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Published at Glendive, Dawson County. Montana by E. A. MARTIN. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, $2.00 PER YEAR Entered as second-class matter March 3, 1906, at the postoffice at Glendive, Mont., under the Act of Congress of March 3. 1879. ____ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1914. „ - - THE YELLOWSTONE MONITOR > e w ! 2P t NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS Now that Father Time, in his peregrinations through eternity, is about to relegate to the rear what was, generally speaking, a fairly good year, and is about to launch, what we hope, will be a better one for 1915, a brief re trospect will not be out of place. The past year, as far as America is concerned, owes us nothing. The United States has forg ed ahead in all lines of endeavor; in mining, in manufacture, in finance, in general commerce, in political economy and has done lots toward social and civic betterment. The terrible sea catastrophes of the past year have appalled the world ; the awful war in Europe has almost made us lose our faith in civilization; the slaughter of millions of inno cents in the present war across the seas is the most horrible ever recorded on the pages of the world 's history. To America must these strife torn countries eventually look for a solution of their difficul ties and a settlement of their differences. Let us thank the Almighty, on our bended knees if need be, for having kept us free of any en tangling alliances during the past year; let ns thank him for giving us such statesmen at the head of the nation as Woodrow Wilson and William Jennings Bryan, who have exerted every human effort to prevent war in Mexico; let us thank him for allowing us ti live in this great country, the real day of whose greatness is just now dawning. The one best and greatest resolution that every American citizen should make for the coming year is: "Love your God; Love Human- ity; and Love your country." -o Frisco says: The only time some people are honest is when they think someone is looking. -o TOM STOUT'S LETTER AGAIN Tom Stout, Montana's junior congressman, is back in Washington again. That this is so, one need but refer to his weekly letter in this issue of the Monitor—the first letter we have received from him since shortly after the recent campaign opened. Not wishing to take an undue advantage of any of his opponents in the past election, Mr. Stout generously refrained from issuing his weekly letter to the papers of Montana, knowing full well that his action would greatly redound to his credit and stamp his as the kind of man he really is. That this act on the part of our popular con gressman was appreciated by the people and taken into consideration by them at the polls on election day, was shown by the handsome major ities that nearly all the counties gave him in a field in which thre parties were ably represented Anyone who will cultivate the habit of read ing Tom Stout's weekly letter will soon see that none of them are tinged in the slightest degree with what can be construed as anything but a frank recital of the daily proceedings in both the senate and the house, written up in a most interesting and entertaining way in a style that is distinctly Tom Stout's. After reading just one or two, even the most rabid stand-patter Republican will have to ad mit that Tom Stout is giving him something that he is absolutely unable to get in any other way, namely; an unbiased and readable ac count of what is going on in a political way in the nation's capitol. So we say to all our readers, no matter what your political faith may be: "Get The Habit of Reading Tom Stout 's Letter. ' » Luke M'Luke says: A man who wont pay anything else is always waiting for a chance to pay a grudge. -o- CANDIDACY OF MYERS Democratic newspapers generally through the state have spoken in warm 'approval of the announcement made by Senator Henry L. Myers that he will be a candidate in 1916 for another term as United States senator from Montan The fact that republican newspapers are not so cordial m referring to Senator Meyers and his candidacy confirms the belief that Senator Myers has done the right thing and that the democrats will do the right thing if they elect ____for a second term. If the republicans were (enthusiastic over his candidacy, the democrats might entertain a doubt as to whether he was the best man that could be put up. If the re publicans do not like the idea of Senator Myers running he is a strong man and will be hard to beat. Senator Myers was elected to the senate on the last day of the legislative session at Helena four years ago to break a deadlock. He was an eleventh-hour candidate, put forward as a com promise between factions which had been bitter ly fighting since the beginning of the season. He went to Washington comparatively un known outside his own state. Montana has never had a more conscientious or trustworthy or efficient representative at Washington, or one who has more generally gained the esteem and regard of his associates in the senate chamber. He has stood squarely by the presi dent on all matters and has proved an able, con vincing and influential participant in the de bates on all public questions. He has made i record of which his party, his state and his friends are justly proud.—Butte Miner. a -o A WORTHY CAUSE Any movement which has as its object the improvement of the mental or physical condi tion of the people at large, can be considered a worthy one. Too often does the average man or woman fail to realize that while they themselves may be comfortably fixed and able to enjoy many of the refinements of life, a very large percentage of their brethren are just living along in a half hearted, desultory way, taking their pleasures as they happen to come along. Not for many years has a public movement in the city of Glendive met with such general ap proval and support as has the formation of the Swimming Club, which, during only six weeks of last summer, gave healthful enjoyment to upwards of a thousand of our people, both young and old. For next year many improvements are plan- ned, among which may be mentioned the "Dip the Dip", for the little folks, a harmless sort of water slide. This and many other improve- ments can be, and will be, made on the island next summer, providing the people give their whole-hearted support to the coming Minstrel Show, the proceeds of which will be used for that purpose. -o OUR DEFENSIVE POSITION Now and then one sees an editorial in which "jingoism" is the principal key-note and by. which the editor evidently hopes to throw a scare into the people of the United States re garding our coast defense. Of course it would be the height of folly for any of us to presume that our position is absol utely impregnable or that a coast attack by a foreign power is impossible, but on the other hand it is the silliest thing imaginable for any one to become scared over such a prospect. The Helena Independent puts the matter tersely when it says: "Under the circumstances the matter of na tional defense may be considered calmly, de liberately and rationally. Our conditions are radically unlike those of any European country. We may learn something from the present wav, but we shall not apply it intelligently to onr own needs unless we recognize the fundamental fact that we have an absolutely unparalleled defensive position." NOW IS THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE There never was a better time to subscribe for the Monitor than now. You could make no better nor more profitable investment at this time of year than by sending in two dollars and have your name put on our subscription books together with nearly fifteen hundred other live, up-to-date Montanans. There are hundreds of people, both men and women, who read the Monitor whenever and wherever they can get hold of one, but who have never had the time or the opportunity to actually subscribe for it. To those good people, whom we are sure ap preciate the paper and our constant efforts to improve it, we say: Start the New Year right. Make a resolution to subscribe for the Monitor for the year 1915. And do it now . 9 9 FINANCIAL PREPAREDNESS Never was the old adage: "An ounce of pre vention is worth a pound of cure", more happily exemplified than in the operation of the cur rency and banking law which recently went into effect. The Butte Miner says: "In the war of finance, as in that of a rma, preparedness is a prevention or a remedy. The United States has illustrated that perfectly by its scientific organization of banking and cur rency, which caine just in time. The wise pro visions for finance and business thus made pos sible have averted the emergencies they were intended to meet" WISE BUY HERE * Jewelry Dept. One More Day B-4 Xmas Just arrived , a new line of Xmas Eastman Kodaks Edison Amberolas and the new Diamond Point Disc PHONOGRAPHS Toilet sets in Ivory, Ebony and Sterling Silver Hamilton, South Bend, Wal tham and Elgin Watches, especially designed for Xmas GIFTS Eastern Star, Elk and Catholic Souvenir Spoons Our stock is absolutely complete Clothing Dept. One More Day B-4 Xmas GIFT THINGS FOR HIM AT THE CHRISTMAS STORE FOR MEN Fancy Silk Neckwear in new est shades and patterns 50c 75c $1.00 Gloves for driving, dress or evening wear $1.50 $1.75 $2.00 Shirts in newest patterns, beau tiful designs $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 $2.00 Handkerchiefs in sealed pack ages 10c 15c 25c Silk Hose, Black or tan, per pair 50c $1.00 SUITS SHOES SUIT CASES AND BAGS J. H. Miskimen Clothier, Jeweler and Optician V \/a \ if If there is anything for a Friend or Relative, that you have over looked, step in DAWSON'S and look over His Stock Santa Claus may not have overlooked you but perhaps he did not bring you ALL the good things you would have liked. During this week and next, is your real opportunity to get for yourself, such missing articles, or, if you have overlooked anyone on your Christmas gift list, now is the time to "Make Good" with a New's Year's present. YOU OWE IT TO YOUR SELF TO COME IN AND LOOK OVER THIS SPLENDID LINE Ties, Suspenders, Socks, Garters. Shirts, Collars, Cuffs Fancy Shirt Buttons and Men's Jewelry. Sweaters, Caps and Gloyes. Full Line of Winter Shoes, Hats, Suits and Overcoats All Packed in Xmas Boxes. DAWSON'S TALK NO. 7 Why does a merchant thank his customers for their past patronage? The answer is simple: Human nature craves appreciation of efforts well directed and services well performed. ....We have always tried—and always will try—to please each and every one of our patrons, in every way we know how. By thanking pur friends for their past business, we merely express gratitude th'at our efforts to please you have been appreciated We beg to thank you for your past business and trust that we have merited your future trade. A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year (Signed) B. F. DAWSON REMEMB ER THESÏ ARTICLES ARE ALL STANDARD AM® STAPLE GOODS Fresh Green Vegetables Fruits, Nuts, Candies Fresh shipment of Crackers a Cookies Canned Fruits, Vegetables a Condiments. Every thing for the daily, well as the Holiday DAWSON'S NEW TEAK'S RESOLUTION: "Better service and better goods, at l» ff est possible prices." We hope your resolution will be: "1 will investigate the above statement and if true, I will trade with B. F. DAWSON,, "THE HOME 07 QUALITY AND QUICK SERVICE" *