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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-07-18
UNCLE SAM BUTTS IN
This Paper Ordered to Stop
Subscriptions When a
Year in Arrears

What We have often said woul,
happen some day has finally occur
ed Uncle Sam has sent Us let
ter inquiring about delinquent sub
scribers. We have TO make out q
statement under oath and return II
90 the government at once. Amore
other questions We are required "a
answer Is this one: "Of the mum
BIER OF copies mailed as To subscribe
how many were sent TO persons
whose subscriptions at the time
OF mailing this issue were In arreari
more than one year and had not
been expressly renewed?" Uncle
Sam is evidently going 10 see
that the law Is enforced 70 the
letter. Here IL the section OF the
postal law the government is going
&c. cnsorce TO the letter:
"The right OF publishers 10 ex-
tend IN good faith credit on sub
scriptlons Is recognized ard viii
not be abridged. and although all
subscriptions are regarded as ex-
plrlng with the period for which
they we're obtained, nevertheless,
la order TO give an opportunity 70
secure renewals. copies Of their pub
LEGATION viii be accepted for mailing
as to subscribeIs at the usual Sec
oad-class rates OF postage for
period OF one year from date Of
expiration, but copies sent TO per 1
SONS after one year from the date
OF the expiration OF their subscrip-
tons, unless such subscriptions
be expressly renewed Tor a defin-
tie time. together with an act
ual payment OF subscription or
bona fido promise OF payment. VIII
not be accepted at the pound rate.
but Will be accepted al the tram
silent second class rate OF one cent
Tor each four ounces or fraction
prepaid by stamps afflx-
cd :"
The Index can do nothing but
'oliow the orders from the govern
nent, Conditions have been bad
around here for the past two yeaus ,
md many have spoken TO us about I
heir subscriptions, We are per- I
ectly willing 10 wait on them un- {
"A their crops are harvested. oun I
ist rs what ia known as gilt q
dyed" But II Uncle S.m says 1
ge cannot walt We have nothing els
cit TO do than 20 cut them off. 4
he dirst part OF cur list that We
ball go over Is the foreign--that
). papers sent a distanee--to out
ide states. for instance. Every
anne on our foreign list that Is
a arrears we shall cut off. We
ave been very leuient with these
araway subscribers and a num-
er of them have not appreciated
!. II after reasonable time We
o not hear from them as TO their
ccount We shall place 4 fcr coli
,ction.
The home list which means all
hose In Emmett and surrounding
come little later.
le know lot OF our people are
oing TO get mad and ocme In roar
TX but We can't help Il. We do
u impugn the honesty OF sim
10 subscriber, but We % intend
|, follow the law. Uncle sam Wal
OF trust an individual In the world
ash or 40 40 with him. We trusb
4 our subscribers viii look at this
after in the right light.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-07-18
II. A. Partridge for Commissioner

That Nampa IS entitled to re-
presentation on the board of county
commissioners win hardly be ques-
toned by any one. This Ia not
only the largest center of population
but II pays more taxes than any
other city in the county. II IT be
granted that Nampa Is entitled TO
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-07-18
CHURCH NOTICES.
Latter bay Saints.

Services on Sunday as follows:
Sunday school at 10 a. m. Regular
services at 1880 p. N. David
Nelson, Bishop.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-07-18

WANTED People to pick dew
berries Apply at How'd ranch, CT
phone 90 blk-4, and Irwin Brown
will call.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-07-18

hereby announce my candidacy
fer sheriff of Canyon county, sub
ject TO the Republican primaries, NJ.
record the past two years is my
platform
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-07-18

Dated July 18th 1912.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-06-27

LIZ Ii. IL. DdhtC GASSTtS tlaC common
salt is a cure for what is ofren termed
'shrewishness in women.
The wife Of Henry t,erk possessed asmost
unpleasant hahit.
She seemed to think he was tame and
gentle as a rabbit
And she would c~riticisS his acts. likewise
his lack of action,
And scold poor Henry Peck until he. thor
dered on dist actor.
she was not what one ought to term a
Grabbed wife. or cross
Twas simply that shs wished it und err
stood that she was boss.
Now Henry Peck with great delight lea, n
ed that the salt we sprinkle
Upon our food would make her voice as
sweet as bells that tinkle,
Wou!d make her lose her ruling ways,
her dominant demeanor,
And thus insure a household life nuchN
gladder and serener.
So when she next upraided him for some
misstep or fault
He seized the cellar and he shook upon
her head some salt.
Poor Henry Peck! Immediately HIS wife
became quite Mustered.
The speech she used was hotter than the
hottest brand OF mustard,
Was sharper than white. vinegar and
stingsng as red peppsy-
And Henry thanked his lucky stars he
was a speedy stepper,
For out he fed pursued by hep and by a
rolling pin.
And though he thsr ~apolosized. she would
not let him In.
Then Henry Peck sat. down and thought
ana long he coGtated;s
He solved the nrohlam hHaliy. and then
arose eiated
And FASTENED to a Wholesale house where
salt was sold b. arees,
Fer he saw thaS this ysrnady should not
be Hung from shs.Sers. II
sAnd when next Tins his wife began to let
her temper
He pulled . yelvs above her hse5-SEd
down there cana toni
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-06-27

iuliu ~ luAcO.
Take'n office that on the and day o. No
vcmber, 1903, the following described
pieces or parcels of land situated in the
county OF Potter and state of South Da-
kota. TOW ii:
An OF blocks "a. 25, % and 81; lots /. II
and IL blk "a: lots =. G. s. 9. 10 blk 35: all
of blkS ~ and Al: lots ]. 3. s. 10 and II
blk 40. inclusive. ali being in the
original PLAT of the town of Forest City.
Potter county, South Dakota. We're sold for
taxes thcll due and delinquent for the
year 1908. at u tax sale by the treasurer of
said Potter county. to w. III. Shepardson.
and that the said w. II. Shepardson is
now the lawful owner and holder of the
certificate Of tax sale of said premises. is
! sued at said tax sale.
Take notice. further, that on the 9th
day Of November. 1905. the following de-
Scribed pieces or parcels of land situated
in the same town plat as aforesaid. toWit.
Lets | to II. block 50; lots | toS blk IS.
lots to IL, Is to17, 20 to 81. blk 27: lots 2to
10. Is to ~ blk "a; lots 4, 5. Z. s g. IS to "a
blk AZ; loss6, Z & Is to24 blk 43: all OF blk
"a. | to s. > to "a. blk 40; all of blocks As
& 40: lots IA to % blk 80. inclusive. were
sold for tax s thsn Que AMI delinquent tor the
Eotter county. to W II Sheparlson. and that the
sud " II Sha.pardson is now the lawful .wne,
and holder OF the certificate of tax sale OF SAID
prelaises. issued at said tax sale.
The right Of redemption will expire and
y deed for said premises be made by The
treasurer of Potter county at the eXpira-
ton of sixty days from the completed ser
vice of this notice. unless said premises
are redeemed before that time, as provjd
ed by law.
Dated at Forest City. S. D.. this a5th day
of June. 1912.
w. H. SHEPARDSON
Lawful holder of said county treasurer's
certificate nf tax sale.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-06-27

Man Coughs & Breaks Ribs. -
After a frightful coughing spell a
man in Neenah Wis felt terrible
pains in his side and his doctor
found two ribs broken. What ag-
ony DrKings NewDiscoyery would
have saved. A few teaspoonsful
ends a late cough, while persistent
use routs obstinate coughs, expels
stubborn colds or heals weak. sore
lungs. II feel sure its a God-send
10 humanity" writes Mrs Elite
Morton, Columbia, NC. ssfor be-
lieve | would have consumption to-
day il ! had not used this great
remedy Its guaranteed to satisfy
and you can get a free trial bottle
or soc or 81 size at all druggists
You hear about it on the trains.
in the depots, on the street, in the
restaurants, at the hotels, in all
|public places, and hundreds OF
newspapers, all sing the praises OF
the new lobby and ladies reception
room of the new Beaufort Hotel.
Opposite the Postofice, Minnapls
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-06-27

Capt j p Kluth had a little ex-
elemental his domicile this morn
ing occasioned by their gasoline
stove catching fire. A house a-ire
item was spared us by Johns
heroically taking the stove in his
arms and throwing it out of the
window
MoveO On Now! says a policeman
to 4 street crowd, and whacks heads
IL ftdont. Move ongnow says the
big, harsh mineral pills to bowel
COMPOSITIONS and suffering follows.
DR. Kings New Life Pills don't bull
dose the bowels. They gently per-
snAde them to right action and
health follows. 25r at all druggists
Messrs Ed Edwards and VIM.
Wing were IN town this morn,
imp and bought some horses ffem
sChas Swift and cattle from Will
oliver Nj
The. Cheyenne Agency BandEre
turnedfron Lebedu Sunday morn.
9h6 rsportingA apod dey and 4
|RoQd time.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-06-27

Makes The Nation Gasp.-The
awful list of injuries on u Fourth
of July staggers humanity. Set
over against 1T, however, is the
wonde rful healing, by Backlens
ArnicA Salve, OF thousands, who
suffer ed from BURNS, cuts, bruises.
bullet wounds or explosions. Its
the qaick healer of boils. ulcers,
eczema. sore lips or piles.
Only 25c at all druggists.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-06-27
peIa.tmenl ct tile lnterlor.

MAY II ~
NOTICE is hereby given that n
Lucas Baird of Gettysburg. SD. ah|
June /. 1910, made H.. E. No. O103s5
southeast4 of sec. 10. twp. 100 n. ri
IS w. 9Th p. NJ. has filed notice of in
ton to make communication proof. to ea
lish claim to the land above described
fore the clerk of courts at Gettysburg
Dakota. OH the 9th day of July 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses: III
Glanat Leonard Benham. both of
Beau. 5. d.. and j Thompson and
low Lucas both of Gettysburg. SD.
John L. Lockhart, Reg
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-06-27
Concluded from first pagel

Special Agent McComhe left
on Monday for Wind River,
Montana. on orders from Wash
lngton City. III bad to
leave his work here unfinished, 1t
is understood. as be stated that
some one would probably be sent
to the Agency here to take his
place
Scott Cook returned from the
northeastern part Of the state
Tues, where he has been working
ON the new enterprise OF theCM&
SIP Ky, viz making a double track
of their Pacific coast Inc. He is
back for - few day TO attend to
some land business at the Indian
Agents office
Miss Marie Sternhaoan and sis
ter Miss Anna of Alaska have
been the guests of Mrs Margaret
Worries the past week. They left
for Gettysburg Tuesday, where
Miss Anna will be brides maid
| at the wedding of her sister and
Mr. Robt Voorhes. Forest Gates
| going with them to act as groom S
best man
After tho ceremonies the party
went to the home of the brides
parents where they paltook Of a
bountiful repast.
Mrs J I Whltlock and son
Robt returned from their Black
Hills try Saturday and report a
very pleasant time. the scenery of
that region especially charming
them. They We're accompanied
by Mrs j Il Hughes, her SON Roy
and daughter Miss Lucille who re
manned till Tuesday when they re
turned to Gettysburg, Mrs Whit
lock and Willard going over with
them
A shower party vas given to
Miss Hazel Ellis Saturday evening
at the residence of Mr.and Mrs. II.
q. Ellis, in token of her approach
ING marriage, which is to be within
a couple weeks. Some twenty
guests were present, who passed
the time away with a variety OF
doings. Mesdames Lille Joscelyn
and Flossie McGinnis presid-
ing at the piano, and Mrs
Mcintyre reciting "Cnrfew shall
not ring tonight" The exercises
closed with appropriate refresh
ments, at about II o'clock.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-06-27
NOTICES FOR PUBL-IcATIO
Department of the interior. I
Land Ottice All Pierre. :

Nepaftment of the INfcfl0f. Z
Land once AT Fierre. :.
June $. 1911
NOTICE is hereby given that
klang OF Eales. $. d., who on Angus
1910. made Ill. Il. No. 0l0643 for sontlfei
of section Is, township 1en north. r
- west 18th PM. has filed notice of il
ton to make communication proof
establish claim to TIE land above DIES,
ed, before the clerk of courts Harry
linger at Gettysburg S. ID. on the
day of July 1912
Claimant names as witnesses: JOIN
Herbison Jr.. g w. Thompson. Arthl
Wager. Oscar Peterson. all of Eales.
Holm l.. LOCkhart. Eeg
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-06-27
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
TAKE TAX DEED

To Warren Gee. the record owner of the
land he r.inafter described. and to War
ran Gee. the person in whose name said
land is taxed:
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-06-27
FOR SALE

-Four miles from Forest City, n
w of sec. ALT ~. Some land
broken, all fenced in. Write for
terms to owner Frank j. Pliska
Midland. Texas
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-06-27

Messrs Rousseaus and Charles
Claymore were over Thursday
trading,
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-10
The Press Campaign Headquarters
EVERY CANDIDATE IS STRIVING
WITH MIGHT AND MAIN TO VIM
Ahead Has che of
Candidate Thousands Of Votes Need.d n w..

The Press race for votes is on n.
truth. Each participant is rounding up
the new subscriptions in an endeavo-
to build up a substantial vote reserve
for the judges final count. On the
strength or weakness Of this reserve
their success or failure depends.
Therefore every candidate is striving
with might and main 20 secure the vote
getting new subscriptions on which
t..eir success depends.
Forge ahead has become the hub IL
the wheel Of campa IN progress Eve ).
candidate is after the thousands OF
votes needed to win
From now on tney must keep busy in
vote getting way. There are ten
days Of the campaign left.
Candidates gather in every prom
ised subscription you have on your lss
as the outcome OF your campaign rests
upon them. You would hate to find on
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-10

Toronto Mail and Empire: Lord
Dufferin delivered an address before
the Greek class of the McGin univers-
ity about which a reporter wrote: "Hs
lordship spoke to the class in the pur-
est ancient Greek, without mispre-
nouncing word or making the slight
est grammatical solecism." Great
heavens y remarked Sir Hector Lange
win to the late Sir John A. Macdonald
''how did the reporter know that?"
II told him." was the Conservative
statesman's answer. But you don't
know Greek" "True; but | know a
little about politics."
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-10
Fight Your Worries

DO what you like in your search 70,
votes, but do not worry. Your pros
poets of winning are just as bright as
any other candidates, if you believe
they are. Even if they were not. wor-
rylng would not make them any better.
In fact it would make them worse.
Fight off the disposition to paint things
black, the quicker you do it the better
your opportunity to win You have
nothing to fear in your battle for votes
for your opportunities to secure them
are as great as anther's Tinge your
vote getting forecasts with sunlight
and you will tint them with nope. II,
guessing the future speculate cheer
fully. You cannot tell how your luck
will run until your pluck has had a
turn.
In every race there must be winner
as well as loser. So pick the hap
pier prospect. Since some one must
stand the better show see that you do.
There is no use bowling, 81 have lost"
before you are tagged There is no
use quitting until you are beaten.
While the outcome is still in doubt as
sumo the odds favor you. Every time
you quail and quake with the fear, II
have lost" you are betting you have
lost.
Your victory depends as much on
hot enthusiastic vote getting as on
cold blooded subscription arguments.
Weapons are only as effective as the
zeal wields them. Remember worry is
he drug that numbs reason, deadens
wit, strangels force and kills daring.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-10
Wounded Men Improving

A. c, Henson, the wOltajed night
watchman of Imncri.I
propeTNent, and it is thought now hn
has a chance for recovery. &. r..
Greason, who did the shooting, says
that in painting he was made sick and
ae followed that wsth drinking. lie
uoes not even know that he had a gun
and remembers nothing OF the shoot
ing. No person could more deplOr"
the shooting than he. IT is case
where license booze got the best o!
good man.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-10
Policeman Exhonerased

{BY UNITED PRESS AsSOCIATIONSl
Los ANGELES. Dec. tO.-Unless
the coroner's inquest develops un-
toward facts, Chief Of Police Sebas-
tan will not take action Furnishing
PatrOlInan Charles HOn, the man who
shot and killed Elmer Finnegan, aged
II, Friday night, believing him to be
a thug. The chief believes the shoot
ing was the result OF the unfortunate
trend of circumstances.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-10
Taik Newspaper Valve

Taik Newspaper Value
4 person purchasing a piece Of cloth
goods naturally wants to know its
breadth. length and quality, these are
The elements on which to base the
Judgment Of its value.
Newspapers are not different from
other commodities in this respect. II,
IS in consideration Of these factors
the Press presents itself to the people
OF this community and guarantees
every issue to be as newsy and inter
estinS as the money the field iustifies
to be spent upon it can make it. Tn.
growth and development Of the Press
rests in the hands OF the communitv
II IS they that make it what il is. II
is this community that supports it and
On this basis Of revenue the paper is
issued.
Every candidate should point ont "a
every prospective subscriber that the
outside world measures every com
munity by its papers. If the com.
munity's papers are good the outside
world says: ''The town is good" While
If Cheap John affairs wherever thew
go they stand a black warning of an
unprogressive community. For the
world sizes you up by your organs of
publicity.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-10
Special Program Tonight

At thf l.. 4 :. heater this evening
there will be presented an especially
fine picture THE Equine Spy" in two
reels, featuring Don" said TO be the
most Intelligent horse in the world
Other numbers Will be AT the Foot OF
the Ladder Cooks Mumps" and
"CompiicationS.' There will also be
Two vaudeville acts in addition TO the
above program, by Tileston Boyce,
formerly in Robert b. Mantell casts.
personating Happy Jack" "Old Home
stead. "'-'Dr. Zeckyl and Mr.. Hyde" and
THE DruBkard's Toast
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-10
RfnS WANTED

The plans for the proposed new
Catholic church are now ready nd
same may be examined at the office
of Architect IcLaren. room 5. Fl Cen
ceived at said office until December 20
inclusive. lids to consider either brick
construction or frame. with pebble
accompanied with per cent certified
check. The committee reserves the
right TO reject any or all bids.
COMMITTEE,
dec16 ST. Marys Catholic Church.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-10

Some weeks since the Progress
printed a statement that il had filed
with the postofhce department sworn
sta,emen, that II had a paid circuIa-
ton Of 100 copies.
The Press then stated that it the
publisher of the Progress had taken
affidavit to paid circulation of 100
copies this paper would call on the
postmaster general fer an investigation
of the yeracity of the affidavit.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-10
Holiday Entertainment

Mrs. p b. Christian and daughter
will entertain with house party dur
ing the holidays in honor Of Miss
elect who is visiting the valley Invited
guests are Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Sears
and F. Walters of Colorado, George
Sears and daughter, Myrtle, and son,
Aubrey. Of San Diego; Mr.. and Mrs.
A. w. Beach of Los Angeles. The Los
Angeles and San Diego parties antici-
pate a delightful auto trip over the
san Diego-lmperial highway
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-10
f!AkE |! !l!E CIRCULATION STATEMENT
DOES NOT STAND INSPECTION

The government finally required Che
Prooress to print the affidavit, Which
il made October 2 and to which refer
ence had been made. It will be noted
that the affidavit absolutely lodges
the circulation point, making no state
ment whatever, despite the claim OF
the editor that it did SO. 1t is now up
to the Progress to explain why it saio
the affidavit contained statemSit
which It did rot contain.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-10
To Beain At Once

j. l.. ZraverS reports that he will a,
once begin the construction OF tiit
Main street portion of the building %
he occupied by Varney Brothers s
co.. with frontage sa beth Main a
Fifth streets.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-10
colored Methodist Church

The colored Methodist of the city
last evening formed new church or
ganization, with Rev. H. C. Edwards
as pastor. For the time being service
will be held in the school house east
Of the railroad.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-10
Castro in limelIQht

tBy UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
PARIS. Dec. iO.-Castro is foment-
ing another Venezuelan revolution, &C
cording to lie Tempes. newspaper. Its
articles declare Castro is again in Paris.
but his whereabouts are unknown. An
Antwerp dispatch says Castro is en-
route to Hamburg TO enter sani-
tarium.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-10
Well, Sir, '''.'
Do You Know

nsa4 i has Doe. alnss. impossible fer Us y keep 9
years We have thoaght that practically every fesner T.
fac3 there have a increase IN the
population recently, has been
far greater than before
, We have just unioaded which came direct fro.
the factory In Moline During the have had
carload after carload and expect to keep right on
ordering them.
The implements just received are strictly upto in
every respect The Harrows equipped with the cold
rolled steel bolts which at least SO per cent
stronger than the similar bolts HaFrOws. They
have extra heavy disc blades which rssnforced and
OF blades Harrows is much less than other
Harrows her OF
disc blades.
We also had in this quantity of the California
Special Good Enough Plows, plow which Is
factured particularly alfalfa growing sections
which equipped with special
Don't you think you should buy implements which
adapted this Valley We
sufficient volume such alterations
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-10
Six-0ay Race

(BY UNITED PRESS ASSoCIATIoNSl
NEW YORK, Dec. t0.-At noon the
six-day bicyclists were tied at 1872
miles and one lap.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-10
Two Sprinkling Shifts

The city trustees are making a
special effort to overcome dnStN
streets by putting second shift on
the sprinkling wagon. which r. pe'V
working day and night
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-10
CITY AND VALLEY

Miss Ethel I.eftwich of Louisiana ar
rived this morning to remain for the
winter with the family Of her brother,
Roy LeftWich, on Commercial street,
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-10

Open installation OF officers of Col
den Rule chapter, o. E. s., will be held
in Masonic hall Friday evening. De-
cenber s, at o'clock. Members are
privileged TO bring a friend.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-10

The Pioneer Transfer Co. Is prepared
to handle your baggage or any kind
Of dray work at reasonable pricea- Of
fee on Fifth street Just north Of Main
street. Phone Main 1.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-10
Cambridde Beats Oxford

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSl
LONDON, Dec. 10.-Cambridge de-
feated Oxford in the annual Rugby
game today, 10 to 3.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-10
Heavy Frost Predicted

IBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSl
Los ANGELES, Dec. i0.-The
weather prediction is: Fair tonight
and Wednesday; heavy frost Wednes-
uay: light north winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-10

The Cruiser: Baker-''In five years
you won't see horse on the street"
Wayburn-'Yes, they would be safer,
On the sidewalks"
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-10

New Citizen
MIR. and Mrs. Bales G. Walker. a son.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-10

able to appear against the Lyons wo-
man for many months. The woman
is confident Widney will never take
the stand against her.