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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-01-20

lack of energy on the part of our
citizens.
Merchants May Have
Been Right
A few local men planned long ago
to organize a working force to go to
Pocatello to try to secure the 1921
conventions for Blackfoot, but when
it came time to raise the $4,000
deemed necessary to guarantee for
paying the expenses of advertising
the convention next fall and for
printing the programs and provid-
ing the halls and for doing all the
varied services for making them
pleasant and successful, when 1t was
time for forty men to subscribe 500
apiece of 100 men to subscribe $40
apiece or something similar, some of
the leading spirits who were con-
suited about it, said it was not a
thing they wished to undertake, and
that they preferred to save their
money rather than invest it in con-
ventions for the better information
and education Of the young folks
who want to be better farmers and
for the information of the adults,
who want to learn how to be more
successful. This was the decision
of people both in Blackfoot and in
the country, and they were probably
doing the best thing under the cir
cumstances. They probably knew,
better than we did, that people
would not attend such conventions
if we brought them to Blackfoot, no
matter how much the conventions
cost us. There is only one thing we
are feeling quite sure of in the mat
ter, and that is that Bingham county
is very much behind in grasping it's
opportunities and in cashing in on
it's possibilities. One might name a
dozen or fifteen men in the county
who are awake to the passing OPP
portunities and that dozen men can
better afford to go to Nampa for the
1921 conventions than to bring them
to Blackfoot to waste good exhibits
and good speakers on empty halls.
This paper will publish consider
able information showing just what
is done at such meetings, but we can
not make people read it nor join in
an effort to get the conventions of
1922, which North Idaho towns are
going to combine to try to secure.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-01-20
EDUCATION
Ill.

In good old Caesars time educa-
ton was a luxury. Only the high
brows had a chance at it, and they
had private tutors. Rich men
wasted their time writing fan
tastic poetry for the entertainment
of their friends. Caesar was given
his education by the help of rich
relatives and he used it to make HIM
self famous among all modern sopho-
mores by writing his "Commentar-
ies'' on the Gallo campaigns.
Even in George Washington's day
a man might be president who could
not more than write his name. Wash
ington had wonderful mind, but
he owed most of his written docu-
ments to his secretary, Alexander
Hamilton.
Alexander Hamilton had mind
like Lincoln's. With documentary
training gone thru with earnestly
both acquired the ability to study a
subject thoroly, right into its core.
Hamilton learned enough about the
practice of law in three weeks, or
some such matter, to pass the bar
examinations. Lincoln learned the
science of surveying in six weeks in
order to become county surveyor.
Training the mind is like training
the body. It can't be done on the
quantity basis. The fighter Fitzim-
mons used to say "The bigger they
are the harder they fall Mind as
we'll as body needs scientific training
in order to compete in any field OF
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-01-20
WANTED

One hundred young men for the U.
S. naval acadamy. The law author
ICES the appointment of 100 enlisted
men each year, these men to be Sc
lected as the result of comparative
examination of enlisted men of the
navy and marine corps to the naval
acadamy at Annapolis, Md. The
navy also maintains the following
schools: Two electrician schools,
radio schools two, artiticer schools
two, Yoeman schools three, hospital
corps three, Musicians four, Bakers
and cooks four, machinists one, avia-
ton mechanics one.
1t is safe to say that any man
trained in one of these trades and
who has practiced it on ship dur
ing his naval service, will be always
in demand. For further information
apply at the Naval Recruiting Sta
ton at 1872 1-2 South Main St., Po-
catello, Idaho.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-01-20
THE LOVE OF
PHRASES

Many a good fight has been. won by
men not knowing the vast import
ance of their effort. Many fight
for the right has been lost because
it's defenders failed to study the fun
damentals for which they strOve.
Communism, socialism and an
archy are terms very much confused
in common usage in the United
States for we are first and foremost
a people dominated by catch phrases.
A communistic theory will be called
anarchistic by men in the heat of
their fight against it, and the same
with socialism Government owner
ship of the grocery business, If it
were supported, would be called
anarchy by many business men. That
rings the quite natural result that
f you wanted to support a commun-
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-01-20
THIS PAPER
REGRETS

The editor of The Idaho Republic
can regrets that so few of the people
of Bingham county attended the
meeting of agricultural and stock
raising sessions held at Pocatello
last week. 1t was series OF events
brought close enough together to al
low each person to choose what was
of most interest to him, and get the
most possible in, a few days.
The sessions were held at an ex-
pense of thousands of dollars to the
people of PocatellO and much more
expense paid by taxation, in addition
to much help by private interests
and corporations willing and anxious
to aid in the development of in
dustries into more profitable activity
for all connected with them. Bring
ing speakers from as far as Wiscon-
sin, Salt Lake, Seattle, Spokane and
Moscow to bring messages gathered
by the activity of many people test
ing for many years and then have
only few of our local people in the
audience when admission was free
and advertisement of the occasion
had been carried on for months,
brings up some grave questions re-
garding the sincerity of people who
say they cannot get time to go or
cannot afford to go. Cars are
plentiful, the roads were very fine,
and neighbors could club together
and have some members stay at
home to do the work while others
drive each day to the meetings. Two
hours drive would take crowd
from almost anywhere in Bingham
county, and they could eat Z
o'clock breakfast at home and be
back for 7 o'clock supper, missing
only the evening program.
Surely some member of the family
could be spared to be absent all day
to receive information that cost
thousands of dollars to furnish. If
an admission fee of $1.00 had been
charged at each session, and the pro-
moters of the programs had tried
selling season tickets, anybody can
tell what reply would have been
made to offers of ticket sales, but
here was something very valuable
offered free, and few gallons of
gasoline would have taken the
representatives of five families down
and back each day, and nearly all
the families of Bingham county re-
manned away from all the sessions.
We believes it shows a lack of in
formation, or lack Of appreciation
of the value of the meetings. or a
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-01-20

deghu music
Old Fashioned Girls This splendid
the known
infinite variety ncudns
sketches vocal and instrumental solos and duets
The charming old songs and
the evening
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THE. IDAHO REPUBLICAN

endeavor today. Get 1t at college,
or get It by close application to fun
damental books, but get TT. c. X
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-08-18

many. instances ie
@'' has Increased the
slt,tatrcncth and en-
~ durauce in two
weeks time. l cam
not recommend ie
90 highly for men or
'oncn who are weak.
1ctvouSand run down.
II you are not strong
r well you owe i, to
ourScivc to make the
GLOWING test: See how
ong you can work
.ithout becoming tired.
text take two ive-
IS OF ordinary NuxI
three times per day
for two weeks. Then
strength again and
UGH you have gained,
.eA Is recommended above.
known 10 druggists every
cts u Is easily assimilate3
'ek, nor upset tho stom
stamped rs follows y
h bottle, so that tho IN
ltes. The manuiac- ~,
= results to every purchase
etform only by all druggr,ta
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-08-18
AMERICANS HELD
NORTH CAROLINA AS
Tenn. MARKS TIME
THIRTY-FIVE CITIZENS OF u s.
RED CAPTIVE SHIELD AS HOST
AGES ALONG WITH NATIVES OF
EUROPEAN COUNTRIES.

Terijoh, Finland, Aug. l8.-A thon
sand foreigners, including thirtyhvt
Americans, ara now at Moscow hop
ing for action by their government
to get them out OF Russia before win
ter sets in. They include, besides the
Americans, 700 French, 100 British
and 100 Scandinavians.
Aside from thirty-dve undoubted
Americans, there are a large humble.
claiming American citizenship who
are awaiting bolshevik permission tC
leave. They are the last of Russia s
pre- war foreign resident population.
Inquiries by the Associated Press
correspondent, prior to his deporta
Z ton to Finland from Moscow, devcl
oped that many foreigners have been
refugees in Moscow for more than a
year,
The Americans in Moscow say theii
status is worse than that of the Citi
Gems of any other country. They arc
held virtually as hostages while the
soviet tries to force the Washington
government to negotiate officially The
officials of the bolshevik foreign Of
fice consider the United States the
most uncompromising of all nations
in her attitude toward the soviet
Five Americans are known to be i'm
prisoned in Moscow Among them
are Dr. A. w. Stickney, geolU2iSt, ana
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-08-18

yesterday for her little grandson, PAM
FoWlie, who celebrated his fourth
birthday The little guests arrived at
. O'Clock ana spent a very happy aft-
crn00n with music ana games. Late
in the afternoon dainty refreshments
were served by Mrs. Crawfrd.
q q q
The members of Santa Maria Court,
Daughters of Isabella. viii hold Il pie
ME tomorrow at thautauqua PARK
The ladies will 90 to the park before
the afternoon program. AT & o'clocE
picnic luncheon will he served amt
the guests will remain for the evening
program.
e, = q
Mrs. william Whyts entertained a
few guests at hAr home IN forth OF.
taWa last evening In honor Of Rev.
:. - Suerth If st. Francis church
and Mrs, J.. J. Dnpllil Of eli, ag0, Who
are visiting in Ottawa. after tho
dll or the gueF'@ sl.e't very plea
SAINT informal social evening.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-08-18

NAEurscTuEErq' EoTE: Nurl
- n't s't,rt .,lue : Lut one pt
vhttr LraAr the v !-- inots anic
..o.l does nut !nitire the tetth, ma
a.h Eath Ia 4 OF genuine NuN
and .hs wubGS Nuytsh lion are stan
public may 10, he l. Ih'o accepting a.
tuitrs ruprs0tec successful and entire
osthey w,llreiuad our .nuney. itis DIS
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-08-18

The florence Rebekah lodge 8Will
hold 'int iation next Tuesday even
ing, Aug. "a, in the Odd Fellows han.
AT the close OF the business session
an Informal social hour will be held
The drill team will hold rehearsal
on Sunday afternoon to prepare for
the event.
6, &, 4,
Miss Helen Hodkinson entertained
with small informal party Monday
afternoon complimentary to Miss
Charity Ann Sanders whose marriage
to Clement Peace Of California VIII
take place next month. Only The most
intimate friends of Miss Sanders were
invited to be present. The IIodkinsor
home was attractively decorated with
baskets of garden flowers. Late in
the afternoon dainty refreshments
were served by the hostess. The out
of-tOwn guests were Mrs. s. j. Stevens
and Miss Hazel Olson of Aurora.
+ + +
Mrs Martin Crawford 300 East Nor
ris street, entertained fifteen children
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-08-18

Yellow has been one of the
'avorite coiors this summer Here
is a suggestion in indestruCtible
wolfe. printed in large yellow rose
pattern. over foundation OF Nile
green pussy willow silk The skirt
has the wolfe draped over the
hips The corsage has. first. a
bandeaU with soft shoulder
frapery of yellow silk. then bib
made of wide green-gold ribbon
and as final note. a folded
girdle OF the yellow silk
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-08-18

West Austral as Vast Size.
Nr~t \USt"iia. the largest state in
tn continent, It's au arca OF over 49,
ON square mi.es.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-08-18

Mich. an American soldier who was
recently released from Russian inn
FrisOnmcut, has given the consular OF
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-08-05
how could he be expected to gain
the support Of those who are less
vitality interested?

now could ne DE expected 10 gam
the support Of those who are less
vitality interested?
" w
Is Wealth Concentrating?
'~HAT THE RICH are get
~ ting richer and the poor
getting poorer; that the coun-
try's wealth is being concentrate
ed in the hands of the few is one
of. the favorite laments of the po-
litical agitator who poses as a
reformer.
There may be some grounds
for such complaints, but certain
" the reports Of the comptroller
of currency at Washington does
not reveal any such condition.
On the contrary a statement just
issued show there are 20, 1880, $50
depositors in the national banks
of this country, and it must be
remembered that this figure
takes no account of the millions
of depositors of the state banks.
This statement shows that
about one person in every five
has an account in a national
bank. The number of depositors
has increased 165 per cent or
more than doubled in the last 10
years, while the population has
increased not to exceed 10 per
cent.
Certainly thissdoes not reflect
any growing concentration of
wealth in the hands of the few,
but on the contrary a steadily
and rapidly widening prosperity
The fact that the deposits Of all
the national banks aggregate IA
billions indicates there is consid-
cradle prosperity to distribute.
- =
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xxx X * X * TX X X * TX X X X
* AT THE CHURCHES X
X TX * * TX X X X * * TX X X X Y
Lutheran
There will be no services this COM
ing Sunday, neither morning or at
night, as the pastor will be away all
day preaching at mission festival at
Yakima. Henry C. Messerli, pastor.
Baptist
Next Sunday no preaching service
but Sunday school as usual.
Christian Science
The lesson sermon for this week is
"Spirit," at the Christian Science
chapel on Third street, at II a. m.
Wednesday evening meetings at 8
o'clock, beginning September 1.
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SUNDAY
ZASU PITTS in
Seeing Through

A ripping comedy drama that will
hit you in the heart.
Also "Over the Transon," two
reel comedy offering featuring Mrs
Joe Martin, the most wonderful mon
key in the world An evening OF
laughter that will cure the blues.
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Congressman Summers
his PAPER knows of nc

This PAPER knows Of no
~ good reason why the vot-
lers of this congressional district
should not return DR.. John w.
Summers to congress. During
his first term Dr., Summers has
won the reputation of being one
of the hardest working and most
conscientious members Of the
lower house. His efforts have
been extended tirelessly for the
interests of his district and he
has taken a firm and sound
stand upon large national ques-
lions of legislation. g
As member of the commit
tees on reclamation, public
lands, and roads, he has kept in
close touch with the things in
which this district are most Wit
ally interested, and his two
years experience will fit him to
render even more efficient serv-
ice during his second term.
Measured by the standard of
the big national problems, DR..
Summers is the very type of
man that present day conditions
demand. He is progressive and
forward-looking with no faint of
radicalism. He is conservative
but in no sense a reacti0nary.
His is a conservatism that rec
ognizes the rights of all classes
and believes in a sane and pro-
gressive national program for
the benefit of all the people.
In the face of the present ac-
-tivities of radical elements in
the state and district, this is no
time to take chances or to ex-
pertinent with new candidates.
The course of wisdom and safety
is to stand back of a man who
has made good.
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IN ANOTHER column Q

this issue there is printed
the referendum measure, known
as the Carlyon road bill. 1t will
appear in the next IL issues of
this paper and all'voters should
acquaint themselves with its
provisions that they may the
better understand the arguments
for and against it as they will
be presented from now until
after election.
One bridge is all we want.
Bob is too many Bridges.
X X X X * * xxx xxx XXKKK X
X NEWS FROM HOVER X
TX X TX X X X X * X X TX X X X X X
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~ "
IT is NEEDLESS to point
out the many advantages

1T is NEEDLESS to point
out the many advantages
that will accrue to this commun-
ity by the building of a highway
bridge across the Columbia be-
tween Kennewick and Pasco.
There has never been any
doubts in the mind Of any resi-
dent of the state that sooner or
later a bridge at this point would
become an economic necessity.
The bridge has never been
more than a question of when
and how. Doubtless many have
thought that the bridge would
some day be built by the state.
So it would be some day. But
is it good business for the peo-
pie of this section to wait the
slow process of state action?
The state has never yet bridged
the Columbia and no bridge has
yet been built, the operation Of
which has not fully justified the
expenditure.
From such figures as are avail
able on the volume of traffic
over the ferries on cross-state
highways, there is sufficient
reason to Justify the prediction
that the proposed bridge will
pay good returns that will come
] to the community through in
creased travel and new and en-.
i larged commercial relations.
That the proposed bridge was
not financed by Charles Huber
and his associates has been 9
disappointment to some. II
should be remembered, however
that nobody is quite so directly
and vitality interested in thu
building of the bridge as are thu
people of Kennewick and Pasco
and no people should be quite 81
well qualified to judge as to thu
possibilities of the bridge as we
In passing judgment upon thos'
possibilities we must arrive a
one of two conclusions. Eithel
: the bridge when built will prov.
! a paying investment or it viii
, , not. IF we believe it will not
and because of that belief ar
. unwilling to put our money int
it, how can we expect the invest
or in Seattle, Portland, or New
York City to put his money int
: it? On the other hand # w
do believe the bridge will pa!
. good dividends, as have the 9th
er Columbia bridges, to whom
should we like to see those divl
dends paid, to ourselves or t
, stockholders in Seattle, Portlan'
or New York. In other words
if Mr.. Huber cannot enlist tn
support of the Kennewick AM
Pasco people in the undertaking
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MONDAY
MITCHELL LEWIS in
"CALIBRE So"

mitch" is always good, and this
offering is no exception. It's rug:
ged story Of the west, and it stirs
the blood to action.
Also The Selznick News and Mutt
and jeff. Selznick News will show
excellent views Of the Shriners' con-
vention in Portland.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-08-05
These Days, YeD

"The clothes do not make the man"
remarked the ready-made philosoph-
er.
"No," answered the friend who
studying tailor's bill. "They don't
make him. They break hin" -Cleve-
land Catholic Bulletin.
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FRIDAY
ALICE BRADY in
"SINNERS"
FRIDAY

Her latest success. Not all Of us
are Sinners" but few of us are.
Come and see for yourself.
Also Eddie Polo in the third cpl
sode Of the vanishing Dagger" and
the international News.
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TUESDAY
TOM MIX in
"The Daredevil

A thrilling story Of a hard-boiled
tenderfoot. Full Of pep, punch and
thrills. It does not lag for minute.
Also Fox News, showing Shriners'
parade and Rose festival parade in
Portland.
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SATURDAY
CONWAY TEARLE in
'ssATONEMENT'

A very strong dramatic offering,
supported by a wonderful cast. It's
his first Select picture in which he
appears as star-the right being
won by his merit as an actor. Also
SPrince Of Daffodills,," two reel
comedy. "a
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-08-05
Brains Always Score

Three Kentuckians were killed in
a fight over a dog. The. dog is
alive because he ran away and hid.
All of which proves that brains will
triumph in the end.-Johnston Demo-
crat.
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WEDNESDAY
The biggest picture of the present
season
1.-THE RIGHT TO HAPPINESS"
with Dorothy Phillips =

It's the greatest love story ever
told. Eight great acts, 5000 people.
You will want to see it.
Also a Photograph.
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his landlord and buys house Of his
own has home Of the free, and also,'
at present prices, home Of the
brave.-Kansas City Star.
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They all tell us the same
We say so ourselves

Look this strong offering over and
then come. Air as pure as the noun
tain breeze and as refreshing. It's
water washed and cooled. It's just
dandy. i,
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J. Doyle Of Kennewick visited on,
Monday with the home folks here. +
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryson Brown and
family of Kennewick visited with Mr..
and Mrs. John Mills on Sunday. &
j. Boon, who purchased the thresh-
ing outfit Of J. Howard of Horse
Heaven, left Thursday for Veteran,
Alta, after few days spent in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emery Henry and
son of Walla Walla visited with the
home folks over Sunday.
I. j. Powell left Saturday for Du-
fur, Ore, where he expects to remain
for some time with his sons.
Mr.. Vaughn has had four carloads
of wood arrive here during the past
few days for use on the ferry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mackenzie were visi-
tors at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Angus, Doyle Of Kennewick over Sun
day.
The Misses Merle and Hazel Bra
den left Thursday for Vancouver,
Wash, where they have secured posi-
lions.
Miss Emily Stewart left Friday for
Portland and vicinity where she will
visit with friends and relatives fpr
a few weeks.
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The Brave Freeman Today
A renter who breaks away from
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner. (Elizabeth, Colo.) 1920-1921, 1920-07-23
lie WANTED 1T RUBBED in
Congressman Evidently Was Not Sat
lsfIed With Knowing Himself to
Be a Fool.

wealthy western congressman.
says the Argonaut. much against his
will, erected a magnificent mansion in
Washington to please his wife and
daughter. The congressman was of
plain tastes and had no liking for the
social activities of the national cap
ltal. One day an old friend visited
him. Wearing n face of the deepest
gloom. the owner of the stately home
escorted his caller throughout the
place. The visitor was admiring and
enthusiastic. but the host said little
or nothing. When the inspection was
finished and the two had returned to
the library on the first floor. the Wis
Itor said:
swell, Jim, you certainly can't say
that you haven't everything that you
want
can" replied the millionaire
soberly; II want a parrot"
why a parrotf'
81 should like to hang him over the
front door, SO that every time I enter
this place he can yell out, There
comes that old fool again youths
Companion