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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-11-07
PERSHlNC TALKS
OF RED CROSS
Ebbing Morale of Allies
Restored in Crucial
War Period
LOVE OF FRANCE

WASHINGTON, Nov. General
Pershing, addressing in Liberty Hut
a monster rally of the volunteer
workers in the Red Cross roll call
that opened thruout the nation to-
day, told how the American Red
Cross, in the critical fall and winter
of 1917, restored the ebbing morale
of the allies.
General Pershing aroused great
enthusiasm when he left his place on
the platform to shake the hand of
Private Ralph Grimm, of Cincinnati,
who lost both his legs in the third
Argonne drive, and who was carried
into the hut by two soldier COM
panions.
This is the story of how the Ameri-
can Red Cross stepped into the
breach when the fortune of the allies
was at lowest ebb:
"YOu will recall that the morale Of
the allies was very low in the fall and
winter of 1917. There had been an
endeavor early in the spring of 1917,
on the part of the British and French
to break thru the German lines. But
this effort met with failure and the
losses, especially the French army's,
were very great. There was cor
responding depression of the morale,
not only of the French army, but of
the French people, and Of their allies,
the British, as we'll.
During the fall and winter there
were many people who felt that the
war could not be carried to sue
cessful issue by the allies. Notwith-
standing the encouragement our en-
try into the war had given them,
there was something material needed
to bolster them up, and help us to
carry them thru the winter, because
it would have been well-nigh fatal
if either Of our allies, especially the
French, had been permitted to fall
out of the war, so to speak.
$50 the Red Cross representatives
Continued on page four
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-11-07
Farmers Own the
Blackfoot Fairgrounds

The campaign for having the farm
bureau buy the fairgrounds has run
it's course and the necessary amount
of stock has been subscribed. The
task of collecting the funds sub
scribed is now in prorgess, and the
deeds to the property have been made
out ready for delivery when the
money is paid.
County Agent M. o. Monroe is ask
ing that each subscriber send in his
or her amount, and save him as much
as they. can. Time saved on this
task gives him more time to devote
to something else for the benefit Of
agriculture.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-11-07
Sugar Control
Bill Reported
Senator McNary of Oregon FOresees
Serious Situation Without
United States Board
WORLDS SHORTAGE GREAT

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.-The bill
proposing continuation .of federal
control over sugar during 1920 was
reported today to the, senate and
placed on the calender for early
action.
In a majority report Senator Nc
Nary, Republican Oregon, author OF
the bill and chairman of the subcom-
mittee which investigated the sugar
shortage, declared "a serious situa-
tion will ensue" if the sugar equaliza-
tion boards control over sugar is
discontinued.
Minority views, presented by Sena-
tor Ransdell, Democrat, Louisiana,
agreed in the plan to continue the
sugar board, with authority for its
purchase of Cuban sugar, but op-
posed giving the board power to buy
and sell domestic sugar as an unwar-
ranted interference with natural
economic laws and as likely to de-
press unduly prices of Louisiana and
other domestic sugar.
Senator McNary's report suggested
that present conditions were largely
psychological, due to fears of future
shortages.
Data in the hands of the commit
tee, the report stated, showed that
about 730,0 tons of Cuban and do
mestic sugar was available until
January 1, which should meet the
needs of the country. The world
shortage of sugar was estimated at
100000 tons.
"The Cuban CROP" the report
stated, IF not controlled by this gov
ernment working thru the equaliza
tion board, will supply field for
with the resultant effect
of extraordinarily prices for raw
sugar with corresponding reflection
of increased prices to the consumer"
Senator McNary said the commit
tee believed the two-thirds of the
Cuban crop remaining could be &C
quired reasonably, altho at prices
higher than if the board had been
authorized to buy last summer. In
this connection the report detailed
failure of President Wilson to ap-
prove board recommendation that
the Cuban crop be purchased.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-11-07
Council Working
on Street Matters

At the meeting of the council Tues
day evening the monthly bills were
allowed and some matters of street
improvement were considered. Grad
ing Frances street from Ash street
west was ordered; changing the
name of Sexton street and vacating
parts of Grant street was referred to
a committee. Some refunds were or
dered to correct mistakes in collec-
tion of taxes, the new street sprinkler
was ordered insured against fire. 5a
Reports of the sexton, fire chief
and librarian were read and ap-
proved.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-11-07
American Legion
Arranges Program

At Mondays meeting of the Black
foot post of the American Legion
plans were completed for the cele-
bration of Armistice Day, which will
be celebrated as a holiday according
to the proclamation of Governor D.
w. Davis.
Following series Of track events
at the fair grounds at 2.3O In the
afternoon a battle royal foot ball
game between the high school eleven
and the ex-soldiers and sailors will
be staged. The service mems team
is in charge of Hogan Boice. The
game promises to be lively and full
of interest.
At $50 in the evening there will
be a meeting of the BlackfoOt post
members, at which new members will
be signed in and an election. held to
choose officers in accordance with the
new American Legion charter. Mrs.
Frank DeKay, the posts county war
mother, will address the meeting on
a subject that all ex-soldiers, sail
ors, and marines should be inter-
ested in.
F.. Promptly at 9 o'clock the first
annual ball of the American Legion
will begin at the legion's hall on main
street. Nothing has been left to
chance that would make this affair
as complete success as was that
success "over there"
The building committee is still at
work on the legion's plans and will
have them perfected by the first OF
the year. Details concerning this
building will be announced as soon
as they are worked out. Proceeds
of the ball will be devoted to the
building fund, which already is in
existence.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-11-07
Funeral Services
For Thomas Boy

Funeral services for John Evans,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. 8. Evans of
Thomas, who died at the home of his
parents Sunday morning, were con-
Quoted at Thomas Tuesday afternoon.
The remains were laid to rest in
the Thomas cemetery. The sudden
and unexpected decease of this young
man is grieved by three brothers,
three sisters, his parents and scores
Of friends.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-11-07
To Raise Funds
for Catholic School

Mr.. and Mrs. William Miller en-
tertained at turkey dinner at their
home between the rivers Monday for
the purpose Of raising funds for the
benefit of the Catholic school to be
built at Blackfoot soon.
About sixty guests enjoyed the
splendid dinner, thirty having mo-
tored out from Blackfot.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-11-07
Fall Elections go
Against Radicalisrn

Elections have been held in a
number of states, and radicalism is
being turned down hard everywhere.
The Republicans carried Kentucky,
the Democrats carried in New Jersey,
and Massachusetts, scores Repub-
lican victory with a decided rebuff
for the radical element that was
seeking a foothold.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-11-07

Sam Robinson has leg broken
just below the hip, by the falling of
a large lava rock down an embank-
ment, where they were doing con-
structiOn work on a canal near
Thomas on Wednesday.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-11-07

Mrs. Theodore Schneider has re-
turned to her home at Shonshone,
after few days visit with her par
'ents. Mr.. and Mrs. G. e. Reay, also
her brother Dryden, who has just re-
turned from navy duties.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-11-07

Continued on page four
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-30
N esro Escapes After Fight With Officer:
 Beats Off Hounde

E, L. Paul, a Pine Bluff con tractor, probably saved Justice ol the Peace Clyde Hellums iron harm, possibly death, at the hands of 3 negro named Rinns, at Grady Sunday afternoon.
 Birns, an uncle of Judge Binns locked up here charged with the theft of cotton, was wanted on H ,harged of disposing of mortgagec property, MT. Hellums sought 5o urn the negro ever to deputy sheriff Sunday afternoon, when the black showed fight. The men closed, Hellums catching the negro's right wrist when the lat ter attempted to reach his six shooter. Mr. Paul took Q hand also the negro's pistol, and per- suaded Binns to surrender. Or dinarily this would end the story until the trial of the accused. But m this case, there's at least an other chapter.
 Binrs was turned over to Alex Bell, colored deputy sheriff, iron, whom he escaped. He was pur' .ued with bloodl,ounds from the Cummins farm, but checked the posse by going through a swami and creek. A dog, which caught ID with Binns, returned with :; badly bruised head. The negro i'
 till at large.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-30
< robe Attempt to
 Disrupt Militia

Chicago, Uec. 2a-Au alleged attempt by radical leaders d, th, atJrs ga,ds l1bor council, a sto>, yard workers union to disrupt a con9ny of tAa Iatnl Illinois r. serve mjlita by intimidation ,l iJ, members Was unlvr invest5ga t.oa, today hy army and sta police off e.als. < formal coal- r'4Iu5 charging that radicals ha) threatened him and tbat as I reSaI. of lhela aetititlaa Ms company bai been reduced je2m 6 Mca t1 25=a q month Wa9 made to Ing c Huta .e9s of the resin ss by lef,s ,ssa i9aa V. i..gbrl.-gi -si5e 33sl.,. company, E &2aajue known.
 fhe g3@platt @&a forwarded l. tjiataat General D5rAman Of ' I5.Hois. who ordered aa IiEastl4a- tja1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-30
! sl30relnen Refuse 10 Unload Fertilizer;
 EGaIldsanlus Sought

Nv Orleans, Dee. 29-W. II Eaadron a@ent here fer the Hal l&ad-AHeriean steamship line filed suit in the United States dis. tr.et court today to compel tn, St ycyores and Longshoremen' ' Benevolent society to show why union lon@shoremcn refused tc unload the fertilizer cargo from the steamship Amsteldijik,
 According to local agents, long shorcmen demanded 90 cents al hour for handling the cargo claiming the nature of the mer chandise warranted an increase o1 10 cents over the sum agreed up. on n the contract drawn by the national adjustment commission.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-30
Riley Auto-Tire Go.
 Will Move to M ain

The Riley Auto-Tire company has leased from Walter c. Hudson and Felix c. Smart the building 1t Ill Main street, just south of he Granhic building, and plans to occupy 1t about January l5. Ex- tensive alterations and improve ments are being made, including the installation of a new plate glass front. Continued growth in volume of business is given as the reason, by Roy M, Kemp, manager of the Riley company. for procuring of larger quarters than now occupied in the Jefferson hotel building. For more than year the Riley company has used the building east of the Graphic, on Barraque street, as a truck tire work room and this will be re- tained
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-30
.5erusal/n "a )Id
 Sifs arSr be
 Wpt as They A
Iond/. Dee. 27. profe,

Lond/. Dee. 27 - Profes. , Patri,jGeddes. town plaraer, " Q has hand projects for the {
 pro32 of JarasaIam by
 Zi/ ornan.za ion, aim al m.
 / he changes m.eH9aF Ie5erl
 / .aa '2ea aal roman ? {-cJa Of tbe ancient eit4.
 }agiag to a slatcueHy which
 /as gwen to tGe Zionist Bullet / Professor G.rItes states tn a#c of his first tasks will be
 siaeetion with tha Hebrew Ul N1raItE, and h. hopes 10 begin
 that next year, utilizing buildin ffoaIy egeesad. Research labo atorias for chemistry will be feature of the school. Dr. Wei mann, the Iiois leader, who h. been reader in bjo-chemistry
 Owens College, Manchester, W be in charge of thorescareh wor
 Professor Geddes says he hop also to start a Palestine museu and suggests that nothing more historical and archaeological inte st should go out of the countr
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-30
35O,O0O Toms of
 F0odstuffs Sent
 to Poland in Year

Dauzig. Dee. 25-MoYe than 350,0Q9 tons of footstutt5 and raw cotton have been shipped to Po- land via Danz;g from the U-it2J States since last February. Fo, I time these supplies were arriy-
 ing a5 the rate Of 5,0G0 ro0s s daily, \ shipment Of 15O l3eo- motives is expected soon. o
 The AmeMiaan Ba1taf Ad,aia;=- tration for feeding European h l. drea directs it's W3rl, in Poland from Danzig. John H. Lango of Seattle, Wash, anl Captain c, i Abeie. naFal attaehe at Warsaw, are in charge. Mr. Langa tol5
 The Associated Praas G0rfesnon z ent that in Poland aloe th American Relief Adm;nistl atleN
 was now feeding about 3o095o04
 SWs expeot,a f,s said, "to 3q some relief work n Germany b2- fore long, especially here + Dan- zig. There is very Gt.le milk ii this district fer children, and Imeat, sugar and fats ara also scarce.
 "Danzig will soor be 9 free city md, as Polaad's port, is more Polish th2n Gcrm2m. At th9 present time the GeIma~ gover&-
 nent bears the expense Of im-
 porting most of the foreign fo0d-
 stuffs and sells if at price which
 he people ean afford 10 pay. This
 arrangement will cease soo1t, ana
 I think there Will be urgent need
 hen of ou@ help"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-30
tudendorff is
 Likened Unto Eerxes of PersiaHls

Bgclin, Dec. 25.-Theodore Wolff, P%g in the Tageblatt, com fssi General Ludendorff, former. cnlet of the German general FII, With Xerxes, "who, after the struction of his fleet ordered the to be whipped"
 It does not indicate much ength of soul," he continues, nen Ludendorff repeatedly seeks make the people responsible for revolution, which was occasion only by military failures. He s considerably mire unjust than lne Americans whom he had N came and the tanks that Ymade fun of arrived also
 puhe b the announcement was que to the German people that proud maneuver army of the asAte as such exists no longer, S.iVe sa. days later came this dis sslon and complete destruction .V yne foch manoeuvre army
 m aet all of a sudden, as foul
 peea1ore, the Germany hae
 Fed too far, the moneuvre ar as there. The German troops
 2 give, and in the deception ' Aollowed so many lying lms, n the bitterness at the iass0Us mistakes, and Ill. ths
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-30
IMPORTERS MAKE GREAT PROFITS
 ON PURCHASES
Dollar High Abroad, Cheap at gio3re-Imp0rters De
 rive the Benefit

New York, Dec 29.-Ameriean importers now purchasing goo4. in England, France ard Italy f.. shipment to the United States are waxing fat as 9 result of tl- depreciaticn Of the pound sterling the fraHc and Iira. aceor3in@ u stories now going the rounds Il the New York wholesale district.
 The only "fly in the ointment for the American buyers abroad is the fact that, by 2 presidential e. der several weeks ago, United States consals are required 55 keep tab on big purchases, ascer tain the selling price aid cable these facts to the United Stat customs authorities. Then, by figuring the rate of exchange CT the date of purchase, the govern ment is enabled to set prooaG value upon the goods for the col- lection of ir1port duties A couat Of claims passes upon what gre alleeed to he unfair appGa.sals.
 The situation is said to b2 somewhat like this; An American buying pound sterling say, on D2- cember 12 needed to pay in Amer- jean money only %3.66 for British currency normally worth about $487. Now he ooes 'to factory in Nottingham. Eng, to buy lacas and there, although prices of course are higher than before the war, he pays for them in this de- preciated British money ana makes 9 "handsome" profit Than he ships the laces to the United States where, by reason of the in flation of the American dollar, they are retailed for from 100 t2 150 per cent, above pre-w&r prices.
 More Tl,an Doubles Money.
 The same importer, on the same date, we will say goes to France, In Paris he has exchanged his American dollars for francs. Nor mally there are 5.18 Is francs to the dollar but now he finds one yankee "simoleon" will buy Il 52 francs, about 60 per cent more than before the war The price of silks has gone up but he goes to Lyons and there, with his de preciated French money. he buys more than he has ever bought be- fore at bargain" prices. The silks reach New York where they are sold to the consumer at dou- ble their former retail price,
 Next this importer visits Italy where he finds the lira, 5.18 IS of which like the franc before tha war could be bought for one American dollar, now at q vast discount. In fact, he receives 13.47 lire for one American doi,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-30

lar and we'll financed goes t7 Naples where he neg0tiates taa purchase Of tapestries costing. 5- course. more than M 'git but ia reality cheaper when rrr-ha-F' with the present Italian y.Htsa w.
 The sa@l 'r.aHsiaI ecdto < exist all over Europe aa ii l'f former central eHlu.rai. of ,3as they are reported nlG.b worse. la the allied gou tries, however, where the2e i> rational stability and greater ability t2 pay. the IT, Preciated money ta eTec-.DH +'mc strange changes. A dinner Wbi.h. before the war, in Paris you' hg had for a nominal sun, LOW ra~ B from 70 to 50 francs.
 Yankees Nraard Dollars.
 American maudfa ac3u.sfs. fr-.,..- while, who desire te sell .h.a products abroad are dema ns payment in Awgriea daltga. a par. Recently tbe BaI@.ar o5-- ernment, it is said, hauehs .wa3.s American locomotives fer w'' + payment instead af joo r B& o'ian money was demanded H American 59I]aes. 8hus @8fia~ from 15 to 20 pef ceHt t5 jfa laanufaoturel' gnogna' MD |. Naturally this diseourages =55re' gH buying.
 On the other hani, ii" Amsa= iea.l locomotive eoneerY, aapra- he~sive Of tho turn Of polit.>al af affairs abroad due to d57ar 9r y the reace treaty, is reported oso.- tieally to have cancelled a'i 5orei@Q advance ovdera Haeh ra'ars, calling far delivery in t1eeo. s;z. or nine months, are said tao ba practically ron-aNieteNt in tha locomotive trade, Similar eondj- tions exist in other industries. That is why American manufoc- tufers have been saying: "If tha Peace Treaty is net soon signed t will meean complete loss of oa foreign trade"
 There are committees of tn most prominent United Statas bankers annd business men, reDga- senting the American Bankers association, the United States Chamber of Commerce and the h. ternational Trade conference who have been at work on this problem of foreign exchange fer months and who will be ready to remedy the present situation as soon as the peace treaty becomes Q fact for the American nation.
 Eng1and Strengthens Position.
 'It is a nootic9able thing" said one Wall street banker, that for eign exchange has had its most precipitous and serious decline since the repection of the peace treaty for the Senate This month it has reached the lowest figure on record. Wholly apart from the League of Nations neither the American manufacturer nor the investor is going to put millions into foreign investments until they know more of what Wash ington's political relations with Europe are going to be.
 'Meanwhile. England in the past Ii months, despite the handi- cap of labor, currency and form idable prices recouped itself to the extent of reducing her imports by $478,o0o,000 and is otlArwi3e
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-30
At That, They'll
 Get 1'hei. Sugar
 Below P. B. Prices

New York, Dec. 29.-The public probably will have to pay 20 cents a pound for the advance crop of 100000 pounds of sugor now being delivered and distributed here, according to statement to- day by Federal Food Administra- tor Williams.
 "This is due to the fact that dealers here are required to pay a higher price to the Cuban pro ducers for the crop which is in ad-- vance of the regular outcome," said MT. Williams. "We cannot con trol the prices charged by Cubans.' v
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-30
FOR THEFT OF COTTON

Judge Binns, negro, was ar rested yesterday by Sheriff C. Nj Nichol and Deputy Sheriff j. J. McBurnett on charge of stealing 200 pounds of seed cotton from a colored farmer named Bankston In default of bond of $500, flXed d by Justice of the Peace A. G. Hal! at Tamo, Judge was placed in Ja! here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-30
- -0r.t1lulcd rcal dangcl

G.t.. .0n.tlutcd a real danger le-i.-- bnH Irs industry.
 Hu. '..uaoU. l. shareholders w.l. told bv the cAau.aa ea= .i of considerable financial support hut if iha brewing irtcf maJe-jt ir 5h tHs pl.s-
 h..w of taafpJadll
 u- thur. Ha- lNte doubt "Ha Fa Johnson campaiga would end io faiiu,n. At 'ha same time !. o. jhn eamOalna must be .ec.a ,a 2 ENi.b.
 'l-~a8 nan r,".5 his rUu- .L1n lha, f. .h country went il- tha gu ,ar- vuGII refuse tc ua .hrir bet work
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-30
PAULINE HALL DIES.

: Yonkers, N. Y, Dec. 29-Pau~ line Hall, 59 years old, long noted as light opera singer, died at her home here today of pneumonia, She was on the stage for more than 40 years, her last appearance being about a week ago in "The Gold Di&gers' in this city, when she contracted the cold which caused her death.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-30
STEAL s75,0Oo IN METALS.

Perth Amboy, N. J., Dec. 29.-. Burglars forced safe. in the or flee of the Roessler and Hasslach, CT chemical company here as1 night and escaped with platinum and gold valued at S75,0Oo, It was reported today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-30
.OLOG!sTS' IN SESSION.

Boston. Dc. .29.-BacteriologistS geologists, paleontologists, anthro- biologists and psychologists co'l- vened here today in annual. meet ing. More than 1000 scientists attended.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-30
War Mas lowered
 Marriage Pre5iig

Manchester Gte, Dec 2 Fever 0aag F=#t# 10 Aap eaf ; auu .ajuet attack on ! Cli'aelaG conception of " ras..7 declared tae 3Haop} Herf0gd u so addrcss a / chester Cathedral on eNeW
 .'4#. J5a v5s ,3ss' 8as lowered t5/res-
 .ga af marriage iu the ~
 of many people and V,|, & &tA dmaaeaJ ils eh@aetegT' /,.. .s. Bishop This has bac aggolll- ,l plishcd partly by end9JE "oH' cn and @irla with my 'eif ,, .s2 independence and v ...iI. ,nr',' T into a public pgomineIa Ial for c.''.aa.-. ~a'gs u5thirr in thejr pr/a"@'. '%r r''+5 r, h1d prepared thprg}aaIR0,s, oc lt' by shaking the wh9...a2.T.i;g,, 9' ;,.... C..z ilizei society an3pa[.o,,,t5t, rug ,, ..;lo ciaaI of social fr; disereditine churches, troaY ,,,,,ia uIMh ii u4{I,2f- or ity aad forcI ''infi int5o 1ta ra'''.eSg n,S5 faadamontai al <amption of hut ''''s'1 "3,h' eo''9'y,J 9!gJ court shows us ,ho ,,io4,,ra 'l& T / 2 society governed b,' f''e ;nln,,l. p,J5J tther than by pri o;,,Ia oN l''l,"f , Along hy the cugron-s ol2ie' of ..aic c%;J@ent fashion rather. or tbaa Sq53 ,5,l 2e determined courza IT.. I'''' ,b"f lection of settled com y}Eeti(ogt7 E personal duty.'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-12-30

strengthening her economic posi- ten. Her exports for th, same pg.5o . have hepu SLzSIeg0Q0d Our own October figures show .1at tle United States excess vf cN"orta. in tie ten month lra .y with Eaa'3ud. was &8fEGld0y. a.-1,.r ,ha s9a Ggar b~ Fe