where this system has been
tried there is less overcharging and it
is we'll liked by both the collector and
the housewife.
When milk is scorched, pour it at
once into a clean dish and set it into
cold water. This will remove every
trace of the taste if it has not been
too badly burned.
One of the easiest ways of mending
china and one which will make it
water and heat proof is to use the
white paint of oil colors used by
artists. A small tube costs ten cents
and will last for a hundred mendoi
for six weeks to get thoroughly hard.
Then If any of the paint has oozed
out on the edge it can be scraped off
and the dish will be as good as ever.
Clean your bed springs by putting
them on the lawn and turning on the
hose on bright day. They will dry
in few minutes
Tea and coffee stains, or, in fact, any
stains that seem obstinate and those
of long standing may be removed with
peroxide. Put the peroxide on the
spots when the clothing is on the line,
repeat until all trace is removed The
nice thing about using this is that you
need not wash the clothing. as the
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-19

spread of disease We must do every
thing possible to eliminate the source
of the cause.-the fly and his breeding
places, which is the manure pile and
open privy."
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-19

The cover of the current issue of
the Idaho Farmer is a large photo
some three-year-old Clydesdale filly
owned by the animal .husbandry de-
partment of the University of Idaho.
This Clydesdale was purchased in
Wisconsin when a foal and has been
grown out on the university farm at
Moscow and has been much admired
by visitors who have seen her.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-19

have been posted for the election of
new director for the district. Other
matters pertaining to school affairs
will be passed upon and it is desired
that all patrons of the district be
present
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-19
Colonial Shoes.

Colonial low shoes will be smart for
spring. for the tongueless shoe that
lacked trimming made the foot and
ankle appear too bare with the abb
breviated skirts that fashion DEGREES
and fair woman insists on wearing.
While the skirts remain short there
will be demand for high shoes and
the height will depend on the length
Of the skirt.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-19
NA.: hl4x~eeQ
NAYLOR SCHOOL

April the 21st will end the eight
months term at the Naylor %school.
The last day will be observed with a
picnic at the Willis grove on the
mountain The last week of school
will be turned over to examinations
in subjects carried during the year.
In accordance with the law, notices
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-19

sides and back the peplum is set on
with a corded piping.
High buttons, which may be made
OF the fabric of the suit combined
with satin like that in the collar, are
set down the front, and there are three
on each sleeve Narrow ties, made OF
satin, with little barrel-shaped orna-
ments at the ends, fall from each side
of the collar and make pretty finish
at the neck
The spring suits and gowns provide
collars in a diversity of styles. Those
that open at the front for comfort and
are high at the back for style are
naturally destined to be popular.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-19
Copyright,

liquid does not inJure the fabric.
To freshen rolls or biscuits damped
them slightly by a sprinkle of water,
slip them III paper bag and lay on
the rack in a hot oven.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-19

the apron, but on the
under side where it will
not be caught and worn
of on every projecting
point.
Treat your broom to a
hot-water bath of hot
soap suds, dipping it I'M
til it is bright and clean,
then shake out the wa
Tor, ond Lot drxr brI
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-19
PRINCETON

w. d. Harrison's sister and two
children are here visiting.
Mrs. Ted David and son of Bovill
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-19
HOUSEkEEPERS' HELPS.

The indispensable pocket in a kitch-
an apron may be put near the edge of
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-19
MIeykHFf6nEN


Let us examine sacredly whether
there is any wrong intrusted to us to
set right.-Dickens.
Greatness Is nothing If it is not
lasting.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-19

This is the latest picture of Joseph
G. Smith, head of the Mormon church,
made in San Francisco, upon his ar
rival from Hawaii. where with Pre-
siding Bishop Nibley he inspected the
work on the new Mormon Temple be-
ing erected at Dale Oahu
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-19

THE EVERGREEN
In the Spring a young mans fancy
Lightly turns to thoughts of love,
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-17
COLLINS THINKS WELL
OF FLOTATION PROCESS

George E. Collins, one of the prom
a well known operator in Gilpin
county, thinks We'll of the flotation
process from experience gained with
the mill Of the Maggie Murphy mine
at st. Elmo, in Chaffee county, of
which he is the general manager.
The ores of the Maggie Murphy are
Of a complex nature, that carry gold,
silver, copper, lead and zinc. OF flo
tation, Mr.. Collins says:
Various notifications of the flo
tst on process have BEEN applied dur
ing the year in many milling plants
usually for treatment of the shines,
as an adjunct to wet concentration,
THE process seems likely to prove
very beneficial and to be widely
adopted in Colorado, altho usually
on a small scale. Unless selective
flotation methods become perfected
the process Is likely always to be
subsidiary to the ordinary method of
coarse concentration, and to be en-
ployed in the main for recovery of
the. more friable minerals lost by
ordinary practice, the combination
forming in itself, rough kind of
selective treatment. OF course, this
would not apply to such cases as
the Portland. where only single
product is wanted.
flo.aticn process in Colorado seems
to be extensive ard the method bids
fair to prove of far greater benefit
to the mining industry here than
the cyanide process has been, for
which result there would be spec
ial fitness, in that flotation appears
to have originated in this state
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-17
SEVERELY INJURED

Herrick Lids.one, s.epson of
James II. Bawden, was severely in
jured by a blast in a mine, being
worked by the National Tungsten
company, near Ward. Boulder coun-
ty. last Thursday. He was coming
cut of crosscut, and was about TO
enter the main drift. when the shots
in the breast went off. Mr.. Lid
stone was struck in the face with
a rock that cut his face from the
right eye down to the upper lip and
across to his left cheek. In this con-
dition he walked II miles to Boulder
city to have his wound dressed by
a physicien who found it necessary
to insert eight stitches to close the
wound. Mr.. Lidstone is now doing
as we'll as could be expected and will
soon be about again.
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-17
Through Unity Of Action there is Hope for Relief.

ed his conferees ttat he would look
into the local sampling proposition
very thoroughly and suggest changes
that no doubt would afford the small
shippers relief. He said the heavy
decrease in tonnage from Gilpin
county had been of much concern to
the smelling company and they won
dered at the reason. The company,
according to Mr.. Mcdonald, is will
ing to do what 1t can to bring about
any changes that will result in an
increased tonnage and. revive the
activity of the camp. He was told
of the immense bodies of s4, So
and IS ore in the Mammoth mine and
asked for data to be submitted to
the exploration department. of the
company for an investigation to de-
termine If q low smelling charge
can be made that will permit the
mine to be worked at a profit. He
asked p. r. Alsdorf to collect the
data on the Mammoth and send it
to him.
Mr.. Mcdonald will hold further
conferences with the miners and in
the meantime will endeavor to have
a satisfactory adjustment of differ
ences between tie shippers and the
sampler.
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-17
LAKE MINE

Frcm Manager Sayre We learn
that No. l winze on the Lake vein
Is .115 feet below the tunnel level, or
over 2400 feet beneath the sur
face. At a depth of so feet, the
winze leaves the lode where the crew
ice was 10 feet wide. At the bot
tom, workmen are now engaged in
cutting station and from this point
will crosscut for tie lode.
Preparations are now being made
to continue the sinking OF No. 2
winze on the same level, that has 6
feet of ore at the bottom.
The Moser stope is now UP $50 feet
above the level wheer he has body
of ere 6 feet wide that when con-
centrated returns $50 per ton, and
the smelling ore returns from SIS TO
$50 per ton.