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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-04-24

Mrs. Brown is a very large woman.
Besides her great number of pounds.
she is also possessed of unusual timid-
ity about crossing streets where the
traffic is heavy.
One day she stopped a policeman in
the middle of the street.
Officer" she asked, could you see
me across the street,"
The officer turned and regarded her
closely. Madam" he replied, 81 could
see you for half block"
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-04-24
ARGENTINA TO MAKE
WAR ON GERMANY
Note Terms Are So Strong That a
Rupture Seems Certain to
Occur Soon.

Buenos Aires.-El Diario says the
relations with the German minister,
as there is no hope of obtaining salts
factory explanations or indemnifica-
ton for the sinking of the Monte
Protegido. 1t adds that Argentina
will then join with the nations fight
ing for liberty, civilization and de-
mocracy.
The newspaper says that, according
to the version given out at the gov
eminent palace, the note sent to Ger
many in protest against the sinking
of the Monte Protegido contains
terms which will cause a rupture be-
tween the two countries.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-04-24
Nebraska Honors Women.

Lincoln. Neb.-The partial suffrage
measure passed the senate Saturday
and the bill now lacks only the COVER
nor's signature to become law. The
bill permits women to vote for presi-
dent, congressman and all except con-
stitutional state officers.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-04-24
Business.

Lawyer-h bring a suit against
your husband I'll be able to get about
third OF his income as alimony for
you.
Prospective Divorcee-Umphl 1 can
90 better than that myself. For years
I've been getting nearly ell his salary
out OF hlm.-Lamb.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-04-24
VIII n. Perry Dead.

Washington.-Wil II. Perry of Sc
attic, vice chairman of the federal
trade commission. died at a hospital
here Saturday from the effects of an
operation recently performed.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-04-24

Nearly 81 per cent of the entire crop
value of the United States in 1916
was produced in the South. notwith-
standing the high prices the western
farmers receive for their grain.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-04-24
NOTED PERSONS DIE

Wala Walla, aWsh.-Mrs. B. F.
flathers, a pioneer of 1864, aged 81
Sea Cliff. N. Y.-Frederic Antoine
Eiiers' widely known mining engin-
eer and metallurgist, aged rs.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-04-24
Canada Stops Labor cann,;o,

"ashington.-Efforts to attract la
Dor from the United States to Can.
ada farms under promise of high wa.
ges and exemption from military ser
vice have been ordered discontinued
by Canadian officials.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-04-24

Horrors! While mother was sIeep-
ing che baby licked all the paint
"Off toy?"
mo. off mother."-Kansas CITY
Journal.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-04-24

The Victoria Regia, a lily native to
Brazil, has leaves measuring from 10
to 20 feet in diameter. d
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-04-24
State Commercial News.

C. c. Small & Son, Filler grocers,
burned out.
Lane Mercantile Co., Ketchum, in
corporated.
Silver Creek Mercantile Co., Gan
nett, Incorporated.
Henry Praushake of San Diego, Cal,
has opened a meat market at Troy.
Williams & Bradford succeeded X.
ID. Williams & Co., Challis general
merchants.
Moore Bros, general dealers at Bon.
ners Ferry, have sold their stock of
shoes to ID. w. Fewkes, general dealer
at Troy, Mont.
A. c. Morbeck, general merchant at
Kingston, has taken his brother, j. G..
Morbeck, into partnership. They have
purchased the w. II. Bailey store at
Dudley and will continue business at
both points under the name Morbeck
Bros.
The Washington times., 1917-12-22
SELLS FIVE MORE MACHINES.

The sale of ave machines to the
Central Union Telephone Company, OF
Indianapolis, Ind, IL reported by
Harry L. Dipple, the local Harley-Da
wilson dealer. This makes q total OF
3s Harley-Dsvidsons now in use by
this concern.
The Washington times., 1917-12-22
CANADA uses RETURNED
TROOPS IN MOTOR WORK

1t is interesting to note, in connec-
tion with the returned soldier problem
in Canada, that every man undergoes
a thorough examination to ascertain
II he is fitted for employment as
motor mechanic upon his return to
civil life. The examination board
consists of a competent medical Of
icer, an experienced vocational edu-
Gator, and a representative OF the In
dustrial community appointed for the
purpose.
Men passing these examinations are
being educated for this work in six
teen different military institutions In
Canada, twenty-five instructors being
employed for the purpose. The
studies include the taking apart and
assembling of engines OF all kinds,
timing and wiring exercises, the light
ing and ignition subject, carburetor
and other adjustments, vulcanizing
and repair of tires, wheel truing. etc.
The fact that returned soldiers are
taking the places OF men drafted from
the motorcycle and bicycle industries
is keeping many dealers from worry
ing about the labor question.
The Washington times., 1917-12-22
WILL KEEP
AUTO FINISH IN
GOOD CONDITION

sion. II you use any soap at all, use
only a limited amount as free acid
or alkali tends TO soften the finish.
Soak the mud thoroughly with a small
stream OF water until mud runs of.
Don't rub the mud OF. II mud has
frozen TO the finish, keep on applying
cold water until IL runs away. Never
use hot water. In drying the-ear.
avoid using a chamois that contains
any sand or grit. II polish Is neces.
sary, use a good grade, then rub on
the surplus.
Never allow a car OF fine finish to
stand in barn or stable where ami
mails are kept. The ammonia OF the
manure will check and ruin~the nnfsh.
Keep Garage Cool.
Don't keep the garsde too hot.
This caution applies to what is prob.
ably the greatest enemy OF the fine
body finish. In an overneated garage
the body OF the car expands grad.
ually; II then. following this condi,
tion, the car Is suddenly exposed to
extreme cold. the result is plain. The
sudden contraction in cooling causes
the paint TO check. Bearing in mind
this direction along with those given
before, those who own good cars and
have from the first taken pride in
their finish, will be able to drive
through the coming months of severe
weather with little or no danger OF
damaging this finish
The Washington times., 1917-12-22
MAXWELL TRUCK,
MAKES RECORD
TRIP OVER SAND

Directed. upon its arrival in At
lanta, Ga, to make run through
the notorious sand roads OF south
Georgia and upper Florida before II
returned to New York. the Maxwell
one-ton truck. which IL now on a
2,5oo-mile e'demonstratIon in the South
with, fastened to its windshIeld, the
first sanction ever issued by the
American Automobile Association to
cover truck test, arrived success
fully in Jacksonville. IL has been
learned by the H B. Leary Company.
Washington Maxwell distributors,
hnishing there the nrst half OF its
run.
When the truck reached Atlanta ana
delivered there with success its ton
load from New York, It was about
to proceed to Montgomery. Ala, when
a telegram from Walter z. Flanders.
president of the Maxwell Motor Com
pany, Of Detroit, urged that, II possI-
The Washington times., 1917-12-22
RAY SEMMES APPOINTED
FIRST LIEUTENANT, S. c.

Ray Semmes. who was president
of the Semmes Motor Line Company
and vice president OF the Semmes
Motor Company, has been appointed
FIRST lieutenant in the signal corps.
He left early this week to report for
duty at Fort SIocUm. N. Y.
1t fs most probable that lie will be
assigned to one OF the important me-
chanical branches of the service
which imply expert understanding OF
engines , trucks. and airplanes.
Semmes' training, long experience
and thorough equipment in this line
Of endeavor equips him for the most
difficult work this department of the
army may require.
He may go over to Europe as lieu
tenant, but he will undoubtedly come
back considerably. higher in rank.
He has all he needs to send him
up the lader of promotion and he will
come back with honors.
The Washington times., 1917-12-22
NON7SKID TIRES
DECREASE DANGER
Of AUTO CRASHES
BY f. F. SHUTZ,
Manager Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Company.

The increased dangers OF winter
driving demand non-skid tire equip
ment. With the rapidly growing traf-
fic congestion that many of our cities
are experiencing, it is extremely I'M
portant that motorists insure them
selves against the dangers OF skid
ding, with its attendant damage to
the car of the driver and to those
of other motorists.
There Is no experience that comes
20 a motorist that compares with the
realization that he is skidding help
lessly into the curbing, with the
prospect Of q broken wheel, or into
another car. Yet, this can be obvi-
ated by the use of proper tire equip
ment and the observance of the rules
that make for safe driving.
SkiddinE is usually in the direc-
tion OF a right angle to the direction
OF the car, which accounts Tor the
alI-weRther tread design on Good
year tires. The surfaces of the rub
Der blocks are turned at an angle OF
As degrees to help to overcome skid
ding tendencies. This accounts for
the diamond-shaped rubber projec-
tions on the tires.
Serves Another Purpose.
Then this tread design serves
another purpose. 1t is difficult to
start and stop on slippery pavements,
snow-covered, or wet from rains. But
the diamond-shaped rubber blocks
obviate this difficulty, by helping to
grip and secure proper traction.
1t is now fashionable and profit
able for motorists to equip all four
wheels with non-skid tires They
save many anxious moments in traf-
fic jams, and help to maintain the
drivers peace OF mind. 1t has now
become quite common practice for
motorists, in preparing for the win
ter's driving season, to transfer to
the front wheels the worn non-skid
tires that have been used during the
summer on the rear wheels, and to
place new tires on the rears. Or If
the front tires are still in good con-
dition, the worn rear tires may be
held over and used the next summer,
when there is less danger Of skid
ding. 1t Is a good rule to keep your
car well equipped with all weather
treads at least on the rear wheels.
Chains May Ruin Tires.
There are times, OF course, when
chains are necessary, but many q
good tire has been ruined by chains
improperly applied. Chains must be
applied loosely to obtain the best
results. II they are fitted tightly
to the tire, they gouge into the rub
ber as the tire rolls along the street,
and the tire is soon damaged. A good
tire chain, properly applied, affords
valuable protection against skidding
tendencies. but great care should be
taken that IL has a free movement
on the tire. Otherwise your freedom
from skidding will come at the cost
of greatly reduced tire mileage SER
vice.
The whole problem OF proper tire
equipment for winter driving resolves
itself into the selection Of proper
non-skid tire equipment.
The Washington times., 1917-12-22
EMERSON & ORME DINNER
TO CHAUFFEURS SUCCESS

The dinner n the chauffeurs, ten.
dered by Emerson & Orme, was a
huge success. The hundred and nifty.
odd drivers who house their cars at
the big VI street establishment were
glowing In their tribute 10 the own
ers OF this garage, and rightly. The
scheme OF service inaugurated by
Emerson & orme in this car hos.
telry IL one that has won praise from
drivers and owners from all parts OF
the country.
And when at last the war is ended,
the thousands OF visitors who have
come to Washington during the period
OF stress will carry away indelibIe
impressions Of the courtesy and care
full service they received in this
garage.
The Washington times., 1917-12-22

BILE. arrangements be made with the
A A A. observer in charge OF tho
car. so that IT could make a rest IN
the Georgia and Florida sands while-
its work was subject to the oRieial
hgures OF the A. A. A Thus. when
the truck left Atlanta last week N
the worst blizzard that city has sesT
for years, II was headed straight to~.
ward the hardest road test II would
be possible to subject Il to In this
half OF the United States. 80
The truck carried one ton OF men-
chandIse from Atlanta TO Jackson
willie. The A., A. A observer has re-
ported that the car plowed through
the sand roads without difficulty
whatever. making the $50 miles In
two and one-half days. Near the st.
Mary's river, the truck pulled q tour.
ing car from q sand mire and drag
ged II nearly five miles before ie
could make II under its own power.
In Atlanta a delegation OF 100
business men inspected the car, and
their enthusiasm for IL was expressed
In twenty-nine buying. Like the
quartermaster's department At Camp
Green, Charlotte, n. C., the AtlRntans
were almost unanimous in the express
sion that the truck was the best ton
model they had ever seen.
The car transports an overload Of
naval supplies from Jacksonville to
New York. II expects to make the
$50 miles in one week on the roads,
returning through Washington and
to New York by Christmas. The car,
according to the technical observer,
has required nothing but minor ads
justments so far.
The Washington times., 1917-12-22
MOTORCYCLES ARE USED
BY HOBOKEN MA4MEN

The long waited-for innovation in
the collection and delivery OF mail in
Hoboken. n. J.. became a fact De-
cember 3. when two letter carriers
mounted on motorcycles with sidecar
attachments began to collect and
transport mail throughout all parts
OF the city. To take care OF this serv-
ice in Hoboken. Postmaster Lanker-
ing. with the approval of the Post
master General. ordered four Harley
Davidson motorcycles and sidecars
for delivery December l.
The new method is expected to af-
feet a wonderful saving in time. as
we'll as labor. practically eliminating
walking as far as the collection and
distribution OF the mail is concerned.
This will amount to more than 200
per cent, II is thought. In addition.
the entire service will be improved
through the installation Of the mo-
torcycle outfits. .
The Washington times., 1917-12-22
ARMY-NAWDAY
TO Be FEATURE
OF AUTO SHOW

Quite in keeping with the spirit
OF patriotism which pervades the
automobile industry, there will be an
Army and Navy Day at the National
Automobile Show in Grand Central
Palace, Tuesday, January 8. Gen.
eraI Manager S. A. Miles, who d.
rects the National Automobile shows
held in New York and Chicago un-
der the auspices of the National
Automobile Chamber OF Commerce,
has announced that on Army and
Navy Day all men in uniform will
be admitted as guests OF the man.
agement.
1t has been announced that there
will be no exhibits OF war products
either at the New York or Chicago
shows. However, the Palace expo
sltion, which will run from January
5 to IL, will not be lacking In mar
tial atmosphere, for the decorations
enhanced with flags of the allies and
service flags, size 2x3 feet In the
various booths, will convey an idea
of what the industry Is doing At
home and in the field to help win
the war.
Following the custom of former
years there will be one Society Day
Wednesday, January 8. There will be
no additional charge for admission on
this day. Thursday, January 10, viii
be known as Society OF Automotive
Engineers Day, and the s. A. Z. will
hold one of its important sessions that
morning, and in the evening the an
nual dinner OF the organization will
be held at the Biltmore. Among those
who will speak at the 8. A. E. meet
ing are Major ]. G. Vincent, Capt
Howard Larmon. Lieut.. Col. v. z.
Clark, II. NJ. Crane, and other engi-
neers who will speak OF the Liberty
engine, and other important war
topics.
The Washington times., 1917-12-22
By DAVID 5. HENDRICK.
washington Hayne~ Distributor.

Now that freezing weather is here
again, the problem OF proper care
of the automobile finish comes for
ward. The old LAY your car away
for the winter" idea has almost en-
tirely passed a~Ay, and the percent-
age of owners aho run cars all sea-
son is Increasing year by year. Pro-
vIdinE the car owner uses a little
care during freezing and thawing
weather, he need not have his car
finish marred to my marked degree.
The paint Of car is composed Of
three principal paris. First the
foundation or printing coats, second
the color, and third. the protective
coat. The protective coat is heavy,
hard coat of transparent varnish
which protects the softer coloring
base from the inroads OF the weather.
if this protective coat is kept firm,
the color coats viii hold their origi-
nal brilliancy.
Don't Wash In Cold.
Never try TO wash the car out In
the cold. Take 1t in where it is
moderately warm. Then use clear,
cold water. The cold water will have
a tendency to harden the varnish on
a new car. thereby preventing abra-
The Washington times., 1917-12-22
Lines to Christmas
By MONTE SOHN.


The honored plan of Yuletide for proper sort bard
Has always been to pen a Christmas poem
The hoary old conventional is never very hard
The rhymes very simple if you know EN-.
The editors demand it, though they read the
They feel that poems are expected
So some of it is weary and the most of it is lame
Though seldom a Christmas verse rejected.
The styles in hats, in cars in cigarettes in
And styles in ones vocabulary
Are yearly changed something had before,
But styles in Christmas poems never vary.
So yearly all the holly stuff is polished up anew
And all the bards from Greenland to the Isthmus
Get out their sographics with happy thought view,
Of writing immortal lines to Christmas
And who am to change the plan sing another song
Than what has been conventional for ages?
The public would denounce the thing basphemous wrong
And spend itself on white, indignant RACES
Merry, Merry Christmas and tie Happiest NezV Year
Would seem to be the thing to set in printpe.
Ring out Sweet Bards in Christmas rhyme and have
No novel stuff from me! Not your nype
The Washington times., 1917-12-22
SIT COST FOR
1,454-MILERUN
BY MOTOR TRUCK

Two IL ton motor trucks are
employed by the Hall Lumber Com
pany of Lansing, Mich, in the local
delivery in and around that city says
the Power Wagon In the period be-
tween May "a, when the first ma
chine was installed, and August the
motor truck Travelled 1,454s miles
made 49s deliveries, carried SlS'ooI
feet of lumber C7s1 .571 pounds) valued
at SIC, o,s5e.e9 in 57s.5 hours OF WORK
with q driver working alone. The
cost for the period was as follows:
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1917-06-21
THOMSON, GA, JUNE 81, 1917.
IN R1EATO2TAM
"Uncle at" HILL OF Warren County.


FOR nearly quarter of a century, the
same tall figure moved to and from the
Court House in Notwithstanding, noon,
and eyening-to take his post of duty in the
office of Ordinary.
The kindly face lit with a smile for every
friend, and was never clouded by frown,
for he had no foes.
In the school of life, he had been in many
classes, and he had borne his part like a true
man IN them all.
\ drawer soldier had not followed the Flag
of the Confederacy, for four years. until his
command surrendered at Greensboro, North
Carolina.
Sorely wounded twice, he bore to his death
bed the mute testimonials of his devotion to
the Lost Cause.
Like the other heroes in Gray who had
followed Lee, j Johnston and Forrest he beat
the weapons of war into the implements OF
peaceful industry; and for about twenty-five
years after the War, he was one of the con
tented, unambitious and successful farmers of
Warren County.
Political storms ragged around him, during
these long stretches of time, and he never
hesitated to take his position, In the open;
but his motives were so unQueStlOnable, and
his-methods so free from offense, that nobody
ever hated Pat Hill.
It simply could not be done. His character
was so far above reproach, his conduct so de-
void of partisan rancor, his social bearing so
gentle, genial and full of the milk of human
kindness, that his venerable figure passed
calmly through the turmoils Of faction, with
out being lost for a moment in the clouds Of
dust
At seventy five years of age, his frame was
overcome by the burden of increasing infirmi
ties. The machine was worn out 1t had
done its appointed work, and aca8 done
Just as he had lain down to sleep, during
all those years, and had slept because too tired
to stay awake, so at the close of the Long
like a weary child-went to sleep.
The silver cord slipped loose, without
sound: the good old man died, as he had
lived, gently and in peace.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1917-06-21
TIE eJEFFERSONIAN
Thursday, June 81, 1917.

was N1nS OF greece: now he is q private CIUl-
zen, travelling for his health
At that time, the Hindenburg retirement
before the Anglo-French armies had not
taken place: now the Germans are losing all
along the line, unable to retake and hold any
of the wide area they have recently evacuated.
Last December, the Kaiser was pulled up
with the arrogance Of victory; and he proudly
announced that Germany would make peace,
because of her magnanimous disposition: now
the Kaiser-acc0rding to the President, him.
Se1f-s on his knees to the despised and per-
secuted Socialists, endeavoring to make use of
their international brotherhood, in order that
the Hohenzollern family may not lose the
throne which their ancestor bought in the
royal market, some 200 years ago.
If it would enslave mankind" to let Ger
many make peace now, qChGt aUOuzd 1t haze
done to mankind, had the Presidents Peace
Note been successful?
Every Presidential word which condemns
peaceful overtures at this time, doubly con-
dennis the President who tried to make peace,
last December.
The Flag Day speech Of Jenee, IS q terrible
orraig1upae1et Of the Olive Branch speech, Of
Jdmu0ry.
The remainder of the Presidents Flag Day
speech is nothing in the world but beautiful
defamation.
He vaguely decIaims against the grip
of Militarism, and alleges that the whole
world is either fighting for it, or against it,
when the real facts are that Holland, Spain,
Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark and
Portugal are taking no part; that South
America is not plunging in; and that China
and Japan are having little or nothing to do
with it.
1t seems a cruel mockery of distressed
poOn]n to foil thono hat millions Of tho bouc
whom they have tenderly reared and educated
must be c0nScr5pted, and sent like slaves, to
die far away in foreign lands, in a battle
against MlIitdr5Sn1, when just such laws as
this Administration recently sprung upon our
own country are the qU0rst features of MiZi-
t01isno and when those millions of our young
men will be the first victims Of this unconsti-
tutional \and unnecessary Conscript Act.
Next the President declaims against the
ld-dominion," which he declares was the
Teuton aim, as shown in their books, their
political policies, commercial enterprises. and
dynastic alliances.
Great God Are we to ask a million
American fathers and mothers to yield up
their dearest idols to foreign slaughter pens,
because Germany aspired 20 take Englands
place in the exploitation of the world?
There isn't a well-read person any where,
who doesn't remember Daniel Webster's fine
expression Of England's world-dominion-her
drum-beat following the sun in its daily
course around the world
The President harps upon Germanys am
bition to rule, from Berlin to Bagdad, as if
that were a reason why we should fight to
maintain England's supremacy.
It's nothing to us.
We didn't fly to the relief of India when
the great Sepoy Rebellion shook Encland's
power over that vast Empire of the down
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1917-06-21

socialists and Socialism" by Thos. E.
Watson, has a vast amount of information of
interest and value to those who think they
know what Socialism stands for Price soc.
The Jefersonian Pub. Co., Thomson, Ga.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1917-06-21

Bethany, by Thos. E. Watson. A Romance
of the Civil War, with vivid pen pictures of
plantation life, before the war. Bound in
cloth. Price. $1.00, postpaid. The Jetferso-
MAN Publishing Company, Thomson, Ga.