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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02
ENGLAND FEELING
EFFECT BLOCKADE
STOCK or FOODS IN GREAT BRIT.
AIN LOWER THAN EVER
BEFORE.
Prime Minister Declares Success Of
Allies Depends on the Ability to
Solve the Tonnage Shortage
and 10 Hunt Out Submarines.

London. David Lloyd George. ths
British prime minister. on Friday
presented TO the house OF commons
In speech lasting an hour and a
half his program for coping with the
serious situation arising from the
shortage OF shipping space. depletion
OF food stocks and the German sub
marine menace.
The premier advocated the increase
OF home food production and the cur
tailment OF non-yictual imports. To
this end he outlined plan for speed.
Ing up the farmer by guaranteeing
good prices for commodities over a
period OF years. This ne supplement-
ed by announcement that the land
owner would be forced 10 cultivate
his land.
Premier Lloyd George said that the
success OF the allied cause depended
on the ability to solve the tonnage
shortage. which was now affecting
The ordinary needs or the nation and
military exigencies. The situation. he
declared. called for the grayest meas
ures.
The atocks OF food In Great Britain
az the present time are lower than
they ever have been before. Mr.. Lloyd
George said. IL was essential for the
life OF the nation. he declared. that
every possible effort be made to in
crease home production,
by eurtaiiment OF imports Mr..
Lloyd George said he expected to re-
duce the demands on cargo space by
several million tons. Foodstuffs. OF
which $4,000. 900 tons were imported
last year. will be cut nearly a million
tons BY looping OF certain Injuries.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02
DECLARES U-bOAT
WARFARE SUCCESS
zgRak. CHANCELLOR SAYS Er.
PEcTkTioss or NAVY HAVE
BEEN SURPASSED.
Denies That Germany Withdrew from
Promises Made United States In
Continuation of Starvation
Blockade.

Berlin la notable address 20 the
reichsikg. Chancellor Won Bcthmann
iioilweg. while relterating that Ger
msDy vas ready FOR lasting peace
which viii grant as PREPARATIONS Tor
III sroaEa suffered and guarantee the
exlatence and future Of a strong Ger
many. declared u wa Germany
sarpote 20 continue her submarine
earfare which already had passed ex
petaflons. Referring 70 the break
~ifh The Unlfed States a. result OF
the announcement % Germany'a inlen.
siiea submarine campaign. and the
declaration BY the United States that
Germany Ia Formulating IL had with.
dfa~n fgom promises made. The chan
ceiiof said that from the beginning
Germany had openly and expressly Dc.
risred that these assurances would b.
Invalid under certain condition.
meaning the continuation OF Eng
lands starvation blockade"
While our soldiers on the front
stand 10 the drunfrs OF the trenches
and our submarines. defying death,
hasten through the sens: while We
al home have no Others absolutely no
ofher~-fAek. bat 20 produce cannon,
smlannifion and food and 70 distribute
sicfuals. with Justice, 10 the midst OF
ibis struggle for life and for the 10
ture o. our empire. intensified 70 the
extreme there Is only one necessity
OF the day which dominates all Ques
tons OF all policy. both foreign and
domrsilc-to night and gain victory
said The chancellor.
The chancellor pointed out that the
German nation IN the rclchstags last
vote granting new war credits. demon
afrated 20 the whole world is read
ness 10 continue the struggle until ia
enemies were ready Tor peace
Afser dealing with the problem Of
domestic policy the chancellor briefly
recalled hls Last speech 10 the reiehs
tag il which he announced thar a
proposal had been transmitted by
Germany and her allies 20 their en-
emiea 10 enter into peace neEotia
lions. lie continued
Their answer vas more rude and
more presumpti0ns than any sensible
person IN our country or Ia neutral
countries could have imagined The
effect produced BY this document OF
barbarian hatred and Of insolcncc Il
manifest to the whole world Our al
lisnees aud our mont stand the frmer
and the German nation is more united |
and not less resoluie than ever
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02
IS CHILD CROSS,
FEVER|SH, SICK
Look, Mother! If tongue is
coated, give california
Syrup of FIGS"

Children love this fruit laxative"
and nothing else cleanses the tender
stomach. liver and bowels so nicely.
A child simply viii not stop playing
to empty the bowels, and the result is
they become tightly clogged with
waste, liver gets sluggish, stomach
sours, then your little one becomes
cross, half-sick, feverish, don't eat,
sleep or act naturally, breath is bad,
system full of cold, has sore throat,
stomach-ache or diarrhea. Listen,
Mother! See if tongue is coated, then
give teaspoonful of California
Syrup of Figs" and in few hours all
the constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out of the sys-
TEN. and you have a well child again.
Millions of mothers give California
Syrup of Figs" because 1t is perfectly
harmless; children love it, and it new
er fails to act ON the stomach, liver
and bowels.
Ask at the store for a 50-cent bottle
Of California Syrup of Figs" which
has full directions for babies, children
of all ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Adv.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02
CREAMERY HEADS
UNDER INDICTMENT
EIGHT CORPORATIONS AND ELEv-
EN- INDIVIDUALS ARE CHARGED
WITH CONSPIRACY.
Claimed That They Have Violated the
Sherman Antitrust Act In Manu-
faeture and Shipping Of Dairy
Products.

Boise. Idaho.--Giving short weight
In manufactured dairy products
placed upon the market, thus defraud.
Ing consumers; brihing the agents OF
common carriers TO divert TO defend
ants shipments OF raw material in
tended for competitors, hiring EN-
ployees OF competitors to injure such
competitors; preventing competitors
from obtaining storage facilities. and
maintaining a system OF espionage,
are some OF the charges contained in
indictments returned by the United
States grand Jury here on February
"a against a number of creamer.- com
panies and individuals.
Eight corporations and eleven indi-
yiduals were named in the indict-
ment for alleged conspiracy and UNI
lawful combination in restraint OF in
terstate commerce and in violation OF
the Sherman antitrust act in the buy
ing. selling. manufacture and ship
ping OF creamery and dairy products.
The companies named in the indict-
ment are the Jensen Creamery com
pany. Salt Lake; the Mutual Cream
cry company. Salt Lake; Henningsen
Produce company. Butte; challenger
Produce company. Spokane; CONNER
cial Creamery company. Spokane;
Hazelwood company. Spokane; Hazel
wood company. Limited. Seattle. and
the Klock Produce company of Sc
attic
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02
MINERS
KILLED IN SLIDE
AVALANCHE SWEEPS DOWN ON
BUILDING, smoTHERlNG AND
CRUSHING MEN.
Men Were Sleeping When Monster
SnowsIide Strikes Building,
Carrying Occupants Down
Mountainside.

HALEY. Idaho.-Fifteen men dead.
fifteen others missing. is the result
OF an avalanche which swept down
the mountain and destroyed the mine
clubhouse. compressor and supply
house OF the Federal Mining & Smell
ter company at the North Star mine
on February rs.
Forty-ive men were sleeping in the
clubhouse when a monster snowslide
without the slightest warning struck
the building. trapping the men and
carrying them down the mountain,
thrown from their beds and battered
against the walls OF the tumbling
building.
The compressor and the supply
house were hit first and the bunk
house piled on top of them.
The clubhouse was a two-story
building, about 30x60 feet. and when
rescuing crews arrived only a small
part OF one corner was visible.
News OF the tragedy was at once
communicated TO HALEY. and every
available man was rushed to the as
sistance OF the imprisoned men, fif-
teen OF whom were dug out of the
clubhouse with only slight scratches.
The bodies OF the fifteen dead were
also recovered here.
The slide carried the clubhouse of
the lower floor. leaving the floor in
its original position, the building be-
ing crushed 10 pieces.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02
Jaundiced Atmosphere.

Naval Secretary Daniels said at
dinner in Washington:
"Our friends views are jaundiced.
Is he aware that the navy is shooting
better than it ever did?
"Our friend lives in an atmosphere
as jaundiced as that wherein the
schoolmaster said:
"a synonym for friends" please
Money the pupil answered.
"'Quite right said the school,
master"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02
More Than One Kind of Mug.

A well-known politician told this re-
Gently:
II have a very dear old housekeeper /;
she is aged, but she has been like a
mother to me. A little while ago / no
tfced that my silver shaving mug was
slightly furnished, and 1 asked the old
lady to polish 1t for me. I completed
my toilet and then went into the
kitchen to thank her for her kindness.
"Mrs. c. said, my mug looks.
q lot better this morning.
at surely does. SIR she replied,
glancing at me. You always look g.
lot better with a clean shave"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02

Bordeaux syiye rAmsr.ano" aua
~yise wilson, were shouted by thou
sands of persoas when Captain Ailsr
Tucker and the crew ~ the American
steamer Orleans stepped on the gang
plaak % the steamer The crowd
along The piers waved handkerchief
hats were thrown 10 the air and dow
ers we're dropped nom balconies as
The captain and his men passed
thfruEh the streets
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02
Mexican EnvoY COMING.

Mexico City.-Ygnacio Bonillas
who was recently appointed Mexican
ambassador to the United states, ex
poets to leave for Washington this
week. accompanied by Juan B. i 10
first secretary Of the embassy.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02
CUTICURA is so SOOTHING
To Itching, Burning skins-lt Not Only
Soothes, but Heals-Trial Free.

Treatment: Battle the affected sur
face with Cuticura Soap and hot wa
ter, dry gently and apply Cuticura
Ointment. Repeat morning and night.
This method affords immediate relief,
and points to speedy healment. They
are ideal for everyday toilet uses.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Ady.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02

Washington. Application OF OF the
Illinois Central and twepty-seyen
other railroads to enloiu enforcement
OF the Illinois s-cent passenger rate
vas denied Friday by Associate Jus
tice Clarke OF the supreme court.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02

Philadelphia. The national council
OF the Naval and Military order OF the
standardization War. representing
fifteen state Communicates. met In
quarterly session here Saturday and
arranged for the national convention
OF the order in Washington on May is,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02

wsshington -Presideut Wilson on
Tuesday urged upon congress the inn
peFSfive necessity o. action az this
session GA the eills poaaiur Ia both
houses - increaas ihe powers % the
federal shipping board 10 mret ex.
iraordinary conditions IN time 81 war
81 othsr national emergency.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02
Slide Sewers Building.

Park City-A snowslide near the
Keystone mine. Saturday night, part
ly destroyed the big boarding house.
The slide passed through the center
of the building. leaving both ends
standing. No one was injured as the
mine has been closed for some time.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02

gacksoaviiio. F7a.-w Bryan. 10 q
statement istaed here. announced he
sas opposed 30 granting gowefs 70
ne p7esiteaf sech a. Mr. Wilson re-
ausste9 % congress Hc announced
se ~ouid 80 Immediately 20 Washing.
Ton and aso his influence 20 have the
request declined
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02
Millionaire Accidentally Killed,

Brunswick Ca Edwin Gould, Jr.
son OF the New york capitalist, was
accidentally killed while hunting near
Jekyl island Saturday night. Mr..
Gould was hunting coons. He struck a
coon on the head with the butt of his
gun and the weapon was discharged
fatally wounding him.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02
Iwo Americans killed.

London.lThe Cunard steamship
I.aconia, 1880 tons gross, which
sailed from New York February is for
Liverpool. has been sunk by a Ger.
man torpedo, and two Americans
killed. it is said.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02
si 400 coo size n LoulsvlIle.

Louisville. Ky.-Damage aggregat-
ing more than 100000 was caused
~ Are here Sunday. which destroy
ed the elevators OF the Kentucky Pub
lie Elevator company and several
score OF freight cars.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02

Altoona, Pa-'Ssventeen passengers
and negro porter we're killed in the
wreck ON The PENNSYLVANIA railroad
az Mount Union early Monday as a
result Of a rear-end collision.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02
Train Robbers Convicted.

Tucson. Ariz--Joe Davis and Jen
spurlock OF Hugo. Okla were found
guilty by jury in the federal court
OF holding up the Golden State Limit
ed train Of the Rock Island lines at
Apache. Aria. September 6. 1916.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02
Mrs. Wilson's Sister pies.

Roanoke, va.-Mrs. Mathew Maury
sister of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. dieo
here Monday afternoon after an op-
Grafton for peritonitis. Mrs. Maury.
who was 81 years of age. had been il.
but a few days.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02
sRIrons no FAaM Ar NIanr.
Prisoners TO be Made 10 90 Share
o. the Work.

o. the Work.
London We want 1000 American
tractor Flows Tor the use OF civilian
army Of night Flowers which We are
about to enlist throughout the Brit
ish Isles said Sir Arthur Lee. al
rector general OF food production. on
Tuesday This new department. which
t. the ou,Erowih o. Cermany's sub
marine campaign, aims at the enlist
ment Of several hundred thousand
civilians 70 cultivate every available
bin ~ soil
Behind every plow win be a skilled
farmer They will be- assisted D,
prisoners. conscientious ohieetors
eacmhcrs of the home defense forces
sad women IN this way we hope &c
produce enough food 10 make as Ia
dependent Of outside hclp as long a.
t5e war lasls"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02
Americans on YarrowdaIe Freed.

Washington. - Ambassador Willard
at Madrid cabled Monday that the
Spanish foreign office had notified him
that seventy-two American sailors
taken on the prize ship Yarrowdale
into Germany had been released by
Germany on February 16.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02
Between Girls.

81 caught Harold kissing one Of
your gloves"
well as l was. away, the dear boy
couldn't kiss me-
'True. But if he could have got
hold of your powder puff, he wouldn't
have known the difference; would he,
dear?"-Kansas City Journal.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02

Dayton. pa Robbers early Tues.
tsy Eos from a ssult o. the FIRST VA
ssonai hank here $1,000 and so an.
estimated amount ~ securities Thcy
gained entrance through a rear win.
4ow and arst drilled a hole near the
laD Of the Yauft
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02
British Take Petit Miraumont.

London.-The village OF Petit Mirau
mont. south OF the Ancre, in France
has been entered by British troops as
a result OF an advance goutheast OF
AIiraumont, says the official statement
from the war office.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02
klns Thrss chIIsrsn and SEN.

Iudlanapolis.--F Frank stader. aged
Is. q lAborer shot and killed his three
children az they lay asleep In bed
acre and later shot himself in the
head He died in local hospital
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02
Aliens Foot Ease for The Troops.

Many war zone hospitals have ordered Aliens
Foot Ease, the antiseptic powder, for use
among the troops. Shaken into the shoes and
sprinkled in the foot-bath, Aliens FootEase
gives rest and comfort, and makes walking q
delight. Sold everywhere 25c. Try it today. Adv.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02
conatantIns llears condItIons.

Parts --Deanlte announcement WAS
made here sunday that the blockade
OF Greece would be lifted when King
Constantine gives complete satistac-
ton 70 the demands OF the entente
allies.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02

Atlepta. Ca. Thirteen persons are
known 10 have lost their lives and
more than ice arc reported injured
ia a series OK taruadoes that swept
portions OF Alabama. Georgia and
MISSISSIPPI on Friday.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02
SWEDEN MAY JOIN ALLIES.
Foreign Minister Sounds Warning in
Parliament.

London--In the Swedish parlia-
ment Saturday. according to an Elk
change Telegraph dispatch from Cop
enhagen. the foreign minister, X. A.
Wauenberg. declared that something
has happened in the last few days
which makes It necessary for Sweden
to take sterner measures TO safe
guard her neutrality"
In sounding his warning the foreign
minister said the opposition would
soon be compelled to admit that the
situation was graver for Sweden than
ever before.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02
So They Say.

'What is altruism, paf"
That's what the various nations are
fighting for. louisville Courier-Jour-
nal.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-03-02

When anyone swipes your umbrella
It's a sure sign of rain.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-11-16
As SCI Us.

There are two ways Of presenting
every question. and the German news
papers are now busy minimizing he
fact that our second Liberty Loan was
greatly oversubscribed, and that
American troops are la the front line
trenches.
The people Of the United States are
100 the war to the finish. hut u would
never do 10 let the German people
realize that fact. The Vossiche Iei-
tung OF Berlin on October o published
What IL termed "a summary OF the
American situation. which Is en-
tightening as showing the sort ol
things the German people are being
told by government controlled news.
papers.
The Zeitung informs It's readers that
the peace movement la the United
states Is growing" Senator Stone o
the foreign relations committee, II
says. has presented 10 congress
resolution OF the well known pacihs
group OF PinchOt, Eastman and other
which demande a thorough considera
ton OF the %reichstag peace resopi
ton The Zeitung also ~rcounts tina
Mr. Eliot, former president of Har
yard. has come out In favor OF "a
peace by understanding. and tina
both the state and federal govern
meuts are "overtaxed east and ives
trying to Illustrate pacihst meeting
organized by influential men Xix
Senator La Toilette and David Star
Jordan and by powerful organization
like the Peoples Council and Work
mems Council"
And yet the men named by tn
Berlin newspaper vas indignant whe
they are accused OF giving aid an
comfort TO our enemies Boise States
man.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-11-16
A TASTE or JUSTICE.

Striking ship yard workers In the
Fore River district IN New England
have been called 10 the cOlors and
are nov enrolled with the national
army. though they had previously
been exempted from the draft on the
plea Of being engaged in ~indispensa-
BILE war work.
IN cases like this the government
refuses, and very properly 80. to take
into confederation the cause which
have prompted the men 10 go on
strike. The men have pleaded that
they would be OF nor service TO the
government " allowed 10 continue az
their occupations. and then have tried
10 cripple the Industries In which they
we're employed by going on strike.
Idle men, no matter what the cause
Of their idleness. are OF no service 10
the government. and Uncle Sam con
seQuently feels that II h only just TO
conscript them for military service.
The government u that II
the work we're really indispensable
the men would have patriotism
enough to stick 20 their Jobs, and
when It finds that they have quit
work II charitably assumes that the
work IL no longer necessary TO our
conduct OF the war. Better that as
sumption than that the strikers are
Wilfully hampering Industries essen
tiai 10 victory Boise Statesman.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-11-16
L. =. WILL CURTAIL
NON-ESSENTIAL WORK
Industries That Do Not Contribute t.
War Needs viii Be Restricted.

Foreseeing early curtailment of non
essential business to release men and
materials for industries necessary in
the prosecution of the war, council of
national defense officials have taken
up the problem of what industries best
can be dispensed with.
A bureau is about to be formed to
frame a plan for eliminating non-es-
sential business with the least distur-
bance to the country's commerce and
finance. Through its control over
transportation and the supply and dis
tribution of coal the government can
stop the operation of any business
and already has made a start by check
ing the use of coal for electric display
advertising.
Coal consumption is Ou%tstripping
production and the supplies of steel
and other raw materials will not be
sufficient for war purposes if manu-
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-11-16
ALIAS SUMMONS.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND
FOR THE COUNY OF POWER.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-11-16
ARMY Y. N. G. A.

Every day In every city. town or
village in this country there arrives a
letter from a soldier boy written on
the stationery supplied him without
cost by the army and navy Y. NJ. G. A.,
said X. f.. Randall. secretary OF the
Boise Y. NJ. G A., Saturday.
In every home where this letter
with It's significant red triangle arrices
there Is joy III It we're not for the
kindly attention Of the army and navy
Y. NJ. G.. A., II It were not for the
buildings. tents and huts of this or
g%anization, there would be thousands
OF homes without word from their low
ed ones called into the service.
In every Y. NJ. G. A. center there is
a sign that reads. have you written
mother today?" IL is an appeal that
the soldier boy cannot resist. His
heart lis with her and he goes to the
counter. gets paper and envelopes and
sits down beside another comrade who
IS writing and jots down his message.
Hundreds OF thousands OF boys all oy-
or the world are writing letters home
in Y. NJ. G. A. buildings On Y. NJ. c. A.
paper every day and night.
To make It possible for these boys
10 have paper aud envelopes and a
place to write. to give them entertain
ment. reading matter and so occupy
their leisure time hat they will not
become homesick and downhearted,
Y. NJ. G. A. started It's national drive
for s35. zoe, 900 to continue and ex-
tend its work among the America
soldiers at home Gi1 abroad. You
kUav bc g1tting a letter OF red triangle
stationery in your home. If you do
YOU know what 1t to you. Tit
y. NJ. G.. A. needs you support. l
counts on you and the soldier counts
on the army and navy Y. M. C. A.