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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-12-23
Topography

He was one of "The Coming Men of
America" That order, be II known
was lodge OF American Falls boys
One time. the Sentinel Reported IAN
evesdropper at the door" Kick the
evesdropper down the stirs" said the
president. And Bottle" Oliver was
kicked down the stairs.
He talked In high pitched voice and
loved an argument. He spent large
part OF his time in school arguing vita
Vera Oliver over hrithemetic. One
time he is said to have also won n
beautiful indelible pencil as second
prize for whispering the least In the
class room.
He used to go to Epworth League
and was recognized bible student
among the boys though one would
hardly expect II.
He had little use for the girls, IN
fact was definitely opposed to them
He was a god student and a skeptic
regarding people. He used TO say thai
every student in school lied about
whispering just to get the ten con'
prize. He knew they did because h'
was one of them.
Last week-W. III. Philbrick.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-12-23
POSTMASTER GIVES HELPS FOR
GUIDANCE IN MAILING PARCELS

Parcel Post matter may not exceed
80 inches In length and girth combin-
ed nor weigh over 10 pounds, up 10 the
3rd zone and so pounds for all other
zones. Parcel Post may not be accept.
ed unless II has the name and address
OF the sender proceeded by the word
From.
All classes OF mail should have the
name and address Of the sender plain
ly written as well as the name and ad-
dress for which the article Is intend
ed. Parcel Post must bear Revenue
stamps at the rate OF cent for each
25 cents postage or fraction thereof.
where the postage is not less than 25
cents.
Parcels may be insured but must be
must know the conttnts so that he can
ascertain II the package ls insurable
and must not be sealed nor contain
written communication.
Patrons sending Christmas Parcels
wish them delivered safely and with
dispatch and should send them early
as there is always a rush Just before
/ Christmas. Don't wait until the last
minute to pail your parcels or they
may NOT arrive at destination on time
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-12-23
TRIMS
BILLIARD SHARK
Proprietor of Aliens Pool Hall Proves
Surprise TO Travelling Wizard =
Was Good Mt Trick Shots But No
Match for "Pat-.

o. C. $50 Differently Mills came to
town last Saturday with flashy posters
and a much advertised reputation to
show American Falls how the great
indoor game Of Billiards was played.
The fans read the advertising and
gathered at the Schwarz Pool Hall 10
witness the unusual spectacle. Just
as a matter OF courtesy Mr.. $50 DIFF
ferent) Mills challenged the crowd to
match and was accepted, for their
must be game or the wizard would
be unable to demonstrate his prowess
with the cue.
The challenge was accepted by Pat
Staffard OF the Allen Pool Hall, no
mean expert in himself. Pat" tucked
the first game away 100 points TO so
Mills stated that the result was rare
fluke and offered to prove the same by
an additional match. Pat won The
second and last match 100 to 40 points
proving his superiority in conclusive
manner. Mills was good trick sho
but no match for Mr.. Stafford. SOM
400 people are estimated to have wit
messed the match
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-12-23
FARMERS FINANCE
BODY ORGANIZED
Plans Not Definitely Fixed But En-
pect to Incorporate for S5W,O0O Says
Jewett at Annual Meeting In Spo-
kane.

Spokane, Wash, Dec. 15-Plans for
the formation of a farmers corpora
ton within Washington, Idaho, Ore
gon and California are being consid-
cred, according to George c. Jewett,
general manager of the Northwest
Wheat Growers association.
Information regarding the new cor
poration was given to more than 10O
members of the Farmers union, as
sembled in the 18th annual conven-
ton this afternoon at the New Madi-
son building, when Mr.. Jewett spoke
on farmers finance.
"The corporation is yet in the max
ing and / cannot explain In detail our
plans" said Mr.. Jewett, but gener-
ally speaking, the plan is this:
we expect to incorporate with
capital stock of about 100000, this
amount to be raised by subscriptions
given by farmers throughout the four
Pacific coast states.
"The corporation will oe bound by
the same statutes governing the
banks, but it does not mean the forma-
ton of a series of banks throughout
these four northwestern states"
Mr.. Jewett said that the funds would
be distributed among the needy agri-
culturists of the four states by dis
trict committees. He said that under
the persent plan the corporation could
be operated for about 10 per cent of the
capital stock, with a possibility that
| this could be cut even lower.
| "The necessity of such corporation
can be easily seen as 1t is estimated
that mere than 80 percent of the wheat
growers of the coast have been forced
to sell their crops as soon as harvest
work was completed" said Mr.. Jewett
Financial obligations made early
selling necessary. The Farmers FL
nance corporation is not being formed
with the least idea of competing
lagainst our present financial institu'
tions, such as banks.
i Bank officials have been unable tc
grant the farmer suitable loans for the
l last three years and am not CRITICS
ing them for this action since 1t has
been handed down to them from higher
authority"
Mr.. Jewett said that friendly rela
tions existed between the NorthWes
Wheat Growers association and bank
) ing interests of the west. He sub
stantiated his sta tement by announ
: cling that a loan OF 100000 had beel
procured from the Spokane and East
ern Trust company and that loan O
$500, 900 had been obtained from tn
Exchange National Bank. Portlan
bank, he said. had loaned the associa
: : ton 81 900, 600. These loans are in n
{ way connected with the new corpora
: ton to be formed, he explained.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-12-23
HIGH SCHOOL NOSES OUT
TOWN TEAM AT BASKETBALL
Score of 1917 Indicates Closeness--
Town Team Planning to Trim
Rivals In Next Game.

The American Falls High School
team defeated the town
team last Friday evening at the Odeon
Hail, 1877 In fair game, The town
team had not practiced prior to their
entry on the floor and CONSEQUENTLY
played in poor condition. The
High School failed to show much of
the speed that will be necessary they
are to make dent in the schedule OF
High School games ahead OF them,
The lineup for the game was High
School: Woodie Meadows and Earl
Lamon forwards, Wheeler, center;
Matson, Ward Meadows and Stuert
guards. Pringle and Evans played al
forward for the town team. Collins and
Gibson were centers, Noggle, Barnard
Nelson and Johnson were guards.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-12-23
SIXTEEN ROUNDS
WEDNESDAY EVE.
Semi Monthly Athletic Club Smoker
Saw Some Lively Mixing Ghoison
Gets Draw With FlghtIng Bill john
son.

Sixteen rounds OF unusually good
boxing. music for the tntermissions
and sprinkling OF lady fans made the
We'd night smoker ut the Athletic
Club one OF the best of the season.
The men were for the most part evenly
matched and exhibited no love feasts
during the periods when they were
supposed 10 be landing knockout
punches.
"Blll' Johnson and Wayne Gohlson
furnished the closing performance OF
the evening IN hard fought four
round draw that was thriller. Gohl-
son was considerably hurt with the
criticism that resulted from his ap-
pearance of two weeks ago. He
agreed with his opponent then that the
ring bout would be an easy affair, and
consequently the crowd was rather
hostile. Thursday night he tore into
! Johnson is "a way that looked bad for
"Bill" and won well deserved draw
Charley Stitt outclassed Fred Hunt
IN their three round 90, though Fred
fought ghmely and agressiyely against
his more experienced opponent. Stitt
was given the decision. Glen Gbol-
son received the decision in his three
rounds with Forrest Hunt IL was q
well fought match and entertaining 20
the crowd OF fans.
ElWood Meadows WAS given close
decision over Schrenk In their three
rounds after the curtain raiser. Mea.
| dowg had Ross Ii0ieomb in mis- corner
and says that made wonderful
amount OF difference I'm the outcome In
! his opinion. The match was good anC
clean and hard fought.
! Thecurtain raiser was perhaps th'
! best bout OF the evening. Babe Bryan
and pat Vassallo went three OF th'
q fastest rounds seen al the Club. Boil
scored knockdown In the first roun'
and thereafter the blows fell fast ant
hard The fans are hoping that the,
q can see these boys aDear again soon
\ The smoker Thursday evening wa
! set of with music between bouts ant
4 the audience was sprinkled with ladie
Interested In the bouts. Coach Glbsoi
a lof the High soAoI refereed the matches
! II. r. Fitzpatrick was timekeeper.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-12-23
HUNGARIAN MUSIC SUBJECT
FOR WOMENS CLUB WEDNESDAY,
Many Beautiful Renditi0ns and Sever
al Papers Read At Baptist Church.

Hungarian music and musicians was
the subject considered at the regular
meeting Of the Womens Club at the
Baptist Church, Wednesday afternoon,
under the direction of Mrs. f. E. Eichel
berger in charge of the Music Depart
ment. Piano selections were given by
Mrs. S. L. Baird and Mrs. l.. ID. Atkins.
Mr.. Harry Sailing gave violin selec-
ton accompanied by Mrs. H. r. Wallis.
Two victrola selections were also
played.
Papers were read by Mrs. F. E.
Eichelberger, Mrs. F. A. Banks and
Mrs. Atkins. The next meeting will be
January 4th under the direction of
Mrs. d. B. Jeffries of the Civic Depart
ment.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-12-23
GOVERNOR ASKS
AID NEAR EAST
Contrasts Conditions In Idaho, with
Those In Foreign Lands in Christmas
Message TO Citizens

To the People Of the State of Idaho:
AT this season OF the year the
thoughts of men and women every
where in this wonderful country OF
ours turn to our little children. we
are planning how we can surprise
them on Christmas morning and BRING
10y to their little hearts.
In sharp contrast there are today
over one hundred thousand little child
ren in Near East Relief Orphanges
who cry not for toys but for bread
They want Just enough to take away
the singing pangs of cold and hun
ger. They are the orphan children OF
the Oldest Christian nation in the
world-hunkry and cold through no
fault of their own. We face the solemn
fact that they will die by the thousands
this winer If American Relief in with
drawn.
Reliable Amrecians, just returned
from Armenia, tell Of pitiable condi-
tions. AS the statements OF their sore
need now have become known, good
me nand women in every state are
planning 10 send them Christmas gifts.
Our people have already given help
Let us all increase our help TO them
so that we may gladden. additional
hearts at Christmas. Being fully aware
OF the ready sympathy and tender pity
of the citizens of this state and hav'
ing been deeply moved personally by
the unparalleled suffering and tbs
genuine need of these little ones over
seas, take the strongly recommend
ing this worthy cause 20 your consid
Grafton.
CONTINUED on page ~.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-12-23
Should Bible Be Taught In
Public Schools---Ford Says Yes

those primary moral restraints and
ideals that alone can guarantee the
stability and efficiency Of our great
institutions?
"Herbert Spencer said, TO educate
the reason without educating the
heart is like putting repeating RI
fie in the hands Of savage.'
Edmund Burke said, Religious ed
ucation is the chief defense Of ma
tons
"The Boston Leader, a Universal
ist paper, declares that The state is
coming to recognize the verdict Of all
history, that any education which
leaves out religion is disastrous Ia
the Individual and the state
Quotes World Survey.
"a few facts collected from the
World Survey, give force and keen.
ness 10 this point: (1) There are 10.
day 5,500,5 500 religious illiterates IN
the United States not identified with
any church; (2) There are 27000,0
Protestant youth under twenty-five
years Of age receiving no religious IN.
struction; (3) There are 28,S00 ,D0t
Protestant and nominally Protestant
children not In any Sunday School
and Idaho owns 100000 Of these.
"This is the problem, briefly stated
and it is appalling enough to shcci
the average easygoing citizen out O
his criminal self-complaeency. II Il
problem that outranks in vital i'm
portance every other-aDd indeed al
other problems now Challenging pub
lie attention.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-12-23

II am a little Christmas Seal,
oh please, sir, won't you buy me?
Fort I've a mission that is real,
And no one should deny me.
penny, sir, will pay for me,
I'm sure you'll never rue it
Ny mission is TO fight T-B,
Gud you must help me do 1t.
ITS more than just a one hand stunt
To slay this thing OF terror,
So I'm the army at the front,
And you're the stretcher-bearer;
For where we come or where we go,
In full or fairest weather,
tuberculosis is our foe,
And we must stand together.
Just kindly kiss me on the back
And stick me to a letter,
And for a penny and smack,
0asll make the whole world better
k~-E,h, how glad we both shall feel
II you'll but trust and try me;
I'm lust little Christmas Seal.
on please, sir. won't you buy me-
Nal Rose.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-12-23
BALL GOES FREE
SECOND TINE ON
ASSAULT CHARGE
THEORETICAL PLEA OF SELF
DEFENSE CONVINCES JURY THAT
ACCUSED SHOT BRANDT TO PRO-
TECT OWN LIFE DESPITE DIRECT
EVIDENCE TO CONTRARY.
STATES CASE STRONG
Eye Witnesses Testify Concluslvely
For State But Have No Effect On
Twelve Tried and True Citizens OF
Power County.

A carefully planned theoretical plea
of self defense was sufficient to con-
trovert the strongest direct convin-
cling evidence heard Ia !. recent oTimi-
nal case In Power County, Tuesday,
when the jury In the case returned
plea of not guilty In the case OF the
state versus W. IL. Ball for assault
with a deadly weapon with intent to
commit murder gainst the person OF
I'D. Brandt Of Pauline. Idaho, March
nth, last The verdict was returned
al eleven o'clock Tuesday night after
the Jury had been out three and half
hours.
This Is the second acquittal Ball has
received at the hands OF Power Coun-
| ty jurymen during the last three
months His first acquittal was for
the murder of Deputy Sheriff Torrance
who attempted TO arrest him follow
Ing the shooting OF Brandt,
Two Eye Witnesses.
The prosecution produced two eye
Witnesses, Fred Bishof and Kenneth
Wylett, OF Pauline who testified that
lBall passed Brandt In the road, stopped
deliberately tied his team, returned 10
Brandt buggy and deliberately shot
the latter with revolver. the bullet
taking afect In the arm. Thinking
Brandt dead, Ball Is alledged to have
returned TO his wagon and proceeded
on his way.
The defense placed MIR. Bali on the
stand TO testify that Brandt drew
rifle on him but did nit fire a shot
The theory OF self defense Was built
around Balls own testimony
Jurymen In the case were E, j. Peter
son, III. II. Teal, T. ]. Richards. =. w
Mlsenheimer, Fred Perman. A. w
ScrImsher, B. II. ByeI'ly. Roy Mcneil
w. w. Campbell, N Baker, John
Garfield and Antoine Nelson. Judge
o. II. Baum sat In the case, Proseout
ing attorney Cotant, represented Tn,
state and Attorneys 8, L. Baird ant
Malter Anderson the defendant.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-12-23
JUDGE BAUM TO IDAHO FALLS

Judges o. X. Baum and II. NJ Terrell
of the Fifth Judicial District court are
up In their work sufficiently 10 assist
the court at Idaho Falls In clearing
the heavy calander of Bonneville
County Judge Baum will sit at Amer
lean Falls January second To eighth
and SIT at Idaho Falls, January 9th.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-12-23
HOME FOR HOLIDAYS.

Grover Evans arrived Thursday
morning from Moscow TO spend the
holidays at his home in American
FaMs. He has been attending the
University OF Idaho. His brother
Milton arrived last evening on the Uni
versity special.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-12-23
SCORES WILL CLOSE MONDAY
IN OBSERVANCE or CHRISTMAS

The stores OF American Falls an
nounce this week that they will close
Monday, December 2eth In observance
Of Christmas. This action In IN line
with the proclamation OF Governor
Davis OF Idaho and President Harding.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-12-23
CANAL COMPANIES
WILL MEET IDAHO
FALLS DEC. 18TH

PROJECT MANAGER DIBBLE AD-
DRESSES LETTERS TO ALL IR-
RIGATION DISTRICTS ASKING
FOR FINAL RATIFICATION OR
REJECTION OF CONTRACTS WITH
GOVERNMENT.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-12-23
BOND MARKET BETTER
May Allow Some Companies to Bond
Districts in Order to Meet First Re-
quired Payments-SituatiOn Regard
ed As Very Critical.

meeting is called for Idaho Falls,
December 2Sth, to finally consider con-
tracts with the Reclamation service Tor
the construction of the American Falls
dam. according to. a letter that is being
mailed this week by project manager
Dibble. The letter will be addressed to
some thirty-five irrigation companies
of the Snake River Valley and is as
follows:
To Contractors for Storage in Amer
lean Falls Reservoir:
In February, 1921, a payment OF $2.o0
per acre-foot of the storage contracted
for in the American Falls reservoir
became due; but, as only one OF the
contractors has so far paid this IN
stallment, the impression has gone out
that the contractors have forgotten the
water shortages for 1915 and 1919 and
that they have lost interest in the res
ervoir, Contrasted with this is the
fact that the people interested in pro-
iects in other parts of the west are
pushing their claims and the adVan-
tages of their schemes and are vigor-
ously cooperating with the Reclama-
ton Service. On this work, the in
vestment of the Reclamation Service
is approximately $470000 while that OF
the contractors is but $4,000.
Contract Before Secretary.
For many years, it has been reali-
zed that no reliable storage can be OBJ
tanned on the Snake River or its trfbu-
taries above American Falls without
ACQUIRING certain rights of the Idaho
Power Company. After three years
of negotiating contract for this pur'
pose has been signed by the Power
Company, approved by the State ane
ne advisory Board and Is now pend
ing before the Secretary of the In
terror. This contract is not binding
upon the Power Company unless sign
ed by the Secretary on or before Jan
uary 13, 1922, and it may not be so ex
ecuted unless the contractors NEE
their payments or a substantial par
of them in the near future.
Bond Market Improving.
We realize of course that the finan
cial condition of the Snake River va
ley and in fact the entire West at thl
time is not favorable for the ralsin
of money by the farmers thru direc
assessment; but this is not true G
s,her means. The rapid rise in tn
value of Liberty Bonds is one indics
ton of the keen demand for non tar
able securities such as can be issue
by irrigation districts and other mum
cipal organizations. These are sellin
at this time at a very favorable III
ure. House Bill No. 143, passed at II
last session of the legislature, was d.
signed to give irrigation organization
other than irrigation districts, an o.
portunity to finance improvement
thru bond issues that will sell on 4
vorable terms. A test case on u
validity of this bill is soon to
brought in the State Supreme Coui
If the decision is favorable, funds cf
be obtained at very reasonable ra
of interest
Meeting Called.
In order that we may promptly a.
properly ascertain the sentiment OF t
contractors with respect to continuli
their interest in their contracts, IT
requests that the contractors SEND
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-12-23

A recent editorial in the PRESS
opposing the idea of religious in
struction in the public schools sug
gested the topic of two Sunday even
ing sermons presented in the Beth
any Baptist church by the Rev. j. A..
Ford. In his discussion Mr.. Ford
took the affirmative view and in
sisted that it was possible TO so sane
ly coordinate religious instruction
with the customary school studies
that no question of church and state
would be involved, and no persons
religious opinions would be antagon-
lied.
He claimed that the lack Of moral
and spiritual training among the
young was so widespread and men
acing as to become one Of the most
acute and urgent questions Of the day
He said in part:
president Harding recently inau-
gurated a campaign against mental
illiteracy by proclaiming December
4-1O as American Educational week
The president urged that the peo
pie inform themselves regarding ths
vital need of each community-meet
ing the situation and supplying any
deficiency that might exist in thii
direction.
Should Educate Morals.
While this movement is timely ant
wholly admirable, does it not seen
even more necessary TO launch an ef
fective and far-reaching campaign d
meet and remedy the religious litter
acy that condemns millions Of on
young people to face the problems 0
life without a working knowledge o
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-12-23
WHEAT TODAY.

Hard Turkey Red per hun, $l.25
White Number one, per hun. Sl.lb
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-12-23
Meeting Called.

In order that we may promptly ana
properly ascertain the sentiment OF the
contractors with respect to continuing
their interest in their contracts, II Is
requests that the contractors SEND q
representative to meeting to be called
in Idaho Falls on Wednesday, Decem-
Der 2S, at 10000 a. m. in the City Hail
and also fill out and return the enclos-
ed suestionnaire to this office on or De-
fore the above date.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-12-23

CONTINUED on page ~.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-12
Rect0rs losers
 To Atlas FiUe

Rector basketball tossers although they lost last night to the speedy Atlas quintet in Music Hall, New Haven, forced the Elm City combina- ton to play to the limit to win by a score of 24 to 19. New Haven fans were loud in their praise of the fast work of the locals, declaring it was the classiest cage five appearing in New Haven.
 Daley, former Yale star, who plays with the local Y. M. H. A. team here Sundays, performed superb1y and to his brilliant work is largely due the defeat of the locals. Rowe of the Rectors shared the honors with him. The contest was replete in brilliant passing by both teams.
 In the first ten minutes of play the Rectors led 4 to 2, but the Atlas came strong, the first half ending II to z in their favor.
 The Rectors displayed great form in the final period when they over hauled the New Haveners. Up to eight minutes of the finish the locals led 16 to 15; then the Atlas team forged ahead and maintained the lead. The hneups:
 Rectors-Fanney and Buckley, forwards; McGran, Center; Rowe and Dondero, guards.
 Atlas-Rand and Daley, forwards; L. Greenberg, center; G. Greenburg and Witken, guards.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-12
FERGUSON IN BOX
 FOR TANKS TODAY

Shreveport.-AlexF Ferguson, former Bridgeport, Conn.,, hurler, is carded 10 work on the slab today in the first exhibition game against the Shreveport minor leaguers. Fergu- son, who has been held on a Yankee string for several seasons and has been in the minors in quest of experience, looks ripe for making major league company this season in the belief of Miller Huggins. Bill Pierce, another promising Yankee re- cruit, svill also pitch part of the game, and Fred Hoffman will do the catching.
 The rest of the lineup will include as many veterans who are in playing shape, as follows: Ruth first base: Fewster, second base; Mitchell. short stop; Ward, third base; Roth, right field; Bodle, center. Wingo, left.