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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-07-30
EMMETT MAN IS BADLY
INJURED
]. l.. Steward Falls Under Wa
gOn Wheels When Team
Run Away

James L. Steward was badly in
jured Saturday morning when team
he was driving on his farm on the
mesa went into a ditch to avoid a
runaway team, and he was thrown out
and the wagon wheels ran over his
neck and upper part of his body. His
injuries were considered serious for
few days, but he is now slowly re-
covering.
The accident occurred on the grade
leading from Mr.. Stewards farm on
the bench to the bottom land along
the river, where the hay is being
stacked. While ascending the grade
with a hay rack, he met one of his
teams, driven by Cody Lyons, which
became unmanageable and with big
load of hay was madly racing down
the hill. Mr.. Steward turned his
team to one side to avoid a collision
with the runaway and the horses
became frightened and ran away also.
The wagon went into an irrigation
ditch and Mr.. Steward was thrown
out, falling between the horses and
wagon. Two wheels passed over his
neck and ran along his back, severely
bruising him. He was at once
brought to town and has been con-
fined to his bed ever since.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-07-30
Faithful Correspondents.

Again The Index desires to speak
a word of appreciation of the splendid
work our faithful country correspond
ents are doing. In all kinds OF
weather, hot or cold, wet or dry, they
are always on the job. 1t is doubtful
if there are any county papers in
the state that cover the country field
tributary to the town in which they
are published as thoroughly as does
The Index. Of one thing few if any
papers have more wideawake, hust-
ling bunch of correspondents than this
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-07-30

paper has. Not only are these cor
respondents tireless in their efforts
to completely cover the news field in
their respective localities, but they are
continually taking advantage of every
opportunity to boost the paper, as
well as the town and surrounding
country. The people of Emmett, and
particularly those people who live in
the different localities represented,
are under lasting obligations to them
for the work they are doing, making
note from week to week of the local
happenings. They should give them
every assistance they possibly can.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-07-30

or from a lack of proper packing in
| the silo. Particular observation and
I inquiry does not bear out the objec-
ton so often heard that concrete will
not make good silage. In answer to
question regarding satisfaction rem
dered by silos, concrete silo owners,
without exception, replied that they
would build no other kind if building
again. Owners of other types also
reported favorably, except that one
owner of a stave silo replied that he
would not commit himself until he
had seen his empty silo go through
one summer.
The question, "Do you consider
your silo a good investment" and
"How long, in your estimation, will
it take your silo to pay for itself 2"
were asked. The answer to the first
was universally and emphatically in
the affirmative; the answer to the
second, in almost every case was,
1.-TWO years." Which shows the silo
as a farm necessity under our condi-
tions in a very strong light.
Concrete silos should be built as
early as possible in order to let the|
walls harden thoroughly before fill
ing. Wooden silos may be built later
Plans and specifications can be fur
nished by this office for either con-
crete or modified Wisconsin" silos,
and any other assistance possible will
gladly be given.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-07-30

John Plowhead of Caldwell and M
G. Riebeling of Payette. Martin
Luther of Payette, Will Monk of Cald-
we'll and F. w. Richard of Nampa
candidates, were also present. John
Plowhead brought down the house
when he stated that the report that
the Progressive party was dead must
be untrue when there were so many
candidates for office, pointing out the
array on the platform. The attend
ance was not large. 1t is too hot to
discuss politics.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-07-30
England Against War.

London-There is absolutely no en-
thusiasm in England for war-no de-
sire for that particular war which
confronts Great Britain, yet there is
a general belief that her obligations
to her partners in the triple entente,
as well as her interests as great
European power will force her to sup
port Russia and France in any steps
they may take.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-07-30
CANNING COMPANY RE-
ORGANIZED
]. r. Field and Mrs. Field Prin-
cipal Owners-Plant to be
Enlarged

The Field-Cloud Canning Company
has been reorganized, the "Cloud"
obliterated from the name, and the
concern incorporated under the name
of The Field Canning Company. The
directors are: J. R. Field, Mrs. }.
R. Field and ]. ]. Wouters.
1t is authoritatively announced that
financial backing for the operation of
the plant on an enlarged scale and
the increase in its capacity has been
secured.
The cannery is now closing the dew
berry and blackberry season. Two
carloads have been canned so far.
A large output of peaches will be
handled.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-07-30
What 1t Means.

People generally have no idea OF
the enormous expense, to say moth
ing of the demoralizing tendencies,
of keeping large standing armies in
times of peace. Russia's standing
army in time of peace is 100000 and
Germany's is $4,000. This peace
footing for only two of the powers in
cludes over 2 million non-produclng
young men now giving up four years
of their life at time when they
should be starting their careers
Statesman.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-07-30
AUSTRIA DECLARES WAR
ON SERVIA
Slavic and Teutonic Races Pre-
pairing for a Bloody
Conflict.

Late European news reveals
that the curtain is rung up on
what will be the greatest war
drama the world has ever seen.
There has never been anything
like it since the Franco-German
war of 1870. The conflict that
promises to engage the entire
Slavic races on one side and the
Teutonic on the other in strug-
gle that means life or death to
either of them, under conditions
unlike any since civilization be-
gan, will prove a spectacle OF
such appalling magnitude as
beggars the imagination to pic
ture. There is added to this con-
flict not only big armies trained
in all the arts of modern war
fare, but the immense arma-
ments, including the dread
naught and the air ship in all
its modern features. 1t will be
the most magnificent drama
and possibly one of the bloodiest
ever enacted on the broad thea
ter of the earth, beggaring the
epochs of Alexander and the
Caesars and dwarfing even Wa
terloo and Balaklava.
The Austria-Hungarian govern
ment declared war against Servla
Tuesday by manifesto which is one
of the briefest of history's momen-
tous documents.
Germany paved the way for this
declaration by announcing her re-
lection of the British proposal to
bring four powers together in con-
ference for mediation. Germany ex-
planned that her ally could not be
expected to submit her acts to an
European council as though she were
one of the Balkan states.
This announcement preceded the
declaration of war only two hours
and gave an exhibition of the per-
fectly harmonious working of the
partnership between the two nations
which stood firmly together through
the Bosnian crisis of 1909.
The center of interest has shifted
sharply to St. Petersburg, which
holds the decision whether an Euro
pean war which probably would shift
the balance of power, if not rear
range the entire map of Europe, is
to break out. Negotiations are afoot
there between the Russian foreign
minister and the Austrian ambassa-
dor, which are designed to "localize"
the conflict.
There is no doubt in British minds
that Austria had fully resolved to
utilize the provocation afforded by the
Sarayevo murders to wipe the slate
clean of all accounts against Servia
and served an ultimatum on her
which was designed to have no result
save war.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-07-30
L. d. S. CELEBRATION
Sixty-Seyenth Anniversary Appropri-
ately Observed

Sixty Seventh Anniversary Appropri-
ately Observed
What is known as Pioneer Day
uly 24-was celebrated in very ap-
ropriate manner Friday by the mem
bers and friends of the L. D. S. church
In this city. 1t was the 9th anniver-
sary of the arrival of the Mormons in
Utah.
The day was ushered in by the fir
ing of anvils at sunrise, and from
then until after midnight pleasure
reigned supreme. The exercises were
held at the church, where an impro-
vised bower in the open air had been
built to furnish shade from the suns
rays. At 10 o'clock literary and
musical program was given in the
church as follows:
Address of welcome-John Carpen-
ter, Sr.
Recitation-John r. Harris.
Solo-Guy Fisher.
Address, Pioneers" Mary
Williams.
Stump speech-W. C. Harrison.
Solo-Lola Nelson.
Select reading. c. Dewey.
In the afternoon there was a dance
for the children and program of
races and other sports. At night, the
old folks danced.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-07-30
Buys Fine Sow

Dave Vahlberg few days ago
added to his herd of thoroughbred
Poland China hogs, sow from the
we'll known herd of A. L. Wilson Of
Greenleaf. She is very fine animal,
and cost so plunks, almost a dollar a
pound.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-07-30
EMMETT NEWS

Miss Stacia Hall is down from the
butte ranch, visiting Miss Mabel Sin
clair.
Miss Beulah Kinzer was the guest
of Miss Helen Knee at the ranch on
the mesa from Thursday to Sunday.
Miss Olga Miller returned Monday
to her home in Caldwell, after an ex-
tended visit with Miss Ethel Knox.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-07-30
France Ready.

Paris-The French government and
people appear to be quietly preparing
for war. The government is simply
awaiting the decision of Russia
Troop trains are ready and represent
atives of the army are on duty In
telegraph, telephone and postoffices.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-07-30
Successful DRY Farming

AS dry land farmer, William
Bruce is a success. His farm above
Plaza this season has as fine crops of
potatoes, corn, watermelons, and, as
Bill says, everything else" as one
could find anywhere. And samples of
potatoes brought to town this week
are abundant proof of his assertion
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-07-30

The Progressive party held a meet
ing Tuesday evening in Pleasure Club
hall. Among the speakers were Hugh
McElroy of Boise, candidate for gov
ernor, Clarence VanDeusen of Boise,
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-07-30
Shin Lambs to Market

John Mcconnell left Sunday with
seven cars of lambs for the Eastern
markets. Lambs were quoted Tues
day in the Chicago markets at Sc to
$8.05 and sheep at $5.15 to $3.50.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-07-30
Notice to Odd Fellows

All members of Emmettsville lodge
are requested to assemble at the
rooms this afternoon at 1:30 sharp
to attend the funeral of Charles
Cakes.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-07-30
Improves Pumping Plant

R. B. Shaw has greatly improved
his pumping plant and is raising II
inches of water to the upper end of
his land above the Canyon canal.
He is using 25-horse power water
turbine.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-07-30

Little Elaine Mcconnell, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs Frank Mcconnell of
Anderson creek, is suffering from a
broken shoulder, caused by falling
from couch on Friday.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-07-30
Coal to Advance

The price of coal at the mines will
be advanced so cents ton Auguest 1.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-07-30
The Best Buggy

You won't find better buggy than
the Henney anywhere. In style, work
manship and material it has no equal.
1t is built for comfort as well as SER
vice. We carry a nice line on the floor
in our warehouse and invite intending
purchasers to call and examine them.
Hawkins, Hardware.
John Feuling is over from Caldwell,
visiting his friend Robert Mech
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-07-30
BORN

On Thursday, July %, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Winfred Marker, son.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-07-30
Irrigation Warrant Call

Notice is hereby given that l will
pay upon presentation to me at my
office in the First National bank, or
and after Saturday, August l, all EN-
NETT Irrigation District maintenance
warrants up to and including No
3105.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-07-30
A weeks record of the government
weather station, as furnished by Lo-
cal Weather Observer II. T. Davis:
Grain Bags and Sack Twine

Order now. Prices the lowest. At
Emmett Feed Mills.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-10-15
Result Of Frequent Changes.

Washington, D. c., Oct. 13.-An
official of the Federal Census Bu-
reau, in discussing the report re-
Gently issued by the government.
dealing with the term of occupancy
of farms in the United States, says:
This frequency of moving from
farm to farm, or instability of oc-
cupancy, very likely. forms one of
the chief causes for the decline of
rural prosperity, or is a hindrance
to greater progress. Frequency of
removal Of farmers results in gener-
al shiftlessness; the roads and
bridges are generally in a poor con-
dition because the farmers, moving
at frequent periods, are not particu-
larly interested in their upkeep.
Farm buildings of such farms are
not usually kept in good repair, as
the farmer who is about to move
will leave the repairs for the next
tenant to make. The same reasons
will apply for lack of interest by the
unstable farmer in the schools,
churches and general welfare Of the
community. They move frequently;
they do not remain on a farm long
enough to get the best results from
it, consequently they are usually in
poor financial condition.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-10-15
Unfortunate misunderstanding

Many letters are being received
by the Department of Agriculture,
which indicate that farm women in
various sections of the country have
come to believe that the Government
is about to assist them with grants
of money to individuals. This un-
fortunate mistake, which it is fear
ed will be the cause of considerable
disappointment, appears to have a.
risen through a Misunderstanding
of the Smith-Lever act recently pass
ed by congress. Under this act
funds contributed both by the fed
eral and state governments are made
available for practical demonstration
work in agriculture and home econ
omics. Experts from the Agricultu-
raj College and country agents, both
men and women, are to show far
mers and farm women the value OF
methods in agriculture and house
keeping, and demonstrate the use
of labor-saving devices. The pur.
poses of the act are, therefore. Wholly
educational and are no provisions
whatsoever for financial assistance.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-10-15
GREAT MEN OF LIGHT HEART
Many Examples Show It ls Not Nece,.
sary to Go Through Life With a !
Frowning Brow.

James Russell Lowell is said to have
been OF very fun-loving disposition.
Light-hearted jest and nonsense were
sprinkled plentifully through the long
life which was SO filed with solid,
hard work and achievement
One day, when walking with q
friend, they passed large building
over the door of which was written:
Home for Incurable Children
"Ah." said Lowell. with shake Of
his head, that Is where shall have to
be sent one day"
Everybody knows of the immense
labors Of David Livingstone in the In
hospitable part of Africa and of the
devotion of his noble wife. Does every
body know that in the midst of their
lonely life they were often much Of
the time as jolly as pair of school
boys of on a holiday? To such an ex-
tent did the spirit OF mirth preside
over their counsels and undertakings
that sometimes Mr.. Livingstone would
say to his wife: Really, my dear, we
ought not to indulge in so many jokes.
We are getting too old; it is not be-
coming. We must be more staid."
Charles Kingsley was always bent
on introducing as much frolic and
merrymaking into his family life as
possible. He was proud to be able to
say: Il sometimes wonder whether
there is as much laughing done In any
home in England as at our parsonage
christian Endeavor World
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-10-15
His Freak Memory,

The possession of a freak memory
was revealed during the course of a
case of robbery tried some years ago
at Melbourne. The prisoner declared
that when the crime was committed
he was in the hut of man named
Lane, hearing him recite Walpole's
"Old English Baron," which occupied
two hours and half in the delivery.
The jury disbelieved this statement,
so Lane was called to prove that he
was capable of the feat. He stepped
into the witness box and started re-
citing the story in way that showed
he knew it thoroughly. When he had
gone on for some time without a mo-
ment's hesitation, the Judge wanted
him to stop, but counsel for the de-
fense insisted upon proving his case
by having the whole story repeated.
Eventually it was decided to admit
the evidence If Lane could repeat the
last page of the book This being sat
isfactorily accomplished, the alibi was
allowed and the prisoner received his
dfscharge.-London Chronicle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-10-15
Resolutions Of Respect.
LINwOoD BARNES.


Whereas, God in His infinite wis
dom has seen fit to take from our
midst one of our most loved pupils,
and, whereas, the faculty and the
students feel deeply their loss,
Be it, therefore, resolved that we,
the teachers and pupils of the En-
field graded school, express our grief
at the untimely death of Linwood
Barnes.
Be it also resolved that we sympa-
thize with his family.
Be it further resolved that copy
Of these resolutions be sent to the
family, that they be recorded in the
minutes of the literary society and
that they be published in the Enfield
Progress and the Scotland Neck
Commonwealth.
MINNIE K. DUNN,
JOHN G. BoSEMAN,
NETTIE WHITEHEAD,
MARY e.. WHITE,
Committee.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-10-15
HE WOUND UP THE RIBBON
to Very Much Embarrassed
Young Woman.

A man who could not possibly break
in the middle was sauntering slowly
away from the cashiers window at
hotel in New York when suddenly he
caught sight of something blue lying
on the floor. He stopped, but could
not get down far enough. A bellboy
saw what he was after and picked
up the end Of piece Of narrow rib.
bon and gave it to him.
More than the usual number OF
chair warmers were sitting in the
lobby at the time, and soon they and
the clerks were watching the stout
man. He fingered the piece of rib
bon in sort of preoccupied fashion
and soon found that it led down the
corridor. He did not know it, but at
the other end was young woman.
Ae shA walked the ribbon seemed to
grow longer.
Finally the stout man turned and
began to roll up the ribbon. Soon he
noticed where he was being led, and
by the time he reached the elevator
he was able to offer handful to the
woman who stood there. With very
red face and hurried glance down
she grabbed 1t, and then the elevator
door mercifully opened and swallowed
her from the gaze Of the tittering spec
tators.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-10-15
The Wear Cotton Movement.

The terrible cataclysm of war has
been happily relieved by the sug-
gestion of a young woman Of Wash
ington that all the people of the
United States go shopping the same
week in October, and that all buy
cotton goods. This suggestion was
made by Miss Genevieve Clark,
daughter of the Speaker Of the
House of Representatives. While it
was done half-playfully. for Miss
Clark has refreshing sense Of hu-
NOR, she had no conception of the
nationwide interest her playful sug-
gestion would arouse among the
business men of the country.
At first the idea was ridiculed as
unsonnd economically. The more it
was investigated, however, the more
sensible did the sugge st on appear,
and now the newspapers of the
country are taking it up as Won
derfully happy inspiration.
AS focus for the cotton-sale week
national cotton fashion show is to
be held at the leading hotel in Wash
ington, with the official society
leaders of the capital standing as
sponsors for the movement. A num-
Der of the young women have made
gowns to be exhibited, the moving
picture man has displayed Miss
Clark and her girl associates, Miss
Callie Hoke Smith, daughter OF
Senator Hoke Smith. of Georgia
and Miss Lucy Burleson, daughter
of the Postmaster General, the
prime movers in the cotton goods
sale, to millions of theatre goers
and thus the chance remark eff SO
ciety bud becomes the serious bust
ness of whole nation.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-10-15
Rivers and Harbors Congress.

! washington, d. c., Oct. 13.-In-
terest in the forthcoming conven-
tion Of the National Rivers and
Harbors Congress is increasing by
leaps and bounds, the recent unjust
flied attacks on the rivers and har-
bors appropriation bill having crys-
talized sentiment in its behalf, and
which will undoubtedly be pointedly
voiced when the delegates to the
eleventh annual convention meet in
this city on December 9, 10, IL next.
Realizing that a crisis is at hand
and that the desires of the Ameri.
can people as to the improvement
Of the country's waterways must be
ascerta1ned once and for all, the en-.
tire membership of the National
Rivers and Harbors Congress will
be called upon to attend the coming
convention for the purpose of taking
high ground on subject that vital.
ly affects both producer and con.
sumer as it relates to transporta.
ton.
A distinguished delegation from
the Senate and House, members Of
the committe en- commerce of the
former body, and of the rivers and
harbors committee of the House
called upon President Wilson re
Gently to extend to the chief execu
tive an invitation to address the
convention during one of its ses
sions, but preferably to welcome the
delegates to Washington.
President Wilson told the delega
tion that he was vi.ally interested il
the question, that he could not the1
say whether he would be present
but would take the matter under
advisement. In view of his lat.
bereavement, it may be that tn.
President will refrain from making
any public addresses except thos,
he will make to the Federal Con
gress from time to time, but tina
he is in sympathy with the move
ment to improve the rivers and har
bors of the country goes withou
saying.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-10-15
The Undertaken a Developer

There are in many communities
successful business men who stand
like stumps in the highways of prog
ress and in such situation the un-
dertaker an important factor in de-
velopment. Scarcely day passes
that they do not add new terror to
death by refusing to join with pub
lie spirited citizen in a movement
for upbuilding of their community
or by their indifference snag in in
dustrial enterprise.
It takes live men to hold a commu-
nifty and there is no sadder sight in
life than a few noble spirited citizens
staggering under q load Of dead
timber. The undertaken is often
a developer.