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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-12-12

Tertiary happened at the Blackfoot
asylum. A very long period Of re-
trenchment on the farm resulted In
a shortage of crops In the field be-
cause there was not enough water
for complete irrigation. Investiga-
ton last spring showed that the rea-
son there was not water enough on
the fields was that the lateral bitches
had grown up with sod and brush
and had filled in with sediment un-
til the capacity Of the bitches had
been reduced to where water could
not get thru even tho there was
plenty in the canal.
Chargeable to Politics
Investigation showed that If there
was plenty of water in the lateral
bitches, it would require extra help
to do the watering and there would
be loss Of water and damage to crops
situated in low places because the
water-boxes for distribution Of the
streams in the various parts of the
fields had rotted and fallen to
pieces or washed out and been piled
up on the banks, and there was no
adequate means of shifting the wa
,r. The labor cost of irrigation
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-12-12

would cost money to buy posts and
repair the fences, so it was not done.
Things went from bad to worse, and,
as the supply of dairy products ran
lower, the cost of buying that class
of goods increased the total of the
bills. A change of administration
came, and they bought a carload of
fence posts, and from their crowd OF
200 idle prisoners they drew labor
ers to rebuild the fences. The pas
ture bitches were put in shape for
complete irrigation, and, as dairy
products increased via the pasture
and barnyard, the grocery bills
shrunk accordingly. This was con-
structive management. 1t was az
gressive and progressive economy,
spending money to cut down losses
and operating expenses.
Some Common Blunders
What happened at the Idaho peni-
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-12-12

Things move rapidly now days and we have
proof of this in things that happened in our own
community during the past eleven months. On
the tenth day of last January at a little school
house in the desert west of Moreland, handful
of our local people formed an organization that
started big things to working. Modesty forbids
that should say who first agitated for that
meeting, but it organized and put up some
money.
That little organization started the idea that
developed into the Idaho Reclamation Associa-
ton within thirty-five days. This larger organ
ization started the idea that resulted in the
Western States Reclamation Association within
a few months And for each home represented
at the meetings in the little school house in the
desert, a whole state is now in the harness car
rying forward the ideas suggested at that meet
ing and other meetings that grew out of it.
Private capital has already been pledged to do
$15O,OOO,OOO worth of construction work as
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-12-12

take up an instrument after a hard
days work, and practice for several
hours, is deserving of some atten-
tion."
Courses he has arranged are des.
, ignated to give wind instrument stu
dents and players in this country the
same thorough training and advan-
tage as their fellow students of wind
instruments of the well known
European Conservatives, which, be
1t said, have been sending for a good
many years, and are still sending,
their graduates to America to fill
/ the first chairs in our s. mphony and
opera orchestras.
While he lives, and moves, and
has his being in the sphere of mu-
sic, M. Alloo's temperament leads
him more to the fine detail than to
the spectacular He believes that
time is mans God-given heritage,
and that anyone who rushes madly
about because he is in a hurry is
SHINING.
Il do not take up an instrument
and practice simply because it is two
O'Clock, and l feel that l must force
myself to it. II l do not feel in
clined to practice at that time, / take
walk, enjoy pleasant conversa-
ton, or do something which will put
me in the proper attitude toward my
music, so that when | return | will
naturally feel inclined to do my best.
Music practiced by force of will is
not music. 1t is noise.
And Community Singing?
Community singing is failure
so far as ability to develop a sense
OF music appreciation is concerned.
"A man who stands before an audi
ence and performs monkey shines
does not inspire music in the people.
Human beings are essentially musi-
cal, every fibre in their bodies re-
spends to music, which, if properly
conducted, can be developed into
something worth while.
] claim no credit for my love of
music. | was born in musical fam
lily beginning with my great-grand-
father. My father is now conducting
an opera in Antwerp, and my brother
Is carrying on the same line of work
IN Montpelier, France.
II do not believe that the era of
the jazz band and rag-time music
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-12-12
Cow Likes Wine
Cascade County Animal Goes on a
Rampage When on Spree

GREAT FALLS, Mont.-Cascade
county is seemingly taking consid-
cradle interest in the' antics of
COW inebriate that goes on periodi-
cal sprees, during which it is said
that she outrowdies the toughest
JUL that ever wrecked china shop.
The owner of the animal is a
farmer who makes brand of light
wine. He usually keeps tub full
of grapes in the barn. A short time
ago the COW located the grapes and
then the trouble started. According
to the farmer, bossy managed to con-
sumo tub of grapes overnight. He
appealed to the sheriff's office for
assistance.
A report that there has been great
demand for milk from this particu-
lar bovine since the truth became
known was denied. The farmer said
the COW has been extra dry"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-12-12
Real Estate Wisdom
For You

soon as arrangements can be made to have the
United States Reclamation Service take charge
as trustee i'm construction. Important matters
are being reversed now days. 1t used to be that
it was easy to- find people to take charge OF
construction and to be the trustee Of the treas
ury. The trouble was to engage the capital
But blunders have been made and it is easy to
engage the capital, but men are very particular
about who is to look after construction.
What do you think will be the effect on Idaho
real estate to have $15O,OOO,OOO expended in
construction for reclamation? II you don't think
this work will be done you might want to sell
your property while the prospect enables you to
sell at fair price. If you think it will be done
you might want to buy real estate while it can
be bought at fair prices.
You might as we'll make all of your real es-
tate deals and secure your loans if you want
loans, thru a man who studies the big, broad
changes that are liable to come.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-12-12

A surprisingly large number of wo.
men in Philadelphia, as in other big
cities, don't know how to make dresses
or trim hats. One of the activities
which Community Service has started
in the Pennsylvania metropolis is q
series of night classes where women can
learn these things together with other
domestic arts.
The women meet in a public school,
sit at the desks like regular pupils and
find the blackboard a great help in the
study of patterns.
Simple garments for the children
form the first objects of study for the
beginners. With a little girl as model,
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-12-12

with the blackboard patterns, a tape
measure, and an efficient teacher, the
class is making rapid progress.
So that's the way to cut out a
shoulderp' sighed one mother in relief
when the first demonstration ended, "I
never could make 'em come together
right under the arm"
And that's a button-hole. Is it,"
said another, "Well, it won't ever
bother me again, for sure"
It looks as though any number OF
Philadelphia children were going to be
dressed more inexpensively and more
prettily-and more easily-than ever
before.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-12-12

had been going up. while the yield
per acre had been going down. 1t
needed some constructive manage
ment, some increase of expenses to
cut down expenses. The bitches
were cleaned out, the boxes replaced
or rebuilt for prompt and easy con-
oil of the streams from one tract
to another, and with a great general
water shortage like that Of 1913,
when an irrigating stream was worth
several dollars a minute, the water
did greater service and brought the
greater yield.
A Poor Mans Luxury
All about the barnyard and stack
yards of the asylum were pieces Of
machinery that had been abandoned,
and new ones had been bought or
rented to do the work. In some
cases there was. needed only a new
casting or a new pinion or a few
minor repairs to put the machine
to efficient operation even after
the long neglect and exposure to the
weather.
Lodge Did Much Wrong
At one time when there was a
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-12-12

Reduced to it's simplest form, boil
shevism is merely lazy mans envy
of the prosperity of hustler.-Kan-
sas City Post.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-12-12
Managing the
State Business

Continued from page three
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-12-12
A Poor Mans Luxury

Lodge Did Much Wrong
At one time when there was a
The Mount Holly news., 1919-11-18
RESTORE CASINO AT osTENp
Famous Pleasure Resort, Devastated
by Huns. Is Being Rapidly Put
In Good Condition.

After nearly five years of war Ostend
Is resuming ordinary life, as far as pos
sible under present conditions, with
the reopening of the famous casino,
says the Pail Mall Gazette.
Less than twelve weeks ago, says a
Reuter- telegram, the great salons of
the casino were scene of devastation
and wanton destruction. Although 0c-
cupying so prominent position on
the sea front. the buildings themselves
escaped the constant bombardment
from sea and air that has transformed
so many of the beautiful hotels and
villas along the Digue into heaps of
rubble, and the use of nine tons OF
glass has repaired all the damage thus
occasioned, but the Germans showed
their usual thoroughness in cutting and
defiling the salons themselves.
Every stick Of furniture was taken
away, Beautiful tapestries were slashed
and torn by German bayonets and
every mirror in the halls was removed,
together with the copper candelabra
In the salons and the beautiful copper
staircase.
Not content with robbery, the Ger
mans defled the rooms in nameless
ways and, in fact, left the whole place
In state that would have shamed any
animal inhabiting a stable. But since
February a miracle has been wrought
and but for the fact that some Of the
more valuable fittings are at present
only temporarily replaced by imitation.
there will be no evidence of the war,
so far as the casino is concerned, when
1t reopens soon.
The Mount Holly news., 1919-11-18
German Grizzlies EmpIoxed

According to the American Journal
for Cripples, published in this city,
Germany issued a peremptory order in
January requiring the employment of
her disabled soldiers. All public and
private industries. offices and admins
trations are directed to employ at least
one disabled soldier for every 100 per
sons on the working staff, making no
distinction of sex, it is stated.
In agricultural work the proportion
must be one disabled soldier to every
so employees, and in all cases the
disabled cannot be discharged except
with the consent of the workmen's
committee and after receiving IA days
notice. Private employers who disre-
gard the order are liable to a fine of
not more than 10000 marks.
The Mount Holly news., 1919-11-18
RATHER ovERDID THE THING
Friends Of Candidate for Government
Appointment laid the FIattery
on 4 Bit Thick.

John L. EcNabb, attorney, tells this
one on himself: when / was can
didate for United States district attor-
ney Ia this district several years ago,
my friends procured documents and
testimonials without number to sub
stantiate the desired appointment, and
book full of this eulogistic matter
was forwarded to President Taft. An
outsider reading the documents would
have supposed I was candidate for
admission into the heavenly kingdom.
so unreserved were the commendations.
"Not long ago / met ex-President
Taft while he was In this city. He
has remarkable memory. Shaking
me by the hand, he said: When ]
finished reading the grandiloquent re-
ports in your favor some years ago
pictured to myself a man possessed
with angels wings and fit to be the
American ambassador extraordinary to
the heavenly kingdom / supposed you
were dead at the time, for the report
read like an epitaph on a tombstone,
SO remarkable were the testimonials of
your friends In your behalf San
Francisco Chronicle.
The Mount Holly news., 1919-11-18
GIVEN NAMES OF PRESIDENTS
Historical Applications Bestowed on
Submits of Mountain Range In
Old Vermont.

Heretofore when one spoke of the
presidential range everyone - every
New Englander, at least-knew, with
out further particularizing, that Mount
Washington and its attendant SUBMITS
was the subject, writes Allen Cham
berlain In the Boston Evening Tran
script.
HencefOrth one must needs be more
specific, since during the last year
rival presidential range has appeared
on the map in Vermont That region.
hitherto generally spoken of as The
Bread Loaf Mountain section, lying
between Middlebury gap and the Lin
coln-Warren pass, was but little
known. except in its southerly portion,
until the Green Mountain club men
ran their Skyline trail through. They
found there a maze of unnamed sum-
mits grouped as in council, and SEEM
ingly worthy of being recognized as
individuals of distinction.
Just north of these heights is the
rugged mass whose SUBMITS have been
known for more than half century as
Mounts Abraham and Lincoln. Quite
naturally the idea of new presiden-
tial range arose and. with great parti-
san restraint, four of the neighboring
mountains were therefore named
Mount Grant, Mount Grover Cleve-
land. Mount Roosevelt and Mount
Woodrow Wilson.
The Mount Holly news., 1919-11-18
SHEEP HERDER WELL HOUSED
Compact, Comfortable Dwellings Pro-
Sided for Those Who Tend the
Herds en- Western Plains.

Just at present the sheep herder's
LOT is a fairly happy one, Frank R.
Arnold writes In Popular Mechanics
magazine. He gets 500 a month be-
sides his expenses, and one never can
see his sheep wagon without wanting to
leave civilization for few months and
take to the range. 1t is the most
compact dwelling house on wheels that
has ever been devised. For utilizing
all possible space it can give lessons
even to dining car or sailboat. II
is dining car and sleeping car in one,
and historically forms permanent
link between western pioneers days,
when every one Travelled In a prairie
schooner, and automobile days when
the sheep wagon is used only to follow
the herd during the winter and spring,
until 1t disappears up ON the high sum-
mer range, where only saddle horse
can penetrate.
The wagon, which for months is
thus the home of two sheep herders,
has long, narrow body, to give free
dom to the wheels, but above the
wheels 1t flares out enough to give a
broad room with benches along both
sides. 1t has three coverings of can
vas for greater warmth in winter, and
stove screwed to the floor near the
front door. The back part Of the can
vas covered space serves as bedroom,
containing nothing but bed, to which
air is supplied by sliding glass win
dows to the rear end of the wagon.
Attached to the bed is a folding table,
and under 1t are small drawers and a
large bin to contain the herder's sup
ply Of -four and grain.
The Mount Holly news., 1919-11-18
PESTILENCE CAUSED BY WAR
Generally Understood That the lnflu-
enza Epidemic Was a Direct
Result of Great Conflict.

Sufficient time mas not yet elapsed
to determine the indirect effects of the
recent eruption of Mount Kloet in Java
which wiped out over a score of vii
lagos and killed thousands of the ma
tives, but recollections of Krakatoa's
volcanic outburst in 1883 which within
six weeks sprinkled it's fine lava dust
over the whole world, has given an In
teresting suggestion to certain mem
bers of the medical profession. During
the closing year of the war an infiu-
enza epidemic ragged in many parts of
the world. The manner of its out.
break In different countries Indicated
that the germs of the disease had been
conveyed by the currents In the air.
The theory, therefore, has been
broached that the poison gases with
which many sectors of the fighting
area were drenched were carried by
the wind in every direction, causing
the Influenza outbreak In Spain, Ger
many, England, France, South Amer
lea, Australia, Africa, Asia, as well as
in the United States and some Of the
Central American countries. That the
influenza is corollary of the war is
undoubted. Any similar gigantic con-
fiict, is argued, would be attended with
similar widespread pestilence-an-
other reason why every effort should
be made to avert wars in the future
Leslie's,
The Mount Holly news., 1919-11-18
APPLIED THE WRONG COLOR
Unfortunate MiscalcuIatlon of indian.
apolis Young Lady Who Was
Trying to Look Her Best.

One particularly hot day a pretty
North side girl whose crowning glory
is quite Titianly inclined, met friend
"a young man whom she had not seen
recently-in Monument circle. At his
suggestion they decided to take in the
picture show and, incidentally, have a
little visit.
Always solicitous about her appear
ance, this afternoon she was excep-
donally so and fearful that her nose
might, perhaps, be shiny. Wherefore
on emerging from the theater, she
Jagged little behind her escort, and,
hastily opGNing her dorine box, gave
her nose a surreptitious dab.
Fortified with the thought that even
If it was n hot day she was looking
pretty fair, she couldn't account for
the very peculiar expression that she
saw on his face as he turned to speak
to her III the lobby. After a minute of
strained silence. he said: "What have
you been doing to your face, Elise
Trying to match your nose to your
hair? It's poor job if you did. Let's
beat it back and you take a look in I,
mirror"
Which same we did," she said. when
she told the story on herself. Said she:
L knew he'd tell it. so | thought /
might as we'll tell it first OF course
you know | hadn't powdered my nose
I'd rouged it-and abundantly, too.
And it didn't come off as easily as it
went on, either. indianapolis News.
The Mount Holly news., 1919-11-18
LAY ALL UNDER CONTRIBUTION
Persian Derv:shes Demand Aims as a
Right, and Simple People Read
lily Give Up.

A feature of Persian life which Illus
trates the simple and superstitious
nature of the people of the mideast is
their tolerance of the dervishes. These
weird. gypsylike beggars infest the
cities and annoy the village folk in
passing from one place to another, ac-
cording to their vows of itinerancy.
These are not the whirling dervishes
OF circus fame Whirling would be too
energetic form of worship for the
members of this most ancient leisure
class. Their greatest exertion consists
of walking slowly and blowing horn
to announce their presence.
The dervish of Persia is known by
his begging bowl conical cap. animal
skin cape and club. The weapon.
which is usually stick driven through
with nails. is carried conspicuOusly.
1t fact, it seems unpleasant.y ready
for use when its owner calmly de-
mands tribute. 1t is true that there
is small danger of its use, even If
aims are refused, but a refusal how
ever polite and apologetlcal, is sure 10
arouse the wrath of the dervish. His
vocabulary may be unintelligible, but
the meaning of his threats and proph-
ecies is usually understood. Fellow
citizens Of the dervish tribe prefer to
make gift at any cost in order TO
avoid having the wrath of heaven
called down upon them in the mastery
language of an experienced heaven in
voker.
The dervish makes himself useful to
the community honored by his pres
ence by telling fortunes and stories
reciting prayers, selling charms and
even curing the sick by blowing his
sacred breath on them-all in return
for which he turns over to his chief
after deducting a living wage
The Mount Holly news., 1919-11-18
PRIMATE
GIVES THANKS
TO RED CROSS
Spiritual Hero of the War
Speaks of the Quality"
of American Hearts

Through a pelting rain Cardinal
nercier, heroic primate of Belgium,
won't to national headquarters of the
American Red Cross during his recent
stay in the Capital personally to thank
The organization for it's work in be-
half of the people of his country dur
ing the war.
Willoughby Walling, Vice Chairman
of the Central Committee, acting as
chairman. greeted His Eminence and'
presented to him the heads of the va
Tious departments. The entire head
quarters staff gathered in the main
hall. and amid rousing American
greeting the Cardinal, standing before
the service flag that occupies a place
Of honor in memory of the Red Cross
nurses who gave their lives in the
war, was introduced to the assem-
tlage
Responding to the address of well
come by Mr.. Walhng, Cardinal Mer-
cier said:
"Mr. President, the accent of SINGER
ity in your words and the applause Of
the assemblage move me deeply
feel proper sympathy for your work.
During the sorrowful years among a
people who had much to suffer l un-
derstood the Importance of your work
what you did for the wounded, not
only for those who were sick on their
beds, but for their families. 1t was a
great satisfaction for the father and
mother to know that those who were
wounded in the war were being cared
for. fraternally and materially, by
you.
Il express to you my deep gratitude.
express IT to you personally, and 1
express my gratitude in the name Of
my people to those who are afar,
whom your distinguished Vice Presi-
dent mentioned. I thank you also for
your great work of Red Cross. know
your membership has grown from
100000 to, l think it is, $4,000, 900 or
20N0G, 600 This is splendid progress
in splendid movement.
"Still, there is one thing which ap-
preciate more than quantity-it is
quality Quantity is one thing you
have. For the quality of your hearts,
with your charity for mankind-for
all this l offer you my expression of
admiration And when shall be back
home, after some time. shall tell my
people that not only were you doing
during the war, but you are already
coming to be permanent institution
of charity for humanity, and l know
that my poor Belgium small
country-will have share in your
souvenir and, l hope, also in your
help.
In that feeling pray God to bless
you all, and / shake hands with your
Vice President in the idea that
shake hands with each one of you"
The Mount Holly news., 1919-11-18
Be HouNF HOLLY HRVs
TUESDAY. NOVEMBER IS, 1919
Told in Mount Holly
A Resident Known to ALI Our
paodare pa1o+ae On Rvoariaoco

a Resident known 10 All Our
Readers Relates an Experience.
Readers of THE News have been told
again and again of the merits of that
reliable, time-proved kidney remedy
Doan's Kidney Pills. The experiences
told are not those of unknown persons,
living far away. The cases are Mount
Holly cases, told by Mount Holly
people.
Frank L. Pratt, retired blacksmith,
81 Water street, says: about year
ago | was taken with severe attack OF
kidney complaint and was in bed fol
six weeks; / couldn't move hand Oh
foot. The pains in my back wert
enough to drive me crazy, and most ol
the time my back felt as if knife han
been thrust into it. i had to pass the
kidney secretions eight or ten times y
night and they were burningand fillec
with sediment. Everyone thought
couldn't live, was in such bad shape
Even before had to go to bed l hao
to walk with cane and was all ben
over. My feet and ankles were s,
swollen couldn't put on my shoes ]
got Doan's Kidney Pills at Kille's
drug store and it didn't take then
long to cure me of the attack l still
use few of Doan's now and then ano
they keep me in the best of health.
60c, at all dealers. Foster-Milburr
Co Mfgrs., Buffalo, n. Y.