American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-01-02
ALL COMING TO
POWERCOUNTY
Preparations Being Made for
Very Large Crowd.
Managers Of Inaugural Ball Will Learn
They Have Made Mistake When
They Don't See Most of U.s.
Booster Buttons on Sale

The managers of the inaugural ball
at Boise made great mistake when
they fixed the date so near that of the
Power County Ball." They do not
know it yet, but they will find out that
there will be a whole lot of US fellows
who will not be there The really i'm
portant event is to be at the Auditorium
on the 9Th, and there will be very few
of US who will not be present. You can
go to an inaugural ball every two years,
but the ''Power County Ball. is only
once, and that is on the 8th. 1t is no
repeater and if attended, it must be
done promptly and on schedule time.
The admission price will be 81 and
twenty-fi five cents for extra lady. Any
gentleman who is fortunate enough to
/ have two lady friends can well afford
to pay the price, as it will be a distin-
gushing mark of his popularity and
possibly a stepping stone to office.
Now a word Of warning to those who
desire to attend. There have been only
$40 tickets printed, and it may be nee
essary to buy early to avoid the rush.
These tickets entitle the holder to bask
in the effulgent light of the distin-
guished members of the reception COM
nittee and to become candidates for of
/ fee in the new county. No man who
feels that he is not qualified to hold Of
flee will be urged to buy ticket.
The Power County Booster" but
tons will be on hand, and for sale to the
elect. They will be an insignia of
honor, something like Colonel in the
South or Mr.. in New England. The
lady of every gallant gentleman will
wear one. Especially attractive. ladies
will wear several.
Remember that this ball only comes
once, and like a wedding outfit, the
best is none too good, and it is there
fore not necessary to economize. Every
gent should come prepared to buy at
least two buttons, two suppers, two
souvenir programs, and have money
left. The funds received from the ball
will all be used to help defray the ex-
penses incurred in gathering data look
ing to the creation of Power county.
The ball is merely a pleasant way OF
extracting money from the public. If
you have never taken laughing gas to
| have tooth extracted you should not
fail to attend because the sensations
/ will be about the same. Most every
body of Importance will be there and
you, kind reader, are expected.
Seriously speaking, the ball is worthy
of thoughtful consideration. Not all
| believe in this form Of diversion.
The views of those who do not are
t entitled to the greatest respect, be-
i cause it is matter of concience with
) them. The objects sought, however,
( will meet with the approval of all, even
i though the methods adopted to secure
: the desired ends may be open to discus
: sion. The purpose is two-foId, to raise
money, and to draw people together for
an exchange of views. After mature
consideration the committee, composed
i of persons possessing various shades
' opinion regarding dancing, decided that
ball would serve the two-fold purpose
better than anything else. None
4 need feel, therefore, that by purchas-
D ing a ticket they are patroniZing mere
: dance. The tickets ere, more properly
speaking, receipts for money donated
for a laudible and beneficial purpose,
and carry with them the privilege of
dancing for all who may so desire. The
committee finds it necessary to raise
! /
e of securing data and maintaining an
5 information bureau looking to the Sc
: curing of a new county. 1t may be
deemed advisable, as in the case of
: Twin Falls county two years ago, to
bring the legislature in a body to con-
e vince them that the cause of Power
: county is a just one. In that event
from $1,000 to $500 would be required
:. for this one item alone.
SO do not consider that YOU are buy
o ing ball ticket, whether you believe
n in dancing or not but that you are con-
. tributing your mite to a cause that
will benefit you personally, and one not
only worthy but deserving of your sup
port, and that by so doing you are lift
ing heavy burden from the shoulders
: of few men who would Other wise have
= to bear it. The bali may be hkened to
a church fair or supper. People do not
> attend the latter because they wish to
n buy the things offered, nor because they
;, are hungry, but because they wish TO
support the cause and make possible
!, the attainment of the objects for which
q such things are held. Therefore, no
:, matter what your convictions may be,
S nor whether you may be able to attend
6 or not, viewing the matter as a method
: of securing a public subscription, any
I one may with propriety purchase a