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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-21
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Thus far, the relative abundance of
scrub trees which can be slashed dur
ing spare time in December for the
Christmas tree market has operated
against the Inauguration of such a
Yuletide tree farm. 1t probably will
be a development of the future, how
ever, as the tendencies of modern
forestry are to operate along such
lines.
Time was when the major part of
the American toy supply came from
Germany. For centuries certain viii
lagos and sections of that country
have specialized in toy production.
The craftsmen are skilled experts.
They convert the scraps, blocks, chips
and by-products of commercial lum-
bering, which they obtain from the ma
tional forests of Germany. into beau
tfful and original toys. These toy
makers work for small profits, and
sell their produce at very low figures
In fact, the prices of foreign toys
have been so low that American tai
ent did not challenge this foreign
supply source and enter into success
full competition against the German
villagers until recent years.
In the United States our toy man
ufacturers are utilizing the services
or mechanical automatons to com
German toy shops. Our toy factories
| have surpassed the foreign toymak-
ers in the production of mechanical
playthings and the higher priced
toys. At present, American manufac-
turers are exporting approximately
$4,000, 600 worth of toys annually to
Canada, Cuba, Great Britain, Australia
and New Zealand, while our imports
amount to about s7,500,000. Yes, we
even ship few toy pianos to Siam,
soldiers suits to Singapore. wooden
building blocks to dark est Africa, and
smiling-faced dolls that shut their
eyes and emit automatic squeals to
the steppes of Russia.
The success of Americas toymak-
ing has resulted because the manu-
facturers have made substantial, in
destructible toys of new and novel
design. The foreign producers, for
most part, have adhered to their
traditional policy of turning out the
cheaper and more fragile goods, with
the exception of the French doll
shops of Paris and other centers of
France.
These dolls, which rank among the
| most expensive playthings now pre-
almost everything except walk and
| talk. They are made by masters, who
| for many years have specialized in
such work. They are nodded to
| the image and likeness of ladies of
fashion, dancers, kings and queens,
milkmaids, peasants-and whatnot.
They are CARRIED in carefully made
costumes. They rank among the elite
of the toymakers' art.
More than 100000 feet of bass
wood, white pine, maple, beech. birch,
elm, oak, chestnut, ash, yellow pop
lar, red gum, cottonwood, cypress.
hemlock, sycamore, cherry and
spruce are used each year in the toy
shops and factories of this country.
Many millions of , additional play
| things are made of metal, rubber and
celluleid. Wood is popular because
| it is durable and light in weight.
Wooden toys are not SO dangerous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-21

Custom demands, even when it be
her brother, cousin or husband. that
she shall not name him otherwise
than by a short description.
Again the king bows graciously
and lifts his glass.
1.-The king drinks" resounds around
a thousand dinner tables. THE king
drinks" echoes the ancient Christ
mas cry from supper room to supper
room in the after-theater restaurants
of Paris.
\
VET. these hurrahing Parisians are
L full of care and occupation-all
because of "the day of the kingsr'
Holiday time in Paris is full of
financial strain, unknown to other
peoples. Heavy gifts are due. Each
servant must have at least months
extra pay. So for clerks in business
houses. And so through the social
fabric.
But that is nothing. Bills accu-
mulating through the year are due.
All debts ought to be paid by "the
day Of the three kings" This, by a
curious and really touching old SEN
timent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-21

SO satisfactory to our little folks is
because they are lilliputian replicas
of true-to-life makes and models
Toy soldiers, policemen, conduc-
tors, engineers, sailors. horses, cows,
as we'll as all the domestic animals
of the barnyard, are popular with
Washington children. The youngsters
have actually seen such living men
and animals. They delight in play
ing with these toys, as they know
with such playthings they can initiate
their elders.
Educational toys, such as globes,
maps, printing presses. typewriters
and mechanical playthings, always
delight the youngsters. Architectural
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-21

for the children to play with, as they
do not have dangerous metal points
and sharp edges.
X X j; X
THE American toymakers have
put the question of what toys to
make directly to the children them
selves. The answer of the experiment
tai tests has been to the effect that
children best like to initiate what
the grown-ups do. A boys parent
drives an automobile. His son would
like to do likewise. The girls mother
keeps house. The child watching her
mother longs for a dollhouse, dolls
and tiny dishes. The outstanding ex-
PLANTATION of why American toys are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-21

ON the barefaced and cutover lands
" of Virginia and Maryland, which
are of slight agricultural value, there
may be commercial opportunity in the
future to raise regular crops of
Christmas trees, which Will be mar
keted in Washington. There is no
reason why such an enterprise, de-
.veloped on cheap land, would not
prove profitable. Unlike merchant
able timber crop, 1t takes only a few
years to grow a Christmas tree crop
which could be converted into cash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-21

taurant. AS the dessert arrives, at
any table, the waiter brings without
being asked) a broad, fiat cake, pro-
portioned to the number seated. He
cuts it In equal slices, five If you
are five, and so on. It is the gift of
the house.
Biting gingerly somebody always
knows the trick), one of the party
discovers a tiny porcelain doll in his
slice, or pink china bean, or little
animal.
THE king" exclaim his table neigh
bors, with gay Difference. He should
smile acknowledgment, and lift his
glass. Then, the old cry goes up-as
old as Christendom, and older, as
you'll see:
THE king drinks"
1t echoes from table to table.
Strangers from distant corners Of the
earth call to each other happily:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-21

eyes, for millions of children. The
bright colored paint and the fact
that the wagons will really run en-
dear them to the hearts of the little
tots. Gaudy, colored firemen's- suits
and fire engines. as we'll as railroad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-21

toys, such as building blocks and
machinery, also find ready sale on the
Christmas market.
Wagons of all designs and types
are manufactured in great quantities,
as these vehicles are the "apples of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-21
BY STERLING HELLO.

" y GU think that Christmas is
" over. Then, suddenly, it all
starts up again, with unex-
Il pected fun, in Paris. The
scene, that day, is any res
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23

NOV that mid-winter sports are in
full swing, fashions pet theme
Is the gay, handsome, original sweater.
According to the stylist's version in re-
gard to the sweater of the moment,
brushed wool" Is the most popular
slogan in knitted outerwear parlance.
The majority demand is for slipon or
swagger coat, knitted or comfy" look
ing fur-like effects.
Anyone looking for an eminently
fashionable cold-weather sweater will
make no mistake in selecting just such
model as is pictured herewith, for 1t
Is featured with very latest style de-
tails. 1t is, first and foremost, Of
brushed wool, which classes it as a
topnotch fashion. 1t is heavy slipon
with horizontal broad black and mar
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23


creature. 1t doesn't matter to me
that 1 am not beautiful. 1t doesn't
matter to me that my hair isn't
pretty.
'Nor does 1t matter to my master
That is the best of all.
"My master is a fine boy. He goes
to school. He studies lessons out of
many books. 1t is surprising to see how
many books he studies and surely he
will be very wise when he grows up.
"He always comes home from
school with an armful of books.
81 wonder then If he is going to
pay attention to the books and not to
me.
"But no, he doesn't bother about his
books until much later on when 1t is
dark and when I curl up in his lap
or lie by his feet and rest while he
studies.
"Td be glad to help him with his
lessons, but know 1 can't. am not a
student. 1 never was and 1 feel sure
1 never will be.
"And so l don't bother to try for I
know I'd only be a nuisance to my
master if l tried to look at the books
and see what they were all about.
"When 1 was only wee dog, no
more than a puppy, l believe l tore
up a school book once and chewed
some of it.
probably I swallowed some knowl-
edge then. But it has never been of
any use to me and it has never been
Of any help to me.
81 don't know about anything be-
cause of that book. What I know 1
have learned because of my master
and my own good sense which has
been handed down to one dog after
another for generation after genera
ton.
"Of course, do not mean that learn
ing has been handed to US In our
paws. 1 mean that as an expression
to let you know, if you don't already,
that dogs inherit as they say, certain
qualities.
eve used to have some wolf an.
cesters years and years ago, they say,
and the way we bury bones and find
them again comes from the old wolf
strain in US which bids us save some
food for a rainy dav.
"Now 1 don't mean an actual rainy
day.
"That is just an expression which
means a day when things aren't at
their best and when it is well to have |
a little something saved for such a
time.
But, oh, the best of all is the way |
my master loves me and treats me.
"In the summer time he goes to |
play in a park nearby. In that park |
there is a little drinking place. My |
master puts his head down over a
spray of water which is always COM
ing up and has q drink.
But he doesn't forget about me. He }
holds me up in his arms and he takes
the water in his hand and l lap it up
from his hand.
"Of course, 1 can't get a great deal
at time this way and so he holds me
n his arms, under his left arm, to be
exact, and 1 am given all 1 want.
"My tongue is so refreshed. He
1ampens it for me. And he doesn't
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23
Swagger Coat of Brushed Wool
Negligees Invite Relaxation

Many of the shaggy sweater types are
either tan or gray, with hints of pow
der blue, royal, green or orange, pat
termed In stripes and checks. No COM
bination outclasses black and-white.
There is a wide field to choose
from in negligees, and even the
most unpretentious of them undertakes
to be joyous, or, at least, attractive.
Materials used for them range all the
way from gayly-fowered printed
crepes to brocaded chiffon and chiffon
velvets. Their lines are long, simple
and graceful, with much emphasis
placed on individuality in sleeves,
which are generally set in and fiaring.
Sometimes they are of different ma
terial from the body of the negligee-
Plated georgette contributes much to
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23
kleptomania.

Kleptomania denotes a disorder of
volition termed an impulsion and con-
shutting symptom Of insanity, due
to mental impairment. 1t is character
fzed by impulsive acts done without a
reasoning process. Kleptomaniacs APP
propriate generally bright or attractive
articles, slowing them away often with
out concealment, never putting them to
any use or obtaining any gain from
them
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23

row white stripes alternating on a tan
ground. That these stripes are hori-
tinction, for stripes around and around
are characteristic of the very latest in
knitted garments. Other outstanding
notes which guarantee its eligibility to
the advance sweater class are the long,
snug-fitting sleeves and the high stand
ing collar attached at the back.
Of interest, also, is the knitted hat
der of tan and green. 1t is quite the
desirable thing these days that our
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23
|HIIIIIIlIUIljIIIITI

flashes, insomnia, etc, - and l am
pleased to testify to the wonderful re-
suits obtained from the Vegetable
Compound. heartily recommend it to
any woman and I will be pleased to an
swer any inquiries that might be sent to
me through the publication of my testi-
monial. Mrs. II. L. BRADFORD, 109
Armstead Street, Phoebus, Virginia.
Consider carefully Mrs. Bradford's
letter. Her experience ought to help
you. She mentions the trials of middle
age and the wonderful results she OBJ
tanned from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound.
If you are suffering from nervous
troubles, irritability, or if other annoy
ing symptoms appear and you are blue
at times, you should give the Vegetable
Compound a fair trial. For sale by
druggists everywhere.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23

their making and in the most elaborate
garments long sleeves of georgette are
extended to trail with the trailing
skirt.
Satin, crepe de chine and taffeta
make the most practical of the dressier
models. They are shown in the pastel
shades and in changeable weaves. Be
sides the lighter colors, deep orchid or
fuchsia, American Beauty and black
colors, just now, marabou, swansdown
and ostrich feather landings are hav-
ing a great vogue as trimming, dyed to
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23
The MOSQUITO.

Outside of his fellow nan, the mos
quito Is the most dangerous living
creature to man, as more people die
each year as a result of its bite than
by the ravages of any other animal
The cobra snake of Indian ranks sec
ond In the number Of people killed.
but this is largely due to the super
stitious character of the natives of
India, who are afraid to kill the
snakes.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23
An Inconsiderate Man.

"We've simply got to call halt" he
said 1--WE can't go on living beyond
our income forever" 4 knew you'd
do something to spoil the day for me-"
she replied. "This is the first morning
for a week that l haven't had a head
ache."-Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23

Time.
But, oh, 1t is such a wonderful
thing to be loved 1t is such won
derful thing to be looked after and
cared for and petted and treated so
we'll and so affectionately.
1T is so wonderful never to be for
gotten!
"What does 1t matter If one Is only
a little white dog, not very large and
not beautiful and not even pretty and
whose hair is not the incest in the
world so long as one is the pet Of q
perfect young master?
at doesn't matter in the least
That's what this little white dog
says"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23

tie, really small.
"Pm not partic-
ularly beautiful.
In fact / don't
believe I'd even
be called pretty.
"My hair Is
shaggy and some
what curly though
it is more apt to
look snarly than
curly.
"Still, my mas
ter does the best
he can with 1t.
1t is difficult hair
with which to do
anything.
But it doesn't
matter to me that
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23
Not That Kind.

A tourist who had lost his way near
q Blackfoot reservation saw an Indian
approaching. The tourist hailed him
with a series of grunts and the saluta-
ton "How?"
81 am quite well, thank you," re-
sponded the red man
'Injun sabe paleface lingoT
mot that kind" declared the Car.
Isle graduate. ut Is too complicated
for me to follow"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23

corrected Immediately. Thin, dry,
wispy or fading hair is quickly invigo-
rated, taking on new strength, color
and youthful beauty. "Danderine" is
delightful on the hair; a refreshing,
stimulating tonic-not sticky or greasyl
Any drug Advertisement.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23
u. S. Timber Supply.

Under the present conditions the
timber supply of this country will be
exhausted in between forty and fifty
years, according to the chief forester
of the Department of Agriculture.
Pine timber is being cut eight and one
half times as fast as it is being re-
placed, while hardwood Is being cut
three and one-half times as fast.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23
Younu Man. Beware.

Mr.. De. Seines Con being introduced
to adored ones mother)-Pardon me,
madam, but have we not met before?
Your face seems strikingly familiar.
Adored Ones Mother-Yes, am the
woman who stood up before you two
whole miles in a street car the other
day while you sat reading paper
Toronto Telegram.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23
Cohens Ahead of Smiths.

The Cohens are ahead of the Smiths
II. the city directory of New York.
The book contains 1881 pages and
weighs eleven pounds, four ounces.
There are nearly $500 Cohens and
Coins and approximately $500 Smiths
and Smyths. There are 233 Abraham
Cohens.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23

think that just
b e C a u S e there
isn't a regular
place for dogs to
drink that l must
wait until we get
home.
"And everyone
loves to see my
masters devotion
to me. l can see
that they think 1t
Is very sweet.
mo one minds
If l have a drink
from my masters
hand at this lit
tie fountain for
the water keeps
b u b b II n 6 u p
f r e S h all the
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23

sweaters be topped with hats and
scarves which are also knitted. The
wearing of the scarf is quite an art.
1t is thrown about the throat in "acci-
dentally on purpose ways, WHICH chal
lenge admiration from those who ap-
preciate the picturesque.
Enhancing color effects are part Of
the scheme in brushed wool models. One
of the most interesting is brushed wool
knitted In vague plaid pattern.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23
GIRLS! HAIR GROWS
THICK AND BEAUTIFUL
85-Cent "Danderine" Does Wonders for
LifeIess, Neglected Hair.

A gleamy mass
of luxuriant hair
full of gloss, lus-
ter and life short
ly follows a genu-
Inc toning up Of
neglected scalps
with dependable
"Danderine."
Falling h a ir,
itching scalp and
the dandruff is
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23
Don't Eoraet cuticura TaIcum

When adding to your toilet requisites.
An exquisite face, skin, baby and dust
ing powder and perfume, rendering
other perfumes superfluous. You may
rely on it because one of the Cuticura
Trio (Soap, Ointment and Talcum),
Csc each ere.-Advertisement
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23

stomach and starts the liver and
bowels acting without gripping. Con.
tains no narcotics or soothing drugs
Say california" to your druggist and
avoid counterfeits! Insist upon gen.
uine California Fig Syrup" which
contains ns.-Advertisement
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23

ing a word or pralse
for the Lydia E
Pinkham medicines
/ have used them az
occasion requiredfor
twenty years, and
|mythreesis tershave
also used them, and
always withthemost
gratifying results-
During the Change
of Life / had the
usual distr essing
- = - -
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23
"DANDELION BUTTER COLOR"

A harmless vegetable butter color
used by millions for so years. Drug
stores and general stores sell bottles
of "Dandelion" for 80 cents.-Adv.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23

A Safe and Sure Laxative
Brandreth Pills. One or two taken at
bed time will keep you in good condi-
ton. Entirely egetable.-Adv.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23
a Double Carrier.

The Nurse-"See what the stork
brought you. Two little twin sisters
Little Elsie-"Myi 1t must have
ncen a twopassenger stork."
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23
MOTHER! GIVE SICK BABY
"CALIF0RNIA Fig SYRUP"
Harmless Laxative to Clean Liver
and Bowels of Baby or Child.

Even constipat-
ed, bilious, fever
fish, or sick, collie
Babies and Chill
dren love to take
genuine "Califor-
mia Fig Syrup"
No other laxative
regulates the ten
der little bowels
so nicely. It,
q w H.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23
DADDY,S
EVENING
FAIRY TALE
AMary Graham 61nngr
JUfRnMKle4RER Llmur
LITTLE WHITE DOG

I'm only a little white dog. I'm
not very large. In fact I'm really lit
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23
FROM PERSONAL
EXPERIENCE
Mrs. Bradford Recommend. Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Phoebus, Virginia -''Having this OPP
portunityI lust cannot refrain from say
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23

Always Keep AlIcock's Plasters
I'm your home. Invaluable for all local
aches and pains. Inexpensive, abso-
lutely pure, safe and effective.-Adv.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23
"CASCARETS" FOR LIVER
AND B0WELS-10c A BOX

Cures Biliousness, Constipation, Sick
Headache, Indigestion. Drug stores. Adv.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-23

match the light colors. Narrow frills,
plated or gathered, are also in high
favor and a handsome example of this
finish Is shown on the satin negligee
pictured. 1t is finished with rows Of
gathered frills. Ribbon roses at the
side fastening complete a model that
is pretty and practical.
Where warmth must be considered
corduroy is unrivaled for practical
negligees. This cotton fabric has a
silky sheen and a suppleness that as
sure a graceful garment and may be
lined with silky, mercerized fabrics
that match it in color. The less e1
pensive models are plain.
, 1924-02-13

Lee Statement OF Bonded debtedne of County nd School Districts at the
500 close OF the Semrannul period ecenber 81, lS2 as shown by the Bond
= Da@tarA &c ta Cmnty
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-03-06
COSTLY FILM COMING TO R1ALrO

Il
At the Rialto theatre soon will be
held the local premier of 1.-THE
Hunchback of Notre Dame," the pic
turized version of Victor Hugo's
classic, which has come down thru
the ages with untarnished lustre.
Aside from the natural interest in
the screening of such noble master
piece, there is a general interest to
see the production which required
more than a var to film and on which
more than $1,5O0,000 was expended.
Liberties were taken with the
story-being defended on the ground
that a production intended for all
classes could not afford to offend any
particular religious denomination
but while many shook their heads
and predicted dire failure as a re-
suit, the changes were all approved
by the New York critics after the
world premier in the Aston Theatre.
Certainly all the elements of sue
cess are contained in the production
had the story, the title,
the cast and unlimited funds. Local
Of the New York opinion
will be watched with interest. The
selection of Lon CLANCY for the title
role of "Quasimodo, the Hunchback,"
was logical one. His amazing abil-
ity to protray characters such as he
played in 1.-THE Miracle Man." "Out-
side the Law" and Shadows roles
which required contortion ability as
we'll as unusual dramatic training, is
we'll known 1t Is claimed that
CLANCY required four and one-half
hours daily to don the makeup Of
he deformed bell-ringer of Notre |
Dame.
The Cathedral Of Notre Dame was
in its entirety at Uni
versal City for the production. 40
vere eight squares OF Partisan
'treets Of tho period of Louia x.