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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-16
SENDS MESSAGE
TO IDAHO BOYS
"Words Inadequate to
Express Pride and
Gratitude" Says SEN
ator Borah.

| WASHINGTON "Our soldiers
have revealed the American char
acter to the world and justified the
faith we have always had in our wind
of government" says Senator Borah
of Idaho, in letter written to Ju-
Illus Rosenwald of the council of ma
tional defense, who is about to sail
for France to visit the American
troops at their respective camps
Mr.. Rosenwald requested Senator
Borah to write him letter in which
he conveyed a message to the men at
the front and particularly to the men
of the Idaho and other western regi-
ments. This the senator has done,
at the same time impressing upon
Mr.. Rosenwald the desire of the peo-
pie of the west that he bring back
message to the folks at home from
the boys lover there"
Senator Borah's letter Is as fol-
lows:
August 5, 1918.
My dear Mr.. Rosenwald:
have your telegram advising me
of your intended trip to France,
taken at the request of the secretary
of war, with view of moving among
"our boys and to talk to and with
them" and stating it would "be a
great pleasure to carry message to
them"
l am very glad you are going and
l appreciate your message to me and
thank you for the suggestion. OF
course, the people of my state will
be deeply interested in any message
from the Idaho boys that it Is proper
or possible for them to convey. Not
only the immediate families and
friends, but the entire state will
await with anxiety and the utmost
solicitude for everything concerning
them and for message from one
who has seen them and talked to |
and with them. we would be greatly
indebted to for it. We have had
reports about them
all along the line from the time they
left home until they reached the
front and particularly their brave
conduct there. Give us anything in
the way Of news that you can and
give it to us as quickly as you can.
We will be grateful to you beyond ex-
preston.
The last few days have been
proud days for all Americans. Our
soldiers have revealed the Americon
character to the world and justified
he faith We have always had in our
Kind of government. That men
could be taken from the peaceful
vacations of peace-loving nation
Ind in so short time and with such
hurried training, with such endur-
nee, valor and success meet the
most thoroly trained and disciplined
oldiers in the ANIMALS of war is one
II the marvels of warfare. And as
hat splendid courage has been dis
'layed upon the enemy's own chosen
'attlefield and as the news has come
'ack laden with the report of their
nited and individual daring, you ,
ould feel the bonds of national unity =
lghtening and the spirit of national :
ride and purpose growing stronger
ay by day. Please say to them that
lnguage Is inadequate to express to
hem our gratitude and our pride.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-16
BUILDING AOR SALE

A two story frame building 1880
feet, between Blackfoot mill and the
telephone office.
Bids will be received up to the
hrst OF September, building to be
removed at once.
BLACKFUUA .ARMERS' MILL.
lNG COMPANY. adv. SIS
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-16
NOTICE TO RED
CROSS SUBSCRIBERS

All persons who signed pledges
to pay to the second Red Cross war
fund any amount of money are re-
quested to call at the bank where
they usually transact business and
make payment of any amount due
at this time, and not later than Sep
TENDER 1, 1918.
All pledge cards signed for the
above purpose were distributed to
the several banks of the county
where the individuals were &C.
customed to do business, for collec-
ton.
]. T. CARRUTH,
Chairman.
GEO. F. GAGON,
o-S Treasurer.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-16
A RENTER WANTED

A farmer in the Pahsemaroi valley
has 100 acres of land to dent for the
season OF 1919, and will furnish the
land cleared Of brush, with water
right, house, pasture for work stock
and COW, and give the renter all the
crops. The land is being cleared
now and the renter should plow it
this fall. Address E. v. Christian.
GoidDurg, ldaho. adv. 2tf.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-16
June 5, 1918.

June 5, 1918.
Dear Folks at home:
Well, I am still among the living
so l will relate few experiences.
My last trip in was only three days,
but raised b while we were
there. We went over the top after
one of the best barrages the Ameri-
can ever put over, and take it
from me the nearest hi ever
saw. | can't see how the boche ever
got thru, but several did, only to
get captured or shot or bayoneted If
they even looked like fight. I think
| caught the first prisoner, at least
he was one Of the two first taken into
headquarters. Also l have four
more that looked like fight to my
credit, so guess I got my share for
the first time. altho there was one
kid in another company that every
body says got between twenty-five
and thirty to his credit.
Where we hit we met resistance,
our end of it altho there were an
even number of boches and they all
seem to be well equipped. We had
plenty Of ammunition and good guns.
Our platoons captured seven Maxim
machine guns and all the rifles and
equipement of one company, and all
the men what weren't killed. Mind
mean three platforms of M. COM
panies that did this, and some COM
panies did more than we did, but
there was no more for US to do so |
we did our best.
l don't know whether this will |
get by the censor or not, but hope it |
does as you all were wanting war
news.
/ saw holes that were blown by aur
shells that wou could stick your
house in. Dad. and have plenty of
room left. I saw our shells hit and
the dust looked like small thunder
cloud when they burst. You can
imagine what happened when the
Germans threw regiment in counter
attack. Well, they say there were
'ut few that lived to tell the tale
We advanced, then dug in, then
stayed two days and then came out
o sleep and rest up. We had four
boxes of hard tack and canned Billy
or three days. We didn't get very
at, but We sure got plenty when we
'ot out. Well, will quit and write
gain soon. q
With love to all and please write
DON. Ii
Private LANE SHELMAN, Il
Co. M. % Inf. II
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g. 8
HORSES LOST

One bright bay four year old horse
no brand, wire scar on left front leg
above the knee. One light bay two
year old filley, no brands, strip in
face.
K. A. Thomas, Blackfoot. Phone
JOHN snort 2S4J4. adv. ga
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-16
sTRAYED

THERE IS AT MY PLACE SIX
miles north of Moreland five stray
horses: one sorrel, one black,
one buckskin, two yearling colts,
one horse colt and the other
mare, branded 81 on left shoulder.
Rodney Farnsworth. 1atf
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-16

Miss Carmen Dickinson, druggist
at the Power pharmacy, and Miss
Likes Of Idaho Falls together with
friends from Bancroft left Wednes-
day for weeks vacation at Bear
Lake.
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Is YEARS ESTABLISHED BUSI-
ness, will trade for city or ranch
propery close in. Inquire Idaho
Republican office. 5tf
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GEORGE H. STEVENSON

Graduate Veterinary Surgeon
{ Gee, Heese Feed Yards. Calls at
tended to day and night
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FOUND

LADY'S WRIST WATCH. s. e.
Rounde on the sprinkler wagon.
2atf
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LOST

RIM AND TIRE FOR HUPMOBILE
size 34-4. Lafayette Rich, phone
412-r1. s.?
NOSE GLASSES NEAR EAGLE
garage. Please return to this Of
flee. 3a-tf
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WANTED

WANTED
with at least one acre of land,
apply U. s. land office. s?
BUNIESS OPPORTUNITY
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-16
British War Offices
Official Statement

LONDON, Aug. l5.--Phe British war
office statement reads:
Severe local fighting took place last
night to our advantage east of Raine-
court. Our line was advanced slightly
in this neighborhood
zone Of our patrols rushed a hostile
post north of Albert, capturing a ma.
chine gun.
Between Albert and Ayette our pa
trolls were active throughout the nigh
and have maintained close touch with
the enemy. Further progress was made
at a number of points and several pris-
oners and a few machine guns were
taken.
Hostile raiding parties were repulsed
last night southeast of Arras and near
Merville-
''The enemy's artillery was active
east of Robecq and in the Scherpenberg
sector (Flanders.)
"The total number of prisoners cap
tured by the British fourth army since
the morning of August s now is 81
S44. In the same period the prisoners
taken by the French first army amount
to $500, making a total of 30,344. Ger
man prisoners captured IN the opera
tions of the allied armies on the Mont
didier-Albert front"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-16
OCCUPATIONAL TAXES
ARE WRITTEN into BILL
Professional Men Must Pay
$40 a Year, Committee
Decides

WASHINGTON. Aug. 13.-Spec:al
taxes of ten dollars year on occupa-
ton or profession except the war indus
try trades, farmers, teachers and min
listers of the gospel We're written into
the eight billion dollar war revenue bill
today by the house ways and means
committee. A similar tax was placed
upon any business with receipts OF
$4,000 a year or more, with a levy of SO
year on wholesale houses with r.
ceipts of more than 100000.
Secretary McAdoo will appear before
the committee tomorrow to discuss Jha
treasurys new plans for an excess
profits tax, based on rates in the pres
ent law, with an alternative war prof.
its tax. This is the main issue between
the committe and the treasury.
Newspapers, press associations and
periodicals were exempted from the pro-
posed ten per cent tax on the amount
paid for leased telegraph and telephols
wires in the bill after a vigorous fight
by Representatives Rainey of Illinois,
and Longworth, of Ohio. 1t was amend
ed SO as TO apply only to the stock
holders lines.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-16
HAIG GAINING NEAR
CHAULNES; HUMBERT
CAPTURES RIBECOURT
(continued from Page one.)

Bucquoy. These are in the Hebuterne
sector, where the Germans were STOP
ped in their offensive of March 81.
Many vain efforts were made by the
Germans to reach the heights around
Hebuterne as their positions in this
sector were dominated by the British
guns. Should the German lines be
moved back any great depth the line
south to Albert and thence to the Somme
would be affected, Likewise the line
northward to the Scarpe might have to
be readjusted. 1t is not unlikely the
movement here is similar in purpose to
the recent Withdrawals in the Lys sa-
hent and is part of a German plan to
get into as strong positions as pos
sible on the entire front from Ypres to
Rheims.
North of the Somme Australian troops
have improved their positions between
Bray and Etinehem, reaching the west
ern outskirts of Bray, one of the main
bastions of the line south from Albert.
East of Parvflers, northwest of Roye
the British have made progress toward
the Chaulnes-Roye railroad
Lassigny still holds out, the French,
however, continue their pressure and
are now little more than a mile south
of the town. German resistance il
strong, the enemy counter attacking re.
peatedly on the hills and in the woods
of the plateau region there.
On the western bank of the Disc,
Slightly more than six miles now north
OF Noycn, the French have occupied
Ribecourt The town itself is on the
lowland, but the French also hold the
heights to the west and northwest.
which were part of the defensive sys-
tenn for Ourscamp forest, east of the
Disc, and Thiescourt wood, south of
Lassigny.
While the French have not broker
the Notwithstanding line, it is
still far from being saved to the Ger
mans, and a French advance of even
less than a mile would throw it out of
balance.
Four weeks ago today Marshal Foch
took the initiative on the western side
of the Marine salient and a week ago
the French and British hit the German
lines east and southeast of Amiens.
In the four weeks the allies have re-
claimed nearly 1900 square miles of
territory, improved their positions to
the detriment of the enemy. freed the
important railways running east and
north from Paris, and unofficialiy have
captured $4,000 prisoners and 100
guns.
These are the physical gains; the fu-
ture holds the others.
Many army officers in Washington
expect that a new drive shortly will
be made against the enemy. Flanders
or the area between the Disc and Sois-
sons are believed to be the most likely
fields of action.
Along the Vesle the French and
Americans are being subjected to bonn
- oI-
we'll as from the enemy guns. There
has been no infantry action. In Lor-
raine American patrols have brought
back prisoners from the enemy trenches.
Allied airmen Tuesday put out Of ac-
tion forty-three German machines,
twenty-one of which were destroyed
Attacks on railway stations, airdromes.
ammunition dumps and other military
targets continue without a letup. Amer
lean aviators also have bombed railway
stations in the area between Verdun AND
Metz
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-16
A HAPPY CHILD IN
JUST 4 FEW HOURS
If cross, feveriSh, constipated,
give "CaIifOrnia Syrup of
Figs"

Mothers can rest easy after giving
California Syrup of Figs" because in
few hours all the clOgged-up waste,
sour bile and fermenting food gently
moves out of the bowels, and you nave
a well, playful child again Children
simply will not take the time from play
TO empty their bowels, and they De-
come tightly packed, liver gets slug
gish and stomach disordered.
When cross, feverish, restless, see IL
tongue is coated, then give this delicious
fruit laxative" Children love it, and
it can not cause injury No difference
what ails your little one-if full Of cold.
or a sore throat, diarrhoea, stomach
ache, bad breath, remember, a gentle
"inside cleansing" should always be the
first treatment given. Full directions
for babies, children of all ages and
are printed on each bottle.
Beware of counterfeit fig syrups- ASK
your druggist for bottle of California
Syrup of Figs" then look carefully and
gee that it is made by the California
Fig Syrup Company" We make no
smaller size. Hand back with contempt
any other fig syrup.-(Advt)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-16
BREAK BY SPAIN.
WITH GERMANY
THOUGHT LIKELY
Actual War, However, Is Not
Expected - Food Crisis,
Which Is Severe, May Cause
Action by Spanish

WASHINGTON, Aug. Ia. dfplo-
matte break between Spain and Ger
many is held to be possibility in allied
and neutral diplomatic circles here-but
Spain as an actual combatant is consid-
cred unlikely.
Official dispatches from London, Paris
and Rome report grave crisis at Mad
rid and throughout Spain. Details of
the cables widely differ. The concensus
of opinion at the three entente capitals
is that a severance of relations between
the two nations may be forced but that
there is little likelihood of Spain actu-
ually fighting.
The food shortage reported to have at
tanned the proportions of famine in
the centers of population is declared to
have precipitated the growing dissatis-
faction of the Spanish people. Spain
has completely exhausted her stock of
many staple foods. The Spanish see
that the French and italians. although
actually at war, are faring better in
many respects.
The diplomats point out that this dis
satisfaction has been present in Spain
for months but that the encouragement
of the recent allied victories brought it
to the surface.
the Spanish cabinet is likely to decide
upon immediate energetic action"
against Germany. 1t is declared that
the attitude of the Spanish government
and people in regard to Germans sub
marine campaign has become increasing
ly bitter. Diplomats are inclined to be-
lieve that Spain's first step in a program
of energetic action" would be to put
all the ships of the kingdom now de-
tanned in ports on account of the subma-
rine menace on the high seas to bring
food to the stricken populace. A de-
mand upon Germany to spare the ships
probably would be made simultaneously.
The Spanish embassy is without ad-
vices concerning the food or the politi-
cal situation in Spain although it is ad-
mitted that the Spanish government
hopes to effect arrangements as soon as
possible to enable it to make full use
Of it's merchant marine.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-16
Factory Making Ship
Building Materials
Destroyed by Fire

ADMISSION, Ala, Aug. 1.-THE plant
of the Ornamental foundry, located in
the southern part of the city, was de-
st-oyed by fire of alleged ineendiary
origin at / o'clock Tuesday morning,
following an attempt of the same kind
one night last week.
The alarm was sounded by the night
Waterman, who discovered a small blaze
in the roof near the core room at L
o'clock. Before the Waterman could
connect a section of hose the blaze
spread to several parts of the roof.
making il plain that gasoline or oil had
been spread over the roof to insure the
destruction of the plant.
The main foundry was destroyed, but
the office building. the pattern shop and
the machine shop were saved.
The Ornamental Foundry company
was the home of the white way post,
but the past several months the plant
has been running full time on war or
ders for the Emergency Fleet corpora
ton.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-16
Oil Tanker Kellogg
Sunk hY Submarine

NEW YORK, Aug. IA German
submarine, approaching the very gates
of New York harbor, sunk the oil tanker
Frederick r. Kellogg. off the Ambrose
channel last night Thirty-fve members
of the crew brought here today reported
that seven others are missing. These
survivors were picked up by an Ameri-
can steamship.
Torpedoed without warning at 6:1O
o'clock last evening, the Kellogg sank
in three minutes. said members of her
crew on coming ashore here today. The
tree of the explosion was terrific, they
declared, and the seven missing meiI
who were in the engine room are believ-
ed to have been killed. No submarine
was seen. according to Captain White.
The survivors, in small boats, rowed
for three hours toward shore, when
a freighter took them aboard. One or
the crew reported his narrow escape
when he was caught below decks by
the rapidly sinking ship. He was car
ried down by the suction, he asserted,
but swan TO the surface and reached
one of the boats. Navy officials en-
Joined silence upon the survivors be-
fore they could complete their accounts
Of the disaster.
The Frederick r. Kellogg was a new
tank steamship of 1877 tons gross reg
lister. valued at more than $500, 900.
Under command Of Captain G. II. White
she was on her way from Tampico. Mex
leo. to Boston, with a cargo OF approx
mateIy 10000 barrels OF crude oil.
The ship was owned by the Petroleum
Transport company and was launched
a year ago this month at Oakland, Cal.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-16
Hammond Thinks Germans
Nav Control TorpedoeS

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Aug. IA
John Hays Hammond, Jr., wireless ex,
pert, declared today he would not be
surprised to learn that Germany has
perfected a torpedo which can be con-
trolled from a distance. He was speak
ing in connection with the sinking OF
the steamer Somerstad, which, accord
ing to the captain, was destroyed by a
torpedo after il had passed the ves-
sci, circled with uncanny accuracy ana
struck amidships. Hammond said that
4 year ago a French patent granted tC
Constantin Polysu showed a mechan-
ism that caused a torpedo to describe
circles when ii had passed the spot
,chere a submarine commander had es-
.tmated the target to be- This patent.
however, was controlled by a mechan>
ical device, and not from a distance.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-16
]. D. PRICE SEEKS SEAT
ON RAILROAD COMMISSION
Formally Announces His Can
didacy to Succeed Judge
HiIIyer

James d. Price, director of the Geor-
Ria Experiment station and former com
missioner OF agriculture, "Wednesday
made formal announcement Of his can
didacy for state railroad commissioner
10 succeed Judge George HiIyer-
Mr. Price paid his entry fee to the
state executive committee. and makes
his announcement as follows;
TO the People OF Georgia:
Responding to the suggestion Of
many friends who believe the farmers
of Georgia should be represented on
the state railroad commission. 1 hereby
announce my candidacy for railroad
commissioner of Georgia subject TO the
state primary of September IL, next
to succeed Judge Hillyer, who is re-
firing.
Born in Georgia SIS years ago. have
lived in this state, and have been in
terested in its agriculture all my life
1 have served the state in the legis-
Iature. as commissioner Of agriculture
and as director of the Georgia Expert
ment station always to the best OF my
ability.
1T has always been the intent and
purpose OF the Law providing for state
railroad commission that Georgia's
farmers should have representation
upon il. There are none who are more
directly or more largely interested in
transportation problems and transporta-
ton charges.
Feeling that I am in a position not
only TO represent the agricultural m
terests. but those Of the entire state
producer and consumer alike-I have
decided 10 offer for this position. and. II
elected. 1 promise the people OF Geo--
gia the same faithful and loyal service
which have always endeavored to give
them in the past
Respectfully.
y. ID. PRICE"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-16

fairs in Russia She is conscripting
Russian men, according to unofficial re-
ports from London, and brigading them
with German and Hungarian soldiers.
Bu1garia's Resentment Grows
Bulgaria, meantime, is growing holder
in her denunciation of Germany and
Turkey.
Her bitter resentment against Turkey
and Germany over territorial disputes
has almost COMPLETELY undermined her
morale as far as aggressive lighting for
the central powers is concerned.
Warm words against German and
Turkish statesmen are freely expressed
at public meetings, on streets of Bull
garian cities and in the press, according
to advices received in entente diplo-
matte quarters.
Turkey wants to recover territory
coded to Bulgaria in 1915, which includes
the fertile Martha valley. She also
wants DObrudja in payment for her part
in the Balkan campaigns.
Bulgaria is replying that only per
cent of the troops in this lighting were
Turkish, and refuses to consider her
claim to compensation.
Bulgaria, although allied with Turkey,
still retains her former animosity and
hatred toward the Turks, who in CEN
turtles past have massacred and oppress-
ed Bulgarian people. Any aspirations
on the part of Turkey are met with ap-
prehension by the Bulgars.
THE stronger the Turks become, the
more disagreeable they are to u.s."
leading Sofia organ declares. ''The
question assumes even a worse char
acter through the attitude which our al
lies, the Germans, have TAKEN" the jour
nal adds in commenting on Germanys
leaning toward the Turks in the dispute.
Other press comment received in Of
fetal quarters here indicates the entire
Bulgarian nation is becoming aroused
and unified against her own allies.