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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-06
Work on POstOffice
 May Be Resumed

R. B. Smyer, postmaster. who has just returned from a conference of postmast- CTS at Washington called by the Postmas- fer General, stated yesterday that work nrobably will be renewed on large scale on the s1 ,OOo,O00 postoffice that has been -begun for Birmingham. MT. Smyer stated tbat the contractors are anxious to take
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-06
Taken to County Jail

Eugene Dean, local chauffeur. who is alleged to be connected with the stea.- ing of automobiles for which Louis Co., colo has been arrested on charge or acting the fence" was last night trans ferred to the county jail and several warrants were sworn out for hirn charg- ing him with grand larceny.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-06
Rotarian Delegates to
 District Convention

Thorton Estes, Dan B. Dimick, J. H. Finder, Wallace l.. Caldwell and Clarence Jloy5 are among those who will repre- sent the Birmingham Rotary club at the district conference to be held at Albany Ga, next Tuesday and Wednesday, The local delegates expect to leave Birming- ham tomorrow and return Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-06
PERSONAL

MT. J. H. Grove of the Long-Lewis Hardware company is attending the Southern Hardware convention in New Orleans.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-05-12
FATAL SHOOTING IN
WIND RIVER DISTRICT

Charles White was shot and killed
by Neil McMeekin at Wind River,
about 20 miles from higgins, beyond
Grangeville several days ago. White
had sold his ranch to McMeekin and
the men had gone to the ranch from
Grangeville for the purpose of making
the transfer. 1T is said they quarrel
ed about the personal property and
that White attacked McMeekin with a
pick when McMeekin shot White, kill
ing him instantly. 1t took two days
of hard riding on horseback and by
stage for McMeekin to reach Grange
vile where he gave himself up. He
had notified the sheriff by telephone
and the sheriff and coroner met him
on the road McMeekin proceeded on
to Grangeville and surrendered to the
sheriff's office while the sheriff and
coroner proceeded to the scene of the
shooting.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-05-12

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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-05-12
WILSON BOOSTS FOR
BOY SCOUT WEEK
PRESIDENT ASKS THAT WEEK BE
SET ASIDE FOR HELPING
BOY SCOUTS

President Wilson has issued a proc
lamation asking the people to devote
one week to the Boy Scouts. The
proclamation follows:
Text of Proclamation.
President Wilson's proclamation
fixing the campaign week follows:
"By the president of the United
States of America:
"a proclamation:
"The Boy Scouts of America have
rendered notable service to the ma
ton during the world war. They
have done effective work in the Lib
erty loan and war savings campaigns,
in discovering and reporting upon the
black walnut supply, in cooperating
with the Red Cross and other war
agencies, in acting as dispatch bear
ers for the committee on public in
formation, and in other important
fields. The boy scouts have not only
demonstrated their worth to the ma
ton, but have also materially con-
tribuated to a deep appreciation by
the American people of the higher
of patriotism and good
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-05-12

the coinage of standard silver dollars,
containing the same amount of stand
ard silver, as provided in the act of
January 18th, 1887" and further pro-
vided, (which coins, together with all
silver dollars heretofore coined by
the United States, of like weight and
fineness, shall be a legal tender at
their nominal value, for all debts and
dues, public and private, except where
otherwise stipulated in the contract"
This act of congress demonetizing
silver, following upon policy of re-
calling the treasury notes, green
backs) to the amount of about $780,
100000, replacing them with interest
bearing bonds, so contracted the vol
ume of our currency that a general
panic, consisting of strikes and great
depression followed. This was one
of the most severe panics in the his
tory of the country. Prices declined
and hogs sold in western Iowa in 1878,
for two cents per pound. But republic
ans like to pass lightly over this panic,
because it was a republican panic; it
occurred at time when that party
was in full power in every branch of
the government, and when the war
tariff was in full force and effect. We
did not have good times for 20 years,
as the writer would infer. The panic
followed almost Immediately that act
of congress and continued until 1879,
when times grew better. Let the his
torian again tell us what happened
and why: In Barnes history above
to. and on the same page we
find the following:
The resumption of specie payment
(1879) brought gold and silver once
more into general circulation. On
December II, 1879, gold, for the first
time since 1862, sold in New York
at par"
These events were followed by
good times, continuing through all ad-
until 1890 when by an
act of congress July IA, of that year,
he silver coinage laws we're again
which no doubt was factor
IN the hard times that followed.
Moscow, Idaho, May IL, 1919
T. w. BARTLEY
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-05-12

citizenship.
1.-THE boy scout movement should
not only be preserved but strength
ened. 1t deserves the support of all
| public spirited citizens The avail
able means for the boy scout move
ment have thus far sufficed the or
ganization and training of only a
small proportion of the boys of the
country There are approximately
100000 boys in the United States
between the ages of IL and 81 OF
these only 375,000 are enrolled as
members of the Boy Scouts of
America.
Must Give Boys Opportunities.
America can not acquit herself
commensurately with her power and
influence in the great period facing
her and the world unless the boys of
America are given better opportuni-
ties than heretofore to prepare them
selves for the responsibilities of citi-
zenship.
Every nation depends for it's fu-
ture upon the proper training and
development of it's youth The Amer
lean boy must have the best training
and discipline our great democracy
can provide if America is to maintain
her ideals, her standards and her in
fluence in the world.
1.-THE plan, therefore, for a Boy
Scout week during which a universal
appeal will be made to all Americans
to supply the means to put the Boy
Scouts of America in a position to
carry forward effectively and con-
tinuously the splendid work they are
doing for the youth of America, should
have the unreserved support Of the
nation.
Therefore, I, Woodrow Wilson,
president of the United States of
America, do hereby recommend that
the period beginning Sunday, June 8,
to Flag Day, June IA, be observed as
Boy Scout week throughout the Uni
ted States for the purpose of
the work of the Boy
Scouts of America
Wants Citizens to Aid Work.
81 earnestly recommend that, in |
every community, a citizens commit
tee, under the leadership of a ma
tional citizens committee be organ
lied to cooperate in carrying out a
program for a definite recognition Of |
The effective services rendered by the
Boy Scouts of America, for a survey
Of the facts relating to the boyhood
If each community, in order that with
he cooperation of churches, schools,
ind other organization, definitely
in work for boys, adequate
provision may be made for extending
he boy scout program to larger
of American boyhood.
1.-THE boy scout movement offers
unusual opportunities for volunteer
ervice. 1t needs men to act as COM
nitteemen and as leaders of groups of I
oys. I hope that all who can will
Mist for such personal service, en-
oil as associate members and give {
II possible financial assistance to
his worthy organization of Ameri- !
an boyhood Anything that is done
, increase the effectiveness of the
oy Scouts of America will be a gen
inc contribution to the welfare of
le nation"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-05-12

not desiring to arouse partizan feel
ing, or awaken public interest in an
issue, long since settled, in the minds
of most people, cannot refrain from
replying, as his statement is SO at
variance with the accepted facts and
recorded history of the country
1t is true that prior to 1873 but
few silver dollars had been coined,
comparatively speaking, and hence but
little silver was in circulation. But
up to 1873 the owner of silver bullion
and of gold bullion enjoyed a like
privilege of presenting it at the mints
of the country and having it coined,
or receiving certificates for its value,
based upon the quantity of silver or
gold contained in the United States
dollar. This of course maintained
standard price for both gold and sill
yer, subject to slight fluctuations in
value
By the act Of congress of 1873 this
privilege, which had always been ac-
corded to silver bullion, on a parity
with gold bullion, on fixed ration
of 16 to 1, was withdrawn the
coinage of standard silver dollars was
stopped and provision made for coin
ing trade silver dollars; these trade
dollars were not a legal tender, or
money of final redemption, and al
though containing more silver than
the standard silver dollar were at a
discount, because of this legal hand
leap. Fortunately the historians
have recorded these events for us,
SO we are not left to rely upon our
own memories. In Barnes Brief His
tory of the United States, in common
use in the public schools of the Uni
ted States. from 1871, UP to quite re-
Gently, at least, we find the following
reference to the demonstration of sill
yer, (page 295):
"In 1873 Congress demonetized sill
er, and made gold the sole standard
of our currency. Opposition to this
idea gradually arose, and, in 1878, a
bill was passed, making silver legal
tender in payment of all debts.
That refers to the Bland Silver
Bill, which passed Congress February
%, 1873 By it's term it provided for
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-05-12
SUNDAY SERVICES
IN MOSCOW CHURCHES
Continued from page L.
Christ. The orchestra will play.
Good. singing. Everybody welcome.
At the PRESBYTERIAN Church.


Mothers Day was observed with
appropriate services yesterday both
at the Sunday school hour and the
hour of morning worship. A num-
Der of songs and recitations with a
talk by Alvin Denman constituted the
Sunday school program. DR.. J. G..
Eldridge and Miss Gertrude Christen
each sang a solo. Mothers of soldiers
were each given badge of honor, a
white ribbon with blue or gold star,
and a carnation. The Rev. Wayne
S. Snoddy delivered a Mothers Day
address at eleven o'clock from the
text, "Her children shall rise up and
call her blessed"
A splendid Christian Endeavor
service was led by Carl Norlin. Miss
Agnes Brown and Miss Gertrude
Christen sang pretty duet entitled
"The Wonderful Love of Christ" The
evening preaching service was dis
missed to attend the union mass
meeting at the university auditorium.
There will be special services next
Sabbath The installation of the pas
tor will be at eleven o'clock. DR..
VIM. Foulkes of Kansas City will
preach the sermon. He will be as
sisted in the service by the Rev.
Gaines Hedges of Pullman. These
men are church leaders with mes
sage worth hearing.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-05-12

truck and fled to Moscow mountains
where they put in the day in the
woods. Well filled lunch baskets
were taken and no doubt jolly time
was had. despite the fact that the
weather has been cold and disagree
able.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-05-12
+ + + + + + + I. + + + + + + = + I
I. HIM Mark DeDreciateS. !

+ The news of the peace treaty !
+ terms has had a demoralizing
+ effect on German finance and
+ credit. The mark, which had :!
+ deprecated from 100 to AT :
+ points since the peace terms be-
+ came known and all German Sc
+ curities have taken a heavy drop !
+ in value within the past few !
+ days.
/. !. 1. + + + + + + I. + + + + + + !
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-05-12

Senior Sneak Day.
This is senior sneak day and the
senior class of the University of
Idaho chartered Carl Smiths biggest
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-09-12

THE high cost of living is not RENE
died by higher incomes, unless the pro-
duction Of the things needed is IN
creased. A strike stops production,
and thereby adds to the cost of the
available supply. The profiteer, the
hoarder and the striker are the COM
bine that drives prices up, because to-
gether they check the supply. None
of them should have the sympathy of
the sane majority of the people, who
are endeavoring, by plugging along
day by day in productive work, to keep
things going. Put the man who rocks
the 5oat at the oars and the ship will
move along on an even keel. The long
arm of Uncle Sam ought to be able to
reach the profteer as well as the
hoarder and the striker and put all of
them to work, that will keep them out
of mischief. What our country and all
our world need today is the calm and
rhythmic music of productive activity.
The world is tired of the noises of con-
fusion and the naughtiness of those
who have tried to profit by it. In con-
to remember that the policy of thrift is
still very sound one to follow. While
we should welcome the ability to spend
freely and thus increase consumption
and stimulate trade, we should also re-
member that there is a day after to-
morrow when we need things and when
the merchant and manufacturer need
our buying power. Reckless spending
is just as much to be avoided as reck-
less prices.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-09-12


THE eminent economist, Prof. Irving
Fisher of Yale university, has offered
a remedy for high prices that is recelv-
ing considerable attention at the pres
ent time. He offers solution OF the
problem, standardized dollar. A dol
lar according to his way OF thinking
should become standard of value IN
stead of a standard of weight. In
other words, the amount OF gold IN the
dollar should vary with it's purchasing
power. What we need, he says, is
gold dollar fixed in purchasing. power
and therefore variable in weight. 10
the question, How is it possible IN
practice to change the weight OF gold
in the dollar so as to make it respond
to the constant huctuation of prices?
he answers: SIT has often been done
before. 1t was done in 1884 and IN
1887. If it can be changed twice in a
century, it can be changed twice in a
month" Instead of adjusting the IN. !.
come or wages to the rise and fall OF
prices, he would adjust the weight OF
gold in the dollar. The question might
be raised: But by what standard is the
price of gold bullion to be measured!
The world supply of gold also varies.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-09-12

"OLE HANSON has resigned as mayor
of Seattle, but the Bolshevists of the
United States seem to be mistaken if
they think they thus have gotten rid of
their fiery enemy says the Minneap-
oils Tribune, and adds, cit is to be
hoped the former mayor of Seattle, in
chasing radicalism, will not consciously
be chasing the presidency at the same
time It is devoutly TO be hoped that
Ole has too much good sense to chase
the presidency or any other high office,
and that he will let the presidency do
the chasing, when the time comes.
There was a Hanson at the head of our
government at one time, and by the
way, he was the first president of the
U. IS. and served until George Wash
ington was elected under the regula-
lions of the then new constitution.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-09-12
Obituary.
MRS. E. M. HALvERSON.

Mrs. Emma Margaret Halverson OF
the village of Fulton died last Satur-
day afternoon after lingering illness.
She was born in the town of Oakland,
Jefferson county, on May IA, 1857, and
spent the years of her girlhood and
first years of her married life there.
On Thanksgiving day, 1880, she was
married to Peter Halverson. Nineteen
years ago the family moved to Fulton
where they have since resided. She is
survived by her husband and one
daughter, Mrs. Elmer Geary. The
funeral was held at the home Tuesday
afternoon, Rev. G. L. Atkins of Ed
geston officiating.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-09-12

THE streets of Edgerton are lined
with as beautiful trees as are found in
any city. But they are ragged and I'M
kempt. Trim them up. Now is the
time to do it. Have paint pot handy
so the larger scars where big branches
are sawed off may be covered by paint.
Here and there where the trees stand
too closely together one could be cut
down. Wood is high; it will add to the
winters fuel supply. Trimming inn
proves not only the shape of the trees
but it inyigorates them and gives them
power TO spread at the crown, making
them arch the street. What beautiful
driving lanes Edgerton would have with
its splendid pavement and avenues of
stately naples and elms arching the
thoroughfares
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-09-12

STYLE 1oO1-This smart Suit is of fine broad
cloth, in one of the seasons coorings, trimmed
with rows of ivory buttons to match and buttonhole
effects The lining is all silk peau de cygne. The
skirt has tailored pockets and is shrred into the belt
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-09-12

SEAL govesn heather coating Alpine
cha and Others The cos
burgundy black The styles must be to be
lengths models all Prices from
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-09-12
Tobacco Notes.

Mr.. A. B. Shannon, state representa-
tive of the General Cigar Co. with of
fees at Portage, and F. "A. Greenhut
of New York City, connected with the
same company, called in Edgerton last
Friday.
E. S. Brill, of the firm of w. S. Brill
& Son of New York, came to Edgerton
the first of the week.
Mayor of GAINESVILLE, T.. E. Welsh,
left for points East last week Friday.
Sampling of the 1918 packing has
been started. The tobacco is coming
out in satisfactory condition.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-09-12
Died From Eating ToadstooIs.

The following dispatch from Tomah
to the Milwaukee Journal tells of the
death of Mr.. A. C. Stone:
The second victim of the toadstool
poisoning of Aug. 20, A. G. Stone, Ed
gerton, Wis, is dead. The poisoning
occurred at Spring Bank, resort near
this city, at the cottage of Mr.. Stones
daughter, Mrs. Theodore Schmidt, this
city. Natalie Taylor, IA, died Aug. 26,
and the other five of the party of seven
who partook of the supposed mush-
rooms are on the road to recovery.
Mr.. Stone was until three years ago a
resident of this city, where he had
lived for thirty years. He is survived
by his widow, adaughter, Mrs. Schmidt,
and two grandchildren, all of whom ate
of the toadstools gathered by Mr..
Stone.
For the past two years MIR. Stone
has conducted photo gallery in the
Laid & Holton block. While in Edger-
ton Mr.. Stone made many friends who
will receive the news of his death with
sadness.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-09-12

Two Chinese women students will
enroll at the University of Wisconsin
at the opening of the new year on Oc-
tober l, according to notification re-
Gently received by the university. They
will be included in the quota of twelve
new Chinese government students to
be sent to the university this fall.
Nearly thirty Chinese will then be pur-
suing studies at Wisconsin,
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-09-12
Congregational Church Notes.
C. L. ATKINS, PASTOR.
Sent. Id. 1919.

Church school at 10 a. M. Prof.
Holt's adult Bible class will commence
its study this Sunday. Men and women
who are anxious to learn something of
the sources of Christianity are cordial
ly invited to attend this class.
Morning worship at HOO. Sermon
by the pastor. Subject, PLUS Jesus
Christ. Special attention is to be
paid this season to music at all serv-
ices. This week in addition to an an
them by the choir, Miss Helen Dickin-
son will sing Schubert's "Ave Maria.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-09-12

The Peace Treaty was reported to
the senate last Wednesday noon. The
debate is expected to open next Mon
day. Senator Simmons, democrat, has
let it become known that he expects
that those who favor adoption without
amendment and reservations will be
willing to make concessions, allowing
conservative reservations of an inter-
pretative character to be made.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-09-12

The man on Front street says: "Can
the city afford to flush the streets IN
the business section once in whlle!"
The food and dry goods stores get the
dust, and the trader carries part OF 1T
home with him in his purchases. Water
is the individuals and community's
cheapest preventative against disease.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-09-12

WANTED our old, bad and slow
accounts for collection Adjustments
made everywhere, no charges unless
successful. r. C. Inman, STARE
BONDED Collector, Real Estate,
Mortgages, Loans and General Insur-
ance, 324-326 Hayes Bldg, GAINESVILLE,
Wise. 1
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-09-12

Postmaster C. A. Hoen has been
granted a leave of absence for
period thirty days by the Post
Office Department and will take a
much needed vacation.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-08-08
CEDAR GROVE

The death angel has again visited
our community and claimed Mrs. VIM
Waddle. She was AT years 5 months
and 81 days old. Funeral services
were held at Union Chapel last Tues
day at $3.50 o'clock.
Mr.. Russell Reaves and Mr.. and
Mrs. R. E. Broyles and daughter were
shopping in Greeneville Wednesday
Mr.. Dewey Waddle and brothers,
James, VERNE and Claud, spent Sat
urday afternoon at the ball game.
Mr.. Russell and family motored to
johnson City recently
Mr.. Marion Broyles called on Miss
Lucie Burgner Sunday.
Mrs. Swatzell and son called on her
son Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. M. B. Williamson and family
called recently at Mr.. Daily Will
hoit's.
Miss Daisy Miller spent Saturday
night and Sunday with Mae and Trix-
lie Painter.
Mr.. Boyd Moore srent Saturday
night and Sunday with Mr.. Carl
Broyles.
Miss Ada Broyles called on Mr.
and Mrs. Charley Swatzell one day
last week.
Mr.. Dewey Waddle passed through
our burg en- route for singing We'd
nesday.
Mrs. R. E. Broyles was taken to the
Greenevlle hospital, where she will
undergo an operation.
Mr.. Russell Heaves and father, E
N. Reaves, and Mr.. r. R. Painter
we're out hunting peaches one day
last week.
Nh. VIM. Waddle and son, James
worc out omtoring Fri1py evening.
Mr.. Carl Broyles spent Sunday
afternoon with Miss Blanch Walters
Miss Hassie Mitchell and Miss Mae
Painter dined with Misses Ermal anc
Lucille Thompson Sunday.
Mr.. Emmitt johnson, Miss Anna
Love, Mr.. Johnny George and Miss
Nellie Morelock were out motoring
recently.
Mr.. Dewey Waddle called at Miss
Painters Sunday.
YELLOW ROSE.