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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-01-26

may possibly have occurred--we have
never seen it. Neither had the three
Misses Avery. Nor did they ever ex-
pect to. And IL they had seen it, it
is quite likely they would have Joined
the backsliders at that instant.
But without wasting much time on
this gruesome thought, they hurried
to window commanding the best view
Of the parsonage, and raised 1t. Then
they clustered behind the curtains, and
watched and listened. There was
plenty to heart From the parsonage
windows came the sound Of scamper-
ing feet and banging doors. Once there
was the unmistakable clatter of a chair
overturned. With 1t all there was a
constant chorus of "Oh, look I" "Ohi
Ohp ooh, how sweetp "Oh, papa !"
"oh, Prudencel" "Look, Larkie, look
at thisl'
Then the eldest Miss Avery closed
the window overlooking the parsonage
and confronted her sisters.
"We must just make the best Of It,"
she said quietly.
But next door the gray old parson-
age was full to overlooking with salts
faction and happiness and love. Every
one has experienced the ecstatic, creepy
sensation of sleeping in a brand-new
home. The parsonage girls reveled in
the memory Of that first night for many
days. 1T may be haunted for all we
know" cried Carol delIclously. "Just
think, Connie, there may be seven
ghosts camped on the head Of your bed,
waiting"
"Carol !"
When the family gathered for wor.
ship on that first Sabbath morning,
Mr.. Starr said, as he turned the leaves
of his well-worn Bible, II think II
would be well for you to help with the
morning worship now. When finish
reading the chapter, Connie, you will
make the first prayer. Just pray for
whatever you wish as you do at night
for yourself. will follow you"
Comics eyes were wide with respon.
slbillty during the reading of the chap
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-01-26

the glrIs--with Fairy to keep me bal
ancedi read. but do not like to
study.--No, you'll have to get along
with me just the way | am, Mrs. Adj
ans. It's all can do to keep things
going now, without spending half the
time dreaming OF big things to do in
the future"
Don't you have dreamsT gasped
Mrs. Adams. "Don't you have dreams
OF the future7 Girls In books nova
days dream"
Eyes. | dream" interrupted Pru-
dence. Il dream lots--but It's mostly Of
what Fairy and others will do when
get them properly raised. You'll like
the girls, Mrs. Adams, know you viii.
They really are gifted little bunch
except me. I'm just common little Pru-
dence OF the Parsonage-bnt the 9TH
crsr And Prudence flung out her
hands dramatically.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-01-26
But the Question Returns.

AS the stage coach careened toward
the edge of the cliff, the timid tourist
gazed anxiously down at the brawling
stream 800 feet below.
do people fall over this precipice
often% she asked.
The driver clucked to his broncos.
mo, madam" he returned placidly;
never but once."-Christian Herald,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-01-26
BIRDS FOND OF MULBERRIES
Plan to Plant Trees and Shrubs That
Produce Fruit for Benefit of
Feathered Songsters.

One of the best things that can be
done is the planting of trees and
shrubs that produce fruit especially
liked by birds.
Mulberries planted near cherry
trees will protect them from the birds.
They like the mulberries better than
cherries.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-01-26

maR. STARR, widower
Wa Methodist minister, has
been assigned 10 the con-
gregation at Mount Mark. Iowa.
He and his daughter, Pru-
dence--she Is nineteen. and the
eldest OF Eve gIrls-havc come
on ahead to get the new parson-
age ready for the younger mem
beers Of the family. OF course
the whole town. especially the
MethodIsts. Is throbbing with
curiosity about the newcomers.
Mrs. Adams, a member OF the
Ladies' Aid society, hurried over
To call on Prudence, and noslng
around found the girl on her
knees praying Ia the barn. So
she began az once 10 pump
the girl for all she was worth
II would be great stun 10 tell
the neighbors--and Is still at II.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-01-26
Young Diplomat.

Di. lomatic little Helen was playing
with her sister and cousin. The two
girls had toys and Charlie, the cousin,
much desired the possession of Hell
ems. This young lady, however, said
In the most conciliatory manner: "oh,
you play with Annie. She's having the
bestest time"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-01-26
Good Plan.

A little girl told her mother she had
decided to get married. Her mother
laughed and asked her why. "I'm go
ing to get married." said Mary, "and
have FIVE children-three white and
two colored-to do the work"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-01-26
No Letup.

"Your daughter has a remarkable
voice." "Pm glad you like it. What
do y7u think remarkable about it?"
ats eadurance."-Detroit Free Press.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-01-26

Doesn't it seem that the happy
go-lueky houseful of parsonage
girls will win the friendship of
the Avery spinsters and tear
away the barrier of snobbishness
and reserve which hedges them
in7
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-01-26

tTo BE coNTINUED.)
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-01-26

The means recommended to bring
the acute abscess ''to a head"
are but rarely effectual with this
variety; or, If successful, too much
time has been occupied in the cure.
More rapid methods of treatment are
necessary. These consist, first of all,
in carefully exploring the tumor for
the presence of pus. The incisions
must be made over the softest part
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-03
100000 IS
LATEST TOTAL
Of PR|SONE rs
AuStro- Germans Increase the
Pressure on Left Wing of
italian Front

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.--The Bri
tiSh forces in Flanders have restrained
about half Of the total German force
on tn" western front without any sue.
cess being recorded for the German
arms, according to a review of the
situation BY the French high com.
mission The commission states that
II the Anglo-French continue opcr..-
Lon that they will perhaps restrict
help which Germany could give to the
Austrian army on the Italian front
up to such time as the situation can
BE- relieved on this front"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-03

form great servic" in contributing
TO its support.
Now il you don't believe what say.
or If you think that I am placing too
much value on the Y. NJ. c. A.. iusf
write to any of the boys of the Depo,
Brigade, l66th, and see what he has To-
say. The Y. NJ. c .el. quarters IS the
place We all go as soon as supper il
over for an hours entertainment and
rest
Please do your bit in this worthy
cause and it will be appreciated by all
OF Us who are expected to 20 to the
front II means ever so much for our
comfort.
Thanking YOU in advance Tor wha,
you are going to do and for what YOU
have already done. and with best
wishes TO all my Elko friends. an
very sincerely yours.
WELLINGTON WEILAND.
l66uh Depot Brigade. I3g CO., 3uth
Tr. Brigade Camp Lewis, Washing.
ton.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-03
ITALIANS HEROIC
IN GREAT RETREAT
Soldiers. Women and Children
PIOd Through Rain and
Heavy Mud

ROME. N0l 3 D,.rrIhInr ,,,nI.
If ,rc l,,,,,r r.,r.,, nm Cr,or,., -
anal l.,., ,orr..n,rJ.,, ,, ,I..
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,Iiyo
Ccp.,., p,Go,lic ,..p, hI.. L.~. ..n.
Usri .,o.,.. ,, ,t,t.i., -, r,u. .I..-
mon,I,.. nf tho Austrian or,rsi,.,,
comp,,p ing rho lin ,nu Can,r IN
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-03
FIRE AT OIL CITY
NOW UNDER CONTROL

NEW ORLEANS. Nov. "A dig
patch from Shreveport announces that
the fire at Oil City, Louisiana. which
was reported TO be very serious,
caused only slight damages and is
now entirely under control. The blaze
started in tailorshop and it was fear.
I'd the fire would spread, but no oil
was burned and the authorities do not
believe that 1t was incendiary.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-03
FIRST AWE ERICAN
SOLDIERS TAKEN
BY GERMANY
u. S. Soldiers Captured by
TeutonS, According to Ber-
lin Dispatch

BERLIN Nov &.--The capture OF
som" American soldiers by German
reconnoit"ring party on the Rhine
Ianc canal, Is announced by the war
olnco. as result OF rcconnoitering
th~lst. The capture took place near
'he Marn" canal, states the ar-.sagc
'" further details were given.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-03

Senator Thatcher reports that The
Union Mines company property. of
which he is superintendent has dcvcl.
opod into the biggest mine in Nevada.
the l"dgo has opened out to six f,rt
in width and the values have increased
with depth. This IS n lead property
and for a number of years past has
hcCn q heavy shipper
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-03
PRISONERS TAKEN
TO KATTEGATT

LONDON. Nov. THE admiralty
announces ~. certain British forces
have been engaged in Kattegatt, and
arm of the north sea between Sweden
and Denmark. and that prisoners are
being brought in. No further informa.
tion Is at hand.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-03
GERMANS ARE
KILLE D IN
LATE ATTACK
British Destroyers Have En-
gagement With German
Cruiser Marie

LONDON, Nov. 3.-Thirty men on
the German auxiliary cruiser Marie Of
flensourg, were killed in an engage
men' with British destroyers. an.
nounces an Exchange Telegraph dis.
patch.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-03

Mrs. Frank Williams and Miss Mil.
dred Bacon have returned from two
months trip to California. 1t will be
remembered that they took with them
Little Mildred Williams, who was seri.
ously i'll with whooping cough. We
are pleased to report that the little
one has entirely recovered.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-03
BIC GERMAN
RAIDER SUNK
IN NORTH SEA
Five Armed TraWIeTS and Big
Teuton Ship Sent Down
BY British

COPENHAGEN. Nov. ,, \ German
commerce raider and i've armed trawl-
"rs were sunk By British d"stgoycrs
IN scandinavian waters. announces u
late dispatch. Tie Danish steamships
report that the raider was the Gro
yodil". new German ship of q
thousand tons register carrying .
crew of one hundred.
ELSINORE. Denmark, Nov. 3.-Scy.
,ral Of the woundcd from the German
cruiser which was sunk in the North
Sea were landed.
\ late official statement from Lon
don states that q ten armed patrol
craft was destroyed in addition 10 rlr
German cruiser, the craft being equip.
ped with six inch guns.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-03
ALLIES HOLD OUT
AGAINST ENEMY
ON WEST FRONT
French and British Forces
RepuISe Germans
In West

BERLIN, Nov. 3.-More than two
hundred thousand prisoners have been
taken in the Austro. German campaign
IN the Italian front it is officially m.
nounced. There was no importan:
fighting on this front yesterday.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-03

ROME, Nov g Tas Austro.G German
pressure is more noticeable on the
LETT wing, tho war Office announces to-
day. All attempts made by the leu.
tons to reach tn r:2ht bank of the
river have beer detained by the Ttal-
ilns.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-03

Pedro orbe, the well known placer
miner of Lynn. is an ElkO visitor 10.
day.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-03

CONTINUED on Page Four
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tContinucd on Page Four
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-12-28

History repeats itself down to mi
mute details, the London Star reminds
MS, and recalls previous operations at
zaZa related in the Book Of Joshua.
1t says:
"If that picturesque special CORE
spondent to whom we owe the MARIA
tive of the sun and moon standing still
nthe Valley Of Ajalon had witnessed
the onslaught Of General Allenby's
auxiliaries, he might have pictured be-
hemoth wallowing on the shore and
leviathan rising out of the sea. 1t is
related In the Book Of Judges thar
thought the tribe of Judah took GAIA,
they could not drive out the inhabi-
tants Of the valley because they had
chariots of IRON
ALLOWING for the intervening CEN
turtles which have transformed the
'chariots of iron into tanks, we see
that In this case the omens are In
favor of the invaders. and we may
reasonably hope that the clearing out
of the Philistines will be final and COM
olete."
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-12-28
A Berlin Advertisement.

In Germany now there are advertise
ments which are not only news, but
imply a great deal outside Of the direct
news sought to be conveyed
AS an instance the Berlin Tages
Zeitung recently contained a want ad,
reading as follows: For exchange, 30
Polish laborers, 20 men and 80 girls.
for the same number of other hands. y
Polish laborers in Germany are not
permitted to change masters or to
move from place to place without gov
eminent authorization. With such au-
thorization, however, the masters can
make exchanges, as we trade horses
and mules. or as our housewives ex-
change soap grease for soap, or old
rags for door mats, kitchen tins and
such.-Exchange.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-12-28
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There Ia
only one way TO cure Catarrhal Deafness,
and that Is by constitutional remedy.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE acts
through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
of the System. Catarrhal Deafness ia
caused by an infamed condition of the
mucous lining OF the Eustachlan Tube.
When this tube Is iniamed you have
rumblng sound or imperfect hearing, and
when IT is entirely closed, Deafness is the
result. Unless the Inflammation can be re-
NAL condition, hearing may be destroyed
forever Many cases of Deafness are
caused by Catarrh. which is an inhamed
condition of the Mucous Surfaces
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for any
case OF Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE.
All Druggists TIC. Circulars free
F. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-12-28
NEW WRITING IMPLEMENT.

writing Implement composed OF mixture
OF wax and finely ground pumiee stone contain
ing particles OF ink has been invented By William
c. Geer OF Akron O. TO take the place OF ordinary
and fountain pens. pencils. e-ayons and all other
writing implements says the Popular Science
Monthly. As the body OF the new writing device
is composed OF q mixture OF wax and puuice
stone. which is easily worn away when rubbed
against paper surface. the inventor claims that
the cells OF ink intermixed with the wax and pun-
ice stone viii also be liberated giving Uniform
supply OF ink.
The device is made by mixing the wax pumice
stone and ink together. When il is heated 10 the
proper temperature II IS suddenly Immersed in
cold water. This chills and Soldifes the wax
mixture producing body having a cellular struc-
ture. each cell being filled with ink
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-12-28
Strange War Graft

Plans for one of the strangest WAY
vessels ever proposed have been sub
mitted TO the council of national de
Tense, says Popular Mechanics Maya
zine. The craft is an enormous ocean
going water wheel that is intended TO
perform much the same service for the
navy as the British and French tanks
have for the allied armies. Although
highly visionary and entirely untried,
1t has novelty and potential power that
draws attention. In addition TO being
amphibious to a certain degree. 1t is
theoretically capable of great speed.
Essentially ii consists OF two big con-
nected cylinders that are supplied
around their outer rims with ADJUST
able paddles. The horizontal axle Of
fers space for crew and is gyro-
scopieally stabilized TO support fight
ing mast. Opposite ends of the axis
are utilized as gun turrets.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-12-28

Is II planned deal with all the acute suffering.
such as is summarized above, and to reconstruct
many villages in the devastated war zone 50 as
pare the way for again cultivating the soil but It
is the purpose TO apply the American system CT
Home Service" on a scale so grand that il is
bound TO have q heartening effect on the u hole
French military organization. for the French SOL
diers fight better when they know their loved
are being cared for.
In furtherance OF this great scheme, designed 10
bring comfort and cheer in the family OF every
French soldier that Is needy, General Pershing
General Petain. commander in chief OF the French
forces, and Maj. Gen II. P. Murphy, American Red
Cross commissioner, have formed themselves into
a committee Of cooperation. Company officers viii
go through their ranks and ascertain from each
soldier whether he has any worry on his mind
concerning sickness want at home. Reports
will be made 70 headquarters weekly and not
single viii be overlooked in the relief work
that is TO be guided by the addresses of families
listed Special attention VIII be given TO the treat
ment and prevention of tuberculosis which has as
sumed proportions almost deadly as the internal
machinery of war itself Food and clothing win
be supplied when necessary and the spirit and
of the previously depressed soldier in the
trenches viii be enliSened by the news that his
family is having ITS wants attended to-
The great struggle OF the winter will be the
economic struggle" said Mr. White The Red
Cross practically VIII fight the American fight IN
I'll our boss take their places the firing line
next spring. II should be kept in mind that every
French soldier who is saved this winter means the
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-12-28

same view as William Allen White rezAE1l-s
the inheritance Of giving primary attention TO the
economic side OF the equation during the winter
months He quoted General Pershing as saying
that the greatest thing that the Red Cross can do
at present TO insure victory * 10 stand by the lam
lilies OF French soldiers.
Gas Bombs Poison Soil.
An interesting fact dweIt upon By Mr.. Wishard
during visit TO Washington was that Of the pOis-
oning Of the soil in agricultural regions By the
gases spread over the country By the Germans Il
Is stated that this gas has worked its insdious way
deep into the ground so that unless heroic means
are discovered and applied IL viii be years and
years before the land Is III for cultivation Of any
sort The devastation he says, IS beyond anything
in the history of the world, with shell craterS 50
thick that blowing OF fertile fields Is abSO-
lutely impossible Yet in this hOpelessly devasta-
ted region the Red CrOss has 10 work to repair
some villages and restore certain agricultural
communities not alone for The humanity directly
involved with respect 10 the people who will thus
have shelter and means 10 90 10 work. but an
example 10 the thousands OF others and an inspi-
ration 70 them TO start in and begin life anew. The
hopeessness OF Ii all might seem complete from
single instance cited by Mr. Wishard-that OF
man who had owned q mill In & village near Yer
dun. who told him that when he went 70 look for
the spot on which il stood he had 10 take surrey
along 10 locate IL
1t is into the hopelesSness OF hundreds OF sftua-
tons akin TO this that the American Red Cross IS
advancing with its banner OF mercy and its bugle
blast OF inspiration
So help the Red Cross
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-12-28
ABomb Raid by Shell-Light

The picture Of a night attack executed by the
English on a German trench in France Is drawn
in the Cornhil Magazine by Boyd CABLE
The hour chosen for the raid was just about
dusk. There was extra-special preparation
Immediately before it. The guns continued 10
pour In their fire. speeding IL up little. perhaps.
but no more than they had done score OF times
in the last "a hours The infantry clambered out
of their trench and filed out through the narrow
openings in their own wire entangements.
"Out in front a faint whistle cut across the roar
of fire. They're off. said the forward officer into
his phone and moment later distinct change
in the note of sound Of the overhead shells told
that the fire had lifted that tire shells were pass
ing higher above his head. TO fall farther back in
the enemy trenches and leave clear the stretch
into which the infantry would soon be pushing.
For a minute there was no change in
the sound OF battle The thunder Of the guns
continued steadily. a burst OF rifle or machine
gun IRE cracked as systematically.
Men gulped in their threats or drew long
breaths of apprehension that this was the begin
ming OF discovery of their presence in the open.
the first of the storm they knew would quickly
follow But there were shells for the
moment, and the rattle of machine gun fire d.
minished and the bullets piped thinner and more
distant as the gun muzzie swept around The in
fantry hurried on. thankful for every yard made
in safety.
-But ar the attacking point the Infantry
almost across when the storm burst. and the
shells for the most part struck down harmlessy
behind them The men were into the fragments
OF broken wire. and the shattered parspet looued
up under their hands minute after the first shell
burst Up 10 this they had advanced In silence.
but now they gave tongue and with wild yels
leaped az the low parapet, scrambled and
down into the trench. Behind them few forus
twisted and sprawled on the broken ground. bur
they were no sooner down thas running stretcher
bearers bounced on them. lifted and bore them
back to the shelter of their own lines.
In the German trench the raiders worked and
fought at desperate speed. but smoothly and
what was clearly settled and rehearsed plan
There were few Germans 10 be SEEN and most OF
these croucked dared and helpless, with hands
over their heads They promptly seized.
bundled over the parapet. and told by wcgd or
gesture to be OF They waited for second bid
ding. but ran With heads STOPPED and hands above
their heads straight TO the British line, one or
two men doubling after them guards Some
Of the prisoners we're struck down by their own
guns shellhre and these Just as promptly
grabbed by the stretcher bearers and hurried in
under cover
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-12-28

Up and down the selected area OF front line
trench the raiders spread rapidly There were
several dugouts under the parapet and from some
OF them gray-coated figures crawled with their
hands up on the first summons TO surrender.
These. too. were bundled over the parapet. II 2
shot came from the black mouth OF the dugout
in answer 70 the call 10 surrender il was prompt
Il bombed At either end OF the area OF front
line marked out the limits OF the raid strong
parties made block and beat OF the feeble al
tacks that were made on them
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-12-28
CcnseNatIor.

She had long been noted for her
economy in the culinary line. but IL re-
NAMED for conservation 70 bring out
Just what she could do. relates an ex-
change
They SAT down 70 dinner snd the
soup was served To the man-of-the-
house It did not seem familiar Il
certainly was a new variety for, fiOat-
Ing or its surface were queer little
puff balls He prodded one and then
he tasted. They were good and he
tried another but curiosity getting the
better. he inquired: Would you kind
" tell me just what this IS I am eat
lngs"
Well she replied. If you must
know. there was one batter cake Jeff
from breakfast and I pur IL in the
soup
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-12-28

Mays mother objected 70 her asso-
eating with 4 little girl in the neigh
borhood and thought that she ought 10
be eontented in playing with Tommy,
her small brother
She once said 70 Mary. I don't Ike
you 70 play with that little girl. she II
TOO bolsrerous.
Mary replied. You won't let ne
play with her because she Is too boy
strous and I won't play with Tommy
because he Is & sissy-he Is roo girl
str0uS