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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-10-24
REPLYING TO VIENNA

The president has replied TO Austria
Hungary s peace proposals in no uncer.
tain terms. Autonomy for the Czecho.
Slavs and other nationalities subject Ia
the dual monarchy is made by the presi-
dent as prerequisite to a peace discus.
sion.
Austria Hungary is a nation made up
of many peoples, all subject to, and
many oppressed by the Hapsburg
monarchy.
Every race should be permitted to
chose its own government, but in the
lust for power, monarchs have ignored
this birth-right, and have bartered
peoples like chattels. An end to this
practice must come, says the president.
The forthcoming peace conference will
be an exceedingly appropriate time for
final disposition of the matter.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-10-24
HANDLING THE WAR LOAN

The Idano County Council of Defense
handled he fourth Liberty loan cam
paign in d manner that insured every
man did his part for his country.
The council, after issuing to each tax
payer a statement of his quota of bonds
of the fourth issue, based on his assess
ed valuation, gave the taxpayer ample
time in which to make the subscription.
A careful check was kept on purchas-
ers of bonds, and those who failed to
subscribe their quotas were not allowed
to escape. Instead, the sheriff was sent
to call on the would-be slackers, and
with him he carried citation, issued
by the defense council, ordering the
men to appear before that body, and
explain why they had not bought bonds.
1t is safe to say that this method of
handling those whose delay in the pur-
chase of Liberty bonds will have
wholesome effect in the case of future
loans.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-10-24
ELECTION NOVEMBER 5

On November 5, one week from next
Tuesday, the most important election
in the history of the state of Idaho is
to be held. 1t is an election upon which
hinges a new issue-wlether s0cia-
ism is to be permitted to gain a foot
hold In the state, to the possible extent
Of controlling the state government, or
whether the destiny of the state is to
be entrusted to sane men, pledged
to a government of construction pur-
pose.
Much has been written of the Non
partisan league, and its bosses, so
much, indeed, that there should be no
doubt in the public mind as to the
character and purpose of the leaders of
the organization, whose relation with
the I. W. w. and kindred societies is no
secret.
The Nonpartisan league and the
socialist party in Idaho nominated most
Oh their candidates in the Democratic
primaries. They virtually stole the
D,.iv~4..-i. state ticket. But that is of
secondary consideration. In Montana
and Minnesota, they sought to capture
the Republican ticket. Whether the
comparisons run as Republicans or
democrats, should be of no particular
concern, for they are neither. They
'nhply use the party name as means
Ot placing in office their own mem
"'''' some Of whom are socialists, others !
d whom have socialistic leanings, and
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-10-24

all Of whom are dominated by an ultra.
socialist.
Inc governorship in any state is an
important office. The governor. how
ever, can do little unless aided by a
legislature. But it is important that
both the gubernatorial and legislative
offices be carefully watched. Idaho
must be saved from the fate
of Russia and North Dakota. in both Of
which socialism and bolshevikism run
wild.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-10-24
WHIsKEY AND THE FLU

The recent epidemic of Spanish in
fluenza has brought the public to re-
alization of how ridiculous is the present
bone dry law in the state OF Idaho.
AS a safeguard against influenza, and
as certain relief for the afflicted, the
value of whiskey is well known. It's
prompt use as a medicine often will save
a human life. Yet, for one to have in
his possession a bottle of whiskey, is a
clear-cut violation of the law, and is
punishable by fine or Imprisonment or
both.
The medicinal value of whiskey and
other liqaors has been known for gene
ratiOns, but it has remained for the
present generation to so completely
whiskey that the afflicted are
left to die for want of it.
True spirituous liquors calculated for
rse may fall into wrong chan
nels, and be consumed as beverage.
This chance must be taken, if whiskey
IS to be at all obtainable under the law
in the state Of Idaho. But the mis-
carriage Of bottle or two would not
prove nearly so close to being wrong,
han would be the denial of liquor to
person whose life depended upon his
obtaining the stimulant.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-10-24
BELGIANs IN THEIR OWN

Rapid retreat of the German army OF
the western front reopens to the Bel
c;an people portions of their land which
FOR four years or more has been in con
troll of the German military.
The Belgian seacoast has been entirely
cleared of Germans; Ostend and Zee
brugge have fallen into the hands of
the allied forces. In four days, 500
square miles of territory in Flanders
were regained by the allied armies.
What Germany had taken and held by
four years of fighting, she has yielded
in as many days.
What a devastated land has Germany
relinquishedl A land of beautiful cities,
and of verdant farms, land of indus
try and cOntentment, has been turned
by the Germans into a land of sorrow
and desolation Belgian soldiers return
inc to their native soil, Belgian refu-
gees, trudging back to Flanders, are
greeted only by the blackened ruins of
what once was home.
But the Germans are gone, and the
Belgian people, despite their more than
four years of war, are returning to their
battle-scarred land with a determine
ton to restore their country not second
even to their initial stand against the
German armies at Liege, and at all stra-
tegc points i'll Belgium which were cap !
tured by overwhelming numbers of /
Huns, only after the sharpest resistance
by King Albert s men.
Germany has butchered in Belgium,
but she has not butchered Belgium. She
tried to exterminate the Belgian nation.
She burned, she pillaged, she raped and
she slew. But Belgium would not down
Belgium is coming back.
Occupation of Belgium by the kaiser IS
forces brought to Germany disgrace,
md condemnation of the civilized world,
and even Germany today cannot point
70 the slightest advantage she possesses
from having overrun this land. Ger
many, herself, surely must now realize
hat her violation of Belgian neutrality
las been a great mistake.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-10-24
CAN NOW EAT AND SLEEP IN
COMFORT.

If troubled with indigestion or sleep
lessness you should read what Miss
Agnes Turner, Chicago, Ill.,, has to say:
"Overwork, irregular meals and care
lessness regarding the ordinary rules of
health, gradually undermined it until
last fall L became wreck of my former
self. / suffered from continual head
ache, was unable to digest my food,
which seemed to lay as a dead weight
on my stomach. was very constipated
and my complexion became dark, yell
low and muddy as l felt. Sleeplessness
was added to my misery, and 1 would
awake as tired as when l went to sleep.
heard of Chamberlaias Tablets and
found such relief after taking them that
/ kept up the treatment for nearly two
months. They cleansed my stomach,
invigorated my system, and since that
time l can eat and sleep in comfort. l
am today entirely WE'LL (Adv.)
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-10-24
CANDIDATES. ANNOUNCEMENT

l am the nominee on the Democratic
ticket for the office of sheriff of Idaho
county, at the general election, to be
held November 5, and I solicit the sup
port of the voters of the county.
I feel that am well enough known
to the people of Idaho county that
detailed account of my qualifications
for the office which l seek will not be
l ecessary.
lift WILLIAM ELLER.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-10-24
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To the voters of Idaho county: ]
have been nominated on the Democra-
tic ticket for the office of county coro-
ner, and the support of the voters at
general election, November is earnest
~ solicited. I have filled the office of
county coroner for two years and feel
that my record in that office will stand
any test which the public wishes to
place it,
lift GEORGE w. TRENARY.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-10-24
WILLIAM ELLER.
TO THE VOTERS OF IDAHO COUNT,

My candidacy for the office of Pro
bate Judge of Idaho County, on the
Democratic ticket, is respectfully called
to the attention of the voters in the
general election to be held November
5. I submit to your approval the con-
duct of the duties of my office during
the present term.
lift WILBUR L. CAMPBELL.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-10-24
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT

To the voters of Idaho county:
have been placed in nomination for the
office of county commissioner from the
Salmon river district of Idaho county
and solicit the support of the voters at
the general election, November 5.
lift CLARK LYDIA.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-10-24
SINCERE GRATITUDE.

Mrs. Villain Bell, Logansport, Ind,
writes: ~ deem it my duty to express
my gratitude for the good Chamber
lain 8 Collie and Diarrhoea Remedy did
me when l had a severe attack of
diarrhoea three years ago. 1t was the
only medicine that relieved me" (Adv.)
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-10-24
TO THE VOTERS.

| respectfully call the attention of the
voters to the fact that I have been nomi-
mated for county commissioner from the
firs' district of Idaho county. The sup
port of the voters at the general cleo
ton November will be appreciated.
JAMES SURRIDGE.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-10-24
FOR TREASURER.
N. B. PETTIBONE.

Having been nominated for the of
flee Of County Treasurer of Idaho
County on the Democratic ticket,
respectfully ask the consideration Of
the voters at the General Election
November 5, 1918.
1S-tf OTIE L. CONE.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-10-24
VOTERS OF IDAHO COUNTY

l am a candidate on the Republican
ticket for the office of State Represen-
tative from Idaho county, subject to
the decision of the voters.
Respectfully,
SETH D JONES,
Whitebird, Idaho.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-10-24
TO THE VOTERS.

l am a candidate at the general elec
ton, to be held November 5, for the
office of State Senator from Idaho
county, and the support of the voters
will be deeply appreciated. My record
in the state senate is open to your ms
rection.
lift ~ B. PETTIBONE.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-10-24
Paid Advertisement
Candidates
Announcements
FOR COMMISSIONER.

To the voter of Idaho County:
l am q candidate on the Democratic
ticket for the office of county commits
sioner from the Second district of Idaho
county. The support of the voters will
be appreciated
1910 A.P. McBovle.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-10-24

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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-10-24

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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-10-24
If YOU haven It the "flu" it flew,

If YOU haven t the flu it flew,
For It's been here, and there,
And most everywhere
Causing fear and
Anxiety and
Sadness.
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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-10-24

And most everywhere
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-07-19
FRIDAY, JULY 10, 1918.

Pigeons may be an excellent substi-
tute for beef, but they should not be
killed indiscrimirntely. Hunters es-
peclally are urged not to shoot these
birds in the air, for they may be hom-
ing pigeons being trained in many parts
OF the country by the signal corps of the
United States Army to carry messages
across the battle fields. The pigeon see
ton OF the signal corps buys mature
homers having satisfactory pedigrees,
breeds them and trains the young birds.
as the homing instinct of the old birds
rs already established and cannot be
changed. Only the young birds thus
trained can be used for military com
munications. They are one of the sur
est means of conveying word across the
battle fields.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-07-19
Rolled
Oats

This is the time Of year when Rolled
oats are in the greatest demand, when
stocks are largely exhausted and the
manufactured product is not available
from the new crop until late in the
Fall. To overcome this condition that
seems TO occur annually, we have or
dered from our st. Louis connection
over $4,000 bags Of Rolled Oats and
have placed them in the hands of the
New England wholesalers and grocers
at price that will enable the consumer
to purchase bag of Rolled Oats at a
price consistent to the feeding value,
much less than any other product for
human consumption.
We suggest every family order a 90.
pound bag Of Rolled Oats from their
grocer. Rolled Oats and Cream OF
Maize are considered the best substi.
tutes TO use with wheat -four. A person
can do much work easier by eating
Oatmeal than by using any other cereal
or meat.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-07-19

even if its contemplated cut were large
enough to make such a course worth
while. According to Mr.. Nichols the
concern for which he works recognizes
the value of preserving the streams, and
in other portions of the state has CO.
operated with the fish and game au-
thorities by closing many small brooks
on lands which it owns. There is am
pie opportunity for such conservation
measures in the northern part of this
country and the cooperation of the
Realty company along this line might
well be sought by sportsmen
1t is encouraging to note that plans
for the Valley fair are actually under
way, for there is ample opportunity for
one this fall. To be successful, howev-
er, it will have to be built along new
lines and that means fully as much
work as would be necessary under or.
binary conditions. One of the strongest
advantages of the fair in any year is
the effect it has in getting people in the
habit of coming to Brattleboro,. The
oftener they are induced to come here
the stronger the habit becomes, provid
ed they are given good time, and that
| is why The Meddler believes that a vel
managed Guest Day some time in Au
gust would stimulate attendance at thu
fair the following month.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-07-19

Red Cross Headquarters at Spring
field has just exposed an ugly series
of tricks and devices which pro-Ger-
man "citizens' have been attempting
there in fruitless efforts to injure the
American cause. The mcanness of some
,of these people has gone so far as the
deliberate knitting of socks with knots
and strips of wool so arranged that they
would quickly cripple the feet of any
soldier who wore them. Fortunately
this work was promptly detected and
Red Cross authorities at Springfield
and elsewhere are constantly on the
alert for all low tricks like it. Is the
public on watch with equal keenness
This is a question which the official
Springfield statement prompts the Bos-
ton Transcript to ask. Aside from
such acts as the knitting of "torture
soeks,o the pro-Germans, it appears,
are ever active in spreading fraudu-
4
will prejudice gullible Americans against
| the Red Cross. More than one story
of so-called "mismanagement," of
" foolishly strict regulations, can
doubtless be traced to this source. The
! Springfield statement proves that they
can be, by citing several concrete ex
amples 1t concludes with the counsel:
"When you hear one of these stories
turn on the one who is telling it an6
demand: . How do you know? How
do you know that is So? This coun
sci is of the utmost Importance, ant
should be followed by every American
who does not wish to be led around by
the nose, a credulous victim of insidi
Gus German intrigue.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-07-19

The Reformer has been notified bv
Charles A. Morse, chairman of the Lib
crty Loan committee of New England,
that stock statesmen and promoters are
abroad, principally representing com
panics whose securities are of doubtful
value, endeavoring to dispose of their
stocks for Liberty bonds This is a prac-
ticc disapproved by the treasury depart
ment and any one doing it is liable to
he charged with an act unfriendly to
the government If proposition of
this kind is presented to anyone in this
vicinity, it is their duty to ascertain the
name of the stock, the address of the
company issuing it and the name and
address of the salesman Offering it.
These should be sent promptly to the
Liberty loan committee at so Kilby
street, Boston, who will take what steps
are found to be advisable.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-07-19
NO EXCESS CHARGES.
For Coal and Coke Permitted By U. S.
Government.

The Vermont fuel administrator, H
j. NJ. Jones, has sent the following in
structions to coal dealers and members
of local fuel committees:
The following regulations as to trans
portation charges to be added to or in
Guided in selling price of coal and coke
were issued June p, 1913, by the United
States fuel administrator and went into
effect on the same day. a.
mo producer, distributor, or retail
dealer shall include in rradd to the price
asked, demanded or received for coal or
coke any sum for transportation charges
| In excess of the amount actually paid by
or charged TO such producer. distributor
or retail. dealer for the specific coal or
coke sold and no increased freight rate
shall be included in or added to the sell
ing price of coal or coke stored by or
standing to the credit of such producer,
distributor or retail dealer in or ON any
pool, dock, yard, trestle, vehicle, barge,
| vessel or bin unless such increased
freight rate has been actually paid by
or charged to such producer, distributor
or retail dealer ON the specific coal stored
or ON the specific shipment of coal which
give such credit. The provisions of this
regulation apply to all orders of the I'M
dersigned fixing prices of coal or coke
heretofore or hereafter made which pro-
vide that the prices therein contained
shall be increased if freight rates are in
creased and no increased price shall be
asked, demanded or received under such
orders except by producers, distributors
or retail dealers who actually pay or be-
come obligated to pay such increased
freight rates
In order to carry into effect the pre-
, ceding order, each coal dealer and his re
spective local fuel committee in Vermont
are hereby directed to determine the
amount of coal, if any, on hand at tim
of receipt of any coal shipped to saic
dealer under the freight rate in effect a
? the mines June %, 1913, and, in case sucl
coal is not covered by new ceal receives
l under such increased freight rate, to sci
! Isuch at price in effect prior to- the, in
creased freight rate of June D. but,
such coal is covered by coal received OF
!, such increased freight rate, then an equa
: amount from coal last received shall b
sold at the price in effect prior to tn
? increased freight rate.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-07-19
The MeddLer
II The coat fits vnn. put Il on"

One can read enough between the
lines of reports of the officers of the
incorporated school district to feel fair
ly certain that Principal Smith IS resig-
nation was due largely to differences
of opinion between him and the pru-
Dental committee as to the ADVISABLE
ty of recognizing the school system on
six-year elementary and six-year
secondary basis. Mr.. Smith has been
an advocate of the six-and-six plan for
a number of years and the statement
he makes in his annual report, Though
good many of my suggestions have
never been adopted / am still confident
some of them have considerable mer.
it, 7 is reason for thinking that he still
considers 1T file best arrangement. The
committee, on the other hand, has come
to the conclusion after thorough inves.
tigation that the present arrangement
is the better and in this opinion it ap
pears to be backed up by no less an au
thority than the state commissioner OF
education
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-07-19
an indication of the wealth of the draw

General interest will attach the eff
fort that is being made by the local
draft board of Greenfield to have ex-
cused from immediate military service
all class l men who are actively en-
gagged in the cultivation of crops. In
the Greenfield list there are Al draft
ees whose numbers were passed on
orders from Washington not to call
men actually and assiduously engaged
in agricultural pursuits Later this de-
cision was revoked and the local board
has now no choice but to call these
men, regardless of the fact that such
crops as they have planted may be a
total loss, or of the question of the
effect such abandonment of crops NAV
have on the food question in this sec
tion. Philip Fl. Ball, secretary of the
draft board, took the matter up with
County Food Administrator John w
| Haigis, who in turn called the matter
to the attention of State Food Ad
ministrator Henry B. Endicott Mr.
Endicott regarded the matter of such
importance that he forwarded the cor
repondence to Abraham K. Cohen
chairman of the Boston district draft
board. Judge Cohen Immediately wrote
to Adjutant- General Stevens of Man
chester, requesting that he present th'
whole question to the provost marshal
general at Washington.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-07-19

Officers of the army and navy have
an advantage over their friends in civil
life in respect to New York banking
connection which they can make. The
ordinary man of small means who de-
sires e. open Q bank account would not
dare 70 walk into the Office of one of
the Wall street institutions and ask that
on account be opened for small sum,
for most of the larger banks require a
minimum balance of $1,000, although
some viii consent to take $500 if the
depositor happens to be a particular
friend of an officer of the bank or the
son of a.large depositor. All these rules
are ignored when it comes to men in
military service. A lieutenant or an en-.
sign can walk into one of the biggest
banks, and, upon proper Identification
| open an account, no matter how small
his initial deposit. The fact that checks
are drawn on a large bank is no lengel
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-07-19
Tobacco.
springfield Reporter.l

Westminster is said to have large acre
age of tobacco, which is looking splendid
~ to those people to whom it is not look
ing like an awful waste of good land, as
well as of the time and effort devoted to
it's cultivation The latter will not be
greatly comforted either by learning that
some growers have already sold their
crops at 40 cents pound, which is an
increase of 10 cents over last year and OF
- cents over the year before, SO much
more money, anti-tobaccoists will lament
to go up in smoke, forgetting that .'the
vile weed is now an army food ration and
publicly takes the rank it has always pri
vately held with its users-that OF one o.
the chief necessities of existence 1t il
passing strange, nevertheless, that, while 9
few cents more has to be paid for a car
of tobacco, the can is the same size that
! it used to be and has not shrunk, for III
stance, like loaf of bread, supposed tt
/ be the staff of life, but undoubtedly mo-
so essential to happiness and wellbein;
as the incense producing material for
pipe.