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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-23
LLOYD GEORGE SHARES
SPIRIT OF CONFERENCE
British Premier Comments in I'm.
preston Made by American
Troops in France; Men
are Superb

LONDON-"There is a new land
confronting u.s." said Premier Lloyd
George in recent speech. "What
manner Of country it will be-" he
continued, twill depend on how the
war goes and on how things go after
the war.
II am more confident today than
l have ever been, and for reasons 1t
would not be delevant for me to en-
ter on at the moment; but one of
the latest reasons Is the impression
made on me by the American troops
| saw in France. They are superb in
material and in training. and in the
way they have borne themselves in
the trying conditions Of battles they
have fought. l found a great spirit
Of confidence which STRENGTHENS our
conviction of victory.
he war has upset everything and
when it is over the falling back into
normal conditions will be another
disturbance. There will be great
social and economic disturbance.
There are two alternatives. One
is that the war will have sobered the
millions who have passed thru the
fires, whether in France or in the
at home. Their vision will
have been broadened, their sympathy
deepened, their outlook and purpose
made clearer, firmer and more ex-
allied. There are millions who have
been in daily contact with death,
walking hourly over its trap doors.
They have come into contact with
very terrible realities. That is one
view.
The other is that there are millions
who for these years have endured
discomforts, wretch
edness, as well as pain and terror,
and who have made up their minds
to have good time for the rest of
their lives when it is over. That is
very dangerous frame of mind for
q nation to be in"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-23
TO INCREASE GOLD CROP

! SPOKANE, Wash.-In response t,
4the call of the secretary of tn,
United States treasury. for more gol(
mining men of northwestern states
and the province of British Columbis
will meet at Spokane fold conference
September 5 and 6, to devise ways
and means for stimulation of the in.
dustry at once. The conference will
be International in character so that
recommendations may be sent sim
ultaneously to the United States and
Canadian governments and thus in
sure wider effect. Already several
leading men of British Columbia
have signfied their intention of be-
ing present and 1t is expected that
both the dominion and provincial
governments will be officially repre-
sented. The meeting will take place
during the interstate fair, when it is
certain that mining men from many
districts in the northwest will be in
the city.
While definite arrangements have
not yet been concluded by Northwest
Mining association, which is sponsor
for the conference, it is expected that
Ex-senator George Turner will act
as chairman and that every educa-
tional institution in the northwest
will be represented. The main ques-
lions to be decided are, where gold
can be produced in the northwest;
why 1t is not being produced there
at this time and how the govern
ments could aid production immedi-
ately. l t is hoped that the opinions
from delegates representing impor-
tant districts in Idaho, Washington,
Oregon, Montana and British Colum-
bia, will result in the formulation of
constructive suggestions to aid the
governments of North America in
putting into immediate effect some
plan or plans for stimulation of pro-
duction.
1t Is not proposed at this time to
discuss the gold question in it's
larger aspects, altho some phases of
The matter cannot we'll be entirely
from the deliberations of
he conference. The allied govern
nents require gold and it is the
patriotic duty of every mining man
20 respond to that call and do What |
lie can to aid the cause under exist
ng conditions. Suggestions already
made urge construction of automo-
'ile roads to promising gold dis
riots; payment of war bonus by
he governments; remission of the
xcess profits and special war taxes;
ebates of rs per cent upon the gov
rnment railroad freight rates, which
we're horizontally raised by that pro-
ortion in June last. All these sug-
with many others dictated
y special conditions in different To-
alities, will be discussed at the con-
erence and it is confidently expected
hat the result will be beneficial to
ne gold mining industry. of the
orthwest. g.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-23
UNITED STATES
GRAIN STANDARDS
ADOPTED FOR IDAHO

Because of conditions now govern
ing the sole and purchase Of wheat
in Idaho, the state director Of farm
margets does hereby establish and
promulgate the United States grain
standards as the official standard OF
the State of Idaho. said standard to
take effect and be in force on and
after September /, 1918.
For the purpose Of aiding the pro-
Queer, seller and buyer in determin-
ing grades of wheat, l, the under
signed state director of farm mar
kets, have appointed and do hereby
designate r. J. Leth, state grain in
spector for Idaho. His service will
commence September 1, 1918. Any
preson wishing to submit wheat for
grading must comply with the fol-
lowing regulations:
Grades and rules will be provided
and placed on display at principal
buying points thruout the state on
or before September, 1918, the date
on which they will become effective
in Idaho.
Samples for grading must be sent
to the state grain inspector, r. ].
Leth at Boise, Idaho delivery charges
prepaid.
i Grading is compulsory only on de-
mand of the buyer or seller. 1t will
be done on request and payment of
fee. If the request be mutual on the
part Of buyer and seller, they will
together pay the fee. If on demand
of the buyer or seller, the one de-
manding inspection must pay the
fee.
The grade determined by the state
grain inspector becomes the official
grade of the lot of wheat represented
by the given sample and settlement
must be made on that basis. On de-
mand and payment Of fee, a sample
will be regarded.
The following must be observed
in submitting samples for grading:
a. Buyer and seller must agree on
sample.
b. Must contain at least three
limits.
c. If moisture test wanted, one
and half pints additional must be
submitted in air-tight containers.
d. Must be labelled to correspand |
to duplicate form sent for each sam
pie.
e. Inspection fee Of $1.00 must |
be paid in advance; stamps not &C
cepted.
HARVEY ALFRED,
State Director Farm Markets De-
partment.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-23
ALLIES CAPTURE
1894 GERMANS
SINCE AUGUST 8
British Advance Lines
East of Rainecourt,
Northwest of Cha
ulnes; Patrols are in
Touch With Huns in
North.

LONDON, England.-The British
line has been advanced slightly cas-
Of Rainecourt in the district north
west of Chaulnes on the Picardy bat
tlefront, Thursdays war office state
ment announces.
Since August 8 when the allied at
tack In Picardy began the British an(
French have taken prisoners to the
number 30,344.
The British patrols were active
thruout Wednesday night in the dis
trict between Albert and Ayette
where the Germans began their re.
tirement Wednesday. The patrols
have maintained close touch with the
enemy in this region.
The British made further progress
at several points along this front.
The statement reads:
Severe local fighting took place
Wednesday night to our advantage
east of Rainecourt. Our line was ad-
vanced slightly in this neighborhood.
"One of our patrols rushed hos
tile post north of Albert, capturing
a machine gun.
aIOlS hoop III lOuCn
Between Albert and Ayette our
patrols were active thruout the night
and have maintained close touch
with the enemy. Further progress
was made at number of points and
several prisoners and few machine
guns were taken.
Hostile -raiding parties were re-
pulsed Wednesday night southeast of
Arras, near Germille.
THE enemy's artillery was active
east of Robecq and in the Scherpen-
berg sector (Flanders.)
THE total number of prisoners
captured by the British fourth army
since the morning of August 8 now
s 2l,844. In the same period the
prisoners taken by the French first
lrmy amounted to $500, making a
.otal of 30,344 German prisoners
'aptured in the operation of the
lllied armies on the Montdidier-Al-
'ert front"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-23
BUILDING A HOME

Building home seems wonderful undertaking to
every one and it is, it marks period in every ones
life. With our plan service at your command it
is much easier and the little obstacles are easily sur
mounted Let us show you your home exactly as
it will be when finished That's what we are here
for and it gives us pleasure to aid you and submit
estimates. To own his home is every mans ambition
Let us help you.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-23
FORCES
TO GATHER AT HARDIN

TOXIC. = Czecho-Slovak forces
from the maritime provinces of ST.
IBERIA left for Hardin on August 5
over the Chinese Eastern railway, 1t
is officially announced.
Along the Usuri front, where the
enemy froces numbered 100000
strong, quiet prevails, it is said. The
Bolsheviki and Austro-Germans are
vicibly affected by the arrival of al
lied troops and the number of deser-
tions from their ranks is increasing,
it Is reported.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-23
RETURNERD HOME

Miss Pearl Quantrell returned to
her home in Biackfoot, after spend
ing some time in Rexburg visiting
with her sister.
Miss Quantrell also spent a few
days visiting with Miss Wadell at
her summer home in Squirrel, Idaho.
She will spend some time here
with her parents before leaving for
Albion, where she will attend school
this winter.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-23
FRENCH ARE CRUSHING
GERMAN HOLD ON ROVE
Huns Cling Desperately Because Fall
of Town Would Likely Force
Retreat of Forces

PARIS-Roye is held in viselike
grip by the French. Stubborn resist
ance by the Germans is being
crushed. The French are slowly en-
circling the town. The French ad-
vance at Villers-les-Koye makes the
fall of Roye inevitable, it is believed
by military men. Procession of the
town by French troops would make
necessary rectification of the Ger
man lines and retreat to the Nesle-
Noyon line would be probable.
The Germans are clinging desper-
ately to a range of hills east of Ribe-
court. They are also stubbornly de-
Tending the Lassignl-O Disc canal the
loss of which would entaid the evacu-
alton Of Noyon.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-23
MANPOWER BILL
ACTION PLANNED
Prohibitionists are Ex-
pected to Obviate De-
lay by Giving Preced-,
.ence to Measure.

WASHINGTON-The three day va
cation recess agreement of the house
expired Monday and while the SEN
ate's arrangements run until August
rs, leaders hope to set these aside
and get to work Thursday on the
manpower bill which extends the
draft age limits to Is and As years.
The death of the minority leader,
Senator Gallinger is expected to cur
tail the senate's session Monday. If
a quorum of the senate attends,
Chairman Chamberlain of the mil
tary committee is expected to renew
his request for annulment of the va
walton agreement and ask the senate
to begin consideration on the man
power measure.
Delay in setting aside the vacation
agreement would postpone action on
the manpower legislation until the
following Monday at least With the
having the right of way in the senate
at that time under a previous agree
ment, the manpower measure could
be considered only during the early
part Of each day unless, as is not
improbable, the prohibition advo-
Gates should consent to temporarily
sidetrack their measure.
The manpower measure will be
taken up Monday by the house mill
tary committee, with Secretary Baker
General March and General Crowder
expected to appear. The prospects
are that the bill will be passed by the
senate before the house is called
upon to act.
The war revenue bill, revised up
ward to near the $4,000, 900, 900 goal
or the treasury department, is sched-
uled for completion this week by the
house ways and means committee.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-23

Mrs. j. H. Rich arrived in Black
foot Monday afternoon from Salt
Lake, where she has been visiting, to
see her son Basil before he joins the
c0lors. Mrs. Rich returned to her
home in Paris the latter part of the
week.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-23
GERMANY'S MANPOWER FAILS;
HIGH COMMAND is ALARMED

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE-Germany has acknow-
lodged that her manpower is dwindl-
ing in proportions great enough to
cause anxiety to the high command.
The toll taken by the allied armies,
and the prospect of being confronted
by ever-growing American forces has
caused General Ludendorff to issue
imperative orders for a vigorous, Inn
mediate comb-out in the German
army in order to recover from aux
Hilary units all men capable of enter
ing the trenches.
Appended to the order are special
instructions to Field Marshal Won
Mackensen and General Won Scholtz
to make " greater demand upon
the local personnel instead Of using
Germans in the auxiliary services as
reinforcements.
PARASITIC total of German
losses from the beginning of the war
to the end of July, 1918 are under
stood to be 100000 according to
the morning newspapers. The fig
ures include 81, 100000 killed up to
the beginning of the German Often
sive last March. From March 81 to
June II the Germans are said to have
lost 100000 killed alone.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-23
ARRIVED SAFELY OVERSEAS

Word has been received by Senator
and Mrs. L. R. Thomas that their
son Willis has arrived safely in
France.
Willis was one Of the first boys
from Bingham county to answer the
call. He was stationed at Fort Doug
las for short time and then sent
to Texas. From there he was trans
ferred to the American Expeditionary
Forces.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-23
ACCEPTED A NEW POSITION

Harley Griffee, who has been en-
ployed by the Western Unian Tele-
graph company for some time, has
resigned his position and has begun
work at the o. s. l.. depot as stu
dent operator.
At present Carl Roberts will take
Harley's place until school starts.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-23
THE PROPER STORAGE OF GRAIN

and food stufs is urged by the u S. government and
endorsed and urged by your farm bureau. We
have the specifications and plans at hand that in
accordance with the plans endorsed by both. 1t is
pleasure to cooperate with you in the building
of storage houses and we are glad to give you
estimates on your requirements Let us talk this inn
portant matter over with you.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-23
U. s. LEASING LANDS
FOR GUNNERY PRACTICE
Government Plans to Increase FaciIi-
ties for Training Military
AvaitOrs

WASHINGTON-An increase in
facilities for training military avail
tors in this country in gunnery is in
tended by the division of military
aeronautics and large areas Of land
have been leased near flying fields
for target practice.
At Fort Worth, Texas, 10000
acers has been secured in one tract.
Near Hazelhurst field, at Mineola,
Long Island, $50 acres in one block
has been taken over and the tract
named Lufbery field.
Mrs. r. s. Idle returned to her
home in Wyoming Monday, after
spending short time in Blackfoot
visiting with friends and relatives.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-09-24
FRENCH NOW HOLD
LEFT BANK OF OISE
Germans Flee to Escape Trap
in Vendeuil.
Rv the associated Press

WITH THE FRENcH ARMY rN FRANCE.
Sept 23-The French now hold the left
bank OF the Disc for more than half the
distance from La Fere TO Nov. Gen.
Debeney's troops captured the woods
north of Ly-Fortaine last evening and
his patrols went through Vendeuil to the
Oise.
The Germans had evacuated Vendeuil
under menace of being cornered there
with their backs TO the river by the
French advancing toward the river in
the region OF Ly-Fontaine. The French
about the same time reached the quar-
ries just north OF Travecy, which COM
pleted the conquest OF the west bank OF
the Oise in that region.
Together with tho formidable defences
erected by the Germans around ST, Quen-
tin Gen. Debeney's forces have reached
the low marshy country OF the valley OF
the oise, which presents enormous diff
fculties TO any troops that might at
tempt a crossing north OF La Fere.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-09-24
MA A7IONALITZES OPPRESSED
BY TURKS PREPARE TO RISE
Amenians, Greeks, Jews and Arabs Urged to Throw
Off Yoke and Make Common Cause
With Entente

We cannot tolerate such injustices
longer
The Turks have ravaged our fire.
sides. annihilated our intellectuals, de-
stroyed our works OF art and thrown
obstacles In the way OF our national
development Freedom from the Turk
ish yoke will insure our development and
permit US to occupy our rightrul place in
the society OF civilized nations
The peoples who are under Turkish
oppression have decided to unite our
forces and give battle to our enemy"
The manifesto concludes with an ap-
peal to their countrymen TO join the
Allies. in whose ranks thousands are
already fighting.
The Tribune of Geneva learns from a
private source that twelve Deputies from
the Turkish Chamber are expected to
arrive In Switzerland with the intention
Of forming an opposition party to Enver
Pasha. the Turkish War Minister.
The Tribune believes the programme
of this new party. which is supported
and inspired by the Grand Vizier Talaat
Pasha himself, consists In depriving
Enver OF entire power. thereby breaking
German influence in the Leysnt.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-09-24
GREEK TROOPS AID
IN SERBIAN DRIVE
Allies Force Evacuation of
Important Line.

LONDON. Sept a3.-The official state
ments of the fighting on the Macedonian
front as received here to-day follow:
SERBIAN (MONDAY-As the re-
suit OF attacks and continual heavy
pressure by British and Greek troops,
in conjunction with the French and
Serbian advance further west the
enemy has evacuated his whole line
from Doiran to the west OF the Vardar
He has set on fire the Hudova station
and the Cestgvoo and Tike and Tatarli
dumps and his troops and transports
are crowding along the road north
ward, heavily bombed and machine
gunned by the Royal Air Force.
We have reached the line Okara
Oghlular. Hamzali, one kilometer
south of Bogdance. and west of the
Vardar are advancing on Mrzentsi in
touch with the Greeks at Gaurlnchet
ITALIAN-In Macedonia we are
overcoming the resistance of cover
ing parties and the difficulties OF the
terrain. On Saturday night we con-
tinued the pursuit OF the enemy, who
Is in retreat. At dawn. after an aver
age advance Of about twelve kilo-
meters and the capture OF sixteen VII
lagos We reached with the left wing
and the centre the line of Chairli-
Dobrushovo-Musa Oba and carried at
the right the strong position Of Mount
Bobishte. We took numerous pris-
oners.
BULGARIAN (sATURDAY) - In
the defile between the Corna and the
Vardar bitter fighting Is continuing.
Since the Anglo-Greek attacks OF the
last few days against our positions
near Doiran were repulsed with losses
by our valiant troops the fighting ac-
tivity on this front has diminished in
Intensity. In the valley of the Struma
patrol engagements took place in No
Mans. Land.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-09-24
GERMAN WOMAN
DIED FIGHTING
Body in Uniform and With
'Rifle Found by American
Officers.
ONLY AUTHENTIC CASE
Reports Persist That Enemy Is
Using Fair Sex to Handle
Machine Guns.
ONLY AUTHENTIC CASE
Ry HERBERT BAILEY.
| Spco,o! cable Despatch 10 TIE suS from he
london Tin."s Serrice.

Spf''1! Cdb'' psSBdfch 70 CnE SCN from ne
london Tunes Serrice.
'opv-oht 1915: aH rights resertfd
WITH rHE AMERICAN ARMY IN Fn.NCE,
sept. 23.-For several days have been
investigating rumors, persistently Circu-
lated here, that the Germans have been
using women machine gunners, and that
members of that sex have been used 10
operate enemy flying machines.
II has been impossible to verify these
reports but that a German woman with
rifle on her back and dressed In the
Uniform Of Il private was buried near
Trugny IS stated emphatically by two
American officers who said they saw
her One OF these officers said that when
he entered Trugny he noticed among a
number OF dead Germans one body with
long hair. He Investigated and found it
TO be the body OF woman. Ae said
she was OF good appearance and appar-
emily In her twenties. She wore no
Identification disk
1t is possible this woman was merely
camp follower. but the more probable
theory ID that she was out 20 avcnge
some soldiers death
Ihere IL talk here OF an Indian pri-
fate. whose weird adventures are the
talk OF his regiment. This Indian has
accomplished every mission Into the
enemy lines that has been assigned to
him, his method being to crawl stealth
lily among the trees and bushes When
asked how far he Went ne answers in
terms of time, having no idea OF dis
tance. 1t Is his snip!ng. however. that
chiefly interests his comrades. All
day he sits in his post and whenever
there is the slightest movement in the
enemy lines he let's go and usually gets
his man, The other soldiers say his
signt Is positively uncanny
The American front has remained in
state OF comparative quietude since
the Germans were compelled to with
draw TO a series of pits and trenches
and massed barbed wire composing the
Hindenburg line. There is one point
where the enemy still shows fight. This
is on the line from Haumont TO the
Marimbois farm. Both of these points
are outposts OF the Hindenburg line
and are being converted into strong
holds.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-09-24

PARIS. Sept. 33-The oppressed ma
tionalities OF Turkey are rising In II
powerful movement as a result OF the
British victories. Entente sympathy for
the Slavs OF Austria has encouraged for
the first time a grouping OF Armenians.
Greeks, Jews and Arabs into a league
against the Turkish oppressors.
A manifesto has been issued by and
In behalf Of these oppressed peoples
signed by publicists and statesmen OF
the four nationali,ies and addressed to
the civilized world. After recalling many
years OF slavery under the Turkish yoke
and telling how they have been victims
OF the cruel domination of the op-
pressor the manifesto says:
''Cnnumbered thousands OF unburied
bodies from the deserts of Arabia to the
Balkan plains attest that our people can
not longer live under the yoke. Sooner
or later we will break the chains that
bind us. Four million Turks hold under
oppression more than 100000 Arabs.
Greeks, Armenians and Jews all OF
whom have been made TO suffer alike.