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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-09-10
REGISTRATION DAY TO
BE MADE EVENTFUL ONE

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 9.-Every
Idahoan up to and including forty.
five years of age, or until he has
reached his forty-sixth birthday
must register with his respective
draft board on Thursday, Sept. 12
This has been ordered by congress
Ignorance of the law will be no ex-
cuse. A severe penalty is attached
for failure to comply. Those who
are absent, or expect to be, or
those who are sick, may secure reg
istration cards, fill in the required
data and mail them to their regis
tration board prior to registration
day and thus be registered.
The provost marshal generals de-
partment has notified the adjutant
generals department of this state
that the estimated total registration
for Idaho on registration day is 55,-
500. OF this number 15,670, it is
estimated, will register in the ten
northern counties in the state and
1882 in the thirty-one other count
les in the southeastern, southwestern
and southern part of the state. The
grand estimated total has been ap-
portioned to the various counties by
the provost marshal general.
County councils of defense, mayors
of cities and towns. chairmen of vii
lage boards and potriotic organiza-
tions are expected to make national
registration day a patriotic event, ar
ranging patriotic programs with par
ades, bands and other demOnstra-
tions. Governor Alexander has is
sued proclamation governing the
registration and mayors of cities and
towns are also expected to issue pro-
Under the proclamation
Of the governor national Registration
day is made state holiday. Reports
from many cities and towns indicate
that prompt action is being taken tos
make the day an eventful one.
The election machinery of the
state is to be made use Of in the mat
ter Of registering, and registrars will
be found in all of the registration
places thruOut the counties. This.
will save time and make registration
more convenient to the registrant.
The registration regulations pre-
oCiiDOu Wy IcolucuI WlloOu udh6 IL
plain that all male citizens not reg
stered for general military service
between the ages of eighteen and
'orty-five years exclusively must reg
ster. This means that all male resi-
lents who have not as yet reached
heir forty-sixth birthday must regis
er their names. All federal, state
Ind municipal officers are called |
Ipon to enforce the law requiring
'egistration. While conviction of a |
ebony results in loss of citizenship |
I'll inmates of penitentiaries are re-
luired to be registered by thhe ward
ms thereof. Registration will take |
,lace between o'clock in the morn
ng and 8 o'clock at night on Sept.
2. Persons waiting trial and mis-
are required to register. |
The inmates of insane asylums will |
,e treated as absentees. The regis
ration of Indians will be under the |
Of the commissioner Of |
indian affairs.
The penalty for failure to register is |
lefined as misdmeanor punishable |
" imprisonment for not more than
me year, whereupon the person
ound guilty will be duly registered. J
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-09-10
LATE REPORTS

Due to the great number of cas-
ualties in France it is almost impos-
sible to get the reports out immedi-
ately. Friday morning Edward
Byer's name is among those severly
wounded, but he has not been
wounded again, that is since June.
The report has been delayed and Mr..
and Mrs. q. A. Byers have not re-
ceived any official word lately.
I, They received a message week
ago, saying that he had been
wounded, but they are satisfied that
this is the same report.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-09-10
TO TEACH IN AMERICAN FALLS

Miss Leona Burriston left Friday
morning for american Falls, where
she has accepted a position as
teacher in the schools there. Miss
Burriston is graduate Of the Black
foot high school, and spent last win
ter in Albion taking a normal course.
around the school grounds and in the
week or two,
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-09-10
TO ATTEND COLLEGE IN ILLONIs

Paul Powers left Friday morning
for Aurora, ILL.,. where he will spend
a few days visiting friends. From
there he will go to Champagne, ILL.,,
and will enter the university, where
he will spend the winter.
He was accompanied as far as
Pocatello by his parents Mr.. and
Mrs. P. w. Powers.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-09-10
RED CROSS MEETING.

The executive committee of the
Red Cross held a meeting at the
office of j. H. Early Thursday even
ing. The regular routine business
@as carried on.
Mrs. MacCosham has been ap-
pointed as committee Of one, to
give publicity and the business which
is carried on at the meetings.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-09-10
VISITED HERE

Sam Clark Of Upton, Mo. was in
Blackfoot recently visiting with
Elmer Stephens. Mr.. Clark was also
looking over some property in this
vicinity with the view OF purchase
and move his family here
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-09-10
TO RESIDE IN CALIFORNIA

Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Mccartney
and family expect to leave about the
fifteenth Of September for Los
Angeles, where they will make their
home in the future. <
Mr.. and Mrs. Mccartney have lived
in Blackfoot for some time, and dur
ing their residence here have made q
host of friends, who wish them sue
cess in their new home.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-09-10
ARRIVED SAFELY OVERSEAS.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. e. Hennefer have
received word that their son, l.. j.
Hennefer, has arrived safely over
seas. Mr.. Hennefer was one
Of Bingham County's first boys to
answer the call, and has been in the
army for some time.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-09-10
GERMANS ARE BACK ON THEIR OLD line
Haig Reports Advance of Two Miles on 2O-Nile
Front and Taking of Town of Roisel. French
and Americans Continue Drive
BERLIN SAYS mo NEWS"

PARIS, Sept. S.-The French
have occupied Vaux, Fluquieres ant
Happencourt, north of the Somme
as we'll as Hamel, according to the
war office announcement tonight
they have also made advances or
both sides of the Disc.
LONDON, Sept. 8.-The British
troops advanced today to a depth OF
two miles on twenty-mile front and
captured the town of Roisel about
nine and one-half miles northwest of
st. Quentin.
LONDON, Sept. 8. - Advanced
British troops have entered their old
defense system on the southern bat
tie line, held prior to the German
ofrensive last March, according to the
war office announcement tonight.
LONDON, Sept. 8.--More than 49,
000 prisoners were taken by the
British in France during the first
week in September. Field Marshal
Ha1g announces in his night report.
LONDON, Sept. S.-Just a month
ago today the real battle of 1918"
crashed loose with Rawlinson's stun
ming blow to the Teuton army facing
Amiens. Up to that date Foch's
campaign, begun July 1S, had been a
counter-offensive.
Every hour of every day and night
since the Germans have been with
drawing, retreating, fleeing, with the
allied line Of attack gradually spread
ing to front of 140 miles, from
Ypres to the west of Rheims.
At last, today the, great German
retreat began to show signs of a
halt. The enemy has his back to the
wall, breach Of which will send him
staggering back to the Meuse and the
Belgian frountier. Indications to-
night are that he means to avert, or
at least to stave off, such disaster
to his armies of invasion.
Huns 81 Miles East of Amiens
Tonight his center stands east of
the line st. Emille-Villeveque 'front.'
ing the st. Quentin-Le Catalet sector
of his wall Of fate" Both places
are in British hands.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-09-10
TO OLOGAN

Mrs. Mary Williams and daughter
Eva of Thomas together with Miss
Elodia Highly Of Pingree left Satur-
day for Logan, Utah, where the two
latter will attend school.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-09-10
LIBRAR1 SHIPS BOOKS

The Blackfoot public library
shipped box Of fifty books for the
soldiers library. Miss Gillespie, the
city librarian reports that the other
box is almost filed.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-09-10

Continued on page three
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17
VICTORY RESTED WITH BOY
arste Citizen No Match for Son %
Mercury In Exchange Of Sulphur
Gus Compliments

A messenger boy and his bicycle
mobililed with a robust pedestrian
at Ohio and Pennsylvania streets.
When the ensemble had been dis
banded, the man proceeded to hurl
epithets at the boy, talking faster
than a Lewis machine gun.
"Blankety - blsnk-you-blink-
ETY. blankety young whelp-youp
the large party sputtered.
do your best, mister, do your
best" the boy yelled, displaying q
good humor that caused the irate
citizen TO gasp.
"Don't you git impudent to me,
you-blankety-blank little Indian y
the man began again.
"Do your best, mister. You amt
dom your best" the kid shouted,
having withdrawn himself and BIZ
cycle TO a ten-foot handicap for the
getaway. The man continued to pour
forth his rarest thoughts and when,
at last, he gasped a final word the
boy stood erect, and, initiating a
corner policeman, waved his hand
and sid:
"Come on. Get out O. there. Whit
business you got in the street, any
wayS"
Then the son of Mercury was
gone.-Indianapolis News.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17
NO CHANCE FOR HIM THERE
Good Reason Why British Soldier Was
Not overenthusIastle az First
Sight OF Jerusalem.

One Of General Allenby's advance
patrols had ridden up a ridge in Pal
estine, and there, outspread before
their eyes like a panorama, was the
Holy City-Jeraalem.
II was some miles distant, but in
the clear air the flat-roofed houses
were plainly visible, broken here and
there by domes and minarets.
CALCULATIONS expressive Of sur
prised admiration broke from the lips
Of the troopers-all but one man,
who remained silent, his face, how
ever, plainly expressing contemPtu-
Gus disapproyal.
"what do you think OF it1" asked
his officer, curious to learn the rea'
son for his dissatisfaction.
"Awfu' scarce Of chimbleys, sir
was the reply. "Awfu' scarce OF
chimbleys!"
"Chimneys But man, they don't
need chimneys in Jerusalem. They
burn charcoal"
"0h, they do, do they9 Then l
wouldn't like to live there"
"Why noti"
"Well, sir, in civil life, you see, ]
am a chimney-sweep."
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17
HOW TO COOK WHALE MEAT
New York Hotel Said 10 Have Had
Good Results In Preparation %
New Food.

A New York hotel has for some
time been featuring whale steaks on
its menu, and finds that a consider
able demand has been built up
among patrons, according to the Ho-
tel Gazette. The meat is purchased
frozen and thawed as required. II
is all meat, with no fat or bone, hsy-
ing a distinct favor, not at all fishy,
which may be overcome by dipping
in hot soda water before cooking. II
is somewhat tough. however, and the
best results are obtained by cooking
slowly a long time with moist heat,
low temperature and liberal season.
ing. Guests prefer this meat PAN
broiled in the form Of steak, and IS
cents is charged for q portion, one
third Of a pound. Excellent soup
stocks, stews, steaks and curries may
be made Of whale meat at a cost OF
approximately one-third that Of beef.
The present price Of the frozen meat
is Is cents a pound.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17
Armed Vehicles Failed.

In 1874. when Holland attempted
70 invade France by sea she furnished
tlse expedition corps with large num-
bers Of armed vehicles. which were con
celved with the idea Of arresting the
rushes Of the cavalry. In addition
there were companies OF grenadiers
provided with greuades not disslmllar
IN principle from those Of today. How.
ever, IN landing on Belle Isle they
were hurled back by the Bretons and
their carts and grenadiers forced into
The sea.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17

The nervous system Is our life-sav-
ting service and every time q nerve
aches or Quivers In pain II Is a bless
ing In disguise. The first BIT OF tooth
ache warns yoa that disease germs are
attacking its structure. An ache In the
head Is notice that something Is wrong
somewhere and not always Is II In the
head itself. Pain Is not natures meth
cd OF pds,shment. II In her way OF
warningf When you feel pain don't
merely try 10 allay Il, seek out Its real
cause and stop that.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17
1ofsSy FIVE At ONE TIME
- shtstivs kltehin Has Right to
'aim Efneieney When u Comes
10 Carrying children.

Claude Kitchin Of yNorth Caro-
linA. door leader Of thc house Of sep
rssentative,, q modest chap. There
'is-ons accomplishment, however, Of
which be ia inclined to be boastful.
He contends that he is probably the
than-whcpest person in the entire
country when Il comes TO carrying
small children.
Il caf tote more kids" brsgs
Claude, "than anybody
DOUBTLESS he is right, for he has
had more favorable conditions TO de-
velop his skill in hat line than falls
70 the lot Of the Average man. Claude
Is the parent Of nine girls and boys.
Who ~onldn't attain a certain pro-
nciency at luggng youngsters, a GER
lain -sxpert techaique, as you might
cay, with the wealth Of opportunity
right at hand for daily practice'
Kitchin contend that he can carry
Ave children, Al zoo ANAL to walk,
ana s&H d6t with the utmost un-
concern.
you tuck two under each arm"
be explains. taking them firmly
about the waists, with the smaller
nd on top and the heads forward.
That makes four. The Afth you can
! let ride on your shoulders"
And there are eye witnesses who
declare that they have seen Claude
Kitchin performing that identical
fsst-Illustrated Sunday Magazine.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17

"And 50 you have been getting nAr-
ried. Samf'
"Yes. sab. dun got married.
"And did you go on honeymoon
trip. Samr'
~What's dat. snhT'
~why a trip. Did you trayelT"
ooh. yes, sab, travelled"
"where did you go 20. Samf
"why. I went to de neighbors' house,
To- de washin what my wife was to de
sah."-Yonkcrs Statesman.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17
Canadian Honoreo.

At Balaklava. Canada was represent
ed by Lieut. Alexander Dunn Of Tor
onto, an officer OF the Light Brigade.
He was the FIRST native Of Canada
10 receive the Victoria Cross. AT Wa
terloo Capt. Alexander McNab. the
first Canadian TO hold commission In
the British regular army, was among
the heroic dead OF that historic battle
field.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17
BIG SCOOP.

"What'il you gimme for an inter
view with Senator Wombat7'
%'d pay you well il you really got
an interview. But everybody knows
that Senator Wombat never talks"
81 got an interview, though. /
raised my eyebrows and he nodded
his head. Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17
GREATER OPPORTUNITIES.

"IIow are women going TO help
politics?"
SWELL" replied Miss Cayenne,
"women don't play golf as much as
men. Many Of them could go to the
polls and vote without interfering
with the match"
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17

Ths arts Of weaving and rope and
nsf-making are prsctiesd by some Of
TIE lower forms OF life. notably
eu,onx catsrpillars aud spiders. The
.rnevsr birds Of Africa and India.
xolch are q species Of inch. construct
|on6~rfuI nests out Of leaves by sew
~ them fogethsr
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17
SHY ON HER AGE.

Bacon-How's your wife5
Egbert-She's plumb mad. Hasn't
spoken to me for week.
whats the matter?"
ooh, she had a birthday comins
and she asked me what ] was going
to give her, and ! suggested an add
ing machine"
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17
Carbide OF Calcium.

Sweden and Norway together manu-
facture more carbide Of calcium than
any other single nation, but use very
little OF Il. exporting almost the entir'
production.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17

Mrs. Flatbush-Where did your
nelghbor's little girl get her turned-up
nose from1
Mrs. BensOnhurst-From her moth
er.
"why, her mother hasn't a turned
up nose"
Hasn't shel I guess you never
saw her when she lost at bridge"
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17

81 gave my friend a copy Of Gems
Of Thought"
"Humphl III bet II you look for II
on his shelves you'll ind they've un-
cut gems."--Baltlm0re American
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17
Wasted Smokes.

Don't you think the money you
spend for cigars Is wastedY' asked the
sweet young thing.
"Some OF II Is, dear" replied the
steady"
"Some OF itT'
That's IL. always find q couple
Of busted ones in my vest pocket after
rye spent an evening with you, dear"
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17
A serIous ApprehsnsIon.

81 don't suppose the telephone or
orator at central will ever spenk to
me again." exclaimed Grnnnle Rylem
with Characteristic gloom.
"what's the troubleT'
"From the way she spoke just now,
I'm almost sure called her In the mid
die Of her knitting and made her drop
a stitch"
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17
ONE GAIN.

"Do you find your expenses lessen
ing in any wsy?"
swell" replied the man who tries
to be cheerful, "since | took up this
food control idea don't have TO
buy nearly so many dyspepsia tab
let's"
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17

"what's the matter with that guyf
When | told him OF the hundreds OF
people who couldn't get street cars.
he chuckled and chuckled."
''Oh, he owns a taxicab line"
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17
MUCH WATER NEEDED.

"why did you take the elephant
down TO the river 10 drink"
"Comes easier, my boy, than haul
ing the river up to the elephant"
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17
ObeyInQ Orders.

-See. here. daughter. didn't I tell
you that young man OF yours must
keep early hours when he callsf'
"He does. pa. lie never leaves lat
or than I a. IN. Could he keep any
earlier hOursf"
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17

do you know what are the degrees
OF a stingy mans married lifef'
Il should say they were matrimony,
parslmony, testimony and alim0ny"
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17
WENT HOME HUNGRY.

"Thsy're certainly patriotic"
"what makes you think SOP"
81 had dinner at their house the
other night"
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17

Bjenks-That fellow sure does rub
n into his friends
Hienks--Always knocking. chr
BJenks--No; he's al 0sle0path.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17

II heard that BURGERS made a big
haul Of yaluables last night"
ibid they break into jeweiry
s.orefn
-No; into a coal she'd"
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17
Better Without.

II asked her TO kiss me, without
avail"
"You were right 10 stipulate that.
kissing through a veil spells half the
Courier-JOurnal.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17
ANOTHER DETAIL

He (pOmpously)--I always SPEAK
my mind.
She (sharply)-But are you as
particular 10 mind your speechf
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17

did ever bring you back your lad
der that you lent me a week agof'
"No; you certainly did not"
"rm sorry, for l just stopped In TO
borrow IL again"
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17
When Mays Lamb Grew Up.

Mary had a little lamb
But how that lamb has grownl
Nov Mary'd rather walk a mile
Than face that lamb alone.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-04-17

The old-time "mlnuet" derives It's
name from the Latin minutes-small,
applying TO the short steps peculiar
TO this dance.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-10-25
Private Church Wedding.
DEWITT.HERPELINCK.

At the Cresco Methodist Episcopal
church. Tuesday morning Oct. 22nd, at
ten o'clock, occurred the marriage of
Miss Leita Dewitt of Saratoga and Mr..
Harry F. Herpelinck Of Elms. The
beautiful ring ceremony was solemn
lied by Rev. E. G. Copeland in the
presence of few relatives and friends.
Miss Louise Herpelinck was bridesmaid
and Mr.. Leroy Rite acted rs best man.
The bride is the only daughter of Mr..
Louis Dewitt of Saratoga. She is an
accomplished young lady of excellent
character and refinement and will pre-
side in her home with ability and grace.
The groom is an industrious young men
of splendid habits and D. strong am
bition to succeed. He is the manager
and operator of his fathers farm and
is doing we'll. Their many friends join
in extending congratulations and best
wishes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herpelinck will begin
housekeeping at once on the Herpe-
linck homestead nine miles northeast of
Elma and will be at home to their
friends after November 1st.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-10-25
c. M. HOUCK
Candidate for District Judge -Non-Par-
tisan Judicial Ticket.

Judge 18th Judicial District of Iowa.
Candidate at Election November 5th,
1918. Non-partisan Judicial Ticket.
C. N. Houck of Decorah, Iowa, was
appointed Judge of the District Court
last April and is now filing the unex-
PRED term Of Judge Hobson. Judge
Houck wss born in Winneshiek County
forty six years 1go and has lived ail
his life i'd the county Of his birth with
the exception of the time he attended
school at Mortified, Minn., and the
University Of Minnesota. #.;..8
He was admitted to the bar in 1899
and has practiced law in Decorah for
about eighteen; years. Prior to bis ap-
pointment TO the judgeship, he was
elected for three successive terms %
County Attorney of Winnesbiek county
and was. finishing his third term at the
time Of his appointment to the judge
ship. -. 90.
Since he has been on the bench be
has held court upwards of fifty.days in
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-10-25
No PSrkinx.

The writer came near being pulled :
Because be parked his car;
The cop, Of course, could not be fooled.
He wasn't off 30 far.
Sure the cop was on the job s#
With pretty, bright red tags;
He pulled his watch out by the fob
To time each one that lags.
The limit for the cars to stand
Is quarter of an hour, " -..
Then they must go to beat the band
With high.rate speed and power.
Our car was left bit too long
While errands kept US late;
We had no thought of doing wrong
Nor ord nance violate.
Imagine then how we did feel
To see that nice red card
Tied firmly to our steering wheel.
And our reputation marred.
So in the future we'll take care
And never park our cars,
Or we will more severely fare
Or lodge behind the bars.
We're satisfied good neighbor Flick
Now makes faithful Marshal;
Observing violators quick, 4
Enforcing laws impartial.
&C. ], H.