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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21

Big Dance at Dewey's Grove We'd
nesday, March 9th.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-03-21
EMMETT WEATHER REPORT

A weeks record of the government
weather station, as furnished by Lo-
cal Weather Observer H. T. Davis:
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-01
HIGH SCOOOL STUDENTS TO
MEET TO DISCUSS UNIFORMS

Az the opening OF tho Ontario
public schoola draws nearer the mat
ter of hish school uniforms iH on tho
minda OF prospective students Of the
local school,
On account of the shortage OF ma
ieriala the boys will experience some
difficulty In occurring suitable uni
form. Superintendent Douglass han
asked all boys who are contemplating
attending Ontario High School this
fell 10 meet at the hiah school audit
torIum Monday evening AZ 9 o'clock.
A representative Of local firm will
be present and show samples of the
substitute materials available.
Many of the girls are busy making
the shepherd plaid uniform dresses
adopted by the high school girls last
spring. Others will begin work upon
doredeylyi..fth cMFwPY cmfwypbm
the arrival OF goods which have been
ordered.
The sight Of seeing an entire stu
dent body of public hish school.
boys and girls, In uniforms win be an
unusual one. and tho local school
win be the first IN Oregon tho no. IN
the Northwest 10 50 appear,
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-01
England Pretty Country, Says
OntGriGn's Brother in Letter.

The impressions of an American
Doughboy in Merrie England is a fit
ting caption for the letter which
Ivan Muscheltz. who lives on the 81.
Paul tracts west of town. received
from his brother Gene, who is now
"over there"
The young mans picture of the
British Isle presents a nidea of whpt
most OF the boys are experiencing
while training in the land of Shakes
peare. Browning an sages OF the
Anglo-Saxon race. This ia how Eng
land and Ireland impressed Soldier
Mushletz.
with the Colors. July Z. 1915
Dear Brother: Have crossed the
pond at last, and think that ! am
going 10 like II fine. This is beaau-
tiful place. But many years behind
in civilization. About like our coun-
try was shortly after the Revolution
airy war.
Had a splendid crossing. quiet
seas except for a period OF 3s hours.
During that time we had some rough
seas. Great walls OF waves would
come up and II seemed as II the ship
would 20 completely under. But she
rode the waves fine and dandy. and
best OF all was not seasIck. We
sighted no subs at all. so can't say
any thing exciting about that.
England is certainly an interesting
country. II seems as II ntire cities
are made OF buildings Of the same de-
sign and size. probably apartment
houses. These are made OF brick
and OF tho bungalow type. One sees
no wooden structures, The country
itself Is very beautiful, One green
valley after another appears. border
Ing which IN usuelly a hedge or stone
wall, ireland Ia aso very pretty. II
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-01

seems to be one great big dairy farm.
broken mp with numerous small pas
lures. These pastures are all fenced
with stone walls or hedges. The
houss are very poor, in comparison
with the country They are mostly
rundown stone huts, and don't look
as clean as they might be. Ruins OF
old towers and castues. built in the
1lth century are found all along the
line, which brings one back to the
time OF the feudal system in Europe.
| wah disappointed in Liverpool. IN
30 much that II seemed so far behind
the u s. In modern conveyances ana
structures. Dublin, tho. Is pret-
tier city than imagined, and Cork
is real city.
You should see the trains in this
country. They are little tiny things.
and the coashes are small. and divid-
ed into private compartments: but
they can sure travel altho they 60 al
most as far up and down and side
ways as forward.
As for this camp II Is regular
home. good feed and lots of Il. Tho
officers all seem to he such nice fell
lows that even the most lazy one Is
willing to work.
We had a splendid feed July 4. II
made me feel as II l we're eating
Christmas dinnr at home. Things
look here as II the Germans can't
last much longer. don't see how
they can.
Would sure like TO hear from
home. Have not heard a word since
May 2S, and received that In Phil
adelphia forwarded from San Diego.
Am sure glad that am over hero.
Well. Ivan, good luck and lots OF Il.
7 am In q rtod plre9 l,o. 40 don't
worry. BROTHER GENE.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-01
Big Ball Bearings;
Berrer Light

I ALLEY LIGHT engine is
II equipped throughout with
extra large ball bearings.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-01
EslRM Notn,E.

Came to my raHch one-foartk Ia.ie
aNtn of Cairo one. q, lqly 20. one
ha'" faced ~ pony, VITA sact q anc
iI'i ie on, nwsos can ayo same b,
pas ing Tor this ad and cost OF keep
= l. AHiDEN
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-01

Boys. attention. The Best Bikes
In Eastera Oregon. for less money
than any mail order house at Nc
Dowelps
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-01

LOsT-Photograp lens between
FruitIand and Peyeite. @. o. Grimes,
Payette.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-01

Dl OK HUNsERs GER THE LIMIT
n they uss our dom.s .caled Wild
Mahard decoys. Birds and instrac-
tions from G. N. Palmer. La 0rande.
Oregon. SIR
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-01

poat worry, Come on In and get
the the paper for the house. We
have the paste to put Il on WITH
McDowell'a,
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-01

FOR SALE CHEAP.

second-hand OH stoevs. and
bnrner.--neDOweli's Exchange Store,
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-01

The Burrell Studio viii not close
as announced IN last weeks Argus
but viii remain open for business as
usuai.-~Ady.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-01

Position by man aud
wife on ranch. wife as cook. man az
ranch hand. Apply Drexei hotel.
vale, zee
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-01

Get Wall Paper at McDowcIls.
Don't use war flour for paste Ho
has the paste TO put the paper on
with.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-08-01
III w sDsos
FOR SALE

For sals--My Oakland car. price
100000 W. W. Wood. .ontario. Ore
gon. ~.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-11
JAPAN'S ARMY ACTION.

Japan will put twcntv-one army conw
IN the field. thereby doubling its army
Without going INTO the dctail Of the
figures for the Japanese army SINCE the
outbreak Of the war it j. sufficient "a say
that the machinery exists for increasing
tho army within few days tune to a
footing VI two million This immense
force Is prepared FOR tho next act IN the
drama IT the east The clouds arc gather
ing and the thundcrs of the impending
conflict are IN operation Back of all
the movements Of the Alics and Of the
Allies in RUSSIA appears the vast force
of Japan like crouching hon which. when
il springs. will never make backward
rebound
This il the strong backbone Of any
All, action IN respect oi Russia let
the Allies plan and tho mted States
rlmlnatc. Japan IS ready And when
readiness hegets action the action will
toe commensurate with the need Japan
Is 50 fnr away and advIccs from II come
IN such pellets that tho western mind ls
ant to lose slght oi tho fact that the
Ailkado realm Is most vitally Interested
of any Of the Aly nations N the oustlng
of the Germans from Russia Baltimore
American.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-11
NORNAY'S GROWING GRIENANCE.

The toll German l-boats have taken
from the Norweglans Is growing longer
and sentiment against the Hun Is bccon-
ing more and more bitter among the Morse.
II docs not matter that Norway has scdu-
iollsiY tried 10 maintain neutrality, II *
true her maritime interests have greatly
profted through war conditions. but, 81
lar aS that might affect the rational policy
uf the country II truly can be said Nor
WAY had ~ much To- gain from one as from
the other side, and So has had little
interest in especially favoring either
Rut the policy ol the Hun has taken
no account Of thIs.
Each of Germany nrlghboTs has sui
fcrcd from aggression or imposition, aud
no protest has been potent - secure
modification Of this practice. sweden
Just now expressed indignation that the
Cattegat should be mined b. the Hun
without notice. but representatives. from
Stockholm wilt attract little notice at
Berlin and those from ChrlstIanla will
get no more consideration than have been
accorded rCmonstrances from Amsterdam
" Geneva In this war the Kaiser has no
regard for the weak and Norway may
pursue her future knowing that her com
mcrcc with the world VIII be at the mercy
Of the chance submarine until victory
comes 10 the Allied democracies and the
Huns power for destruction Is ended -
Omaha Bee
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-11
COST OF THE LIBERTY LOANS.

Most people will be astonIshcd at the
small cost Of floating the countrys three
great war-bond issues According to the
official report Of the Treasury Depart
mcnt, the total expense Of all the Liberty
Loan campaigns up to June 30 was
s., ,709, ,4S0 80, of which 81 ,246 ,650.3l was
incurred by the various Federal Reserve
Banks The sum of SIG, l57 was spent for
publicity, $3S, ,4l4 for posters and stockcrs,
S2l777 for buttons, and other items
include salaries, travelling expenses, rem
tals, postage. &c. 1t cost S744, 800 TO en-
grave and print the bonds, and paper used
cost $I71 $50.
The total expenditure indeed, was no
greater than that involved in floating
railroad or corporation bond issue
hundredth part as large 1t shows an
economy IN public finance in marked
contrast with the laNcr methods of bond
selling in the Civil War And though the
amount is charged against the bonds, ii
represents something more than the pre-
MUM paid to make the Liberty Loans a
success. 1t has served to finance three
national campaigns of education in pa
triotism, it has inculcatod thrift, and it
has taught all the American people IA
valuable lesson in the principles of invest
ment and in security values which was
previously known to only a small number
Certainly, the prize paid To establish
the governments S war credit has been an
insignificant one III view Of the remarkable
returns New York World
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-11
PRESS COMMENT.
GERMANY's NEWSPAPER VENTURE

The revelations us 10 the Evening Mail
are shocking. II had long been suppos-
cd that German-American money had
purchased the control of the paper, but
II was believed that IL was for the legiti-
mate purpose of working Tor peace he
tween the two countries prior Ia our
entering the war Now il appears We
must assume the governments & statement
to hc within the facts that IT was not
German American money, but straight
out Berlin cash the same crooked old
slush-f,Ind of which We have heard So
much- Thus, is the unscrupulous hand "i
the German government revealed again,
and likewise its incredibly Grass stupid
ity II had appeared rs If there were no
further acts of folly possible for the
Wilhcmst rassc after tho zimmerman
notes The idea that il could control
public opinion IN America hy the pur
chase Of single daily newspaper is Ro
absurd that it ought not 10 have been
beyond the mentality of BernstoriI to
realize IT, Perhaps he was overruled by
Berlin. for in Berlin the practice ol
corrupting newspapers, both domestic
and foreign. is Ms old as the hills
In this game Bismarck was n past
master. Occasionally. however, even hls
little schemes went awry, as when hc
Transmitted 5000 to German Ambas-
Sadnr in Paris for the purchase Of n
Parslan newspaper. only t0 find that
the Ambassador used the money to buy
German newspaper and turn il against
Bismarck That was a deadly sin. and
the ambassador paid for it heavily The
immortality of corrIpting foreign news
papers has never presented itself 10 any
body IN Bcrln; it has been part OF the
ucfarious schemes to "advauce' German
interests throughout the world Their
usual neptncss marked the experiment
here So lar as the Mail If concerned,
they might just rs we'll have thrown the
money into the Hudson Il is not pleasant
to think Of the damage this will do to the
prestige Of tho American press or 20
fear that what was done here may have
been attempted elsewhere The whole
incident viii only increase the universal
contempt dlstrlst. and resentment III
which tho present German government
is held tho world over New York Even
ing Post.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-11

to her continued industrial existence
Tho United states for the first tifue
holds the balance - pUwer ln the tar
East
But world affairs are 80 sbaping 'hoW-
selves as ~ make surnc action by wnY ~
Siberia seem imperative Germany II
nrpanizing Russia against the rest ~ the
world -hc Is daily penetrating farther
INTO that great country planting croI@
repairing railways. opening factories
turning an resources 10 her own puTpoe"
II becomes Increasingly apparent that the
war will not soon be won ~ the Western
front alone something uius' bo done -
ca,,nfcract the German domination ~
Russia And whatever y done rnuT bc
done through Siberia. there is no Other
way M
'fhe rcappcarancc ~ Kerensky secrns
to be 4 signal and basis fnr such actlon
RI instead II japanese intervention q
~ibcria an allied expedition were now
sent with The United states France.
England and Japan represented ~ cqnal
forrc. with he purposes and limitations
If the expedition clearly stated 50 'haf
Russian s,ispicions would be laid ~ res'
and Russian cooperation insured, many
~ the losses occasIoned by the Russian
collapse might be Offset The parti"Ipa-
tion ~ the nited States in such ~
expedition would 10 d guarantee of its
friendly character and its cOnsonance
with Dernocratic ideals Russia might
yet he organized against f.ermany instead
IL for her
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-11
Still in an InchOate Condition.

The Republican papers of the State
continue to pratc about harmony in
the Republican party, but not one of them
can state positively that harmony has
been brought about, or that prospects
actually Indicate the accomplishment of
the desired result. In effect, their cry
is: Peace, peace, but the plain situa-
tion, up to this time, is. There is no
peace
OF course, certain interests desire
harmony in the Republican party No
doubt large majority Of the voters of
the party would welcome real harmony
But the leaders and the selfish interests -
the latter being represented very proml-
ncntlv IN each of the two factions are
not ready for peace. Apparently, the
harmony they desire rs harmony that
will leave them IN control of the party
organization. No other kind iS likely
,o answer, so far as they are concerned
The Republican party papers that pirate
about harmony but always with
bntiHIfni nbb' 'Ni''i t''f''''
for pointing out the real situation. But
in their own columns they cannot conceal
IL They accuse the other papers OF
printing statements that arc not true.
When reliable Republican news ~ To
be had, quantity remakrs the Laurel
Leader, 1T will he found in Republican
newspapers. or those newspapers IN the
States that do not devote space to con
lecture and cndcavor To mlslcad by in
sinua,ion. In the meantime, there Is
nothing to mar the harmony plan III the
Republican ranks, and when bona hde
news regarding condidatcs IS ohtainablc,
there will he reliable publicity gwen the
facts
so there you arc. There Is no re
liable news about harmony UP TO date.
according to this admission. Harmony
NAV depend upon news regarding condi-
dates a result that Is more likely TO
blow harmony 10 pieces than 10 bring II
iutos existence Who can doubt that
Republican party harmony is still an OBJ
ject 20 bc accomplished and that Il may
not come IN the end
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-11
Do Not Like Their Medicine.

During July 8 and :, British war
planes destroyed three German airplanes
and dropped tons of bombs on railroad
property at Metz-Sablon and Saarbruck-
en-, German cities The result was the
destruction of property and the spread
ing Of CONSERVATION among the people
But the people of Germany may thank
their own government for whatever sad
experiences they may have to undergo
from this kind of warfare. 1t is brutal,
II is true, but II was inaugurated BY Ger
many
No doubt the German people thought
1t was fine when German ZeppeIins were
bombarding defenceless towns in Eng
land, destroying property and killing
men, women and children, and when their
airplanes dropped bombs OH Paris. But
now that they are receiving a dose Of this
German medicine they are protesting
Their protests should be in vain.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-11
JUST FOLKS
by Edgar A. Guest.
THE QUEST OF LIFE.

There's nothing new beneath the sum
30 does the ancient saying run,
All Joys and grlcfF that men shall know
Are here upon the earth below,
And all that Is TO be awaits
The opening Of dscovcry's gates
Lifc's but searching and n quest
For pleasures that will please ua best
Through troubled ways mon plod along,
Searching for laughter or for song,
Or hidden gold or fame's renuwn
In country vale or busv town
They toll from day to day 10 find
The hidden source of peace Of mind
And though II tnav be fnr or near,
The JOY they seek IL always here
Life seems Ia be tangled akeiu,
Shot through with golden yarn and plain,
And CRIMSON threads and blue and gray,
Through which men s fingers run each day
Seeking To find Some bli of thread
To match the dream by which they're led
And who shall seek and never tire,
Shall some day find his heart 8 desire
And many splendid souls there arc
Who set their dreams and goals afar
Deep IN the skcin they seem to see
The greater joys that are To he,
And they will bear long years OF pain,
So great gloty ~ attain,
And suffer hurt and even die.
The finer thread of life IN buy
Nov through the Tangled yarn of life
Men march today in dpsdly strife.
Courageous men who dare to seek
The thread Of Justice for the weak
Contentcd they shall never be
l'ntrl all men ON earth are free,
And they are even glad ~ lie
- long as Freedom flags shall fy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-11
THE EVENING SMILE.
AMATEURS EQUIPMENT

The welfare worker glanced around ap-
prehonslvcly aa she entered the humble
dwelling
Arp YOU not afraid ~ live here ! do
not scc ANY fire escape
Law, 10. mss don't need ono, re-
turned The satisfied eflul dyvoller Whom
ever the cops como NJ after me ! make
my getaway over the roof Harper $
Magazine
our coins are not ns artistic ~ appear
ancc as they used 10 be " Perhaps not
Rut you're not supposed to keep them
about vou so long Washington Star
She "Do YOU think We will ever save
NJ enough money to Ret married. lie
Not unless We break of the engage
mcnt Boston Transcript
Son a golf enthusiasts oH must al
mt father that II requires great skill to
drivr q hall hundred yards Old
Farmer 'Shucks' Il don t require hall
~ much skill as It does to drive a pig %
feet Boston Transcript.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-11
A WOOD-THRUSH
AT PTERCE'S PARK
John Russe'l Hayes.

Who can visit Pierre du Points bean
tiful gardens and park, near I0ngwOOd.
without deep sense of gratitude both ~
the memory of the founder, George
Pierce. and 10 Mr. du Pont for his generous
sharing ~ tbs grounds with the appre-
ciative public
In these sad days one cannot estimate
the restful and peacr-gIvlng effect of 50
charming spot AZ this. there in he heart
of Bayard Taylor beautiful countryside.
| heard a wood-thrush sing at Pierce 4
Park,
High in green larch al the sunset hour.
Above that beauteous haunt oi peace and
dream
That bowery nome Of tree and bird and
flower
Forth from bis lone Perch IN ms loafy
tower
He poured his Joy across the sunny air,
- wondrnusly--lt gave q last sweet
tOucn
OF beauty 70 that pleasalnce bright anu
fair
lie blew fairy music. il the arch,
\ magic song Of which no words may
tell,
y ltdGlilbns Dl titriA silltA ttitAt ''''A4it4
That held the heart enraptured ~ g
spell
And while beyond the trees the sun
light fell.
Gliding the fountain With Is s.opng rat,
The Wood-thrlsh seemed 20 rnaut
requiem
OF tender sorrow for the dying dag
III.
Good night he sang 70 al the fragrant
iowers.
To every holiyhock and Queenly rose.
Good night TO all the sleepy peoples
there.
And purple pansies sunk so.t repose.
Then swan the mOOa above their
drowsy doze
And silvered all the garden mystic dark
While home across the hills took my
way
With happy memories ~ Pierce PARK
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-11
Maternal Patriotism.

The Spartan mother as her son was
about to depart for the war. handed him
his shield and said Return, my son,
either with it or upon a. II was the
custom of that ancient day IN carry
soldier victims on their shields, which
apparently we'll answered the purpose Of
strctchers
The report comes from Rowling Green,
kentucky, Of modern Spartan mother,
v no. AS her two sons were bidding her
farewell to take their places IN the army.
handed 10 each Bible and said Read
these books he good boys and YOUR
mother will be proud Of YOU Your
grandfather and father before YOU were
soldiers. and II You must fight then fight
like hell
Here was an admonltion both pTactlCai
and patriotic Thus Spartan mother Of
today wanted her sons 10 do their duty
Evidently she is aware of the kind Of
lighting necessary in this war in ordcr 70
defeat the German enemy, and deslrus
her sons 10 do that kind Of fighting
And that IS the kind Of fighting the
American soldiers arc dong on the battle
fields of Europe. All the reports thus far
received show they are proving terror
to the German soldiers and making
Themselves more than equal to superior
numbers Of the enemy in close combat
They are fighting like hell And
there is no doubt these two sons Of a
patriouc kentucky mother when they
take their places in the fighting lines
abroad. Will pay heed TO her edmonton
and do HkcwlSc
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-11
USING OUR OWN GUNS NOW.

Persons who follow closely and with
studious attention to detail the course OF
events at the front probably observed the
special emphasis laid in the dispatches
upon the work of the artillery arm IN the
operation which resulted in the capture of
Vaux by American troops The bonn
bardment of the enemys positions was
described as particularly heavy and
unusually destructive Heretofore our
infantry has been supported mainly by
French guns manned by American gun
ners and the natural assumption was that
the guns which hammered Naux to pieces
were lent TO us by our Allies
ii turns out that this was not the ease
The guns which poured that deadly
bail Cf shells upon the German trenches
were guns made III America.
This is fact which deserves more
prominence than has been given i 1t
will he a severe shock TO Colonel Roose-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-11
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED.
To Work for Jewish Welfare Board
Among the Soldiers.

Colonel Harry utter, chairman d iae
Jewish Welfare Board, rs -Iei -D
lor volunteers t0 Llve at beast slN weeks
their summer lcaIous - Lc E1rS
thc board lu tae camps anu "antonmeut-
This appeal 1.r"etad .4I-trIarly H
school teachers auu others wuO arc unem-
uloyed dg-lug the Summer.
he Welfare Board announced recent
that 2 would send lJO men 20 France
work amcug be Jewish soldiers her.
since .ae first quota 81 these men 0a
he recruited rom the workers vuo .r
now engaged IN camps and nava traigu-
stations IA this country, men vii be- arc4.
a.i i1 short order 20 tl the ae.nrs-
temporarily. no any rate. Men 9f E1oa
4,ilfaton and broad svmpagm-s ran ..
used alyanIageOusly .1F me -4urQ R.Ia
o the poasd among the camps. ae jew
ISL Welfare Board. which hos over lp
workers IN camps Throughout tae 'ouutrN
has been officially recognized oH the same
basis as the y. VI. a.. A. aud Is. I'd g.. IT,
headquarters are at li9 Tltl avenue,
New York.