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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28

wed. / was called upon for active
duty across the border and that event
nus changed the course OF my life, l
Deieve. In several sklrmlshes Jared
worse than my companions, being
wounded twice. When l babe good
oy 10 my sweetheart was q stalwart
fe1ow. as good to look upon rs the
general run OF young men, ambitious
10 fault, anxious 10 rise to the very
neight OF what an army man may OBJ
tain as to position.
one OF the wounds is In the onk,a
which VIII leave me crippled for life.
Inc other-an explosion-has 80
senmed and Scared my face that |
um repuisive to look upon. The ques-
ton Is. should l hold the girl love
Detter than my life to marry me-If |
I'm destined to return-or write her
ilssolvlng the bonds7 cannot bear
ne thought that she might look upon
ne with repugnance-that would be n
wing death to me. You are a wom-
ana understand the hearts of wom-
q DETER than almost any one else
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28

ing the hottest weather. Succulent
vegetables are refreshing because
they are served cold and because of
the acids and minerals that they con-
tain. A few slices of ripe, juicy to-
matoes with good salad dressing.
served with sandwich of nut bread
ana simple drink, either hot or cold
as seems best, is luncheon of suffi-
Client nourishment to satisfy any ap-
petite wisely, during hot weather.
This Is the time to eliminate rich
pastries and buildings, serving meat
but once day at the most.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28
Beauty's
Gold
George Elmer Cobb

opyv'sht M. by W. q. chapmsn.)
lady" 'As 'o'''
t'buf know her, She Il one OF M
dearest school friends. She and he
nster are stopping with some relative
over the week end It il all arranged
fou are to call for her tomorrow eve
nns her sister. believe. 10 provided
with an escort"
And 1 am TO take this Miss LORI
viIie7''
Yes. Rupert"
ana then drive her here. where her
sister VIII come alsoY"
That "a tho program"
Very we'll; I'll do II TO oblirs YOU.
mercy Grey smiled TO herself. She
was not matchmaker, but she would
NOT DC svcrse to welcome her college
enum A. sistcr-in-law. An 10 her
nrofher. he was not altogether en- ran
port with the situation. The Greys
were plain people. and thrifty. lie
mao not gone much into society and
rom what Mercy had told him. he
iancied that this Miss Lora yane was
gay butterfly OF fashion. who rather
looked down on tho simple. inexpsri-
enced son OF farmer.
4 say" hailed the brother.in-Iaw OF
rupert as he came into the farmyard,
going TO shine this evening. | hear. |
] don't envy you"
How is thatf" Rupert challenged
MS xood-natured relative.
The latter pointed TO old F1eecy. the
FAMILY horse Fieecy was white as the
arisen snow. great. strong. Intelli-
gent animal. something OF puller and
decidedly a goer. He was the main.
stay OF tho family for buggy service.
i suppose you know that this Miss
vane Is n red-headed girl?" observed
the tormenting brother-in-law. always I
up TO mischief Nor Well. she is
hery brick red. With a white horsel 4"
Say, she won't relish Il. believe me. q
See the point?" h
Rupert looked dismayed a. his rela. <
I've strobe on, laughing hilariously.
10 saw the point. indeed The red. C
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28

Fairies. All the little 'Coons of the
neighoorhood would come to hear
Mother Raccoon's fine Stories. and
they would all curl up on the old dead
branches of a very, very tall tree
which Daddy Raccoon had picked ont
as his special home.
One day Mother Raccoon was lust
about to start telling one of her
Stories when Daddy Raccoon saw all
the Children around her.
Now this afternoon said Daddy
Raccoon, I want to take all those si,lv
little 'Coons and show them how thew
can become brave big 'Coons like |
am And he thrust his tail this way
and that with an air which said, I'm
certainly one of the finest, bravest Ami
mails anyone could hope to be like
"All the little 'Coons looked very
mournful when they heard that they
were to be taken off to learn how to
hunt In the swamp nearby. They
were always very much frightened
when they went near the swamp. for
they had often heard the sound of a
big gun, or had seen dangerous Man
with gun over his shoulder getting
In behind the bushes.
They began to wall and veil but
Daddy Raccoon was firm and as he
was the head of the house-or rather
the big tree without any leaves
Mother Raccoon had to let them all
go.
But as they were following Daddy
Haccoon, she called out to them. III
anything happens to you wish very
nard that you will be all right and the
FAIRY Queen may possibly be near by
and Will grant you the wish.
Daddy Raccoon shifted with scorn
at such a remark, but he said that
Mother Raccoon was such a sweet old
dear she even thought well of the Rab-
DIT family-and so she was apt to
think SO much of the Fairies in the
same way.
And on they all started. Some of
me little 'Coons were rather proud at
going on to hunt in the swamp and
'eally pretended they were tired of
sairy Stories and were glad that Dad
~ Raccoon had thought it was time
or them to grow up.
soon they reached the swamp and
n they went to hunt for food to last
mem many days as Daddy Raccoon
lad said
-Ihey did Just as they were told
no were beginning to be very good
Iunters and finding just how to pick
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28
Wearing Of Wedding Rings.

German women when engaged wear
wedding ring on the third finger of
the right hand. Swiss wives wear the
wedding ring on the left hand, but
WIDOWS on the right. When engaged
SWISS women wear the wedding ring
with Jeweled ring under it; when
married the wedding ring is under
neath. The married man, by the way,
mas TO show his condition" by wear
Ing wedding ring.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28
A Touch Of Handwork.

The business woman can en-
belllsh a simple white blouse
with her own clever fingers and
impaft to 1t the distinction Of
handwork. Collar and cuffs on a
white georgette blouse can be
finished at the edge with an en-
broidery running stitch In black
floss, with tiny Jet beads set ut
regular intervals. A black bow,
drawn through button-holed
slashes above the waistline, In
tensifies the black-and-whIte
note. Buttonhole motifs are
especially smart. Draw oblongs
on the wrong side with a pencil
ana pad them with white darn
Ing cotton, then put the running
stitch With black floss around
the edge of the padded oblong.
6THNOO0,OOoD
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28
To Keep Plants Fresh

There Is n simple way to wafer
terms ana flowers which will be OF in.
terest to one who must leave them for
a time without care. Take n wasb,ns
suo ana place three or four bricks in
u ana put about two inches OF woter
IN the tub. Place the flowers on tbesa
orieks ana place the tub where thew
can get the morning sunshine.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28
Have Scissors HANDY

Inc habit Of reading with pair of
SCISSORS close at hand is an invaluable
one TO the busy housewife. So often
mere are recipes. household hints and
otner odd bits of information that
would prove useful, but we have Iost
account OF when or where thew are
- every kitchen there should be a
scrap book for such items as these
and the more methodically thew are
a. arranged the more useful they win
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28

For half an hour Portland teach.
er patiently Instructed her class In the
art OF telling the time from n clock
Now" she said at last. as she
pointed to the big clock on the wall
you may be the first to tell me the
time. Mary Brown"
Full OF Importance. Mary turned
ana studied the dial. Then she faced
her teacher agnln. her eyes shining
with triumph. please. miss" she
said. its just one inch past III"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28
Clever Salt Shaker

Recently cleverly devised sal,
shaker was made. the makers of which
claim that 1t Will loosen clogged salt.
IL Is OF clear glass with noncorroslve
white metal top. A spiral loop OF wire
winch occupies the center OF the shak-
err Is turned by n twist of the knob
above the lid. The coil of wire when
turned reaches every part of the in.
terror of the shaker. thus breaking nm
the salt. "p
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28
Learned Language DurIno rr,n..

Inc Arabic language was learned
IN a trance by youth named onsr
gueviiie at hospital at Cberhoura
rance recently. The youth ar,ar
having been in trance for two
months on awakening. repeatedly "a
.s'sa MS nurse in a phrase which
was discovered to be Arabic. a Ian.
knowledge. Hau any
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28
Vegetable Stew.

Cook together few green peas
some small even-sized onions and
small carrots. until tender. letting the
liquor remain for additional flavor
Add rich milk seusonings OF salt md
pepper and two tablespoonfuls OF bits
OF salt pork diced aud Drowned.
adding the hot fut also. to give rich.
ness to the stew.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28
Not Really His Eaula

WINE aged five. was one dav ssn,
away from the dinner table for m,sh.
navior. He went into the lSitchan n'soo,
- 10 ~ naia SAID; Willie. I'd be ashamed
= a ~, De sent away from the table, as bio
BOY as you are" well. that's WIZ,
iel,ow gets for being born in
fellow. "eu the little
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28

Cook green peas until tender, then
season well with rich cream, salt and
pepper, pour over nicely Drowned
toast that has been lightly buttered.
Serve hot. This is u dish that Will
take the place of meat. Some time,
Tor change, take little peanut but
ter. thin with water to make a sauce
and serve ON vegetables.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28
Hot Weather plsh..

As little people feel the heat ms
much as grownups and are not ms
capable OF caring for themselves. n
hehooves the mother to see that her
child Is led properly. Simple meals
with fresh vegetables and fruits IRE
the best for both old and young dur.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28

heart deeply. |
Is from one O
our boys In blue
a soldier. and II
In part as fol.
lows: II am In
sore distress of
mind and am
writing to you for
not only consola-
tino, but advice.
While connected
with the army at
" l met and
loved a beautiful
girl, our COM
mander's daugh-
ter. She returned
my affection, and
IL was settled
that we should
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28
Nut Gravy for rnast

Add a large tablespoonful OF nut
bitter rubbed smooth. with a little
water. to pint OF hot milk, thicken
With flour rubbed smooth In a little
OF the cold milk. season well and
serve either ON toast or potatees.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28
Mothers Cook Book.

The world does not care what college or
university you graduate from. or how
many diplomas you may have or how
many letters after your name: il asks.
WHAT CAN YOU Dor"
Cato said: Il would rather the world
asked why no statues were erected to my
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28

"e" oeen, Anyway.
a New York clergyman doubts aIf
sou ean md Bible In the homes OF
most OF the society people," Most ~
th., eoclety people have Bibles In
:. mesr MONIES but 1t would be difficult
70 nnd them.-Bufralo ENQUIRER
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28

IF you are tired. why not sit out
this dance with your partnerr
well, mother, II will be less tire
some to dance 1t than to listen to hir
vapid talk."-Kansas City Journal.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28
ADDY'S EVENING
0EAlR TALE y
b MARY GRAHAM BONNER
WISH SAVED THE RAccooNs

Mother Raccoon believed stropglv
ana nrmly In Fairies" said DADDY
ana she used to tell the little Coon.
'Ior they are called that almost 90
oiten as Raccoons by each other,
Stories OF the kind Fairies and tbe,,
games in the woods and of the WON'T e.'
ful FAIRY Queen and her Magic Wand
But Daddy Raccoon was a funnv
old soul. He used to enjoy sitting =,
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28
A Good Names Handlean

"A good name is more to be desired
than great Riches" quoted the parolr
philosopher.
STILL" unused the mere man, great
riches Will keep fellow out of taiI
more successfully."-Life.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28
Why He Got Wbipped.

Don't you mind, Tommy" said the
visitor to little fellow who had just
been chastised.
Il didn't" replied Tommy. That's
why j got lickin'."
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28

"A penny saved is penny earned. /"
quoted the moralizer.
But rejoined the demoralIzer.
the pocket piece you carry for ten
years draws no interest"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28

in the very top Of
a tree without any
leaves and talking
about the narrow
escapes from be-
ing killed that he
had had.
Now, Mother
R a C coon didn't
think it was very
nice or cheerful for
Daddy Raccoon to
always be talking
about such sad and
dangerous things
and so she used to
tell her Children
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28

Copyright, 1870
Then they shall know their friends though
much
VIII have been lost-the help In sfrfrs.
me thousand sweet. still joys OF such
As hand In hand. face earthly life.
Among the many letters which come
to me Is one which has touched my
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28

noVering near-please tell the horrid
NAN with the gun to go away And,
mouid you believe it, that Man was
heard to say:
Wei' guess they're all away for
the DAY and | won't try to catch Rae
coons until tomorrow Then Daddy
haccoon took all the little ones back
70 tne old tree where Mother Raccoon
was sitting curled up, shaking with
fear while waiting.
Tel them all the Stories you
want to- said Daddy Raccoon, for one
Oh your Fairy friends saved all our
i,Ves and whispered to the Man with
the gun to go homei'"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-28

OUT the best parts
Of the swamp
when suddenly
an awful bang was
heard near by.
oh. dear; oh,
DEAR shouted the
little 'Coons.
DO be quiet,
or they'll know
where we are,'
said Daddy Rae
coon.
The second bang
8 o u n d Q d very
much nearer and
they all trembled,
when one little
Coon said. "Oh, II
any little Fairy ia
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01

New York, July 31.-Charles e.
Hughes tonight outlined in his speech
of acceptance the issues upon which
he will conduct his campaign for the
presidency. He assailed the admin
stration for the course it has pursued
with reference to Mexico, maintain
ance of American rights during the
European war, preparedness and other
great questions of the day He de-
clared for policy of "firmness and
consistency" toward Mexico, for "the
unflinching maintenance of all Ameri-
can rights on land and sea" and for
adequate national defense, and AIDE
quate protection on both Western and
Eastern coasts
eve denounce all plots and con-
spiracies in the interest of any for
eign nation" Mr.. Hughes said.
bitterly intolerable is the use of our
soil for alien intrigue. Every Ameri-
can must unreservedly condemn them
and support every effort for their
suppression"
The nominee assaulted the admin
istration for it's Correction of diplo-
matte intercourse" from the begin
ming, and declared that where there
should have been conspicuous strength
and experiences there had been weak
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01
HuUheS DenOunceS Plots i'm the
Interest of Foreign Nations

ness and inexpertness. He cited San
Domingo as an instance where a trust
was shockingly betrayed by the
appointment of observing Demo-
Gratis" and to the failure to continue
Ambassador Hcrrick at his post in
Paris after the war had started a
1amentable sacrifice of international
repute."
al endorse the declaration of the
platform in favor of woman suffrage"
MI. Hughes declared, and he added:
"Opposition may delay, but in my
judgment, cannot defeat this move
ment. | favor the vote for women"
Mr. Hughes closed with an endorse
ment of the Republican platform and
a formal acceptance of the nomination:
The large audience which crowded
Carnegie hall to capacity cheered for
several minutes when Mr.. Hughes ap-
peared, shortly after 8 o'clock. Tie
nominee, recognizing Colonel Roose-
welt in box waved to him, and Mr..
Roosevelt clapped his hands in re-
Spouse.
at was an admirable speech" sad
Roosevelt after the meetin. 81 am
particularly pleased with the exposi-
ton of Mr.. Wilson's Mexican policy,
which has brought disgrace upon the
United States"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01

London, July 31.-Germany enters
upon the third year of the war with
her forces, in nearly all portions OF
the main theatres Of operations, on
the defensive, and with her lines at
numerous places in France and Rus
STA crushed back from where they
stood year ago.
Her allies also have yielded the ini-
tiative to the entente allies almost
everywhere. the ustro-Hungarians in
Volhynia, Galicia and Italy respect
jvely to the Russians and the Italians,
and the Turks in Asia Minor to the
Russians.
In addition, along the Greek bor-
der, official reports indicate that
Serbs and French are preparing to
throw down the guage of battle to
the Bulgarans and the soldiers OF
the central powers. The Russians.
according to the latest Petrograd
communications, are continuing their
forward march against the Teutons
in the Stokhod river region of Vol
hynia( and there. have captured the
entire Thtriy-first Honved regiment,
together with it's commander and MS
staff. To the south, near Brody, the
Russians are also pushing back the
Teutons, who are answering the at
tack by bombarding Brody.
Russians Cross StOkhOd.
An unofficial report from Petro-
grad says the Russians have crossed
the Stokhod between Kovel-Sainy and
Kovel- Rojitcher railroads. Berlin
saws that on both sides Of the Kovel-
Sainy railway, south of the Turgar
river, and on both sides OF the Lipa
river. attacks by the Russians against
ven Linsingen's troops, were repuls-
ed.
In the somme region of France, the
British and the French are consondat-
ing positions won Sunday. Inc
French were forced to sustain coun-
ter attacks Monday in the Hem
woods, which Paris says were put
down with serious losses to the Ger
mans. There was no fighting on the
British front during the day.
In the Astico valley, the ltaliasn
are keeping up their pressure
against the Austrians on Monte 81
none, and have put down Austrian
attacks in the Adige valley.
Petrograd reports further ad-
vance in the region of Erzingan, In
Turkish Armenia. Constantinople
says the Turks have forced the Rus
SLAMS from Ravanduz, and are pul-
suing them toward the Persian bor-
der.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01
ARKANSAS GUARD
LEAVES SATURDAY
FOR The BORDER
First Regiment Going Over
Rock Island and Second
Over the Iron Mountain.

Little Rock, July 31.-The Arkan-
sas troops will start for the Mexican
border Saturday. The First regiment
will go on the Rock Island in the
morning, and the Second regiment
will go by the Iron Mountain in the
afternoon. They will be encamped
south of Deming, N. M, several miles,
about 40 miles from the border. The
officers and men are all anxious to go.
There is total of nearly 1900 in the
Gen. B. w. Greene reviewed the
troops at 6 p. m. Monday, at the Fort,
as the representative of MAJ. Gen. w:
H. Haynes, A. N. g., retired, who had
been invited to review them, but who
is unable to leave the Confederate
home where he is now living. His
physical condition is such that he could
not stand the strain of the ten mile
ride to the fort. "God bless every
man of them," is the word he sent to
his "boys."
Rev. Frank w. Gee was today APP
pointed chaplain Of the First regi-
ment.
The Bodcaw Lumber company has
donated three car loads of lumber, co.
900 feet, for the use of the Arkansas
troops in the construction of their
camps on the border. 1t will be
shipped direct from the mills, at once,
SO that it may be ready for them.
Captain FREEDMAN, assistant adju-
tant-general, announces that they are
anxious to secure applications for en-
listment from dental surgeons. Blanks
may be secured at the office of the
guard in the state capitol.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01
WANTS CONGRESS
To INVESTIGATE
BIG EXPLOSION
Jersey City Mayor Says
Step Necessary to Secure
Better Laws.
PROPERTY LOSS IS
PUT AT $40, 900
Blast of Explosives on New York
Docks Causes 12 Deaths, and Injury
of 3s-Statue Of Liberty
Endangered.

New York, July 31.-Fire broke out
tonight in the ruins on Black Tom
island, where Sunday ammunition
explosions occurred, and half the fire
department of Jersey City, With fire
boats, fought the flames, which cen
tered about the pier where large
quantities of shrapnel and shells
were stored.
Shells exploded in an almost con-
tinuous canronade. Three officers of
doing business on the
island were under arrest and war
rants are out for fourth
Preparations were under way at
Jersey City for joint investiga-
ton, TO fix the blame for the disas
ter, which killed at least three men,
injured scores, and caused approx
mately $20,000,000 property damage.
The theory that the fire, which
caused the disastrous explosion,
started on a munitions barge tied up
at the island, was combatted late
today by Robert r. Hudspeth, prose-
cutor from Hudson county, and Theo-
dore Johnson, president of the John
son Tightening company, owner of the
munitions barge Both declare the
fire originated in two Lehigh Valley
cars laden with explosives.
Johnson, who was arrested on a
charge of manslaughter, as were AL
bert NJ. Dickman, Black Tom agent
of the Lehigh Valley, and Alexander
Davidson, superintendent Of the Ma
tional Storage company, denied all
responsibility for the conflagration
He intimated that the fire was of in
cendiary origin.
Later in the day warrant was is
sued for the arrest on charge OF
manslaughter of Edmund l.. Macken-
zie, of Plainfield, N. j., president OF
the National Storage company, whose
plant on the island was destroyed.
New York, July 31.-While federa
and county prosecutors and the in
terstate commerce commission were
conducting investigations to deter
mine the cause of and fix the respon
sibility for the great ammunition ex
plosion in Jersey City yesterda!
morning, with it's toll of death, in
jury and destruction, Mayor Mari
Pagan of Jersey City announced tina
he would demand a congressional in
vestigation of the disaster. He salt
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-01
PINE BLUFF COOLER,
SAYS S. T.. WILHOIT

"Pine Bluff is the coolest place I've
been in this summer" said S. F. Will
holt, formerly a resident of this city,
who is now making his home at
Springfield, Mo-, where he is operat-
ing a theater. Mr.. Without said ne
recently had visited st. Louis, Chicago,
Kansas City and other cities OF the
Middle West. and he found the. tenn
perature in Pine Bluff more conducive
to comfort than in any of the other
cities. Mr.. Without expects to remain
here a few days. transacting business
and greeting old friends.