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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-09-05

Reduction of 25 per cent of all pub
LEGATION space in excess of eight pages
for country weekly newspapers, was
ordered today by Chairman Baruch
of the War Industries Board. Other
features of conservation plan for
news print paper which by this or
der is extended to include the country
weeklies, are discontinuaIce of papers
to subscribers three months after
subscriptions expire, stopping use of
free copies for exchanges within the
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-09-05
Water Plants Scientifically.

A French botanist who has expert
mented with vegetable raising has de-
termined the exact amount of water
necessary for the best growth of vari-
Gus plants. In general, he found that
supply of water administered unin-
terruptedly drop by drop brought bet
ter results than even systematic
drenching.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-09-05
Buys Frozen Dog Apples

Guy B. Dayton, manager of the
Fruit Growers Union, this week closed
a deal for the entire apple crop of
Frozen Dog ranch, estimated at 1000
boxes. Frozen Dog apples have al
ready established an enviable repu-
tation in the Eastern markets be-
cause of their excellent quality. Pack
ing will commence Monday.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-09-05
Card of Thanks.

To our friends and neighbors who
were so kind and sympathetic toward
us during our great bereavement in
the death of our dearly loved brother
and son, we wish to extend our sim
cere thanks; also for the beautiful
floral offerings of his company, lodges
and friends.
MARY w. RICKETTS,,
CRYSTAL YOUTSLER,
BISMARK YOUTSLER.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-09-05
Timepieocs Need Care.

Clocks will keep good time if they
are not wound too tightly and never
allowed to run down. An eight-day
clock should be wound once in four
days, and then half or little more than
half way each time. A watch that
is wound twice day will keep better
time than If it is wound up quite tight
every "a hours.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-09-05
Philippine Burial.

One OF the strange customs of the
igorrotes in the Philippines, when
woman dies, is to ornament her with
her best tinery in clothes, beads. and
neaddress. and set the body up In state
ior day prior to burial In this pose
'he mother especially attends and
nourns over the body. The men when
'hey die or are killed, are buried with
OUT this lying-in-state ceremony.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-09-05

same county or 40-mile radius, ST, D.
ping of publication of extra copies
for advertising stimulation, and stop
page of returns of unsold copies from
news dealers. The war committee Of
the country weekly publishers pre-
sented the plan which was accepted
by Chairman Baruch.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-09-05
Pastor Returned

Rev. F. E. Finley and j. c. Lloyd
and wives returned yesterday from
the annual Methodist church confer
ence at Idaho Falls. Rev. Finley was
reappointed as pastor of the Emmett
church, which is very pleasing to his
parishioners.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-09-05
Big Corn Crop

John Hickman of the Bramwell sec
ton, it is believed, has the finest field
of corn in the valley. There are only
two acres of it, but those who have
seen it say it is an exceptionally fine
stand and will produce a big yield.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-09-05
No Hunting

Notice is hereby given that hunt
ing will not be permitted on our
ranch, the former HAWTHORN place, or
on the island in the river. Trespass-
ers will be prosecuted.
STEWARD & VanDEUSEN.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-09-05
Sacred Concert

The choir of the Presbyterian church
will give sacred concert in the
church Sunday evening, under the
direction of Lou Burton, with Miss
Ferol Flesher as pianist. The pro-
gram will consist of solos, duets and
quartets.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-09-05
w. c. II. II. Notes

On account of elections and other
interferences the w. c. T. u. meeting
was postponed until September 10th
to be held at the home of Mrs. Mary
belle Baetkey.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-09-05
Gone Forever

What has become of the O. Z. woman
who used TO use her thumb nail IN
make pretty etchings on pound prints
of butter, then sold the prints for nine
cents pound?-St- Paul Dispatch.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-09-05
Adams Wronu Start.

Mamma" said Edith, when the
first man started to spell psalm with
p why didn't he scratch it out and
start over?'-Judge.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-09-05
Men and Needles

Some men are like rusty needles:
the best way to clean and brighten
them is with work.-Youth's Compan-
ion.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-09-05

State of Idaho, County of Gem
/, " T. Craig, Cashier t aboy
NV
belief
Subscribed before
certify that NOT tb;s lanl
, W. W. WILTON, Notary Public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
Rirmingham's Lead Officially Stated

ID IRMINGHAM has just had another red letter day. The ID government not only gave flag rank in the south buened conspicuousy of the few large cities the United States that made high subscription percentage of the third Liberty Loan
 Birmingham has formed the habit of leading all cities ot ap- proxmately it's size patriotic activities and raising campaigns In the first and second Liberty Loans overopped
 quotas by larger percentages than any other city of the south.
 It ahead the Red fund campaign and for the first time connection with the third Liberty Loan the treasury department tabuate the highest percent subscriptions and sends its summary broadcast through the country the shape of report prepared for the Asoca ed Press.
 In the cities with population between 1000 and 250000 Birmingham ranks foremost with percentage of 186. Of the cities above 0000 Boston, with 165 per hasthe place of honor.
 In the next class-250O00 D. G. with 197 per cent is the leader.
 In Brminghams class Louisville made fine showing with 80 per cent Then in the following order Nashville 152 cent Richmond 125 per cent Atlanta 18 per cent and Memphis 100 per cent.
 Birminghams signal achievement in the third Liberty the public morale and naturally inspires people of this community with all the confidence ability to to successful conclusion and all patriotic under takngs matter what sacrifice may involved or how vast may be the scale
 This proclamng to the world by the government that Br
 ngham the city that does great hngsthat does the great things of city of it's cascannot be overesmated its far-reachng effect Yesterday proud day generous, whole-hearted Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
IN TRACK OF JHENGHIS KHAN

Maynard Owen Williams. in The Chris
 tian Herald
 wv F an passed ,s s,;y,S, by New ,,' Msrv and went
 one of the sons of Timur. which is the station for Old Merv and the demesne of the Murghab, formerly the property of the royal family. Bairam Ali resembles the great Pyramids in that it stands between the desert and the sown. Accompanied by the twenty-year old Commissar, remarkable intelligent young Russian upon whom devolves the task of governing the district with decreasing police force, we visited the various ruins which mark the spots where the successive editions of Merv stood. Merv is mentioned in the Zoroastrain books of wisdom, and, like every other old city, owed it's existence to a river the Murghab. Seleucus Nikator once founded a colony here and for a consider able period it was the home of a large band of Nestorians. But it was not un- til the Arabs, to whom modern civilization owes so much, took charge soon after the death of Mahomet, that Merv became true metropolis. Hugh dams were erected on the Murghab and the entire oasis was we'll watered from the irrigat- ing ditches. Merv then rivaled Bagdad as the greatest city in the Orient.
 Five centuries later, Jhenghis Khan, en-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
LUKE M'LUKE SAYS

Some marriages are more unhappy than others. But man has to be pretty badly henpeckcd before he will regard alimony as bargain.
 The thoughtless man certainly has a heap to think about after it is too late.
 Never laugn ai mans appearance nowadays We know man of 60 who is wearing shabby, shiny suit because his boss is taking S15 out of the man s S25 weekly salary and applying it to the SlOoo worth of Liberty Bonds the man subscribed for.
 If you want to see the height of mis- cry get look at man the first night after he has sworn off smoking fol keeps.
 A fat woman with foot like yoins sofa pillow car. squeeze it into baby doll shoe and make a man believe .hai she wears a No ? instead of No. ( But fat man can't do it.
 Of course, it is none of our business But we imagine that woman won't nt happy in heaven unless she gets a new halo every Easter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09

ragged by the death of his son before the utterly destroyed it. The Arabic writers assert that nearly a million persons were killed at this time. Arabic writers es- timate figures in typically free-handed way.
 For two hundred years Merv was a ruin. but in the fifteenth century it was rebuilt and continued to exist until 1795, when the En1ir of Bokhara destroyed the wonderful dam at Sultan Bent and thus turned the lovely oasis into a desert. Massive as they are, the ruins of Old Merv are devoid of interest. The young Commissar, in speaking of the ruins, said. What sighs and tears these crumbling walls have cost!'
 Three beautiful horses, furnished by tho government and driven by pictur4 esque old coachman in red shirt and) sash, black vest and white coachman's hat. whirled us back through the various sites of ruined cities to the small town of Bairam Ali, where a new system of irrigation is building up new city. Old Merv is an interesting proof of the "Sic transit gloria mundi'' phrase but it was built in sic transit" style, of sum- baked brick Only a battered mosque, great convent and several hugh bee hive ice houses remain above the scared plain where great cities stood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
Birmingham Will
 Oversnbscribe Again
x x X

1EVERY section of the country re- A sponded promptly to the Red Cross society's appeal for one hundred million dollars. last year, and it will respond with the same avidity this naonth, when another hundred million dollars must be raised.
 Henry P. Davidson, chairman of the Red Cross national committee, is so wei. known to the public as a practi- cal philanthropist as well as master financier, that everyone who con tributes will do so with the absolute assurance of the money being used to the best advantage. He has made a thorough survey of the situation and knows the needs of the society as well, perhaps, as any trained expert in the service.
 Birmingham's allotment is $150,000 the same that it was in the previous campaign. The people gave gladly and the lical quo.a was oversubscribcd by nearly $5O,000 Chairman Morris ". Bush is going to make special eff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
TEARS, IDLE TEARS!

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger. OTSHAT fierce light which beats upon
 throne is not always welcome. It
 may reveal too much But the German Emperors love of publicity IS typified by the limelight; he is eager for artificial illumination. That is why he has a press agent to trumpet forth his activities, Boswell to repeat his conver- sations for the benefit of admiring gene rations to be. Thus a certain Karl Ros- ner tells in the Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin of the latest imperial visit to the wes- tern front. It is what the Germans call a "Tendenz' narrative; the purpose to reveal the gentle side of the hero is plain. The Kaisers eloquent eyes brim- med with tears at the desolation all around" It is the episode of the Walrus and the Carpenter over again. See" he cries. Here are no fewer than nine shelled English tanks. Sorry business for the English-these tanks Sorry indeed! They should not have fought at all. No wonder the kind-hearted Hohenzollern. reflecting upon what happens to those who oppose his will, wished that train load of German people might be brought to the scene to '.see for themselves what has been done here by a ruthless foe that stops at nothing. True to form, he dsclaims the responsibility.
 His elegiac rhapsody over St. Quentine is even more amazing.
 Not the bright stars which Nights blue
 arch adorn,
 Nor rising suns that gild the vernal morn, Shine with such luster as the tear that
 flows
 Down Virtues manly cheek for others
 woes f"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
sT Y TT Potato Crop Should Be Marketed Slowly

1N HE United States department of
 U agriculture continues to stress the importance of southern potato growers allowing their product to ma ture and marketing slowly.
 The north has a large "carry- over" crop, and if the south rushes new potatoes to market, it will be impossible for a profitable price level to be maintained The department advises that the southern farmer store his potatoes when they are ready to be harvested and ship his surplus late in the fall and winter in accord ance with the economic law of SUD- ply and demand. The carrying out of such a plan would add materially to the wealth of the south.
 The old rule of early marketing of potatoes in large bulk would be throw ling away substantial profits that might be easily realized under the marketing policy outlined by the de partment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
* x # Kaiser Celebrates Another Victory"

1T TITLE Rumania, cut off from her e allies and completely isolated by the defection of Russia, was forced to make German peace. It is related that Count Czernin, for Austria, made a personal visit to Jassy and delivered the ultimatum of the Teutonic powers which King Ferdinand reluctantly ac- cepted.
 The Kaiser rejoices exceedingly over this additional proof of the in vincibility of German arms. Replying to Chancellor Won Hertling's message of congratulation, the pious Wilhelm said:
 The termination of the state of war in the east fills me also with proud joy and gratitude. Thanks to Gods gracious help, the German people, with never failing patriot
  ership and with the assistance of strong diplomacy, are fighting step by step for happy future.
 I cannot but convey my thanks on this occasion to you and also to your colIaborators. God will help us to pass through the struggle which the hostile attitude of the powers still under arms against us has forced us to continue and to conclude it victoriously for the good of Germany and her allies.
 The Kaiser addressed telegram to Dr. Von Kuehlmann, German secre- tary of foreign affirs, in similar vein expressing his joyful satisfac- tion'' and giving his royal blessing "to the people concerned" Won Hertling's $ telegram to his master contained such phrases as "Your majesty's firm and sacred leadership" and that which has been achieved by the grace of God"
 All of which should make interest 2 ing reading for the hapless Ruman- ians particularly the rolay family < whose pride was humiliated in the dust and Rumania's heroic queen, who pro- tested to the last against yielding tc < German pressure, exerted through Austria.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09

fort to go over the top before the new campaign week is ended.
 Birmingham has won reputation for doing large things in large way. It has splendid team workers. They are now veterans in the winning the-war-cause" and will find the work in the forthcoming campaign easy. The fact that Birmingham is known far and wide as the foremost city in the south in the matter of organiza- tion and liberal giving, should be a permanent inspiration to even higher achievement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
THE LAMENT OF A MARINE

From the New York World.
 Representing great maritime state like North Dakota, on whose rock-bound coasts the briny pillows break unceasing-. ly and in whose spacious harbors ride the armament and the commerce of a world, it seems to us very strange that Senator McCumber should speak in such disparaglng terms as he does of snip construction on national account.
 Referring loftily to the Emergency Fleet corporations promise of produc- tion in 1919, North Dakota's representa- tive in the admiralty says that ship- building programme contemplating only 100000 new tonnage in one year S"is trifling with the most serious question that ever confronted the people of this country It is worse than trifling; it IS suicidal"
 When we have to deal with particular interests like those of shipping in North Dakota, we must always make allow ances, of course, for local prejudice. but why should an old sea captain like MT. McCumber complain of an American out put of 100000 dead-weight tons in one year when in 1914 the gross tonnage ot Great Britain, mistress of the seas, amounted to no more than 1S,O0o00o tons. and the entire allied and neutral tonnage did not exceed SsooO,o0o?
 We fear that national control of ship building and operation has given Nortr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09

A citizen oewails the fact that he can no longer get a square meal for a quar- ter. An, but he can still buy five hot dogs" for a quarter If they don't fill him up his case is hopeless
 x # H
 That British captain who smote a U-boat commander on the jaw and es- capped by jumping into the sea will nave something pleasant to think about as long as he lives.
 It should be some consolation for the girls they left behind them to know that American soldiers will have precious Et- tie time to make love to the fair daugh- ters of France.
 x x ss It certainly would be regrettable if General Maurice, who used to make such Illuminating talks to the Associated scold.
 * < #
 That campaign to collect the shirt tails of famous men for Red Cross aprons was not altogether failure. It provided material for about 96, ,354 pert paragraphs
 ]. # *
 Nicaragua probably caused no furry in Berlin by declaring war on Germany. but Nicaragua has the satisfaction of knowing she is in the best of company
 4. # #
 After this war is over it will be hard for great many prominent citizens to cure themselves of the habit of making dozen speeches a day
 # < <.
 The German word for tank is 'sturmpanzerkraftwag which is further proof of the inefficiency of the German language.
 # # # Uncle Joe" Cannon passed his eighty second birthday with colors flying and the band playing "The star-spangled Banner
 * x Now, if an allied airman could land on the Kaiser while he was picking vioiets, that would be fine illustration of poetic | justice. w * x | The abolition of cabarets will be hailed with joy by the man who likes to keep his mind on his dinner while he's eat ing it.
 4. $. X | Occasionally young woman who Is 1 fashions slave enters mild protest by carrying her summer furs on one arm. | T. # x Little good it would do Wilhelm to visit the front" if he didn't carry along a ! pair of powerful field glasses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
Birmingham College
 Fund Wears Goal

N0TITH only $17,500 to be raised
 WV to complete the $150,O0o fund sought by Birmingham college as condition for the Southern Universl- tvs acceptance of consolidation proposition, the goal, is so well in sight as to make further canvassing easy.
 Half of the fund was subscribed last year, and when the college com- mittee started out recently to raise S75, ,O00, the task proved to be both agreeable and animating, because ot the cordial attitude of all friends of education and the business public in general.
 The proposed college merger means great deal for the Methodists of Alabama respectively the North Ala bama conference and the Alabama conference, the latter embracing the southern part of the state.
 The idea has long appealed to the imagination and also impressed itself upon the judgment of leaders in the
 two conferences.
 A strong institution of higher learn ling on Owenton hill, and one that will develop technological education along modern lines, will be great asset to Birmingham. With two flourishing colleges here, and several seminaries, this city will, in time, rank as an educational center with older southern cities such as Nashville and Richmond. The Birmingham college canvass
 will close this week. The small amount lnow needed should be raised today. J. :: I.
 :! The American people have given over
 3,ec00o0 books to American soldiers and sailors, exclusive of telephone directones, Heart to Heart Talks With Girls" and works on The Face Beautiful. With Suggestions for Improving the Figure" !" I < # < l If Birmingham has motion pictdte l censorship. movie "vamps'' are goans
 to get lot of free publicity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
MontevaIio Beautiful

"Montevallo is very beautiful at this time of the year" said Miss Evelyn Harrington, who teaches domestic art at the A. G. T. L
 "The gardens are doing splendldly ard the strawberry patch proves an irresistible attraction to the girls who visit it on various and sundry occa- sions. The time for graduation has almost arrived and the girls are look ing eagerly forward to commence ment this year. By the way, com mencement will be very simple as the girls are patriotically anxious to aid the government by curtailing all ex- ponses. We all feel that this has been most successful year for the A G. T. l."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
A AUTOMATIC HERoIsM

From the Baltimore American.
 An electric piano in Chicago started to playing at night and aroused q family in time to make their escape from fire Thus even the faithful dog and the loyal cat of the ordinary story are being outclassed by automatic de- votion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
RAIN SONG

By Robert Loveman. It isn't raining rain to me,
 It's raining daffodils; In ev'ry dimpling drop see
 Wild flowers on the hills. A cloud of gray engulfs the day And overwhelms the town; It isn't raining rain to me,
 It's raining roses down. It isn't raining rain to me,
 But fields of clover bloom, Where any buccanecring bee
 May find bed and room. A Yhealth. then, to the happy.
 A fig to him who frets; # isn't raining rain to mo.
 It's raining vioierl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
PRAISE FOR BIRMINGHAM

From the Alabama Reporter
 Birmingham is some city! We will all have to doff our hats to her now that she has nearly doubled her quota of s5.J0o,- coo of Liberty Bonds. When it comes to doing anything Birmingham is in a class by herself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
UNGRATEFUL TEUToNs

From she, Savannah Press.
 The interned Germans are about to treat Atlanta badly. Some of them al most got away before the city could put them in it's census report.