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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25
The City Schools Opened Monday.
A Good Meeting.

The Church efficiency campaign al
Church of Christ Saturday and Sun
day last was high class. Professor
Ellington is master of Bible school
work. He says it the open door to
all church efficiency. He has the hap
Ply faculty of making the important
things in religion and life interesting
and fascinating, He urges all Bible
schools to adopt the graded system
of teaching and promotion. Mrs.
Thompson of Weiser gave splendid
address Sunday afternoon, subject,
1.-THE Relation of the Christian Wo-
mans Board of Missions to the Local
Church. There is but one regret,
and that is that so many whose duty
and privilege it was to benefit by
these sessions were absent altogether.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25

not cost to exceed s1.00 per pound
and one pound will treat 1000 birds if
properly applied. This may appear
to be very tedious operation but one
man should treat at least 100 birds
per hour.
Mites seem to be more difficult to
fully destroy than lice. They are on
the birds only at night and crawl off
during the day. People are often
mistaken about the condition of their
flock thinking that if they are troubl-
ed with mites that they should find
them on the birds When examining
the birds for mites, (Which is usually
done during the day. instead Of look
ing on the birds, the lower part of the
perches, around the nests and the
cracks Of the building be examined
the mites will be found If the flock be |
infected. Melt tallow and paint the
perches, dropping boards and along
the walls where the perches are at
tached or the birds are likely to touch |
the wall when on the perch. For
chicks, paint the floor of the coop
where they are to roost Apply the
.allow with paint or white wash
brush and spread it on the same as
paint. The tallow should be applied
lust after Matching season. This is
rot an expensive method, is easily ap-
,lied and one application each year is
If well done. An applica-
ion of some good coal tar preparation
s good, apply in like manner as the
allow. 1t must be done oftener and
) more expensive.
PENN MOORE, Poultryman
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25
Road Supervisor District "a.
Notice of Assessment.

The Reed Ditch company, location
of principal place of business Falk,
Idaho.
Notice is hereby given that at a
meeting of the stockholders on Sep
TENDER 30, 1918, an assessment of
$500 per share was levied upon the
capital stock of the corporation, pay
able on or before October 10, 1918, to
d. j. Wampler, secretary, at his resi-
dence near Falk, Idaho.
Any stock upon which this assess
ment remains unpaid on the said 18th
day of October, 1913, will be delin-
quent and together with any delin-
quent assessments will be advertised
for sale at public auction and unless
payment is made before will be sold
October 81, 1913, to the highest bid
der, to pay delinquent assessment,
cost of advertising and expenses of
sale.
D. ]. WAMPLER, Secretary.
Residing 21s miles southeast of
Falk, Idaho, on Emmett road
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25
Examination for Forest Ranger.

An examination for assistant forest
ranger will be held in Emmett. Boise,
Weiser and other more distant towns,
October 21-22. Candidates must be
able-bodied men between the ages of
81 and 40, capable of enduring all the
hardships of outdoor life. A medi-
cal certificate to this effect is required.
The examination consists of two
parts, field test and the answering
of practical questions. The latter re-
late to land surveying, timber estimat-
ing, numbering land laws, mining, and
the live stock business. Practical
experience and general intelligence,
as shown by ability to write with
clearness of expression,
are the main requirements. Rangers
must be residents of the state in
which they seek employment, and
should be familiar with local indus
trial conditions and topography. The
salary of Office is 81 100 yearly. APP
plicants can secure information con-
corning the examination from the u.
5. civil service commission, Washing
ton, D. c., or from Forest supervisors.
at the places named
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25
Facing a Serious proposition

The man or woman who has kidney
trouble is facing a serious PROPOSE
ton, where grave complications read
lily follow neglect. Foley's Kidney
Pills are an honest and curative medi-
cine that once taken into your system
mean restored kidney and bladder ac-
ton, and return to health and
strength. B. B. Davis.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25
Notice of Assessment.

Notice is hereby given that at a
melting of the directors of the Last
Chance Ditch company, held in En-
NETT, Idaho, Monday, September Is,
1913, an assessment of 20 cents cash
per share, or fractional part thereof,
was levied against the capital stock
of said company, payable between
September 10, 1913, and October Is,
1913, inclusive, for the purpose of
building a waste and stop gate.
HERMAN WERLE,
SECRETARY
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25

The Cramps built a cruiser for the
Russian government some years ago
and there were a number of Russian
naval officers at the yard during the
course OF its construction. After the
boat had been accepted the Russians
gave dinner in Washington to cele-
brate the event and invited the build
ers and the men who had furnished the
armor plate. and so on. When it came
tipe for toasts the Russians proposed
the health of the car. drank 1t and
crushed their glasses on the floor. This
amazed the Americans. who asked
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25

Two days later
the steel men gave a return dinner
The time for toasts came. and the head
steel man gave one to the president OF
the United States.
After the toast had been drunk the
head steel man grabbed the tablecloth.
yanked 1t from the table. sent every
thing on 1t to the floor and smashed all
the dishes. The noise could be heard
two blocks away.
why do you do thatT' asked the
astonished Russians.
Because" said the head steel man.
when we drink the health OF the presi-
dent OF the United States we not only
break the glasses. but everything else
on the table"-Saturday Evening Post.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25

preparing to take care of all the Wis
itors.
The fair association and the city of
Caldwell extend general invitation
to its neighbors. Come and bring
your family, your neighbors and your
friends. Tenting Accommodations on
the grounds will be supplied free of
cost.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25
Notice to Taxpayers.

A special tax of four mills on the
dollar has been levied on all taxable
property in Road District No. A by
petition of the voters thereof, payable
in money or labor. The tax is levied
on the valuation of 1912, as the law
requires. will begin work on the
south road on Wednesday, October Is,
1913. My receipt will meet the
special tax.
G. L. ANDERSON,
Road Snpervicor Dictr;o+ "A
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25
Elsd tho Wrath.

Friendly Constable-Come. come. sir,
you must pull yourself together: there's
your wife calling you Festive Gent
Wha she all-hic-calling me. Billy or
William? Constable william. sir Fes-
tive Gent-Then you bet I'm not goin'-
hic-'ome.- Opinion
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25

why the Russians
We're brea kin z
the glassware In
that fashion.
+" B Because" It
was explaine d.
that is the Gus
tom in our coun-
try. w enever
we drink to the
car we break the
glasses so they
may n Q err be
profaned by any
J e SIS W ort b y
toast"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25
Canyon County Fair, Caldwell, Idaho.
September 29-0ctober A.

Excursions via Oregon Short Line.
Tickets on sale from points between
Mountain Home and Huntington in
elusive and from Boise, Brogan and
Idaho Northern branches, September
18th to October 9TH, inclusive, limited
to October 18th. See agents for rates
and further particulars.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25
Fair Excursion Thursday.

Next Thursday will be Emmett day
at the Caldwell fair. Arrangements
have been made for an excursion to
leave here in the morning and return
1T night The Emmett band will ac-
company the excursion. Low rates
will prevail.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25
Notice to Water Users.

Notice is hereby given that water
will be turned out of the Last Chance
ditch October 1, for the purpose of
putting in waste ditch. Water US
efs will govern themselves according
ly. /. WOMACK,
Superintendent.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25
Conference Rates via Oregon Short
Line

Tickets on sale for Idaho, Oregon
and Wyoming points October 1st to
9th, inclusive, limited to October Is.
See agents for further particulars and
rates.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25
NOTICE.

NOTICE hereby given that of
NO OF the City of Emmett of
September in
nat the CITY Council of the
ron py the parties sadas
70, NJ STOKESBERY,
neea City Clerk
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25

WANTED-Wheat and barley. Will
pay market price. Steward &
Burkhard. AL
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25

WANTED--By man of experience,
three or four hours work day as
bookkeeper. Inquire at Index office. If
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25
WANTED.

WANTED-Girl or woman for house
work. Mrs. ]. R. Hunter. 40
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25

LoST-Horse neck strap, between
Mrs. Bayston's house and Charles s..
Smiths on bench. Finder please re-
turn to owner, B. C. Bowers. 51-1tp
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25

FoUND-Camera, hat and cap. Ow-
ner may have same by paying for
this notice.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25

LoST-Small white spitz dog. An
wers to name of Tario. Reward for
return to Mrs. Harry Cowan. 1tp
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25

LoST-A dark brown coat, has name
of Mr.. Cox on inside of pocket. Re-
turn to j. p. Clifford, or this office.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25

TAKEN UP-Two small pigs. A. F
Hopkins. As
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25

FOR RENT-Four room plastered
cottage. Apply Frank Chaplin. 81
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Or will sell or trade,
the Steinbower rooming house. See
w. w. Wilton 20.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25

FOR SALE-56 Angora goats, cheap,
on Big Willow creek ranch. J. H.
Knee, Emmett, IDAHO 48-4tp
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25

FOUND-Revolver. Inquire of DR..
Cummings. so
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-09-25

FOR SALE-Buff Orpingtop hens.
Good layers. Mrs. Walter Larkin,
Emmett Mesa. 40
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-17
Trusts In Asia Minor.

About the year 100 B. G. Thyattrs
came under the power OF Rome, and
though In the days Of the republic
1t suffered much from oppression and
extortion great commercial prosperity
came to 1t with the inauguration of the
empire About the time that st. John
wrote the Revelation it was at the
height of its wealth and prosperity
as q business city. 1t is Known that
there we're more trade guilds In
Thyatira than in any other city Of
Asia, for inscriptions tell us that there
were guilds of linen workers, wool
workers, dyers, bronzesmiths, potters.
bankers. tanners and slave dealers.
The selling Of reaGy-made garments
was an important business OF Thyatira,
but whether there were the accom-
paniments of sweatshops, long hours
and scanty pay, We are not told
Correspondence OF the Christian
Herald
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-17
PRESENTS BOUGHT FOR SHOW
Exploiting Ores Own Vanity in Be-
atowal If Gifts Is Poor
POLICY.

The most miserable Christmas pres
rnt. the kind mat no human being is.
rich enough to afford, is that which
is bought to make show, to exploit
ones own vanity,
When you are tempted to buy a
show off present, remember that the
recipient has some rights One who
understands viii be made unhappy
hy thai kind OF giIt. You know your
self that when YOU receive a pres
ent that represents a great sacrifice
on the part OF the giver it makes
you feel miserable, even when the
right spirit is behind it.
The cost in money Is about the
poorest of measures for any kind of
a gift. The tnoughtfulness in it, the
recognition of desire for things un-
! asked for, the affection that goes with
! It, counts for much more. Every
! Christmas each of us receives a mes
sage that means more than the most
expensive gift. Yet we forget that
sometimes in the perplexing selection
of presents for others.--Woman' q
Home Companion.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-17

This Is the Stocking long and fine
That the little girl hung at the end
Of the line
There by the Hearth. where, all in .
row,
The stockings hung waiting for
Santa, you know;
They hung by the Chimney big and
wide
That Santa Claus climbed down In
side
At the House where the Reindeer
stopped
That drew the Sleigh
That carried the Pack
That Santa Claus brought at Christ
ma3-From st. Nicholas.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1913-12-17
Made Her Peevish.

Mrs. Malaprop-Young Sharp will
have to Apologize before | speak to
him again,
Miss Interest-Did he insult you?
Mrs. Malsprop-Did he? The last
time | met him | told aim that NV
uncle had locomotive ataxia. and he
asked me II he ''whistled at cross.
ings."
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-12-18
HOW TO RAISE HOGS PRoF1TABLY

..To produce pork proftably hogs must feed and o..
continuously pastures and particularly plantS 90
them the advice of experts of the farmers Ot
branch of the Bureau of Plant Industry Department Of
culture every seldom is the growing of hogs for sauph
source of profit unless proper grazing and feeding mehod
followed
''In the spring, and fall there many cron e.
pasturng hogs but during the winter the crops to select
are limited On almost every farm the production and ke
of hogs winter is expensive and generally it not prof
for the that large quantities of fed w
products of green crops More winter grazing needed for
which many crops adapted The most reliable arc h
ever rape rye, oats, wheat and barley 1t is not to M
plant these crops and in most sections of the South this m w.
best season.
"For grazing purposes these pasturing crops for b
should specially well drained and prepared s
that is either rich has received liberal application ~
manure Good winter pasurage is not obtained except on M
BEST drained lands.
The seeding should be heavy to insure thorough plant
ing The young plants will slowly in the winter and
many plants will be needed to furnish plenty Of pasture Grim
clover will do we'll with rape, rye, OATS wheat and harlow
and will mean improvement on the land
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-12-18
THE DRUDGERY OF HOME.

II thought of all the drudgery had through with
at home and thought of something the folks had said We'd
be just well off without you and told him I'd go with
him.
This is the language of pretty little Is year old Des
Mones girl who went away from home with strange
What terrific indictment it is against that particular home
and against homes TO failure properly the
character Of children their onggs and DESIRES their
apses There is but little doubt the drudgery Of the home
and the lack of Kindness drove this young girl into the Of
scoundre She thought of the drudgery and ukndness
the home and fled from them Little did the child realize that
fleeing from evil she embraced larger There
should have been situation that home that
bearabe for the child Had there been wholesome play mixed
with her work. had there been kindly words appreciation
her service her beauty her grhood instead of the cruel
sung statement that wed be just we'll off without you
then the and police Of the state would called
locate the helpless wa who had gone with MAI
1t of the great tragedies of life The parents loved
their child with that strange affection that finds
preston The natural audbe desire of the young girl who
had just caught the first glimpse of womanhood
casona pretty for social pleasures for association
other people, had met with Her
had not realized that she had entered that delicate period
life when her whole demanded consideration other than
had been given her before When the blow fell grief of
parents and brothers nexpressbe Had they properly
sensed the dangers that surrounded the girl surround
girl OF her the tragedy could have
u thought of all the drudgery had go through
and told him l would go with him!'
This is but another example of the the ages which
is the neglect of children-Ex
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-12-18
EDITORIAL PAGE OF THE FREE PRESS

ideas without circuocuon and so simply that the humbes
citizen fully understand them The president only touches
the much brefer than those of other presidents
of itself most decided improvement and will insure ts read
by all the people where usually the messages are only reao
by but small per cent of the people, .
In his treatment of the Mexican situation the president
will be the policy of the to continue the pre-
sent attitude He thinks the Huerta government Will ian W
its weight in short time and that the people OF Mexico
will be able to establish stable government
Upon the currency question the president urges congress
do something speedily In this position he will have the
universal support Of the people, Business ags and Will con-
law it to be.
Treating the Alaskan situation Mr.. Wilson thinks the
should speedily give Alaska full territorial form
of government build railroads and develop the resources
There to be growing tendency to favor
ownership of railroads Alaska might be good place to try
the experiment There will certainly be division OF sent
ment the presidents proposition that the resources OF
Alaska should be made of to the people, AS it noW the
people of Alaska get coal at exoban from the states
when there unlimited supply of good COAL of easy access
within Alaskan territory 1t is to be regretted that IN this
connection the president did not take occasion to recommend
liberal policy regarding natural
by the general government in the mountain states If it be
good thing to make the national Alaska available
for use it ought to be a good thing in Idaho
In his treatment of the question the president is
and fair 1t is clear he has in mind legislation
that shall be fair to the people and fair those who have large
investments of capital
Western people will believe that the president should have
touched upon the question of arid lands and their reclamation
upon terms favorable the homeseader ought be
apparent that needless restrictions and requirements
responsible for driving thousands Of good citizens
the border into Canada where the land subdued with
less time and expense and where the regulations
are much less vigorous statement along this line
from the president would have thousands of sug
Cling settlers who will have give up if government
tinues its harsh attitude.
On the whole believe the country without reference
party unite saying that the stamps the president
statesman who has both the ability and desire do much for
his country.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-12-18
Forgotten
BY BRAD

~ SAW it there in the fading light the day had
I'll begun to wane, sweet little face with wishfu
- eyes, looking out through broken pane.
Looking out through the mist of the gathering night
at the crowd that hurried by; and knew the wish
of that longing heart, and the dream in that tear
dimmed eye
For this the time of best good will, the time
Of the Christmas joy; and the merry shoppers were
homeward bound with burdens of gift and toy. |
knew the wish, and knew the dream, and knew
the weight of woe; and my thoughts went back to
the start night of Christmas long ago, when
angel trumpets proclaimed the news, when the ban
of peace unfurled when the blessed Child in the
manger lay, Gods gift to waiting world
And this is the message of long ago, and of days
that yet to be: GAS We do to of the least of
these We do also unto me' The great world goes
on its hurried way, intent with its loss and gain
But oh, that face with its longing eyes, looking out
through the broken pane!
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-12-18
THE COST OF LIVING.

1t has been said that the pure food law has operated to
prices and that Of the for the high cost
of living This is not The pure food law has increased
food values but food prices 1t is true that spices which
five years ago could be bought for Is pound now sell
for 25 cents pound maple syrup which formerly sold for
gallon worth $125 gallon 1Ocent favorng M
tracts have been replaced by 25cent products But this
price does not that the paying more
for his foodstufs than formerly 1t is economical y
pure spices at % cents pound than spices containing per
of ground olive Stones cocoanut shells sawdust at
cents pound.
To those who love the flavor of maple syrup the genuine
product at 81 25 gallon far satisfactory than an a
fetal product at half the price, and the housewife who pays
cents for bottle of vanilla instead of 10 cents for worthless
imitation is actually saving money and reducing the M
ing instead of increasing it, for the bottle of to-day will
five times far that of former days and at the n
satisfactory The price of the great food stapesou
RICE beef and SUGARS absolutely unnfuenced by e
food laws They may be higher to-day and lower Lorow
but their cost to the depends the available supply
influenced by the of preparation and transportation
The decision of the supreme court Idaho in the tax
mission holding that the board has authority except
that of advisory board to the state board of equalization
leaves the people of the state with expensive commission
three officials hand who have nothing to do but draw
salary These commissioners may advise the board of eq
zation and their advice may be accepted rejected s
cal session of the legislature is called will be well to include
the right to deal with the commission law in such
to make 1t worth what it cost abolish the and let the
state board OF equalization have full swing without the advice
OF the commission But with this and all the other for
an extra session combined it is doubtful if they sufficient
to justify the expense-Coeur d'Alene Press.
If things continue they at the present time will
only snort time until will all be following the advice given
by Governor Hanes last fall to take our tax receipts the
polls with us-they will be about all of will have left
to take.-Nezperce Herald
SOMETHING TO FRET ABOUT
Inc railroads OF the United States used than l0
ties last year. Cag Paulsone may for governor
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-12-18
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE,

Nampa Leader Herald, Republican: 1t may be said for
the presidential that couched in clear
English all President Wilson's papers, His liter
style is without flaw He is always able to convex his