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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-02-18

w J ELL named is Barren is
XN/ land. Far removed Is it
" " from the haunts OF civil
lized man, though included
within the geographical confines of
Greater New York. And for the most
part barren are the 1900 or 1000 in
habitants of civic or national ideals,
even of ambition to better their condi-
ton; to make their days and nights
conform measurably to standards such
as other folk enjoy who are adopted
sons and daughters of Father Knick-
erbocker's great and growing family,
says the New York Sun.
Anyone with the desire to visit for
eign shores, and without travelling
more than an hour or SO from City
Hall park, can descend into the sub
way near by the municipal building,
take train for Canarsie, AMI at
Canarsie landing step on board a
steamboat which leaves there at fire.
quent intervals bound Barren island
traveller will have arrived at his
destination-at a land mass, as Arctic
explorers put it-situate in a general
direction south by east from the main
borough of Brooklyn. Near by, toward
the west, is Sheepshead bay; to the
east is Jamaica bay, and not far off
is the group of Rockaways Thus 1t
will be seen that Barren island, while
off the beaten track of travel, is by
no means inaccessible. Yet when the
traveller sets foot on shore there and
takes one comprehensive glance
around he will realize that III all but
location he is in a foreign land.
The principal center" of Barren
island is it's one great industry, that
of handling refuse of the big city Of
which 1t ia humble part. This CEN
trail spot is market by the work of
the reduction company, upon the op-
GRAFTON of which Barren island and its
inhabitants depend. Eastward from
this great garbage plant stretches the
one main avenue-Broadway it is
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-02-18

called, possibly so named many years
ago by someone with keen sense of
the ludicrous. For this particular
Broadway is bounded on one side by
a marsh. good, representative oozy
marsh at that; and along the other
side are perched the one-story homes
OF the employees of the garbage plant
In many of these little shacks it is
said that two and sometimes three
families exist. In a majority it is
alleged that boarders are taken. In
fact, some of those who have been
looking over social conditions at Bar
rem island seem inclined to think that
in some Of the tiny shacks that serve
as dwellings.
Filth and Diamonds.
Not many months ago, two or three
of Commissioner Goldwater's staff
journeyed down to Barren island,
made careful survey of health condi-
lions and came back hoIae with a re-
port that caused establishment in the
health department Offices They found
partial supply of good water On the
island; but also found that a large
proportion OF the people were drink
Ing water from surface wells. Further
mere, 1t was found that modern SAM
tary conveniences are practically I'M
known; that babies ard ducks and
cows and goats wallow side by side in
the muck of Broadway" that while
there is school on the island there is
no truant officer, and thu. because
Of this the children may 20 to school
or not just as they choose. Also that
large majority of them prefer to
spend their days in rummaging into
the mountain-high heaps of refuse.
using strong iron forks and garner
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-02-18
His Pleasure Spiked.

1t was the first swim of the season,
and the boys were plunging and
splashing gleefully in the water. One
youth only remained on shore, visit
fully watching his companions disport
themselves.
Tears and knuckles were In his
eyes, and an interested stranger ap-
preached and asked the cause OF the
sorrow 80 plainly visible.
'I-boo-want to go in!" sobbed the
boy.
Then why don't you go?" inquired
the stranger.
Zoos I'm afraid" came the reply.
I'D get hiding when reached home,
you see."
But" pointed out his new-found
friend. aren't all those other boys
rfsking a hiding, too?"
The little boy burst into a fresh
paroxysm of sobbing.
yes" he replied; "but-my fathers
professional cricketer, and wears
spikes in his shoes!"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-02-18
HAS KEEN EYE FOR BUSINESS
One English Volunteer Policeman Whs
Probably viii Not Lose Much
oy the War.

The foibles of his ally John Bull are
even now not quite invisible to the
Frenchman. And the following story
of = special constable or volunteer DO
liceman, in London, is related not
without malice by Paris paper. Just
after the last Zeppelin raid, when
tho orders against showing lights were
very strict, this special was on duty
In one OF the suburbs. Every time
he saw q house that was letting its
lights shine too freely out of its win
dows he knocked at the front door
and called the attention OF the house
holder to the rules in such cases made
and provided and to the danger. And,
as In becoming q special constable he
had not ceased to be q man Of bust
ness, he not only called attention to
the badly shaded light, but suggested
a contrivance for subduing the illu-
mination. This contrivance, he said,
he had tried in his own house with
the most satisfactory effect. All with
the most disinterested air imaginable.
His next step was to draw from his
ovsrcoat pocket q sample of the con.
trivancs itself, with the remark that
he had just happened to be carrying
1t homo to particular friend who
had asked him to procure it. Tho
result was that at the end of his
tour of duty he had written down in
q little note book a couple OF hundred
orders for the wonderful shade; which
meant that he was able to collect in
commissions, at the rate Of q shil-
ling a shade, q matter Of E5, or $25,
or, to put 1t magnificently in French
coinage, 1925 francs.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-02-18
Mother EXPLAINS.

my dear" said Mr.. Hemmandhaw,
Il hope you are not planning to buy .
lot Of new furniture"
Il am not" replied Mrs. Hemmand-
haw, land l don't know what gives
you the idea"
This shopping list gives me the
Idea"
What shopping list?"
"On this paper, which | just picked
up of the floor, is written: Wash
stand, parlor chairs, dining-room ia
BILE. writing desk, refrigerator, taboret,
piano stool, pedestal, stepladder, cedar
chest, music cabinet and garbage can"
oh. that is just record was keep
Ing of the things the baby has fallen
from this week. Judge
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-02-18
GETTING ASTART
NATHANIEL c. FOWLER, Jr.
THE EASY WAY.

Progression's road is never straight.
winds and counter-winds along the
shores of the sea Of life, crosses noun
famous obstacles, goes down deep into
the valleys OF despair, and also enters
the easy-going plains of the least re-
sistance.
Since the day of creation men have
hunted for the easy way, the short
cut, the smooth, straight highway, that
they might travel the shortest path
leading to accomplishment. Some Of
them have arrived at their destina-
ton, aided by what we call luck, for
the want of better name for 1t; but
men, as they run, win because they
have the strength and the ambition to
overcome obstacles. to leap over hand
leaps, to reach their goal, irrespective
of the barriers of the road
! have followed the careers Of
many men Of mark, those who occupy
places of honor and of responsibility,
and not one of them has reached his
destination over the easy way.
That which comes to you unsought,
unstriven for, gives you neither pleas
ure nor satisfaction, for you have not
earned 1t, you have done nothing to
get it.
An earned dollar is worth more to
you than 100 dropped into your beg.
ging hand.
When you get that which you strug-
oil %A oh tot, &c, oil
and you have a right to be proud OF
it, partly because 1t was not given
to you, and partly because you won on
a hard battlefield against a strong and
valiant enemy.
Fo--et that there Is an easy way,
you find it, largely because 1t is sell
dom to be f ind.
Thousands of men struggle harder
hunting for the easy way than do
those who armor themselves for the
worlds battle, get out into the open
field and are willing to fight for fame.
If you would amount to anything, II
you would be satisfied when you reach
your goal, determine to earn what you
receive, to obtain 1t by hard and per-
sistent struggle.
Place no dependence upon luck. II
'ou meet 1t on the road, do not re-
fuse to recognize 1t; but make 1t
your ave. vt your master.
II you work, you may accomplish;
II you don't, you will remain In the
ranks, unless unreliable chance takes
you by the hand and makes a pauper
of you
So seldom does the easy way ap-
pear that we may consistently claim
that there is no easy way; but, even
IL there were, I should advise you,
young man and young woman, to re-
fuse to travel upon 1t, though 1t ap-
peared to lead to accomplishment.
Success is not measured by what IL
Is, but what was done to get it.
That which Is thrust upon you,
which accidentally arrives, even
though it may be excessive wealth
or fame, is not founded upon that
stable foundation which is likely to
endure in business or in any other
department of the worlds work.
All that is worth having is worth
working for
There Is no easy way.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-02-18
The New Maid.

A young girl, fresh from the coun-
try. was employed by an English mis-
tress as maid. They were about re-
firing for the night when she ev-
planned to Bridget:
1--WE generally have breakfast about
8 o'clock,
Bridget looked at the mistress in
an amusing way, with candlestick
turned sideways in her hand, grease
dropping on the carpet, said;
"All right, if I'm not down, don't
wait"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-02-18
Home Economy.

Why don't you and your wife keep
house instead of boarding?
should think 1t would be great deal
cheaper"
my wife thinks she can make
more money playing bridge than We
could save by keeping house"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-02-18
Not Needed.

II think it's awfully silly to hang
up sprig of mistletoe during the
Christmas holidays" he remarked
"Yes," replied the sweet young
thing, "and so utterly unnecessary"
We've been trying ever since to fig
ure out just what she meant.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-02-18
Thinos VIII Take a Turn.

Mrs. Blox--Poor Mrs. Rounderl Her
husband didn't leave her much when
he died, ! understand.
Mrs. Knox-No; but he more than
made up for it when alive. Then he
left her nearly every evening.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-02-18
Not Particular.

Il understand you have applied for
a chair at the university"
yes. sent in my application last
week"
What one did you ask for?"
Il didn't specify. Just said soma
easy chair"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-02-18
Handicapped.

Gee, | wisht / had a education"
said the wayfarer on the park bench.
What good would it do you If you
had one" asked his companion.
ut would done me a lot o. good
yesterday. | went to the public
library to git warm, an | got put out
COZ l was holdin' the book l wuz
readin' upside down"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-02-18
Illusions,

"All right behind there?" called
the conductor from the front of the
car.
Hold on" cried a shrill voice.
wait till get my clothes on"
The passengers craned their necks
expectantly. A small boy was strug.
Cling TO get a basket of laundry
aboard.-Puck
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-02-18

Yeast-And does he see his doctor
often?
Crimsonbeak-Well, he sat next to
him at a stag dinner last night, but
be couldn't see him.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-02-18
Cautious Calculation

What do you suppose is the per
capita cost Of the war;"
Il wouldn't like to say, unless
knew Just to what extent they were
using the per capitas."
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-02-18
Try This, Daughters!

Papa-Why, hang it, girl, that fell
low only earns So week!
Pleading Daughter-Yes; but, daddy,
dear, a week passes so quickly when
you're fond of one another.-Judge.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-02-18
Best Ever.

How is DIR. Wombat as a physt
cian?'
ed over bridge he prescribes dancing
~ : rest cure."-Pittsburg Post.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-05-26
GREENLEAF WILL VOTE
ON HIGHWAY DISTRICT

Saturday. June Sd, the people living
in and around Greenleaf, will vote
upon the organization of a highway
district A number of people there are
in favor of the organization of the dis
trict and an election has been called
for the purpose of giving the taxpay-
ers an opportunity to express them
selves.
The Tribune has been asked to ex-
plain the district idea. In brief the
district enables the taxpayers in the
district to handle their own highway
affairs They can vote bonds for the
purpose OF making permanent inn
provemcnts, make levies for mainten-
ance purposes, and provide such roads
as they feel able to afford. The high
way district places the public high
ways wholly in the hands of the local
community. That is its sole purpose
and its advantage.
If the district is organized three di-
rectors will be appointed. These di,
rectors will levy taxes; supervise the
construction and maintenance oil
roads; and direct the affairs of the
highway district. Ninety-hve per cen,
of all moneys raised by taxation ir
the district for road purposes must BIZ
spent in the district. The property
owners can spend much or little or
their roads. In consequence they car
have good bad or indifferent high.
ways without regard to their neigh
bors or the balance Of the county.
Districts May Issue Bonds.
Highway districts when authorized
by a vote of the property owners O
the district may issue interest bearing
bonds for the purpose of building
roads or making road improvements
These bonds are issued and sold il
the same manner as school distric
bonds and are lien against all the
property in the district In shor
highway districts occupy the same pc
sition as regards the highways a.
school districts occupy as regards tn,
schools, or irrigation districts as re
CARDS irrigation systems.
There are number of highway dis
tricts in Canyon county. We are tolt
that the district way of handling tn,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-05-26
EARLY SETTLER IN IDAHO
PASSES AWAY AT NAMPA
Henry Dickman Dies of Heart Trou-
BILE Monday Morning.

Henry Dickman died at his home at
Nampa Monday morning. Death was
caused by heart, trouble from which
the deceased had suffered for years.
Mr.. Dickman appeared no worse of
late and the end came as great shock
to relatives and friends.
Henry Dickman came to Idaho for
ty-six years ago, driving with his fam
lily in a prairie schooner from Ohio.
He settled about six miles below Boise
where he lived a few years and then
moved to Oregon, engaging in mining
he returned to Boise valley where he
has lived continuously ever since, set
thing near Nampa about IA years ago.
Up until few years ago Mr.. Dickman
was one of the active and progressive
ranchers of the valley.
Upon retiring from ranch work
some three years ago Mr. Dickman re-
moved to the city and for two years,
during the seasons 1914 and 1915, was
city watermaster. having charge of all
irrigation water that is used within
the city limits.
Those left to mourn Mr.. Dickman' 5
death are five children:
Henry Dickman Jr, a rancher near
Nampa; Mrs. Will Hamilton of Sunny
Slope; Frank Dickman of Bowmont
Oliver Dickman, who has been living
with his father; and Earl Dickman.
who has been visiting at home for the
past few weeks. A brother-in-la law
julius Miller, lives in Boise and sis.
ter-inlaw, Mrs. c. B. Marlatt, resides
at Goodirg.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-05-26
A Famous Physicians
Wonderful Discovery

blood is filled with poisonous waste
matter, which settles in the feet. an
kles and wrists; or under the eyes in
bag-hkc formations.
1t is just as necessary to keep the
kidneys acting properly as to keep the
bowels active.
The very best possible way to take
care of yourself is to take glass of
hot water before meals and an "Anur-
ic' tablet. In this way it is readily
dissolved with the food, picked up by
the blood and finally reaches the kid
neys, where it has tonic effect in
rebuilding those organs.
Step into the drug store and ask for
a 50-cent package OF "Anuric," or send
DR.. Pierce l0c. for trial pkg "Anuric'
many times more potent than lithia,
eliminates uric acid as hot water melts
sugar A short trial will convince you.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-05-26
City and County Intelligence
EVAN EVANS HAS GONE TO
CONSULT CONGRESSMAN
Affairs of State Will be Taken Up
With Idaho Delegation.

Evan Evans. chairman of the. Re
publican State Central committee.
passed th.-ot 9Th Caldwell Monday
evening on is way to Boise. Dr.
Evans was met at Caldwell by {. A.
Elmer, secretary of the committee.
Mr.. Evans left Boise Wednesday
for Washington where he will consult
with the Idaho delegation in Congress
concerning affairs of party and state
A number of matters of importance
will be taken up. 1t is rumored that
among other matters will be that OF
Geo. A. Day, concerning whose ;tivi-
ties rumors and even affidavits are be-
ing circrlate1. Mr.. Evans has made
an invest .ga ion of the charges against
Mr.. Day and will lay his findings =
fore the Idalo d. egation in Congress
as he has before other prominent Re,
publicans throughout the state.
Day May Be Forced Out.
1t is stated that Mr.. Evans has in
Dictated to close advisers his determi-
nation to ask Mr.. Day to resign his
position, and if the resignation is not
forthcoming steps will be taken to
force it.
Day has been thorn in the side
of the Republicans for many years
The leaders, or at least the officehold-
ers, have never had the nerve to pub
licly expose him. They have talked
and chartered but that is all it amounts
to. Chairman Evans seems to be
made of different stuff. He is going to
see if there is foundation for the
stories, and if there is, force the issue
Chairman Evans will have behind him
the public sentiment and moral sup
port of the Republican party.
The housekeeping of the past two
years don't seem to have been thor
ough. 1t will be finished in the next
few months.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-05-26

oud old friends. All at once he said
Ball, | have been greatly interested
in a series of articles l find in the
Caldwell Tribune, written and signed
by the Hired Man. Do you know his
name? | would like to meet and talk
with him." | ventured, said yes, told
him a mans names and if l made a
mistake, told little lie, it will not
hurt the Hired Man. nor the man
whose name | gave. Well. l looked
around for the Hired Man, but did not
find him. Mr.. Lawrence had to leave
without seeing him.
Well, gentlemen, | do not expect
you to waste your time reading my
harum-scarum distinctive article; only
ask your notice of request contained
in the first paragraph.
FIDELIO P. BALL. SR.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-05-26

After a series of careful experiments
and tests at the lnvalid's Hotel and
Surgical Institute, Buffalo, \. Y, COW
ering many years - DR.. Pierce. the
medical director of that hospital made
announcement that he could prove
that medicine which he called IAN
URIC" was the best uric acid solvent
now to be had. AS remedy for those
easily recognized symptoms OF infam-
mation-as scalding urine, backache
and frequent urination, as well as sedi-
ment in the urine, or if uric acid in the
blood has caused rheumatism, lum-
bago, sciatica, govt, it is simply Won
derful how quickly "Anuric" acts;
causing the pains and stiffness rapidly
H. disappear.
Swollen hands, ankles. feet are due
to dropsical condition. often caused
by disordered Kidneys. Naturally
when the kidneys are deranged the
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-05-26
OLDER BUT STRONGER

To be healthy at seventy, prepare at
forty, is sound advice, because in the
strength of middle life we too often forget
that neglected colds, or careless treat
ment OF slight aches and paine, simply
undermine strength and bring chronic
weakness for later years.
TO be stronger when older, keep your
blood pure and rich and active with the
strength building and blood-nourishing
properties of SCOTS Emulsion which lisa
food, tonic and medicine to keep your
blood rich, alleviate rheumatism and
avoid sickness. No alcohol in Scott's.
Scott & Bovine. bloomfield, MI,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-05-26

you will be expected to do more.
You will be home builders. The
success, the security, the happiness of
your home will be conditional in a
large degree in the measure that you
receive and apply this message. 1
know of no more important message
to bring you at this time in your life.
May God help you to heed it.
Let your daily litany be:
Here hath been dawning
Another blue day;
Think, wilt thou let it
Slip useless away?
In that single. simple verse of
Carlyle's the secret of all victorious
life is hidden"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-05-26
ACT QUICKLY
Delay Has Been Dangerous in Cald
well.

well.
Do the right thing at the right time.
Act quickly in time of danger.
In time of kidney danger Doan's
Kidney Pills are most effective.
Plenty of Caldwell evidence of their
worth.
D. c. Goodloe, carpenter, 10th Ave.
& Blaine St, Caldwell. says: 1--WE. who
do heavy work. know how important
it is to have something that will bring
relief from backache. | have found
Doan's Kidney Pills to be just the
medicine | have needed, and they have
never failed me. They have fixed my
back up in good shape number OF
times. | believe that Doan's Kidney
Pills have no equal and | recommend
them to all who are suffering from a
bad back"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr. Goodloe had. Foster Milburn Co.
Props, Buffalo, n. Y. SIC
ident, as Mr.. Daniels will not deny.
Recently asked about the rumor that
he would resign, the Secretary of the
Navy is reported as answering: "Why
should | resign when | am doing pre-
cisely what President Wilson wishes
done?' Why, then. blame Mr.. Daniels
when the Danielizing of the navy real
ICES, in respect of our situation on the
seas, the aspiration of President Will
son?