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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-11-30
CAN HELP SAVE COAL.
Emergency Fuel From The Farm
Woodlot To Help The War
Situation.


Many churches, including some
rural churches, could help the fuel
situation by using wood for heating,
says the United States Department OF
Agriculture, which advocates the
substitution Of wood from the farm
woodlot for coal, in these days OF
shortageA wherever practicable.
For heating churches the depart
ment points out that wood has some
obvious advantages, because the heat
is required only occasionally and is
then wanted in large volume at short
notice. After the period of required
warmth is over, 1t is desirable that
the heat should die down as soon as
possible All these qualities are OBJ
tainable with wood as with no other
fuel.
For Halls and Lodge Rooms.
The same arguments that hold for
churches hold in less measure, per-
haps, for rural schools, for halls used
enthusiastically for lodge and
grange meetings and the like. In
many instances, the department
points out these buildings are heated
by coal just because it has become
the custom to use it even though
wood might be more economical.
The amount of coal saved by any
one institution might not amount to
much, but in the aggregate, says the
department, the possible saving is
considerable.
Cord to a Ton.
In heating value, cord of the
best wood is said to equal ton Of
hard coal, while cord of some of
the softer wood equals ton Of soft
coal. Thus If the consumer can buy
coal ct So ton, it would not pay
him to burn wood at the same price
a cord, because coal Is the more con-
venient fuel. But il the shortage Of
coal becomes really acute, as seems
likely, people living in wooded
regions will have great advantage
over those living In the prairie and
plains States, especially If they have
supply already dry. In fact, it may
become a patriotic service to burn
wood in order to relieve coal for the
war Industries and for the people in
sections wholly dependent on coal.
The whole question Of wood for
fuel is discussed in publication en-
titled Emergency Fuel from the
Woodlot," which may be obtained by
asking the United States Department
of Agriculture at Washington, D. c.,
for Circular 70.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-11-30

Pests which are injurious to pota-
toes, tomatoes, eggplant, and other
vegetables are harbored by Jimson
weeds, and for that reason these
weeds should be Systematically de-
stroyed. The Unison weed is host
for the red spider (Tetranychus
bimaculatus Harv.) among other
pests, according to the chronological
service of the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-11-30
stesl Shina.

Steel ships differ from those OF wood
IN that their bulls are made OF steel
plates riveted together instead or the
old method Of using wooden pianklng
They are abled to float because. being
hollow, they have what is called buoy
ancy. A steel ship displaces volume
If water equal in weight to its own
The principle of buoyancy may be test
ed by boating all iron pail in bathtuh
full of water.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-11-30
Mrs. p. o. Stuchen Tells How She
Cured Her Son OF a Cold.

When my son Ellis was sick with
= cold last winter I gave him Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. 1t helped
him at once and quickly broke up his
cold" writes Mrs. p. o. Stuchell,
Homer City, Pa. This remedy has
Teen in use for many years. Its
good qualities have been fully proven
by many thousands of people. It is
pleasant and safe to take.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-11-30

Brcoms shogd always hang when
1ot In use Rave hole bored through
lie handle four inches from the end
and large enoaab to slip over an ordi-
nary nail When left on the floor a
broom soon i.lscs its shape and will not
tlo good work
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-11-30
sansa of Security.

do you tlnl tsai your constituents
agroe with You!
NO" replied Senator Sorghum. But
that doesn't .,i.',' ne amy apprehen-
sion Ii they refuse 10 be guided. there
IN plenty of time for rne to come around
and agree with them. Washington
StHr
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-11-30
What Is Needed For Control OF Hog
Cholera.

A farming community that knows
hog cholera, the ways in which it is
spread, and the best methods of COM
batting it.
A community so organized that
every farmer will be ready to help
his neighbors by informing them and
the proper State officials of the exist
ance of cholera wherever this may
come to his notice, and where every
farmer knows where to get good
serum quickly.
Readily available serum at reason
able prices.
A sufficient number of skilled men
to administer the serum.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-11-30

1t is necessary to select the proper
kind of food for your particular cir
cumstances; it is also important to
prepare or serve only SO much of
each kind as will be eaten.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-11-30
Government Ownership of Railways
Inevitable.

A decade ago the president of the
Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fe Rail-
way. e. P. Ripley, said: "I am thor
oughly convinced that I shall live to
see the railroads of the country in
the control of the government" He
was then sixty-two. 1.-THE signs may
not be plain to you. bat they are to
me-"
This remark was made to "Boersi-
AMER" who. in his article on the sub
ject of the future of the railroads,
which appears in Hearst's Magazine
for December. draws significant con-
illusions based on searching ana
lysis of the whole range of events,
affecting the financial status of the
railroads Of the United States since
the beginning of the war in Europe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-11-30
AT
BUFFINGTON'S
Rising Sun, ~ Maryland.
CLOTHING.
Maryland.

N B. suits for and Price $3.50. $40 90.
$l25O $780, These prev
,Styleplus
styeplus variety plsas-
ing effects.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-11-30

Join with your neighbors in buy
ing spraying materials. and thus get
the benefit of wholesGle prices.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-11-30
UNDERWEAR.


suggest undeTWoar
Fleeced and wool underwear still at reasonable prices
shortage of supply mills likely
later.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-11-06
Want Specially Trained Womtn

Mrs. F. E. Murray has recently
been advised by the officers of the
Idaho Women's Conference of the
National Defense League, Boise,
Idaho, that plans are being formu-
lated for the registration of all
women of Idaho who have had spec
ial training in any line of work and
who are in a position to serve the
government if their assistance is re-
quired.
Mrs. Murray states that it is also
planned to register all women who
would be willing to take up special
training and it may be possible that
in larger cities classes will be formed
for the training of women who may
be needed later by the government
for different branches or service.
AS soon as a definite plan for the
registration of Idaho's women has
been worked out full publicity will
be given and the registration work
will probably be handled by commit
tees appointed in every county or
precinct
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-11-06
WAR TAX HITS PICTURE HOUSE
Amazon Theatre Announces Forced
Increase in Admissions.

Owing to the recently imposed
war taxes Charles Woods, manager
of the Amazon theatre, has found it
necessary to increase the prices of
admission as has been done in all
the theatres of the United States.
In an interview with the Herald in
regard to the new war tax Mr..
Woods said: 81 don't want the peo-
pie to think that in making the raise
am taking advantage of the war
tax to slip one over on the people,
The government requires a monthly
statement from every picture house
in the land, which must be sworn to,
showing the exact amount of ticket
sales; and 10 per cent of the show
ing so made must be paid to the
government as a war tax. Hence,
for every 20 cent admission ticket
sold the government demands cents.
Besides this there is a tax of Is
cents per day fcr each reel and there
is four per cent tax on all express
shipments. This tax is really upon
the film houses, but. Mr.. Woods
finds upon the bills which he is
now receiving for November shows
that the 10 cents per reel has been
added. The houses have simply
passed the tax along, and he, to
protect himself, must include that
in his calculations. Hence the neces-
sity of the cents raise on admis-
sion tickets.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-11-06
MAKE GIFTS
FOR SOLDIERS

The local Red Cross auxiliary has
moved it headquarters from the Fitz-
patrick building to the front rooms
on the second floor of the Odd Eel
lows building. The new quarters
are steam heated, afford excellent
light and have been donated by the
Odd Fellows lodge.
Twenty-Five Xmas boxes for the
soldiers were made up last week
and were shipped to the Standpoint
chapter Tuesday. Chairman Mrs. H.
A. Gale states that it is probable
that the local auxiliary will be called
upon to make at least so more of
these boxes. The expense of making
and filling the boxes amounts to
about $3.50 each and must be borne
by the Red Cross chapters and auxil-
iaries. The Boomers Ferry auxiliary
has assessed each member 25 cents
and it expects that number of
subscriptions will be made to the
Xmas box fund. Each Xmas box
sent out last week contained a hand
kerchief, tablet, envelopes and pen
Gil, postcards of local views, a clasp
knife, candy, nuts, a Xmas greeting
card and a large piece of homemade
fruit cake. The fruit cake was made
by Mrs. H. L. Medbury and Mrs.
j. j. Smith and it will no doubt
be greatly appreciated by the soldier
boys who are fortunate enough to
receive the Xmas boxes made in
Bonners Ferry.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-11-06
Has Independent Light System

At an expense of in the neighbor-
hood of $500 Charles Woods, manager
of the Amazon theatre, has installed
this week a gas engine operated
electric light system. Distillate may
be used for fuel instead of gasoline.
The new electric system was in
stalled because Mr.. Woods has been
unable to depend upon getting cleo
tricity from the local system which
has been so handicapped this season
on account of lack of water at the
Myrtle Creek plant. The system will
be used only in cases of emergency
for the present and Mr. Woods states
that whether or not the city system
is in working order the shows at
the Amazon will be given just the
same. If the new system proves
more economical it will be used all
of the time
Mr.. Woods has also just finished
the construction of additional stage
room. Now the Amazon has a stage
large enough to accommodate any
of the road companies which visit
Boomers Ferry, as well as any of
the home talent performances which
call for a number fpeople on the
stage at a time. With the added
stage room Mr.. Woods has one of
the best equipped theatres of North
ern Idaho and he hopes now to give
his patrons better attractions than
ever
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-11-06

The fall term of district court
of the Eighth Judicial District con-
vened at 1870 o'clock yesterday after
noon, Judge Flynn presiding.
There will be but four or five
jury cases this term of court and
Judge Flynn has called the jury
panel to report November 14th. Thir-
ty jurors have been impaneled.
Today demurrers in several actions
are being heard by Judge Flynn.
By stipulation the case of the
Great Northern Railway Company
against the Leonia school district
in which the plaintiff seeks to in
validate a $4,000 school bond issue,
has been set for December 5th.
The case of the State VS.. Severns
in which the defendant is charged
with grand larceny, will be disposed
of today.
Attorneys Costello and Bandelin, of
Standpoint, are in the city attending
district court.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-11-06
new BRIDGE NOW ASSURED
FOR PEOPLE OF LEONIA

The commissioners of Boundary
and Lincoln counties met with the
people of the Leonia district last
Monday to adopt some plan to pro-
vide the people of Leonia with a
bridge across the Kootenai river.
Some rs people attended the meeting,
Louis Lunden being chosen chairman
and Mrs. George Mccormick, secre-
tary.
The majority of those present stat
ed that they would be satisfied with
low water bridge which would
serve except for a few months in the
spring of the year. County Engi-
neer Cave outlined a bridge that
would be practical.
The Lincoln county commissioners
pledged $500 towards the new bridge
and the Boundary county commits
sioners pledged a like sum. j. M.
Schnatterly of the Idaho Gold and
Ruby Mining company pledged $500.
w. A. Guhr, speaking for the peo-
pie of Leonia, stated that pilingi
stringers, caps, posts and railing
poles, and all labor necessary to
bring the material to the river bank
would be furnished by the people
of Leonia without charge. He offered
timber from his place to be made
into piling. Clyde Hinkle agreed to
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-11-06

furnish planking for only $500 per
thousand.
The proposed new bridge will be
3S4 feet long and will be constructed
two feet above the low water level.
The people of Leonia held another
meeting Sunday to conclude arrange
ments for the necessary work.
The people of Leonia have been
handicapped for years on account
Of having no adequate means of
crossing the Kootenai with their lum-
Der and produce. There are many
fine farms in the Leonia district
and a great deal of land which would
be developed if it were possible to
bring produce and timber to the
railroad for shipment. The Leonia
folks have been urging the building
of a bridge for many years and at
last the necessity has become so
great that they are willing to fur
nish all the material and do most
of the work themselves. The district
is deserving of help from both Bound
airy and Lincoln counties and the
commissioners should see to it that
first class structure is given. A
few thousand doddars spent for good
bridges is not waste of money and
it means a great deal in the Leonia
district towards the development OF
rich district.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-11-06
WOMEN'S CLUBS
PRESIDENT HERE

Mrs. w. ]. Sweeley, of Twin Falls,
Idaho, president of the Idaho Fedora
ton of Women's Clubs, was the guest
of the Bonners Ferry Readers Club
Tuesday night and met with the
local organization telling them in a
splendid address of the various work
being done.
Mrs. Sweeley's visit here is the
first time Bonners Ferry has been
honored by any president of the state
federation. In her talk she urged
the club members to buy at home.
She told how in Twin Falls, when she
was getting out the organizations
year book, she learned that 100000
yearly was spent for parcels post
package orders sent to mail order
houses. She told that the mail order
houses offered to buy advertising
space in the year book and to pay
twice as much for the space as she
had been given by local merchants.
Of course she refused to accept the
advertising.
Mrs. Sweeley advocated that the
clubs of Idaho make an effort to
increase the present scholarship loan
fund and asked that each club mem
Der donate a dollar a year for the
fund. She also spoke at length upon
Red Cross work and urged the club
members to take active part in Red
Cross work
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-11-06
Want Federal Prisoners Released

A. captain and sergeant of the
Canadian army, stationed at Spokane
on recruiting duty, were in Bonners
Ferry Tuesday to get information
looking forward to the release from
custody of five men now confined
in the county Jail awaiting trial in
the U. S. district court on the charge
of having molested and interfered
with U. S. immigration officers at
Eastport. The men enlisted at Spo-
kane and were sent to Canada but
were turned down for physical rea-
sons and got into trouble on their
way back to Spokane. The army
officers who were here Tuesday
stated that three of the men could
now be accepted and it is probable
that an effort will be made to Sc
cure an order of release from Judge
Dietrich.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-11-06
Form New Musical Club

A musical club was recently or
ganized in Bonners Ferry under the
direction of Prof. Perry, with 28
charter members. The organization
was effected following a musical and
social program held at the Metho-
dist church. The idea of the organi-
cation is to encourage young music
ians and to give them frequent OPP
portunities to appear in public.
Prof. Perry announces that all
those who have agreed to become
members of the new organization will
meet Thursday evening at eight
o'clock at the Methodist church for
the purpose of electing officers. A
name for the organization will also
be chosen at this time. Each person
is requested to bring a friend OF
two, whether they are musicians OF
not, and so help to encourage better
work in music.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-11-06
Want Names of AL Soldiers

c ror some time past Miss Goldie
ave, secretary of the local Red
Cross auxiliary, has been irving 70
secure tne names of all the enlisted
men men IN boundary county, whether in
ene army or navy, in order that
cSEn14rt KITS could be supplied bv
tne ". G. t. U. Organization anS
smoking sets by the Red Cross anvil
lary. Miss Cave has written ali tbo
POstmasters in the county asking for
sanles OF every enlisted man but tins
lar mas mad no response. 1t will be an
preclated If any one KNOWING tba
names names OF Boundary county bows in
me navy or army will send them 70
MISS Cave. If this is done none
OF the Boundary county boys will be
sllgnted and they will all receive
the various presents planned for them
from time to time. Addresses should
also be given if possible.
The Red Cross and w. C. II IT
organizations are now making nres.
ents for the Boundary county men
at the Preside, taking the officers
framing course. These men are
Capt. Spoerry, Thomas Maui, R. E.
Berry.
The gifts of the Red Cross and
w. c. T. U. have been warmly wei
coined by the boys in the army and
navy and those at the various camps
write that the comfort kits are the
envy of their comrads.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-11-06
Welded Saturday Night

John Jarvis, son of Mrs. VIM.
Jarvis, and Miss Violet Morice,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. E. Morice,
We're married Saturday evening by
Rev. E. R. Henderson at the Hender-
son home.
The wedding came as a great sur
prise to the many friends of both
young people but a host of friends
are extending congratulations and
best wishes. The newlyweds will
make their home with the mother
of the groom.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jarvis are welll1nown
in Bonners Ferry, Mr.. Jarvis having
lived here for some eight years and
his wife for three years. Mr.. Jarvis
is employed by the City Transfer
line.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-11-06
Sawmill Resumes Work

The saw mill of the Boomers Ferry
Lumber Company resumed operations
this morning after a shutdown of
several weeks on account of not
having sufficient water in the slough
leading from the Kootenai river to
the mill ponds to float logs. The
company has enough logs on hand
to keep the mill running for about
six or seven weeks.
For some time the local lumber
company has had a force of men
at work dredging out the slough.
Yesterday a large crew was at work
driving logs from the boom camp
to the mill pond. With the water
now available the larger logs drag
bit on the bottom of the slough.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-11-06
Indians Will Conserve

The Indians of the Kootenai Mis-
sion set a worthy example in the
United States Food Administration
campaign just finished. Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. 5. Fisher, in charge of the Mis-
sion, explained to the Indians why
and how the government expected
each and every person to save and
the Indians were all anxious to sign
the pledge cards. Mrs. Fisher turned
over thirteen signed cards to the
county chairman Saturday and she
states that the Indian families are
proudly displaying the window cards
in their homes and the chief and
his wife are leaders in the campaign
to save on the Mission.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-11-06

TO ORGANIZE
DISTRICT ORGANIZER TAYLOR
CONFERS WITH FARMERS
SATURDAY NIGHT.
NOW CLAIM 10000 MEMBERS
Organizations Being Effected In
Every County of the State.

]. H. Taylor, district organizer
for the Non-Partisan League of
Idaho, and Fred thinner, of Sand
point, deputy organizer, were in Bon
ners Ferry Saturday making prelimi-
nary arrangements for effectinp ar
organization in Boundary county. A
meeting was to have been held Sat-
urday afternoon at Kent's hall Int
on account of the bad weather This
meeting was called off and arrange
lnents were made for Mr.. TAYLOR
ana Mr.: thinner to present their
plans of organization at a meetino
Oh the Farmers Union to he baId
az the Northside schooihouse nevt
Saturday evening. "eN'
Mr.. Taylor and Mr. thinner hold
meeting Thursday night at NanIes
ana ana Mr.. Taylor reports that MANY
Naples people attended and seemed
10 DC De greatly interested.
Inc Non-Partisan League of Idaho
row claims over 10000 members and
Ilgures that 81 per cent of the farm
ers Oh Idaho are joining the leapue
ORGANIZATIONS are being effected in
very county of the state. II was
tirsu organized at Beach, N. DaE
oy "A, Z: Townley, a large farney,
81 me district, who through invas-
.lgatlons learned that the farmers
VI mat state were being robbed an
iuaIiy OF large share of their
;n arilligs IN dockage and undergrad
~ fs ana through switching CHARGES
~ 'ns railroads. He also fonnd
La, .-laS me farmers Of ~ Dakota were
a5oiKllng annually about three million
Offered f0, 10 have their grain
20 aie tS Tor sale. For years previous
effo ,te organization of the league
Iaa 1Gi 20 nau oeen made to secure
fo5. STATION which would help the
n mol ;ierS put without avail. The great
IA oa parties made promises but
hars i'oS s keep them. In 1915 the mem
tba - 1ne league secured control of
o,,oat s'aIe legislature and passed a
- ga az ueal OF legislation favorable
sI+h .ne farmers and working classes
,,,eroue sh, tne hold-over legislators
measures which the members Of al Da
league wanted passed. u INC
Following its success in NJ Da1,o4,
ene Nonpartisan League was oroa
1lzed as national BODY with basd
quarters in st. Paul. Live &C.,
organizations have been effectod -,
minnesota and S. Dakota and oroo,, ~
zatlons are being built up 'H in 0I Tgaha
e " aSalngton and many other west,
ern and middle west states "eS'-
no MI Taylor states that the Nom
p partH =, League is not a political
party IN the strict sense. II r,o' 80,
through the political macbiner WORKS Ks
1ne old parties. The man who 1 IL
ni+ republican can join the league
without leaving his party. The pie eo
Is Is Ior the League to select the mem mem
to M its nyo Tor office who are pledged
ed such men at its conventi ie1ec; T.
proceeds to see that those of of it tS
Candidates &c. on either the republican
or democratic ticket are nominatad
and elected on all tickets. '''''''eu
san n" I aaano next fall the Nonparti-
TO capture control of the state 1 ie~;s
azure. The League will not mix in in
local county politics. NV "''A III
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-11-06
Turn About-Fair Play

The young men of the city are
to have their innings this week.
Just think-there are about 125 fair
and young (looking), dainty and
schoolma' ans in town.
All this spells heart aches and mis-
givings among the fair sex of Bon
ners Ferry. The young men are
going to be mighty nice to the
schoolma' ans. And why not? The
girls played hob with the local hearts
when the soldier boys were here
and now the fellows may have their
innings. Revenge is sweet, girls and
turn about is fair play. But then,
all's we'll that ends well.