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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17
LIT THE HARVEST Go AND
FRUIT ROT On THE GROUND
Instructions sem Out to /. W. ". by
District Secretary at spokane 10
Members i'm Northwestern states.

Circulars have been ent out from
Spokane calling for a general strike
0f l. ". ". throughout Idaho. Mon
tana. Washington and Oregon unless
members OF that order are released
from jail before August 20. The gov
ernors OF the four states mentioned
have been notified according to the dis
trict secretary.
Two circulars were mailed. n 70
construction workers and the other
10 agricultural workers. The CON
struction workers we're advised IN the
circular TO lay down their tools ID
protest against the systematic per
~secution thai has been carried on
against our members.
The agricultural workers were IN
structed TO let the harvest go 10 waste
| and the fruit rot on the ground
Rowan in his circulars says that In
! dustrial Workers OF the World have
been arrested. thrown into Jails ano
held without charges being preferred
/ against them. He charged that ms
men are practically starved n ar
beaten. The circulars also state tina
in addition to the release Of the men
strike will be called unless the l. W
W. receive an eight-hour day on con
| struction work and a l0-hour day II
the harvest fields. better sanitary con
ditions. no discrimination agains
union men for being such. and tina
union halls must be allowed 10 con
duct legitimate business Of Organizing
the workers without interference.
According to Rowan's esumat
$1,000 men are members OF the Indus
trial Workers OF the World in III
four states.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

The official board will meet at the
church Monday night at 7:45 sharp.
This will be the last regular meeting
of the conference year and should be
attended by every member as there
is business Of much importance.
The Sunday school board will meet
Tuesday evening at the hour of 7:45.
The canvass for the budget for next
year will begin Tuesday and it is hop
ed that it may be completed by Thurs
day.
The following services will be held
Sunday: Sunday school at 10 a. N.
public worship IL a. m, sermon sub
iect. a World Language" Praise and
preaching service at S p. m, sermon
subject. The Man for the goth Cen
fury" The minister. J. Wesley Miller
will speak both morning and evening
l.. A cordial invitation is extended &c
the public TO attend and have a part
in all the services.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17
REWARD.

For estrayed OF stolen colts.
Strayed or stolen-two horse colts.
2 years old, weight 1000 pounds each.
Branded T on left shoulder. One bay
with white spot in forehead. right
forefoot and left hindfoot white and
scar on left arm. One black colt, with
wart in right ear, left side Of nostril
white.
Any information leading TO recovery
Of colts will be amply rewarded, and
I will pay $50 reward for the convic-
ton and arrest Of anyone stealing the
same.
J. N. WEAVER,
u Minidoka, Idaho.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

Funeral services for Grandma West
we're held at the Methodist church
Wednesday at 8 p. N. The services
were largely attended, many Of those
in attendance being early settlers Of
American Falls and vicinity. The flor
al offerings we're beautiful, attesting
to the esteem in which the deceased
was held.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

Former President Taft. who was
taken i'll at Clay Center. Kas.. while
on a lecture tour. is improving. He
has been laid up for a week. and his
physician does not say when be can
resume his tour.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

The national guard divisions TO go
to France, representing twenty-six
states and the District Of Columbia.
will be modified al Mineola. Long Is
land. at a camp named Albert l. Mills,
after the late Brigadier General Mills.
The Idaho troops are not included.
The British lost fourteen ships over
1000 tons last week.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

Rockland vas hit yesterday by the
worst hail storm that has ever struck
there according TO men who were in
town today. Freshets washed away
two bridges on the highway between
Landing and Rockland and temper
arily ruined the roads in several
places. Unusual heavy damage re-
suited 10 the crops in the path OF the
storm.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

The Intermountain Farmers Equity
is making extensive improvement in
storage in anticipation Of an un-
usually heavy run Of wheat this fall.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

R. A. Jones spent yesterday loading
his stock and belongings into a car
destined for Washington. He recent
~ sold the Charley Dollar farm TO
"Snowball' Latham.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

s. A. Forter and W. R. Griswold went
to RoGkland this morning in Forter's
car.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

V Mrs. c. A. Payne Of Garfield, Wash
ington, is visiting her brothers, A. NJ.
and c. L. Durkee.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

Miss Dora Rice is spending two
weeks in town with her sister, F. Nettie
Rice, county treasurer. She is as
sisting in the county auditors office
during the rush of registration.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. l. n. Davis have moved
to Blackfoot which they will make
their home in the future.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

Madaline Grey, the tiny daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Grey, died Thurs
day morning. August IS in Malad. She
had been i'll for several days but a
not supposed to be in a dangerous
condition by friends Of the family in
American Falls. Mr.. Grey was form
erly manager of the American Falls
Tailoring company now controlled by
". 4. Gresham.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

Miss Louise Staples of Salt Lake
City made a short visit this week with
her sister, Mrs. Elgin Watts.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

A baby girl was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
I. ]. Durkee August 2, at their home
three miles east of town.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

Miss Hazel Ferguson Of Idaho Falls
visited during the early part of the
week with Miss Gladys Davie.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

Miss June Francis is the new book
keeper at the office of J.. F. Kosanke
& Co.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

storage room IN ANTICIPATION OF an IN
usually heavy run of wheat this fall.
R. A. Jones spent yesterday loading
his stock and belongings into a a
destined for Washington. He recent
~ sold the Charley Dollar farm TO
SNOWFALL" Lataham.
Miss Dora Rice is spending two
weeks in town with her sister, F. Nettie
Rice. county treasurer. She is as
sisting in the county auditors office
during the rush of registration.
Commissioner Brahmstadt and John
Payne we're down from Arbon Tues
day. Mr.. Payne, who sells hail insur-
ance, had heard of no damage from
hail in the valley from last weeks
storm.
Miss Effie Shofner of Wichita, Kan,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. B. Run
Mon, on the ranch southeast of town.
She has for a week past been visiting
another sister, Mrs. Clara Honsinger,
in Minidoka.
Sunday school children and guar
dams to the number of about sixty, en-
loved an excursion on the river Tues
! day evening. The round trip covered
about twenty miles and was thor
oughly enjoyed.
Another hail storm struck on the
east fork of Rockland yesterday dam
aging grain to the extent of about
$4,000. Considerable damage was
done on the Fisher and Frodsham
places. The damage was only partly
covered by insurance.
Russell Hartman came Thursday
evening TO visit a few days with friends
in American Falls. He went down
the river fishing this morning with
Frank Ertle who is having the best
fishing luck in town and expects 10
bring home a nice string of trout.
John Toevs. who had forty acres OF
Kaiser peas last year that brought
him about 800 an acre, was in from
Aberdeen yesterday. His peas this
wear are said by L. c. Aichre. super
intendent of the Aberdeen experiment
station, to be much better than his las
years crop.
Mr.. and Mrs. Greenwood returned
Tuesday from a ten days outing II
the Stanley basin. back of the Saw
tooth range. They came home by wa!
OF Ketchum and Haley, over the steep
est roads in Idaho. Appropriations
have been made for a road over TIL
Sawtooths with a six per cent grade
and when this is completed the Stan
ley basin country will become a pop
ular outing place. Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
worth accompanied them on the triE
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

Sam Forter has been awarded a con-
tract for grading about fifteen miles
OF state highway lear Downey.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. E. Walker of Rock
land motored TO Pocatello Wednesday
to see Ringing Brothers circus per-
form.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

Commissioner Brahmstadt and John
Payne we're down from Arbon Tues
day. Mr.. Payne, who sells hail insur-
ance, had heard Of no damage from
hail in the valley from last weeks
storm.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

Isaac Tussing left this morning for
Spokane where he may locate per-
manently.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

LOST-Small book With registration
card. Return 70 Charles O.. Rob
erts, Star garage and receive re-
ward
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

c. E. Logsdon of l company, Second
Idaho, who was stationed here with
the bridge guards, is in town for a few
days visit.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

FOR RENT-Housekeeping room, ]
T. Sykes.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

Manuel Adolf was in from Pleasant
Valley this morning. He secured
about thirty-two stacks Of grain from
400 acres. which he believes will make
a fair yield, although the berries are
somewhat s%hrunken. At any rate ne
will not be among those who VIII be
short Of straw in case We have anoth-
er feed famine such as was exper-
fenced last winter.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17
People and Events.

S. A. Forter and W. R. Griswold went
TO RoCkland this morning in Forter's
car.
Miss June Francis is the new book
keeper at the office of J.. F. Kosanke
& Co.
Y Mrs. c. A. Payne of Garfield, Wash
ington, is visiting her brothers, A. NJ.
and c.. L. Durkee.
Mr.. and Mrs. /. y. Davis have moved
to Blackfoot which they will make
their home in the future.
A baby girl was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
I. j. Durkee August 2, at their home
three miles east of town.
Miss Louise Staples of Salt Lake
City made a short visit this week with
her sister, Mrs. Elgin Watts.
Miss Hazel Ferguson of Idaho Falls
visited during the early part of the
week with Miss Gladys Davie.
Sam Forter has been awarded a con-
tract for grading about fifteen miles
OF state highway lear Downey.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. E. Walker of Rock
land motored to Pocatello Wednesday
to see Ringing Brothers circus per
form.
Isaac Tussing left this morning fol
Spokane where he may locate per
manently.
c. E. Logsdon of l company, SeconC
Idaho, who Vas stationed here witt
the bridge guards, is in town for a few
days visit.
Z Hr. and Mrs. A. o. Sheldon return
ed to P~ocatello Wednesday after Wis
iting a few days with Mr.. and Mrs
a. o. Schmidt.
Miss Cecilia Winters is in from he
homestead near Kimama for TIVE
weeks. She is working at the How
land Variety store.
Frank O'Keefe, now at the nava
training station at Mare Island, Sal
Francisco, expects to be transferre'
soon TO Philadelphia.
Mrs. ]. T. Watts arrived home fror
Boise yesterday, where she had bee
visiting her son, Lawrence, a membe
Of the Second Idaho.
Mrs. G. A. Howard and daughter
Dorothy of Garfield, Washington
mother and sister of Fred Howard VIII
recently enlisted from American Fall
have been visiting the past six week
with her daughter, Mrs. l. J. Durke'
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

Miss Effie Shofner of Wichita, Kan,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. B. Run
Mon, on the ranch southeast Of town.
She has for a week past been visiting
another sister, Mrs. Clara Honsinger,
in MinidOka.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. A. o. Sheldon return
ed to Pocatello Wednesday after Wis
iting a few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
A. o. Schmidt.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

DR.. r. A. Banner, one of those &C
cepted for service in the army leIt the
first of the week for a visit with friends
and relatives in San Francisco before
entering the service. The first con-
tingent Of the draft are required TO
report on September 5, and as Mt.
Banner was one of the first accepted
and is not a farmer, he is likely 70 De
included in the first call.
Several gardens in this city have
been visited by night raiders recently.
In one garden every bean plant was
stripped of its product, and the naro
work OF the owner has gone for
naught. The gentry guilty OF this act
of thievery are warned that if caught
they need o put up a plea for mercy.
as the owners are determined to see
the punishment fit the crime.
Charles Berdan, serving in the army
as a member of D battery, 21st Field
Artillery, stationed at Leon Springs
Texas, writes that his station is one
of the hottest sections of the south
Notwithstanding the extreme heat, tbs
artillery men go through their dali!
drill and are fast being perfected il
their particular branch of the service
He says the men from Power COUNTY
are hankering for a taste of the pro
ducts of the home ranches. Thomas
NJ. Bailey, another Power county boy
is a member OF the anne battery.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

CLASSIFIED ADS

WANTED-By ~15-year-old girl. work
in private family; also place for
winter, while attending school. In
Quire at Press office. q
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

Sunday school children and guar
dams to the number Of about sixty, en-
joyed an excursion on the river Tues
day evening. The round trip covered
about twenty miles and was thor
oughly enjoyed.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

Miss Cecilia Winters is in from her
homestead near Kimama for two
weeks. She is working at the How
land Variety store.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

Another hail storm struck on the
east fork of Rockland yesterday dam
aging grain TO the extent of about
$4,000. Considerable damage was
done on the Fisher and FrOdsham
places. The damage was only partly
covered by insurance.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

Frank O'Keefe, now at the naval
training station at Mare Island. San
Francisco, expects to be transferred
soon TO Philadelphia.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

Mrs. G. A. Howard and daughter,
Dorothy of Garfield, Washington,
mother and sister of Fred Howard who
recently enlisted from American Falls
have been visiting the past six weeks
with her daughter, Mrs. l. ]. Durkee.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

Mrs. ]. T. Watts arrived home from
Boise Yesterday, where she had been
visiting her son, Lawrence, a member
Of the Second Idaho.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-17

Russell Hartman came Thursda
evening to visit a few days with friend
in American Falls. He went dow
the river fishing this morning Wit
Frank Ertle who is having the bes
fishing luck in town and expects
bring home a nice string of trout.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-14
OMAHA TO GO0vER
TOP IN XMAS
RED CROSS DRIVE
Gate City Expects to Exceed
Any Other City in Propor-
tion to Its Popu-
IatiOn.

Omaha will 60 over the top in the
Red Cross Christmas week drive for
10000 members Henry Doorly,
chairman of the local committee, has
Sl0O to back up his belief. On his re-
quest Red Cross central division at
Chicago issued challenge to any city
in the United States to better Omaha's
record in proportionate memberships.
Up to noon~no city had accepted this
challenge.
Fifty'traveling statesmen, headed by
n. S. Brown, have volunteered to
sell Red Cross" next Tuesday, They
meet at the Paxton hetel at $50
o'clock in the morning and will can
vass the entire retail district.
Red Cross Sermons.
Red Cross sermons will be preached
from every pulpit Sunday morning.
Mrs. f. NJ. Syfert, who assumed
craftsmanship of the women's COM
nittee Monday, has 1000 women Of
ganized to help in the campaign. The
executive committee met for lunch
con at the University club for a work
ers' conference A house-to- house
campaign is planned. Mrs, Warren
Blackwell has charge of the women's
organizations, with Mrs. Joseph Law
renee handling all Woman's club de-
partments and Mrs. Stephen Davies
and Mrs. T. M. R. Sunderland the
Association of Collegiate Alumnae,
large women's clubs. Mrs. Charles
T. kountze is reaching the ITO Red
Cross auxiliaries.
Hospitals Committee.
\ Mrs. S. S. Caldwell, on the hospi-
> ais committee, is to be assisted by
Mesdames John l.. Kennedy, Herbert
Rogers, Charles H. Brown, Henry
Doorly and w. A. Pxley. Mrs. Cald-
we'll is in charge of the mems organi- |
cations.
Mrs. Syfert expressed great salts
faction at the enthusiastic response |
from the women of Omaha. Christ |
mas shopping and all other activities |
was not given as an excuse in sim |
gle case," she said. More volunteers |
for the house-to-house canvass are
needed. !
w. A! Pixley of the executive CON-
mittee calls attention to the perfect
machine organized for the member
ship drive in scant two weeks. "On |
the basis of Our $4,000 driye in one
week we have organized to conduct
what would be a 100000 monthly
business, with 5000 statesmen, in less
than two weeks. This would be con-
sidered stupendous undertaking in
the ordinary business world" he said. |
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-14
Mrs. H. Clay Preston, Humane
Society Worker, Talks Here

Mrs. H. Clay. Preston, secretary of
the New York State Humane Educa-
ton committee, is in Omaha to ad-
dress teachers and pupils of the pub
Ilic schools. She appeared before the
teachers in the Central High school
auditorium at Ais o'clock Thursday,
and Friday morning at 10 o'clock she
will address students of the High
School of Commerce in the Gayety
theater. Friday afternoon she will
speak in the Dundee school, and Fri
day night will speak to members of
the Humane society in the home of
Mrs. G. A. Joslyn. Mrs. Preston
came here under the auspices of the
Humane society.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-14
',Wieman Elected to Lead
Wolverines on Gridiron

Ann Arbor, Mich, Dec. 13.-Enos
aWieman, the star fullback, today was
elected captain of the 1918 football
eleven of the University of Michi-
gan. Wieman's home is in Cali
fornia.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-14
Buy Furs
Or Ready-to-Wear
For Practical Christmas
Gifts

Anyone will be particu-
larly pleased to receive a
gift of Furs for Christmas,
and we have selected these
because they are particular
ly low priced and of special
merit.
You can buy Women's,
Misses and Children's
Furs-.iust the kind you
want-away under price.
Women's and Misses Fur
Shoulder md Neck Pieces.
Dozens of pretty styles, both
large and small shapes. Many
different kinds of furs and just
the kind you want. Brook
Mink, Jap Mink, Near Seal,
Trench, Coney, Marmot, Red
Fox, etc. Every fur piece is a
bargain and away under its real
worth at the prices marked.
ss' :s.ss up s1'p'' to, -. $l5.OO
You will find a very large as
sortment Of separate muffs. DO
you need amuff to match your
fur coat collar? We have it.
At a great saving to you, all
sizes and shapes. Prices range
from $i'ss up &10 On
Women. and Misses Matched
Sets, muffs and shoulder and
neck pieces to match. You will
find mathis basement Fur De-
partment a good assortment of
many different kinds Of good
furs. Prices range from $3.s5
up C1E m
Buy the girl a set of furs for
Christmas. We have a big as
sortment. Both white and col
ored. These are real bargains.
Splendid sets at $1.69, $l.95,
$2.39 Do or
and up from. ...... VAsOO
Give her a nice silk blouse for
Christmas. Georgette and Crepe
de Chine Blouses. Many diff
ferent styles, all the new suit
shades, packed in holly boxes,
ready for gift-making. A large
assortment, % or,
each ........... 0ZsOO
A very special lot Of white
blouse.. All new, fresh, crisp
and clean organdies, lawns,
heavy washable materials, etc.
Many different styles, in all
sizes. A bargain OE~
at ............ WV
Women's and Misses Bath
Robes. All sizes, fancy floral,
big plaids. etc. Made of good
heavy bath robe material with
pockets and cords, all ready to
put on. A very C0 90
useIui Rllt ~~sO~
Women's and Misses Sweater
Coats. We have a very good
assortment. Very special at
$1.s5, $2.s5 Co Or
and .......s..... WOsOO
Girls Sweater Coats. Many
different styles in white and
colors. Prices are &1 90
49c, 6sc, 97c cand, " i .OO
Muslin Underwear in Christ.
mas boxes. Corset covers in
many different styles. Packed
in Christmas boxes ready for
gift-making, e.
each .............. OOC
Basement
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-14
Linens
VIII Make Gifts
Any Wife Will Appreciate

There is going to be 8
scarcity of Linens, anC
women who are prudent will
set about buying what they
need right now. These will,
m a ke particularly fine
Christmas gifts also.
54-Inch Lace Cloth, $3.50.
These are trimmed with lace all
around, with lace insertion CEN
ters. Will make an q E0
appreciated gift; cap i NV
SPECIAL: Table Cloths, CSC.
Made of fine quality mercerized
damask, in a range of pretty
patterns, two yards OQo
long, each ...........O JOG
Fancy Linens, Use. An assort-
ment of scarfs in embroidered
designs and lace trimmed. A
suggestive Christmas Ok
gift, each .......... GON
EXTRA: Dresser Sets, SIPS.
These beautiful sets consist
Of one scarf and pin cushion
top to match, embroidered in
pretty colors of pink, blue and
yellow; assorted designs, neatly
boxed, a set, C1 0E
at ~ L s@0
Table Padding, the o.
fleeced kind, yard. E. OVN
Basement
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-14
II andkerchiefs
Thousands of Them
In This Great Christmas
Stock.

Stock.
You know you cannot GO
wrong if you give Handker.
chiefs-then why not fill out
many of your gifts with
them, especially when the
prices quoted are as small as
these?
Women's Fancy Handkerchief.
with white and colored en-
broidered designs in corners;
three in fancy Christ az
mas box ........... wv
Women's Initial Handkerchief,
white and colored embroidered
initials, 3 in On
box .............. wv
Women's Fancy Initial Hand
kerchiefs in white and multi
colored initials, 6 in 7E.
box, CSC and. ...... SOC
Women% Fancy Handkerchiefs
in boxes of three, four and six
handkerchiefs, a box, 60.
39c, 45e, SOC and. -. OOC
Women's Initial Handkerchief
in white and colored effects; 6
on card, o.
dt WV
Women's Crepe dc Chine Hand
kerchiefs with fancy embroid-
cred corners, TO-
each ............ 4ON
Women's All Linen Handker.
chiefs in plain and embroidered
corners, H.
. Mems Handkerchief in, plain
and Japonette initials; u
good size, each. ..... Z ~
Mems Initial Handkerchief
with narrow borders and in
itials embroidered in corners,
in box, at 69c Or.
and OOC
Children's Handkerchief in
fancy baskets, books and boxes,
3 in each, 1E
Basement