The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-02-14

state Council of Defense takes oc-
casion at this time to refer to them.
me record Of the last IL months
should spur the state as whole to
greater things In 1918, and undoubt-
| e1ly Will Idaho has given freely of
its man power. 1t has contributed
Wllllngly of its treasures. 1t has in
lehslled It's crop production to fur
lllsh greater supply of food for the
arilies OF the Nation. Yet in doing all
lhls' ms state has not lost sight of
the Importance of conserving its re-
sources To meet the coming drain that
VIII De made upon them. On the
threshold of 1918 this state stands bet
Ter prepared to meet emergencies than
it was II months ago
ne driving forces of the state are
welded. The Importance Of coopera-
lioil and coordination Is realized.
mere Is greater Importance attached
l" systematic work along war prep
aratlon lines. The inspiration of nat
riotlsm to sacrifice for the county In
the Crisis beforeit is a fountain of en-
ergy. Idaho intends to be abreast Of
the foremost states in the Union In
war work.
The following furnishes a periscope
glance of how Idaho Went Over the
Top" in 1917:
ManpOwer-With population of
less than half million people this
state furnished approximately 5000
men for the army and navy. OF this
number POOP constituted the Second
Idaho National Guards regiment which
was federalized, and most of the troops
are now in France; brigade field
hospital. also in France; 22S7 men un-
der the first draft in the first National
army. The balance enlisted volun-
tarily in the several branches of the
army and navy. total of 1913 reg
istered under the draft, the regis
trants being of military age.
Finances-Subscribed $4,000. 900 to
the first Liberty loan and $11, 1O1. $50.
the second; $495, 900 TO the Red Cross
and more than doubled its quota of
3rooo members in that organization (;
$4,000 to the u M. G. A. If all the
voluntary contributions, known and I'M
known, could be tabulated it would be
found that Idaho raised $1S,000,000 for
war purposes or per capita con
trlbuted of S36. In addition it swelled
us National and State bank deposits
TO the total of $S5,000,000 which is
greater by $20,000,000 than the total
deposits over the year previous. 1t
has $S,500,000 endowment funds in
vested
Food-Raised 350O0,00O bushels of
grain Of which 1000 cars were ship
ped, leaving heavy storage in its eleva-
tors and warehouses; shipped 3.34O
cars of fruit and dried 900 cars, the
apple crop ing the largest in the his
tory of the state; shipped 13, 800 cars of
meat animals; $500 cars of potatoes
and 5000 cars of hay, together with
vast quantities of dairy products and
poultry.
MineralS--lts mineral output had a
valuation Of $50,000,000 The Occur
dAlene mining district is one of the big
gest lead producers in the United
States. The minerals mined, showing
the total output classified as follows
Lead, 350,0O0,000 pounds; silver, II 900
900 ounces; zinc, 100000 pounds
copper, 100000 pounds; gold, 25, 0OO
ounces. Many new prospects were
opened and active development start
ed.
Lumber-Manufactu 100000 OOC
feet, finished and unfinished, which will
meet the heavy demand and greatly
assist in ship building.
Wool-Clipped 25,OO0,OOO pounds
valued at $10,000,000; raised and sold
mutton valued at $12,000,0OO or 80
100000 pounds.
Sugar Manufactured 500,OOO,0OO
pounds from sugar beet crop raised
within the state.
Lands-Sold 94,329.S5 acres OF
state land to bona fide settlers who
will assist in the intensified croI
production in 1918.
In the patriotic organization work
the state has not been backward
Food and fuel administrators were III
control of the food and fuel activities
and perfected statewide organizations
A state council of defense was organi
zed and in turn has brought about the
creation of subsidiary county councils
in many of the counties. 1t is &C
lively directing patriotic work and
marShaling the state to being about
greater accomplishments in 1918 MeI
in all walks of life assisted in success
fully earring Oh the various drives
Every assistance was given the draft
boards by the pople as a whole and by
the attorneys ard physicians in par
ticular. to say nothing of the gra
tuitous work of county and city Of
ficias who gave their time.
The year ahead OF the state will moi
find Idaho unprepared to make any
sacrifice the Nation calls for.
The spirit of Bunker Hill and San
tiago still exist, despite the activity
of German propagandists. Americans
are still willing to die that liberty anC
Justice may live.
Where Red Cross Money Goes.
Idaho paid a magnificent tribute tt
the Red Cross in IT'S successful drive
closing the old year 1t safely dou
hled its quota of $1,000 members ap
lortioned to it, This was the frs
Of the northwestern states to go over
the top" with its quota. ldahoans
who are not members of this organiza
ton will he interested in the data
that has been placed before the STATE
council Of defense OF Idaho by the
Council Of National Defense showing
in part what the Red Cross is doins
and where and how the money RAISED
through memberships and donations il
heiug spent