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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-01-24
FACTORY CLOSING ORDER

1t would seem that a number OF
eastern newspapers were rather hasty
in their condemnation of Fuel Admin
istrator Garfield, for his order closing
all manufacturing plants east of the
Mississippi river for a period of five
days, beginning last Friday, and the de-
claration of ten consecutive heatless
Mondays for factories, stores, office
buildings, and the like The order came
suddenly, and without the slightest
warning, in the hope that it would re
suit in the relief of the fuel shortage
which exists in the east. DR.. Garfield,
in issuing the order, had three pur-
poses in mind, and he says that already
the first two of them have been ae-
complished. They are:
o. The heating of homes
throughout the east, which had
been without adequate fuel sup
plies.
CD Movement to the Atlantic
seaboard of coal in sufficient guam
titles to supply transatlantic ship
ping.
90 The clearing of the rail
road congestion.
The third aim had not been accom-
plished as early as the first two, be-
cause of the heavy storms in the east,
which have blocked railroad traffic to
Il large extent.
Reports indicate that the order was
generally adhered to by the manufac-
turing plants of the east. While the
ruling brings an enormous amount of
Inconvenience to the manufacturers and
also reduces the weekly earnings of
multitudes of wOrkmen, who were with
out employment from Friday until We'd
nesday, and for the next ten weeks will
have no work on Mondays, it is prOba-
BILE that issuance of the closing order
was the only way to keep the east from
freezing, and to keep transatlantic traf-
fic moving.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-01-24
PRESIDENTS REToRT

The constitution of the United States
of America sets forth that the president
is COMMUNICATIVE of the U. S.
army and navy in time of war. Presi-
den Wilson, who has not only served
as head of the American army and navy
in the present war, but who has been
dominant factor in the allied leader
ship since the United States became
involved in the imbroglio abroad, pur-
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-01-24
BOOSTS PORK PRODUCTION

Fixing of a minimum price for hogs
in Pacific coast states cannot help but
stimulate production of swine in the
far west, and it was for this reason
that the packers, cooperating with the
U. s. food administration, decided on
an established price.
The agreement was reached at con
ference in San Francisco, and was sign
ed by packers of Seattle, Portland,
Spokane, San Francisco, and provides
that the average price for packing hogs
bought at these markets viii not be less
than one cent under the food admins
tration' S minimum price effective on
the Chicago market. The Chicago price
now is $3.50 a hundredweight. The
Pacific coast price is effective during
the period in which the food admins
tration 8 minimums are effective in the
middle west.
The minimum price does not mean
the top price which the packer may
pay the farmer for his hogs. but the
lowest price he is permitted to pay In
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-01-24
THRIFT AND BOARDING

"a Re is great deal of difference be-
3 thrift and boarding The federal
nment, by asking persons to save
money and invest it in U. S. thrift
and liberty bonds, does not
a Tor them to hoard their funds.
present time, when the Ameri-
anon Is engaged in the greatest
history, as well as in peace
noarding can not help but result
Fously for the business interests
= country.
ulng OF money is nothing more
q pc withdrawal of money from cir
n' Thrift is the saving of mon
v ~ one acquires an amount suffi-
tfor an investment. Under the
ment war savings plan, the min
investment is reduced to 25
~ war in which we are now in
Is to succeed, business at home
VI be discouraged. If business
\ were to fail, our armies would
fiiy fail, for our military and
FORCES are sustained by taxation
Il
!, 80 issues which are borne pri-
q oy the folk who remain at
4 pursuing their ordinary avoca-
inose who earn money must pay
aneial cost of the war. But we
yarn, II others refuse to spend.
recently have gone about the
certain calamity-howlers who
O'o the people that unless they
q rtail their spending, the war
q -OSv 10 the allied cause. These
a thrown a big scare into thou
ron thousands of American PEG.
u is probable that they have
y much money to be withdrawn
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-01-24
John F. NUGENT

Nugent, appointed U. S.
from Idaho by Governor Alex
70 fill the place in the upper
congress- made vacant by the
ss 81 Senator James II. Brady, is
olified for the high position to
ga he has been named. That he
credit to himself and to his
his new office, goes without
5f Senator Nugent already is
sbiugton. ready to take up his
Ork Senator Nugent's home is
appointment of Senator Nugent
ade Tuesday by Governor Alex
Boise. A week before the APP
~ emf was made, it was generally
j ID the appointment lay between
I Governor Hawley and Mr. MI
~ nd Governor Alexander IS office
hooded with kilograms and letters
friends Of each man, urging that
fayorite be named. 1t was diff
4 choice for Governor Alexander
'<ke.
prnor Hawley, a pioneer resident
Rho. and a man who has ably
~ his state not only in the govern
ffice, but in the state Legislature,
many other ways, also would.
made a splendid senator.
Z ltor Nugent's appointment holds
nntil the next statewide elecuo4
aember.
q Senator Nugent and Ex-Governor
will in all probability be can
for the U. S. senate at the
&lection, when two senators are
= elected from. Idaho-one to fill
bexpired term of Senator Brady,
BE other to fill vacancy which
arise through the expiration of
II Borah IS term.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-01-24
VICTORY AT SEA

M Bl tisb naval forces, operating
FL entrance to the Dardanelles, won
"a al victory the other day when
vfnnk the Turkish cruiser Midullu
nerly the German cruiser Breslau,
@used the Bleaching of the Turk
piser Sultan Yawuz, formerly the
~ GOeben.
|exs of the loss of the vessels con
Ito us an impression that opera
4 are again taking place in the
I'D war theater, which for some
Vas been quiet, and that further
Il victories may be expected from
3art of the globe.
~ two cruisers, which were in the
tkTanean sea at the outbreak of
Var, flying the Germah colors,
n interned at Constantinople the
of August, 1914, and later were
20 to have been purchased by the
1nn government. and to have been
*tened. AT any rate, they were
4ed by the central powers, and
that time ON their spheres of ac-
were extensive, and often they
ID victors for the Teutons. Their
etion therefore, Immediately be-
as significant as the destruction
e German sea raiders Dresden,
<nhe and Seadler.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-01-24
THE HAND OF THE KAISER

Shoshone Journal: During the past
week it was announced from Berlin
that 5000 more French men and 1000
French women were to be taken by
Germany to serve her purposes; the
men to the slave camps and the women
to the German breeding pens And
that is just the fate every pro-German
is striving to bring upon our own land.
Every time we permit German propag-
anda to be circulated in our midst we
are inviting the dawn of the day when
there will be posted i'll the Shoshone
postoffice the notice that as a matter
of reprisal the Imperial German Empire
proposes transporting 500 women and
1000 men from Lincoln county and that
on a certain day at stated hour every
male between the ages of - and As and
every female between the ages of 10
and 80 must under heavy penalty for
failure report to the commanding Off
Ger at Shoshone and that the selections
viii be made by lot at that time. Sounds
nice doesn t it? But it is true in France
today and if our propagandists have
their way it will be true here.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-01-24

this way, the producer is practically as
sured of decent price for hogs raised
for future marketing.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-01-24
We WANT To PRINT YOUR
HOME NEWS

You don't need to be an ex-
pert writer in order to fill the
place of correspondent. Just
write the happenings of your
community in a plain, ordinary
way.
We want to make the IDAHO
COUNTY FREE PRESS repre-
sentative of cUery section of Idaho
County,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-01-24

"'Sir, have you an opening for a
smart and energentic young man like
"Certainly. There s the
door just back of you.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-01-24

Write TO the FREE PRESS
Immediately for our PROPOSE
ton.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-01-24

Fire insurance. Ayers.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-01-24

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Milford chronicle., 1918-08-09
can ALL FOOD YOU CAN

To save vegetables and fruits by
canning this year is a patriotic duty.
The war makes the needs for Food
Conservation more imperative than at
any time in the history of the coun-
try. America is responsible for the
food supply for her European Allies.
The American family can do nothing
more helpful in this emergency than
to can all food that can be canned.
In this way the abundance Of the
summer may be mace to supply the
needs Of the winter and all waste will
be eliminated
Each community is urged TO take
part in this work. All fruit canned
for the Red Cross will be on display
at the State Fair. September 2nd to
9th, inclusive, with placard stating
what community canned Il, Also
there will be a complete list Of those
who donated the fruit to be published
along with the list of fruit canned by
each community. In this way com
plete record will be Eept and each in
dividual and each community will get
credit for the support they have Civ
en- to this work. Don't permit your
community to fall behind in this ex-
hibition at the State Fair. Get to-
gether and can for the Red Cross.
We can supply jars and sugar from
the Liberty Kitchen.
A demonstration and meeting was
held at Viola Frida. Fourteen jars
of fruit were canned. making a total
of forty-eight quarts 20 the credit Of
that club for the Red Cross. They
planned to have a display in Pardee's
to arouse interest in this canning.
Mrs. Todd called at the kitchen Sat
urday and took five dozen jars and
twenty-five pounds of sugar to be
used in this work.
II is the desire of the members OF
the Liberty Kitchen to have Kent
county rank first. It is essentially
fruit growing county. and the in
habitants now have an opportunity to
demonstrate its worth.
The Home Demonstration Agent is
anxious to visit every community that
can possibly be persuaded to take ut
the work. Help her by calling the
office. Dover 434. or writing. and ar
ranging a meeting.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-09
MILFORD GRANGE.

The meeting held last Saturday
with Mrs. Cubbage at Millwood was
one Of the most enjoyable Of the sum
mer. A large number OF members
and their friends were present. be-
sides a number Of visitors who came
to hear Senator Wolcott, who was
the speaker of the afternoon. His
talk was along the lines Of the stand
the United States has taken and must
take, on the great questions OF the
hour, and frequent hearty applause
showed that his audience was in en-
tire sympathy with the sentiments he
expressed. Every one seemed to las-
pecially endorse Senator Wolcott's
views on the new revenue bill. He
was accompanied by his wife and
mother, whose presence added to the
enjoyment Of the social hour. The
Grange feels indebted to DR.. Stephen
son, also, who so happily conducted
the meeting, and whose witty opening
remarks were a feature of the afteI-
noon. The next meeting will be held
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Medford
Jones. on Saturday, August IL.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-09
EXPERTS WANTED

The Signal Corps Of the Army is in
urgent need Of about 20 production
experts for important army work.
These positions are in the civil SER
vice, not in the military. The sal
aries offered range from $4,000 to
$500 a year The duties consist Of
supervising, distributing, and expe-
diting the manufacture and delivery
OF materials and equipment. II is
desired to obtain for these positions
nersOns with a general knowledge OF
production and manufacturing prob
Iems. experience in preparing and
maintaining charts and data of pro-
gress, and preferably. thorough
knowledge of the manufacturing Of
radio, telephone or telegraph material
and equipment, wire, cable, etc, with
all the tools and apparatus pertaining
to such equipment and its installation.
No written examination will be re-
quired The positions will be filled
under the civil service rules on a nom
competitive basis, but If there should
be a surplus of applications from
qualified persons, the best qualified
will of course be accepted. A formal
application will be required and Sc
lections will be based upon the in
formation given therein, together with
such corroborative evidence as may
be needed. Full information and ap-
plication blanks may be obtained by
addressing the United States Civil
Service Commission. Washington. d.
c., or the secretary Of the board Of
civil service examiners at Boston.
New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Gin
cinnati, Chicago, St. Paul, St. Louis,
New Orleans, Seattle or San Fran
cisco,
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-09
HOTTEST WEATHER OF SUMNER

The hottest weather of the summer
started on Tuesday of this week and
on that day the people of this section
sweltered in the heat. The official
government thermometer registered
80 degrees, but there were num-
ber of thermometers in the business
section which showed over 100 de-
grees, one even registering 1O6. The
humidity was awful, which added
greatly to the oppressive heat. The
shipyards, -four mills, the Caulk lab
oratories and the plant Of the Milford
Chronicle Publishing Company, clos
ed shortly afternoon on Tuesday be-
cause Of the heat. 1uesday night the
suffering was great. and the coolest
registered by the thermometer was
IS degrees. Wednesday found the
hot weather still here, and many
plants which started work were COM
pelled to shut down. Long before
noon all Of the presses Of the Milford
Chronicle were out Of commission be-
cause Of the rollers running down.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-09
PAPER MILLS ESSENTIAL
NEWSPAPERS MUST CUT
Federal Order Provides for Reduc-
tiOn OF Is Per Gent. Daily and
20 Per Cent. Sunday.

Paper mills have been listed as an
essential industry, the priorities di-
vision of the War Industry Board an
nounces. on the understanding that
the greatest possible economy will be
exercised in the use of paper, and that
newspapers Will reduce their con-
sumption Of news print 10 per cent.
ON daily editions, and 20 per cent on
Sunday editions.
Advertising will not be affected by
the curtailing of the news print con-
sumption. Reading matter for the
purpose Of reducing space is defined
by the agreement as consisting Of all
matter printed except paid advertise
ments. The schedules of curtailment
are based upon a standard column of
800 agate lines.
Because of the absolute necessity
of curtailing the use of paper" says
the statement, "the pulp and paper
section of the War Industries Board
has ruled that during the war no new
newspaper shall be established
With the exception that the curtail-
ment of daily editions becomes effect
i've August u instead of August 5,
the recommendations Of the American
Newspaper Publishers Association.
made public July 20, are accepted by
the War Industries Board. The cur
tailment of 20 per cent. of Sunday edi-
tions becomes effective September l..
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-09
MAsTERsON-RUTT.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Rutt of George
town, Delaware. announce the mar
riage Of their daughter. Mabel May, to
Mr.. Clarence H. Masterson, which
was solemnized at Christ Episcopal
Church, Indianapolis, Indiana, We'd
nesday, July "a. 1918, at one o'clock.
The only attendants we're Miss Sarah
E. Rutt, sister of the bride, who is
visiting her in Indianapolis, and Mr. 4.
E. b. HOlfer, friend Of the groom.
The bride wore white geOrgette
crepe gown, embroidered and heavily
beaded, and her veil was held in place
by tiny white rose buds. She carried
an arm bouquet of bridal roses. Miss
Sarah Rutt wore a sand cOlored taf-
feta gown and a white georgette crepe
hat. She carried an arm bouquet OF
pink roses. A wedding dinner was
given by the bridegrOom's mother and
Immediately afterward Mr. and Mrs.
Masterson left for a wedding trip in
northern Indiana and will be at home
after August 1st at 124S Woodlawn
Avenue, Indianapolis. The bride will
be remembered by a great many as
teacher in the public schools OF
Sussex county before she went to In
diana last fall. The groom is in the
employ Of the Illinois Central Rail-
road Company.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-09
LOSES COUNTY AGENT.

D. H. Kaufman, county agricultur-
al agent, left Georgetown on Satur-
day afternoon for Elkton, where he
was to report for military service.
having been inducted into military
service by the board of Cecil county.
Mr.. Kaufman had been in Sussex
county but a few months, coming here
from Elkton, but during that time he
has endeared himself to the people,
who regret to learn that he has to
leave. He has given assistance to
farmers in all parts of the county,
and has solved many of the perplex-
ing problems with which they have
been confronted. His work in com
batting the aphis. which affected the
tomato crop in this section this sum
mer, has meant hundreds of dollars
to the farmers.
If there is any section of the pen
insula that needs a county agent it is
Sussex county. where there are Won
derful opportunities to develop the
soil and grow diversified crops. Sus-
sex countians are hoping that his
successor will be named within a
short time, as such man is needed
in this vicinity at this time.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-09
PERSONAL MENTIONS

Mrs. Emma C. Sipple is on an ex-
tended visit to Connecticut and Rhode
Island.
Miss Viola C. Jackson Of Shawnee
spent the week end at Laurel with
Mrs. John Hearn.
Mrs. Bessie Gnlispie has gone to
Philadelphia, where she will remain
until the summer ends.
Mr. and Mrs. E. ]. Salevan are
spending their vacation at the Hart
mann Cottage at Bowers Beach.
Dr.. and Mrs. Walter L. Grier and
Pennsylvania and New Jersey this
week.
James H. Salevan has returned to
Athol, Mass, after a weeks visit
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ].
Frank Salevan.
Mrs. Anna r. Carmean returned
on Saturday morning from a visit OF
two weeks with friends and relatives
in lower Sussex county.
Wallace Burn is in Perth Amboy,
N. j., doing some special work an
the steamer Lorraine. recently launch
ed at the McLaurey yards.
Miss Laura Salevan is visiting her
brother, James II Saleyan, who Is
assistant superintendent OF a large
manufacturing concern at Athol Mass.
Miss verna wilkins will resign her
position with the l.. d. Caulk Com
pany on Saturday. and will enter the
Boyd Business College on Monday.
Harry Manlove and friend, Mr..
Burg, OF Philadelphia. arrived in Mil
ford Tuesday evening, and were the
guests Of Jabez Foulk over Big Thurs
day.
Mrs. John P. Allison, Miss Irene
ireland, Mrs. Charles Richards and
Raymond Richards, Of Wilmington.
are visiting Assistant Postmaster aad
Mrs. Wilbert NJ. Joseph.
The Misses Thressa and Edith Fra
zier are now spending part OF their
vacation with Mrs. Mary A. Nutter,
OF ZIG W. Front street. after which
they will spend a few days in Reho-
both with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Russell are
receiving congratulations upon the
arrival Of a son. George, Jr., Sunday.
August 9Th. George Sr. Is wearing
a broad smile as he goes about his
duties at the postofice this week.
DR.. J. Lynn Pratt received notice
this week from the War Department
that he failed TO pass the medical ex-
animation, and would not be accgpted
for service In the u. s. Army. But
Dr.. Pratt Is determined to make the
requirements and will make another
attempt.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-09
DO YOU KNOW

That if our soldier boys deliberated
as long over doing their duty as some
of our people at home hesitate over
doing theirs, the victory would be
doubtful?
That it is a sort of financial cow
ardice to hesitate to put your money
in United States Government securi-
ties, and to deliberate over the wis
dom and patriotism Of the investment
is to hesitate in supporting our sold
iers?
That this war is to be won not by
one man or one thousand men or one
million men, or one million people,
but that It is to be won by the united
efforts Of the individuals Of many ma
tions?
That every American who econom-
ICES in consumption Of material. who
increases production, who saves and
lends savings to the government, does
something to help WIN the war?
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-09
BIG DEMAND FOR AUTO TRUCK

George W. Shirley, who is noN
general manager of the mechanical
portion OF the plant of the Milford
Chronicle Publishing Company. NOV
ed his goods to Milford by auto van
on Monday of this week, and is now
occupying the residence on Causey
Avenue, recently purchased by him
from Henry W. Harrington. The
truck arrived in Milford about nine
O'Clock at night, and before it had un-
loaded, a number of persons who de-
sired household goods hauled 20
Chester and other cities gathered and
tried to make arrangements to have
them hauled. John Moore, formerly
of Milford, had made a deal whereby
household goods were to be taken TO
Chester for eighty dollars. Those
who wanted the machine, however,
bid as high as $3.50 to get the services
OF the machine. Moore's goods were
hauled back.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-09
GASOLINE, A MATCH, AND A FOOL

The combination of gasoline. a
match and a fool caused an alarm OF
fire last Saturday evening in Milford,
while five thousand people were an
the streets and in the stores doing
their weekend shopping. and with
the rushing firemen and heavy auto
mobile fire engine having to make
their way through the great crowd, it
was surprising that there were not
more accidents than there were.
When a fire alarm sounds it is the
duty of all persons who may be driv-
ing on the streets to draw their team
or auto to the right side of the street.
and stop until the fire engines have
passed. and the people must not rush
into the middle of the street at such
times, or they will endanger THAR own
as well as other lives.
The cause for the alarm was at the
garage of Rosa & Ramsey, on North
Walnut street, where man attempt
ed to hold a lighted match over the
gasoline tank, to see how near full II
was OF gasoline. 1t is not yet known
if he found out, for the fire that fol-
lowed came quick and swiftly. The
blaze was quickly eXtinguished. and
no serious damage was done to any
property except the machine.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-09
SOLDIER GETS HEAVY SENTENCE

Joseph Wilbur Porter. formerly a
member Of Company B, Of the troops
which were stationed at Milford and
mustered into the army and deserted
from the 59th Regiment Of Pioneers
at Anniston, Alabama, last November,
was apprehended at Clayton, Del. =,
last June, where he was working, and
before a General Court Martial held
at Camp Dix, was sentenced to dis
honorable discharge from the army
and to serve 25 years at hard labor.
General Scott in reviewing the SEN
tence reduced the Imprisonment to 15
years, and designated the place for
him to serve his Imprisonment as Fort
Jay, New York, and forfeiture Of all
pay during the service. This forever
disfranchises the man from taking
part in any public AFFAIRS of town,
county, state or national government
unless pardoned by the President
Of the United States. This should be
a lesson to those who leave their
posts without furlough or passes.