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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-08-15
THE LABOR PROBLEM.

Apparently the immediate possibility
of nation wide railroad shopmen
strike has largely subsidized pending
some adjustment of the high cost OF
living. But the question of perma-
nent settlement has only been post
poned. One of the most serious
problems confronting America today
is that of her labor Thinking men,
even during the war, when labor was
readily reached through the medium
O fan appeal to patriotism, were voic-
ing warnings to American business
that with the arrival of peace, labor
would occupy the center Of the stage
During hostilities, men engaged In
pouring out the essentials to a sue
cessful prosecution of the war
watched many hundreds of their en-
pioyers attain startling fortunes
Hundreds Of millionaires were made
Without commenting on that suddenly
created group of newly rich, it must
be said that labor was largely re-
sponsible for amassing those millions
America today rests on slumberine
coicano. Hasty words or uncon.
sidered action will surely precipitate q
chaos such as we have never ex,
perienced in our history. Of all times
this is that of careful thinking, con-
sentative action and thoughtful con
sideration of the problems confronting
the country. Only investigation car
show the merits of the contention thai
railroad shopmen must have more pa,
or that material reductions must b.
made in the cost of living.
But certainly nothing is to be gained
by the hasty action of those men whc
answered the clarion call Of trouble
makers, agitators and anarchists t.
strike in the face of their union head
contrary council. Canadian railroad
brotherhoods are now busily engaget
in pudging themselves OF those anon;
them who were responsible for tn
Winnipeg strike last winter. Tha
strike, it develops, was actuated by tn
tempestous oratory of some few agita
tors who had nothing to lose AM
whose one object was to stir up dis
cord. They live on trouble. Unfor
tunately, in cleaning house, many al
most life long members of reputabl
unions have been dismembere
through completely in that STRIKE
Even at such cost, something simila
should be done here. Organized labo
is entitled to consideration any tim
But America doesn't want any "On
hso Union"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-08-15
STILL WATCHING.

Never has the United tSates popu-
lace followed so closely the work of
their representatives as they haze
kept close watch on the high living
cost probe the past three weeks. They
have scrutinized and weighed various
corrective suggestions. They have OBJ
served with almost dumb horror the
lowering clouds Of labor disturbances
which threaten to overshadow in seri-
BUSINESS every domestic problem.
Some argument is advanced that
possibly lower prices of all COM
modities mean less flexible currency.
less business, less prosperity and hard
times. No one expects prices, under
any regulation the government may
devise, to revert to pre-war basis.
All that we can hope is that some
thing definite may be accomplish
to halt the awbratingly rapid rise in
quotations with possibly a readjust-
ment in some comm ODDITIES that will
permit the average man to class them
once more within the limit of pur-
chase possibilities. That surely can
not mean disaster.
What is to be finally accomplished
remains yet to be seen. Government
Investigations never move rapidly
But public insistence so strongly is
behind the present probe that def
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-08-15
NOTICE TO OIL AND GAS
VENDORS.

Your attention is called to the fol-
lowing provisions of the Idaho laws
relative the sale of gasoline, lubricat-
ing oil and other oils. Complaint has
been made to the county attorneys
office that this law has been violated
and all dealers are hereby warned
against attractions thereof.
We quote the law as follows:
65:1lo. Otto be labeled. Gasoline
benzine, naptha, lubricating oil and
grease, road oil and fuel oil must be
sold under their true name and grades
respectively, and such names and
grades must be impressed or other,
wise plainly marked upon the barrel
can, or vessel, or other container ir
which the same is stored, sold, Offered
or exposed for sale, respectively, OF
apon a label conspicuously and Sc,
curely fastened thereto, giving the
true r.ame and grade of the product
name and address of manufacturer OF
dealer. who sells the same.
! urge that you give this matter you
regard.
CURTIS HAYDON,
County Attorney
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-08-15
THE IMPORTANT PROGRAM.

Probably never before in the history
of Idaho has so much money been
voted for state, municipal, school and
highway improvement and building.
Comprehensive programs OF work are
being carried out everywhere. Enor-
nous sums have been realized through
the sale of bonds. Public buildings
and thousands of miles of good roads
have been provided for.
Perhaps all of the work was neces-
sary. Certainly the motives which lay
behind plans of public investment are
unquestionably exemplary But it is
we'll to recall that there may be an
overdraft on good judgment and the
assumption Of uncalled for bonded in
debtedness. Particularly is that true
in lieu of the fact that present prices
hover on an unprecedented scale
Bonds come due in 10 and more years
While every reputable economist in
forms us that there is no great likeli-
hood of material reduction in costs
for a number of years, sometime the
public holds hope for an eventual re-
duction in prices and perhaps labor
One dollar invested today repre-
sents a pre-war value of not more
than fifty cents. Should prices revert
to something approximating a prewal
level, we shall be paying for the
present big bond issues with dollar:
of much greater value than those W.
are investing today. In other words
in addition to paying interest on tht
bonds, we will probably get no more
than fifty cent value for every dollar
that is at present invested.
1t would be creditable indeed to in
troduce in Idaho, and elsewhere, {
campaign for the curtailment of any
thing but the most necessary invest
ments through bonded indebtedness
until price levels have again stabilized
themselves. We may be OVERRIDING {
creditable thing in Unfortunately un
dertaking too comprehensive public
improvement program. Dollars arr
cheap now They may be worth mor'
later.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-08-15
IDAHO MAY OBTAIN
CHEAPER UTAH COAL
ORGANIZATION OF NEW CON-
Germ MAY MEAN $500
FUEL SUPPLY.

BOISE, Aug. IA most interest
ing development for Idaho relates to
the price OF coal 1t has been charged
for a long time that the price in the
southern part of the state, from
Wyoming and Utah mines, should not
exceed 81 a ton, and some have
claimed So to be the maximum legitl-
mate price to the consumer. Perhaps
the latter figure is too low, but there
is now an indication that 81 coal is
possibility.
1t came about through the organiza-
ton of a company in Utah, The
Mutual Coal company, with which one
Idaho man is prominently identified
Mans H. Coffin, retired farmer of
Boise
\ Perhaps because of the character of
the plans of the company it was pos
sible to secure a lease of $40 acres
from the state-coal land in the best
district in Utah in the same field as
the Wasatch holdings This lease was
procured at low royalty basis. The
land was desired by certain Salt Lake
coal interests but it was isolated be-
cause the property holding the key to
it, in private ownership, could not he
tied up.
Again the plans of the Mutual com
pany evidently constituted the Actual
ing motive, for the company procured
this much sought property. in this
development the new organization, en-
a coup on the Salt Lake coal intc; ests.
To Increase Holdings.
| The company has also arranged for
4 f,,~ L l.. Ii
ings to 1880 acres, exclusive of the
property to be used for tram loading
grounds, which are three quarters OF
mile from a railroad.
The Mutual company took the mat
ter up with the Salt Lake city com
missioners and engineer on the basi
of supplying coal to Salt Lake or 4
royalty, at much lower price than al
present charged-the identical coal
being used there and said by govern
ment experts to be as good as any il,
| Utah.
Why Not for Idaho?
Mr.. Coffin, having lived in and neal
Boise for years, and being interested
in the welfare of this community, also
having come to the conclusion that
the price of coal here was unjusti
fiably high, has induced his associate.
to offer similar arrangement for thi,
city, perhaps for others, depending
upon the output. The original 64(
acres, it is estimated, can be put on ;
shipping basis for $125,0OO, with al
output of 1000 tons a day, and tn,
other property for like sum- If Sal
Lake city makes the arrangement sug
gested it will demand all the coal from
the first property opened. leaving tn,
balance available for other districts.
| Claim Present Prices Too III.
The interesting part of the story is
the statement by Mr. Coffin that Goa
can be laid down here for better thar
So ton less than prevailing prices.
"The charge for coal at the mine,
now is $365 ton" said Mr.. Coffin
"The freight rate to this territory i:
$453. We can put coal on the cars a
the mine for ST ton II the freigh
rate should remain the same as a
present the coal and freight woulc
amount to $3.50 a ton. Figuring mos
generously on administrative costs ant
allowing small royalty for the own
ers of the property, we can lay Goa
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-08-15
WILSON HAS A PLAN.

President Wilson, Friday before
Congress, quite specifically outlined
his suggestions for handling the con-
gressional fight to lower the cost of
living. He has decided views of con-
siderable merit on the subject and for
once, confined himself quite entirely
to practical matters. He asserted that
food headers were largely responsible
for the present condition of increas-
ing costs in the face of much greater
reserve supplies than existed last year
at this time and he dealt specifically
with the problem confronting America
of provisioning and providing for the
economic wants of Europe in the face
OF wavering credit
OF the fight to reduce living costs,
Mr.. Wilson made practical sugges-
tons of merit. He asked an investiga-
ton of the packers together with leg
islation devoted to a further federal
control of essential basic commodities
upon which multitude of prices are
based that the government might have
definite authority to check the unwar-
ranted increases in food casts. He
asked that criminal action be brought
against food hoarders and others who
might be reached under the statutes
covering artificial manipulation in con-
straint of trade. Mr.. Wilson believed
and he probably is right. that not
many such prosecutions will be neces-
sary.
If Mr. Wilson's suggestions are car
ried out, wheat shipments will be con-
trolled and regulated to the end OF
lowering flour prices, surplus stocks
of clothing and food owned by the
government as war residues will be
sold without profit as will also
privately owned boarded stocks OF
goods. An adoption of ali of his sug-
gestions will afford some relief.
Wilson has paved the way. 1t re.
mains to be seen how much of this
comprehensive program will be
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-08-15
CARNEGIE AND ADVERTISING.

When Carnegie died, America lost
one of her most picturesque men Of
wealth. Few who have possessed the
means have contributed so generously
to worthy public causes. Certainly
none SO conscientiously endeavored to
rid himself of property at wholesale
rate during life as did Andrew Carne-
gle. 1t was almost an obession with
him.
One singlar fact associated with all
his gifts and all his philanthropy,
however, is that everything he did had
an advertising aspect. He contributed
millions to libraries and all are
Carnegie" institutions. He built a
peace palace at The Hague. 1t is the
"Carnagie" peace palace. He created
fund to award performers of herioc
acts. The medal is a Carnegie"
medal The list is as long as that Of
his various contributions.
From it all Mr. Carnegie became in
ternationally known as dispenser OF
wealth for the general walfare. His
gift hobby with the name proviso con-
stituted an exceptional example of the
power Of advertising. No name in
current American history enters Sc
frequently into the life of the average
American as does that of Carnegie.
Nor does The Tribune design to
question Mr.. Carnegie's motive. Let
it be said, rather, that he gave millions
| to worthy causes.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-08-15
BUYS LOCAL BUSINESS
Harmon Purchases Pooie Drug Store
Possession Saturday.

L. A. Harmon has bought the Tom
Poole Drug store here. He will take
possession of the new business Satur-
day.
Mr.. Harmon is we'll known locally
as a reputable business man and first
class druggist. He was formerly as
ISOLATED with the Botkin- Harmon Drug
company. 1t is understood that Mr..
Harmon will conduct his new venture
in accordance with highest standards
of the drug business.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-08-15

down to the consumer here at not to
exceed 81 ton and probably less.
"The price is now $40 or better and
is absolutely unwarranted. The people
have stood enough from the coal COM
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-08-15

mite results must be obtained. So far,
with all the airing that congress is
capable OF liberating upon hopeful
public, we haven't observed much
else
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-08-15

binations and it is my opinion they
are now in mood to either supply
themselves with coal or compel re-
duction of price to legitimate stand
ard"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-08-15

utilized in an effort to cater to the
welfare of the American people.
Arizona republican., 1919-08-07

a program of prompt and vigorous action to control this malady before it becomes general. To this end we ask you to act promptly-vaccinate against blackleg-and vaccinate right
 Many stockmen do not begin to vaccinate. until they have lost one or more animals Some do not wake up until they have lost dozen. Why wait for losses before safeguarding your stock by vaccination? In this connection it should be remembered that the present splendid range condi- tions make cattle fat. and fat calves are especially susceptible to blackleg.
 "The most effective preventive of biackleg is germ free vaccine (Agres- sin.) This is not a trade name, but the name of vaccine product that is sold by wholesale drug concerns under government supervision. It is recom- mended by this board and by Dr. R. J. Flight. state veterinarian, because it protects cattle from blackleg during the entire period of natural suscepti- bility, thus making repeated vaccina tions unnecessary. Compei ition among manufacturers has resulted in a reduc- tion in price of this particular vaccine of about 50 per cent. thereby reducing
Arizona republican., 1919-08-07
MiSsive Of Appreciation
 Reaches s. K. Department
 With More Hurry-Up Calls

Summer Romance department of the Republican. The name in turn will be sent on to Prescott.
 The business of the department has grown to such proportions that for the past 24 hours the entire force has been busy installing its new card index files. It was impossible to acquaint the public with it's interesting affairs yes terday morning. Of course, only small part of it's business can be made public, as practically all of the trans actions which go through the office are confidential. A sort of until death do us part" affair.
 But to revert to the young woman in Prescott who is lonely. She writes that she is very lonely. being in strange state." Her. letter Is a seri- ous reflection on the manhood of Prescott. It is evidently up to them to show their colors, as the men of Phoe- nix have done. If they will follow that wonderful example of chivalry, such letters would never leave Prescott However, she states she is S2 years of age and trusts the new department of the Republican will be Ia help to the | lonely in religious way"
 The religious editor of the Repubii- can has been called into conference | Cor will be called as soon as he returns | from a dance at Riverside where he | took lonely summer widow) and it is trusted he will be able to advise the proper course.
 | A phone call vas received last even ing from an irate husband who stated he had just had quarrel with his wife and that he wanted to enter his name as being eligible, in fact highly eligible. His name was duly recorded. A half hour later his wife called up and asked that her name also be placed among those present Asked where she was and her phone number, she stated she was at friends house and gave the number.
 | The department, feeling 1t should do everything in it's power to promote happiness and believing the surest happiness for this couple was in each others company, accordingly called up the husband and told him to call the number given by his wife. It is hoped he is not gunning for the editor of the Summer Romance department, for 1t is felt that after due and mature de- liberation he will agree that the proper place for him is at his wife's side.
 The department will pay a large sum though, for a snap shot of friend husbands face when he found he was talking to his own wife. It is not known what the ultimate result was but if the couple will call and state they are happy and submit to picture being taken as a concrete example of the work of the department, the head thereof will feel his chances of heaven have been enhanced greatly.
 It might be stated that a young married woman who is employed by the department, after having looked over the list of eligible men, consulted her attorney today with the view of securing legal paper emitting her to her maiden name and alimony Much lpressure was brought to bear upon her to avoid such step, but she stated
Arizona republican., 1919-08-07
He turned again and looked earnest :

He turned again and looked earnest ly at me.
 What a wonderful girl you are!"
 Are businesslike secretaries so scarce then?" I smiled
 -Of your sort yes" he answered gravely. ITO have a face like that. and intelligence. and kindness and character and"
 He stopped abruptly, and looked away again.
 "-and-?' I found myself asking, with an odd, tight sensation in the throat.
 Call it charm" he answered brisk ly, adding in the same brisk tone: Were almost there. Inns just around the turn"
 We finished the drive in silence. At the quaint little hostelry built If ce- ment and rough logs an elderly colored woman came out to welcome me. and a boy took my bag. 'Ill stop for you, then, Miss varick, at two o'clock" said Capt. Wallis. and with a friendly, though half-formal wave of the hand, he chIgged off in his rsttly old machine I will write the rest of the first chap ter tomorrow, dear; it was late when I got to my room. and horribly late now, and I must be early awake and at my workI almost wrote my novel" Devotedly, DOLLY ON -THE-JOB.
Arizona republican., 1919-08-07
The Orchard Inn, Forest Valley, N. J.
 the 7th.

Forest Valley, N. J.
 the 7th. My Dearest Joan:
 have your letter and most reverent- y thank God for giving me an under standing friend. To reassure you, dear, For believing have not done a foolish hing, let me tell you how sanely it has worked out
 Of course Capt Wallis met met at the station. The instant I laid eyes on him I felt at ease. His quiet manner was at it's quietest. There was an air of satisfaction about him as he greei- sd me, cordially but not effusively, gratefully but not as though I had performed a miracle of self sacrifice in aoming
 'T knew I could count on you" he said "as soon as you realized how ter ribly -against-it I really was. Gosh now helpless a man is nowadays with out the expert hand of the secretary! Might as well try to go to fire on hobby horse as dictate 30,000 words to yourself on the typewriter. Here's the Fierce Arrow"
 He led the way with a comic flour ish toward @ battered tin lizzie which Is part of the furnishings of his bor- rowed camp.
 What a heavenly place!" was all could find to remark as climbed into the clattering car. had rather braced myself for-I don't know %hat-some sign of embarrassment on his part per haps, or a trace of too-personal ap preciation.
 Tt sure is," he answered heartily finally getting the machine started with much rasping of levers and barking of throttle. "Old Max Porter did all his best writing out here. When he went to the coast on a special mis- sion for his magazine he turned the shack over to me. It has saved my life it and you together-for I could nc more have got out this order in a sum mer hotel or a city apartment than a rabbit"
 We were on a straightaway bit of wood road, and he turned from the wheel a moment to look at me. It is this restrained observing manner oi his, Joanie, that gives me those sud den inward throes-like when CarusC lets out one of those soft, tense. long, drawn velvet notes of his. Remember how we used to lose our breath anc get gooseflesh over his phonograpf records in Mrs. Darby's parlor years ago? Well. Capt. Wallis may just have been looking to see whether there was smut on my nose from the long trair ride. Or wondering whether I was ex- pert enough for his purposes. Or oh, anything. One moment you'd sweai he was going to make the most violeni love to you. The next, he is back il his shell again leaving you all at sea wondering half disappointed.
 He turned back to his driving.
 '9We-the shack and Twill do oul >hest to help" I said, feeling I mus be businesslike and casual, and no being able to think of a more brilliant remark.
 There's rather a decent little room for you at the Inn" he went on. "We1 drive straight there"
 And after lunch," said I, your sec retary will appear upon your door mat refreshed and ready for work.
Arizona republican., 1919-08-07
SMALLEST BEES IN WORLD

In some of the East India Islands and on the mainland of Hindustan are to be found the smallest race Of honey bees in the world. These dwarf honey collectors are known to entomologists as apis fiorea. Their honeycombs are no larger than a child's hand and the cells are about the size of small pin- head. This honey is excellent as is the wax. The little creatures build the combs on the branch of low tree and as they have not to provide for winter. they work all the year through, raising broods like themselves. In the same land there is a race of giant bees. api dorsata- as large as a field cricket. These monsters of the bee world build honeycombs that are from six to seven feet in length, four or more in width. and that weigh from 300 to 400 pounds each.
Arizona republican., 1919-08-07
LIVE STOCK BOARD SENDS OUT WARMlG
 AGAINST B[ACKLEC

The following letter, Of interest to the stockmen of this state, was sent out yesterday by Secretary Stephens of the Livestock Sanitary board:
 August 6, 1919. ITO the Cattle Growers of Arizona:
 This letter is written as an ear nest appeal to secure your co opera tion in stamping out blacRleg. Recent outbreaks of blackleg throughout the state have created situation of grave menace to the cattle industry of Ari- zona- For this reason the Arizona Livestock Sanitary board has adopted
Arizona republican., 1919-08-07

that even though she lost her job and could no longer be in on the inside secrets of half the city of Phoenix. she could not overlook such a chance of having engagements with such a large variety of men as represented by the files of the Summer Romance department.