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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-03-11
DURING THE SHOPPING.

Maude-Men are getting so deceit.
ful. rot can't trust your best friend.
Percy-And what's worse. you can't
get your best friend TO trust you.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-03-11

A man would rather lose SIS at the
race,rack than give It TO his wife to
buy q bonnet
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-03-11
MFERl
PHYSICIAN
ADVISED
Taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Columbus, Ohio. ~ have taken
Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-03-11

s1spsct the meaning and regard not
spe &ehes-socrstes-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-03-11
BABY HORRIBLY BURNED

BY Boiling oresse-skin All Came on
One Side Of Face and Head
Though, Her Dlshsureo for Life.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-03-11

Ine vorh's oLd<zr md hrr<~s re,~-
phoue Eennfz<turrr. Th<rs ~ -
<-o.our Wezs<rn El<rrr,r T~I~rhor--
y sse N The Uns.ed Sa.rs to-dzv.
ausi Tsanph~sssp.rasny
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-01-16
YOUNG MAN DISAPPEARS.
Parents Greatly Disturbed and Will
Welcome News of Him.

Elmer Leitch, the 17-year-old son of
Rev. and Mrs. James Leitch, dissap-
peared Thursday, and his parents will
appreciate information concerning him.
He was engaged in cutting wood for
j. K. Bowen, across the river from
town, which he was in the habit of
reaching by crossing the wagon bridge
and walking mile up the river. Thurs
day morning his mother prepared his
lunch, and with this he left the house.
going toward the residence of ]. L.
MeKown. E. ]. Twomey, who knows
him well, is certain that he saw him in
the postoffice about eleven o'clock, in
company with another lad of about the
same age. Since then no trace of him
has been found When he failed to put
in an appearance Thursday night the
family became alarmed and Rev. Leitch
and his son Budd accompanied by ]. R.
Bowen, took lanterns and went to
the place where the boy had been
working, but he had not been there
that day, as the snow of Wednesday
night plainly disclosed.
Several times lately he has made in
quiries of Charles Howard if work
might be secured at Howard's mill.
above Rockland, and was informed that
it probably could. He might have gone
there, but this cannot be determined
until today. The attractions of the
Woolgrowers Association at Pocatello
may also have proven irresistible, and
many believe he may be there.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-01-16
Bought Land Near St. Anthony.

]. F. Woodman returned from st.
Anthony Friday last. where he purchas-
ed an eighty-aere farm three and a half
miles from town, which he will use as
permanent headquarters for Camp Wild
mere in the Rocky mountains. He will
also engage in the raising of light har-
ness horses, for which breed he has sew
eral registered brood mares. His loca-
ton, convenient to the natural wonders
and beauties of the Rocky mountains,
should make Camp Wildmere 4 great
attraction. Mr. Woodman viii dispose
of all his interests here, both real and
personal, at a sacrifice if taken quick.
in order to move and get ready for next
springs business. He wants to leave
here early in March.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-01-16
zoos ACRE WHEAT FIELD.
One Thousand Additional Acres to Be
Seeded in the Spring.

Superintendent Davis, of the Drv
Farm, informs the Press that the acre
age in fall wheat on the farm is zoos
acres. 1t is the intention, he saws. to
put IN 1000 acres of spring grain. a
large part of which will probably be rye.
The farm has been operated for two
years. The first year about 300 acres
were IN grain, all spring seeding. and
the yield ranged from seven to eigh-
teen bushels. Some of the seeding was
done very late. The second season about
l,500 acres were seeded, but a large
part of this winter-killed for the reason
that it was seeded too late, sprouted
and froze before coming through the
ground. Seeding was continued that
season almost to the first of December.
The yields, however, on the ground cul-
tivated for the second season. ranged
up to thirty bushels.
Last fall the seeding was stopped
early and the fields are thrifty, and give
of larger yield than has
yet been received. The capacity of the
soil to retain moisture increases very
largely with cultivation, and the
old land should yield abundantly this
season. A traction engine and the lat
est improved machinery are used in the
operation Of the farm. which is simply
the throwing together of a large num-
Der OF homesteads and their operation
jointly, for the sake of economy.
The Desert Improvement company.
which is operated on similar lines. has
l, 600 acres in wheat, which will be ma
terially increased in the spring. These
farms are operated by home people, and
IS evidence of their faith in dry farming
from the beginning as many thousands
Of dollars are invested in machinery.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-01-16
STORING SNAKE RIVER WATERS
Government Enters into Contracts
with Carey Act Companies.

In the seventh annual report of the
United States reclamation service ap-
pears the following with reference to
water storage at the haalwaters of the
Snake river:
A contract dated January 2s, 1908.
was entered into with the American
Falls Canal & Power company for the
delivery of 70,0o) acra-feet of stored
water per annum from the Jackson
lake reservoir.
The outlet gates Of The Jackson lake
dam were closed July !. 1898, and I50,-
600 acre-feet Of water WAS stored. No
attempt was made to store the maxi
mum amount Tor tie reason that it
would not be needed during the season
Of 1909.
This water was, however. turned into
the river toward the close of the irri-
cation season this year anI was wasted
over the Miner dam. Measurements
showed that the full amount Of water
estimated reached its destination and
that the storage system IS perfectly
feasible
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-01-16
THE DEVIL" AT AUDITORIUM.
Popular Dramatic Sensation at Audito-
rum Thursday, January Il.

Whit Brandon and Company will pre-
sent ''The Devil at the Auditorium
Thursday the 21st. An eastern critic
says THE most sensational snccess of
any dramatic composition in recent
years has been achieved by Franz Mol
nair's dramatic comedy, 1.-The Devil. {"
As a play it is hard to classify
as it does through light and -efferves-
cent comedy to the heights or depths of
domestic tragedy. The name part is
the human embodiment of the evil With
in US and in the play this evil thing
warps and destroys all things which
come within his range. Its amorality
play in modern dsess-a play rich in
thoughts and was written for thinking
people. The New York Tribune SAYS:
Instead of a blasphemous drama, the
audience beheld virile representation
OF the fraiities OF human nature, paint
ed in various colors by a cunning mas
ter. The Devil is a morality plsy
of the highest order. The company
this play here is headed BY
sterling actor, Whit Brandon. support
ed by an excellent company. chosen for
their ability in their particular roles,
and in all presenting a play of the
highest order.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-01-16
TO ENTERTAIN
LEGISLATORS TODAY
Solons to Arrive on Special
at 3 O'Clock.
Reception at the Auditorium, Drive
About City, Banquet at the REM
ington and Complimentary Ball
in the Evening.

The people of American Falls and vi
cinity will have the honor of entertain
ing the members of the legislature to-
day from 8 p. m. until midnight. A
message was received from w. H.
Philbrick, Wednesday evening, by F.E.
Winter, stating that the invitation ex-
tended to stop at American Falls on
their return from the National Wool
growers convention at Pocatello had
been accepted, and that they would ar
rive on special about 8 O'Clock. Ar
rangements for their reception and en-
tertainment were at once begun.
The train will be met by the recep-
ton committee and the band, and the
honored guests taken to the Auditor
ium, where reception will be held.
From there they will be taken in carri-
ages to the power stations and other
points of inserest. About o'clock they
viii sit down to banquet at the Rem
ington. At the conclusion of the BAN
quet they viii be escorted to the Audi
uorium where ball in their honor will
be given.
The public is invited to meet the visi-
tors and assist in their entertainment.
Letters to this effect have been sent
to many, but the time is too short to
reach ali in this way, and the commit
tee desires it to be known that every
citizen is cordially invited to be present.
A reception committee to welcome
the guests has been appointed as fol-
lows: Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Davis, Mr..
aud Mrs. ]. R. Bowen, Mr.. and Mrs.
+. E. Winter, Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Ev-
ans, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Moth, Mr.. and
Mrs. David Burrell, Mr.. and Mrs, Ben
Jamin Howell, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. Frodsham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Sparks, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilford Bennion, Mr.. and Mrs.
K. B. Greenwood, Mr.. and Mrs. Barber
to accommodate about 100
have been provided. and after an ad-
dress of welcome by Mayor Clifford as
many of the guests as care TO go viii
be driven to the power stations and
other points of interest. It is proba-
ble the legislators win be accompanied
by a number of prominent people who
are attending the National Woolgrow-
ars convention.
For the ball the following floor com
mittee has been appointed: Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilford Bennion, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Allen, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Hook, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew May, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Byington, Miss Vera
Oliver, Miss Mary Butterfield, Don
Runnion and Adolph Claassen.
About midnight the guests will de-
part for Twin Falls. where they will re-
main over Sunday.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-01-16

potatoes on wheat land, as a rest crop.
Is ADVISABLE, and is being adopted in
northern Idaho with good results. the
crop on as much as 100 acres being re-
munerative enough to pay for working
the ground, but better yields are oh
tanned on smaller and better tended
acreage.
Alfalfa should be fed to stock on the
1arm to obtain the best prices and an
unfalllng market. A tom of alfalfa fed
10 an average COW, with butter fat at
zo cents, is worth So. At 30 cents for
outter tat, the average price last wear.
IL is worth ten to twelve dollars nor
ION. At some points in the state al
falfa is quoted as low as $3.50 in the
stack, lat others it is So or more). and
IN such cases it is because the farmers
have failed to raise stock To consume
the product and have flooded the mar
t' ket' There is room in Idaho for mil
non sheep on the farms, although the
range capacity is about reached.
His idea of crop rotation is alfalfa
three to five years, grain two to three
years, potatoes, beets, or corn where
1t does well, then back to alfalfa. Bv
following this system the soil will be-
come richer instead of poorer.
Dlverslfication is also good, he said.
because it furnishes continuous labor.
Farmers sometimes think they work
harder than anyone else, but business
and professional men work longer
hours and often harder. Then a man
with regular income of $50 a month
is better off and has more luxuries than
one who receives $500 in lump sum
once year, because the latter is not
enabled to estimate closely and usually
comes out little short.
Mrs. c. L. Myers read an excellent
paper on social problems. Mrs. C. R
Pearsall read an excellent paper, which
was written by Mr.. Pearsall, who was
unable to attend. Both will appear in
the near future. An ephonium solo bv
Arthur Heitman, an instrumental Sc
lection by Mrs. F. S. Hoskins, with yo-
cal numbers by double mixed quar-
tette, male quartette and a female
quartette enlivened the proceedings.
The institute will close tonight. Mon
day Professors French and Nelson and
n L
U. f. Smith will hold three sessions at
Springfield for the benefit of the peo-
pie OF the upper end of the tract.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-01-16
Secure Reduced Freight Rates.

January 10th there will go into effect
throughout southern Idaho reduction
in express rates from Salt Lake CITY
and Portland. 1t has been brought
about through the action of the League
of Southern Idaho Commercial clubs.
which filed bill of complaint with the
Interstate Commerce Commission last
October. The present rate from Salt
Lake is $500 and from Portland S.. 65.
The new rates which go into effect
January 10th will be $3.50 from Salt
Lake and $500 from Portland. This
reduction will be the means of saving
thousands of dollars month for south
ern Idaho and will be a permanent ben
eft to the state. The League of south
ern Idaho Commercial Clubs has been
preparing itself for year to take active
steps to secure a reduction in freight
rates and express rates. Another bill
praying for reduction in rates from
New York City to all points in southern
Idaho has been filed and hearing on
the same will be held in the course of so
or go days. The rate from New York
City into southern Idaho is now a COM
bination OF the rates from New York
to the Missouri river and from the
Missouri river to Idaho. The bill now
before the Commission prays that the
express companies be required to pub
lish througe rate instead of combi-
nation rate, and that the through rate
shall not be more than S11.0O, 81. 80 less
than the present combination.
Senator Borah has been requested to
argue the case before the Interstate
Commerce Commission and has stated
to the officials of the League that unless
prevented by official etiquette he will be
glad to make a study of the case and
to argue it at the proper time.
This touch of spring is alright if it
dom t have relapse.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-01-16
Homestead Filings.

Ambrose Moore, et 5 e3 sec. p, nj n
ct 27-l0-3l.
August Spreckher. ws w sec. "a,
n Il ef 5 ct n ct 2S-S-S0.
John w. Sisler, IS n ct e3 5 ct $3.50.
Paul P. Spauldins, ns w S. n WI
34-7-S0.
Nellie Mclaughlin, s. el and nj 5 ct
14-7-S1.
Gotleib Adolf, lease on 1923.
George R. Duncan, 5 e3 n WI So n e3
II ct 15-7-30.
Merton Brado, 81 n WI and lots and
1850.
VIM. E. Morris, 5 e4nwR n e4 vi
and lot Sl-S-S2.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-01-16
Many Homestead Filings Made.

what this section will be in few years is indicated by
the land filings perhaps accurately than ANYTHING else
NOT all the data relating land can be procured
on snort notice. because the business divided between
american Falls, Pocateo and Backfoot The records of
United States Commissioner Burrel however who has
probably done twothrds of the land business since his an
pointment July 10Th last make very favorable show
ing The records of Eph H Watson, who preceded him
are not available and would swell the total materially
Since July ~ 1908, final proof has made on 6s4o
acres OF Carey land and 324O entered The proofs he
tore L. K Thomas and Eph H. Watson are certainly not
much less Since July 10Th homestead filings on As 600
acres have been made and homestead proofs on 800
acres Since October 10th to the amount of
o12O acres have been leased through Burre and the
desert entries will three thousand acres
In bref the showing follows Lands added to the tax
ro II 16O acres Lands entered $50 acres IF the en-
tries OF the other offices known believed the Amer
lean Falls country would show record of more than 7
oOO acres for the past months winter set and
the ground became covered with snow entries have b.e
very hight Inquiries however indicate that more land
seekers will be here in the spring than ever before
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-01-16
Meetings of Commercial Club.

A special meeting of the Commercial
club was held in the Offices of F. p
Winter, January II, 1909. President
Greenwood stated that the object of the
meeting was for the purpose of discuss
ing the advisabillity of having those
members of the legislature who expect
to attend the Wool Growers Association
to be held in Pocatello, to stop off at
American Falls. F. E. Winter, secre-
tary of the Power county committee.
stated that he had mailed w. Fl
Phllbrick, our member of the legisla-
ture, an invitation to be read to the
legislature to arrange to stop over at
American Falls few hours on their
trip either to or from Pocatello. but as
no definite information was at hand as
to what the intentions of the legislature
were, suggestions only were in order.
However, it was the concensus of opin-
ion that the Commercial club do every
thing in its power to get the members
of the legislature here and to provide
entertainment while in our city.
The question of getting additional
help for the secretary of the club was
brought up by the secretary, and after
considerable discussion it was decided
that the secretary be instructed to Sc
cure the services of Miss Laura Norton
at salary of $500 per month.
The chairman advised that the band
boys give benefit ball at the Audito-
rum on January 29th, and impressed
upon the club the Importance of doing
everything in their power to make the
event a financial success.
Mr.. H. R. Hager presented the name
of Charly Anderson for, membership,
and he was duly elected.
: The question of using copies of our
city papers as means of advertising
was discussed at some length and by
general request of the club it was
ordered that o. H. Barber and W.
NJ. Dooley, editors of the papers, get
and agree upon a price per
copy of not less than 200 copies of each I
paper per month, and submit the same
to the board at the earliest possible
The regular meeting was held Janu-
lary u. The advertising proposition
vas discussed at length and the secre-
.ary was authorized to make such ar
with the newspapers for a
month as he deemed advisable, for
copies to be mailed to inquirers.
T. L. Jones, of Otis, was elected to
in the club expressing a
lesire to bear his share of the burdens
If settling and developing the country.
n IL 1. n
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-01-16
Shows Development.

S. NJ. Johnston was IN from Aberdeen
Thursday after the speakers for the in
stitute at Aberdeen. Mr.. Johnston 10
Gated about three miles from Aberdeen
two years ago last fall. At that time
from the top Of his barn he could count
nineteen houses. Now he can count
about two hundred. This is simply one
instance of many which shows the de-
velopment that is taking place.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-01-16
HISTORY OF ONEIDA COUNTY.
Divided Many Times and is Still Too
Large.

oneida county was created from
Owyhee county on January 2, 1864.
owyhee's sovereignty was short, how
ever, as that county was created De-
cember 81, 1863, or twenty-five days
prior to the passage of the Oneida
county bill. At that time the county
extended as far eastward as the sum-
NIT of the Rocky mountnins, and in
eluded from a third to a half of the
area of Wyoming. Following is the
bill creating Oneida county:
AN ACT
CREATING THE COUNTY OF ONEIDA.
Be it enacted by the legislative as
sembly of the territory of Idaho, as
follows:
Section l. That all that portion of
Idaho territory, within the following
boundary, be, and the same is hereby
created the county of Oneida to-wit !:
Commencing at the point where the in
tersection of the meridian of longitude
ll3 degrees with the northern boundary
OF Utah territory, thence north along
said meridian 1l3 degrees to the Snake
river, thence up said river in an eastern
direction to 112th meridian, thence
north on said meridian to the summit of
the Rocky mountains, and from thence
along said summit in an eastern direc-
ton, and in southern direction, to the
boundary Of Colorado territory and
from thence along the boundary of Col
orado to Utah territory, and from thence
along the the northern boundary of
Utah to the place of beginning; and the
county seat of said county of Oneida is
hereby located at Soda Springs.
Section 2. This act shall take effect
and be in force from and after its ap-
proval by the governor.
Approved Jan. p, 1864.
Soda Springs was the first county
seat, but not being in the center of pop
ulation, which may be described as
light and scattering" did not long
continue. What the population and
wealth of the county was when it was
created is not a matter of record, but
was certainly insignificant, because six
years later the assessed valuation was
only 1892, ,234, and the number of votes
cast were 207. Taking into considera-
tion the fact that the county extended
north TO Montana, east to and along the
summit of the Rocky mountains to the
Colorado line, it will be appreciated at
once that there is today scarcely a vot-
ing precinct in the county that has not
more wealth and greater population
than the entire county had at that time.
After the Creation OF the territory of
which took more than half
the area of Oneida county, its territory
intact for several years.
Bear Lake was created on January )
1915. Cassia. jointly from Oneida and
Owhyee, was created February 20. 1879. +
Bingham, from Oneida, was created
January 13 1885, and fremont and Ban
mock from Bingham in March, 1898.
For the past sixteen years there have
been no changes.
Power County, which it is proposed
to create largely from Oneida and
Blaine, with small parts of Bingham, /
Bannock and Cassia, probably has more
wealth than any of the counties above I
lamed, at the time of their creation. +
With the exception of Bannock, whose /
'ailroad mileage and property constitute
! large part of her valuation.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-01-16

Byrd Trego, of the Blackfoot Repub-
lican, was an interested spectator at
the farmers institute at Aberdeen.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-01-16

This touch of spring is alright if it
don't have relapse.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-01-16
Oats Wanted.

will pay cash, at the market price,
for all the oats offered at my feed store
near the mill. w. NJ DAVE
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-09-01
The Care Of the Eyes.

=. Wnen one is using the eyes for
close work 1t is wise to change the
tocus at intervals and gaze of at a
distance; If the distant view is of
green mountains and fields it will be
most restful. If the air in the room
can be frequently changed that will
rest, the eyes also. One should never
use the eyes for study or work before
breakfast or after the strength has
.'heen reduced by disease lor nervous
strain. "A book should, be held about
Is inches from the eyes. The light
Tor work should be. steady and for an
entire room diffused rather than
spotty.-Harper's Bazar.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-09-01
Nature Study.

~ Nature study Is teaching 'h% youth
TO see and to know the thing n*1re:
to hand, to the end that his l:fe may
be fuller and richer, writes Prof. l.. II.
Bailey of Cornell university Nature
study is not to be taught forSthe pur.
pose of making the youth :. specialist
or a scientist Now and tl.''" pupil
will desire 10 pursue sc!e~">, :-,r the
sake Of the science, and he .;'puld be
encouraged. But every. r.:.iil may
be taught 10 be interested - Plants
and birds and insects and running
brooks, and thereby his life VIII be
the stronger. The crop of scientists
will take care of ITSELF! ~,