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The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-02-27
A Correction-In the announcement

A COrrectiOn-In the announcement
last week f the death of John Henry
Mare, at Syracuse, New YORK.
wrong figure crept into one OF the
dates given. This rare old pioneer
died on Feb IA, 1917, was born June
20, 1920, and was therefore well al
vanced in the ninety-seventh year OF
busy and useful life. He married
lydia M. Newton in 1874, and for more
than fifty-eight years she lived to
share his lows and sorrows. One OF
the sons of the deceased, Mr. Fred E.
Mare Che has dropped the 'h" from
the patronymic) is a well known resi-
dent of this city, instead of Pheonlx,
Arizona, as the Syracuse paper stated.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-02-27
Hansen Bridge Bill wins

Hansen Bridge Bill Wins-The Han
sen bridge bill, introduced by Judge
Lawrence Hansen and providing for
the voting of $4,000 of state money
Twin Falls county and the Hillsdale
district, for the Hansen bridge,
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-02-27

About one hundred and fifty mem
bers of the Country Woman's Fedora
ton met at Parish hall on Friday to
enjoy a pleasant program consisting
of several vocal and piano selections
and a reading. Later a picnic lunch
was served. Each box was packed
with a variety of goodies and sweets
that helped make the occasion plea
SAINT one,
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-02-27
Good Weather Promised

Good Weather PrOmised-There is
a better time coming, according to the
following government weather pre-
diction for the week for the Rocky
Mountain and Plateau regions. Snow
or rain probably at beginning of the
week in northern and central parts
and generally fair weather after Tues
day until end of week. Colder first
half of week, warmer after Wednes-
daV
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-02-27

Phone IS

Mrs. Spafford has issued invitations
for a card party at her home on Tues
day afternoon.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-02-27
LOCAL BREVITIES
Phone IS.

Back From Hagerman - Deputy
Sheriff w. G. Thompson returned Fri
day from a trip to Hagerman, Good
ing and Bliss on official business.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-02-27

Mrs. Ernest Stettler was hostess to
the Penelope club Friday. The
affair was in the form of a Kensing-
ton and was followed by a dainty
luncheon served in two courses. Those
present were the Mesdames Burk-
holder, Lyle, Chaplin, Dufresne, d. H.
Cook, j. A. Cook, Stricklin, Rasmus-
sen, ]. White, Will White and Nc
Cracker.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-02-27

Mrs. VIM Wagner and Mrs Carl
Hoag entertained a number of their
friends at cards on Friday at the Hoag
home. Three tables were arranged
for 800" Decorations and refresh
ments were symbolical of Washing
tons birthday. Those present were
the Mesdames Taber. Green, Shene-
berger, Regain, Skeels, and the Misses
Holcomb, AshmOre, Amos, Kitchen
and Dillon
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-02-27

One of the interesting affairs of the
past week was the 1 o'clock luncheon
given by Mrs. r. r. Spafford on Sat
urday. Pink carnations adorned the
table. Pretty place cards decorated
with pink carnations marked the
places. A dainty six course luncheon
was served to the following Mrs. Ea-
sley, Mrs. T. A. Reed Mrs Shrout,,
Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Ernest White,
Mrs. Skeels, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Hill
and Mrs. Coughlin.
On Friday the wives of Elks held
their first meeting at the Elk's hall.
A committee was appointed to ar
range for the affair and to act as hos
tesses. Cards were enjoyed until the
close of the afternoon, when delicious
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-10-26
YELLOW JOURNALISM

Red Wing Eagle: Concerning the
Minneapolis Journals whole-page jere-
MAD over Mcleod county's "disloy-
altv.' in last Sundays issue, the
Hutchinson Leader, published in said
county by Carlos Avery, has this to
say:
Everyone conversant with the
facts knows that the Journal story is
gross exaggeration. ...... 1t is I'M
fortunate that the Journal. .:......
should have so far strayed into the
realms Of yellow journalism.
F'The Journa' goes SO far as to
State that it has been necessary for
loyal men to band themselves together
in secret society in order to protect
themselves and keep alive the spark
of LOYALTY in the county. AS a matter
of fact no such organization exists
nor has it-ever existed-nor is it neces-
sary,'
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-10-26
THE WHEAT PRICE EXPLAINED

Although there has been much said
by way of explaining the government
price Of wheat many people are still
asking for information on the subject
and this is not at all strange for the
problem of price fixing by the govern
ment is entirely new to our country.
The price now is 1920 at Chicago
for No. l wheat of the different varie-
ties. This price was determined by a
committee of twelve selected by the
president, the membership OF the com
mittee being composed of two proml-
ncnt economists, two representatives
of organized labor, two representatives
of big business, two presidents OF state
agricultural colleges, three represen-
tatives Of organized agriculture and
one individual farmer. There were on
the committee four men actually en-
gagged in farming.
The price of 1920 for No. wheat
at Chicago is fixed price for the 1917
crop and will not be changed before
July !, 1918. The government will
buy ali wheat offered at that price,
provided there is no other buyer who
will pay that much, but will not per-
nit any buyer to pay any more. SO
that, although the government may
not buy all Of the wheat yet the price
is a fixed price that will be paid by
all BUYERS and which will be made
neither more nor less.
In the legislation establishing food
control the congress paced mini
mum guaranteed price on the 1918
wheat crop. This minimum, below
which the price can not go, is 5000,
but is based on "the principal interior
markets. and not on Chicago alone
which means that the price can not be
below $500 at any one OF those
"principal primary markets. such as
Minneapolis, Omaha, Kansas City, etc.
The price of 5000 is only a mini
mum guarantee. It will become eff
fective July l. 1918, and continue in
effect until May I, 1919. It will not
be changed or withdrawn. It it not
rule of the Food Administration, but
an act Of congress-. No matter how
large the crop raised next year may
be if there are not other buyers for
the wheat who will offer 5000 the gov
eminent must take it at that price.
On the other hand if costs of produc-
ton increase or there is light yield,
or if for any other reason the costs
of production are unduly high or the
demand is very urgent, the prices may
be above $500 as it is now.
The present price Of 1920 is fixed
price that will not be changed in any
way until July l, 1913. The So 90 price
for next year is only minimum. The
actual price for next year can not be
less than that but it may be $500 or
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-10-26
TO MAN TRANSPORTS
[ WITH BLUEJACKETS
Plan Ia Expected to Lessen Risk Of
Destruction BY Sub
marines.

Washington, Oct. 25.-Biuejackets
will man and naval officers win COM
mand army transports hereafter. Of
fcials believe this will insure more
efficient operation Of the Ships, par
ticularly in the war zone, where the
strain on a crew is greatest and also
lessen the risk Of destruction BY srb.
marines. Decision to have the navy
operate the transports is believed to
have been fastened by the sinking Of
the transport Antilles, manned by CIV
Hans. It was pointed out that the
highly trained naval forces are more
effective than a constantly changing
civilian personnel. This is regarded
as particularly true Of the fireroon
force, upon which 9 ships speed aarge>
ly depends.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-10-26
GERMAN OFFICER PUT
TO DEATH BY TROOPS
Executed BY Own Soldiers After
Hands Are Tied Behind
Him.

British Front in F'ance and Belgium,
Itured from the Germans northeast Of
Ypres, according to reliable informa.
ton, British troops found a German
officer who had been executed by his
own soldiers. fills hands had been
bound behind him and he had been
shot. Many tales are going the
rounds among the British soldiers in.
dicatfng much dissatisfaction among
the various bodies of German troops.
Very often soldiers charged with de.
sertion and other violations of military
law escape with slight punishment.
According to prisoners this is some
thing new for Prussion militarism.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-10-26
GERMANS FOUND GUILTY
UNDER FEDERAL spy ACT
South Dakota Jury Finds ~ Defend
ants Plotted To DISTRICT
Draft.

Sioux. Falls, S. D., Oct. 25.-Twenty.
seven German Socialists of Hutchinson
county, South Dakota, were found gull
ty on three counts of an Indictment
charging violation of the espionage act
In federal court here. The jury re-
turned the verdict after more than
three hours deliberation. Sentence
will be passed by Judge Youmans this
morning.
The defendants, who were tried
Jointly, were charged also with having
signed petition to Governor Norbeck
in August threatening him with defeat
In future elections unless the draft
quota of the county was readJusted.
All of the defendants admitted siening
the petition, but denied knowledge Of
its contents. Most of them could not
speak or read English, they testified.
Evidence introduced by the govern
ment tended to prove that conspiracy
existed among German Socialists in
Hutchinson county to obstruct the op-
GRAFTON Of the se1ective draft law.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-10-26
1EU10NS REALIZE FAILURE
ASSERTION MADE RY U. s. ENVOY
TO SWITZERLAND.
40 Spirit Grows Il viii Cause 'scmo
Kind Of Revolt In Germany,
Says etovall.

Washington, Oct. 25.-No immediate
protest Of peace, despite Germany's
gradual weakening Of morale In the
civilian population and the army is
seen by Pleasant A. Stovall. minister
to switzerland. who called on Prest
dent Wilson on his first retura from
his post In four years.
''The German people," said Mr.. 9to.
vail, "are slowly realizing that the war
is q total failure. As this spirit grows
It win cause some sort Of a revolution.
but do not think one can forecast
what form this win take. Food and
other economic conditions III Germany
are very bad and growing worse :.
Switzerland. the minister declared,
Il neutral and Vim not abandon The
1ostt1on.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-10-26
EXTENSION d.
VISION MARKET LETTER

The serious car shortage in the
northwestern territory has had a dis
appointing influence upon the potato
situation. Frost damage is admittedly
serious in many sections and 'hlppers
at points where there are no storage
facilities for the protection of stock,
have been caught disastrously. These
conditions force values higher at re-
ceiving points. The government reg
ulations as to handing potatoes by the
hundred weight are being adhered to
as closely as possible by buyers, and
twin city territories are selling pota-
toes in car lots today, October 20, on
the basis Of the following figures:
white stock, sacked, per cwt. $2.42 to
$3.50; red eatings, sacked, per cw:.
1922 to $2.4O. Liberal receipts Of far
western stock are in market. -..-e
Cabbage is higher and bdyers are
paying 500 per ton freely for car
Shipments. The heavy demand would
indicate higher range Of values later
on after the first freeze up.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-10-26
GERMANS RETREAT
ON RUSSIAN FRONT
s.
RETIREMENT between GULF OF
RIGA AND DVINA IS RE-
PORTED BY BERLIN.
AUSTRIANS LAUNCH A DRIVE
Capture Foremost Italian Positions
Pershing Accompanies French
General As Far az German
Second Line.

American Training Camp in France,
Oct. IS (By the Associated Press>.--
General Pershing has accompanied one
OF the Frepch generals as far as the
second German line in the French at
tacls on the Aisne front.
Counter Attacks Fall.
London, Oct. 25.-Violent German
counterattacks against newly won
British and French positions around
Houthhoulst wood have been fruit
less, Field Marshal Sir Douglas
Haig reports. One such vigorous coun-
terbloW was launched by the enemy
at the point of juncture Of the French
and British. It was completely re-
pulsed. "Since Monday" Eaig con-
cluded, seven counterattacks have
been made and none has materially
gained for the enemy"
Germans in East Retreat.
Berlin, Oct. 25.-On wide front
between the Gulf of Riga and the
Dvina, the German troops have been
Withdrawn without interruption from
the enemy, army headquarters an.
AAOuANC0. uc W1CAUIoWdl COOk place
Sunday night.
: In their attacks on the Aisne front
the French at first pressed forward
quickly, but later their thrust was an
rested by the German reserves, says
an official communication.
Enemy Drive On italian Front.
An Austro-German offensive has
been Instituted on the Italian front,
army headquarters announces. Ger
man and Austrian infantry cap
tured the foremost Italian positions
near Fitch and Holm1no and in the
northern portion of the Bainsizza
plateau.
The French troops in their attack,
adds the statement, drove forward
to the villages of Allemant and Cha
vignon and the positions lying
between these points became unten-
able. =
In the withdrawal the German
advanced batteries had to be blown
up and left to the French.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-10-26
TURKISH PEOPLE WANT
Defeat OF GERMANY
Statement Of American Consul At
Jerusalem Made To President
Wilson,

Washington, Oct. 25.-Most common
people of Turkey hope for the defeat
Of Germany and were disappointed at
the temporary failure Of the British
army in the Euphrates district, DR..
Otis A. Glazebrook, American consul
at Jerusalem, said after a call on Pres
ident Wilson.
"The Turks know they are beaten,
particularly since the entrance of tho
United States into the war;" he said,
''but I see no indication that Turkey
is seeking a separate peace. Tho PEG.
pie Of Turkey are very favorably in
clined toward the United States"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-10-26
Demands La FoIlette's Expulsion.

Demands La FoIlette's Expulsion.
Wausau, Wis, Oct. 25.-The Mara
thon county Council of Defense has
adopted a memorial TO the United
States Senate asking the expulsion Of
Senator La Toilette in the interests of
good citizenship: The memorial de-
clares the senator made false state
ments concerning the purpose and mo.
tive of this nation in anti-war state.
ments tending to aid the enemy In the
belief that this nation is not united
in purpose or resolve thereby prolong.
ing the war and hazarding the nvea
Of our soldiers and sailors.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-10-26
Liberty Motors o. X, Navy Finds.

Liberty Motors O. K, Navy Finds.
Washington, Oct. 25.-The Liberty
airplane motor has met with every re.
uuirement in block tests and in actual
cir trials. While various foreign made
motors have been offered to the gov.
eminent there is no present Intention
Of using any other than the Liberty
motors for American production. These
statements were made at the Navy de-
partment In answer to published re-
ports that q foreign motor had been
offered, which many officials consid.
cred better, and implying that sone
h3eeioa bad dGysao0ol
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-10-26
AMERICA AGAINST EUROPE,
GERMANS IDEA OF WAR NOW
5avarian Premier Says Raiser to
Ready For Peace When Frontier
Safety 10 Assured

Amsterdam, Oct. Is. Csnk Won
Hertling, the .Bavarian premier. speak
ing in the chamber, declared that after
Germany's existence, the safety Of her
frontiers and her free and peaceful
development are guaranteed. We are
ready for peace"
He added: IF the Entente won
with American help, America would
step into England's place. America
against Europe is Gradually be-
coming the character OF tAo war
Through the Entente's fault
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-10-26

The drive to secure the county's
quota for the second Liberty loan
bonds comes to close tomorrow.
There is no question but that the city
Of Little Falls will moro than make its
quota, and it is hopeo that the rural
districts will do likewise, a number of
districts already passing their mark.
Aside from the fact that one would
like to see the floating Of the bonds a
success, the bonds offer an investment
that is remunerative TO most +hoen
who have savings and is absolutely
sound.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-10-26
RELIEF FOR SUGAR
FAMINE IN SIGHT
FOOD ADMINISTRATION BUYS 200,
ooo POUNDS OF LOUISIANA
SUGAR.
IPLAN ALLEvIATES SHORTAGE
Food Heads to Have Grip o. Retail,
Price, Though Conservation
10 More 'psistent'y Urged ::
Than Ever. :,

Washington, Oct. 25.-Relief Tor the
sugar famine is in sight, the United
States food administration announces.
Arrangements have been made for
100 100000 pounds of Louisiana sugar
Ito be shipped into New York. Phfladel~
,phia and Boston. This amount Is ex.-
pected to prevent an absolute famine
and supply enough for all necessary
purposes.
Louisiana sugar producers, after a.
two-day conference with John NJ.
Parker, Louisiana food administrator;
George M. Rolph of the sugar divi-
sion of Mr.. Hoover's staff. and Earl
D. Babst, president of the American
Sugar Refining company, agreed to sell
the company named 100000, 900 pounds
Of sugar for $13,000,000.r
Shortage Alleviated.
This plan will not only alleviate tho
shortage, but will give the food adj
ministration its first real grip on tho
retail price of sugar. The reflners
will be able to sell the sugar at q
steadily reducing figure, starting from
1886 cents per pound, eastern seaboard.
and reducing to 7.25 cents about the
end Of the year. With the re'iners''
price 1886 cents, the wholesaler should
not charge higher than $50 cents, 1T
WAS stated. This figure will enable tho
buying public to get sugar at the nor.
NAL price.
Retail Price Causes Concern.
Retail prices of sugar are causing
the food administration much concern.
Prices from the manufacturers are reg.
ulated and wholesale dealers will come
under license November J.. Two meth
DDS will be used to make the retailer
keep bis prices down. Reiners and
wholesalers will be instructed not to
supply retailers who charge exorbitant
prices and publicity will be employed
in every city to show the buying pub
lie what wholesale prices are, thus to
guard them against extortion by re-
tailers.
The food administration pointed out
that the supply of Louisiana sugar
does not mean that the shortage is
wiped out. On the other hand, con-
servation is being urged, more insist
emily than ever.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-10-26

Bob Fitzsimmons, former champion
heavyweight pugilist Of the world,
died October % at Chicago, after an
illness of five days from pneumonia.
Fitzsimmons was one OF the most won
derful ring generals in the history of
pugilism, beating men many pounds
heavier than himself with apparent
ease He won the heavyweight cham
pionship by defeating Corbett and lost
If to ,Jeffries.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-10-26
Billion Bushel Wheat Crop in 1915

Billion BusFel Wheat Crop in 1915
Washington, Oct. '25.-The billion.
bushel wheat war crop planned for
next year by the Agricultural depart
,ment looks promising from reports OF
increased winter wheat acreage, &C.
cording to Assistant Secretary Pear:
son. The department IS confident OF
44,634, 900 acres being sown to winter
wheat, and with an average yield this
should net upwards Of 650,000,O0O
bushels, nearly as much as this years
entire wheat crop.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-10-26
WINTER Is TINE TO STUDY snos

WINTER Is TIME TO STUDY snos
The winter is the time to study out
the silo problem. If anyone is inter
ested, and the experience with frost
this fall gives ground for interest on
the part of everyone who grows corn,
valuable information may be had by
writing to the agricultural extension
division of the University Of Mime
sofa, University Farm, St. Paul, for a
COPY Of Institute Annual No. q, en-
closing ten cents to cover the cost Of
postage. This and other material at
the disposal of the extension division
are at the disposal Of the farmers Of
Minnesota.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-10-26

George Hughes, who, has been u
sawyer for thc Pine Tree Manufacture
ing company Of this city for number
Of years, has gone to Virginia to work
in q saw mill. His household goods
have heen Skinned there and the fami-
y left for Virginia this week. -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-10-26

Camp Grant Ready November To-
Camp Grant, Rockford, ILL.,, Oct. 81.
All construction work will be com.
pleted here November 10, = is an
nounced by Bates & Rogers, the con.
tractors. The work will have cost
about 100000.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-10-26

Nebraska Convicts Buy $2,s6o Bonds.
Lincoln, Neb., Oct. z5-Flahraska
convicts want no one to questioa their.
1oyalty-at least in regard to the pres.
ont international conflict. Two thou
pond eight hundred and afty dollars
worth OF Liberty bonds wur sub
ecribed for today in the oouv1114 OBJ.
servance Of Liberty day.