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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25
BAND CONCERT ABOUT FEB. Is.

The American Falls Concert band is
planning a grand concert, something
out OF the ordinary, about the 18th of
February. The band has been work.
ing out new o%vertures and selections
for the last three months. which prom
Use to excel anything eve rendered
in American Falls before. In addi-
ton there will be solos by various
sections Of the band. Watch for ad-
yertising matter.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25
MRS. LUVERNE BUM ENTERTAINS

The Women of Woodcraft. their hus-
bands and a few invited friends were
delightfully."- entertained Monday even
ing at the home Of Mrs. Bum. The
evening was spent in playing games
after which light refreshments were
served. About twenty-five guests we're
present.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25
400 TYPEWRITERS!

All kinds and all grades, REMING-
TONS SIS up. instruction books with
each machine. EMPIRE TYPE F0UN-
DRY, Manufacturers Of Type and
Printers Supplies, BUFFALO, y. Y:
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

The Riverside Mercantile Company
has begun a series of Monday sales.
for cash only, that will interest eco
nomical buyers. Watch their adver-
Using in the future.
The twins are introduced this week
in Prudence of the Parsonage" aud
where the twins are there is always
something doing. They make many
a laugh.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

Fred Westerbeck, wife and daughter,
Melba, have just returned from an ex-
tended visit, covering a period Of
eight weeks, with relatives and friends
in Burlington and other Iowa points.
Mr.. Westerbeck is one of the prom
inent citizens of Prosperity, having
come there from Iowa about five years
ago.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

Joe Hammock departed for Rupert
last week, where he has decided to
locate. He will be missed in musical
circles, and especially from the band.
Joe is a splendid c%ornettist and band
director, and has been one of the
mainstays of the band for the past
five or six years. He also plays nearly
all stringed instruments and thus has
been able to fit in w~heresmost needed.
1t is understood that he has good pros
poets at Rupert. His many friends, al
though regretting his leaving Ameri-
can Falls, wish him every possible
success in his new location.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

Joe, the Book Farmer" a story os-
pecially for boys and their fathers. and
for everyone else who enjoys a clean.
inspiring story, will begin next week.
II will be a good companion piece to
Prudence Of the Parsonage" the sec
ond installment of which appears this
week. Read both OF them.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

Mrs. B. C. Jones and daughter of
Dodge City, Kansas, are here at the
bedside of Mrs. Jones' mother, Mrs.
A. H. Barker, who is seriously ill.
Mrs. Barker is advanced in years. and
has been failing for some time.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

The Old Maids Convention at the
Auditorium the night Of the 26th will
be a unique performance. All the
parts will be taken by young men Of
the town, and the make-ups Will be
worth looking at. The play will be
staged under direction Of Miss Irrnin-
ger.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

Word was received Monday from
Landing to the effect that James Hart
ley had killed several head of his cattle
that were infected with rabies. 1t is
supposed they had been bitten by
rabid coyotes.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Chapman Of
American Falls, were recent visitors
at the big exhibit of southern Cali
fornia products maintained free to the
public in the Los Angeles Chamber
of Commerce. They also attended the
lectures. moving pictures and concert
that are a part of the daily program.
The exhibit is the largest of any in
the country maintained by a CONNER
cial organization. Before returning
home Mr.. and Mrs. Chapman expect
to visit several of the many other
places of interest in southern Califor-
MIA.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

r. L. Schwarz and Carl Anderson
have purchased Columbia G~rafanolas
this week, and are enjoying their splen
did music.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

Miss Louise O'Keefe, manager of
the Golden Rule store in American
Falls was called to Pocatello for a few
days during tho absence of Mr.. Hood,
who is in the east buying spring goods.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

D. B. Jeffries left on the early morn
ing train Wednesday for Pocatelo
with Lisle Cutnaugh, who had plead
guilty to bootlegging and will be SEN
fenced by Judge Guheen today.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

Mrs. o. r. Baum and son, Master
Bobby, left Sunday for Idaho Falls to
visit her sister, Mrs. Jesse Hays.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

The Ladies' Aid society of the NJ.
E.. church will meet at the home of
Mrs. link, Thursday, February 1st,
Mrs. Creasey assisting hostess.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

The first rabbit drive of the win
ter, near American Falls, is scheduled
for Friday morning, and business men
are contemplating joining. Interest in
the drive has been worked up by Mr..
K~josness johnson Clark, and others.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

If you need any picture frames you
"a get any size or style at the Star
Music House.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

The Remington hotel will accept
a limited number of guests for room
and board at $4,000 per month. 1-4-25
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

F. d. Durkee and wife have return
ed after a three weeks visit to friends
in Chicago and their old home in Wis
consin.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

J.. P. Mehlhaff will leave this week
for his old home in South Dakota
where he will visit relatives and
friends, returning home about tht
first of March.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

Mrs. Lee Cummins is visiting her
mother at Salina, Kas., while Lee is
looking up a location. Lee was al
Wells, Nevada, when last heard from
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

Bert Evans came in from his ranch
Wednesday and reports plenty of snow
which should insure a good wheat
crop.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

Martin Johansen, of Sergeant, Mimi,
arrived about two weeks ago to visit
an old acquaintance, C. F. Eggers,
and look ove the country. Mr.. johann
sen may decide to locate here.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

Ben Parker, a pioneer of the Rock
land valley, was a county seat visitor
Monday. Mr.. Parker says if the
weather continues cold and the snow
deep, the feed problem will become
serious. Alfalfa already looks like
buy it.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

Rev. Hamilton of the NJ. E. church
of Pocatello, will occupy the pulpit
in the NJ. E. church here Sunday morn
ing.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

G. E. Miller. who has been tenn
porarily located at Idahome in the
interest of one of our leading elevator
firms, has returned to his home in
American Falls.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

Remember the band dance at the
Odeon hall next Wednesday evening.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

Mrs. Clayton has just received a
very nice line of art goods and expects
to add to her stock right along. Call
and see her line Of silk and Isle hos
iery. Her shop is receiving a few i'm
provements and when the spring mil
inery is opened the ladies will have
as fine a shop at home as they will
find elsewhere and the only way to
keep it going is to give Mrs. Clayton
your hearty support. She will treat
YOU well and is sure to have things
that will suit all. Call often. You
are always welcome.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

FeOple and Events.
o. r. Baum vas called to Salt Lake
Tuesday on legal business.
W. C. Gregory returned Tuesday
from a business visit to Salt Lake.
Remember the band dance at the
Odeon hall next Wednesday evening.
NJ. Palmer and wife were business
visitors in American Falls Wednesday.
Music will be furnished by the band
at the dance next Wednesday night.
Kelly" the pharmacist, is in Hood
River, Oregon, taking his winter va
cation.
Roy Putnam was in American Falls
Wednesday, laying in a supply of gro
ceries.
A nice collection of records and Co
lumbia Grafanolas at the Star Music
House.
The county superintendent is busy
with eighth grade examination papers
this week.
Grace Mckinley returned home Sun
1op a ftn- a N,A~tLg, rrs.sk -rs&k e-f.-l.
in Seattle.
Remember the "Old Maids Conven-
ton" at the Auditorium Friday night,
January 20.
E. E. Geesey from Fairview pre-
cinct, was an American Falls visitor
Wednesday.
Watch these columns for the date OF
the coming band concert. Something
out of the ordinary.
Mrs. Ben Richards who has been
visiting relatives and friends in Utah
is expected home Sunday.
Mrs. Struthers of Rupert is spending
a few days in American Falls visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Ray Austin.
The Attic Ice Co., telephone No. 9
will deliver ice daily to all parts O
the city after season opens. 1-4-6-3t
Among the prominent German far
mers who we're transacting business
in American Falls Wednesday may b.
mentioned the following. Gottliel
Rast, Fred Radke, John Tiede, L. K
Adolf. Gottlieb Schiewe, Jacob Stickll
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

Kelly" the pharmacist, is in Hood
River, Oregon, taking his winter va
cation.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

A nice collection of records and Co
lumbia Grafanolas at the Star Music
House.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

Roy Putnam was in American Falls
Wednesday, laying in a supply of gro
ceries.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

NJ. Palmer and wife we're business
visitors in American Falls Wednesday.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

Music will be furnished by the band
at the dance next Wednesday night.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

The county superintendent is busy
with eighth grade examination papers
this week.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

W. C. Gregory returned Tuesday
from a business visit to Salt Lake.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

Among the prominent German far
mers who we're ~transacting business
in American Falls Wednesday may be
mentioned the following. Gottlieb
Rast, Fred Radke, John Tiede, L. K.
Adolf. Gottlieb Schiewe, Jacob Sickle
and H. y. Breeding.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

o. r. Baum was called to Salt Lake
Tuesday on legal business.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

Grace Mckinley returned home Sun
day after a months visit with friends
in Seattle.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

The Attic Ice Co., telephone No. 8,
will deliver Ice daily to all parts of
the city after season opens. 1850
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

]. P. Mehlhaff has resigned his po-
sition as manager of the Leader Hard
ware Co., and will be succeeded by
s. E. Kramlich. Mr.. Mehlhaff has
been identified with the company since
its organization and in 1912 was chosen
as its manager, during which time it
has grown to be one of the leading
hardware firms of the county. Mr..
Mehlhaff will visit his old home in
South Dakota until about the first
of March. and will then be with the
old firm for a short time.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

The ladies of the Relief society of
the L. d. S. church will give a dance
at the church on Friday evening, Feb
ruary 2. The Georgia Minstrel four
piece orchestra will furnish the mu-
sic. Refreshments will be served.
The dance is for the benefit of the
church building fund. The admission
charge will be so cents. Everybody
is cordially invited.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

Remember the "Old Maids Conven-
ton" at the Auditorium Friday night,
January 20.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

Mrs. Struthers of Rupert is spending
her daughter, Mrs. Ray Austin.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

Mrs. Ben Richards who has been
Visiting relatives and friends in Utah
is expected home Sunday.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

E. E. Geesey from Fairview pre-
cinct, was an American Falls visitor
Wednesday.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

Watch these columns for the date of
the coming band concert. Something
out of the ordinary.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-01-25

If you need any picture frames you
car get any size or style at the Star
Music House.
Mrs. o. R. Baum and son, Master
Bobby, left Sunday for Idaho Falls to
visit her sister, Mrs. Jesse Hays.
The Remington hotel will accept
a limited number of guests for room
and board at $4,000 per month. 1-4-25
Bert Evans came in from his ranch
Wednesday and reports plenty of snow
which should insure a good wheat
crop.
F. d. Durkee and wife have return
ed after a three weeks visit to friends
in Chicago and their old home in Wis
consin.
The Ladies' Aid society of the NJ.
E.. church will meet at the home of
Mrs. link, Thursday, February LIST,
Mrs. Creasey assisting hostess.
Mrs. Lee Cummins is visiting her
mother at Salina, Kas., while Lee is
looking up a location. Lee was at
Wells, Nevada, when last heard from.
]. p. Mehlhaff will leave this week
for his old home in South Dakota
where he will visit relatives and
friends, returning home about the
first of March.
G. Z. Miller, who has been tenn
porarily located at Idahome in the
interest of one of our leading elevator
firms, has returned to his home in
American Falls.
Martin Johansen, Of Sergeant, Mimi,
arrived about two weeks ago to visit
an old acquaintance, c. F. Eggers,
and look over the country. Mr.. Johan-
sen may decide to locate here.
d. B. Jeffries left on the early morn
ing train Wednesday for Pocatello
with Lisle Cutnaugh, who had plead
guilty to %bootlegging and will be sen.
fenced by Judge Guheen today.
Miss Louise O'Keefe, manager o.
the Golden Rule store in American
Falls was called to Pocatello for a few
days during the absence of Mr.. Hood
who is in the east buying spring goods
Word was received Monday from
Landing to the effect that James Hart
ley had killed several head of his cattll
that were infected with rabies. 1t i
supposed they had been bitten b,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-16
fHE Big DRIVE IS ON

The campaign to raise $4,000 for
the Y. M. C. A. war fund IN District
No 8 OF Missouri, composed of the
couples of Marion, Rails. Monroe,
Shelby and Pike, began in earnest
this morning.
This work is under the supervision
of W.. B PeItibone, district chair
man. who is aided by committees
composed Of the best citizens in
each county.
At call meeting of the citizens
and press of Monroe County held at
Paris Monday afternoon, presided
over by County Chairman H. j
Blanton, work for pushing the big
drive TO raise $1,000 in this county
for Y, NJ. c. A work in connection
with tn war, was mapped out and
subcommittee appointed for each
township. Monroe Townships pro
portionate part, as figured by County
Clerk NJ. X. Outright, is $500, and
j. S Scott and Jas. Johnson were
named as the committee to look
after donations, arrange meetings,
etc. Tonight Qhursday) DR. W C.
Bittin. St. Louis. will be at the Hays
Opera House and explain at leneht
the details and object Of the Y NJ
C. A. work. Everybody is asked to
lay'aside business and pleasure and
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-16
Leroy Smith.

Leroy Smith was born in 1894
and died Thursday November 8,
1917 at the hospital at Camp Funs-
ton Kansas. His death was due to
spinal meningitis.
A message was sent early Thurs
day morning informing his parents
and relatives of his expected death.
His parents and brother Ernest and
aunt Miss Lizzie Gottman. left for
that place at 8 o'clock. They were
notified OF his death enroure to
Kansas City. His parents had been
called to Camp Funston on Sunday
before by his illness. and at that
time they were hopeful of his re-
covery, but a relapse came.
Leroy was ia the second draft
contingent sent from Marion County
He is survived by his parents. one
brother Ernest and a large number
of relatives and friends. Funeral
services were held at the Presby-
terrain church Monday morning at
II o'clock. conducted by Rev. Lee
r Sparks assisted by Rev. X E
Magruder. The remains we're laid
to rest in ST. Judes cemetery.
A large number Of relatives and
friends gathered to pay their last
respects to the memory of this youn
man. The floral offerings were pro-
fuse among them being large
piece bearing the inscription. Co.. F
354th Infantry. of which he was a
member. He had been a devoted
member Of the Presbyterian churc b
for several years, the following
members of his Sunday School
class acted as pail bearers: Clifton
Clark. George Chapman. Earl Bald
win. julius Jackson. George James
and John Medcalf. The bereaved
parents and brother together with
the many relatives have the
sympathy Of the entire community
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-16

Miss Helen Williams. daughter OF
Dean and Mrs. Walter Williams of
the State University at Columbia
has announced her engagement to
Capt. j. F. Rhodes, of the U S
army. Columbia society folk will
witness the first military wedding
in that city for some time when
this affair takes place in the Pres
byterian church in that city the
first of December.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-16

Gov. Gardner has appointed Mrs.
B. Cant of Jefferson City, State
Chairman of the Children's Patriot.
ic League OF America, The organ.
ization has pledged itself to make
100000 outfits for babies born in
the war zone evacuated by the
Home.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-16

attend this meeting Come prepar-
ed to make your contributions at
this time.
Monroe County, has never yet
failed in an emergency and will not
fail now. Monroe Township has al
ways lead in an emergency-and
will lead again
In considering the claims Of the
army Y. NJ C. A. upon our sy mpathy
and support, we may very properly
give weight to the testimony of Gen
Persbing. commander of our armies
in France. and Gen Douglas Haig.
the commander OF the British forces
operating on the same front:
Gen. Pershine says:
The work row being done by the
Y M. c. A. for our soldiers in
France is very important. As all
organization its moral influence is
very beneficial. 1t performs a real
service that makes for contentment
The Y. M. c. A. has won its place
by unselfiish personal devotion to
the soldiers welfare and deserves
stanch support by our people at
home"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-16
Died.

George W. Brewer died Saturdavl
November 10, at his home three
miles west of Warren. The de-
ceased was about rs years old and
had spent his entire life in Marion
County. He is survived by his wife
and several children.
Funeral services were held at the
Bethany church Monday afternoon
conducted by Rev. X. E. Magruder.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-16
Mrs. Frank Proctor entertained

Mrs. Frank Proctor entertained
the Palmyra D. A R. chapter Satur.
day afternoon and evening In the
afternoon an informal reception
was held followed by a 6 o'clock
luncheon MINIS. Proctor and T. M.
Boulware OF this city are members.
The Palmyra ladies were: Mms,
johnson. Woods, Sterling, Nelson
and Scott and Misses Mitchell and
Drummond. A business session of
the chapter was held In the evening.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-16

Mrs, C. L. Landrum and Mr.. and
Mrs. Lyell Landrum Of Hunnewell.
attended the funeral of Mrs. H. E.
Linn in this city Tuesday
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-16

The Young Ladies Missionary
society of the Methodist church will
meet Saturday afternoon at $50
with Mrs. w. W. TAFT.
Miss LYDIA Lane left Sunday for
Jefferson City. where she has secur-
ed a government position.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-16

Miss Virginia Evans teacher in
New London spent the week end
with home folks near this city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-16

Mr.. and Mrs ]. X. Ely left Friday
for a visit with Mr.. and Mrs. A. H.
Ely at Mt, Vernon ILL.,,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-16

D. S Sharp made a business trip
to Laclede Wednesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-16

Born. to Mr. and Mrs. Mike Loehr,
a son. Nov 9th.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-11-16
Saves Travelling.

Il don't believe in banks says old G. ROUGH,
they don't do me good" Perhaps not but
would like to him down to Washington to get
his pension check cashed to New York San Fran
cisco when he is lucky enough to receive check on one
Of those places Perhaps he'll sell horse to man in
neighboring town and receive check in payment.
Did you stop to think that if it for this
bank you would have to be the road half the time
going after money taking money some place?
Monroe City Bank.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-17

manning vessed in the government
for longer period before it passes
to the hands of the homesteader.
This would insure the bona fide
status that you are seeking; 1t would
tend to prevent fraud and deception;
it would compel the sincere home
steader to comply with the require
ments and it would deter the specu-
lator from entering his appli, stion
knowing that his claim might be -an-
celled If it is seen that he Is lot
acting in good faith.
another thing, yor must hat 3
commission with discriminatory pow
ers to pass upon applicants for land;
to select the wheat from the chat, to
determine the men who will make the
best tillers OF the soil, and to parcel
out the land according to fertility.
adaptability to crops, location and wa
ter facilities. The best land should be
limited to smaller areas; the less fer
tile land should be parceled out In
larger areas.
Corporations and the individuals
must be treated justly. The desires
or the interests Of q few individuals
must give way to what will best sub
serve the interests Of the whole PEG.