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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-04-20
IT'S UNDER WAY.

The whole state has responded heartily to Gov
ernor Lister proclamation urging agricultural
preparedness campaign, and Thurston county
along with all the others has arranged for the
machinery to carry il forward. True. did not
accomplish it without the re-hashing of some old
sores. but these passed by when We saw
the situation in it's broadcast scope and realized
that it is statewide and nationwide in character,
urged by the PRECEDENT and by all the agencies of
the national government as one of the chief
weapons of our attack upon Germany, advocated
and led in this state by the governor and assisted
by the various state departments.
The stirring proclamation issued by President
Wilson this week, touching primarily upon this
point, is further call to duty which demands our
prompt response and should awaken all those who
may be tagging for reason or another One
cannot read that document, it would seem, with
out realizing the unselfshness as well the
urgency of the request he makes, the spirit Of CO.
operation and activity and wholeheartedness with
which he desires to act, the promise that the
government will be on the job when it comes to
the marketing and distribution of the crop. We
should forget therefore, pettier local troubles in
this knowledge of the nations great need, and
make up our minds to do all we can in response
to the appeals OF our udulOudl anu SCdIc kONcIu-
ments, realizing that the governments which are
now urging us to plant and cultivate prolifcally
are likewise going to to it that none of the har
vest is wasted that all Of it is going to be handled
as efficiently as possible and that there will be
the fullest cooperation with the farmers in the
distribution Of it.
Thurston county farmers perhaps might rightly
feel concern over the marketing feature of it, if
the situation were essentially local one, but
knowing the nationwide scope of the present cam
paign and having been directed by the president
to the international demand that will greet the
harvest, they should by now understand that
their fears are really groundless national food
commission has already been appointed; more
stringent governmental supervision and control
to eliminate speculation and to facilitate dstrbu-
ton, is undoubtedly coming. The producers in
terests will be safeguarded all down the line, in
the interest Of the consumers as well.
Let us grow all that we can grow-the agencies
to handle it will be at hand when the crop is
ready. There is no doubt Of that Anything else
would be the utmost folly.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-04-20
"A GREAT STATE PAPER. !"

As the days 60 by as our own people and the
peoples of the world are given further chance of
reading and appreciation of it, President Wilson s
last message to congress is being characterized as
one Of the great state papers of American history
a vigorous marshalling of the forcse of democracy
for the overthrow Of autocracy and miltarism, a
remarkable statement of the ideals and aims of
the American people.
1t is being read in every school in France and
it is publicly posted in France and Italy. Britain
has hailed it as charter of democracy Russia, in
the throes of its revolution, has received it with
joy and appreciation Two former presidents,
Taft and Roosevelt have approved it as "great
historical state paper' Sir Wilfred Laurier, Can
ada s veteran Liberal statesman, has characterized
it as one of the most important contributions
since Lincoln's time to the literature of freedom
and democracy; the kaiser has suppressed it.
Lloyd George, England's great premier, de-
clares:
There are three phrases which will stand out
forever in the story of this cusade. The first is
that Me world must be made safe for democracy;
the next the menace to peace and freedom lies in
the existence of autocratic governments backed
by organized force which is controlled wholly by
their will and not by the will of their people, and
the browning phrase is that in which he declares
that "a steadfast concert for peace can never be
maintained except by the partnership of demo-
cratic nations
1t is wonderful address-an inspiring, search
ing, passionate call to duty, calmly and soberly
and understandingly phrased, yet moved with
spirit of righteous purpose and chivalrous aim
that calls forth from us all sincere and earnest
acceptance, and has won for it more immediate
and unanimous approval than any other state
paper in American history. In these days which
are upon us we should study it again and again,
to enrich ourselves with the knowledge of its lofty
statement of our purpose, to renew in us more
firmly recognition of the ideals and desires and
ambitions of this great republic
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-04-20
/ WHAT OUR FATHERS READ ABOUT
/ IN THIS PAPER FIFTY YEARS AGO

From The Washington Standard for
Saturday Morning, April 20, 1867.
| Vol. VII. No. "a.
1t is with sincere pleasure that we
place at the head Of our editorial col
umns the name of Hon. Frank Clark,
the nominee Of the territorial con-
vention held at Vancouver on the
18th and 18th insts., as the Union
Democratic candidate for delegate to
congress.
Messrs. Lee & Steen have opened
in the building formerly occupied by
the Nonpareil saloon boot and shoe
shop for the extensive manufacture
Of articles in their line. both for this
market and for export.
A bold robbery was committed in
Vancouver on Sunday evening last.
While Mr.. Mcmillan and family
were at church, man named Mar
tin entered the house and distracted
a trunk containing q small iron box
in which a sum Of about $4,000 was
deposited. Soon as the alarm was
given, Sheriff Morse started in pur-
suit and found the trunk. still un-
opened. The thief was apprehended
the next day, near Washougal, and
turned over to the military authori-
ties to be tried for desertion and
theft.
Sheriff Morse, of Clarke county,
arrived in town Saturday evening,
having in charge Tom Wilson. a not
ed desperate sentenced to several
years imprisonment in the peniten-
tiary for larceny. Mr.. M. left Van
couver on Thursday morning and left
the prisoner in custody of the proper
ofiicer at Steilacoom at 2 o'clock Sun
day. This, considering the state of
the roads, we consider excellent
time.
The Connecticut .Millerites are get
Icing their ascension robes ready to
Ego up" June 18th, sure.
A large number of excursionists
came over on the ''World" last even
ling. The ball at the Washington was
a success.
Gen. w. w. Miller returned by
Thursday evenings stage from
three>xnonths' sojourn in San Fran
cisco.
New York-The advices from the
continent show that war prepare
tions are going on in all quarters.
The Herald's Paris letter says a gen.
eral organization for operations In
the eastern provinces of Turkish
Greece is completed. War is newt
able and in that event the power of
the Porte in Europe will be de-
stroyed.
The senate has ratified the Russian
treaty.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-04-20

In the school and judicial elections in Milwau-
kee the other day, the chief German American
city in the United States, the America First party
swept everything before it. What is happening in
Milwaukee is happening everywhere in the United
States The people, without regard to nationality
or party ties, are rallying to the flag.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-04-20

Licenses for 57,S95 automobiles
have been issued by the secretary of
state since the new license year
began March /.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-06-14
POUNDS PUBLIC INSTITUTION.
Late ]. P. vollmer's Will Made Known
Makes Equitable Distribution.

The late John P. Vollmer, reputed to
have been the richest man in Idaho, has
benefited many causes in the disposi-
tiOn of his money. He set aside $4,000
the interest from which is to be equally
divided for ten years between the Chill
dren's Home Findinp Association, st.
Joseph s Hospital, Lewiston Episcopal
Church and the Salvation army of Lew
iston. $4,000 he bequeathed for the
purpose of building public hall in Lew
iston which is to be called the John P.
Volmer Institute. Mr.. Vollmer provid-
ed the site as well and specified that it
should contain swimming pool for
children of twelve years and under.
The hall is to be meeting place for
all public affairs.
The first clause of Mr.. Vollmer s will
provides for two bequests of $1,000 each
to Samuel Merrill of California and to
Julia Merrill Moores the sister of Mr..
Merrill. These two people were friends
of Mr.. Vollmer in his early youth when
he lived in Indianapolis.
The second clause of the will leaves
to Mr.. Vollmer's sister, Mrs. Carrie
Truscott, $4,000 to be invested in the
First National Bank of Lewiston for
her benefit. Upon her death 55 per
cent of this sum is to go to Mrs. Tru-
scott 's daughter Miss Virginia Shearer
of Lewiston. $4,000 is also bequeathed
to Mrs. Annie Vollmer Kroutinger, sis
ter of Mr.. Vollmer.
OF the remainder of the estate after
the above bequests are made, one third
goes to Mrs. Vollmer, wife of the de-
ceased. The remaining two thirds is to
be received by the sons and daughters
of Mr.. and Mrs. Vollmer; Mrs A. f.
Clarke, Mrs. j. NJ. Bonner, Miss Norma
VOllmer, Ralston Vollmer and Norman
VOllmer, all of Lewiston
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-06-14
MAKES SPECTACULAR TRIP.
Ben Shaw Visits Mountain Section on
Registration Errand-Finds Deep Snow

The registration of the outlying
necessary rather spectacular and in
teresting trip ON the part of deput,
sheriff, Ben Shaw. Mr.. Shaw left
Grangeville for the mountain country
on May 80 and visited Yellow Pine,
johnson Creek, Warrens, New Meadows
and many other places of that section.
Before he had gone far Mr.. Shaw found
snow to such depth as to make neces-
sary the use of snow shoes. So he had
to web-foot it for 20 miles In and the
same 20 miles out again. cit was a
rough trip alright said Mr.. Shaw
"but it wasn't hard for me because !
am so used to snow shoes and know the
mountains so well. This mountain work
is my line of business. He found IL
feet of snow on Elk summit and depth
of snow all the way which has rarely
been equaled in the history of Idaho at
this time of year. Also the depth of
water in streams was unusual. Shaw s
mission was to take in supplies for reg
istration to the various points and to
arrange for registration. He was also
the converor of instructions for the new
sheriff of the recently created county
of Valley. The newasheriff IS name is
William T.. Douglas and his county seat
is Cascade.
Mr.. Shaw returned on June having
covered all the outlying part of the
county and having gone over l4O miles
of snow fields on webbs.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-06-14
WOOL MARKET GOING UP.

According to reports of june 8 from
Boston, wool values are on the increase.
The clip from new territory is being
snapped up as fast aseobtainable. The
supply does not equal the demand and
the action Of England in refusing to
release Australian wool for the United
States added to the boom.
80 per cent of the clip is already out
of the hands of western growers and the
remainder is held for yet higher figure
according to Boston buyers.
Idaho growers have refused sixty
cents for medium clips In Eastern
Oregon 80 cents has been paid for fine
and 53 to So cents for medium. In
Boston, Utah and Nevada fine and me
edium are bringing Sc to IS cents. Arizo
ma is getting IS to so cents, and Califor
mia Red Bluff so cents. Ohio and
Michigan fleece growers are asking 81
cents South Americans are getting 5s to
68 cents.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-06-14
WooDMEN OF THE WORLD HOLD
DISTRICT MEETING.

The Woodmen of the world are carry
ing on an active campaign for new
members and improved organization
On June eighteenth they will hold a
district meeting at Grangeville for all
camps situated ON the Prairie and
Grangeville camp No. 206 will act as
host to all the visitors. There will be
thirty candidates furnished by the
Grangeville lodge and others from out
side points are expected. The degree
staff will be from the Pullman camp.
This team has been appointed to put on
the work over the district during the
ninety days trial of. the new ritual
which has been adopted by the Sorder.
Some special work will be presented by
the official team of the head camp of
visiting neighbors from Spokane.
Delegates from Pullman and Lewiston
will be present as well as those from
the five camps on the prairie.
committee of arrangements com
posed of ]. p. Coyne, Dave Wall and
George Sly has been appointed ty the
local camp to make arrangements for
the entertainment of the visitors. Dis
trict manager C. E. Horton is here work
ing in the interest of the local camp and
is putting lot of pep into the neigh
bors.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-06-14
ALL FURTHER APPLICATIONS
MUST REACH SAN FRANCISCO
BY TOMORROW NOON.

During the limited time set for rails
ing subscriptions to the Liberty Loan
Fund the citizens of Grangeville have
come forward in good order with their
contributions. The total amount known
to date is $39,05O.00. This ia not all
that has been subscribed in Grangcville.
There are few who do not care to have
their names published under this head.
Hence the total amount of bonds ap-
piled for may exceed the figure quoted
by several thousand dollars. And
Furthermore application are still receiv-
able. That is to say: applications reach
ing San Francisco by tomorrow noon
will be received. Hence the telegraph
will afford means of application to
those who have not yet taken the OPP
portunity of putting some of their
money in the scale against Germany.
We are publishing below a list of all
Liberty Loan subscribers whose names
are obtainable.
L. A. Wisener, J. A. Peterson, VIM.
T.. Williams, F. s. Munroe; L. r.
Proctor, F. J. Fasnaeht, J. J. Staley, n.
w. McGee, Mary Louise Pettibone,
John Coram, Bank of Camas Prairie,
John C. Fox, Alexander Freidenrich Co.,
Frank McGrane Jr., Mrs. Mabel Ed
mundson, Joseph P. Coyne, Victor Peter
son, Aerie No. $50, F. o. F., Thomas w
Marriman, Mrs. Lois +. Gilkeson, Mary
Nadine Gilkeson, James A. Grier, Riley
Seay, A. W .Talkington, VIM. c. Ora
ham, j. L. Miller, John A. Howard, j.
Frank Sims, B. Anger, N. Stantorf,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-06-14
CITIZENS INAUGURATE ACTIVE
CAMPAIGN IN FAVOR OF LIFE
SAVING ORGANIZATION.

Last Saturday evening occurred the
first of series Of meetings in the in
terest of the Red Cross and for the pur.
post of raising our share of the $780,
100000 requested by President Wilson
for the use of that organization. This
meeting was advertised in town by hand
bills and large crowd was in atten-
dance. Those in charge of the affair
were r. G. Beach of r. G. Beach and
Co. and ii. l.. Powers, manager of the
Lewiston Orchard Co., both of Lewiston.
These two men had been appointed by
Governor Alexander to attend the big
Red Cross meeting at Portland where
representatives from all over the us
were assembled. This Portland meet
ing was held directly in pursuance to
the call issued by President Wilson for
Red Cross money.
R. G. Beach Presents Cause.
These two men presented the Red
Cross in very compelling light so that
no man could say that it was not cause
worthy Of support and cause that must
be supported. Mr. Beach outlined the
plans for organization and explained
what had already been done. Fixed
cOutny according to its population and
wealth, which it is asked to raise.
Idaho county is assessed for $4,000, Nez
Perce, $4,000, Lewis, $4,000, Clear
water, $4,000. This money is for the
Red Cross but not for the workers them.
selves. That is to say; the money is
to be used almost entirely in building
hospitals back of the lines. The Red
Cross workers themselves may not ap-
propriate more than 25 per cent of the
amount raised.
Mr.. Powers gave q talk on materials
and equipment used on the battlefields
by Red Cross workers. He explained
what the different sorts of pillows and
bandages were used for and what the
necessity of them was.
Committees Appointed.
On Sunday, June 10 public meeting
was held at the court house for the pur
pose of making definite plans and in
augurating an active campaign for the
Red Cross. Thirty or forty of the citi-
zens of the town were present and full
opportunity was given for and expires
sion of opinion on the part of all.
Nearly everyone had word in the
course of the meeting but the pricnipal
business transacted was the appoint
ment of committees to handle the
various lines of work in the campaign.
The meeting was called to order by T.
f. Edmundson, mayor. w. w. Brown
was nominated and elected chairman by
unanimous vos II. Taylor was elected
secretary, R. r. Fulton, vice chairman
and A. n. Dyer, treasurer. 1t was voted
that the chairman should appoint a
committee of five who, together with
the officers elected, should constitute an
executive committee. Those appointed
were: Frank McGrane, J. P. Eimers,
F. l.. Leonord, P. M. Glanville and s. A.
Anderson. Thereupon the meeting ad-
journed and the executive committee
was called in session Immediately after
the public meeting. In this after meet
ing two other committees were appointed,
publicity committee, consisting of r.
+. Fulton, M, r. Hattabaug, L. A.
Wisener. and C. A. Branscombe and an
organization committee, consisting of
M R. Hattabaugh, Rev. Wood and +.
L.. Leonard
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-06-14
ENTERTAINED AT CARDS.

Mrs. Kelley delightfully."- entertalned
five tables at progressive five hundred
in her apartments at the Imperial Fri
day evening. Numbered among Mrs
Reiley's guests were: Mesdames and
Messers Brown, Sasenbery, Scales,
Anderson, Wisener, Stockton, Hatta,
baugh, Parker and White, Misses Par,
ker and Frizzell and Messers. Peterson
Auger and McHarg. The prize for
nigh score was awarded to Mrs. Wisener
and to Mrs. Brown the consolation
Elegant refreshments were served at the
conclusion of the game.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-06-14
COMPLIMENTARY TO DIR. AND
MRS. SLUSSER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Abramson delight
fully entertained number of friends
at five hundred Monday evening, com
plimentary to DR.. and Mrs. Slusser
High score was won by Mr.. Eli Ingram
and to Mr.. Harold Harris went the
prize for low score. At the conclusion
of the game elegant refreshments were
served. Those present were Messerf
and Mesdames Slusser, ingram, Brust
Maugg, Barton, Frank Wood, Wright
C. III. Wood, Miss Virginia Branscombt
and Messers Ball, Harris and Eimers.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-06-14
REGISTRATION IN
IDAHO REACHES
nearly 10000
ovrR rWo-THIRDs CLAIM ExEAdP.
rONS BECAUSE OF DEEPEN
DENTS Or ARE ALIENS.
$50 EXEMPTIONS IN COUNTY
Complete Returns From All But Seven
Counties County mas I.
Strong Lead.

Note: just efore going to press we
learn that the final reports of the regis
tration have come in. The returns from
the hitherto unreported precincts bring
up the total number to 1046 instead Of
1916 as stated below. In the final re-
port there are $50 exemption claimants
and 4l8 who claim no exemptions.
The registration from Idaho agreed
with no estimates. The actual number
enrolled was larger than the calculations
of state officials and military authori-
ties but fell far below the estimate of
the Census Bureau. Complete returns
from all counties are not yet available
but it is certain that the total number
will be near 10000. There are seven
counties not yet completely accounted
for, Bingham, Elmore, Fremont, Idaho
Oneida, Owybee, and Adams. Bannock
county leads all other counties in num-
Der and records number nearly 1000
above the census estimate. Practically
twNthirds of those registered claim
exemptions ON the ground of Foreign
birth, thay they are alien enemies, that
they are married or that they have de-
pendents. Also number of members
of the legislature and others holding
official and judicial positions took the
opportunity of claiming exemptions. ="
Registration by Counties.
The following table shows the total
registration reported to the governor up
TO Saturday night:
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-06-14
Continued on page q
FIRST AID NOTES.

The First Aid Girls met at the Red
Cross headquarters, Wednesday evering,
June l3 and discussed plans for a
hike" Sunday morning.
The girls will take their luncheon with
them and after arriving at their des-
,tination will have target practice.
Reliable chapcrons have been procured
for this trip which is the first of the
many hikes the girls intend to take.
Drill was resumed Wednesday even
ing and active interest is being shown
in regard to the second course of the
First Aid lectures which will be re.
sumed by Doctor Rains at the next
meeting Wednesday, June 20. New
members are welcome to join the First
Aid. The new course will prove in.
teresting and very beneficial.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-06-14
$500 FOR SI.ACKERs.

Governor Alexander has an.
nounced that reward of $25 will
be paid for the arrest of every
Stacker within the state, being
determined that Idaho shall do
her duty. Elsewhere in this issue
appears a list of those registered
in this county. Look over the
list for your precinct and see if
anyone has failed to register who
is within the required age, 81 to
30, and if so report the fact to
the county board at Grangeville,
that is Sheriff Yates, Auditor
Eimers or County Physician Stock
ton. Remember, it is as much
your duty as any officers to see
that all are registered.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-06-14
OPEN BOWLING ALLEY.

Saturday afternoon the BradDury al.
lev will be completed and open to the
public. The floor being installed is
equal to any and the whole thing is
brought up to date by automatic pin
settlers. Saturday evening the alley
will take on its initial game with
flourish. An of1iciai team from Lew
iston is coming up to try their skill with
the local artists.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-06-14
Exemptions Claimed in Idaho County.

exemptions Claimed In Idaho County
Idaho county shows a registration OF
LUIS with three precincts yet unheard
from. These three, however will moi
add much to the number. Hence the
Total will fall short of the census bureau
csumate which puts the number OF
males of 21 to 81 years inclusive in
Idaho county at 1,710. Over half OF
.aose registering claimed exemptions
700 700 claimed dependent relatives, 40 were
anens, IL were alien enemies, was
eo'ored, Maylaian and 82 others are
candidates for exemption not otherwise
e,assified. That is to say 6l0 persons
siaimed exemptions and 406 claimed nc
exemptions.
Idaho County's Honor Roll.
Following is complete list of all
.nose registered in Idaho county with
exception of three precincts. Any male
persons Of the age of 81 and 81 inclusive
,;. muse names are not on this list are
nspie TO summary arrest by any officer
VI VI. tne law, barring those in precincts
nut yet reported.
GRANGEvILLE PRECINCT NO. /
nniIoeTrding, Jay John
bradley, Jay James
brown, John Horace
Zone, Robert Henry
Gross, Fred
CCnddlebaugh, William Bryan
castle, Bennie
Vssastle, Alvin Henry
Elder, Guy George
rralton, Edwin Dale
harmon, Boyd Frank
Ingram, Eli
Js Jacobson, Harry Lee
Jewell, Charles
kknighten, Lloyd
Ineeler, Frank Fredrick
cunningham, Clarence Henry
Miller, Albert William
M%aagg, Aloysius John
%an.tox, Ewin Earl
%S..in.inzie, Vernon Lee Roy
Is1tox, Elisha Wallis
%u1phy, Milton Miles
M.snnarg, Jr. Charles King
N'oonald, Henry Clay