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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-06-06
DYNAMITE
UNCOVERED on CANAL
Sheriff Burns Cache of Explosives
Discovered by Farmer

A cache of between rs and 100
sticks of dynamite concealed in bur
lap bag under a thin covering of
earth by the roadside and near an ir-
rigation canal nine miles west of
Twin Falls, was discovered and re-
ported Friday afternoon 10 Sheriff
F. NJ Kendall. who burned it thai
evening The discovery was made by
w l.. Gardner of Buhl. who drove q
harrow along the road uncovering
the sack Gardner called attention 10
the find to ditchrider passing at that
time, who dragged it to the top of
the canal bank and reported the mat
ter to the Canal company Offices here
Indications we're that the dyna-
mite had been cached where il was
found within the past three or four
months. according to Sheriff Kendall.
The Canal Company had used no eX-
plosives in the vicinity of the discov-
cry since the completion of the canal
system nearly - years ago.
A passing wagon might have en-
countered and exploded the dynamite
in the place where ii was found.
Sheriff Kendall says.-T. Falls Times.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-06-06
NAVAL MEN TO VISIT JEROME

Chief Petty Officer H. c. ALL
good of the U. S. N, is in Je-
rome making arrangements for
the visit here of six naval officers
under the command of Ensign H.
M. Delanty.
1t is the aim of these gentle
men to secure enlistments for
the Navy in any and all the bran
ches for period of four years.
or the duration of the war. A
medical examiner will accompany
the party and can give applicants
complete physical examination.
To those who find it impossi-
BILE to leave at this time furloughs
will be granted before reporting.
Thradsmen are especially needed
and those desiring to learn a good
trade are asked to call and talk
this matter over with these gem
tlemen. The party is to be here
Friday and Saturday only and Of
ficer Allgood is in hopes of large
enlistment from this section.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-06-06
June 10 to June 21.

to give them the best service at our
would of course be pleased to see
them better their condition by any
legitimate means. We have no know
ledge of the proposed changes or of
the benefit 1t is expected to derive
therefrom other than the general i'm
preston received from your telegram
and from the general plan of irrigG-
ton districts followed.
The Federal Land Bank. while
earnestly desiring to assist the farm
ers i'm improving their condition. is
required to maintain it's own secur-
tiles. 1t loans money at s is per cent
interest payable semi-annually from
funds derived from the sale of bonds
on which it pays 8 per cent interest.
payable semi-annually On this small
margin of interest il has endeavored
to cover the expenses of its own of
fees, stationery ans employees, the
salaries. railroad fares. and travelling
expenses of it's appraisers; the exam
ination OF titles. drawing mortgages.
etc.
The loan applications and organi-
zation papers OF the associations
there we're. made, appraised. reported
on and considered on the basis of
paid up water stock. Any alteration.
modification or change in the security
or in the nature of the water right
involving the creation of district
lien, or the methods of operation
would obviously necessitate supple
mentary inquiry and investigation.
Under such conditions If any appli-
cant whose loan has been approved
would want to come under the new
deal the Land Bank would be un-
able to complete his loan pending
such further examination and inves-
tigation as may be required
We are now in position to close
each loan approved by us as fast as
the abstracts of title can be furnish
ed. and the titles examined and found
perfect, and the mortgages executed.
We would be glad if IL would be sat
isfactory and benepcial to close all
those applications upon which sc
much work and expenses has been I'M
CURED.
1t is not our purpose or aim &c
influence in any way the actions OF
the farmers If they believe they are
acting to their own best interest bu'
we will be expectd. to have supple
mentary reports, and fr district liei
be created, same would have to b,
considered In the appraisals. which
as now made contemplate fully pait
, up water rights.
Yours very truly,
d. G. O'SHEA.
President
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-06-06
SEA PIRATES
RAID ATLANTIC COAST
Several Ships Sank on Coasts OF the
United States

Mondays papers contained reports
OF further German submarine ruth
lessness and barbarity when It be-
came known that several ships had
been sank of the shores of New York
and New Jersey and many innocent
victims drowned
Reports have been confirmed that
two subs had been sighted and possi-
bly, a third one is thought to have
been In operation along the main
shipping lane. Many weird tales are
told OF the survivors and one young
girl has been picked up who was
afloat In the water for several hours
sustaining herself above by cling
ing to the bodies of dead victims.
Washington officials and others of
authority are under the impression
that the raid was made for the pur-
pose OF discouraging shipping and
transportation of troops, but the peo-
pie are assured that the troop ships
are under convoy and Secretary Dan
iels further states that the kaiser's
deep-sea craft will be combated and
preparations are under way to grap-
pie with the situation.
AS this grewsome news comes to
hand It further goes to show that
every loyal person In the United
States must do every thing in their
power to combat kaiserism In every
form to help sustain the integrity of
the United States and her allies
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-06-06
Finger Prints to BE Taken in Regis
tration Of German Alien Females.

The registration of German alien
females. 10 begin Monday, June l.
and end Wednesday. June %. will be
conducted in cities or municipalities
having 5000 population or over by
the police officials. In communities
having population of less than
5000 the registration will be handled
by postmasters.
In general the plan of registra-
ton is the same as that followed in
the registration in February of Ger
man alien males. Each person who
must register will be required to reg
lister her finger prints. This method
of Identification is also used in the
military and naval services of the
United States.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-06-06
Season Tickets Now on Sale
Land Board Aims to Switch Water

LAn0 bOAfu AIMS 10 SW1tcn wafer
Under the above head the Daily
Statesman devotes considerable space
to the matter of transferring the
water rights of the third segregation
to that of the first and second. The
transfer is not FOR the entire third
segregation as set forth in the States
man article. but in the interests of
Mr.. Green. who has some 500 acres
under the third segregation which he
is desirous of transferring to the first
or second segregation.
Owing TO the great expense and
loss of water through seepage in car
rying the water to the third segrega-
ton, the distance being over 100
miles. the transfer is agreeable to
the Canal company and the matter is
before the land board for their de-
cision
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-06-06

The Hansen Bridge Commission,
composed of the commissioners of the
Hillsdale Highway District and the
Commissioners of Twin Falls county.
recently met in Twin Falls, and op-
ened the bids for the construction of
the Hansen bridge The Midland
Bridge Company of Kansas City We're
the successful bidders and got the
contract for $92.S50 There were
six different bids on file. Besid 20
the successful bidders, the others
were: Western Bridge and Construc-
tion Co.. s1o5,671; Illinois Steel
Bridge Co.. s113,900; c. L. Graves.
s107,s2O; Missouri Valley Bridge
Co, $4,000; Chas. H. Null. $685.
600.
The bridge viii be 500 feet long
and 800 feet high, and will be the
longest suspension bridge in the
northwest when 1t is completed. The
contract calls for the completion OF
the bridge by February 25th. 1919.
The material will be all steel. with
the exception of the floor and the
floor joice These joice will be 4x12
The big cables will consist of six ? y
inch cables all of the same tested
strength rolled together.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-06-06
Shooting Follows Quarrel

Thomas +. Murphy, well known
rancher of Deer Creek, was shot and
wounded by Purefoy
Blankenship, sheep man, who was
accidentally shot himself, says the
Boise Statesman. The shooting oc-
CURED about two miles from Muir
phys ranch on Deer Creek and about
eight miles from HALEY on land To-
Gated by Blankenship. The quarrel
was over range rights and trespass.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-06-06
Many Opportunities Open for Special
lists in War Department.

There is list of 1877 occupations
where the demand for men in the
War Department constantly exceeds
the supply.
A pressing need exists in the Army
for men experienced in handling
mules, and before all future needs
are met a recruiting campaign may
become necessary. No difficulty has
been experienced in get ting men who
can buy and handle horses. but black
smiths are scarce.
There is a constant demand for
butchers. and cooks are great,
needed In several technical branch
es, particularly the Engineers. men
for the higher positions are plel;i-
full but the workers for the ranks are
scarce. Experienced mechanics, es-
pecially those familiar with automo-
biles are always in demand.
More interpreters than can be used
have applied for positions with the
War Dpartmen,t and applications for
commissions as Army chaplains are
also in excess of the need. The y
cess totals thousands in each case
Clerks for general work are plentiful
but there is demand specialists. NJ
present there is surplus of deEtisI
and pharmacists
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-06-06
AMERICAN BOYS CHECK
HUN ADVANCE ON PARIS
Hurl Huns Back Across Marne and
Destroy Bridges

A little over a year ago Kaiser
would take no nonsense from Ameri-
ca, and within the last month they
have learned that America was going
to give Germany no nonsense but
one of the worst 'strafngs' of her
history as has been repeatedly prov
en- since the lads in khaki took over
positions on the front.
Last week at Catigney the Ameri-
cans took that place and 200 Ger
man prisoners and booty with it and
out of commission for a time. at
least. This week they brilliantly
beat off a German attack near Ntuil-
ly wood where the drive has brought
the enemy nearest to Paris and on
the Marne, fighting shoulder to shoul-
der with the French. they aided in
forcing the first contingent OF the en-
emy across the Marne again to seek
refuge on the northern bank of the
stream. The Germans suffered heay-
lily in this engagement and left 100
prisoners in the hands of the de-
tenders.
The boys everywhere are giving
good account of themselves and are
proving to the Germans that the old
traditional American bravery will be
dust at the feet of the allies
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-06-06
Men i'm Training Camps Have Equip
ment for Many Sports

At every training camp in the
country plans of the Commission on
Training Camp Activities have been
carried out to provide athletic facili-
ties for the men. Baseball heads the
list in popularity, and full equipment
has been placed in the camps. More
than 10000 baseballs and 5000 bats
have been sent. AT Camp Lewis.
Washington. there are 16 baseball
fields in use. Practically every COM
pany in each camp division through
out the country has its team. and
there are company, battalion. regi-
mental. and inter-regimental leagues
Every form of track athletics occu-
pies the attention of men training at
the camps AS many as 500 men
have taken part in divisional con-
tests. and track meets have been W.T.
messed by more than 10000 specta-
tors.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-06-06
ARE MADE In
POSTAL REGULATIONS
Burleson issues Orders 10 Facilitate
Shipments of Farm Products

Postmaster General Burleson is
sued orders designed TO simplify and
facilitate shipments of farm products
by parcel post.
Present restrictions in packing
perishable articles. such as butter.
eggs. dressed fowls, vegetables and
fruits, have been changed so those
Office that can be reached within q
reasonable time without spelling
packed in suitable containers. which
will protect the contents and prevent
leakage.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-06-06

The first Porto Rican laborers to
reach the United States under gov
ernment auspices will be at work up
on government contacts within a
month. The Employment Service of
the Department of Labor has already
found employment for at least 10000
of these men as common laborers on
construction work at Norfolk. New
port News, Baltimore, and vicinity.
Arrangements are being made by the
Department of Labor to provide pro-
per housing for these men.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-06-06

Bickford Answers Call

Frank Bickford. a brother of b. u.
Bickford. passed away Wednesday
noon. Funeral services will be held
at the Baptist church at 2:30 p. m.
Thursday afternoon.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-06-06

Women between the iscs oi ?. and
35 who have had high school edu-
cation or its equivalent will be eiigi-
BILE for admission to the Army School
of Nursing, arrangements for which
were recently made by the War De-
partment. IL is intended to start sew
eral schools in selected military hos
pitals Unless otherwise specified,
applications should BE sent directly
to the Army School of Nursing. office
of the Surgeon General of the Army.
Washington, ID. c.
Boy Scout organizations are active
in locating black walnut 1rees. Hack
walnut lumber is needed 10y the Wan
Department for use in making air
plane propellers and gnnSicshs.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-06-06
Position of Federal Land Bank as TO
Irrigation Districts

In last weeks issue of The Times
We referred to the matter of the Fed
eral land bank as to the position they
took In regard to irrigation district
loans.
The fact that the credit of the
North Side tract would be impaired
as set forth last week was branded
as not true by some OF the advocates
OF the proposed districts. We give
below a copy OF telegram sent by
the secretaries of the local farm
loan association:
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-06-06
Former Vice President and Senator
Is Dead

Charles w Fairbanks. former vice
president of the United States and
Indian, died at his home in Indian
apolis at S55 o'clock Tuesday night.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-06-06
Day Letter

itdh dhsotidiioH.
Day Letter
Daniel O'Shea.
Pres Federal Land Bank.
Spokane, Wash.
petition has been fled asking
County Commissioners to call an cleo
tion to organize irrigation district
comprising large part of the North
Side Carey Act Project. Among pur-
poses set forth In petition> is pur-
chase OF portion present irrigation
system and supersede present Canal
Company Lands on which you have
accepted loan applications in our as
sociations are included in proposed
district. viii such organization in
any way change your taking these
loans for amount accepted and will
you accept water right security in
district in place OF Canal stock. Our
members will want TO know how this
change will affect their loan before
favoring district organization. Hear
ing by County Commissioners next
Monday Would appreciate early re-
ply.
M. w. SMITH.
Sec'y Southern Gooding County Farm
Loan association.
]. B. DAGGETT.
Sec'y Jerome National Farm Loan
association.
c. II. ANDREWS.
Wendell National Farm Loan Assn
And the reply to this telegram as
set forth in the following letter re.
ceived. clearly shows that the FEEDER
al land bank would not loan money
here II an irrigation district was
formed until the loans had been re
appraised and great amount o
WORK would have to be done over
The letter states that they are nov
ready to close on a number Of loans
but II is presumed under the circum
stances that these loans will be hel'
up pending the decision OF the set
tiers as regards having an irrigation
district. The answer to the forego
ing telegram follows:
Federal Land Bank of Spokane
Spokane. Washington. May Z. 1918
NJ. w. Smith, Sec.-Treas.,
Southern Gooding N. F. L. A.
Wendell, Idaho.
Dear Sir:
We apprehend that II the farmer
under the North Side project vote I
organize an irrigation district, thei
purpose would be to benefit their cor
dtion. The district IL organized
would doubtless have to dispose
its bonds to secure funds to acquir
the water system. Doubtless thos
active In the movement are apprise
as to whether n market for sue
bonds may be found or not. Our II
formation is that the irrigation con
pany charges per cent interest o
the Indebtedness to It for water fu
nished the farmer. 1t should be d
termined If bonds can be sold for O
equal or for less rate. Our missio
here being to serve the farmers an
Phoenix tribune., 1918-12-07
AJO
BY Major Jones

Ajo is coming to the front. The
past week brought quite number of
newcomers to camp. Among them
were Mr.. and Mrs. Foster and Mrs
George Fakens. all of Phoenix They
expect to spend the winter here. Mrs.
Foster paid for subscription to the
Tribune and said that she thinks it is
the Races Greatest Weekly.
Well, the good news comes to us
that the quarantine will soon be lifted.
Then we shall be permitted to meet in
spirit and in truth and give thanks
to Almighty God for His many bless
ings.
We hope the good people of Ajo will
not be offended because this town was
referred to in last weeks issue of the
Tribune as little Ajo." We would
have the people of Phoenix and all
others know that Ajo, Arizona, has
everything for the betterment of the
race that is to be found in any other
city in the state. 1t is not always the
size of a town that makes it the
most popular-it is the people that
inhabit the town. Be it said in Ajo's
favor that we have, some of the best
citizens to be found anywhere.
want to say to the citizens of Ajo,
let us take our station in life as real
American citizens and prove to the
world that we are part and parcel of
this great democracy. AS we pass
along the way, let us extend hand
to our brother who is less fortunate.
Let us lift him up, put good, whole
some literature in his hand and help
develop taste fer the higher arts. We
can in this way, starve out the low,
degrading appetite that is doing so
much injury to our race.
Phoenix tribune., 1918-12-07

Blossom Cafe Mr.. L. c. Reese is the
chef at this popular eating establish
ment.
Other new arrivals in Ray the past
week are Mr.. and Mrs. Rivers. Mr..
Rivers has accepted position in the
machine shops and Mrs. Rivers is
cooking for General Manager and Mrs.
Wren of the Ray Hercules Copper Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcdonald entertained
with an elaborate turkey dinner on
Thanksgiving day. Turkey and all
that goes with it composed the menu
and all enjoyed the repast. The guests
we're Mr.. and Mrs. Reed, Mr.. and Mrs.
Archie Lewis and family.
Mr.. James Coleman. who has been
suffering with slight attack of flu
is now able to resume his work
Mr.. L. C. Reese, the popular chef
at the Orange Blossom Cafe has re.
covered from an attack of the flu and
resumed his place at the range.
Mrs. j. A. Lewis has been slightly i'll
the pastweek She is much improved
and hopes to be out soon.
Phoenix tribune., 1918-12-07
PRESCOTT
BY Dora Rose

Mr.. w. D. Alexander has been quite
i'll, but is much improved at this writ
| ing
Mrs. Stella Hall is confined to her
bed with the flu.
Mrs. Wilbur Dunlap entertained a
few friends at a delightful dinner
party at her home on South Pleasant
street last Saturday. The dinner was
given in honor of her sister, Mrs. Sa-
die Stroud After spending two weeks
with her sister here, Mrs. Stroud re-
turned to her home in Winslow Sun
day
Mr.. Skaley is a recent arrival in
Prescott. Hecomes from Oklahoma
City. He is brother Of Mrs. Hudson.
Mr.. Skaley expects to spend the win
ter in Prescott.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Grant have
been on the sick list and we are
pleased to report them on the road to
recovery. Mr.. Grant recently com
pleted the painting and remodeling of
his restaurant.
Mrs. Mary Carter is able to be out
again after suffering several days with
an attack of pneumonia.
Madame w. H. Hunter entertained
at dinner Thanksgiving day The
guests were Rev and Mrs. Harvey
and Mrs. Thos. Rose.
Mr.. P. Williams, who has been con-
fined with an attack of the flu is re-
ported convalescing.
Phoenix tribune., 1918-12-07
MESA
(by S. l.. Daniels)

Wy .. L. OdUltlS)
Mr.. and Mrs John Lee of North
Morris street are the proud parents OF
ten pound girl Mother and daugh.
ter doing nicely. Mr.. Lee is the faith.
ful utility man for the Standard Oil
Company in this city. He was kept
quite busy passing around the cigars
to his many friends. He is proud of
the fact that he will soon have a
chubby little lady to say: There
comes my daddy now"
Mr.. Chas. Ford, former construction
engineer and manager of the operat-
ing department of the Mesa Egyptian
Cotton Gin, departed last Tuesday,
December 8, for his home in Florida.
He requested that the Tribune, for
which he has subscribed, be forwarded
to box 1T, Madison, Fla
Very soon Arizona's Greatest Week
ly will be read from the Pacific to the
Atlantic. The Mesa representative is
doing his best to help make it such
popular paper
Miss Blossie Lockett lef this week
for Ell Paso, Texas. She requested
that her Tribune be forwarded to 11O4
East Second street, Ell Paso, Tex. She
is a great booster for the Phoenix
Tribune
Mrs. A. Boyd of Phoenix was over
to Mesa as one of the Red Cross
nurses at the Emergency hospital on
East Main street. Since all the col
ored patients have been discharged
as cured, she departed for her home
in Phoenix. The flu is gradually sub
siding. There are only S5 patients in
the Emergency hospital at present.
We expect business to resume its nor
NAL course just as soon as the ban is
lifted. We are planning a grand cele-
bration when this time comes.
Rev. E. r. Smith, a recent arrival
in Mesa, died at the Emergency hos
pital Monday, November 25. Rev.
Smith was health seeker, coming
here to seek relief from asthma. He
contracted pneumonia after having
been afflicted with the flu and death
resulted. He leaves no family or near
relatives. The remains were laid to
rest in the Mesa cemetery.
Mr.. Ellis Wilson, age g years, died
Tuesday, Nov 26 at 22S West Main
street. Mr.. Wilson was devout
Christian gentleman and member of
Tanner Chapel Am. E. church of
Phoenix. He is survived by mother,
Mrs. Sally Wilson, three sisters, Mrs
Martha Deavors, Ruth and Katie Wal:
son of Oklahoma City, Okla, Eugene
Wilson of Kansas City, Kans., and
Oscar Wilson, U. S. N, of New York
City, and Samuel Wilson of Mesa. Mr..
Wilson was attacked with the flu,
which developed into pneumonia,
causing his death. May the angel of
Peace guide his immortal soul to that
eternal rest where sorrow and pain
do not enter. Interment was made in
the Mesa cemetery.
Phoenix tribune., 1918-12-07
NEGROES ASK WILSON
TO STOP LYNCHING
Plead for Fair Deal in Army, Navy
and Civil Life

BOSTON, Mass-President Wilson
has been appealed to by Boston Ne
groes to ask Congress for an anti
lynching law and for measures to end
discrimination against the colored
race in the army, navy and in civil
life. A resolution adopted at meet
ing last night in fremont Temple was
today sent to Washington. The meet
ing was a service commemorative of
the life of the late Mrs. Geraldine Lou.
Use Trotter.
The resolution calls for a commits
sion with adequate powers and COM
posed in part of Colored men to in
vestigate and report The President
is asked to make the matter the sub
jeet Of special message to Congress.
The resolution was signed by the
Rev. Matthew A. N. Shaw, president
and William Reed, secretary of the
committe in charge of the Geraldine
Louise Trotter memorial fund, sub
scriptions to which were received at
the meeting.