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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16

When Florence Long and Guy Hol-
ley were married there was a church
wedding, bridesmaids, best man,
ushers, a large reception and all that
goes with the celebration of such an
event where the parents of the couple
are in both cases well-to-do people, and
the bride desires the display. Every
one said 1t was "such a pretty we'd
ding" and tie bride looked "lovely."
There certainly seemed to be not the
slightest reason why young Mr.. and
Mrs. Holley should not live happily
ever after. They came back from the
wedding tour, established themselves
In the eastern city where Holley car
ried on business as partner in whole
sale firm, and the groom's friends be-
gan to call at the pleasant apartment
in well-meant efforts to make the bride
feel at home in strange city.
Perhaps man does not always I'M
derstand what it means to take young
girl away from her parents, family,
friends and all the acquaintance of
her home town, and transplant her to
entirely new surroundings, where
everything seems strange, and every
face unfamiliar. Perhaps he does not
understand that in such case he has
to be large, patient, resourceful, ten
der soul in order to be, for a time at
least, the sole amusement, interest and
attraction of the stranger within his
gates. In nine cases out Of ten the
man thoughtlessly neglects to consider
big exactions on his side of the con-
tract. 1t takes a woman with a very
large nature, and something like a
genius for loving to cope successfully
with the situation If she has to supply
the mans shortcomings in the contract.
. Florence Holley was by no means
the unusual woman. She had the or
binary superficial life Of the young girl
up to the age of twenty, whose time.
after leaving school, Is filed with the
social functions incident to coming
out" in the society of the rich set.
Many such girls develop into strong,
fine characters, but 1t is not by filling
their lives with a ceaseless round of
social affairs and amusements. With
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16
CunfusING CITY OF cAeNES
Tourists Find Il Advantageous to
Learn to Distinguish From Similar
Name-Cannes.

American and English visitors to the
Riviera soon come to know Cagnes by
name, according to Harper's Magazine.
It is a challenge to their ability to pro-
nounce French-a challenge that must
be accepted, If you are in the region
Of Grasse or Nice or Antilles. Two
distinct tramway lines and several
roads lead from Grasse to Cannes and
Cagnes. Unless you are very careful
you may find yourself upon the wrong
route. Once on the Cagnes tramway,
or well engaged upon the road to
Cagnes, when you had meant to go to
Cannes, the mistake takes hours to re-
trieve.
At Nice chauffeurs and cochers love
to cheat you by the confusion of these
two names. You bargain for the long
trip to Cannes, and are attracted BY
the reasonable price quoted. In
very short time you are at Cagnes. The
vehicle stops. Impossible to rectify
your mispronunciation without sub
stantial increase of the original sum
Of the bargain. Antilles is between
Cagnes and Cannes. Cagnes is nearer,
and 1t is always to Cannes that you
want to go. Spell the name or write
it on piece of paper If you are to be
sure that you will be taken west ms
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16

"Yes, George, think you're right.
We must economic as to food"
George beamed on his wife much
pleased that she so readily fell In with
his suggestion. But then they had
been married only six months, and so
far there had been no serious misun-
derstandings between them. The war,
which had brought so much misery
and tragedy into the world was now
being felt on it's remotest outskirts,
affecting people Of moderate means by
the frightful rise In the cost of living.
The government was urging as a pa
triotic measure the wealthy classes to
reduce their menus. The poor needed
no such incentive, their slim pocket
books drove them to the dire necessity
even where less amount would seem
to mean a close approach to starva-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Steers belonged
to neither the very wealthy nor the
very poor class. Steers was drawing
a good salary in a responsible posi-
ton, they owned their own home, and
might be said to be comfortably off. So
it was quite from patriotic motives
that they resolved to cut down the
table expenses.
But" observed his wife, Ida, draw
ing her brow in perplexity, II must say
] don't know just where to begin. ]
thought we lived pretty moderately
anyhow"
ave might leave out meat for some
meals" suggested George rather rue
fully.
1--WE don't generally have 1t more
than once day anyway"
mo, but we might leave 1t out say
two days In the week"
"Yes," asscnted Ida, "and / could
learn to do some of those things with
bread crumbs the papers talk so much
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16
OWE WEALTH TO TRADE RAT
Rodents Popularity Led to Discovery
Of Valuable Mine From Which He ;
Had Carried Away Ore.

Miser the trade rat is also called
pack rat, wood rat and bushy tailed
rat. He is one of the smartest and by
far the most interesting Of all the rat
family.
He is rather a f1ne-looking fellow.
He is of large size. has big eyes, big
ears, and, in many parts of the country
where he lives his tail is covered with
long hair. 1t is because of this that
he often is called the bushy-tailed rat.
This rat is born collector and
trader. Anything he can carry of is
a prize. Very frequently he tries to
make amends by replacing with some
thing else the object carried away.
For instance, he will empty q bag of
seeds and fill 1t with pebbles or bits Of
sticks. He appears to be very fond Of
things that shine or are white, and
viii collect shells, bones. pebbles, bits
of tin, buckles, pistol cartridges,
spoons, forks and knives.
In the western part of the United
States where gold and other ores are
mined, valuable gold mine was dis
covered through Miser's contribution
to miner, says writer In the Peo-
pies Home Journal. Miser made many
visit to the prospector's cabin, taking
scraps Of food, and whatever he fan
cied. He brought back fragments of
quartz. and when these were assayed
they were found to be heavy with gold.
Miser was tracked to his nest and
near 1t was found the gold bearing
vein from which the samples have been
taken.
He is a most industrious fellow. In
a single night he will carry away
from a camp he may visit large part
Of the food left unprotected, leaving
In its place an equal quantity Of seeds,
stones, pine cones or other things
which he can easily find. Altogether
he is an amusing though often trou-
blesome neighbor. His little junk shop
Is usually worth Investigating.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16
Another Casualty.

During the operation of the Egyp-
tan expeditionary force in Palestine
town to the south of Beersheba was
captured and in 1t a splendid example
of mosaic pavement was discovered.
A chaplain to the forces was placed
in charge Of the excavation Of 1t, and
In the course of the work some human
bones were discovered. The padre
was elated at the find and immediate
Iy wired to his G. H. O., saying: slave
found bones of saint"
A little while after the reply came
back: unable to trace Saint in
casualty list. Obtain particulars Of
regimental number and regiment from
his identity disk."-London Answers.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16
seIf.conadsncs Wins.

Have you ever felt the chagrin Of
knowing that you have failed In an en-
terprise, whether this may have been
a mere incident Of business or an en-
tire career, purely through lack of self
conf1dence2
Thousands of men have failed in just
that way, writes Hugo Masters In Ply
steal Culture.
Self-con1dence is factor in success
of such Importance that the man with
moderate ability, but plenty Of conf
dence, will succeed where the man of
far greater ability, coupled with lack
of confidence, will fail. This has been
proven probably few billion times In
the history Of human affairs.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16

two, he did go to his mother, not for
bread pudding, but to consult her as to
the steps he would better take in the
matter. The result of her advice was
a letter from George to Ida begging
her In q very affectionate way to come
home. Days went by and no answer.
Then George grew desperate, and de-
termined to go after his wife.
His mother-in-law met him at the
door. She met him pleasantly, and
told him Ida was not at home. 1t was
In vain that he tried to gain any In
formation regarding the attitude of his
wife toward him. Mrs. Hall preferred
to remain neutral. However, she did
not turn him out, but invited him to
dine. He sat down to the table with
Mrs. Hall, his mother-in-law alone, but
he noticed place was set for another.
He concluded 1t was meant for his
wife, but that she refused to see him.
Just then Ida appeared in the doorway
from the kitchen bearing the first
course on a tray. She arranged 1t on
the table without word. But George
could be quiet no longer.
'IdaP' he cried, jumping from his
chair. wont you forgive mel"
'Now please don't spoil the dinner
with scene," she said quietly. "Just
eat, and wait till afterwards
George obediently followed direc-
lions. The dinner was delicious, and
he enjoyed 1t.
Mother showed me how to cook this
dinner" she said. did you like itT'
"Like It'll" he enthused. at was
wonderful. And the bread pudding
was the best everp
"Your mother taught me how to
make that. I've been learning a good
many other lessons beside cooking"
she added in a low voice.
1--WE been learning, too" he cried,
learning that I've been a fool, and
can't live without you"
Mrs. Hall got up and went softly out
of the room, leaving her daughter in
her husbands arms.
Both had wise mothers.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16
Alice Was Not partlonlar

Little Alice was great pet of her
grandmother, who lived in the same
house with her. Alice had the bad
habit of running away, and her mother
often had to resort to rather strenu-
GUS measures to keep her at home.
One afternoon her mother was ready
to go to her club, but as usual Alice
was missing, so she started out in
search OF her. Finding her at one of
the neighbours, she started with her
toward home in silence. Suddenly Al
ice looked up with winning smile and
said: "Oh, mamma, you don't need to
go home; you can just go on to your
club, and grandma can whip me"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16
Imnroved Caterpillar Tractor.

A new development In the caterpil-
lar type Of tractor is simple one Of
small size adapted for factory use. AS
made in Ohio, this is only so inches In
extreme width and 50 inches high, and,
as 1t passes through ordinary factory
doors, it can be used for transporting
materials inside the building as well
as outside. travelling over level floors
and uneven ground with equal facility.
Laying a board track instead of NOV
ing on wheel, it does not injure the
surface over which it passes. 1t is less
expensive than narrow gauge rail-
way, and 1t is not confined to a fixed
track
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16


every evening during the winter and
tell you how. nice it was on the
beach,
f. There was a time when st, 900 Q
gear made a man so rich that he
could be kind to the poor and could
give $3.50 year to the church, and
could be universally beloved because
ne wore old clothes like the plain
people. What does $4,000 a year get
you noWH Just half as much as your
trlend's $4,000 gets him, and ne
uses his extra $4,000 making you look
like misplaced Hubbard squash.
The high cost Of living high. is
causing untold misery In this mai
ton. and something ought to be done
IN the way Of providing, the suffer,
Ing prosperous with parachutes. =
trtk ssei.. -
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16
What VIII the harves. Re2

Few Americans are aware that they
live In country inclosed In circle Of
mines and nets, writes Niksah; yet
such Is the case. Since the declara-
tor. Of war the navy department has
been sowing the waterways and har-
bors Of the country with means of de-
struction. In harbors nets designed to
catch submarines are the chief relI-
sAee, while In rivers the channels arr
planted with mines.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16
An Improvement on Nature.

A certain Chicago pork packer. visit
ing the mountains, was one Of group
witnessing a gorgeous sunset in a sky
just streaked with lights that reminded
one Of the glories of the aurora. Eyes. "
he said, when asked how he liked 1t;
at certainly is mighty colorful sun
set-certainly Is BY the way, want
to show you one my daughter paint
ed !"-Richmond Times-Dispatch.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16
Products Of Genius.

There is not a. bit Of routine, how
ever cheap our unthinking mind may
count it. that was not started by
genius. The fundamental facilities Of
life, the things we use as carelessly
as we tread the pavement-the very
fire we light, the tools we handle at
our work, the food we eat-each rep.
resents some early triumph Of mans
spirit.-Exchange
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16
A Junk.

Junk is the name of vessel In COM
mon use in the river and coastal trade
Of China. 1t is also used by the jap
anese. The junk has high forecastle
and poop and ordinarily three masts.
Junks, although clumsy vessels, inca
pable of much seamanship or speed,
have proved themselves very seawor-
thy. The junk Of Japan is consider
ably superior to that used in China.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16
characterization

"why, didn't that widely advertised
cafe open2"
well, you see, after putting in
dancing floor, an ice skating Fink,
dressingrooms for the cabaret per-
formers and a platform for the or
chestra, there was no room for tahlee.' .
Tine Lamp. SO
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16
Natural Heating Plant.

During severe winter weather range
cattle in the Bad Lands Of western
North Dakota are seen now and then
congregated about great fissure in a
red. naked hillside. Investigation shows
that a warm current of air rising
through the f1ssure from burning coal
bed underneath has attracted them.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16

Colorado Was Not Red.

1t was Williams first trip to Color
ado. Everyone was marveling at the
wonderful scenery but the little chap,
who seemed troubled at 1t all. whats
the matter, don't you like the noun
tainsT asked his mother. "Oh, yes
replied the boy. ''but on my map Col
0radO is red"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16

Olive was watching a neighbor max
ing pie and was told 1t was lemon
meringue. The next day the little tot
came back and asked, "What was that
pies last namer
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16
Moon Was Broke.

One evening three-year-old Harold,
seeing the new moon. ran to his moth
er greatly excited and said: "Oh,
mamma, come quick and see, the
moons all broke"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16
The Burdens Of Life.

Money and time are the heaviest bur-
dens Of life, and the unhapplest of all
mortals are those who have more Of
either than they know how to use.-Dr.
Johnson.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16
The Way smoothers.

Blessed are the happiness makers
Blessed are they that remove friction,
that make the courses Of life smooth
and the intercourse Of man gentle
Henry Ward Beecher.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16
Just Try This.

Nobody can do the right thing al
ways. The best any of us can do is
to go ahead and do the right thing as
often as possible.-Detrolt Free Press.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16
Mostly Talk.

Getting up betimes and enjoying
the early morning is delightful these
days"
Yes; often talk about doing II"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16
ESTABLISHED 1879
THE HIGH cosrroFvLrvlNc

two kinds Of cake for dessert and
go to Chicago to grand opera once
a year. Now $3.50 month will just
about pay for three weeks at a sea-
shore hotel, and If you don't go your
next-door s neighbor will come = In
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16

There is no cheer better than the
cheer that comes from giving good
cheer to others. Henry F. Cope.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16

Mature has sense Of humor," says
Lima Beans. '"There is no other way
to account for the kangaroo" Toledo
Blade.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16
Forgetting Our Faults.

We easily forget our faults when
hey are known only to ourselves.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-16

Keep Troubles to Yourself.
The fellow who is always telling
hard luck story doesn't have many
friends. The world hasn't time to
listen to your troubles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-05

Bend. Will be quartered at the as
ISOLATION building.
Please, Miss South Bend"
South Bends boys are again en-
camped at Leeper park. A little over
a year ago they pitched their tents
there and awaited the call 70 TT
Benjamin Harrison and detail TO
the Mexican border. They were not
"a many in the number of troops;
they comprised but the infantry
company. And a little over a year
ago it was our province 20 write
the first article suggesting, for GER
tain business men Of the city who
had seen service. that a company
fund be provided. Citizens sub
scribed royalty and more than once
during the stay in Texas did the
hearts OF the boys go out 70 those
who had made il possible for them
TO enjoy a luxury or so once in a
while square meal when supplies
did not chance 70 reach them,
Beginning today, each man in the
companies here will be allowed 40
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-05
IL in So. Bend
Fail to Appear
Before Boards

Sixty-two out OF the 81 prospeo-
tive conscripts called for examina-
ton Saturday in district 10. were
taken care OF. according TO Chair
man Homer Taggart OF this num-
Der 81 were married, g single; two
were aliens. three members OF regu-
lar army, two-Wincanty Knedzlora.
241S W. Poland St. and Gustav OFT,
2315 W. washington av,-a-e mem
bers Of company +, and two-Sam-
uel Feiweu and John Klonsinski-
were transferred to Chicago Five
fled claims for exemption on the
ground Of dependents, and II ap-
pear 10 have taken 20 the woods, nc
response to the call being made, and
their whereabouts not being known
They are: Lee Long. 240 s. Chaplin
St: Warren Finley. 316 s. lafayette
blvd: John 10th. 732 w. Wayne St;
Nick Jarblck, $50 W. South St; Fred
J. Donahue. 745 Lincoln way p;
Charles Martin, 763 s. Michigan ST.
DelosIaw Soslowsl1i, I'll s. Polasld
St: A. G.. Barney. sos W. South St;
William G.. Merrideld. 21e Place CT
Cote Paskel. 1906 Orange ST.; John
Sabuda. 1921 w. Grace St; Winoenty
Kryszak. $40 s. Berlin st. Steve So
bieralsk'. 521 s. Carlisle St, and
George *. WeGrick. r. T., d. no. 8,
who have Joined the army, also fail
Ell 10 appear.
one Member Worried
cd seriously doubt whether we VIII
ger 20 men cut OF the entire number
of men examined Saturday" said
member Of the board after the ey-
aminations had been concluded. "The
great number OF married men and
She not inconsiderabie number 90
aliens who are unmarried. but aot
liable 20 the draft. may make the
picking mighty slim for the board
7 should not be surprised If we had
90 call 900 men for examination
20 obtain the number necessary for
our quota"
The board member went on 20
point ont that an extraordinarily
large number Of wei set up and fine
physical specimens Of manhood were
being lost TO the new national army
because they are married.
There were an unusual numbeT
OF men in the best physical condi-
ton who viii have 70 be exempted
said he This surely IS a time Dor
those who intended 20 claim exemp-
ton to search we'll their condolences.
Unless their families are absolutely
dependent upon a mans labor he
should regard Il as HIS duty 20 claim
exemption"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-05

cents dav-no more-for his
fare Under present conditions, this
sum viii provide naught but bare
necessities. suppose supplies should
fail to reach the men. suppose that
as a year ago, on the return from
Texas, food ran short on the train.
II would be up 70 the officers. They
are not reimbursed, either, for their
expenditures Of this kind. Their
troops are their own lookout.
It has been suggested that $4,000
be raised for South Bends com
pany fund. This amount would be
divided among the four companies
on a pro rata basis. It would last
until-well, il would carry the boys
to France all right, and once there
IL would't. take more than a word
Fl ON their captains TO obtain addi-
ti0nal funds Of any denomination
stipulated Today the company
fund is not only lOW-it is minus
and the captains have been digging
deep on their own hook.
That is all right-what they are
looking 70 now is the future. Five
thousand dollars. Ten men viii
give 500 each-S4.0OO 10 be raised
by subscription and contribution.
Here are some suggestions:
A dance on Lafayette streets as
phalt surface directly in front Of
the camp. the Regimental band TO
provide music, members of the
troop and young women OF the city
10 sell tickets at a dollar per.
For those who didn't dance, a
dollar admission, and for their en-
tertainment a drill. a concert. and
perhaps a boxing match
II would entertain the boys; il
would be great fun for those partic-
ipating.
II has 10 be done soon if done at
all
Come on-w here's some doers2
At Your Service. Folks.