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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1920-01-02

The happiest dinner of all the year
that in which all the members of
amily join on Christmas day. Prep
rations for this joyous feast are go
ng on two or three weeks before
christmas day, or even for a longer
ime. There is lot of fun in MAX
ng them, especially when all the
amily is interested and every member
If it takes some part in the work.
In addition to the usual Christmas
5reens-the pine and holly-so dearly
owed and always used as a back
ground for other things, some new and
Unexpected decorations add to the in
crest of Christmas celebrations. For
he dinner table, the sideboard, the
christmas tree, serving tables and
nantels some things are to be newly
made each year, adding the spice of
variety to the charm of old-time favo-
'ites. Among these are centerpieces
,or the Christmas table. To replace
he miniature Christmas tree or the
decorative Christmas cake which
lave done long and valiant service as
:enterpieces, there are a number Of
new things that are easy to make and
cost next to nothing, which have been
brought out lately. Among them
Christmas pies" are featured. They
ire boxes of some sort that simulate
house, chimney, a figure of Santa
Claus, sleigh or any receptacle that
will hold small packages, and they are
filed with little gifts, usually things
hat provoke laugh, that are to be
distributed before or after dinner to
he people seated at the table.
A centerpiece made Of cardboard,
lotion, powdered mica and crepe pa
Der Is shown in the picture above. A
very heavy cardboard is used for the
foundation and this is about thirty
inches square. A box twelve inches
square will serve for the house, and
t is either covered with red paper or
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1920-01-02
Fill Fa snions,

Mr. r. W Dalton, in his report of
@ trade of the Fiji islands, says ::
shirts ARE gradually gaining in popu
arity allong The Iiiians. All kinds
If soft tennis shirts with collar ana
1c.let or collar and two pockets sell
eely. Thes shirts are usually worn
r dressv &c ons, when the ma
+, eS are gensislly clothed in white
cream Th e is an increasing de
,and for klaisi shorts and trousers
he xnorts are either plain or with
,,iclsls knees and are being worn by
iiIan men beneath or instead of Q
in clnth. There IL also d large sale
~ umbrellas.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1920-01-02
Babies Mors Plentiful Than Aou.

Babies More Plentiful Than Houses.
1T Is easier to find a baby than a
house In Sydney now reports the
Bulletin Of that Australian city. cor.
tinulng thusly: Writer knows
young bride who went to I'VE with her
mother pending the discovery Of I
suitable residence. She has two in.
fante nov and - still living with her
tsnflb1r."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1920-01-02
Frenehmen Record kiasers

The Italians and Spaniards kiss only
BY favor and are decidedly lax in their
'osculatory observances. Swedes, Nor
wsgians. Danes and Germans are es-
pecially generous In the distribution
q their favors. The French kiss upou
- slightest provocation; sometimes
tnen have been known to kiss each
- soy1e1l tin1s during : No. 60
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1920-01-02

Follow the example of rich men Il
you would be rich. They make thei
money work for them. You can do i,
by buying War Savings Stampa
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1920-01-02

Knowing War Savings Stamps arc
good investment won't do you any
good unless you back up the know
edge with your money.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02

Wilton has moved his real estate
office to the Russell hotel building.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Maxfeld have
taken rooms at the John Mcconnell
residence.
The latest styles from New York
City to be seen at the Ladies' Hat
Shop, after Sept. S.
Mr.. and Mrs. Finley Monroe re-
turned Saturday from months out
ing on the South Fork.
Mrs. H. M. Haag has been ENJOYING
visit from her father and mother
who came over from Boise on Friday.
Gid Spoor, living at the mouth of
Bissell creek, has horse to give
away. 1t is gentle and suitable for
children to ride to school.
DR.. ]. w sifton delivered the SER
mon in the M. E. church Sunday morn
ing His subject was, as the Chris
tan Sunday of Heather Origin?n
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02
EMMETT NEWS

Mrs. Edna Mcdowell was Boise
visitor Saturday and Sunday.
Wilton has moved his real estate
office to the Russell hotel building.
Better phone 92-J3 and arrange for
a car for your trips to the fairs.
Mrs. F D. Bowen, Mrs. Bell and
Mrs. A. j. Colvin were visitors in
Boise on Tuesday.
The latest styles from New York
CITY to be seen at the Ladies Hat
Shop, after Sept. 5.
See Sherard for bargains in city
property. l have them from $1,000
TO $500. Good terms.
Mrs. Andy Little and the children
returned Sunday from their vacation
spent at Belvidere, in Long valley.
Wilton has moved his real estate
office to the Russell hotel building.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Lane went to
Payette Wednesday to attend to bus
mess matters.
Frank Breshears and Will Hyatt, of
the state constabulary, were Emmett
visitors Monday.
Mrs. G. B. Mains and the children
have returned from months outing
at Payette Lakes.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02

STRAYEDIFrom pasture on butte,
2 brown yearling colts, 2 brown 2
year-old colts, gray 3-year-old colt,
all branded double bar on left shout
der, foretops clipped. Also gray
mare branded OP on left shoulder.
Any one finding same please notify
Mills & Son, route 2, New Plymouth,
Idaho.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02

Order your pears now. Phone So
n o 49-2p
Phone s2-J3 for motor trip these
delightful days.
Miss Merrill was business visitor
In Boise Wednesday.
Wilton has moved his real estate
office to the Russell hotel building.
/. c. Baldwin left Tuesday for
Twin Falls to be present at family
reunion.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. o. Sutton and
daughter departed yesterday for their
new home at Payette.
The latest styles from New York
City to be seen at the Ladies Hat
Shop, after Sept 5.
Mrs. Sadie Blackler and son Mer-
ton are in Nampa this week, where
Mrs. Blackler is attending institute.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter C. Little and
the children have returned from an
outing of several weeks at Payette
Lakes.
Miss Anna Campbell returned Tues
day from visit in Portland, and re-
ports everybody" well and happy in
that burg.
All kinds of painting, decorating
and paper hanging done. Call Sam
Holtslander, over Gem County Vulcan
izing Works. 49-4p
Geo. W. Fuller was in town yester-.
day from his ranch on lower Big Will
low Mr.. Fuller has homestead of
$40 acres and reports crops good this
year
Edward C. Gantz of Emmett is
numbered among the enlistments for
army service. He has joined the field
artillery and vii lbe stationed at Camp
Douglas, Salt Lake He is former
service man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Newcomer and
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Lanktree and Edwin
to Arrow Rock dam Sunday.
They report the roads to be in very
good condition.
Mrs. William Heppock yesterday re-
,eived message from her sister-Mrs.
Frank Sanman of Shenandoah, Iowa,
stating that her daughter, Caroline
elizabeth, aged years, had died this
week. Mrs. Sanman will be remem-
,ered as Miss Bertha Edwards, who
pent six months here several years
go.
The popular Alfalfa quartet has
Ieen reorganized. Harry Shropshire,
Who has been a valuable member of
he quartet since its o%ganization
steen or more years ago, has resign
d, and Ralph Womack has been Sc
ured TO take his place. The quartet
S now composed of C. L. Carnage,
VIII Womack, w. C. Tucker and Ralph
Yomsck. They viii make their first
on Labor Day.
Mrs Walter Emard and Mrs. A
Colvin entertained in charming
manner Friday afternoon for Mrs. w.
:. Bell, a sister of Mrs. Emard. The
ooms were prettily decorated with
larigolds and yellow candles. The
uests were: Mrs. Frank D. Bowen,
frs. E. NJ. Reilly, Mrs. James Hen
erson, Mrs. Lee Forbes, Mrs. Hoop
r of Maldin, Wash, Mrs Emard, Mrs
red Baust, Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Colvin
nd Miss Frances Jones.
The Wilton real estate office was
his week moved from the Bank of
mmett building to the Russell hotel
uilding, occupying the room former ]
used as dining room. Upholster-
/ rocking chairs, davenports, fans '
,r summer and foot warmers for v
inter, and, as the sale bill says, :
any other things too numerous to 4
ention, will be installed for the com II
,rt of the faithful members of the
,ciety for the dissemination of
lowledge and the settlement of mo- H
entous questions affecting troubl- H
world. VI
Wilton has moved his real estate II
flee To the Russell hotel huiIdinp II
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02

LOST-Blaek suitcase on Haw creek
road between Kingman's and Brush
wood ranches. Full of clothes, silver
watch with gold trimmings, and nat
uralization papers. Reward j. E.
Johnson. Leave at Index office.
1922
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02

TAKEN UP-Red yearling heifer,
branded M on left hip, slit under
right ear. Geo. A. Sprague. 49tf
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02

FOUND-A pocketbook containing a
silver ring. with a service star as a
set. Call at Index office
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02

STRAYED-A female Angora cat,
white and blue-grey. Mrs. w. E.
Hill, phone 107W. 1922
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02

FOUND--A wheel hub for a Dodge
car Index office.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02

WANTED-Plain sewing. Mrs. F..
Guthoerl, first door south of Mrs.
Barrett's. 1922
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02

FOR SALE-Two lots on Johns ave-
nue. and Fifth. Call at Wpton's
office. Up
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02

FOR SALE-Hudson z passenger car
IN good condition, easy terms. F E.
Mingus, 1922
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02
Peoples Column
LOST AND FOUND

LO9T-One female shepherd pup,
about 8 months old. Color: black,
white and brown. Notify Henry Nor
wood, Route 2. Reward. 48
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02

FOR SALE-Or will consider trade on
good property, a Studebaker car.
Inquire Overland Barber Shop, or P.
0. Box sos. This car is equipped
with spot light, bumper, cutout, fire
extinguisher, extension gear shift and
is insured; has been run less than
5000 miles 49tf
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02

WANTED-Sweet clover seed with
hulls, good price paid. Geo. A.
Sprague. 49tf
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02

FOR SALE-Ford car. Apply to Ell
lis Walters AZ
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02

FOR SALE-Nice residence lots. A
snap if taken at once. Also some re-
sidence property priced from $1,000 to
$1,000. Good terms. Bert Sherard,
Real Estate Dealer. 47-h
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02

WANTED-A few young turkeys.
H. c. Riggs, Letha. 48
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02

WANTED-To rent or buy good,
modern house, well located. See E..
E. Dean. 1920
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02

FOR SALE-Pure bred White Leg
horn eockerels. Your choice S1.50.
]. A. Haynes, R. F. d. No. 2. 49
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02
WANTED

WANTED-Stock to pasture, good ir-
rigated pasture, 81 per head per
month, miles west, near Bramwell
school. w. X. Lewis, Route l. 49-5p
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02
FOR RENT
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-A horse power hay
press, in good shape. On the old
Miller place, y miles south of EN-
NETT Garage. o. Seetin. 49-tf
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02

FOR BALE-Or trade for property or
Iots, ens 1877 Ma1NoA touring ear
inseood ecnditioa. 1nfr0Aet Al Bee
- p - ~
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02

FOR SALE-Make me offer on 5 lots,
Nos is to 20, block 8, Riverside ad-
dition, Emmett Mrs Frank G. Du-
.siaeek, 1869 X St, San Diego, Cal 4p.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02

FOR SALE Buick touring car, in
good shape, new cord tires. Inquire
Buick Garage. Att.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-09-02

FOR SALE-10O head Of sows. All
win farrow soon he pound. EN-
met Cooper, Lower Emmett Bench,
Rout 2. 39-f
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-06
Enters Business
for Himself

SO very few Of our readers through
out the city know just who and what
their neighbor is. Many times they
arc gifted with wonderful talents Of
which you know nothing about. In Or
der that you may become acquainted
it'll yonr neig hbor, Tor we are all
zeighbors ii this big city; the Bystahd
shall from time to time publish ar
eles pertaining to the advancement
different ones Of our people.
This week we take great pleasure in
inging to your attention one Of our
ecessful men in the person Of Mr..
harles w. Smith Of 1920 Park street
Tho has for the past thirteen years,
Ebeen custodian Of the X. n. building
EMr. Smith has severed his connections
with the K. p. building and entered
business for himself in the capacity Of
Scarpentering, electric wiring, painting
sand general contracting. He holds a
second class engineers license and also
= licensed electrician. All estimates
are given freely without charge.
Mr.. Smith is all old citizen Of Des
sMoines and his friends congratulate
shim upon his entering the business field.
Vie can be found at 1920 Park street
d or phone Walnut 1922.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-06
MoBERLY, MO. ITEMS.

There is lots Of sickness In our city
now. -, ..... ...= ........' -.... .-..
Mrs. J. 81. Downey is convalescing and
we hope to see here out soon.
Mrs. Lydia Taylor of Chicago visited
here last week. She was a guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Kiser and left for
her home Thursday morning. ,.,-e,
The funeral Of Mr.. Albert Sapleton
was held from the A. M. E. church
Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. The floral
offerings were many and beautiful. The
funeral was preached by the Rev. II. G.
Vaughn and the Masonic order had
charge Of the burial.
Mr.. George Edwards was in the city
few days visiting his daughter, Mrs.
Lucy E. Paey. r..-, .,.t.. 49,
Mrs. Clyde Kiser entertained ten
ladies at breakfast Thursday morning
in honor Of Mrs. w. E. Taylor Of Chi
cago. All the guests present enjoyed a
delicious three-course breakfast.
Mrs. Lucy E. Paey entertained the
P. A. club at her beautiful home on
West Coats street. After several hours
of work the hostess served a three
course luncheon which all enjoyed. The
next meeting will be with Mrs. l.. B.
Quinn, 1920 Forest avenue.
Mrs. Made Bartlett is on the sick
list this week. -.... -...- ....
The ladies Aid society had leap
year party at the home of Mrs. A. G..
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-06
Y. w. c. A.
Y. W. q. A. NOTES.

Last Saturday afternoon from 2 to
$50 p. m. the center was OVERLOOKING
with girl reserves from all parts Of tho
city who had responded to the invita-
tion to q Girl Reserve party. Fifty
girls were present. The afternoon was
spent. in games, singing and eats.
On the last Saturday afternoon in
each month there will be union meet
ing Of all the smaller grade school girl
reserves. t%tf @
A new corps is being organized Fri
day after school for girls from 10 to
Hi Y Girl Reserves will meet Friday
evening at 8 p. m.
The Sunset girls meet Tuesday after
school.
The Wide Wake girls meet Satur-
day afternoon at 4 p. m.
The girls employed at the pickle fac
tory were entertained at the center
Thursday evening.
Mrs. Efie Watkins, member Of tho
girls work committee heads up the work
among our girls in factory work.
The young girls stopping at the pro-
lection home spent pleasant hour last
Friday evening at the Y center and
made plans for club organization.
The girls work committee meets every
second Wednesday in the month.-Mrs.
Rush, chairman.
The educational committee every
third Wednesday in each month.-Mrs.
G. w. Mason, chairman.
On the third Friday evening in each
month there will be general meeting
Of all committees. Members and those
interester in Y. w. @. A. work to spend
one hour in studying the history Of the
Il. w. G.. A.+mnvement.
A circle Of praying women are meet
ing at the Y center every Thursday
from $3.50 to $3.50 to pray for the sue
cess Of the Y. w. G. g. campaign for
the annual budget which will be com
menced Feb. 16. You are invited to
spend that hour with us.
On Friday evening Feb. Is there will
be valentine party for the grown ups.
The members, their husband and all in
terested friends are requested to pres
ent. Light refreshments served.
We wish to thank the N. A. A. G. P.
for the "Crisis.' Mrs. Emerald Mash
for the Bystander and an unknown
friend for the Daily News. Miss Tup-
por the Art shop for the picture she pre-
sented to the center. And last but not
least Mr.. Otis M. Shackelford for his
latest book that he SO kindly presented
to us.
Friendship club composed Of little
girls from 8 to 10 meet every Thursday
after school with Mrs. D. E. Henderson
in charge @'
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-06
|Wlberforce University
| Launches Big Drive

w Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. O. WILDER
4 Srce must be freed. The enemies Of our
4 lilberforce must be disabused Of the
lse notions Of our impotence and leth-
Ky. Three white men and few sell
0embers Of the race have kept uI
ingly propaganda at the state
in Columbus, Ohio, creating the
that the supporting bodies OF vii.
force are weak and destitute Of
Sk support Wilberforce university,
lid Bishop Joshua Jones Of the Third
episcopal district.
u These men want the university
KILLED and force the great A. NJ. E.
fchurch to sell out to the state, is the
Esentiment that is being encouraged
by well-known parties here. In order
|*hat the institution will be heritage
10 the race and continue to be bea-
9eon light in the educational world of
America, q campaign is on to raise
A45O, 900 for the Wilberforce victory
rally.
Bishop Jones will travel in the
states Of Ohio, West Virginia and
Pennsylvania and bishops Of other
districts throughout the country will
get in the saddle and battle for
Wilberforce.
Rev. A. J. Carey, Chicago, Ill, al
though now sitting in the new Illinois
constitutional convention, will take
the platform for Wilberforce. Prof.
w. s. Scarborough, president Of Viii
berforce will make q plea to every
graduate Of the university to help
their alma mater.
Bethel A. NJ. E. church will cele-
brate Founders Day of |Wilberforce
university Friday, Feb. 20. There
will be several Of the graduates and
undergraduates who will appear on
program. Those who wish to subscribe
to the Wilberforce rally see Rev. II.
@. Clay brook, 1922 East Sixteenth
street or call Maple 2949.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-06
Y. M. c. A.
Y, NJ. G. A. NOTES.


The religious training institute held
it's fiftieth session last Monday night. It
was indeed great one. Miss Virginia
Robinson, secretary Of the Tenth street
Y. w. G. A. gave most interesting and
helpful talk on tsThe Girl Problem
Next Monday night closes this six
weeks course. The opening lecture will
be on stThe Boy Problem by the Sec
rotary of the Croker Street Y. M. G.
A. A part of this closing program will
be given over to expressions from mem
bers Of the institute as to their impress
sion good or bad concerning the course
of study.
/ Last Friday night from 1880 was
happy night for the boys and young
men Of Des Moines. They entered the
gymnasium at West High school and
were engaged in basket ball, wrestling,
boxing, relays and indoor baseball for
over two hours. The entire program was
under the direction of our athletic COM
mittee. From 10 boys from IL to IA
are ON the floor; from $3.50 older boys
and men. Sign up with, Secretary Rob-
inson at 1872 Ninth street if you want
to have some wholesome fun.
Fathers get your boys ready for the
father and son banquet, Feb. 20. Come
with your boy, sit with him and eat
with him.
The boys of the Y. M. G. A. and their
instructor, Professor Ernest Robinson,
will be guests at the home Of Rev. and
Mrs. ". w. Ewing Thursday evening.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-06
DIES MOlNES IOWA. FRIDAY, FEB. 6, 1920
Opens Law and Real
Estate Office

We are authorized to announce that
Attorney John L. Thompson, who UNI
til recently was the editor Of the By
stander for many years, has opened up
q law and real estate Office in room 202
Watrous block, corner Of Sixth and
Mulberry streets where he will receive
his friends and clients.
Mr.. Thompson holds two diplomas,
one from the Iowa business college
with degree Of B. A. and one from
Drake university with the degree Of
l.. u. B. He is well known throughout
the west and will make specially Of
buying, selling and renting real estate
of both city and farm properties.
Phone Walnut 2244.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-06
Colored Man on
Educational Board

Philadelphia, Feb. 6.--Dr. Clement T.
Branch, Negro, was appointed mem
Der Of the Camden IN. J.) board Of
education by Mayor Ellis Monday. E.
E. Read, president Of the board for
many years, resigned that night. Harry
g. Dole, . member eleven years, has now
sent in his resignation to the mayor.
Mr.. Dole assigned his health and 10th
or reasons" for ersigning, and Mr.. Read
found business duties were pressing.
Those who object to the appointment
do so on the ground that the mayor had
not consulted the members Of the board
and the appointment was purely politi-
cal, DR.. Branch being active in politics.