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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-03-10
Average Cost of Farm.

The average annual value to the
farm family of food. fuel, oil and
roof overhead, as reported for several
hundred farms studied by the depart
ment, was found to be $595.0S, OF
which $421.17 was furnished by the
farm.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-03-10
Calming Her Fears.

Excited Lady-Why don't you inter
fere to stop that dog fight.
Bystander-I was just a-goin' to,
mum; but you kin calm y'r fears now.
My dog is on top at last, mum--Buf
falo Courier.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-03-10
WIRE STRETCHER is USEFUL
Two Strong Metal Hooks Alternately
Made to Engage Links of tho
Stretching Chain

1t will be noticed that the handle of
the wire stretcher shown in the illus
tration has two strong metal hooks
which can be alternately made to en-
gage the links of the stretching chain
The wire Is stretched by moving the
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-03-10
Unusual.

What caused the trouble in the
Van Jones family? / see by the pa.
per they've separated"
Yes. Rather curious case that
He was suffragette and she was al
anti"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-03-10
Good Fall AnnIea

Three good varieties of fall apples
to include in your order for fruit
trees: Magnum Bonum. Delicious and
Senator.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-03-10
A Hint from the Doc,

Victim.-I fell and knocked my head
open.
Doctor-A fine time to put some
thing in 1t of value.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-03-10

Use Murine after Exposure In Cold,
Cutting Winds and Dust. 1t Restores,
Refreshes and Promotes Eye Health.
Good for all Eyes that Need Care.
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago.
sends Eye Book on request.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-03-10

AS rule there is fire where there's
smoke, but often the smoke comes
from pipe dream
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-03-10

Naturally.
Noah Gust before the storm)-All
the animals on board?
Shem-All but the leopards, but I'll
soon spot them.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-03-10
Wire Stretcher.

handle first In one direction and then
In the other, using the hooks alter
nately.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-03-10

Dallas, Tex, 1915 postal receipts
aggregated s1,132,210.77.
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22

the community Xmas tree which was
planted this week in the school yard
The music provided by the schools for
the community Xmas program will be
directed by Principals Hendershot and
feoman in the absence of Miss Bax.
ter. The Christmas spirit and decora.
tions are very much in evidence in all
the rooms of the public schools.
The topics to our stereopticon slides
were Cinderella, Little Red Riding
Hood and Evangeline. These were
shown to grades one. two, three and
eight.
The window cards are out announc.
ing the third number of our lyceum
course. a lecture by ]. C. Herbsman
and will be given January first at NJ.
E. church. He has a wonderful record
as lecturer on the Pacific coast. He
is man with a message and puts it
across" Start the year right by hear.
ing Herbsman, January first.
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22

One thing is threatened by the in
coming legislature along prohibition
lines that should meet with general
approval, the stopping of soliciting
booze sales through the mails. At
present about half the letters and cir.
culars carried are from liquor houses,
and it safe to guess that four fifths
of the stuff offered for sale never
saw distillery, but is made from
various receipts which it is claimed
cost about 75c. barrel for the max
ing, and are as likely to kill as they
are to conciliate. The man who must
have little whiskey of good quality.
knows where to send for it, without
having his postoffice box stuffed full
of mail order booze circulars.
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22
ST. MichaeI's Church

Following shall be the order of
services at the local Catholic church
on Christmas day: First Mass at
o'clock Children's choir will have
charge of the musical program, sing
ing appropriate hymns. During this
Mass a short sermon will be delivered
in English by the pastor. Second
Mass will follow Immediately after
the first.
At 10 o'clock there will be a High
Mass, during which the choir will
sing Kyrie. Gloria and Credo from
Millard's Mass in c." Sanctus and
Agnus Del will be taken from Rose
wigs Mass in F." At the offertory
the choir will sing the "Adeste Fidel-
es." Sermons, both in English and
German will be delivered by the pastor
ON Christmas thoughts
You are cordially invited to attend
these services.
REV. N. BERTRAND,
Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22
Gard of Thanks

l take this opportunity of express
ing my heartfelt thanks to all of the
American friends who showed by their
presence at the funeral service of my
late business associate and friend,
Victor II. Kojima, the esteem in which
he was held and the confidence re-
posed in him. | assure you that ap-
preciate beyond expression in words,
this kindness on your part, and trust
that | can in some way in the future
show my appreciation as 1 live in
your midst
Praying Gods blessing on you. am
II ono
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22

There seems to be a growing suspi-
cion in the minds of the public that
the revolutionary condition in Mexico
is a put-up job of long standing. and
that there is no wish or inclination
on the part of the leaders and their
supporters to have peace and perma-
nent government resumed so long as
there is a remaining peso to filch or
take by force left in that country. In
other words, many believe that the
revolutionary condition is direct or
ganiZation of outlawry and brigandage
fostered by somebody's capital as an
Investment. And it is likely that this
condition will go on in the future
as it has been in the past, one leader
supplanting another. until some
powerful nation shall interfere and
interfere in khe right way. What
Mexico means to the United States
can readily be seen. To the North
of us is Canada, an English domain.
To the South is Mexico. South
American republic, inviting-practi-
cally ing-interference and
control. Down into this big gulf ter
ritory through the open channels of
South America is working a stream of
Japan's people, only hedged off by our
Jeffersonian boundary, which has now
become but little more than a weak
voiced buga- boo. Had it not been for
the European war. England or Ger
many would no doubt be at this time
in control of Mexico, in redress of
wrongs inflicted upon their citizens.
in case the United States government
watchful waiting. while it's own people
have been murdered at the ratio of
hundreds to one of those of any other
country. The time will come when
Uncle Sam must do something with
Mexico, or let some other nation stem
in and do it. We have taken piece
by piece of Mexico, before. have civil
lized and Americanized these pieces
until they have become as good as the
best of our states, and we could do
so with the balance, and sooner or
later 1t must come to that. for our
own and humanity's sake. Some
writer alluded to Mexico as the place
God made and then forgot. God will
probably remember it again in time
Its management should not always be
given over to Satan.
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22

c. S. Harrison.-i am in my eighty.
fourth year, still hard at work and en-
joying far better health than | could
expect. My hoe and spade are my
chums. | call them my doctors, and
they are. They set my pulses to a
healthy beat. They stimulate the
hearts action. They give me good
appetite. They cure insomnia. With
them | work miracles. They are
wands in the hands of king. | take
a dull piece of earth and plant it to
seeds and bulbs and raise paradise
of splendor How marvellous. That
somber piece of dead earth becomes
alive with beauty. 1t is canvas on
which as an artist of nature | paint
a picture no brush can possibly imi
tate. My hands develop it. My soul
rejoices in it-happy at being co-work
er with God-calling out of the un
known all these forms of loveliness
Sometimes I feel like taking off my
hat and giving an introduction to my
self Once a toddling infant, now an
old man ripe in years, and yet able To
work and walk with God. We work
together. have fitted myself so that
he can use me-all of me-to reveal
Himself to the wondering world.
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
. . . . . . . . o . . 4

School will close December 23rd
for the Christmas vacation Work Will
be resumed on January End.
Several of the teachers will spend
their vacations on the Eastern Slope
Miss Ruth Whitford will go to Den
yer; Mr.. Johnson. to Barnard. Kansas;
Miss Mary Park, Miss Beulah Baxter
and Mr.. Carter. to Greeley; and Miss
Cleveland to Boulder.
TIE Senior Domestic Science class of
the High School which consists of
Marjorie Mathers. Iona Welch, Flo
Roller, Vina Plantzs Lois Flagg and
Ola Ewing, entertained in a most royal
manner Friday night for their class
mates and the faculty. The early part
of the evening was spent in playing
cards. A delightful program followed
this. Then refreshments were In
order, and the guests were led to the
Domestic science room. The room
was delightfully."- decorated with poin-
settas, while a large Christmas tree
stood in the center of the room. A
dainty two course luncheon was serv-
ed in a charming manner by the six
hostesses. The feature of the evnening
proved to be the Christmas tree. Mys;
terious looking packages were taken
from 1t and presented to the gusets.
Accompanying each present was
short verse which informed the re-
cipient of his besetting sin or his most
wonderful virtue. The party was pro-
claimed a success by all those present
| and everyone feels that the girls and
Miss Park, who so ably assisted them
should be congratulated upon their
ability to entertain.
Last Wednesday afternoon Miss
Evans girls and boys surprised her
with shower OF many beautiful gifts
This occurred in honor of her birthday
which comes thic month
Dimple and Pinkie Smith have with
drawn from the departmental work
this week. They will enter the school
at Cedaredge which is to be their
future home.
Miss Horton occupied the chapel
period for seventh and eighth depart
ment Tuesday morning with an inter-
esting reading OF Maeterlink's Blue
Bird"
Mr.. Ellinwood. lyceum representa-
tive, from Boise. gave both the high
school and the seventh and eighth de.
partment interesting talks on going
against the line" Monday Of this week.
The children are much interested in
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22
THE STEADY SUBSCRIBER
WHO PAYS IN ADVANCE

How dear to our heart is the steady
subscriber
Who pays in advance as the year fol
lows year,
Who sends his renewal the first
time we ask it
And thus let's us share in the world S
Christmas cheer.
The steady subscriber
The cherished subscriber.
Who pays in advance as the year fol
lows year.
We love the subscriber who says
Here's your money.
You surely have earned it; l give it
quite free.
Your paper don't give all the news
of the nations,
But does give the news that is dearer
to me-
All! that's the subscriber,
The cherished subscriber,
Who has our best wishes wherever
he be-
For fifty-two weeks we've tried hard
to please you.
To give you the news from the friends
you hold dear,
Reporting each item-the sweet and
the bitter.
AS best we could get them from far
and from near.
THE TRUTH is our motto
Don't you think you ought to
Send in your renewal right now for
next year?
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22
ST. Luke's

Christmas service instead of Christ
mas day, will be held Sunday, at II
a. m. Special music-special address
Sunday School 10 a. m. All confirmed
people are expected by the Church to
REV. F. NJ. BACON,
Priest in Charge.
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22

Indications are that future govern
ment will become more one of senti
ment than of craftsmanship, and even
the staid old Congressional Record
may have to give away to the Ladies
Home Journal
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22
Getting Back at Hubby

Getting Back at Hubby
Mrs. Meekun | wonder what they
will wear in Heaven?
Mr.. Meekun: / suppose you'll want
the most expensive things there, same
as here.
Mrs. Meekun: That needn't alarm
you. dear. You won't be there to pay
for them.
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22

France has been the latest to give
John Barleycorn a swift kick. and
that's going some. The Colorado
Legislature threatens to limit and sup
ervise all liquor shipments into the
state, to see that the privilege is not
abused
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22

The people of Coalby announce their
intention of laying aside all worries
in order to celebrate Christmas in
proper spirit. That's the way to do,
and Independent recommends that all
communities try to follow that ex-
ample.
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22

Among deaths announced last week
were those OF John N Netherton. of
Montrose, and Mrs. G. A. Bird, OF Cim-
arron.
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22

Albert Billstrom, who has been II
the hospital for an operation, has SUI
ficiently recovered to return to hi
home at Coalby.
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22

A good many cases of grippe are
reported from the mesa districts of
the county. Delta people have ap-
parently been more free from its rev.
ages this winter than usual.
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22
Christian Science,

The subject of the lesson sermon in
Christian Science churches on Sunday,
December "a. 1916, will be Christ
Jesus.
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22
NEARBY NEWS NOTES.

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Knight, of Redlands mesa, on Decem'
ber I.
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22

Chief Engineer. A. G. Watts. of the
Utah Fuel Co., was visitor at the
Somerset mines last week.
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22
M Methodist.

Junior league, 2:30.
Epworth League. $50.
Evening worship, 730.
GEORGE F. KLEIN. Pastor
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wood and Mrs.
Cal White, of Redlands. were Delta
for Bend, Oregon.
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Ritter left Sun.
day for Denver. in which city they
will reside.
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22
Christian

Bible School 1000 a. M; Preaching
l1:00 a. n; Young Peoples meeting
$50 p. m; Preaching 1880 p. m.:
Prayer meeting Wednesday. 1880 pm
L. OBERT. Minister.
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22

Threshing machines are still bus
in certain parts of the county.
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22

The Presbyterian choir has prepar-
ed especially good music for the Sun
day evening church service. There
will be a short sermon by the pastor
and the rest of the time will be devot-
ed to Xmas song service. Come and
bring your friends.
REV. ]. H. CRAMPS. Pastor
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22

Several cases Of measles are report
ed at Orchard City.
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22
Christmas China

There is never any danger OF overstocking
your lady friends with china. This is especi.
ally true II you select from stock like
ours where exclusive patterns prcdomnate.
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22
Cut Glass

We have fine assortment for you to
select from-something at any price you
wish to pay and every piece a gem. 1t is
artistically designed. clear. deep cut and al
most dazzlingly brilliant as diamonds.
The Delta independent., 1916-12-22
AT THE CHURCHES.

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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-18
WILLARD TO TAKE
TOWNSHEND INN
Transfer to Former Proprietor of Put
ney Hotel, Now of Exeter, N. H,
to Be Made April /.

The Townshend Inn, Townshend's we'll
known hotel, is to change hands the COM
ing spring, Principal Guy w Powers of
Leland and Gray seminary having sold it
to Sherman Willard of Exeter, \. H, a
former Townshend man. The change will
take place about April l.
Mr.. Willard formerly was employed by
the Swift Beef Co in Brattleboro. He
conducted the Kendrick House in Putney
and later hotel in Milford, n. H. and
now conducts hostelry in Exeter. He
married Miss Julia Mooney of Putney.
The Townshend Inn which is two stories
high and has a veranda on three sides, was
opened to guests in June, 1900, with f. Z.
Davis as proprietor. Howard NJ Burke
and Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Strong, who have
| lived in this town, are among the former
proprietors. In 1910 Mr.. and Mrs
Strong bought the property of the Towns
hend Hotel Co. by auction for So, 800 and
on Oct 3, 1912, Mr. Powers bought it by
auction for S4,62J.
! Mr.. Powers win continue as principal OF
Leland and Gray seminary, which is ex
periencing one of the most successful pc
riods in its history
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-18
FEDERAL BUILDING
STEEL WORK FINISHED
Flag Pole Put in Position Today-Fire
on Roof During Night to Keep
Materials in Condition.

In order to keep materials in condi-
tion for use this morning a fire was
kept burning last night on the roof of
the federal building. This attracted
attention in many parts Of the town
and resulted in general search for in
formation this morning.
The steel work of the building will
be completed today. The flag pole was
placed in position this morning and the
work of taking down the big derrick
which has stood so long at the top of
the building is in progress.
Workmen are engaged in laying the
roof, some of which is in place, and
this viii be entirely in place in a
week or 10 days. All Of the limestone
coping is on the roof and most of it is
in place. Once the roof is on and il
is possible to get heat in the building
more rapid progress can be made in the
general construction work.
Progress the past few weeks neces
sarily has been slow, on account OF
the cold. 1t has been necessary to ust
steam forced through a rubber hose tt
keep things thawed out.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-18
Little Attention Is Paid to
the Claim of Landing of
Troops Near Athens
BALKANS CENTER OF
WAR NEWS INTEREST
Italy's Precautionary Measures in Al
bania May Have Gone Long Way To
ward Safeguarding the Future Inter
ests of Montenegro.

The Balkans continue to be one of the
chief centera of interest in the war news,
although the Montenegrin plea for peace
means the elimination of one OF the active
factors in the military situation there.
Entente interests appear to be watching
closely the situation in Albania and recent
advices from London declare that adequate
forces are now at hand to defend that
country.
The belief is indicated in these advces
that Italys precautionary measures in Al
banian territory have gone far toward safe
guarding the future interest of Montene-
gro, whose military collapse seems to have
been considered well-nigh inevitable after
the crushing OF Serbia by the Teutonic al
lies.
Little attention so far has been paid in
entente quarters to the report that the al
lied troops have been landed near Athens,
as German press utterances indicate.
From German sources comes additional re-
ports that landing Of entente forces has
been made at Piraeus, the seaport of Ath
ems, as we'll as in the bay of Phaleron, east
OF the Piraeus peninsula, and about five
miles from Athens An Austrian aero
plane squadron again has raided Ancona
Italy. One person was killed, but only un
important damage was done, Rome de
clares.
In the recent sinking Of the Italiar
steamer Brindisi 26O were drowned, it nov
appears
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-18
CONFESSIONS BEFORE JURY.
Constable Told About Stories of Ne,
groes in the Mohr Case.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Jan. 1S.-Ihe al
legged confessions of Cecil Y. Brown and
Henry H. Spellman, whom the state
claims were. hired by Mrs. f. F. Mohr to
murder her husband, DIR. {. +. Mohr, were
gotten before the jury today through the
testimony of James L. Wallace, a constable
of Darlington, who claims to have talked
with all three defendants after the com
mission of the crime. Again, too, the
court warned the jury that alleged confes-
sions were not 20 be accepted as evidence
against Mrs. AIohr.
Wallace corroborated earlier testimony
by the police that Brown and Spellman
had admitted the shooting at the instiga-
ton of the physicians wife.
I George w. Heals, another alleged ac
complice, who has pleaded guilty to man
slaughter, was ready to take the stand foi
the prosecution today. but his testimony
| was deferred because of the extended cross
examination of Wallace, still on the stant
at the luncheon recess.
Several other witnesses early this morn
/ ing told Of seeing men with a motorcycle il
| the vicinity of the crime, but would no
swear they were the defendants Durin
| the examination Of Wallace the defens
brought out that Healis had admitted til
ownership of the revolver found in D1
| Mohr's garage at Newport.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-18
Baca Wales Was Known at
Juarez as Gen. Villas
Executioner
CLAIMED THAT HE
WAS NOT RESPONSIBLE
Soldier Fired Point Blank Into Pris-
oner's Heart-Body Left Uncovered
on Railroad Station Platform
Among People Asleep.

Ell PASO, Texas, Jan 1S.-Col. Miguel
Baca Wales, bandit chief captured at Pal
omas south Of Columbus, \. NJ. was exc
cuted at > o'clock this morning by firing
squad at Juarez. Two bullets fred at close
quarters penetrated his heart.
Baca Wales arrived here last night on
the train which brought the body de-
clared to be that of Jose Rodrigues. the
bandit chief executed Thursday
Baca Wales, who was known as Villas
executioner at Juarez, was marched
through the dimly lighted railway station
where many families spend their nights.
The proceedings were brief
The prisoner said: I am not respon-
sible for the acts of Villa l beg to see
your general
The officer commanding the firing squad
said he had orders to kill and he and sol
der stepped close to Baca Wales and fred
point blank into the prisoners heart. The
body was then taken back to the railroad
station, where it lay uncovered until after
dawn on the platform among the men.
women and children lying about wrapped
in blankets
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-18
800, 900 MEN BUILDING ROADS.
Saloniki Hears Big Force Planning At
tack on Allies.

PARIS, Jan. IS. - The Saloniki cor
respondent of the Giornale d D'Italia, ac-
eording to despatch to the Temps
from Milan, declares that information
reaching headquarters of the entente
allies at Saloniki is to the effect that
hostile forces numbering about $780,
600 are distributed between Monastir
and the extreme right wing of the en-
tente armies, that 250,000 appear to
be massed for attack against the en-
tente s left wing and center and that
on the right are $4,000 Turks, 10000
Bulgarians and 10000 Germans.
The despatch adds that these troops
are now employed in road building and
the reconstruction of the two lines OF
railway and that the entente allies are
continuing their preparations for for
midable defense.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-18
RACE FOR LIFE LOST.
Man and Wife Rushed From South to
Sanitarium Die on Arrival.

CHICAGO, Jan. IS. = Ulysse GUM
yer Des Portes and his wife, Mrs. ST..
rah Wolfe Des Portes, made the race
for life from their home in Winnsboro,
s. c., to Chicago in vain. They both
died the day after they arrived
Mr.. Des Portes, who is a banker of
Winnsboro, and his wife, former Chi
cagoan, were victims of heart disease.
When they reached Chicago they went
Immediately to sanitarium on Grand
boulevard. None of Mrs. Des Portes s
relatives were notified, although a sis
ter, Mrs. ]. III. Kaufman, lived only
q few blocks away.
The next day Mr.. Des Portes tele-
phoned Mrs. Kaufman that her sister
was dying at the hospital. Mrs Kauf.
man went to the sanitarium, talked
with Mr.. Des Portes few moments
and then went in to see her sister
When she came out little later at
tendants told her that Mr. Des Portes
had dropped dead. Mrs. Des Portes
was removed to ST. Luke's hospital
| where she died