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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-01

Mrs. Venice Hume OF Bennington
was Paris visitor Saturday.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-01

Mrs. Mary Munk went to George
town Sunday. 20 spend a few days
visiting relatives and friends.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-01

Don't forget to put some OF our
anoleum Reviver on your linoieum
when you are spring housekeeping,
The Nielsen Furniture Co., the Old
Reliable. Il
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-01

Miss Della Boicutt spent the week
end at st. Charles.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-01

NOW IS YOUR cHANCE-walI
paper 15c up per double roll. Paper
hanging, calsomining, paper clean
Ing. Get your work done now. One
door east OF Gem State Lumber
yard. Phone $40. Il
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-01

Woodruff Clark was q Georgetown
visitor Monday.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-01

Duke Anderson and Mr.. Bolt. who
have been moving the Central office
Of the Mountain States and Telegraph
Company at Paris, returned to their
homes in this city Saturday.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-01

Mrs. hogan Dunford went to Par
ID Monday to spend few days Wis
iting relatives and friends.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-01

MRS. ). M. CRAIG, Of Los An
geles, Calf, VINO says no one can
feel more grateful for what
TanIac has done than she does.
Has gained twelve pounds and
health is better than I'm years.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-01

The Ritter Bros. Drug store aonat-
ed number of books To he city Ia
brary Saturday which were greatly
appreciated
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Shirley OF
Fish Haven spent tho week end in
this city. the guests Of Mrs. Shiriey's
mother. Mrs. &. L. Langford.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-01

Typewriter ribbons and carbon pa
per for sale at this office. IT
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-01
Local News

Ruby Mccain spent the week end
at her homo in Bancroft.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-01

John VaferIans Of Fish Haven was
4 visitor to Montpelier Wednesday
on his way 10 BIackF00t where ho
expects 70 DO gone for somo time.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-01

Pritchard-Work resumed on pro
perty of Jack White Mining Co.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-01

Your credit Ii good at Nielsen
Jones, tf
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-01

n. Ritter 0f Logan booking
Ter hn asaskH
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-12-23
GENERAL no
IMPROVE POSTAL SERVICE

A central accounting office has been
established at Boise by the post Office
department, and II is expected that In
time all the Idaho Offices win make
reports and secure supplies from. the
Boise Offices, thus cutting out much
OF the red tape andsdelay Of submit
ting everything TO Washington, DC.
Even dead letters. except in certain
cases.. will be sent to Boise. For in
stance q letter which has an INSULT
cient address, will be first referred To
the state office. Money orders will
be cleared al the state office. Post
master General Hays says there is
plenty OF room for improvement in
the conduct of the post-office depart
ment and this government Institution
As going to receive thorough over
hauling, and modern business meth
DDS, mixed with little common
sense, will be adopted
Those who intend to pay their taxes
at Boise before they become delin-
auent are reminded Of the fact that
the taxes are delinquent Monday; and
should be raid on Saturday of this
week. 1t is also noted that Monday
Is a legal holiday.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-12-23
Mevidstsn Times
AGED MERIDIAN RESI-
DENT PASSES AWAY

Mrs. Hebecca ID, McMiiien passed
sway Friday night. Dec 16, 1921,
lt the home OF her son Joseph McMil-
ZEN, one mile west or Meridian. Mrs.
McMillan was born IN Memphis.Tenn,
and was 9a years of age. Her hus-
oand passed away 80 years ago and
she Is survived by one daughter, Mrs.
L. A. Pearce OF Meridian, two sons
Joseph OF Meridian and William Of
Bay Point, Calf; four grandchildren
Mrs. Bonnie Roth OF Peoria, ILL., Miss
Raul MeMillen or Meridian; Carey
and Fred Pearce OF Texas. Also
three great grand children. A son
and a daughter died years ago
Grandma" as she was known to
her neighbors, had been staunch
member of the Christian church for
many years and was loved and re-
spected by all who knew her. She
was especially fond of children and
was delighted to have them visit her
She spent most OF her life In the
south and on coming 10 Idaho lived
In Boise and Middleton, previous 10
coming TO Meridian four years ago.
Funeral services we're held Tues
day OF IL o'clock at the Summers a
krbs chapel In Boise Rev. Cook OF
Meridian officiating, and burial was
In Morris Hill cemetery. Sincere
sympathy Ia extended the sorrowing
relatives by this community
A FRIEND.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-12-23
NEW REVENUE LAW
REDUCES LUXURY TAXES

The Collector OF Internal Revenue,
Boise, says the new revenue legislat-
ion became effective Nov. 23d. un-
less otherwise provided for. The ex-
cess profits tax is repealed, dating
Jan. l !, 1922.
The surtax rate. of 1921, arranging
from ! per cent on amount Of net in
come between i geo and $6,ooOsup
to SIS per cent in excess Of $1,000, 900
was changed for the calendar year
1922 to per cent on amounts, be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000 to so per
cent II net income exceeds $500, 000,
Exemptions allowed for dependent
Is increased from $500 TO s400. Mar
.ried persons living with husband. or
wife and heads of families are al
lowed personal exemption of $500.
Single persons are allowed exempt
ion of $1,000. Persons having gross
income for 1921 or $500Osiafe re-
CURED to make a return, regardless
of the amount OF net income.
Income tax on corporations is In
creased from 10 to 121s per cent The
$4,000 exemption is granted II met
income Is $25, 900 or less.
/ Tax on ice cream and soft drinks
IS OFF AFTER JAN, 1ST, 1922.
No change is made in the tax on,
admissions TO theatres, etc, except
there will be no tax where admissions
are less than 10e.
Jan. LIST taxes will be abolished on
musical instruments, sporting goods,
chewing gum, electric fans, thermos
bottles, toilet articles, medicines and
articles OF apparel.
The tax on works OF art is reduced
from 10 per cent to s per cent, the
tax on candy from to 3 per cent,
and on carpets, rugs, etc, from I0c to
8 per cent OF sales price. t' "
The tax on parcels post packages is
eliminated Jan. LIST.
The filing OF returns on surtax and
other taxes lis Jan. LIST to March 10th.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-12-23
I'm ,Esss IssHsrics ce@rt

In K6@ baN&Tfe1 G0@rt
of the Thfrd Judicial District OF the
State OF iaahs. In And for the County
of A&a. f
Florence Tcmiinson, Plaintiff. VS.
Ill G. Tofnltnson, Defendant
Alias SnmmoRs for Publication.
rae state of iaaho seads Greetings
TO H. G. Tomlinsou, the u above
RaAed DEFENDANT.
Ysn are hereby notified that coma
Ffatst has been Glad against you in
the District Court OF the Third judi
cfRl District OF ths State of idaho. In
G&d fof the County OF Ada by the
above canned RlaintiR,
This action Is brought TO obtain a
6@eTeB OF divorce on the ground OF
Aefeadant's wflfui desertion OF this
plaintiff for more than one year last
past and praying for general relief
And yon are hereby directed 10 APP
peay and answer the said complaint
within twenty days OF the service of
fhts summons. III served within. said
Judicial District, and within forty
days III served elsewhere. and you
are further notified that unless you
SO appear and answer said complaint
within the time herein specified, the
Efaintiff will take Judgment against
posl az prayed In said complaint.
Witness my hand and the seal Of
saSd District Court this 2Sd day OF
November, 1871.
tssalg Etaphen Utter, Clerk.
Nv ThosL q. Powell. Deputy;
C. n. EDWARDS. Attorney for Plain-
Gin. Residence. Boise. Idaho. S0-6t
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-12-23

Uncle Sam Ia now the biggest school
teacher In America. In, government
controlled institutions or those under
it's direct supervision, $4,000 yeter-
ans OF the world war are students
The United States Ii engaged in the
largest educational proposition ever
undertaken by any government. The
men after honorable service under
the American flag are being fitted,
despite their physical handicaps to
take their places again among the
nations producers.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-12-23
sHsssN smeRT LIME RAILWAY

Tims of tsalMm passing Meridian. AL
fims scheduled 10 Pacific time. Ex.
s@sls; Ia s'oasck asoM Pacific tirna
IN s'cfeck y. -, MsuntaiH fime
R@iss Go Massage.
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ct WaMbs
Ne. i72 ana rsAy 10 Hunting
tea.
Ne. I74-le12 ana. ceanect vita No
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Ne. I7s--2 es nm- spRaect Ne 10
wsAtssuaa at Masnpa.
Ne. Use ~s.2s pm connect Ne "a
szsshanaa at Nasapa
Nampa o. @0kae.
Ti@s sf raaslmg Meridian:
Ne i7a---2 50 aHR~--.e@nnaekism fram
Ne. l7 w@st ana No. Id sasassund.
Ne. l93~-Sss7 aHs. rsny from Hunt
ssxtwm
Ne. l95---Il.S2 ans. connection fren
Ne. 4 aasehauaa.
Ne. i77--l.21 pm csaaect from
Ne. 20 west h@uad.
Ne l7s3.42 pm. CenMegtiaa frem
Ne Is wasfhaunss.
Ne. tsl--G.69 pm. Connection from
No. "a, eastbotlnd,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-12-23
Mrs. Laura Nj. Hoyt Recommends
ChamheIain's Tablets.

n have frequently used Chamber
lain's Tablets; DUNG the past three
years, and have found them splendid
for headache, and bilious attacks. |
am only too pleaseds at any timeSsto
speak word In praise Of them. /"
writes Mrs. Laura NJ Hoyt, Rock.
port, N. *
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-12-23

The Governor of Idaho, Hon. DIV.
Davis. has issued a proclamation des-
ignating Monday as legal holiday,
Christmas coming on the Sunday
preceding this day. The same proc
lamation declares the Monday next
following 1.-THE day after New Years.
as holiday
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-12-23

AT the last meeting of the Meridian
Masonic order the following officers
were elected for the coming year;
H. l.. Tolleth. worshipful master;
G. A. Riddle. senior warden; ] w.
Trabert. Junior warden: Forest
cahill, secretary: A. d. stanton,
treasurer.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-12-23
Notice Regarding Taxes.

Notice IL given that Saturday. Dec
ember 24th, 1871, Ii the last day In
which taxes can be paid. as they be-
come delinquent on Monday. Decem-
Der 26th.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-12-23
Ethel. CLARK

County Treasurer and Ex-OfIfcio Tax
Collector. Ada County.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-08
Agronomist to Go to Rome.

William H. Stevenson. vice director of the Expert
Station Of the Iowa State Agricultural College,
has been appointed permanent delegate of the United
States the international Institute of Agriculture
Rome. according to announcement Of the Department
of Agriculture. The appointment became effective
May T. and was made fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Dean Thomas F. Hunt president of the
State Agricultural College of California, who served
the United States member of the permanent COM
mttee Of the institute while he sabbatcal
leave from the university a-.a -e.-
Prof. Stevenson has been with the Iowa State Col
iege since 1904 when he made professor of soils
He is professor of farm crops and soils and chief
in agronomy the university, and is vice director Of
the Experiment Station
Ii is planned that Prof. Stevenson will spend two
or three weeks at the Department of Agriculture in
Washington in order to become familiar with its
ganzaton work and officials, and to get suggestions
for the improvement and development of the service
of the International Institute Of Agriculture at Rome
which will be Of great interest and value to farmers
and business men of the United States and other
countries
The Washington herald., 1921-05-08

|OLD, wet weather. responsible for the serious
injury of early fruit, is rearding early planting
of such leading crops as corn wheat. oats and
cotton, according last weeks crop summary by the
Department of Agriculture.
Briefly, the situation is as follows:
Corn.
Planting continues nthe Southern States and is
becoming more general as far North the central
section the leading growing States Cold. wet
soil is delaying planting somewhat in the northern
portion of the Central States and is retardng the pre-
paration OF the soil in the Northern States.
Wheat.
The condition of winter wheat ranges from fair to
very good and growth is generally favorable although
checked somewhat by the recent cold weather The
seeding Of spring wheat is still progressing, although
delayed somewhat by the cold weather in Idaho, Utah
and Washington
Seeding is nearing completion In the Central
States and becoming general in the North. although
both seeding and growth being retarded
what by cold, wet weather
Cotton.
The cold wet weather has delayed planting and
termination considerably and checked growth. Much
replantng is necessary due to carly frost damage.
Reductions in acreage reported
r, Potatoes.
., Early Irish potatoes recovering from frost
damage, but the condition Is favorable as de-
sired
The Washington herald., 1921-05-08
Foreigners After Trade.

EUROPEAN leather manufacturers overcom-
r ing the trade barriers. such tariffs. by estab-
fishing tanneres in countries all the world,
it learned at the Department Of Commerce last
week.
French tanneries have been erected in South
Africa and in many Of the countries in South America.
Germans are interested in sole leather tanneres in
South America. and concern has established
branch in Sweden recently.
Two motives appear to be behind these moves.
First the necessity Of overcoming trade tariffs, which
constantly being raised by the larger consuming
nations and secondly. the desire to produce in sec
tions where hides tanning materials and labor are
abundant and cheap.
Trade Commissioner Norman Hertz reported that
American tanners must expect heavy competition from
Germany and France, account OF the low wages
prevailing in those countries.
Strong combinations have been formed by the
foreign tanners and shoe manufacturers for the pur
pose OF Joint importation of materials and joint
expectation OF the finished products. the combination
enabling lower prices to be quoted
The Washington herald., 1921-05-08

infant welfare work done by either voluntary
cies municipal county authorities
"The scope OF these grants has been enlarged year
by year until practically every aspect Of infant and
maternity welfare is covered. In France sub
sides up per cent OF approved outlay are given
infant welfare organizations by the government In
1919 Belgium passed bill providing for government
appropriations to half the cost OF health cen
ters, and other infant welfare activities. In IoI8-I0
Great Britain spent f2s8.soo of government funds on
infant welfare and in 1918 France appropriated $4,000
francs for infant welfare work in addition to 3ooo,
francs for nursing premiums and maternity benefits
State aid has resulted according to the report in
rapid expansion Of work in behalf of mothers and ba
bes has succeeded in bringing about also coordi-
nation of all agencies in this field and in exacting
higher standards Of work"
The Washington herald., 1921-05-08
Unemployment Increasing.

The U. S. Employment Service, Department Of
Labor, states that reports from I24 firms in IS prin
cipa industrial centers show a total employment of
I.s8o74o workers May I compared with I,sS7,7S6
April 1. This is net decrease of 1887 o. per
cent. Since January 1. 1921, when the employment
service reported that 333oooo workers were out Of
work. there has been a further decrease OF 80 per
cent.
Four industries report an increase in employment
during April Vehicles for land transportation in
creased their number Of employees gag per cent thus
rejecting the further improvement in the automobile
industry The leather industry increased 47 per cent;
textiles, SO per cent; liquors and beverages, o3 per
cent
Industries showing the most pronounced decrease
in employment iron and steel. 7S per cent; to-
bacco 70 per cent, and railroad repair shops 60 per
cent.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-08
Child Welfare Abroad.

TN CONNECTION with its program for advance
ment of child welfare work. the Chldren's Bu-
OF the Department. of Labor has conducted
an exhaustive investigation into conditions in European
nations, results of which set forth in report
last week In summary Of child welfare work in
Great Britain Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and
Italy the bureau declares:
"In all these countries legislation designed to re-
duef infant mortality has been in force for number
ofyyears. forbidding the industrial employment Of
r/thers before and after childbirth. All important
European countries have also made provisions for
kerniy insurance Appropriations are being made for
the support and extension of baby health centers and
home visiting, notably in Great Britain, France, Bel
GUM, and Germany, Since 1914 England has been
making grants Of so per cent Of approved expenditures
The Washington herald., 1921-05-08
Camps Will Train 10000 Men.

Plans for citizens training camps are rapidly TAX
ing shape and the War Department last week announced
that about Io8oo men will be given month of train
ing without any expense to themselves this summer at
nine of the large scattered throughout the
country.
In the opinion of the Secretary of War the camps
will prove valuable in the broad scheme of
tonal defense by aiding the upbuldng of the organized
Quotas for each section, in accordance with the
population, have been allotted, and between
the ages Of 10 and IS eligible for the camps.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-08
Investigate SIS 600, 600 Contract.

INVESTIGATION OF the disposal OF $2Soooooo
worth Of harness for the government, by COM
binaton Of harness manufacturers is still in the
hands Of the Department of Justice. Consultations
arc going between the Departments of War and
Justice to discover whether not any criminal ia-
bty exists in the contract for handling the materials
because Of the presence Of former army officer
high official among the harness combination.
The contract called for the remaking OF about
$aSoooooo worth Of harness. Of which usable
In its present state The makers. under tho contract
take the usabe leather and metal parts rebuild
the harness dseIi it, giving the government 90
cent Of the sales proceeds
Al the War Department the general impression
that the favorable the government
On that account. when the Department Of Justice
suggested cancelling the arrangement the War De-
partment suggested investigation into the criminal
aspects if any existed
A complete report of the investigation is expected
shortly. s.#...
The Washington herald., 1921-05-08
New Mail Service Head.

Waiter H. Rdden, formerly Railway Mail Service
divisional superintendent Pittsburgh last week ap-
pointed general superintendent Of the service. succeed
ing William l. Deming who will be assigned to special
work in connection with the pay Of railroads for carry
ing the mails.
Riddell has been attached to the Postofce Depart
ment since 1885, His supervision will extend over IS
divisions of the R. M. S. with about $4,000 officials
and railway postal clerks.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-08
More Clerks to Lose Jobs.

A oPROXIMATELY 5000 clerks will be dropped
~ from the payrols of the War Department between
now and July I, it announced at the depart
ment last week.
There are now about 5000 onthe payrols About
$780, including field clerks. will be retained for at least
another year
This will be nearly twice many employees as in
IoIsI6 but the additional needs of the air serv-
ice and the increase in work of the general staff and
the adjutant generals office will require the extra
help
A steady cut in the number employed by the War
Department has been going for some time, the
secretary stated He said that had been dropped
from the 10000 employed in New York, and that the
army base in Boston had cut their rolls almost in half
The Washington herald., 1921-05-08
Chinese Famine Crop Fails.

a LMOST total loss Of the spring crop is feared
~ because Of drought in Chilli extending over
one-6fth of the entire famine area in China, the
State Department was informed last week. Two mil
lion people receiving aid in the stricken districts
win therefore require further help until the
erops are ready sometime in August II is estimated
that 100000 additional will be needed meet this
situation. a.rs.. a....
Outside Of the drought area the prospects are
more promising. American and Canadian funds are
described as having been the saving factors to date.
although there have been substantial contributions
from the Chinese themselves. :"
The Washington herald., 1921-05-08
Find Rich Mineral Deposits.

Evidence showing that the northwest section Of
Western Australia is rich in gold copper, tin and coal
has been presented to that government the Depart
nent of Commerce stated last week
II Is reported that immense coal seam, twelve
feet wide has been found outside of Derby Specimens
submitted are shown to have about per cent Of oil
IS understood that this deposit is petroleum seep
age the only of its kind yet discovered in Aus
traa a5s.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-08
PostmaSters Not Agents.

Postmasters throughout the country last week
were warned by the First Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral that they must not act agents for newspapers
magazines or any other publications solicit sub
scripons therefor, in accordance with ruling under
the postal laws
at has been brought to the attention of the de-
parment" said the notice out. that certain mag
azine agencies and dealers make it a practice to cir
cularze postmasters and postofice employees request
ing them to solicit and take subscriptions and to use
postage stamps in remitting funds collected. Postal
employees are prohibited by law from disposing of
postage stamps in payment Of debts purchase of mer
~handise, etc"
The Washington herald., 1921-05-08
Decorate French Captain.

Capt. Tribot-Laspierre. of the French army has
been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by
order of the President for herosm in action Bois
de Belleau, France, on June &. 1918.
Although suffering from shell shock and the effects
of gas Capt Lasperre made his way from the Sixth
Regiment to the Fifth Regiment of the u. S. Marines
through heavy FIRE, to deliver information of great
importance.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-08
Prohibition Agent Resigns.

q r. BRAME. Supervising Federal Prohibition
Agent Of the Southern Department with head
>>e quarters at Richmond. has submitted his resig-
nation to Acting Commissioner of Internal Revenue
M. F. West, to take effect Tuesday. Brame was for
merry supervising internal agent at Richmond
and was appointed to his present position November
I, 1919.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-08
Naval Tug May Be Lost.

No word has been heard from the navy tug "Co
nestoga' which left Mare Island March IS and
due at the Hawaiian Islands about three weeks later
She is steel vessel of 40 feet launched in Novem
Der, 1917. She commanded by Lieut. E. L. Jones'
and carried crew of four officers and fortynin
men. Airplanes and vessels from the naval base In
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii conducting search for the
missing ship
The Washington herald., 1921-05-08
, Weather Delays Crops.

|OLD. wet weather. responsible for the serious
injury of early fruit, is rearding early planting
- of such leading crops as corn, wheat, oats and