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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-08

Logan OF SomerviIle, was told today
when he applied for enlistment at the
British Canadian recruiting mission.
Logan filed out an application blank
and gave his occupation as profession
al nail eater and circus performer"
The clerk looked up. 'Don't believe
it?" inquired Logan. "Give me your
pen."
It was the only one the clerk had,
so he couldn't spare 1t for the test.
However, Logan could not pass the
physical examination. It was found
that his peculiar diet necessitated op-
erations at the close of the circus sea-
son, and surgeons said he could not
stand the strain of long marches.
Logan was disappointed. "And /
thought I was going to have chance
to bite the kaiser's mailed fist" he
said as he walked out.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-08
Will GROW POTATOES
Boys and Girls Urged to Become
"PatriotS."
Woodcraft Potato Clubs, Founded by
Ernest Thompson Seton, Will
Compete for Medals.

New York.-Home gardeners last
year were prompted by only one pa
triotic impulse, to help increase our
food supply. This year there is a sec
ond reason, the need to do all that we
can to avoid further congestion Of
freight shipments. On account Of
their bulk in shipment, potatoes are
therefore one of the most important
OF the vegetables for home growing
and because Of this the work Of the
Woodcraft Potato clubs, founded last
year by Ernest Thompson Seton, is
meeting a hearty response. These
clubs of boy and girl 'potatriots" as
Mr.. Seton has dubbed them, fiourished
in 20 states last year and the indica-
lions are that their number will much
more than double this spring. Their
slogan Is Grow bushel of potatoes
and save bushel of transportation"
There are no dues or fees and any
boy or girl who is willing to raise at
least "a hills OF potatoes can secure a
Woodcraft Potato club button and
compete for the medals and prizes by
merely enrolling as a member. The
headquarters are at 10 West Twenty
Ninth street, New York. A special
class for older members who wish to
raise larger crop offers to each men,
Der raising one bushel or more spe-
cial certificate for rendering patriotic
service and a gold medal will be
awarded for the largest crop. 1t is
suggested that members contribute
the proceeds Of their crops to some
war fund, but this is not required.
The competitions and prizes are
open to those who may already be
working in home conservation or
garden club. In most states, potatoes
planted during the first half Of May
do as well as those planted earlier;
but, whether or not you have already
planted your potatoes, it Is not too
late to enroll in Mr.. Seton's organiza-
ton Of "pOtatriOts."
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-08
BELGIAN MORALE IS HIGH
French Premier Pays Glowing Trib,
ute to Soldiers Of
King Albert.

New York.-Senator Henri La Fon-
tame of Belgium, the head of the fund
for "Gifts for Belgian Soldiers" au-
thorizes the following:
We have been advised that M. Glenn
enceau, the premier Of France, very
recently has visited the Belgian front.
His comment after seeing the Belgian
army was 81 see that your morale is
even better than it was formerly"
Premier Clemenceau visited an i'm
teresting sector of the User, where he
entered the trenches and huts. He had
an opportunity to see the benefit of
the work the "Gifts for Belgian Sol
diers" fund is doing. The help which
this fund gives the soldiers by supply
ing them with a few of the comforts
they need so much, is contributing
more than anything to keep their mo-
rale on a high level. Practically all
Of these soldiers have been in the
trenches for nearly four years.
The Guaranty Trust company Of
New York is acting as the depository
for the "Gifts for Belgian Soldiers"
fund.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-08
BIG BEAR WORRIES FARMERS
Steals Stock and Poultry In Maryland
Community but Cannot Be
Captured.

Fredersberg, Md.-Much excitement
prevails in Puckum, farming commu-
nifty between here and Seaford, about
the appearance there of big bear
which has been terrorizing the farm
ers.
All efforts to capture the intruder or
to get close enough to see what species
he is have proven futile. Farmers
who have been missing young cattle
and fowls think they have fallen prey
to the bear.
It has been seen by persons driving
along the roads, and on several occa>
sions the farmers have armed them
selves aid gone in search of 1t, but
the bear eludes them by hiding in
swamp. Traps which have been set In
the swamp have failed to capture, it.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-08
leo on Cash BASIS
Chinese Merchants Forced to
Change Methods.
Restricted Credits Since War Began
Puts Stop to Aqe-OId
Custom.

New YOrk.-The beneficial effects of
restricted credits in China since the
war started In 1914, which have forced
the Chinese merchants to do business
pretty much on cash basis, were
particularly noticeable in the unusual
ly small number of failures on Chi
nese New Years day, which is the
annual settlement day in the Chinese
commercial world.
According to Consul General George
u. Anderson of Hongkong, banking in
terests In China have found that the
demand for accommodations has
fallen off tremendously during the last
three years.
Prior to the war ard from time i'm
memorial this annual settlement day
has entailed efforts Of every sort on
the part Of the Chinese to raise money
for lfquidating their debts accumulated
during the year.
Frequently they have had to sell
much of their stock in business at q
great loss, even personal property as
well, In order to raise sufficient funds
to "save their face" as it is called.
An annual street fair for the sale Of
all sorts of property, personal and
otherwise, has been an old-established
custom in Hongkong for generations,
almost for centuries, while at the same
time both foreign and domestic banks
have placed large sums on accommo
dalton. In the last three years, how
ever, loans have been small, property
sales have been light in comparison.
and the street fair has become the
occasion for sales to Chinese instead
Of sales by Chinese to foreigners.
Though the Chinese merchants vol.
ume Of business has in some in.
stances been somewhat curtailed, as
result Of his having had to operate
on much shorter credits than he has
been accustomed to, his net profits al
the end Of the year, through not hav.
ing been forced to sacrifice merchan.
disc at a loss, have been materially
Increased.
1t is said also that the Chinese bust.
ness men have come to see the advan.
tages of the new system, and that In
all probability they will never go back
to the old.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-08
Great Wheat Stocks
Isolated.

It's the shortage In ships that
Is putting the. Allies and the
United States on wheat rations.
Great stocks Of wheat are iso-
lated In India, and Australia. At
great sacrifice in ship space and
use the Allies are forced to Sc
cure some wheat from Argentina.
On January l, Australia had
stored 1OO,OO0,0OO bushels OF
wheat that was ready for ex-
port-but there were no ships.
Then came the new crop with
an exportable surplus Of 80,0OO,-
600 bushels. Now Australia has
approximately 18O,OOO,OOO BUSH
els waiting for ships.
India, at the same time, had
100000 bushels Of wheat
stored for export. During April
100000 bushels more out of 4
the new crop will be added to
the pile.
Argentina closed the last ship
ping season with 100000
bushels of wheat left In the
stock available for export. The
new crop will add 1875, 100000 to
the left over.
It is not a problem that the
wheat does not exist In the
world-it Is entirely a problem
Of shipping, which has thrown on
America the obligation Of divid-
ing our stock with the Allies.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-08
GOOD NEWS FOR MOSCOW

The decision of the state board of education to erect
buildings at the University of Idaho to accommodate
the soldiers the department wishes to send here
for special training, is cheering for the state OF
Idaho, the university and the town Of Moscow. With
the state board of education in favor of these needed
improvements Governor Alexander's pledge to sup
port the decision of the board there be doubt
of the result The buildings that have been needed be-
fore, but especially needed now, will be built.
This that the states greatest educational nst
tuition to be placed footing equal to that of other
states and that Moscow will be the Mecca for those
seeking special training for the most important part of
the work 1t means that 500 soldiers will be sent
here for special training of months and will go
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-08
New Liquor Thieves.

Knoxville, Tenn.-A series of mystic
rious thefts is reported here In the
stealing of number of thermometer
tubes which contained liquor.
Tennessee is "bone dry" state, and
many daring deeds have been done
to quench an lawful" thirst, but steal
ing liquo. thermometers is the most
desperate get reported.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-08
Champion Whittier.

Big Flat, Ark.-W. J. Sword is
ninety years old, yet he holds a state
championship. Sword is champion
whittier of Arkansas. He challenges
he began whiting on drygoods boxes
fifty years ago. Now he carves out
bird houses, hoe handles and little
HindmillS-
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-08
CONTRIBUTION BOX
Editor Star Mirror:

Editor Star-MlrrOr:
/ want to indorse every thing said
by the recent arrival in Moscow who
had letter in these columns on
June S, signed ga Daily Reader of
Your Paper" That man may have
been here but short time, as he
says he has, but he has surely leen
enough to size things up about right.
/ want to indorse his attitude on the
moving pictures. Why not have them
on Sunday evening so that we can
come to town and see them? We are
too tired week nights, after working
hard all day, but we would be glad
to come to town Sunday evening and
see a show if we had the opportu-
nifty.
want to especially indorse what
he has said about the selfishness of
Automobiles in this part of the
country. We live nearly two miles
from Moscow. l am past so years
old. / frequently have to walk to
town when my husband is busy work
ing with the team. We have but a
small place and cannot afford to keep
an auto. l have had as many as five
automobiles pass me on the road be-
tween our place and town and not
one stopped or offered me a ride.
That is hardly neighborly. Although
l often come to town on foot and
hardly ever make the trip without
one or more automobiles passing me,
have had few offers to ride.
Before we had automobiles in this
country no one would think of pass
ing a woman on the road if she
were afoot, and they had team,
without offering to let her ride. Why
should the owner Of an automobile
be less courteous than the owner of
a team with wagon or buggy?
The trouble is we are getting too
selfish. Many people have automo-
biles who cannot afford them and it |
swells their heads.
When | read in your paper, which
we take regularly and read every |
day, the letter from this man who
called attention to these things, I
felt that he ought to be patted on
the back. l telephoned several Of
my neighbors and asked them if they
had read it. They all take The Star
Mirror and read it regularly and they
all agreed that this man ought to be
commended and encouraged for the
stand he had taken.
1 want to indorse what he said
about the poor people and those of
moderate means, being called upon
for more than their share of the
money for Liberty bonds and Red
Cross and other war funds. | am
sure that more than half of the
money raised for these worthy causes
IN Latah county came from the labor
ing class and those of small means.
We have but 10 acres, yet we were
expected to give 10 times as much,
according to our means, as some Of
he richer people of this county.
Can't things be evened up more and J
he richer people carry larger share
f the burden Of the war?
Will you please put this letter in
our contribution box" which |
Understand is the place where we :
ommon people can discuss matters
f general or local interest. l would /,
Ike to hear from others who think
long these lines. Let us discuss
lese reforms, we ask, and see if we
.nnot get some lelief from present
'nditions.
A WOMAN READER.
oron, rnnKif TOOCENiU n
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-08
NO CHARGE FOR EXAMINATION

The doctor in charge is a regular
graduate in Medicine and Surgery and
is licensed by the state of Washing
ton. He visits professionally the
more important towns and cities and
offers to all who call on this trip con-
sultation and examination free, except
the expense of treatment when desir-
ed.
| According to his method of treat
ment he does not operate for chronic
appendicitis, gall stones, ulcers Of
stomach, tonsils or adenoids.
He has to his credit many wonder
full results in diseases of the stomach,
liver, bowels, blood, skin. nerves,
heart, kidneys, bladder, bedwetting, ca
tarrh, weak lungs, rheumatism: sci
atica, leg ulcers, and rectal ailments.
If you have been ailing for any
length of time and do not get any bet
ter do not fail to call, as improper
measures rather than than disease are
often the cause TO your long standing
trouble.
Remember above date, that that ex-
animation on this trip will be free
and that his treatment is different.
Address: 336 Boston Block, Min
neapolis, MINI.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-08
John Plans Return With
One of KaiserS Buttons

Kingman, Kan.-When John
Bar1eld, colored, comes home
from France, if he ever does,
and brings button off the coat
or trousers of Kaiser Bill he Will
have paid fine assessed against
him by Police Judge Harlow.
John recently hung a shovel"
around the neck of a fellow
worker. He was fined a few dol
lars. Before he paid the fine he
was called to the colors. The
judge told him what he could do,
and the negro replied:
"That's sho' fair 'nough, boss.
/ I'll do nah best to bring back
= dat button
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-08
See the Baby. Grand

The "Baby Grand" Chevrolet car is
admittedly the best hill climber offer
ed for sale now. Takes any Of the
hills in this section on high. See this
splendid utility car at the Idaho Gar
age. O2tf
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-08
FOR RENT-Roems
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

OLD FALSE TEETH WANTED
doesn't matter if broken. We pay
you actual value. We pay cash for
old gold, silver and platinum. Send
to us and receive cash by return
mail. If price is not satisfactory,
we will return teeth promptly upon
request. international Teeth Co.,
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-08
HOPED TO BITE MAILED FIST
Professional Nail Eater and Circus
Performer Fails to Pass Med
ical Test.

Boston.-Just because one can eat
lacks and cut glass without having in
digestion is no sign that he would make
a good soldier. That is what Albert
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-08

whole world is today ringing with the praises OF
American troops fighting Europe for word-freedom
But those boys cannot live and fight praise They
must have solid substantial backing and support
of American people with all the vast resources OF
our great country There will be many wounded to
care for. These will need the attention of the Red
Cross You cannot go to Europe to for them but
you help with the work here. More Red Cross
workers needed in Moscow right Are you do
ing your part? If not won't come to the Red Cross
in the federal building this week or next and
help prepare bandages and other things needed by
OUR soldiers who fighting for you?
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-08

There are two countries that will forget the
Americans One is France and the other is Germany
Kansas City Star
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-08

The following marKcI qlstatdens arr
the prices paid to the producer BY the
dealer and arc changed daily, thus CIV.
Ing the public the accurate qustations
In all classes Of grain, produce and
meats. The quotations on grain and
hay are received from the Mark P.
Miller Milling companys
Wheat, Bluestem, per bu.. .&s.es
Wheat, Fortyfold, per bu.. .$e.Os
Wheat, Club, per bu.. .Se.e1
Wheat, Red Russian, per bu.. .$1.sS
Above are coast prices delivered.
Oats, per cwt. ................. $S.OO
arley, per cwt.. ................ $S.OO
lay, per ton. .$Sz.OV
Eggs, per doz. ....- .3Oc
Butter, creamery, per lib. ........ .45c
Butter, ranch, per h.. ........... .4Oc
Potatoes per cwt ............. soc
Hens per lb 10 to 10c
Old BOOSTERS, per h.. .S@1Oc
Hogs, live W.T., light, per h.. .16@1674c
Hogs, live W.T., heavy, pr lb., 147k @15c
Hogs, dressed, light, per h., 18@1911c
Hogs, dressed, heavy, per lb.. .17@1se
Veal, live weight, per h.. IN @S7zc
Veal, dressed, per lib. ......... 11@14c
Spring Lambs, per h.. 49,. 1O@127ke
Mutton, pei ib.. :S@se
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-08

God grant brave boys may win the reward they
Deserve" says the kaiser Nobody could wish them
any worse luck-Nashville Lumberman.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-08
FOR SALE -MisceIlaneous,

FOR SALE-A CASE AUTOMOBILE,
40 horsepower, in splendid condition
Used a little over a year. A big
bargain. Apply to Albright's Gar
age. 1861
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-08

"Our whole struggle is in Gods hands," the
kaiser If he only knew what that means-Wal Street
Journal
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-08

general the side with the last reserves will
win the America is raising 100000 reserves
st. Louis Globe Democrat
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-08

Sixteen sheep grazing the White House lawn
The White House goats penned in the senate cham
ber-Peora Transcript.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-08

away and 500 more will If this is kept up for
the entire year it will 5000 trained here
nually 1t means the of the school is assured
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-08

The yellow peril is the yellow streak.-Memphi
Appeal.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-06-08
FOD SALE-Live Stock.

FOR SALE-A GOOD MILK COW.
Farmers 9238. 1O-14
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-02-07
CUT UP"
PLANT FOR COAST

Vancouver. WASH, Feb. THE
great "cut-up" plant of the United
States government, built here to
manufacture airplane stock. within
the military reservation, has been
put in operation. Colonel Brice p.
Disque of the signal corps officiated
at the flag raising this afternoon
and more than five thousand soldiers
at the barracks we're present at the
ceremonies.
The main building of the plant is
S4Sx40O feet. and is located within
a thousand feet Of the main line of
the s. P. and s. railway. The plant
is electrically operated and the first
appropriation for its construction
called for 100000. The factory is
designed to re-manfacture clear
cants supplied by the mills. thus re-
lieving the mills OF minute inspec-
tion and other inconveniences. The
plant will cut the cants into rough
sizes required for airplane con-
struction only and will not attempt
any finishing process.
The cut-up plant will operate on a
24-hour basis and will run crew
OF six hundred men. 1t is expected
to handle at least 100000 feet of
'tock daily and this figure probably
win be greatly increased
An order for 100000 fee, of
construction material was placed De-
'ember s with Columbia river. Port
land and Willamette valley mills.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-02-07
U.S.. TROOPS SING WHILE TRANSPORT SINKS
MAKING
GUNS FOR ]. S.
Can suppl, Arms for 100000 II
United States Tan Furnish suf-
hclent i,aw Material

New York. Feb. Announce.
ment that France will be able before
July ! 10 manufacture enough artil-
lcry TO supply 20 American divisions
or approximately 500, 900 men. II
the United States meanwhile adheres
TO an understanding by which
France would receive the necessary
raw material from America. was
made here tonight by Andre Tar
dlen, French high commissioner 10
this country N. Tardieu made the
statement also that there are In
France today more American troops
than comprised the American army
nj the time the United States entered
the war, nj which time. he said. the
American army contained about
$4,000 officers and men.
The French oiiicial spoke at din
ncr which was part OF New York's
celebration Of the Jour de I.'Alliance
Franchise. which was observed
throughout the United States and
Canada yesterday. the anniversary
Of the treaty between France and
the American colonies In i77s. Jules
J. Juserand. the French ambassador,
also was guest OF honor.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-02-07
SUMMARY Of EVENTS
IN DAYS OPERATIONS

The United States military forces
have suffered their first heavy loss
from the operations Of the enemy
submarine army. The British liner
Tuscania. carrying 2,i79 American
officers and men, has been torpedoed
aud sunk on the Irish coast. Nine
teen hundred and twelve men were
rescued. leaving 267 to be account
ed for.
The complexities OF international
politics affecting the great war have
been added to by a virtual express
sion OF sympathy from Mexico for
Germany. President .Venustiano
Carranza sent to Emperor William a
message OF congratulatlon and good
wishes on the occasion Of the EN-
peror's 57th birthday, which occur
red January 81. according to advices
reaching Reuters Limited from CO.
penhagen. The Mexican presidents
message was couched In flattering
terms opening with the phrase; ITO
Your Majesty, who celebrates his
anniversary today with Just cause
for rejoicing" and ending with best
wishes for "the prosperity OF this
great. friendly nation"
Artillery activity continues on the
British, French, Italian and Ameri-
can fronts. but aside from this the
operations have been confined to pa
troll and aerial attack.
Entente merchant ships sunk by
mine or submarine during the last
deek totalled l9--of which . were
British, three French and one llal-
Ian.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-02-07
MEXICAN PRESIDENT SENDS
I,EsT WISHES To THE GER.
MAN MONARCH
CORDIAL Congratulations
Indications Aic That Argentina WIN
Not Take Part In tho Proposed
Neutrality Congress-

London. Feb. I venustlano Car.
rama. president OF Mexico, sent n
fulsome birthday message to Emper-
OF William OF Germany recently. ac-
eordIng to Reuters Limited
President carranza In this mess
age used the phrase Your Majesty.
who celebrates his anniversary today
With Just cause for rejoicing" ="
Reuters Limited learns that. ac-
cordlng to a telegram from Copcn-
hagen. President Carranza sent the
following telegram TO the German
emperor;
ITO your majesty. Who celebrates
his anniversary today with lust
cause for rejoicing.
II have the honor TO send your
majesty my most cordial congratu-
lations and am pleased TO express Ia
you my best wishes for your person.
al happiness and that OF your august
family. AK well ms for the prosperity
OF this great. friendly nation"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-02-07
3 BILLION SHORT
TERM SECURITIES

Washington, Feb. Three bill
lion dollars will be raised In advance
OF the third Liberty loan, which
probably will be launched in April,
by sales OF certificates OF indebted
ness under a plan looking to system
attic Investment of every bank In
these short term securities.
A scheme for preparing the way
for the third Liberty loan, announc-
ed tonight by Secretary McAdoo,
provides for the issuance OF $780,
600. 900 or more of these certificates
every two weeks. until the total runs
to $4,000, 900. 900 by the middle OF
March Every national bank, state
bank and trust company. Is asked to
set aside each week about one per
cent OF It's gross resources for invest
ment In the certificates. in kilograms
sent out by Mr.. McAdoo,