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Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-25
wAFFLES

Cream one cup of butter; add the beat
On yolks of four eggs, and one cup of
milk, alternately, with two cups of -four,
sifted with two tesspoonfuls of baking
powder and one.half a tesspoonful Of
salt. Beat into the batter the last thing
the stiff beaten whites of the four eggs.
These wsfflss may be served with straw
berries and sugar crushed together for
the last course of May breakfast.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-25
NODDED ASPARAGUS
Wash, scrape, and cut into half-ir

Select tender halves of canned Bartlett
pears and arrange on heart. leaves of let.
tuce. Fill the pear cavities with the fol
lowing dressing and sprinkle with chop
ped nuts.
DRESSING FOR PEAR SALAD
Into one cup OF heavy cream crumble
one cake OF cream cheese. Beat with q
Dover beater until firm.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-25

Thicken two cups of veal or chicken
stock with four tablespoonfuls Of -four
and two tablespoonfuls Of butter. Add
from one-half to one cup of asparagus
that has been steamed until tender and
cut into small pieces, one-fourth a cup
of cream, and one tablespoonful of vine-
gar. Let the whole get hot through ;
add one-fourth a cup of toasted bread
crumbs, and serve with any delicate
meat.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1920-03-20
CHURCH NEWS p!
ST. John Church

Les bantemes suivants avaient lieu
IN anche dcrnier Pegise St. Jean
3apt ste:
-ce7-r ANTOINE, fills de NJ. ct
'ine Ernest aydel Parrain, Wal
lace Vragusspack, marianne, Edna De-
-areauX.
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THEREsE RITA, file de NJ. ct Nine
Andre Aubert Zeringue. <Parrain,
Pierre @. Waguespack, marianne,
Marie Delphine Zeringue.
&a g
Les membres de La Societe du Tres
Saint Nom recevront la Communion
pascale Dimanche le 21 Mars. Une
vingtaine de nouveau membres seront
recus aux ceremonies de fapres-midi.
= : *
La Societe du Tres Saint Nom pre-
sente a la nouvelle eglise beri-
tiers en- marble blanc d'Italie.
La farnilIe ALFRED SONGY fait
aonstruire dams lie cimetiere de St
Jean Baptiste une tombe de famille
an concret reinforce deux etages.
Une fois fine ellie sera un ornement
! cote de Peglise.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1920-03-20
FOR SALE.

Property of Mrs. F. J. Fau-
cheux, on the river front |
mile above Edgard, ?. 0. An
ideal spot for a home and
farm.
Prospective purchasers will
please communicate with.
Mrs. F. j. Fauchelx,
Edgard, La.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1920-03-20
q SUCCESSION OF
ALOVON GRANIER
NO. 283 (P. d.

WHEREAS, Henry J. Granier and
Sidney Tassin Of the parish Of St.
John the Baptist have this day, filed
IN this Court an application to be
appointed administrator Of the afore-
said succession:
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given
to all whom it may concern to sfow
cause, if any they have or can, in
writing. to the Judge Of said Court.
within ten days from the first puoH-
cation hereof, why said application
should not be granted.
Witness my hand and the seal of
said Court at Edgasd, La, this 18th.
day of March 1920.
II. NJ. BODIN,
Clerk OF Court
L. N. Reynaud, Attorney.
Mar. 2O,27, Apr. 8.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1920-03-20
Assessors Office

We have examined the books and
office OF the Assessor, Hon. J. @. Mil
let, and find the assessed valuation o.
50 ,451, ,316.00 and total taxes amount
ing to the sum of $165, 1886.
We recommend that the bridge at
Voisin's in the 5th. Ward be made
larger and have the holes in the road
filled with gravel, and that we have
better drainage throughout the pa
rish and also the fence of Mr.. Ar
mand Montz of Laplace be removed
and put further back
We would suggest that the Poll
Booth of the 5th. Ward be removed
from P. R. Months to the New Sugar
Belt Club, for better Accommodations.
We would recommend that the Po-
lice Jury and the Sheriff of the pa
rish request an opinion from the Dis
trlct Attorney as to whether or net
the various Oil Companies ped llinp
OIL throughout the parish have to pag
an annual license to do business in
this parish.
We further recommend that tbt
Constables throughout the parish er.
force the hog ordinance strictly.
In conclusion we desire to than,
the Court and the officers for II.
courtesIes shown US during our inves
legations. - =
Respectfully submitted,
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1920-03-20
Notice.!

Notice is hereby given that the
contract between the State Of Louisi-
ana, the Parish of St. John the Bap-
tist, and W. S. Bonner, Contractor.
for the construction of the New Or
Translation Rouge Highway, St. John
The Baptist Parish, (East Bank Of
River) has been completed and this
highway finally accepted.
Final payment will be issued to the
Contractor thirty 500 days from
March 22nd, 1920, in accordance with
the terms of his contract.
Louisiana State Highway Department
st. Mar. 2O-27, Apr. 5, 10, II.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1920-03-20
: Public Schools

We have examined the books of the
Superintendent Of Schools II. L. Lau-
rent, and found q balance IN bank o.
$5,769.41, and we would suggest that
the school be kept clean by the jani-
tor and not by the school children as
some complaints have been madt
that the children of Edgard High
School lost two days cleaning up sai Il
school anticipating a visit from. the
Grand Jury.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1920-03-20
Parish Jail

We have examined the parish jail
and found that the prisoners are well
provided for and we would suggest
that the fence around the jail be re-
paired and that the well be properly
boxed to prevent further caving.
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Justice of the Peace

We have examined the books of the
SIX Justices of the Peace and found
all cases properly reported.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1920-03-20
Personal Mention

Judge J. L. Pancaire, of the First
Justice Court visited relatives at
Garyville, La, during the week.
Mr.. Jules Fourroux, of Alglers,
La. formerly resident of this pa
rish was mingling with his many
friends here on Sunday.
Capt. Fourroux did not fail to pay
Us a visit which was very highly ap-
preciated.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1920-03-20
Treasurer's Office

we have examined the books an
the office Of Hon. G.. Calhot and
found them in proper condition show
ing balance On hand of S3,479.97.
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Criminal Matters
Sheriff's Office

We have examined the office OF
Hon. w. J. Hart and found ali bboks
properly kept in order, and we would
suggest that a suitable carpet be
bought for the Sheriff's Office.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1920-03-20
Official Proceedings
of The
POLICE Jury.
Parish of ST. John the Baptist


Edgard, La, March 4, 1920.
The Police Jury met this
lay in regular monthly ses-
.on with the President, Hon.
Aug. Lasseigne, in the Chair.
and the following members
present NIessrs. Reynaud,
songy and Cassagne.
Absent, MeSsrs. Babin and
Barre.
The minutes Of the previous
ecting were read and on
motion duly seconded, same
we're approved.
Moved BY Mr.. Cassagne,
eeonded by Mr. Reynaud
nat the following resolution
G adopted:
BE it Resolved, That the
resident of the Police Jury
and MIR. Songy, be and they
ire hereby authorized to EN-
10y a competent auditor tc
audit the books and records
OF the parish of St. John the
Baptist, and report their find
ing to the Jury. Adopted
unanimously.
Drainage Resolution:
Mr.. Songy offered the fol
lowing ordinance and moved
its adoption, tO-Wlt:
WHEREAS, this Police Ju-
ry under authority of Article
281 of the Constitution of the
State Of Louisiana is empow-
cred to create drainage dis
tricts within the Parish of St.
John the Baptist, and
WHEREAS, a petition has
been presented to this Police
Jury signed by various pro
nerty owners asking for the
creation Of a drainage dis
trict out of that part of the
Parish of St. John the Bap-
tist hereinafter stated,
Be 1t Ordained by the Pc
lice Jury of the Parish of St.
John the Baptist, in regular
meeting assembled, that it
1oes hereby designate and
form a drainage district out
If and the same is to be COM
posed Of the following des-
,ribed property, to-wit:
"All of that part or portion
# the Parish of St. John the
Baptist. known as the Third
Ward Of said Parish, lying
md being on the right bank
# the Mississippi river and
on the upper line by
he division line CT the Parish
S of St. James and St. John
he Baptist, on tie lower line
" the boundary line Of the
properties known as the Ste
,henson Plantation and the
-yrille Falgoust Plantation,
n front by the Mississippi
River and in the rear by the
Township Line dividing town
hips Il, South Range Is
East and Is, South Range IS
EAST; said Drainage District
,hall be composed of parts OF
T. IL S. R. 6 E., T. Z S. R. 9
). and T.l2 S. R. Is E., west
# the Mississippi river, and
5 estimated to contain about
1000 acres of land, as per
nap Of Frank T. Payne, Civil
Engineer and Surveyor,
which is on file with the Po-
ice Jury of the Parish of st.
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resne for a term Of two
years.
Be 1t Further Ordained, etc.
That the Governor of this
State be requested, according
to law, to appoint the other
two commissioners in order
to complete the first Board
Of Commissioners Of the
aforesaid Drainage District.
Be 1t Further Ordained, etc.
That the domicile Of the said
Drainage District shall be
and the same is hereby fixed
at the Wallace School House,
at Wallace, Parish Of ST.
John the Baptist, within the
limits of the said Drainage
District and the Commissio-
ners to be appointed by the
Governor, together with the
above named commissioners
appointed by this Police Jury
shall meet on the first day Of
April, 1920 for the purpose Of
organizing and thereafter
for the transaction of all
other business as may pro-
perly come before them.
This motion was seconded
by Mr.. Reynaud.
The vote being called on the
above resolution resulted as
follows:
Yeas: Mr.. Reynaud, Mr..
Songy, Mr.. .Cassagne, Mr..
Lasseigne. Nays: None.
Absent-Babin and Barre.
L
ed favorably on the following bills
which were ordered paid:
Justices of the Peace
J. L. Pancaire, 1st. ward, S22.50
P. R. Jacob, End. ward, $3.50
Denis Dufresne, 3rd ward, 225
A. T. Perilioux, 4th. ward, 2250
P. Rene Montz, 5th. ward, $3.50
Z. A. Picou, 9th. ward, $3.50
Constables
Gustave Chasez, 1st. ward. $4,000
A. B. Jones, End. ward, 1000
E. Monconduit, 3rd. ward, 1000
Eug. Tamplain, 4th. ward, $500
Olivier Webre, 5th, ward, $500
Vicknair, 9th. ward, $500
CASTOR Galliot, Treasurer, 5000 /
Wallace Lasseigne, Secretary, $3.50 I
Alfred Chapoton, janitor, 1000 /
Le Meschacebe, Official Jouf. 5000 /
Louis Rodrigue, R. D. No. 2, 5000 +
7. 0. Millet, Assessors Sally 229.16 /
Registration Births 6. Deaths:
hrs. Bertha GAMER, $50
/. A. Donaldson, IT'S
Mss B. Joseph, SOC /
Mss Leona Baudry, 200
1. R. Martin, 7.25
ohm D. Reynaud, 1.50 f
4asseigne Printery, Stationery $500
Vm J. Hart, Sheriff:
Jury Certificates $500 +.
Stamps for office $500
Maintaining prisoners 1890
Talcour Pierre, work for Road
district No. 2. 1705
henry Madere, work IN Road
district No. 2, 1i60
.ouis Perilloux, Hauling lumber
or R. D. No. |, 1900
J. C. Triche, Crossing tiles on
Paid for ditching R. D. No. /, 26.40
uests 1a is " i0' ' 5000
Examination of Minnie Ian
ert, 1890
!. Lasseigne, paid to remove
cad COW road $50
Iy. j. Waguespack, for bond e
iaston Galliot, Treasurer, 1000
J. J. Caire:
Supplies for Jail 50.41
Supplies for r. D. No. 2, 22.89
,ichard Smith, work in Road
jchool Board, pro rata Y nils
n assessments 49,. 44.61
'ank of st. John, In full payment
f notes due 456.20
There being no further business
he Jury adjourned.
AUG. LASSEIGNE
President.
WALLACE LASSEIGNE
Secretary.
FOR SALE.
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Clerk of Court

We have examined the books in the
office of the Clerk of Court, H. NJ.
Bodin, and find all books and records
properly kept.
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(Signed:)

(Signed:)
ZENON MONTZ.
BEN DUFRESNr,.
SIDNEY NAURTN,
RENE PANCAIRE,
P. J. GAMER,
J. A. CUNY,
J. 7. ABADIE,
. NELSON JACOB,
LEO BONNEVILLE,
EMILE HOTARD,
JULES j. HAYDEL, Foreman.
A true copy:
H. N. BODIN,
Clerk of Court.
iseal.)
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1920-03-20
SUCCESSION NOTICE
STATE OF LOUISIANA,

Twenty-Eig ghth Judicial District
Court
Parish Of st. John The Baptist.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1920-03-20

To the Honorable Jno. E. Fleury,
Judge Of the 28th. Judicial District
Court in and for the parish of St.
John the Baptist, State Of Louisiana.
&&##**&&#&+*
We the members of your Grand
Jury after having been duly enpanel-
led and sworn IS Grand Jurors for
the March 1920 term Of Court, beg
to report as follows: :.
Criminal Matters
State of Louisiana VS. Henry Ian
deche, Indictment for Manslaughter,
mot true Bill"
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Report Of Grand Jury

w. SIS
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Be It Further Ordained, etc.

That the said Drainage DIS
trict shall be known as the
ST. John the Baptist Parish
Gravity Drainage District
No. One and the following
named persons are hereby
named, appointed and desi!g-
mated as the first commissio-
ners for the terms herenaf-
ter stated, to-wit: Mr.. Pru-
dent G. Songy for a term OF
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-18

belief 10 expressed here thta II also
will recover from the effects ~ the
recent outlaw strikes and right Itself
by the first Of The year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-18
Child Can't Injure Mother
Court Forbids Testimony

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. is-T
will not permit any child 20 biacken
the character Of hts mother was the
statement with which Superior Judge
Ward ended tense scene In hts
court room yesterday during the trial
OF James Singleton for the alleged
murder OF hts wife. Elisabeth.
The defense had called James
Singleton. Jr. son OF the defendant.
When tho boy stepped toward the
witness stand. Singleton ieapcd from
his chair. where he had sat quietly.
often dozing.
My boy. my hcyr' he shouted. and
threw his arms around James Jr-
arcd s.
The bailiff separated them
Judge Ward then called the boy
to his desk.
What happens when you tell a
iieT" the judge asked.
God gets angry" Jimmy an.
swcrcd.
-And what happens when you tell
a great big lieg'' was the next aues-
ton.
you 20 down 60 tho hugaboos."
was the theology of Jimmy.
Judge Ward turned TO the defense
and asked purpose for which the
boy was called TO testify. rhe reply
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-18
new TRIAL
fORMOONEY
IS PLANNED
Case on Another indictment
Would Open Way for Al
legged New Evidence

sAN FRANCISCO. Nov. fs--rcs.
abiiity that Thomas Mooney. serving
ife sentence In san Quentin for the
paniting In 1915, may be tried an
one o. some eight indictments still
standing against HIM. as means OF
getting his case before tho courts
once more. came to light today.
These charges hsveb been on the re
serve calendar Of the superior court
here. BY agreement OF MONEYS law.
yers and the district attorney.
Mooney. in n letter district Attor-
ncy Brady. II became known today.
asked that the cases be returned to
the active calendar. and that he h~
placed ON trial ON one OF the chsrgos
Superior Judge Griffin. before
whom Mooney was tried. declared to
day he stands ready TO return the
Mooney indictments 20 the active
calendar whenever the attorneys so
request. Griffin previously had DO
ciarcd b. did not believe Mooney was
fairly convicted. and has on three o..
casions appealed TO Gov. stephens In
MONEYS behalf.
Moneys friends point out that
while trial on one OF the remaining
indictments against him would not
bring Moneys release under his
pr0nsnt conviction. u would. they
claim. result in a new story being
told regarding Moneys alleged part
In the bomb explosion
They are confident he would be nc.
quilted and that tho evidence would
~ Of such a nature as 60 lead to his
pardon. by the governor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-18
SECOND NAVAL
STUDENT FIRED
Daniels Continues War on
Hazing

WASHINGTON. Nov. is>-wlth
tho dismissal of a second midship-
man from the Annapolis naval acad-
envy. Secretary Daniels today de-
ciarcd hi- intention OF continuing tho
war against haxing until tho prae.
tico In thoroiy stamped out
The dismissal Of tho second stu.
dent WIS announced following a con
ference between Daniels and Admit
raj scaies superintendent Of tho
academy.
Whether congress WIN conduct an
investigation Of the hanns In uncer.
tain. n the matter comes up. II will
probably be In connection with the
naval appropriation bin. rather than
by formal Investigation. Il was b.
se~esa~~1se~ =.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-18
Wire Briefs

HOQuIAM. Thief steals coat and
hat from small daughter OF Mrs.
George Athanas on street
SACRAMENTO. - Mrs. Rafeila
Henderson. io7. said to be the oldest
woman In the state. dead.
cESTRALIA.--RoIiing log kills
John Burns. logger. at Randle
bayfield,. Iowa. - Mrs. J. r..
Handy and son. years old. die from
burns received when mother starts
lire with gasoline.
NEW YORK.--Lewis Adam Vim.
cent. Of Oakland. Cal. wins first
prize for best essay on fire preven-
ton by Boy Scout.
CH1cAGo.--Aymou Grain Co. an.
nCunces II per cent reduction in
price Of rolled oata
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-18

wns that he was expected 10 pro-
that Mrs. Singleton had been un.
faithful 60 her husband.
II viii not allow any chiid 20
blackcn the character OF his mother. .
announced the Judge. with emphaxis
lie refused 20 permit Jimmy to
testify.
Dr. George orfahl. aiieniut for the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-18
Men Are Not Afraid
Of Wornen's Tongues

PRINCETON. ~. J.. Nov. 1s.-
There u only one branch Of athletics
pore popular among Princeton stu
a&nts than football. That Is debat-
ING sgai ut vnssar college. When
the young women invited n Prince.
ton team TO debate with them the
issues q tie political campaign. the
rush Of APPLICANTS even surpassed
that which reported to Coach Roper's
appeal for inen.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-18
Courts His Bride
BY Wig-Wa9 System

NEW YORK. Nov. 15,--Tt took an
interpreter TO assist City Clerk
Cruise IN marrying Anita sabaio. 70.
~ Italy. 10 William Giiben. 90, Of
Miles City, after the bride had ar
rived in this country on an Italian
liner. The couple met In Milan four
ysarauogo and Gilbcn woocd her, but
10 faf their conversation has been
limited y ths w1s.wsg systam.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-18
Kaiserin Starts
Private Laundry

DooitN. Holland. Nov. is.-The
ex-kaiserin oeiebrated her e2nd birth.
day by starting . private laundry
In the grounds Of her residence here
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-18
L4Dy/hxLICEV| MINES

LONDON. Nov. 1T never saw
such times as these" remarked Lady
Mil1icsnt Halves. formerly the
duchess Of Sutherland and recog
nixrd an one Of Engiand's most beau
t1ful women, after her sale Of vaiua-
Bio pictures and household treasures
~ St Serf's House. Pochampton.
Surrey.
II had hoped for = good SALE. she
continued. that would keep me In
bread and butter for the next dx
weeks" And with a sigh. she added
she thought everybody 10 getting
terribly broke these days.
Lady Miilicent Ia going to France
soon. where her husband. Lieut.. Col.
George Halves. Is In business.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-18

government officials agreed today.
continue dropping. coal mine and
While n less optimistic view is
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-18

defense. testified that Singleton. aged
81. In younger. mentally. than his
boy. Jimmy. and that N he killvd
Mrs Singleton. be was not mentally
competent TO be held responsible.
Tho Singietons came here from
Seattle. where Mira Singleton lived
az a gfri.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-27

property as VI. as identifying the
town in the way of trees and lawns.
Mr.. Fletcher .aylor and wife and
Mrs. Ira Taylor of Blackfoot were
callers in town Friday.
Mrs. Fl. H. Sparks and mother
Mrs Anthony of Kimball were trad
ing in. town Thursday
Mrs. Duff Quinn is seriously i'll at
this writing.
Roy Womack is employed as
freight agent during the absence Of
Mr. Scarborough.
Among those attending the Ernest
Bjorkman sale Friday were Dinen
3ybee, Peter Hoff, NJ. NJ. Farmer,
Leonard Ceacham, John Jolley, H H.
Self, heber Christensen and William
Soderman.
III. }. SlaytOn entertained a number
of the business men at a stag party
Friday evening. Cards furnished the
amusement for the evening and at a
late hour delightful refreshments
were served by the host
Mrs. Austin of Blackfoot spent the
weekend with Mrs. M. M. Farmer.
Charlie Sundquist and son Eric at
tended sale in Blackfoot Wednes-
day.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-27
VTWTTVsTT
WICKS
****%+* :. : ]. !. j. ::

Chris Knudsen of Moreland has
purchased the Adolph Johnson ranch
and has moved his family here to
reside.
Mrs. George Dunn returned on
Wednesday from Trenton, Utah,
after attending the funeral of her
sister, who died from influenza.
A meeting of the stockholders of
the Eastern Idaho Canal company
was held at the G. A. Powell home on
Tuesday to consider the ACCESSIBILITY
OF securing larger appropriation of
water for the Eastern Idaho canal.
The stockholders went to Blackfoot
on Wednesday to confer with the
state engineer in regard to the mat
ter.
William Graham of Salt Lake City
was guest at the w. A. ParH lone
he first of the week He and Mr.
Park went to Arco on Wednesday to
look at some land in the Lost river
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-27
First of Census
Figures Public

First census figures issued by the
census figures show Cincinnati with a
population of 401 ,15S, an increase of
37,567 over the last report.
Washington, D. G. has a popula-
ton of 437,414, an increase Of 1867
345 over 1910.
From now on as the statistics are
verified the population of the various
cities Of the country will be given
out, the larger cities being given out
first. Following the larger cities the
population of the various counties
and precincts will be given.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-27
FIRTH

Charles Foster, potato buyer of
Shelley was in town Thursday on
business.
Roy Hagen, manager of Shelley
Independent iumDer yard, with his
family visited i'll town Thursday
The high school pupils were dis
missed Wednesday, due to the illness
Of MISS BurquiSt.
The commercial club held a special
'ednesday evening at the
bank. the ~ter question was dis
cussed in various ways. Commit
tees were appointed to find out the
cost of a deep we'll and piping the
town. This certainly would be the
means of adding more value to Firth
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-27
Idaho Dry Laws
Are Most Stringent

Because of the stringent dry laws
of Idaho, the enforcement of the fed
eral statute will have little effect on
the duties Of the state officials as the
Idaho law gives them greater power
than the federal law according to an
opinion recently made public by At
torney General Roy L. Black.
Pharamists in this state cannot
dispense liquor on a physicians pre-
scription according to the attorney
general.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-02-27
Examinations for
Sterling Postmaster

The United States civil service
commission has announced an exam
ination to be held in Blackfoot on
March 70, 1920 to fill contemplated
vacancy in the position of fourth
class post master at Sterling. The
of the Sterling office
for 1919 was 1927.