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The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1914-05-14
GLAD TO GET OUT
w. c.. Taylor and Family Home
From HOt-TamaIe-Land

w. {. Taylor, Jr., came up last
week from Mexico, with his fam
lily, for visit of indefinite length
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W.
c. Taylor, northeast of town. He
has been superintendent of one of
the mines of the United Mines
Company, down in Sonora, Mexi-
co, and has been in the heart Of the
Mexican rebellion. Some of his
stories of the battles between the
constitutionalists and the Huertists,
are most interesting. He tells of
having seen the Mexicans hang the
bodies of their enemies slain in
battle-and again, of their leaving
the dead bodies for days without
burial, until such a storm of protest
was made that they finally sent out
burying parties to give them scant
interment. Mr.. Taylor and his
family were advised to get out Of
the country, and the company by
which he was employed told him
and the other workers at the vari-
Gus mines that they'd better go
back to the states and save their
lives while the saving was good.
So he is here, and may stay good
long time.
Mr.. Taylor met his father on the
street, and without telling who he
was, engaged him in conversation
by asking if he had got the wagon
yet?" The father talked on, and
then he began to wonder how the
stranger came to know anything
about a wagon? Finally he said,
"See here, l don't remember about
telling you anything about wagon
are you wanting?" ?" 1t didn't
take very long for the father to
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1914-05-14
HOW 1T PAYS
Farmers Society of Equity Makes
Money For Members

At a meeting of the Farmers
Society Of Equity, Saturday, it was
ordered that the auditing committee
be appointed by the president, to
make complete report Of the fl
nances Of the society. A direct saw
ing of close to $1,000 has
already been made for the
members of the society,
in the purchase of a lot of
seed and other supplies this spring ;
and reductions of price for future
purchases will make even this saw
ing look small in the course of the
next year or two. AS an illustra-
ton, the Jensen creamery is pay
ing one cent more per pound for
butter fat shipped through the
Richfield society, and one cent
more per dozen for eggs. Sched-
uled reductions in the price of other
things, will make the Equity or
ganization the biggest money-mak
er the people of this tract ever
knew. The new auditing commit
ee will show up some of these
things, as we'll as showing just
where all the money has gone.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1914-05-14
find out who it was, and to well
come him and his family. They
had not met for several years.
OPTIMISM
"Farmer BiII' Tells How and
Why We're Happy

The spirit Of optimism and pro-
gress just seems to permeate the
atmosphere, and everybody wears
grin that is greater winner than
100 to l shot on a Chicago Derby.
OF course there is a reason for
this; early spring, ground in the
best of condition, weather ideal,
crops Just humping, stock look
ing fine, in fact all the conditions
just go to make a man feel that
life is worth while; spring work
nearly completed, and spud plant
ing season on tap.
A close estimate for the amount
of alfalfa seed shipped in this
spring would indicate that from
1900 to 1900 acres will be planted to
alfalfa this year. There will also
be good acreage planted to pas
lures. Many farmers are planting
from one to fifteen acres of field
peas, this spring; this crop will be
used tor hog pasture when IN prop
er condition for same.
There are good many inquiries
for improved land in this locality,
and quite a number Of pieces have
changed hands, and at good prices.
All indications point to a large
amount of development work dur
ing the season. The roads built
last year are in fine condition, and
the Highway Commission will
spend over $4,000 this season on
new roads, all of which goes to
make the Richfield tract most
desirable place for future homes.
FARMER BILL"
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1914-05-14
A Truth Telling Campaign

Beginning with this week and for the succeeding
three months, the Richfeld Community Development
League will send out 1000 copies per week of The Rich
field Recorder.
Whoever gets this paper during this time, without
having subscribed for it, need not fear bill to follow.
There will be no bill-the paper is paid for.
If The Recorder fails to tell a convincing story of
the opportunities and the actual business, political,
cal weather. farming and other conditions of this
on it is because of lack of perception and ability to
tell the story The good here and the country is
full of opportunity for men and with little
money and courage and industry to invest.
1t is intended that nothing but exact truth shall be
told in these special editions There is padding
Misrepresentation This country is better advertised
by the truth than by any futile fattery
You men who want home where you set
tie down and make little money and enjoy yourselves
you go along--think well over of the opportu-
mites offered here
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1914-05-14

of the time-honored literary pro-
duction. The Misses Mcmahon and
Byrne rendered piano numbers,
and Miss Fowler a vocal SOLO all
of which we're we'll received. The
address of the evening was by
President G. A. Axline, of the Al
bion Normal, one of the best edu-
Gators in the West, and man Of
culture and standing. 1t deserves
a much more extended mention,
but the Recorder editor having been
able to get in for only a small part
of the address, is unable to repro
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1914-05-14

BY M. r. KAYS, Vice-Pres. and Gen
Manager Idaho Irrigation Company
The following excellent article, his
torical as well as practical in it's re-
view of conditions of today in irrigat-
ed Idaho, is by courtesy of the Sho-
shone Journal, from its issue of Jan
3O 1914.
In regions where irrigation is essen
tial to the successful growing of farm
crops, the value of the land for farm
ing purposes is determined by the
adequacy of the water supply and the
intelligence with which it is used
1t is true that other conditions may
have more or direct influence
upon results. Such conditions may be-
to a certain extent, subject to reg
ulation or Improvement, but ex-
perience has been able to overcome
the lack of a sufficient supply of
water in places where the precipita-
tion is sufficient for vegetation, or
ILL timed
more appropriate title for this ar
ticle might have been wealth in Wat
err" for that more clearly represents
the condition in an irrigated country.
All other conditions may be ideal, in a
land where the artificial application
of water is necessary. but there can
be no wealth unless it is possible to
apply at the proper times and in suf-
ficient quantities.
Shoshone is situated in the center
of large area of arid land which has,
until recent years, produced nothing
more valuable than luxuriant
growth of sage brush. The region
might have remained in possession of
the coyote and jack rabbit had it not
been for the discovery that it was
possible to provide an artificial sup
ply of water, the only element which
was lacking in order to make this one
Of the richest agricultural sections
in the Northwest.
A few pioneers braYed hardships
and suffered privations years ago and
farmed small areas successfully.
Their experience fully demonstrated
the advantages, from an agricultural
standpoint but did not encourage de-
velopment beyond the ability and re-
sources of other individuals who came
in and took up such other lands ad-
jacent to the river as these strangers
might be capable of furnishing water
for.
Several years ago the state of Idaho
took steps to encourage the develop
ment of the millions of acres of arid
land by accepting the terms of the
federal irrigation law known as the
"Carey Act" and entered upon a con-
tract for the Idaho Irrigation COM
pany limited, calling for the con-
struction of a reservoir and irrigation
system sufficient to irrigate 10000
acres in what was then the north
central portion of Lincoln county.
The land segregated by this com
pany and opened up for entry under
the terms of the Carey Act" included
not only the area near or adjacent to
Shoshone, but also large tracts sur
rounding Dietrich and Richfield to
the east and north east, and Good
ing to the west Construction was
commenced in 1907 and was suffi-
ciently completed so that water was
delivered to all the land then settled,
in 1910. With the exception of a few
extensions and improvements since
made the entry system was complet
ed on January l, 1911.
Under the terms of the "Carey Act"
and the contracts which the Idaho r.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1914-05-14
Talk About Electric Railway
Enough Good Country to Build Such Road From Here
To Gooding and Maybe Around Through the
Twin Falls North Side Tract

Coupled with the vigorous company and community ad-
vertising campaign settlers the proposition 10 build
electric road all these irrigated 1t still
in the speculative stage, but the plan outnedo have
the people build and operate it's entirely feasible.
Richfed is already well served having railroads
the tract But such would be great
ity builder, and would meet with hearty support.
The Recorder would not at this time and with urth
definite information, wish say such road certain
of the outside papers believe But the farm devel
opment of lhs section such make it probable Such
roads always pay rural communities good these pro-
posed in this circuit.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1914-05-14

The first highschool graduation
exercises in the history of the
Richfield schools, were held Friday
night at Wards hall, when class
of three young ladies received their
diplomas from the school trustees
as evidences of their having COM
pleted the state high school course
as it is given in the Richfield
schools.
Misses Tress Mcmahon, Eulalia
Byrne and Prudence Fowler are
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1914-05-14

duce it; it is however, perhaps
enough to say that the audience was
delighted from first to last. The
presentation of diplomas made by
Mr.. E. E. Mickelwait for the school
board. The band gave two we'll
played selections, one at the begin
ming and at the close of the pIo-
gram.
In every way, the exercises were
successful, and the three graduates
have reason to feel honored by the
appreciation the public has shown of
the event.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-27
CARLSON TAKES
SAVINGS ALONG
Rumor Now Is Missing Moline
Man Withdrew 81, 900 From
Bank Before Leaving.

It was rumored this morning that
Leander Carlson, Moline man, who
disappeared from his home Nov. IL,
and whose clothes and valuables were
found in a corn field in South Rock
Island, had drawn his savings. amount
ing to over $1,000. from the bank in
Moline shortly before he was last
seen.
This new fact strengthens the theo-
~ that Carlson has left the tri-cities
for some other town. 1t is known
that Carlson had more clothes than
those found in the field. The local
police are loath to connect any murder
or robbery theory with the case, be-
cause of the finding of the watch and
S25 in the clothes. Not one trace as
TO Carlson's whereabouts has yet been
found. although relatives have been
searching almost every day since his
strange disappearance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-27
FOUR ARE KILLED
GOING TO A FEAST
Train Crashes Into Auto at
Crossing Near Forest, Ill.
Two Others May Die.

Bloomington. ILL.,. Nov. 27.-Failing
to see or hear fast passenger train
on the Wabash railroad, Alfred Boil
lier of Forrest. driving a party OF six
young persons to a Thanksgiving din
ner in the country home of Charles
Melvin, rolled upon the highway cross
ing three and onehalf miles east of
Forrest just as the train approached.
Four occupants of the car were in
stantly killed, and two, including the
driver. were so badly injured that
their recovery is doubtful. The dead:
LOTTA HAGAMAN, aged %, Chats
worth
SARAH HAGAMAN, aged 10, Chats
worth
VIOLA HAGAMAN, aged II, Chats
worth.
CHARLES JOBST, aged %. Pontiac.
The injured:
June Karber, aged IS, Chatsworth.
Alfred Boiler, aged %, Forrest.
The car belonged to Boiler. He
drove to the farm Of John Hagaman,
near Chatsworth, yesterday morning,
to take Hagaman's three daughters
and Miss Karber to the home of a sis
ter of the Hagaman girls for dinner
The wind was blowing a gale and this
is supposed to have carried the sound
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-27

In the western section of the city 81
baskets were distributed and of this
number "a were given out by the
West End Settlement. In each basket
was sirloin steak and provisions
enough for a good Thanksgiving din
ner. The Associated Charities pre-
pared 90 baskets, the various circles
of Kings Daughters, the Woman's
Relief corps and other organizations
gave out dinners to the needy and
worthy.
At the West End Settlement Mrs.
w. d. Barker and her co-workers yes
terday gave a dinner which was at
tended by 102 people, representing II
families. The meal was splendidly
prepared and consisted of the follow
ing tempting dishes: Roast veal and
chicken. dressing, mashed potatoes,
creamed peas. cranberry sauce. jelly,
hot rolls. pickles. bananas, cookies,
peach. pumpkin. and raspberry pie.
At the county jail Sheriff Bruner
served a fine turkey dinner. DR.. ].
A. Campbell of WATERFOWL hospital
gave a special dinner to his patients
and the day was a happy one for the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-27

! in 1890 and from that time until Illness
four years ago forced her retirement,
served as FORTRESS at the academy. Sis
ter Mary Stella pronounced the perpet-
ual vows in the order last week, the
ceremony being performed at her death
bed. She was a woman of gentle
character, kind and considerate and
lived life for others. She possessed
deep determination and welcomed
death in the true Christian spirit
which had characterized her entire
| life.
Frank Fancher Montgomery, a Chi
cago merchant, died suddenly Wednes-
day afternoon at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. L. Parker, % Oak Lane, where
he and Mrs. Montgomery had been
visiting for the last few days. Mr.
and Mrs. Montgomery had just return
ed to the Parker home after being out
for the afternoon. Mr.. Montgomery
was seized with sudden attack of
heart trouble. DR.. d. ]. Mccarthy was
summoned but he died within a few
minutes after receiving his attack.
Mr.. Montgomery was an old friend OF
the Parker family. He was connected
with the firm of F. Siegel and Broth
ers, Chicago, having been a member of
that concern for the last II years.
Born in Brooklyn, N. Y, Jan. 81, 1859,
he received his rudimentary education
at that place. He later came west and
embarked in business. He was a mem
Der of the Masonic order, being
knight Templar. He was also mem
Der of the Presbyterian church. De-
cedent was married Aug. 81, 1882, to
Miss May L. Shaw of Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, and went to Chicago to make his
home. Besides his wife he is survived
by a son, Harry w. Montgomery of
Minot, n. D., a sister, Georgine Mont
gomery of Brooklyn, n. Y, and a
brother, Charles Montgomery of
Brooklyn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-27
Got to Go Deep to
Cure Rheumatism
Liniments Help Locally, But
the Disease is Way Down
Inside.

To get Mt the source of rheumatic
pains 1t requires the deep, searching in
huence of S. s. 8, the famous blood pur-
ifier. rheumatism is primarily n blood
disease that, since 1t is in this vital fluid
that rheumatic tendencies are carried,
lodges in the Joints and muscles, there to
irritate the nerves and produce pain.
And in order to drive out these pain in
fictng poisons It requires S. S. to
sink deep into the tin. glands imbedded
in the innermost tissues s. :. s. travels
wherever the blood goes and never loses
Its medicinal influence. This explains
why II overcomes the most chronic forms
of rheumatism, why IL dislodges those hard
deposits that thicken the joints. for it acts
ms a solvent and assists the blood to pro-
vide in the tissues those natural elements
for which the body building process con-
tlnually Graves and must have.
II you have never used $. s. s. for
rheumatism. get n bottle today OF any
druggist. Use II as directed and with
some simple home helps you will
dethrone the worst and most painful
forms of rheumatism. Write the medi-
cal department, The Swift Specific Co,
90 Swift Bldg. Atlanta, Ga, for addi-
tional advice. Yours may be case
where n slight help from a specialist
whose advice Is free, will solve the mys-
terry that has been making life miserable
for you. When you ask for s. Il. s. in
slst upon It and refuse all substituted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-27

put to work by the Local Syndicate
which will undoubtedly be awarded
the contract for grading. Mayor Muel
Ter will issue call for a special coun
Gil meeting to be held pursuant to the
resolution introduced at the last SEES
sion. which provided for a special ses-
be called for and same will be opened
in the Office of the board of public
works at a later date.
Licensed to Wed.-Edward P. Nc
Manus and Genevieve R. Martel, Dav-
export; Spencer G. Glaspell and Es-
ther H. Chrisman, Davenport: Archie
d. Webster of Rock Island and Lillian
NJ. Hansen of Davenport.
Decree Filed.-Decree of divorce
granted Robert H. Buck against Evan
geline Buck a week ago was filed We'd
nesday. The ground of the action was
desertion.
Obituary Record-Mrs Eta m.
Hassler, wife of Norbert Hassler, 1908
West Second street, died at the Scott
county tubercular hospital after an i'll
ness of three months, death being due
to tuberculosis. Deceased was % years
of age, having been born in Buffalo,
Iowa, July 10, 1889. She had lived in
Davenport practically all her life. Be-
sides her husband she is survived by
one son, George, and her mother, Mrs
Emma Cox, who lives at home.
Sister Mary Stella, for 80 years con-
nected with the Immaculate Concep-
ton Academy in Davenport, died at 10
O'Clock Wednesday night at the Mother
House, Mt. Carmel, Dubuque. She
was IS years old. Her family name
was Katherine Reid. She was born in
Castletown, Georghekhan county,
Westmeath, Ireland, Dec. 2, 1886, and
came to this country with her parents
when Z years old. She resided for
time in Connecticut and later in Du-
buque. Sister Mary Stella entertain
ed the Community of Sisters of Char
ity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Du-
buque, March 80, 1854. She came to
Davenport July 10, 1859, and resided
here at the Immaculate Conception
Academy until Sept. s, 1914, making
more than 55 years of service. She
taught in st. Marguerite's parochial
school, at st. Joseph's, Rock Island,
also at boys school on the Immacu-
st. Anthony's, where she served as
teacher of the primary grades for 10
years. She retired from school duty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-27
Notice.

Sealed proposals will be received
at the city clerks office at Rock Is
land. Illinois, until Saturday. Dec IL.
1914. at 2 o'clock p. m, for furnishing
the city with police automatic alarm
system, with one four circuit panel
type switch board. one four circuit
punch register take-up reel, battery.
plant, motor generating set, and about
forty-seven three-call police boxes and
such other equipment as may be need
ed to furnish and complete the same.
The city will furnish and string the
wires from switch board to the boxes.
bidder to connect to switch board and
boxes.
Bidder must furnish plans and spec
ifications with his bid. Funds to pay
for the system are on hand and set
aside for the same.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois. this
Goth day of November, A. D., 1914.
NJ. T. RUDGREN,
(Adv.) City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-27
PERSONAL POINTS

George Schneider, Jr., spent Thanks
giving with friends in Minneapolis.
George H. Mcdonald is home from
his studies at the University of Chi
cago to spend the holidays with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Mcdonald.
]. F. Munger and Miss Hazel Nun
ger came yesterday by automobile
from their home in Oregon, Ill, to
spend Thanksgiving and the week 5
end with friends.
Mrs. r. r. Cable and Ben T. Cable
of Chicago spent yesterday in the
city, the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H. S.
Cable.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Collins, Mrs.
Elizabeth Bolles and Corinne Bolles
of Macomb are here to spend the
Thanksgiving holidays with Mr.. and
Mrs. A. J. SINNERS, 1105 Fourteenth
street.
Rev. George Thomas. C. SIS. r. OF
St. Louis, spent Thanksgiving at the
home of DR.. and Mrs. C. C. Condor,
1901 Twenty-first street, and at the
Villa de Chantal, where he officiated
at one of the masses.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Starr. whose
marriage took place yesterday in
Mount Vernon. Ohio, arrived today for
a visit with the formers brother. E. NJ.
Starr of tlrs local high school faculty.
They are on their way to New Mexico
where they will pass the winter.
Miss Mary Streeper. $50 Twenty-sec-
ord street. who Is attending the Ma,
tional Kindergarten school in Chicago,
is home for the Thanksgiving holi-
days. She was accompanied by Miss
Ruth Reticker, vino is visiting Miss
Katherine Streeper. She also has
with her boy four years old from the
Bohemian settlement in Chicago. who
is having his first experience away
from the city streets, and is much inn
pressed with his new surroundings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-27
The building is the property Of /,

The building is the property Of .
woman who resides in the east END Of
town and it was in badly delapidated
condition. The safety of the public
was at stake and Building Inspector
J. H. Stapp ordered it torn down, after
condemning it. 1t is not known wheth-
er new structure will replace the old
but it is not thought that the present
owner will build upon it again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-27
POULTRY is SENT
BY PARCEL POST
Many Rock Island People Re
ceive Thanksg giving Birds
Through Postoffice.
HOME CoMlNGS NUMEROUS
New Harper Entertains With Elabo-
rate Menus-charity orsaniza-
tions Feed the Poor.

For the first time in its history the
Rock Island postofiice yesterday re
ceived poultry and delivered it in the
city through the parcel post. Turkeys
and chickens IN unusual quantities
were shipped in from outside points,
showing that the scope Of usefulness
of this department of the postal ser
vice is being enlarged
Yesterday was the occasion of the
usual number of home comings.' .
The local hotels and restaurants en-
tertained many, especially pleasing
being the appointments for the ser
vice at the New Harper. The menu
cards were very attractive. Many
were served with dinner and supper
at the Rock Island club.
At the Y. NJ. c. A.
Thanksgiving was celebrated in the
true Thanksgiving way at the y. VI.
c. A At o'clock a dinner was serv-
ed complimentary TO those of the
members who were away from home
and who were missing the home touch
which is so essential to Thanksgiving.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. X MIXter. Mr.. and
Miss McKown. Mr.. and Mrs. L. II.
Martin, Mr.. and Mrs. ". L. Jones and
Mr. and Mrs. E. o. Vale. IT.. were the
hosts and hOstesses at the five large
tables.
There were also five large brown
turkeys to be carved, besides all the
other "fixin's" that 90 with it. Need
less to say, the dinner was all that
could be desired. and the graciousness
of the hosts and hostesses added the
influence which perfected the delight
fulness of the dinner. This was the
first Thanksgiving celebrated in the
new building. a year ago everything
was too new for a real celebration,
but it is planned to make it an annual
event. and one which the members
away from home may look forward to.
Poor Are Fed.
Few if any of the poor of the city
went hungry on Thanksgiving. for they
were well looked after by the various
charity organizations of the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-27

of the train In an opposite direction
from that in which the automobile was
moving.
The bodies of the four dead were
removed to Forrest. Tho Karber girl
is injured internally and has one leg
broken. Her recovery is doubtful.
Boiler also is in a serious condition
and may die. The two injured were
conveyed to a hospital in Forrest.