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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19
The Alfalfa Situation.

F. L. Williams, agricultural agent
for Ada county, agrees with B. Har-
vey Alfred, director of the state farm
markets bureau that the greatest
damage to the alfalfa crop in south
ern Idaho has been found in fields
that drained poorly. He advises the
farmers against blowing up their al
falfa until after it has had an oppor-
tunity to commence growing. The
county agent says it is impossible to
estimate the loss to the crop in Ada
county yet. He has examined num-
ber of fields. In all, he says, he found
that the alfalfa on the high land that
drained we'll is in good condition, as
is much of the crop planted last sea-
son on low ground. Williams is of the
opinion that much of the alfalfa was
drowned out rather than froze out.
He has pointed out that the crop even
in the summer season will often die
if water is allowed to stand on the
plants for days at time. That, he
says, is what has occurred in southern
Idaho during the winter, the water
from melting snow accumulating on
the low ground and freezing. Further
examinations are to be made by the
county agent before he ventures to
make an estimate of the damage to
the crop. He thinks many farmers
will find, when the ground becomes
sufficiently warm to permit Of the
growth of the alfalfa, that much OF
that now thought to be dead will
come up.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19
Discard Farm Horses

The condition of starving stock in
Idaho is so serious that B. Harvey ALL
red, director Of the state farm mar
kets bureau, is seriously considering
the advisability of urging farmers in
some parts of the state to secure
gasoline tractor engines to take the
place of farm horses. 1t has been
ascertained following an investiga-
tion that farm horses will probably
be too weak for the heavy work. In
such localities the farm markets dir
ector will ask that banks make the
necessary loans to the farmers with
which to purchase the tractors. Pro-
badly never in the history of the
state has stock suffered as it has this
winter and spring. 1t is an actual
fact that many head already have
died because of lack of nourishment.
The shortage of feed is general in all
parts of the state. Hay is bringing
prices never before heard of and even
at those prices it can not be purchas-
ed 1t is now being shipped into the
state on the passenger trains and by
express, the carriers making special
rates so that stockmen can afford to
buy the hay. No less than IL car
loads, selling at S37 and S39 per ton,
arrived in Pocatello in one consign-
ment.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19
Runaway Creates Excitement.

A runaway on the streets of En-
NETT Monday afternoon created a
good deal of excitement for a few
minutes. A team belonging to the
VanDeusen Sheep Company and being
driven by ]. W. Limbaugh became un-
manageable near the NJ. & M. Garage
and ran away. The wagon hit a tele-
phone pole, breaking the bolster bolt
and freeing the front wheels from the
rest of the wagon. Mr.. Limbaugh was
thrown out, and narrowly missed be-
ing pinned under the wagon, as it
tipped over. The team ran into the
water trough near the Bank of En-
NETT building. The shock of the i'm
pact threw the horses, one of them
landing on buggy standing nearby,
belonging to Geo. Schrecongost, and
demolished it. The horses were not
injured
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19
Meetings at Schoolhouse.

Well attended meetings of farmers
were held at the schoolhouses men,
toned above on Tuesday evening. j.
w. Tyler had charge of the Lincoln
school meeting, G. B. Mains presented
the matter at the brick schoolhouse,
and a general discussion followed.
Most of those present preferred to
make their own individual arrange
ments for seed. They thought they
could thicken up their alfalfa fields by
sowing barley with alfalfa seed. The
discussion brought out that there was
about 10 per cent of the usual number
of hogs on the bench. Pledges from
many were given to advance cash up
to their assessment to pay for clean
ing out the canal.
At Central Mesa, H. L. Fest and
Ed Skinner spoke. Considerable dam
age to alfalfa fields was reported.
Grain of various kinds will be har-
rowed in with alfalfa seed. The diff
Guilty of securing labor was empha-
sized by many, but all were eager to
make the best showing possible.
Pledges of $500 in cash were made
toward paying for the ditch work.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19
STREETS TO
BE OPENED
City Council Takes Steps to Extend
Streets and Alleys

The city council held a meeting
yesterday to consider the opening of
several streets and alleys in the
eastern part of town. The city at
torney was instructed to draw an or
dinance covering the following streets
and alleys:
Hawthorne avenue = Extend to
Fourth street; street to be made so
feet wide from First to Third streets,
20 feet wide from Third to Fourth
streets.
Third street-Extend from Johns
avenue east to city limits, so feet wide
DeClark avenue = Extend from
Main to Fourth streets, so feet wide
Hazel avenue-Extend from Second
to Fourth streets, so feet wide.
Alleys-Open alley between Second
and Third streets and Third and
Fourth streets east to city limits, 16
feet wide.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19
A PROFITABLE MEETING.
Many Attend s. S. Convention at
Montour-Sweet Next Year.

The second annual convention of the
Gem County Sunday School Associa-
ton was held Friday at Montour and
was largely attended by Sunday
school workers from all portions of
the county. A large delegation at
tended from Emmett.
The day was busily spent and the
discussions and exchange of views
were sources of profit to all present
The following were elected officers
for the year: President, F. C. Berry,
Emmett; first vice president, H. W.
Hollar, Emmett; second vice presi-
dent, S. Mex. Hunter, Emmett; secre-
tary, Miss NJ Gatfield, Montour;
treasurer, Mrs. J. Young, Sweet;
adult superintendent, A. D. Stanton,
Montour; teen age superintendent,
Miss Elizabeth Scott, Emmett; home
superintendent, C. A.
Quinn, Emmett; cradle roll superin-
tendent, Mrs. R. E. holland, Montour;
primary department superintendent,
Mrs. W. D. Howell, Emmett.
Sweet was selected as the place for
the next annual convention.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19
BIG OIL TANKS TO Be
ERECTED
Emmett to be Oil Distributing
Point for Continental Oil
Company.

Emmett is to be the distributing
point of the Continental Oil Company
for the entire Payette valley as far
north as Lakeport
Preparations are now being made
for the erection of the big oil tanks.
E. K. Hayes, from whom the oil COM
pany bought the site for the tanks
and office, received notice the first of
the week to remove material stored
in the old fruit packing shed and to
raze the building. He is now comply
ing with the request.
A building permit was issued to the
Continental company by the city coun-
Gil several months ago. Two steel
tanks will be built at once, one for
kerosene and the other for gasoline.
Other products of the company will
also be carried here.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19
Do our Share.

Somebody has to raise everything
you eat. Do your share.
Keep your soil working all season.
Keep your garden working all sea-
son. Hasten early crops by starting
seed in boxes in the house, in hotbeds
and cold frames if the weather pre-
vents outdoor planting.
Get your ground ready for plant
ing as soon as the soil is dry enough
to work.
Plant for early crops as soon as the
weather permits. Make successive
planting of lettuce, radishes, beans,
and other short-season crops.
start new crops between the rows
of plants that are soon to be removed.
AS fast as the ground is cleared of
one crop start new crop.
See that your garden toward fall is
full of potatoes, beets, turnips, cab
bage, and other staple foods that can
be stored for the winter.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19

expressed willingness to render fin
ancial assistance.
Reports of serious damage by freez-
ing alfalfa and clover fields were
made. Some reported so per cent
loss, others from 20 to 30 per cent.
The old fields are the worst hit. The
new fields, of last years seeding, are
not injured. Recommendation were
made that the damaged fields be re-
seeded to alfalfa with barley or oats,
using spike-tooth harrow, and cut
ting the crop for hay. Others sug-
gested that Sudan grass and sweet
corn for fodder be planted
W. H. Shane reported that owing to
labor conditions it was impossible to
get the Canyon canal cleaned, unless
measures were taken to provide funds
for hiring men and teams; that the
farmers were too busy to do the
work themselves. 1t was decided to
present this matter to the water users
at the meetings to be held at the
schoolhouses. The banks agreed to
loan money to farmers up to the
amount of their June assessment.
In order to secure the cultivation
of as many vacant lots in town as pos
sible, County Superintendent Holver-
son and Superintendent V. H. DeBolt
were appointed as a committee to en-
list the services of school children in
this work.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19
EMMETT WOMEN ARE
PATRIOTIC
One Hundred Enlist for Red
Cross WOrk-AnOther
Meeting Saturday

Emmett women are patriotic and
willing and anxious to "do their bit"
in the world war. This was shown
Saturday afternoon, when 100 of them
braved the rain and snow to attend
the meeting in the Methodist church
for the purpose of organizing a Red
work and since then the full quota of
100 members have rallied to the colors
Next Saturday, another meeting will
be held to organize a chapter and
map out campaign of work.
The meeting was called to order by
Mrs. Ruth Hunt. Miss Dora Merrill,
who had made special trip to Boise
to consult with the Boise chapter as
to plans for organization and the
scope of the work, told of the results
of her investigation. Sixty names
were signed up to make application
for charter for a chapter to include
Emmett and surrounding territory
A permanent organization was effect
ed and the following officers were
elected: Mrs. G. B. Mains, chairman;
Mrs. Edith Miles, vice chairman; Miss
lila Sheppard, secretary; Mrs. Lauren
Dean, treasurer.
AS soon as a charter is secured de-
finite plans for active service will
be inaugurated. Tentative plans are
to secure a room for headquarters,
install sewing machines and engage
in the manufacture of such articles
as are needed by the men who will
fight the battles 1t is hoped to ex-
tend the jurisdiction of this chapter
to alf partc of Con, county and evan
outside of it, and enroll 500 active
members. Men may join as well as
women. The present roll contains
the names of a number of Emmett
men.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19
Sheep Yield 129 Per Cent.

Andrew Little's sheep broke all re-
cords for lambing this year at the
Upper bench ranch, when his ewes
came through with an increase of 129
per cent. The nearest record was 125
per cent made number of years ago.
The ranch is in charge of Mr.. Shat
fer. There were 1000 ewes lambed
there.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19
Meeting for Farmers.

The Mems Gospel Team have ar
ranged for a meeting for farmers to
be held at one of the churches in town
on Friday, April 27. The presence of
E. R. Bennett, member of the staff
of state agricultural extension work,
cooperating with the federal govern
ment, has been secured and he will
talk upon matters of interest to farm
ers. Every farmer in this section is
cordially invited and urged to be pres
sent
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19
Another Meeting.

The executive committee has called
another meeting at the Ideal Theater
Saturday afternoon, April 21, at 8
o'clock. The following program has
been arranged.
Violin solo-Mrs. Ruth NJ Hunt.
Prayer-Rev. Hollar.
Short address-What the Women
Can Do, Mrs. G. B. Mains.
Song-K. K. KS.
Talk-Red Cross Training Class,
DR.. Tukey.
Unfinished business.
Song-America, by audience.
Pledge to the flag-"We pledge al
legiance to our flag and the republic
for which it stands, one nation, in
divisible, with liberty and justice for
all" (Let every American cut this
out and commit to memory)
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19
Bov Injured at School.

Morris Haylor was quite badly in
jured at school Tuesday. While emerg-
ing from the rear door of the Ward
well building he was struck on the
back of the neck by an iron ball, which
one of the pupils was throwing, and
rendered unconscious. He was at
once taken home and given medical
attention, but did not regain con-
sciousness for several hours. Since
then he has suffered much pain, but
is slowly recovering.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19
EMMETT WEATHER REPORT.
A weeks record Of the govsrnmsaA
weather station, ~ furnished BY L.
cal Weather Observer II. T. Davis:
Irrigation District Suit.

The case of j. Paul Thompson,
bondholder of the Canyon canal,
against the Emmett Irrigation Dis
trict, was argued in the federal court
in Boise this week and was completed
yesterday. Those present as witnesses
from Emmett were: Charles Spauld-
ing, R. B. Wilson, w. H. Shane, DR..
~ B. Barnes, Harry Workman, V.
T. Craig, R. B. Shaw and H. Hayior.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19
CAMPAIGN TO INCREASE
CROP ACREAGE
Farmers and Business Interests
Unite to Make Production
Reach the Limit.
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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19
Amounted Game Warden.

Boise G. Riggs was last week ap-
pointed deputy game warden for this
district, and his commission came
Tuesday. Mr.. Riggs says he will en-
force the game laws to the letter and
the fellows who in the past have killed
game without respect for law had bet
ter quit.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19
Ontario Stock Sale.

The Ontario Sales Co. announce
that at their regular monthly sales
day Saturday, April %, rs head of
cattle will be offered, consisting of IA
mich cows, 20 steers, 32 heifers and
z calves, besides horses, farm imple-
ments, etc. The Ontario sales are
held the last Saturday in each month.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19
BUYS Home.

]. C. Rundstrom yesterday bought
his sons bungalow at the corner of
Johns avenue and Main street, and
will move into it. This is one of the
pretty residences of the town and win
prove nice cozy home for Mr.. AMI
Mrs. Rundstrom and daughters.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19
EpiscopaI Church Growing.

The membership of the Episcopal
church was largely increased Sunday.
Bishop Funsten was here from Boise
to administer the apostolic rite upon
the new communicates, and he deliv-
cred an able sermon.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19
w. A. Murray Dead.

T. j. Coonrod this week received
news of the death of w. A. Murray
April 10 at Llano, Calf. Mr.. Murray
left Emmett last year to join the
Socialist colony at Llano. He was in
feeble health when he left here.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19
COMINGii
The Naughty, KnottyNautical Knot.

Be sure to reserve your seat for
this comic operetta- 1t will be the
musical event of Emmett of this sea-
son. This music-comedy will be ac-
companied by real orchestra directed
by real director and staged in real
theater so that Emmett people will
really realize that they are listening
to a finished home-product musical
play.
The date and sale of seats will be
in our next ISSUE
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19
Snow Hard on Stock.

A snow storm that prevailed Sat
urday night and Sunday morning
caused loss to stockmen, especially
sneepmen. Many young lambs that
had been turned out on the range sue
cumbed to the cold.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19

Acting upon the above, and also in
response to the proclamation issued
by Governor Alexander, campaign
for increased acreage of farm products
and the utilization of every foot of the
present acreage was inaugurated Sat-
urday afternoon at meeting held in
the court house.
The meeting was called to order by
R. B. Wilson. ]. w. Tyler was elected
permanent chairman and c. A. West,
permanent secretary. Short talks
were made by number of those pres
ent, setting forth the seriousness of
the food situation for both man and
beast and urging the great necessity
of every citizen using his utmost en-
deavor to augment the production of
agricultural products and employ
every foot of available land for that
purpose. 1t was set forth that with
proper cultivation and intensive farm
ing and gardening Gem county ought
to be able to double its production Of
foodstuffs. Every citizen who has
even a small tract should see that it
is planted to some sort of crop. Farm
ing, as far as production to the high
est point of efficiency is concerned, is
in its infancy in Gem county. The ur-
gent thing to do is to get an early
start.
One important suggestion was
made, that the present canning fac
tory should be put in operation and
an effort made to induce the building
of canning factory and fruit drier
here. A committee, composed of Ed
Skinner, c. A. West and A. A. Rich
ards, was appointed to act in conJunc-
ton with the Commercial Club in in
ducing capital to take hold of the can
ming and drying propositions
A committee to have general charge
of the campaign was appointed as fol-
lows: Ed Skinner, A. C. Lathrop, ].
l. Guthrie, F. H. SPOTS and G. A.
Warden. 1t is urged that each MEM
Der of this committee canvas the
situation in his district and report
conditions to the chairman, together
with recommendations in case assist
ance is needed in providing seed or
finances to responsible farmers. This
committee desires to extend every as
sistance possible.
Three meetings were arranged, at
the Central Mesa and Brick school
houses on the bench and at the Lin
,oln schoolhouse, to discuss conditions
and ascertain the needs of the farm
srs. The two Emmett banks, repre-
,ented by V. T. Craig and c. A. West
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19
COURT HOUSE NEWS

Two marriage licenses were issued
Tuesday. One to Jas. H. Rockwell
and Edith Twilegar, the other to c..
E. Sweany and May Linder. The two
couples at once repaired to Judge
Sutton's office, where his honor unit
ed them in marriage.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19
Building Two Bungalows.

Two pretty new modern bungalows
are being built by George Burkhard
on Hayes and Sixth streets. The con-
tract has been given to Ben Wright
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19

The following cases have occupied
the attention of Judge Sutton's court
this week:
w. F. Sinclair VS.. w. E. Beamis,
suit on note.
H. H. Cochran VS.. John Mcconnell,
trespass.
Thos Watson VS.. John Null.
Cranston & Co. VS.. A. E. Vadney
and sons, involving a Studebaker
automobile.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19

Get your horses shod at Emmett
Repair Shop, next door to G. A. r.
hall. H. D. Buys, Prop.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19

Auditor R. B. Wilson is in Boise as
witness in the irrigation case of j.
Paul Thompson VS.. Emmett Irriga-
ton District, being tried in the
federal court.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19
PROTECTION
FOR B.-P. MILL
"Sprinkling System" Installed te
Guard Buildings Against Fire.

If fire breaks out in mill buildings
of the Boise-Payette Lumber company
it will have its ardor quenched in
short order by the very complete
"sprinkling system" which has just
been installed. 1t is the most modern
system of fire protection for buildings
known and is said to have cost $780,
900.
A network of pipes full of small
holes cover the ceilings of the build
ings and by turning on the water
pressure at conveniently located cocks
a shower of water from the perforat-
ed pipes will deluge the building.
A force of four men, all having dep
putty sheriff's commissions, has been
employed and put on duty to guard
the buildings at night. W. D. McFar-
land is one of them.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19

Sheriff Nichols was in Boise Tues
day to attend a meeting of the sher-
ifs of the southwestern counties.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-04-19

Custer Proceedings Next Week.
The case of Harry S. Workman
The Washington times., 1917-06-20
PLAYGROUND FINALISTS
TO Be DECIDED TODAY
City Baseball Title Series viii Be-
gin Tomorrow.

Finalists in the series for the gram
mar school baseball championship OF
the District. will be determined to-
day. Two games are scheduled in
each section OF the tournament, the
eastern and western.
Three games will be played, begin
ming tomorrow, between the section
champions. for the city title.
Henry-Polk School appears to be
the likely winner in the eastern sec
ton. With two games won and none
lost, Henry Polk, representing the
New York avenue playground. meets
Buchanan, champion OF the Virginia
avenue division, on the GsllingeT field
at Eighteenth and d streets north
west. A victory will mean the east
ern title.
In the other eastern section contest
today Wheatley plays Bowen.
Industrial Home School and Brad
ley are tied for the western lead
with two victories ana no defeats
each. Bradley plays Industrial to-
day, at Rosedale, and the section title
hinges on the outcome. Gage plays
Monroe in the other western game.
The latter have lost two games and
won none each.
In games played yesterday Henry
Polk won from Bowen. 5 to .. in the
eastern section. with little Joe Logo
cons pitching his second victory in
fine style, and in the western section
Bradley won from Monroe. 3 to .,
Tilton. for Monroe. permitted only
two hits. but errstic play by his
teammates proved his undoing.