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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-06-24

Enjoys nephew played at being
clown. He went from animal to anil
NAL and asked them ridiculous ques-
tons. And all the animals answered
him. for they could talk just like the
Crockeyfolk.
Among the animals which the Crock
Enjoys nephew teased was a little
white mule with string Of bells about
his neck. The nephew took off his hat,
cut two Sits In the sides Of 1t, then
pulled II onto the mules head and
down so that its ears stuck through
the Sits Then he put on his roller
skates and started to skate all around
the white mules body. He could skate
upside down and sideways every bit
as well as when he stood straight
up. He made himself a sort Of loop
the-loop by skating straight around
the mules body. Up one side and
down the other. faster and faster he
went. His skates dug into the mules
ribs and tickled him.
Observation-Disclosures Ha." laughed the
mule. "Quit tickling me. Quit tickling
me. but Tue nephew ohy "SA'
faster.
Then the white mule started to kick
frantically, in all directions. He
knocked over a row of tin soldiers.
There was a mighty racket Everyone
began to run.
Ruth raised her head. When she
looked about her, she saw that sud-
den gust Of wind had tumbled over the
Noah's ark and some OF the tin SOL
diers with it. At least that was what
seemed to have happened when her
mother looked in a moment later.
Ruth said nothing about the Crockey
circus. She jumped to her feet. kissed
her mother good night, and ran away
t. bed
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-06-24
PRETTY BATHING SUIT

pink and gray. In soft shades. Trim
mings are simple-bias bands Of self
material, fiat braid, groups of machine
stitched lines or a contrasting ma
terial In collar and cuffs, as shown in
the little flannel coat pictured. Soft
felt or fabric hats are worn with these
coats. which are very simply cut.
There are a few cape coats among
them. A pretty model has the short
cape scalloped at the bottom and the
fullness gathered under the coats
turnover collar.
Crepe de chine is in high favor with
the French for little children's frocks
and is a very durable and practical
material The little two-piece affair
pictured might be made of 1t or of
wolfe or dimity, with needlework In
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-06-24
CROCKEYJOY
ADVENTURES
n. II I.-x-ru
tCopyright)
Crockey Mule Breaks Up the
Circus
BY BETTY BROWNE


D UTH was lying stretched out full
~ length on bear-skin rug in front Of
the fireplace. 1t was the first time that
the fire had been lighted since last
winter. Ruth enjoyed the warmth Of
1t, and perhaps even more she en-
1oyed watching the dancing flames
Beside Ruth was her geography which
she had just left off studying. On the
other side of her, next to the fireplace,
was toy Noah's ark and some tin SOL
diers with which her younger brother
had been playing before Ruth's moth
er had come in and carried him away
to bed.
As she lay on the rug, Ruth rested
her chin on the backs Of her two field
ed hands and stared straight into the
Goals.
Ruth watched and listened and the
heat was nice and comfortable. She
was just telling herself that she felt
drowsy when she noticed that some
thing was moving at the back of the
fireplace. She watched. First 1t was
a shadow. Then it was nothing. Next
1t was a clearer shadow. Last, right
out through the hot Goals, walked her
little old friend the kindly Crockey-
JOY.
He took hold of the CRATE bars at
the front of the fireplace and pulled
himself up to the top one. There he
sat and looked about him for a mo-
ment in silence
swell, Ruth" he said at last, ats
wee bit chilly outside tonight and
If we went out you might catch cold.
1 think l can fix up something to
amuse you, though. How would q cir
Gus please your"
"Finel" cried Ruth IN delight.
Then here goes!" shouted the
Crockeyjoy as though he, too, were
pleased with the thought.
In less than the time 1t takes for
a camel to bob his head up and down
three times, Ruth had shrunk to the
size Of the Crockeyjoy. The two Of
them then walked over to the side Of
the rug which lay on the floor under
the table. On this rug were figured
Ill &C DlS Rugs
"Sit down here and wait" said tho
Crockeyjoy. Then he took his shiny
brass whistle from the vest pocket Of
his tunic and blew several shrill calls
on 1t. No sooner had he done this than
out from the fireplace came long line
Of folks from Crockey Town. The
Crockeyjoy's nephew, the Cat With
Jeweled Eyes, the Queen Of the
Fairies, Stubby the Mole, Captain
Thunderjoy and all the other folks
whom Ruth had ever met, came troop
ing along.
After they were on the rug, the
Crockeyjoy again put his whistle to
his lips and blew shrilly. Then the
most amazing thing happened.
All the Noah's ark animals got to
their feet The tin soldiers stood up at
attention and saluted.
1t was a very funny circus. The
Crockeyfolks played at being clowns,
and lion tanners, and cowboys. Cap
tain Thunderjoy made a booming
speech and cracked big black whip.
The Cat With Jeweled Eyes climbed
on top of the elephants head and sang
a high-ptched little song The Crock
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-06-24

toggery rubber and rubberized
is represented In caps, scarfs.
and bags.
pes and robes of terry cloth are
luled for much popularity and
Of gayly lowered cretonne may
tie honors with them. Blazer
IS, In the strongest colors with
!, are featured in coats of heavy
cotton fabrics. The coolle coat
Owered cretonne or satin, worn
black satin trousers, is a prom
aspirant for favor as a beach
me. Then there are beach pa
5 Of Powered cretonne or a COM
ion of cretonne coat and black
trousers.
ok taffeta suits make the fate of
gayly colored rubber scarfs very
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-06-24
rc SUITS FOR THE BEACH;
MODES FOR YOUNG GIRLS

entitled to It. Anyway. members of the
youthful Partisan smart set. as rem
resented In the Bots. are wearing the
most fetching coats that ever revealed
the genius Of the French. Little
children usually seem all legs-their
coats and frocks are so brief, rarely
reaching to the knees. In the early
part of the season stockings that are
rolled just below the knees are worn.
but In warmer weather these will
dwindle to short sox.
For their youngsters pretty coats
the French are using flannel. duvetine.
poplin broadcloth and similar light
weight materials. They choose attrac-
tive colors-rose, green, blue, salmon
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-06-24
He Said Much

Kindly Old Gent-Well, my little
man, what would you like to be when
you grow up?
gentleman like you, with nothing to do
but walk about and ask questions
Haywood Advertiser.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-06-24

pn-they will be found in each
company all summer. Rubber
rs and cap TO match the scarf
much chic to the black costume.
ing slippers are as varied as the
and may be had in rubber, satin
frry cloth In many different pat
and In varied colors.
Fing days In Paris bring out the
tots OF fashionables, for hours
ray In the Pois. There they
70 plenty Of fresh air-none too
-and such Quarter-hours of sun
as are usually allotted to the
Fh capital in the early part Of the
Pn' The French must have got
Elalry tale about sunny France"
Oh the Riviera-where they are
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-06-24
Many British Medals

Great Britain has issued more than
100000 medals for service, distin-
guished action and bravery in connec-
ton with the World war. In this total
are included medals of every sort,
both for action in the field and for dis
tinguished service of one kind or an
other outside of the zone of battle.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-06-24

/. GUNNER Of gay apparel one
Pa expect beach and bathing
fro outstrip all others In audacity
|,or and design and among them
are many that are vividly col
p But they are outnumbered by
made I'D in black or dark blue,
',oucbes of bright color in pipings
nds. There is considerable variety
rjgn and much diversity In mate
'used for beach wear. Silks are
seuted by satin and by taffeta In
and printed patterns Including
bv cotton broadcloth. cretonne
'errv cloth and wool by plain or
\ knitted garments-the newest
] last in jacquered patterns. In
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-06-24
TWO YOUTHFUL MODELS

colored floss. American designers nave
presented just as attractive dresses Tor
little ones, choosing English prints Id
bright colors for boomer dresses
wolfe and dimity in pink. blue. law
ender or white and wash silks. For
summer wear the frocks are made
without sleeves and finished with frills
of narrow lace about the armholes and
neck. Sometimes small patch pockets
of lace are added. The dresses are
a little longer than French frocks
reaching about to the knees, and they
have rather wide hens, usually out
lined with fancy stitching In coloreo
floss.
IN 1915. Western Newspaper Union.)
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-06-24
PROBING 1t

Before marriage l used to tell my
girl that I loved her four worlds full
and that was ample"
"And now?
81 have to tell my wife that l love
her $50 worth and 1 have to produce
the fifty, by heck"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-06-24

To remove pimples and blackheads
smear them with Cuticura Ointment.
Wash off in five minutes with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water. Once clear
keep your skin clear by using them for
daily toilet purposes. Don't fail to in
clude Cuticura Talcum. Advertisement.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-05
MOUNTED POLICE PATROL
 TO BE SENT TO NORTH B. c.

OTTAWA-One of the Mounted Police patrols to be sent out with in the next two weeks is one up Peace River from Northern Alberta to Findlay Forks, Northern British Columbia, where the Peace. Find lay and Parsnip Rivers join. It is reported that illicit trading in li- quor and the relations between the white trappers and the Indians are the reasons for the work being un- dertaken.
 Last summer this country was patrolled by party of police, and the officials in the Indian affairs branch report that the expedition which will soon be sent out will determine whether or not a perma- nent post be established. It is re- ported that the white trappers are making it almost impossible for
 he Indians to obtain a livlihood.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-05
NEW SEATING ARRANGEMENT

A new seating arrangement has been adopted for the High School.
 Seats are arranged in circle with the stove as a center. This new arrangement was adopted for three reasons: first, because it makes possible a uniform temperature for all students; second, it makes pos sible a better utilization of the light, and third, it eliminates "con- gested areas.' All seats have been made rigid by means of cleats at tached to the floor. Students and faculty agree that the new plan is an improvement artistically, as we'll as from every other standpoint
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-05

graph Station, the head of nayi- gation on the Stikine river, to the northern end of Dease Lake. From thence, it will eb taken on boats thence, it will be taken on boats The company will also install a radio station at Dease Lake, it is stated. Provincial and Northwest Mounted Police will keep order in the district; there will be road house accommodations along the trail from Telegraph creek to Ea- gle river, and there is no fear of suffering or undue hardship, in the light of developments that are now in progress.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-05
Area Increased by
 Recent Order
Acting Secretary of. Com. merce Makes Amendment
 to Existing Regulations

As a result Of persistent action on the part of the Wrangell Com mercial Club and other organiza- tions in Southeastern Alaska, the herring regulations were amended on January 2S, according to the cablegram received from 
 Acting Secretary of Com merce amended existing Alaska herring regulations. In South eastern area commercial fishing opened except from March one to April thirty both dates inclu- sive. Waters near Sitka within line from Halibut Point to Cape Baranof open also from March fifteen to April fifteen both dates inclusive. In Prince Will liam Sound area open season ex- tended fifteen days to November sixteenth. In all areas except during herring close seasons and except from June one to October one both dates inclusive herring may be taken in waters closed throughout the year to salmon fishing
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-05
RACE AGAINST TIME

ANCHORAGE, Jan. 2S. - Three hundred thousand units of diphthe- ria antitoxin left yesterday on the government railway train for Ne mana, to be relayed by the fastest dog teams that can be found in the north to rush serum to Nome The temperature in the Interior is 30 to 50 degrees below zero
 The serum was obtained from Dr. !. B. Beeson, who made a six hum dred mile race in 1920 with a dog team and diphtheria serum to the Iditarod.
 The United States Signal Corps has issued a call for teams. Many seasoned mushers have responded and will relay each other. Nine dogs owned by William Shannon will make the dash from Tolavana for one mush, and succeeding teams will follow down the Tanana and Yukon rivers and then to Nu- lato and across Norton Bay and overland to Nome.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-05
Reduced Rates For AlaSkanS
 Going Outside
Round Trip Tickets From Wrangen to Seattle May Be Bought at a Saving
 of $15.50

The twenty per cent reduction in round trip fares from points in Alaska to Seattle, as proposed by the Admiral line, has been author iZed and Alaskans will enjoy the benefit of these reductions this winter according to advice just re- ceived from E. G. McMicken, Pas senger Traffic Manager of the Com pany at Seattle.
 Due to the fact that the tariff authorizing this reduction cannot be made effective until February 18th, the reduced fares, which were proposed by Mir McMicken to give Alaska people the benefit of more favorable fares during the winter months when they desire to visit the States, will only be in effect from February 18th to February 18th this year. Tickets will be sold at the reduced fares daily from February 18th to 18th and will be good for return passage from Se- attle at any time to and including March 25th.
 Next year, however, and each succeeding winter, tickets at the new reduced fares will be on sale daily from November 1st to Feb ruary 18th and will bear the final return limit of March 25th.
 This is the first time that the transportation companies have ever
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-05
Nome Suffering Terrible Epidemic
 of DiphtheHa

NOME, Alaska. Jan. 2S.-A diphtheria epidemic, with the near est known supply of anti-toxin nearly two thousand miles away at Anchorage, threatens this place. Several deaths have already occur red. There is only one physician here. New cases are appearing daily.
 The Federal Public Health Ser vice, in response to a request re- layed by radio, cable and land tele- graph, has ordered a million anti toxin units sent from Seattle via Seward and Nenana by means of steamer, train and dog team. It will take fifty days to get the toxin here over this several thousand mile trip.
 Delegate Sutherland has been sent word and he is trying to get an airplane to make the flight from Fairbanks to Nome, which would require hours as against at least three weeks to get supplies from Seattle.
 The schools have been closed. The town has been placed under The majority of the ratients are Eskimos.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-05
The Minister of Mines Discusses
 CasSiar District
Says Country Is Facing a Big Boom and That Ca nadian Merchants Will Have the Edge on the Dease Lake Business

Hon. William Sloan, minister of Mines, last week delivered an in spring address at a luncheon of the Laurier Club in Vancouver. MT. Sloan spoke in part as follows:
 There is no doubt about the prosperity so often prophesied as far as mining is concerned in this western country. We have only to look around to see it coming. The movement has been slowly gather ing momentum during the past few years, and particularly in the last year.
 From accounts which have reached me from the north it ap- pears that there is to be something in the nature of a rush, as soon as the season opens. in the Dease Lake district. A strike of gold bearing placer is reported to have been made by a. -prospector on Ea- gle Creek, a tributary of Dease River.
 Meanwhile, it is reported many are preparing to hit the trail with a view to stalking. I am quite sure that the business men of Van couver, and other B. c. coast cen ters, are alive to the commercial possibilities of this development.
 Supplies for this new camp will naturally go up the Stikine River. At the International Boundary near the mouth of the Iskut River on the Stikine, Canada maintains a customs officer during the period of navigation. Goods of Canadian origin will go in free of duty, while United States goods will be dutiable and thus Canadian mer- chants will be in a favorable posi- tion to do business as against out side competitors.
 "As a result of the policy of the department of mines in regard to the construction of roads and trails to mining districts and properties, this find has been made. The de partment in the last two years srent some s30,O00 on the con- struction of roads from Telegraph Creek to Dease Lake.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-05

authorized reduced fares solely for the benefit of Alaskans and the new fares will make it possible for many to visit outside during the winter months who have heretofore been prevented from doing so be- cause of the expense involved.
 The regular fare for a round trip from Wrangell to Seattle is S7S.00.
 The reduced fare for round trip from Wrangell to Seattle is s62. 50.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-05

VNCOUVER, B. c. The local office of the Hudson's Bay Com pany announces that it will estab- fish a big store and warehouse at the southern end of Dease Lake and will also enlarge the store, or trading post, at the northern end. From the southern end of Dease Lake, via Pike's trail, is the way or ingress and egress to the Eagle creek placer diggings, found last year by Grady and Ford. That IS the magnet that is drawing the stampeders to the Cassiar district. However, the Dease Lake diggings will be the scene of increased ac- tivities, over past years, this sea son This is aside from the Eagle placer diggings. The Pendleton Mining Company, the Dickinson
 
 Mining Company, the Cassiar Gold Mining Company and other mining concerns, working with machinery will be in production this year The Pendleton Mining Company pioneer in the camp so far as ma chinery is concerned, will operate leases on McDames creek, under lease made out to Mrs. Agnes Pen dleton, eleven years ago.
 The Hudson's Bay Company pro poses to install a huge caterpillar tractor that will be employed 1T hauling merchandise from Teie
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-05
George Washington Party

The Ladies' Aid of the Presby- terian church will give George Washington Birthday Party at the manse, Friday evening, February 20. Every one cordially invited, but the men will be especially welcome as Friday night was chosen for the party for their convenience. An entertaining program has been ar ranged and an enjoyable evening is assured Lunch will be served
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-05
John Osborn Returns

John Osborn, a Wrangell boy who has been in the States for the past Is months, arrived on the Princess Mary last week. The Cas- siar talk which John has been hearing Outside sounded too much like home for him to resist coming back. After a short visit with friends here he will go the Sti- kline over the ice and arrive at the diggings early in the season.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-05
Ice For Travel on
 The Stikine

In response to an inquiry made by the Wrangell Commercial Club the following telegram was receiv- ed this afternoon from J. Frank Callbreath of Telegraph Creek:
 Cold snap continues ranging to forty below; no thaw for fifty days; about eighteen inches very dry snow fell on ice during spell of zero weather: first thaw will reduce it to few inches. Splendid ice travel to Clearwater; no re- port from below there. Reported Government engineers coming over ice.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-05
CHIC KNIT DRESSES
Any woman that can walk

Any woman that can walk and talk that will wear one of our Chic Knit heavy stocking knit dresses that retail for $5.50 can sell from 12 to 15 every day. Some thing absolutely new that Is sell ing like hot cakes. To save delay send us Money Order for $4.96, bust size, your height and weight and color desired. We will send sample dress and complete selling outfit. Will refund your money by return mail If not satisfied.
 Chic Knit Dress Company,
 sos Couch Hldg., Portland, Oregon.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-05

The Antlers' Club, an organiZa- tion of local Elks, held an inter- esting meeting last Saturday night H. D. Kyle was elected chairman for the ensuing year, and A. E. Gurr secretary The newly elect ed executive committee is composed Of Dr. o. H. Whaley, F. E. Bron- son, J. G. Grant, A. E. Gurr and H. D. Kyle A vote of thanks was extended F. E. Bronson, the retir- ing chairman.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-05
Guild Elect Officers

The Guild met at the home of
 The Guild met at the home of Mrs. George Nelson Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. F. H. Gold was elected president and Mrs. H. D. Campbell was reelected vice-presi- dent for the year. A secretary treasurer will be elected at the next meeting which will be held with Mrs. J. T. Walker on Wednes- day, February IS.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-05
CIVIC CLUB WILL MEET

The Civic Club will meet at the library Saturday afternoon and a full attendance is desired as com- mittees will be appointed to take charge of the Valentine Food Sale end Tea which will be Leld SatIr- day, February IA, at the library.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-05

George Hazlet, a prominent law yer of Cordova, was aboard the Alameda Monday evening. He was en route home from trip to the States.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-05

One of the biggest and huskiest Pale-faces ever captured on the Wrangell reservation will be brought before the chief next Tues day night. All Redmen should be on hand
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-05

Mrs. K. c. Talmage was aboard the Alameda Monday evening. She was returning to Juneau from Se- attle where she had been called by
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-05

w. S. Binkley and Carl Carlson returned to town Saturday evening form a ten days outing at Quiet Harbor during which time they had opportunity to get real close to Nature.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-05
Third Lyceum Program
Goes Over Big Before a Most
 Appreciative Audience

program who acquitted themselves with
  hou o Du,.ou , , taking part
 8 a ' '''ine "A'i' H'' credit Q community such OH the was appreciated produced by To hoseg follows 1. Song JeanG Johnson Reading ....... Robert Service
  B.. Japanese Dance
 cherrie Wheeler. Shepard Marjorie Margaret Ferguson Jerrine Whaey and Joy Kyle 4. Vocal Solo Sleep,
  6. Piano
 a) Sonata, Opus Grieg GA, ...................... Chopin
 w. R. Neville
 Mrs. Mclaughlin
 THE EXCHANGE
 Alhea Thurson
 CAST OF CHARACTERS Judge he Exchanger of Miseries Rev R. J. Diven A Poor Man .....,.......'..'. .'...'.'..'.'... o Vain Woman Mrs. :. G, M Calvin Citizen George A. Shum"ay Scene o the Judge
 fortnight later o. Ladies' ouarete
 fa) When All the World Young. Lad " Mrs J. M tell E. Hagie
 Mrs R. Neville, Mrs. O. H. Whaey 10 Col Zoo Grade School Boys Accompanies Miss Nellie Hagerty R. Neville. Mrs. H. Whaley Miss Frances steele MT. Fred Choquette
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-05

Judge James Wickersham was aboard the Alameda Monday even ing. He was returning from a business trip to the States. Mrs. Wickersham is spending the winter in California.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-05

Mrs. Earl Oehmer was aboard the Alameda Monday evening. She was returning to Petersburg from a visit in the States.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1925-02-05

H. w Gartley who has been in Seattle during the past two months is expected to arrive home next Tuesday. He will be accompanied by his family.