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The Denver star., 1917-02-03

yearly for feed, by making
peanut oil, grind the cake in
to meal, grinding velvet beans
and the vines of both, also
corn stalks and pea vines hay,
and mixing the stalk and the
wine meal with same and max
ing the best feed in the world.
These mills are being built
at several places in this sec
ton.
/ Mob violence. injustice in
the courts, vivid pictures of
social and political advantage
es North and whatnot-it is
new enterprise and the boil
weevil that is driving the Ne
gro out of the cotton belt
northward, the boil weevil is
responsible for it all-he is
driving the white man in.
There is a great change
taking place. and instead of
all cotton, hell and Negroes,
the agriculture of the South
lis getting on a higher plane.
The cotton grower has told
the Negro for the past eight
months that he cannot feed
him and that there is nothing
tor him to do-that in the
new order of things there will
not be the demand for labor
consequently, without land
to cultivate, without money.
without credit and with no
possibility of securing work
in the South. what other al
ternative is there, pray, but
tor him to go where work is
offered him.
The exodus of the foreign
er to his native land has been
a Godsend to the Negro at
this time: it has opened a field
of labor to him at an op1or-
tune time. Necessity knows
no law or climate, the Negro
will go and come, he will die
in the going and staying, but
he will stay. and from no mat.
ter what point they start they
will induce others on the way
to follow. (Our cook has
gone
Facts are facts. Here is an
emigration problem rightshere
at home to be solved. The
Negro is in our land and here
to stay, and has been given
equal rights under our con-
stitution and we (the South)
have educated him in book
larnin," and the avenues open
to him other than agriculture,
cotton in particular. are lin
tied. So, therefore, the only
solution (whatever that might
mean) is for them to scatter
out over the various states of
the Union and let those states
whose population they be-
come part open the door of
opportunity to them and edu-
cate them in the lines of skill.
ed labor, and should they ever
become factor in the social
and political life. solve the
problem just as we have done
They should be given the pre-
ference in the North and
East to the foreigner from
Southern Europe--that is, if
these Fasteners practicewhat
they preach.
The gang and disc plow
The Denver star., 1917-02-03
NEGROES BUYING AU1OMo-
BILES BUT PE0MAGE
STILL PERSISTS.

"AShi pHio, Shh', Oil ~
With so years of freedom be-
hind them. Negro farmers OF
this part of the south are buy.
ing automobiles by the thou
sand, result of their reaping
part of the nations unprece-
dented prosperity.
Not only are black men
buying pleasure cars, but
many motor trucks for haul :
ing farm products.
In Clarksdale, Miss, alone,
100 touring cars have been
sold to Negroes since the
gathering of the cotton crop.
Negroes are sacrificing the
comforts of their homes for
the luxury Of the automobile
Little improvement is notice
able, however, in their farm
houses throughout Arkansas,
Mississippi and Alabama.
The condition of the Ne
groes on the farm, while
vastly better than it was 10
years ago. is still little better
than slavery.
They are massed on large
plantations and practically
compelled to stay on the land.
Ii is the policy OF the plan
tation owner to keep the Ne
gro tenants hopelessly in
debt. Then he is sure of keep
ing them. especially in Miss
issippi, where THERE is A Law
PROHIBITING A NEGRO LEAv-
ING THE LAND SO LONG AS HE
ISM DEBT TO THE OWNER.
Often in land sales in
this territory the Negroes
60 along with the bar
gain.
This somewhat somber pic
ture is Offset to some extent
by the condition Of the city
Negro and those living on
farms near cities.
In this city alone, Negroes
own real estate valued at
least at a million dollars.
They have bank accounts
aggregating quarter of a
million. Hundreds own their
own homes.
Negro labor is thriving
here. In fact the state fac
tory Inspector for west Ten
nessee reports the spread of
Negro labor has resulted in
displacing white men and is
considered a growing menace.
Negro schools are introduc-
ing manual and mechanical
training and Negro children
show a marked adaptability
for these branches.
Schools are overcrowded
and children are eager to at
tend. lIliteracy is fast being
reduced among the Negroes.
A better understanding
seems to obtain in this section
now between the Negroes and
the whites. The tendency
appears to be toward indus
trial freedom and equality,
rather than toward social
equality.
The old game of "skinning"
the Negroes is passing away
and most Of the white people
stand ready to guarantee to
the Negro every dollar he
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-10-12

Tip Top and Idaho Gold -four never
varies from its high standard of purity
and excellence.
FOR SALE-Thoroughbred S. C.
White Leghorn cockerels at $3.50
each. Mrs. j. Matthiesen.
The big bakers are the best Judges
Of good -four Our Tip Top and Ida
no Gold brands are used almost ex-
clusiyely by bakeries in this territory.
Why not you.
Bring us your milling wheat. The
government regulations include all
mills of more than 100 barrels daily
capacity and we can pay more for
grain stored in our elevator than else
where. We need the grain, so why
pay handling charges to others. Keep
this money in your own pocket. Cot
tonwood Milling & Elevator Co.
Idaho Gold Aour-best for bread
cake and pastry.
Why is Tip Top and Idaho Cole
flour better? Because it is made O
clean sweet wheat properly BLENDED
and milled under absolute cleanliness
and does not contain any injurious in
| gradients.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-10-12
DR.. Salsberg Here
Now at Phoenix Hotel.

Little eye defects may cause
any number of pains and aches
not only in the eyes themselves,
but in various parts of the body.
Indeed, the up to date physician
knows that headaches are nearly
always due to eye strain, espec-
tally 80 among school children.
If you or your child is in any
way troubled with either head
ache or any eye defect come and
see me while l am in Cotton
wood. If | can give you the
necessary relief l will be glad to
do 80, if cannot your own doc
tor will know better what to do
for you.
In more than $4,000 pair of
eyes that l have examined in the
past thirty years my records
show that more than one-half of
that number were given complete
relief from headaches by the
proper correction of the sight
with suitable glasses.
If you are troubled with head
ache or any ache or pain in or
about the eyes, or if you are suf-
fering from nervousness, the
probabilities are it is due to your
eyes, if so, will tell you so, and
if not, l can tell your own physi-
clan, and he will know best what
to prescribe for you.
DIR. 6. SALSRERG.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-10-12
BUSINESS LOCALS
Tip Top-the Flower of 1ours.

Tip Top-the Flower of flours.
Idaho Gold--the great bread and
butter -four.
Tip Top -four makes the finest bread
you ever tasted.
New stock Of linoleum just received
at Nau's Furniture House.
Highest market price paid for but
ter, eggs and lard. J. V. Baker & Son.
Only the best part of the wheat
goes into Tip Top -four.
Get your linoleum of Nau, now.
He has fine lot Of new designs just
in.
None of the wheat's vitality has
been lost in making Tip Top and Ida
no Gold flour.
We have several thousand good
second hand sacks for sale at right
price. See us before you buy. Cot
tonwood Milling & Elevator Co.
Tip Top and Idaho Cold the pure
food fours-are manufactured under
most sanitary conditions and comply
with all pure food regulations.
Our Tip Top and Idaho Gold make
more loaves Of better bread than other
fours on the market, and do not need
any phosphate or other chemicals for
whitening or raising the dough.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-10-12
Notice for Publication

Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office
at Lewiston, Idaho, Sept. 10TH 1917.
Notice is hereby given that
WILLIAM T.. REED,
of Joseph, Idaho, who. on May 18th, 1915. made
Additional Homestead Entry, No. 06097. for SIT
NET Sec. l5 st NWt and SWt NEt, Sec. IA. Twp
29 N, RI w, Boise Meridian. has filed notice of
intention to make three-year Proof. to establish
claim to the land above described. before J. Loyal
Addison, U. S. Commissioner. at White Bird
Idaho, on the 10th day of October. 1917. Claim
ant names witnesses: Joseph L. Tribe, David
0. Dewey, James Aram. Enoch Christensen. all
of Joseph, Idaho,
STA HENRY HEITFRLD, Register.
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Notice for Publication
nSS6a

Uo0b8
Department of the Interior, U. S. Land Office
at lewiston Idaho. Sept IS 1917.
Notice is hereby given that
LEE l.. BEASLEY.
of Spring Camp. Idaho, who, on June 9Th, 1914,
made Homestead Entry, No 0SS6s, for SW4. Nj
SE4. SWt SEt Sec. 4. and SEt SCH Sec. S. Twp.
% N, raw, Boise Meridian has filed notice OF
intention to make three-year Proof to establish
claim to the land above described. before J. Loyal
Addison U. $. Commissioner. at White Bird,
names as witnesses: Walter D. Smith, Jefferson
W. Busick, Charles Jackson, Clarence Watson, all
OF Spring Camp, Idaho.
s28 HENRY HEITFELD Register.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-10-12
Notice for Publication

Department of the Interior, U. 8. Land Office
at Lewiston Idaho, Sept. 18th, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that
ELI CHURCH.
of Cottonwood. Idaho. who, on May %, 1914 and
June T. 1918. made Homestead Entries Nos. 05SSl
aud O6O64, for SW4 SET. SIT SWt, Lot 4, Sec. 7.
and Lot l. Sec. IS, Twp. 80 North. Range East.
and SEA SEA. Sec. II. NEt NET, Sec. 10. Twp. 80
North, Range West. Boise Meridian. has filed
notice of intention to make thTee-year Proof, to
establish claim TO the land above described, be-
fore H w Carrots, U. S. Commissioner, at
Grangeville, Idaho, on the 18th day of October,
1917. Claimant names as witnesses: n. J. Will
liams, w. W. Blackburn. S. ]. Farthing. A J.
Bentley, all of Cottonwood. Idaho.
sH HENRY HKITFELD, Register.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-10-12
Notice for Publication

Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office at
Lewiston, Idaho, Sept. Is, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that
WALTER ID. SMITH,
of Spring Camp, Idaho. who, Juae 8, 1914,
made Homestead Entry. No. 0SS69, for Nj SIT
and NEt SWt, Sec. S. Twp. 29 N, raw. Boise
Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make
three-year Proof, to establish claim to the land
above described. before J. Loyal Addison. U. S.
Commissioner, at White Bird. Idaho, on the 3lst
day of October. 1917, Claimant names as wit
nesses; Lee l.. Beasley, Jefferson W. Busick
Charles Jackson, Clarence Watson. all of Spring
Camp, Idaho.
s28 HENRY HEIrFELD Register
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-10-12
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, U. S. Land Office
at Lewiston. Idaho, Sept. 10TH 1917.
Notice is hereby given that
JOSEPH l.. TRIBE,
of Joseph. Idaho. who. on September 5th. 1914,
made Additional Homestead Entry, No. O5699.
for Nj SET Sec. 20 and NWt SW3. Sec. Fl. Twp.
2g N, RI w, Boise Meridian, has filed notice of
intention to make three-year Proof. to establish
claim to the land above described before J. 10y
al Addison. U. S. Commissioner at White Bird,
ant names as witnesses: David o. Dewey, VIM.
K. Reed. Maynard Gillspie. D. H. Hill. all of Jo-
seph, Idaho.
n
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-10-12
Notice for Publication

Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office
at Lewiston, Idaho, october 5th, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that
CHARLES B. JACKSON,
Of Spring Camp, Idaho. who, on November II,
1918 and June 2, 1914 made Homestead Entries
Nos C5l49 and 05487, for ST NEt SIT, and Ell
SW4, Sec. IS, Twp. 29 N, K W. Boise Meridian.
has filed notice of intention to make three-year
Proof, to establish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before J. Loyal Addison. Z. 5, Commits
sioner, at White Bird, Idaho, on the 18th day of
November 1917. Claimant names as witnesses:
Lee l.. Beasley. Walter D. Smith Clarence Wat
son, all of Spring Camp. Idaho; Oscar F. Hol-
linRsworth, of Boles, Idaho.
OLE HENRY HEITFELD, Register.
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Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, U. S. Land Office
at Lewiston. Idaho. Sept 10th. 1917.
Notice is hereby given that
DAVID o. DEWEY,
of Joseph, Idaho, who, on November Sth 1911
made Homestead Entry, No 0420S. for NEt Sec.
s. Twp. 29 N, RI w, Boise Meridian. has filed
notice of intention to make ve-year Proof, to cs-
tablish claim TO the land above described. before
J. Loyal Addison U. S. Commissioner. at White
Bird, Idaho on the 10th day of october. 1917.
Claimant names witnesses: Joseph l.. Tribe.
VIM. 4. Reed. both of Joseph, Idaho; James M.
LYDIA Arthur Wright. both of Boles Idaho.
sl4 HENRY HEITFELD. ReRiSer
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-10-12
Estray Notice

Two of my red heifers have
strayed away from my ranch
near Joseph, Idaho. They are
both branded on left thigh with
two VS. Zone above the other
with dot between.) l will pay
S. each or $40 reward for infor-
nation leading to their recovery.
J. R. Gibbins,
joseph, Ida.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-10-12
Lost, StraYed or Stolen

From the Triplett pasture, three
miles south of Cottonwood, about
Sept. 11tb, a brown mare and
roam colt, the mare aged 6 years,
branded TX (connected). A
suitable reward will be paid for
information leading to their re-
covery. R. P. Nash, Boles, Ida.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-10-12
YOUR WATERWORKS

Should have modern sanitary
plumbing. Concrete construc-
ton of reservoirs, drains, septic
tanks, etc. Write for estimates.
J. C. HALLER,
Cottonwood, Idaho.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-10-12
TaxidermiSt.

Clyde Won Bargen of Cottonwood, scientific
taxidermy i'll all its branches-birds, animals
game birds. fishes etc, mounted true to life
Skins tanned and made into rugs. Standard
methods and satisfaction guaranteed Reason
able prices. Both phones.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-10-12
Council Proceedings

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Rudolph Funke, labor 3.20
Ralph Gentry &" 700
Frank Terhaar d" $3.50
Geo. Rustemeyer 2.4O
Henry Dempewolf {" $50
L. F. Manwaring " 1929
Chas. Dempewolfe {" 11.2O
A. L. Creelman, hall rent 5000
O. d HamIin team hire
freight and dravage 1851
| r.
COTTONWOOD Chronicle pup
fishing ordinance APO
40
oohh AAoene' huSe' 1'oZ
Grangeyille Light & Power
~. H,o 1.,,o
Co., llgnCs' aug ana oepC' 144'4O
| Hussman Lumber Co.. lumber 466. 70
IT, wall. T-,- 800. r.
Ahe Image treasurer 5 report LOT
the quarter ending Sept. Both was
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Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-10-12
ZUVER'S AUCTION SALES

The following are auction sales
conducted very successfully by |.
E. Zuver since Sept. 18th and the
dates of his next sales:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-10
DUTCH CRY OF HUNGER
is DISCOUNTED IN AMERICA
English Food Diplomat Declares Food
Is Struggled TO Germany.

New York, July 10.-Officials of the
Holland steamship firm which has 1e
steamers loaded with grain and food
stuffs waiting in this port to sail fer
Europe declared today that some Of the
consignees in Holland had been forced
into bankruptcy and many people were
actually starving while waiting assur-
ances from the British government that
the ships would be given safe conduct.
1t was estimated that between 30 and
40 Dutch ships from one thousand to
1250O tons were tied up in Atlantic
ports Despite the shippers declarations
however, an English diplomat here sad
that according 10 more reliable infor-
nation. the Dutch people are not in
danger of starving, as has been stated
He also said the question Of permitting
foodstuffs and grain to be sent to Hol-
land was most serious considering the
reports that some merchants of that
country were smuggling all supplies
into Germany to profit by the hypoc-
risy.
The shippers were said to be particu-
larly anxious for their consignments TO
leave American ports before July Is,
when Americas embargo on foodstuffs
goes into effect.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-10
WAR SUMMARY

Several villages captured and more
than 1000 additional prisoners and
three field guns taken attest the sue.
cess of the second days attack by
Russian General Korniloff in eastern
Gallcia
Already, this branch of the Russian
offensive movement has resulted in
a deep wedge being driven into the
Austro-German line between Stainslau
and Halicz, southeast Of Lemberg. |;
took the throwing in of strong German
reserves and the launching of heavy
counter attacks even to slow up the
rush Of Korniloffs men.
The strategic position in the sector
is now clearly in favor of the Russians.
The long established Teutonic line has
been definitely broken and the contin.
uance Of the Russian pressure points
TO the probable speedy fall Of Halicz,
opening the way to Lemberg along two
first-class railway lines A dangerous
salient already has been created around
HalicZ.
Petrograd's official statement, besides
announcing a retreat of the Teutons 20
to Lomnica river and reporting the pen
etration of the enemy lines to depth OF
6 2-3 miles in the two days fighting
in the Stanislau sector gives indications
that the offensive further north in Ga
licia is soon to be resumed. Intense
artillery activity south OF Brzezany, AN
important bridgehead pit. which the
Russians are closely pressing, is now re.
ported.
Berlin admits the Austro-German re.
tirement in the Stanislau sector, behind
the LOmnica. The headquarters report
contains the additional interesting state
ment of increased activity or the nortn.
ern Russian front at Riga, Dvinsk anu
Smorgon.
A Russian stroke at the German lines
on the northern front would show con
clusively that the rehabilitation of the
Russian armies had also extended to
those nearest Petrograd. and most sub
ject to the disturbing influences which
during the critical weeks Immediately
succeeding the revolution emanated
from the extreme radical elements there
Each day now witnesses a change.
Each day now witnesses new attack
by the German crown prince along the
Aisne front in northern France. sug
gesting an attempt at a sustained Of
fensive The French guns are prov
ing too much for the attacking ranks
Of Teutons. however.
Last nights attack on the Chemin des
Danes plateau. the high ridge which
the Germans lost in the spring cam
paign and are now trying desperately
to recover, was even less fruitful thar
others have been at the outset. TIE
Germans were not able even TO get neal
the French lines at the Hurtebise monu
ment and the Dragon where their az
tacks were launched and they fell
back with severe losses.
General Haig is again nibbling at th'
German lines in Belgium. Last nigh
he took another bite into the territor!
east OF the Messines ridge and advances
the British lines slightly near Oosttay
erne a mile northeast OF Wytschaete.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-10
PINE LUMBERMEN WANT
BIGGER WARTIME PROFITS
Adopt Patriotic Resolution Then De
mand Higher Prices.

Memphis. Tenn, July 10.-Members
of the Southern Pine association win
do their part regardless of petty de
tails or personal consideration" in fur
nishing lumber for the shipbuilding pro-
gram Of the government. A resolution
expressing this sentiment was unani.
mously adopted at a meeting here late
yesterday, when arrangements were
made for compiling complete schedules
for shipbuilding materials.
Another patriotic move was the adop.
tion Of resolution introduced by H. II.
Smell OF Birmingham providing that
where it was necessary to employ wo-
men to take the places of men who go
to the fighting lines. the women were
to be paid the same wages as the men.
Excess profits tax on all over eight
per cent instead of six per cent was ia.
vored by the iumbermen, and members
Of the industry throughout South
were urged to call upon tn, Msfo =.
men to secure the change 1csJ ,
provisions Of the general war l.,
bill.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-10
OKLAHOMA u. c. v.
RALLY AT CHICKASHA
IN ANNUAL CAMP
Usual Ball Is Eliminated and Barbecue
Will Replace.

Chickasha. Okla. July l0.-Over a
hundred Confederate veterans assem-.
bled here this morning FOR their annual
state encampment. which will continue
through Wednesday.
State conventions OF the United
Daughters OF the Confederacy and Sons
Of Confederate Veterans also are being
held today.
Hundreds OF delegates and guests are
In attendance.
General d. NJ. HALEY. OF McAlester
state commander. responded 20 an ad.
dress OF welcome by Mayor Coffman,
TO the assembly OF the vet,
Grams in business session at 1880 this
afternoon.
Social festivities incident to the en-
campment open at a reception tonight
The annual bali has been dispensed
with on account OF the war and win be
replaced with an old fashioned barbe
cue Wednesday night on the campus OF
the oklahoma College for Women
where business sessions are being held
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-10
ONE MAN RULES
TRANSPORTATION
MATTERS OF MOVING FREIGHT
IN UNITED STATES IN CHARGE
OF ED CHAMBERS.

Topeka, Kan, July 10.-All transpor.
tation matters in the United States are
to be in charge OF Edward Chambers.
vice president OF the Santa Fe railroad
during the period Of the war. Mr. Cham.
bers having accepted an appointment as
assistant 10 Herbert c. Hoover, the
nations food controller.
Announcement OF the appointment
was made through the general offices
OF the company here today by f. P,
Ripley. president Of the road.
Mr.. Chambers has been in charge OF
the traffic department OF the Santa
Fe. with offices in Chicago. II is an
nounced that he will proceed TO Wash
ington at once TO take up his new
duties.
In his new capacity. Mr.. Chamber,
will have charge OF moving foodstuff:
to feed the nation and its allies.
The appointment of Mr.. Chambers
today comes as a climax to one OF tn,
most spectacular careers experienced by
western railroad man. He started 4
climb the ladder as a truckman for tn,
Santa Fe at Pueblo, Colo, and advanced
through the steps Of check clerk. trans
| fer foreman. agent. general freigh
agent. and assistant freight traffic man
ager. Then one day came the big juml
when he was made vice-president il
charge OF traffic.
In 80 years a freight handler ha'
become a nations most powerful trans
portation expert
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-10
KERMIT ROOSEVELT.
is TO FIGHT TURKS

Plattsburg. n. Y. July lO.-Kermit
Roosevelt, son Of the former presiden,
has received a cablegram containing ar
offer. which he has accepted OF a stafi
commission with the British army op.
Grating against the Turks In Asia MI
nor. He was granted his discharge from
the officers training camp here and
accompanied by his wife left for oy
ster Bay, to join his father before
sailing on Saturday for Spain.
Mrs. Roosevelt win accompany hei
husband to Spain, where she win join
her father. Colonel Joseph Il. Willard
United States ambassador to Spain.