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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-27
STATE BANKS OF IDAHO
ARE IN GOOD CONDITION

The state banks of Idaho are In a
better condition at this season OF the
year than ever before. according to
reports filed with the state bank
commissioner following his call 10
the banking institutions In March.
says the Boise Statesman.
An abstract Of the reports credits
the banks with deposits totallng S34.-
bsS.635.0s. That IL . decrease Of
but 100000 from the deposits held
By the banks late IN November last
when the farmers had just completed
selling their grains and livestock.
But where the banks lost In check
Ing deposits they gained In saving
deposits. the reports showing an IN
crease OF $4,000 over four months
ago, put away for rainy daya At 4 per
cent interest. The total savings de-
posits in the state banks are given
as s2.s09.S1715. while time dspos-
its total ss.70e.3I3.e6.
The showing made by the banks
last autumn was considered remark.
able at that time. but the bank com
missioner's department considers 81.
en- more remarkable the strength oI
the banking houses THE spring, siucs
as usual thing much money "a with.
drawn from deposit TO meet obiiga
tons and for the purchase Of sead
implements. lsveseaek. etc.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-27

aud trapping. although ali lhess
measures are useful. but II II On.
tirely feasible 70 practically EXTERN
nata thom by preventing then from
breedlng Fortunately this can read.
ny b. accomplished. inasmneh aa
ther can only breed iu filth and ref
uae. the thorough destruction of
which is al that il required.
= systematic clean ap campaign
pudar the supsrYlaiOn ~ ths local
board % health should be lnangur.
atsd IN every toxn in ths state.
Tho faw flies that have survived
the winter Will beeoms tbs ahesa-
tors of countless svarmn anleas
there ia prompt action.
Especial attention should b.
Eiyen ~ the early proper dlsposl-
ton ot stable manure a. thla ma.
t"riai furnishes the breeding place
Tor fnliy ninety per cent of tslas. the
balance being hAiehsd In garbage.
contents Of vaults aud othsr forma
Of refuse and nth. which also
should be thoroughly disposed Of
The cooperation ~ health
roarda. schools. commercial clubs,
fity and village officials and tha
items In maintaining clean prem.
sss throughout The ~ season vii
insure practically flyless touna and
result In incaicuabio benefit 20 tAs
public health =
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-27
HEPTBLICASs FLEET ENTIRE
TICKET AT E1OcATEIIz

~ The city election Ia Paemasglo
lass Tuesday the repaslicane made =
clean sweep. Ben Dean. tAs Fepab.
hean nomln@e for mayor. vas slahs-
cd ey = plurality Of zee pver IN
oainh- There vas : heavy vote
cast.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-27

Brave is the man who wIII stand
within 20 feet Of anything that q
woman throws at.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-27

community interest. My interest In
all of these boys is very great. We
in Nampa have adopted them all, but
while we did a good deal for 10, this
time the company IL increased TO
$50, we fear that we can't give them
all the help they need. However. IL
for any reason you are unwilling to
help, we will do all we can. In any
case, won't you write me at once. 50
we may know what 10 expect.
had six of the boys staying with
me while the company was in Nampa.
Three of them--McIntosh, Bowen
and Thornock, were from your coun-
ty. Hoping to hear from you soon.
/ remain cordially yours.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-27

AS no society or auxiliary to the
Nampa auxiliary has yet been organ
lied here. some Of the Montpelier
ladies who were interested In the
matter. solicited donations from the
citizens this week. They succeeded
IN raising $40. which was forwarded
to Mrs. Lamson at Nampa. yesterday.
That this money will be used for a
good purpose by the Nampa ladies,
there is no doubt. After learning
what interest the Nampa ladies have
taken In Company B and what they
did for the boys while on the border
last summer. the people Of Aontpel-
Ter must feel as though they have
been somewhat negligent. to say the
least.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-04-12
& ONG TIME
10 A NJ s
OW RATES
Northern Security Co.
ASHLAND, WIS.
Increase Pay for Guards
ASHLAND, WIS.

Beginning with April 1st the
Guard force at the plant of the
DUPONT company were given a
substantial increase in wages.
Men who have been in the en-
ploy Of the company nine months
were given an increase of S18
per month, those employed six
monts were given $40 additional
and those employed three months
were given SIS additional.
The men who have been en-
ployed over nine months now
receive a salary of $50 together
with board and lodging which
gives them a nice wage. There
are now employed about ninety
men on the guard force and ad-
ditional men are being put at
work at the plant from time to
time.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-04-12
ANY oGe having trees to trim or

garden work of any kind done. call
Frank Torbol. This is the time to
start.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-04-12

No industry that we can obtain
but what in some slight manner
completes with something we already
have. That does not matter. Wash
burn is big enough to let everybody
live and prosper and bring in more
industries to employ men and pros
per with us. We must avoid narrow
ness-it is the death knell of city
building.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-04-12

This organization is sure to win.
There is no mistaking that. 1t we
have had to say some plain things
heretofore, in order to get the public
to thinking, it only proves that your
Secretary is in earnest and that he
knows the public here better than
one would suppose. We may have
to point out things pretty plainly
hereafter. when occasion demands,
but the proof of the pudding today
is that "You are THERE" Mr..
Citizen of Washburn and nothing can
defeat a town or it's ambitions when
its people can be relied upon in all
emergencies.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-04-12

Men of Washburn, we are get
ting there" to use a good American
slang expression. We must not
branch off and cut loose and get into
byways and hedges of small groups
or factions, We have proven that
we stand for everybody worth while
in this city. We know no factions
or groups or cliques, and now that
we are on the high road to success,
lets let the other fellows do the
knocking" and all pull together on
this moY ement.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-04-12

Items of Interest Concerning
qour NeighbOrs

Asbaby boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Alb .rt Bachand on Tuesday.
Monroe Spra u. transacted bust
ness at Ashla' d Wednesday.
Mike Aprl aud fam Iy have moved
OUT to their far IN on the Washington
avenue road today. Gray rhonp-
son has purchas the Aspel home.
Mrs Frank Bennett returned the
latter part Of a>t week from a visit
to friends in Duluth.
Mrs James G ok and Miss Lotte
Kinney were visitors at Duluth the
past week.
Mrs. G. D. Hyper was called to
Reesville, this state, the first of the
week by telegram announcing tn
serious illness of her mother.
Want d-Man or man and wife to
work on farm A good home. APP
ply at once to f. A. Bell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Lee of
Rhinelander visited in the city this
week with relatives and friends.
There will be meeting of the
local stockholders Of the New Rich
mond Packing company at the Com
mercial Club rooms on Saturday
afternoon Of this week at 2 O'clock.
When Frank Downs came down
tow Tuesday morning he was
radiant with smiles and to close
friends h. conveyed the informal icn
that bouncing baby girl had ar
rived at his home that day. We
exend congratulations.
A club TO be known as the Siski-
wit CLUB has been organized and a
CLUB house will be erected on the
shores of Siskiwit Lake. Plans are
now being drawn. There is to be a
limited n emhership and it is under
stood that the full membership is
now made up.
Rev. and Mrs. John Gibson, who
were called here the first of the
week to attend the funeral of their
grandchild Lawrence Page, re-
turned TO their home at Scion
Springs yesterday.
A Coffee" will be given Saturday
afternoon under the auspices of the
Ladies Aid of the Congreg ational
church, at the home of Mrs, Frost.
A program will be given with a
charge of l5c. Friends are invited.
A bahv girl was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond Hudson this morn
ing.
Mrs l. A. Lamoreaux of Mime
apolis. who has been spending the
winter in the south. is visiting in
the city at the home of her sor
Leigh. Mrs. Lamoreaux came up tc
see her new grandchild which
arrived at the Lamoreaux LONE
Tuesday.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-04-12

Friday nights meeting of the
club. with some IS members pre-
sent. was veri6cation of all that we
have said about the character, enter
prise and earnestness of the citizens
of Washburn, when it comes to the
pinch, in being united for the
development of this splendid city.
1t was the test, and while it required
special notices and the lure OF q
smoker" to get out such an at
tendance, the ways and means dc
not count, for the results were the
paramount thing.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-04-12

William Geisert was called here
from Duluth the first of the week to
attend the funeral Of his sister Mrs.
Jack Edwards, which was held on
Tuesday afternoon.
E. Bergman entertained mum
Der of friends at card party at his
home on Wednes day evening. Mr.
Bergman is royal entertainer
and those attending report a most
pleasant time.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-04-12
Nor. Luth. Church

Rev. Chr. christensen, Pastor.
Services next Sunday at 1890.
English song service at 7:30 p.
m. Sunday School at $50 a. m.
Ladies Aid meets at the home of
Arnt Hansen Wednesday after
noon. The Young Peoples So
ciety will be entertained at the
church by Mrs. Rev. Christian
sen Wednesday evening.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-04-12
Two Stores Robbed

During the past week two Of
Washburn's stores were broken
into and the cash register
robbed. The stores were the
Segal Dry Goods Co. where
something over IS was secured
and the Washburn Meat Market
where about$3 was taken. There
is no clew to the robberies.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-04-12

This work is not measured by the
hours devoted to it although it
takes plenty of time, but measured
by the initiative, the quick action
on vital matters Selling the oppor-
tunity and the moment. There are
hundred valuable and important
matters now in process of develop
ment which will lead to definite re-
suits in time. We are getting &C.
quainted with the men here and
abroad. We are working out some
big problems with others at dis
lance. No, this job is not measured
by hours or routine or anything of
that sort but eventually by results
and upon these results the Secretary
will stake his own fortunes.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-04-12

Large attendance at every meet
ing is not to be expected. Committee
work is the important thing. That
the club can be depended upon to
turn out when asked, is the one big
thing, and better than that is the
fact that the spirit of harmony, good
feeling and CO. operation is upper
most.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-04-12

The Catholic Ladies Aid society
will give card party at the St.
Louis hall on Tuesday evening of
next week. Refreshments will be
served.
The Woman's Council held their
regular monthly meeting at the
Commercial Club rooms Tuesday
afternoon.
Roy Geisert of Spooner was called
here this week to attend the funeral
of his sister Mrs. J. 3. Ed wards
which was held on Tuesday after
noon.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Leigh LamoreauX on Tuesday
afternoon. Congratulations.
In the last issue we announced
that William Maitland had been
elected mayor of Park Falls on the
dry ticket. This was the first re
port received from Park Falls on
election night but seems to have
been an error. Our former towns
man was defeated in the elect
although the issue for which he was
fighting won out. Park Falls went
dry by a majority of seven.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-04-12
The CoaafrcIAL CLUB and CITY AFFAIRS
Edit I'd by Ed NJ. Heermans Executive Secsetary
Washburn Commercial Club

of capital, resources and enterprise
to come in and help us. The cores
pondence is voIuminous and growing
every week. We are doing some
special advertising and are getting
in touch, slowly, with some in
dustrisl pi aspects.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-04-12

Spring is upon us and there is
lot to do. During the winter months
your Secretary worked diligently
to lay the foundations for the spring
and summer program. Beginning
with the new quarter we called this
meeting to show you what progress
has been made and what is to be ex-
pected. 1t was also test-as stated
above--we wanted to see for sure if
every man was on the job as we had
always believed. He was. Only
unpreventable circumstances kept
any man away. There will be more
such meetings from time to time and
meanwhile let every director and
every man on a committee respond,
and we will be getting along toward
worth while by Fall.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-04-12

The work of the Secretary does
not show on the surface. We are
building a structure that will be
substantial, useful and indispensable
for all time to come. We have lines
out for publicity-that is always an
asset. We are extending the mail
ing list OF this organization. We are
getting in touch with outside men
The Washington herald., 1917-04-09
GUARD ON ALERT
Mysterious TIP" Doubles the
Capitol Guard Overnight.

A circle of armed police guards posted
at short distances about the Capitol
Building fought with a wet downpour OF
snow from early last night until after
daylight this morning, watching, hour
after hour. for any attempt to wreck the
building with dynamite.
The Capitol guard was hastily doubled
shortly after dusk yesterday evening
when a telephone message, from Secret
Service headquarters at the Treasury De-
partment informed the Capitol police that
something was in the wind"
Swell chance of any one blowing up
this building" said a voice from the Capt.
tol end Of a telephone wire about mid
night. "1f you think you can get near
enough come up and try it,
A reporter, Drawing the blizzard. started
through the Capitol grounds and as he
neared one corner Of the building, a po-
liceman stepped out of the shadows and
challenged him. 1t was impossible to sp-
proach the building from any angle. Fur
thermore, keep moving" was a COM
mand that was given to all who paused
or loitered in their progress through the
grounds.
Lieut.. Duval. of the Washington police
had his men on their toes all night long
about the Capitol. but at headquarters no
one would admit the slightest knowledge
of a Secret Service tip" Nevertheless,
Union Station was watched with more
than usual care by officers detailed there,
and every incoming traveller was once
overed" with more than usual attention
The Washington herald., 1917-04-09
Cubans Find Bombs
On Interned Ships

Havana, April S.-Two dynamite
bombs were discovered today near
the engines OF the interned Ger
man steamship Bavaria and others
are being searched for by the au-
thorities. The discovery was made
in the course of an inspection of
the German vessels shortly after
their seizure as a result Of Cuba's
declaration OF war upon Germany.
II is believed the explosives were
intended for blowing up the Ba-
varia and the two other German
vessels interned in this port
Adelheid and Kydonia.
1t was found that the Bavaria's
boilers have been slightly injured
by dry firing. which was stopped
by the Cuban Investigators.
A Forthcoming break with Aus
tria-Hungary Is indicated. II II
occurs. the Austrian steamship
Virginia also will be seized.
President Menocal refused to
give the agent Of the Hamburg
American line permission to visit
the Bavaria's captain.
The German minister received his
passports today. The Cuban cab
met had a protracted conference
this afternoon, al, which Ways and
means for fun cooperation with
the United States were discussed. :.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-09
FIERCE BATTLE
RACES IN SKIES
Sharp Fights on Ground Fore
cast Titanic Struggle on
Hindenburg Line.
By the international View. seryic..)

By the international News Seryice.)
London, April T-setomhs kb-ymrBtc
London, April S.-The most terrific bat.
tie ever waged in the air continued owe,
the German lines in France today.
On the ground there were sharp bat
tles-mere skirmishes, perhaps-feelers
for the titanic struggle which military
experts here believe must begin within
a few days along the Hindenburg line.
The German artillery fire continued
heavy at many points, indicating con-
tinued and thorough preparation by the
'tOld Fox OF the Mazurian Swamps" to
attempt to strike a fatal blow at the
allied troops before they have oppor-
tunity to dig themselves in on the open
ground. which they took as the Germans
fell back.
The Britishs war ofice reported that
the aerial squadrons had made several
successful raids. dropping large quanti-
ties of bombs on air-dromes, transports
and ammunition stations. One battery
in action was hit by bombs and aero
planes. Three hangers were destroyed
by one party Of aviators.
French RepuIse Attack.
The British troops advanced along the
Bapaume-Cambrai road over a front 1900
yards wide today, says the ofdcial state
ment. The battle ragged north Of the VII
lage Louveral
The French penetrated the German
lines in Belgium at two points near Lom-
bartzyde. says todas's Paris report.
Many German dead were found in q
trench blown UP by French nre.
Grenades were used to repel an attack
by Germans on the Paschendale canal
The French also repulsed a surprise at
tack by the Germans in the Vesges.
An attempt by the French to gain
ground near Laffaux was broken down
by German fire with heavy losses" says
the official report from Berlin.
The aerial fighting, the greatest OF the
war, apparently shows the Germans have
great troop movements afoot which they
are striving desperately to conceal from
the entente troops. st. Quentin is nrac-
tically in the grasp OF the entente troops.
and although not a part Of the linden
burg line, according to the military ex-
perts. is Of prime Importance to the Ger
mans. who are defending 1t more stiffiy
than any other point of the present line
A general retreat to the Belgian from
tier by the Germans Is expected and may
already be in its preliminary stages. Both
the British and the French continue their
steady progress. and German attacks in
the Champagne and the Meuse have fail
ed as successful diversions by the enemy.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-09
|ACITE REVOLT
Socialists Assail President and
Inhame Laborers.

(By the International News sersiee.)
Chicago. April &-The Socialist Labor
Party Of America made a rabfd attack on
the government today.
The war policy OF the President and
Congress were bitterly asssiIed and the
members Of the party advised to start a
revolution IL necessary to halt sggres-
sion against Germany.
The appeal of the organiza ton was in
the form OF a manifesto which was print
ed in circular form and widely distrtb-
uted over the city. Members OF the party
circulated the document on streets and
to homes.
Hinton G. Clabaugh, head of the gov
ernment Secret Service in Chicago. start
ed an investigation with a view Of prose-
cutting under the sedition and treason
laws.
The manifesto is issued over the sig
nature of the national executive commit
tee Of the Socialist Labor Party. Arnold
Peterson. of New York. secretary.
The circular urges the overthrow of the
capitalist wage system and the organiza-
ton of the workers on revolutionary in
dustrial lines One OF the paragraphs
reads:
These organizations must be suf-
ficiently strong TO enable the workers to
prevent the mobilization of troops. am
munition and other war supplies, by
paralyzing the mines and all means OF
communication. transportation and an
Industries where ammunition and other
war supplies are manufactured
Some Of the anti-war paragraphs fol-
low:
The Socialist Labor Party desires to
clear itself of any part in the monstrous
crime about to be perpetrated; the crime
Of sending the flower OF American man.
hood into almost certain death
THE bulk OF the American people the
working class of this country have nc
quarrel of any kind with the bulk OF
the German or any other people. 1t has
no intent whatever in taking up arms
in defense of the so-called rights of this
country to send ships across the seas.
Heed the warning. fellow workers.
Not only are they attempting to feed
you to the danes of war now raging. but
they are seeking to sneak on you the
yoke of military conscription.'
The Washington herald., 1917-04-09
ARMY BILL Gets
OFFICIAL BACKING
Administration to Push Emer.
gency Measure in
Congress.

The full power of the administration
will be placed behind the emergency
bill, which has been submitted to Con-
gress. as means Of raising the first
line Of 10000 men for immediate land
service, 1t was stated at the War De-
partment yesterday. Both President Will
son and Secretary of War Baker will
give their unqualified support to the meas
ure. Congress will be told this week that
the army bill must be put through at
once II the war plans are to go through
unhampered.
Army officers were particularly well sat
isfied with the statement Of Secretary OF
War Baker that the "selective conscrip-
ton" plan embodied in the bill must
be adopted because there is no alterna-
tive. II an efficient and extensive land
force is to be organized. The state
ment was accepted as the end of the
long fight OF the civilian chiefs Of the
War Department to maintain the time
honored volunteer system.
Complete plans for the organization OF
the new land force, with the regular
army and militia at war strength, and
an immediate increment of $4,000 men
for the National Army were prepared
by the War Department. The regular
army and the militia will serve as a
training force for the first $4,000 men.
and as additional increments are called
for in similar numbers, the training force
will be recruited from the first half mill
lion. The training will be given at camps
throughout the country, on a scale never
before even contemplated by the United
States.
Meantime the War Department has
worked out estimates for the equipment
of the land forces up to any number
that may be called out for both open
and trench warfare. Steel helmets, gas
masks, bombs, hand grenades, trench
mortaEs, and all the new war parapher-
MALTA which has come into being with
the past three years of European battle,
will be provided for the new American
forces under the War Department plans.
In many cases the supply Of these ar
ticles will have to come from newly es-
tablished factories, because at present
they are not manufactured In this coun-
try