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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27
GEORGE cREeLs JOKES.

George crssi. head Of he U.s. public
,tydepsr<unsrt opened up his. activities
early IN the war BY publishing a.. fake
sccosrt Of sea fight which never oe.
surrs< ard IN which he made the Amer
sesa vessels come cut heroes in fighting
a. overwhelming enemy attack. -.Cresl
ssor after the truth came out confessed
that ne tsksd the story as. a. sort. OF
Fsu~tk 81 July joke to. cheer. up the
spirsGs u . dsprssssd rat'ec Of hun
~ csitsls~ d,seeurassd souIs. Since
sksn oe>~ps has been looked upon BY
nerseapef men ar just common liar
an1 ~ Nssss reports are ehueksd n the
$500 baskst without being opened or
vesh n ali. George has also carried HE
-,sltins- p~ssi;vis'ss into other. fields.
George thinks Il is one Of his greatest
. jckes'' TO notify rcistives OF the death
OF soldier and afterwards have the
add dead hero turn up alive and well.
sad often not even injured That Is
s4orgr Crcrrs idea OF a great joke
and George Creei has been taken 10
France BY the President 10 censor the
ealsie news from the peace conference.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27
ireland's Round Towers.

No one knows exactly when or why
the round towers In Ireland were
built, but some believe that the druids
erected them as watch towers and
places to which to go for safety in
time of danger. A good many of the
towers have the tops broken down and
those which show the cone tops intact
have mostly been restored There Is
no door on the ground, the doors be-
ing purposely built at about 10 or
10 feet from the ground and were
reached by ladders.
After the people had climbed inside
they drew their ladders up after them
and thus were out of reach of the
Danes who frequently invaded the
country. The tiny windows Of these
towers are far up toward the top also.
About so round towers remain In Ire
land, but only a few of them are per-
feet. According to one authority, they
were probably built between the 9th
and 18th centuries.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27
ovERTHROWiNS THE
GOVERNMENT.

The New York World correspondent
from Paris reports Premier Ulemencau
as saying that President Wilson VIII
overthrow the US. Government In case
IL fails 10 sustain him and his policies
Al tho peace convention. In order to
properly understand the statement OF
c2emsncsu u mug be remembered
that the term Overthrow the Govern
naent" as used In European countries
has an entirely different significance
Than we Use II here.
The President OF France and the
Kisg OF England are not supposed go
s>zong 20 any particular political
D&xty. az we understand party politics
These rulers are supposed 10 be neu-
trails and merely empowered with the
power to execute whatever are handed
IN then by the law making powers Of
their governments. Their cabinets are
always xeIecfsd from the majority
party Of the law making body. which
corr espond 10 our congress. Whenever
al an election II either Of those coun-
tries the party IN power as represented
by the cabinet Is defeated and the op-
c1sste party secures a majority. They
zpesk M II sgs ~cyerthrowing the Gov
ernnsnf~ ar6 Immediately the King Of
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27
What He Wanted.

G. neral Biddle said at London gar
den party:
The doughboy In France has lot
OF trouble with the French Language.
A doughboy sat on a bench In the
Tuileries gardens one day and thumb
ed a French phrase book discontent-
eddy.
This here book he growled, don't
tell you what you want to say at ALI
1t tells you how to say the uncle OF
your mother is sixty-five years old. or
the sister Of your wife has bought
COW, or the umbrella Of your neigh
Dor Is In the attic. but I don't want to
say nothing Of that kind >
what do you want to sayY an
other doughboy asked. >
"'What I'm after said the nrst
doughboy, is a book that tells you
how to say, Your face is familiar:
amt we met before7' or Gee, them
eyesF or Little girl. you sure do look
out o. sight In that swimmin' suit"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27
Peculiar Beauty Treatment.

A musical-comedy actress, who
prides herself on the beauty of her
limbs. suspends herself daily from
a cord fastened across her room. and
suffers a sister professional to work
her legs pumphandie for ten or twelve
minutes This treatment is beneficial
In several ways, exercising the mus
Giles and lmparting strength and hard
ness--both essential to burlesque
dancer. Artists models undergo SIM
liar treatment.
A Partisan beauty specialist achieved
reputation and riches by inventing a
round-shoulder cure. Hundreds of ar
fiicted beauties placed themselves I'M
der his care. spending hours daily in
PROSTATE position, and wearing pc
culiar blackboard with an ingeniousiy
formed MISUNDERSTANDING.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27
THANKS OF a. R.-c. COMMITTEES

The canteel committee of. ther Red
Cross wish to hereby thank the bust
ness firms who with but one exception
contributed SO willingly and gener-
ously when solicited for contributions
for the soldiers and sailors Christmas
tree at the canteen. Also to the Sho-
shone Journal for the 200 greeting
cards printed and presented to the
committee. One. of these beautiful
cards was attached to each of the
XMAS socks. 1t extended TO the boys
Merry Christmas with the compH-
ments of the A. R. c. Canteen, of Sho-
shone, Idaho.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27
DAVID YADEN KILLED

Word has been received from tne
war department OF the death OF bugleI
David Yadcn David. as he was calico
here. was the son OF Mr.. aid Mrs.DW
yaden now living at Yakima. washing
ton. David was born on his fathers
ranch at Hagerman where the family
resided for many years. the faden
family during their many years iesi-
dence In this county spent portion OF
their time on their ranch at Hager-
man and part of the time in Shoshone
where David grew up and received ms
education. When the war began he was
living nj Yakima. Washington and en-
iirted from that phi ce. although al
that time his parents were residing IN
shoshone and his brother Bud en-
listed from here. David was 10 at the
time OF his death and was member
II Company | OF the 26th infantry.
lie enlisted In Company c OF the WASH
ngton National Guards and sailed TOT
France Dec. i2, 1917.
Although cnlisting from washington
David wns always considered one OF
mr. Shoshone boys by reason OF his
one residence here. The family have
he sympathy OF large circle OF
licads
,avld gave his life for his cou1try
nd the protection OF American homes
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27
cockneys Adaptable.

The adsptability OF the London Eirl
to farm work Is equaleG by the adspts-
bility Of London youth (particularly
the real Cockney type) to almost any
work and any circumstances.
I have known Cockney. entirely
ignorant Of machinery, to learn all
about q thrashing machine inside a
week. and to be In sole control Of it
on the eighth day.
And 1t Is well known that some Of
our smartest cavnlrymen are Cock
neys. Young fellows who were never
on horse before become expert riders
in an incredibly short time. Whatever
else the Cockney may or may not be
he is nearly always observant. quick
in the uptake and useful with his
hands.-Londop CAE0nicie:
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27
AT THE 5AueH.

For the week beginning sat. Dec. "a
theI,augh win present the following IN
teresting series of programs;
Great Love" by the same caste OF ehal
acters that appeared in "rhe Hearts OF
the World.
MONDAY Wallace Reid in The Fire
Fly OF France"
Hands Up"
WEDNESDAY, Cecil II. De MINIS III
''Old wives for New.
THURSDAY Special attraction Inc
One Wonaa."
rpIpAY- Charlie Gray In the Hired
Man" .
This in an unusually strong line OK
and Shoshone is fortunate IN
having such manager as Mr. stevens
10 select its programs and be willing TO
nav the extra price for the extra quail
-ity OF films.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27
METHODS OF MARKING MONEY
Officials Trap REGULATORS Who Dip
NefariousIy Into tho Cash
Drawer.

In their surveillance and apprehen
sion Of suspected persons government
secret officers often find it necessar,
to mark the money handled by sucf
persons. There are various method,
of so marking the national currency
one OF the most novel of which is the
pin-prick.
The note to be marked is, say, the
50 silver certificate bearing the Wig
nette of an Indian chief In full re-
gala of feathers and trappings and
presenting full-face view With the
aid of pin the secret service man
makes two punctures In the bill d.
rectly in the pupils of the Indians
eyes. To the casual and sometimes
even critical Inspector of the note
these pln-pricks are invisible. If
raised to the light, however, the bill
VIII distinctly reveal them.
The markings are complicated by
the following process: The pinpoInt is
applied IN the twist" of the large
figure 8 Of the two upper corners Of
the note. These tiny twists do not
appear on the "necks" of the two fig
ures that are on both sides of the
bottom of the note. The note is now
pierced again this time at the ends
IF the scrolls on each side of the
word "five' In the lower center OF the
DILL The marking Is now complete.
n secret 1t is exhibited to one or more |
versions for purposes OF Identification |
md Is then placed In the till or money
lrawer to which the suspected person
as access.
1t is said that the pin-pricks will re-
lain perfect for some time. When
UGH bills are produced In court and
heir markings are explained under
ath conviction is practically certain.
Literary Digest.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27
ROMAN INVASION OF BRITAIN
Good Reasons for Setting August 27 as
the Date on Which Julius Caesar
Landed on the Island.

The 9th day of August, So B. c.,
may, upon good grounds. be set down
as the day or which Caesar invaded
the Island of Britain. II is interesting
to learn the method by which pains
taking and ingenious inquirer deter
mined the date as giyen--Caesar him
self tells that he proceeded on his ex-
petition when little of the summer re-
inained-when the people of the south
or Britain were engaged in their har-
vest--and we learn that he returned
before the equinox. Thus, the day must
hnye been In August. He further tells
us that the full moon occurred on the
fourth day after his landing. The full
moon OF August in that year, as Owen
by astronomical tables. occurred ut 3
a. m. OF the 31st. Hence Caesar land
ed on the 9th.
1t Ii well known that Caesar met |
with greater difficulty In landing aud |
good his first footing on the |
Island than he expected. The southern
brifons were people well ADVANCED
n civilization at the time. 1t was only
about century after this that London,
~ It's present name, was city crowd
ID with merchants and of worldwide
History repeats itself. England. even
those early days when Caesar made
var on the Veniti. to the west Of GauI,
he Britons sent feet of ships to
heir assistance.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27
New Motorcycle Ambulance.

A motorcycle ambulance, illustrated
IN Popular Mechanics Magazine. hax
been built for use abroad, and en-
bodies many new refnements of de-
mn- The sidecar will carry two dis
Aoied men on stretchers. one above the.
other, and is equipped with rounded
TOP. hinged to one side of the steel
framework so that 1t can be turned
back for loading and unloading. A
canvas covering, which attaches to the
sides, bowed top and ends like a side
curtain, affords complete protection
against the weather for the men on
the stretchers.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27

England crthe President OF France dis
mfsses the cabinet and organize a new
cabinet from the party which has just
come into powers We're our govern
ment conducted on the. same plan ii
would be necessary for President Will
son to re-organIze his cabinet after
March ith and form a cabinet ofRep-
ublicans. Last November we over
threw the Democratic party or as they
would say IN Europe we 'overthrew
the government" but no president OF
the United States has ever introduced
the custom OF changing his cabinet
with the parth in power. The voters
last November tried to instruct Pres
ideat Wilson as to their viii In war
matters which was contrary TO his own
viii and requests in the matter AID his
party was shorn OF it's power.
whether under his leadership 1t will
regain it's lost power depends entirely
upon who faithfully Woodrow Wilson |
heeds. The voice OF the people AZ ex-
pressed last November instead OF trying |
TO force his own personal views, The !
OF France has no personal
views on public questions. that is. off,
rialiy. He merely executes the will OF
the people as expressed through their
II liz different here. For
many years the cxecutative department
more and more each succeeding adriin-
stration. upon the rights and duties OF
-ong ress. our law making body Under
he stress OF war the present aimais-
ration has been granted unusual pow
RS and no matter how great the estra
,ower granted by Congress and by the
a.. . ls..e 4
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27
NEW YEARS DANCE.

The mana cement of the K. p. hall
Will give another of their popular
dances at the hall new years eve. Dec.
81. If you wish to greet the new year
with dancing and music don't fail to
attend this dance
j. f. Byrnes and family, of Richfeld
spent Christmas with theBayliss family
on the North Shoshone tract
For Sale, Cheap-New home sewing
machine, fine condition. all attachments
very easy running. Owner leaving city.
Call for Mrs. Miller at McFan Hotel.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27

The Christmas DANCE given by the
management of the X. p. hall was one
OF the pleasant affairs OF the Christmas
season in Shoshone. 1t was largely
attended and immensely enjoyed by all
rs the quarantine regulations have cur
tailed public gatherings during the win
ter and this was the first opportunity our
dancer lovers have had to exercise in
that line for many moons.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27
WILL SOON BE HOME.

A letter from Ferdinand Clements in
forms his parents that he expects 10
be home In time 20 celebrate his fathers
birthday which comes January ~
Ferdinand. although but boy IN
years will be something OF veteran
soldier when he gets home. having been
one of the original old End Idaho SOL
diers to enlist for the w1r
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27
EASTERN STAR SPECIAL MEETING

There is a special meeting called for
Tuesday night Dec. S1st New Years
eve for limitations and the installation
OF new officers for the coming year
for the Eastern Star. After the above
exercises there will be a feast and u
frolic to watch the old year out. at
which the gentlemen friends of tie
members are invited.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27
BIZ Rice, of Jerome, a Lincoln Co.,
soldier home on furlough. attended the
Christmas night dance.

The Barber family, of the Journal
ate their Christmas dinner at the Zen
Truman ranch. Mrs Truman being
niece of Mr.. Barber the entertainment
partook somewhat of the nature of
family gathering.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27
FRANK kEEFE AT HOME

Frank Keefe has assumed his old sta
ton as clerk at the McF'all hotel hav-
ing returned from his station with the
u. S. Marines at Puget Sound since his
enlistment
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27
uoME FoR HOLIDAYS

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tolman, OF
Vallejo. Cal, are visiting Mrs Tolmans
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Matt McFaif
Mr.. Tolman is-a member of the Marine
band now stationed at Vallejo.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27

Miss Bessie Newman arrived home
last week from Moscow to spend the
holidays with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Price Newman.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27

Frank Keefe and Lieutenant Maui
rice hurry have gone to Dillon, Mon.
tana for a short visit with old friends
at that place. Both gentlemen having
resided there q greater portion of their
lives
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27

IIlF pTlFIDus IIEIIIDff7tIIV IOT I1ll3
same territory was 1911. The former
membership. however. included all the
children who wished to join. The pres
ent roll call includes more but adults.
fhe membership Of the children Is TO
be handled by the Junior Red Cross
organization at a later date
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27
RED CROSS ROLL CALL

The roll call for the Red Cross Is not
yet completed for this end of Lincoln
county. Up to Friday morning Archie
Bowler, who has charge Of the work.
reports as follows:
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. John Bailey entertain
ed at Christmas dinner the family of
A. G. Arcntz.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Garlock and family
left Sunday for Richfield to spend the
holidays with the home folks
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27

The Christas tree and program at
the Parish house Tuesday evening by
the Episcopal Sundoy School was well
attended. Old Santa Clause was there
as usual. and each kiddie received a
generous stocking of goodies and toys
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27

Erick Johnson is recovering from
the flu.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27

Miss Evelyn Wheeler came over
from Jerome to spend Christmas.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27

Walter White was over from jerome
10 spend Christmas
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27

DIR. C. F. Zelier came over from Je-
rome to eat Christmas dinner with his
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27

Mrs. Medley, chief operator at tn
telephone office, arrived home Thurs
day from ten days visit to Chicago.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27

Supt. J. E. Wesson left Thursday
for Boise where he will attend the Sup
erintendents convention to be held
there this week.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27

Mr.. Howard, one of our soldier boys,
spent Christmas in town with friends.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27

Fred Gwin spent Christmas in Sal
Lake City.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-12-27

Mrs. Matt McFall is on the sick list
New Britain herald., 1918-02-07
HAVE YOU FILED
 YOUR TAX BLANK :?
Treasury Department Advice
 Tells What Is What

Washington, Feb. Have you filed your income tax return? If not, this article, which has been prepared with the approval of U. s. revenue ex- perts, tells you how, when and where to do it. The first thing to be under stood is that the income tax applies only to your income for the calendar year 1917. Your income for prior years and your estimated income for 1918 are not to be considered.
 The War Revenue Act of October 3, 1917, provides for a normal rate of tax of 2 per cent. on net incomes of unmarried persons in excess of s1,OOO and upon incomes of married persons or heads of families in excess of $2,oO0. If you are unmarried and your income for 1917 was $1,OO0 or more, you must get a tax blank, fill it out and file it with the collector of internal revenue in the district in which you live. If married and your net income was $2,000 or more. you must file a return with the collector Returns must be in the hands of col lectors not later than March 1, 1918. The old income tax under the Act of September 8, 1916, still is in effect, so that the total of your tax will be the sum of these taxes added together. Under the Act of 1916 the normal rate of tax is 2 per cent. on incomes of married persons in excess of $4,00O and on incomes of single persons in excess of $3,00O.
 For example. if you are married and your net income for 1917 was $4,5OO, you will pay a tax of $60. This is per cent. on the amount above your of fI,1 Ao+ of 1916. An additional exemption of s200 is allowed married person or head of 8 family for each dependent child if under eighteen years Of age Or in capable of self-support-
 A taxpayer is considered to be the head of a family, and entitled to all the exemptions allowed a married person, if he is actually supporting one Or more persons closely connected with him by blood relationship, relation ship by marriage, or by adoption.
 Women as well as men must pay an income tax. The combined net in come of married couple in excess of s2,000 is assessed. They may file a joint return Or each file a separate re- turn, if desired. If a joint return is filed, either may claim the exemption or it may be divided between them. A W1uoW. d "nI1tdH 1lFIiS apsHA" u olIh her husband or a maid is assessed on her net income above $1,000.
 Met income means gross income less certain deductions provided for by the act.
 Expenses actually incurred In carry ing on any business may be deducted, but not family nor living expenses
 Tn making out your return you may deduct the following from gross in come:
 notes and other indebtedness, except indebtedness for the purchase of tax exempt securities.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-07
ON OVER THE SALARY
PRATT REFUSES
 TO SIGN CONTRACT
Tanks New Second BaSeInan Dis
 satisfied With Salary

New York, Feb. 7.-Despite the fact that the Yankees have decided to maintain a policy of secrecy on their holdouts this winter Derrill Pratt. the new second baseman ob- tained from St. Louis, evidently is not with the club long enough to be aware of this policy.
 Derrill does not conceal the fact that he is disappointed with the fig ures written in his 1918 contract by Col. Jake Ruppert. By giving up five players and cash for Pratt the Alabaman came to the conclusion that the Yankees considered him quite a star. After reading his con- tract, however, DerriIl decided he is not quite sure of his ground.
 Commenting on the fact that he returned his contract to Col. Rup- pert, Pratt in a despatch from St Louis is quoted as saying: "I dis like to begin a new season with a new club apparently dissatisfied, and do not want to be classed as a hold out. I wrote a nice letter to Col. Ruppert, telling him I was dsap- pointed that he did not tender me more salary. I believe, too, that it is advisable to wait until my suit against President Ball of the Browns is settled before l sign"
 Miller Huggins, the Yankee man. ager, said he did not want to talk about Pratt being a holdout until he heard himself from his new second basenan. Huggins obviously would have preferred had Pratt sent back his contract without advertising the fact.
 
 It now is no longer a secret that the Yankees will have considerable difficulty getting their men in line because of the slashes made in con- tracts Asked how it was that the Giants had practically their entire team signed while the Yankees only had 9 few contracts in Business Man ager Sparrow, just before leaving for the South, said: You must remem- Der the Giants won the champion ship in their league, while we wound up in sixth place.