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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-30
:. PEPS :.
No pep this evening, citi-
zens. Too much pudding.

No pep this evening, citi-
zens. Too much pudding.
Whoever put whateverit-
was in the mince pie prob
ably had never heard that
Idaho went dry by over
So, 900.
Never mind, the turkey
will come back tomorrow
and then some.
If the neck was of ortho-
dox length it will stretch
over Sunday.
Why is it so many folks
invite you on one day?
And then quit for a year.
In We olde times people
used to go out and kill their
Thanksgiving dinner, and
now the Thanksgiving dim
ner comes in and nearly
0 Temporal! O mores. O
doctor!
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-30
THE JOURNEY OF LIFE.

THE JOURNEY OF LIFE.
Beneath the waning moon / walk ct
night
And muse on human life-for all
around
Are dim uncertain shapes that cheat
the sight,
And pitfalls Turk in shade along the
ground,
And broken CLEANS of brightness. here
and there.
Glance through, and leave unwarmed
the death-like air.
The trampled earth returns a sound Of
hollow sound. as If l walked on
bombs;
And lights that tell of cheerful hours
Far off, and die like hope among the
glooms.
mournful wind across the LANDSCAPE
flies,
And the wide atmosphere is full of
signs.
And I. with faltering footsteps. Jour-
ney on,
Watching the stars that roll the
hours away.
TIL the faint light that guides me now
is gone,
And like another life, the glories day
Shall open DER me from the empyreal
hight
With warmth, and certainty, and
boundless light
William Cullen Bryant.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-30
DAILY LESSON IN HISTORY.
One Hundred Years Aao Today

Ono Hundred Years Ago Today.
1S16-Great mass meeting of
the populace of London to de-
mand government funds for the
relief of the poor.
Seventy five Years Ago Today. I
1S41-The Medical Missionary I
, society. first of it's kind, or I
ganized at Edinburgh
Fifty Years Ago Today.
1866-Queen Victoria visited
Banbury and was presented I
with samples OF the cakes for I
, which the town has been re- I
nowned for centuries
Twenty-Five Years AGO Today. I
1S91-Catholics in st. Louis
celebrated Archbishop Kenrick's I
fiftieth Episcopal anniversary I
Ono Year Ago Today in the War. ,
November 80. 1915.-Constan-
tinople announced British de-
feat south of Bagdad; Prizrend I
t q k en- by the Bulgarians;
France called out 10000 more I
young conscripts; Rome report
ed Italians near victory at Cor a.,
izia; Total casualties in Ger
man armies 100000 up to Nov. a.,
%; British fleet attacked Ger
mans on Belgian coast
n
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-30

good scholar, thought to take the rise
out of him, and said:
You don't spell it that way, Jack"
But Jack answered him thus: We'll,
shure. don't | know it; only, you see, if
spelt it right nobody would notice it,"
A young woman VINO thought she
was losing her husbands affection
went to seventh daughter of a sew
enth daughter for a ove-powder. The
mystery woman told her:
Get a raw piece of beef. cut flat,
about an inch thick. Slice an onion in
two, and rub the meat on both sides
with it. Put on pepper and salt and
toast it on each side over red coal
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-30
The Consumptive Patient

Upon being told
fully affected; will
his
pathy his
eyes over which presently trembling
FOLLOWING Initial
pretty much that of the volunteer soldier When
weesabshed
to be made will ultimately a on
The patient obeden in
cnhdent OF his state mind
among consumptves
and final recovery will depend largely his
before undertakes
chances
absolutely
well Doctors
ner doctor or their let
set for the
held subsidiary
to be
the peculiar
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-30

& + a S S, tomorrow
prizes will be won"
Tomorrow, But to-
day, alas, goes by
and you have Moth
ing done. Tomo.-
row is a vision dim,
that m a k e s the
dreamer's heart feel
good. Today the
man of sense and
vim goes forth and
saws three cords of
wood. Il o d a y we
know we are alive,
our b o n e s and
t h e w s obey our
will; it Is our priv
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-30
TO BE TAKEN BE-
FORE OR AFTER

Jack, who was a sailor had one day
been painting some ratings and had
put under it, "Whet Paynte."
A friend Of his coming along, and
knowing that Jack was by no means n
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-30
THE BONDAGE OF BELGIUM.


GPHE representations being President
bearing the condition of the people of Belgium should be
less earnest because beated and will be hoped they
+. will prove no less effective.
The Belgian people being slavery
native land peaceful hive of industry of cu
had been transferred
wars brutal passions.
Hundreds of thousands being held in bondage yet
be chained.
The fortunes of war? Hardly of civilized warfare
such thing TO be people suffer when engaged in
armed conflict The people OF the United States suffered the
sixties although the then berae and drive
slavery institution from the country make slaves
1t is necessary however, for ourselves up
judges with assumptive power enforce DEGREES
Weneed discuss the of Belgium the fright
funess of the attack.
We need only a defender of human rights
justice raise voice solemn protest against the
sary harsh treatment being accorded conquered people
against their cruci6xon
Through ordinary channels country has been
ved the weight of the that has been swung
GUMS neck Here is perhaps dramatic recital perhaps
somewhat overdrawn but sustained by other reports 1t from
the pen of Robert W. Chalmers
to
is the estimate the first bach-white
sembing to
neghbors,
Think a f be enor
make that effort for moment Picture yourself a
in your a room
at apartment door the vestbue
under iron discipline obeying
father brother
with this file ihoutt
to a to snatch up acloakfo
They do Perhap
file Of soldiers do not know, possibly
mand.
They may be herded into cattle without
clothing to keep them warm without
quench their thirst to
m oal mine theym
be driven into the
TO conquees aid in maxi
ing war munitions to be used against their
eIand.
Here, indeed picture cause the blush of shame 70 mount
the cheek of civilization.
caSried to the OF cruetvcarried 20
such deVs extent not by the German people but marsm
gone mad
Apparently protest the United NAV utter through
Its Chief executive will utilize the deportation of Belgian civilians
tor labor IN Germany its basis but could properly go much
farther and conhne itself the honest pompngs humanity
may not have been within province interfere with
the INVASION OF Tranquil prosperous Godfearing nation
The nhbionS OF international obligation have
sealed Our official lips observed the destruction the noble
art OF centuries and productive by shells as to
render it sterile for years.
might have wise to have raised our hand
against the page the ouage the annlaion associated with
the conduct OF the war in Belgium.
But can sit silent and unmoved in deeply uphol
slavement of the people of broken nation?
Perhaps aid Belgium taking official cognzance
OF its latest and presenting plea couched in noffen
ing words but at least that far performing duty
toward humanity and in relieving national conscience of
crushing weight.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-30
Uncle w alt Has for You
This Evening
FUTURE DEEDS.

Sweet friend of mine, it doesn't pay
to tell of things you will achieve the
golden era is today; and promises too
oft deceive. Tomorrow will cut much
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-30
SICK HEADACHE.

II. b. writes: / am subject to sick
headache spells, which come on quite
frequently. SO severe sometimes that
have to call a physician to admin
lister drugs by way of the "hypo" to
get relief. Could you advise anything
that one could follow or adapt him
self to SO that such spells would be
less frequent or would disappear en-
tire@y7 1 am a man of stout pro-
portions. 40 pounds. exceptionally
good appetite: I eat a great deal of
meat; use very little alcoholic bev-
erages; farmer by occupation. My
stomach and bowels always seem to
be in good action when these spells
come on. but my kidneys do not act
so freely then as at other times.
Answer: Cut out the "hypos"; that
way disaster surely lies. so per cent
OF dope fiends" have begun by taking
medicines just that way. Migraine
appears to be your trouble, and the
bottom of this trouble probably lies
in your kidneys. Get the urine OK
amined; then you will know what you
have to contend with. Obviously you
eat too much. especially meat. Be sure
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-30
TOOK A NEIGHeoR,s ADVICE

Last winter my son Claude had a
severe attack Of Group. ] took a neigh
boris advice and procured a bottle of
Chamberlains Cough Remedy. It re-
lieved him promptly" writes Mrs. T. H.
Bell, Vandergraft, Pa. Obtainable ev-
erywhere Adv THIS
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-30

THIS sm" devoted
health; efficiency
presented
pettin0ofhers
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-30

Stop watches which register fiftieths
and hundredths of a second have been
perfected for accurate timing.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-30

your bowels. kidneys ana skin are al
ways acting freely. It certainly won't
do. especially In your case. to klinker
up the bodily machinery. Besides the
kidneys. other causes Of this sick
headache are eye strain (psrhaps you
need to have glasses fitted). worry.
insufficient sleep.
APOMORPHINR
#. d. b. writes: What IL apomor-
phine7
Answer; An alkaloid derived from
morphine by the action of strong
acids or zinc Chord. There 10 little
danger of an apomorphine habit, be-
cause this drug Ii very naussating. It
is powerful emetic In cases of pois-
onins. The dose by the mouth IL Is
grain. Physicians (none others
should do this) give the drug hypo-
dermically, when swallowing IL DIM
cult. But the drug Is very depressing
to the heart and has caused death by
cardiac failure.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-30
HEALTH IS WEAETH
John B.HMber AM.MD.

pclL-DR
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-30

PHE representations being considered by President Wilso
bearing the condition Of the people of Belgium should
less earnest because beated will hoped
u will prove less effective.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03
ANOTHER SNOW SUNDAY NIGHT.

The cold, disagreeable weather
which has prevailed throughout this
section for several weeks past, brought
rs another snowfall Sunday night and
the temperature since has been hover
ing around z ,ro for the greater part OF
the time. 1t has been long time
since this section has been visited by
such continued cold spell. The sleet-
and SHOWS and muggy weather ha.
seemed anything but Sunny Oklahoma
Never mind, about July and August
the tide will turn and the common
Interrogation then Will he is it no
enough for youY' i'm tes Il OF Gee
Whiz Aint it cold'rn blixen?"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT.

A musical entertainment was given
At the Globe theatre Wednesday night
in connection with the regular picture
show, by number o the leading
musicians of the town for the benefit
OF the domestic science department OF
the Beaver high school
A large audience attended. the
house being crowded To it's capacity
and the program was much enjoyed Ly
all good sum was realized for the
school.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03
MERCANTILE ROOMINC HOUSE.

The Beaver Mercantile Company are
haying the second story of their build
ing fitted up for rooming house. The
entire floor will be divided into rooms
aud converted into first.class room
ing house, equipped with electric lights,
heat and water. This will certainly be
an ideal location and there is no ques-
tion but that the house will enjoy q
GOOD patronage, from the start.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03

Mrs S VI. Langdun ana sons, of Sha-
ron, were here the past week seeking n
location, They purchased the Georoe
Provo eighty acres of Mrs f. l. Flick, |
and expect to rent a large tract Of
land in this vicinity and farm here on
a big scale the coming season. They
will m ov e TO their Beaver county
farm ut once. We are advised that
other parties at Sharon are IN Il b
interested in prospects in and around
Beaver and since the LangdOn's have
come out aud Investigated conditions
and made purchase, which is evidence
that they were well pleased with con
ditions MS they found them. it is likely
that others will also be induced to
come
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03
SAW HIS "SHADDER"

Yesterday was Ground Hog day,
February 2nd, and there was no good
reason why his hogship should not
have seen his "shadder" for Old Sol
shone forth n all his radIai ce the
entire day, so il he knows his business
an r. spring may not he expected.
Some people swear by the theory oi
the Ground Hog but we never figured
that he knew much about it.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03
METHODIST CHURCH.

Services are held at the Methodist
Church each Sunday a. follows.
l0a. m. SUNDAY School.
IL a. m. Sermon.
ZOO p. m. Epworth League.
81 .. m. Sermon.
Wed nesday afternoon, Ladies Aid
Thurs: Workers Conference pm.
Choir Practice s p. IN
Revival meetings under the direction
of Jonathan f. Perkins. of Wichita
Kansas, will begin Sunday Feb, 9th
Every body welcome TO any and all
Of these services. +. + LEWIS
~A Pastor.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03

We would appreciate 1t il h IS =
having items of news would phone US
or send them in. 1t is our de ire 10
catch every item of news, but il is
impossible for us to get every item,
particularly when 50 many new resi-
dents are coming in each week and
numerous changes taking place. II
you known a news item, let Us have it,
We want ALL the news, ALL t h e
time
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03

County Superintendent q T. Ayers
has been confined to his home several
days this week on account OF a severe
attack OF rheumatism. We are glad
to report that he is able to be out
again at this time.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03

s. N. While has located in beaver
and engaged in the cattle and hog
buying business. His ad will he seen
elsewhere III this issue TT ose hsv-
ing such stock for sale would do well
To zee him. lie offers highest market
prices at all times.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03

sJse Foster, who Mas been confined o
his home for several weeks on account
OF illness, was able to be out on the
street Tuesday. His many friends are
glad to see him about again and trust
that he will continue to steadily
improve.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03
PIANO FOR SALE. CHEAP.

Who wants standard piano at
wholesale price? We have brand
new one which we will sell at absolute
cost price. Come IN and get price. In
quire at HERALD office. 10 2l II
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03
EXAMINATION FOR POST.
MASTER AT BOYD.

The Civil Service Commission has
announced an examination to be held
at Beaver, February oath, for the put
pose of examining applicants to fill a
contemplated vacancy in the Office OF
postmaster at Boyd. T h compen-
sation of this office last year was $3.50
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03

Mrs. Johnny johnson, who together
with her husband aud family are
living at the A. N. Hogsett home, on
Clear Creek, during the absence of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Hog-ett, who
are visiting in Illinois, has been quite
seriously III the past week but is now
somewhat improved.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03
WEssneVer You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as
General Tonic because 1t contains the
well known tonic properties ofQUININE
and IRON. 1t acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. so cents
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03

Miss Artie Msschke, . cousin Of Mrs.
P q Embsrson, arrived in Beaver
the past week to make her future
home She 10 employed as bookkeeper
in the Emberson Grain Company
office.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03

Willis Thompson arrived Sunday
from Kansas CITY to visit his father,
]. II. Thompson, at the home of n. d.
Nef and family, south of town.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03

J. II. Thompson, father OF Mrs. G..
w. Robson, is seriously i'll at the
home Of his daughter. Mrs. N. ID. Neii,
three miles south of Beaver.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03

We are issuing three extra pages
his week to take care Of the Increased
advertising and news matter. Don't
that look like the Herald was keeping
along at the front OF tho processionY
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03

G.. p. Wellmsn, of Floris, is in
Beaver this wee k. assisting connty
Assessor Wright take the assessment
/ n this preciLct V. II. Fry, Of
Beaver, is also assisting.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03

Mrs S. 5. Strong has been quite
seriously ill the past week, Al this
{ me her condition is somewhat
improved
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03
LIKE A LETTER FROM HOME.
Flues, Col Jan. Is, 1916,

FInts, Col Jan. Is, 1916.
Miss Maud Thomas.
Editor Herald,
Beaver, Oklahoma
Please change the address of our
paper from Rule, Colorado, to Flues
Colorado, our new postofiice, They
will not forward IL any more from
Rule and we have missed two weeks,
and not getting the Herald every week
is like missing letter from home.
Very truly.
LEE HULsE.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03

Mrs. T. X. Williamson came in Sun
day morning from her home at Wins
ton, Missouri, to visit her sisters, Mrs
g w. Robson and Mrs. N. d. Ned
and also her father, J. Il. Thompson.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03

DR.. o. .. Nobel purchased tn e
Lynn Moore residence property the
past week and has taken possession.
Mr.. Moore and family are retaiaing
one room until they buy elsewhere
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03

n. b Davis, of the Davis Drug
Company, is enjoying a visit this week
from his nephew, OF Shattuck
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03

J.J. York, of Lskemp, was county
seat visitor Monday.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03

d. NJ Kile has been quite i'll the
past week but is improving at this
time
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-02-03

Born-To Mr. and 'NIrs. Harvel Padg-
EFT, Sunday. January 30th, 1915, a girl.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-06

continued, the republican masters
encouraged every outlaw and cut
throat to feel privileged to assail
whatever represented Wilson or his
policy. These knew they would have
the support Of great party in Amer
lea which for years had been sue
cessful in electing presidents.
Thus II was that just month
after Senator Root had struck his
keynote OF opposition to democratic
president the murderers dashed into
Columbus, N. M. aN
"The bandits OF villa found their
allies in the leaders OF the republican
party. All were for the destruction
OF an American policy and American
president.
by the doctrine OF the law which
holds responsible those who set In
motion the machinery which ends In
the murder OF man. the republican
platform builders who denounced
their president were the perpetrators
OF the death OF those Americans.
When they shot at the president OF
the United States they summoned
also the outlaws OF villa and Car
rama to XIII his soldiers
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-06
FRENCH HOLD
GAINS MADE
At vERDlJN
Furious Attempts Of TeutOn
Armies to Retake Lost
Positions Are Repulsed--
Jofre Still Holds FIeury

Paris. Aug. 5.--The Germans at
tackled furiously on the yerdun front
Throughout last night In violent at
tempts to recapture Thiauhont work
and to drive the French from Fleury.
The war Office announced today that
the German conference.-the we're
checked with heavy losses.
The Germans launched particu-
larly heavy attack against Thiau-
mont work at 8 o'clock last night
after violent bombardment along
the Thiaumont-Fleury front. The
lighting continued until early this
morning.
Every enemy attack was re-
pulsed" said one dispatch. The
Germans did not gain q yard. though
they suffered heavy losses. In
Fleury village the situation remains
unchanged. despite heavy fghting."
On the Somme front only minor
engagements. In which several Ger
man patrols were dispersed. occurred
last night. East of Pont-a-Mousson,
southeast OF verdun. German at.
tack In Sacqs forest was checked by
French machine gun fire.
In II air fights yesterday two Ger
mans dropped to their own lines,
damaged, and two : others were
brought down in the region of Yer
dun.
The Germans again attacked on
the whole Fleury-Thiaumont front,
repeating their tactics OF the previous
night. when they moved forward in
dense columns against the newly won
French positions.
Desperate bayonet fighting again
occurred in the streets OF Fleury,
the war Office stated. The Germans
charged repeatedly, but were check
ed by the French, who defended
themselves with bayonets. rife and
CONTINUED on Page SKI
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-06
ROBINS PROGRESSIVE,
! TO SUPPORT HUGHES

Chicago. Aug. 5.--In q statement
Issued here today, Raymond Robins,
chairman OF the last progressive con-
yentlon. comes out flat-footedly In
support OF Hughes for president. and
urged progressives to rejoin the
g, o, p. and boost It's candidate.
"We progressives stand at cross
roads" Robins said. American So
cial, Industrial and political life has
broken down under the old individ-
uallstic control. A new national
mind and conscience. developing So
clal unity. industrial Standardization,
and political honesty from self
controlled democracy--this Is the
goal OF our American life, believe
In the character and courage OF the
nominee OF the republican party, He
IL the most conspicuous example In
our history that American politics
may hold for success In able and un-
selfish public service, For myself,
gladly enlist with the great majority
OF the progressives of the nation un-
der leadership Of Hughes"
Robins said the 1914 elections had
showed progressives regarded the
progressive candidates Of 1912 mere
ly as the representatives Of u protest,
and that Roosevelt correctly inter-
preted this In refusing to run In 1915.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-06
GERMAN POSITIONS
TAKEN BY BRITISH

London. Aug. 6.--German second
line positions on front OF more than
1000 yards north OF Posieres were
captured by the British In n resump-
tIon OF the Somme offensive last
night. General Haig reported to the
war office today. Several hundred
prisoners were taken.
The attack was delivered by the
Australians and troops OF the new
army, and was completely success
ful." Haig declared. Repeated Ger
man counter-attacks against the new
ly won positions were repulsed, the
Germans suffering heavily,
No other important engagements
occurred on the French front last
night. The only other activity re-
ported consisted OF mining opera
tions.