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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF

The five days battle has been
fought at Chicago, and the Seven
days Battle at Baltimore, and the
battered regiments have gone into
bivouac while the leaders get their
bearings and formulate plans for the
big Tight.
Observing the amount of ammuni-
ton that has been used up and the
energy and sacrifice in general one
might conclude that the greatest
wave has passed, but determination
has been stirred all'round, and there
will be a great gathering of forces
for the fall elections. Men will be
waiting on the leaders and asking for
the best Ct generals, and others will
be exhorting the people to put forth
their best men from the ranks, SO
that the current upheaval may wit
ness a survival of the fittest.
After the battle of Shiloah great
fight was made on Grant, and one
man who waited on Lincoln to inform
him of Grants habitual use of whis-
key was asked what brand of liquor
Grant used-adding, 81 notice that
Grant fights and / want to furnish
that same brand of whiskey he uses
for the hole army"
"Wilson" had not become so pop
ular at that time, neither had Sunny
book" but for the present campaign a
lot of fellows will line and say,
Wilson Whiskey, that's ALL
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
WE'RE IN ARKANSAS.

1t is an old story but true that one
about the house that leaked and did
not need repairing in good weather
and when it rained they couldn't.
We are in the same condition about
storing coal most of us. We know
all about the coal famine and how
certain it is to overtake us, and we
know that it costs fifty cents a ton
more after the first of August, or VI
a ton more in five-ton lots, but we
let it 60 and get pinched. We may
not have the money to spare or we
may decide to run for office or go to
the circus or spend the money in
some other way, and certain we are
that cold weather will come and that
the cars will be busy hauling beets
and potatoes and not many hauling
coal. =,
Well, if it happens that we will
roast the Short Line and the coal
the extra dollars worth
per ton and for the Inconvenience
Of having no fire.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12

Journal approves at least the platform
and will support the ticket"
Writing of Bryan under the head
of "Treachery Unspeakable," he
says.
The mask which in his fury Mr.
Bryan has allowed to slip away from
the sleek and SNUG visage that has
SO long deceived superficial observers
to the belief that though a selfish
and commonplace he was still a sin.
cere and amiable man, shows the
world at last the very embodiment OF
prosperous hypocrisy and successful
malice. The literature of every ma.
ton has its type of the unprincipled
,charlatan. He is depicted in various
degrees and kinds of turpitude, but
always as shallow and heartless. OF
Tartuffe, we read with dismay; of
Pecksniff and Chadband with dis
gust. How shall we classify, and
what shall be the measure Of detesta-
ton in which not only all good Demo-
Gratis but all good men must hereafter
and forever hold the sardonic figure
at Baltimore in, his rage and spleen
throwing off all disguise and pruden-
ce and showing himself in his true
character of migrate, traitor and phar-
isee: the baffled demagogue splitting
upon hands that had befriended him;
the beaten mountebank baked Of his
prey. the rattlesnake riled, exuding
DoisOn that disease and death NAV
follow in the wake Of his torture
course?
1T is most painful to write and to
print this indictment of a man the
Courier-Journal has tried to believe
IN honest, though a misguided man.
The seven days performance at Bal
timore with its horrible spectacle OF
Roosevelt at Chicago, leaves us no re-
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
MEN WANTED.

The U. s. Civil Service Commits
sion announces an examination on
August 8, 1912, for the position of
forest clerk (male) to secure eligi-
bles to fill vacancies as they may oc-
cur at an entrance salary of $1,000
or $1,000, in Forest service. Appli-
cants for this examination must
have a knowledge of stenography,
typewriting, and the elements of
bookkeeping, and have had at least
one years actual experience in
clerical work in business office.
The age limits are 1S to 40 years.
Considerable difficulty has been ex-
perienced in securing eligibles for
these positions and all qualified per-
sons are urged to make application
for and take the coming examinat-
lon apply to the Secretary, Eleventh
Civil Service District, 223, Federal
Building, Seattle Washington. 81.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
FOR SENATOR.

IN announcing my candidacy for
the office of state senator from the
Joint district of Bonneville and Ring
nam counties, would say that / favor
among other matters.
!. The reelection Of Hon. VIII
lam =. Borah to the United States
senate.
2. The payment of the indebted
ness incurred in the finishing of the
Ross Fork Road.
3. The eliminating OF needles
help and expense. where apparent in
state offices.
4. Strict economy of public mon
ey in every department of our state
government.
3. I favor the Republican plat
form wherein 1t is progressive.
I am opposed, among other matters
to any further division of Bingham
county for the purpose of creating or
aiding in creating any new county
or counties unless it is the expressed
wish OF the people of Bingham coun-
ty. ] am absolutely and unqualified
ly opposed to any bossism or attempt
at bossism under our form and sys-
tenn of government.
Geo. w. Fdginton.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
WHO WAS THE JOKE ON?

The Jury was about to disagree
over a damage suit. 1t was brought
by a worthless fellow to secure 81
600 damage to his cart and his feel
ings. chiefly his feelings, on account
of being hunted off the road by an
auto.
Some of the jurors wanted to give
him ten dollars, some thought a
man running an auto ought to put
up 500 and others thought one dol
lar or nothing was enough. They
argued that the case had no merit,
and that it was an outrage to have
the county bothered with such a suit.
Finally they agreed to strike an
average of all the estimates, and each
man wrote down what he was will
ing to allow. and the highest figures
were 800. While couple Of jur-
ors were adding it up, the verdict
was being signed, and as soon as the
figures were filled In the jury re-
turned to court and delivered the
verdict which read that the plaintiff
was to have $40. The jury was
excused from further duty in that
case, and when the plaintiffs law
yer met one of them down on the
street the juror semeed In a deep
study, and he asked him how in the
The world they came to allow his
client so much.
"Well, it was like this" said the
JUROR; 1--WE agreed to strike an ave-
age, and when all the sums were
ldded together we forgot to divide
" twelve, and we just wrote In the
um total. I suppose 1t is too late
O change 1t now" And the attor-
.ey replied. Sure it is"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
CELEBRATION WAS GOOD

The Fourth of July celebration at
Blackfoot was well planned and we'll
carried out. The committees had the
usual difficulties to contend with,
and met them successfully. They
planned we'll and the business men
responded generously. The public
responded generously in the parts
they were asked to do, and the pat
ronage of the people in attending
the event was the gratifying kind.
The Aberdeen Branch sent goodly
train load and the surrounding coun-
try was here enmasse.
No injuries or accidents were sus-
tanned that could be charged to mis-
of those in charge, and
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
DO YOU PREFER TT?

There are times when every candi-
date for office went about handing
his cards to everybody he met until
1t became embarrassing and painful.
Besides there was lot of money
wasted for cards and printing, and a
lot of rubbish to be swept up where
people threw the cards after the po-
lite office seeker had passed.
This year those who are candidates
for nomination place a brief state
ment in the newspaper, the publisher
sends IL out broadcast to the public,
and they can review the matter at
leisure while the candidate goes on
about, mis- business.
Ism it better?
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
FOR COMMISSIONER

I wish to announce that I am q
candidate for the nomination for
County Commissioner from the sec
ond district of Bingham County, at
the Republican primary election to
be held on the 30th day Of July, 1912.
q. M, Kennedy.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
ENDORSES JNO. M. HAINES.

Idaho County Man Writes Glowing
D.. Tribute to Candidate.
The following letter under date o.
June % to the Sun was written BY
Chas. A. Parsons Of Grangeville:
II am writing you today on a mat.
ter which is of much interest to me-
and / trust may have some common
element of mutual interest to both OF
us. 1t is in regard to the candidacy
of the Hon. John M. Haines for the
position of Governor of Idaho.
II have known Mr.. Haines for 81
years. Have watched the career In
which he has builded up both fortune
and reputation, as a business man,
successfully, have seen his abilities
demonstrated in the administration OF
public affairs, while mayor of Boise,
and can endorse his personal and pub
lie life. as being Of the highest class
of broad minded progressive Citizen
ship.
"In the matter of political interest
most every one has closest at heart
the doing of things. What will be
done is the vital question we should
ask of ourselves when we are consid-
ering who we shall support for each
office of trust and confidence. we
are obliged to repose in the man, ana
naturally it becomes question OF
what benefit will be derived from
this man or another, and
10 what cause can be accredited the
action we take in the discrimination
If choosing the one as against the
)ther.t
Generally these questions are
hreshed out in the minds of the vot-
ITS by discussion Of the possible good
n bad qualities of the candidate, in
endorsements and by the
,ersonal condolences which are shown
O be in the balance Of {. majority OPP
MON of those whom we are in touch
With and whom we know are posted
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12

wish to announce that I am a
for the nomination for
County Commissioner from the
third district Of Bingham County, at
the Republican primary election to be
held on the 30th day Of July, 1912.
T. P. Fackrell.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12

II anybody was criticised for the way
things we're done 1t was the crowd
for its balkiness. A few hundred
of them were so eager to see things
at close range that constant disre-
gard Of the police and constant risk
of life and limb resulted. 1t was
sheer good luck that they all es-
capped injury.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
FOR COMMISSIONER

I wish to announce that / am a
for the nomination for Com
missioner for the first district of Bling
ham county on the Republican ticket
at the primary election.
ga Soren Yorgesen.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
FOR SHERIFF.

l wish to announce that I am a 1
candidate for nomination for Sheriff |
of Bingham county on the Republican
ticket at the primaries July 30th.
John T. Danilson.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
FOR SHERIFF.

I wish to announce that am a
candidate for the nomination for
Sheriff Of Bingham County, on the
Republican ticket. subject to the ap-
prevail Of the voters at tho primary.
John ID. Kent. b2-4.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY.

I wish to announce to the voters of
Bingham county, that 1 am canai-
date for nomination for the Office Of
prosecuting attorney of Bingham
county, at the Democratic prim.
aries to be held July 30th, 1919.
w. A. Beakley
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY.

wish to announce to the voters Of
Bingham County, that I am q candi-
date for nomination for reelection
for the office of County Attor-
ney Of Bingham County, at the Re-
publican Primary to be held on tho
30th, day Of July, 1912.
Jas. q. Good. Il.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
FOR PROBATE JUDGE.

The nomination of J. H. Ander-
son Of Blackfoot for reelection to
the Office of probate Judge has been
filed and Mr.. Anderson has filed his
acceptance.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
FOR SHERIFF.

l wish to announce that I am a
candidate for nomination for sheriff
OF Bingham county on the Democrat
ic ticket at the primaries on July
3Oth F. e. DeKay.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
FOR SHERIFF.

I wish to annouce that I am q can
dtdate for the nomination for Sheriff
Of Bingham County. on the Repubii-
can ticket. subject to the approval OF
the voters at the primary.
". r. Jones.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

I wish to announce that am a
candidate for the nomination for Rem
resentative from Bingham county at
the Republican primaries.
A. 8. Dickinson
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY.

/ wish to announce that am a
candidate for the nomination for
County Attorney, subject to the ap-
proval of the Democratic primaries.
w. Orr Chapman. 52-l
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
FOR SHERIFF.

! wish to announce that ! am
candidate for nomination for sheriff
of Bingham county on the Democrat
ic ticket at the primaries July 30th.
N. E. Montgomery.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
FOR COMMISSIONER.

l wish to annuonce that am a
candidate for nomination for Com
missioner for the first district of Bing
nam county at the primaries July
goth on the Republican ticket.
James Christensen.
~ (She1lev)
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

I desire to announce that / am a
candidate for nomination for Rep
resentative for Bingham County on
the Republican ticket at the prim-
aries on July 3Oth.
P. G. Johnston.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

/ wish to announce that am a
candidate for nomination for lieu
tenant governor on the Republican
ticket at the primaries, my home is
at Soda Springs and I am an East
ern Idaho man, interested in and
working for this section.
Charles W. Dempster.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

/ wish to announce that I am q
candidate for the nomination OF the
office of Treasurer of Bingham Coun-
ty, at the Republican primary, July,
80, 1912. .,F
Brig Wheeler.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
TO THE REPUBLICANS OF IDAHO

In the primary election to be held
July 80, 1912, will DO candidate
for denomination for the office Of
state treasurer on the Republican
ticket.
have served one term and IL l
have made good", ask your sup
port. o. v. ALLEN 51tf
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
FOR COMMISSIONER.

/ wish to announce that ! am a
candidate for the nomination for
the office Of Commissioner from the
second district of Bingham County,
at the Republican primary election
to be held on the 30th day of July,
1912.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
FOR COMMISSIONER

/ wish to annouce that am q
candidate for nomination for COM
missioner for the second district of
Bingham county on the Democratic
ticket. Markus Blenkle.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

! wish to announce that l. am
candidate for the nomination for
treasurer of Bingham County CD th.
Republican ticket at the primaries
July 30th. H. F. Peterson.
tFirtn)
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
FOR COMMISSIONER

l wish to announce that am q
candidate for nomination for COM
missioner of the first district of Bing-
ham county on the Democratic ticket
at the primries July 30th.
T. j. Bennett,
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-07-12
FOR. JOINT SENATOR :

FOR JOINT SENATOR.
l wish announce that am a
candidate for nomination for Joint
senator TO" Bingham and Bon
neville counties on the Republican
eichet. Christian Anderson
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FOR COMMISSIONER.

r. N. West.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-07
Per kiinS of
PaIllaI1la
How a Land Boomer SWindIed
the People of Three
Corners
By CLARISSA MACKIE

He arrived on the mail train, and as
he climbed down from the stage in
front of the postotfice and general
store at Three Corners the loungers
there felt thrill of interest in the
newcomer.
In the first place, it was the middle
of March and the citizens Of Three
Corners were buried almost to extinc-
ton, for it had been long and bitterly
cold winter and nothing had happened
in that remote hamlet to attract or en-
terrain.
The stranger looked like neat little
gray bird as he hoped from the stage
and hustled into the postoff1ce and
store. He wore gray overcoat and
gray clothes, and a soft gray hat was
pulled down over his gray hair.
MY name is Perkins, and I'm from
Panama." be announced to Simon
Drake, the postmaster, who had paus-
ed in his task of sorting mail matter to
crane long neck around the tier of
letter boxes to catch glimpse of the
| newcomer.
II want t. know" calculated Simon.
darling his head back again. PLEASED
to meet you"
"Perhaps there's a letter for me
there I've ordered my mail to be for
warded to Three Corners Perkins
from Panama smiled benevolently
around among the men gathered there.
pretty lively place Three Corners,
eh?"
His smile encouraged the more curl
GUS to question him concerning the
| country he hailed from.
"I'll bet it amt so lively as Pana-
MAJ threw out Ethan Pilsbury.
'"That's right, my friend. Panama is
pretty lively little spot just now"
agreed Mr.. Perkins affably. He placed
his handsome travelling bag on the
| floor between his feet and leaned
| against sugar barrel.
ever been down to the isthmus?''
| he asked.
"Not yet," replied Ethan Pilsbury.
| and there was daring in that insinu-
alton that made much trouble for quiet,
! stay at home Ethan. Before the week
was out his mot YETI had been trans
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. O. Hagman had
for their guests Sunday, Edward and
Lewis Swanson from Maple Plain,
Mimi, and Mesdames Anna Swanson
and N. Feleen from Long Lake.
Messrs. Swanson's were enroute for
Stockholm, N. D., where they will
visit relatives and friends.
Mr.. Chas. Anderson from Willmar
was out on his motorcycle on Satur-
day afternoon for short call at his
sisters home.
Miss Mabel Lind is assisting Mrs.
Aug. Bergman with Homework.
Mrs. N. Abramson and daughters
Anna and Ellen spent pleasant af-
ternoon at G. Danielson's Sunday.
Mr.. Emil Dalheim, carrier on Will
mar Rt. l, is enjoying his vacation,
and Miss Hanscom is acting as his
substitute.
Mr.. Gustaf Frykman and two lit
tie sons from Minneapolis have been
visiting friends in this locality for a
number of DAYS.
Orion Brothers Circus went thru
this town by team on Friday.
Oman and johnson from Willmar,
made a short call on Mamre friends
Wednesday afternoon.
A few from this vicinity attended
the ice cream social given at And.
Berg's by Eagle Lake on Saturday
evening.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-07

my NAME IS PERKINS, AND I'M FROM
PANAMA." HE ANNOUNCED.
lated into meaning that he expected
to go some day. and it was even hint
ed that he did not intend to take Mrs.
Pilsbury along with him.
"Not yet, but soon!" beamed Mr..
Perkins. adding emphasis to Ethan's
innocent remark. well, sir, you'll say
it's the finest country you ever struck.
Lucky is the man who gets in on the
ground floor there
Ethan shrank into the background
after this remark. Jared Peterson was
only too anxious to enter the conversa-
ton.
II reckon you're selling properly
down there" he hazarded, with a
shrewd wink at his companions.
Mr.. Perkins turned sharply. His
face Redeemed, and be ruff1ed like a
little gray rooster.
"What's that. sir? Selling properly
-me? No, stree! I've got land down
there-yes, sir, near enough to the big
ditch to be worth its area in gold
pieces-but wouldn't part with one
inch of that land. l expect it will
make me a millionaire. l defy any
one to separate me from my canal
front LOTS" He glared Indignantly
around upon them. and the easily i'm
pressed natives looked reproachfully
at the tactless Mr.. Peterson, who with
drew awkwardly to the side of the
abashed Ethan Pilsbury.
Gosh hang it all. Ethan" he NUT
tered, hes regular little firecracker
for going off,
At that moment the postmaster Gre
ated diversion by coming around the
counter with letter for Mr.. Perkins,
Said letter bore evidences of having
been forwarded from Panama.
"Ah, thank you" said Mr.. Perkins
and Immediately became absorbed IN:
the contents of several typewriter
sheets.
After he had read it carefully he
folded the letter and placed it in an
inner pocket.
''I'm here in the interests of the Rid
die estate" he said to the postmaster.
Perhaps you can help me in my
search for the heirs to the Riddle prop
erty. l understand that number of
them live in Three Corners or in the
neighborhood. shall be at the hotel
for a week." ......s- 49,. y ".
II guess can help you about that
Ertnned the postmaster. Come in any
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-08-07
County Corn Growers Association
Prizes.

The executive committee of tile
Kandiyohi County Corn Growers AS
ISOLATION have decided to offer the
following prizes for the largest acre
yield Of mature corn grown in the
county this year:
LIST prize for best acre yield. .$25. 90
End prize for best acre yield. 1900
Bird prize for best acre yield. 1000
9TH prize for best acre yield. 500
9Th prize for best acre yield.. 800
9Th prize for best acre yield.. 200
The money paid out in prizes is to
be taken from the annual dues Of the
members Of the Corn Growers Asso-
citation. These dues are $1.00 for
members and SO cents for associate
members. About 16O farmers have
already entered for this contest. All
farmers who have not yet entered
should do SO at once by enrolling as
members Of the County Corn Grow
ers' Association and sending $1.00
membership fee to Mr.. A. H. Sperry,
treasurer, or to G. L. McNelly, Sec
rotary.
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| <-~PRINTS

Prinsburg, Aug. 5-Minnie Wiser
was very sick but is improving a lit
tie.
The baby Of G. Ledeboer is on the
sick list.
will visit with friends and relatives
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Duren and three
girls from Pella, Iowa, are visiting
with relatives here. they made this
trip with the auto.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Ulpherts and Alice
Van Buren, from Clara City visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. Ploegman Sunday
Rev. and Mrs. Plesscher and
daughter from Bunde, Mimi, visited
at Rev. Ypma's Thursday.
Miss Jennie Bergsma visited with
Minnie Mouw Sunday afternoon.
Neal Decker took Peter Poor
tinga's place at the store as dray-
man.
A new furnace was purchased TO,
the Christian Reformed church.