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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1921-11-24
SQUIRRELS SAVED THE BARN
f4cf-weather Story That May or May
Not Be True, but Ia at Least
pivertino.

The protracted period of heat
HAT covered the farming section OF
the Middle West in common with
most Of the whole country produced
the usual unyerified tales Of phe-
nomena, such as popcorn popping
on the stalk and potatoes being dug
from the hot earth properly baked
and ready to serve.
But from the farm Of Fairehild
Llttlelohn, in Van Buren, county,
comes the strangest story of all,
which really has no relation to the
hot weather except that spontane-
ons combustion caused the fire in
the Littlejohn barn.
The day was sultry, with not
enough breeze to move the wind
mill, so the farm water tank was
empty. Mr. Littlejohn says that
two pet squirrels belonging to his
daughter scampered up the frame
work of the pump and raced around
the blades of the wheel just as on
the wheel in the cage in which they
sometimes are kept, putting the
pump Into operation, thus filling the
tank and providing enough water to
put out thes fire.
Afterward the squirrels had to be
carried down to the ground. Their
feet were so blistered by the sun
heated metal that they could not
stand up.--New York Sun.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1921-11-24
MORE LIGHT ON sT0NEHENGE
Restoration" 10 Revealing Many of
the Secrets Of Famous Structures
on Salisbury Plain.

The first stage in the "restora-
ton" of Stonehenge is now COM
pleted, and the lonely landmark on
Salisbury plain is now free from
scaffolding and cranes. A report
on the work has been published by
the Society Of Antiquaries, whose
experts have been in charge of the
excavations, and the report states
that many relics at the base of the
manoliths, including roughly
worked flint instruments, and frag-
ments Of pottery of the bronze age
and the Romano-British period,
were discovered. At the base of the
slaughter stone they found bottle
of port, left there apparently by
previous investigator, Mr. Cunning
ham, who examined the stone in
1901. The latest discoveries ap-
pear to bear out the theory that
Stonehenge was built in the latter
part Of the Stone age, between 1000
and 1900 B. G. This theory of the
date was advanced by Professor
who was in charge of the
restoration Of Stonehenge in 1901.
He based his assumption on the
fact that large number of crude
flint tools were found at the base
If the stones, as if left there by |
workmen. No bronze implements
we're discovered at the time. The |
Ibsence Of any tools other than
hose of flint is again noted by
he later Investigators. Brooklyn
eagle.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1921-11-24
WORLDS OLDEST UNIVERSITY.

1t is not surprising to find that
the Oldest university in the world is
situated in China, where scholar
ship was held in high regard in the
days when European nations were
just emerging from savagery. The
White Deer Grotto university in
Kiangsi province, 400 miles up the
Yangtze river valley, was founded
in $50 A. d., antedating Salerno,
the oldest European university, by
two centuries; as school it was
opened about 900 A. d.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1921-11-24

DR.. T. B. Walton eyesighi
specialist of Spokane, graduate
and licensed bv the State Board
of Examiners in Washington and
Idaho. Owing to the large prac-
tice DR.. Walton has established
in making his regular visits to
Nezperce in the past months, nee
estates him to be at the Nez-
perez hotel for several weeks
BEGINNING Dec. End in order to
meet the great demand for his
optical services.
Do not experiment. Optical
service is only what you pay for
it. Cheap prices mean cheap
glasses, as well as cheap services.
many times you will find that the
glasses you need are not as ex-
pensive as you imagine. My
prices are right. Do not let youl.
financial condition drive you TO
the unknown cut-price advertis-
ers.
/ have all of the latest instru-
ments required to make COM
plete skillful, scientific examina-
ton / deal in nothing but the
best optical material obtainable,
specializing in Kryptaks, Ultex,
Crookes'. and Menesens lenses,
as well as the latest in frames
and etc
Come early as the time is linn
tied. 24w3
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1921-11-24
SHOWED THEIR REAL NATURE
How Rain Shower Brought Out the
Characteristics of Three Wall
Street Players.

Find out mans attitude toward
the stock market and you know ex-
actly what he will do when stand
ing beneath shop awning during a
rainstorm. A rainstorm viii bring
out mans gambling nature as well
as the market.
Three men, all dabblers on the
stock market, who had dined to-
gether in restaurant, were stand
ing beneath an awning waiting for
a downpour to subside, says the
New York Sun. An observer, who
was acquainted with the three,
watched the men as they stood I'M
der the shelter. The observer no
ticed that first the man whom he
knew as heavy plunger in stocks
informed his companions that he
was ssgoing to take a chance on the
rain and run to the Office. He
turned up his coat collar and dis
appeared around the corner running
rapidly. The second man to leave,
who played the market more eau
tiously, waited for the rain to slack
en- before he attempted to reach his
place Of business. The third, whom
the observer knew to be very eau
tious about his investments, waited |
for the rain to cease. After study
ing the sky for several minutes as if
debating with himself the possible
ties of another shower, the conser-
yative man left the shelter and
walked down the street.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1921-11-24
UP TO SPECIFICATIONS.

81 do not insist" the old gentle
man said, chat the man my daugh-
ter marries shall have wealth, pro-
yided he has sound judgment and
unusual cleverness."
sFWell, you must admit, sir" the
youth replied, ''that ! showed sound
judgment in selecting you as pros
pectiye father-in-law, and consider
able cleverness in getting Grace to
accept as ordinary-seeming and poor
chap as / am. New York Sun.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1921-11-24
BUSINESS DIPLOMACY.

"Josh eats with his knife and
drinks his coffee out of the saucer,
said Mrs. Corntossel.
II told him to-" replied her hus-
band. Summer boarders are COM
plainin' about the prices we charge.
The family has got to do something
to keep up the impression that
we're simple, unsophisticated coun-
try folks"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1921-11-24
RURAL SARCASM.

A New Yorker, visiting an, lows
town, was talking to prominent
citizen with reference to the one pa.
per the town boosted.
"Well," observed the citizen, I'l
say for the editor that he can be
the most sarcastic fellow that ever
was when he tries"
"How SOP"
~Why, in last weeks issue the de-
partment entitled Local Intelli-
gence' was only about three inches
in length"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1921-11-24
FASCINATING SPORT.

"What is your favorite game?"
Tennis" answered Miss Cay
enne. at always enables a girl to
be photographed in an effective
pose, whether she's a good player or
not
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1921-11-24
TOO MUCH TO ASK.

ssIn the old days a campaigner
would invite everybody to have re-
freshments.'
Politics have changed replied
Miss Cayenne. "You couldn't ex-
pect candidate to have enough
funds to treat the crowd to ice
cream soda"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1921-11-24
a REAL PRESENT.

did you. notice how pleased the
brides father looked at the we'd
ding?"
eyes; he discovered two quarts Of
champagne among the wedding
presents. New York Sun.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1921-11-24
VERBAL WARFARE.

"Words are your weapons" said
the admiring friend.
IF you say it that way" rejoined
Senator Sorghum, 81 may feel
called upon to modify my demand
for limitation of armament"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1921-11-24
JAPAN's HOUSING SHORTAGE.

The housing shortage in Japan is
illustrated by the fact that no less
than two thousand families have APP
piled for the $50 houses which the
Tokyo municipality is now con-
structing. The Living Age.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1921-11-24
HANDICAPPED.

81 don't hear from my girl at the
seashore."
"Why doesn't she writer
81 suppose some other fellow is
holding her hand. Louisville Cou-
rier-Journal.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1921-11-24
DANGERS OF THE DEEP.

"Does it require courage to swim
beyond the breakers?"
at does. The chance of drown
ing is not great. But the quarrel
you're liable to have with the husky
lifeguard involves considerable
peril
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1921-11-24

MONEY TO LOAN--I have
plenty of available money to loan
on good farm land at a low inter-
est rate. Prepayment privileges.
York Herren. room 10, Union
State Bank bldg. Nezperce. Ida
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1921-11-24
state Of Ohio, city of Toledo.

Luc&s County, S.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm of r. J.
Cheney q Co.. doing business in the City
or Toledo. County and State aforesaid,
and that said firm will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every 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. 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
(SeaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken in
fernally and acts through the Blood on
the Mucous Surfaces of the System Send
for testimonials free.
+. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by all druggists, 7Bc
Halls Family Pills for constellation
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1921-11-24
NO DANGER.

Feeling is bitter in this lawsuit.
If we leave our clients in the ante
room they may rush at each other. !"
'sNo. they won't. They know
there is nobody to hold them apart. .
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1921-11-24
VACATION FOR HIM.

Going to get any vacation this
year, old man ?"
well, my wife is going away for
a couple of weeks. Louisville
Courier-J ournal.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1921-11-24

Bring your battery to us for
winter storage-6 volt, SOC per
month; IL volt, 75c. Heston &
Miller.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1921-11-24
UP AGAINST 1T.

sWe're up<against it."
sWhat's the :9rouble?'
'eWe'xe simply got to dance with
that fat woman she's the guest OF
honor. Detroit Free Press.
The Jasper news., 1921-01-13
ROSE UP IN THEIR WRATH
Entire Body Of "Plain People" Of
Crimson oulch Tired Of the Part
They Played.

"Going for little holiday7" In.
quired the member Of surveying
party.
mo" replied Piute Pete. 'sThese
suitcases represent all our worldly pos
sessions and the departure which It is
your historic privilege to witness is a
two-handed play on which me an Gao
tus Joe here intends to stand pat for
ever"
'But Crimson Gulch is Just begin
ming to be the fine town which you
have so long hoped for"
1T is. All the boys except us has
prospered one way or another, so that
every one OF them is an assessor or a
stockholder or somethIn' that makes
him some kind Of rate booster. So
me an Cactus Joe is emlgratin'.
We're willin' to do our duty as citi-
Kens, with any kind Of an even break.
But we're tired of beIn' the entire
plain people"
The Jasper news., 1921-01-13
IN PARIS MODES
FOR MID SEASON

Once the season has gained its
stride, we expect to see the more COM
plete creations Of that era make their
appearance, observes fashion writer.
The first gowns are now, perhaps, dar-
Ing in some radical innovations, yet
still tentative, but the ones that fol-
low are certain of their art, consistent
In their expression. carrying with
them an air of being quite sure OF
themselves, no matter what sour criti-
cisms they may happen to meet on
their way.
Now from Paris are coming those
mid-season models that are perfection
In themselves. The designers have
sifted the best from this seasons
styles and incorporated the ideas In a
few exquisite examples presented as
mid-winter apparel. There are the
skirts, for instance-not long enough
to be alarming, and an extremely
graceful line, after all. They are
straight, still, and that news will be
relief. TO the American woman who
The Jasper news., 1921-01-13
/ IWIsEAcRES WERE AL WRONG
Wife Could Afford to Smile In Lates
Years at Those Who Opposed
Her Marriage. -

October &c. 1894, there were united
In marriage a pretty girl Of twenty.
Abigail Smith, daughter Of a minis
ter, to John Adams. young lawyer
without practice, himself the son OF
rather poor farmer. The lady's-
friends were not enthusiastic over the
match. as the girls forefathers we're
all Of literary or professional caste,
while the young lawyer could boast
of no connection but with the soil.
The parishioners were outspoken IN
their disapproval of the match, 1t Je-
ing based largely on their suspicion OF
lawyers In general.
The fiery old minister-fnther Of Abb
gall promptly took exception to the
remarks. and the very next Sunday
announced his text as "For John cnme
neither eating bread nor drinking
wine, and ye say he hath devil" The
minister's faith In his son-in-Iaw
proved well given. for the unknown
and clientless lawyer became the sec
ond President OF the United States.
The Jasper news., 1921-01-13
Worn With Fur Jackets

Usually duvetyn frUcks are worn
with jackets or long fur coats which
must necessarily be removed lmme-
diately upon entering a heated place
this process gives an excellent oppor-
tunity for the gowns TO show to great
advantage as the Frenchiness OF their
construction emerges. Recently there
was seen cloak Of midnight blue
duvetyn with big straight collar and
rather small cuffs made Of krimmer.
The lines of the wrap were straight
and plain, being slightly held In toward
the hem. The wraps lining was
silvery gray satin and the dress worn
under 1t was the same material, made
up into a one-piece frock that dis
closed not the slightest suggestion Of
trimming Of any sort. You see, the
wrap and the dress we're so much a
real part of each other that neither
was perfect without the aecOmpani-
ment of its mate. So with many OF
the newer winter frocks. they need
their specially designed wraps to make
them appear at their very best.
The French cOutOuriers are leading
the styles In evening frocks; so many
The Jasper news., 1921-01-13
A Feeling Of Security

You naturally feel secure when you
know that the medicine you are about to
take is absolutely pure and contains no
harmful or habit producing drugs.
Such a medicine is DIR. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
The same standard of purity, strength
and excellence is maintained in every
bottle of Swamp Root.
1t is scientifically compounded from
vegetable herbs.
1t is not a stimulant and is taken in
teaspoonful doses.
1t is not recommended for everything.
1t is natures great helper in relieving
and overcoming kidney, liver and blad-
der troubles.
A sworn statement of purity is with
every bottle of DIR. Kilmer's Swamp
Root.
If you need medicine, you should
have the best. On sale at all drug stores
In bottles of two sizes, medium and large.
However, If you wish first to try this
great preparation send ten cents to DIR.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Jasper news., 1921-01-13

Of their creations are worn and the
copies that issue from our native shops
are numberless. The vogue for draped
gowns for formal wear has been most
definitely established as the winters
most vital fashion expression. To be
sure, the one-piece frock finds many a
place in smart evening social gather
Ings, but it takes second place beside
the gowns that are draped and made
Of rich, smooth. thick and drapable
stuffs. Velvet ranks as leader, and
brocades of the handsomest variety
also find their legitimate places. Then,
Of course, there are any number Of
combinations and variations which
prove the rule by contradlcting It.
The Jasper news., 1921-01-13

Primitive Baptist paper and decided to
try it. Ihave used Lydia E. Pinkham' e
Vegetable Compound and Lydia E.
Pinkham's Liver Pills for about seven
months and now l am able to do my
work. shall never forget your medi-
cine and you may publish this if you
want to as il is true. Mrs. ]. F.
HURsEY, Star, N. G.
Here is another woman who adds her
testimony to the many whose letters we
have already published, proving that
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound often restores health to suffering
women even after they have gone so far
that an operation is deemed advisable.
Therefore it will surely pay any woman
whe suffers from ailments peculiar to
her sex to give this good old fashioned
remedy fair trial.
The Jasper news., 1921-01-13

loves to cling to the conservative lines.
Then the sleeves are longer and
that is a point which has entered
the areas of discussion for the COM
ing spring styles. The tendency seems
to be toward longer sleeves. either
tightly fitted or loose and straight in
line. But will we accept them with
any more willingness than we have
accorded the high and tightiy-fitting
cOllars2 That is the question at is
sue, but surely there can be no doubt
that these examples are strong fac
tors In the balance. They are grace
ful In the extreme and. 1t would seem,
lose nothing of practicability by rea-
son of their more cOntinIng natures.
However, they are winter things, af-
ter all. and cannot be accepted as
any more than a mere hint of things
to come.
Fur and Beaded Embroidery.
A model by Charlotte is developed
in jade green in one of those soft
The Jasper news., 1921-01-13
You Must Replace the Wear
and Tear on the Human System

Did you ever stop to consider
what a tremendous task is placed
upon your human system every
day7
Your heart is constantly pump
ing life and vitality to every part
of your body. This is being rap
idly consumed after being turned
into energy and strength that
keeps your system performing its
various functions.
Every day there is a certain
amount of wear and tear that must
be replaced, If you are to enjoy
The Jasper news., 1921-01-13

good health.
Many people have found 8. s. s.
great aid in keeping their system
in good condition. Being. such a
fine blood tonic and system-builder
S. S. S. strengthens and enricnes
the blood supply, and gives new
vigor and vitality to the whole
body.
s. s. s. is sold by all druggists.
Write for free literature and full
information to Chief Medical Ad-
wiser. 1872 Swift Laboratory. At
lanta, Ga.
The Jasper news., 1921-01-13
Their Services Recognizes.
Then it is Genuine

British subjects who Travelled at
their own expense from the United
States or other parts of the world to
join their country's military forces
during the war with Germany are en-
titled to receive refunds of their pas
sage money.
The Jasper news., 1921-01-13
Enr nanoa Eroek.-

In the consideration of dance frocks
crisp taffeta can never be overlooked.
II is perennlally popular and always
smart.
The Jasper news., 1921-01-13
Rouon Stun.

Slapstick Director-Can't you sug-
gest a novel from which we could
adopt a comedy?
Comedlan-My memory Isn't very
accurate, but Isn't there book called
"Allce Threw the Looking OIassf"---
Film Fun,
The Jasper news., 1921-01-13
Lamps Shine DownwardIy.

A new form Of lamp designed inr
England maintains long. horizontal
are especially useful for the over
head lighting Of film studios, or for
photo printing.
The Jasper news., 1921-01-13

Lney WOulu last VWO
wee ks. / W a .
treated by two doc
tors without relief
and they both said
l wouldh have to have
an operation. had
mytrouble fouryears
and was unfit to do
anything, . and had
given up all hope Of
ever getting any
better. 1 read about
voi1r medicine in the
The Jasper news., 1921-01-13
stronn Resemhlanoa.

"Contentment," remarked Shlnbone,
-am mighty hne thing; de only
trouble bout It is it's kin O. hahd to
'stingulsh from jes plain laziness. -
Boston Transcript.
The Jasper news., 1921-01-13
Mentioning No Names.

"The department OF agriculture an
nounces bumper crop OF nuts"
"We've already met some OF EN-"
The Jasper news., 1921-01-13

AS q rule, a man doesn't know he is
temperamental until he is told that
he is
The Jasper news., 1921-01-13

81 wrote a poem once. an ode to OBJ
livion." "What became Of itf" 1T
reached its destination"
The Jasper news., 1921-01-13
Wool Jersey overblouaes.

Wool Jersey overblouses for women
are among the new novelties now be.
ing featured.
The Jasper news., 1921-01-13
Curt Criticism.

"How was the musical evening at
the Gawker residence" "a misno-
mer," replied Mr.. Grumpson, briefly.
The Jasper news., 1921-01-13

Be sure yon are wrong before you
70 back and sit down.
The Jasper news., 1921-01-13
WOMAN AVOIDS
AN OPERATION
HopeNearly Gone, but Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound Saved Her

Star, N. C.-"My monthly spells
gave me 80 much trouble, sometimes
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-12-09
EX-SERVICE MEN

Ex-service men OF Lincoln county
will have the opportunity to present
any claims they may have against the
government when the Cleanup squad
OF the U. S. Veterans Bureau visits
Newport Tuesday, Dec. 20 and Toledo
Wednesday, Dec. 21. Headquarters in
Toledo will be in the Soldiers club
house of the American Legion. All
ex-service men are requested to spread
the word and those with claims are
urged to come as early as possible and
bring their discharges and other
papers that might assist in support.
ing their claims.
The squad will handle claims for
compensation, vocational training,
reinstatement and conversion of in.
surance, travel pay, back pay, allot,
ments and Victory medals. \ physi.
clan accompanies the squad, which has
a personnel Of five and is prepared to
necessary to send the applicant to a
specialist in Portland.
VIM. P. Wise, advance man for the
squad, who was in Toledo and Newport
this week for the purpose of making
arrangements for the visit OF the
squad, states that they have been on
the road since last August. The idea
of bringing the government to the men,
he adds, is that OF Col. C. r. Forbes,
head Of the Veterans bureau. The work
in Oregon, Washington and Idaho is un-
der the direction of L. C. Jesseph, an
ex-service man who won recognition
by his service to his comrades. Geo.
Hubbard, also an ex-service man, who
made a record in disqualification work
for the American Legion, is in immed-
late charge OF the squad in the three
states named.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-12-09
GLEN

The big storm put the roads in bad
condition washing out bridges and so
many slides.
A large slide came down out Of the
canyon in front of the house on the
Crooks place and swept the house
down in the orchard, where the house
stood there is twenty foot Of rocks,
mud and logs. Mr. and Mrs. ]. K.
Wheeler just escaped with their lives
II it had Of came in the night they
could not have gotten out as they just
got out of danger when it struck the
house.
Fred Brown went 70 Harlan Satur-
day to see how his sister Mrs Jessie
Mcdonald was, she sick and the phone
lines were all down, but found her
better.
Mr.. w. R. Moore and son Alva went
to Elk City Saturday.
Mr.. Frank Wright and crew are put
ting the bents in the bridge across
Big Elk a. his place that were taken
out by the flood.
G. w. Brown and crew are putting in
the bridge on Gopher Creek that went
out.
Richard Davenport spent few days