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PHONE M
If Santa Claus Is going to make a visible appearance this
year, better provide Tor a set of asbestos whiskers. Not
merely on account of the price of cotton, either. . '
Anybody who is fooled by the rate of exchange into
loading up with German marks may eventually owe himself
more than he'll ever be able to pay. '
Without a Kick
V , in It
Sine kicks are unlawful and
knockers taboo
ALBANY, OREGON. MONDAY, DECEMBER 22
NO STINGY CHRISTMAS
The worst thing about hard times is that they breed a
,. stingy feeling in hearts ordinarily generous. It is a dread
ful and a cramping thing to be torced to .measure every
generous impulse in terms of cash.
It will be so 'much the easiest thing to dismiss Christ
mas presents as an unnecessary extravagance that poor,
overworked human nature will likely do a good deal of it,
but there is little joy in such a performance. I he money
saved is hardly worth what it costs. ,
Better than no giving at all would be.to adapt giving
to the times. There is hardly anything these days which
anybody needs, or uses, or wants, which would not make a
gift of which no giver need feel ashamed. .There need be no
feeling: that the recipient will look wth scorn upon the
humble offering. On the contrary his heart will probably
swell with love and gratitude to think that, in these times
anybody gave him anything at all.' So give the small gift
freely and unashamed, following the counsel of the Giver
of all Gifts, and despising not the day of small things.
' It does not make so much difference what we give.
When a person thinks of it, he cares very little what he gets
himself, but he cares a lot because he gets it; and we are all
' pretty much alike; The big thing is not to b& bullied nor
scared nor pinched out of giving something. To give no
' gifts at Christmas time is to lei; life be meaner to us than
i even the poorest deserves. - - "
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: PUNISHMENT FOR PROFITEERS
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By H. ft A.
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Here lies the body of J. Barleycorn.
He put up a good fight
And hit death dt we moirn.
Cowen Uound.
Ed. Note We would like to ask this
gentleman where John lies. If we
culd find him we might play grave
robber. '
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A man who called himself O'Hsre
One bought soma patent underwear.
He wore it morning, noon and night
Until thos undies looked sight.
Ha labored hard, to no avail
He might has well have been in jail.
Comment of the
State Press v .
Snappy Gloamings from th
Proas of th
. Valley
Th Thief
At honest labor h could do much
better and yet have his own respect
and the respect of others, says th
East Oregonian. Th man who would
live by .robbing ia atupid and pays a
heavy pric (or his stupidity.
Labor Trouble
Th Libby Mine, near MarshBeld
under th management of George
Doll, resumed operations Monday
morning after being closed down for
a considerable length of time, owing
to a disagreement between the miners
and the company. Cooa Bay Harbor.
Bif Bertha Bonds
The wise nina today la th on who
keeps cn saving as he did during the
Thoj onions stuck like so much hide, i war, and apenda all he can save in
iney in so ngni iney nun uis pnae. ouytng more ox uicse war bonds at
. A set of special tribunals numbering 1,600, prosecution of
- 7.500 offenders, 1,320 convictions and aggregating $35,000,
that is Great Britain's proud record so far in her war against
profiteers. It does not include the work which has been
going on in Scotland, Ireland and Wales at the same time.
Thus far the experience of England has been like that
of the United dtates. Ketail prices are little if any lowei
as the result of the program, but reports show a general
decrease in wholesale rates, and this of course will show
soon in retail prices., , -
The main thing in England, America or any other, coun-
'try is for the people not to lose their interest in the fight.
Each government should feel the pressure of the people
whom it represnts forcing it dispassionately but steadily to
ward punishment of the offender and justice for the public.
The conviction and punishment of a thousand profiteers is
. a long step toward justice in any country, but it is small in
proportion to the ground to be covered. .
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.Not that we want to put any evil suggestions into the
minds of burglars; but it does seem foolish to go to so much j
trouble blowing safes when there are so many window re
frigerators full of butter, eggs and bacon. -
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"Predict Higher Sugar Prices in Senate" says a New
York headline. Fine! - If sugar prices get high enough in
the Senate, maybe -Congress will do something about it.
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This last blizzard sweeping across the country was cer
tainly an ill wind. . It didn't blow any good even to th4 strik
ing coal miners. ' v
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Germany, too, agreed to that treaty with reservations,
and is doing the same with the peace protocol. Her reserva
tions, though, are mental. And the American reservations?
Oh, yes, they re temperamental.
He cut and hacked to beat th deuce
To get th darn things blasted loos.
Th reason for his desperation .
You sc he'd lost the combination. H.
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Her lie th body of Miranda Doan,
She got shocked listening in oo a
country line phone.
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Yclept the Old. Old Story
One there waa a man yclept Brainie,
Met up with a lass yclept Mamie;
H turned out to be
Her hub. No. 3,
And nevermore waa yclept Brainie.
Yea Love, We Remember
I remember, I remember,
Th house where I waa wed;'
The quaint old way that led upstaiia.
The soft, inviting bed
Of pansies kneeling at their pray'rs
Outside the window grey,
And roses giving buds to wed
Peonies red and gay. A.
tli prices now current, -advise the
Baker Herald.
Th Sheep and th Goats
The snow storm ha served to class
ify a lot of people, the G. T. of Cor
vallia reports. hTer are thos who
fail to clean off their walks. A man
who leaves snow on his walk is not
th best kind of a citixen and ia not
doing as he would be don by.
Hold Him for Rsasoafrr-
The Mexican recently picked up by
th county official, will' be sent to
Southern California as soon as he is
able to travel, according to the Rose
burg News. Th man waa previously
held by the government near th bord
er and will be returned to th city
where he formerly resided.
Not Yet
The time will com predict the
Lebanon Express, when It will be pos
sible to punish crime in a lenient man
ner, but it is not yet at hand, and
until that day arrives it will be for
th protection of society to restore
th former law.
A GIFT HE WILL LIKE
A Box of Eagles'
Leaders
Packed 12 and 26 in a box .' $1.25 and $2.50
Royal Ribbon Cigars box of 25 . $1.2$
All other leading brands of Cigars. -
Pip Tobacco ' .
In handy, neat pound and half-,
pound glass and tin humidors
50c to $1.75
' If you want something in the ' ' Smoke '
where, go to
Cigarette
Carton of Camels, Chesterfields
etc., 200 in a box, ...... $2.00
La Marquise in glass jars $1.00
line you can't find else.
Vodnti6
Wagons
When you want Men's goods ge to a hardware store.
Our experience in selecting good goods in the hard
ware line enables us to select good substantial wagons
and playthings too.
Well wager that we have the largest and best line in
the city :
Wagons,
Kiddie Kars,
Tricycles,
Skates
OTHER SUGGESTIONS FOR BOYS
A Set of Tools, Electrical Toys, Magic Lanterns,
x . Horns, Etc.
HOW ABOUT A NEW RANGE FOR MOTHER?
Barker Hardware Co.
" West First St.
EAGLES
Globe Theatre Building
1.7 bHUBJI 'Hflta"-'.'
MOST COMFORTABLE AND HOMELIKE HOTEL in PORTLAND
- rive Minutes rro Anywhere
. 1 od np
'GARAGE IN CONNECTION .
Give yourself a y
Christmas1
Present
And Charge it up
To Santa Clau
Since you've decided that every other mcmber.of
ihe family is going to have a Christmas present we-vc
decided to look out for YOU. ,'
You know, the Pitcher is supposed to have Jiist as
nice a uniform as the Catcher and we believe that the
Giver should by all means be as well dressed as the
Receiver. . . ).
If you need an Overcoat now, or are going to be
fore the Winter's out get it this week and charge it
up to the Christmas fund. . -
Our stock is in fine shape to take care of you and
there isn't any reason why you shouldn't look out for
yourself before you spend all your money on every
body else. - -
You don't have to wear it before Christ
mas unless .you want to but pick it out
. today and have it sent home.
Gifts for any of the men folks "Hats, Shoes,
Shirts, Slippers, Ties, Hose, Silk Hose, Jewelry.
. The Blain Clothing Co.
Value First
ARTISTIC ,
CHRISTMAS
Ill BOXES . ,
I;, ,'Wnat o-iff'ia mnrpfe
fiS complimentary than WvJ
Wfe.Jaboxof i&Uti
j Helen Ardelle
or
Chocolate Shop
Sweets
Dainty attractive
Boxes the best of
goods
Priced 75c to $7.00
LESLIE'S
Confectionery
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O W Mak Specialty of 0
O Friendship, Engagement and 0
O r Wadding Rings 0
O F. M. FRENCH SONS 0
O Jewelers sad Engravers O
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Realty ,
Canadian Lands
LOANS AND INSCBANrB
Geo. Taylor
Corner f Bscead aid BroadalUa
Bail $U Boas. 207$
AOtO TOPS
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wi mana and repair Auto
Tops, Cartwhu and Cushion.
Hoxsm tire. station
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