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Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27
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~ MApY CDAUAM BONNER
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TREE AND STOCKINGS.

81 am getting so excited can hardly
wait" said the Christmas tree. "The
daddy of the children brought me to
the house because he said 1t would be
n great help to Santa Claus to have me
all ready. All ready And for whatf
That's what can hardly wait to see.
'T know Santa Claus will give me
the most beautiful of decorations, for
I've often heard my family talk of the
wonderful Christmas trees there have
been. All, how handsome many Of my
relations have looked, and can hard
ly wait until Santa Claus comes to see
me-"
you're not any more excited than
we are" said three stockings which
hung up by the side of the mantle
piece.
II belong to Dot, age four" said the
white stocking.
81 am hanging up for Jimmie, age
eight" said the tan stocking.
"And am for Betty, age SIX" said
the black stocking.
"rm for all of them" said the Christ
mas tree.
"That's So" agreed the stockings.
"But even If we're not for all of them,
but each stocking for one child, we're
just as excited as we can be-"
"Have you ever been here beforeT
asked the tree.
"Yes, we're used every Christmas.
We're kept just for Christmas. That's
all we do all the year. We're put up
on Christmas eve, and down we come
on Christmas morning, but between
Christmas eve and Christmas morning
the most wonderful things happen |
ALI" and the stockings waved a little
as they talked of their evening and
morning of pleasure.
"It's far better than being around all
the time and getting worn out. We're
very fortunate stockingsw
"You are indeed" said the Christmas
tree. "But for my part am willing to
be around for one season of the year
and to have q glorious time then. Oh
dear, am so excitedi I can hardly
wait"
Patience, dear tree" said the stock
ings. "Santa Claus will soon be here.v
"You don't think he's lost his way"
said the tree. 81 never heard of his
losing his way from any Of my rela-
tions. But perhaps he might have for
gotten about this house."
"Forgottenl Santa Claus forget a
house where there are childrenI Dear
me, tree, but you don't know Santa
Claus. He never, never forgets! He's
Santa Claus-and that's enough rea-
son."
"You talk just like my relations
who've been Christmas trees. We've
heard their stories from the wind who
whispers 1t to the pine needles, the
pine trees, fir trees, spruce trees and
pine cones"
"They know" said the stockings
But listen I"
A sound was heard coming down the
chimney and over the roof they heard
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27
SwordIess Soldiers.

Though some ancient weapons are
being revived the sword has passed.
perhaps, forever. Long the symbol Of
war, and the badge of the officer, 1t
has now been banished from the Amer
lean army. 1t has been abandoned
because 1t is worse than useless, says
Milestones. 1t is no longer an effec-
tive weapon either for attack or de-
fense, and it serves as q distinguish
ing mark of the officer, thus making
him the prey Of the enemy sharpshoot-
er. With far too few trained officers,
America cannot afford to waste them,
and 1t is wise to adopt the present
practice Of the armies of her allies.
The modern line officer of infantry
in an attack carries a watch In one
hand and an automatic pistol in the
other. With a watch he times the
progress Of his troops, holding them
to slow walk so that they may not
advance more rapidly than their artil-
lery barrage lifts ahead of them. Mod
ern attacks are run with time table,
so that the artillery. may know just
where their own men are at each mo-
ment, and not drop shells on them.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27
"HeIlo; You're a Beauty.

the sound of hoofs. "The reindeer are
abovel" said the stockings. "Santa
Claus is coming now"
There was a sound of sleigh-bells
and another strange sound in the
chimney. And while the tree was trying
to stand very straight, and the stock
ings trying to hang very gracefully and
as Christmas stockings should, down
into the room came Santa Clausl
"HelloS you're beauty" said Santa
Claus as he looked at the tall green
tree, so dark and handsome. The tree
shivered a little with delight. It's
branches bowed slightly too, for they
were trying to say:
"Thank you, Santa Claus"
"And here are the. stockings" said
Santa Claus.
"Well, must start right in. Every
things In readiness for me. Seems to
me these are the same three stockings
of the same three children I've known
for some time" And the stockings
moved little as they hung down, be-
cause they were so pleased that Santa
remembered them. "But though the
stockings are the same, the three kid
dies are each year older They must
not be forgotten"
And the tree remembered that the
stockings had said that Santa Claus
never forgot All, how beautifully he
decorated the tree and how proud IL
vast And the stockings were just as
happy as they held their share of the
presents for the three children! For
they were helping Santa Claus in his
wonderful Christmas play-work as he
calls 1t.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27
BoSCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies,
when Boschees German Syrup has
been used so successfully for f1fty-one
years in all parts of the United
States for coughs, bronchitis, colds
settled in the throat, especially lung
troubles. 1t gives the patient good
nights rest, free from coughing, with
easy expectoration in the morning,
gives nature a chance to soothe the
inflamed parts, throw off the disease,
helping the patient to regain his
health. Sold in all civilized countries
80 and 90 cent bottles.-Adv.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27
Need of Haste,

man whose duties keep him up o.
nights, entered a downtown restaurant
Mt late hour one evening, relates an
exchange. He glanced at the clock
then at the calendar, then at the menu,
from which he ordered frugal repast,
Then he waited, nervously.
At the end of ten minutes, he sue
ceeded in catching his walters eye.
/ Look here, how long am I going
to have to wait for that grub 1 or
dered?" he inquired.
"Oh, guess 1t won't be long now,"
yawned the waiter. "In hurry?"
"In hurry? Say, ordered a meal
without meat because it is meatless
day. And If / have to wait five min
utes longer, 1t will be a wheatless day,
and I won't get a thing"
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27

AS a result of this, farm fiocks some
times produce too small q per cent
of fertile eggs. This means consider
able loss for the infertile egg unused
in incubation is almost If not a CON-
plete loss.
1t Is not easy to tell the kind of
birds young cockerels will make, at
least while they are quite young. 1t
is necessary generally to keep the birds
till their type, plumage and general
individuality can be ascertained. The
best is none too good and no one can
afford to keep poor cOckerels. Should
none of your flock be suitable, then dis
pose Of all and get good cockerels to
breed up your flock. This will be eco
nomical In the end.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27
State Of Ohio. city Of roIedo 1uca,

State of Ohio. City Of Toledo Lucas
County-ss.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner of the firm of F. ]. Cheney
ledo, County and State aforesaid, and that
said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUN
DRED DOLLARS for any case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use of
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day OF December,
A. D. 1855.
(SeaD A. w. Gleason, Notary Public.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is TAX
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces OF the System.
Druggists, 75c. Testimonials free.
+. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27
RIGHT CARE OF CoCKERELS
Young Fowls Need Plenty of Proper
Kind of Food and Shelter to De-
Velop Into Good Birds.

Those who have good cockerels
needed for breeding birds in their own
flocks will see to it that they are prop
erly cared for. The young cockerels
will need plenty of the right kind of
feed and the proper shelter and pro-
lection so they may develop into good
birds.
The mistake is sometimes made Of
not keeping enough cockerels for the
number of hens needed on the farm.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27
According to Father.

''Mother, isn't father very late to-
nightr
"Not so very. ! suppose the street
cars got of the track"
"or maybe that man came In just at
closing time"
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27
In Memory of the Titanic.

The Titanic disaster is being com.
memorated in Belfast by the erection
of a memorial which will in all re-
spects be worthy of the city where the
ill-fated ship was built. 1t consists
of q Titanic group In marble on a
granite pedestal. The memorial will
occupy site on the carriage way op-
posite the City Hall, facing the Royal
Academical institution, and will bear
the names of Ulster heroes who per-
ished with the great vessel.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27
At the Halrdresser's.

'Ts this the Blank barber shopf''
"Yes, ma'am."
II want you to cut my little boy'O
hair"
''Yes, ma'am. Just let me set him In
this chair, ma'am."
"Now, don't want you to use no
clippers on him, or those large scissOrD
or SINCE it off, either"
swell, ma'am, excuse me, but shaa
I bite It OFF,"
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27
UNPLEASANT TO CARRY FEED
Task Can Be Avoided in a Measure by
Building Bin In Each Poultry
House.

Carrying feed through the snow in
the winter is unpleasant and this can
in a measure be avoided by building
a feed bin in each poultry house. This
bin can be filed about once each week
with mixed grains and it will reduce
the time necessary to properly feed
the birds at their regular feeding hour.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27
FEED DURING COLD WEATHER
Grain Should Be Given in Litter in
Morning So Fowls Will Exercise
and Get Warm.

When cold weather comes, grain
food should be fed In a litter in the
morning so that the fowls will exercise
and get warm. The mash Cf n damp
mash is fed) should be between ten
o'clock and noon and more grain CIV
en- at night so that the fowls will go
to bed with full crops.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27
Family Pride.

"AIy dear, in writing to our boy in
the army, remember that your letter
will be read by the CENSOR" said Mr..
Dubwaite.
"Oh, bother!" exclaimed Mrs. Dub
waite. "Then I'll have to look up the
dictionary. I'm not going to have any
strange man seeing what poor spell
er l ann
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27
Maklna EnemIea Envlous.

'T don't see why you want to hire 3.
large hall for your musicale. You've
only got about q score of friends thAt
you're going to invite"
II know, but I've got several scor0
of enemies l am not going to invite
and want them to know that hAe
plenty of ROOM"
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27
OBTAINING EGGS IN WINTER
First Essential Is to Have Pullets Well
Matured Before Cold Weather
Finally Sets In.

In securing fall and winter eggs the
first essential is to have pullets well
matured before cold weather, which
means Matching birds of the general
purpose breeds in February and March.
The average farmer matches his chick
ems too late to secure eggs In the fall.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27
One Worse.

Friend-I suppose you'd rather lick
the kaiser than anybody else on earth.
Recrult-There's just one fellow I'd
like to get my hands on worse.
Friend-Who'S that2
Recruit-The guy, that hollered
"Fire!" !" just as got my clothes off for
the physical aminatlon.-Judge.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27
Bread Winner Ia Wanted.

After a girl gets on the shady sid0
of twenty-five she drops the affinity
business and begins to hustle arouna
for an ordinary bread winner.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27
soAp is srRoNeLY ALkALINE

and constant use will burn out tho
scalp. Cleanse the scalp by shampoo
and darken, in the natural way, those
ugly, grizzly hairs. Price, $1:00.-AdvS
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27
RIuht the First lime.

Teacher-Now, there, what are you
late for?
Walter-School.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27
Her SUGGESTION.

There's no use talking, we've got
to ecOnomize this year."
"All right. Suppose you shave your
self every other day instead of dailyT
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27
Quarantine Not Observed.

Brooklyn, N. Y, will no longer pla-
card homes for measles or for whoop-
ing cough, quarantine being considered
useless.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27

If you ever get acquainted with your
self the chances are that you won't
find your company SO very agreeable.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27
WORKING Overtime.

Too many men use up all their re-
ligiOn on Sunday-and consequently
have none left for the balance of the
week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27
When He Is Wise Enouoh.

A wise man doesn't know everything,
but he knows how to obtain informa-
tlon about the things it's necessary for
him to know.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27

In ancient times the Tagliamento
was known as Tilaventus and the Pi-
ave as the Plavis.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27

Sometimes It is hard to see the sill
yer side of a cloud, but it is there.
Put on the right glasses.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27

Colds Cause Headache and Grip
LAXATIVE BROM0 QUINlHE removes the cause.
There is only one "Bromo Quinine." n. w. GROVES
signature is on bog 30c.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27

Some people say they do as they
please, but do they?
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27

WoMANs GROWING GLORY
Is her hair. If yours is streaked with
ugly, grizzly, gray hairs, use LA Gre
ole" Hair Dressing and change it in
the natural way. Price $1.00.-Adv.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27

G. H. Puhleman Of Carnegie, Pa, hA1
named his latest daughter Liberty
Bond"
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27

He who thinks only of himself hasn't
any too much TO think about.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27
THIS IS THE AGE OF YOUTH.

You will look ten years younger if you
darken your ugly. grizzly, gray hairs by
using "La Creole" Hair Dressing,-Ady.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-27

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
original little liver pills put up 40 years
ago. They regulate liver and bowels. Ad.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-15
BANK ASSETS FOR SALE.

The following remaining assets be-
longing 10 the Boise state Bank, Ltd.
will be sold by order OF the court.
Parties interested may obtain all in
formation desired at the office of Mar
tin e. Cameron, 31o Boise City Ma
tional Bank building, Boise, Idaho.
1. Judgments and notes.
9. 5000 shares of shafer Creek
Lumber Co. stock.
3. Real estate
a. Lot 12. bloc. 9. of Grumblng X
Fulner addition to Nampa. Idaho.
b. MEL. OF block and lots 7 and s
of block :. all in Wcstview addition to
Meridian. Idaho.
c. NEh OF swk Of NwA, Sec Y,
Tp. {, north of r. l vest of Boise me-
ridian. in Gem county. Idaho.
d.. WA OF NV OF NWA of Sec.
IS, TIP. north Of. Range ., west Of
Boise Meridian. in Gem county, Idaho.
Right reserved to reject any and all
offers. n. @. PETTENGIL,
Adv.--M15 Receiver.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-15

not. prior to the year 1917. received
water from the system, and that for
the year 1917 and thereafter, until
further notice given, the settler have
control of the water after 1t enters
his service ditch, and that he has
a right to use all of the water owned
or contracted for by him on any part or
portion of his land or entry for which
the water was intended. without en-
dangering his right to- the use of
water for the unirrigated portion OF
his said land and entry, provided that
he shall not be entitled to use on the
portion irrigated more than what
would amount to is acre inches for
each and every acre Of his said land
and entry.
And be 1t further ordered that the
companies interested in the said prof.
ect, to-wit, the Twin Falls Oakley
Land & Water company, the Oakley
Canal company and the bondholders
committee. Oakley deposited bonds, be
notified Of this action of the 'boaro
by being mailed copy of this resolu-
ton"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-15

company now visiting the principal
cities of the west, and it's return to
Boise following Its memorable presen-
tation of Madame Butterfly" last
year. Is being looked forward to with
the keenest anticipation and enthus-
iasn The operas, teo-'Ls Boheme"
and "Adia"-will afford Boise music
patrons an opportunity to hear several
of the most famous international art
lists now in grand opera.
In the approaching performances of
Puccini's and verdis works, there -
every assurance Of the continuance of
the lofty artistic standard which has
been the distinguishing feature of the
Boston National Grand Opera company
during it's previous engagement here.
Designed to achieve approximate
perfection in ensemble no less than in
satisfying critical demands for indi-
vidual excellence in the singing and
acting of principal artists, this organ
ization. by its attachments, Is serving
an evident need in every community II
visits, and because of this it's endea-
vors are meeting with the most sub
stantial support from the public.
Scrutiny of the casts discloses the
mes OF artists whose superior aDll-
ties have been amply demonstrated
Each cast, moreover. is arranged with
| the view to making the whole even
| in balance and in strength Supple
| mcutins these essentials viii be the
quality and size of both orchestra and
chorus, the efficiency Of conductors and
artistic directors and the splendid set
tings and costumes which, together
form a visual appeal not to be light,
| REGARDED.
| Aside from being an event of import
ance to the progressive civic life OF
Boise. this coming engagement also
! possesses undenia bic elements of en-
| tertainment The operas selected fol-
| performances are fitting specimens
i both of lyric and dramatic schools and
in such interpreters as Miles. Teyte
Villani. Gay, Riegelman aud Messrs
4 Zenatello, Gaudenzi; Baklanoff. Mar
dones, Chalmers, Lazzari and MARI
not to mention other worthy members
/ of the organization--the accomplish
/ ment should he amply satisfying,
/ ia Boheme" will be the Afternoon
| opera AMI Aida" viii be presented II
the evening.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-15
CASCARETS SELL
TWENTY MILLION
BOXES PER YEAR
Best, Safest Cathartic for
Liver and Bowels, and
People Know It.
They're Fine! Don't Stay
Bilious, Sick, Headachy
or Constipated.

Enjoy life! Keep clean inside with
Cascarets. Take one or two at night
and enjoy the incest, gentlest liver and
bowel cleansing you ever experienced,
Wake up feeling grand. Your head
will be clear, your tongue clean,
breath right, stomach sweet and your
liver and thirty feet of bowels &C
tive. Get a box at any drug store and
straighten up. Stop the headaches,
bilious spells, bad colds and bad days
Brighten up, Cheer up, Clean up
Mothers should give a whole Cas-
caret to children when cross, bilious
feverish or If tongue Is coated-they
are harmless-never grippe or sicken
ADV.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-15
EELT LIKE 90; NOW LIKE 81.

Many persons complain about feel
ing old before they should. Like a
weak link in a chain, weak organ
enfeebles the whole hody. Over
worked, weak or disordered kidneys
lower vitality. A. w Morgan, An
COLA, La, wrfces: II suffered with
pains in the back. l am Is years old,
but felt like man of 90 years old.
Since / took Foley Kidney Pills I feel
like l did when ] was 81" In soc and
$1.0o sizes. Whitehead Drug Store.
Adv-T- TIL S
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-15

The cold, damp weather of March
seems to be the most favorable for the
pneumonia germ, Now Is the time to
lie careful. Pneumonia often results
from a cold The quicker cold is
gotten rid of the less the danger. As
soon as the first indication of cold
appears take Chamberlain Cough
Remedy As to the value of this prep
aration, ask any one who has used Il.
Adv TTh s
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-15
sPRAlNs AND STRAINS RELIgvEp

Sloans Liniment quickly takes the
pain out of strains, sprains, bruises and
ell muscle soreness A clean, clear Ii
quid easily applied, it quickly pene-
trates without rubbing Sloan's lini-
ment does not stain the skin or clog
the pores like mussy plasters or ONT
mcnts. For shronic rheumatic aches
and pains, neuralgia, govt and lum-
bago have this well-known remedy
handy For the pains of grippe and
following strenuous work, It gives
quick relief. At all druggists, 25c. adv
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-15
Presentation of LA Bo-
heme" and aida" by
Boston National Gran d
Opera Company M o r 9
Than Mere Musical Treat.
INTERNATIONAL
ARTISTS IN CASTS
Work of Stars Supplement
ed by Quality and Size of
Both the Orchestra and
Chorus and Efficiency of
Conductors.

The appearance at the Pinney next
Saturday of the famous Boston Ma
tional Grand Opera company, is not
without importance as one OF the big
gest musical, social. and civic events
in the history of the city.
This organization is the largest and
by far the highest class grand opera
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-15

entered into between the state of Idaho
and the Twin Falls Oakley Land &
Water company that the settler is to
have a fixed amount of Is acre inches
of water for each acre of land that
is susceptible to irrigation, when there
is that amount of water available;
and,
Whereas, It Is considered by the
state land board that the water, after
it Is turned into the settlers serv-
ice ditch through the headgate con
trolled by the operating company. is
outside of the company's jurisdiction
so long as beneficial use is being made
of said water on any part of the land
for which tho water was purchased or
apportioned, as per the settlers con
tract, 1t is therefore
SETTLERS HAVE CONTROL.
Ordered, That no maintenance fee
or charge be accepted by the oper-
ating company now in charge of the
said project on any lands which have
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-15
New Distribution Plan Will
Relieve Settlers on the
Oakley Project to a Great
Extent, it Is Believed.
ACTION TAKEN BY
STATE LAND BOARD
Resolution Adopted Follows
Out the Terms of New
Law on the Use of Water
Investigation Made by
Federal Agent and State
Officials.

The state land board has taken steps
TO sec that settlers within the Twin
Falls Oakley irrigation project may
use the water distributed to them by
the operating company on any part of
their land, instead of being forced to
spread the amount over the entire en-
try. 1t adopted a resolution to that
effect, which follows out the terms of
the new law. The resolution is the re-
suit of the investigation made of the
project by Federal Agent Wells State
Auditor Van Deusen and Miss Redfield,
state superintendent of public instruc-
ton. acting for the state land board.
The resolution drafted and placed
before the board follows:
Resolved, That, whereas, 1t is
known that the amount of land which
is designated by the Twin Falls Oakley
Land & Water company and the Oak
ley Canal company to be irrigated in
what is known as the Oakley project
is far In excess of what, in all prob
ability. the United States government
will accept as being permanently re-
claimed; and,
CANNOT DESIGNATE LANDS.
Whereas, 1t is impossible at this
time to designate the particular land
the United States government will
consider capable of being irrigated
from the system, thereby making il
impossible to tell what specific lands
will be eliminated by the government
and,
Whereas. 1t is desired that no ad
ditional rights for water be initiated
on the lands which heretofore have
not been reclaimed or anything done
looking toward the reclamation of the
same other than the paving of the
initial fee for the water rights; and
Whereas, 1t appears in the contract