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The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-03-30
Making the
Farm Pay
CORN CULTIVATION.
TiIIins the Land With Reference to
Conserving Heat and Moisture.

TiIIins the Land With Reference to
Conserving Heat and Moisture.
Prepared by United States department of
agricultural
The cultivation Of corn should be
practiced only when certain objects
will be accomplished and when the
benefit Of the total effects of cultiva-
ton will outweigh their righteousness.
Some beneficial effects are ~ prevent
ing weeds from robbing the corn of
soil moisture and fertility; ~ putting
the surface in condition to take in
rainfall. thus preventing run Off and
erosion-losses Of water and soil fer
tility; g. warming the soil by drying
its surface quickly, and ~ saving
moisture by checking its capillary rise
to the soil surface.
Some injurious effects are ~ break
ing corn roots, which otherwise would
use some Of the moisture of light show
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-03-30
Bull Associations,

Bull associations reduce the cost of
the services of pure bred bull for the
dairy herd. The average annual cost
Of service in large number Of asso-
Citations investigated by the United
States department of agriculture was
$3.4S for each member.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-03-30

Stop that cold with Leo's Cold
Tablets guaranteed at White Drug
Store.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-03-30
Local Ad Column

Roberts handles school books and
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The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-03-30

TO GET FERTILE EGGS.

+ There can be no success in i.
+ poultry growing unless the I.
+ breeding pens produce strongly i.
+ fertile eggs. In order to insure /.
+ fertile eggs observe the follow .
+ ing points: -!
!. Select on the basis of vigor. .
+ size and production. !
+ Use only mature stock. .
Use males of the large. vigor- :
+ Gus type. showing we'll devel- .
+ oped breast, strength of bone, .
+ good sized comb and wattles .
\ and bright eyes. .
+ Remember the male is half the .
+ flock. .
i. 1t is not necessary to buy new .
4 blood every year. .
+ A desirable male should be .
!. used for two or three years for .
i. best results.
X Use the winter laying hens and .
4 pullets.
+ Overfat. nonproducing hens are :
i. undesirable.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-03-30

If you are in need of equipment
for handling bulk grain see J. w.
Osborn. 11-4t
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-03-30

To make your hogs do we'll feed
slack coal. IS. per ton while it
lasts, at the Madison Lumber Yard.
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The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01
DIR. J. \. PORTER AT REST.
One of Doctors Last Acts Was Pur-
 chase of Liberty Bonds.

Mark P. 0lney, w, A, Ragland and Sidney Duke returned about six o'clock Tuesday evening from Van dervoort, where they had attended the funeral services for Dr. ] N. Porter, which were held at { o'clock Tuesday afternoon, having been held until that hour to await tine arrival of a sister of Mrs. Porter. A daughter of Df. Porter did not ar rive until Tuesday night Funeral services were under the auspices of the Masonic lodge and were ill charge of Mark ?. Olney
 Dr. Porter had been resident of Polk county for about 2i years and had been actively in business until about two years ago, when he suf- fered a stroke of paralysis. He suf- fered second stroke last Saturday, and from this he failed to rally One of the last acts performed by Dr. Porter was the purchase of i,500 worth of Liberty Bonds to be placed to the credit of the three-year-old foster daughter.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01
U.S.PATROl TAXES
 A HUN PRISONER
Died Later From Effects of Shot Fired by American When the Ger Man Failed to Obey Order to
 Halt-Was Carrying Mail.

With the American Army in Elan ders, Oct. 29.-The first German prisoner of war taken by the Amer ican Expeditionary Forces. died to- day in an American field hospital. having been shot when he encoun- tered an American patrol in No Mans Land in front of the Ameri- can trenches.
 He, with another German was dis covered Saturday night by the pa trol and was called upon to halt. The Germans ran; the patrol fired and one of the enemy was hit. The pris- oner was treated al a dressing sta ton and removed to a field hospital, where the combined efforts of sev- eral surgeons failed Co save his life. The prisoner was a mail carrier and letters of some value were found on him. He explained his presence near the American trenches by say ing he had lost his way in the dark.
 He declared that the German sol diers did mol know that Americans were on the front or in France. the officers telling them nothing.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01
JAPAN ID HELP US.
 CRUSH GERMANY
Assurance of Full Co-0peration in World War Is Pledged by Dr. T. Massa0 Until Monster Ene-
 emy Is Beaten Down.

New York, Oct. 30, Japan's full co-operation with the United States in the world war until Germany is crushed was pledged by Dr. T. Mas sac, chairman of the Japanese par llamentary mission of five, at a luncheon given in honor of the mis- sion here today by the Japan socie- ty
 The Japanese are determined to cooperate with the United States until the last, Dr. Massao said, and will mol stop until our monster en- emy-Germany, the pirate of the seas, the assassin of the air and Ni- olator of all decencies on land has been completely crushed.
 When this monster enemy of ours has been thoroly beaten down, then. and then only, shall we have a last ing peace"
 In explaining that the purpose of the missions visit to this country was to enable the Japanese to get better acquainted with the United States the speaker said:
 There is no reason why there should ever be any lack of know ledge, mutual confidence and mutu- al respect between America and Ja- pan. Let us hope that our associa- tlon and fellowship as allies in this war will produce so perfect a know ledge of each other, so perfect q confidence in each other, and so per- feet respect for each other that the Americans and Japanese shall always be allies-after the war as well as during the war"
 Lindsey Russell, president of the society, in his address of welcome urged upon the members of the mis- sion for their consideration on their return to Japan the following three constructive ideas.
 A reduction of cable tolls between the United States and Japan: the ex- tension of Japanese publications printed in English for foreign con- sumption and more general know ledge by the people of Japan of the English language to foster commerce and international intercourse.
 Viscount Ishii was elected an hon. orary life member of the society.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01
ItCRO IROOP IRAN WRECKED AT HOPI
Engine Split Switch and Turned Completely Over-l2 Drafted Black Bruised-No Others
 Were Hurt.

Hope, Oct. 30.--Fireman Peter Foulke, of Little Rock, was perhaps fatally scalded here this morning when the engine of a special train, bearing negro drafted men from Louisiana to Camp Pike, Little Rock, was overturned just as the train was entering the local yards.
 Some ten or twelve negroes were slightly injured, sustaining cuts and bruises of minor nature, but no other member of the train crew was injured
 The engine plowed up the tracks for a distance of about five car lengths. then turned completely over on it's side, and the smoker was de- railed, but did not then turn over.
 The wreck occurred just at the entrance to the local yards al GAO o'clock this morning. There are two switches at the point where the wreck occurred, the double track ing of the main line beginning there, and the troop train engine passed safely hy the first switch, but seemed to split the second switch
 IL was rumored here this morning that the switch had either been de- liberately left open, or may have been left open thru carelessness. tho this could not be confirmed. The last train to go over the tracks was a freight, and some switching was done. but whether or not the crew of this train left the switch open is not known
 The Sunshine Special passed over the scene of the wreck but short time before the accident happened
 Engineer Neefe, who remained in his cab, miraculously escaped in jury, and Conductor Jed Turner, in charge of the tran likewise escaped.
 The negroes who claimed to be in- iured were examined by pr. J. H.. Weaver, of this city, who is the company physician, and later were sent on their way to Camp Pike aft- CT about an hours delay.
 The wreck was cleared by crew from Texarkana, and traffic was not delayed over two hours.
 FouIke. the injured fireman was rushed to the company hospital in Little Rock, and last reports say there is but slight hope for his re- covery.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01
SPECIAL SCHOOL EDITION.

Within the next few weeks the publishers of The Star expect to publish Special School Edition similar to the one published two years ago. Each district is invited to furnish a cut, either of it's build ing, teacher or group of students, which will entitle the district to a special write-up in this special edi- tion. We are anxious to have as many schools represented as possi- ble and hope that the teachers of the county will cooperate with us in making this edition better than the one published two years ago.
 All teachers who wish to furnish a cut of any kind are requested to send the photographs to this office not later than November l0, as we expect to order the cuts by that time W. Homer pigg,
 County Superintendent
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01
CHRISTMAS PACKAGES FOR
 THE EXPEDITI0NARY FORCE
Onlce of second ?. NJ. Gen..
WashIngton. OcL. 2l. I9I

Owing to the limited and irregu- lar facilities available for handling the large amount of Christmas par cels for the troops, the War De- parlment has consented to receive and deliver thru it's channels of communication to soldiers in France Christmas packages for sol- diers up to 20 pounds in weight when addressed as follows:
 Name of Soldier.
 Unit to which he belongs,
 Care of Commanding Gen'l,,
 Port of Embarkation, Pier 1,
 Hoboken. N. ]. packed and mailed in accordance with the following directions:
 All parcel post matter must con- form to the postal regulations and in addition must be inclosed in wooden boxes with not exceeding 20 pounds for the package, the box to measure not to exceed cubic feet in volume, to be of wood. to be well strapped, and to have a hinged or screw top to 6acilitate opening and inspecting. No perishables food products other than those inclosed in cans or glass jars should be packed in any such shipment.
 Such parcel post matter should be marked Christmas Box" and should reach the Commanding General, Port of Embarkation, Hoboken. N. J., Pier 1, on or before December, } 1917.
 The rate of postage on all parcel post matter intended for men in the service abroad whether sent thru the mail service direct under the . pound limit or sent in care of the Commanding General, Port of Elm barkation, for delivery by military authorities to the addresse. is F cents a pound.
 OTTO pRAEGER,
 T n NJ
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01
MENA COT BIS BALES IN WEEK.
Cotton Prices Ranged From 2 1sto
 2Sc-The Buyers.

During the week ending Wednes- day morning, the receipts of cotton in Mena amounted to SIS bales, bringing the total receipts for the season up to 1869 bales, as against 2790 bales in 1916, 9i5 in 1915, i5i0 in 1914, and 2i36 in 1913. The price during the last week has ranged from 27la cents per pound to 28 cents. For the same period last year the price ranged at iS cents, and in 1915 it was from i0la to iih cents. 6A to 61a cents in 1914, and fl to i315 cents in 1913. The total sold in Mena is distributed among tha h,,yars as follows.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01
FIRST AMERICAN WOUNDED
 ARRIVED AT BASE HOSPITAL.
Lieutenant in the Signal Corps Hit in Leg by Shell Splinter While
 in the Trenches.

With the American Army in France, Oct. 29 Delayed The first American wounded in the trenches arrived today at the base hospital
 He is lieutenant in the signal corps.
 He was hit in the leg by shelf splinter while working in com municati0n trench near the first line
 His wound is slight.
 The weather is clear and cold to- day in the American sector
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01
MOONLIGHT SCHOOLS OPEN.

Little Rock Oct. 2S. The states first experiment in moonlight schools for adult iliterates in the state will begin next week under the direction Of the State Depart ment of Education and the State Ii- literary Commission. There will be about one hundred schools taught in seven counties, the teachers being volunteers, as there are no funds with which to pay for the service From this small beginning, it is hoped that the work will spread to every county in the state.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01
TO VOTE ON STOCK LAW.
Question to he Submitted at Next
 General Election.

The voters of Polk and Montgom- cry counties will have an opportun- ity to vote on stock law at the next regular election. Act No. fig of the legislature of 1917 is an act to pre- vent the running at large of hogs, sheep geese and goats in Polk and Montgomery counties, and to make of four barbed wires lawful fence. The law, however, is not to become effective until approved by the vot- CTS al the next general election
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01
MEX. BANDITS WRECK TRAIN.
Blew Up Six Cars Loaded With Au-
 tomohiIes, Using Dynamite.

Eagle Pass. Oct. 30-yilla bandits attacked train south of San Luis potosi. Mexico. yesterday and blew up six cars with dynamite, according Go word received here today.
 The cars are said to have been loaded with automobiles
 No mention of any casualties was made in the report.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01
Germans Evacuale Werder

Petrograd, Oct 29-The Germans now have evacuated Werder penin sula, on the Gulf of Riga, where they landed recently, the war office announced in an official statement issued late this afternoon.
 Werder manor has been burned and all the provisions stolen the official announcement says, No fighting has taken place in the Gulf of Finland, but trawlers are active there"
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01
SECOND LIBERTY
 LOAN WAS SUCCESS
Over a Billion Dollars Were sub- scribed During the Last 2i Hours or the Campaign-IIclped by the
 News of SammieS in Trenches
McADOO ON SECOND LOAN.

It IS a great honor to be able to announce that the 2nd Liner ty Loan is an overwhelming sue cess.
 Tt has been greatly oversub- scrbed. The extent of the splendid oversubscriplions of the S3,O00.000,000 issued cannot be definitely estimated now be- cause full reports have not vet been received and banks all over the country are holding open into the night lo accommodate subscribers.
 It Will be several days before final figures can he given.
 The patriotic people of America, men and women alike. have responded generously and nobly to the call of their gov ernment to support and sustain the gallant soldiers and sailors of the republic.
 The challenge of the German kaiser has been answered by the free people of America in un- mistakable terms
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01
ITALIANS CHECK
 HUNS ADVANCE
z< ashinqton Is Relieved-Great Brit s;n and France Taking Steps to ro-Operate-1OO,OOO of Italy's
 Soldiers Taken Prisoners.

Rome, Oct. 29-The Italians
 snow are checking the advance
 kof the Austro-Germans into the
 Eplains of northern Italy, accord 1ing to an official announcement inv the war office late this aft
 SernOon. The Italian troops are fulilll-
 ling their duty and all move ments ordered by the Italian general staff are being carried out. the statement says.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01
OTTO pRAEGER, Second Asst. ?. NJ. Gen.
GARAGE CHANGES HANDS.
C. \. Proctor and Ira 0. Smith Buy
 Wilson Motor Company.

C. A. Proctor and Ira 0. smith a deal this week for the purchase of the business and equipment of the Wilson Motor Company, taking charge of the same on Monday of this week. MT. Proc tor will give his personal attention to the business, and will have as sociated with him skilled mechanics so that they will be able to handle all kinds of auto business and ma chine work. Mir. Wilson has again taken up the work as travelling salesman for the Faeth Iron Com pany of Kansas City, position which he held before going into the garage business and from which he had been unable to get released.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01
CONTROL
 Of RtIAIL PRICES
Proiiteering in FoOdstulfs Under New Law Will Re Impossible Cut or Supplies After NOvem-
 Der to Those Who Disobey.

Washington. Oct. 30.- -proiiteeriug by retail dealers in foodstuffs will De made impossible after November i, the food administration an nounced yesterday, under a plan to cut off supplies to those who are not satisfied with reasonable margins Manufacturers, wholesalers and other handlers of foods, whose bus mess will go under license, will not be permitted to sell to distribu- ters who seek undue profits.
 This is one of the most sweep ing safeguards, the announcement said, against high prices which will be incorporated in the licensing system, for which complete rules and regulations will be made known within few days.
 Control of Retail Prices.
 This plan, food administration of llcials believe, will give the gov ernment entire control of retail prices.
 Authority for extending control of the retailer is cited in the an- nouncement, as follows:
 The small retailers of food, of whom there are several hundred thousand in the country, while eX- empt from the licensing provisions, are nevertheless subject to other provisions of the food control act. Every retailer. as we'll as every other handler of food is forbidden, under the law, to make and unreas- onablc charge. to hoard, to monopo- lize, to waste or destroy food, or to conspire with any one to restrict the production. distribution or sup ply, or exact excessive prices on any necessities. There are no penalties provided, but the food administra- tion hopes that the arrangements of prohibiting supplies to the violat- ors of the law will be of some eff feet. for the retailer will find him. self unable to buy from any whole saler or manufacturers"
 A Majority Are Patriotic.
 Federal food administrators in all the states will be directed to keep a watch for violators and send to the food administration the names of retailers asking excessive prices.
 The food administration, the announcement says, does not in tend to disturb any legitimate op- erations and will initiate measures against hardened and persistent vio- lators of the law. II takes the posi- ton that the great majority of food sellers. retail as we'll as wholesale, are patriotic and honest and are making every effort to comply with good business principles and to sell to the consumer al the lowest pos sible prices. Such dealers will be, in fact protected from illegitlmate competitor. Those few who per- sist in abusing their opportunities and continue to take advantage Of the emergency caused by the war will receive attention"
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01
PREPAREDNESS.

This is the slogan of the wise man. Stock are continually exposed to cuts. wounds, scratches, etc. The man who is prepared has his heal- ing remedy on hand to stop all chances of blood poison. Farris' Healing Remedy is Highly Antisep- tic. It is economical. One 50e bot- tie makes S200 worth of a healing oil or ointment. Money refunded if you are not satisfied. Thacker Grocery Company.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01

Washington, October 27.-The sec ond Liberty Loan is a success.
 A nationwide thrill at the news that American troops are in the front trenches at last pushed the loan over the s50OO000,000 goal off, cials said tonight.
 In the last 2i hours over a billion dollars in subscriptions were rolled up.
 At 6 D. m. with the subscription books closing at midnight the treas ury estimated that the nation had passed the si,500000,000 mark. The complete success of the campaign Tor S5,000000,000 was regarded as assured.
 Patriots. kindled by the news that Pershings picked men had at last taken crack al the Boehes, was re- ilected from coast to coast in mount ing reports of Liberty loan sales.
 Soldiers Big Subscribers.
 Perhaps the most gratifying re- port received by Secretary McAd0o. director of the campaign, was that the soldiers not only came forward with their lives but gave up their scant pay to buy bonds to their ut most ability. In cantonment camps, garrisons and in the American camps in France. bond sales ranged proportionately higher than among the stay-at- homes, aggregating scores of millions of dollars worth.
 fen Million Buy Bonds.
 Officials regarded the campaign as more than success "a triumph by which the nation served notice on Germany and the world that Amer ica's heart and money is in this war.
 Altho the final totals will not be reached by the federal reserve banks before November |, it is be- lieved that fully ten million persons bought bonds.
 The word that the country stood by the men who are offering their lives for democracy will probably be flashed tonight to General pershing in France and even to the same front lines where the Sammies are in touch with the Huns.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01
wayTED--CORN.

I want to ship car of corn by No- vember i5, and will pay si.25 per bu. for corn delivered in car at Mena. D. l.. Stevens,
 By J. P. Eubanks. Adv A ot
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01

the lowlands and are but nine miles rom Udine. General Cadorna's headquarters.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01

Regulate the bowels when they fail to move nroperly, HERBINE IS an admirable bowel regulator It Ips the liver and stomach and restores fine feeling of strength and buoyancy. Price 50c. Sold. by Jackson Drug & Furniture Co.-Adv
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 A good 2nd-hand Ford for trade, for sale. or will exchange for land close in. See Connell-quick --for bargain. Adv, 259 St fl 1t.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01

Boy Wanted-To work on farm.
 Easy work, good pay, good home. I. G. Harris, Union Grove phone. n Adv. 259 & fl it
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01

Put the porus plaster on the chest and take rood cough syrup in formally if you would treat severe case of sore lungs properly. Get the dollar size BILLIARDS HORE- HOUND SYRUP. With each bottle there is a free HERRICK'S RED PEPPER pORUS PLASTER for the chest. Sold by Jackson Drug X Furniture CO.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01

We have few overeoats left Big Bargains. Heavy underwear for Men and Women. The Peoples Store. corner Maple and DeQueen.
 Adv. 259 X fl 1t.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01

Big Sale now on at the People $ Store, corner DeQueen and Maple Adv. 259 & A 1t.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01

Big Bargain at the Peoples Store removal sale. Adv. 259 & fl 1t.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01

For Sale or Trade My residence at
 sif Tenth St, also six other resi- deRees. Edwin B. Cox. 252-3 43-f
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01
100000 Prisoners Taken.

London, Oct. 29.- Sweeping down rom the mountains into the plains ~ frluli, the Austro- Germans on 4le Italian front have captured Civi- uaie and Gorizia, one hundred thou .a1ld prisoners and seven hundred
 Inc Germans now have reached
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-01

Sf.O0 A fEAR s MONTHS, Soc. 3. S5c STRICTLY IN ADNANCE.