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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-10-10
NoUaio Story of Creation

George Rogers, who has recently
ceturned from the Navajo country
IN New Mexico has obtained some in
teresting information concerning these
tribes. Most interesting Is the Nav
ajo tradition of the creation Of the
world which is practically identical
with that described in the Bible.
First, there was a great god va.
There was nothing but water and
space. Then va put forth his hand
and the land came up out Of the wa
ter. Again Va put forth his hand and
the sun, stars and moon appeared.
Then va created man and woman.
These two were the first Navajos.
The legend goes on, says Mr.. Rog-
ers In the Mentor. paralleling Gene
sis even to the rainbow. which ap-
peared in the SKY as sign between
"a and his people
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-10-10
She Kneu Sheen

A young city woman went out to
teach country school. The class In
arithmetic was before her. She said /:
"Now, children. IL there are ten
sheep on one side of a wall and one
jumps over, how many sheep will be
left?'
Then up piped little tow-headed
daughter Of farmer:
mo sheep, teacher; no sheep"
ooh oh r cried the young city WON
an reproachfully. You are not SO
stupid as thati Think again. If
there were ten sheep on one side of
the wall and one sheep jumped over.
nine sheep would be left. Don't you
see that?"
'Nol mol nor persisted the child.
aIf one sheep jumped over all the 9TH
ers would jump after. My father keeps
sheep"
Then, seeing the puzzled look on the
teachers face, the little tow-head ex.
planned apoIogetically you know
'rithmetic, but I know Sheep
Charleston News.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-10-10

The Young Mems Christian associa-
ton was founded In England by Sir
George Williams. London merchant.
Williams organization grew out Of
meetings he held FOR prayer and Bible
reading among his fellow workers in a
dry-goods business In London, and the
association was founded in 1914. On
The occasion Of its jubilee, its origina-
fer was Vnighted. Similar associations
had been In existence in Scotland at a
much earlier date. In 1924 David
Naismith started the Glasgow Young
Mems Society for Religious Improve
ment. a movement which spread to
various parts of the United Kingdom,
France and America. Later the name
was changed to the Glasgow Young
Mems Christian association.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-10-10
Years Haze Brought
Changes in Meaning

y IS wis 20 label anything strange
~ hafens we say it is -outland-
tt when the Bible speaks Of an
!" 'andish " man" it means a for
.er
Another curious expression In the
authorized version is THE other bas-
ket had very naughty figs" That
means fruit which was good for
hit. Today the word naughty"
"ill-hehave1" in the prayer
re word presently" means Eat
ssent time" but today IS always
means future time, though not far
-. tat. says Lonuon Tt-Bits.
whel the authorized version of the
rIptures was first printed, the word
scar full" meant "full of care and anxi-
ei.. as in "careworn," but If man
were said . be careful 1t would today
he good testimonial. Thus, when the
s.es Testament tells US to 'be care
al for nothing 1t Is not enjoining
ivastefuiness and speaking against
thrift. but simply telling us not to
sorry about anything.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-10-10
Example of she Bee

1t is very important to remember,
says John Burroughs, the great natu-
ralist, that the bee does not get honey
from the flowers; II makes honey from
what It gets from the flowers What
il gets from the flowers is nothing bat
sweetened water The bee gets its
sweet water, retires, thinks 1t over and
by private process makes its honey.
so many nature writers fail TO profit
by the example of the bee. They go
into the woods and come out again and
write about their experience-but they
don't give US honey They don't retire
and subject what they find in the
woods to a private process. They give
US just little sweet water, pretty
thoroughly diluted. l have tried for
many years not to give the world just
bare record but TO flavor it with my
own personality.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-10-10
Heavy Ascot Stakes

II is recorded that in 1871 George
III witnessed most sensational race
at the famous Ascot track, for the
Oatlands stakes. Nineteen horses
ran for the then colossal stakes of
approximately S150,0O0, and 1t is said
that five million dollars changed
hands. Five Of the horses ran neck
and-neck TO within few yards of the
winning post, and Chifney, on the then
prince Of Wales Baronet, snatched
seemingly miraculous victory by a
bare half-length. Il made fourteen
baronets last week." said George Ill
to his son when congratulating him,
and your Baronet is worth all mine
put together"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-10-10
Y itamins Essential for
Laying Hens in Winter

That green feeds are Of great i'm
portance In the ratlons for LAYING
hens Is shown by the results Of an ex.
pertinent conducted by the University
Of Idaho poultry farm.
lack Of yitamin fat-soluble A In
the ration was found to cause dis
ease resembling roup. The eyes be-
came swollen. the throats became fulf
Of small yellow patches, and post-mor-
tenn examinations showed a deposit Of
white material resembling powder on
the liver and Kidneys Ten birds out
Of twenty-five died 10 one pen from
this trouble. In an adjoining pen re-
cefving cod liver oil, none died from
this disease Cod liver oil Is an excel
lent source of vitamin A. However.
cod liver oil cannot be recommended
IS poultry feed. 1t Is necessary to fur
nish the birds feed containing this I'm
porsant vitamin. IL maximum results
are to De obtained. Alfalfa. peameal,
lettuce, cabbage and spinach are all
high In this vitamIn. Besides, chard
dandeiion green's. carrots and clover
cuttings are good green feeds for main
tanning the health Of the dock during
tie W1nfer n,oufhG.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-10-10
HER0IsM OF CAT IN AFRICA
Missionary Tells How His Pet Saved
Nine Kittens From Death In
Hail Storm

A, missionary to Africa tells this In
teresting story Of the unusual heroism
of cat he once owned. One day a
terrific hail storm came, the sort con-
corning which English and American
people know nothing. In quarter Of
an hour hail covered the ground to a
depth Of two feet. Before the storm
began the missionary's three cats wers
outside playing; they were all mother
cats and had their kittens with them.
Immediately two of the mother cats
ran to shelter, never troubling about
the little ones, but the heroine Of the
story stood her ground. AS soon az her
master managed to 60 to her he found
that she had gathered not only her own
four babies, but all the others as well.
nine In all, and had stood over them
keeping them warm and safe, while
she was nearly frozen. She had nearly
died In saving them. for her poor sides
were terribly bruised by the heavy
hailstones. Carefully did the mission
airy wrap her In blankets and then he
nursed her till she had recovered
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-10-10
Ducks Use of Wings

Do ducks use their wings while
swimming under water? The question
is discussed frequently among sports
men and nature students, and opin-
ions sometimes differ. Testimony Of
reliable authorities, says Popular Me-
chanics Magazine. supports the belief
that various species of ducks and
grebes, looms and other diving birds do
not use their wings when swimming
beneath the surface for food or ia
trying 10 escape capture. A ruddy
duck was observed on Lake Michigan
not long ago, feeding in fifteen or twen-
ty feet of clear water. AS it got well
started on its downward plunge, the
wings. about two-thirds extended, were
used in quick, short strokes, at the
rate of about one second, to assist
in propelling it and in rising to the
top. as well.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-10-10
Good Word for Wasps

The insects eaten by wasps include
bud and blossom destroyers, leaf roll
ers and miners, stem-borers and leaf
cutters-mlnute vegetarian pests that
we are doing our best to exterminate
by sprays and insecticides.
Another point to be noted is that
while the wasp catches and eats the
egg-laying insect itself, our sprays and
insecticides can aim only, or chiefly, at
killing the grub; and when that grub
is safely buried inside a stem or a
fruit bud, then we are absolutely help
less. So, In spite Of its sting and its
liking for fruit when on holiday In au-
tumn the wasp is far more Of friend
than a foe.-Exchange.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-10-10
Ninepins 700 Years Old

According TO Doctor Ebstein, Ger
man scientist, the first trace of the
game of ninepins was discovered in
an old chronicle of Paderbon, Prussia.
Paderbon is the seat of the Episcopal
church of Westphalia province, and
here some 700 years ago the eccie-
siastics invented the game, which they
played during Lenten season. They
put up nine wooden pins; at which
they threw balls. These balls they
called heather" At first only three
balls were used. but later the num-
Der was increased until, as at present
seventeen balls were used.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-10-10

Life is battle all through, physical
~ as well as morally. Everything is
struggling to endure, and the more
successfully we struggle the stronger
we become against a weakening
enemy. The plant that is badly nour-
ished, that Stacks and flags in the
fight is the one all its enemies fasten
upon. The weakly animal Is the one
that sickness most easily attacks. The
battle of life is generally to the strong.
The early wheat in the best prepared,
finest land makes the better stand, In
most cases, against blights and other
Affections. Often the finest character,
also, belongs to the best fighter, per-
haps to the one who has had most to
fight against-Montreal Family Her
aid.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-10-10
The Old Almanac

.,,as seltisement was not always the
chier function of almanacs. They
me,e nrst OF all, calendars Of the days
aug months, the chqnges Of the moon,
n r4u 81 otner astronomical happenings,
sny supplied widespread demand
=, weather lore, its truth or untruth
'ra-s ~ minor consideration To that
were added literary and Informative
FEATURES Poor Richard enjoyed
Wide popularity and was famous hv
reason Of his hcrneIy wisdom last.
put not least, 1t held high place as the
family joke book. the excellence Of its
wlt'lcisms being often proved bv thelr
. s.a IN many a backwoods pl-
~. s ho'ne the annual almanac was
sis sue literary refuge. taking the
$3.50 u aA other books, and never.
rs.nsps' was any other book or peri
'ueA - read. re-read and disesfed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-10-10
Bowis Were Not Alike

man selling pottery came to
Salem and raped at certain lady's
door" says the Boston Globe. lie
was asked in Just as he got inside
the door he dropped one OF the bowls.
supposedly by mistake, and 1t did not
break. When In the kitchen he dropped
another and then remarked to the
lady that his bowls were guaranteed
nor TO break. She bought some, to be
paid for when delivered. When they
came she put them away to wait until
some Of her friends would appear and
sne would drop one for surprise. A
friend finally arrived. The lady took
pot from the shelf and dropped il
accsdentally Oh purpose It shattered
INTO a thousand pieces-quite unlike
the rubber samples
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-10-10
His City of Refuge

The train came to grinding stop at
a snail town in the South. and the
head Of gentleman of color protrud-
ed from window at the end of car.
Seated by his side could be seen
brown-skinned maiden.
Does 20 know a cullud pusson by
de name O Jim Brown what lives
heref" he asked of station lounger.
Ain nevah heerd o. no Jim Brown
hyah. an All lived In dis town TO- ten
yeaifs
SIS yo' right suah dey amt neveh
been no Jim Brown aroun' hyah?'
Positively"
aDen,r announced the arrival, reach
Ing for suitcase. dis Is whah his
new son-in-law gifts on."-The Cont
nent
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-10-10
Basis of Civilization

Lei US never forget that the culti-
walton Of the earth is the most inn
portant labor of man. Man may be
civilized IN some degree without great
progress In manufacturers and with
niue commerce with his distant
neignbors. But without the cultiva-
.ion OF the earth he is, in all coun-
t,ies' savage. Until he gives up the
chase, and fixes himself in some place.
anu seeks living from the earth, he
- a roaming barbarian. When tillaga
Deglns, other arts follow. The farm
e.s, therefore, are the founderN n
civilization.-DanIel Webster.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-10-10

The word lyric is derived from the
Tyre, which Is now used as an instru-
men to accompany the smaller forms
sof poetry. II has .become associated
with songs that are composed more
for their melodious interest than for
their dramatic effect. A lyric soprano
is known as light soprano, which is
more suited to light songs and solos,
to distinguish 1t from dramatic sp-
pranos, which are heard to greater ad-
vantage b opera and oratorio work.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-10-10
Animal Intelligence

According to William 7. Hornaday.
director Of the New York Geological
park, the chimpanzee is the most in
telligent of all animals below man.
He can learn more by training and
more easily than any other animal. A
high-class horse is very wise and
capable animal, but this is chiefly due
to Its age-long association with man
and education by him. A high-class
dog is the animal that mentally is In
the closest touch with the mind, the
feelings, and the impulses Of man, and
the only one that can read a mans
feelings from his eyes and his facial
expression.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-10-10
Fannous Roman Hish,uay

The Appian way was constructed
as military road from Rome to
Capua, a distance Of about 1872 miles,
by the Emperor Appius Claudius,
about 312 B. c., and was later extend
ed to Brundusium. total of about 800
miles, and completed by julius Caesar.
1t was known as ''the Queen of Roads"
and was adorned with statuary and
pagan temples. 1t was built with
out regard to cost by slave labor, and
Is said to have been in excellent con-
dition 800 years after its completion.
To build such a road today would cost
in the neighborhood of $250,000 mile.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-10-10
impossible

$50 that's the baby, ehT'
'sThats the baby"
"Well, hope you will bring it up
to be conscientious, God-fesring
man."
I'm afraid that viii be rather diff
cult"
"Pshaw! AS the twig is bent the
tree is inclined"
II know, but this twig is bent on
being girl"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-10-10

Sir Harry Johnston tslis Of tribs
IN venya. South Africa; who wander
among dense forests and game-haunt-
ed wilderness. aThe tribe, the Ando-
robo. reproducss In a most striking
manner the life which we may suppose
70 have been led BY our PARKWAY an
eesters In the earliest Stone Ages" he
says. They lead. in fact very much the
life that the most prindtive types Of
man led In Great Britaix and France In
the far back days Of big animals. pos
sibIy before the coming Of the glacial
periodsL
'sThey live entirely BY the chase,
often consuming the desh Of birds and
beasts uncooked. Though they cora.
NIT considerable devastation amons
the game Of che province, they are q
picturesque feature when encoun
tered.s-Dstroit News.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-10-10

8r4vsry Of Spider


for all the animals
sers that have egg
ing sowss for otherwise
res Of the forest would
aaa % % without nre, the Youths
q emarks- At least SO we
4ssnsed n Cherokee myth. Nat
arssi history thus tells the pretty story
IN whis spider played the part Of
promefa eus:
In the beginning there was no fire,
and the oral was cold. In time. how,
ever. the thunders placed Ere in
hollow tree on an island. The animals
gased obviously at the smoke that
curied upward from the concealed bon
Gre knowing that there was warmth
III set at sess how to obtain it.
s neaa i a@ncil. and as a re-
suit the raven set out ON the quest
He reached the island and the tree,
but all that he bore back with him as
o result Of his adventure was scorched
ind blackened feathers. The little
seTeach owl next made the trial. He
t hrcs Uut While lie Wts
as to do next a blast of
ase End nearly burned out
sseS wialess are red TO this day.
- fres IN their turn, but with
Then the black
s--.-.1e = teday he bears COW
eflng q scott scales as badge Of
his i1eiTectual hardihood.
D~dnted by the failure Of their fell
lows. the remaining animals managed
to find the weightiest of reasons for
not venturing to go. Not so the spi-
der, however. She wove a little tusti-
bowl of her silk and, fastening it to
ner back, set forth on her adventure.
Reaching the island, she crept through
the grass to the tree and snatched up
little ember of fire. which she placed
In her bowl and returned with 1t to
the expectant animals.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-10-10
Mystery In Turkeys Nome

Tradition has It that the first turkey
was brought to England by one Of Sc
bestlan Cabot's chief lieutenants. This
Is supported by the fact that William
Strickland. who accompanied Cabot
on several Of his voyages, adopted .
turkey rampant a. his crest on being
granted arms In 1867.
Exactly hqw the turkey cot his name
II . mystery. Some authorities sue
kest fnat the bird christened Itself by
constant reflsration Of sound that
resembles aturk-turk turk
The birds succuIenf meat was 20
highly esteemed BY Sixteenth century
churchmeE, that BY Archbishop Gran
mer's order. only zone dlsh Of turkey
cocks" was permitted 1t feasts and
ACKNOWLEDGMENT News
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-10-10
The Retort Courfeous

Two high school girls were engaged
in conversation on the street. Said
the first:
"Tom tried to kiss me last Night
and wouldn't let him."
did 1t make him angryY' her eem-
panion asked.
IT should say. He said he wished
he had called on you" -Marysville
Democrat-Forum-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-10-10
Origin of canaries Obscure

The Biological survey says that the
actual origin of the canary as a cage
;srd is obscure. 1t seems probable
that captive canaries were first Sc
cured from the Canary islands, but
it Is doubtful that this stock has fur
nished ancestors Of all our birds of
this kind. The serin finch of middle
and southern Europe is so similar that
1t may often have been captured and
accepted as canary. and interbred
until all distinguishable differences
were lost.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-10-02

A number OF friends OF Josephine
Cunningham gathered al her homo
Saturday afternoon as pleasant sur
prise, Il being her eleventh birthday.
The afternoon was merrily spent in
games and childish amusements. at
ter which refreshments were served.
Then large birthday pie was opened
which contained a small favor for
each one present. The little friends
left Miss Josephine many pretty and
useful gifts as tokens OF the day.
Those present were Isabelle and Ger
aldine Snelson. Muriel Atkinson. Luz
cile stephens. Elizabeth Miller.
Maurins buchanan. Mabel Johnson.
Lucille Francis. linda and Elsie En-
glebright Bessie. June and verla Con-
ner. Ruth and Posey Coff and Jose
phine Cunningham.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-10-02

Ralph Love has been pledged Sig
ma M at the University OF Idaho.
Winfred Martin. a member OF the
All club at the same institution. is
now a member OF Mu Beta, national
club work fraternity, the All club
having recently been granted a chap
ter. Both these boys are local high
school graduates.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-10-02

Mrs. c. J. Schroeder. residing
southwest of here in the Poplar hill
district. and a member OF the Tween
tieth Century club OF TWIN Falls
was elected recording secretary OF
the First District Federation OF
women's clubs at its meeting held
in Oakley the latter part of last
week.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-10-02

W. r. Wilson. an old employee OF
the Filler Seed company had the mis-
fortune this week to get the sleeve OF
his Jumper caught in the machinery
OF the milling department OF the
plant in such a manner as TO draw
his arm into the pulley and belt. II
resulted in a painful confusion OF
the forearm.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-10-02

And now comes Twin Fails at3:l5
on Friday. Coach zupks OF Illinois
says team that fishts viii wear
out their Jerseys in three games
The Wildcats plan to use hair tonic
next week and grow new coats OF
fur.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-10-02

Mrs. B. F. shuemate and daughter
returned to their home at Chicago
this morning after three months
visit at the home of the formers
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Shirk.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-10-02

Guy II. Shearer and W. d. ellis
attended a meeting OF the Twin Falls
County Bar association at the eoun-
~ seat city Wednesday evening OF
lest week. held in honor OF II. C. Ha-
eel. pioneer Twin Falls attorney who
is leaving for Seattle TO enter upon
the practice OF law.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-10-02

B. II. Wright and three children
were poisoned the first OF the week
from the eating OF castor beans. II
was necessary to call in a physician
so serious were the results. All con-
cerned are now reported as recover
ed from the harmful effects OF the
vegetable.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-10-02

Col. Z. o. Walter returned the
latter part OF last week from Helena,
Mont, where he conducted a pure
bred livestock sale at the Montana
state fair. Snow and other incle-
ment weather interferred with the
success OF the exposition. he states.
but It did not affect the sale which
was most satisfactory. Mr.. Walter
saws he has been employed for an
other year for this sale. which is nm
annual event. He plans a trip 10
Salt Lake City this week 10 confer
with livestock dealers at the Utah
state fair in session there now.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-10-02

Coach Denman says there are seats
for all at the big game tomorrow.
II is our game. with our boyS playing
IL. Red blood will be attracted TO
the high sch Dol "griddle" on Friday.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-10-02

The members OF the football squad
were guests OF tho Cam theatre man
agement Tuesday night. The boys
appreciate this courtesy. They VIII
respond In each game.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-10-02

w. NJ. Bunce. in company with l..
L. breckenridge of Twin Falls left
the first OF the week on big game
hunting expedition in the Sawtooths
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-10-02

Coach crutehfield OF Wendell al.
ways has real team. They know
the game in every detail. Lack OF
material Is his greatest handlcap
this season.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-10-02

The American Legion Auxiliary
x,ll meet Monday afternoon next at
the home OF Mrs. George e. Denman
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-10-02

Complimenting Mrs. Catherine
Athey of Boise who spoke before the
Filler woman's club here last week.
Mrs. H. II. Sehildman, president Of
the club entertained at luncheon
at her home previous TO the meet
ing. A color scheme OF yellow and
white was carried out effectively,
Covers were laid for six, the guests
besides Mrs. Athey being Mrs. o. p.
Duvall and Mrs. ID. l.. Alexander OF
Twin Falls. Mrs. Mathew Van Noys
who is the house guest OF her sister,
Mrs. schildman. and Mrs. II. y,
Hammerquist.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-10-02

Filler Chapter No. 40 Will meet In
regular monthly session at Masonic
hall Friday evening OF this week
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-10-02

The fans from Filler formed a
good portion OF the crowd at Wen
dell. A nice spirit. That's what
makes Wildcat wild.