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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1919-12-11

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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1919-12-11
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The highest and lowest temper
ature for each day Of the present
month are as follows:
1-32-16 2-21-s12 3-19-*12
4E18- z 126-s3 6-15- s
7-2O110 STILL g. 8-s22
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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1919-12-11

Nick Lair sells it for less.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-16
The Easiest Way.

Giving Fiume to Italy under the terms Of
he treaty of London, Of course, is the easiest
way to dispose of the matter temporarily, even
il it turns out to be the source of future
trouble 1t would not take nearly so long to
settle up the tangled affairs Of the world on
the same basis, but it is fairly certain that Jus
tice would be done only incidentally.
If recent events have proved anything they
lave shown how unsafe it is to let any indi-
vidual, class or people be the sole judges Of
what they shall have and what they shall do
without taking into account the interests Of
other individuals. classes and peoples. In the
case Of Italy, Fiume. and the Jugo Slavs
things may turn out all right. All we can do
now is to hope SO.
The significant aspect, from he standpoint
Of the United States, is the promptness with
which this country has been dropped from par
ticipation in international affairs. Fiume hay
ing been settled, the other knotty problems
wfll of course. be pressed for immediate at
tention by those most interested and matters
generally will be adjusted in the manner that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-16
KEEPING US DRY.
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.
Especial Correspondence of The Ar,

Especial Correspondence Of The Argus)..
Washington, D. c., Dec. I4.-With an admin
istrative force of 1900 individuals and an ap-
preparation Of 100000, how is the bureau Of
internal revenue going to enforce the prohibi-
ton law upon population of more than a
hundred million?
That is a question which has been asked
before. The bureau Of internal revenue is now
preparing to try to answer 1t by demonstra-
ton. It is organizing its forces and drafting
its regulations for the work Of making nation
dry. which will begin on the 18th Of January.
The internal revenue officials do not try
to minimize their task. They know that sue
cess In enforcing the prohibition law is de-
pendent upon the cooperation Of local officials,
and, in the last analysis, upon the support of
public opinion.
That is the view taken by Daniel C. Roper,
who Is at the head of this greatest Of all police
Jobs. He takes the view that the question
whether or not you favor prohibition is now
dead issue. Prohibition is here-or will be in
less than q month-and 1t is here to stay until
the constitution 10 again amended. Therefore
It IS the duty OF all law-abiding men to lend
prohibition th.ir support, regardless Of wheth-
er they were lily whites or distilers before pro-
hibition became law. And upon this support.
inspired by sense Of duty and loyalty to
American principles Of government. the en-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-16
Blowing Bubbles.

A Chicasoan sorted nearly i've hundred
pounds Of slate and other non-combustible ma
terial out OF two tons OF $13 coal and thought
he had q pretty clear case against either the
mining company that produced It or the agent
from whom he purchased it. When he lodged
a complaint, however. this is what he was told
All the coal during the strike has been COM
ing from the east and the east keeps the best
Of it and sends the poorer grades west With
fuel so scarce dealers are forced to take what
they can get and be thankful. II they reject
q shipment chances are they will not get an
other. Finally, in the rush at the mines that
have been producing, poorly trained labor has
been employed and 1t has been impossible to
get the impurities picked out ~ carefully as
they used to b.
The Chicagoan was not 30 sure, then. wheth-
er he ought to be indignant over the slate he
paid for and couldn't use or thankful for. the
part Of his purchase that he was able to burn.
He will have the sympathy Of thousands Of
others who have carried their grievances over
prices and goods to a showdown lately. In
these days Of high costs indignation, like pride,
often. goeth before Q fall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-16
Austria's Plight.

DR.. Karl Renner's appeal on behalf Of the
Austrian people is one to touch the hardest
heart. When nation offers to barter away
its best productive and commercial assets for
the wherewith to keep its citizens alive for .
few months its condition is pitiable indeed.
1t isn't likely that DR.. Renner overstated
the case whom no said the Austrians could not
survive the winter without outside aid. Italy.
which has little to spare above the immediate
needs Of its own people, has been implored for
aid before Christmas. The offer to the allies
Of trade monopolies and the privilege Of de-
veloping and controlling the immense water
power Of the country was the best possible evil
dence of sincerity. America may have some
dihlculity in seeing the point, for over here we
have given such things away for exploitation
freely and without . second thought, but in
the older countries resources are not held SO
lightly.
Nor is it likely that the Austrian chancel-
lor was blufdng for he must realize the likeli-
hood that some nation or syndicate, long on
business acumen and short on sentiment, will
call his hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-16
H !;CfPFo j ~ 113 &C.,,
bY i Nm n T>I r7 A RES.rkI sTElOAfnc0Ny

Would 1t be all right for US to cor
respond? II so. how often would
it be proper to write?
WAITING.
Wait for the boy to write. to you.
II he does it would be all right to
answer him. Do not let love enter
into your correspondence, however.
Write once in two or three weeks.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am a
housewife and an troubled with my
hands chapping. They get very red
and sore and look so badly that l
am ashamed to 60 anywhere. Can
you advise me any way to improve
their appearance? Il have tried
wearing rubber gloves, but they are
so clumsy that l prefer to work
without them. I have also tried
cold cream. ELEANOR.
Have your druggist prepare a
hand lotion Of the following in
gradients: One ounce of bay rum,
two ounces Of glycerin, 20 drops Of
carbolic acid and enough perfume
to kill tho odor Of the carbolic
acid. t
Apply this lotion after having
your hands in water. You will fluid
that they lose their red look aud
will be soft and pretty.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: My gentle
man friend works here. but his
home is in another state. / would
like to have him with Us on
Christmas day. Would 1t be all
right for my mother to invite him
for that occasion? II he comes,
what should l give him for a pres
ent? We have known each other
for four months and have been to-
gether about three times a week
during that time H. D. F.
1t will be all right for your
mother to invite the young man to
your home for Christmas day. If
Ewere in your place. I would not
give him any present. II you do.
however, choose book or some
thing simple and inexpensive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-16

Dear Mrs. Thompson: 4 read your
answer to IAN Earnest Seeker"
and wish to say for her sake and
others that the dead know not any
thing and SO cannot communicate
with the living. Eccl. 9-5, 6, 10;
Pisa. 6-5. Messages arc received,
but they come from the fallen an
gels, Judas, verse 6, Second Peter
"a; Gen. 6 chapter.
I speak from personal exper-
fence. My loyalty to God and de-
sire to do right saved me from q
terrible fate. In appreciation / de-
sire to convince others that spirit
ualism is demonism and nothing
else. A FRIEND.
To delve into spiritualism un-
wisely is certainly dangerous. 1t
is difiicult to attend numerous
trumpet meetings and 60 into
frances without its affecting the
mind. There is. however, a sane
investigation which is not harmful
to a healthy mind. I do not be-
lieve it will hurt An Earnest
Seeker" to read Basil Kings stor-
les or other good articles on the
subject. Thank you for your word
Of caution and the account Of your
personal experience.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: When a
young man calls to take q girl to a
show or out riding, is 1t proper for
him to wait on the porch or should
he not come in the parlor and wait
until the girl gets her hat and
wrap? He is always invited in.
GREENE.
The young man should como in,
Probably he is shy and prefers not
to encounter the family. Do not
insist upon his coming in. Perhaps
later you can lure him IN and get
him acquainted SO that he will lose
his embarrassment.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: ] am a girl
IA years old and in love with boy
Of IA. He has gone OF to school.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-16
Household Hints

raisins for cake or other pastry,
mix in with the ingredients q por-
ton Of the -four which is to be
used in the baking; this prevents
the fruit from sticking to the chop
per. 1t is an especially commend
able precaution to take when max
Ing fruit cake.
Stove Blacking-When backing
stoves, add to powder or stock
stove polish one teaspoon molas-
SEES; will give nice shine to stove
and no dust when shining.
Before emptying contents Of can.
ned fruit or vegetables from the
can which must be cut finely. slash
with knife from center, slashing or
cutting pieces as small as desired.
After chopping suet for mince-
meat. cook suet, raisins and small
quantity Of water together for one
half an hour before adding to the
mincemeat. In this way you avoid
not only the small Jumps OF suet
sometimes found in mince pies. but
also the coating OF the suet in the
mouth after eating the same.
Dishwashing Help-When washing
dishes, drying glasses and silver.
Scald china and turn electric fan
on same and in Ave minutes they
are dry, put away and forgotten.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-16
ad'sbit O. Verse
REFORMS.

= l have . little pet reform that !
consider very warm, . boon to all
mankind; q panacea for all wrongs;
. balm for which the eager throngs
have struggled, searched and pinned.
With all my faculties alert I saun-
ter over to convert my neighbor.
Jasper Jones; but he tits back his
derby tile and smiles q thin, sar-
castle smile, and says in lofty
tones: 1--WE got a little uplift
scheme that I consider il q dream.
n ne plus ultra thing; 1t beats
your measly vision sweet . mile
and back and then repeat; it is q
peach, by ting." l seek tho preach
er and the cop, I beard the lawyer
in his shop, I talk to surging
crowds: but all men scoff and jeer
and grown and hand out uplifts
.aS thAix oKn tn dxixA aEay Efa's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-16

bring such q serious sequel as val
vular heart disease, yet it is so.
Check up your physical condition.
Do not stop with the teeth. Can
you pass a life insurance examina-
ton? You don't know, but you
should know. Have your doctor
give you such an examination an
nually and know where you stand.
The small expense of this form Of
assurance IL an item which you
will charge of to the satisfaction
that comes Of knowing how f1t you
are. And it is surprising how few
individuals really know whether
they are physically sound.
Questions and Answers.
The Eternal and Gullible Fem
inine-Please answer this question
in your column. Is it necessary
for q girl Of IA years to wear cor
sets or other supports in order to
retain and mold her figure?
Mrs. E. C. W.
Answer-Corsets and other sup
ports do not retain or mold the
figure; they merely spoil 1t. The
girl who would be healthy. grace
full and happy never acquires the
corset habit at all. but trains her
own muscles to held her up.
In Other Words.-A relative OF
mine has arthritis. What is arth-
ritis? Can a person be cured of
it? Where can a person 60 to\re-
ceive proper treatment for it?
(R. W.
Answer-Arthritis is a medical
term meaning inf1amed joint. Treat
ment would depend on the nature
Of the Inflammation. The relatives
trouble having been translated from
rheumatism" to arthritis, let the
doctor next endeavor to determine
the specific cause Of the inflamma-
ton. My personal experience has
been that it doesn't help rheumatic
a durn bit to call it arthritis, il
one dismisses the patient, or if the
patient quits the doctor right then
This Guy is Joshing Us.-The
subscriber read with close SYM
pathy your thorough modus oper-
andi of discriminating the truculent
Pediculus capitis whose intimate
affection for the human cuticle is
truly a high example of constancy
The problem now suggests itself to
the discriminating reader, would
the same formula, viz, kerosene and
vinegar in equal parts, suffice to
effect the execution Of ones virtu.
GUS couch by the hosts of Cime1
!-lectularius? (B. A. j.
Answer-No, the jovial bedbne
requires more potent treatmen,
than ordinary company" Fumiga
ton of the room gets the unwel,
come bedfellows. This demands ex
pert application for q successful
Job. Fumigation, though needless
to prevent disease, is the best meth
cd of destroying vermin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-16
What's In a Name?
by MILDRED MARSHALL
Copyright. 1919. By the Wheeler Syndicate. Inc,

Stephanie, the feminine form
approved in Greece; 1t also signi-
fies crown. 1t received a sacred
prominence since no less than sew
en- saints bore the masculine form
Of 1t, including the great Saint
Stephen. the martyr. The English
gained it use. it is said, through
William the Conqueror, who ded-
icated to Saint Stephen the abbey
built at Caen to expiate the mar
rage with the already betrothed
Matilda.
The English have placed the
stamp Of their own spelling upon
1t. and while using Stephanie to a
large extent, also favor Stephana.
The French call her Estephanie.
Stefanie, Etiennette and Tiennette.
Estephania is the Portuguese form
and Stephanine the German. Rus
STA changes her to Stephanida and
Stepanida.
Stephanie's Jewel Is the sapphire.
which will protect her from all
harm. and is said to attract divine,
favor to its wearer. Her lucky day
is Wednesday and 8 is her lucky
number.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-16
Tho Dangers Of Being Alive "a
Check Up EVERYBODY.

The Dangers Of Being Alive (14)
Check Up EVERYBODY.
A man was killed by . train at .
Grade crossing near his home the
other night. The man was sober,
81 years old. successful in bust
ness, and had everything to live for.
He walked directly in front of the
train. He surely must have heard
the train approaching. even though
he failed to see 1t. But there was
something the matter with the man.
He had q toothache.
There IL really no excuse for a
successful man having q toothache.
1t means that he has neglected an
important feature Of health. He
has put OF the regular visit to the
dentist. Comparatively few peo-
pie who neglect periodical dental
examinations pay for their neglect
by such a tragic end, but a whole
lot Of us do suffer seriously in
health because of our neglect of
trifling dental troubles.
Take such q simple condition as
constipation. How many victims
of this preventable habit suffer f.
nancially and socially as we'll az
physically from the handicap. l
know a professional man whose
time is very valuable and whose
clients fairly bid against one an
other for his service, yet the man
frequently has to leave his offlce
and go home for half q day merely
to obtain relief from his constipa-
ton. 1t must cost him about 500
per month not to mention the ply
steal and social handicaps. He was
launched on the habit by a granny
who fed him castor oil by the gallon
when he was youngster.
l am thoroughly opposed to the
practice Of sorting over symptoms
to see il you can find any to fit
your case. That is q definite pre-
disposing cause of ill health, in my
opinion. 1t is the wrong way to
check up on your physical stand
ing. The right way is to count up
your assets, rather, and see how
good you are. Begin with. the
teeth. Sound teeth mean infinitely
more for health than any OF us has
realized. Especially does this ap-
ply to the child with temporary
teeth for which good dentistry is
Of the utmost importance. A child
with sound teeth rarely suffers with
adenoids and throat infections. It
is impossible to estimate the pro-
phylactic effect of prompt and skill
full dental treatment of decay OF
the milk teeth. l am afraid even
to mention the grave results Of neg
lect Of such treatment, for if
should the .complacent reader might
conclude that l am exaggerating
It is difficult to make most parents
understand that . seemingly trivial
cavity in a temporary tooth can
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-16
Stephanie.

Stephanie.
A very unusual name 10 Stepha-
ME. OF late it has had great vogue
and represents a revival Of inter-
est in the old Greek names which
had far more significance than our
modern versions. Stephanie, for
instance, originates with the Greek
games when the wreath OF the COZ
queror was an appropriate allusiol
to those games where the Greek
youth delighted to contend. The
wreath was called q stephanos and
1t is more likely that the first
proper name Stephanos was so
called by a proud family whose
representative had returned with q
leafy crown on his brow. .
Stephan, the contraction, was an
old Greek Eame borne by the son
of Thucydides, before it was given
to the Hellenist deacon who
achieved the greatest Of all victor
les and won the spiritual crown.
Old Greek hymn writer's celebrat-
ed this accordance OF name and
destiny:
Thou by name crown impliest
Meekly then in pangS thou diest:
For the crown Of Righteousness"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-16

frenzy Of temper. I decided what to
buy. At a fashionable garment
store ! ordered the latest styled
gown In stock. They gave it to
me. assuring me that the lines were
the very essence Of style. Having
donned the creation, l headed for
the street. On the way to the tun-
mel realized how tight the skirt
was. Such mincing baby steps I
had to take! 1t was ridiculous and
uncomfortable, and already I was
regretting the purchase when l ar
rived at the long flight of stairs"
Il see now" exclaimed Jack.
You hesitated, wondering how IN
the world yOuswere ever going to
get down. Then you heard the train
below and forgot the tight skirt in
your haste to catch the car. Aft sr
the first step you felt like q bronco
hobbled at the ankles and down
you went in headlong dash-into
my arms"
well, you know the ending bet
ter than l do"
1.-THE end isn't yet" Jack protest
ed boldly. THE great collesia.s
game comes oil tomorrow. Will you
be there as my guest to root for
me? Wear your homemade buds,
though. I'm not strong for style
when it develops into madness"
Charlse promised readily, and the
next afternoon, clad in d warm.
homemade garment, she shouted.
yelled and cheered for Jack Saun-
derS.
There was only one hy in her
ointment. II she hadn't thrown
away one hundred good dollars for
style! The girls shid that she could
not catch . man without being styl-
ish. Her eyes wandered back tn
Jack, who happened to be looking
her way. which action was becom-
ing moro and more frequent, and
she slowed with pride and Joy. This
time the girls were wrong. Jack
didn't cafe-she stopped suddenly.
The truth doomed up monumental.
She did owe her happiness to her
fashionable gown. II 1t hadn't
been for the freakish. one hundred
dollar tight skirt. she would nevar
have met her Eiumnhaut onllhacl,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-16
THE DAILY SHORT STORY

Surely you are not going with
out bidding Charlse good night.
she protested.
Jack needed no second invitation.
He entered the dainty bedroom and
gripped Clarise's hand tightly.
you must accept my thanks -
began Charlse, very much en-
barrassed by the eager glow Of de-
light in the big fellows face.
"Oh, don't mention it. Think
how great 1t Is that you won't be
laid up a month or two. Say, grille,
how did it happen? Slip, on a
banana peel?"
No." Charlse flushed. I'm 90
ashamed Of myself"
"No need Of being Inundated.
Accidents happen to US ALL"
But this was entirely my fault.
The whole trouble formulated
when l overheard . conversation in
the Office. The girls were discuss
ing the engagement Of our head
clerk. Everyone for the last 10
years has been engaged to be mar
ried within six months of her pro-
notion"
"Well, if Charlse Morse gets the
Job the fates will rule otherwise,
replied another. She's SO dowdy
that there's not q man alive who
would look at her . second time.
Why, she's a frump!' Then they all
laughed, while l came very near
crying, for their remarks were
cruelty unjust"
Il should say they WERE" de-
clared Jack, glancing admiringly at
the dainty well gowned figure.
Don't Judge me As l am now. /"
interposed Charlse. Il was different
then, which was only this morning.
though It seems ages ago. Not only
was I unhappy over what heard.
but ! was angry. too. You see.
have to support mother. Every
penny Is precious. for which reason
I make my own garments. I know
they are plain and lacking in style,
but never thought myselka trump.
In my pocketbook was q hundred
dollar bonus from the firm. For
several weeks I had been dickering
between some new bedding and q
DhonograDh. All Of . sudden. in a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-16

clouds My pet reform is sane and
sure; 'twould make our future safe,
secure from all the ills that grind;
but folks won't hearken unto me;
they spring their own bunk
schemes, by gee, and all the world
seems blind. Refords, they greet
me everywhere; they I'LL the earth
and fan the air till mortals have
no rest; and each gent thinks his
own pet plan to boost his errins
feilowman the wisest and the best.
GLEN BRADSHAW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-16

lAny fee02 can set eho ensyW %
address and soaloss sve-cent stamp for {
eonhdeatial. the replies neanG ssat DIRE
paid 10 ANONYMOUS istaessl.
Q. Do people Of France and Eng
land pay income tax? G. H. J.
A. Both France and England
have an income tax law. France,
at the present time, pays an income
tax rate Of IL per cent to IL per
cent. The rate of income tax in
England is from 81 per cent to 81
per cent.
@. What is the origin Of the
name Santa Claus?" L. B.
A. This name il . Dutch cor
ruption of the name Saint Nicho-
las" Saint Nicholas is a much be-
loved saint Of the Roman Catholic
church, and a special patron Of the
young. His feast days were celebrat-
ed in ancient times on Dec. 6, and
the nearness Of this feast to that Of
Christmas day has led to the union
of the two.
@. Is it permissible for . post
master to close the mail window
while sorting the mail? H. d. r.
A. The post Office department
says that postmasters Of third and
fourth class Offices have been
given the privilege Of closing the
,, window during the time the mail IL
being distributed, as it has been
found that mail is expedited rather
than delayed by this practice.
@. Who were the Apostolic Faith
ers? E. T.
A. They were the six men to
whom the IL Apostles committed
the charge Of the church - they
received 1t from Christ. They we're
all called Saints. Their names were
Barnabas, Clemens Romae, Ignat-
ius. Hemas, Papias, Polycarp.
Q. What is the population Of the
Philippine Island. and how many of
the islanders are nom Christians?
S. T.
A. There are s,ss5,05o people in
the Philippine Islands, e population
equal to that Of the United States In
1920. Only about 100000 OF the
Filipinos are non-Christians.
@. What are the total deposits IL
the United States Postal Savings
Banks? B. s.
A. The post ONCE department
says that the total amount of saw
ings deposits in the savings banks