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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-20
REPORT ON FIT. HALL
IRRIGATION SYSTEM

WASHINGTON - The commits
sioner of Indian affairs in his annual
report. discussing irrigation on the
Fort Hall reservation in Idaho says:
Some $4,000 acres within this
reservation were cultivated during
the past year, 7712 acres by lessees
of Indian land and 5085 acres by the
Indians themselves, an increase of
over 5000 acres. The principal
crops are alfalfa, grain, potatoes and
sugar beets, the aggregate value of
the crops raised on this project dur
ing the year exceeding $500, 900. A
number of difficulties hamper the
most successful operation of this
system. The canals and bitches con-
structed years ago are not of suf-
ficient grade and carrying capacity
to serve the area ultimately to be
irrigated.
Other Faults Detailed
The raid growth of aquatic plants
quickly diminishes the carrying Ca
pacity of the canals, already too lin
tied; concrete structures improperly
designed and constructed, without
steel reinforcing, are constantly
cracking and settling. Exposure to
rigid frost action during the long
winters augments this trouble. Other
appropriations Of the Blackfoot river,
above the reservation headings, d.
vert water justly belonging to the
Indians and constant attention is de-
manded to see that their rights are
protected. Excess waste, return and
drainage waters discharged into Sand
cheek by white irrigators, flow down
intoaone Of our main canals In such
intermittent quantities as to SER
iously jeopardize its successful op-
GRAFTON, frequently resulting in con-
siderable damage to the govern
ment's proprty."
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-20

The w. w. Stevens family were
Christmas shoppers in Blackfoot
Monday.
The funeral services for Ida. Ed
wards were held Sunday afternoon
at the cemetery. Thomas Blackburn
was the speaker. The floral Offer
ings were beautiful and many friends
were gathered to pay their last re-
spects to the deceased.
Don Shelman, l.. Shelman, Russell
Wallace and Loren Shelman we're
Blackfoot visitors Tuesday.
G. N. Chamberlain was in Black
foot on business Tuesday.
A. A Line was in Blackfoot Tues
day.
A. J. Snyder is loading a car of
alfalfa seed to be shipped to M. Ly-
man.
Oscar Sommercorn returned Mon
day from Camp Fremont. Oscar is
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-20

the first soldier to return to Spring
field. His brother Jeff left with the
draft contingnts and is now in
France.
Raymond Stevens of the medical
corps sent home some snap shots
taken of the famous city Of Metz.
H. Berg is i'll and is reported to
have the flu.
Mrs. Hugh Wells is improving,
after dangerous attack Of the in
fiuenza.
Mrs. Bert Hoskins and children Of
Portage, Utah are visiting with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. E. U. Wells.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoskins recently lost
their daughter with the influenza.
The R. R. Davis family drove to
Blackfoot Monday.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-20
COOPERATION IN PALESTINE
Three Thousand Jews Have Success
fully Combined to Fight the
High Cost of Living.

It is, therefore, with the keenest
pleasure that hear Of the success Of
an experiment on small scale un-
der war conditions IN Palestine, Nor.
man Hapgood writes in Leslie's. Since
1914 scarcity, disease, deprecated
currency, have combined to reduce the
Jewish workers almost to starvation
During the war small group decided
to take the most immediate and effec-
tive step. About three years ago $50
workers formed a cooperative So
ciety in order to fight against the
rise in prices. Each worker contrib
uted 10 francs and with this capital
of $500 francs the society began to
make its purchases. As a result the
members Of the society were able to
purchase four times cheaper than the
ordinary public. This cooperation So
ciety, "Mashbir," embraces at pres
ent about 5000 persons and has a
budget Of 10000 francs. Their first
year Of business showed a profit. Dur
ing the second year robbery and
plumber by the Turks changed this
profit into loss. The third year has
now shown them again paying their
way. This society includes not only
workmen, but also teachers and clerks.
It has applied to the commission for
a credit Of 10000 francs and for au.
thorization for one Of their group to
travel to Egypt to make purchases.
1t is, indeed, on a small scale COM
pared with the business I cited on
July 6, but the lesson is the same {:
The strongest single answer to the
cost Of living lies In cooperation.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-20
u. S. Sets New High Mark
For Its Foreign Commerce.

New high records for September for
eign trade in both imports and exports
were announced by the department Of
commerce. Imports were 1892, 600 900,
an increase of nearly $26,0OOOOO over
September. 1917, and exports $780,
100000, an increase of about $780,
100000. For the nine months ending
September, 1918, imports were $685.
100000, an increase Of $4,000 900.
while exports for the nine months, val
ued at $4,561, 100000. represented a
slight decrease.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-20
A Good Business Man,

A commercial traveller had taken a
large order in Scotland for consign-
ment Of hardware and endeavored to
press upon the canny Scottish man
ager who had given him the order q
Christmas gift Of a box Of Havana e.
CARS.
"Naw," he replied. "DQn't try to
bride man. I cudna tax them and
I am a member Of the kirk"
"But will you not accept them as a
Christmas present."
IT cudna," said the Scot.
swell, them" said the traveller, "sup-
pose sell you the cigars for a merely
nominal sum-say, sixpencer
"Weel, In that case" replied the
Scot, "since you press me. and. not
liking to refuse an offer weel meant,
I think I'll be taking two boxes"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-20
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that I will
make application to the board of
county commissioners Of Bingham
county at the regular meeting Of
said board to be held January 10,
1919 to appoint the following deput-
les and assistants to serve in the Of
fee Of county superintendent of
schools; One stenographer and
clerical help as the work Of this Of
fee requires.
GRACE FAULCONER,
County Superintendent Of Schools.
adv. 23-6f
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-20
NOTICE FOR AP.
PLHOATION FOR DEPUTIES

Notice is hereby given, that the
undersigned, A. H. Simmons, sheriff
of Bingham county, elect for the
term commencing January 10, 1919,
will at the regular meeting Of the
county commissioners Of Bingham
county, to be held in January, 1919,
apply to said board for two deputies
and for other and additional clerical
assistance.
This notice is given in accordance
with section 2119, Revised Codes of
Idaho, as ammended by an act Of the
legislature approved March II,
1913.
A. H. SIMMONS,
1851 Sheriff.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-20
HOME ON A FURLOUGH

Sam Mulville arrived in Blackfoot
Tuesday afternoon from San Fran
cisco, where he has been in training
in the navy.
Mr.. Mulville will lspend about ten
days in Blackfoot visiting with his
mother Mrs. Emma Ashton and other
friends and relatives.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-20
ENTERTAINED AT DINNER
FOR ROSEMARY COWEN

Judge and Mrs. Cowen entertained
informally at their home on East
Alice for their little daughter Rose
mary in honor of her birthday. The
table was beautifully decorated with
yellow chrysanthums and yellow
shaded candles.
Covers were laid for the Misses
Crenshaw, Berthene Barlow, Wood,
Schroeder. Henley, Mrs. Dubois the
guest of honor and the host and
hostess,
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-20
Commissioners Meet

The commissioners met in regular
session Monday, Dec. 16. The fol-
lowing matters were considered and
determined.
Various applications for cancela-
ton and adjustment of taxes.
The county attorney and auditor
were authorized to make tender to
the various tax districts in settle
ment of their portion of the refund
money made by the bond company.
A special meeting will be held
Monday, Dec. %, for the purpose of
determining matters relating to
closing of certain roads east and
north of block four, in the Kennedy
addition.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-20

Wanted on Grand Larceny Charge
Sheriff Simmons returned Thurs
day from Spring City, Utah, where
he went to get Clifton Leroy Covert,
on grand larceny charge for steal
ing horse of Enoch Hansen of
Paradise valley on October II.
Upon arriving there is was learned
Covert had gotten away from the
authorities and is still at large. A
$500 reward is offered ( or his ap-
prehension.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-20
PETERsONs REJOICING

A fine baby boy was born to Mr..
and Mrs. J. w Peterson Wednesday.
Dec. 4 Mr.. and Mrs. Peterson are
the proud parents of six fine daugh-
tiers, but are prouder still since the
little son has been added to their
happy household.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-20
Sound Under Water.

The velocity with which sound trav-
els through water is more than four
times as great as through the air. AS
long ago as 1927 the sound Of a bell
under water was transmitted over q
miles.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-20

"Just thought of that V you loaned
me three years ago, old man. Here
it is, and a thousand thanks"
"Hold on! $3.50 more, If you please.
A dollar is worth only fifty-four cents
compared with what it was when you
got the loan"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-20
Man Deserts Family

Deputy George Ezell went to Cald-
we'll, Idaho Wednesday morning to
serve a warrant of arrest on John
Edison, who Is being held at that
place for deserving his wife and
family at Aberdeen.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-20
Somewhat Annoying

Somewhat Annoying.
ut makes me mad for my husband
to talk in his Sleep"
"The poor man can't help It."
maybe not, but 1t looks like an init
nation that don't give him chance
at any other time"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-20
Around the Court House
Negro Couple Arrseted

Wallace Jackson and Stella Pick
ms, both negros, were met at the late
train Wednesday night by the sheriff
force and are now in the custody of
the sheriff awaiting action of the
district court, for each having suit
case of liquor.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-20

Sheriff A. H. Simmons left We'd
nesday morning for Spring City.
Utah, on official business
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-20
AZ Last. .

"Dey say soap
Is g0in' to be more
expensive" said
Meandering Mike.
II hope it u.s."
replied Flooding
Pete. tive wait
ed years fur some
halfway excuse
fur not usin' it."
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-20
Evidently q Novice.

"You told me you were an expert
enced waiter" said the restaurant
manager.
"How do you know I'm not?'
"You said thank you for Is cent
tip"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-20
Family Interests.

"And what did
the doctor tell
your"
"Why, he look
ed me over and
asked me If I had
made q will"
"Ah, is your
condition 80 bad?"
II don't know;
but his brother
is q lawyer"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-20
Marital Amenities.

She-I was a fool when married
you.
He-That is what all my friends told
me at the time.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-20

Judge Cowen is holding court in
Mackay this week.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-20
Dissenting Views.

"Didn't you think the new play rath-
er fatuous?'
"Well, no; I thought it rather thin"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-20
FOR A LAUGH
Wanted a Square Deal.

-H-H-H-HH-1-H-q-H.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-30
VACANT STORES
NEED TENANTS
Efforts Likely to Be Made to
Attract More Merchants
to City.

With more than a dozen stores va
cant right in the heart of the south
side business district Of Mishawaka,
it is felt by some of the more enter
prising citizens that an effort should
at this time be made TO attract mer-
chants from other cities here. The
success attained by the Messrs. Hur-
wich since opening an exclusive shoe
store in the city is set forth as Il
reason why other lines of business
could be made TO pay and pay well.
These vacant stores, with probably
two exceptions We're formerly Oc-
cupied as saloons and have been
empty since prohibition went into
effect. For city with the pOpula-
ton Of Mishawaka there are COM
paratively few stores. and that 9TH
ers could be made a success. pro-
cided. OF course, the right sort Of
merchandise was carried. is not
doubted. Merchants of the city are
not above admitting that Competi-
ton is the life of trade, and IL has
been demonstrated that such oppO-
sition generally helps the other fell
low and gives to the public a more
liberal choice of goods.
Mishawaka's population is be-
tween 10000 and 1900. while its
weekly payroll is one OF the best in
comparison to it's population. in the
state.
Unfortunately. the city has no
business mems organization to take
fr, e4t,b r,,a4targ t,uf IL ba. bnap
suggested that the Kiwanis club,
when il resumes its winter meetings,
take steps 10 bring the matter prom
inently before merchants OF other
cities who might be willing 10
consider the establishment of
branches here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-30
InGH SCHOOL NOTEs.

Plans are nearly completed for
the New Years Eve watch party
10 be given i'm the High school audi
forum by the senior class. The en-
tertainment will take the form Of
a good vaudeville and dancing.
The vaudeville will benefit ETAOI
The vaudeville viii consist of Il
playlet, Good Women" a mind
reading act, cadet drill. minstrel
show, another playIet, Dear Ma
bel" and readings and recitations.
The actors are all members of the
senior class and the music will be
furnished by the Miles smith or
Chestra
Following the program dancing
VIII take place with music by Fred
rickSOn's orchestra. At L o'clock
a novel stunt will be staged Many
other amusemcnts are planned ard
the work is being directed by the
class sponsors, Miss DObbins. Miss
Timm. Miss Moves and Mrs. Bris-
toll
The senior class has already spent
over 10000 on war work and what
ever funds are taken in will be used
for carrying on the work.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-30
TWO INJURED WHEN
THROWN FROM BUGGY

Mrs Ruth Robsbart and her
daughter Grace were badly bruised
about the head and body as the re-
suit of being thrown from a buggy
in which they were riding The
accident occurred on the Main ST.
road north of the city Monday morn
ing. The horse became frightened
at a piece Of paper and ran away.
Mrs. Josephine Emers who accom-
panied Mrs. Robshart and her
daughter escaped uninjured. They
reside near Elkhart and had come
mere 10 spend Monday with their
sister Mr.. Eugene Pelvey, who lives
north Of Mshawaka.
An automobile which passed
shortly afterwards took the injured
people to the Pelvey home where
medical attention was given them
Mrs. Robshart and daughter will
be unable TO return to their home
for several days as the result of their
injuries.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-30
MLSE7AWAKA GENERAL NEWS
LnconW Phone Bel 10
VIOLATOR
GETS HEAVY me
August DeMeeSter to DiSCon-
tine Business and Convert
Building into Apartments.

August DeAIeester. 4O2 ;. Wells
ST., pied guilty Monday TO a charge
Of unlawfully keeping Intoxicating
liquors and was fined $4,000 ana
costs and given a 12O days Jail SEN
tence. Judge Fieg later suspended
the jail sentence on the defendants
promise 10 discontinue his business
and remodel his building into living
apartments. He stated that he had
already disposed of a lot of his fix
lures and furnishings. DeMeester
paid the hne and costs which
amounted to $4,000 He also vol
UNFAIRLY surrended five quarts Of
whisky.
In suspending the jail sentence
Judge Fieg emphatically declared
that the leinency which the court
had shown in bootlegEing cases
would he abandoned hereafter, and
no jail sentence would be suspend
ed. He further stated that enough
publicity had been given TO show the
attitude of the police in REGARDS to
this matter and no one could plead
Ignorance in a liquor violation case.
Ht case OL lAlc otdle Vs. W imam
KolOwski charged with assault AMI
battery was continued. A bond Of
$25.ss was furnished b. the de-
PENDANT.
Ted King entered n plea of guilty
to intoxication and was fined SO
and costs.
John Loytus also pleased guilty
tO intONiCatiOn and WAS fined S5 90
and costs which he paid.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-30
WOMAN AND WIFE" AT
THE LINCOLN TODAY

That popular favOrite, Alice
Brady. will be seen at the Lincoln
today in Woman and Wife" from
Jane Eyre. Ousted from the home
Of rich relatives with whom she is
living at the opening of the story.
Jane Eyre is sent to an institution
presided over by the cruel MI.
BrOcklehurst Here she wins all
hearts. and luckily escapes from its
irksome confines when she secures a
position as gOverness to Adele. the
daughter of Edward Rochester. The
story is TOO well known to need repe-
tition. Sufficient TO say nothing has
been omitted in its perturbation TO
detract from its absorbing interest
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-30
DRUNKEN BRAWL
ON SUNDAY NIGHT
Quartet Stage Free-fOr all.
Policeman is Cut-Three
Are Arrested.

PatrOlman MOntine was cut in the
hand with formidable looking
knife when he and Patrolman Nc
bride attempted 10 arrest two men
ANA two women al the corner of
Lincoln way w and Center ST. last
night shortly before 10 O'Clock. The
quartet had been TO south Bend at
tending parry and imbibed toe
freely; in fact. all of them We're said
90 have been drunk. They had
some trouble with the taxi driver
who brought them over about the
fare which resulted in a mix-up in
" which all Of the bunch took a hand.
Someone called the police and IN 2
short time the patrol arrived with
the two officers. While attempting
10 make the arrest. Achile Lootens,
OH ". sixth St. drew a knife on
NOntine. THIS started the mix-up.
The police drew their batons. and
Looteu was given a blow which put
him out of the game In the mean
time a soldier. who formed one Of
the PARTY. made a quick getaway.
The trio was brought 10 the police
station where the female members
of the party gave their names as
Mrs Emma Trossaert and Elodie
Martens. A physician was called,
who attended 20 LOOtens injury. Ow-
ing 10 the fact that there are no ac-
commodation for women prisoners
i'm the local bastile. they were taken
TO the county Jail.
When arraigned Monday morning
Lo0teus pleaded not guilty TO q
charge of assault and battery and
of intoxication. He asked for a
continuance which was granted him.
His case will be tried later
Mrs. Martens ~4,,, Mrs. Trossaert
both entered a pa of not guilty 10
charges of intoNication but We're
found guilty and assessed a fine of
50 and costs each. I'm giving the
sentence Judge Feig gave them a
severe lecture and stated that Aft
davits for prejury and other charges
ought 20 be filed against them at
once He said he was sorry he
could not fine them l. times as
much as he did but that was the
maximum fine for intoxication on
the first offense He stated that they
ought 10 be ashamed of themselves,
the judge continued as both of
them had husbands and one Of them
even had child. He further stated
that if they could not pay their fines
he would issue a mittinus for them
Immediately.
In the course Of the evidence in
troduced il was brought out that
these women In company with Loo
tens and a soldier had attended the
Orpheum theater matinee and later
visited a saloon, after which they
hired a taxi and came to Mishawaka.
When arrested they were north of
Lincoln way headed for the brewery.
When the police attempted to arrest
LOotens both women interfered and
on the stand Monday morning they
stated that their reason for inter
fering was that Lootens was too
good of a friend Of theirs to see him
arrested. Both women are alleged
20 have slapped and kicked the Off
GERS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-30
&C IS HER SHARE
OF MISFORTUNE
Husband and Child Die, Home
Burns, Then She Loses
Three Children.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. GO.-Fol-
lowing the death Of her husband
and one child, the burning Of her
home and all her worldly possess
sions, Mrs Mary higgins, from Ok
lahoma, lost three of her four sue
viving children in Indianapolis, and
found two of them only 10 learn
one Of the three was missing from
the two. The police helped her
through her difficulties.
The woman's husband died OF in
fuenza. one of the five children
died Of the same disease. shortly
afterward the family home was
burned Taking her few children.
higgins started for her old home in
Kentucky. She arrived in Indiana
polls about midnight. and una BILE TO
get a train until the next day, she
went TO a rOoming house In the
morning she took a 5-year-old child,
and left the rooms she had engag aged
20 get something to eat for the fam
lily. When she attempted 10 return
she found she was lost and did not
know which way TO turn. She ap-
pealed to the police An automobile
was placed at her disposal, and two
policemen spent the greater part of
a day canvassing the rooming hous-
es Of the city. Late in the afternoon
a man called the police station. He
said:
This is - | operate the -
hotel. A woman came here last
night with several children. She
went out this morning leaving three
Of them, to get something 20 eat,
but as yet has not returned. Now
one Of the three children is gone.
What shall I do?"
Mrs. higgins was taken TO the no
tel She found her 1-year-old son
and 9-months' old baby, but her =
year-old daughter was~the one who
wandered away looking for her
mother. The police found the girl
and assigned a man to stay with
the family and keep its members to-
gether until all were on the train
headed for Kentucky
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-30
FUNERAL NOTES.

Funeral services for Henry Hose
1911 Glover st, will be held at the
o'clock Rev. DR.. b Earle Parker
of the Methodist church will offici
ate Burial will be in the Osceola
cemetery.
Funeral services for Walter Cor
don. seven-year-old son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Gordon. Twin Branch. will be
held at the residence Monday after
noon at $3.50 o'clock Rev. Mr.. Jor-
don Of Osccola will offiCiate Burial
will be i'm Fairview cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-30
ROMANCE OF TARTAN
AT TEMPLE TODAY

Imagine a story of breathless move
ment set amid the contrasting scenes
of the iungles of unexplored Africa
and the luxurious atmosphere Of
American society, with Tarzan, the
son Of noble parents, who has been
raised in the cart of The wilds by
an ape foster-mOther. as the central
figure. and one can obtain some IDEA
Of the treat in store for local film
enthusiasts when The Romance Of
Tarzan" comes to the Temple thea
Ter today and Tuesday. The pro-
duction is in seven parts, and thu
cast is one Of the very best.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-30
WANT DR.. PARKER
TO REMAIN HERE

At q quarterly conference Of the
Methodist church held sunday even
ing reports for the year were pre-
scented and showed most gratifying
gains in every department of work
A petition from the official board
as presented asking that DR.. =. L.
Parker pastor of the local MethO-
dist Episcopal church be retained
for another year. DR.. Parker has
done excellent work for his church
since assuming the pastorate.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-30
ENTERTAINs FOR sOLDIE,R-

Sir. and Mrs. Bert Wink, Bate ST..
River Park, entertained az a family
dinner Sunday in honor OF Cpl.
Karl r. smith. who left Monday for
Camp Devons. Mass He has been
here on a two weeks Through visit
ing his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. j. C..
Smith. 1921 z. Third ST.