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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-05-13
Farmers Meeting at Boise May 26

uation, however, is the fact that all
other classes of industry and COM
merce are beginning to realize that
when agriculture is broken down and
rendered Improbable to the producer
1t strikes paralyzing and disastrous
blow to all industry and enterprise.
This is developing a state OF harmony
and united action on the part of al
most our entire citizenship.
1t is true that there Is great deal
OF talk and agitation along these
lines, and approach whom you Will
on this subject, and the answer is. In
Variably the same that something
must be done. Well, We have had talk
and agitation enough. In order to
get results and obtain better condi-
tions we must have action, harmon
ious, united action on the part of all
the people.
A statewide campaign is now un-
der way In Idaho to reduce the e2ces-
sive and inequality of the taxation
burden and the unproportioned and
exceedingly high freight rates on
Idaho shipments which are draining
agriculture to the limit and reacting
on all other enterprises. A practical,
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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-05-13
SPRING FESTIVAL WAS
A BIG SUCCESS

The first musical festival to be
given by the public schools of Ada
county, was such a pronounced sue
cess that II is planned to make the
occasion an annual event, and among
the plans suggested Is the building
of an auditorium 10 properly take
care of the big crowds who desire to
witness the stage events, which this
year consisted of a series of splendid
plays, cantatas and song pesenta-
tions.
Gayly decked with fiuttering flags
and picturesque lanterns, Meridian
presented gala scene Thursday on
the opening day OF the spring festival.
Hundreds OF visitors from all parts
lof Ada county gathered to witness
the athletic contests and listen to the
Evenings musical program.
The athletics opened in the after
noon with a ball game between Cole
land Coilister schools. The contest re-
suited In the score of 81 to in favor
of the Cole school Following the
game picnic lunch was held under
the direction of Mrs. Abbie Leighton.
The operetta THE TyroIian
Queen given by the Junior high
school OF Meridian. was the first num-
ber on the program for the evenings
Entertainment. Miss Katherine Kid
nay acted as director. The Star school
chorus sang a few choral selections,
under the supervision of Miss LuelIa
Rogers. The concluding presentation
was the operetta, Jack and the Bak-
ed Bean Stalk" by the girls glee club
|of the Meridian high school, ably as
sisted by Mr.. M. NJ Dodds, who pre-
|sented the principl character in a
very interesting way. The produc-
tion wfs managed by Prof. Eugene A.
Farmer and Prof. Colwell Miller. The
plays We're given in an improvised
open air theatre, on the high school
grounds. where the principal music
events of the festival were staged.
The crowd on Thursday was esti-
mated not less than $500 persons and
on Friday this was exceeded by sew
eral thousand, and made good the
promise that forty schools would
bring their entire membership, with
the fathers and mothers, njoy the
first annual schaal tkAasA Of ss1lgS
|and pleasure. People came In var
ious ways, some schools used a big
auto truck, some used the trusty
Ford. others used the street car, some
came by train, some on horseback,
and some walked and there never was
such gathering of school children
in Ada county with the possible ex-
|ception of school day at the state
fair, but even the state fair could not
boast of as great a per cent of the
total membership of the county
schools OF Ada county.
For Friday there was the main ath-
letic program in charge of Mr.. Mar
pie Laird. agricultural teacher of the
Meridian high school. The winners
of the events is given elsewhere.
During the day meeting of the
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-05-13
NO FREE TRADE IN
NEW TARIFF BILL

Washington, D. c., May 9.-Re-
publican congressional records for
high protective tariffs will be equalled
and probably broken by the new per-
manent tariff bill which has been vir-
tually completed by the Republican
members of the house ways and
means committee today.
A survey of the schedules thus far
agreed to by the subcommittee re-
veals that the rates may average
slightly above the schedules of the
famous Payne-Aldrich bill of 1909,
which caused serious split In the
party.
The rates in general in the new bill
will be nearly three times the present
Democratic rates as provided by the
Underwood law.
In the new bill which Is now being
framed the free list on which are now
many food products, he's been yirtu-
ally eliminated. One member, of the
committee estimated that 1t would
not contain more than Is or 90 items
In place of more than 200.
Representative Fordney, Michigan
chairman of the ways and means COM
mittee, believes the new bill will
double the amount now being re-
ceived from taiff duties which is
about $350,000,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-05-13
Crowds at Festival in Meridian

Ada county teachers association was
held, at which Supt, Geo w. Gould,
the able superintendent of the Mer-
idian schools, was selected as pres
ident of the county organization.
The program of Friday included
athletics, playground games for kid
dies, Miss Avis Selby. director school
exhibits Miss Justa Downs, director.
t operetta, Polished Pebbles Eagle
high school, Mrs. Justa Downs, direc-
| tor; selection from senior operetta,
Kuna high school, Miss Gwendolyn
Shuitz, director. Operetta, Fairies
Frolie," Franklin school, Miss Lilly
Eichelberger, director
Teachers and others in attendance
Saturday were impressed that the
event would prove an inspiration to
the schools of the county and would
give a strong impetus to the cause
OF education. The attendance Satur-
day was estimated at 5000 and the
day was one of entertainment thru
out. The baseball game by the Star
and Franklin teams was won by a
score of 18 to 4 by the Franklin
team. That played by the Meridian
and Franklin teams was won by Mer-
idian by score of II and and the
game in the afternoon played by the
Meridian and Star teams was won
by the Meridian team by score OF 9
to s..
The musical features OF Saturday
evening included the "Posy Bed" a
dancing-song playlet by the 5th
grades of the Meridian schools.
The program of the evening was
featured by a beautiful lantern par
ade, which marched through the
Meridian streets, headed by band
Of musicians.
The Ada County Song Cycle was
perhaps the feature of the three days
entertainment. 1t was participated
in by sweet children's voices from
practically all the country schools in
Ada county. The children showed
the result of much good training at
the hands of their teachers and Prof.
Eugene Farmer, musical supervisor,
and the assistant, Miss Florence Al
lebaugh.
Success of the event is also due to
H. e. Neal, of Collister, who is Just
the man for this position. He has a
vision of a wonderful future for the
Festival in Ada county. He should
be kept on the job as master of
ceremonies, and he win make good.
Miss Lura Paine, county superin-
tendent of schools was responsible for
much of the pioneer work in getting
the festival started, and she has
given her time and strength to bring
the Festival to a successful conclu-
sion. The local committees also are
to be commended, as well as the
faithful teachers throughout the
county.
The success of the festival was
beyond expectations and establishes
the fact that Meridian is the logical
center for school activities of the
kind, and the easy way in which the
schools were assembled here, and the
satisfactory entertainment furnished,
Is evidence that the town is capable
of handling just such an undertaking
each year in the future.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-05-13
LARGEST PRUNE CROP IN
HISTORY OF IDAHO

VIII McBirney, who is probably as
well posted as any man In Idaho in
regard to the prospects for prune
crop. says the yield of the orchards
this season will be the largest In the
history of the industry In Idaho. He
also says the price will be good, on
account Of the scarcity of all kinds
OF fruit in the eastern states.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-05-13

Mildred, the young daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Mersdorf, who
was injured by being thrown from
a pony while riding to school, died
at Boise hospital early Tuesday
morning of this week. She did not
regain consciousness during the seven
days after the accident, although 1t
is thought that for brief period she
came out of the stupor. An obituary
written by her pastor. Rev. C. A
Quinn, is published in another col
unlrl,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-05-13

The concert and recital given We'd
nesday evening at the Meridian the
atre was well attended and the music
was greatly enjoyed. Meridian has
some splendid talent end the Civic
chorus has been valuable aid in fur
thering the musical interests of the
community. Besides the concert,
Miss Sophia Smith gave some de-
ightful readings and there was a
good picture show
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-05-13

The Aloha apartment was moved
from In front of the state capitol at
Boise this week to location on Id
aho street between Fourth and Fifth.
1t Is not urlusal to move building,
but this one is Of brick, three stories
The weight was about 400 tons.
About 70 steel jacks were used set on
heavy timbers. The building was
moved on a specially constructed
track.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-05-13
Christian Church, Meridian.

'Pentacost" is the theme of the
Pastor at II a. m. next Lords Day.
There will be no church at 8 o'clock,
hour, as we go 10 the NJ. E. church,
to attend the union baccalaureate
service there. But our other servi-
ees: Bible schoo! at 10; Jr. C. E. at
3.30; and Y. p. meeting at 7.30 as
usual.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-05-13

First Idaho wool shipments, con-
sisting of seven cars, left Monday for
Boston, via Portland and water route.
Members of the G. A. r. and their
wives will be given a rate equal to
one-half present fair to attend the
annual encampment held in Nampa
June z, s, and 8, by the Oregon Short
Line.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-05-13

Construction work on the Black
Canyon dam five miles up the Payette
river from Emmett, will be started
this summer: estimated cost is ST.
100000.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-05-13

w T. Harding, governor of federal
reserve board, declared to 1000 dele
gates Wednesday that there is no
danger of any general financial trou-
BILE in the country.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-05-13

The date for the conference be-
tween fruit and vegetable shippers,
carriers and representatives of Inter-
state Commerce Commission has
been definitely fixed for May IA,
at 10 a. m. at the Senate chamber,
State House.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-05-13
COMING!

DR.. Louis Albert Banks, of Boston,
famous lecturer and author, will de-
liver his lecture World Wide Prohi-
bition Coming and America Leads
the Way" at the M. e. Church in
Meridian, Friday evening, May goth,
at p. M. Admission Free. +s'.sss
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-05-13

Compulsory spraying of pear and
apple trees for codling moth in Idaho
has been called to the attention of
growers by w. H. Wicks, director of
bureau of plant department.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-05-13
Care, 81 T,,aplrs

We wish to thank our many friends
and neighbors for their kindness,
help and sympathy during the time
OF our great sorrow. Also for the
beautiful floral offerings.
tSigned) Herbert Mersdorf,
Sadie Mersdorf
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-05-13

The Boise Public Service hospital
put on a special program May IL, In
observance OF National Hospital
day" "
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-05-13

The new $4,000 baseball park of
Nampa was formerly dedicated sum
day.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-05-13
Editorial Mention

Hehned cane sugar dropped to 81
hundred pounds Wednesday.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-05-13

CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-06

This is the de luxe boxing card which will be presented to ring fans Monday night at the open air show to be conducted by the Bridgeport A. & A at the State street Arena.
 Red Allen of the East Side, is one in action. They'll be on their tip toes Monday night for the local lightweight is going to stack up against one of the hardest opponents of his career in Sailor Johnny Darcey, the cyclone battler from New York. Darcey has a wonderful record and fight "bugs" are asking themselves the question, Can Allen check him? 2" The invariable answer is, "Yes, if he ever gets his Mary Ann shooting right"
 Allen Trained to Minute.
 Allen appears to be in superb con dhtlon for the go. The writer watch ed him work out at the Columbia A. c. yesterday afternoon and when he finished his grind Allen declared op- timistically, q am ready now. Never felt better in my life. I'm sure I'll lick this fellow Darcey, although he's fast rounds yesterday with Snapper" McManus, clever upstate boy, who has been meeting success in New ork bouts of late.
 Both Allen and Darcey have DOW erfu1f left socks, and the one that succeeds in landing his wallop in the right place first will come close to carrying off the palm of victory. Both boxers are expected to weight in at 135 pounds. Monday afternoon.
 Harris Ready for Synder
 Waterbury is going to send a big delegation of sports who are going to lend encourag gan ent to the Brass City fovorite who is down on the card to meet Lew Snyder, the fast Bayonne (N. J.) boy. Harris. who disposed of Joe Hall a few months ago, is battler from the start of the gong. Snyder is also rated as a boxer of lightning caIiber, but the Jerseyman will have to travel at full speed in a fight for the decision, if reports from Harris training quar- terS are authentic Harris has been working out two weeks without in terruption, and is said to be in tip top shape. Look Out for Fireworks! Tips have been going the rounds
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-06
By EDDIE SHUGRUE.

All is in readiness for the biS splash at the mammoth aquatic meet at Seaside Park tomorrow after noon at 2 o'clock For the first time in the history of the Park City there will be a national championship event staged. Bridgeporters will get a chance to get a glimpse at Charlotte Boyle. who fared so well in the Olympic meet, and Etheida BEebtrey, who has been undefeated since she won several races at Ant werp Miss Bliebtrey has been swim ming on the California coast and the Pacific islands and has vanquished all corners. She has finished nrSt Tn the 22O yard national championship event. Helen Wainwright, winner of the fancy diving event in the Olympic game and holder of the national championship will also be present One of the biggest treats of the afternoon will be Miss Gertrude Ederle, a IT year old miss who has just equalled the worlds record in a recent 100 yard swim at Brighton Beach,
 Program of Events.
 Demonstration by playground chi1- dren in life saving and swimming.
 Life saving by midget U- s. V. l.. $. Corps.
 Three mile state championship, (entries) Rube Kownatzky. George Russell. Walter Patterson, Harry Quinn.
 (entries) c. Fox, H. Mcdonald, Geo Shaiklin, J. F. O'Donnen, E. Lyon, J. Betty, c. Lipshier, J. L. Oberly, D. W. Osborne.
 50 Yards city championship, women, (entries) s. Danilowitz, H. Danilowitz, Grace Temple, Bertha Brooks, M. Bloomer.
 44Q Yard handicap, (entriesl Ludy I.anger, Honolulu; Gene Bolden, Illinois A. C.; Stubby Kruger, Homo lulu; Sam Rosani, H. tPrytherach, Syracuse University, and Leo Aeiken, of Bridgeport.
 22O Yards National championship, women, (entries) Ethelda Bleibtrey, W. S. A, N. Y; Charlotte Boyle, w. $. A, N. Y-; Helen Wainwright, w. s. A, N. Y; Aileen Riggin, w. S. A., N. Y: Gertrude Ederle. w. S. A., N Y, all of the Olympic team;
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-06
HITTING THE SPORT TRAIL.
 
 With Geo. E. Firstbrook

spng1eld
  tennis wthyo to the
  fate has placed of  The success of Bill wihc
 
 playing local teams Shay displayed why he yn hviIn him a with some big league Everybody adrnires of American hospitality N~ No the ball the is not to be declared enora payn ggihn Ball covering founder ~ -0NA ohet Thomas as Hartford pilot 
 
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-06
SWIM CHAMPIONS
 IN SEASIDE RACES

Elenor Uhl. Meadowbrook Club, Phiad elphia; Anna L. Baum, Grace Temple and Clo Anderson.
 100 Yards Handicap, open, Gen tries) Ethelda BleTbtrey, Charlotte Boyle, Helen Wainwright, Ai1een Rig gin, Alice Lord, Gertrude Ederle, Maude McFarlane, Gertrude Morris, Ethel Baker. Helen Meeney, Lillian Brown, of the w. S. A. of N. Y.; Elenor Uhl, Meadowbrook club, Anna L. Baum, Stasia DaNlilowitz, Grace Temple, Helen Danilowttz, OMara of Bridgeport.
 Fancy diving, (entries) Helen Meaney, Helen Wainwright, cAileen COG, Kathryn Brown.
 100 Yards City championship, men, (entries) H. Mcdonald. Geo. Shiak- lin, J. E. ODonneu, Clifford Fox, Leo Aeiken, c. Lipshir, D. w. Os- borne.
 100 Yards Handicap, open, men, (entries) Stubby Kruger, H. McDon- aid. Geo. Shiaklin, J. E. ODonnell, Clifford Fox, Leo Aeiken, c. Lipshir, H. Prytherach.
 Canoe Tilting, J. oberly and Earl M. Conroy and E. Malloy.
 The officials follow: Honorary dhairmen, Mayor c. B. Wilson. George E. Flames and Malcolm Baxter; chairman. John P. Fox, Lieut.. U. S. V. l.. S. Corps; honorary referees, Fred w. Rubien, president Metro politan A A. U.; Fred Hunt, vice president Connecticut A. A. U.; referee, Irving Elson; reception com mittee, Mrs. w. tH. F'leck, w. T. HinckS, William E. Seeley; an- announcer. Chris. Dalton. N. Y. A. C.. nouncer, Chris. Dalton, N. '. A C., J. IT. Farrell; clerks of course, Lieut.. J. J. Murphy, J. O'Kane; starter, Captain Max A. Baum; judges, Tom Tracy, Conn. A. A. U.; J. Sullivan, w. Elwood and J. Summerville; judges on the dive, P. V. Gahan, Chris. Dal- ton, N. Y. A. C., and N. H. McPhee; :; timers, F. Corbaly, P. V. eGahan, IT. wing Elson; Corps record clerk, J. A. Abbott; program committee. J. P. Fox, A. Luddy, F. Damico, w. Senior, w. Kowuatzlly.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-06
Amos Rusie Sees First Big League
 Game In 20 Yrs.

One of the best pitchers that ever curved a ball, big, heavy man with the tan of the outdoors on his face, stood in a passage way under the grand stand at the Polo Grounds in New York yesterday and watched the ball game conte1npIatiyely.
 Not more than three persons Tn the 1o,OO0 there recognized Amos Rusie, star boxman of :he GiaIlts p years ago. Rusie ar- rived the night before to take up his job as assistant to Art nu-. Sell as Polo Grounds superin- te1ldent, position made for Him by 3chn McGrayv, who never for gets the old tinnTS and sticks by those he likes.
 Gh'st big league game Eve sen in twenty years," Rusie told an acquaintance as he watched the Yankees and De- To1ts. I've been out in Oregon InoSt ot the time since I left New York;
 The old timer is stout, but no more so than when he was pitch ing. He pitched at 22O pounds in his later years in the game and says he is ten pounds lighter than that now
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-06

that the setto between Young Tub. and Leo Johnson will be the warm est tilt of the evening and consider able betting is being posted on the result Johnson is out for bushes and realizes that win over Lub1 will put him in line for other matches in the Nutmeg domain Johnson has been training in tho country under the eagle eye of Man. ager Bill Jordan. who declares his entry to be in full fettle. Young LubJ has a large following of admirers who are going to back him to the limit He is a. fighter always in ac. t1on, his past exhibitions winning fa4 Vor with the fans.
 Keen Rivalry Here.
 Another setto with a local flavor calls for an eight-round session be- tween Kid Lewis (Jim Bones) and Harvey Kelly. the Lake Torpedo athlete Lewis, who recently made fine showing against Young Proto, of New Haven. in Danbury. who is training at Stratford, is confid ent he'll beat Kelly whose fighting abil- 1ties are liked by 1ocan fans. Kelly is a strong boy and clever which, coupled with a, longer ring experi- ence than IIewiN makes him a dan. serous foeman for Lewis.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-06
Y.M.C. A.Boys
 Meet Oct. 15

Y. M C. A boy athletes throughout Connecticut will be invited to com pete in the Fairfield County Y. M. c. A meet in Fairfield, Saturday, Octo- Der Is. Three weight classes will be arranged: Class l. boys 90 pounds and under; class 2, boys 91 pounds to 115; class 3, boys 166 pounds and up. The following events unless oth- erwise designated. will be run for each of the three weight divisions: 100 yard dash (for class 2 and 3; 75 yard dash (for class D; potatoe race G potatoes 2 yards apart the first potato yards; running high jump; running broad jump; baseball throw; tug or war c men to a team, each community permitted to enter one team); relay race (4 men, shut tie style, each man running 1uU yards, no weight classes, each com munity to enter ttam); three-legged race (no weight classes, each com munity to enter four pairs of con testants)- o1re-ha1f mile run.
 Each community shall be entitled to four entries in each event in each of the weight classes, ercept as above designated. Individual badge prizes to contestants. Community trophy to be held for the community TOT one year by the community securing the highest total number of points First place to count 10 points; sec opd place 6; third place 4 and fourlh place points.
 No boys over eighteen years old are eligible
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-06
Eastern League Fan Chatter

Yves Kingdoms homer in Spring field yesterda was the Tablespoons s first circuit drive of the seasan. C,het Thomas is finding 1t dltn- crIt task to pull Hartford out or the r1It The Lawmakers, with Sullivan in the box, trounced the senators ; to 1.
 Another new player is in the Ali bany lineup. He's Conley, Tn rlshl field.
 .+OId Man" McCorry's home run cIort won the first game for PltiS- field against New Haven.
 Eddie Lennon to the front agaln The Brid geport discard pitched the ' fo ten-innning win for the In dians over the HillleS-
 wa1ly Hammond's four clouts yes terday consisted Of a pair ol oo0- bIes a triple and single
 Santoro, former Holy Cross pIayeat at continues to play IaSt gatie for- s5oortstop for the Senators Tne ioa- i,- mer coliegian is showing a vast A DroveTnent in his hitting.
 When Jerry Belanger drove ine ho1I over the lief tield fence WltH G1hristv on base victory was cnncheo e.. Worcester over Waterbury. Coh- wsv also registeted a circuit orNe'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-06
Ruth's Batting Tip To Kingdom
 Brings Results

The home run rapped out in Springfield yesterday by Short stop Yves" Kingdom recalls a rainy day conversation with the player on batting this week.
 Kingdom owes his big improve ment over last year in hitting the ball by using a heavier bat, the player said. In the Pacific Coast League last season King don used a light stick and batted less than 200. When he went South with the Yankees in the spring Babe Ruth advised King don to use a heavier stick. King don followed the Mambino's ad- vice and today is reaping good results, and is chasing on the heels of the 300 cIouters in the league.
 Ever notice Kingdom swinging three bats while awaiting his turn at the bat, while the other players use only two? T1hat's the way the players get accus- toned to using heavier batting clubs.