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Show THE SAUNA SUN, SAUNA, UTAH S ALINA THE SUN Making Others Happy Issued Every Friday at Salina, Utah. Entered at the postoffice, at Salina, as act of Congress of March second-clas- T" mail matter under the s 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION RATES $2.00 One Year Six Months 100 . fttirtatinaa brings Payable In Advance in them at any other time of the year. The cheerful salutation, the small gift, the letter from an absent loved one or merely the greeting curd of a friend serve to lighten the load for the ill, the burdened or the weary at heart. At no other time is there uch a general or more successful effort to spread sunshine. PROBABLY the real'significance and the reallesson of Christmas abide mostly in the hearts of the lowly. Those who are prosperous and happy are likely to look upon the day as merely an anniversary. They may regard it approach with a considerable degree of pleasant anticipation, and they may strive to do their part in spreading its cheer, but otherwise it has to them largely the characteristics of something an event common to their well being and fortunate situation In life. The other half of the world has an it really is opportunity to see the day for what the occasion for a manifestation of the greatest of the virtues, charity. CHARITY Is not alone the bestowal of wordly goods. This use of the term often defeats its meaning. Charity Is better expressed by that combination of tolerance, sympathy, understanding and brotherliness which is summed up in the desire to make others happy. The or giving of money or goods may be a small incidentalthe may not figure at alL Christmas giving partakes of true spirit of charity. It is seldom an ostentation of the fortunate toward the less fortunate, but is an exhibition of love and remembrance. Our wish is that, at this happy time, you may be filled with the spirit and receive its full measure of blessings. The Published , 1 In making change of address, give old address as well as the new. Advertising Rates Given on Application. Editor and Publisher H. W. CHERRY A CHRISTMAS SYMBOL . matter-of-cours- Down from the mist9 of pagan legend and early Christian ritual, from the Norse tree Yggdrasil of Druidic belief, from the fir tree of Saint Winfred comes the material symbol of Christmas, cherished in the hearts of American childhod, the Christmas tree. Stripped of its baleful pagan aspects, lighted with the glad thoughts of on earth peace, good will to men, it has come to stand for the joy and happiness of the Yuletide season. Must we then ban the Christmas tree custom in the interests of forest conservation? Decidedly, No! Conservation''iswise use, to meet the needs of our people, not withholding fropn use. Who shall say that the Christmas tree is not so important a wood use as furniture, or matches, or rayon silk hose? . A crop of young trees may be grown in from five to ten years; in the East they have Christmas tree farms now. One careless match may destroy ten thousand young trees. Isnt it better to use them at Christmas, rather than burn them .up in the . summer time? Let the' young people have their Yuletide joy. Let us grow and harvest our Christmas tree crop scientifically, with due reLet us take as our motto: gard for the welfare of the forest. Children! for Tiees Growing Growing y (CopTTlht, their sincere; thanks and your valued patronage. JAMES FARRELL, Pres. e; to Captain Amundsen, fifteen-year-ol- d Now V.-Pre- s. in A New York minister says that Uncle Sam is now the Good Samar-th- e jitan. What we would like to know then, is who is the victim and who are the thieves that he fell among? are said to be about troubles before the which is just onother in to Great Britain, France and Italy. . that Irving Berlin is a proud A famous architect says that the jatj,er we can eXpect some new lulla- audiences demand better the American him remind to that This js b;es is one that rhymes acoustics. And better performances word diabolic wouldnt hurt anybody, either. with colic. 4 -- The many features, associated with the .holiday season are at hand, md there is apparent the usual bustling activity as the anniversary of the Nazarenes natal day approaches. The good old saint, whose jolly little rotund figure has been erst-fcwhi- arriving New York, predicts a mild winter ffor United States. But of course any old winter would seem mild after coming from the North Pole. .H.4. firmly wedged in more than one narrow chimney, is preparing to leave his workshop in the frozen North, and has already started packing his generous bags with gayly colored toys, mechanical devices, bright ornaments and whatnot. Jn connection with this august event a decided change is being manifested in the deportment of many little boys and girls. A beautific influence appears to be transforming them from incorrigibles to near perfection, and not a few critical childish glances have been directed at the dimensions of the Mothers and fathers are preparing reports of juvenile conduct for the files of St. Nicholas, who, however very kindly disposed to' ward youth, is nevertheless regarded as a martinet Christmastide has associated with it a peculiar reverentiail at mosphere. To the Christian it again brings with poignant sweetness the efltold story of the manger where the Christ-Chil- d received the adoration of the Wise Men who were led thither by the bright star. Thus Jesus, who has been designated The Man of Sorrows made His humble appearance in a world that sorely needed His gentle ministrations. Even though many do not concede Nazarene to be the "Son of God, His life may be studied and emulated with profit. ."T , At this happy reason there is much good work being accom plished'iamong the unfortunates. ' Those' who are in poverty will be provided for; orphans will be well supplied with the things that make..thfi childs heart happy; hospital wards will resound with laughter at the antics of those kindly members of the theatrical profession who give much of their time and effort for the benefit of shut-inand the hitherto drab interiors of penal institutions will be beautified by the gigantic pine or spruce tree all aglitter and Thus by gladdening gleaming with myriad lights. the heart of the orphan child, by giving comfort and assurance to the invalid, by providing foT the poor and touching the heart of the prisoner, the Christmas season reflects, to a degree at least, the His presence is seen in the kind and works of the of deeds those who remember the unfortunate and who loving unselfishly contribute to the happiness of others, especially at this I - , ' season. H. S. GATES, for H. B. CRANDALL, Cashier C. E. PETERSON, E. V. JOHNSON. Asst. Cashiers Jersey mother daugh- spanked her ter who had run away to get mar- ried and then forgave her. It would appear in this case that the spankings should have begun earlier. Sure, Santa Oaus Was Here appreciation The Chinese A seat in the New York stock exto for sold has been $170,000. lay their change This seat couldnt have cost much league council, recently more had it been a genuine antique. way of giving A New I EASON HOLIDAY The Officers, Directors and Management of First State Bank of Salina join in wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year and in expressing to you smiles to people who have small IIL occasion to indulge ' " Jjraamta (greetings - ' 4 4 4 4 X 4 4 4 X X le 4 4 fire-plac- e. - S; vari-color- ed Way-Showe- r. . A r This Christmas Is A NEWS NOTES FROM REDMOND J- - -- -- s- s- Batchelor Mr. and Mrs. George visited in Salt Lake Monday and Tuesday of this week. Miss Evador Nelson of Salt Lake is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Nelson. Miss Ferris Anderson, who is a teacher in the Glenwood schools, is at home for the holiday season. j i . Edmund Jensen and Niels Christensen, who are students at the at Logan, are college the spending yuletide at their respective homes in Redmond. Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Jensen and son, of Payson, visited Sunday and pany, were here from Gunnison Mon- Mead, with Mr. and Mrs. Charles day to attend the special meeting of Monday C. Jensen. the company officers. ADDITIONAL LOCALS J v I Mrs. L F Martin, who has been Students returning home for the F. A. Compton, a prominent busiat Richfield for an .. extended visit Christmas holiday season from the ' ness man from was the Denver, with Mrs. Jane Barlow, has returned B. Y. U. at Provo are La von Chrishouse guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. to her homeJiuSalina!- tensen, Terrance Hansen, Paul Brien-ho- lt Carlisle Saturday of last week. . ' and Esmont Jensen. And those Mr. and Mrs. John R. Baker -- of from the Snow academy at Ephraim W. E. Petty of the Petty garage Richfield and Mrs. Alta Black of Salt transacted business at the capital are Algie Poulson, Macel Brienholt, Lake visited Tuesday at the E. C. Louis Sorenson and Evan Rasmuscity Monday and Tuesday of this sen. Wright home. . 4k week. Miss Arella Peterson, who is a A Pennsylvania man in a fit of student at the University of Utah, despondency committed suicide in a arrived in Salina Saturday and will taxi fhe other evening. That's what spend, her vacation during the holi- comes cf watching the taximeter. day season at the home of her, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frands Peterson. W. II. Brown and Mrs. H. S. See- -' ley left Monday for California where they will visit with Mrs. W. II. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Brown over the holidays. Miss Marguerite Crane and Stanley Walker arrived in Salina today and will visit with Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Crane during the yuletide season. Claud Michaelson and A. IL.Lund, of the board of director .'of tjje Piute Reservoir and Irrigation com ' BOND and Our Good PRINTING "Will SaveYou Money -- w 4 4 - brated in Redmond tomorrow, many activities being planned. At two oclock Christmas day the children will be given a treat at the chapel. A huge tee will be decorated and all children attending will be given a1 treat. The exercises will be followed by a dancing party. Christmas night the M. I. A. will stage a big dance and Sunday morning the Sunday school children will give an appropriate program. This counry is claimed to be getand the front ting overcrowded, seats of some automobiles operated hv the young?r element certainly You can give her one by only paying $2.50 down and Telloride Power Company look so. All kinds of drives seem to be (popular now except driving the cows . to, pasture. j 14 j I 4.444"4-444444v4l'4l4-4i4l41,SMH,4l,t'444'M,4"Ht44,4,4-t44- |