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A Christmas Stocking
Bjr Bertha Eimoid Ridfeley
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(. 1920, WttUrn Ntwipaptr Union.)
.HRISTMAS and tho high
cost of living do not make
a very harmonious combl
nation," observed Mrs.
Ralston, In her aulct, pa
tient way.
"I was Just thinking of
that, mother," replied her
married daughter, Eunice
Marsh, who sat with her
work bosket In her lop,
her needle threaded with
mending yarn, and rounding ono of her
husband's stockings at the heel.
"There I that la dono, and I hope It
will pnss tnnstcr as halt respectable
pinned np to Aunt Mary's mantel."
Mrs. Itnlston sighed, nnd Eunice did
not act any too cheerful. They wcro
lovable, generous
souls, nnd
tho past year
two had n o v o r
fcnown what Is was
to Bklmp and watch
tho corners close
ly. Tho mother
picked up tho
Btocklng Eunlco
had pluccd on tho
table.
"Como to think
of It, Eunice," alio
said, "wo can do
better than that
Just run np to the
storeroom. Hero la
tho key. You'll
find father's
clothes and things
aa they were when
he died."
Tho Inst years
-of John Italston's
life bad been full of anxiety and strug
gle. TIi.ro was a mortgage on the old
homestead, and nt one tlnio It seemed
a foreclosure could not bo avoided.
Then In some way he secured the mon
ey to pay It off, nnd fortunately It
was cleflr of eiicumbrnnco when lie
died. That was just n month after
Eunlco married Ilurulnl Marsh.
Her heart wanned as sliu thought
of tho loyal, whole-souled man who
had como Into her life nt a critical
time. It had been generally supposed
that Randal had somo llttlo mcanc,
for he was Industrious and thrifty, but
when Mr. Itnlston died Ilnndnl stepped
Into his place, practical, hard working
and self-sacrificing.
Tho tears fell ob Eunlco reached tho
storeroom, and lifted tho top of tho
fancy box sho had herself covered, In
which her father had been accustomed
to etore his extra clothing. Ilandal
hImRMf-hnJmudo tlQ receptacle, jjnjl
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wmru .a
together they had given It to Mr. Hal
ston on his last birthday. Eunice re
moved t.omo articles of apparel tender
ly and with enre, placed them on a
chair, nnd discovered somo handker
chiefs and three pairs of stockings
rolled up neatly. Sho took tho top pair,
undid It and with satisfaction noted as
It unrolled thnt It was now aud whole.
"Why, what can this bo!" sho ut
tered, aB an envelope fell from tho re
leased folds. Her wonderment In
creased as sho picked It up nnd found
It unsealed and Insldo a written pago
and a peculiar looking key. Then
with staring eyes, breathless, stirred to
the depths of her soul, sno read:
"After I am gono sco that thla letter
and koy are given to Randal Marsh.
It has been a secret ho rondo mo prom
Iso never to divulge, thnt he gave mo
money to pay off tho mortgage. Poor,
noblo hearted fellow I bo had saved the
32,000 to build a llttlo home, and gave
It fcely to benefit us all. Month by
month I havo saved what I could, and
have placed tho money In a safety de
posit box In tho City bank, where there
Is nearly tho amount ho gavo me."
Eunice with difficulty suppressed a
great cry of Joy. Sho could scarcely
refrain from rush
ing downstairs and
revealing her mar-
ifMAna .llavivnrv tn
!( i her mother. As she
tJ rcfloctod how
' & mW mucn la Kcncr"
IJLyL "N ous donation would
mean to tnem all,
In a transport of
happy tours sho
sobbed forth hor
love for tho wor
thy helpmate who
had so well ful
filled his duty to
herself and her
family.
Eunlco was allvo
with half-subdued
excitement nil that
evening. She wait
nl when they had
reached Aunt
Mary's until her
mother and the others had plnccd their
llttlo gifts In the stocking bearing a
card with Rnndnll's mime. All alone,
sho klnsed the precious cnvelopo and
slipped It Into tho stocking.
"A necktie, gloves nnd n pen knife.
That from uunty. Something always
useful. A letter, not u card of greet
ing, no 1 Why, what docs this mean I"
spoke Ilandal Marsh, and read It as
they all gathered about tho Are place,
and then he knew. Unselfish man that
he was, he actually blushed like a cul
prit detected at tho revelation of n
sleeping secret of years.
"It means that I havo tho dearest,
most oobla husband In tho world P
cried Eunice, her arms abont him, her
lips raining kisses. "Oh, my bravo one I
my true one I And who In the world
today deserves the blessings of Christ
mas more than you I".
Had the Wrong Car. '
My hUBband deals In old and now
cars, and I ecldom drive tho samo car
twice.
Tho other day I drove an old car
downtown, nnd after doing somo shop1
ping started for home. I had not
gone many blocks when I discovered
I was not driving tho Bame car I had
when I left home, and Immediately
turned back. Where I had taken! Iho
car I saw an oflleer talking to a very
much excited woman.
I offered all sorts of explanations,
but It was most embarrassing, for tho
woman whose car I had taken was my
next door neighbor, with whom I had
not been on speaking terms for six
months. Chicago Tribune.
Pity the Egotist
The egotist does not take kindly to
criticism, yet because of his exalted
opinion of himself Is overready to crltl
elze. He Is blind to bis own mistakes
and shortcomings, stubbornly persist
ing in chosen courses of conduct even
after they have cost him dear and
their folly has been pointed out to
him.
Dr.W.H.McBridfe
DKNTIBT
OVER STATE BANK
Red Cloud
'Nebraska
Dr. R.V. Nicholson
DENTIST
Ulllcc Over Albright's Htoro
Red Cloud Nebraska.
Wart of the United 8Utea.
A stray paragraph on "Wars of tho
United States" enumerates 10 wars.
Ten of theso were conflicts with In
dian tribes, of which tho most impor
tant wcro probably tho Black Hawk
war and tho Scmlnolo wnr. If theso
arc called wars, an eleventh might bo
ndded tho Modoc' war of 1870. Tho
Important wars on tho list are tho
War of tho Revolution, tho War of
1812, the Mexlcnn war, the Civil war,
tho Spanish war, the Wnr with Ger
many. Tho minor conflicts Included In
the list nre: the War with France,
1708; the war with Tripoli, 1803; the
Philippine war, 1800. Outlook.
Sunburn Remooy.
Ono of tho best remedies for a coal
of sunburn Is sweet cream. Tho cream
Is healing and not tho least bit Irritat
ing to tho most fiercely burned nose.
Tho prepnred "cold creams" are, of
course, healing nnd bleaching, but are
very apt to Irritate the sensitive mem
ber. Before washing the faco rub
lightly with ordinary sweet tablo
cream, let stand as long as possible,
then waBh tho faco with lukewarm
water, using no soap. Sunburn is real
ly painful to some persons and sweet
cream lessens the hurt
tike Topsy.
"What's your name?" said tho offi
cer to a young colored lad who Joined
the ship at tho cape.
"Algoa Bay, sir."
"Where wero you born?"
"Wasn't born at nil, sir."
"Wnsn't born at all?"
"No. sir; wns washed ashore In a
storm." Everybody's Magazine.
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Let's; settle
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every feature that can make a
cigarette supreme
Camels expert blend of choice
Turkish and choice Domestic
tobaccos puts Camels in a class by
themselves. Their smoothness
will appeal to you, and permit
you to smoke liberally without tir
ing your taste !
Camels leave no unpleasant ciga
retty aftertaste norunpleasant
cigaretty odor !
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You'll prefer Camels blend.to either
kind of tobacco smoked . straight !
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CmmIi an moid ararywhuru la udtntlMeaUr ktd
pacJkjJoa of 20 d4rmti for 30 cm'v or tea pack
b4b 300 djarattam) in a glaaama-papar-eorarat
carton. We efrantfiy raeommana I hi carton lot
the noma or attce awpply or when yoa IraraL
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Coy
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Havoc of Education.
I am against all education, it makes
women conceited and unkind. And It!
makes men dull-anl pedantic Fred
eric Harrison in 1004 to Lady Dorothy,
NevllL
First Woman Painter Oecornted.
Itubii Uouheur, the famous palmer,
was the first swoman to bo decorated
with the Belgian order of tho Leopold
JlBUY -"GIFTS THAT LAST"
THE best gift at Christmas or any other time is the 'Gift That Lasts' --Jewelry. A gift not only ornamental
but useful, and a gift that remains to give its owner pleasure for years. You can select no other that will give such long service
and pleasure than some article from our stock of the worlds best jewelery. And one of the best things about jewelry is that it sells at nearly former prices, only at
a slight increase due the higher wages. Your dollar buys now nearly 100 cents worth when invested in jewelery than in anythihg else.
FOR MOTHER FOR FATHER . FOR DAUGHTER FOR SON FOR "HER" FOR "HIM"
A Ring ' An Emhlcm Tin " A Kodak . A Watch f A Wrist-Watch Cuff Links Monogrammcd
Wrist-Watch A Fountain Ten Wrist-Watch 4 pffI. , . La Vallicro ' Watch Charm
Knives and Forks Belt nnd Buckle La Vallicro " UU UnKa ' Kodak Ring
Brooch , Watch Brooch j' Tie Pin Toilet Set Safety Razor
Pl . r,cn Cuff Links , T Lingerie Clasps T,. rin.n , Pendant Necklace ' Cigarette Caso
ut GIa.ss Tio Pin Toilet Set P Brooch Belt and Buckle
Casserole , Ring Kodafc AUjum Kodak Manicure Set ' Tio Pin
Carvine ; Set Watch Chain Rng Military Brushes. Ring Watch
Water bet Auto strop Razor Picture Framo Q . p Ivory Clock Kodak
Berry Spoon Shaving Mug and Brush Bedroom Clock fa y Santoir Locket Photo Frame
Coffee Percolator Key Chain Fountain Pen Fountain Pen Cut Glass Vaso Military Brushes
Fountain Pen Manicure Set Autopoint Pencil Ring. Chafing Dish Watch Chain
We have many other useful and ornamental gift suggestions. Come and see them
We will be glad to show you the line and you will be pleased to find out how far your dollar will go.
A gift for yourself that you can share with all the rest An EDISON Phonograph 1
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