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The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-25
Drugaist's Witticis,n

The corner druggist was an easy. going chap and some of his friends used to criticize the way the store looked. One day he arranged . dis play of Abrous products in his front window, the exhibit comprising cin- chona, cinnamon. elm, sassafras. wild cherry and so on. Then a dog climbed into the window and went to sleep.
 Doc" declared friend, "that dog Is very much out of place in the win dow"
 "Oh, I don't know" responded the druggist, easily. Its an assortment of barks."
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-25
Want Memorial Bridge
 OveY RiUers at Cairo

Support of the American Legion for the Fullbright bill. introduced in con gress to authorize construction of a memorial bridge at the juncture of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers at Cairo. Ill.,. has been sought. Posts in Kentucky, Missouri and Illinois have been asked for support, as plans for the bridge contemplate use of the bridge as a portion of Tri-State high way. At present there Is no highway bridge across the Ohio or Mississippi rivers between Louisville, St. Louis and Memphis.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-25
A Find

A great commercial magnate was driven into a small candy store during a storm and spent half an hour watch ing the ancient proprietor attend upon the vagaries of child who was think ing of spending cent
 The infinite patience of the old man impressed him. Finally the cent was spent and the youngster went.
 Pop, you're wasting time here, " said the magnate. Come with me and I'll make you head floorwalker of my department store. Courier Journal.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-25
IosDa Flag Decoration
 Plan Ciuen Approual

The Shenandoah plan of uniform flag decoration, originated in Iowa by member of the American Legion auxiliary, Is rapidly spreading to all sections of the country. This plan calls for placing of an iron receptacle in the sidewalks of the business dis tricts of cities at regular intervals in which fiagstaffs of equal height are inserted and from which emblems of exact size are flown. The plan was first tried in Shenandoah, Iowa. and re- ports now indicate that 1t is in use in Florida, California, Michigan. Mime sota. Nebraska, the Dakotas and other states as well as in the state of Its origin.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-25
Splash Pool Is Donated
 to City by Idaho Post

A splash pool for the children of Emmett. Idaho, has been donated to the city by the local American Le- zion post. The pool was constructed in city park, but all expense was borne by the Legion members. who ex- pect return of some funds from oper- ation of park concessions during sum- mer months. First work was done by a group of Legionnaires, to whom luncheon was served by women of the auxiliary.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-25
Texas Post Offers to
 Help Housfo Mayor

Services of members oI Dismuke post of the American Legion in Hous- ton, Tex. have been proffered to Mayor Holcombe of that city by post officials to aid in fighting fires or in helping to apprehend ''firebugs."
 The offer was made following an epidemic of fires in the city, many of which are suspected to have been of incendiary origin. Bremen have been kept busy answering these calls
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-25
Some Other Lobster

The wife of a prominent surgeon was accosted by the son of their sar- dener.
 Mrs. P-," he said, "did you tell my pa smoked cigarettesr'
 "Why, no, John. had no idea you smoked, and I wouldn't have told your father if had known," she answered.
 "Well, mebby you didn't tell i'm. but some lobster did dl"-Exchange.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-25
A Compliment Intended

His Girl-Reg1nald. dear. do try and be cheerful. know 1t will come out all right. Mamma. at least. is on our side.
 Reginald-What makes you think so1
 His Girl-Well. dear. 1 heard her tell papa not to judge you too much by appearances.-London Tt-Bita.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-09-25
+%.:s :.... :.: :. .... .: :. .:. .:: ..:s.. ,. ! LEGiCaS M LUEHGE

By N s. s;NNoTT Untted
 States Representative From
 Oregon.
 T HE American Legion is \ here 10 stay. It has Il pa- triotic mission In our private and public life. It Is fulfilling that mission well. and will ever he an important factor In inculcat- Ing a deeper love for our conn- try and It's institutions. Com posed of the best and most pa triotic of our young manhood, who demonstrated their patriot ism and willingness to sacrifice their lives in war; in peace. the same promptings of patriotism will ever make them jealous for their country's welfare. know that congress gives careful consideration and weight to the views of the Legion. This is attested by the fact that much of the legislation passed by con gross for the ex-service men, land laws, care and hospitaliza- ton for the disabled. was passed in compliance with the request of the American Le zion.
Evening star., 1924-04-27
Now a Screen Favorite.

GEORGE FAwCErT. one OF the
best known character actors of
the American stage and screen, was
born in Fairfax county. Va, and be-
cause Of his close location to Wash
ington had relatives on both the
Union and Confederate sides during
the civil war, much of the fighting
transpiring around his birthplace.
After graduating as law student
from the University of Virginia he
decided that d legal career would be
dull, so he deserted in favor of the
stage, playing the ghost in Hamlet
as his first role. Years of Shake
spearean repertoire and dramatic
stage work followed. For Ave years
he ran his own stock theater in Bal
timore. where he put on such pro
auctions as Faust" RIP Van Win
kle," "Othelloy and others. Later he
played in The SQuaw Man." going to
London in cast that included Theo-
dore Roberts, William Fas ersham and
William S. Hart
In 1915 Fawcett entered motion
pictures and Immediately won recog-
milton.
Evening star., 1924-04-27
SAVOY.

Tomorrow and Tuesday. Norma Tai
madge. in 1.-THE Song of Love-: Tues
day and Wednesday. Ernest Terrence,
in 'The Fighting Coward" and Clyde
Cook. in "The Misfit"; THURSDAY.
Patsy Ruth Miller. in My Man" and
Snub Pollard, in Get Busy Friday.
Herbert Rawlinson, in "The Dane
ing Cheat" and Witwer's THE Tele-
phone Girl: Saturday. Hoot Gibson.
in Hook and Ladder" and Will
Rogers, in 1.-TWO Wagons, Both Cow
ered.'
Evening star., 1924-04-27
Lincoln-"Three Weeks.

~Three Weeks" Goldwyn's picturi-
.ation of the love story by Elinor
Glyn, will be the attraction at tho
Lincoln Theater this week, beginning
this afternoon at 8.
Ben Turpin will also be, seen
In two reels of ludicrous situations
confronting a young man in the
wicked city. and bearing the title,
Ten Dollars or Ten Days"
The cast of Three Weeks" is led
by Conrad Nagel and Aileen Pringie,
and the picture, which has had a.
wide public appeal. is based on many
bea utfful and spectacular scenes.
Abbreviated camera subjects of
varied interest and musical accom-
pantments will complete the program
Evening star., 1924-04-27

sage to my public" no urge to do
bigger and better things for the
silversheet." no Irresistible lure OF
the K1ieg lights" inst y wholesome
candor, devoid of all bunk
When you ask her what is her
greatest ambition, she retorts, ITO
be financially independent" She
doesn't experience any overwhelming e
desire to play Shak kespearean trag-
edy roles-perhaps because she
doesn't think there's much money In
enacting that type Of part-nor does
she think her mission in life is to
elevate the screen drama
She wants to make money and
she's frank enough to admit it,
Evening star., 1924-04-27
Avenue Grand.

madge. in 'The Song of Love-: Tues
day and Wednesday. Ernest Terrence,
in THE Fi"hting Coward" and Mack
Sennett's "One Spooky Night; Thurs
day, Patsy Ruth Miller, in My Man"
Friday, Herbert Rawlinson, in THE
Dancing Cheat" and witwer's The
Telephone Girr'; Saturday. Hoot Glib
son, in Hook and Ladder" and WIN
Rogers, in 1.-TWO Wagons, Both Cow
ered''
Evening star., 1924-04-27
Dumbarton.

Today, Katherine Macdonald, in
in ssTemple Of Venus: Tu ucsday. Betty
Blythe in Fair Lady; "Wednesday
and Thursday. d. w. Griffith produc--
tion. "The White Rose" ttime OF
shows, and 9 pm. two shows): Fri
day, Ralph Lewis. in The Mail Man
Saturday. John Gilbert in Just oir OF
Broadway"
Evening star., 1924-04-27
Chevy Chase.

Today and tomorrow (doors open
Sunday 2:so p.m), .Lenore Uric, in
Tiger a Rose Aesop's Fables and
News Events, and Nine. Henriette
Coquelet and her Ampico tevening
unly); Tuesday, Just Like a Wom-
an Stan Laurel, in Frozen Hearts"
Irving Cummings, in Jules of the
River" and Nine. Henriette Coquelet
and her Ampico; Wednesday and
Thursday (matinee Wednesday, $50
p m), wild Oranges" Larry Semon,
'HorseshoeS," and Nine. Henriette
CoqueIet and her Ampico; Friday.
william Russell, in when Odds Are
Even" Snub Pollard. in Friend Hus-
band and Way of a Man. No. g;
Saturday doors open 2:30 p.m.), Shir-
ley Mason, in South Sea Love-" Our
Gang, in Back Stage" and Ruth
OF the Range" No. IL.
Evening star., 1924-04-27
Takona.

Today and tomorrow, Richard Bar
thelmess, in eel" Pathe News and
Topics; Tuesday and Wednesday,
Kerrigan, In .'Thundering Dawn" XII
nograms. Comedy: Friday, J. Warren
Kerrigan, in "Thundering Dawn"
Aesop's Fables, Kinograms, Fight
ing Blood; Saturday (matinee and
evening). Peggy Joyce, in Her Tenn
porary Husband" Aesops Fables. a
Ben Turpin comedy, THE Santa Fe
Trail (ckapter I2).
Evening star., 1924-04-27
Empire.

Today and tomorrow. Tom Mix. IN
North of Hudson Bay" with com.
edy, Spring Fever" and Topics OF
the Day: Tuesday and Wednesday.
Glenn Hunter and May MacAvoy, in
West of the Water Tower" and the
Spat Family in Great Outdoors;
Thursday and Friday, Bebe Daniels
and James Rennie, in His Children 8
Children" and Larry Semon, in
lightning Love-: Saturday. Harry
Carey, in "The Night Hawk" with
comedy, Checking Out" and Fox
News
Evening star., 1924-04-27
Apollo.

Today and tomorrow, Ernest Tor
renee. in ''rhe Fighting Coward" and
Mack Sennetts "Flip Flop; Tues
day and Wednesday. Norma Tai
rnadgs. In THE Song of Love-;
Thursday. Herbert Rawlinson. in "The
Dancing Cheat: Stan Laurel, in
'Smithy," and Scenic; Friday, Sydney
Chaplin, in "Galloping Fish," and
Nal Burns, in Busy Buddies"
FAturiay, Patsy Ruth Miller, in MY
- m" and Snub Pollard. in Get
Busy"
Evening star., 1924-04-27
York

Today and tomorrow, Mae Marsh, III
"Daddies," and Cliff Bowes. in "Oh,
Captain: Tuesday Marie Provost, in
"The Marriage Circle" and "Heeza
Liars Forbidden Fruit: Wednesday,
Barbara Bedford. in Women Who
Give" and Snub Pollard, in Get
"The stranger" and spat Family. in in
"Roughing IT,; Friday. John Gilbert
in Just OF Broadway" and Neal
Burns, in Call the Wagon: Satur-
day, Fred Thomson. in North Of
Nevada" and juvenile comedy, "OveI
the Fence"
Evening star., 1924-04-27
Olympic.

To-day and tomorrow. Betty Comp
son. In Woman to Woman" and
Baby Peggy. in such Is Life; Tues
day. Mary Alden. in "Steadfast
Heart: Wednesday. Irene Rich and
Monte Blue. in Kathleen Norris
"Lucretia Lombard; Thursday, Madge
Bellamy, in Tho White Sin," and
Snub Pollard, in Friend Husband"
Friday, Conway Tearle and Lon
CLANCY, in THE Next Corner" and
Witwer's Telephone Girl" No q
SATURDAY. Glenn Hunter. in West of
the Water Tower; monkey comedy,
Down in Jungletown,- and Ghost
City," No. 4.
Evening star., 1924-04-27
Carolina.

Today and tomorrow, Constance
Talmadge, in THE Dangerous Maid;
Tuesday, Tom Mix. in Ladies to
Board: Wednesday, when a Hus-
hand Deceiyes" with Leah Baird: !:
THURSDAY, Jealous Husbands" with
Earle williams and Eva Novak; Fri
day, Thomas Me CHAN, in Pied Piper
Malone: Saturday, Viola Dana- IN
~In Search of a Thrill"
Evening star., 1924-04-27
Financial Independence First

H0UR family never had a coat-of-
arms, but If we did. I'll bet the
motto on it would read, Everybody
Works But Father."
Thus spoke Laura La Plante when
asked why she had taken up a mo-
ton picture career. Somebody in
our family had to work, and / was
the goat"
Laura's refreshing frankness is
somewhat of a contract to the lofty
picture stars. No mention of "a mes
Evening star., 1924-04-27
Continued from Third Page.)
ure well suited to the talents of

ture well suited to the talents OF
these popular players.
The Tuxedo. comedy, "One N'ght IL
Rained," starring Harry Tfghe ana
Ned Sparks, both graduates of mu-
sical comedy, teaches the valuable
lesson that Holsters should not be
eaten at night
Conway Tearle. Lon CLANCY, Dor
othy Mackaill, Ricardo Cortez, Louise
Dresser. Dorothy Cumming and Ber-
nard Seigie are the principal players
IN Paramounts production of The
Next Corner" to be shown on Friday
adaptation of the novel by Kate Jor-
dan. Cliff Bowes in Dusty Dollars"
and short reels complete each bill.
Evening star., 1924-04-27
Photoplays This Week

| Katherine Macdonald. in Chastity;
THURSDAY, Blanche Sweet, William
Russell, George Marion and Eugenie
Besserer, In "Anna Christie; Friday.
Mary Phtlbin, Myrtle Stedman and
William Collier. jr.. In '"The Age OF
Desire; Saturday. Herbert Rawlin-
son. in Jack O. Clubs"
Evening star., 1924-04-27

For the first time since they were
children. Colleen Moore and her bro
ther Cleve are playing parts to-
gether. The youth, just beginning his
career before the camera is cast with
his sister in her new starring vehicle,
The Perfect F1apper''
Evening star., 1924-04-27
Circle.

Today and tomorrow, Betty Comp
son, Richard Dix, Lewis Stone and
TuIly Marshall in The Stranger; /;
Tuesday. Claude Gillingwater. Jacque-
limo Gadsden and Jane Mercer. in "A
Chapter in Her Life; Wedne eSday,
Evening star., 1924-04-27

Ethel Clayton, who has been alb.
sent from the screen for over q year
has signed a contract with Gran6
Asher for four starring pictures, il
is announced.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-12-26
THOMPSON PLACE
DESTROYED BY FIRE
Tramp Who Seeks Shelter
For Night Sets Fire to
Thompson Residence
Total Loss

A hobo, who gives his name as
Edward Barrick, is now confined in
the county Jail following his con-
fession to the setting afre of the
William Thompson farm home at
Cold Springs.
1t seems that the man, according
to his story, was seeking shelter for
the night, went into the Thompson
home, which was not inhabited and
in attempting to start fire poured
some kerosene from a lamp and it
exploded, enveloping the entire room
in flames. The building was cons
pletly destroyed with loss of ap-
proximately two thousand dollars.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson reside at
Glenns Ferry during the winter
Trada of Joiua
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-12-26
POST OFFICE WILL
Open THURSDAY
Postmaster White Announ-
ces That Local Office Will
Be Open Until Noon
Christmas Day

Postmaster Alya White and his
corps of assistants, who are the San
ia Clauses, ex officio, in Mountain
Home, announce that the General De-
livery window in the local office
will be open until noon on Christmas
Day.
This announcement on the part of
the local Office meets with public
approval as many win then be en-
abled to get their belated Christmas
mail and parcels. This fact is doub-
ly appreciated when it is understood
that this is a matter that is entire
ly optional with the local office and
is not required by postal regulations
and is done merely as a matter Of
accommodation TO the public.
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Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-12-26
SNOW PILES UP
in This CITY
About Six Inches of Snow
On Ground Last Monday
Morning Still
Showing

Mountain Home and vicinity are
now assured of white Christmas
about six inches of the beautiful COW
ering on the ground last Monday
morning and still showing. The
storm ceased about noon Monday
with about eight inches of snow on
the ground.
Farmers generally are now feeling
quite optimistic over the outlook for
an adequate water supply for next
year. Even this early during the
winter season there has been much
greater snowfall than there was all
of last year and those familiar with
conditions state that the future OF
this section for next year is now as
sured. We were particularly for
tunate this year in having the
ground in the mountainous sections
of the county and on the local wa
ter shed in an excellent condition to
the snow as earlier storms
had soaked the ground to a good
depth and later cold weather froze it..
With the completion Of the new
irrigation district, reconstructed
system and plenty of water the en-
tire populace will this year exper-
ience Happy New Year in reality.
Trade at Home
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-12-26
Trade at Home
MANY STUDENTS
VISIT PARENTS

The Student Special which ar
rived in Mountain Home last Sum
day afternoon brought home num-
Der of Mountain Home boys and girls,
who will spend the Christmas holi-
days with their parents and friends
in this city. Among those who ar
rived last Sunday were the follow
ing: From Moscow: Professor and
Mrs. E. Mason, Misses Gertrude
Groefsema, Marian Dick, Marian
Wetherell, Celesta Harley, Helene
Smith, Nellie La Eaton, Blanche
Boyer and Mesrs Merlin Hall, Ivan
Anderson and Philip Anderson. From
Lewiston Miss Elya Helm and Ha-
eel Turner.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-12-26
MANY CHRISTMAS
PROGRAMS HERE
Santa Claus Will Be Kept
Busy Next Wednesday
In Making His Visits
To The Churches

Mountain Home will d / e
Christmas cheer in very appropri-
ate manner next Wednesday even
ing, by numerous public and private
Christmas Trees and programs. In
fact there will be plenty doing to
keep all busy and a good time is as
sured at each event. Among the
many occasions of the evening will
be the following:
The Methodist Sunday School will
have charge of the program at their
church at seven-thirty in the even
ing, when Christmas Pagaent will
be presented by the older members
of the school and delightful pro-
gram will be rendered by the young
sters. In addition to the above a
beautifully decorated Christmas Tree
will lend charm to the occasion and
old st. Nicholas, will be present in
person. There will be special treat
for all who attend.
The members of the Episcopal
Church have arranged a delightful
program, which will commence at
seven-thirty and Santa Claus has al
ready made arrangements to be pres
ent and has assured the members
that he has saved a well laden tree
for them.
The Baptist Church, will also be
the scene of delightful Christmas
Program and a tree will also be in
stalled by Santa Claus sometime to-
day. A special treat will be in store
for all.
The Catholic Church will observe
Christmas with a Midnight Mass at
twelve o'clock on Christmas night
and as a special feature will be
Choral and Sanctuary Service.
The Congregational Church cele-
brated Christmas last Sunday even
ing, when very enjoyable program
was presented by the members of the
Sunday School From a beautiful
Christmas Tree were dispensed many
treats for all members of the Sun
day School.
In addition to the many programs
and trees there will be a grand ball,
given by the American Legion for
all who may desire to trip the light
fantastic.
At the conclusion of the services
at the various churches the Carolers
will visit many local homes and will
serenade with appropriate Christmas
Carols.
Trade at Home
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-12-26
VICTIM OF THE
COLD WEATHER
Mexican Making Way on the
Highway Nearly Over
come With Cold Ear
ly in the Week

William Thompson and James
Brown, of Mayfield, who were en-
route to Mountain Home last Mon
day overlook Mexican Just this side
of Sunnyside, who was walking to-
ward this city. When they reached
the man he was still able to walk
but was nearly overcome with the
cold. He was taken into their car
and brought to this city where he
was given a bed in the county jail.N
Upon examination it was found
that the mans feet were in very
badly frozen condition.
Trade at Home
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-12-26
AUTO APPLICATION
BLANKS AVAILABLE

County Assessor Thomas Trathen
announces that he has received the
application blanks for purchasers OF
automobile licenses for the coming
year. Mr.. Trathen states that in all
likelihood there will be legislation
enacted during the coming session
that will make some material
changes in the present automobile Ii
cense law and should this occur re-
funds will be made to all who make
their purchases under the present
system.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-12-26
MOUNTAIN HOME
PIONEER PASSES
Mrs Gisela Rosenheim Dies
After a Residence of
Thirty seven Years in
This City

After an illness Of six weeks, Mrs
Gisela Rosenheim passed away al
her home on December 18th. She
had contracted pneumonia, but re
covered from this, death being
caused by creeping paralysis
Mrs. Rosenheim was born In Nun
ich, Germany, on May 31st, 1862
She came to the United States in
1896, residing with her sister in
Genesee, Idaho.
In 1897 she was married to Mr..
Albert Rosenheim of Mountain Home,
the wedding occurring in Boise, al
the home of Mrs. Nathan Falk, her
girlhood friend.
Her husband died on May 3, 1907,
in a sanitarium in Portland.
She returned to Germany in 1900
and again in 1910 when she disposed
of her property as she intended to
remain in her fatherland. However,
her love for the country Of her adop-
tion moved so strong that she re-
turned to the United States after one
years absence.
With the exception OF her resi-
dence in Germany and in Los An
geles from 1921 to 1923 she had re-
sided In Mountain Home continuous
ly since her marriage in 1897.
Funeral services were held at 3
CONTINUED on page two)
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-12-26
MOUNTAIN HOME
WINS FAST GAMES
High School Wins From
Glenns Ferry and Grand
View in Two Fast
Games

Mountain Home High School took
the long ends of the scores of two
basketball games in the high school
gym last Friday night, winning from
Glenns Ferry 25-1s, and from Grand
View 24-1S.
The main game of the evening, the
game between Glenns Ferry and the
high school first team, was played
first as Grand View failed to put ip
an appearance for the preliminary
until late in the evening.
The game was exceedingly fast
and Glenns Ferry managed to- hold
tie game until the last few min
utes of play when Mountain Home
managed to take a lead which the
Ferry team never regained. Neither
team had over two points lead until
the local team took it at the end of
the game.
The Glenns Ferry team put in two
substitutes during the second half of
play.
The second game was played be-
tween Grand View and the high
school second team. Grand Views
team was weakened by the loss Of
two players and the high school
team maintained lead throughout
the game.
Hill ottenheimer referred both
games.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-12-26
MAIL CONTRACTORS
USE SNOW PLOWS

Clays and Harris, the mail con-
tractors between this city and Feath-
erville left last Tuesday morning
with Ford snow p1ow with which
they expect to open the roads be-
tween these two points. On Monday
morning considerable trouble was
had in attempting the trip. These
machines are used to a very good
advantage in the HALEY district,
where there are much heavier SHOWS
than ever occur in this section.
Trade at Home
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-12-26

Last Saturday, December goth,
Frank E. Purdy of Delta, Utah, and
Miss Vera Edna Moulton of Bow
mont. Idaho, weer united in marriage
at.fhe Congregational parsonage in
Mountain Home, by Rev. G. E. Ma
son, the ring ceremony being used.
Solon Mccoy and Mrs. Ellenor S. Ma
son served as witnesses. Owing to
the severity of the weather Mr.. and
Mrs. Purdy left their automobile in
Mountain Home and took the train
for their future home in Delta, Utah.