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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1919-01-03
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OWNERSHIP OF ROADS
WOULD INVITE GRAFT
Judge Loyett Clearly Points Out the
Abuses that Would Follow Federal
Roalr0ad System.

--
Opposition to government owner
ship of railroads, on the ground that
competition in service and facilities,
but not in rates, should be preserv-
ed, was voiced In a statement issued
by Robert s, Lovett, in New York,
when his resignation as director OF
the division of capital expenditures of
the railroad administration became
effective Wednesday,
After asserting that there is moth
ing so essential to the financial peace
and the commercial and industrial
welfare of this country as a definite
governmental railroad policy" MI.
Lovett declored that the necessity
for exclusive national control, as
against thate regulation. was now
too obvious for discussion and that
the only d~ebatable question is wheth-
err such control shall be through gov
eminent ownership or by exclusive
federal regulation of private owner
ship"
81 believe in thorough regulation by
the national government of all com
petition In service and facilities, with
power to check 1t where 1t amounts to
an evil" he said. II should permit
consultations subject to government
approval where the pubic benefit
would plainly be promoted. particu-
larly in the absorption OF financially
weak lines of minor Importance where
by so doing the public would be bet
ter served. But l would steadily pre-
serve competition between the large
systems and pursue a policy of wild
ening the competitive areas between
such large systems weherever practi-
cable"
In giving his reasons for opposing
government ownership. Mr.. Lovett as
serted that III we carefully analyze
the relative merits of efficiency from
the unification and the advantages
from competition in service facilities,
| believe we will find that the latter
will be very much better rs a nation
al policy"
Mr.. Lovett added that he also OBJ
jected to government ownership be-
cause the opportunity II would offer
for promoting political ambitions
would be a perpetual national scan
DIAL and expose the government to
serious financial burdens. i
A@ARiNS6AhA "a hOWA aA6s Az -
road pork barrel would in time make
the other pork barrels appear in
significant in comparison" Mr. Low
EFT said:
Every politician would be almost
compelled to exert any political in
nuence possessed by him to provide
places for his supporters or improve
ments and facilities or rates adjust
ments desired by them. Each COM
gresham veai@ be pressed by all the
ambitious towns In hts district for
ornate passenger stations or other i'm
provements. AZ he Ia now pressed for
pooto@ioe4. ccs:: houses n other
public Ouildings; for additional and
unnecessary trains to please particu-
lar communities. and for the construc-
tion OF e railroads, extensions and
branches"
Mr.. Lovett also declared that there
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1919-01-03
Jess Willard. American Giant Pugi.ist.
Is a Pocket Edition of Maciste.
Star of "The Warrior"


Since the first public showing of
"The Warrior" with Maciste, star of
Gabrielle D'Annunzio's world wide film
success, "Cabiria." speculation has
been rife concerning the actual meas
urements of the giant leading man
who fells a horse with a single blow
of his naked fist. Among the audi
ences which packed the Criterion
Theater during the recent run of "The
Warrior" at that house we're several
prominent sporting authorities.
Watching the Wonderful feats of
strength performed by the Italian
Adonis. a discussion arose between
several of the sporting fraternity as
to the comparative measurements of
Maciste, and Jess Willard. the present
! American giant pugilist. When the
comparison was made between Ma
ciste and Willard. the amazing fact
was revealed that the Italian screen
star and soldier out-measured the
cowboy pugilist in every department.
The wonderful Italian star who will
be seen at the Auditorium on Friday
stands seven feet in height. weighs
three hundred and thirty pounds, has
a chest circumference of ffty-four
inches and biceps of twenty-eight
inches. His colthes are all especially
made, of necessity, and the average
man could secure two suits from the
material used in Maciste's coat. His
shoes are veritable seven league boots
and his collar would more than en-
circle the average mortal's thigh. As
is the case with most giants, the heroic
figure of THE Warrior. who is at pres.
ent UNFOLDING the honor of his country
in the trenches is good natured and
easy going. His enormous strength
is never used except for the enter
tainment of others, or in accomplish
ing herculean tasks for the Italian
army.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1919-01-03

Comes now the Senior Judge OF
the Fifth Judicial District of the State
of Idaho, and in Accordance with the
provisions Of Section No. 1884 Of the
Revised Codes Of the State of Idaho,
fixes the terms of Court for the Fifth
Judicial District, as follows, to-wit:
Bannock County, January 18th, No
vember 10th.
Power County: March 10th, Sep
TENDER 18th.
Oneida County; April 14th, octo-
Der goth.
Franklin County: April 2Sth, Oc-
tober 9Th.
Bear Lake County: May 18th, Sep
TENDER 18th.
1t is further ordered that this order
be filed and entered of record by the
Clerk of the Court in each County OF
said District and that the same be
published two consecutive weeks in a
newspaper in the respective coun-
ties according to law. Each term to
begin at ten A. NJ. on their respective
dates.
Daed at P~ocatello. Bannock Coun-
ty. State of Idaho, this 26th day of De-
cember. A. ID. 1918.
]. j. GUHEEN,
Senior District Judge.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1919-01-03
SALE OF ESTRAY.

Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing described estray animal will
be sold at public sale to the highest
bidder for cash, on Saturday, Janu-
airy IL, 1918, at 1 o'clock p. m. of said
day, at the ranch of Georg S. Butler,
four and one-half miles northwest Of
American Falls:
One black FLY, coming three years
old, white spot in forehead; no brands
visible; weight about $50 pounds; IA
hands high.
D. B. JEFFRIES, Sheriff.
12-20-27;1-3-10
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1919-01-03
Stockholders Meeting,

The regular annual meeting o the
stockholders Of the First National
Bank, American Falls, Idaho, will be
held in their banking rooms on Tues
day, January 14th, 1919, between the
hours of 10 a. m. and 4 p. m. for the
purpose OF electing a board Of direc-
tors for the ensuing year, and the
transaction Of any other business that
may legally come before the meeting.
H. D. JACKSON,
Secretary.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1919-01-03
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that c. Lee
French, auditor and recorded of
Power County, will apply to the
Board of County Commissioners Of
Power County, Idaho, at its regular
meeting in January, for permission
to appoint a deputy auditor and re-
corder, and such other help as may
be necessary for the transaction Of
business of the auditors office, for
the term beginning January 18th,
1919.
Dated December gath, 1918.
C. LEE FRENCH,
Auditor and Recorder.
12-24,27 81 1910
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1919-01-03

are other objections TO government
ownership, such as the political pow
er of the employees to organize and
control the railroads, and the prob
able deterioration in the ability and
efficiency Of executive and admins
trative officers under the scale of gov
erment salaris in competitions with
private business" ,
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1919-01-03
Nntice.

Notice is hereby given that Chas. T.
Cotant, prosecuting attorney of Pow
er County, will apply to the Board of
County Commissioners of Power
County, Idaho, at its regular meeting
in January, for permission to appoint
a s~tenographer, for the term begin
ming January 18th, 1919.
Dated December 26th, 1918.
CHAS. T. COTANT,
Prosecuting Attorney.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1919-01-03
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that G. R.
Hansen, Sheriff, of Power County,
Idaho, will apply to the Board Of
County Commissioners, Power Coun-
ty, Idaho. at its regular meeting in
January for permission to appoint
one deputy and one jailer, who shall
also be a deputy, and such other
extra deputies as may be necessary
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1919-01-03

people Of this county have a right to
feel pride in the success that has come
TO our distinguished citizen. He Will
be missed at home, but his field Of
usefulness is SO greatly enlarged that
we Will all get some benefit from re
fected glory.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1919-01-03
.IWSSl

The U. S. Transport Northern Pa
cifc went aground on a sandbar near
the entrance to New York harbor on
Monday. The transport carries 24SO
homeward bound soldiers. most of
them sick and wounded. Rough seas
prevented their speedy removal, but
they are in no danger. About half of
the number aboard have been taken
off
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1919-01-03

In the early spring of 1917, the
American National Bank of Shreye-
port, La, advanced $50 to a boy for
the purchase of a fine hog. Last fall
ing a net profit of $195. Now the bank
the boy sold $245 worth Of pigs, max
has organized a pig club,
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1919-01-03
ORDER.

In the District Court of the Fifth Judi
cial District Of the State Of Idaho.
In the Matter of the Fixing of the
Regular Terms of Court for the
Year 1919 In the Counties COmpris-
ing the Fifth Judicial District of the
State of Idaho: o
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1919-01-03

for the transaction of the business of
the Sheriff's office, for the term be-
ginning Jan. 18th, 1919.
G. H. Hanson, Sheriff.
Dated Dec. 18th, 1918.
12-24,2 81, 81; 1-3 10
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1919-01-03

In the District Court of the United
States for the Eastern Division, Dis
trict OF Idaho.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1919-01-03

In the matter of Adolf Claassen.
Bankrupt.-Notice to Creditors.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1919-01-03
Are You
Open-,Minded
The average American
Is o~pen-mindcd.

Is
American business is con-
Quoted by true Americans of
vision, open minded men who
believe in their country and strive
to meet their country's needs.
The men in the packing industry
are no exception to the rule.
The business of Swift &
Company has grown as the ma
ton has progressed. It's affairs
have been conducted honorably,
efficiently, and economically, re-
ducing the margin between the
cost of live stock and the selling
price of dressed meat, until today
the profit is only a fraction of a
cent a pound-too small to have
any noticeable effect on prices.
The packing industry is a big,
vital industry-one of the most
important in the country. Do
you understand it7
Swift g. Company presents
facts in the advertisements that
appear in this paper. They are
addressed to every open-Ininded
person in the country.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-11-06

of the chancery clerk of Rankin
county, Miss, default having been
made in the payment of the in
debtedness and having been duly
requested to make sale of said
real estate conveyed to me as sub
stituted trustee, in said deed of
trust, in order to pay said indebt-
edness, I will, on Monday the LIST
day of December, 1919, at Virgil,
Miss, in the county of Rankin,
within legal hours, offer for sale
to the highest an dbest bidder for
cash, the following described real
estate, to-wit: North east quarter
of south east quarter, and four
acres in mort invest corner Of
south east quarter of south east
quarter, section 81, and north halt
of south east quarter Of south
west quarter less five acres west
end, and north east quarter Of
south west quarter section "a, all
in township 4 west, range 5 east
Rankin county, Mississippi.
The title to said land is beloved
to be good, but / will convey only
such title as is vested in me as
substituted trustee.
]. E. ROSS, Sub. Trustee.
This 30th day Of Oct, 1919.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-11-06
SALE FOR PARTITION.

EXparte PetltlOn OF Minnie But
Ter ct al.
By virtue of the provisions of
a decree of the Chancery Court,
of Rankin County, Mississippi,
rendered by said court on the
oath day of March, 1919, the un-
dersigned as Special Commits
stone of the said court in said
cause, will on Monday, the LIST
day Of December, 1919, at Bran
don, Mississippi, within legal
hours, in front of the court house
door, expose for sale and sell to
the highest bidder for cash, the
following described real estate
situated in Rankin county, Miss
issippi, to wit:
The east half of the north west
quarter of section "a, township
5, range 4, east.
The said land is sold for the
purpose Of partitioning among
the owners in accordance with
said decree, and the title is be.
lieved to be good, but / will con
vey only such title as is vested
in me as said commissioner.
J. r. EAST,
Special Commissioner:
H. L. McCaskill, Solicitor.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-11-06
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Corporal Cecil Corley, another
one of our sure-enough heroes OF
the World War, arrived home yes
terday, after seeing II months &C.
tive service overseas. Corporal
Corley is one of the boys who did
not wait for the call of the Sc
lective draft, but as soon as his
country became involved in the
great struggle, he volunteered his
services and was accepted and
within a short time he was sent
to France. After a short course
of training over there he was hus-
tied off to the front line trenches
and was engaged in many of the
fiercest battles of the war. He
was as good a soldier as crossed
over, and served his country we'll
and faithfully, and justly merits
the plaudits that he is receiving.
He has been discharged and is
now ready to settle down in old
Rankin for the remainder of his
life. He visited every country in
Europe in which the Allies were
allowed, and says that he is firmly
convinced that we have the best
country in the world right here
in Rankin county.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-11-06
BOND ISSUES CARRIES.
Citizens of Beat 2 Vote Over
whelmingly for Good Roads
and Better Country.

Tuesdays election in Beat 2
which was held for the purpose of
ascertaining the wishes of the
qualified electors with reference
to the issuance of $4,000 good
roads bond, proved a landslide for
the bonds, and shows the splendid
sentiment that prevails here for
the betterment of our highways.
No community or country can
prosper without good roads, and
our people realize this, and a very
great majority of them are willing
to pay their part in getting perma-
nent roads that will make it posi-
BILE to travel in ease and comfort
365 days in the year.
j, lin addition to the $4,000 voted,
the federal government will put
in 100000, making $4,000, which
we will have for the purpose of
building better and permanent
roads in this district.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-11-06
FOR SALE
One Roadster Ford car, in good
condition, at a bargain.
c.. E. MARTIN Jr.
TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

AS you know this is the time
for the Third Red Cross Roll Call
Nov. 2-11. AS chairman Of the
local Chapter in Rankin county, |
want to urge that our people do
not neglect to again enroll in the
Red Cross. The Peace Time
Program provides for the uplift
and betterment of all the county,
and we are. anxious that Rankin
has the best of everything. In
order to have a part in this we
must have a membership of
hope that we will enroll many
more than this number.
IT is suggested by headquarters
of the Gulf Division that all pas
tors and Sunday school superin-
tendents be asked to put the Roll
Call before the people next Sum-
day, Nov. 9th, and l trust that all
will do this. It will take only a
few minutes time to explain the
work, and we thank you in ad.
vance for your cooperation.
Since Rankin is not as well or
ganized as we would like for this
drive, the reasons for which be
ing unavoidable, / want to insist
| that every one be as interested az
possible. Let us not fail to d.
our part for our boys who did 81
much for us, and let not Rankin
fall behind in this good work.
Send in your subscriptions al
soon as possible, though member
will be acceptable even after Nov
III. We still have more literatur'
if any is needed. Let me know
and l will be glad to see that yo1
are we'll supplied.
Faithfully,
G. A. HARRISON.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-11-06
ODOM'S SALE GREAT SUCCESS
Another and Greater Opportunity
Will Be Given the People by
This Live Wire Merchant.

The News takes the liberty to
print the following letter from GU
good friend, Odom, at Star, which
confirms the many good reports
we have heard from his recent
Special Sale.
One man living in that terri
tory told us the other day that
the sale was a wonderful one,
,Seasonable merchandise being
sold at prices that he knew were
far below wholesale cost. He
also said that he had saved
enough at Odom's sale to pay his
taxes this year.
Zeke is truly a wonderful mer-
chant, and folks in that terrific
ry are profting greatly by his
generosity.
Listen to what he has to say:
Dear Mr.. May
1--WE have just closed one of
the best sales we ever put on.
Now, l want you to say to the
people we appreciate their trade
and will assure them fair treat
ment with good goods at a cheap
price. Say to them that our
stock of all merchandise is COM
plete; that goods are coming in
daily that were bought over 10
months ago when cotton was 20
to % cents. Cotton now 40 to rs
cents, all goods will double, and
as our stock is so large we have
decided to put on an Extra Spec
ial Sale. Say to the people that
this will beat anything in the
history of my Special = Sales.
Goods will be sold at half their
value during this sale.
Large circu' ars will be out in
a short time, also full page ad-
vertisement in the Brandon
News. Tell the folks to wait
until they see these prices and
save money.
yours truly,
"E. M. ODOM."
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-11-06
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, U.
S. Land Office at Jackson, Miss
issippi, October 6, 1919. NOTICE
is hereby given that James H.
Thomas, whose post-office address
is D'Lo, Mississippi, did, on the
18th day Of July, 1919, file in this
office Sworn Statement and Appli-
cation, No. O8163, to purchase the
North West Quarter of North
ship North, Range 5 East, Choc-
taw Meridian, and the timber
thereon, under provisions Of the
act of June 3, 1873, and acts a
mandatory, known as the s'Tim-
Der and Stone Law" at such val
ue as might be fixed by appraise-
ment, and that, pursuant to such
application, the land and timber
thereon have been appraised at
$242.58,. the timber estimated 65,.
900 board feet at $3.50 per M, and
the land $80.08; that said appli-
cant will offer final proof in sup
port of his application and sworn
statement on the 10Th day Of
December, 1919, before The Reg
lister or Receiver U. S. Land Of
fee, at Jackson, Miss.
Any person is at liberty to pro
test this purchase before entry
or initiate a contest at any time
before patent issues, by filing
corroborated affidavit in this of
fee, alleging facts which woult
defeat the entry.
w. F. CUMMINGS, Register.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-11-06

Of Miss Annie Robinson.
i The annual election of officers
of Tyrian Masonic lodge will take
place at the lodge room on the
18th day Of December. The en-
tire membership is urged to be
present, as the matter Of building
two-story brick lodge building
will be considered. The lodge has
splendid membership, and we
see no reason whatever why the
proposed building should not be
erected. Be on hand and help in
the good work.
The News learns that G.. G..
Moore, Of Cross Roads, lost his
automobile q few nights ago by
fire and was badly burned himself
about the hands and body, mar.
rowly escaping with his life. He
and friend had been out hunt
ing and were returning after darl
when some trouble occurred under
the car. Mr.. Moore and his friend
were under the car with lighted
lantern, when the gas became ig
nited, toally destroying the cal
and burning both Of the men Sc
yerely.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-11-06

The mornings are beginning to
get cool, and the early frost liar
will soon come into his own.
Lonnie Irby has sold his farm
near Hebron and will move to Pc
lahatchie to engage in barbering.
A. M. Shields has been elected
clerk of the town council, job
which he is eminently qualified to
fill.
The bond issue was a great vic
tory for progress, and means
a brighter and better day for this
beat.
Judge j. E. Fisher, of Pearson,
came over yesterday to bring in
the election returns from his pre-
cinct.
Miss Maggie Baggett, our pop
ular telephone operator, spent
the weekend visiting her mother
at Lake.
j. O. Parkison, one of our good
friends from Florence, was an
agreeable caller at this office yes
terday.
H. G. Lackey has purchased the
Seaney place on the Jackson road,
the consideration being $35 per
acre.
Now that good roads are in
sight, we have definitely made up
our mind to issue bonds and buy
an automobile.
Maj. Henry's friends will be
glad to know that he continues to
improve, and hopes to be able to
be out again soon.
lB. w. Dodson, a former Bran
donite who is now residing at
Shaw, is spending a few days
here with friends.
Wild geese are going south, and
Att Thornton, who is our official
weather prophet, predicts cold
weather before spring.
Goodbye mud! You've been
with us a long time, and stuck
closer than a brother, but your
days are now numbered.
J. L. Grain, of Dry Creek COM
munity was in Brandon yester-
day, and reported everything all
right in his neighborhood.
Mrs. M. E. Ward and interesting
sons, Emmett and Gayden, came
over from Jackson and spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Gay
den.
The board of supervisors ad-
journed yesterday after a three
days busy session. The full pro-
ceedings will be found in today's
News.
DIR. McLaurin is doing as nicely
as could be expected, and his
many friends sincerely hope that
he will soon be able to be up and
about again.
J. w. Summers, a prosperous
and prominent citizen of south
eastern part Of the county, was
here yesterday, exchanging greet
ings with his many friends.
Rev. Val H. Sessions, minister
in charge, will preach at st.
Luke's church Sunday morning at
II o'clock, and a cordial invitation
is extended to all TO attend.
DIR. R. N. Whitfield, DR.. T. E.
Steen, w. D. Steen, Rev. E. B.
Steen, R. G. Berry, Bill Taylor, J.
P. Burn, R. M. Laird, w. L. Mar
tin, and other prominent citizens
of Florence, were here Monday.
with permanent gravel roads
diverging from Brandon it will
become a bigger and better town
in which To live and will take its
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-11-06
LOCAL NOTES

Brandon is without sugar.
Everybody's for good roads.
Christmas is jest 'er round the
corner.
Cotton at 40 cents pound
sounds mighty good to us.
l.. D. Smith, of Pickett, was
among our visitors Monday.
Buck Smith, of Jackson, Route
a, was Brandon visitor Monday.
By the way, did you ever expect
to see cotton selling for 40 cents
a pound?
j. F. Everett, of Cross Roads
precinct, was among our visitors
yesterday.
Rankin county is furnishing its
full quota at the circus in Jack
son today. r.,
John McBaker, of Pisgah, was
in Brandon yesterday, howdying
with his many friends.
Miss Mable Gayden spent the
weekend with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. R. E. Gayden.
Mrs. S. M. Hunter, of Jackson,
was the guest of her sister, Miss
Eunice Washburn, Tuesday.
The good roads proposition in
beat 1 was defeated by the mar
row margin of eleven votes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-11-06

The New Orleans Boosters were
here early this morning, and quite
a number of our people turned out
to meet them. The occasion was
q very pleasant one, and will tend
strengthen the ties that bind the
two cities.