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Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1917-02-09
FIRST DISTRICT


ard Of the snow storm
Feb. 4, Mr.. George
dgp AT Latham, and Miss
Clement, q beautiful and
uIAr Young lady Of the First
district, drove to the home of Mr..
v Biggs and we're united in
marriage, ESQ. Biggs officiating.
We wish for them a much more
pleasant walk together in life
than vas the day Oh which they
we're united ID marriage,
Dr. R NJ Biges has purchased
a new Ford.
Mr. Anbia Peoples, Of Henry,
and sister Miss Vina PEBBLES,
teacher at Central High school,
paid as d pleasant visit in Palm
ersville Friday anroute to visit
their sister Mrs. M ". Biggs, Of
the First District
Mr. Elvis Odds, formerly Of
PalmersvilIe, will move to the
King Stephenson old homestead,
while Mr.. Leonard McClain and
family viii move to the place va
caGad by MT. OIds.
The stock barn Of Mr.. Virgil
Moore IL Austin Springs was
burned one day last week. The
house plandar was taken out as it
was believed The house could not
b saved The plumber caught
Gre and burned, but the house was
saved
The school at Zion Hill will
CLOSE feb, is. An interesting pro-
gran aw being prepared.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1917-02-09
10 CENT "CAsCARETs"
FOR LIVER AND BOWELS
Cure Sick Headache, Constipation,
RIllousness, Sour Stomach, Bad
Breath--candy cathartlc.

No odds how bad your liver, atou.
ach or bowels; how much your head
aches, how miserable you are from
constipation, indigestion, biliousness
and sluggish bowels you always get
relief with Cascarets. They imme.
diately cleanse and regulate the stOm-
ach, remove the sour, fermenting food
and foul gases; take the excess bile
from the liver and carry of the con-
stipated waste matter and poison
from the intestines and bowels. a
1O.cent box from your druggist viii
keep your liver and bowels clean;
stomach sweet and head clear for
months They york while you sleep,
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1917-02-09
Sprinu Boots and Oxfords

Better buy early and you will
get the old price before the adj
vance. All recorders will cost me
more and will have to charge
you more. al Gardner.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-08
TO DONATE WATER.

That irrigation companies who have
surplus water be asked to donate
such surplus for the beneficial uses
herein indicated.
That the school boards of every
district be instructed to set aside a
certain hour every week to teach the
children the principles of economy
and the stoppage of waste in food sup
ply and other material used by the
people.
That the sanitary livestock board
and the state veterinarian be in
structed To use diligence in guarding
the health of horses, cattle, sheep and
disease prompt and remedial aid may
be given in order to preserve the
health of the animals and also to pro-
tect the meat supply of the state and
to increase it If possible and thereby
be of great service to the government
in that particular.
That the pure food commissioner is
asked to instruct the people in the
proper way of preserving meats and
other perishable food products so that
a greater amount of foods that can
be preserved may be available.
That the state land board be in
structed that where there are state
lands that can be used for agricul-
tural purposes, it be offered promptly
to those desiring to rent same and il
properly used for promotion of more
food stuffs, such encouragement as is
within the power of the land board be
extended. to them.
Every department OF state govern
ment is hereby directed to communi-
cate with the state board of exam
liners any suggestions for the putting
of the state of Idaho in a perfect state
of preparedness.
The various civic organizations
throughout the state are requested to
organize themselves In such manner as
seems best to them so that clubs may
be formed throughout the state to aid
in this work of preparedness and each
mayor and chairman of boards of trus-
tees is especially invited to cooperate
with the state government towards
this end and place the city or town of
which he is the head along the line
best suited to 1t in making prepara-
ton for the people during this war
period and we ask that the mayors and
chairman of boards of trustees of the
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-08

user of coal may be enabled to have
supply on hand at a reasonable rate
and thereby make it possible for the
railroad companies to use their equip
ment at a later date for the transpor-
tation of materials and equipment for
war purposes, if necessary. That the
public utilities commission give due
notice through the proper channels
that coal can be had so that the peo-
pie may supply their future wants in
that direction.
TO CONSERVE RESOURCES.
That the farm market department
be instructed to cooperate with the
producers of hay and food stuffs in
order that such hay and food stuffs be
stored at some railroad points for
quick transportation in case 1t is need
ed for the cavalry and troops and to
arrange that the hay be baled for
convenient transportation on short no.
tice.
The farm markets bureau shall also
advise the raisers of crops the best
methods and ways of storing crops for
future use and to assist them In elm
mating waite as much as possible.
} That the horticultural inspector be
instructed to prevail upon the fruit
raisers, apples and prunes especially,
to guard against waste and to ar
range for the drying or evaporating of
the bulk of crop that it may be avail
able in time of need for the feeding
of the army about to be recruited.
That the waste from sawmills be
conserved for fuel purposes, and that
those who have fuel of any descrip-
ton be asked to communicate with the
public utilities commission in order
that there may be no shortage of fuel
and that same may be properly dis
tributed to different points in the state
and stored 50 that it may be available
when the time comes for using it.
That the state highway commission
be instructed to put the highways and
roads of the state, especially in the
agricultural districts, into as good a
condition as possible and thereby ia
ciltate the transportation of food
stuffs to railroad points, no matter
what the weather conditions may be.
That the state board of education be
instructed to encourage every town,
village and rural community to organ
iZe clubs among the school children to
put crops in vacant lots no matter
how small the space of land may Nbe,
for in that manner a great amount of
food stuffs will become available that
otherwise would not, and every citizen
owning such vacant property should
donate free of charge this land fog the
purpose mentioned and no doubt the
young boys and girls of the commu-
nifty would vie with each other in
making their especial plot give good
returns.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-08
cities and towns communicate with ii.
and offer suggestions.
SUGGESTIONS WELCOMED


and offer suggestions.
SUGGESTIONS WELCOMED.
The various owners of horses
throughout the state are asked to com
municate with the state veterinarian
and let him know how many horses
each has available for sale to the gov
eminent and the kinds in order to
know If they are suited to cavalry
service.
Every citizen throughout the state
individually is requested to CORE
spond with the state board of ex-
aminers and offer any suggestions
that may ocur to him as in this crisis
we are aiming to work as a unit as
| loyal citizens in defense of country
and flag, and the citizens of Idaho are
respectfully requested to offer. any
suggestions that they may think will
be of assistance in this crisis, as this
struggle in which the nation is now en-
gagged must be fought to a successful
conclusion.
The state bank examiner is request
ed in the examination of banks that all
papers given by men who have en-
listed in defense of country and flag
paper and the banks shall be allowed
to carry same until such time as other
arrangements can be made.
That individuals, corporations, firms
and partnerships are requested to
signify to the board of examiners
Willingness to subscribe to deficiency
state warrants in case the necessity
should arise for the issuance of same,
stating amount each is willing to take
TO CARRY INTEREST.
The state land board is requested
to resolve that on all state loans made
by the state of Idaho and now held
against the property of any individual
who has enlisted, the state shall pay
the interest during active service of the
party owing the loan, and in case of
his death in the service, that recon-
mendation shall be made to the legis-
lature to eXtinguish the debt and to
surrender to the widow, orphans, or
his dependents the property so en-
numbered free of all indebtedness.
That whereve. there are sale certif-
icates outstanding against enlisted par
ties, the state land board will recon-
mend to the legislature the payment
out of the general fund the interest
accruing during the time the said
party is in the service of the United
States.
That the state land board be re-
quested to refuse cancellation of any
outstanding sale certificates for fail
ure to pay the installments of inter-
est and principal as they fall due by
anyone who is enlisted in the service
of the United States government.
That members of families and de-
pendents of any person OF persons in
the service of the United States who
may be in need of the necessaries of
life, are requested to advise the state
board OF examiners by mail or other
wise of their condition 50 that the
board may make arrangements for
their immediate relief.
Done at Boise, the capital of Idaho,
this 9Th day of April, 1917.
NJ. ALEXANDER,
Governor
7. A. WALTERS,
Attorney General.
w. T. DUUGHERTY,
Secretary of State.
Members constituting the
Board of Examiners.
CLARENCE VAN DEUSEN,
Secretary
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-08

Soldier games are the most prefer
red by young Japan; fencing with
bamboo swords, "jiu- jitsu," or wrest-
ling, and drilling. But baseball trans
planted to this far away land by
American teachers in the universities.
has made great hit and is played
everywhere. 1t is a strange sight to see
shave-headed5 youngster sliding for
first in blue and white cotton kimono.
1t certainly doesn't do the kimoAo any
good.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-08

Idaho is to enter on the greatest
preparedness propaganda in it's his
tory. The state board of examiners
has set the pace for the campaign by
official action. Not only will the Gem
state furnish men for the army to be
ready for any emergency, but the mat
ter of preparedness will be taken up
in the increase in production of such
commodities as are best to sustain
life, it's transportation facilities will be
organized as well as it's financial in
situations and it's industries. Within
q years trial under such a propaganda
the products of the state can be dou-
bled for the benefit of the country
and the allied nations engaged in the
war, it is claimed.
The following official document COW
ering the proceedings of the board is
issued for publication:
The board of examiners met for the
purpose of taking under consideration
the state of war that has been declared
by the congress of the United States
to exist between the United Staes of
America and the imperial German gov
eminent and in order that the state of
Idaho may be prepared for such an
emergency and in order that it may be
prepared to lend aid and assistance to
the successfully carrying on of this
war, the following proceedings were
had:
The adjutant general is hereby in
structed to use every effort TO raise
49,, -
the United States as is called for by
the government of the United States
as Idaho's quota. He is also instruct
ed to bring the Second regiment of
the Idaho National guard up to war
strength as quickly as possible and to
make preparations for the recruiting of
another regiment or more as soon as
the demand is made for it and as soon
as use can be made of additional reg
iments by the war department. The
state board of examiners will furnish
the necessary means.
TO Help SUSTAIN INSTITUTIONS.
The various institutions of the state,
such as the Blackfoot and Orofino
asylums, the farm of the feeble mind
ed institution ut Nampa and the peni-
Tertiary farm shah be instructed to
make every possible effort to cult
waite the greatest amount of land pos
sible this year and to make these in
situations as near self supporting as
possible so far as bread and food
stuffs are concerned.
That every state institution that uses
coal for fuel shall make diligent effort
to lay in as large Il supply as possible
as early in 1917 as can be done in
order to insure against car shortage
when same are in demand for the
transportation of troops and army
equipment and thereby not interfere
with transportation of army supplies.
That the public utilities commission
be instructed to take up at once by
correspondence with the various COM
mon carriers, such as railroads, that
as early as possible during 1917 they
may make rate on coal Transports
ton so that every dealer and every
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-08

Habakkuk was eighth in order of
the minor Hebrew prophets. The
strophical arrangement of the denunci-
alton of the Chaldeans is a remark
able feature OF his prophecy. The
whole concludes with a magnificent
psalm in Chapter iii, a composition
that has been considered unrivaled
for holiness of conception, sublimity
of thought and majesty of diction.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-08
IDAHO PREPARES TO DO ITS SHARE In THE
WAR BY The ORGANIZATION OF INDUSTRIES

State Will Pay Interest on
Its Loans to Men Who
Enlist and in Case of
Death Will Surrender
Property to Dependents
Free From Incumbrance.
BOARD OF EXAMINERS
OUTLINES CAMPAIGN
At Least Two Regiments of
Infantry to Be Offered the
Government State Lands
to Be Leased to Persons
Who Will Use Them for
Agriculture.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-08
vox PoPuLi.

A good many soprano and contralto
voices are now being heard on ques-
tions of the day-Ptttsburg Post.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-31
CHAMBERS
GET ORDER

The chambers or commerce OF the
various cities in this region are in re-
ceipt of the order of the Indiana pnhIic
service commission granting the petit
ton Of the Northern Indiana Gas and
Electric Co. for al increase in rates.
The order states that the discount of
i0c per 1000 Gu. #. will be allowed on
sil bills paid at the office of the COM
pan within ffteen days after presenta-
ton. Remittance in payment of bills
sent BY mail. on or previous to the last
day of the discount period. as evidenced
by the L. s. postoffiee mark on the en-
velope in which they are received. will
be accepted by the company as = tender
OF the payment of the bill within such
discount period
The petition shows that IN this dis
trict petitioner has 1l.0t6 consumers.
OF whom only one wall be affected by
the proposed new rate. which only in
creaseS the rate Of those consumers us
ing over 100000 GU. II of gas monthly.
The public service commission for
wsrded to this one consumer copy of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-31

viii be fetish that viii cicerone you at
once 10 the Headquarters OF JOY. The
entire performance is seasoned with the
Paprika of Felieftous wit that will act
as first class Gloom Chaser and to
give a category OF ali the novel fun
making acts which have been arranged.
would he next 30 impossible, but see
ING is believing" and therefore the taan-
ager Of the production wishes IL well
understood that the opening curtain will
be At $50 sharp. In order 20 finish at
1880 and send everyone home with their
Theatrical Appetite" satisfied 10 the ut
most.
In The big minstrel nrst part viii be
such comedians as Messrs. Sharrer-
kaufman. Lorents MorEenau, Startzhan,
Burns Adkins and Oberlin.
However. these lsugh producers are
not C be the only fun makers in the
show. for ir the second half Of the
Revue" IS inserted several travesties
that will make the very walls of Deluxe
rock with laughter.
The sale of reserved seats he gins
"Wednesday morning RIO o'clock At
the Masonic Temple.
Come early and get the best seats.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-31
WHITING
ELECTION
CONTESTS

WHITING. ND. Dec. 81. le17.--Wh hit
ing has now been informed definitely
as TO who her city offieials are to be.
In the election contest Judge Mcmahon
has rendered his decision which is to
the effect that p. u. Griffith is elected
city treasurer, Frank Is. Long is elected
alderman at large. but \. & Douglas
lost cut in the contest for city clerk
The contest has been very exciting in
the ciecion. p. ID. Griffith defeated Mi
chael Eozoeik By one vote. In the re-
count kozocik was one vote ahead OF
Griffith. which looked for a time as
though Kozocik would be next city
treasurer. Judge DreM2hon has revers-
ed this decision.
Tn thu recount John Duffy was still
ahead of Long. bur Judge Mcmahon has
reversed this decision. Between John
Tokarz and \. Douglas there was a
difference of Sc Votes. TOO much to over
come
The rev Office W, assume tbe3r
dliics January So. MI Tokarz who il
row employed IN The main Office or the
starda'd Oil omgsny viii resign IRIS
position to give t.a reople his undiv;a-
Cd time as city eiert.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-31
LOOK OUT
FOR THIS
SLICKER

Federal authorities are looking for
a man who Saturday night attempted
to cash q worthless postoffioe money
order at the Model Clothing store.
Handing the money order calling for
sac 10 the clerk the man, giving his
name as n. 3. Lancaster. Of the Lam
caster WOODEN Mills. Peoria Ill. asked
for its value in cash. lie said he had
just received It from Peoria. The gnsn-
sgemant said he woull call he post
office for Identification While he was
phoning Mr.. Lancaster" disappeared.
July IL 81 money orders numbers
ranging from 2e72s to 2e7so were stolen
from sub-station No. I. in Peoria. Since
then the federal authorities have been
in search Of the thief
Hammond postmaster. J. T. Rhode,
warns business men not 10 accept mon
ev orders unless they first Tescure sat
isfactory Identification.
The man who attempted the fraud
Saturday night was about five feet. ten
inches tall; weighed between $50 and
$50 and was about 80 or SO years old
brownand smooth faced. He wore a very
dark brown soft hat and black over
coat with velvet collar.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-31
open HOUSE, At
Y" NEW YEARS

The pubiie is cordially invited TO at
tend the open House entertainment
at the Y. NJ. c. A. tomorrow evening.
Opportunity will be given for the visi-
tors TO inspect the building and a great
athletic program VIII be given in the
gymnasium
The athletic program viii he dual
wrestling meet between the Steel Works
club Of Joliet and the Gary Y. NJ. c. A
grapplers With Gary's love for this
sport and the keen rivalry existing he
tween these two teams one of the best
meets Of the year is assured.
Two features Of exceptional interest
will give added interest TO the building
inspection 4 large collection OF pa
triotic posters gathered from numerous
sources viii be on exhibition in the big
Y. ~. &. A. lobby and the Red Cross
work room on the second floor of the
association building will be open for in
spection. Representatives of the work
room committee will be in charge Of
the Red Cross room and dsmonstra-
ton of the work being done BY the
faithful Gary women viii be given
The Red cross work room has produc-
ed man boxes or supplies for the sol
diels and for the relief work done by
that organization
The Gary 7. NJ. < A. has been the
center Of patriotic activity with the Co
operation il has given TO the draft
boards, the Red Gross. the Army and
Navy Y. NJ {. A. war work, the Gary
militia company and other activities be
sides conducting its classes in citizen
ship ana English especially 70 help the
new Americans ia our city All friends
Or the association are especially in
vitAd TO visit the = n 4. a. tomorrow
evening ebtween and 10 o'clock. The
big MrestLlns lnae. X Is aRen promntIA
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-31
JOHNNY
GOOD LITTLE
PATRIOT


Johnny Johnny claboy, son OF Pap
and brother OF Jimmy. the boxer, is
soldier in the allied armies. Not with
nele Sans forces They wouldn't
AXE him because Of his defective hear
iuE-so Johnny went over tho line %
his naraesake and is home from a Ca
madam camp wearing the Uniform oe
Johnny Bull.
Befors President thought or signing
he war decree Johnny decided Ger
many must be beaten. He went 10 Ser
zeaut Welch's office and said hs want
% to get a rhack st ths Kaiser If
ncle sam vas going 10 take hand"
He vas sent TO one Of the camps but
returned-his ears had been hurt box
inS. Then the United States declared
again but failed.
He was determined to get his ''whae <
Al the Kaiser SO ne enlisted with the
canadians October 20. He has been
farming near Hamilton. Ontario, with
me second Central Ontario Regiment
Great stuff" he declared. They'll
have TO kick me out II I'm still hopping
around efter T get my whack at ths
German devil"
Johnny besides being a nYst rate SOL
dier has won the lightweight champion
shin of his regiment. having won ii
some time ago Voa the knockout way.
Ito * home on ten-dav furtcugh
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-31
HARMON
REVIEWS
YEAR 1917

As The year nesrs it's close and Statis-
tics are being compiled by the officers
and clerks of various corporations show
ing expenditures. costs, stock on hand
etc. it is quite natural for men holding
responsible positions to become studi-
Gus and somewhat reminiscent in re-
gard to the activities OF the year
The city treasurer Of East Chicago.
W. Q. Harmon. is one Of these studious
and thoughtful public officials He vas
running over a long column Of figures
this morning as Times correspondent
stepped into his office and he had
reached a conclusion which was ex-
pressed in these words:
See here: look at this total The ex-
penses Of this city during the last four
years have averaged practically 81 900
a day. It seems incredible doesn't IT.
But il is a fact. Here are the items ."
And DO you know" said he. Il firmly
be eve that were l. not for the anti
quated system under which to the VIC
tors belong the spoils. were it not for
the eternsl and petty game of politics,
believe we could easily and without
ilnpairing efficiency cut the expenses
Of our administration fully $50. 600.
enough TO pay the salary Of che presi-
dent OF the United states for one year :
But how 80. Mr. Harmon. there does
not seem to have been any gross ea-
iitravaganoe or waste during the past
four years.
Maybe no. and then again. maybe
yes" said he. .tOf course, I may be
way OF in my opinion but 7 believe that
there is needless number of appoint
tees. For example, one man on the board
Of works besides the city engineer. ex-
officio with the mayor sitting with the
board could do the work just as we'll as
three. The board of safety I would
abolish altogether and place the power
in the hands OF the mayor. and common
council. One man with the necessary
clerical help could just as well handle
this offices of controller and city clerk
The fire department big ladder truck
has never JUSTIFIED the expense put int
il and costs the city about $40 month
to operate. II might just "a we'll be
kept in stall until the city has a few
sky scrapers where IL might possibly
be used.
The city will have more n1onsy to
spend under this administration than II
has had before but this money ought
to be spent on production and not on
maintenance.
we have got 10 get on a cash basis
some way. that's sure. See here" said
he. pointing to another sheet Of figures.
This administration has spent $4,000
Of the taxes that should be available
FOR the incoming administration. If Nc
Cormicis administration uses the
amount Of monay it is entitled 70. they
will then come out sS5,000 short At the
end OF the first year This isn't right
and / believe it could be avoided