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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-02-14
Statute Protects Enlisted Men.

Those men who have enlisted from
Idaho In the army, navy of other
military branches CT the federal gov
ernment, will have their rights pro-
tected by the law of 1911 as passed
by the legislature, Attorney General
T. A. Walters holds. This law pro-
vidcs that civil process cannot issue
against them and they cannot have
their property taken from them while
In the service.
The law, known as Chapter ~, is
as follows: mo civil process shall
Issue, or be in force, against any per-
son mustered into the service of this
state, or Of the United States, during
50 much of the term as he shall be en-
gagged in actual service under orders,
nor until 80 days after he shall have
been relieved therefrom; provided
that the operation of all statutes OF
limitation and presumption arising
from lapse Of time shall be suspended
upon all claims against such persons
during such term The attorney
general holds that this law will pre-
vent the holder of a mortgage signed
by a man now In the military service
| from foreclosing the same for thc
reason that he could not get service
of the proceedings upon a mortgagol
who is in the army.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-02-14

The Rupert Democrat, published at
Rupert, Idaho. reached our desk this
week under the name of the Mini
doka County Patriot, the publisher
giving his reasons for changing the
name as follows;
1T having been suggested by read
ers and friends of the paper on num-
erous occasions. that we change the
name of the paper to that of The
Patriot. averring that it was the only
publication worthy of the name in
this particular vicinity, and after Civ
ing the matter thoughtful considera-
ton, the publishers have decided to
change the name of The Pupert Dem
ocrat, to that of The Minidoka Coun.
ty Patriot, which we nope will meet
with he approval of our hundreds OF
readers throughout this section o.
the state"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-02-14
Reduction on the Salmon Tract.


The Twin Falls Salmon River tract
will be reduced in size from more
than 46, 600 acres of irrigable ground
to $4,000 acres, if the recommends
tions laid before the state land board
by w. C. Whiffen, an appraiser, are
accepted
Whiffen has been working on the
tract for three months. He has made
selections which he suggested Friday
be eliminated for the purpose of CIV
ing the settlers who will remain suf-
ficient water for irrigation purposes.
Not more than 20 settlers now liv-
ing on the project will be forced to
give up their homesteads, he said.
but other settlers who took up land
and bought water rights will lose
their investments.
Whiffen's selections have been en-
dorsed by w. c. Wells, a Carey Act
engineer with the department of the
interior
No means have been found yet of
reimbursing the settlers who will lose
their lands. The state land board has
discussed the problem some, but it
has taken no action.
The land board has wrestled with
both the Twin Falls Salmon River
and the Twin Falls Oakley projects
for the last three or four years. The
former board sought to get sufficient
water for the settlers on the two
tracts and failed. The board refused
to reduce either in size, holding that
it would injure the states credit in
the east.
The present administration insist
ed on so reducing the acreage as to
give the settlers remaining on the
two tracts plenty of water
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-02-14
Wendell Inn Purchased by Town

When it was learned that the Wen
dell Inn building had been sold the
citizens got busy to have the town
take 1t over. If possible and Ex-Gov
Gooding very kindly agreed to re-
lease his interest in the building to
the town If IL was wanted. The town
had $4,000 on hand for city hall
purposes. and II was proposed to buy
the Inn with this money. The council
we've willing to make the deal pro-
vided the taxpayers endorsed it. Ac-
cordingly form of ballot was pre-
pared and circulated and every resi-
dent voted yes" with two excep-
tions. something over $50 signing the
ballot.
Wednesday Messrs. Palmre and
Pyne. on behalf OF the city, made the
deal with the company, taking over
Gooding's option, and purchased the
building for $500. In reference to
the grounds an offer of 5000 was
made for the entire block, or a deed
W thc hoi III Paih o"hCu Wy the Sity
II preferred. Mr.. r. E Shepherd stat
ed 1t was up to the Minneapolis office
but that he would recommend that
the former proposition. the 5000. be
accepted. as he thought the town
should not part with the park If the
deal could be closed otherwise.
Ex-Gov. Gooding is entitled to g
vote OF thanks from the citizens fol
the courtesy In turning the city his
option without any consideration
whaever, and we believe the towr
did wise think in taking over the
building, as itw Ill only be question
of time until some good use can b'
found for it.-Irrigationist.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-02-14

RED CROSS HOME SECTION
Advises as to Rights under Govorn-
ment Relief Laws, and Gives
Service and Money Aid.

Every Red Cross Chapter has 4
home service section with two prin-
cipal duties: to advise families what
their rights are under the Govern
ment provision for allotment, allow
ance, compensation, and war insur-
ance If they have a man in service;
and to give assistance, both service
and money relief, to the family OF any
enlisted man that is in need. The
chairman OF the local home service
section is Mrs F. E. Eichelberger.
Home service sections perform
many duties: look after the health
and welfare OF wives and children OF
soldiers, keep children in school, pre-
vent under-aged children from being
illegally employed. find better en-
ployment and give aid adapted to the
tastes of employed 1nildren. give a
sympathetic hearing to soldiers and
sailors families In search of legal and
business advice or information.
The home service station endeavors
to keep families together, reunites
the scattered, writes to men In seYv-
ice about home situations when they
express desire to hear.
Actual money relief is provided In
certain cases. Loans without inter
est are advanced, allowances made
for the relatives of an enlisted man
who for some reason does not share
in his allotment, provide transporta-
tion to places where employment may
be secured, and SO on.
Information is confidential with
the home service sect,o- and fami-
lies are protected from gossip and the
idle curiosity OF outsiders.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-02-14
Victory Bread Must Contain Net
More Than 80 per cent Wheat
Flour tt

Any baker viii be permitted to adj
vertise his product as victory"
bread if it contains not more than 80
per cent wheat four No stipulation
is made as to what ingredients shall
compose the other 20 per cent. SO
long as they are selected from the
list recommended by the food admin
istration. which includes corn flour
and corn meal. barley fiour. oat meal.
rice and rice flour, potato flour. etc.
Until March 3, rye flour may be
used in making victory bread. After
that date it will be placed on, the
same basis as wheat, as rye -four Is
now being shipped to the allies.
Bread made of graham or whole
wheat -four may be termed victory
bread.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-02-14
BootIeggers Grabbed

Lee Johnson, deputy sheriff. has
been making frequent visits to Je-
rome in hopes of apprehending some
of the parties who have been hand
ling liquor traffic here in a very bold
way. His efforts were rewarded on
last Tuesday night when he took into
custody two young men named Ber-
nard and Hansen. Young Bernard
has been employed at the tailor shop
Of w. d. Baker and on searching
those premises the officers found 10
pints and 10 half pints of whisky
1t is about time that the liquor
traffic was stopped in Jerome. as II
is being carried on with high hand
and II our local officers can not cope
with the situation let us get one who
can.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-02-14
Twin Falls Assured of Better Water
System

City officials OF Twin Falls were
advised last week by the department
at Washington that there would be
no objection to the selling bonds for
new water works system. On re-
ceipt of this information the bids
for bonds were opened and the $37s,-
600 bonds were sold to the Sidney
Splitter company of Toledo at prem
ium of s5775.
The engineers and their attorneys
will at once proceed on the plans foe
calling for bids for the construction
of the plant, in consultation with the
city attorney. AS there is on deposit
the sum of $37.50o from the bond
buyers. who are worth millions. there
is no doubt about the money being
forthcoming. Bids will be called for
at the earliest practicable moment
and work will begin early in the
spring.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-02-14
NEW RULINGS IN EFFECT
Local Boards Permitted to Reject
Men Only for Very Serious
Defects

A man of military age must be
blind, lame or insane or similarly dis
qualified before the local exemption
boards will turn him down for the
the new rules governing physical ex-
aminations.
There is considerable margin In
some instances, however. between re-
quirements for rejection and require
ments for acceptance, and these cases
must be turned over to the medical
advisory board, rather than being de-
cided by the local examiners. Local
boards are not permstted to classify
anyone for special or limited service
except on approval Of the medical ad-
visory board.
The adjutant generals office Fri
day mailed copies to the county
boards over the state, but nothing
has come yet which would indicate
when the war department will have
the physical examinations started
again.
Heretofore men with weak eyes
have been rejected. Say the new
rules: Reject all registrants with
the absence of one eye and when
there is no doubt they are totally
blind in both eyes"
TIL local boards are advised not tC
reject men because of bad feet.
The new rules throughout are
more lax than those which they sup
erceded. indicating that many mer
turned down by the physical examin
ations were started two weeks age
will be accepted for service II the,
are called up for second seanct
with the doctors.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-02-14

Some idea OF how lavishly the Unit
ed States is using sugar, compared
with her associates in the war, may
be seen from the following figures:
England is now giving her people
per capita Q 1-6 pounds of sugar pei
month whenever 1t is possible fol-
the government to furnish that
much" The French and Italians are
allowed only 1-10 pounds per month
whereas the comparable per capits
household use Of sugar In the United
Saes for 1917 was about 81
pounds.
Germany. with by far the largel
part of sugar-beet growing section
OF Europe in her control is giving he
people ration OF 25 to 35 ounces pc
month or about one unce per day.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-02-14
Land Entries Questioned.

The federal government has issued
patents to the state on 57,440 acres
OF Carey Act lands in Idaho for which
original enries never have been made
by settlers, Clarence Van Deusen.
state auditor, told the ether members
OF the state land board Friday.
The state has not issued patents
to the settlers on the lands which the
state auditor says are involved and
he urged that the patents Issued by
the department OF the interior be re-
l'nquished to the federal government
The federal government has refus-
ed to take back title to the lands un-
less the state will acknowledge that
fraud or error was perpetrated, Van
Deusen said.
In enumerating the lands for which
he says patents were issued without
proper inspection the state auditor
declared there were 3O.440 acres in
tho Idaho Irrigation company's pro-
ject, 1890 acres in the Twin Falls
North Side project. 1880 acres in tho
Twin Falls South Side project and
4640 acres in the American Falls Ca
nal & Power company's project.
Van Deusen accused the irrigation
companies of being Mt fault for the
false reports. because. through them,
he said. the water companies were
able to sell greater acreage wher,
there was a shortage of water than
would have otherwise been possible.
Van Deusen insisted that because
OF lax methods employed by inspect
ors sent out to visit the lands on the
Irrigation projects many persons who
never have complied with the terms
OF the Carey Act laws will get patents
to their lands unless the state makes
a rigid examination of a large num-
Der of entries.
The land board had the figures
presented by the state auditor spread
upon the minutes of the meeting, bu;
ook no other action.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-02-14
Farmers Ask Aid of President in
Production.

Spokesman of 16 national farm or
CARNATIONS and many smaller ones.
holding a wartime conference at
Washington at the call of the federal
board of farm loans. presented mo-
mortal to President Wilson Friday,
urging definite governmental meas
ures speeding up agricultural produce
ton.
The delegations asked for the APP
pointment of special commission
of nine farmers to advise on agricul-
tural problems and represent the
farming viewpoint; for the furlough-
ing of trained farm workers now in
the army, so long as their services
may be considered more useful in
productive agriculture than in mill
tary service; that the drfat regula-
tions be interpreted so as to stop the
placing of skilled farm workers
foremen and bona fide farm workers
in class No. 1, that provision be made
for furnishing farmers feed, fertiliz-
ers and machinery; that steps be tax
en- to promote short time loans tC
finance the production of crops, and
tLat if the policy of price control is tC
prevail. it be applied to what farm
er buys as well as to wha the sells.
After listening to the memorial
President Wilson promised consider
alton
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-02-14
De Luxe spuds under Ban.

Selected, de luxe western potatoes
wrapped in pink tissue paper and re-
tailed in Chicago for 81 for a 50-lb.
box have been placed under the ban
by the food administration, II was
announced Wednesday. Dealers were
notified that to charge 81 for $50
worth of potatoes simply because
they are washed, wrapped in pink pa
per and placed In fancy box, will be
considered profiteering under the Le-
yer law
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-02-14
To Divert Water of Snake River to
Salmon Tract.

An announcement of Importance
to certain entrymen of the Salmon
River project was made last week by
l. B. Perrine, president of the Miner
Canal Co., on his return from Pitts
burgh and Chicago, when he stated
that the irrigation of some 10000
acres of land included within the
original segregation of that project
by means of Snake River water to be
brought from Miner through the
pumping plant and canal system of
the Miner Canal Co. was one of the
features of its plans.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-02-14

Reports from state and local di-
rectors of the Smilase campaign re-
ceived in Washington indicate that
more of these coupon books will be
sold than have been printed. The
fuel order delayed all printing sis
days, but the books are being rushed
through and all purchasers who have
not received books will be supplied
shortly. Smilage books contain cou.
pons good for admission to the en-.
tertainments held in Liberty thea
tres and tents at the camps and can
tonments.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-02-14
Proclamation.


Whereas; In this titanic struggle
of the Nation to overthrow autocracy
and militarism and to vocuhsafe our
liberties. there has been a demand for
the loyal support of all the people in
every vocation of life that speaks
with one voice. that this war must be
must be triumphant in the cause to
which 1t has dedicated itself.
We are mobilizing our armies and
our young men have responded we'll.
We have been blessed with sufficient
crops, if properly husbanded. to feed
our armies and our allies. We have
forged ahead with war preparations
at rapid pace and the way we have
mobilized our war materials will be
a marvel in the history of the world.
What we now need above all else
is ships; ships to carry our boys to
France; ships to haul our shot. shell
and food supplies to our men who are
| fighting our battles. and the only way
to do this is to have constant line
OF ships from the shores OF America
to those of France.
The crying need today is ships
ships and more ships
At this time comes an urgent cal
from the United States Shipping
Board for immediate enrolment Of
250,000 artisans and skilled mechan
les for service ~ the shipping yards
to be enrolls. AuNr the name o.
THE urormation.N MATES sHIT
YARD vnsY ]. HOoKbyV THE PUB
ing. Boisel
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-02-14
Encouraging Report on Water for the
Coming Irrigation Season.

The following information has just
been received from Jackson Lake
Reservoir regarding the snowfall on
the Snake River water shed:
"At present there are 33 inches of
snow at Moran. During the past
week there was quite bit of snow
but the depth was hard to register
on account of the wind. The lake
registers now 6753.10 feet. During
the past week in the Park and at
Cascade about feet of snow fell. AT
the present time we can forecast a
normal snowfall for the season. In
fact it will be quite bit heavier than
it has been in some years back"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-02-14
A. c. Townley Charged With Disloy-
atty: to Be Put Under Arrest Tuesday

Lakefield, Warrants were
issued here Monday night charging
A. c. Townley, president of the Non
partisan league, with conspiring to
discourage enlistments in the milf
tary and naval forces OF the United
States. and accusing Joseph Gilbert,
secretary and organization manager
of the same crime. znd also with vio-
lating the Minnesota statute covering
disloyalty.
Warrants were. Immediately serv
ed on Gilbert and it is expected that
Townley win be placed under arrest
Tuedsay Statesman.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-02-14
To Be a Quiet Fourth.

All the fireworks of this country
will be "over there" This year. This is
the ruling of the explosives bureau
of the interior department, F. S.
Peabody told the house mines and
mining committee today.
The explanation is the pressing
and the job of keeping explosives
from the hands of enemy aliens. The
ruling will be enforced by a license
system
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-02-14
Opportunity for Service Open for Men
Who "Know" Horses.

Men not of selective service age
who are accustomed to handling hor-
ses have opportunity for specialized
service in the enlisted veterinary
corps, enlistments for which are now
being taken. The 1000 men wanted
include veterinary anc agricultural
students. farmers. stablemen. and
others who have had experience
handling horses. Pay ranges from
$40 to $50 a month. with clothing
food and quarters.
Application for enlistment may be
made At any army recruiting station
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-02-14

Directors of the South Side Canal.
Co. have employed A. J. Wheelon of
Garland. Utah, as Manager at a sal
airy of $1,000 4 year Mr.. Wheelon has
had some 20 years experience along
this line and will prove a valuable
man to the directors. The new man
ager is already in charge
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-02-14

Four tons of shipping capacity are
required to transport soldier. and
another ton is necessary for his
equipment. In addition, 1t takes 90
pounds OF ship capacity day to
keep him supplied with food. cloth
ing, and ammunition,
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-02-14
Governor Alexander Appeals to the
Skilled Labor.

The following proclamation, issued
by the Governor is an earnest appeal
to the labor organizations of the
state
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
X. C. SENDING
BIG SUPPLIES
TO FRANCE

New York. Aug. 6.-A report show
ing the enormous quantities of SUD-
Plies being sent by the knights of
Columbus TO Europe for free distri-
button among American soldiers was
made before delegates to the victory
convention here today by William ]
Mulllgan, chairman of the organiza
tons committee on war activities.
MI. MuiliGan reported that $4,000. 900
cigarettes, two million pipes and
$4,000 cigars have been purchased
as we'll as twenty tons of milk choc
oiate. $4,000 worth of other CANDY
and many other supplies Mr.. Multi
san said the Knights Of Columbus
secretaries are sailing at the rate of
70 a week, 225 having already reached
France. while ass are at work in Am
eilcan environments. Plans are on
foot, he added. for the establishment
OF service houses in New York, Bos-
ton, Baltimore, Washington. Chicago,
=. Paul and Tacoma. Bishop p. j.
ifayes Of New York. president of the
war Council with a check for
so,ooo'OO0 representing funds raised
~ the New York arch diocese in
recent campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
VESLE SW0LLENBY RAINFALL
TERRAIN IN BAD CONDITION
ALLIED SUPPLIES DELAYED

reconstructed. that 100 villages had
been delivered through the formula
BILE thrust Of Foch's men through
the Soissons- Rheims salient.
Much interest attaches to the ma
neuvers of the Germans and the
French and British troops with the
latter Of whom some Americans are
relieved to be brigaded on the front
running from Montdidier to the re-
gion around Ypres. Ultimately the
operations here may have a strong
bearing on those now in progress in
the south and. if the allies keep up
their successful thrusts and the Ger
mans continue to withdraw. compel
a re-alignment Of the battle front.
Inc French north of Montdidier have
crossed to the west side Of the Avre
river between Breaches and Morisel Hero
a fairly deep penetra ton into the Ger
man line would be a direct menace to
the junction point of the armies OF the
German crown prince and Of Crown
Prince Rupprecht. On both sides Of
Amiens. where the Germans have given
ground. they now are Smelling British
positions, using quantities of gas evil
IDENTIFY with the intention of preventing
an attack in force
In Monday nights attempted Zeppelin
raid on London one Of the big dirisibles,
was sent crashing in flames into the
North sea by British airmen. while an
other, wounded by the guns of the de-
tending fiers. had to scurry homeward
10 evade destruction. OF the five ma
ch1nes which set out on the mission Of
destruction not one reached Londo,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
TENER RESIGNS
AS PRESIDENT
NAT. LEAGUE

New YORK, Aug. 6-The resignation OF
John Is. Tener as president Of the Ma.
tonal Baseball League was received to
Gay at league headquarters here In a
letter addressed to all the club presi-
dents in the National League, Presiden.
Iene- said: Having declined to serve
further on the National Commission for
TIE good reason familiar to each Of you.
1 must ask that my resigna ton as your
president. rendered last December. be
now accepted. l am prompted to take
this course out of consideration Of the
present situation and that YOU NAV
more speedily select my successor who
will, If YOU desire. serve on the conf
mission under the circumstances.
The resignation OF President Tena~
will clear up the involved situation in
the National Commission and expedite
the work of that organization in prepar-
ing for the proposed worlds series.
scheduled to begin on Sept or 4.