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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06
Little Stories For Bedtime
Old Granny Fox Speaks Her Mind. 0JD GRANNY FOX listened to
tBy THORNTON BURGEss)

~ Reddy's boastful tale of how he had
 led Bowser, the Hound, to where Buster had frightened Bowser almost ont of his wits. Now Granny Fox never does any boasting herself She IS far too wise and clever for that You know she is one of the very smartest of all the little people in the Green Forest or in the Green Meadows. Ev- erybody knows that. Many times she has told Reddy that no good comes Of boosting. So now as she listened to Reddy's boastful story she wasn't fooled by it a bit. When Reddy had finished his story she spoke and her voice was sharp.
 Stop swaggeripg and strutting about and sit down." said she.
 Reddy sat down. He sat down very meekly. He didn't dare to do otherwise, for he mad great respect for old Granny Fox. "Why don't you tell the truth. the whole truth and nothing but the truth?" she demanded. Reddy hung his head. That story might do for some one who doesn't know you as well as I do," she continued, Out it won't do here. You must think I have lost all my commonsense if you think I would 
 say that you didn't lead Bowser the Hound to where Buster Bear was talk ing a nap, but if you did it was by mistake. You didn't do it purposely. I know you, Reddy Fox, and l know that you are too much afraid of Buster Bear to go anywhere near him if you can help it. It wasn't through smart ness, but through stupidity that you got rid of Bowser the Hound. You did thing that no smart fox ever does ran into a place that you didn't know all about. You were just simply lucky when Buster Bear started for Bowser the Hound instead of you"
 Granny paused and glared at Reddy and Reddy wanted to crawl out of sight. but didn't dare to. What is more," Granny went on, "you had no business to go where Bowser the Hound would get after you. You were up by Farm CT Browns henyard. I know, because heard Bowser's voice when he started to chase you. Afterward you weren't smart enough to get rid of him. You tried the old tricks that used to fool him and they failed. You weren't t smart enough to think of new one, and that dog was right at your heels when you ran in where Buster Bear was. I was on my way to help you when I heard Bowser yelping with fright, and I knew then that some thing had happened so that you didn't need me.
 You know, or ought to have known, that you were in no condition for long hard run, so if you had had just a lit tie bit of sense you would have kept away from Farmer Browns. What did you go up there for, anyway"
 "I don't know" muttered Reddy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06
Hearts Desire
By MARY BELL

that she did not do a great deal in the way of writing letters.
 Turning from the main road to path that eventually led back to the farm she suddenly gave start of sur prise as she caught sight of man hid ing in the brush. As the twig cracked beneath her feet the man turned, gun in hand. Seeing Joan he slipped it to- wards his side. One glimpse of his face and she recognized him. It was Rags" the man with the sinister look who worked on the farm. Not wishing to let him see how he had startled her she smiled as she said, What are you doing here? Surely this is not the hunting season."
 The man looked at her straightly, and as he did Joan decided that he had not such a bad face as she had imagined. Beneath the rough eyebrows were two piercing eyes that seemed as though they would read Joan's very soul. Good evening, Miss" he vouch- safed. "Sorry if I frightened you."
 I'm not afraid" replied Joan and again she faced him with a disarming smile as though to convince him of the truth of her words.
 Are you going back to the farm?" questioned the man.
 "Yes,' answered Joan.
 q think maybe it would be better to go by the road" he said.
 But I've walked on this path" re- piled Joan, land it isn't very far"
 "I know" he answered, "but if you don't mind think you should go round the other way"
 "Then you're going to shoot" ques- toned Joan, but the only reply she got was a somewhat crooked but not evil smile.
 "VerN well' she replied, eff you want the woods to yourself you may have them tonight, but won't promise to let you have them the next time you want them," and she turned towards the road.
 As she hastened along the road her thoughts were busy. What was Rags" doing there? Then she thought of Ru- pert. "Was he-?" but at the very suggestion of his connection with any underhand schemes she was aghast. 'No," she decided, Rupert had noth- ing to do with anything of that order, but why was Rags out there with 2un? As the darkness folded itself about her and shut out the noises of the day she saw clearly what she must do. There was nothing else to do. She must tell Rupert.
 (To be continued). -%&
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06

"Yes, you do know" snapped Granny. You went up there because you thought you were smart enough to catch a chicken and not get into trouble. You didn't catch the chicken, and you did get into trouble. Isn't that true?"
 Reddy didn't say anything. It was true, and he couldn't deny it. But he was too stubborn to amit it. Or per haps it was shame that kept his tongue still. "You are old enough now to have little fox sense," Granny went on. Even if I hadn't warned you to keep away from Farmer Browns henyard you would have known enough if you had the least little bit of sense in that crazy head of yours. Hard times haven't come yet. There is plenty to eat if you hunt for it. When we can't get food anywhere else it will be time enough to try for Farmer Browns chickens. Here we are living in place and comfort, but if once Farmer Browns Boy gets it into his head that we are after those chickens he will have that bothersome dog after us all the time You got a good fright today. I know it. l could tell by Bowser's voice just what was happening, so it l' ol Ho use lor you to try to teH me that you didn't. I hope it will be a lesson to you. And let me tell you this, you relocated scatter-brains: If I hear of you prowling around that hen yard again without permission from rhs I'll wash my hands of you. You'll have to shift for yourself and need never look for any help from me. Now get out of my sight"
 Reddy did. All the strut and swag- ger was gone. He just simply sneaked away.
 Next Story: Danny Meadow Mouse Grumbles A Little.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06
CHAPTER K


 " RS. Loves visit seemed to be pro- I'VE gressing very nicely, although her
 presence brought home to Joan more strongly than ever the fact of Ter position. Accustomed to spend an hour or two sewing and chatting over the events of the day with Rupert, she now withdrew to her room whenever dinner was over. Occasionally when Rupert was to be at home in the eve ming he asked her to stay for a little while, but his invitations were never endorsed by Mrs. Love and with a smile Joan generally disappeared.
 One lovely evening after she had put Sonny to bed she slipped on a sweater and walked forth into the fragrant dusk. The air was filled with the per fume of young growing things. The apple blossoms had sped their pink and white beauty to the winds, but in their place was the fragrance of the grape blossom. As Joan walked along the garden path her heart suddenly felt empty. She was lonely. All the livei- ness around her and no one with whom to share it. Her thoughts flew to Ru- pert and as she crossed the winding drive she caught glimpse of the house and from the open window came the penetrating tones of Mrs. Love.
 For a moment she paused. It was impossible to distinguish words but she wondered if Rupert were with her or if she had started to advise Rosanna about some of her housekeeping prob lens. Then impatient that she had even allowed herself to stop she hurried onwards. Past the farm buildings and the house where the farmer lived she hastened, but the farmers wife was in her garden and Joan stopped to talk with her for moment or two about the flowers. In this beautiful patch of the world where all was so restful there was much rivalry of a friendly sort as to who should have the most beautiful blossoms.
 Hurrying along the road Joan real ized how much those simple pleasures meant to the dwellers in the country, yet as she walked briskly beneath the great maple trees she realized more acutely than ever how lonely she was. She had not had any communication from her family. This did not alto gether surprise her as none of them were particularly fond of writing let ters. Still this evening absence of any family affection seemed to distress her. Of course, there was one consolation So long as she did not hear from them she knew that everything was all right with them, for it was only in emer- gencies that they became good corre- spondents. She smiled as she realized the turn of this and then acknowledged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06

A splendid quality in a variety of shades for Fall and Winter wear-is full 52 inches wide-and big value at $298.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06
BIRMINGHAM VISITORS
 HONORED IN TUSCALOOSA

The following from the Tuscaloosa News will be of interest to the friends of Miss Frances Jenkins and Miss Maude Bilby in Birmingham:
 Miss Maude Bilby and Miss Frances Jenkins of Birmingham afforded happy inspiration for beautiful party which Miss Kathryn Maloney had on Satur- day between II and 1 o'clock in the hos pitable home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. M. J. Maloney, on Queen City ave nue. Gorgeous flowers adorned the liv ing room and dining room where five tables were arranged for the bridge contest. After a spirited series of rub bers Miss Anna Brown captured the trophy for top score on cut with Marie Shirley and she was given artistic score cards as a reward for her skill. Miss Jeanne Herman was awarded the con solation, consisting of a Chinese in- cense burner. To her honor guests Miss Maloney gave "Him" books. A deli cious luncheon replaced the cards at l o'clock. Miss Maloney, always gra- cious and charming, was, assisted by her mother, Mrs. Maloney, Mrs. Wal lace Struthers and Mrs. Edward de Graffenried, Jr., in hospital offices"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06
My NeighborSGys

While a gas stove must be kept clean both inside and out, it should never be blacked, for the reason that the heat is insufficient to absorb blacking, consequently it only rubs off again and the particles must go somewhere about the room or into cloths or clothing.
 The best cleanser is rag dipped into kerosene applied to every part while the stove is still warm. If the burners are red from constant use an oily rag will correct this, but blacking must never be used upon the perforated top. A damp cloth will wipe off any dust that may lodge there, but it is a good idea to cover the range with a newspaper when walls or floor in the kitchen are be- ing swept. The racks in the oven should be removed at least once week and be thoroughly secured with hot water containing common soda applied with a stiff brush. Other days a sheet of newspaper crushed and rubbed over the bars will be sufficient. Unless the grease is re- moved frequently it will accumulate, and some time when the oven is very hot the fat will catch fire, so there is danger in neglect
 To prevent the hands getting cold and chapped when hanging up the clothes, wipe them thoroughly then rub little powdered starch into the skin.
 It often happens when one is in a hurry that a shoehorn cannot be found. The best way to remedy this is to fold an envelope in half and use in the same way you would a horn. You will find your shoe will slip. on easily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06
Bridge P Party In Honor of Mrs.
 Jones

Mrs. Sumpter Smith entertained with a lovely bridge party. Wednesday after noon, complimenting Mrs. W. w. Jones of Tracy City, Tenn, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Edmund Armes.
 Yellow chrysanthemums and yellow tapers were used throughout the home and the tally cards were decorated with chrysanthemums.
 Included in this hospitality were Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Armes, Mrs. Horace Ham mond, Mrs. Willis Hagan, Mrs. Huston Brice, Mrs. Fisher Tynes, Mrs. Al O. Garber, Mrs. Banks Talmadge, Mrs. Al bert Lee Smith, Miss Margaret Gold of Wilson, N. C., Miss Julia Gold of Greensboro, N. C., Miss Mae Steiner of Montgomery, Mrs. Hugh Black. Mrs W. V. M. Robertson. Jr., Mrs. W. G.. Thuss, Mrs. Lewis Ford. Mrs. Armer Brasher. Mrs. J. R. Fairmon, Mrs. R. F. Wilby, Mrs. Robert Binford. Mrs. Leo Steiner, Jr., Mrs. William Brant- ley, Mrs. J. G. Wilbourn, Mrs. Asa Rountree, Jr., and Mrs. J. A. Rountree
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-06
MISS McNEILL, BRIDE-ELECT ENTERTAINED

Miss Ruth McNeill, whose wedding to MT. A. D. Harris will be an event of November 15. was honored Wednes- day afternoon when Miss Frances Paris entertained with a bridge shower.
 Following series of games, little James Darden delivered a telegram to Miss McNeill, calling her into the din- ing room, where large basket holding the gifts centered the table. Yellow and white chrysanthemums were used effectively in decorating the home.
 The guests included Misses McNeill, Rosamond Mills, Madelyn Thomas, Nena and Marlin Harris, Lillian Gibbs, Mary Giles, Edith N1obley, Carolyn Karpeles, Elsie Wood, Mesdames M. R. McNeill, w. J. Lasseter, Cliff Herz- berg. G. l.. Vaughn, J. l.. Blanton, P. A. Lewis, Fred Jones, J. G. Darden, John Privette, Ed Donnelly, James Lloyd and William Smith.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-08-15
GEORGE L. WHORToN
Publisher
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE
DOING YOUR DUTY

We've long been of the opinion
that too many Mountain Home men
and women fail to place a proper
value upon their vote. It's a presi-
Dental year, and an appropriate
time to refer to the subject. We do
not mean that they are "soured" on
politics, but that there are too many
who figure along the line of ooh
well, it's only one vote anyhow, and
one vote doesn't mean very much. ;"
1t is poor citizenship to feel that
way Every time there is an cleo
ton the taxpayers have to pay for
it, for the expense of holding cleo
tions comes out of our state, county
and municipal revenues. So the
man who does not vote has to help
pay for the election just the same.
Not only that, but he has his ideas
about this or that, and to make
that idea worth anything he must
express it at the ballot box. Pos
SlDlY the uidn u0 fOtCu AOA - nv
elected. doesn't he still have the
satisfaction of knowing that he did
his part as a good citizen to correct
what he believed to be an evil? And
doesn't the man who received his
vote know that his ideas we're ac-
ceptable to at least one more voter?
Won't this give him courage to keep
on lighting for what you both be-
lieve to be right?
The trouble with too many of us
is we go to the polls to vote against
somebody or against something in
stead OF going there to vote for some
body and for something. But. even
If you're the only man in the county
espousing certain cause or a GER
tain candidate, show your manhood
and good citizenship by going to the
polls and casting your vote. You'll be
more respected, even II you lose, than
you will if you stay at home, refuse
to vote, and then find fault later on
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-08-15
THE FIRST KNOCK

We have just read our first
knock" against the radio. 1t comes
from a Vermont farmer who says
that cross-currents, caused by radio
operation, is resulting in the death
of many birds in his community. He
says he can trace their sudden death
in the air, and dropping to the
ground, to nothing else save radio.
We don't believe in the first place
that he's right, but If he is, then
he'll still have far to go to dis
courage us now in our appreciation
of radio. We expect to see the day
when the radio will be in more
homes around Mountain Home than
there are telephones now; and hui
mainly will be looking upon it as
one of earths most wonderful bless
ings. We do not want our birds de-
stroyed, but the few that may fall
victim to the radio is never going to
amount to enough to measure UP
alongside the benefits the world will
get through this new system of COM
munication. In fact, there will
never be a time when radio can be
accused OF destroying even a frac-
ton of the number of birds now use
lessly destroyed each year by those
who Stay them for profit.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-08-15

grows into the same easy7going way,
and he, too fails to notice those
about him, even those who live on
the same square. He soon forgets
how he longed for someone to talk
to when he first settled in the big
city Right there is where life on
the farm or in town like Mountain
Home possesses something valuable
that the big city never had and new
er will have. There is the fellow
feeling, the civil spirit, the neigh
borly interest in the heart of the
rural or small-town dweller that the
city man knows nothing about or, if
he did know, soon forgets. Maybe
you are not satisfied with your lot,
one of those anxious for touch
of big-town life" If you are, try
to remember before you go what we
have said about friendships here and
friendships in the big cities. But
if you should forget it you'll have
plenty reason to remember it, once
you have made the change.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-08-15
BUY COAL NOW
SAYS COMMISSION

To Domestic Consumers of Coal in
Idaho:
Reports in this department show
that stocks of coal in this state are
very low; that prices are at a low
level with prospect of sharp advances
as demands increase.
The mines are now in a position
to fill orders promptly and the rail-
roads have ample equipment for
transportation.
Very shortly the movement of
grain, fruit, vegetables, sugar beets
and other commodities will begin
and then the supply of cars and 9TH
er shipping facilities will ibe limited.
The people of Idaho are urged to
cooperate in this matter by laying
in their coal supply now in order
that they may not encounter a car
or coal shortage at time when seri-
Gus results might follow.
Yours very truly,
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
OF IDAHO.
BY A. H. MCCONNELL,
Secretary.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-08-15
STUDENT WRITES
FOR MAGAZINES

Charles d. Tenney, freshman in
Gooding college the past year, is
making a splendid record for him
self and his school by writing for
magazines and journals short arti-
cles on chemistry and mechanics,
over fifty of which have already
been accepted.
OF these articles, fifteen were TAX
en- by Science and Invention, eigh-
teen by Popular Chemistry, four by
Practical Electrics, four by Popular
Mechanics, three by Popular Science
Monthly, two by Boys Life, five by
the Target and one each by The
American Boy and Judge.
Among his most popular subjects
are HOMEMADE Laboratory Equip
ment," Unusual Chemical Com
pounds" "Glass Working Wrinkles, I"
Chemistry for Boys" and various
stunts in chemistry and mathematics.
Besides his writing and his school
work. Mr. Tenney does his share in
the student activities of Gooding
College. serving as manager for the
annual, joke editor o fthe student
paper, and as a contestant for honors
in defamation, typewriting, tennis
and basketball. He is now hard at
work in the Office campaign for new
students for the fall term which
opens September 8.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-08-15

and forgot to spid. And you wand
to sleeb standing ub Tide police
mad. And your noze swells ub Tide
a poisoned bup. And you would as
sood die as nod, only you are i'd no
fit shade to. And that a bunch OBJ
frog eggs Insists on retaining i'd a
secure position i'd the top of your
throat, and all thad, and every thid.
Ever hab one? If nod, ged one.
They bead anything in the shade of
entertained mand could desire.
And they are breddy lastig, too, gosh
dard it.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-08-15
A VAST DIFFERENCE

When a man moves to a big city
from small town, or from the farm,
it's hard for him to understand how
the man next door can come out on
his front porch and sit down and
light cigar and read his paper
without as much as looking across
and saying Hello" But sooner or
later the newly-arrived resident
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-08-15
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.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-08-15
THAT suBBER cobb

lever hab one OBJ those subber
colbz? One OBJ theb thad i'd a croz
betweed the flu and ad attack of
Lighthouse? When a mand's head
feelz Tide baze-drub, ad his eyes
look Tide an overstuvyed abricod,
And you cand smell, hear, drink or
eat wild Anything Tide pleasure. An
you hab taste i'd your moud Tide
you hab been smokid a buggywhip
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-08-15
Not LARGE, but

A rather awkward looking individual
went into an ice cream parlor the
other day and bought an Ice cream
cone. He went out on the sidewalk to
eat it. Presently he reappeared with
the cone emptied of the cream. and,
handing 1t to the astonished clerk,
said: 'Thank you for the vase"
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-08-15
The Juuaernaut.

"Juggernaut" is one Of the principal
heather deities Of India. This god
was taken out in procession periodi-
cally, and many Of the faithful pros
trated themselves before his car, which
was of great weight, and were crushed.
This practice was abolished by the
British government.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-08-15
Live Lona IN East Friesland.

The record for community longevity
is claimed by East Frlesland, prov
lnce bordering on Holland in the
North sea. Within the last few
months three women, each more than
100 years old, have died there, and a
fourth has entertained her friends at
her 1920 birthday party.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-08-15
FOR COMMISSIONER

authorize the Republican to an
nounce that l am candidate for
commissioner OF the first district of
Gilmore county. If elected / will
give my best efforts to further tbs
interest of Gilmore county.
JOHN f. GAINES,
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-08-15

Those who think the foot-and-
mouth disease doesn't affect human
beings never watched a Mountain
Home gossip on her rounds.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-08-15

l authorize the Republican to an
nounce that I am a candidate forsths
Office of county commissioner from
the Second district of Elmore county.
and will If elected continue to give
the people my best efforts.
FRANK E. WILSON.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-08-15
FOR ASSESSOR

hereby announce myself as a CAM
didate for the office of assessor OF
the county of Gilmore, at the Novem-
Der election.
THOMAS TRATHEN.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-08-15

Maybe the reason some men brag
to their wives is the same reason
that makes them whistle when they
pass a graveyard.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-08-15

Scientists are still trying to COM
municate with Mars, and we heard
a Mountain Home man wondering
the other day what they would ask
Mars if they got it on the line.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-08-15
Shootin' at the Moon
Soc ct tuum damum.-Pliny.
, %xx*x***x* ****

Just as everybody is wondering IL
they'll live long enough to pay their
income taxes" says Doc. Wetherell
there comes a fellow with serum
he claims will make us live 200
years"