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The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16
STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

Lewiston, IdahO,-The most sig
nificant feature of the annual meet
ing Of the Idaho State Teachers as
ISOLATION, recently held in Boise was
the unanimous adoption of a legis-
lative program comprising four vi
tai educational needs of the state
namely, revision or repeal of the
teachers retirement fund law, the
creation Of the position Of high
school inspector, the adoption Of a
suitable county unit plan for per-
missive consolidation of school dis
tricts within the county, and THE
establishment and the endorsement
of statewide school tax. During the
coming months committees of prom
inent state educators will study
these problems and give publicity tn
their findings so that the citizens
and taxpayers Of the state may
know why these needs exist and how
they may be met. The State Teach
ers' Association takes the stand that
these matters are of the greatest
Importance if Idaho is to progress
and improve in an educational way;
but before making specific recon-
that all conditions shall Ibe thor
oughly studied and made clear to
the public, since, in the end it is the
taxpayers and the voters who are
largely to determine the welfare of
the public school.
Part of the report of the legis-
lative committee of which Superin-
tendent w. R. Siders of Pocatello, is
chairman, is as follows:
/. "That this legislative commit.
tee be authorized to appoint a sub
committee ON State Educational tax,
said subcommittee to study Idaho
conditions to determine all facts
necessary to demonstrate to the
people and THE legislature the de-
STABILITY and the validity of a
statewide educational tax.
2. "That this association recon-
mend to the legislature that they
make available in the budget of the
State Board of Education necessary
funds for a high school inspector
for the state.
3. THAT this association en-
dorse the principle of the consoli-
dation of all school districts in the
county with the exception of hide
pendent school districts, Provided,
that such Legislation is made per-
missive and not mandatory.
4. THAT this legislative COM
mittee be authorized to appoint sub
committees for investigation in
connection with Teachers Retire.
Ment Law, that ONE hundred dol
lars be made available for expenses
other than personal incurred in this
work. and that an actuary be en-
plOyed if the executive committee
think the association can afford the
expense"
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16

tempt to get away from the home.
The Minnesota newspapers general
observations on the modern system
of planning everything for the
home outside the home is pertinent,
however, and we'll worth thoughtful
reading. Says the Advance Stand
ard:
with an organization for every
thing from teaching children how
to grow up on oat meal mush to how
to go to bed at night, another or
ganization is all in the days work
for those who appear to be gifted
in the art Of organizing the people
to get away from nome. The home
is getting to be a sort of side show.
The big top is always somewhere
else. This thing is getting serious.
In order to attend to 1t all some OF
the people are home 50 seldom that
they have to mark the house when
they leave it to avoid mlzup
when they return.
What this country needs right
today more than anything else is
to get back nome. That Is one or
ganizatiOn we need.
1T won't require a lot Of hot air,
pink tea, meaningless after-dinner
speeches and other junk to create
such an organization either
Every household should have
one. The officers should be Mr.. Pa
President; Missus Ma, secretary
treasurer-manager; and the kids
should be stock holders and honor
airy members.
"The motto should be: For good
ness and heavens sake let's stay
home once in a WHILE
Verify, we need a Columbus of
some kind to rediscover the Ameri-
can home"
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16
TO FRONT
IN FORESTRY CAMPAIGN

Michigan wants to know just
what is what when it comes to in
creasing her forest supply and the
newspapers of that state are behind
the movement to start something.
The American Forestry Association
calls attention to the fact that the
Detroit News has sent out a quiz
sheet to ascertain just what people
think should be done. The Grand
Rapids Herald tells how trade ex-
tension tour brought to the atten-
ton of Grand R2pid5 business men
the miles upon miles of unproduc-
tive forest land in the state.
The st. Clair Republican says we
have heard about forests ''since
Hector was pup but are 1--WE 60
ing to continue to cruelty the press
of the United Ste tes upon the cross
of paper package goods and go back
to the hammer and stone chisel for
education?" Added to this the
Sault St. Marie News says "Mr
Pack speaks truly when he says idle
land in this country must be put to
work and the quicker the voice of
the people is heard in this connec-
ton the better for all concerned.
In quoting the New York Finan-
cial Chronicle, the Tawas City Her.
aid points out that "the gospel of
forestry and Representation is not a
matter Of times and seasons; it is
for all times and all seasons"
Hearings on the Shell McCor-
mick forest policy bin are scheduled
the week Of January 8. AS the
American Forestry Association says
demand action OF your congress-
man and put the 81,000,000 acres
Of idle land suitable for growing
trees to work."
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16
LEST HE FORGET

His young wife had handed him a
sealed letter which ne was not to
read until he reached his office.
With foreboding of trouble he tore
open the envelope. II am Obliged"
the missive began, Ito tell you
something that may give you pain
but there Is nc help for it. For the
past week I have telt it must come
to this but I have waited until the
last extremity and can remain silent
no longer"
Cold perspiration stood in thick
drops on his brow as he turned the
page, prepared for rne worst. "Our
coal is all gone," he read on. please
order ton to he sent this after
noon. I thought you might forget
for the seventh time and therefore
wrote you this letter."
But he didn't forget that time
Boston Transcript.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16

The Kan Doc class of the Metho-
dist church held their monthly So
cial meeting in the church base
ment last Tuesday evening, about
fifty members being present. The
eats and entertainment were furn-
ished by the men of the class An
elegant oyster supper with all the
trimmings was served by the gen.
tlemen under the supervision of
Chefs Bloom, Newman and Yost,
while the entertainments were ham
died by Bellamy, Robins and Ludi.
An enjoyable evening was spent.
The class voted to furnish the Xmas
treat for the Sunday school this
year. The Kan Doc has grown to
such proportions that it is now nee
essary to hold their social meetings
in the church basement instead Of
the homes as heretofore.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16
BANDITS JUST "FADED AWAY
Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

Seattle ost-Intelligencer)
Mr.. Editor: Who are smart to
catch honorable criminals who van
ish into dark without leaving ad-
dress
I ask to know how find 2 intrud-
ers with autobarre1 pistol that
make me hold hands like eagle
lighting and extract dollars and
Al cents from pockets in my dresser
drawers.
Mr.. Sir, I was with cousin 8.
Hiraga that own sugar and nails
and other clothing store in kitchen
and eat noodles when man with
step like traffic cop walking on eggs
approach up.
Come here" he say it. I come. I
go in office. Man behind door with
arm straight from eye holding gun
with hole like Full volcano say,
"Stick 'em up" I stick. First man
feel me like baker making hot rolls.
Inside eyewink my capital was liq-
Undated.
$50 Kitchen" he expostulate. We
march to kitchen like army to Wis
it cousin Hiraga. Admired sir: HI
raga reach ito moon" First rob-
Der with eloquent elbows look for
Hiraga's money. No had. Find key
for open Hiraga store at z o'clock a.
m. in the morning. Esteemed Jesse
James bandits back out and disap-
pear through dark air without leav-
ing hole.
Cousin Hiraga are broke for pay
laundry and feel like committing
hari-kari.
Hoping You Are the Same,
T. AROI.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16
FIRST K. OF P. DANCE

The first of series of dances to
be given by the K. of P. Lodge was
given lat the lodge hall last Mon
day night. A good chowd was pres
ent on this occasion and several of
the old dances were played, such as
the Plain quadrille, Virginia Reel,
and the Rye waltz. Punch and wa
fers were served during the even
ing and fine time was enjoyed by
all those present. The next of
these dances will be given on jan
uary 8.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16
Makes Own Coffin.

WATONGA, Nov. 19.-"I can't
expect to live forever" is the way
James M. Long, of Longdale, OKLA,
expresses himself when, 1O6 years
old, he has just completed his own
coffin.
An expert cabinet maker and
mechanic, Long has occupied him
self the past few weeks in creating
from materials he could get at
Longdale "a beautiful and we'll made
coffin in which he desires to be
buried when the inevitable time
shall come.
However, in the opinion of his
brother, l.. w. Long, that time is
twenty years away. Coming from
a family which is remarkable for
the great age which it's members
attain James Long bids fair to be-
come one of the worlds oldest men.
At the present time he is in perfect
health and possesses excellent eyes.
He thinks nothing of a ten or twelve
mile walk and eats as hearty as
anyone.
Il0 dJLIlUuJSS Ills lOlS IlS w Ills
practice of never worrying and to
his temperate diet which he never
varies in amount He chews toba-
CO but never was known to smoke,
and in the days before Volstead was
power he would take dram of
whiskey on rare occasions, nor
could he be induced to increase the
amount.
He was born in Virginia in 1916,
and there spent his youth. He be
came a gunsmith. He went to Mis-
souri, in 1S43 at the time his father
and mo- her moved to that state. He
served in the confederate army as
an officer under General Price and
was captured at Cow Skin Prairie
and kept in the military prison at
Rock Island, until the end of the
war. For time he served as a
foreman in the first and biggest
flour mill in Joplin.
A remarkable trait of Longs was
his practice of never going in debt.
When he could not buy an article
he had no desire for it and he never
bought unless he could pay.
He has been in Oklahoma since
the opening. All through his life
he has been interested in mechani-
cal projects and at the present time
is working upon an invention to
better utilize water power.
There were ten boys and six
girls in the Long family, James NJ.
Long was the eldest, and l.. w.
Long, now 68 years old, was the
youngest. The former now lives
with his youngest brother at Long
dale. The town o. Longdale was
ramed after the younger long who
was its pioneer citizen. He is
known all over the state as an cid
citizen and an upbuildar.
His first wife, whose maiden
name was McComb, was a grand
daughter Of President John Quincy
Adams and her mother, daughter of
the president, was writer of no
little ability l.. w. Long express
es himself as proud of the traditions
of his family.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16
THEIR FAREWELL MEETING
(BOStOn Transcript

The young man on the train, OBJ
serving that the handsome girl ac-
ross the aisle was looking at him
very intently, thought he had made
an impression and in few moments
he changed his seat to the vacant
one beside her.
Haven't we met somewhere be-
fore" he ventured to ask.
well, Pm not quite sure" she
replied. "but think you are the
man l saw hanging around the
night our automobile was stolen"
The young man vanished into the
smoking car amid the smokers of
those who had overheard them.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16
STUDYING LABOR PROBLEM

Students interested in debate are
beginning to study the labor ques-
ton for a tryout to be held January
II, to choose teams to represent
the University of Idaho against Ut
all and Montana. The question is
Resolved, that congress should en-
act legislation providing for the
compulsory arbitration of labor dis
putes of public service corpora
TONS"
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16
NEW GROCERY OPENS

A new grocery, to be known as
the Mcdonald Grocery, opened it's
doors to the public Saturday, Dec
10th. A. c. Mcdonald is the pro-
prfetor and needs no introduction
to the buyers of this community.
He has had years of experience in
the grocery business and the public
can feel assured of a square deal at
McDonald's Grocery.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16
LUTHERAN CHURCH
(Firth)

Sunday school at 10 a. m. The
children are asked to meet for prac-
tice Saturday, Dec. II at 1 p. m.
Services Sunday at IL "a. m. No
services in the evening.
Luther League are invited to meet
at Piltingsrud Friday evening, De-
cember 18th.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16

Following the custom in all cities
having Elks' lodges, Blackfoot lodge
No. 1416 is making preparations
for Christmas and will be Santa
Claus for many kiddies who might
otherwise be overlooked in Black
foot. If you have any discarded
toys in good condition and will
tell any of the committeeman of it
they will be able to use them. The
committee appointed to look after
the details consists of j. H. Early,
Chairman, l. E. Taylor, E. L. Egh,
Paul Polk, j. M. Hartong.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16
GETTING BACK HOME

The Sherburne ,nfinn.) Advance
STANDARD is greatly wrought up ov-
er the increasing number of organi-
cations and institutions created out
side the home for the rearing Of
children. While this newspaper
believes much good can be accom-
plished by the Father and Son"
week movement, the Advance Stan
dard sees in it buv another at
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16

Saturday evening the Young La
dies Mutual improvement Associa-
tion gave a concert in the First
Ward l.. d. S. church. The young
ladies rendered an excellent pro-
gram which was enjoyed by all
present
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES
80 N. Shilling Ave.

Services Sunday morning at II
O'Clock.
Wednesday evening testimonial
meeting at eight o'clock.
Subject of lesson sermon for Sun
day morning, December 18th:
rs the Universe Including Man,
Evolved by Atomic Force?"
All are very welcome.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16
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BASALT SCHOOLS OBSERVE
EDUCATION WEEK

oeSlHHlnS on Lno evening or De-
cember 4th, Mr.. R. E. Waller, the
principal of the schools, gave an in
spring address ITO the M. l. A. on
the spirit OF Americanism,"
A splendid audience greeted the
speaker and his address was we'll
received by both old and young. Mr..
Walker discussed this subject from
the following viewpoints: The Spir-
it Of Reliance, Democracy, Common
Humanity, Free Public Education.
Patriotism.
At the beginning of the address
the speaker requested that each of
the various church organizations
appoint committee of three men,
bers, who, with the Board of Educa-
tion should visit the school during
Education week.
This suggestion was enthusiastic
cally received and the following
named persons spent whole day in
the school visiting each of the
rooms: Geo. A. Mcbride, r. T..
Quinn, Mary E. Freeman. members
Of the board Of trustees and many
other persons visited during the
day.
Following the afternoon recess
Mr.. Royal Young of the Shelley
school board gave AN interesting
and instructive talk on the cigar
cite habit. Mr.. Young discussed the
subject under the head of Obed-
fence, Idaho law, Economic waste
and the physical and mental eff
fects on the user.
Nearly all of these people came
at nine O'Clock and stayed until 4
O'Clock and at the close of the day
remarks most frequently heard
from the visitors were to the effect
that the more we see of the public
schools the more respect and admir-
alton we have for the work done by
both pupils and teachers.
On the next day our genial and
accommodating postmaster Mr.. c..
Criddle and Mr.. j. l.. Quinn visited.
Mr.. Criddlt addressed the school
from the 4th ITO the 9th grade on
the post office department of our
government and on how the people
may assist that department. in serv-
ing the public.
On the evening of November 90,
the eighth and ninth grades enter
tanned their parents, the teachers
and the board Of trustees.
The entertainment began with a
snappy forty-five minute program,
during which Miss Lyma Chrsiten-
sen, freshman, who is president
of the student body, presided. At
the close of the program Miss
Christensen appointed Mr.. Floyd
White floor manager and the dance
was on. Mr.. Don Nebeker and Miss
da Dye of the freshman class furn-
1shed the music, assisted by Messrs,
Newt and John Johnson and Zelma
Walter
About 1870 the dance WA in
terrupted by a number of white
aproned boys and girls bearing
trays Of chicken, ham, beef and
salmon sandwiches and before we
had finished them, came the cake
and o, Boy! the ice cream. At the
close of the refreshments MIR. r. T.
Quinn on behalf of the guests made
speech thanking the youngsters
for the splendid time which young
and old alike had enjoyed.
The old order changeth for it was
the unanimous opinion that evening
that Children should be heard as
well as SEEM"
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16

Mr.. Lew wager, John Woodman
and Mrs. DR.. Harshbarger of st.
Anthony brought DR.. Harshbarger,
who is temporarily insane to this
city. Upon advice given lat the
asylum here the doctor will be TAX
en- to a private institution in Ore
gon for treatment.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16
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THE NEW TAX LAW

, Outstanding features of
, the new tax law are:
, Effects and estimated re-
, duction of S70,000,O00 in
, taxes this year and $685.
, 600 next year.
, Repeats excess profits
, taxes next January /.
. Reduces maximum surtax
, rate from IS per cent to SO
. per cent.
, Increases corr ration in
, come tax from len per cent
, to 1917 per cent.
, Repeats transportation
. taxes next January 1.
2 Increases personal exemp-
. ton for married persons
> incomes not in excess of S.
. 900 from $4,000 to $4,000.
. children and dependents
. from $500 to $500.
. Repeats scores of social
= ed nuisance taxes, such as
. those on ice cream and soft
. drinks.
. e g g e g g q g e g e e e q
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16

All the kids in the whole town
are invited to be the guests of Drs.
Flodquist & Brown and Santa
CLAUS on December 22nd, at 3:45
p. m. at the depot.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16

The County Treasurer office will
remain open all day, including the
noon hour, until evening Dec. gath.
This is for the convenience of those
wishing to pay taxes.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16

Mr.. Babby Robinson, who has
been with the telephone company
for several years, left for Idaho Falls
Monday.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16

The large barn of E. l.. Feldsted,
near Thomas, was destroyed by
fire this morning, cause unknown.
The total property loss mill be
about $4,000 and was partially in
Sured.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16

1t is astonishing how quickly
Tanlac will produce results. You US
ually feel better from the very first
dose. Palace Drug Store.-Adv.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16

Mrs. Stella Ryan of the Broad
way Luncheonette has closed her
lunch counter and left for Califor
MIA, where she will visit with rela-
tives.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16

Mr.. N. Brokart of the 0. S. L.
bridge department was in town on
business, Monday.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16

Mrs. Lljenquist of Pocatello,
spent Tuesday with her daughter,
Lila, who lives at Goshen.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16

Miss Amelia Kirkpatrick, Ethel
Firth, Mable Moor and Mrs. Owen
Jones, motored to Shelley Sunday.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16

Mr. Wallace Stultz left last Sat-
urday for Ogden and Salt Lake
City where he will VISIT relatives
this week, seturning Sunday.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16

Mrs. Faulconer, County Superin-
tendent, visited the Riverside school
Wednesday.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16

Mrs. Sam Forter and son returned
from Ogden, Friday, where she has
been visiting relatives.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Ison o.
Riverside, were in town Tuesday.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16

Mr.. M. Thomas and Rufus Reid
were visitors in Shelley Sunday.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16

Mr.. and Mrs. L. Patrie of Cald-
well, spent last week with DR.. and
Mrs. w. E. Patrie.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16

D. M. Johnson of Firth was in
BlackfoOt Tuesday.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16

Ezra Clement of Sterling was in
town Wednesday.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16

The ladies of the Baptist church
met with Mrs. Max Smith Wednes-
day.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16
PERSONALS

Mr.. H. Hoffman was a business
visitor in Mackay this week.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1921-12-16

Many foreign countries are clam
oring for Tanlac. It's fame is world
wide. Palace Drug Store.-Adv.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-01-13

KenOshG Products
to Go to the Orient

Alfred Terrell, trail blazer for the
export business Of Simmons company
is off in few days for another won
derful jaunt which is going to carry
the name Of Kenosha into new parts
of the orient and which is expected
to strengthen existing business rela-
tions between Kenosha and some of
the strange places on the other side
of the world. He sails on February
10th from Van Couver and he will be
absent from Kenosha for five months
visiting many places of interest and
seeking to open to the products of
Kenosha some Of the oldest markets of
the world. His trip will include visits
to China, Japan, French, Hindo- China;
Siam Strait Settlements, the Philippine
Islands and Honolulu. These coun-
tries have been seeking products of Ke-
nosha for some time and the trip of
Mr.. Terrell is to pave the way for
closer business relations. Over in
China and these other countries they
spend one third of their life in bed
Just as they do in America and Ke
nosha is going to provide the beds.
Last year Mr.. Terrell made trip to
South Africa to open trading posts for
the Simmons company.