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The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-01-28
Peary 8 avs He Knows.

Lord Rayleigh is one of the most
interesting members of the British
peerage.
His lordship Is a noted scientist, and
it was for his scientific work that he
received the high honor of the Order
of Merit. Although Lord Rayleigh lie
a profound scholar, he has humor.
GUS side to his nature, and he once
played a neat little joke on q learned
friend with whom he had been dis.
cussing some deep subjects.
What is the difference between the
north and south poles?" he asked very
gravely.
His lordship's friend thought he had
new scientific problem to grapple
with and brought all the weight OF
his brain to bear upon the question
4 really must give 1t up" he said al
last.
The answer is simple enough re-
piled Lord Rayleigh with q smile
there is all the difference in the
world"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-01-28
FACTS ABOUT WORKING DAY
During the Last twenty-five Years II
Has Only 5een Shortened an
Hour.

We are far better off than we we're
fifty or seventy years ago, the New
York Republic observes. At the begin
ming of the century, the wage eaIner
labored from sun to sun, and later,
when expensive machinery and artifls
cial light were introduced into the fac
tories, the working day was extended
far into the night. In 1910 American
cotton operatives worked IA hours per
day, and as late MS 1852 10 hours, while
today the average working day in the
mills is under ten hours. The hours of
labor of farm laborers, except in har-
vest times, seem to have diminished,
and in a considerable number of occu-
pations, notably in the building trades
an eight hour day has been introduced
In other occupations, affecting the
health of the workers or in which
women and children are largely en-
ployed. a shorter working day has
been secured by legislation. But this
progress, though considerable, is not
nearly so great as is generally sup
posed. The ten hour day still pre-
walls in most industries, while the II
and IL hour day is far from being ex-
tinct. During the ten years from 1891
to 1901, the average working day fell
only quarter Of an hour. In the last
20 years, less than one hour has been
taken from the hours of daily labor.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-01-28
FINlna War Horse.

A correspondent of. the Milan Cor
riere della Sera" reports the following
story:
An Italian lieutenant recently rode
through one of the villages on the
Isonzo front He dismounted before
the temporary quarters of the COM
mander of his regiment and tied his
horse to tree. When he entered the
house he heard the humming poise of
a large Austrian shell and a moment
later a terrible explosion followed.
The, shell had struck small building
on the opposite side of the street. An
immense cloud of smoke and dust rose
and when it disappeared the horse of
the officer was gone.
The air pressure caused by the ex-
plosion had lifted the animal from
the ground and thrown it on the fiat
roof of nearby house, where it was
found almost unhurt. 1t was no easy
job to get the horse to the street
again, as this could only be accom-
plished with the aid of large crane. "
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-01-28
VISIONS SEEN BY SOLDIERS
Men at the Front Firmly Convinced
They Have Been Witnesses of
Supernatural Things.

In periods of great national stress.
when the responsibilities facing a
people call for an effort superhuman.
the mind is more prone than in times
less tense to place dependence upon
divine aid and to believe that super
natural powers are exerting their
might.
This tendency is embodied in lit
tie column entitled The Bowmen and
Other Legends of the War; written
by Arthur Machen.
The potent character of these tales
of latter-day miracles is we'll exempli-
fled by the fact that the story of The
Bowmen," with its aiiusion to the APP
pearance of supernatural host, has
been accepted widely in England as
fact
Upon it's publication in serial form,
there came to the author scattered
inquiries from editors of occult jour-
nails as to the foundation of the story.
When the author denied that his com
position had any basis in fact, to his
amazement. some of his correspond
ents maintained that he must be mis-
taken. In provincial papers hot con-
troversy was waged regarding the
exact nature OF the appearance
Bishop Weldon, Dean Hensley, Hen
son, Bishop Taylor Smith the chap
lain-GeneraD, and many other clergy
have occupied themselves with the
matter. Doctor Horton preached about
the Angels at Manchester; Sir Jo-
seph Compton Rickett president of
the National Federation of Free
Church Councils), stated that the sol
diers at the front had seen visions and
dreamed dreams, and had given testi.
mony of powers and principalities
fighting for them or against them.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-01-28
Washraa,s Turn TO Go.

Washrag The washrag must go
The United States public health serv
ice agency has so decided. 1t must
follow the towel, the drinking cup, the
hairbrush and the habit of kissing
We knew it was coming Next we
expect that an embargo will be placed
on shaking hands and on the use OF
straps for the stand-ups in street cars
After they have once been handled
they will have to be destroyed There
might be a wandering germ that
would locate on somebody's palm, you
know. With all our fads, and fancies
are we any healthier than our for
bears were? Do we live longer? DC
We bring up better children? Are we
better ourselves physically or NOR
ally? But what's the use Leslie
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-01-28
WANTED TO SHOW LOYALTY
Pathes in Offer OF Burmese Villagers
to Come to the Assistance Of
Great Empire.

L. p Jacks tells this welI-authenti-
Gated story in the Yale Review. II
comes from a civil officer in a remote
part of Burma.
One early morning not long ago
this officer found an ancient Burman
squatting on his heels in front of the
bungalow whom he recognized as the
head man of village distant so miles
away in the hills,
Questioned by the officer as to the
purpose for which he had undertaken
so long journey through the jungle.
the old man replied as follows;
'Thakin lmaster), my villagers
wish to make Some return for the ia
vors bestowed upon us by the British
government.
And now l am come to tell you that
we have in our village eight guns, an
cient and well tried and all held under
a license granted by the most honor
able Thakin; we have also four
pounds of excellent gunpowder in a
bottle and bag of bullets; these be.
ing neither more nor less than the
Thakin's license permits as to hold.
Moreover, there are In our village
two crackers who have proved their
skill in the capture of dacoits Thakin,
we have heard rumor that the Brit.
ish government is in great trouble
with its enemies -
Wherefore, our villagers have en-
powered me to say that the eight
guns, bottle of gunpowder, the bag of
bullets and the two crackers are freely
at the disposal az the British govern.
ment"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-01-28
Rov Wins War Cross.

Gustav ChatoI, fourteen years old
who is just Out OF the Brest hospital
has been awarded cross for valiant
service in the French army. Because
OF his age Minister Millerand has de
cided he is too young to fight ami has
ordered him back 10 his family. CEa
ton is recognized as the youngest sol
der in the French army.
Chaton left his home in F'ontaine
bleau in August 1914 He was told h.
was too young to enlist but he foi
lowed a regiment Of infantry and man
aged to stay with It, He took part l.
the Marine and Aisne battles At FoH
tenC despite the fact he was She
through the shoulder. he managed L
capture two Germans Later he wa;
badly wounded in the knee.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-01-28
Military weddInc Cake.

The very latest British war fashion
is the military wedding cake. So
largely has this become q feature of
weddings associated with military and
naval men that the wholesale manu-
facturers are specializing in toy or.
naments OF warlike character to dec
crate the cakes.
These are mostly ornamental can
nom guns and rifles, with battleships
for naval men and very well executed
models of aerOplanes for bridegrooms
connected with the flying corps. Ar
mored cars and flags Of all nations
also figure. Sugsred Cupids and harps
are at a discount.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-01-28
SCALE FOR MOBILES
of Titles in the Land of Con.
Is to Be Definitely Fixed
by Statute.

estion as to the exact status
whether it is a republic. en-
dom or what. is a compli-
but perhaps the president
We our doubts before many
past by being proclaimed
For the present one does
what to think on reading of
fkable sliding scale peerage
ID is to be submitted to the
ament for approval. This
Duration of titles in any one
follows:
u; inherited for five genera
cessively invested with
= marquisate, earidom. Wis.
baronetcy.
cd; inherited for four gen.
Excessively invested with
earldom, viscounty and
tie; inherited for three gen
Excessively invested with
scounty and baronetcy.
inherited for two genera
bssively invested with Wis
baronetcy.
:; inherited by one lineal
invested with baronetcy.
=; not hereditary.
sight in this remarkable
e fact that the presidents
q e is to be perpetually here
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-01-28
BACK OTHER DAYS
n ived Sad Memories in the
eoa of Hobo Who Received
"Handout."

y me man Henry A. Cooper of
EdqeiH largely smiled the other day
CHE Dnversation in the lobby of
81 tliS bed to fond memories. He
al VS. reminded of the sad emo
AZ d nor old hobo.
| ). moon the hobo in question
"a uN the garden walk of sub
=" home and obsequiously asked
osad Some homemade biscuit
ssiFef{ him and a few minutes
tnA MS shaking with sobs.
that ems to be the matter, my
Ianz asked the tender-hearted
Fssfife "Are you thinking of other
n Iaay," answered the hobo,
d, luofAer culver of his weary
|Fedeaf friends and relatives,
|SeS suggested the housewife,
epq The home you used to have"
|tsl "" was the startling re.
Lta a the tramp. II Yves think
|ble tln stones | used to have to
M Quarry at Rockville. Phil
telegraph.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-01-28
[aD, A Work DESPITE War.


l4ntesnational Institute of Agri-
is me of the most remarkable
Is xtant of cooperative effort
the nations in humanitarian
rentiAe work, Since the present
an b activities have proceed
ih,oo,at a8 in times of peace, though
n be Jared that the entrance of
70 The conaict will prove a for
LAS handicap, as the institute has
dqnarters in Rome. AS if to
.ixe Is superiority to the pres
2.AlkiNm situation, the institute
pamphlet. dated Rome,
wing an interesting history and
ton Of this great international
ise, md making no allusion to
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-01-28
Warsaw Has a German Newspaper.

" IT y - > @eE0EI0'F 1NNN8W73WFFWFs
Two weeks after the occupation Of
Warsaw by the Teutonic allies the
first German newspaper printed in the
ancient capital of Poland made its
appearance in the streets. II is four
page sheet entitled Warsaw German
Gazette. II ID published by the own
ers Of the Grenzboten of Berlin, who
Also have founded German paper in
LODI. The newspaper occupies a large
building on Miedowa street and the
plant is equipped with six linotype
machines and several presses. Evi-
IDENTIFY the publisher intends 20 make
the venture permanent.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-01-28
Ice of a Fur Coat.

Nfice of Fur Coat.
Anfh Howard Shaw, the suf-
p nd at a dinner in Philadel-
at rather see a woman wrapped
politics than wrapped up in
XII lt's less expensive, too.
N falk lot about these ants,
aome bodies; but l was visit
eh woman once. 1t was
his time of the year, and the
[orIau ter of the house began to
|e som one of her school books.
bum winter,' she read, every ami
|d,AB a new fur coat which
ID the little girls father turned
iud ered and snatched away
|D' ces be still, he murmured
ovsy Don't you know your moth
hed'ing Down in the next room 2 "
THIN On Star.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-01-28
! Operating a Mosquito Farm :

! y oparatins a Mosquito Farm7
bu know that you are probably
er ol mosquitoes? Many a man
feEular mosquito farm and
Il how it. Are you one of this
Yon IRE, if on your premises
I've npen water barrels, empty
IL. oph water tanks, marshy or
aInd hat holds theawater after
q onrse, if you like being bit
no itos and like to run the
mai them carry to you some
80 Ease, why you will not
lin 10 destroy the mosquito
peees. If the people of ev-
amuHlty would get together on
sQu1 question, the domestic"
so could be eliminated
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-01-28
I ntIleves in OWNING Rods.

i 1|ieVes in OWNING Rods.
ase q the diviniag rod by the
les for discovering water.
ipofted, is probably due to the
whose faith in the power OF
aSic hazel twig" is Implicit.
ratchsng many experiments by
dI4iners. he expressed coz
Of ne utility of the practice
discovery not only of water
melals. Some years ago he
81 BAL "diviner" TO German
est Africa to prospect for wa
gola. and the modern Dous-
81 eiAimed the discovery of
han one hundred wells by
Of Als sensitive rod.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-01-28
Sudnested,

A number of Englishmen who were
rejected by the recruiting officer talk
of getting up company of their own.
They might call themselves tAe Retus-
eliers-Boston Transcript.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-08
Editorial from the Baldwi.


 The conservation of the natural re- sources of the people is vital ques- tion, for these valuable assets com prise the natural wealth of any nation. No man in Alabama has been more jealous in his labors to save from de struction the peoples patrimony, as 1t consists in birds, game, fish and for ests, than has John Henry Wallace, Jr.
 As far back as 1898 he began his la bors in behalf of the inauguration of a comprehensive system of game and fish protection for Alabama. In the legislature of that year he introduced and advocated the passage of gen. eral game law, and continued to toll with unwavering fidelity to his theme until, in 1907, success crowned his ef- forts.
 When the Department of Game and Fish was created, not one dollar was appropriated for it's maintenance, its entire source of support being derived from the sale of hunters licenses and fines imposed upon persons for viola tions of the conservative statutes. When MT. Wallace was elected he found not one cent to the credit of the game and fish protection fund; he held office for nearly year before drawing any salary, and out of his own purse advanced the necessary money to de- fray the running expenses of his de- partment
 From a mere idea on a piece of pa per, MT. Wallace has built up one of tho strongest and most useful de- partments of the State government. There Is now in the State treasury, to the credit of the game and fish pro- lection fund, the splendid sum of $40,- 900, which Is net profit to the tax payers of Alabama, placed there under the law which Mir. Wallace wrote.
 He has rendered the people the high est degree of efficient and faithful service; he has stopped the shipping of quail to foreign markets; he has put out of commission the great horde of negroes and pot-hunters that at one time patrolled the State, not only recklessly destroying everything that wore fur and feathers, but also in vading the farmers fields and, under the pretense of hunting, would knock out their crops and purloin their poul- try and small stock.
 All species of birds, game and fish have increased under our system of conservation, and MT Wallace has i'm pressed upon the minds of the people the economic value of their natural resources, and that birds especially play an important part in aiding the farmers and orchardists in making good crops by destroying injurious in sects ard devouring noxious weed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-08
JUSTICE OF PEACE,
 EIGHTY YEARS OLD,
 GAINS TWENTY LBS.
Father Can Now Do as Good a Days Work as I Can," Says Crate
 full Son

C. w. Arnold, familiarity known as "Bill Arnold by his hundreds of friends and fellow workers on the Southern rall- way, came into Jacobs Marietta street pharmacy, Atlanta, a few days ago to buy a bottle of Tanlac, and while there made a statement that is probably one of the most remarkable ever given pro- prietary medicine.
 Speaking of hs father, Esquire s. F. Arnold, who lives on R. F. D. No 1, Lost Mountain, Ga, and who is justice of the peace, and one of the best known men of the section the son said:
 My father is 30 years old, and if every body could see what this Tanlac has done for him., us railroad men would have a hard time hauling enough of 1t over this country to supply the people! It s an actual fact that he hadn't been able to eat meat of any kind or greasy food for 10 or P years until he took Tanlac and now he can just eat anything and has gained 20 pounds.
 .'He was weak and all rundown from this stomach trouble that had been with him for good many years, and it just seemed like he couldn't eat anything that would agree with him and give him any strength, and he had to be mighty careful all the time about his eating He would have to spit up undigested food, and his stomach just seemed like it had gone back on him for good and all.
 "A few days ago he came to see me and I was surprised to see how strong and well he looked, and I asked him what on earth he had been doing to himself. Hes .d he had taken five bottles of Tan lac. It was. such a pleasure to see him sit up at the table and enjoy his meals that I simply couldn't help coming right up here and telling you what this medi- cine had done.
 He weighs more than he has in 50 years-just think of that! And I honestly believe he can do as good days work as I can. He says his stomach trouble has left him entirely, and that he feels better than he has in a good many years. He says he's as sound as dollar now and expects to stay that way as long BIS there's any Tanlac to be rotten in this part of the country.
 My brothers wife has been taking Tanlac, too, and it has helped her right much. She says she feels a hundred per cent better and is eating right along.
 T am really glad to give you this statement. for it gives me so much pleasure to see father come to the table and eat his share of everything that comes on that I feel like telling every body about it. It is, in my opinion, the greatest medicine ever discovered and everybody ought to talk it up.''
 Tan1ac is sold in Birmingham exclusive 1y by Eugene Jacobs Drug Co, and in Bessemer by Pegram- Patton Drug Co, in Ensley by D. w., Morris Drug Co.,, in North Birmingham by Walker Drug Co, in Pratt City by Gale Drug Co.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-08

Times, Bay Minette, Ala) seeds. He has stocked the streams with fish; he has brought into the State, for propagation purposes, vaiua- ble game, such as pheasants and elk,t which, within few years, will be seem by the thousands throughout Alabama.
 It is of the highest importance to the people of Alabama that some one, skilled in matters relating to game and fish protection, be elected to the office of State Game and Fish Com missioner. Mir. Wallace Is such man. He knows his work He loves it. He Is a gentleman of the highest charae- ter and ability. He has evidenced his splendid executive ability in the ad- flee. He is one of the South's most brilliant writers and eloquent orators
 A number of States, adopting pro tective legislation since the passage cff the Alabama law, have followed Mir. Wallace's plan, which is incontestabae evidence of the superiority of our con servative statutes over those of other States
 MT. Wallace has always voted the straight Democratic ticket. In every campaign, for the last twenty years, his eloquent voice has been heard in advocacy of Democracy. To vots against him woald mean to favor tsk- ing from him the office which was created by and through his efforts and which he has made such conspicuous success and of such great usefulness to the people, and pacing in his stead one untrained and unskiiled in mat ters relating to that particular depart ment. By supporting Mir. Wallace, the people will manifest their apprs- citation of his labors, extending over eighteen years, in behalf of the con- servaton of the peoples birthripht, which belongs, not to individuals, but to the race and to pcsterity. MT. Wallace is the master conserva- tionist not only of Alabama, but of the entire South, and the people should keep him in office to continue his protection of their natural re- sources and pile up money in the State treasury without imposing a hardship upon the taxpayers at large.
 In the minds and hearts of the peo- pie of Alabama, there is deeply ir- planted sense of justice, of fairness, and of the fitness of things, and by this token we confidently believe that, in the coming May primary, John N. Wallace, Jr. will be retained at the head of the Department of Game and
 Fish by an overwhelming majority, made up of the votes of grateful and appreciative constituency.
 (Paid Political Advertisement au- thorized by John H. Wallace, Jr., Mont gomery, Ala.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-08
TPA CLOSED ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL
 CONVENTIONS EVER HELD SATURDAY LAST
ALL FOR THE LADIES
By MRS. ELLIS c. HoLLUMs

ton for lawn party. The streets of Gadsden surprised one with their clean, well-kept appearance, and everyone in Gadsden seemed glad to have us there. The people on the streets greeted every one with smile, and when asked for in- formation, they gave it with an air that said This is q real pleasure to me. Ask me something else"
 And wasn't MT. BellenGer, Gadsden' s handsome mayor, delightful. It is rare, indeed that one finds mayor of a city of Gadsdens size who is willing to give of his time to make a convention enjoy a stay in his city. But Mir Bellenger not only provided us with automobiles, but he always was present directing affairs in a quiet manner that got results
 MT. Adolph Reich, the manager of the Printup hotel, has reason to be proud If his hostelry The service was faultless, and I would be perfectly willing to live at the Printup, although it is the only hotel I have ever seen that was as com fortable as my home.
 The return home on the train Saturday afternoon proved delightful. MT. Harvey certainly does things in the right manner. He had any amount of Glee-Cola packed in ice or the train, and cake in unlimited quantities, together with candy that was delicious MT. Harvey must be the most popular member of the Alabama division, if one is to judge by the work he does to make everyone comfortable. Aren't you proud of him, Mrs. Harvey?
 Mr. Henry Hidden delighted all of us, and was especially attentive on the re- turn trip. He proved himself one of the orators of the occasion at. the business sessions, to which the ladies were fn- vited. And, by the way, l enjoyed the business sessions as much as I enjoyed the social entertainments planned for the ladies.
 I feel greatly indebted to the ladies of Post B, for this was my first T. F. A. convention, although by no means my last. Mrs J. F. Robinson is lovable, and so were Mrs. Witte, Mrs. Fontaine, Mrs. Benton, Mrs. Higdon, Mrs. Kennedy and all of the ladies. They made me feel thoroughly at home, and l appreciate it.
 The T. P As are, indeed. good fel- lows, and their wives are even better. Please reserve me seat for the next convention,