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The labor standard., 1919-09-01
CONTROL 16,000
 M|LES0F PHONES
United States Army Perfects Fine Telephone System in 0c-
 cupied Territory.
HANDLE 15,o0o CALLS DAILY
Enables Commanding General to Keep Hand on Pulse of Army-Opera- tors Speak English, French
 and German.

Coblenz.-At the time the Ameri- cans began withdrawing from Ger many the United States army had per fected one of the finest telephone sys- tems in Europe. From the headQuar- ters of the third army in Coblenz fifty long-distance lines had been set up and it is possible for the command ing general to sit in his office and talk with American officers in London, Berlin, Vienna, Rotterdam, Brussels, Antwerp, Paris and various other European points.
 The army of occupat ton has tele- phone system closely resembling the best commercial system in the United States. On the top floor Of the head quarters building in Coblenz a nine position switchboard was installed soon after the Americans reached the Rhine Scattered throughout Coblenz are twenty private branch exchanges of the various units of headquarters. Connected to this system are more than four hundred subscribers in addition to the fifty 1ong-distance lines.
 16,OOO Miles of Wire.
 Within the German occupied area there has been established by the sig nal corps under the direction of Col. Parker Hit, chief signal officer, net work of wires connecting the various units of the third army. Direct lines connect with all the corps and divi- sions, approximately 16,OOO miles of wire being in service.
 This extensive plant has not, how ever, been built by the third army, but consists almost altogether of the Ger man lines taken over by the signal corps and so arranged as to meet the needs of the army. Sufficient circuits were left, however, for the civilian population to carry on their business.
 More than 15,OOO calls are register ed daily on the Coblenz switchboard. With the establishment of an ex- change in Coblenz it was necessary to employ operators who could speak English, French and German. The fif- teen operators on duty in COblenz are all members of the women's telephone corps and have been in the service more than a year. The chief opera tor, Miss Helen Cook, was former employee of the, American Telephone and Telegraph company of New York. Previous to joining the American ex- peditionary force, Miss Cook spent six years as instructor for the Bell sys- tenn in offices in Chicago, Minneapolis, Omaha, Cleveland, Detroit and Mem phis.
 "DoodIebug" Code Name.
 The word 'Doodlebug" is the code name of the third army switchboard in Cob1enz, the corps and divisions a1- so retaining the code names that were assigned them during the war. On the back of a twenty-page telephone di- rectory issued by the third army the artists conception of a "doodlebug" has been reproduced in the shape of bug made up of combination of sabres, rifles and an aerial bomb.
 All the apparatus, including switch boards, telephone instruments, and, in fact, everything excepting the wires, is of American manufacture and is to be taken out when the Americans in force say good-by to the Rhine and start for France and home.
The labor standard., 1919-09-01
Gas Woodchucks.
wood

Winsted, Conn.-Gassing wood- chucks is the latest method of exter- minating them in Massachusetts. The idea was tried out on the farm of El- bert L. Fargo, near Marlboro, and proved a success.
 A hose was attached to the exhaust of an automobile engine and extended down the hole. By use of a liberal mixture of gas the rodents were Killed
The labor standard., 1919-09-01
Wise Willie.

Willie-Pa, buy me a pair of roller skates.
 Pa-But, Willie, you need shoes worse than you need roller skates.
 Wil1ie-I know, but when l have my roller skates on the people can't see the holes in my shoes.
The labor standard., 1919-09-01
Lost Letters.

"Did you mail my letter."
 "I'm sorry" replied the absent minded husband. T forgot all about it."
 "Well, don't take 1t to heart. The post office would probably have done the same thing.'
The labor standard., 1919-09-01
Difficult Object.

Willis-Are you going to marry Miss Tootsie?
 Gillis-I really can't say. She is my objective and her mother is my ob- jection.-Judge.
The labor standard., 1919-09-01
Practical Advice.

Practical Advice. Gan you, as an old, experienced public man, tell me, as a young man just starting, just how to preserve a high degree of integrity before the pub lic?"
 "Sure thing. Always demand cash and don't be fool enough to take checks"
The labor standard., 1919-09-01
Bat on Shoulder Called
 Good Luck in Poker Game.

Canton, ,O.-Mystery surround ing the purchase of live bats at $10 by Cantonians was solved
 when one of the purchasers ex- plained that bats bring good luck.
 During the last several weeks a number of bats have been sold in Canton. Advertisements have been run in the newspapers and many persons are anxious to ob- , tain them.
 "If you keep a bat in your pocket or let it perch on your shoulder when you sit in a game l, of cards, you are sure to have good luck" remarked one bat owner. He added he knew a man in Chicago who owned a bat and he always had good luck.
The labor standard., 1919-09-01
Sea Water in Sponge.

A constant circulation of sea water is taking place with the sponge in it's natural habitat. This flow is accom- plished by a series of cells, the like of which is not to be found in any of the higher animals.
The labor standard., 1919-09-01
A Clue.

"One of the men at the opposite table seems to have great animal spirits"
 "Do you mean the one with the hOrSeradiSh?"
The labor standard., 1919-09-01
CanninQ in India,

Missionaries to India have started a canning movement among the na- tives. The products are put up ac- cording to the directions put out by the United States department of agri- culture.
The labor standard., 1919-09-01
Good to Remember.

Remember dis, son." said Uncle Eben, de only kind of class rivalry dat gifts you anything is de competi- tion to know yoh lessons we'll enough to git along to de head of yoh class"
The labor standard., 1919-09-01

Doctor Campbell of London attrib ures a mans ferocity to his fiesh-eat ing habit. Wonder if the "doc" ever tried to tame a gorilla.
The labor standard., 1919-09-01
PsychofoqicaIIy Tested.

Psychological tests are being used by the United States employment serv- ice in New York to aid in determining the work for which applicants are best fitted.
The labor standard., 1919-09-01
Up to Date,

Hewitt-We don't hear much nowa- days about the "steam roller'' in poli- tics.
 Jewett-No; I suppose they have tanks now.
The labor standard., 1919-09-01

The German mark Is worth only 1-9 cents in gold. Our dollar is worth 100 cents in gold, but only about 30 cents in bacon, eggs, chickens and calico.
The labor standard., 1919-09-01

"Bolshevists," says the Washington Star. ''may be relied upon eventually to destroy one another" It might be we'll not to rely too much on that easy solution, however.
The labor standard., 1919-09-01
The Saving Members Luck.

The Saving Members Luck.
 He's the saving member of the family"
 "That so. Getting rich7''
 "No. wouldn't say that. You see as soon as he gets little saved up some thriftless member of the family hears of it and immediately borrows it from him."
The labor standard., 1919-09-01
Selfish.

'What has become of that man who discovered the fourth dimension?"
 ''He has decided to keep it to him. self. It's too valuable for distribu- tion."
The labor standard., 1919-09-01
Gert's Mishap

Mayme-What has Cert been doing lately?
 Myrt-She bought some face lotion that was guaranteed to give her a new skin.
 Mayme-Well?
 Myrt-The stuff made the logical start and took all the old one off first.
The labor standard., 1919-09-01
Eveninu the Score.

'There will be trouble if those two men meet. The big one is six foot. er."
 "Yes, but the little one has a six shooter"
The labor standard., 1919-09-01
WORTH MENTIONING

Groveling isn't humility. Your Creator expects you to stand just as high as he has given you power to stretch.
 The tendency of the times may be all right, but even the dol lars are more slippery than they used to be.
 So many fellows feel bolder when notching the log than when they get hold of the saw.
 Ordinarily q task is not divis- ible by time.
The labor standard., 1919-09-01
Their Status.

Friend-Are you the author of that picture. Photoplaywright-W I am of the scenario; but the director is author of the film.-Film Fun.
The labor standard., 1919-09-01

The Union Label is an emblem of peace, it's mission, for the promotion of peace.
The labor standard., 1919-09-01

The Union Label should be demand ed first, last and all the time.
The labor standard., 1919-09-01
Weak Stuff.

Photoplay Producer-What's your opinion of our latest white slave drama?
 Chairman (of board of censorship)- It's more to be pitied than censored.
The labor standard., 1919-09-01
IN NO HURRY ABOUT IT.

IN NO HURRY ABOUT IT. Judge-Prisoner, 1t is your right to challenge the jurymen you object to.
 Prisoner-All night, your honor; I'll reserve the right until after they make their decision.
The labor standard., 1919-09-01
The Bore

4i ne sore. The bore, although by few admired Is none the less happy elf. He talks till everyone is tired And so he is never tired himself.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-04-25

There are two types Of squash-the
bush varieties, which may be planted
s and 6 seeds to the hill in hills
4 or feet apart each way, and
the running varieties which require
considerable more room for their de-
velopment. Squash may properly be
grown in the garden, as three or four
hills will produce all that is required
for the average family. They require
rather rich soil, preferably one that
Is we'll mixed with rotted manure.
Squash for summer use should be
planted as soon as the ground is thor
oughly warmed up, which will be about
one month after the last killing frost.
Such varieties as the Hubbard for fall
and winter use may be planted at any
time during the spring after the
ground is thoroughly warmed up, and
will grow the entire season. They
should be gathered in fall, as soon as
hard frOsts occur. They may be kept
In storage room in the basement, or
in any cool, dry place. It is neces-
sary to handle them carefully to avoid
bruising, or rot is liable to occur
U. s. Department Of Agriculture.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-04-25

The turnip requires a rich soil and
may be grown either as an early or
late crop. For an early crop, SOW the
seeds In drills IL to IS, inches apart
as early in the spring as the condition
Of the soil will permit. A half-ounce
Of seed Is sufficient for 1O0-foot row.
After the plants appear thin to about
3 inches apart. The roots will be
ready for use before hot weather.
For late turnips, the seeds are usu.
ally sown broadcast on land from
which some early crop has been re-
moved, and for this reason the turnip
Is q good crop to grow for storage
for winter. They are quite hardy,
and the roots need not be gathered
until after the first frosts. They may
be stored In banks or pits or in the
outdoor cave or cellar, and keep best
when kept rather cool.
The turnip is a good crop for inter.
planting between rows of late corn or
late beans.-U. 8. Department Of Agri.
culture.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-04-25
Us~pEPr. or Aos,eyyrdkg
IVY Irish Potatoes. ~

The culture of the Irish potato 10
familiar to almost everyone who has
ever had garden. In brief, the po-
tat0es should be planted as soon as
the ground can be worked in spring,
two weeks before the average date Of
the last killing frost being none too
early. The tubers should be cut so
that each piece contains from one to
two eyes, and the pieces planted in
rows from "a to 80 inches apart, and
from 10 to Is inches apart in the rows,
depending on the variety. Cultivation
should be frequent and thorough. It
s an excellent idea to work soil up
to the plants as they develop, so that
there will be plenty of soil to cover
the potatoes as they form.
Early potatoes in the central and
southern sections of the country will
mature in sufficient time for the gar
dener to grow crop Of sweet corn,
late cabbage or turnips on the same
ground. It is often possible to plant
tAC oCSOuu S1Op UCl"CCu luc pOtuJO
rows before the potatoes are dug.
Early potatoes may be used as soon as
large enough, an old rule being to be-
gin using them when they are as large
as hens egg. The usual method is
to dig them as, needed, leaving the
main part of the crop to develop to
maturity.
In the central portion of the United
States the late crop may be planted
from June Is to July 1, but in the
northern sections the main crop Is
planted earlier than this, no attempt
being made to produce early and late
potatoes, as in many sections the
growing season is too short for the
production of but one crop. Late
potatoes are allowed to grow until they
mature or until the frost kills the
vines. The cultivation of the late crop
is similar to that employed in the case
of the early crop.-U. s. Department
of Agriculture. :
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-04-25
Dyer Recovering at TT. Douglas


Oma Dyer, who was with the
troops in France, is expected home
any day. Oma was in France in six
weeks after he left Blackfoot with
one of the draft contingents. He
has been in the hospital for long
time mending up from injuries re-
ceived by being struck by a motor
truck in the night when working be-
hind the lines. While Oma was in
the hospital in France his father was
alone on the ranch and had a six
weeks seige of the flu and nobody
to care for him.
Oma is at the base hospital at Fort
Douglas now, and the prospects for
his early return home are bright.
Nearly Got There
Arthur Smith, son of l. E. Smith.
returned Tuesday. He got to France,
got to the front, and would have been
shooting at Germans with French
"75"s about November -, only the
armistice was signed on the eleventh.
Smith was member of the Saith
F. A., of the 9lst division, having
started from Camp Lewis. He came
home via Fl. D.. A. Russell, Wyo.
Gassed Then Appendicitis
Ezra Jolley is reported down with
appendicitis at an embarkation camp
at New York. Jolley was gassed
in June, 1918, and has been in the
hospital most of the time since then.
Stopped at Jumping off Place
Earl Farmer has returned to his
family and friends in Blackfoot and
Is installed in his old job at the post
Office. He arrived Monday afternoon
from FIT. D. A. Russell, Cheyenne,
Wyo.
Earl was a member of the 18th
infantry, which along with the 18th
came SO close to crossing to Europe
that part of them were on the gang
plank several times, all goodbyes be-
hind, and war ahead. Finally the
armistice. Then these two handy
regiments Of doughboys got steady
job as M. P.s up and down the
Atlantic coast. The 18th took
Brooklyn City, and didn't complain.
The 18th went down the coast. "Dib"
was in five camps In the state Of
Virginia alone. He is fat and happy.
More Of the 01st.
Frank Carmody and John Wiese.
Blackfoot boys, who have soldiered
in the 361st infantry for q year and
half together, are safe in New York
from overseas. Their people expect
them home within two weeks. They
arrived on the transport Mexican
last week.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-04-25

The seed for eggplant should be
sown in the hotbed about six weeks
before the time to set the plants in
the open. The eggplant is a heat-lov.
ing plant and cannot be successfully
planted until the ground has become
warm and the weather settled.
The soil best adapted to the egg.
plant is rich, sandy loan, we'll
drained. The plants should be set in
rows 8 feet apart, with the plants
feet apart in the rows. Cultivation
should. be frequent and thorough.
Fresh manure should not be used on
eggplant, but well-rotted manure may
be applied freely. In fact, there is
little danger Of getting the ground
too rich. Elephants may be used as
soon as large enough and cannot be
kept for any length Of time.--U. 8. De-
partment Of Agriculture.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-04-25
EPISCOPAL GUILD GIVES
. SPLENDID ENTERTAINMENT

One Of the incest parties of the
season was the Episcopal guilds card
social Wednesday evening at the X.
of p. hall; and the most remarked
upon feature of 1t was decorations.
Ferns, flowers and plants were used
in profusion, with other decorative
material and the hall glowed with
distinctive color arrangements.
At the game Of 900" the wo-
mems high score fell to Mrs. Percy
Jones and the mems to Jack Stone.
A delicious luncheon was served.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-04-25
ATTENTION

Beginning with April 80, and
regular once month thereafter,
there will be given at the Progress
hall, dancing party free to all re-
turned soldiers and sailors. This
will continue until all have returned
who have been In the service Of
Uncle Sam. 40a-9mf.
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HIIIHiIIIIIIHiHIiIIIIIiIiIIHIIIIIIIlIlIIIHHl[I
Incoming Yanks
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
On Every Front in France

Oda Fisher, a Rainbow veteran OF
five fronts in France, returned to his
home in Blackfoot Wednesday. His
PARENTS are Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Fisher. Oda admits that it is fine
that he saw all of war he ever wants
to see.
Enlisting in the second Idaho in
fantry in March, 1917, Oda put in
some time at guard duty near Spo-
kane, then when the regiment sailed
as part of the 41st division, he, went
with the 146 machine gun battalion.
In France he was transferred to the
18TH infantry and served with them
until November 8, last fall, when he
was sent to the base hospital at
Anglers suffering from diarrhea and
gas on the stomach. Gas gets into
the food when it is brought up near
the front line and left for the K. P.s
! to fetch. Then" said Oda, you
have to eat it or starve."
! His regiment went to the Lorraine
front early in 1918 and remained
there until June, then put in a month
on the Champagne front, fighting
alongside the famous French Blue
Devils. and effectually stopping the
German offensive at that point.
Later he was at Chateau Thierry for
month, then u month on the st.
Mihiel salient, and finally in the
Argonne forest. And that is enough
for, one soldier.
Oda came back as a casual by
way Of Camp Morrison, Va, thence
to Funston and Fl. D. A. Russell,
Cheyenne, Wyo.
Arrived in New York
Sgt. Walter A. Roberts, with the
376th aero squadron arrived in New
York, Easter Sunday, on the Saint
Paula, after sixteen months in
France.
Sgt. Roberts was in the employ of
the Boyle hardware while in Black
foot, but enlisted from Salt Lake
City.
Near at the Law Allows
Merritt Andersen came as near 60
ing to France as the law allows,
without actually getting out to sea.
His outfit, q tank corps unit, were
at Camp Dix, they had been equipped
for overseas, turned in their surplus
clothing, and had even dumped out
the straw from their bedticks and
we're sleeping in their clothes. In
four hours they would have stepped
aboard ship. Then Washington
butted. in, and next came the plagued
armistice.
Merritt enlisted in the tanks at
Pocatello last falls when a call was
made Offering a chance to go to
France ,toot-sweet. He had not fin
ished his high school course, and 1t
now working for the G. w. & M. in
Blackfoot; went to work the day
after he arrived, two weeks ago. His !
parents are Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Ahder- |
sen.
Upper Presto Boys Return
Clinton Mecham and Water Peter
son Of Upper Presto are at their |
homes this week. Mecham was in |
France and reached home Sunday.
Peterson is still in the army, on a |
furlough from the general hospital
at Fl. Douglas, Utah.
Discharged Soldier Visits
Claud Murphy arrived in Blackfoot
from the east last Tuesday. He has
been in the service, but was recently
from Camp Funston, Kan.
He is married and his wife came
with him. He expects to spend the
summer here with friends and rela-
tives.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-04-25

APRIL 8, TWO YEAR OLD COLT,
bar on left shoulder, cropped
name, cayouse heart upside down
on left thigh. Reward for return
or information leading to recovery.
o. w. Fraker, Firth. adv. 4Oa-4p
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-04-25

THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE
acre ranch and general store in
connection. An ideal stock ranch.
Store is on ranch at Lemhi sta
ton. The place for townsite.
Al water right. Best proposition
in Lemhi county. Address all in
quiries to L. T. Ramsey, Lemhi,
Idaho.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-04-25
FARM LOANS

On irrigated farm lands; no delay
in getting your money; no commits
sion charged. Call or write Mrs.
Margaret Hopkins, 286 South Uni
versity Ave-, Blackfoot, Idaho.
adv. 37a-5m
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-04-25
LOST

FROM MY PLACE FIRST WEEK IN
April, one brown mare, eight years
old, weight about 1900. star in
forehead. William Stroh, Black
foot. adv. 40a-tf.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-04-25

BAY MARE, BRANDED A L ON
shoulder, weight 1900; l. brown
saddle pony, weight 900. Call or
write R r.. Davis, Sterling. 41-2p
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-04-25

TOM SILVER HAS BEEN TAKING
care q large brown horse,
branded 81 under bar, since April
7. Owner call for horse and pay
expenses. H. H. Miller, superin-
tendent, Fort Hall. adv. 40a-2p
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-04-25

SIG LA CROSS FARM TRACTOR
as good as new. Priced right for
quick sale. See Harvey Alfred,
Blackfoot. adv. 1914
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-04-25

PEOINIE ROOTS, ALL COLORS;
Will be ready for delivery on and
after the second week in April,
call 362-M. 36a-12mf
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-04-25

GOOD MILK COW, SEVEN YEARS
old, fresh three weeks, giving four
gallons per day. Inquire U. s.
land office, Blackfoot. 39tf.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-04-25

THERE is AT THE RANCH OF
Joel H. Rich, three miles south of
Thomas, bay mare, weight 1900,
branded A L on left shoulder, ten
years old. 40a-tf.
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STRAYED

FROM MY PLACE AT MORELAND
one black bald faced mare, COM
ing three years old branded W on
right shoulder. Liberal reward
to anyone who will take her up
and notify Austin Wheeler: phone
407R3. adv asa-tf.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-04-25

SHEEP, "a HEAD, SO HEAD ARE
ewes and yearlings, full deeced.
Price $11.0O per head If taken at
once; 81 head Of March lambs
thrown in. Inquire Bingham
County News. 41-tf.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-04-25

GENTLEMAN'S STICK PIN IN
quire at this office. , adv. 41tf.
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FOUND

ONE CRANK, PROBABLY FORD.
Call at the Idaho Republican Of
fee. adv. tt.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-04-25

ONE SORREL MARE, BRANDED o
on left side of neck, both hind
feet crooked. Ed M. Webb, six
miles north Of Springfield. 41-tf.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-04-25
sTRAYED OR STOLEN

PERCHERON STALLION 3 YEARS
old. John Trolin, Blackfoot,
route l, phone 312J2. 36-1Op
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FOR SALE--MiscenaneOus

GOOD SEED POTATOES; EARLY
six-weeks and Long White. John
Briggs, route 3, phone 421R4.
adv. 41-2p
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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-04-25

Claud Murphy arrived in Blackfoot
from the east last Tuesday. He has
been in the service, but was recently
discharged from Camp Funston, Kan.
He is married and his wife came
with him. He expects to spend the
summer here with friends and rela-
tives. e