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The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-26
MOBILIZATION OF RURAL RE-
SOURCES ON AN IMMENSE
SCALE Is NOTED
KANSAS TAKES LEAD IN NATION
WIDE MOVE
Minnesota Statesmen Talk Crops Ok
lahOma Commission Gets Busy
Missouri, Illinois and Arkansas Are
All in Line.
Omitted Pressl

TOPEKA, Kan, April 26-Kansas=
that block of the United States which
Fasteners have declared could not be
aroused-is answering today Cover
nor Capper's call for Crops" with
which to feed the United States and
her allies.
A commission has been appointed to
help with the work and a thorough
and vigorous campaign will be made
at once to cultivate every waste place
in the state.
The campuses of the three big state
schools at Manhattan, Emporia, and
Lawrence will be turned into potato
fields. The Kansas State Agricul-
tural college and the Department OF
Agriculture have enlisted" in the
work which promises to finance the
seeding and cultivating of Kansas
fields "as liberal as prudence will al
low" will be branded by the Cover
nor as a Stacker" according to let
ter to the bankers of the state urging
their cooperation.
"The time is short and the need is
urgent" the appeal to the bankers
stated Encourage the utilization o
vacant land in town and country anC
the farmers to increase their crol
acreage as much as possible withou
sacrificing the grass lands required
for stock"
In a message to the people of the
state. Governor Capper declared, Its
the biggest part Kansas can play II
the war. and the state must not fal
down on the job. Kansas must fur
nish it's proportion of men at the
front and there must not be single
shirker in the state for the work a
home. The fellow who goes to the
front must not be the only one u
| fight for his country"
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-26

MINNEAPOLIS, April 25-Three
thousand statesmen are preaching big
ger crops to the farmers of the north
west today. Resolved to take every
possible step to spur the thousands of
farmers in the vast northwest to pro-
duce the maximum crop, all statesmen
with Headquarters in Minneapolis are
talking big acreage and bigger crops
everywhere they go. Many deal di-
rectly with farmers and will carry
the call of agricultural mobilization
direct to the soil.
Wholesale firms are behind this
move and are urging their country
trade to work for bigger crops. Rail
roads through every agency are adver-
tising the need of increased produc-
ton. Posters will be displayed on
fences. barns and sign boards through
out the northwest calling on farmers
to work for larger crops.
OKLAHOMA CITY, April 25--A COM
mittee of seven appointed by the gov
ernor including three state officials
will determine a practical method of
increasing food crops in Oklahoma
this year and outline a detailed plan
for suggestion to producers.
In this movement Governor r. L.
Williams joined the executives OF
twelve central states in the greatest
food drive of history.
President Frank M Gault, of the
state board of agriculture; State La
Dor Commissioner William c. Ashton
Bank Commissioner ]. d. Langford are
the state officials who will take part
in the propaganda. The four citizens
of the commission will be named later
ST. LOUIS, April 25-In the great
farming districts in southern Illinoi:
and eastern Missouri and Arkansas
today they are preparing to contribute
their share in filling Uncle Sans mar
ket basket. In practically every sec
ton around st. Louis there is increas
ed acreage. Women and children are
working in the fields to help reliev,
the labor shortage
In the larger cities back yards us
ually given over to flowers, this yea
will yield lettuce, cabbage, radishes
and other truck. The "back yard
gardening, stimulate through newspa
per and magazine campaigns, has re
leased many acres of farm lands tina
have been previously given over {
truck garden cultivation The hom
chicken raising industry also ha
installed in many residence lots.
In the farming regions an increas
in poultry cultivation was also nc
ticeable.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-26

The most exciting -and interesting
campaign n the history OF tne IleS
closed Tuesday night with the elec-
tion of the entire city ticket eAcep'
its candidate for city clerk by large
maiorities The battle was lousn'
bard from start to finish and large
vote was polled as the returns pun,
lished elsewhere in this issue VIII
show. ,,+;,,o
The Citizens' ticket in it's executive
and legislative features presen.eu :"
solid front and attractive program
having candidates of known propi'y
and standing at its head, so that the
excellent personal characlers VI 10
onnonents and the untiring WORK
done in their behalf were unaple ~
make any impression on the majority
of the voters. - nrmber
~ inFnences we're at work which ser
we'd to elect the indepenuen. o@I tho
date. Not word was salo uulime aotar ene
FIGHT against the personal cna, &c go 90
the official competency OF nc M
commodating manners ol 49, ne lin
WiIliams. who sought TO success rnnoe ,rrn
self. and yet he was prousnS us,;ot in
ON his shield" after tne oosD Snortan
which he bore himseil inc
undaunted and unafraid. :, !. bio
When the returns were al III IN tbe cjtS GtS
narade was formed ana leu ps ~ roh Cd
hand the triumphant Cltizens n yere
through the streets ain5 No. ol,nar
,nade by ]. A. Crom, L. n: ll"In ,n,-,ns tn,
and D. M. Denton, the lao.si bar
ana noc,a1 al emphasis m on the need for mar
mony. .s noavor was give1
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The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-26
Twin Falls, Idaho,
April 25, 1917.
- - murin Fails.


desire to extend to you
through the medium of the press
my appreciation for the vote OF
confidence which was bestowed
upon me by the majority of the
citizens of this city yesterday
and to assure you that l shall
try to the best of my ability to
serve all of you during my term
of office. I have confidence that
the cooperation of the excellent
CITY council which has been
selected will assure you tnae
earnestness and singleness OF
purpose will mark the coming
administration of city affairs.
desire at this time to make pub
lice acknowledgment of the
splendid assurance of good Will
and assistance offered by Judge
Edward A. Walters today, being
convinced that it will mean
much for the future welfare OF
the city.
f. F. BRACKEN.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-26
SELECTING MEN FOR
FOREIGN TRADE WAR.
Omitted Pressl

WASHINGTON, April 25-Men who
will help Americas fight for fore
ign trade are being selected in the chief
cities of the country today. The bur-
eau of foreign and domestic commerce
is holding examinations for CONNER
cial attaches, positions which range
up to $4,000 salary. The men select
ed will be sent to South America, Aus
tralia and the Far East.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-26
NEW GERMAN PEACE HINT
is EXPECTED VERY SOON
Omitted Press)

AMSTERDAM, April 25-An early
statement by chancellor Won Bethman
Hollweg on Russia, with possible feel
ers regarding peace or a direct offer
of seperate peace to the new Russian
government is expected shortly in the
German Reichstag. The Reichstag
was called into session yesterday.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-26
WHEAT IN PORTLAND
MAKES NEW RECORD

PORTLAND, Ore, April 26-Actual
cash sales of wheat made on the basis
of actual delivery this afternoon was
$3.50, which is far above any previous
coast record.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-26
LIBEL CAsE POSTPONED

The case against Thomas Dovery
for alleged libelling of Mayor E. NJ
Sweeley has been postponed until next
Thursday.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-26

It VIII be conspicuous to the most
casual observer that the finished prod
ucts in the leading articles have not
advanced in price equal to the ad-
vances in the materials of which they
are composed.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-26
CITY ELECTION FOLLOWED
BY HARMON T. MOVEMENT

After Celebrating Results the People Get Together for
the Development Twin Falls MayOralty Candida
tes Exchange Compliments and Will Both Work for
Our City.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-26

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The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-04-26

A WANT AID IN THE TIMES
IS A QUICK MEANS OF MAX
ING YOURS WANTS KNOWN.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
A GENERAL FEELING OF
 REGRET IN GERMANY
That Diplomatic Relations Have Been
 Severed by United States.

Berlin, Feb. 4.-6By Wireless to Sayville, N. Y) Press despatches have reached Berlin, according to which diplomatic relations between Germany and the United States have been broken off, says the Overseas News Agency. No official confirma- stfon has been received.
 'In case the news is correct" adds the agency, ''the general feeling in Germany is regret that the American president gave to the German note an Interpretation which was not intended by Germany The German measures are not intended to damage neutralS, defending Germany against hostile measures which are contrary to in- ternational law, Germany's enemies, therefore being charged with the whole responsibility"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
MEANS OF RAISING
 SUFFICIENT WAR REVENUE
Discussed by Senator Simmons and
 President Wilson.

Washington, Feb. 4.-Senator Sim mons, chairman of the senate finance committee, was summoned to the White House today and conferred with President Wilson on means of raising revenue in case of hostilities with Germany.
 Senator Simmons assured the pres ident that congress would move promptly whenever money is needed and that there would be no opposi- ton to any reasonable requests from the government. Wkile no specific sum was mentioned at the conference, Senator Simmons recalled that at the outbreak of the Spanish-American war a bond issue of S500,000, 900 was authorized by congress and 8 direct appropriation was made, its expendl- ture being placed in the hands of President Mckinley.
 The president did not ask the sena- tor to take any immediate steps and told him that nothing had occurred so far necessitating the raising of ad- ditiOnaI revenue.
 In the event that American ships and lives are lost>as a result of Ger many's new submarine policy the president will follow the course out lined in Fridays address to congress and appear before a joint session to ask for authority for necessary steps
 Senator Simmons pointed out that under the pending special revenue bill the amount of certificates of intedbt- ednesS which can be issued by the secretary of the treasury would be increased to $300, 900 900 from $200,- 900, ,000 now authorized.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
SAFEGUARDING NAVAL
 BASE AT NEWPORT. Rear Admiral Austin M. Knight is in
 Charge.

Newport, R. l.. Feb. 4.-This port. the seat of torpedo factory, naval base, the war college and other de- partments of high naval importance, was formally transferred from the control of Collector of Customs Fitz- simmons to Rear Admiral Austin M. Knight today. Precautionary meas ures toward the further safeguarding of the harbor and the entire Narra- gansett bay naval district against any contingency were promptly taken
 Mines were collected at Forts Creole and Adams, ready for distribution, strategic centers were placed under double guard, the public was refused admittance to naval and military en- closures and troops were refused leave of absence except in special instances Officers received what is known as the mobilization slate,'' indicating the posts which they will be called upon to fill in the event of actual mobiliza- tion order.
 The naval torpedo factory was espe- cially and efforts were made to recruit 400 additional machinists.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
QUICK RELIEF FROM
 .' CONSTIPATION
Get Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets

That is the joyful cry of thousands since Dr. Edwards produced Olive Tab lets, the substitute for calomel.
 Dr. Edwards, practicing physician for Y years and calomel's old-time en- eny, discovered the formula for Olive Tablets while treating patients for chronic constipation and torpid flyers.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets do not contain calomel, but healing, sooth- ing vegetable laxative.
 No griping is the keynote" of these little sugar-coated, o1ive-colored tablets. They cause the bowels and liver to act normally. They never force them to unnatural action.
 If you have a dark brown mouth" now and then-a bad breath-a dull, tired feeling = sick headache = torpid liver and are constipated, you'll find quick, sure and only pleasant results from one or two little Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets at bedtime.
 ] Thousands take one or two every night just to keep right. Try them. 1Oc and 25c per box. All druggists.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

Philippine ports /have been damaged by their crews. Seventeen of these vessels are interned at Manila, three at Cebu and three at Zamboanga. The damage in some cases is said to have been done 36 hours before the first re- port of the break in relations between the United States and Germany. The Filipino crews of the steamers have been discharged. The crews of the steamers at Cebu have been excluded from the engine rooms.
 The government has redoub1ed its precautions concerning the ships, but there have been no seizures.
 The American squadron has returned to Manila from target practice and is patrolIing the bay.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
OBITUARY.
James w. Reckwith.

The death of James W. Beckwith oc- cured at his home in South Windham Friday night after short illness. MT. Beckwith was born in Bozrah 69 years ago, the son of Lemuel and Julia (In- graham) Beckwith. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. H. G. Williams and Mrs. George Lewis, of this city, one sister, Mrs. Harriet Handy, of Provi- tience. and two brothers, Frank and Charles, of Windham.
 Jeremiah F. Ring.
 The death of Jeremiah Francis Ring, the five days old son of MT. and Mrs. Jeremiah Ring, of sos Main street. oc- cured in St. Joseph's hospital Satur- day morning. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock, with burial in St. Joseph's cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
FUNERALS.
Miss Marie A. Hebert.

Miss Marie A. Hebert.
 Saturday morning the funeral of Miss Marie A. Hebert was held from her late home at 53 Meadow street at S.45 o'clock. Requiem high mass was celebrated in St. Mary's church at g o'clock. Rev. J. J. Papillon officiating. Many friends and relatives from out of town attended the services. Harvey, Eugene and Victor Hebert, Edmond Peloquin. Victor Charon and Alexander .Beaulieu acted as bearers. Burial was in St. 7Joseph's cemetery.
 Luther P. Robinson.
 The burial of Luther P. Robinson, who died at his home in Atkinson, Me, recently, was held in the South Gov entry cemetery Saturday morning at II o'clock. The committal service at the grave was read by Rev. H. C. Beebe of South Coventry. The burial ar engagements in this city were in charge of Funeral Director Jay M. Shepard.
 James M. Bessey.
 The funeral services of James M Bessey were held at his late home in South Coventry Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. H. c. Beebe off1ciated. Frank and Fred Thiem, F. E. and F. w. Edgarton acted as bearers. Burial was in the Nathan Hale cemetery un- der the direction of Jay NJ. Shepard, funeral director
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
Traffic Held Up.

As the result of the dropping of a on a freight car near Dug way Friday afternoon, traffic was held up about four hours on the c. V. road The passengers on the train due in this city from New London shortly after o'clock were forced to take a trolley car into the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
A Standby That Never Fails.

It isn't necessary to try this cough remedy, then that, then the other-and get relief from none. There is one standard family medicine that gets right at the seat of trouble and gives relief in coughs, colds and croup. T. H. Foley 120 Michigan street. Mar quette, Mich, says: "The only reme- dy we ever use for coughs and colds is Foley's Honey and Tar. It has been our standby for years and never fails to cure us." Soothes hoarseness; stops tickling in throat; heals inflammation and soreness. Contains no opiates The Lee 6 Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
Carl Johnson With Trust Company.

Carl Johnson, who has been em- ployed as bookkeeper in the Smith & Win chester plant in South Windham for some time, has accepted a position in the Wiliinlantic Trust company of this city. James G. Service, who has been employed by the Trust company, has resigned and accepted a position with the Gardiner Hall, Jr., company in South Wilmington
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
Still Alarm Saturday,

At 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon a still alarm was sent in for a fire in the house of James De Marchi at 32 ed to the call and with three hand ex- tinguishers put out the blaze. The damage done to the house was slight.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

WestviIle.-The other day as a load of hay was passing the place where work is going on at the sewer on WhaIIey avenue, some of the sparks flew from the engine that they were using setting fire to the hay. The driver was unhurt es he discovered what had happened in time to es- cape.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
CREWS OF GERMAN STEAMERS CONFINED TO THEIR VESSELS
Order Issued From the Treasury De-
 partment at Washington.

Boston, Feb. 1.-The crews of five German steamers and one Austrian at this port were ordered confined to their vessels in order received by To- cal customs officials from the treasury department att Washington today. Many members of the crews had left their vessels within the past two days, most of them with personal belong ings and others with parts Of the steamers equipment About 400 men
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
City Court News,

Isabel Jolis, whose case came be- fore the police court Friday morning and was postponed, came before the court again Saturday, when it was ried and has a 4 year old child. The husband of the woman appeared in court and paid her fine, which was $1 and costs. The bill amounted to $7.60. The husband is well known in this city, where he is employed in a foundry, and is well liked
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
Guards at American Thread Company

Many groups are seen gathered about the streets talking over, the prospects of war with Germany in the near fu- ture. Among the many things heard where these groups get together is the possibility of Company l. of this city
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
TO PUT RED CROSS
 ON A WAR FOOTING.
Chapters Throughout the Country Gel
 Orders from Headquarters.

Washington, Feb. 4.-Measures to put the American Red Cross on a foot ing for active war relief. "in view Of present events and possible develop ments," were ordered today by the so-
 ciety's Headquarters here. Tho 26t chapters throughout the country were directed to organize first aid classes, prepare for assembling hospital equip ment and surgical supplies, list volun- teer doctors and nurses and take any other steps necessary to insure com plete preparedness for relief work.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

Transferred to Fort Wriaht.
Notes,

MT. and Mrs. John Love of Webster are spending the week with Mrs. Loves relatives on Park street.
 Mrs. c. H. Beebe, who has been confined to her home with severe at tack Of the grip, is very much i'm proved.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

are affected. Provision was made for increasing the guards about the vessel to enforce the order.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

New Britain.-There were twenty five cases of snow and ice ordinance violations recently in New Britain police court. Practically all of them paid the fine of $2. A few cases may be contested.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
MACHINERY OF GERMAN
 SHIPS DAMAGED BY CREWS.
Twenty three of Them Are Lying in
 PhiIippine Ports,

Manila, Feb. At is reported that virtually all the machinery and engines of the 23. German steamers lying in
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05


 being called out to do police duty or some other form of military work An- other thing which is being greatly talked about is the idea of having a number of guards placed about the To- cal plant of the American Thread com pany. AS this is an English concern, it is thought that this step may be necessary to protect the property, which is very valuable
 Company L Won Basketball Game.
 Company l. of this city lined up their basketball team against the fast Mansfield team in the local arnory Sunday afternoon. The game was closely fought from start to finish and resulted in a victory for the local men by the score of 22 to IS
 Transferred to Fort Wright.
 Joseph Morrison, a member of the U. S.. field artillery stationed at. San Antonio, Tex, has been transferred to Fort Wright, New London. Mr. Nor rison is spending a few days with his parents on Park street and will leave for his new post this (Monday) morn ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
SUSPICIOUS CASE OF
 FNFANTILE PARALYSIS.
John Hardman's Home on Lebanon
 Avenue Quarantined.

Health Officer pr. W. P S. Heating placed a quarantine on the home of MT. and Mrs. John Hardman at 5S Lebanon avenue Saturday morning. This is the result of a suspicious case of infantile paralysis with which Ce- celia, the year old daughter, is now suffering The case is reported as mild one, although one of the little girls lower limbs is affected
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
WIILIMANTIC
What Is Going On Tonight.

E. E smith Camp. s. of V, G. A. R. Hall, Town Building.
 Natchaug Lodge, No. F, K. of Main Street.
 L'Union St. Jean Baptiste. St. Mary's Hall, Valley Street
 Francis s. Long Post, No. 30. G. A. R. Town Building.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

Douglas, N. J., has a dwelling oc- cupied continuously for 200 years.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-29
PUPILS WILL
HAVE EXHIBIT
Manual Training and Home Eco.
Monies Department viii Keep
Open House Tomorrow
Afternoon.

An exhibit Of the work of the
manual training department and of
the home economics department of
the keokuk schools will be made to-
morrow afternoon and evening in the
Mckinley school building. The hours
will be from one to nine o'clock.
Parents of the pupils in these depart
ments, patrons of the school and any
who are interested in the work will
be. welcomed. The home economies
department will serve punch during
the reception hours.
The first floor will be devoted to
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-29
TREE and FRUIT
Spraying Chemicals

We carry in stock all OF the great
variety of chemicals now being
recommended Cor SPRAYING. we
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-29

HOLDS MEETING
Westminster Church Organization
Plans Work for Future-Con-
mittee Named to Noni-
nate Officers.

class of Westminster church, with
their families enjoyed supper in
the chapel last evening, the m enu
being prepared and the tables served
under the administration of Mrs. w.
G.. Blood and Mrs. II. r. COLLISION.
Following the supper were discus
sicns of the work of the class look
ing to greater efficiency in the com
ing year. A committee was appoint
CT to nominate officers for the year,
and to report later.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-29
MANS
FATHER DIES
A. A. Mcpherson, Pioneer Resident
of Kansas, Succumbcd
to Paralysis
Yesterday.

A. A. Mcpherson of Mcpherson,
Kansas, father of A. E. Mcpherson
of this city, died yesterday from
paralysis, according to word received
here. He had been i'll but a few
days.
Mr. Mcpherson was a pioneer resi-
dent of Kansas and was seventy
three years old. He formerly lived
in Illinois near Jacksonville. A. E.
Mcpherson was with his father at
the time of his death
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-29

manual training work which will in
clude wood and cement work, draw
ing. and the like. A number OF prizes
are to be awarded for the best work
in this line. The home economi les
work will be shown in the depart
ment rooms on the second floor, and
will include work of the pupils here.