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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-01-18
TURKEY INDUSTRY
GIVEN MAIL COURSE
N. D. Agricultural College to
Provide Home Study on
Raising Birds

The rapid development Of the tur-
key industry In North Dakota has
created q demand for . separate short
correspondence course on turkey pro.
ductton. according to q. A. Barton.
head Of the poultry department OF tho
North Dakota Agricultural college.
This homestudy course win take up
the history. origin. the turkey indus
try IN North Dakota and the United
States. turkey Varieties, selection of a
variety. selection Of breeding stock.
incubation. brooding. selection Of ex.
nibition birds. mating ana mauasins
mature stock, feeding and rearing
young poultry. diseases and parasites.
sanitation, cost Of production ana
growth rates and production for mar
ket and marketing.
The other practical. farm, honae-
study courses now available from thu
correspondence course department Of
The college will include two courses ira
poultry. two In dairying, 1 beeinners'
course IN beekeeping and courses In
fruits. vegetables and trees, forage
crops. sheep husbandry, swine hus-
Dandry. small grains. farm structures,
farm management, farm marketing. q
special course for ministers ai1d
another special course for bankers,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-01-18

state q North Dakota, County Of
office Ct County Auditor. Bismarck.
To W. i. oedcr. Goodrich. North pa-
kota; r. J. Rctner. Trustee, Good
rich. North DakotM. .
You are hereby notified that the
tract Of land, hereinafter described
s anc which was assessed IN y9pr name
on tho 9Th day Of December. 1853,
duly sold. as provided by law, Tor the
delinquent taxes OF the year 1894, and
that tho time for rod6Nsbt ton from
said sale will expire ninaty days from
tho completed service OF this notice.
6Rsd land % descfibe0 ~ follows:
:, SEA Section %. Township ia,
Number q acre.: lso:
,Sqbseausnt taxes paid BY purchaser.
"a. Am: :y,s = s.san'rsd 70 rsds.m 4 this
IA ead!tion te the above amount
of the service &c this Notice ana In
tere6ti O. pr0vl4cd b., law and unless
you redeem sat4 land from e4l0 SALE
before the aspiration Of the tihlc Tor
rcdeNHt ION a. nbOve stated. q deed
thereof yill lsane 70 the helde! u
the tax sele ttticate - providsd
Witness my hand and official seal
tssal, Audlics Hyrisisf County.
(Etrst publication Ian. 1915, Feb. /,
1891
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-01-18
MANDAN IS OFFERED
NATURAL GAS FUEL
Montana-Dakota Power Asks
= 25-Year Franchise From
Nsiehboring City
$27s.slo.s2

The Montana Dakota Power COM
pany has asked 25-year gas fran
chise in Mandan. The application
came before the city commission
there Wednesday evening. The com.
pany submitted q copy Of . model
franchise ordinance. same g that
submitted to the Bismarck city COM
mission.
The franchise form was taken un-
der advisement after adding an
amendment. that the laying Of the
lines and the repair OF mains should
ali be under the supervision Of the
city engineer and street department.
Also that the company should be
subject to Ill existing ordinances that
in any way would come In contact
with the operation Of the proposed
gas service.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-01-18
MRS. n. MILLER
GAINS rs LBS.
Only Weighed 80 Pounds When
She Began Taking Sargon.
Has Taken Seventeen Bottles

"since began taking 6areon ]
have gained twenty-six pounds" wa
the remarkable statement made = few
days ago BY Mira. Nellie Miller, resid-
Ing At lO7 N. Main st., 4emphjs
Tenn. 4rs. Mlller = . prominent
church worker.
when ] commenced taking sareon
! only weighed ninety pounds" she
said, land ! now weigh one hundred
and sixteen. ! feel better than havs
IN ten Year,.
"Eor years I suffered with ! bad
form Of stomach trouble. constipation
and pains In my side. I became 50
weak ! could hardly ct around.
y had no appetite Of III Scarcely,
aud what little I did eat caused rus
on my stomach, and palpitatieu 81
the heart. headaches and dizzy spells.
! was 4wfully togvuus. ! worried
about myself until ! could sleop and
rest but little. I nDscf know what II
was to retire ct 4iUht without taking
some kind 81 etfqnG purGqtivo.
AFTER ! he1 OlNon u ~ hcpo OF
ever peine we'll aoain . f5iepq q mine
persuaded M % eiyo ooSeo0 . trial.
! shall always thank this lxiond 1rum
the bottom q, my hart, 1e9 oarnou
helped mo ftoen tho yofy f1rst day.
] have taken oevontooaa bof&leo Of Gar,
son ana nov ! 1eol H. ! haze beeu
made III or; again.
= nQw haye > aplomdid apputate.
Yhoee teefib1e patng q nv nd hayo
oiaappearod Ard I deep uk4 : child.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-01-18
State Investigates
Collier Contracts

Investigation Of service contracts
offered by p. +. Collier and Son, pub
fishers, has been launched by the
state securities commission here.
Action was taken following a COM
plant BY Dr.. Larin, manager Of the
Dottineau Courant. saying the COM
pany had sold him an encyclopedias
with the understanding that he was
to get monthly revision sheets with
out further charge. He never has re-
ceived the sheets. Larin said.
Z. q. Bailey. secretary Of the COM
mission. said today that the work Of
his department now consists mostly
Of investigation Of service contracts
offered by various firms. These come
under the Jurisdiction Of the state
securities commission. he said, and
complaints attempting to sell sucl,
contracts must first have the permis.
sion Of the securities commission.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-01-18
Soil Infertility
Easily Sought Out

The easiest proof Of infertility Of
the soil Is to walk through the fields
and note the spots where the best
growth Of grain is located. according
to Prof. j. e. Chapman. assistant
agronomist, North Dakota Agricul-
tural college II these areas are very
small. look for the excreta Of work
animals. II 1t Is present, make note
Of 1t. II the areas are large. examine
carefully for cinders or other rem
nants Of straw stack bottoms. II
either the excreta from farm animals
or straw stack bottoms have increased
the growth of the grain. there is no
question that the soil needs more fer
tility, according to Professor Chap.
man,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-01-18
SOVIET FIGHTS DISSENT

Riga, Russia. Stirred by runners
that IN anti-soviet proclamation 10
being distributed throughout the Lem
inerad factories. requestion tho work
ers to reject Communicate rule since
labor conditions abroad were better,
the Soviet government u searching
houses Of workers and carrying out
other severe measures In m effort to
discover the publisher Of this docu-
ment.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-01-18
Today; in Congress
(By the Associated Press)
FRIDAY

The senate considers cruiser bill
and the house independent offices
bill.
Nomination of Roy o. West to be
secretary Of interior scheduled for
consideration by senate in executive
session.
Senate immigration committee has
before it resolution which would
postpone for year taking effect of
national origins clause Of immigra-
ton act.
Other house and senate commit
tees in routine sessions.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-01-18
THURSDAY

House refused to accept conference
report on interior department bill.
House debated independent offices
bill.
Consideration Of cruiser bill con-
tinued in senate.
Senate engaged in debate over
Senator Harris proposal for addi-
tional $26.00O,000 for prohibition en-
fCrcement. ...l-s.
Enactment of bill to regulate soft
coal industry opposed by committee
from United States chamber of COM
merce before senate interstate COM
mcrce committee.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-01-18
Favorable December Weather Aids State Livestock ndusr
provement contemplated In the H.

provement contemplated IN the H.
ture.
n. B. 23-$l00. 900 appropriatico Tor
state aid to volunteeg fire compon1eo.
II. =. A->lOo0 state "a foe 81.
spection and eradication Of bee dis.
eases.
II. B. 26-t2o,o ll.9l for travel and
miscellaneous expense Of state trans
portation officer.
II. b. 3e-$20.ol0 for maintenance
Of commissions Of immigration de.
partmeut.
II. D. 27-9lo.1oo for maintenance
OF coal mine inspection.
Il. ,. D-e9oOoo Tor standing state
contingency fund.
y. b. 2o-@7l,o0o TOR expenses and.
maintenance Of board Of auditors. 4
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-01-18
HOW'D HE STAND TT.

aemlin. Serbia, Jan. IA little
village near here houses what IL said
to be the oldest married couple in the
world. Demetrius Fillienovic and his
wife. Zivana. with 80 years Of married
life, claim the title. He Is ITO and
she lot.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-01-18
Legislative Calendar
NEW SENATE BILLS

4 NO00~A0N0O04
4---.-.-----
NEW SENATE BILLS
8. b. l8-Conrath, Mercer: Calls
for repeal Of the 1877 act requiring
that the ten commandments be dis
played on the wall Of every school
room.
s. B. 19-Kretschmar, Mcintosh and
Logan: Would appropriate 4300 900
as state aid In construction Of bridge
across the Missouri river from EN-
mons county to Sioux county.
8. B. 20-Olson Of Eddy and Sperry,
Burleigh: Amends the present state
fire insurance department act 50 as
to repeal the requirement for REIN
surance In the case Of state risks
above q certain maximum. Unsur-
ance.)
s. B. 2l-olson OF Barnes: Repeats
the absent voters ballot law.
8. B. 22-Van Arnam, Cas-: Amends
law relating to the investment Of
trust funds.
s. B. 23-Van Arnarn, Cas-: Amends
law relating to investment Of funds
by savings banks to permit invest
ment Of savings funds In bonds Of
public utility companies.
8. B. 24-Amends law to correct q
condition In certain school districts
where the power Of the board is ques-
toned. Words, "cities, villages and
townships" are stricken out and bill
reads TO establish and maintain such
schools In its district as it shall deem
requisite or expedient and to change
or discontinue the same"
s. B. 25-Forbes. Richland: Re-
duces the number OF peremptory chal-
lenges allowed attorneys In various
cases: murder, 8; other felonies. S.:
other prosecutions 8; and providing
additional challenges to be author
ised by judge.
8. B. 26-Forbes. Richland: Amends
law relating to actions by and against
partnerships and associations. making
1t mandatory that summons be served
on lone or more" instead Of present
two or more"
8. q. 27-Forbes, Richland: Reduces
number Of peremptory challenges in
civil actions from s to 3, with two i'd
ditional challenges allowed ct the
discretion Of the court for cause"
8. b. 1880 for general ex-
penses Of the state livestock sanitary
board.
s. B. 2e-$soo 900 for indemnifying
owners Of condemned tubercular cat
tie.
8. B. $4,000 for CHAMBERS and
dourine indemnity fund.
s. b. 3l-4l32,6e0 tor maintenance
and operation Of the Workmen's COM
pensAtion bureau.
s. B. 32->oo, 600 for care Of insane
patients whose residence cannot be
determined and whose care must be
borne by the state.
s. B. $3.50. 900 salaries, repairs,
improvements and miscellaneous
items. state hospital for the insane.
s. B. $4,000 for care Of feeble
minded whose residence cannot be
charged against any specific county.
8. B. 36-@270.670 for maintenance
Of state Tuberculosis sanitorium ct
San Haven.
s. B. ae-taSs, oss for maintenance
Of institution for feeble minded ct
Grafton.
8. b. s7->2ss,lso for maintenance
Of state training school ct Mandan.
8. b. 3e-$1o7, 43o.54 for mainten-
ance Of school for deaf. Devils Lake.
8. B. 30-Ployhar, Barnes and Pat
terson. RAnville. Woalld v1rnviha
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-01-18
BURIEICH COUNTY TREASURER
MAKES ANNUAL REPORT

totalng $25014296 collected
1923 by the county office records reveal
$220o4O02 -
the
following
amount
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-01-18

London. Jan. IA model railway
track ~ littleton Park. near ehepper-
ton, has = circular track Of half Z
mile. Tho engine on tho track Vim
pun . train Of njne cars, with 20
peseeugers. ct = miles a hour.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-01-18

British manufacturers make about
600 million needles Z year.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-01-18
Muslkrat HIN Also

One other game bill has already
been introduced by Representative
svingen, Bottineau county. which
would permit farmers to open up
muskrat houses for the purpose Of
trapping. The game board Is not at
al unanimous In favoring the bill.
The commission Is asking for an
$4,000 appropriation for the bien-
MUM. It would prefer to have all its
fees turned over to 1t. These aggrc-
gate 100000 for the biennium. Sec
rotary Hoghaug indicated. The COM
mission then would 60 ahead with In
creased stocking Of the state with
game birds and fish. They would
maintain more hatcheries, both for
birds and fish, said the SECRETARY.
The members Of the commission In
clude @. H. Noltimier, chairman;
Valley City; r. r. Halstead. vice
chairman: and Secretary Hoghaug.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-01-18
the east who convert 1t into imitation
of more valuable hides by use Of fast

the east who convert 1t into imitation
of more valuable hides by use Of fast
dyes.
Wolf and coyote bounties promise
to be big topic Of the session. The
budget board, for example. recon-
mends a cut of $4,000 In the fund
for the biennium for payment Of wolf
and coyote bountieS. In the last two
years $4,000 was available but the
bill presented in the senate calls Tor
an appropriation Of $4,000.
simultaneously. over In the house.
Rep. Claude G. Turner Of Stark coun-
ty offered q bill restoring to IS the
bounty on mature wolves and coyotes
and 81 on pups. The state at pres
emit Is paying s. and $50. The Tur-
ner bill Is especially aimed to include
two new pests in the classifications
on which bounties are oftcred-the
common bobcat and the Canadian
LYNX. He would have the IS and 81
bounty apply to the bobcats with SO
and IS for old and young lynx. Rails
ing of the coyote bounty would neceS-
state at least the $4,000 appropria-
ton of the last bienniunl.
Bobcats and their bigger cousins
the Canadian lynx. have become ex-
tremely numerous in the wooded
lands adjacent to>the Missouri, Little
Missouri, Knife, Cannon Ball and
Heart rivers. according to Represent
alive Turner, and he was urged to
secure an adequate bounty on them.
The Washington times., 1929-11-07
BERLIN STARTS
DEBT PARLEY
WITH j. s.

BERLIN, Nov. 7 QN.S).-
Actual negotiations looking to-
ward a separate agreement be.
tween Germany and the United
States on debts and reparations
were begun here today.
Edwin Wilson, secretary Of the
American embassy in Paris, who
has come to Berlin for the pur-
pose, is conducting the negotia-
lions on behalf Of the United
States.
The agreement is designed to
prove a means for Germany 10
pay to the United States the costs
of the American army of occupa-
ton and other debts resulting
from the war without recourse TO
the Young plan or the Interna-
tional Bank for reparationS settle
ments.
Preliminary negotiations for the
agreement were put into motion
two weeks ago by United States
Ambassador Jacob Gold Schur-
man, who presented to the Ger
man foreign office a number of
proposals originating in Wash
tngton designed to cover Ger
n1any'S obligations to America.
The Washington times., 1929-11-07

Two of the many smart models
are sketched. There are a great
many more as MISUNDERSTANDING
fashions for both the slim miss and
the larger matron.
The Washington times., 1929-11-07
DIR. Curtius to Be Named
To Stresemann's Post

BERLIN, Nov. 7 0.N.S) .--Presi-
dent Won H.ndenburg today is ex-
pected to appoint Dl. Julius Cur
tbs to the post of foreign minister,
succeeding the late DR.. Gustav
Stresemann, who died in office
some weeks ago. DR.. Curtis was
appointed temporarily immediate
ly following DR.. Stresemann's
death.
The Washington times., 1929-11-07
Policeman Thinks Fast;
Mrs. Frihley Will Live

Quick thinking on the part of
Policeman A. r. Houch, attached
to the Sixth precinct, was in
strumental in saving the lift of
Mrs. Harriet Frihley, 29-year-old
widow, First block H ST., N. E.
According to police. the woman
had attempted to end her life
by swallowing several poisonous
tablets when Houch arrived on
the scene in response to a tele-
phone call. He administered an
tidotes and succeeded in reviving
her. At Casualty hospital the
policeman's work was lauded by
physicians. The woman will re-
cover.
The Washington times., 1929-11-07
Lockout Will Tie Up
British Shipbuilding

LONDON, Nov. Z QN.So.--
Wholesale tying up Of British
shipbuilding loomed today as
result of the declaration OF a ma
tionwide lockout by the Ship
building Employers Federation, in
volving 15,00a men.
The lockout, due to wage dis
pute, takes effect @Nov. 81 and
may involve other trades.
The Washington times., 1929-11-07
Housewares

ss.35 CEPAN SET,
"Wear Ever" aluminium; COM
prises 4 different G1 OQ
sizes; long handles. O1AOC
69c UTILITY RUBBER MAT,
green or blue; for kitchen or
bathroom floor; 17x29 9A0
inch size .......... OFN
$1.59 WASH BOILERS, No.
8 size, of heavy tin; has heavy
special metallic bot G1 90
tom; grip handles: :. O1'VO
Sl.25 to $1.49 ALUMINIUM
UTENSILS, large loot. size
covered cook pots; S-qt. double
boilers; 14-qt. round QQc
dish pans; each. $50. CCN
S2.49 COAL SITTER, made
of galvanized iron; rotary
style; saves ST .98
S1.49 ASH CANS. strongly
made of corrugated galvanized
iron; large or
S1.4s ELECTRIC HEATER;
has coppered reflector, bowl
type heater. Only 81 to OQo
sell sss.s
Csc WINDOW VENTTLATOR,
IS inches high: opens to 81
inches wide; keeps out 9QO
QfdII, etc.
C:oidenberW'a-DOwns Store
The Washington times., 1929-11-07
Friday Bargains in Boys Clothing

(35) BOYS $40 TWO
PANTS SUITS with lOngies
and knickers; tan and brown
mixtures; sizes IL CT 90
to II years. ....... ID I sOJ
BOYS 81 SCHOOL PANTS
of suiting mixtures and cOrdu-
rOys; knicker styles; 100
sizes 8 to Is years. ... ~
(26) BOYS $1.29 STRAIGHT
PANTS, knee length; of all.
wool and full lined; 100
sizes 4 to 8 years. 80. OOC
(2O) BOYS $1.19 KNEE
PANTS in size pa years only;
full lined; all OOo
Cl1o) BOYS ssc TO 5sc
BLOUSES, attached collar
style; some irregulars; OK
sizes 8 to 12......... AOC
114) BOYS $1.5O LINED
KNICKERS of fine quality
woolens; full lined; CT 10
sizes Z to Is years. O1s1O
(3O) BOYS $6.95 TO 1915
ENSEMBLE SUITS, coat, but
tOn-in blOuses, and straight
knee pants to match ca or
coat: 3 to 9 years. OtOOC
Charge Accounts Invited
The Washington times., 1929-11-07

Q2) SIS PREP SUITS Of
all-wOOl; one long pants and
vest; light patterns; 81 *
18 to 20. OfSOC
(42) BOYS $3.95 AND S4.95
OVERCOATS, blue chinchillas
and mixtures; CD 40
2 to 7............. sDe1OdO
(8) BOYS $3.50 LEATH.
ERETTE COATS, wool lined;
light color only; S9 az
(32) BOYS $6.95 LEATH-
ERETTE COATS, aviator caps
to match; black or brown;
fleeced; sizes 8 to "a OK
18 years ......... U1"Oc
(S7) $1.95 LONG PANTS,
suiting mixtures of all-wOol
and wool mixtures; tx ST 20
BOYS $1.5O CHINCHlLLA
HATS in blue, tan and powder
blue; cap styles CT
(4O) BOYS $4.S5 AND $685.
SUITS with knickers and vest:
blues and mixtures; CD 90
6 to 14..........., OO"CO
GOIdenberg's-ThIrd Floor
The Washington times., 1929-11-07

Friday Bargains
for Girls & Infants
GIRLs'$1.9S WASH DRESSES
of fine prints, French ginghams
and brOadclOths; one and two
piece models. Sizes CT 10
7 to H.. U1sOO
GIRLS $1.39 SWEATERS,
slip-Over style; cricket patterns;
V neck; neat cOlOrs. O7o
Sizes 80 to Sc. ......CSN
GIRLS $1.39 SKIRTS of fine
quality serge, made on white
muslin bodies. Navy blue or
only. Sizes Ito IA. 80. O6A
INFANTS 81 SHIRTS, open
front and double-breasted mod
els. Wool and cotton mixed.
Sizes s months to 3 E0n
INFANTS SOC WEAR
ABLES, white nainsoOk dresses,
brOadclOth rOmpers and dresses;
most cOlOrs. Sizes l to EE0
3 years OON
LITTLE GIRLS $1.39 PANTY
DRESSES. in a large assOrt-
ment of cOlOrs and mod OK
els. Sizes 2 to 5 years. OOA
GoIdenberg's-ThIrd Floor
The Washington times., 1929-11-07
CongOIeum
Crescent Rugs

We've just unpacked another
shipment of these famous rugs
to sell at this remarkably low
price. Seamless perfect
and in good-looking new
Patterns -. super-valneS,
you'll agree!
The Washington times., 1929-11-07
Household Linens
Sheets & BedWear

$3.50 LINEN DAMASK SETS
in dainty pastel shades of rose,
blue, gold or green: 54x7O-inch
cloth and six O0 Oh
napkins ........... OASO1
$3.50 DOZ. LINEN NAPKINS
of closely woven quality with
hemstitched hens. CT ~
Each, 15c; Dozen. E. O1"Of
69c MERCERIZED DAMASK
in all-white or with cOlOred
borders; So inches wide. EN0
Yard .............. O1N
39c LINEN HUCK TOWELS
of fine, closely woven quality;
all-white or with cOlOred OAo
borders. Each ......... AfN
$1.OO BLEACHED SHEETS,
perfect quality, full dOuble-bed
size, hand torn and irOned.
Size Slx9O 7Oc
inches ............... ~
Csc BLEACHED PILLOW.
CASES of closely woven, soft
finish quality: size 7Qo
42x36 inches ........... 1CN
$3.50 RAYON BEDSPREADE
with scallOped edges; rose
green, blue or gold. CD OK
Size SOx1OS inches. O6sCc
C4oIdenberE's--Main FI"oe
The Washington times., 1929-11-07

VeIveteens Silk Tweeds Georgettes
Satins and Flat Crepes for daytime
wear and the most aluring evening frocks
of taffeta or satin and silk net, that ever wore
such low price tags!
New Princess Silhouettes Softly Flared
Skirts Frilly Jabots, Collars and Cuffs
Deep Berthas &. Jacket Frocks with Eggshell
Blouses Black Frocks with Bright Trimmings
Lace Yokes 80. Fine TuckingS Surplice
Treatments for the larger woman . Flounced
Skirts ScalIops Dipping Hemlines for
Evening and scores of other interesting new
details for Fall and Winter, 1929!
Misses and Womens Sizes-l4 to rs
GoJdenberg's-SecOnd Floor
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-12-19
Christmas Present for
Nancy Potter's Birthday


IN lex ROBERTS was In love with
Nancy Potter, so was Jim i,rcs.
ton. Dick was working his way
through college. Jims' father was q
mnliImlllomllre.
Not much show for me-" Dick
sollIuqnizedr as he did up Mans pres
eht, soft, goldy scarf that matched
the CLINT In Mans hair md the gicam
OF her brown eyes.
Amongst the ribbons and seals he
thrust The card. "NShen Your Birth
hny Comes on Christmas" it was
headed
Dick took It over on Christmas eve
There sat Jim, safely cnsconsed In the
easiest chair III the room.
Dick whistled bravcly rs he trudged
i0hlewnrd through tho snow. II was
Christmas, the time of happiness no
matter how hurt ones feelings we're.
1t was Christmas afternoon wlea
Nan called up urging Dick to come
over. Dick whstled cheerlly as he
tramped homeward that night.
Oh, yes, Jlm's present was gor.
seons sapphire bracelet and there was
u lovely Christmas card. But--Jim
had forgotten that Mans birthday
came on observation-disclosures Harris
Wells.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-12-19
Good Christina. Lesson
for Bennie, the Thief

JENNIE cluckled, slipping through
- the dark with the stolen jawelry
Suddenly he drew back close against
the wall. Some one had entered the
next room.
Grandmother, do you really believe
In prayers!'-it was girls voice.
Certainly, dearle. We prayed that
we might hear from George on Christ.
mas day, you know, and the day isn't
quite over"
"But-"
Listen, dearie, I'll tell yon abou,
a prayer | had answered once :"
Bennle's lips curled. Nobody be.
lleved in that stuff any more. If there
was really being that knew things,
Bonnie wouldn't steal. lied he afraid.
The story told by the sincere older
voice made Bonnie nervous. She
seemed to mean It!
Grandma, Christmas day will be
over In half an hour"
"In half hour mary things can
happen"
Minutes passed. Bonnie heard Wills.
pered prayers. Finally he grinned in
relief. minute 70 twelvel
Then, q sound al the door and two
women cried happily, "George!"
In awe Bonnie slipped away, hut he
left the iewelry.-Clara Agee Hays.