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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-05-23
Most Powerful of Snakes.

One of the most difficult reptiles to
capture Is the regal python, also ma
tive Of India, that giant snake that
measures as long as 80 feet in extreme
cases. This immense constructor had
In Its wonderful coils the strength to
crush an OK. A 10-foot python could
shoot Its head forward strike a big
man In the chest fell him. and crush
caught by the snake man are twice
and sometimes three times as long.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-05-23

SECRETARY BAKERS announce
ment few days ago that more
than half million American soldiers
are in France is an assurance that
will bring satisfaction to those who
wish to see the war prosecuted to the
limit. Best of all is the knowledge,
not given officially, however, that the
rate of transport has been lately much
accelerated. Considering the condi-
tons. this achievement is not short of
marvellous. Over three thousand miles
of submarine-infested sea our troops
have been dispatched, with the loss of
only one laden transport. Germany
is dismayed at the performance. 1t
was never thought in Berlin that we
could put an army of material size
over the seas. Now the gaps in the
ranks of the allies, torn by the enemy
offensive that has been halted, are
being rapidly filled by troops from
these shores, and reserve of great
size is being accumulated for future
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-05-23
Philippine Beqonias.

The Philippine Islands are very pro-
ductive of begonias and a California
begonia expert is responsible for the
statement that of late some so species
and varieties never known to COM
merce have of late been found in our
far eastern insular possessions. 1t is
feared. however. that all of these need
tropical temperatures and, therefore,
are only subjects for greenhouse Gull
ture.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-05-23
CURRENT COMMENT.

MEMORIAL DAY was born Of war
fought "that this Nation, under
God, should have new birth of free
dom, and that government of the peo-
pie, for the people and by the people
shall not perish from the earth" A
half century and more has passed
since that immortal utterance. Now
the Nation is again in arms, to fight
that "the world may be made safe for
democracy" Then, the young repub-
lie, struggling upward toward its vi
sion of freedom, learned through the
bitter travail of civil war that the
Nation could not exist half slave and
half free. The vision has broadened
with the widening years. Then it
was for the freedom of a race the
Nation fought. Now the sword is
drawn for the imperiled liberty of
the world. The natal day of our indie
pendence we have been wont TO cele-
brate with loud acclaim and Wanting
pride. Memorial Day ever has been
our time for solemn contemplation.
Another Memorial Day is at hand, and
as America lays it flowers on the
graves of its soldier dead, it will hear
again that revered voice from the
slopes of Gettysburg bidding us to
be not unmindful that sit is rather for
US to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us, that from
these honored dead we take increased
devotion to that cause for which they
gave the last full measure of devotion;
that we here highly resolve these dead
shall not have died in vain" A beau
tiful, poetic symbolism Memorial
Day had come to be to us: The peo-
Pile who walk with slow steps in the
quiet cemeteries, the children in their
white dresses who with loving hands
place wreaths "alike for the friend
and the foe" the venerable men who
are the links that bind us to an age
long gone, and, as we believed, for
ever gone, when nation warred with |
nation and blood lust grew in hearts
that had thrilled at the sight of the
same flag. And now with what a new
and sudden significance has Memorial
Day been vested With what differ
ent thoughts than year ago will
they go "lovingly laden with flowers"
How much more reverently than in
those conventional days that already
seem so far away will the little flags
be planted on each patriot mound.
And who is there, when taps, clear
and soft as benediction, is sounded
for those who "dream of battled fields
no more" will not remember that on
a neighboring hill OF the morrow
from that same silvery bugle will leap
the reveille for another generation of
freedoms soldiers. If solemn memo
ries Of the past and earnest thought
for the future bring that new birth
Of freedom, who shall say that those
have died in vain for whom flowers {
will be spread in far Memorial Days (
to come?
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-05-23
Newly Acquired pianitx

Elmer brought home the morning
mail In which was the news of the
arrival of mothers first grandchifd.
We other four children, as well as half
a dozen of the neighbors, were sitting
on the grass in the yard when Elmer,
full of the news, rushed upon us,
screaming at the top of his voice: ~Get
out of the way for your Uncle Elmer
Exchange.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-05-23

THE German-American, or more
properly speaking, the American
German, is in very trying position.
Down in his heart is love for the
land of his birth and the people from
whom he sprang. Yet he knows, if he
reasons right, that the ruling forces
Of Germany are grossly in the wrong,
and the land Of his adoption is fight
ing for worldwide freedom like that
which he came to America to enjoy.
And while these conflicting emotions
are struggling in his heart, there are
those in America who are disposed to
prosecute him, distrust him, abuse
him, because he was born subject
Of the Hohenzolerns. Those who are
really American Germans deserve APP
probation and friendly cheer from
good native Americans, But they who
are still Germans deserve no consid-
sration whatever and should have no
abiding place in this country now or
n the future.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-05-23
Road to HaDDiness.

Be amiable, cheerful and good ma
cured and you are much more likely
to be happy. You will find this diff
cult, If not impossible, however, when
you are constantly troubled with con-
stlpatlon. Take Chamberlain's Tab
lets and get rid of that and it will be
easy. These tablets not only move the
bowels, but improve the appetite and
strengthen the digestion.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-05-23

operations. The impossible has been
accomplished and Berlin is worried.
Whatever discomfort there may be
here at home over failures in this or
that part of the war program, delays
and disappointments, extravaganza
and plumbers, this achievement of put
ting our army over in large numbers
and in time to be of efficient service
in the supreme crisis is to be hailed
as triumph.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-05-23

To remove rust stains from any fab
ric take the juice of a lemon and some
salt and mix together Rub it well
into the material and then hang in
the sun to dry. Repeat the second
time If the first doesn't bring ali the
stain out. The second time the stain
will all be removed.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-05-23
Might Get the Worst Of It.

Oar ain many of u.s." said Uncle
Eben, 80 free from faults dat we can
take chance on de argument dat
could start if we tell other people
bout their'n."
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-05-23

THERE is one way that the town
people can aid home merchants
with no great inconvenience to them
selves. That is by doing the bulk Of
their trading early in the week. Re-
member that with so many boys going
to war, the clerk proposition has be-
come hard one for the merchants to
deal with. The country traders come
in with rush at the end of the week
and when the town people take those
same days for trading it is hard
ship on the clerks.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-05-23

Get Rid of Your Rheumatism.
Now is the time to get rid of your
rheumatism. You will find Chamber
lain's Liniment a great help. The re-
lief which it affords is alone worth
many times its cost.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-05-23
TALES OF TOWN
nj EMORIAL DAY.

HOW N the perspective OF tne year
~ The purple mists transform the
m pa'si ,,s Hood rod mara.
ne p,l pau h ar;mS, y;th fraorant flowers
- last
~. a. aas' ~ ho.,,o,s roar
~ A. hoa.d ~, wore
A. t haard =" NO mn, more.
M - thair tod Tho h;rds o,arbaad
bus ~ ; 49, ,e o for o. de,d~
pas,, Sa,as ,"a s,d rra;sos TO-, ,ur daadr
''e' ''
The fight of years
Has ouenched our tears,
Anu s''e" 10 ''''''
No moro our land is rent with strife
No more does passion blind our eyes
No more we seek our brothers life,
We hold his at his real worth
Flower of the earth
And mana clasps mana through our
puo.ho ,a"u Ltd ,ou wo stand
Brothers forever more we stand.
The Hight OF years
mas quehcneu oui 'ea.'
Fair wreaths of victory for our dead
Placing them gently, as we sing
lheir virtues oer eae" ''eepe' .
~, "eau
Wa,,.a ono todav
We're one todavl
Old Glory streams in beauteous
e,ea,9s ,
oi'e nag o''e eo"''''
The flight Of years
Has quenched our tears:
1N''O s''N" eS w Tones
Very few men can smell their own
foot
4
They must be important. The first
bowels?"
Answer TO INQUIRY les aSN"s
TOT news n's' oeoo"'e' ''o'' any
Those who have sons in the army
IRE anxious for their speedy return
nome. but via Berlin.
= 4 q
What an awful time suffering
nan would have with the name OF TINS
'ity IN wales; Lianfawpwiigigogogo-
goch'
we uSeu 70 iooN On oo',''''o,u' ~"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-05-23
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

Look at the printed label on your
paper. The date thereon shows when
the subscription expires. Forward
your money in ample time for renewal.
Notice date on label carefully, and if
not correct, please notify US at once.
Subscribers desiring the address of
their paper changed please state in
their communication both the OLD
and NEW address.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-05-23

A widow says that the latest pro-
posal she has received was from a
professional loafer, who said he want
ed place to stay at night after the
pool halls close.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-05-23

EFF yo' don't quit foolin' with me,
exclaimed Mirandy to love lorn Sam
DO, "de sexual at de symmetry will
hab to plant yo' caucus"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-05-23

Why does fellow generally "duck'
when he passes under an awning even
though it may be several feet above
his head?
Arizona republican., 1918-06-17
AIR MAY BE USED
 AS AN ANTISEPTIC

Rochester Dem. and Chronicle)
 lt has been generally understood that the method introduced on the bat tlefields of Europe of sterlizing wounds suffered in war has proved to be the most effective yet known. Reports have been received from hospitals near the firing lines to the effect that it has saved many lives and has made opera tions unnecessary in hundreds and even thousands of instances. Now comes an American surgeon who de- clares that the so-called antiseptic ap- plcations are worse than useless. as he has worked out a theory that all that IS necessary in case of shell or gun shot wound or bayonet puncture is to wash the wound thoroughly and sew it mp tightly. depending upon the anti septic properties of air to prevent in- lection. There is some reason to be- lleve that this dictum will be taken with reserve by surgeons who are fla miliar with the wounds inflicted un- der the inhuman and barbarous meth eds introduced in this war by Ger man scientists. Apparently every con- Ceivablc method of producing infec- ton, and some which are almost in conceivable. have been used in pre- pairing ammunition 10 do this deadly work. For that reason the abolition of well tried and successful methods of disinfection should not be lightly dis cardod. for the sake of untried theories of even an earnest and conscientious cXperimentalist.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-17

fers him quite a neat sum of money if he wiA pretend that she is engaged to him. He agrees to her proposition. but falls in love with her. Phyllis had a very good reason for wanting to get into society which is brought out in the course of theStory in a manner that intensifies its interest. On the same program is Big Bill' Hart in "Satan's Men," big story of the west and of the kind that has endeared Hart to the picture lovers. Tomorrow and Wednesday. Taylor Holmes will appear in 'Ruggles of Red Gap" 4 Phoenix made film, while on the same program will be a delightful Keystone comedy First Aid" and "Over the Top Thursday.
 special orchestra has been secured by the management of the Columbia through the musical director, Prof l Bryson, who intends to give the people of Phoenix rare musical treat. While there will be careful selection of the musical program for the fore part of | the week, the organization is working in harmony for the big musical score in lover The Top" They will play at both the afternoon and evening per formances for the entire week.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-17
A Proclamation STATE OF ARIZONA
 EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
SLATE OF ARIZONA
To the People of the State of Arizona:


 
   n O successfully
  
  willing  to 
 
   of This mad fell will In Friday
 
  R.  President respectfully purchase War o the subscribed
 WITNESS WHEREOF setm hand O be  (SEAI0 al Phoenix, Capital, 10th day of A. D, Attest: GEO. P. SIDNEY P OSBORN Governor of Arizona
Arizona republican., 1918-06-17
Proclamation

"is nations of armies all of OO00OOO
  this Nation its full conflict The problem a production of essentials and the labor for the equipment of "Thoughtess expenditure labor of the of the farm overburdens transportation all of which their for patton Of Nation young ccrted thrift therefore that everywhere pledge themselves
  auction in an fields useful the things which essential individual health efficiency that the evidence of their loyalty invest all that Liberty Bonds Savings 
  them within the reach that the door opportunity this
  individual civilized which individual thrift and a O Liberty Savings
  likewise the of their The who buys
 
  with the Government
 
  possible do possible this production saving uncnisted that day.
 WOODROW WILSON"
Arizona republican., 1918-06-17
TON|GHT . TO O.RE-EXAM|NE
 REJECTED MEN
More Than 200 Have Been Called By Medical Board.
 Many Once Rejected Are
 Expected to Be Accepted

More than 200 registrants will be re- examined this week for military ser wee by the medical advisory board as sisted by Dr. A. B. Nichols of the local examining board, according to an an nouncement made yesterday by the To- cal board. It is expected that five nights will be required in which to complete this work. the first re-eXam- ination starting this evening at 73O o'clock.
 The medical advisory board for this occasion will hold it's sessions in Room 5l4 Goodrich building. These re-ex- aminations will be held compliance aminations will be held in compliance General Crowder at Washington to all local boards.
 May Be We'll Now
 The men selected for re-examina- tion were either wholly rejected for military service or partially rejected that is, found only partially fit for hil- itary service
 It IS the contention of the military authorities that man found disabled through illness, or otherwise, last year may be found to be all right this year; that many with chronic diseases then may now be entirely well now or fiji for partial military service.
 There are a number to bet re- exam ined in Phoenix this week who were rejected after reaching camp anG turned back, the local board reporting yesterday a case of one man, appar- ently in good health today, who was returned from Camp Funston, rejected as sufferer of tuberculosis. This man. the board states, was suffering al the time of his examination from a se- were cold which emphasized any lune trouble he might have had. He will bc re-examined this week. He wishes tC get into the service.
 Another case was recalled by the board of man who failed to qualify for general military service, but wht has been under treatment since, and il consequence it is likely he will bt raised from partial service man to general military service man.
 Sixty-two Tonight
 Sixty-two men have been called fo re-examination tonight, 51 Tuesda! night 66 on Wednesday night B oi Thursday night, and 19 on Frida! night. All names of men to be exam ined have been published in The Re publican, except those of the men to b. called on Fridav night. The Frida, night men are from the registration list from 4.OOO up, and are as follows
 William B. Malley. Phoenix; Tob B. Foster, Chandler; Robert L. Cos tello, Phoenix; Lester R. Hamlin Phoenix; John (. Johnson, Mesa; Fl Smith. Phoenix; Raymond Enfield Phoenix: Medardo Perez Phoenix Robert o. Beardsley, Phoenix; Waite E. Sexton. Phoenix; Henry Aby, Phoe nix; Henry Wize, Phoenix; Han Neilsen Thin, Chandler: Bertram ( Oliver, Phoenix: Ben Ferguson. Phoe nix; Ernest w. Gibbons, Cashion Frank Mulvany, Globe; Rolly Poe, Pc oria; Avery D. Endsley, Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-17
PRICE OF FLOUR
 ABOUT. ONE-HA[F
 SINCE YEAR AG0

The price of flour at Minneapolis has dropped from $16.15 barrel, the price a year ago, to $9.S0 per barrel. This is one of the surprising facts set forth in a leaflet 'ust off the government printing press which summarizes the results obtained by the food adminis- tration in the first year of its work.
 The preliminary work of the food administration began May 19, 1917, al though its full activities cid. not begin until the passage of the federal food control act, August 10. 1917. Among it's accomplishments for the first year, the leaflet shows:
 That the actual export shipments of wheat since July 1. 1917, have amounted to nearly 120,000,000 bushels, with an estimated surplus for export of 20,000,- 900 bushels on June 1, 1918. That the monthly export shipments of beef have increased from one to two million pounds monthly to as high as 1 S7 900, 900 pounds a month. That pork exports have increased from an ordinary monthly rate of 50,- 000, 900 pounds to as high as sos, ,000,00C pounds month.
 That the margin between the farm CTS wheat and the flour made from il has been decreased from S5.6S to g present difference of 64 cents.
 That the farmer in going to market is receiving 27 per cent more for his produce than last summer, while the | housewife is paying 13 per cent less fol the essentials in foodstuffs than sht was last summer.
 Through the educational division o the food administration, these leaflets Mill be given wide distribution through out Arizona
Arizona republican., 1918-06-17
CHINESE SOLDIERS
 MAY AID THE FRENCH
(Tokio New East)


 Obviously, a Chinese expeditionary force on a large scale is out of the question. But there is a half way house which China can easily attain, thus gratifying at once her ambition to show her flag and to render mater ial aid to the allies. In response to the widespread desire among the Chin- ese to do something the French lega- tion in Picking has evolved scheme which has been sanctioned by the French government, and meets with the approval of the allies.
 The details are now being discussed between the Chinese government and the French. The idea is that a force of Chinese should do duty in the sec ond line. That means guarding lines of communication. doing escort work, and performing the many tasks of, sol diers behind the fighting line. Seeing that the heads of all lines of communi- cation end in the trenches, and as the protection of transport constantly brings the escorting troops under fire, Chinese army engaged in such duties would have abundance of responsibil- ity and no little danger to encounter. The advantages of the French pro- posal are numerous. The severe and
 
 old fashioned army like the Chinese to go into the trenches being dispensed with, the force can be put on duty i'm mediately on arrival in France. With cavalry and artillery unnecessary no equipment would be required beyond uniform and rifles. As the scheme in wolves only the sending of twenty five thousand men, practically without inn pedimenta, the shipping difficulties are reduced to a minimum, and the ton mage required could be placed at the disposal of the Chinese government by the allies.
 The expense of maintaining such q force would be infintesimal compared with the cost of a regularly constituted military corps of similar size. There are about two hundred Chinese off cers Who have been through the French military schools during the past ten years. so the question of seri- ous training being dispensed with. the language question presents no diff culty.
 Chinese troops, when properly train ed and led are splendid military mater ial, as Gordon proved in the Taiping rebellion. and the Wei-hai-we regi- ment demonstrated at a later date.
 
 confident that the force would perform the duties assigned to it in an exem- plary manned, and that the behavior of the Chinese soldiers would speedily lead to a demand not only for an in crease in their number. but for their training and equipment for duty in the first line.
 | There is some disposition in Japan to throw cold water on the scheme, and to suggest to the Chinese that their role would be that of coolies only. But the Chinese can afford to smile at this, for they are being invited, as we have said. to do what some three millior British soldiers did when they first went to France and what every Ameri- can soldier will do before he gets q chance to fight.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-17
40 MILLION PAIRS
 SHOES TO ENGLAND
UOndOn EcOnomist)

tIOnuO1 TGOJlO1llSlJ
 The leather trade, owing to the fact that leather has so nany uses in the production of accoutrements, harness, saddlery and clothing, mas always seen great activity in war time. Some idea of the immensity of the demand for footwear will be obtained when it is stated that since the beginning of tn. war to the end of May, 1917, 40,000,00 pairs of boots had been purchased. In addition to these. which included about s, S,700,000 pairs for our allies G,000,000 for Russia alone). we supplied Russia with 6,000 tons of sole leather for re- pairing purposes.
 The great majority of manufacturers of boots and shoes in the United King dom had had no previous experience of army footwear requirements, and were quite unprepared for the immense de- mand It is. therefore, a matter of surprise that this particular branch of the leather industry has performed SC far its gigantic task with so little dis location of the civilian trade. Prices for footwear are certainly high in this country, but they are only about one fourth the prices in Germany and Aus tria.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-17
SMOKE AS THEY KNIT
Cincinnati Times Star.)

ttnCl0ndll Hines SldI.t
 In the tea rooms of New lork ho- tels women are practicing the feat ot simultaneous smoking and knitting. It is said this accomplishment re- quires great skill and concentration. Successfully to do it. the knitter must not only be ambidextrous, but multofunctioned, possessing marvellous control over the entire muscular sys- tenn. The knitter, too, must have precision of judgment, alertness, the capacity to think, breathe, ply the needle. loop the warrant yarn. flip the ashes, talk, inhale and eXhale the sweet vapor. hold the cigarette in the left hand with the little finger ready for action, and listen, all at the same time and without allowing any of these activities to interfere with the others.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-17
CHlNA'S WALL GOING
Scientific American.)

NDClenllIlC AnlellCan.)
 An examination of the bricks and mortar in the Great Wall of China was recently made at Shanhaikwan by J. c. Witt, a chemist attached to the bureau of science, Manila. MT. Witt reported that the bricks are so weak that pieces may be easily brok- en off with the fingers.
 They are much larger than the or dinary building bricks gray in color, and resemble. pumice somewhat in structure. The mortar, which is pure white under the exposed surface is much stronger than the bricks. The tradition that the bricks were dried in the sun only was confirmed by laboratory tests. If they >had been dried in a kiln the appearance of the wall would have been considerably different and it's strength and dura- bility would have been much greater,