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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-20
CONSUMPTION

The word which means drafting
men into military service by going
over the roll of able bodied men and
picking them out, they themselves
not being consulted, has distinctly
uncomfortable sound to Americans,
and yet in case Of real war it seems
altogether the most satisfactory
method of putting an army together.
CONSUMPTION was first practiced in
this country during the War of 1912,
when by the year 1914 volunteering
had. ceased. At that move by the
government certain bodies of radicals
in New England went so far in OPP
position as to advocate secession
from the union.
In the Civil War both sides con-
scripted men, but as in most cases
they did not do so until necessary
they secured rather unherOic class
of men, or at least, history, which
sets these things down by intimation,
gives us the idea that conscripts are
not admirable soldiers. 1t was a
much different proceeding than that
now contemplated by President Will
sons administration.
In Europe universal military SER
vice has taught men to expect to
serve at word from the authorities
1t is not compulsion, it is simply al
legiance.
If our new army is recruited from
the first by CONSUMPTION, no stigma
will attach to the men so called to
their colors. All will be treated
alike. Recruits SO mustered will
think more of the state they serve
and of their obligations to it than
of their own credit for giving service.
A hundred men drafted into a regi-
ment of regulars will more quickly
become disciplined soldiers than If
they should be trained as a separate
volunteer unit. Another reason
urged in favor of CONSUMPTION is that
it gives greater freedom for the
government to consider the fitness
of each man for work in any of the
various departments. of field, navy,
factory, engineering, architecture,
mechanical drawing or whatever, he
can do best to help the government.
Just now great effort is being made
to get 80 ship craftsmen to rush
work on ships plans at. the Pugent
Sound navy yards, and it would be
awkward to sift organized military
bodies and take out man here and
there for other work. -. .., .. -
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-20
75s BUSHELS sPUDs
FROM ONE ACRE

1t wouldn't take many years, and
but very few acres, to make man
rich at producing rate of 1853 BUSH
els of potatoes per acre. This record
was made in 1913 by w. B. Gilmore,
of Payette, who is known as the "po-
tato wizard" Mr.. Gilmore went into
the potato raising business in 1909
and after four years raised record
breaking crops, took prizes, and
gained the above soubriquet.
Wonders have been done with the
soil of Idaho and the wonders will
increase. Raising a similar crop this
year Mr.. Gilmore could have sold
the acre of spuds for practically
$4,000. T..
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-20
IMPROVED COUNTY
GOVERNMENT

In this issue of The Republican
will be found the condensed report
of the commissioners proceedings for
the April term. People who have
been in the habit of reading the pub
lished reports In past years will OBJ
serve that the present administra-
ton is doing it differently. The re-
port as published is condensed to
make it short and easily understood.
The repetitions and legal verbiage
written into the minutes to make the
record into contract form are cut
out, and the report published in this
issue requires only 70 per cent OF
the space and expense that would
have been required for the old-style
report. BY consent of the board and
the county clerk the editor goes over
the minutes carefully and reduces
it to the simplest form that will
make a clear report.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-20
WANTED A
MAN

Any man with his ear to the
ground hears the nation preparing
to raise its maximum of food stuffs.
Conservation is no longer a fad, but
a national, patriotic principle. Turn
ing our eyes to things about us that
can be used for this purpose we come
first upon deserted, unused canning
factory, between Blackfoot and the
Snake river.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-20
FINE FRANKLIN FOR
-" PROMINENT SHEEP MAN

E:pR. Madsen made trip to Mac
kay over the weekend to open a
branch sales office Of the Paige Chew
rolet, Buick, Franklin and Marman
cars which he handles in this terri
tory. While in Mackay, Mr.. Madsen
placed an order for very fine Frank
lin roadster with ]. w. Swauger. a
prominent sheep owner of the high
country.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-20

l. Honest, economic and efficient service in all de-
partments of our city government
D. Such progressive improvement as is consistent
with our financial condition.
a. Municipal ownership of waterworks at reason
able COST extension of service to outlying resi-
dences of the city not served, and better and
more efficient lighting system. .
H. We pledge our nominees to stand sponsor for
and use their best efforts in acquiring public library
for Blackfoot
t. Strict enforcement of all laws and ordinances,
and the passage of additional ordinances when neces
sary to the end that the civil and moral welfare of
both young and old will be fully protected
6. We favor the opening of Idaho street to pedes-
trians across the railroad rightof-way and pledge
our nominees to use every legal means necessary to
so open said street.
7. We favor taking vigorous action to stop the I'M
necessary blocking of street crossings by railroad
trains
g. To work in conjunction with the county commits
soners for building hard surface roads upon all steets
leading to the City of Blackfoot.
O. We pledge our nominees to fully carefully and
courteousy consider the needs OF the city, the petl-
tons of our fellow citizens and not to act against
the expressed will of the majority. In Short we
promise economy, service efficiency progress civic
and moral betterment education, and greater,
stronger, happier Blackfoot.
Here is what the Nonbatisan Tick
ct stands for and what they will do
for our city
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-04
Did You Ever See FRIDAY in
A New Dress Suit
He Is Some Entertaining.

Why not arrive at some basis
whereby the additional paid Fire De-
partment would entitle the property
owners in Morgan City to a lower
fire insurance rate? The rates now
being paid are out of all proportion
to the fire loss record and are only
based on the number of paid men in
the Department. The manner in
which the able force and volunteers
now get out and prevent fires would
indicate that no greater expense
would be justified, yet the saving on
insurance by having the additional
expense would permit property own
ers to pay that expense and still en-
joy big saving over the present
rates.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-04
OPERA TOMORROW NIGHT
All-Star Cast Supports Emmy
WshIen in New Play

Emmy Wehlen's pictures have al
ways been noted for the excellence
portrayed and Miss Robinson Cruz
Soc her latest Metro wonderplay. will
find this popular artist supported by
what is really an all-star cast. Wal
ter c. Miller, her leading man, came
directly to Miss Robinson Clusoe"
from the eat Metro W. 1derplay de
luxe, The Stacker, where he
scored The success of his remarkable
career. Augustus Phillips, we'll
known TO Metro patrons By his work
in Viola Dona's company, and Daniel
Jarrett, recently seen as the father
in the Metro patriotic spectacle, 1.-The
Stacker" are seen as the two for
eigners. Harold Entwhistle, with a
long career both on the screen and
stage, makes the role of Charles Van
Gordon convincing.
Mrs. Sue Balfour, whose many
Metro successes have made her the
supreme grande dame Of the screen,
Miss Margaret Seldom, long in one Of
David Belasco's companies, makes
her Metro debut as Aunt Eloise.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-04
Amelia News Items

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Blanchard were
business visitors to Morgan City
Saturday.
The Misses Leila and Louis Con.
SCHEME and Miss Laura Tessreau of
Morgan City were guests of Miss
Myrtle Beadle Saturday night. They
returned to their homes Sunday
morning after having had a delight
full time.
There was grand dance given at
the w. 0. w. Hall Saturday night.
Crowds from Morgan City and Ram
os attended. Barrow's Band made
splendid music for the occasion, and
delicious refreshments were served.
Every one had fine time.
Miss Nellie Blanchard left for
Berwick Sunday where she will be
the guest Of her friend, Mrs. Hatch.
Mrs. Frank LeNorman left Sunday
for her home at Franklin after a
visit here with her mother, Mrs. Dali
gle who has been quite i'll.
Mrs. Menina returned home Sun
day after a pleasant visit with her
mother in Morgan City.
Mrs. A. J. Beadle returned to her
home Sunday after a pleasant visit
with her daughter, Mrs. S. j. Mey-
nard, of Patterson.
Mr.. c. B. Clark was a business
visitor here Wednesday.
"FICKLE."
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-04

Manager Schmidt of the Imperial
Jewelry Company lets nothing in the
way of. jewelry fad escape him.
knowing that the military styles pre-
vail this year, he is showing a beau
tiful line Of wrist watches for men
and women. Nearly every officer in
the army is said to wear wrist watch
es. Their convenience is the reason
for their popularity,
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-04
Registration Of Women
October II

Whereas, by act Of Congress f;
Council Of National Defense has beer
established in the interest of nationa
security and welfare; and,
Whereas, this council deems il
wise and esstial to secure a census OF
the woman power Of the nation
which census shall serve to inform
the government.
% as to the present state OF
preparedness of women along indus
trial lines;
(2) as to the training that is de-
sired by those wishing to equip them
selves for industrial, philanthropic OF
social service;
(3) as to those who are home
makers, and who, by registering, au-
tomatically place themselves in a
position to be reached by the Coun-
Gil of National Defense when it's pro-
gram demands their co-operation;
(4) as to actual service, volunteer
or for remuneration, that may or
may not be counted upon in time of
emergency; and,
Whereas, on account Of the fact
that this information will be of
great permanent value to the govern
ment, the Council of National De-
Tense has asked that the aforemen-
toned census be taken state by
state; and,
Whereas, the Legislature OF the
State of Louisiana has empowered the
State Council of Defense to require
such a registration; and,
Whereas. the State Council of De
Tense has decreed and required that
such a census be taken under the per
sonal supervision Of the Governor Of
Louisiana.
Now, therefore, |, Ruffin G. Pleas
an, governor of the State of Louis
lana. do hereby proclaim.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER II, 1917,
AS REGISTRATION DAY
in the State of Louisiana, and do
hereby require that, on the above
appointed day, every woman in Louis
lana Of the age of sixteen complete
Or more, shall appear at the regis
tration booth in her political pre-
,inct to, register such information as
The State Council Of Defense re-
luires.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto
set my hand and cause to be affixed
he great seal of the State of Louis
ana, at the Capitol, in the City of
Baton Rouge, on this the fourteenth
lay of September, 1917.
r. G. PLEASANT.
BY the Governor: |
JAMES J. BAILEY,
Secretary of State.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-04

Within sixty days from this time
it is probable that "tent" section
will be springing up in Morgan City.
All rent houses are now filled and
but few places for room and board
are offered. The new workmen for
the Union Bridge & Construction
Company Shipyard are pouring in
and officials of that company state
thai as soon as their mill machinery
is placed and the motors attached
they will have need for many more
men, Every visitor to this wonder
ful shipyard is of the opinion that it
IS being permanently established.
This is also the opinion of govern
ment men connected with the work
now being done. There is no ap-
parent reason why owners of build
ing sites in this growing city should
not meet conditions and enjoy the
revenue which is to be derived from
the right kind of rent residences.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-04
HOW's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case Of Catarrh that saE-
1ot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Halls Catarrh Cure has been talIe
by catarrh sufferers fer the Yas.
thirty-flve years.. and las becom =
known ~ the most reliable ,emedy f.
Catarrh. Halls Catairh Cure acts thr.
the Blood on the Mucous surfaces. ex.
polling the Poison from the Blood and
healing the diseased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Cure for q short time you win see q
great Improvement In your general
health. Start taking Hans Catarrh
Cure u once and get rid OF catafrh
Send for testimonials. free
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. Ohio
Sold ~ an Druggists. &c.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-04
PERSONALS

c,... Levy of New Orleans
j. .' . visitor here Tuesday
:, c. L. sonacrast of Kansas
o. : /. Dixon Of New Orleans :, !.
", ,, =, business here this
's :. ;. R. suguir of New Orleans
=, |, the city Monday !,
~ :, ',.,blsns of Mr.. Sam Blum and d,
~ = n nsrt ts Morgan City will
sthel' have the pleasure Of hearing
.p'' r, ra series baseball games as
Be s''N Mr.. Blum and associates
pes 's.,.,vOring to arrange for a
y :. EMU sire for the occasion. The
sss 3. begin Friday October 9TH
y. and Mrs. B. j. tol Nequ r;.;t le IL
,,ssra.y afternoon for a visit 70
IN Orleans ,o,;o
!, william C. Aucoin Of Amelia
l., spent the forenoon here wed
..1aV
:. Strauss, returns to her home
=. v.r Orleans after a most pleas
,, -, visit to Mr.. and Mrs. J. A.
!. .s,u,, in Federal Avenue.
', John L. Mcintyre, Agent
,...h.n Pacific Railroad at Gibson,
-, ..' Tuesday evening in the city.
v, 8. G. Ennis, representing the
s.amont Car Co., Of Lynchburg,
b, is spending few days IN this
Unity.
Cation advanced in New Orleans
....srdav one hundred points, midd-
I. cotton being quoted at 25 Ia
snts.
Mr.. c. o. Dupuis, has been talk
: n the Patterson sanitarium, suf-
,,,;ro with an attack Of appended
/, and is reported to be resting we'll
spsidering her condition. Her
laughter. Mrs. J. L. Newman, is with
bet at the sanitarium.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-04

The Henry Loeb Company, fastest
growing store in town. received by
express last night about fifty of the
Latest models in ladies' tailored suits
and coats. No two alike If you
can be fitted from this assortment
you will have a beautiful individual
style. Come quickly and look.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-04

Our fashionable, stylish up-io-date
hats trimmed to your taste-call on
Mss Mary Berryhill at Gathright &
Souneilan.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-04

Mr.. H. M. Young, who has been
spending fortnight at Fort Davis,
Texas, returned home last Tuesday
night very much improved in
health.
Evening star., 1917-09-11
YIN. C. A. WORKERS SAIL.
Three Women to Conduct Canteens
and % Secretaries Off for France.

Three woman canteen workers and
twenty EIGHT secretaries have sailed
for France to engage in Y. NJ {. A
work among the troops. This makes
more than 200 workers this organiZa
tion now has in the warning countries.
The women who are to conduct the
canteens are Miss Gertrude Ely of Bryn
Mawr Mrs. A. =. Garrett of Boston,
Mass, and Miss Martha McCook of New
York city. The workers, representing
every section Of the country, We're
chosen because of long training in the
Y. NJ. c. A. efforts or for other sl'scial
qualifications.
Three thousand pieces of music have
been sent over for the American SOL
diers in response to an urgent request
from +. c. Carter who is at the head
of the group of Young Mems Christian
Association secretaries with the Amer
lean eXpeditionary forces.
Evening star., 1917-09-11
Hotel Is Raided.

Last night the city and military police
raided one of the principal hotels. ar
resting two clerks and two bell boys.
who were each fined SIS and sentenced
to thirty days hard labor on the streets
in stripes and chains Civilians as well
as soldiers We're found in the hotel.
The raid was in line with the vigorous
policy of the commanding officer of
Camp Mcclellan in regard to the sup
preston of all forms of vice. Testimony
introduced at the hearing indicated
that the hotel was frequented by SOL
diers.
Since Friday 9.s52 men and 496 Of
ficers have arrived in camp. Brig. Gen.
Charles w Barber of New Jersey is
expected TODAY. The conference be-
tween all the brigadiers and Maj. Gen.
Morton regarding the work of reor-
ganiZing the 10000 men into a division
will be held within twenty-four hours
after Gen. Barber'S arrival
A complete underground sewerage
system will probably replace in part
the system of incinerato now in use.
Reorganization plans also include a
recomme ndation that the artificial lake
near the Maryland camp, called ''Chesa-
peaIle Lake" by the boys, be drained.
lined with concrete and refilled. to
serve as a healthful swimming pool.
The program OF training. so far as
those troops who have established their
camps are concerned. began today. AL
though for the present it will consist
almost exclusively of open-order drill.
the time given to this work has been
doubled
Evening star., 1917-09-11
TODAY'S ENLISTMENTS.

Army-Charles w. Sargent, Grove
land, Mass; Harry L. White. Warren
ton. Va; James Rogers. 412 1st street
southeast: Howard c. Eindle. o11 18th
street southeast: Hume K. Nowlan, AL
derson, W. Va; Thomas R. George 406
I'd street northwest: Earl c. Middaugh.
Tampa, Fla; James NJ barley, 3O21
11th street northwest; William Blake,
1888 Virginia avenue northwest; James
A. Graves. Roanoke. Va.
Navy-Wilfred Clinton Southworth,
1907 G street northwest; Wilbur Mont
gomery Diggs. Leesburg, Va; Harry
Breeze Spencer $50 Aspen street north
west; Carlton Emanuel Keller. Jeffer-
son. Nd: Howard Curtis, Fredericks-
burg, Va.
Third District Infantry-Raymond c.
Myers, Taylortown, Va.
Evening star., 1917-09-11
Hugh Profits in Sight.

THAT raises the question as to wheth
er, in view of the fact that the contract
is of such size as to make an output in
value many times the capital invested,
and also as there is no question as to
the continuation of the contract and
the payment of the money, the govern
ment is warranted in paying 10 per
cent, which would represent actually
over a period of fourteen months per-
haps so or 40 or so per cent increment
upon the capital invested
Gen. Crozier replied that after la
borious sittings at which officials of
the company and members of the Coun-
ell of Defense were present, all those
matters had been carefully discussed,
including the time of production of va
rious kinds of munitions: and that the
conclusion had been reached that the
present style of contract is the best
one.
1.-The thing which is in the minds of
some of u.s." continued Representative
is equitable if it allows 10 per cent
upon the output. in view of the fact
that there is no possibility of loss and
that interest is figured on the capital
invested
Gen. Crozier said the 6 per cent on
the capital invested is really fee for
the use of the plant. the personnel and
the experience of the experts involved
in turning out the rifles exactly as the
government needs them.
What part did the advisory COM
mission of the Council of National De-
fense have in determining the terms of
this contract" asked Chairman FitZ-
gerald.
Evening star., 1917-09-11
VOGT IS MENTIONED
FORNEW COMMAND
Expected to Be Assigned to
Lead D. C. Artillery
Battalion.
COLD WAVE AT ANNISTON
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to Tho Star.
CAMP MCCLELLAN. Admission, Ala.
September 11.-Speculation is rife
among the District of Columbia soldiers
here regarding the organization of a
battalion of field artillery from Wash
ington, and who Will be the major in
command.
The announcement which greeted the
1st Squadron Of District of Columbia
Cavalry. when it arrived here under
command of Maj. Leroy w. Heron,
that the four troops of cavalry are
to be transformed into artillery, to
form a battalion with the two batteries
of field artillery from the District of
Columbia. which already are organized.
has put all of the Washington soldiers
in a state of expectancy.
There are three batteries of field ar
tillery in brigade. SO that the break
ing up of the four troops Of cavalry
to form one new battery and to swell
the enlisted personnel of the other two
batteries already formed would cause
an entire reorganization of the cavalry
squadron.
Evening star., 1917-09-11
MARRIED.
DIED,

CLARKE. Suddenly. on Saturday. September q.
1917. at 1870 pm, at her home, Wheaton,
Montgomery county, Nd, JOSEPHINE T..
HUMPHREYS CLARKE. beloved wife Of
James and mother of Elizabeth Clarke.
If Thou hadst asked us would have said,
God please let her stay:
But suddenly Thou called her from midst,
And quietly she passed away.
BY THE FAMILY.
Funeral from her late home; thence to Mount
Zion NJ. Z. Church. Sligo, Montgomery county,
Nd. Wednesday. September l.. Friends and
relatives invited.
COLEMAN. On Sunday, September Q. 1917. at
4:l0 am. after brief illness. VIRGINIA C.,
beloved daughter of Thomas V. and Mary C..
Coleman, aged twenty years.
Funeral from her late residence, 1015 lamont
street northwest. Wednesday, September
H. at pm. Relatives and friends in
rited to attend. IL
COSTELLO. On Monday. September 10. 1917, at
I:45 am, at his residence, 1215 North Capitol
street, MICHAEL v, beloved husband of the
late Margaret Costello.
Funeral Wednesday, September l., at $50 I'm.
Mass at st. Aloysius. am Relatives and
friends invited to attend.
Evening star., 1917-09-11
Value of Organizations.

Mr.. Scott. after further discussion,
said that although the government has
many millions in money invested in the
rife machinery. the organization of the
companies is the most valuable asset,
and that without the organization the
rifles simply could not be made. no mat
Ter how much machinery there was on
hand Mr.. Scott and the committee
argued back and forth for an hour en-
that point, and it was Mr.. Scott who
had the last word. Representative Sis
son of Mississippi said the companies
making the rifles had no risk to run.
Except this" answered Mr.. Scott
they must deliver the goods. They
have involved their reputation on the
delivery of these rifles. and reputation
is a considerable risk"
The committee then turned to other
matters