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Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-12-23
OROF|NO To Elk
RIVER HIGHWAY
Conctruction Work to Start Soon
Will Considerably Shorten
Road

The road shortening by half the
route between Elk River, the largest
town in the county, to the county
seat. opening the Meadow Ridge
country to settlem mt and providing
the finest stretch of scenic highway
in northern Idaho, is certain of com
pletion before midsummer of 1922,
according to a decision arrived at
by The commissioners of the highway
district
C. d. Heath, employed by the
board to survey the route of the pro-
posed highway, with a party OF en-
gineers is now working southwark
| from a point below the falls of Elk
creek, having complated the survey
! from This town for a distance of sew
en- miles. The route follows Elk
creek 10 the mouth and will afford
travellers of highway a view Of
pictur esQue scenery in the vicinity
of the falls not permit by the
present route. Beautiful mountain
scenery will also be unfolded to the
view of tourists through the region
Provision was made for the build
ing Of this road. the ELK River
Scenic highway" by the board Of
commissioners from the proceeds OF
q recent bond issue. Engineer Heath
estimates that its building will be
half years task. The commission
ers. on the insistence of Mr.. Bloom.
iepl esenting his part Of the d stric.,
will bend every effort towadl q be-
, ginning of construction this winter.
following the approval of the survey.
The board unanimously supported
the appropriation for the improve
ment in the western end OF the
county. Mr.. Bloom left Saturday to
attend q board meeting at the coun-
ty seat.
The road will be approximately IS
, miles In length as against the pre-
sent road Of IS miles to Orofino.
The time of travel between Elk Riv-
er and, the county seat will be cut
proportionally more than the mile
8 age. A tedious and circuitous jour-
nsy out Of and hack into the county
. to reach Orofino will be changed in
. to . pleasant motor trip by the build
: Ing Of the Elk River Scenic highway.
=. Beginning of construction will be
the clearing Of the right Of way by
q blasting OF stumps and cutting OF
e treea The ditching machine will
Q follow. making cuts and fills. Work
r will be completed BY the grading
, and leveling with q grading machine
. No part Of the grade will incline
II more than per cent and will mee'
state requirements as to road build
ing.-Elk River News
Chas Shine Of Dent precinct. wa
'e arrested "Wednesday evening b.
o sheriff p. R. Shea and seven quarts
n Of moonshine was found in his pos
I session. He was brought befor'
ID Probate Judge Snyder yesterday ant
~ plead guilty. Bond fixed at $5o0.0'
n which defendant was unable to Sc
N cure, and was taken to Moscow thi
1 morning by deputy sheriff c. Q
IT Portfors. accompanied by county at
ig torney F. f. Smith. to be arraigne
before Judge Steele Of the distric
court and receive his sentence.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-12-23

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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23

ne was observed. He thought they
were pointing to the tree in front of
them and so he stood with the curtain
pulled half round him, watching the
two girls, while they watched his re-
Election in the mirror.
Alice was afraid to move for fear
he would vanish, but Jane had no
such fears. Quick as a flash she
whirled around. made a dash for the
hallway and caught Santa in her arms
before he had a fair chance to do any
vanishing ac..
Nov we've got you!" she exclaimed
gleefully, land you're going to stay
and talk to us and let us see YOU pack
and tell us where you are going and
everything!"
But aren't you afraid to be talking
to Santa?" asked the visitor in a voice
that so closely resembled James uncle
Billy that she Immediately felt well
acquainted.
"Pooh!" retorted Jane, who'd be
afraid of Santa Claus. And. anyway.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23

which are illustrated. The box method
is suitable for trees not more than
eight or nine feet high; the bottom
of the tree trunk should be sawed off
square and nails driven through the
middle of the bottom of the box into
the end of the butt thus made; the
tree should be raised upright and held
in hat position until it is securely
fastened. Prepare two pieces or
board. a and b. each somewhat longer
than the box is wide to allow for ad-
justment; cut a notch in each piece at
C; these notches must not be too large
or they will not hold the tree rigidly.
Fasten a to the box in such a position
that when the tree is held upright it
will fit the notch C closely; move piece
b closely against the tree M nail it.,
after which the tree may be moved
to it's place. The box may be filled
with bricks or stones to prevent it
from tipping over, or nails may be
driven through the sides of the box
into the floor as at d if the floor is
such that 1t will not be injured
thereby.
The pieces e. f. forming the cross o;
the other method may be -four or five
inches wide and from three feet to
six feet long. according to the size of
the tree TO be supported. for this
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23

favor.
Still a third method of distributing
gifts is this: A large red stocking.
made of drilling with a wire run
through the hem to keep 1t open at
the top was hung from a hook in the
ceiling by red ribbon. This monster
stocking was OVERLOOKING with parcels
when the guests stepped into the
room. Just before the refreshments
were served the young host mounted
a step ladder and drawing each gift
out in turn majestically announced
the name of the person who was to
step up and receive it. The gift was
Immediately opened and the recipient
asked to acknowledge it with an APP
propriate speech.
The fish pond always provides fun
and novelty. Stretch a sheet between
doorways and provide a fishing pole
and line. AS each fisherman comes
to the pond he says this verse:
Here is a fisherman come to fish
With rod, hook and bait and an empty
dish;
So please little fishes come and be
caught
Though my line is long my patience
is short.
OF the sheet attaches the gift to the
hook and the fortunate fisherman
draws in his line.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23
&c

10 HAT is the question that Helen
~ asked Grace some days before
"a Christmas. Money was short in
w the Collier family that year and
Christmas wouldn't be Christmas
without an exchange of gifts. Helen
was in a quandry. h wanted to
make something out of nothing for
Mother. Father, Bill and Grace. and
the question was what could n
make! Grace was older than Helen
and consequently more resourceful.
Also like a good older sister she was
always willing TO lend her aid and
advice when it was needed. After
thinking over Helen's problem h
whispered to her these secrets which
/ am going to tell to you.
For Bill: A Chinese bracelet of
glass, made in imitation of the popu-
lar green jade; or the ring from an
old worn embroidery bag would do
Just as well. and a piece of white
satin ribbon was all hat was needed
for this gift. The ribbon was looped
through the ring and a pretty bow
tied at the top. And Bill had a most
convenient ring through which to
hang his neckties.
For Mother; Two empty wooden
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23

he said: Nov let's see; what do l do
next?"
Then laying his finger aside Of his
nose,
And giving a nod. up the chimney
he rose"
"Rut that was written long & and
l don't use chimneys this season." said
Santa. 81 Just 20 out the front door.
1t saves cleaning bills"
So with a kiss for each girl and a
Merry Christmas wish, Santa hurried
away and Alice and Jane tip-toed back
to bed. Never would they forget the
wonderful adventure Of that Christ
fas Eve.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23

method of setting up a Christmas tree
will support any tree if the base is
strongly made and the bracing is
properly done. The pieces at g allow
for the thickness of piece f.. The cross
may be nailed together in the middle.
the butt of the tree sawed square and
nailed in its place as shown. The
lower branches of the tree must be
cut away to allow the braces h to be
nailed at both ends. Move the tree
to the place it is to occupy and If it is
necessary to nail the base to the floor
to insure the stability of the tree, III
nails may be driven through the
pieces g. though a heavy stone or
other weight may be placed upon the
base and covered with the decorations
or with the packages which are piled
around the foot of the tree.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23

citedIy. and two sets Of trembling fin
gers reached under the bed for slip
pers.
IF be sees US he'll run away" said
Alice as h girls crept to the stairs.
mo, wen tell him to stay" said
Jane bravely. "and well give him a
cookie"
Down the stairs they went. step at a
time, ever so softly. The light was
low in the living room and sounds
from the dining room suggested that
the family were finishing Christmas
preparations out there or were having
a midnight feast in celebration. The
two girls had never been down stairs
late al night before and the familiar
room seemed like some other bodys
house, it looked so quiet and dim.
The bottom step was reached IN
safety and the girls turned to go into
the living room. where they knew the
tree was set. You see they had helped
their father bring 1t in and get 1t In
place. Santa had too much to do TO
bring trees into every house in town
and folks who expected visits must
get the tree ready for trimming at
least.
There was their tree. Not just a
BEAUTIFUL smelling green tree. such as
they had left. but a glittering gor-
geous tree that sparkled and shone n
the dim light.
Hes been here!" whispered Jane
gleefully as the girls crept softly
through the doorway.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

He's here nowi" exclaimed Alice
in a muffled exclamation. as she
pointed straight ahead.
Jane looked and there. to be sure.
right across the DON they saw
really live Santa Claus. He wasn't
trimming the tree. He was standing
by the curtain in the hall way behind
them and what the girls saw was not
the really Santa Claus. but his refec-
ton in the big mirror across the living
room and just beside the glittering
tree.
Evidently Santa didn't notice that
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23

you sound so much like Uncle Billy
that you must be some sort of relation
of the family. though / v a
mother say So"
"well. welll" replied Santa. "is that
so. is that so?" And IL his shoulders
shook a bit the girls didn't notice.
"And If I stay" asked Santa. what
do you want me to do?"
you see. it's this way" she said
confdingly. We've been making pres
ents at school for everybody-every-
body at this house, I mean"
"And we've worked hard, too"
added Jane.
GOOD enough" said Santa approx
ingly.
"Only we don't want to bring 'em
down and just naturally hand 'em
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23

That's turning the tables for you."
giggled Santa, but we'l be very still.
Now you people tip-toe upstairs and
get your stuff-got it ready?"
- Eyes and all wrapped up and
marked" Jane assured him.
"Fine business" said Santa, '1ust
like folks, you know"
And you won't vanish or anything
while we are gomez" asked Jane
a~nxiously.
mot a single vanish" promised
Santa.
So the two girls tip-toed hurriedly
up the stairs, back to their W closet.
where, on the shelf. were the precious
Christmas packages. Two armfuls it
made. one for Jane and one for Alice.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23
New WAYS To Distribute Christmas Gifts

to draw a gift from the Christmas Jar.
Another friend of mine had a small
Christmas tree in the center of the
table. This was brilliantly illumined
with tiny colored candles and dec
GRATED inexpensively with popcorn.
From the larger branches hung the
favors tied up in bright ribbons and
colored paper. A verse was attached
to each package and these were read
aloud and the person alluded to in
the verse was guessed by the other
children. When the name was cor
rectly guessed the child was given the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23

placed a big urn or vase In the center
of the table. This urn appeared to be
overlooking with tinsel and ribbon
steamers. The girls were told to
take hold of a piece of tinsel and
the boys were told to take the ribbons.
Then as each guests name was called
he or she pulled a gift from the urn.
Before the gifts were opened, they
were held up for everyone to see and
a guess was ventured as to the con-
tents of the mysterious package. This
caused much fun and interest. and
each child awaited eagerly her turn
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23
THE JUNIOR COOK
CREAM TAFE'N

Notice that this recipe is very easy
to increase. The amount given is just
right for one person to pull.
If several work at once it is nice to
add chopped nuts to one lot, chopped
cherries to another and so on for
variety. Add the chopped things
while pulling-not during the cook
ing.
When the candy is done, cut into
pieces and pack in a tin box. This
candy is good eaten at once or it will
keep well.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23
WHAT SHALL | MAKE?

For Father: A piece of channels
about one and a quarter inches by
three inches, foul sheets of a paper
cut a wee bit smaller. and a piece OF
red baby ribbon, will make an at
tractive stamp case. Buttonhole the
edge of the channels with red silk
floss. Lay the wax paper upon the
channels and fold it over in the center
so that it looks like a tiny book. and
fasten the whole thing through the
center with a few stitches of red silk.
This little book is just the right size to
hold stamps, and the wax paper will
keep the stamps from sticking togeth-
er in hot weather. Make two Sits
near the edge of the overs and slip
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23
I'D LIKE TO BE A FAIRY"

Cook together
1 cupful graduated sugar
l tablespoonful vinegar
" cupful water.
Boil till the candy will crack when
a few drops are dropped into cold
water.
Pour onto a butter plate to cool.
When cool. pull till white and
creamy. "
"a tiny pinch of cream of tarter
added while the candy is boiling will
increase the creaminess.)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23

Back in the living room the three
went to work. Santa hung little pack
ages on high branches of the tree and
the bigger ones down low-exactly as
they should be hung. and the girls
looked on admiringly.
When the last present was in place,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23

spools, a wooden skewer. from a
friendly butchers shop. a piece OF
baby ribbon and some odds and ends
of string will make a useful gift for
mother. Slip the spools upon the
skewer. and paste a pretty piece of
paper over the outer END of each spool
to cover the torn label. The baby rib
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23
CHRISTMAS EVE


NkY stockings hanging from the
IN shelf
Above the parlor crate,
And | will try to go to sleep
And for the morning wait.
But it is very hard to keep
From thinking Of the sight
OF Christmas tree and presents piled
There in the early light.
The pillows sort of hot, and |
Have guessed and guessed and
guessed
Which of the boxes neatly tied
May hold what love best.
But 'tisn't any use to guess.
For. till I'm fast asleep.
| know old Santa with his pack
Won't down the chimney creep.
What that! A rooster Growing far
Down by the stable gate;
And there's another answering him
Gee whiz, it must be late!
| wonder why the nighttime goes
So slowly. anyhow,
And morning takes so long to come
Hellol It's morning now!
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23

around on Christmas morning." con-
tinued Alice. I'VE want you to fix EN-
on the tree"
Good idea," laughed Santa approx
ingly..
"Only don't make any noise" warned
Jane" we don't want folks to see you"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23

bon is knotted in a many looped bow
at each end of the stick and carried
up into a long loop for hanging. This
loop is arranged so it can be tied and
united for convenience in winding new
string upon the spools. On one spool
was. wound colored string and on the
other white. This string holder when
hung in a convenient place will make
a most useful gift for mother.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23

pTODIem OF NhuIHS HtW anu dltI dOtIFO
ways to distribute gifts and avors On
such occasions is often a perplexing
one. Here are some suggestions that
reached me last year after some of
my young friends had given parties
with great success.
One little hostess waited until the
guests had nearly finished their ice
cream and cookies and then she
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23

age when the traditions regarding that
worthy are looked upon with the most
superior contempt?
The boy who is handy with tools
can become a veritable godsend in any
neighborhood in which it is not easy
to find a man to set up a Christmas
tree, for a capable boy can set UP a
tree by either of the two methods
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23
GETTING THE CHRISTMASTREE

r F calendars were never made. nor looked at. Ill be bound
We'd always know when Christmas with its fun was coming round.
- For days before. strange whrperngs ire floating in the air.
We know moi whence they come, but hear their message everywhere.
Sun. moon and stars shine down with light that fills III hearts with gee-
And then we know the time has come to get the ChrHtmastee.
Out in the woods those other folks old Brun leads a6eld
To fin. the staightest, geenet frs the generous forests yield.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23
} WAS the night before Christmas.

WAS the night before Christmas.
And all through the house"
There wasn't a sound. because
- Jane and Alice had early been
tucked into bed.
OF course it wasn't easy to go to bed
early on Christmas Eve, because there
was so very much that was interesting
to do. For weeks these same two girls
had been hard at work making pres
ents for all the family and decorations
for the tree and the dinner table. This
was jolly fun, because 1t was done at
school and all their friends were work.
ing hard. too.
Il wish 1 didn't see just pictures OF
Santa Claus" said Jane. II see pic
lures n pictures and pictures of him
and I'd lots rather see him."
$50 would l." replied Alice, "only he
never comes when we're up"
That evening after the two girls lac
gone to bed they remembered their
talk of the morning.
DO you feel sleepy?" asked Jane
in a loud whisper.
Mo- answered Alice, I'm listening
for Santa Claus"
so m l, SAID Jane. Iuen sHS
added: Couldn't we get up and go
down stairs after awhile?"
Maybe" agreed Alice doubtfully.
The good warm supper they had had
and the continuous work of the day
combined to make them sleepy and
they had hard work keeping their eyes
open.
The bang OF the front door sounded
through the house and they both sat
straight up in bed.
There he isl" exclaimed Alice, wide
awake in an instant.
Then let's so down." said Jane ex-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23
puzzle Corner


ACROSTIC
The following toys when correctly
guessed should be placed one below
the other. Their initial letters will
form the name of the receptacle in
which they were found on Christmas
morning:
To go coasting over the snow.
1t runs on tracks.
It makes sweet sounds.
Good TO eat.
TO fly high in the air.
Frosted and cold.
Made OF wood and full of animals.
To play with on Christmas after
noon.
ENIGMA
I am composed of II letters.
NV I-2-11-4-3 can be sat upon.
My 5-6-12 is where the farmer
keeps his pigs.
My 1O-S-7-9 Is what beavers build.
NV whole is the most looked for
ward today in all the year.
ANSWERS
ACROSTIC
S Ted
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q ryan
C. andy
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" 0ah's ArL
@ anne
ENIGMA-CHRIsTMAS DAY. Chair,
stu. Dams.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23

ANY boys and girls give
Christmas parties, if not on
Christmas day. some time dur
ing the holiday week, and the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-23

HAT boy does not like to help
in getting ready for the annual
visit of Santa Claus. even
though he has arrived at the
The New York herald., 1921-11-03
F | N : K E r r Y


OPPORTUNITY
GARMENT WHICH ENJOYS THE DISTINCTION IN TALUE
MODELLING ASSOCIATED
WERE SELECTED ON THE OTHER SIDE
GRACE.
WARMTH DESIRED
Il LIKING 81 COMFORTABLE
STYLE ORDINARY
The New York herald., 1921-11-03

DOLLARS
AND MORE
CUSTOM FINISH WITHOUT
THE ANNOYANCE OF A TRY-ON
READY TO- -PUT.ON
TAILORED At FASHION PARK
The New York herald., 1921-11-03

+ IT p S
BY
FINC HEY
ran 0RED IN
SUCH a WhY THAT
The Pulaskian., 1921-02-24
WILL IT P.A,YTO \, USE FERTILIZER?
w. SARGENT, toWPty Agent.

You cannot afford to farm at a loss again this year, and yields of Is to 20 bushels of corn or a fourth to third of a bale of cotton to the acre will not pay for the labor, seed, use of land and leave a profit. It Is clear then if a profit is to be made it must come from increased yields, which will come easiest from fer tilizer wisely used.
 It Is no time to plunge on fertilizer or to try new brands or mixtures. Stick to what you know is good. Let the Experiment Station do the ex- perimenting.
 There Is no shortage of fertilizer materials in this country, although the prices quoted do not bear this out. There has been a severe decline in prices of raw materials since Sep tember. Nitrate of soda has drop ped 20 per cent. Sulphate fo ann monia has dropped 40 per cent. Cot ton seed meal B per cent. Dried fish scrap, 50 per cent. Tankage, 60 per cent. Acid phosphate, 30 per cent. These are wholesale quotations of course, but should and will be re- flected in retail prices during the sea son. These facts should be remem- bered by the farmers so they may buy more intelligently. The prices quoted on many of these materials at some local points seem to be unrea- sonably high in the light of these facts. Groups of farmers could ob-
The Pulaskian., 1921-02-24

MT. Shook and family spent Sun- day afternoon with their daughter, Mrs. Fred Gibson.
 MT. Lloyd Lewis of Little Rock spent Sunday afternoon at the Con- federate Home.
 Mir. and Mrs. T. Hoekstra spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Bettie Tarpley and daughter, Miss Kate, of Little Rock.
 MT. and Mrs. Kinzel and children spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. Walter Miller.
 Mrs. Udey of Alexander spent last week with her daughters, Mrs. Sam Diemer and Mrs. Ted Thomas.
 Mrs. J. s. Fancher and children called on Mrs. H. B. Johnson last Sunday afternoon.
 Several from here visited the Gal. loway Stock Farm last Sunday even- ing.
 Mrs. Lee Zuber called on Mrs. A.. W. Brown Tuesday afternoon.
 Mir. and Mrs. Tom Tarpley and baby called on his parents, MT. and Mrs. 5. N. Farpley, last Sunday aft ernoon.
 Mr. Mick Thomas, Mrs. Minnie FL rod and children spent last Sunday with his son, Mir. Ted Thomas.
 Mrs. Udey, Mrs. Ted Thomas and daughter called on Mrs. Tom Tarp-
The Pulaskian., 1921-02-24
SWEET HOME.

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 The Community Club met at the Community House last Friday even- ing. There was a large attendance, with 6 new members present. Miss Minnie Allen was present. This was one of the best meetings that has been held this year. Mrs. J. M. Dixon, the president. gave a very interesting talk on the history of our club. Mrs. H. E. Casey read a piece on the life of Lincoln. National songs were sung by everyone. Everyone present pieced a square on a quilt that is be- ing pieced by the club. There will be Washington tea on February p at the club house. There will be games and music. Refreshments will
The Pulaskian., 1921-02-24

be served. Mrs. H. E. Casey was chairman of the entertainment com mittee, Mrs. Lee Zuber chairman of the sick committee. Mrs. T. Hook stra, chairman, assisted by Mrs. A. o. Hing, are on the refreshment committee. Everyone is invited. The next meeting will be held February 27.
 Mrs. Alice Watson and Misses Ruth Lawler of Little Rock called on Miss Selma Hoekstra.
 Mrs. J. M. Dixon and Mrs. L. A. Miller chaperoned a crowd of young people on tramp on the Dorrough mountain.
 Theodore Hoekstra spent Sunday evening with Henry Thomas.
 A large crowd attended Christian Endeavor last Sunday night. Mir. B. 5. Brown was the leader. Subject, .'The Kingdom. II. In Our Homes,'' Matt. 6;7-l5. The appointed leader for next Sunday is Mrs. T. Hoekstra. Subject, New Committee Work, Rev. 3:l-I3.
 Miss Erma Thomas spent last Sun- dya with Miss Ida Hoekstra.
 Miss Yerdie May Scruggs of Cabot is staying with her sister, Mrs. H. B. Johnson.
 Miss Myrtle Hall is attending the Draushon business college.