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Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
Divorce Figures

This is referred to the primary class arithmetic, though fear that the solution must be furnished. if a by those familiar with higher mathematics. with the calculus variations the binatory theory including combinations permutations and determinants. We frankly that it is too much for
 The divorce statistics show that '.ls5.ooo women and l5600O were divorced in a year" We would think anything of it if these were Turkish sta- tistics but they They belong this sup posediy homogeneous land. Therefore. what has be- come 2s,OO husbands who seem to be unac- counted for? When is divorced he be divorced from somebody.
 We can only offer suggestions to the real workers on this problem. They may may be helpful. Perhaps bigamy involved. There are notoriously more bigamous than women. The range of the country is greater than that of and they have greater opportunities commit bgamy. But then when think. that complicates the problem and makes 1t If it the other way if the divorced numerous than divorced women this suggestion would be iIuminat- ing. As it is. it only deepens murkiness So 1t be disregarded; we're offered it. Forget it.
 The language of the statement may defective. misapprehenson by the statistician the meaning of the divorced" A divorced person is com monly understood to be the against whom suc- cessful action for separation is brought. against whom the writing of divorcement" is directeds the put away" the divorcee. Thus the plaintiff is divorced except. perhaps rarely. on counter complaint.
 This being the know that the figures wrong if the word divorced" has been properly used, for there erring than women.
 Again it may be that what is by the bureau is that 156,ooo were defendants in divorce actions, and 1s5,0oo that is dis proved by the statement in immediate foregoing paragraph, well by the all the courts heard
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Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
Monday. Auaust 1e. 1880

Pittsburg. Pa, Aug. 15-President Hayes says: T don't intend to say . word about politics or on my Pacific coast trip or engage in the campaign there.
 San Francisco. Aug. 15-John H. Clemenshaw has been convicted of perjury in swearing that Charles De- Young fired the first shot when he was killed by young Kalloch. He was brought into court for sentence. The prisoner asserted his innocence of in tention to misstate and said that he had not been influenced by Mapor Kalloch in giving his testimony. A motion in arrest of judgment and for a was sentenced to 14 years in the peni- tentiary.,
 San Francisco. Aug. 15--J. c. Dun can the long imprisoned defaulter of the defunct Savings bank was set at liberty today. he having given bond in the amount of s30.000.
 Local
 The Republican primary election of Phoenix precinct was held on Saturday in the office of Judge Hancock. The following are the names of those elect ed to represent this precinct in the county convention to be held next Sat urday for the purpose of electing dele . gates to the Republican territorial convention and to nominate candidates for county offices: R. r. Kirkland. J. B. Kelly. George Coats NJ. H. Clader- wood, F. Rood. F. NJ. Post, l. B Creamer, l.. Mayer, R. L. Long. C. F. McClintock, C. A. Luke. Gus Becher, George F. Mowry.
 Dr. Conyers has performed very
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
sEIzE CARLOAD oE LIouoR

CHICAGO, Aug. 15-A carload or liquor valued at S175,o0O and shipped here from Kentucky was seized yester- day by federal officials.
 Officials said the liquor was con signed to a dummy address and that it had been shipped on a forged permit Two men were arrested and held to the grand jury in s10000 bonds. They were Hugo Weiss and Harry Fabrlni. the latter one of several men who recently complained to police that they gave Harold Michelev, president of a pickle factory, $1, 1000 with which to purchase liquor and that Michelev absconded with the money
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
QUESTIONS AND
 ANSWERS
o. What is the present status of the work of bringing back the dead sot- diers from Europe2 1. M. c.

c. What is the present status of the work of bringing back the dead soi- diers from Europe? |. Nj. C.
 A. All remains in Great Britain. Bel sfunl erd Italy are to be brought hack, except upon request of neares- rela- tive for permanent burial in these countries. All remains in France are to be returned if requested All re- mains in Germany. Luxemburg and North Russia, are to be returned un- less there are special requests that they be left, or relative in Germany to whom transfer of remains may be made the United States government being released of further responsibility concerning disposition of such bodies or maintenace of such burial places.
 o. For whom was Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, named? T. E. Q.
 A. The mansion at Mount Vernon was built by Lawrence Washington, an elder half brother of George Wash ington. The estate was named in honor of Admiral Vernon under whom Lawrence Washington had served in the West Indies.
 c. Where is the largest bell in the world? M. w.
 A. The largest bell in actual use is in Moscow, Russia
 O. What are some of the biggest fire losses that have occurred in the United States? R. E. G.
 A The four most destructive fires in this country were San Francisco, April IS, 1906, loss $350. 900; Chi cago. October 9, 1871, loss s165, ,000, 900; Boston, November 9, 1872, loss $75,000. 900; and Baltimore, February ', 1904, loss $50, ,000,OO
 O. Should cottonseed meal be fed to hogs? Nj. E. R.
 A. This meal is not satisfactory for use as hog feed. because it contains poisonous principle which is injurious and often fatal to swine. There are other concentrates having equal feed ing value which can be purchased at bout the same price.
 O. How much has the time for crossing the ocean been shortened since the day of Columbus? T. E. C.
 A Columbus, in 1492. crossed from Palos to Salvador in 37 days. The Savannah, the first seamship to cross the Atlantic. crossed from Savannah Georgia, to Liverpool, England, in 27 days. The Mauretania covered the dis tance from Queenstown. Ireland to New York city, 2.0O0 miles, in 106 hours 4 minutes The airship R34 crossed from Mineola, New York to Pullman. England, a distance of $500 miles in 75 hours. minutes. The sea plane NC4 crossed from Rockaway, N. Y. to Plymouth England, $500 miles, in 54 hours. 17 minutes. The
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
Where the People
 May Have a Hearing

Delinquent Tax Collection Waste The Republican:
 We wish to call your attention to the laws of revenue and taxation of which very few of you are familiar with. We are not finding and fault with these laws except the delinquent tax law, it is the most absurd and unreasonable law that could be enacted mourning the greatest expense possible in the collection of back taxes,
 The system now in use in this: When the time has arrived for the tax col lector to close his books he is then re- quired to make up the back tax record.
 These books are very expensive and it reqnires expert help to transcribe
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
A.Aid ta City PI.nnina

few weeks ago the subject to city planning was ,,n bv the city commission and suppose when .L ~acation season is and the weather becomes .~e reasonable it be pursued toward some con ,,,s;on In the meantime there has been an i'm s.o,t development in the east which will make the s,, eas sier and more comprehensive if Phoenix de- ,-.. to make use O power which has been con . z ,,z, the stablishment validity of zoning legislation. rho first zonins law of wide grasp was adopted ,x>ew York city years ago. Its validity was ,,,, sustained by the supreme court of that state - es,,lt must heartening to the friends or city .,i,y everywhere where there is nothing Tn state ..;+t;ors which zoning law controverts We .ss o,r constitution leaves the way open for it.
 F, eact we have already crude zoning regulations s, -. believe have not been tested mainly We sup o. the reason that they have not invited test ,ya,v YorI<s zoning law establishes residence s.ss and industrial districts. and also districts ,;on the height of buildings is regulated, regu- !" +tas spercentage of lots that may be covered by 4s.s and prescribing the size of yards and courts
 - and elsewhere. it is said, the people have gen
 -, haen favorable this kind of control
 ss c,e soon learn that under this policy their
 sobood is protected against improper invasion a ,esult property values have been conserved ana arntzed At the time the sehetne has
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
BORDER Is cIOsED

CALEXICO, Cal. Aug. 1.-The United States immigration service to- day ordered the international line closed to all holders of passports eX- cept thos able to show actual bus mess in Mexico each time they cross The order was applied about noon and in short time scores were waiting examination on both sides of the line.
 Restrictions were ordered yesterday on issue of passports
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16

Vicker's airplane crossed from St Johns, N. B.. to Clifton. Ireland, 1900 miles. in Is hours. 20 minutes.
 o. What does the name Idaho" nean7 N. F.
 A. Idaho is a North American In dian word meaning Gem of the Noun tains" or Sunrise Mountains
 o. How is Scotch woodeock made :? V. |. Nj.
 A. The ingredients are i hard boiled eggs, tablespoons butter. F table spoons flour, 1 cup milk, F teaspoon salt few grains cayenne. anchovy sauce Make thin white sauce of butter flour. milk and seasonings; add eggs chopped fine. and season with anchovy sauce. Toast bread on one side serving with woodcocl1 poured over untoasted side.
 c. What are the factors in physical efficiency? F. A. H.
 A. Food. clothing. shelter and habits of life make uo the elements upon which physical efficiency is based.
 C. What is the plural of memo randum?" B. Nj. c.
 A. While the form generally used for the plural is memoranda" the newer editions of dictionaries and en- cyclopedias also give memorandums.
 O. Of what is air composed? B. N.
 A. Nitrogen and oxygen. in >the ra ton of 7S to q respectively. are the principal constituents of the earth's at mosphere.
 (Any reader can get the answer to any question by writing The Repub- lican Information Bureau. Frederic I. Haskin. Director. Washington, D. C. This offer applies strictly to infor- nation. The bureau cannot give ad- vice on legal, medical and financial matters. It does not attempt to settle domestic troubles, nor to undertake exhaustive research on any subject. Write your question plainly and brief ly. Give full name and address and enclose two cents in stamps for return postage. All replies are sent. direct to the inquirer)
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
In Tennessee Today

We hope Tennessee legislature is not playing the despicable Arizona territory legislatures used to work off the this territory The council or the house at first regarded joke as directed at the other branch. Each knew that a bill granting votes would fa,f ''e 1ic.. that the with a profession of sym pathy would hurry bill through A little later as the sentiment in of suffrage grew stronger neither house quite of itself or the other and usually there understanding that before bill was passed in either house it would surely finally beaten. A democratic legislature once pro- posed to it up Governor Kibbey republican But on an intimaton from him that he was prepared to approve it. the legislature declined to pass it
 There was something suspicious n the unexpect- edIy overwhelming vote by which the Tennessee sen ate ratified the amendment. The most sanguine of surprised They thought they knew exactly inc strength their forces. This suspicion r.. strengthened Saturday when the speaker of inc house replying to telegram from President Wilson urging the house to today the senate action said T do not think the men of Tennessee will sur render their honest convictions for expediency or political harmony"
 In view of the presidents record on the suffrage question and his tendency toward partisanism that was pretty sharp rebuke. the stinging he had received since certain November night in 1e1S
 It is papabe that the solicitude of the president and of the majority of the democratic leaders for favorable action by legislature would not be felt if the pending before Iegis- lature of of the only republican states which have not ratified the amendment. It is not woman suffrage the president democratic Of women which the party needs. The president sending that asked the legislature the ground he himself occupied with respect to suffrage up the late summer of 1916
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16

federal reserve bank official says that about half the total of the United Is being carried in peoples pockets when it would be a great deal better invested. But takes about half the currency the country incidental expenses now adays and most of us find haven't half enough
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16

There is said to be invasion England by American bartenders. The English are naturally and nationally conservative. probably stick the barmaids despite the allurements the ngen- iously mixed American drinks. If an Eng lishman would abandon an established insti tuition. .
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16

next trip we may place our city on the airmap of the country. All parties interested in the club should write care Box 365. City.
 K. w. HULTZ.
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
ICE PEDDLERs BALK

DALLAS, Tex, Aug. 15-It is esti- mated that 90 per cent of Dallas homes were without ice yesterday as a result of refusal of local ice peddlers to de- liver ice at 65 cents a hundred pounds, the fair price'set by R. F.. Taylor. United States district attorney.
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16

In spite of the strenuous efforts of the railroads make people home they persist travelling
Arizona republican., 1920-08-16
{, FORTY YEARS AGO TODAY

by The
 evening
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-08-17
ADDITIONAL WANT ADS

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. at once. In
qufre Sunshine Grocery. :8-17tf
FOR SALE-One' 1S-inch base burner
in excellent condition. Used only
three seasons. Phone 546, or call
at Gil Minnesota ave. 5dS-21
FOR sALRs7-Automobile trailer. Can
be seen atsthe Jester farm. 5ts-21
ny 49,
FOR sALE-Brand new Ford bus IA
to 16 passenger. Must be seen to
be appreciated. Terms to respon-
sible parties. C. w. JeWett Co.
4d8-20
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-08-17
BOY MUSICIANS TOUR
EAST ON VACATION

Kinston, N. c., August 17.-What
Is pronounced here as unique vaca-
ton project has been undertaken by
% members of the towns juvenile
band. The boys will journey on a
vacation and sightseeing trip to
Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia
and New York, stopping at several
cities enroute to give concerts, the
proceeds of which will be used to de-
fray travelling expenses.
Full camping equipment including
tents Ind mess kits will be carried
for the boys will seek to bring down
costs to the minimum. A colored
chef from this section will accompany
the youthful bandmen.
The oldest member Of the party,
with the exception of the band leader
and instructor, is IS and the young
est 10. The uniforms are Of blue
piped with broad gold stripes. The
drum major will wear red and black
fur busbee and carry shiny baton.
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THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER

coming more popular as form of
farm motive power, many persons
have predicted that in a few years
the horse will be an extinct animal.
But such is not the case, according
to Carl w. Gay, superintendent of
the horse department. of the Mime
sofa state fair. There are more
horses in the United States this year
than any other year in, the history
of the department of agriculture, &C.
cording to the statistics of the
bureau which date back to 1867.
There were 21,834,O00 horses in
this country in 1919, according to the
census figures. The only other year
approximating this total was 1918,
when the number Of horses aggre-
gated 21,555,000.
To encourage the breeding of pure
bred horses, the richest premiums in
history have been hung up by the
Minnesota state fair, September
0,,Ac hn
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-08-17
TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST u, 1920

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. at 602 LIST
street. Not over 80 years. No OH"
ference if you have child. Ar
rangements made when call.
3t8-19
BIG CROPS IN MONTANA-Will sell
\ or trade 800 acres level prairie.
$4,000. Equity $4,000. $40 acres
stock range $4,000. Equity $4,000.
:: Special bargains good level re-
3sk linquishment 5000. Near OIL
dome. Close in. For bargains,
write N. J. Nelson, owner. lingo
mar, Montana. s3tS9l9
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-08-17
HIDES
LIVE POULTRY

1--WE FVJULJR1
Turkeys, 8 lbs. up SOC
Turkeys, small and thin. .. AT value
Geese, 2 lbs. and up, fat ..... :16c
Ducks, tat tic
Hens, b eavy, 4 lbs and over. - .20c
Hens, lbs. up, tat .........' zoe
Dressed poultry, 80 per pound over
live stock.
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WANTED TO FISH. so
ASKED CITIZENSHIP
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
Portland, Ore, August 17.-Conrad
c. Madden, Sc, after living 40 years
in the United States, applied to Cir
cult Judge w. N. Gatens for citizen
ship.
But this native of Norway didn't
get his papers, for federal examin-
ers testified against him, declaring
his only reason for wanting to become
a citizen was so he could obtain q
fishing license
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-08-17
HIDES
SOUTH ST. PAUL LIVE STOCK.

Cattle 49, Receipts, 5000; market,
steady to weak; top, $12.75; bulk of
sales, $3.50.
Hogs - Receipts, 2,400; market,
steady to 10c lower; top, SIS; bulk
of sales, $14.25 @14.5O.
Sheep Receipts, 1900; market,
lambs SOC lower, sheep Csc lower;
Top, $11; bulk of sales, $11.
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DESTROYED the illusion.

Into the restaurant she came with
the air Of princess, truly regal ag-
ure, clad in brown from top to toe and
looking as If she had Just visited q
Partisan mqdiste and a beauty parlor
"a perfectly groomed. handsome wom-
an. There, was an air Of refinement
about her. She looked extensively
turned out in the simple, deceptive
way.
She seated herself at a table and
there were little EXPLANATIONS Of ad-
miration from other diners near. A
waitress approached; every one
hushed to listen to the beautiful crea-
ture speak.
In a high-pitched, East side voice
she ordered: Bring me onion
omlette." 1t was brought, and she
played it golfishly speaking, with her
knife.-New York Evening Post.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-08-17
MINNEAPOLIS GRAIN MARKET.
MINIMUM WAGE LAW
RESTORED BYN. D. JUDGE
(By United Press

Fargo, August 1.-THE minimum
wage law was restored today by the
Injunction issued by Judge A. P.
Kohl of Cass county in a suit brought
by two telephone companies on the
North Dakota Laundry Association.
Hearing will be had on September z.
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or HORSES
SHOWS BIG INCREASE

What has become Of Old Dobbin
the past few years? With the auto
truck crowding horses of the city
delivery wagon and the tractor be-
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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Miss Kathleen McGrath, South
Fifth street, has gone to Bemidji,
where she will be the guest of Miss
Marjorie Cameron.-Grand Forks
Herald.
Miss Maude Stricklemyer, of East
Grand Forks, has returned from a
weeks visit with friends In Bemidji.
Grand FORKS Herald.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-06-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department Of the Interior, U. 5.
Land Office at Lewiston, Idaho. June
9, 1920
Notice is hereby given that
Loney Z. Collins, Of Grangeville, Ida
no, who, on October %, 1915, made
Homestead Entry (List 12Ss9) No.
O6337, for NWH NWH, seq NWH,
NEH sWH, VIZ NEH NWA, seq
NEH NW1l, & 81 NEH NEH NWA,
Section "a, Township % n. Range 4
East, Boise Meridian, has filed notice
of intention to make three year proof,
to establish claim TO the land above
described, before Hamton Taylor, U.
S. Commissioner, at Grangeville, Ida
no, on the 10Th day Of July, 1920.
Claimant names as witnesses:
John w. Callard, Peter Brockenour,
Lloyd c. Day and Ralph w. Smith, all
of Grangeyille, Idaho.
non-cOal HENRY HEITFELD,
SO Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-06-17
NOTICE For PUBLICATION

Department Of the Interior, U. S
Land Office at Lewiston, Idaho. JUNE
9, 1920.
Notice is hereby given that
John W. Callard, of Grangeville, Ida
no, who, on September 30, 1915, made
Homestead Entry, List 1892, No
06266, for NJ NEH NEA NWA,
See. "a: and 81 SWH, 81 SWA
SEH, NWH SWA SEA, 81 SEH
NEA SWA, VIZ NEH SWH, SEH
NWH SWH, 81 NEH NW14 SW1l,
& 81 SWA SEH NWH, Section Is,
Township % n, Range 4 East, Boise
Meridian, has filed notice of inten-
ton to make three year Proof, to es-
tablish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before Hampton Taylor, u. S.
Commissioner, at Grangeville, Idaho,
on the 10Th day of. July, 1920.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Frank Heacker, of Grangeville, Ida
hos Loney f. Collins, of Grangeville,
Idaho; Peter Brockenour, of Grange
Vile, Idaho, and Jesse b. McComas, of
IIarpster, idaho.
lon-cOal HENRY HEITFELD,
5-5 Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-06-17
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids viii be received unit
8 p. m, July Sth, 1920, at the office
of the city clerk at Grangeville, Ida
no, for the following work
!. 1910 sd. yds. Bithulithic Pave
ment
5000 lin. TT. combination curb &
gutter.
>. 11,76O 50. yds. Concrete Pave
ment.
5000 lin. #. curb.
3. $500 Gu. yds. of excavation.
10 catch basins.
1000 lin TT. inch storm sewer
115 lin. fit. of 8 by g. reinforced
concrete culvert.
Removal of 23O0 lin. fl. of curb and
1901 in. #. of concrete cross walks.
All bids to be addressed to Hampton
Taylor, City Clerk, Grangeville, Ida
no. All bids must be accompanied
by certified or cashiers check for
. per cent of the gross amount of the
bid, payable to the city treasurer of
the city of Grangeville.
The City Council reserves the right
to reject any or all bids Copies of
plans and specifications may be seen at
the office of the city clerk, at Grange
vile, Idaho, or at the office of the
Engineers, Van Arsdol, Booth & Och
Ter, Lewiston, Idaho.
Proposal blanks may be had upon
application to either the city clerk or
the Engineers
H. TAYLOR,
City Clerk.
Grangeville, Idaho.
June 10, 1920. So
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-06-17
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders of
the Bank of Camas Prairie viii be
held at the office of the said bank,
Grangeville, Idaho, the goth. day Of
July, 1920.
A. II. WETHERBEE,
Secretary.
Grangeville, Idaho
June 18th. 1920. 5-tf.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-06-17

FOR SALE-l52O acres, decided land
500 more acres controlled. 100 acres
hay land; balance bunch grass, lots of
water fenced and cross fenced. fine
winter range for cattle or sheep; loeat-
ed on Salmon river, 10 miles from
Grangeville. Price 81 per acre on
easy terms. L. H. Lee, Grangeville,
Idaho. 81
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-06-17

Now is the time, while cleaning
house, to have those old suits and wool
dresses made into comforts. Gail ne
me up about them. Mrs Foust, Phone
466. "a
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-06-17

PASTURE FOR RENT-Extra good
pasture, for from one to sixty head
of horses or cattle. Eleven miles north
of Grangeville.
AZ Percy Puyear.