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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-07-28
Surgeons Penalties.

In the ancient days of Mesopotam-
Ia the surgeon was discouraged from
making rash operations. If the patient
died the surgeons hands were cut off.
II veterinary surgeon was success
full he received one-sixth Of a shekel;
but If the animal died he had to Day
one-sixth Of its value.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-07-28
lrritates the Industrious.

Complacency is a good quality Of
disposition, but 1t Is aggravating In
the extreme to the industrious person
who is aching to see the lazy man get
4 move on himself.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-07-28
What a Woman Can Do.

1t is not only wicked to swear; but
1t is so needless, and a woman can put
all the rage and contempt that any
possible circumstances could call for
into the simple and perfectly moral
exclamation: o, youl-Ohio State
Journal.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-07-28
Wonderful St. AnthoDv.


st. Anthony was the saint who could
never be tempted. He was particular
ly immune from the establishments Of
women. Usually when a man is re-
ferred to as modern st. Anthony"
1t is meant that he doesn't care about
women.
From the EilIville Banner.
Whale meat has been recommended
rs substitute for beef and bacon,
,ut while we can catch whales all
right, it's too big job to tote 'em
NOme"
Much in Little.
A baby will make love stronger,
days shorter, night longer, bank-roll
smaller, home happier, clothes shah
bier, the past forgotten, and the flu
ture worth living for.-Ofiice Topics.
What Mother Forgot.
One day was oyertired and spoke
GROSSLY and really without much rea-
son to my small son. There" he ex-
claimed, "I bet you forgot you was a
mother that time and thought you was
just a child. "--Exchange.c
What a Woman Can Do.
1t is not only wicked to swear: but
1t is so needless, and a woman can put
oil tho roOo opd oo,tno,,4 Abo4 -
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1920-07-28

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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-01-31

We are not advised rs to the real
reason that Governor Shoup decided
the experiment shale plant he placed
at Boulder, the seat Of Bellies letters,
rather than locate the plant at Golden,
the home of our famous school of
mines with its splendid equipment
for scientific research under the able
direction OF Victor Anderson and his
corps Of efficient assistants, who have
made oil shale paramount study.
But then, Professor George, state
geologist, isR denixen OF Boulder -
Grand Valley News.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-01-31
Shoes, Stocking. and Tin Cans

Think Of the billions Of dollars that
are handled by American banks with
out the loss Of dollar to depositors
This 10 = record to be proud of and
is In marked contrast to the banking
business Of the past.
Banking has been stabilized In this
country until It Is next to impossible
to have bank failure entailing loss
to depositors.
The rapid increase In bank deposits
is largely due TO the fact that the pub
lie is becoming convinced that mod
ern banks are the safest places In
which to keep money. The old shoe,
the stocking and the tin can are 60
Ing into the discard.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-01-31
The Motorcycle

"A motorcycle IL u bicycle with n
pandemonium attachment. designed
for the special use of mechanical gen.
fuses. daredevils aud lunatics. a good
machine can be purchased for $50.
However, IL the devotee does not pos
sess $50, he can get almost as good
results by drinking little lubric~ting
oil, inbaling a vacuum cleaner, and
setting of two bushels Of fire. crackers
between his legs. Vest Pocket Essay
BY George Fitch.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-01-31
High School Notes


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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-01-31
1t Happened in Brush

Little Margaret, Of Brush, had q
pretty nurse girl about IL years Of age.
Margarecs mother had been chatting
with the nurse girl while the latter
undressed Margaret and prepared her
for bed. Margarets mother then
kissed Margaret goodnight and said
"Now, Margaret, kiss Nursie good
night and let her tuck you in."
1LAbAa,t want to kiss Nursie,. /. pro-
tested Margaret.
"Why?" asked the astonished
mother.
"Nursie slaps people who try to kiss
her. You ask papa il she doesn't"
replied Margaret.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-01-31
Oil shale in Rio Blanco County
A Denver paper SAYS:

Denver paper says:
"Rio Blanco county is holding a
prominent place In the development
OF the oil shales, one OF Colorado's fu-
tore great industries, aud very near
future at that, as oil from the wells Ii
not keeping pace with the worldwide
use of the article. In such vast coun-
tries as India, China and Korea. oil
In cans bearing the Standard brand
means fuel and light to millions OF
people, there being no substitutes in
reach. If within the next five years,
with Americanism in the saddle al
Washington, an army OF occupation
moves into Mexico, oil will bo the
cause"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-01-31
Garden Seeds

Congressman Taylor drops this Of
fee a line letting us know that he
will have s,nall quantity Of garden
seeds for distribution this spring.
Those who wish some OF these seeds
should write Mr. Taylor. His address
is-Hon. Edward Il. Taylor, NJ. c.,
Room 40, ii. O. b., Washington, ID.
Q. BE sure and put the address thus,
As there are several other Taylors in
Congress.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-01-31
Annual Meeting

OF The Highland Cemetery Associa-
ton will be held on "Wednesday, Feb
ruary II, 1920. At Commercial Club
rooms. +. n. JoHANTGEN,.
j3l-i7 Secretary.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-01-31
Masons Attention

Due to the Flu epidemic In Mccker,
the Meeker Masonic organizations. as
IA precautionary measure, will stand
closed until their respective meeting
nights In March.
X. II. TAYLOR. w. NJ. No. 50
w. ID. SIMMs. Il. C., No. 33
J. A. REA, II. p, No. 81
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-01-31
Rebekah Mask Bail

The annual Mask Ball will be given
by the Rebekah's on Friday, Febru-
ary 18th. at Rooney's hall. Admis-
sion 80 cents and war tax. j2i-f7
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-01-31

See 1.-THE World A-Flame", at the
Princess Theater, Saturday. February
18th. Agreat picture Of the recent
strike situatiou. i2l.f7
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-01-31
St. James Church

Sunday, February l, 1920
Church School 9:4b "a. m.
Morning Prayer II 200 u. IN.
Evening Prayer 7:30 p. IN.
PHILLIP NELSON,
Priest in Charge.
+. l.. CuNNINGHAM.
Lay Reader
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-01-31
WANTED-Po.ition as telephone

operator, or charge Of . small ex-
change, by myself and daughter. !
have had seven years experiences at
the SWITCH board, and the daughter
two years, both - local and long dis.
lance operators. Prefer town where
there 10 IN opening for barber. Re-
ferences given. Write for full par
ticulars. Address Mrs. Maude Wells
l0l N. Main st., Ottawa, Ksns. jA
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-01-31

"Father, what's an Inheritance
taxr' asked Bobby.
Its when your mother blames all
your faults on me, son."
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-01-31

II al men knew how to use power
there would be such . elashing that
everybody would leave of work and
60 to cracking heads.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-01-31

Valentine Masquerade given by
the Rebekah's, Friday, Feby. 18th.
Admission 80 cents and war tax.
Good music. j24-f7
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-01-31
Gard Of Thanks

To the many kind friends who by
their deeds OF Kindness, words Of COIN
fort and beautiful flowers helped to
lessen our sorrow In the death Of our
loved one, we extend our sincere
thanks.
J. A. bills AND FAMILY
ID. l. bills
SYLVESTER CoLLETT
e. W. BILLS AND FAMILY
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-01-31

Good sense 10 better than good
looks, but 90 few people are afflicted
with either.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-01-31

We handle the Celebrated Woody
Boy Suits for boys.
A. OLDLAND d Co.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-01-31

Possibly It may not have occurred
to the census takers that there is
more craft on land than there IL ou
scs.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-01-31
Oldland-Love

Slipping away from their friends
and relatives on Wednesday Of this
week, Miss Josephine Love and Wal
ter A. Oldland, both residents Of
Piceance creek, came to Rifle where
they stole march on their friends by
being quietly married that afternoon.
The wedding took place at the First
Christian parsonage att o'clock. Rev.
A. n. Martin using the beautiful ring
ceremony.
Both young people are prominent
socially in the country, being mem
bers Of two Of Piceance creeks best
families. and they have the sincere
best wishes Of their hosts Of friends.
The same evening they departed for
the east where they will spend several
months enjoying an extended honey
moon. On their return they will make
their home on the creek where Mr..
Oldland has large cattle interests. -
Rifle Telegram.
Walter Ia . Meeker boy, and hosts
Of friends In this town and county
will join with The Herald In wishing
he and the girl Of his choice all man.
81 4. . - s,t, - /, .-l ,,r@a~orIk.,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1920-01-31

Raw materials are scarce, but raw
prices aren't.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-09
,arch of something to relieve the

search of something to relieve the
nonotony.
The material is widely slashed and
through the openings is run a DrlEnl
ing color in the cross stitching. one
of the tips given to the women VINO
copy this overblouse is to change tne
ribbon whenever inclination per-
suades one that blue ia tiresome or
hat pink has had its long durauoh
of service.
The woman who is in mourning
finds that she can arrange such a
blouse In black embroidery ana riD-
bon well enough to make 1t serve VIZ
coat suit for town. II coioIeu
| sweater is worn over 1t the rlppul
can match 1t. 1t need not carry 'ne
celebration or the stitchery OF i's
model. ,,.
Another copy of this blouse Gals
| for simpler work. The cross stit.
| ing is omitted and the slashing OF ma
terial continues at all the enees :,
bon is lavishly used and 1t can be re
moved whenever the blouse Is wasneu,
which cannot happen to the coloreu
threads used in giving the blouse co'o'
Continuing the short sleeve.
There is no attempt to renew lne
| ia shion for the long sleeve IN p!ousts
| or frocks. We have accepted the 81
bow length, which is an impToVe
ment Of Importance on the baby sleeve
| which began the fashion. In the dep. !,
of winter. too. when the thermometc n
was trying to earn the medai 10
depth diving. -. ,..;.,,
Every woman should watch win
earnestness and caution the tilt or the
sleeve at the back of the arm There
is apt to be an ugly line there. Inc
arms should be bent before the sleeve
is cut and the material should hahs
over the roughness of the elbow "nich
seems to be the defect of the ma
jority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-09

Each woman stumbles bit at the
waistline. She is not quite sure whether
she wants to cross ii at the sides, let
ting the ends tie and hang. or put the
slight fuliness into a tight hip band.
She strives for novelty. The garment
itself is no longer odd and new to her
mind; the arrangement must be. The
shops offer variety. but the home dress
maker is avid these days to invent ways
of her own, or to bring into the sewing
room a few touches which will give her
a feeling of precedence over her neigh
Dor
She has discarded the overblouse with
the flaring hem that fell to the hips
She prefers it shorter. more secure and
taut after the material passes the waist
Upon this trick she puts her mind. She
copies things she has seen on other
clothes. on high-priced garments. even
on childrens frocks. BY the way. the
world has quite taken up with the idea
that juvenility offers a Large chance for
being original. Now that the designers
for youngsters have stopped building
severe apparel. of the Boutet de Monvel
type, which restricts each idea TO chit
tiren. those who are older look upon the
result with avaricious eyes.
Cross-stitch, shocking and other forms
Of fancy work have been borrowed direct
from the clothes of the young to orna-
ment adult frocks for this summer. No
garment is considered too serious for
this celebration done in sampler fashion.
but it is especially adaptable for the
blouses built of commonplace fabrics and
worn in the country or at the sea.
One shrinks from plentiful use Of
lace or expensive hand embroidery on
a material that is often serving in the
kitchen. Then what? The solution is
found in the stitchery known as sam
pier work. because as children many OF
us had to sit for hours and work with
these short colored threads the heavy
ornamental letters that were formed into
tine-worn notices on cardboard. There
are few of the older generation who
are not skillfuI in it. The new genera
ton may have learned it in the kinder
sarten or from a foreign governess. 1t
is simple and it makes a brave show
ing. So 1t is put on those warehouses
which are desirable when the weather
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-09

she declared. That story must have
hit by his tail and didn't see the tail
move. so thought the little spears were
| thrown at him.
How does he make all those little
spears stand up that way?" asked
Jumper the Hare.
"He has special set of muscles for
Just that purpose" replied Old Mother
! Nature.
when those quilts stick into some
one they must pull out of Prickly
| Porky's own skin and | should think
that would hurt him." spoke up
Striped chipmunk.
Not at all" replied Old Mother Ma
ture. They are very loosely fastened
and come out at the least little pull.
New ones grow TO take the place of
those he loses Now. Prickly Porky.
tell us what you eat and where you
live"
u eat bark. iwigs and leaves most
ly." srunted Prickly Porky. II like
hemlock best Of ALL but also eat
poplar and pine and other trees for
n change. Sometimes ! stay in a tree
for days until have stripped 1t of
all its bark and leaves. ! don't see
any sense in moving about any more
than is necessary"
That must kill the tree" exclaim-
ed Peter Rabbit
We'll. what OF IT." demanded Prick :
~ Perky. GROSSLY. There are plenty
more trees. In summer I like lily
pads and always get them when ]
can
DO you sleep through the winter
the way Buster Bear and / do?" ask
ed Johnny Chuck
What should sleep for?" grum-
bled Prickly Porky. II like cold
weather / have the Green Forest
| pretty much to myself then. like
to be alone. / sleep a. good deal in
daytime because ! like night best"
What about your home?' asked
Happy Jack Squirrel.
"Home is wherever ! happen to be :
replied Prickly Perky. Mrs. Pork y
has home in a hollow log or cave
or under the roots of tree, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-09

himself full of those little spears and
Will take care never to go near him
again. Ask Bowser the Hound; he
Knows. Once those little spears have
entered the skin they keep working in
deeper and deeper. More than one of
ms enemies have been killed by them.
on account or those tiny barbs they
are hard to pull out. and pulling them
out hurts dreadfully. Just try one"
But no one was anxious to try. so
Old Mother Nature continued You
will notice that he moves that tail
quickly. 1t Is the only thing about
him which Is quick When he is in
danger and has a chance to he likes
to get his head under a log or rock
instead of putting 1t between his paws
as he is now doing. Then he plants
his rect firmly and waits for chance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-09

there the babies are born. ] guess that
is all can tell you"
You might add that those babies
are very large for the size of their
mother and have full supply OF
quills when they are born" said Old
Mother Nature. ALSO you forgot to
say how fond you are of salt. Pekan
the Fisher is your worst enemy, but
Puma the Panther is dangerous at
times. and even Buster Bear when he
is very hungry will take chance on
turning you over. BY the way. don't
any of YOU ever call Frickly Perky
a Hedgehog. He isn't one. He Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-09

sometimes called a Quill Pig. but
his real name Is rorcupine. Tomor-
row instead of meeting here we will
hold school on the shore OF the pond
of Paddy the Beaver. School is dis,
missed" ~
copyright. 1870 by L. W. Burgess) III
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-09

do YOU SLEEP THROUGH THE
WINTER THE WAY BUSTER
BEAR AND ! DO?" ASKED JOHN
NY CHUCK.
to use his tail"
rs it true that he can throw those
little spears at folks?" asked Peter
Rabbit.
Old Mother Nature shook her head
There isn't a word of truth in IT."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-09

The first woman to hold national
office in the United States was Miss
Estelle Reel Of oregon, who was
appointed n national superintendent
Of Indian schools by President Nc
kinley in 1898
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-09
IIITILES1oRIEs
LrBEDTINiE
by THORNTON w. BURGESS.
PrickIy Porky's Fighting Tail.

Said Prick1y Porky, II ran prove
What some folks, lacking common sense,
Can't seem TO see-the folly OF
Unreadiness for stout defense.
What Is he doing that for?' de-
manded Johnny Chuck. as with puz,
zled look on his face he watched
Prickly Porky the Porcupine switch
his tail from side to side.
Go near enough to be hit by It ana
vou1l understand" replied Old Mother
Nature dryly THAT is his one weapon
Whoever is hit by that tail will ma
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-09


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OfzntereSttOWOn1en
BLOUSES OF UNBLEACHED MUSLIN
BY ANNE RTTTENHOUsE.

is cool or the laundry bill for fair. frag-
lie stuff is too stiff.
A Way With n Belt.
The sketch shows a trick of placing
a girdle about the waistline that con-
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First-No goods sent C. O. D.
Second-No goods returnable
Third-No goods exchanged
Fourth-No goods on approval
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-08-21
COX
AND SENATOR
NOT To MEET. I.
Mr., Harding 5 Refusal to
Be at State Fair
Causes Regrets.

Columbus, Aug 20.--Regret over his
opponents announcement that he prob
ably viii not make an address at the
Ohio state fair on August 81 was ex-
pressed by Governor Cox Friday.
Il am very sorry Senator Harding IS
not going to speak," the governor said,
'as / already have spent more than an
hour preparing my speech which | hoped
to deliver from the same platform. l
had expected to request that be per
mitted to speak first, granting the cour.,
tesy to the senator of being permitted
TO answer me-
Governor Cox spent the day at the
executive offices in the capital looking
after state affairs. In the evening be
pardoned three convicts. interviewing
each personally before granting clemency.
Two convicts who also had petitioned for
pardons were sent back
'sYou two boys have not told me the
truth. You will have to go back for
while" the governor told them.
He asked each man to tell the story
of the commission Of the crime for which
he was convicted and facts leading up
to the crime. Out of several hundred
prisoners who have been questioned by
the governor in connection with their
applications for pardons he said the two
today were the second and third whom he
had sent back to prison because it was
apparent they were not telling the truth.
The democratic candidate will make
two addresses Saturday enroute to Can
ton. whare he viii speak In the eveninm
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-08-21
.TENEX- SERVICE NEW
Of STATE AWARDED
!. NJ. c. A. COURSES
Funds Made Available for Col
legiate Training for Ex-
soldiers Of Montana.

Billings, Aug. 20-After the consider
alton of many applications for collegiate
school funds for ex-srevice men made
available hy the national war work
council Of the y NJ. C. A. ten awards
were granted to Montana men.
The allotments made are:
Clarence Beaman, Missoula, who will
attend the University Of Montana.
Mark Entorf. Cleveland. Mont, Grin
nell College at Grinnel, Iowa.
julius Anderson, Butte, Montana
School of Mines
Walter H. Reed Bloomfield, Mont,
Montana State college,
Prentiss f Stages Broadview, Mon
tana State university.
John Linglenfelter. Butte, University
Of Wisconsin.
Kenneth r. Hammaker Floweree,
Montana Wesleyan university at Helena
Clarence A. King. Butte, University
of Wisconsin
Ilewellyn Luce, Bozeman. George
Washington university, Washington.
D. G.
Carl f Entorff, Great Falls, Iowa
Agricultural college.