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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-15

fishing an unusually piquant inter-
probation of contemporary life called
"A Prophet of JOY" 1t is by Gam
aliel Bradford and is written in the
stanza which Byron employed in Don
Juan"-a stanza which has been used
but rarely in the last hundred wears
In spite OF it's perfect adaptation to
the scrio-comic spirit. Although In
verse, this book is closer to the rcali-
ties of the times than most OF the
realistic novels. Percival, the
prophet. goes through the world
spreading his doctrine OF joy. The
difficulties and successes which he en-
counters are recorded with a Byronlc
vigor and his good-natured satire OF
well-known types is unlike anything
which the last few years have pro-
duccd. Here. for instance. Is Morgan
the successful journalist. a man many
of us may know, but about whom IT
would not occur to us TO write a
poem:
He could elucidate trusts deep
dealings.
Unraysi dark designs of million
Dance with delight on anybody's feel
ings.
And make good copy out OF or
phanS prayers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-15
I.itrrar, Gossip.

Arthur Cranb, VINO has had fra-
putnt appearances recently in the
Lyle. Ir!m!noIOgtst" is announced
Tor publication shortly by the CEN
Jury 90 ls another Of those authors
who hesan a literary career 40 The
result OF Il dare. lie Went through
Schro! and college reveling in rnaru,-
inaIics. physics, chemistry and cnri-
n,ecfF!hs. pAt ne GOT through his Eng
teeth. '''9
For ht;een, years after leaving EIar-
xard he did not think OF writing.
Ihen he told a lady editor the stories
she. published We're terrible. so Ter
tlple. in fact, that ne could write Boz
ter ones. himself She dared him to
40 II lie tried. and sold Two stories
ana two long ones a. once BIN n
WAS a miracle ,hai ended quickly. He
set 70 work. and after a year OF hard
work. much instruction and much
a!sa,PpoiSyt d.,,., ne rat things going
the demand for his mystery stories
with settings the opposite Of the
n.. Whsn rsl bis :. ship reached The Mar
shadows in the south scar" Fred
eFich O,Brien came into possession OF,
eon gorgeons - orays bed thai had heen
nad died before the bed arrived. The
uhpacking Of the bed WAS a tr4-
hchoous sensation, and his home in
s the Mar1nesas because o. that picc.
The House OF the Golden BED:
From all sides other nutives came
FASTENING" he continues. my brass
ped and wore the center OF q gos-
tieuiating circle. Dark eyes rolled
with excitement and naked shoulder
.tosued shoulder. Three chiefs, tat
stoosd and naughty. personally erecta1
The I'D. and when ] disclosed the
Tpurpose of>the mattress they place1
snow puzzled forward and beeas ed i"s the
daS9 e b sssng alleged 70 beun .
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-15

IL LOWER FLORIDA Wu.DS. Ry
CHARLES Torrcy. simpson. q. l.. pu;-
nam's sons
In th-s volume, in which tho Illus
ralonS are a delsshtful supplement:
70 the text. ON" nndS the Keen ana
Illuminating observations OF natur-
't4!st VINO wgndcIs through one og .hc
most fascinating and inacccssihi.
quarters OF this great continent ia
STUDIES ana her. comments .trrcstinr-
- on these strange Ntc-forfns. the
pnNS lcal Eo"og raphy and the geology
oI me more tropical part Of the stat.
OF FLORIDA The volume viii bc Guli.
as fascinating 10 the Iay!nan as I,
the trained l.F1r4list
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-15

WESTWARD WITH THE JRINCE
Ot' w Al-ES. By w Douglas Newton
u. Appleton & Co
Mr.. Ncwion's recognized ability AS
a novelist and writer and his position
as special correspondent with the
Erinee OF Wales throuEhou; his re-
cent American trip gave him unc.-
ce!led opportunity for observation
from both the standpoint of the royal
party and OF the public as we'll The
book follows out the Princes per
sonal suggestion 10 mako il hurnor-
Gus. II is light and bright in tex
iure; though not; RI. wi,hop, serious
touches whore ncctssary, II op.ns
with q careful afd ctimoietc study of
the prince himself. which the author
got. Of course. from actual cunrac,
and there are also many studies of
prominent people. conditions and
events written i'll light ana divert
!ng style. The wonderful welcome OF
The Canadian and American People.
the Prince in the big cities. t.n
Prince as q democrat, as a sports.
man IN the wi!ds as an Indian chief
IN feathers, as d pitcncr In a pnll
game, as young soldier az tho L. s
Naval College and Al West Point arr.
among The subjects covered /; Is :,
human book about a srncu,arIv I'M
man young man, who has chnrnc-r-
ana cnarn as Wei as - sense or
humcr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-15

Houghton Minlin Company Is puu.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1920-01-23
sHosHoNE GREETs GENERAL PERsHING.

General Pershing in special attached to No stopped
in Shosh6ne about minutes Saturday Although but snort
oe had been given visit of the distinguished General
q large crowd gathered at the station to greet him.
General Pershing appeared on the car platform ana soN %
dress the people After compimenng the American soldiers
and the manner which the country backed them up during
h war the stated that by of the discipline and
training of the American homes and the American schools
which developed reliant thinking who make the best
soldiers in the world when they get some military training
on ton of that the began had young men
ready for defense except the military training and had 1t not
been for our allies being able to hold the for in check for
year while we the results might have been dis
asfros TO us LET'S NOT Do 1T AGAIN said the General and
the applause indicated that he spoke the sentiment OF 9ho
General urged that adopt system
of military training of few months each in order to be
nrenared in trouble He added that although there
NAV another be hepe There would not be- the
military training and DISCIPLINE ont pc useful and beneilcial
fo civil life to rsc han in hfv itself
of wisdom based noon an experience fuller
wider 81 than nossesSed hv other American
and it seemed ce with the approval of the assembled
mnitnde
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1920-01-23
FOR 4 BIGGER AND BET
TER SHOSH0\E

A business meeting of the ShoshOne
Club held last Monday night was held
for the purpose of devising ways and
means to form an organization for the
purpose of arousing a more progressive
spirit in our city and making an effort
to show to the world our many unde-
veloped resources and advantages.
Much enthusiasm prevailed and every
one went away feeling that step had
been taken in the right direction.
The club authorized the chairman
Frank Millsaps to appoint committee
to arrange for the Mass meeting Sat
urday to discuss the water situation
and other irrigation problems.
The club adjourned until next Mon
day night when other problems neces-
sary to our development will be con-
Every bushes man in town
is urged to be present at this meeting
Monday night.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1920-01-23
FLU WARNING.
To all Mayors, Won1en's Clubs, Red
Cross Chapters, Commercial Clubs

Influenza has appeared in six com
munities in the state. From all ap-
pearanees it is the same infection we
had last year and from the rapidity
with which it is spreading, viii tax
the united efforts of all organizations.
if it is to be controlled
You are urged to organize in your
community. Get together and map out
a program for its prevention and con
troll Do not wait until the disease is
present in your community in epidemic
form.
Last year thousands Of dollars were
lost because it was necessary to en-
force rigid quarantine Your business
men viii suffer another loss if prompt
steps are not taken TO control the
first case which appears in your com
munity. Protection is possible. but
depends on how vigorously you act. II
you delay putting your shoulder to
the wheel now. don't howl if restric-
tive measures are applied when the
disease gets a foothold in your com
munity.
The Red Cross Chapter in your com
munity has a plan completely mappec
out for the handling Of the situation
Get in touch with the Red Cross i'm
mediately. Study their plan and get
together so that complete cooperation
may be had from all organizations.
YOury truly,
Department Of Public Welfare
Ernest E. Laubaugh, VI. D. Chief.
Bureau Of Public Health Service.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1920-01-23
were auto travellers to Twin Falls
Monday on business.

Monday on business.
A great game Of Basket ball is on
the tapis at Besslen Friday afternoon.
The men Of that burg, the farmers, if
you please, meet the farmers and reg
ulars of Dietrich for game to the
finish. It viii no doubt be the great
occasion Of the season.
Ed Goodin and family went to Twin
Falls over Sunday. going via Hensen's
swinging bridge and finding a little
road trouble on the way.
Neils Christensen Of shoshone
bought a car load of fat lambs on the
tract and shipped them to the east
Miss Carrie Mathis was confined to
her bed few days last week with a
severe cold threatening pneumonia.
Our returned soldier boys held
meeting at the Dietrich hotel Tues
day evening and organized a post Of
the American Legion.
Warner Patterson has sold his farm
mile south Of Dietrich. his father
being the purchaser. 1t is said that
Warner has quit farming and viii
probably remain about Burley.
<*s+
Mrs. J. D. Turner and two of the
younger children motored to Shoshone
Tuesday.
Emil Schihing, E. c. Young. Anton
John, Joe John, Frank Scheng and
Mrs. J. J. Murphy were all dental vic
Tins this week, a suggestion that Diet
rihc wants a practitioner along that
line.
Word comes from B. F. Snodgrass in
southern California that his health
is improving to such an extent that he
may locate there permanently.
$50.
It is reported that Mr.. Sherman has
sold his place east of Frank Rinehart's
to Doctor Baugh, the dentist.
The next lyceum entertainment at
the High school auditorium wiz be
February End by the Morrison Old
Fashioned Girls, said to be a first
class musical show.
Protracted services are still being
held at the Methodist Church under
the auspices of Reverend NIickeljohn
who has already commended himself
most favorably to the people attend
ing. The attendance is as large as
the seating capacity VIII permit
Every one is greatly impressed with
the efforts of the minister, and regard
him as a great Bible student.
Mr.. and Mrs. 5. :. King have been
suffering with distressingly bad colds
the past week. so severe as TO almost
raise the suspicion that it must be
worse than mere colds that
does an the damage.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1920-01-23

The Star Legion. or War Mothers,
met at the home of Mrs. f. NJ. Glenn
ents Tuesday and discussed things of
interest to their organization. The
Mothers displayed much enthusiasm m
the American Legion 70 which their
sons belong and talked some Of found
ing the Women's Auxiliary TO that or
der which viii ennrge their own to the
wives. daughters and sisters of service
men rs well as the mothers, The ladies
are doing everything in their power
to make the boys comfortable in their
present meeting quarters and greatly
assist them in many otherways as only
mothers can
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1920-01-23

The Wee ks -Yaden post held its
regular netting in the X. p. hall Tues
day night and proceeded with the usu-
al business. Since our last meeting
the DeLos lodge, No. IS of the X.
p. had voted an order donating the
use Of their well furnished lodge room
to the post for one year At the
Tuesday meeting the boys gave the
X. p lodge a hearty vote of thanks
a letter of thanks was also voted
to the Star Legion for thei resistance
rendered in serving supper. and in
many other ways. Also TO the North
Side Mothers Circle for their letter
Offering assistance, and for the as
sistance they had already given US.
! Mr. Edward T. Barber was voted
letter of thanks by the executive com
mittee. mt an earlier date. for his sup
port. which by no means has been
small. indicating to us clearly that he
is. and always has been ready to sup
port us in our fight for better Ameri-
cans in this locality.
The Basket Ball manager, Chas.
Carter. reported the list of coming
games and published the list as fol-
lows:
Next Tuesday the Falls City team
plays us on our floor. Falls City and
Jerome met on the jerome floor last
week with a score 25 to Al in favor of
Jerome. Jerome met us here last
week with score of 25 to in their
favor, so you can figure out for your
self the two teams meeting Tuesday
night will be pretty nearly matched
and Wen worth your while TO see.
Friday the sOth we play the Jerome
team on their floor 1t is planned TO
nave a large attendance from Sho-
shone as possible. They came over
here 100 strong so let's try to have as
good any way
Friday Feb. 9Th the HALEY Eagles
meet us on our floor This is a new
cam just organized at HALEY but
seems to have a lot of confidence in
what they are going to do to us That
'emains to be proven on the date
mentioned
February Is Shoshone viii be
reated to musical concert such as
My Hallowelrs Concert Company can
oliver. They don't need much men
ion here as any one who has heard
hem can testify. They como this
ime under the auspices of the Amer
AN Legion and viii play in the
laugh ,Theater. Don't forget the
ate. Tuesday Feb is
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1920-01-23
RIcHFiELD ITEMS


Chas. Isle has sold his business
block to Kedish Bros. who plan to re-
model the building and convert it into
a garage. Mr.. Lisle was the founder
of the Recorder and was one of the
leading newspaper men Of Idaho.
The new office and garage building
of the J. A Youngkin Co. is completed
and the company is settled nicely in
their new quarters.
Wednesday evening the birthday of
Truman AIcNIahon was celebrated by
a dinner given by his mother Mrs. 7.
T. NGcNIahon.
The Giese Ford Garage has been
purchased by the Kedish Brothers who
recently bought the Lisle block.
Funeral services We're held at the
NJ E church Tuesday afternoon of last
week for the remains of Fl. NJ. Good.
who was killed in the railroad wreck
near Glenns Ferry. The body was
taken to Los Angeles. Cal, for burial
Mrs Good, with her son and her pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. Bert wyant. ac-
eompanied the body.
The American Legion dance given /
evening was well attended I
and greatly enjoyed.
L. H. Dysart has returned from an
extended visit to his old home in
Missouri
AR and Mrs. A. II. Bower enter
aimed as week end guests his father
md mother. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bower
md his brother and wife. SIr. and AIRS
Drain Bower all Of Goodine.
Boise visitors from Richheld are
Ir. and Mrs. Neskinons. AIRS. r. o.
lark and A. T. Fletcher and wife.
4 son was born 70 slr and AIRS. Hal
loss. Ia
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1920-01-23

purpose of the American Legion as
1 was sure they would go beyond the
enemies lines in France when they re-
ceived my orders" said General Per
shing in his address at Pocatello Sat
urday. The General himself is a mem
Der of the Legion. being made a mem
ber in his home town post with the
honor Of number one Further in
his address he spoke of Bolshevism
and anarchy within our borders and
brought out the fact that it was due
chiefly to ignorance and especially
among the foreigners and emphasized
that, "all within should be taught the
American language and ideals or re-
turned to their native lands" At
Shoshone where he spoke briefly from
the train he talked in favor of a short
term OF universal training for all males
at an early age. All three are points
of the American Legion and the three
points they are pushing ahead of the
others. We mention them here TO
point out they are important to the
leader of our armies as we'll.
Friday night We had u basket bali
game with jerome. We thought we
wouldn't say anything about it but
the boys deserve a lot Of credit for the
fight they put up and we think Jerome
was conscious of their presence, al
though the score keeper ran out Of
chalk tallying up scores in their favor.
Just what the score was no one seems I
to know. They lost track after twenty
Ave to eight in favor with Jerome and /
after that just watched the game. !
Their Post team was accompanied by (
some hundred or so people who came
over in cars and backed their team
III through the game
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1920-01-23

cooperate in an effort to make Of the
prizes a source OF large usefulness. 1t
is our opinion that more good will
result if the competition be open for
all young men and women twenty
five years of age or under, and we will
proceed accordingly if this is agreeable
to you. Your suggestion as TO judges
is satisfactory, as is also the assump-
tion by us Of all expenses and detail
in connection with the conduct of
the contest. We will with your per
mission. hereafter refer to the rewards
as the Walker Blaine Beale Prizes, in
memory of your son who was killed in
the service. If you Indicate your ap-
proval of these suggested changes we
will proceed immediatery.
With assurances Of the Com
mittee's appreciation. I am
Sincerely yours.
(Signed) WILL H. HAYS.
Mr. Beale. under date of Novem-
Der "a, 1919. expressed qualification at
the way the National Committee had
accepted his suggestion "and the lib
eraI manner in which they intend to
carry it out" He suggested as judges,
DR.. David Jayne Hill, DR.. Nicholas
Murray Butler, and the Hon. Albert
J. Beveridge This suggestion has
been approved
RULES OF THE CONTEST.
To the Young Men and Women of
America: The Republican National
Committee wishes to express its
gratitude to Mr.. Truxtun Beale for
his patriotic suggestion. The Com
mittee urges the popular participa-
ton in the coming national election
and is eager for the active co-opera-
ton of the younger men and women
of the nation. so many thousands of
whom did their all in the late war.
The Republican Party shall con-
tinue to be the instrument in this
country to apply to new and chang
ing conditions the wisdom of exper-
ience and the efficacy Of an honest
jealous service. The delegates to
the national convention will be glad
of the opportunity to study the pro-
posed platforms submitted by the
young voters of the land.
We suggest that you adhere to
the following rules of the prize
contest.
L Submit four typewritten copies
of your manuscript. Sign only
one. Write on one side of the
paper.
, Manuscripts must not exceed
six thousand words.
3. Send all manuscripts to Walker
Blaine Beale Contest, Divi-
sion of. Young Voters. Republi-
can National Committee, 92s
Woodward Bldg, Washington
D. c.
4. All manuscripts must be in
Judges hands not later than
March 81, 1920.
.. Announcement of prize win
ners VIII be made prior 10 the .
opening of the Republican Ma
tional Convention in 1920.
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL
COMMITTEE.
The North American Review, at
Mr.. Beale's suggestion. has been
given the right of first publication
Of any manuscript passed upon by
the judges.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1920-01-23
RABBIT DRIVE

There will be a rabbit drive at the
new school house one mile west OF
the r. B. Warren place in the Grange
Hall neighborhood next Sunday. The
drive viii start at one o'clock. After
the drive free lunch will be served
Everybody with & club is invited to be
present.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1920-01-23
MASS MEETING.

Every citizen OF Lincoln county is invited to attend
meeting to be held i'm the Court House at ShOshone
SATURDAY JANUARY "a, at 2 p. NJ.
Reclamation Association has called meeting for
Power Cassia, Mindoka Lincoln, Jerome Twin
Falls and GOOding counties to be held at Burey,
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, JANUARY q and %
purpose discussing irrigation plans for this section
of the Snake river valley.
meeting Shosone Saturday is for the purpose of
Lincoln county in its relation to
the great irrigation plans being prepared for Southern ldaO
in the future.
Don't fail to attend the Saturday meeting if possible
plan TO 90 TO Burley next week.
CHAS. L. ALIG,
GEORGE LANE, Committee
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1920-01-23
DIETRICH -5eSSLEN NOTES


9 . 9 . {. q: . . . 9
Mrs. Craig Of Shoshone was in Diet
rich Monday visiting her friend. Mrs.
Williams.
Sunday morning, January IS, 1920
u very important eXent occurred in
Dietrhci, no less than the birth of 81
daughter to AIR. and Mrs. Carlysle.
Ogleby Custer. the Professor is
greatly pleased over the affair. At
first he was rather inclined to want a
boy this time. but thinking how far the
feminine in this wonderful age. eScels
The male. he is mors than satisfied
Rufe Anderson and Dick Mustard
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1920-01-23
DARRAH COMMUNITY NEWS
ITEMS

As a result of the rabbit drive made
near the Jim Holmes place sunday.
Jan. II, $50 rabbits were killed. The
following Wednesday drive was made
near the D. C. Mitchell ranch and 60o
rabbits were killed. and Wednesday af-
ternoon of this week the drive at the
Cheney ranch resulted in 800 more
This ought TO reduce the number to be
fed in this community next summer.
Mrs Burdette is again at work tax
ing the census. She says she is only
about two thirds through with her te-
ritory.
TIE dance and card party at the John
Sims ranch was wen attended and a
very jolly evening spent by all
Mrs 5 J. 1Iulliner had the misfort-
une Monday of last week, to slip and
fail on the ice fracturing her wrist.
The Darrah school has been closed
for the past week. The teacher. Mrs
Withrow. having been called toOhio by
the death Of her mother.
The drought OF the past summer is
telling on the wells Of the community
The weH on the lower Darrah ranch Is
so low that water can be pumped from
it only in small quantities, while the
well on the Mitchell ranch is entirely
dry.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1920-01-23

q am as sure Of The Loyalty ana
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1920-01-23

Boise visitors from Richheld are
AIR and Mrs sTeskimons. Mrs. r. O..
Clark and A. T. Fletcher and wife
4 son was born 20 Alr and Mrs Hal
Ross
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1920-01-23

A class in drss Storm making was
held at the middle Darrah ranch Tues
day and Wednesday OF last week
Eleven ladies' attended and excellent
work was done under the instruction Of
3Iesdames Haddock. Sinclair and Dill.
The home nursing class met Tues
day. Jan. 20 at the Darrah school house
The Lesson assigned was gone over and
discussed. Miss Sinclair answering
questions and clearing al obscure
points that were not well understood
by the different members OF the class.
A very valuable feature Of the talk Civ
en- by Miss Ames was ON tuberculosis
Dealing with the prevention. diagnosis
and treatment OF this disease.
Ben Darrah has returned 10 the land
le fine spuds. California may boast
# oranges and aligatcrs. bnt idaho as
+, state can beat her on spuds-
J. II. Scott's wind min has arrived
When coal is proeurable the work Of
,utting down a well VIII he started.
ssss
Mrs. Burdette. community commit
eeman Of the poultr Improvement
york is prepared to give Information
o any. one who wishes to stock un with
lean thoroughbred chickens.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1920-01-23

The North American Review. at
Mr.. Beale's suggestion. has been
given the right of first publication
of any manuscript passed upon by
the judges.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1920-01-23

Every citizen OF Lincoln county is invited to atte
meeting to be held i'm the Court House at Shosh0ne