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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-22
JOIN The HUNDRED PER CENT AMERICAN CLUB OF IDAHO

FARMERS AND ALL OTHER CITIZENS:
1t is the purpose of the HUNDRED PER
CENT AMERICAN CLUB OF IDAHO to give
you the truth about those who are trying to set
up a Socialist government in our state.
This is an organization started by armer
but it asks all classes to join in true Ameri-
caniSm.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-22

gives them. II this information is not
true, the members will become biased
in their views because their sources
q information are not accurate and
dependable.
The truth about Townley can not
be learned from Townley alone.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-22

1t is the privilege OF any citizen to
belong TO an organization Of this kind
il he desires 70 do 50. The Press is
not criticizing the membership. Its
purpose is only to draw the attention
of the members to some features that
may have escaped their attention
The power OF Townley in league af-
fairs is supreme. He has greater
power than the president Of the Unit
60 States. There is a limit to the
presidents terms Of Office. Is there
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-22

A glance al section 81 will disclose
THAI the membership must come into
the league as it is. They have no
power to change the articles Of asso-
citation before entering or afterwards.
It only took the approval OF the State
Committee of TWO STATES to make
these articles the basic Law Of the or
g~anization. And Townley APPOINTS
the first state committee OF every
state, and he makes no mistakes in
these appointments.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-22

a limit to Townley's term? He elects"
himself for twelve years with power.
through section Z. 0 re-elect himself
or To select his successor
Through using the money Of mem
bers he can direct their thoughts
through the kind Of information he
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-22

The powers, duties and compost OTHER HALF OF the voting strength
lion OF the National Committee are of the Nauonal Committee. Further
set forth in the foregoing sections more a glance 1t section is will dis
section 9 tells h COMPOSE the no close that Townley is chairman Of the
uonal committee The chairman Of National Committee. and as su II. can
each state Committee and ot each virtually control its action.
state council make up the men, The powers of the National Com
bership. The state convention elects miuee are set forth in section H. Il
the five members of the committee. will be notedt that the powe, is very
presumably the committee elects its limited to do ANYTHING hat rOVnAy
own chairman This committee is may not WANT done. Also il is very
free TO serve the members to the best much restricted in preventing Town
OF It's aonty, as Tar al II authority ley from doing anything he van TO
gces Ihe chairman Of tn several DO. True, it al remove Towney or
state committees max up one-halfi any Of the members of the NATION
ne voting strength OF te National AL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE if
Committee. thev viii CONSENT tn RI RFNOv
The other half is made up Of the Ed: or il can m Their ~
charmen of the several state coun- 6cers If TN national execntive com
ellis. Who selects these men? Town miea will i've. rs consent Rt II
ley Who a depose them? The sbould he norad that n Naionl Fv-
power mat creaued them- Ihey are ecuive Committee ca remove any
supee' 20 DISTRIBUTIONS at ALL officer without getting ANYBODYS
times ao unoer ALL circumstances consent.
This naturally makes TOWNLEY THE
Section THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE shall consist o. bae
members. n IF whom shall be chairman thereof The first national exc-
uuye commfte shall consist of: A. C. TOwlLEY. who shall be CHAIRMAN
or the National Executive Committee and PRESIDENT of the National Nom
partisan league, AND HE SHALL HOLD HIS OFFICE FOR A PERIOD OF
TWELVE YEARS from the date Of these articles; WILLIAM LEMPKE. who
shall hold his office for a period of EIGHT YEARS from said date. and F b
WOOD h shall hold his office for a period of -FOUR YEARS from said date
r,rt er ca wT, AT at IN END OF each four year period, THE NATIONAL EXECU-
IlVE CVhhiTIEE shall nominate n person as a candidate to succeed the
member OF thu committee whose term expires. Such nomination to be a-
proved by the National Committee.
Section 1.-THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE shall be the exec
uuve MANAGING board of thisa association and except as limited by these
articles. shall have FULL and COMPLETE POWER and AUTHORITY 10 FIN
FUNDS OF this association; to CONTROL and SUPERVISE. GENERALLY and
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-22

a next nlgneSt Ommltee IN pOmtI Executive committee. Whom VIII
Of authority is the STATE COUNCIL. they serve and obey? The powers
Is this council selected by the MEM and duties Of the State Council are
BERSEIP? No, it is APPOINTED by set forth in section 10 They are 10
TOWNLEY. Can the members confer" and cooperate" with the
CHANGE or DIRECT the council? Estate secretary" and laid him" in
No, the members hold their positions whatever HE is directed to do.
at the PLEASURE of the NauonalI
Section S-The CHAIRMAN of the NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
shall appoint a Secretary for each affiliated state who shall maintain an office
within the state and who shall be the executive officer of this association for
such state. He shall BE SUBJECT TO DIRECTIONS. instructions AND RE
MOVAL by the NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The above section tells all there is If SO, will someone please point out
to know about the STATE LEADER where and what? Whom viii. the state
except his antecedents Does the secretary look to for Instructions?
membership" have anything to do Whose interests and whims will he
with his selection IT direction" serve?
Section 6-The NATIONAL COMMITTEE shall consist Of the chairman OF
the State Committee. and Of the chairman of the State Council. Of each af-
fhated state. who shall hold office by virtue Of their positions as chairman.
Section 1.-THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE shall hold its annual meeting on
the first Tuesday Of December Of each year and may hold such other meetings
IS shall be called by the CHAIRMAN of the NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COM
MITTEE, or w members OF said committee. or by a MAJORITY of the Ma
tonal committee. these meetings to be held at the national headquarters IN
lesso otherwise directed. A majority of the National Committee. with the CON
SENT of the NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. shall have authority 70
remove IN member OF any committee or any officer acting for and in behalf
of this association.
Section 17-These articles may be amended at any regular or special meet
ing by a majority Of the National Committee
Section S-n cse OF the absence or inability 10 act of the Chairman of the
National Executive Committee. the National Committee or STATE Council. the
members Of such committee or council shall elect a chairman po TEN. The
CHAIRMAN OF the NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE shall be CHAIR
MAN of the NATIONAL. committee.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-22
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE NATIONAL NoNPARrIsAN LEAGUE

Below is given the articles of as tons are most easily understood and
sOciation of the Nonpartsan league their Effect shown. The reader car
in full. The sections are not placed easily see where the POWER and
in their regular order, but are so ar AUTHORITY is invested. Read the
ranged tina. the duties and powers Of articles carefully and see whether
the four administrative bodies are Townley was correct when he said.
placed together. In this way he sec under oath, that HE al III league:
Section THE name Of this association is the National Nonparisan League
Section -The purposes for which thisa association are formed are
a-Making government responsive to the will If the people-gOyern-
men by the people.
b-Eradicatng special privilege, purifying government, improving the
general welfare Of the peOple-governmentfo r the people.
c-Rasinb the standard Of all citizenship, disseminating knowledge Of
the rights, powers and duties of citizens in relation to government
government by the people.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-22
DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES

We, liz UIuoISlSlSQ FARMERS ana LABOR
ers of Idaho, being ourselves 100 per cent
loyal Americans. believing that many of our
friends and neighbors have been misled BY
overzealouS leaders of the Socialist party
who are willing TO create national disorgan-
izatiOn and class disSension in exchange for
political advantage. and being satisfied that
a majority of the members of the Nonpar-
tisan League are honest and patriotic:
Therefore. for the purpose of proving TO
the public. the state and national govern
mentS, that a large body of farmers and la
borers repudiate the methods and practices
OF these leaders and giving our support TO
the SAILORS on the sea and our BOYS in
the trenches in this hour of our nations
peril, do hereby bind ourselves. each to the
other, that we Will do our tmost to stamp
out the inSidiouS propaganda represented
by Townley and Townleyism. and to free
our state from the menace of disunion
adroitly promoted by the founders of pro-
German propaganda, and for the purpose of
putting the farmers and laborers of Idaho
in a true light before the people of this ma
ton, do hereby constitute the Idaho One
Hundred Per Cent American Club.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-22

1t takes only a casual reading of
these sections to see where the pow
Err and AUTHORITY Of the league
lies? Is there a limit 70 this power,
except to present the national execu-
tive committee from binding the mem
bership beyond what they have paid
or promise TO pay?' They can do any
thing with the money, they can en-
ploy and discharge az will, they can
direct politics. and other activities in
several states. and who can say no.
Has the membership any power 70 d.
rect the affairs of the league? II
Townley is disloyal, or dishonest. or
an l. ". ". can they depose him? II
he dies, can they name his successor?
Who al see the books? They are
open at "all times"tothe inspection"
of the chairman OF the state councils
-TOWNLEY APPOINTEES-and the
Section 21-These articles shall be
law Of this association upon receiving
bers Of the STATE COMMITTEES OF
proved or Endorsed by all states nov
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-22
HOW TO JOIN

Make a copy of the declaration of principles
as shown in this advertisement, sign it and send
1t to H. B. Powers, Boise. president of the Hun
dred Per Cent American Club of Idaho.
Get your neighbors together, farmers. and
sign this real American declaration and then get
them to vote in harmony with its high principles
No Politics, But Just Patriotism.
All other citizens are asked to join. There are
no dues. but we will appreciate any donations for
our worthy cause-THIS FIGHT AGAINST
SOCIALISM, IMPORTED FROM NORTH
DAKOTA.
This is to be a permanent organization to
help every farmer and every other legitimate
industry in Idaho and to promote genuine Am
ericanism.
If you can do so, come to the headquarters of
the Hundred Per Cent American Club in the
Owyhee Building, Main street, Boise. and Join.
Farmers: Remember. friends, what Roosevelt
has said about the leaders of the Nonpartisan
league. Do you believe Roosevelt. who is YOUR
friend, and other leading men of this nation. or
these league leaders? You may have been decei
by these Nonpartisan leaders. Even Roosevelt ,
H. B. POWERS. President.
Execl
Dave Farmer, Meridian.
John Julion, Boise.
W. B. Mitchell, Parma.
eve
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-22
JOIN FOR AMERICANISM

Get your n~eighbors together. Write off the follow
ing declaration of principles, sign your names and
send to H. B.. Powers, president Hundred Per Cent
American Club of Idaho, Owyhee Building, Boise.
You will be put on IDAHOS HONOR ROLL OF
TRUE AMERICANISM. No dues. ~
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-22

three members Of the National Exc
cutive Committee themselves. And
they shall be audited by someone
whom Townley directly or Indirectly
selects.
Has the kaiser any greater control
over the destinies Of Germany than
Townley has over the Non-partisan
league? And if so. in what way?
Have the people Of Germany any
LESS TO say about their government
thar the members Of the league have
about its government? The people Of
Germany al free themselves from
the control Of their government by
LEAVING GERMANY. The member
ship Of the Non-parrisan league can
free themselves from the direction Of
Townley by leaving the league. Is
there any other way, under the arti-
cles OF association?
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-22

g~anization. Has TOWNLEY and his
CLOSE ASSOCIATES in the league
made the league RESPONSIVE to the
will OF the MEMBERSHIP? Have
they eradicated SPECIAL PRIYI-
LEGES in the MANAGEMENT Of the
league? Have they made it an organ
ization which is governed and control
led BY the membership? Read sec
tion 3 carefully.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-22

Section 2 is ideal 1t gives the pur-
pose in paragraphs a. b and c, as be-
ing to make this government Of, for
and by the people. No one will dis
sent from this purpose. Every true
American subscribes to this senti-
ment and will fight TO prevent its de-
thronement. But. if this is so IDEAL
a principle Of GOVERNMENT, WHY
is 1T NOT EQUALLY IDEAL FOR
THE NON-PARTISAN LEAGUE or
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-22

Executive Committee. Whom will
they serve and obey? The powers
and duties Of the State Council are
set forth in section 10. They are TO
confer" and cooperate" with the
state secretary and aid him" in
whatever HE is directed TO do.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-22

Section 4 tells how the state commit ties. In what words are the pow
tee is selected. The first one is AP- ERS set out? Its DUTIES are clear
POINTED and mus APPROVE the Iy outined-to ASSIST, and CARRY
articles of association as put up o the OUT INSTRUCTIONS. Can anything
members OF course they will do So else be read into the language OF sec
else they would NOT BE appointed. ton g?
Section 9 gives their powers and du-l
Section 5-The STATE COUNCIL shall consist of three resident members
who shall be APPOINTED BY and HOLD THEIR OFFICE AT THE PLEAS
UE OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Section 10-The State Council shall CONFER and COOPERATE with the
STATE SECRETARY and AID HIM in the organization work Of this associa-
ton; they shall AID HIM in the settlement of differences between members
of the association or with other organizations; they shall keep the National FIX
ecuive Committee ADVISED of the progress and conditions of the organza-
ton work and Of the political needs and activities IF their state. If the State
zadon, then they shall bring the matter before the NATIONAL EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE for adjustment
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1918-10-22

The above section says the MAN tee. is indirectly elected by the mem
AGEMENT and CONTROL Of the beTship through delegates to the state
league is invested in three COMMIT convention. But what power and au-
TEES and n COUNCIL. One of thoriy does this state committee
these committees, the STATE commit HAVE2 Sections 4 and 9 will tell.
Section 9-The State Committee shall ASSIST in CARRYING OUT the pur-
poses of this association They shall ASSIST in making the accessory inves-
legations to find persons qualified and worthy of receiving the endorsement
of this association for state offices. They shall ASSIST in formulating a leg
islauve program, including specific legislation. AND THEY SHALL CARRY
OUT the INSTRUCTIONS Of the State Council, National Committee, and Ma
tOnal Executive Committee.
Section 4-The STATE COMMITTEE of each affiliated state shall consist
of five resident members. The first State Committee shall be appointed by
the National Executive Committee and they shall hold office until the next
state convention and until their successors ire elected and qualified.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-03-22
CANAAN

Mrs Lillian Sylvester, who has been the
guest Of Mrs IIarriette Lord for several
weeks, returned Monday to her home in
Bangor. Mrs. Lord accompanied her for
visit
The Library Association met Friday
evening. Miss Merle Brann was re-eiect-
cd librarian for the coming year. The
library book entitled,"A laughter OF the
South" is missing. VIII the one having
the above named book please return to
the library as soon as possible.
Canaan Branch OF the Red Cross will
hold social and old folks dance at Town
hall on Tuesday evening March Is. Re-
Treatments will be on sale.
Arthur Elwood left Monday for South
Portland, where he has employment In
the ship yard.
Miss Hazel Lewis. who has been the
efficient telephone operator at the Central
Office for the past year. has resigned and
Miss Edith Cover has been appointed her
successor. Miss Lewis has employment
In Hartland
Any one having clothing which they
wish to contribute to the suffering Bel
gians, please leave with Mrs. X. II.
Harris.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-03-22
SAYS H0T WATER
WASHES POIS0NS
FROM THE LIVER
Everyone should drink hot water
with phosphate In It,
before breakfast.

To feel as fine as the proverbiat
fiddle, we must keep the liver washed
clean. almost every morning. to pre-
vent it's sponge like pores from clog
gng with indigestible material, sour
bile and poisonous toxins, says noted
physician.
II you :.et headaches. it's your liver.
If you catch cold easily. it's your liver.
If YOU wake up with Il bad taste. furred
tongue, nasty breath or stomach be-
comes rancid. it's your liver. Sallow
skin, muddy complexion. watery eyes
all denote liver unCleanliress. Your
liver is the most important. also the
most abused and neglected organ OF
the body. Few know its function or
how to release the damned-up body
waste, bile and toxins.
Every man and woman. sick or
well. should drink each morning be-
fore breakfast, a glass of hot water
with a teaspoonful of limestone phos
phate in it, to wash from the liver and
bowels the previous days indigestible
material. the .poisons. sour bile ana
toxins: thus cleansing, sWeetening
and freshenlng the entire alimentary
canal before putting more food into
the stomach.
Lmesto he phosphate is inexpensive;
any pharmacist will sell YOU a quarter
pound, which is sufficient for a dem
onstration Of how hot water and lime
stone phosphate cleans. stimulates
and freshens the liver. keeping YOU
feeling fit oay in and day Out.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-03-22
]. Putnam Stevens
Mystic Shrine Souvenirs

Hanging on the wall IN the private
office Of j. Putnam Stevens on EX
change street. Portland. are 81 framed
certificates of the honorary member
ship of MI Stevens in as many differ
en-, temples of the Order Of the Mystic
Shrine.
"i3ut those certificates on parch
ment hanging on the WALL" said Mr.
Stevens, his attention being called to
them, "are not the only certificates of
honorary membership in different
temples of the Mystic Shtine tEat
possess. See. here are six more, fou''
on silver and two on gold And from
q drawer he took them out enclosed
in cases Of heavy Russ an leather.
One Of the gold certificates was
presented to Mr.. Stevens by the kar-
max Temple of Montreal, April 2?
1916, and is the only certificates Of hon
orary membership ever issued by tha'
temple Mr.. Stevens is past I'M
peria, Potentate Of the Ancient Order
Mobiles Of the Mystic Shrine for North
America. establ:s shed in this country
in New York City in 1870. The order
now numbers in the whole county
eS0. 900, in New England 25.ooo. in
Maine .4o0. in Pc, tland about 45o.
MIR. stevens has been q Shriner for
o6 wears. During the time ne was
imperial Potentate he Travelled from
Halifax, Nova Scotia. through the
preat Northwest even to White Horse.
the head Of navigation on the Yukon
river in Alaska.
During his visit to Jeneau, Alaska.
no was presented by John Rich the
MAYOR. with a gilded key, - inches
long and six inches wide. bearing this
inscription: "Presented by Mayor
John Rich. Jeneau. .isalka, July ~
1915" This key. decorated with the
National colors. also adorns the wall
of Mr.. stevens private office.
~ have been" said Mr.. stevens
"in the capitols Of 80 states Of this
Union, and in addition have visited
England. France. Germany. Belgium
Holland, Honolulu, Nenezeula. Cuba,
Jamaica, Porto Rico. Trinidad, Bar
badoes. Mexico and the Panama
Canal. And my travelling days are far
from ended yet"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-03-22
Lemons Do Whiten!
Try This on Face,
Neck, Arms, Hands

The lemon juice massage indulged in
time and trouble, girls, but what of the
splendid results? A skin bleached
beautifully white, n complexion with
the bloom Of 4 peach. softening of
those lines of care; in fact. skin
eloquent of natures purity and hands,
white. soft and fun of charm.
What girl or woman hasn't heard OF
l1mon juice to remove complexion blem-
ishes; to bleach the skin and to bring
out the roses. the freshness and the
hidden beauty? But lemon juice alone
is acid, therefore irritating. and should
be mixed with orchard white this way.
strain through a fine cloth the iuice
Of two fresh lemons into a bottle con-
tanning about three ounces of orchard
white. then. shake well and you have n
whole qu lrter pint Of skin and com
plexion lotion at about the cost one
usually pays for a small jar Of ordi- i.
nary cold cream. Be sure to strain the
lemon Juice so no pulp gets into the
bottle. then this lotion Will remain
pure and fresh for months. When
massaged daily into the face, neck.
arms and hands, it should naturally
help to whiten. clear, smoother and
beautify the skin.
Any druggist will supply three
ounces OF orchard white at very little
cost. and the grocer has the lemons.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-03-22

son Master Eenreth is remaining for
q visit with his grandparents. Mr.. cnd
Mrs Pail Roullard.
Miss Marsery Powers Of the LEGAL
telephone force is passing few days
in RCadtieid having gone there TO as
sist in the Office work there.
Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Eugene TarboX were held Thursday
afternoon at I o'clock from the house
on West Front street. Rev. Geo. Mer-
riam of the Bethany Baptist church Of
fciated and the remains We're placed
ir the South receiving vault to
await interment N the spring.
At meeting of the Ella NJ. Mitchell
Philathea class held Wednesday even
ing a very interesting announcement
lecame public and that was the fact
that Miss Sarah b. Stevens Of Chester
vile but for some time teacher OF
drawing in the Skowhegan schools
vas to leave at the close of this term
for Fort Jackson, South Carolina,
u here she viii he married to Lleut.
Ernest Webster formerly of Farming
ten. The meeting was held at the
home of Mrs. Alice F.. Mitchell on
Mechanic street and assisting her in
the duties of hostess was Mrs. Kate
G Holbrook. Another feature OF the
evening was the presentation by Mrs
.Iudkins i'm behalf of the class OF solid
gold Philathea uin to Mrs. DAISY
Thurston Richardson who leaves