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The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-01-04

A campaign for a better Main
street ought to create considerable
interest at this particular time. If
ever a thoroughfare needed atten-,
ton it is beyond question the Main
street of Kendrick. Surely the one
and only street in town the size
of Kendrick ought to at least COM
pare favorably with the country
roads in the district surrounding
the town; but there isn't strip of
road in Latah county that is in such
a disreputable condition as our
street, from one end of the town to
the other. Whether it is best to
pave, macadamize or what not, is a
question that could easily be settled.
There is no question however, that
something ought to be done as the
street has ceased to be a joke-it's
a disgrace.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-01-04
PAYS TO CHANGE SUBJECT
Discussion of Pleasant Things Far
More Interesting Than Talk of
Gloomy Happenings.

A few weeks ago I met man,
writes great literary light in Eng
land, who Immediately after making
the polite salutation, commenced a
recital of his troubles of that dav.
He caressed his troubles SO that he
magnified them, and there seemed
no happiness for him except in re-
Wondering them and dwelling upon
them.
After more than half an hour of
listening to his tale of woe. l
thought he had gone far enough with
these messages Of misery, so 1 inter-
rupted him with the remark, "Now
tell me some of the good things
which have happened to you today"
1t took him a minute or two to start,
but with encouragement he brought
out many favorable happenings with
favorable surroundings. His mood
changed very quickly.
If we must keep our minds on
something, and talk about some
thing, why not choose the happier
and brighter things? They are
much more interesting.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-01-04
BOXES REQUIRE MUCH WOOD
Lumber Men and Mills Have Big Job to
Provide Containers for Apples
in Washington.

Some idea of the important bear
ing the lumber industry Of the state
Of Washington has on the fruit in
dustry may be gained from the fact
that in this state alone there are re-
luired annually 100000 apple
boxes, to say nothing of the other
fruits and the packing cases for can
merry output, says the Spokane
Chronicle.
Each apple box contains 4.3 board
feet of lumber, or 51,6OO,OOO feet
are required annually to box the
apples of the state.
It takes a large, well-equipped
mill to cut 100000 feet a day and
an army of workmen in the woods
to keep logs supplied. Such plant
running every day, single shift,
could not furnish enough lumber in
year.
The value of the logs used, just as
they are delivered into the water,
would range from $3.50, 900 to $780,
900.
With this in mind many of the
box manufacturers are urging the
standardization of box that will
eliminate the large percentage of
waste which now takes place. Ex-
cept in rare cases the box manufac-
turers must purchase from the saw
mill lumber cut on a 12-inch basis,
with the result that outside of every
box factory will be seen huge piles
OF narrow strips which are ripped
from such lumber to meet the di.
mansions required under the present
custom.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-01-04

Circulating a rumor that might
reflect discredit upon the Red
Cross, Army Y. M. C. A. or any
other branch of the governments
war service, has now become SER
ious offense and any party indulg-
ing in such practices is placing him.
self in a very awkward position.
The State Council of Defense,
through its subordinate county rep
resentatives, will investigate any
such rumors, providing they are re-
ported, and the person convicted of
the offense will be dealt with Sc
verely. Nez Perez and Eatah coun-
ties have both had occasion to APP
peal to the organization with effec-
tive results.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-01-04

This is no time for labor strikes.
We take our best men and, whether
they like it or not, put them in the
Government fighting service. These
must risk life for their fellowmen.
And it is right and necessary.
Then, in the name of common sense,
why should the Government not
draft the man needed in any capac-
ity as laborer to support the man
at the front? If we need munitions
or coal or transportation or mineral,
and labor refuses to produce it,
must the boys in uniform be sacri-
feed or hampered because labor
happens to feel grouchy over some
thing? 1t takes an army at home
to maintain an army in the field,
and one cannot exist without the
other.-Clearwater Republican.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-01-04
WOMAN INVENTS FENDER.

10 a woman inventor, Mary I.
lverson of Beverly, Mass, the Scien-
tific American gives credit for hay
ing designed a practical fender for
street cars, which remains perma-
nently in place. The fender is made
up OF stout rods, and is permanently
fastened to the car dash by welding
or other means. Extending from be-
meath one doorstep completely
around to the other doorstep, this
fender makes it practically impos-
slble for any article to get under the
car wheels.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-01-04

We hope McAdoo will dispense
with some of the super1ous passen-
ger coaches. such as the observa-
.tion cars run on the N. P. branch
here, as they are too much of a
luxury in war times. Of course the
elite few might feel aggrieved in
thus being forced to ride with the
common herd, but their feelings
could well be ruffled if the sacrifice
would. assist in relieving the con-
gestion of traffic. Luxurious pass
enger service is not quite so impor-
tant as the matter of getting fuel
to the people in the east who are
freezing.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-01-04
BROADEN ON ART AND MUSIC
Establishment Of Such Departments In
Libraries of Large and Small
Towns Is Suggested.

In small cities and towns where
there are no art museums and no
schools of music, there is a great
need for the very things they would
supply, says the Ell Paso Times.
There is a way to get them without
any great expense or trouble. That
way lies through the establishment
of such departments in the public
Libraries, whether large or small.
Many libraries in the smaller
cities already have the beginnings of
very excellent art and music collec-
tions. They have not only books
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-01-04

tho smaller New Jersey towns and
a a system s,,s of collections and dsily-
cries is being worked out by which
. 20 IONS from the farm will call regu-
larIv upon the nearby housewives :, to
collect collie the surplus matter from the
dining table. ~.
Put in general operation over the
country, the scheme, according TO
NH. Phillips, will effect an economy
Of It the wheat, corn and other grains :,
fed to poultry and make them avail
able for mans use in this country
and over in France and will increase
the supply of eggs and poultry.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-01-04
PAPER FIBER UNIFORMS.

The clothing of some German
prisoners taken by the British was
of such a peculiar appearance that
the Englishmen decided to analyze
il. The uniforms the officers wore,
says Popular Science Monthly, were
found to have been made of cloth
woven from leather fiber, while the
enlisted men wore uniforms made
from paper fiber. The fabrics re-
semble the regulation army cloth
used for uniforms.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-01-04

With so many of the boys in the
military training camps it is likely
that the labor situation this year
will be serious one. Wouldn't it
help greatly to forget about the
eight-hour day and put in ten hours
or more of good hard work. II
wouldn't hurt anybody and it would
surely bring great results if prac.
ticed throughout the nation.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-01-04
Stomach Troubles

If you have trouble with your
stomach you should try Chamber
lain's Tablets. So many have been
restored to health by the use of
these tablets and their cost is so
little, Is cents, that it is worth
while to give them trial.-Adv.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-01-04
We westerners have been much

We westerners have been much
more fortunate in regard to the eff
fects of the war than have the peo-
pie in the eastern states. The
shortage of sugar here has been
considered more or less of a joke as
the only change from normal condi-
lions has been that it had to be
purchased in smaller quantities.
There has been practically no fuel
shortage, while in the eastern states
people are dying from the cold, due
to the lack of fuel. The west has
not yet learned what war really
means.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-01-04
THE RIGHT PLACE.

'Do you know, I have specks be-
fore my eyes"
"Well, where else would you want
to wear 'em?"
Evening star., 1918-08-31
Two Absentees.

The democratic side of the Senate
shows the absence just now of two men
who when present are frequent con-
tributors to the debates. Both are
fluent and entertaining takers. Both
are ardent party men, though one
stands a little closer to the admins
tration than the other. Both are
abroad on war business, the full ma
ture of which is not disclosed.
Senator Lewis was the first to de-
part. He has been in France. Later,
he has been in England. He has un-
bosomed himself to both countries,
and, indirectly, to this country. His
deliverances are, of course, cabled
home. They will serve him in his cam
paign for reelection, which will short
ly open. He has fight on his hands
likely to develop him in his best form
as canvassar for votes.
Senator Reed has followed. His
itinerary has not been published. Pre-
sumably, he will make a thorough in
vestigation of such matters as come
within the radius of his interest and
understanding.
Neither of these men is soldier,
though Mr.. Lewis twenty years ago, in
our little "brush" with Spain, wore
Uncle Sans uniform, and looked we'll
in it, for short time. Hence the like
lihood that their concern is chiefly with
matters outside of military strategy
and trench work.
Upon his return it is altogether like
ly Mr.. Lewis will make very full re-
port to the President. His welcome at
the White House is of the most cordial
character, and the President is sup
porting him in his race for a second
term.
The question is open as to Mr.. Reed.
The Missouri senator is supporting the
war. but is not numbered among the
senators classed as administration
spokesmen. He has criticised some of
the administration acts before and
since war was declared. Hence, upon
his return, Mr.. Reed may report to
the Senate and the country through
speeches and interviews rather than di-
rectly to the President.
There is only speculation as to the
return of the senators. Mr.. Lewis must
be solicitous about his personal for
tunes at home, which are in the scale
in Illinois. where politics is not ad-
journed, while Mr. Reed must hurry,
or he will not be in time to assist Mr..
Folk in the latter's senatorial cam
paign. The republicans of Missouri
are alert this year, and Mr.. Folk viii
need all the help he can command.
Evening star., 1918-08-31

and executive stations. and it is as
sumable that he would make reputa-
ton in diplomatic station. He is an
earnest supporter of the war, and now
serving in war office here at home.
As republican he is urging the sue
cess of his party in this years cam
paigns.
Upon the retirement of Sir Cecil
Spring Rice, who had represented his
government ably at this capital, Lord
Reading was appointed to the vacant
place. The British government, partly
out of compliment to us and partly out
of consideration for its great inter
ests in this country, selected for the
succession one of the highest placed
and most accomplished men in Eng
lish public life. The appointment was
a fine stroke Of policy, and so recei..d
by the American people. And British
interests in Lord Readings hands have
prospered.
Mr.. Pages work in London has been
well done, and much work of even
greater importance and difficulty may
fail to the lot of his successor.
Evening star., 1918-08-31
Mount KENNEL Retaken.

Today's progress on the western
front is not tcrritorially material, but
is highly significant. Most important
is the capture of Mount KENNEL, south
of Ypres, which was taken by the Ger
mans in their second offensive last
spring after one of the fiercest engage
ments of the war. This dominating
position, now in the hands of the Brit
ish, has been a serious menace to the
allied lines. 1t now becomes an ele-
ment of great danger to the Germans,
who have been recently showing a dis
position to withdraw from the Lys
salient. which apexes at Robecg,
about twenty miles southwest of Ypres.
A farther withdrawal there will prob
ably restore the line TO its original To-
cation east of Armentieres.
Farther south the British are press
ing out from the Arras front toward
Cambria on both sides of the Arras-
Cambria highway, and are now at, if
not beyond, the Queant -Droeourt
switch line, which was regarded as one
of the strongest portions of the old
Hindenburg line. If this line can be
broken serious arrangement of the
German defensive plans results.
Still farther south British forces
hove ooopp;aJ 4, po;nt - +bo o,@.L;rx :
of Peronne, Mount st. Quentin, which
renders the further German occupation
of Peronne virtually impossible. With
their lines covering the west bank of
the Somme to the south as far as
Nesle they have enveloped practically
all of the German holding positions
in central Picardy, leaving st. Quentin
and Cambria alone as pivotal points
for a dependable defensive line.
In the French field of action success
has been scored north of scissors,
with American aid. It is at this point
that the Germans are maintaining the
stiffest resistance in desperate en-
deavor to prevent the flanking of the
wooded stronghold of st. Gobain. Far
ther advance north of scissors i'm
perils the German lines between the
Aisne and the Vesle. Relatively less
progress is being made by the allies
just now at this point owing to the
concentration there of German forces
and the natural strength of the posi-
ton, which is being steadily enveloped.
Evening star., 1918-08-31
The British Mission.

Speculation about the ambassador
ship to Great Britain shows Col. House
and former President Taft in the lead.
Naturally, Col. House heads the list.
He is closer to. the President than
any of the latter's official ad-
visers. He knows the situation
abroad better probably than any other
American. He is the source of much
of what the President knows. On his
visits as the Presidents friend and
confdant he has made good impress
sion both in England and in France.
The duties of the London post are cas-
lily within his powers
But hitherto Col. House has not de-
sired Office of any kind. According to
report and belief, he might have had
a seat at the cabinet table, or in the
Senate He is popular in Texas, which
he calls home. He saw, however, a
larger field for usefulness to the Presi-
dent in private station. His first and
only thought is of the President He
has all the distinction he wants in his
intimate personal relations to the
President
we may an believe that should the
President request it Col. House would
accept the London assignment. He
would surrender the comforts Of pri-
syate life for the discomfoTts and an1-
Settles of official life.
Tho mention of Mr.. Taffs name is
a compliment to his demonstrated ca
paeity for public business. He has
,rdistinRuished himself in both Judicial
Evening star., 1918-08-31
The District Bill.

Yesterdays action by the House, IN
,ceding from its insistence upon the
DIVISION in the District appropriation
III aboIishing the half and half and
lttins the District finances upon a
ding scale of federal participation
capital maintenance, clears the way
the immediate passage of the bill.
his action was imperatively necessary
!, prevent 4 vcritable disaster to the
istrict government. Already serious
liury has been inflicted upon the mu-
icipality by the failure of Congress
, provide for the District during the
resent fiscal year. Salary increases
bsolutcly required to enable the
mploycs to meet their living expenses
nd to insure the holding of suffi-
:ent force to maintain the municipal
ctivities have been postponed. Ap-
ropriationS for improvements urgent
needed and for public school extern
ions have been held up. the latter to
! point at which an unprecedented
congestion is inevitable, with the con-
sequence of Il serious injury to the
educational system.
Obviously. however, the issue over
he half and half question is not set
led Notice was given yesterday in
he House by the opponents of that
,rinciple that they would press for ac-
ion at the coming session of Con-
ress on this point. But the expert
nee with the District bill, which is
ow about to pass, shows clearly the
anger of attempting to use the ap-
ropriation measure as a vehicle for
he readjustment of the fiscal relations
the District and the federal govern
ient The next session will be short
ne. lasting only from early December
ntil the 18th of March. If the Dis
let bill, which reached the House
lore than four months ago, could not
lis wear he enacted in time to be eff
,ctive at the beginning of the new
seal year, it is doubtful whether it
ould be framed and passed in the
hort session if its appropriation pro-
isions are coupled with changes in
he basic law of the District.
Whatever is attempted in the way
, { amendment of the organic act should
e done carefully and after thorough
tudy. The Senate has shown firm
,nwiHingness to legislate in this vital
important matter through the me-
lium OF the appropriation bill. The
ubjeet should be studied systematical-
and fairly, without prejudice and
with constructive spirit toward the
District. Whatever measure is pre-
sented should be based upon justice
and with view TO the future welfare
of fhe eapital comrnuDity
Evening star., 1918-08-31

and that the case-for it is one case
despite the large number Of defend
ants-will be carried to conclusion
as quickly as possible. IF it is not
expedited there is a prospect that it
may be dragging along in the courts
after peace has been declared. These
defendants have the right Of civil
trial. We're they subject to military
tribunal they would not be granted the
privilege of protracted dispute over
forms of procedure.
Evening star., 1918-08-31
I. W. W.,s Sentenced.

Sentences ranging from ten days to
twenty years have been imposed upon
ninety-fve of the one hundred mem
bers Of the Industrial Workers of the
World recently found guilty in Chi
cago Of violating the espionage act by
participation in conspiracy to over
turn the American war program In
pronouncing these sentences the court
took into account the varying degrees
Of responsibility on the part of indi-
viduals indicated by the evidence ad-
duced in the course Of the long trial
Fifteen of the defendants, including
the head of the organization, received
the longest term, with the addition of
fines of $4,000 each. Thirty-three of
the subordinate leaders we're sentenced
to ten years imprisonment, thirty
three others to five years and shorter
terms for the remainder.
These penalties, if affirmed by the
higher courts on appeal, will prove a
wholesome check upon a most mis-
chievous form Of disloyal activity in
this country. In pronouncing sentence
the court declared: "1n times of peace
you have a legal right to oppose, by
free speech, preparations for war; but
when war has been declared that right
ceases forthwith"
This doctrine is essentially sound.
The members of the I. w w., opposed
not only to war, but seeking the dis
ruption of the present system Of gov
ernment in this country and radical
change in all social and industrial re-
lations, have, as citizens, no right to
interpose obstacles to the prosecution
of war that has been declared in ac-
cordance with the Constitution and
with the assent and the enthusiastic
support Of practically all Americans.
It is to be hoped that in the pres
entation and hearing Of the appeal
a minimum Of time viii be occupied
Evening star., 1918-08-31

Large cities all over the country are
complaining of increased rents. The
law of supply and demand has its
share of the responsibility for situa-
ton which has been attributed almost
entirely to the heartlessness of land
lords.
Evening star., 1918-08-31

The Congressional Record is good
paper. But every member of the City
Editors Association can see at glance
that it needs the services of a good
copy chopper.
Evening star., 1918-08-31

The statistician now finds pleasant
employment in calculating the enor-
nous amount of gasoline that can be
diverted to war uses by the simple e1-
pertinent of shutting off joy-riding for
one day week.
Evening star., 1918-08-31

The average citizen who viii have to
pay the taxes should not fail to ap-
preeiate the efforts to make prelimi-
nary discussions of revenue measures
picturesque and even entertaining.
Evening star., 1918-08-31

In few centuries America was able
to do what Russia for the lack of free
institutions could not accomplish
through the ages-mobilize her vast
resources.
Evening star., 1918-08-31

Like faithful agents, Lenine and
Trotzky pack their grips and go wher-
ever there is German propaganda to be
placed.
Evening star., 1918-08-31

In efforts to improve on the fighting
tank, German ingenuity could get no
further than to make a bigger (and
incidentally more vulnerable) movable
fortress.
Evening star., 1918-08-31

An irreducible minimum does not
even contemplate throwing something
off for an immediate readiness to set
tie.
Evening star., 1918-08-31

Mr.. Hoover kindly lifted the ban on
beef in time to prevent any popular
obligation to take the shark meat ex-
pertinent seriously.
Evening star., 1918-08-31
Bright Idea.

Bright Idea.
'Don't let me forget this idea, when
the next international law is written"
said the Prussian admiral.
'What is itf" queried the counselor.
"It should be provided that when
anybody is sailing U-boats in the
ocean the use Of depth bombs should
be prohibited"
Evening star., 1918-08-31

One Of these years the prediction
that the war will end next year is go
ing to come true.
Evening star., 1918-08-31

Gen. Byng this time is putting his
tanks across with confidence of being
able to hold what they gain.
Evening star., 1918-08-31

Ieave to print" long since ceased
to imply obligation to read ON any
body's part.
Evening star., 1918-08-31
Divine Right,

Divine Right.
The kaiser grins with great delight
And bids his subjects rise.
He lets the other people fight
And waits to grab the prize.
Evening star., 1918-08-31

Germany's navy has not yet taken
any chances on being obliged to effect
strategic retreat"
Evening star., 1918-08-31

Every once IN WHILE" said Uncle
Eben, T keeps runnin' across de same
mans picture till I begins to wonder
what he does to be famous, besides
gittin' hisself photographed"
Evening star., 1918-08-31
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHnANDER JOHNSON.
Beyond Self-Control

Beyond Self-Control.
'Does Bliggins ever speak the truth"
"There's chance that he does. I
am told he talks in his Sleep"
Evening star., 1918-08-31
Consistent Performer.

C0nSigtent PERFORMER.
I was kicking last September.
That was many months ago.
In November and December
I rehearsed tale Of woe.
January heard me telling
Of the winters bitter chill.
February found me dwelling
On the cruel climate still.
March was windy, April tickle;
May was treacherous; and in june
Humid torture seemed to trickie
From the sun and from the moon.
I was kicking at the weather
OF July and August queer.
As I take Il altogether
I've been kicking an the yeaa
Evening star., 1918-08-31
Fashion Dictators

Fashion Dictators.
@Who regulates the fashions in this
countryf"
3Nobody-e1cept the watchmen who
decide on the proper styles Of bath
ing suits"