The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-06-07
Capital Correspondence

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for the war we would have well
nigh reached a period of utter stag
nation. The war, however. causes
most men to forget the collapse of
real estate, the destruction of war
gardens and the freezing Of 80 per
cent of the fruit in this otherwise
favored valley. But the enthusi-
asm displayed in the prosecution of
the war is truly commendable.
Never was memorial day observed
with so much patriotic fervor in
this city as was the one last week.
The parade and the oratory were
alike of a high order and the old
soldiers, of whom there are many
in Boise, never occupied more ex-
alted station than was accorded
them by the Boiseites.
The continued freezing during
the month of May has had de-
pressing effect on the whole COM
munity. The whole Boise valley is
cut up into small tracts and is un-
der a high state of cultivation.
Many people are wholly dependent
on their fruit crop and garden
truck. The fruit is a failure.
There are few favored tracts that
may make fair showing, the main
crop is gone. The gardens are
wholly demoralized but it is not
yet too late to replant.
The Pool Halls have been hard
hit by the Governors closing proc
lamation. This is another thriving
business that has received a black
eye in Boise, but the latest develop
ments are to the effect that they will
ignore this order and continue
business as usual" What the fin
al outcome will be is conjectural.
The Governor has donned his war
paint and the Pool men seem to be
equally determined. One thing is
certain. In these times of stress
there are far too many idle men in
the Capital City.
There is an undercurrent in polit-
B. ical matters that is likely to break
out at any time. 1t seems more
than likely that bitter political
contest will be inaugurated in the
near future. From personal obser
walton it seems that the present
United States Senators are quite ac
ceptable to the rank and file but
that deprives our politicians of ar
opportunity to save the country
From any viewpoint it would seen
best for all concerned to leave thu
Congressional delegation alone
Borah and Nugent are ardently sup
porting the President and that i
just what the plain people want
But you ask, "How about tn
Governor?" "Ay. there's tn
rub" Our present governor in
tends to retire to private life. H
has heard the call of the people ant
he will heed the call without wait
ing for mandate from them. Al
ter all the criticisms are in it vii
still be a serious question whethe
the incoming governor will meas
ure up to the standard of efficienc
which has been maintained by tn
present incumbent,
At this writing the German driv
is at it's best. The transient SUI
cesses obtained by the enemy cause
a depressed feeling in our Capt.;
City. No one doubts the final ou
come but no one seems willing
grant the enemy any kind of ten
porary success. Everyone hs
reached the top round of patriot
enthusiasm. If one goes to churc
he is more than likely to hear a ws
sermon. On the streets, with
frotarnal halls and in society
general we hear discussed but OF
topic and the result is always Il
same-"Germany's strength is wa
ing," and so may it be.
Boise has been favored with visi
from men of national repute. Son
of the most brilliant addresses ha
been delivered here. That of Senat