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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-04-07
SETTLER WRITES FROM
WILLIAMSBURG

We have letter from J. w
Woods, at Williamsburg, in Bannocl
county, where he went last SPRING
to take dry farm after selling his
place east of Blackfoot. Mr.. Woods
writes in his characteristic way oil
talking, and those who are acquaint.
ed with him will enjoy his letter.
1t may be of interest to know that
he became pretty we'll imbued with
the "call of the hills" before he got
away from here. One day he met
the editor of The Republican on the
street and remarked that there was
nothing doing; the town was quiet,
the country dead and he wanted to
sell out and go up higher-in the
hills. Ye editor asked him what kind
OF a farm he had to sell and after
listening to description of it, re-
piled that he had customer for
just that kind of a place, led around
the block, got the two men together
and they made a deal within a few
hours. Mr.. Woods was happy and
went up into the hills. We will let
him tell the rest of his observations
as stated in the letter. Williamsburg
is 20 miles or so northeast of Soda
Springs and has a funny history
which we gave last year:
1t has certainly been some change
for us up here; still everybody is
happy and contented and perfectly
satisfied with their homes. The snow
has been so deep that we couldn't
get around much only on skis, and
is still very. deep. Last fall some of
the fellows were not willing to listen
to advice from one who had wintered
here before, and now they are haul
ing hay six miles ON toboggins, them
selves taking the place of horses to
do the pulling. 1t is some sight to
see them coming across the fiat on
their skis drawing little bale of
hay and when they arrive at their
respective homes the horses look out
over the snow and laugh to think
how they have lost their jobs. Some
may think this would be a bad place
to winter, but any country is bad if
you don't prepare for winter. It
isn't the snow that makes a hard
winter; it is not having feed for the
stock. l think that before another
winter comes the boys will all have
plenty of feed stored away. We have
had an unusual depth of snow here
this winter, but I guess it is general
thruOut the country.
1--WE think we have fine country
here; / don't think there is any bet
Ter soil anywhere. It is a fine black
loan, the kind that produces the
grass and hay. You can NOW hay
anywhere on the range. l filed on
ny place the twenty-seventh of June,
1915, and the cattle had been graz
ng on the land all spring. Still 1
got 80 tons of hay from 20 acres.
4 person can do that anywhere, so
here is no excuse for person being
tut Of hay.
"They are raising some good grain
lere. About two miles north of us
ny neighbor raised 730 bushels of
farley from six acres. His wheat
'lelded 60 bushels per acre and oats
10 bushels, all without irrigation. I
We have plenty of timber of all
inds of building material, and
lenty of fine water for domestic t
urposes.
"One might think that where the
now was so deep the stork could
OF get thru, but he was Johnny-on- t
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-04-07
A Sensible,
Thoughtful Gift.

Speaking of unusual pres
ents, my husband is giving me
one which is perhaps very
unromatic, but thoroughly SEN
slble. 1t is the kind of thing
that shows me that he is
thoughtful.
ut is merely an addition that
ne is having built to our little
back porch at home, enlarg-
ing it and screening it all in.
1T will more than double the
comfort with which l will be
able to do my work, for the
kitchen will no longer be my
only work-room.
Yin warm weather | can get
out and away from the heat
of the Kitchen"
Come to us for assistance in plan
ming porch construction, addition
or alteration. 55
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-04-07
OVERLAND NEWS

Zone of the greatest advantage.
of modern, small, light automobiles
lies in the fact that it places al
the hands of millions of people g
means of transportation entirely
within their individual control says
John N. WHY'S, president of The
Willys-Overland company of Toledo
Time, speed and direction are all
controlled by the man at the wheel
and no matter whether the objective
point is one or 100 miles distant, he
can go when he pleases, as he pleases
and how he pleases.
The automobile has developed all
classes of transportation. Street
cars, railroads and boat lines all
travel over fixed routes and their
running time depends on the sched-
ules mapped out for them.
Miss train, and there is nothing
to do but wait for the next one.
You are governed entirely by the
time table. A motor car puts you
nearer, in time, to your train, no
matter where you live. With motor
car, you can take short cut and
speed up, if necessary, to keep an
appointment or make train connec-
ton. You are the master and the
cars waits for you, and after pressing
the starting button you can go as
far and as fast as you please.
Fifteen years ago the horse and
railroads were depended upon almost
entirely for transportation. Then the
motor car began to forge rapidly to
the front as a means of carrying peo-
pie and merchandise and it was not
long before it had relegated the
horse to- the background.
'The automobile, more than any
other transportation agency, has
brought city and country together.
1t is the only thing that has made
life away from the rail-
roads possible. Where the railroads
touch only the high spots of civiliza-
ton, the motor car weaves it's way
among farms and villages in the
most obscure parts of the world.
Motor cars have quickened the
of farm products and
have increased the radius of the mer-
chants delivery system. Travelling
statesmen now find it possible to
double their territory and cover the
ground in one-half the time, it used
% take them with horse and railroad
ABILITIES.
I'm fact the automobile has been
/ boon to all mankind and if any
me class has been benefited more
han another, it is the farmers. This
s especially noticeable since the small
light, economical car has been per-
ected, as is shown by the increasing
lumber Of our new light models that
re finding their way into the rural
districts. Fully 60 per cent of the
overland production for 1915 was
old to farm people and the indica-
ions are that this percentage will
e increased during the current
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-04-07
PETITION FOR BETTER ROADS

There is a petition being circulated
by representative citizens of Bing-
ham county asking the board of COM
missioners to build some good roads
from the Blackfoot river ountry in
to Blackfoot and so enable the farm
ers out there to trade with this COM
munity instead of southern points.
The signers agree to do all they can
to help in this work and in securing
right-of-way.
1t pays you money to read and use
the want ads on page four.-Adv
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-04-07
MAP BARGAINS SOON CEASE

After the twentieth of April this
paper will discontinue the practice
of giving map Of Idaho free upon
the payment of subscriptions. A few
of the maps will be on sale at SO
cents each and the price of subscrip-
ton will remain the same unless it
goes higher.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-04-07
APRIL Z, 1915

the-spot this winter for all appro-
pirate occasions. In his rounds he
left three fine boys and girl. He
unloaded his biggest pack at the
Woods home, a 16-pound boy and
he is getting more like his dad every
day."
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-04-07
ASSESSORS NOTICE

This is to inform the public that
will be in my office at the Court
House every Saturday from now un-
til the fourth Monday in June to hear
complaints regarding individual as
sessments.
e. T. MALCOM,
37-4 Assessor.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1916-09-16

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The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
BATTLESHIP WAYS FOR
 sREMERToN GET 0. K,

WASHINGTON, June II. - Con. gressman Humphrey won a big vic. tory today when he obtained the adop- tion of legislation under which bat. tie ship building ways probably will be constructed at the Bremerton navy yard. The Humphrey amendment to the naval bill, which was accepted by Chairman Padgett, makes an appro- priation sufficient to cover the cost of new battleship building ways at Bremerton, Boston, Norfolk and Phila- delphia navy yards if in the opinion of the secretary of the navy such building ways are needed.
 Secretary Daniels already has re- commended strongly new battleship ways at Bremerton.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
VALDEZ NM: IS COMING HERE
 JULY 4

Valdez ball players have evinced desire to come to Cordova July I, and meet the local team on the home grounds.
 This idea meets with the approval of local fans, and a movement already is under way to prepare for the recep- tion of the Ty Cobbs and Mathewsons from the city up the sound.
 In order to get a team that will carry the Cordova colors with honor. Dr. w. w. Council has asked all ball players who wish to take part in the big game on the Fourth to meet to- night at o'clock at the Chamber Of Commerce rooms.
 It is pointed out by the business men that if few more moves like this is made, Cordova yet will have celebration that will make the fur fly. It is suggested now that start has been made in this direction, it would be a good idea for others to come to the front and provide for other sports and amusements,
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
MERCHANT SHIPS GUNS
 CHASE TWO SUBMARINES

BERLIN, June II. - The following official communication was issued to- day:
 "A submarine has just returned from the Atlantic. where it was pur- sued and fired upon by two freight CTS it had attempted to halt. The first steamer was a 5000 ton vessel without neutral distinguishing marks, which the submarine tried to stop May 20, near Ushant, department of Inisterre, France, by firing a warn ing shot After a few minutes the steamer opened fire from a five-centi- meter gun. The U-boat escaped by putting on high speed
 "The afternoon of the following day the submarine pursued big steamer and fired a warning shot at the steam CT, whereupon the steamer opened fire from a F or 15-centimeter gun. The U-boat escaped at high speed
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
FOUR DAYS TOO LONG.

St Louis, June 10. -- Many of the delegates now here object to q four day session on the ground that the platform already is written and the candidates selected, and it will be a waste of time to spend four days in consideration of questions before the convention.
 The leaders, however, insist upon the four days. as they assert the peo- pie of St Louis raised $1oO00O for the convention, with the understanding that it would last four days.
 It is expected that Bryan, who will support Wilson, will appear before the resolution committee and urge peace and prohibition blanks in the plat form.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
ADMIRAL WATSON IN FRON THE
 SOUTH

The steamship Admiral Watson. Of the Admiral line, arrived in Cordova today from the south. She brought the following passengers for this city: J. D. Price, Mrs Sadie Webber, Mrs. Susie Spiegel, c. C. Gardon, Y. s. Cahill, Oscar Brehner and five steer age. She left this afternoon at 5 o'clock for the westward.
 The steamship Admiral Farragut, Of the Admiral line, arrived in COrdova from the west at 12;30 yesterday af- ternoon, and sailed again for the south at 6 D. m. She had the follow ing passengers: c. F. Rowe for Se- attle and Miss J. Ross and A. G. Mink for Juneau.
 The steamship Alaska, of the Alas ka Steamship Company, arrived yes terday and will not sail until s o'clock tonight. She will have 1,S0O tons of copper ore and 13,0O0 cases of salmon when she sails from Cordoya.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
TARGET RANGE SITE ON
 VANCOUVER LAKE

WASHINGTON, June II. Repre- sentative Albert Johnson today re ceived a letter from the war depart ment saying that decision has been reached to buy site on Vancouver lake in Clark county for a target range. A board of officers reported favorably on the project. A supple mental estimate will be sent to con gress covering the cost, which will be about $75,000. It will be suitable also as hydro-aeroplane station.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
q. LOUIS READY TO BEGIN WORK
 WEDNESDAY

ST. LOUIS, June 12. - Everything is now in readiness for the Democratic which will meet here June IA. Delegates from some of the more distant states already have arrived and many conferences are being held among the leaders.
 It is conceded on all sides that Will son will receive the nomination, and it is expected by many that his name will be the signal for the nomination by exclamation.
 The convention will meet Wednes- day for temporary organization. On Thursday morning the speeches will be made Friday morning the plat form will be adopted. and Friday night the ticket will be nominated.
 The platform already has been sketched by President Wilson and his advisers, and very few changes, fl any, are anticipated.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
MINERS ARE SEEKING
 BETTER TRAILS.

Mining operators and prospectors of the Yentna district are getting out a petition to the Alaska road commis- sion for a wagon road from McDou- gal to Cache creek, distance of 45 miles, IL is estimated that it will cost at least $5,000 to put tks road in shape for traffic. as it will be neces- sary to thoroughly grub the road, cor durow certain sections and put in the ordinary eulverts. The property own CTS operating on Cache creek and tri- butaries have already spent in the neighborhood of S15,000 on this road, and it is certainly up to the road com mission to act favorably on this peti- tion. as the Cache creek district is rapidly growing in importance as one of the best producers in Alaska, and good roads and the maintenance of them is essential to the hauling of the large amount of freight that will be necessary to supply this section.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
IF BREAKER |S
 REPAIRED AT GLACIER

A. C. McNeil and c. N. Mcdonald, who were in charge of the construc- tion of the huge ice breaker at Miles Glacier, returned to Cordova on the train Saturday, and will leave for the outside on the Alaska tonight
 The ice breaker which was carried out by the ice this spring, is again ill place It is estimated that the cost of building the new guard for the bridge was in the neighborhood of $4O,OOO.
 At one time more than 100 men were employed on the work. This num- Der gradually was reduced until to- ward the last only a small crew was at work.
 ONeil and Mcdonald will return to PoHtland, Oregon, and many of the nlA brought here with them will also
 to the outside.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
NORTHWESTERN IS COMING
 WITH BIG LIST

SEATTLE, June 12. The steam ship Northwestern. of the Alaska steamship Company, sailed yesterday for the north. She had the following passengers for Cordova: M. J. Scheuch, E. Hunter, w. L. Dodge. F H. Moffitt. Dr. E. c. Sherman, Sam Gilmore, Frank Angerman, Mrs. E Querck, Miss Marie Dennies, Mrs. w H. Root. L. A. Popp and wife. Miss F. Leslie, Alfred Ward. E. Jones, Harry Warren, l. Hirada, Roy Hiraski, Miss E. Day and two steerage.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
HUGHES STARTS WORK ON HIS
 CAMPAIGN

NEW YORK, June 12. - Hughes to- day arrived here for the first cam paign conference with Republican leaders. He has established head quarters at the Astor.
 The Republican nominee absolutely refused to discuss Roosevelt. It was rumored that a meeting had been ar ranged between the two, but Hughes refused either to confirm e. dc2y the report.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
MEXICAN SITUATION IS SERIOUS
I. R.'S ATTITUDE SUBJECT 1T
 WORRY

ST. LOUIS, June 12. - Henry Allen today in an interview said he believed Roosevelt will come out soon as a sup porter of Hughes and will take an ac. tive part in the campaign.
 Governor Johnson, of California, il is said, is on his way to Oyster Bay, where he will urge Roosevelt to ac' cept the nomination of the Progress sives and make a vigorous campaign for election.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
JOHN HAZELET COMES TO
 MEET WIFE AND DAUGHTER

John Hazelet, of Slate Creek, ar. rived in Cordoya Saturday to meet his wife and daughter, who arrived from the west on the steamship Alaska af- ter round trip from Seattle to An chOrage.
 Accompanied by Mrs. Hazelet, he returned to his mining property this morning. His daughter will return south on the Alaska tonight. In the meantime she is the guest of her uncle, George c. Hazelet.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
WORK IS STARTED ON
 OLD UNION WHARF

JUNEAU, June ', - Work has been started on the repairs to the old Union wharf, under the direction of Willis
 Howell, manager. New piles are begng placed and capped. Shortly a piledriver will be secured and fur ther work and buildings for storage and stores, on Front street, will be erected. The sum to be spent will be $10,OO0.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
PRoGRESsIVEs BLOCKING TO
 SUPPORT OF HUGHES.

CHICAGO, June 12. - George von '. Meyer, former secretary of the navy, and a Roosevelt supporter. has published his approval of Hughes and predicts his election. Henry Allen, of Kansas, Progressive leader, has en- dorsed Hughes and promised him his support.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
HUGHES IN MOVIES.

NEW YORK, June 12. - Hughes to- day posed for moving picture men, but refused to talk to the newspaper men regarding his plans for the coming campaign.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
ROBINS GOING TOO.

CHICAGO, June 12. - Raymond Robins will leave tomorrow for Oyster Bay to discuss the politlcar situation with Roosevelt Robins has asked all Progressives to take no individual action until the national committee reports on June 26.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
DRY LECTURER FINED.

DIES MONIES. la. June II. - Rob ert A. Blair, dry editor and we'll known as temperance lecturer in the mid dle west, was fined $10 and costs in police court the other day after he had pleaded guilty to intoxication.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
WAR LOSSES HAVE HIT THE
 INSURANCE COMPANIES HARD.

LONDON, June 10. About S35,- 000,0 has been paid out in war death claims to relatives of British soldiers by the British, Colonial and American life insurance companies since the outbreak of the war. The war has so far virtually doubled the normal ratio of increase in death claims.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
WILSON WANTS CUMMINGS.

WASHINGTON, June F. - Al though no announcement has been made, it is thought that Homer Cum mings, Of Connecticut, is Wilson 8 choice for chairman of the national Democratic committee.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
TEDDY GOES RIDING.

OYSTER BAY, June F. - Roose- welt today went horse back riding He has promised to talk later to newspa- per men who are besieging his home,
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12

Figures compiled by the Italian gov crnment show that the world pro- duced 4,0Oo, ,0OO,o bushels of wheat last year. an increase of S00,O00.00O bushels from the year before.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
AND SENATOR
 ARRIVE AT NOME

NOME, June 12. - Passengers from the Umatilla and Senator were landed in small boats through a lead in the ice at Fort Davis today. The ice is leaving the Nome waterfront and the Victoria is expected hourly
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12

Supported by spectacle bows from the ears, a respirator has been in vented for surgeons, dentists and bar bers to prevent their breath mingling with that of patients or patrons.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
PRESIDENT AT WEST POINT.

WASHINGTON, June F. - Presi- dent Wilson today went to West Point, where he will deliver an address to the graduates of the military academy.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
ZAPATA PRESSING CARRANZA.

NEW YORK June 12.-Travelers from Mexico City are authority for the statement that Zapaa the Mexican revou tonary general with well equipped army is thirty miles from the capital and it expected that he will soon attack the city ~
 The proximity this force it is said is the reason for Car attitude the American question: he hopes to unite the whole nation fight against the northern re- public
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
NOTICE.

All baseball players who wish to play in the game July 4, between Cor Sdova, and Valdez. are requested to meet at the Chamber of Commerce rooms tonight at o'clock.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
AUsTRTANs PREPARE TO LEAVE.

PETROGRAD, June 12.-As the Russian army approaches Czernowitz explosions caused by the Ausan oc cur supposed that munitions which the Aurans take with them being destroyed preparatory to evacuation of the city.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12

Mrs. L. Dunham, of Juneau, re- turned to her home after a week in Cordoya on business.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
GERMANY's HEAVY LOSSES.

LONDON June 12.-Tabuation of the German official casualty lists show that according to the figures of the Ger nearly 30000O have thus far been either killed wounded missing Of these 734 900 listed dead
 The lists do not include naval or colonial losses.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
RUSSIANS STILL CONTINUE THEIR
 BIG OFFENSIVE

PETROGRAD, June 12-Russian troops yesterday ap preached the outskirts of Czernowitz capital of Bukow and the capture of that city expected to follow in few days
 In it's great offensive of the past several weeks the Rus sians have already captured Ausan and vast quan tity of material
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
NUMBER OF PRISONERS GROWS.

PETROGRAD, June 12.-The number of Austrians cap ured by the Russians is said exceed 4000 and in many the victorious Russians pursuing the defeated Austrans
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12

Amateur actors put on play re- ce1tiy at Douglas and scored marked srecess.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12

Included in the commissary supplies ordered by the Alaskan engineering commission is 600 pounds of garlic.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
FRENCH REPEL ATTACKS.

PARIS, June 12.-German infantry attacks French p sons west of Fort Vaux last night failed entirely
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12

Graduate nurses in southeastern Alaska have formed an organization.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
MORE SOLDIERS FOR BORDER.

WASHINGTON, June 12.-Secretary of War Baker today announced that additional 1000 cavalry and bat 1on of engineer corps this city have been ordered to the Aprder for patrol duty
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12

2; CHIHUAHUA CITY Mex June 12-Huge anti American meetings in which the expulsion of American troops from Mexican territory have been held here daily for the past week.
 The contention is made that it is insult to the Mexican nation to allow States soldiers remain in Mexico Thus far the crowds orderly and attempt has been made by the authorities to dsperse them Practically the whole population is in sympathy with the movement.
 War with the United States is discussed freely and IS estimated that of hoses 50O0O veterans could be furnished by the state of Chihuahua.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-12
PEOPLE DEMAND EXPULSION OF
 U. 5. SOLDIERS

! WASHINGTON, June 12~state department dispatches received today describe increased excitement and anti can sentiment throughout northern Mexico The Caranza of fca appear indifferent and feeling of anxiety pervades all departments
 All dispatches touching the border situation go meol atev to the White House is admitted that the news from the border is dsqueting.