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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-09-15

New York strike growing serious" They
ought to call in President Wilson.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-05-12
BLACKFOOT LODGE
l.. o. o. NJ, No. 1908

Meets first and third Wednesday
nights of each month at 8 o'clock In
X. P. hall. All visiting brothers In
vited to attend. c. G. Haynes, dicta-
tor; w. d. Gagon, secretary.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-05-12

The dance at the Auditorium Sat
urday night was reported an enjoy
able affair.
Jack Peterson the sheep man made
a business trip to Blackfoot and other
outside points Wednesday.
Mrs. Mcbride, principal of the
schools at Basalt, with Miss Gaumer
of Blackfoot were here on business
with the school trustees Saturday.
The village blacksmith, Mr.. Seit-
niger made a buiness trip to the
bridge Monday.
The local schools are about ended
for this term The primary depart
ment was closed Friday of last week
and Mr.. Hurdle expects to have final
examination in the upper grades be-
fore the present week.
Miss Dietrich expects to visit In
Kansas for some time and Mr.. Hurd-
lie has accepted position with one OF
the transportation Co.'S in the yell
lowstone Park, and expects to follow
this until school starts in the fall.
DR.. McKinnon was called to the
home of Mr.. Jacobs to attend Mrs.
Jacobs who is ill, Monday night.
Later advices from the new bridge
are to the effect that it will be i'm
possible to do anything further UNI
til the water goes down. The tubes
in the center of the river are entirely
submerged and Mr.. Robertson IS
pilin all spare material up with a
view to leaving until conditions are
more favorable.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-05-12
PINGREE

Mrs. M. e. Reddick

MIS- Nhs AeOUtAAON
Governor Moses Alexander will ad-
dress the people of Pingree and
vicinity next Saturday afternoon at
/ o'clock. Every one is invited to
attend and meet the good Governor
and hear what he has to say.
Among the Pingree people who
were in Blackfoot last Monday were:
Messrs: H. c. G. Rich, r. L. Barr
]. w. Lunchford, John Montgomery
George Davis, w. w. Babs, Z. =.
Anderson, Frank Johnson, j. A. Car
man. v. d. Inskeep, G. A. Swope,
Wade Quissenberry, w. H. Scott, y:
r Reddick and Bert Reese. Most OF
them were attending meeting OF the
county commissioners, at when
hearing on the herd district petltion
was given We understand that the
board passed favorably on the petl-
tom and that the law will go into
effect June 8. -,
The Pingree Commercial Club Will
have a picnic on May 20. Every
body come and bring dinner. one
feature of the day will be a pail
game between the married men ana
the bachelors. The ball players are
requested to meet at town next sat
urday at O'Clock to complete ar
raneements for the game The picnic
will be held in the city, and not on
the river, as was stated before.
James Munson who has been quite
i'll is able to around again.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-05-12

SPRINGFIELD


The Domestic Science club met on
Wednesday, May 3, with Mrs. George
Andrews as hostess. The program
for the day was along the line or
the conservation department OF
which Mrs. A. ]. Snyder had charge
and she spoke at length of it. Mrs.
Henry Berg talked on rural commun-
ity work and especially. emphasized
the work that had been accomplish
ed in our own vicinity. Mrs. Black
burn recited humorous poem which
was greatly enjoyed by all. At the
business meeting delegates were Sc
lected to represent the club at the
district federation OF clubs, which
meets in Pocatello next week. Mrs.
George Andrews and Mrs Henry Berg
were the delegates chosen. 1t was
also decided to pledge five dollars
coward the scholarship loan fund for
this year and to urge any worthy
students in this vicinity to take adj
antage of the loan, and any students
desiring help would be recommended
u the club and helped as much as
,,ossiole. Mrs. S. A. Allen, repre-
tentative of Viava Co., talked to the
the club on the, Diseases OF Wo-
.uen. Lunch was then served,
unleh consisted of fruit salad, welsh
d. euit, sandwiches, coffee and
caches and whipped cream and
1aAe. Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Grover and
the Misses Snyder and Edwards as
sisted the hostess in serving. Those
resent were the Mesdames Snyder,
Line, Davis, Meyer, Jensen, Prang,
Niltamuth, Henry Berg, Hosea Berg,
blackburn, A. l.. Shelman, Cooper,
G. Shelman, Grover, L. Shelman,
Leach, Chandler, Cotterell, Hutchin-
son, Edwards, Allen, Judd, Thomp-
son, Summercorn. Parmale and the
Misses Snyder, Leach and Edwards.
Archie Grover is visiting at the
home of his sister, Mrs. L. Mont
rich, His home is in Blackfoot.
Mrs. S. A. Allen, of Blackfoot, was
the guest of Mrs. w. A. Edwards for
few days. She left here for Aber-
deem.
Mrs. A. Grover, of Blackfoot, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. S. Cooper.
HalVer Berg is very III Will OIL az
tack of infammat0ry rheumatism.
On account of his advanced age 1t
makes it especially severe on him.
B. Y. Pugmire and family, who
have been living in Sterling this
winter while the children attended
school, are now moving to their
homestead on the river in east
Springfield.
Thomas Blackburn went to Poca-
tello last week and was operated on
Friday morning. The operation was
successful and he is getting along
fine.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-05-12
RIVERSIDE
acknowledgements

Hans Peterson & Sons are install
ling a large gasoline tank and pump
on the side walk in front OF their
store for the accommodation OF auto
owners. They have also ordered a
large auto truck for hauling their
freight.
Last Thursday the Relief society
surprised Mrs. William Ogden at her
home. AS she mad all household
goods packed ready to ship to Battle
creek, Michigan, they went to the
home of Mrs. James Cobbley where
a program was rendered and re-
freshments were served.
Lew Haxel. of Lava Hot Springs
was in Riverside recently on busl-
ness and visiting friends.
James Cobbley has been at Aber-
deem and that vicinity for week at
tending business connected with the
sugar beet industry.
Nels Sorensen, the village black
smith. is kept busy from early morn
till late in the evening.
Glen Killian was a visitor in River
side, Sunday. There seems to be
drawing card somewhere here.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-05-12
PRESTO

The Ladies aid society met with
Mrs. Chris Peterson, Thursday OF
last week. ~
The United States Sugar Beet GO.
is busy planting their seed beets.
Robert Reid went on a fishing "Trip
to Camas creek, but the fishing was
poor. ,,..
p. M. Hubbel and w. d. Vincent
of Blackfoot pent Sunday at the Lone
Pine ranch.
Miss Marion Just and MissClara
Pratt spent Sunday with Miss Anna
Powell. 30
Mrs McMinn and Mrs. Pinkston Oh
Blackfoot spent several days at tne
Collin home.
Orion Andrews of Firth called on
friends here one day this week.
Tom Vaughn of Blackfoot caiiea
on friends here on his way TO AID
ride.
Mrs. Richard Hughes was town
visitor this week.
William Hall came home from
American Falls where he has been
working for several months.
Joe Delavey came down from ms
dry farm at Aldridge; he reports the
crops looking fine.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-05-12
WEST FIRTH

Orion Andrus and wife, and their
little son Beaumont, motored to Cali
fornia and Nevada early in the spring
and returned home this week after
having very enjoyable journey.
Joe Bybee and family we're guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Parr last Sunday.
William Jolley has been kept busy
this week carrying passengers here
and there in his livery autos. He
has worked up fine business
R. A. Fettis and Jack Slayton and
their wives motored to Iona one day
this week to visit friends.
DR.. Hardy of Roy, Utah, is visiting
his brother and family at Firth this
week.
Mr.. Sherwood has sold his barber
shop and left for Kentuckey to make
his home.
Miss Florence Allen, who formerly
taught at the Dye school left recently
for Opal, Utah, where she expects to
teach summer school, Her sister
Miss huth Allen, has taken her place
and will teach the class for the re-
mainder of the term.
The Firth high school grade pupils
went to Shelley to take their exam1n-
ations last Saturday.
Mrs. Brewington's mother and s1st-
err came down from Iadho Falls last
week for few days visit
Byrd Trego I'VE EDITOR was In
Firth last week calling on the cor
respondents and other friends.
Mrs. Bert Winchell has gone to the
Lava Hot Springs to spend a few
days.
SANDY" Robertson went to Black
foot Monday and bought him new
Ford car.
Perry Brewington has been suffer-
ing during the past week with an
attack of lumbago, but is now I'M
proving. 49,.
Firth mas a new drug store, locat-
ed in the Rogers building. 1t nils a
real need.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-05-12
Public Sale
Having decided leave this locality will sell all OF my
household goods at public auction at my home
At 1863 Judicial Sire
in Blackfoot
Thursday, May Is
Beginning at 1890 sharp
Beginning at 80 sharp

brass bed springs and Mattress good iron beds, spr
and mattresses; chfonier, buffet, dining table wit
chairs to match; rockers, bed COUCH reed couc
leather COUCH library table, cost $50; music rack, f1ne
Myran rug, small rugs, dressers Charter Oak re-
large base burner electric range, typewriter stand
chair; sections Wernicke book case kitchen cabinet
white steel refrigerator freles cooker wash stane
gilt chair large picture and small ones bath and kit
linoleum brass half bushe measure, New Home seN
machine, coal oil heater, student lamps, motor
dishes and cooking utensils and other things too hume
to mention
These goods are all extra good and in first class condi
and can be Inspected any time before the SALE but will
be sold privately
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-05-12
STERLING

jon gon Peterson, Dave and Mrs.
Wiltmuth, /. N. and Mrs. Meyer were
business visitors in our berg the past
week.
Horace Skinner who has been
working in Toella and at other Utah
points for many months returned
home on Sunday last, for visit to
the folks. Mr.. Skinner expects to
leave for Utah and Nevada points
again Monday or Tuesday.
Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Vernan who
have been on the sick list for long
time are reported very much i'm
proved.
The base ball team was defeated
on the home grounds Sunday by the
Aberdeen boys. The game was re-
plete with errors, and while our boys
made few the most, there was not
much difference in the playing which
was poor on both ides. The local
team needs practice and needs it
bad. A team cannot go into the
first game of the season without
practice and expect to win. We are
sure there will be better showing
in the next game.
Jas. Larsen of Yuma, who has been
very ill for some time, has been re-
moved to France Hospital in Black
foot.
M. A. Driscoll, John Herbert and
Tone Parsons made business trip
to the Grove City the past week. Mr.
Herbert and Mr.. Parsons are memb-
ers of the new school board, and at
the suggestion of Mrs. Smith, the
county superintendent of schools who
was here advising them, they made
an examination of the several new
school buildings that have been erect
ed lately with the idea of getting
pointers for the most desirable build
ing for own new consolidated school.
George and Mrs. Alfred and their
son came in from Cache Valley Tues
day for a visit to Will and Mrs. All
red.
Conditions at the bridge remain
unfavorable, the high water just
about havin~ stopped construction.
The company is now filling the tubes
adjacent to the two banks and will
do all possible to finish the structure.
Jas. Claypool has removed to his
Springfield ranch.
w. w.. Hays, Mrs. Hays and Mrs.
Partridge made a business trip by
auto to Blackfoot Saturday
Henry Burg, Hugh Wells and San
Shelman and wife were Springfield
visitors to our berg recently.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-05-12

living on the Mccartney place de-
clare the Idaho Republican Is one of
the best papers in America. They
like to send the spicy little news
items that appear under the Grove
land heading to their friends in Salt
Lake City.
Quite a number of men from this
vicinity are going up to Eden to pro-
cure dry farms. 1t Is easy to believe
that men are still searching for the
the garden, but dry farms are new
attraction.
Bee keepers out here are quite
busy. One neighbor took his wife
and family to Bee meeting and the
wind blew SO hard while they were
coming home in the buggy that he
had to sit on the kids to keep them
from blowing away. His wife's hat
blew away and the next day it could
be plainly seen with spy glasses
where it had lodged on a shrub grow
ing on the slopes of the Tetons. The
neighbor says his wife swore when
they got home-maybe they both did.
Samuel D. Rice has been retained
as principal of the Groveland school
with an advance in salary amount
ing to $40 month.
Roy Rupp and wife came home
from trip to Pocatello Monday.
E. G. Moon is building a large
hay barn.
George Mason found an owls nest
last week which he rifed and brot
home the eggs He told his wife
they were pheasant eggs and she was
greatly elated. She set the eggs care
fully under an old hen that didn I
have anything in particular to do,
and is proudly awaiting the day when
the big-eyed pheasants come pecking
out of their strongholds uttering the
cute little boots peculiar to the
species.
Mothers day will be observed next
Sunday with a fitting program.
Jean Hale is preparing for his beet
seed to sprout, whether it rains or
not. He also expects to have un-
usually long beets this year. He fol-
lows his sulky plow with sub-soil-
err, then harrws continually until his
ground is smooth and pretty as a
flower bed.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-05-12
GROVELAND

Arrus Warren has rented the And
erson place for five years; he intends
to seed 1t down to alfalfa and then
start in the sheep business.
Mrs. s. e. Roundy has been surfer
ing from a very sore foot, caused by
stepping on large rusty nail. She
found. hot water applications the best
relief for the pain. This is the sequel
to the foot story that appeared in
this column some time ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chapman, who are
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-05-12
WAPELLO


Last Friday morning as Bill Der
fer and his brother were returning
home with load of hay one OF the
wagon wheels ran into rut in the
road and tipped the hay and boys
over. Two tines of the pitch-fork
ran INTO Bills abdomen, which made
him very sick, but we are glad TO
report that the wounds were not very
serious.
Miss Margret Naylon left Fr-da?
to visit in Springfield.
Miss Orpha Hampton, OF Aberdeen
spent Saturday and Sunday with her
parents.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-05-12
Blackfoot's Fraternal Orders
DIRECTORY OF LODGES
ROYAL NEIGHBORS

Meet the second and fourth Wed
nesdays of each month. !. O. O. F.
Mrs. Mary White, Oracle.
Mrs. Carrie Harris, Recorder.
hall, No. so w. Bridge street.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-05-12
WICKS


J. F. Hall has joined the list OF
motorists and is now owner OF a
fine new Dodge car.
Mrs. E. E. Bingham entertained
her sister, Mrs J. w. Amor, of Kim
ball. for several days last week.
Charles Wicks, Mr.. and Mrs. G. A.
Powell and son, Georoc and Helen
guile were Sunday visitors at the
Written home.
R. e. Lambert has been business
visitor in Idaho Falls for the past
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard and Mr.. and
Mrs. j. e. Howard, OF Wapello,
visited on Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
J. c. Mackie.
Robert Mackie was on the sick
list for several days the first OF the
weeh.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Davis visited
at the Powell ranch Monday.
Work on the new road east from
the Wasley ranch to the Blackfoot
river was begun last week. The new
road will be of great benefit to the
residents in that section as the old
road extended only short distance
and was almost impossible.
%-
The manufacturers of The Idaho
Republican pure vegetable parchment
butter wrappers took first premium
at Panama-Pacific exposition, The
use of these splendid wrappers is a
source of pleasure to the butter max
er. adv
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-01
The following figures show the liberal
Power Company, in providing additional
Service to the citizens of Salem and Vicinit
The figures also indicate the confidence Of
growth and pros

Additona! investments made in Salem and Vicinity by the
P.RL.&P. Co. in 1916.
For Additional Poles and Wires 80. $14,759.96
For Additional Gas Mains 9,751.OO
For Additions to Gas and Electric Plants 1925
Total ~ $26,333.47
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-01
Electrical Progress

Electricity, operating in many ways has created COM
fort and happiness that have carried the world out the
darkness Of drudgery into the light Of convenience.
The cost Of electrical service has been steadily going
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
FARMERS WANT ROAD
Engineers Busy Laying Out Lines for
c., x & o. Railroad.

The engineers on the construction
work of the c., K. & o. in western
Kansas have devoted their energies to
running two experimental lines thru
the western part of the state in order
to determine which one they prefer
for the permanent location of their
road. One line runs from Garden City
straight south to Liberal the other
swings to the east, and heads directly
for the proposed junction with the NJ,
K. & 7. at Forgan, Okla.
series of meetings were held last
week. at the school houses along one
of the proposed routes, and the farm
ers and business men in that section
are reported to be boosting enthusi-
astically for the road. The crossing of
the Arkansas river has not yet been
definitely located and the surveys on
which the engineers are now at work
viii probably give the basis for the
selection of the proper site for the
bridge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
Stationery

Eatons Highland Linen or
Cranes Linen Lawn in gift boxes
has a unique advantage over many
other Christmas gifts. 1t is a last
ing momento of your affection I'M
til the last card or sheet is gone.
Let US show you our wide assert
ment of good stationery.
If you want Christmas Cards.
Greeting Cards. Seals or Stickers.
come to our Stationery counter, we
have a wonderful variety.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
Baby Jewelry

Beads in pearl and coral at s5c
and $1.OO.
Bib Holders at soc.
Baby Pins at csc to Sis.
Locket and Chain at S1.O0 to
$3.50.
Also an assortment of Rings and
Bracelets, inexpensively priced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
RUSH CENTER .BREEzE'' FAILS
Price of Paper and Machinery Too
Much for Kansas Weekly.

Lacrosse, Kan, Dec. 15.-The Rush
Center Breeze has folded its wings and
Joined the has beens." The Breeze
was established fifteen years ago
when a Washington hand press and a
shirt tall full of type was all that
was necessary to establish a paper
Now the price Of all machinery and
material used IN the makeup of a
paper is So high that unless a paper
delivers the goods and receives the
proper support, it cannot exist.
1t is estimated that next year will
see the end of 1000 weekly papers
unless there is a substantial reduction
in the cost of material
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
RUSSELL co. RECORD SOLD.
Y. A. Turner Transfers His Paper to
PAXTON and Merriam.

Smith Center, Kan, Dec. 15.-WiH
Payton, of Colony, and John Merriam
OF Smith Center, have purchased the
Russell County Record, the leading
paper of Russell county, of n. A. Tur-
ner, and will assume charge in a few
weeks. Mr.. Turner becomes first as
sistant to Fred Knapp, state auditor
Mr.. Payten has had many years ex-
perience in newspaper work, and has
lately been editor of the Colony Free
Press Mr.. Merriam was formerly
county clerk here and for the last few
years has been travelling salesman
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
One Killed in Auto Wreck.

Abilene, Kan, Dec. 15.-Fred Wal
tiers, city engineer, was instantly kill
ed, and his brother Elsmere, was Sc
riously injured one and three-uuarters
miles from Morganville when a Ford
car they were driving to Plainville, to
be delivered to their brother. Dan
Walters, as a Christmas present, turn
ed turtle. The young men are sons
of Prof J. D. Walters of the agricul-
tural college.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
Inspect

our large assortments of
Women's Hand Bags in leath-
er, velvet, silk and mesh.
our complete line of Paris
ian Ivory-trays, manicure
pieces and every thing for the
toilet table.
our large display of Leather
Novelties. Travelling Cases,
Bill Books, etc.
"a wonderfully complete as
sortment of stylish Hair Orna-
ments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
Christmas Candies

whether for your for gifts you
anxious that they should be all that good
dies should be. Delicious, pure and wholesome.
All of our candies are of that kind. You will
find our assortments complete in every detail.
If you have not already placed your order for
Christmas Candies do it NOW-Tomorrow will
be none too soon, for one must remember that
only one weeks time for shopping remains.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
For Children

We have a wide variety of good
Gloves and MittenS.
Yarn Mittens and Golf Gloves.
15c, Csc, 35c and soc.
Kid Mittens, soc; Kid Gloves at
$1.OO.
Leather Gauntlets at soc and
sec.
the pair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
For the Children

there are books of almost every
KIND. A b Books, Fairy Tales.
Bed Time Stories. Bible Stories,
Boy Scouts, The Wireless Boys,
etc, at prices beginning at Zoe and
going to soc.
Potted Poinsettias at 75c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
To Ward off Winter ~
Complexion Ills


OF keep the face smooth, white and
beautiful all winter, there's nothing quite
SO good as ordinary mercolized wax
Rough, chapped or discolored skin, in
evitable in this weather, is gently aB-
sorbed by the wax and replaced by the
newer, fresher skin beneath. The face
exhibits no trace of the wax, the latter
being applied at bedtime and washed off
mornings. Creams, powders and rouges
on the other hand. are apt to appear CON
spicuous at this season, because of alter
mating expansion and contraction CT the
are advised to try this simple treatment
Get an ounce of mercolized wax at any
drugstore and use like cold cream This
or so the complexion will look remarkably
youthful and healthy.
Winds and flying dust often cause
squintinf and other contortions which
make wrinkles. You can quickly get rid
OF every wrinkle however produced, by
using harmless face bath made by dis
solving one ounce powdered saxolite in
one-hllf pint witch hazel-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
Toys and Dolls


and dolls the
They $3.50
something every 10y wants-gSc
With blackboard hardwood, at S1-0
neduc up
ToyPf sat25
ife-lk Ike Dolls prices S15G0
Dresse KeWpies,
Doll Coca
Pcram
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15

No matter how long you NAV
seek. you will find no Christmas
gift SO appropriate as a good book
And the cost is so little. There are
many new popular novels one can
select from at each
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
Perfumes

There are few people who
would not appreciate a bot
tie of toilet water or per
fume. We have them in fancy
boxes at prices running from
CSC to $500.
Tourist Cases made of Gre
tonne, Pullman Aprons or a
Gillette Safety Razor makes
a fine gift.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-12-15
USE RED CROSS

Millions of good housewives use
Red Cross Ball Blue. Each year it's
sales increase. The old friends use 1t
and tell Others Red Cross Ball Blue
will make your old clothes look like
new. Ask your groccr-Adv.