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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1921-08-18
"MAIN STREET"

Periodically there appears a nov
el which attracts more attention
than is it's due. People read II, and.
finding something which appears to
them familiar, tickles some fancy.
or comedies with some OF their
own preconceived notions. recon-
mend to their friends as the great
est novel OF the day. Such n story
ls Main Street" in which Sinclair
Lewis draws his idea OF life in a
small American town.
There is Just enough truth in
Mr.. Lewis picture OF Main Street
TO make II familiar TO anyone who
has ever been fortunate enough to
know the life OF a small town. He
has adapted the we'll known char
acters; II one looks about him and
thinks OF the exoentrlcities OF neigh
bors-and into their activities he
has woven plot.
The picture is over drawn. II Ia
cynical. II is the conception OF a
small town such as supercillous
city" man whose digestion was bad
might draw from some characters
to be found anywhere-in big cities
as we'll as small towns.
Yet the story ls worth reading In
spite OF It's Objectionable features
There are few however who will
agree that the woman reformers
who jumped from one hobby to an
other and quit. each worthy ambi-
tion when she encountered the first
opposition Is entitled to the sym
pathy she orayed. Nor yet will Il
be agreed that the self complaeency
OF the inhabitants OF Gopher Prairie
was entirely justified. There Is
a message in "Main Street" however
for every one.
For the complacent "Main Street"
may Jar them from their SNUG sat
isfaction OF the purely material. and
teach them that there is another
view OF life than that which satisfies
thom. For the ldealist there is a
lesson In the solid achievements
which time alone can bring through
the instrumentality OF those who do
not for sake their aims with each
rebuff They TO will find that ex-
ample. more than procept appeals
TO the average community; that SER
vice, not sentiment impells faith and
inspires followers.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1921-08-18
DEAD OK FLAT

Word has been received OF the
safe arrival In Kansas OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Fell. but after having
spent a year In the west, Kansas
does not look good TO them and
they are making arrangements to
return TO Oregon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Rasmussen OF
Payette are guests OF the formers
brother Ernest Rasmussen and fam
lily.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rabey we're
guests at the Carico home Sunday.
David Burrell, state welfare COM
missioner OF Boise. stopped over on
his way to Spokane, Friday and
Saturday, and visited with his son
Roy Burrell and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Rasmussen
and Mr.. and Mrs. Noble OF Payette,
motored to Pleasant Valley and
Boise, Tuesday.
Mrs. w. +. Vincent and Miss Rena
Miller were guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
S. Chapman OF Payette, Friday.
Roy Walters and sister-in-law,
Mrs. Cora Walters OF Nampa spent
Friday at the Linkous home.
II. N. Van Horne and son Robert
returned 10 their home In Sioux city,
Wednesday, after spending several
weeks In the Flat looking after
property interests.
Misses Virginia and Elizabeth
Davis OF Boise will arrive Friday
for a two weeks visit with their
cousins, Louise and Miriam Davis.
Mr., and Mrs. Hamttz and family
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1921-08-18
WHEN THE RANCHER LOSES

On Monday OF this week a reduc-
tlon OF s cents per hundred was
made in the freight rate on potatoes
20 the Middle West. II will result
in saving thousands OF dollars for
the ranohers OF the valley. But had
II been In effect when first potatoes
were shipped other thousands Of
dollars would have been saved.
Take the case OF Canyon county
Idaho for example. Before the or
der became effective 600 carloads
had been shipped. averaging 10 tons
per car. The reduction OF cents
per hundred would have reduced
the freight at the rate OF S24 per
car, OF $4,000 on the 900 cars.
That represents just that much
should have been saved for the
ranches.
Had there been a traffic bureau
in operation, which had for It's bust
ness tho study and adjustment OF
rate inequalities this saving would
have been accomplished.
There are other products beside
potatoes upon which adjustments
may be secured. There is hay for
example. There should be an ad-
Iustment In the hay rate II this sec
tlon OF the country Is to be per-
mitted TO enter the market where
hay In sold.
Unless II Is TO be admitted that
II Ia not economically possible TO
raise hay here for shipment fight
must be made 10 secure an adjust
ment. How are we to 20 about II.
Each community cannot 20 about
settling each OF these commodity
rates with tho railroad company.
Such an effort must embrace all this
valley from Mountain Home 20
Huntington, for what will apply 10
anyone OF the communities In this
section applies to all.
II is therefore essential that
united effort bo made and also that
In every one OF these communities
there be an active committee OF bus
mess men and ranchers conyersant
with conditions affecting their In
forests and those OF the community
as q whole.
Years ago II used TO cost more to
ship a carload OF apples from En-
NETT than II did from Payetto or
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1921-08-18

II cost one Canyon county farm
er $4,000 because he did not know
that the potato crop In the Kaw
river valley was failure. And
with his neighbors who sold to
spectators the total loss OF the
Canyon county ranehers is declared
10 be 100000. That Is a mighty
high costing ignorance.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1921-08-18

A Fruitland bench apple ranch
was held at $4,000 two years ago.
This year It's crop was sold for
S2s,0O0. What Is that ranch really
WORTH
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1921-08-18

During seasons, such as this.
when other sections are suffering
from crop failures due TO drought.
ranchers on irrigated farms appre-
ciate that though costly. irrigation
pays.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-10-20

the cir In the room fres from dust BE-
fore vanishing. Also. II possible.
have the temperature Of the room 70
degrees Fahrenheit or higher. and
apply the varnish in the morning, be-
cause It dries better In the daylight.
Brush the varnish in q thin coat with
even strokes sparallei with the grain
Of the wood. Allow the floor to Try
for at least two days and apply one or
perhaps two more coats in the same
way.
Painted Fleers Easy 70 Clean.
Good quality paint of neutral color
also makes good finish for softwood
floors. At least two coats should be
applied. After the last coat Of paint In
dry. a soft lustrous finish can be
given with equal parts of linseed oil
and turpentine. Rub this on with q
soft cloth. and polish the floor with
woolen cloth.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-10-20
DELICIOUS DISH OF MUTTON
Recommended by the Home
Economies Kitchen,

Mutton steak Ia slice from the thick.
er portion Of the leg) will serve more
people when cooked in the following
manner than when served plain, and is
delicious. The following recipe for
this dish Is recommended by the home
economics kitchen of the United States
Department of Agriculture.
IN pounds mutton / can tomatoes. or
steak ! quart fresh to-
/ cup bread crumbs matoes cut in
l small onion slices
Poultry seasoning Salt
Spread over the mutton steak a
layer Of bread crumbs mixed with the
minced onion and other seasOnings.
Roll and tie into shape. Place in a
casserole or other dish with a tightly
fitting cover. Pour the tomatoes over
the meat and cook very slowly in the
oven or on top Of the stove for three
or four hours. If the tomatoes do not
cover the meat add a little boiling
water.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-10-20
THINK UNCLE SAM SOLOMON
government Bureaus Ars Psstsrsd
with hevsr-Endins Flood Of
Absurd Questions,

Many persons place no limit upon
!ne things they believe Uncle Sam can
accomplish for them. Two letters re.
Gently broke into the comparatively un.
e'ehtiul business existence of corre-
epohuehce clerk In the bureau of mines
~ Illustrate this very thlnE, says the
Mining Congress Journal. One of these
taissives bore the postmark of little
western mining town. The letter was
written In a draggy, uncertain scrawl,
win a name Of plainly foreign origin
tacked on the end at a rakish angle.
Inc writer sought information, lots Of
IL. Leading off with simple query
Us to when the bureaus 1921 reports
On everything from silk necktIes to
onyx canoes would be ready, he
stepped into veritable flood Of uues-
tiOn marks.
Gould you drop me a line when
some expedition starts of to the Cocos
Islands or any other places?' he asks
with nOnchalance.
what is radium worth pOund?"
Where are the most birds of para
disc found. and how big are their
pggs?"
Can you give me the names of all
The foreign and domestic companies
handling eyeglasses. telegraph instru-
ments, water gauges, periscopes, ore
hhders, hearing horns, electric churns,
curling irons and aluminium cooking
tOOls?"
And SO OF and on through three
pages.
The other gem par excellence which
the mail man brought told of the am
bitions Of an italian mushroom grower
Of New York city. 1t told such tale
as might easily have furnished O,
Henry with inspiration for one of his
wonder yarns of the great metropolis.
Not high ambitions were these Of the
mushroom grower, as they appeared
between the lines of the letter. Lower
than fallen instep were they. Down
deep In the murky. gloomy depths Of
deserted mines Is where this mans
dreams Of fortune led his mind. To
quote his letter:
II am mushroom grower, and l
nm looking for some empty mines In
New Jersey in which to plant my
Would be much obliged
II you would send me list of same,
especially the ones that are good and
damp"
With what masses of mushrooms is
this fair land of ours due to be
II this mans dreams of num-
Derless caverns jammed from side to
side and to their roofs with monster
realized.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-10-20
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never
Suspect It
Applicants foe Insurance Often
Rejected.

Judging from reports from drussists
who are constantly in direct touch with
the public, there il one preparation that
has been very successful in overcoming
these conditions. The mild and healing
influence Of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is
soon realized. It stands the highest for
its remarkable record of success.
An examining physician for one Of the
prominent Life Insurance Companies, in
an interview on the subject, made the a..
tonishing statement that one reason why
90 many applicants for insurance are re-
jected 10 because kidney trouble is %
common to the American people, and the
large majority of those whose applica.
tions are declined do not even suspect
that they have the disease.
Dr.. kilmer's Swamp Root II ON sale
at all drug stores in bottles Of two sizes,
medium and large, However, II you wish
first to test this great preparation send
ten cents to Dr.. Kilmer 4 Co., Bingham.
ton, N. Y, for . sample bottle. When
writing be sure and mention this paper.
Advertisement.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-10-20
From Wasp to Sugar.

When man attempts to remake ma
ture he finds himself cn Il devious
path. In Hawaii they have sent
abroad for wasp because the sugar
plantations need 1t, but the route from
wasp to sugar Is not a straight one.
The first need was assured supplies
Of water for the plantations. Most Of
it came from three large watersheds
and it was desirable to reforest them.
For this purpose the most suitable
tree was the large banyan. which will
flourish in Hawaii, but is sterile for
lack of II wasp. which fertilizes the
fig Of which the banyan is "A species.
So the experiment station of the
Hawaiian Sugar Planters association
sent out two missionaries to seek the
proper wasp to pollinate the trees.
One went to the Philippines, one to the
Fill Islands. while a third. dispatched
by the territorial government. set out
for India.
The wasp ambassador to the Fill
islands has already shipped cases Of
wasps to his homeland. Now the
planters hope that the banyan will
grow naturally, the watersheds be
protected and the sugar cane flourish.
The Nations Business.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-10-20
.0F INTEREST TO
. THE HOUSEWIFE

Boil rice In plenty Of water until
the grains swell open.
Keep your dish cloth sweet and
clean and don't forget to boil it.
II custards are allowed to bake too
long they become dry and stringy.
Large boiled beets followed and
filled with macedoine Of carrots make
an attractive dish.
When the apples with which you
are going to make sauce are taste
less. add some chopped mint.
Spaghetti is delicious reheated in
the cream gravy Of fried chicken and
served on platter with the chicken.
Delicious bread-sticks are made
from slices of bread cut half an inch
wide, spread with butter and DELI
cately Drowned In oven.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-10-20
DURABLE FINISH
FOR old FLOORS
varnish, Paint and Stain Help
Appearance and Make Them
Easier to Care For.
NEUTRAL COLOR IS FAVORED
Plane or Sandpaper to Make Lsvsi and
Smooth az Possible. Carefully Re-
moving or Driving In Taeks
Nails and Screws.

prepared BY the United States Department
Of AIriculture.)
what can l do with these dIngy
old floOrsi Until this year they've
Leen carpeted. but know that the
house would be more sanitary and
easier to clean with finished floors and
rugs that could be taken out of doors
every week. I'd like to get the floors
fixed while the boys are home from
school to help. but l don't know how
to start"
This problem is perplexing many
housekeepers who want their homes to
look well and at the same time to
make house cleaning easier.
Dull Neutral Color 10 Best.
The most durable and attractive
finish for floor depends on the kind
Of wood and how 1t has been treated.
says the United States Department Of
Agriculture. Unfinished pine, spruce,
or other softwood floors can be var
nished, stained and vanished, or
painted. depending somewhat on the
condition Of the wood and the rest
OF the woodwork In the house. What
ever finish is chosen. dull neutral
color that tones in with walls and fur
nishing Is hest.
First Of all, make the floor as level
and smooth as possible. Plane or
sandpaper rough places, and draw out
all remnants Of tacks or drive them be-
low the surface with a nail set.
Then scrub the wood with hot soap
suds or securing powder, and rinse
thoroughly with clear water. Ink
stains and similar spots can often be
bleached out with solution made by
dissolving one teaspoOnful Of Oxalic
acid in one cupful of hot water. This
solution is poisonous and must, Of
course. be carefully handled. also all
traces of 1t and of soap suds or scOur-
ing powder must be removed with
clean water, otherwise they will In
jure the finish used on the floor.
Homemade Stain for Floors.
When the wood is perfectly dry the
stain. paint, or varnish can be ap-
piled.
For a pine floor, a good brown stain
can be made by dissOlving IN ounce
Of permanganate Of potash in quart
Of warm water. This liquid is violet
colored, but when applied to wood.
chemical action results and the wood
Is stained brown.
Another brown stain for either hard
wood or softwood is made from "
ounces of pulverlzed gilsonite dissolved
In a quart Of turpentine.
Apply either of these stains with n
clean brush or n sponge. taking even
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-10-20
Canada's Memorials,

Sculptors of Canada's memorials to
Canadian soldiers, to be erected in
France and Belgium. will be chosen by
the special committee some time this
month. Each memorial will be from
so to 100 feet high, and cost about
Canadians, the selection committee
will be international, being composed
of Canadian. Frenchman and an
Englishman, in order to ensure the
best choice. Eight artists will be Sc
.lected.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-10-20
Teach Flat Life in Schools.

On the assumption that most girl
pupils some day will marry and make
their homes In small city apartments.
New York public schools are being
equipped TO teach them how to keep
house economically and efficiently
under those conditions.
Part of the equipment Of the do
nestle science department Of each Of
the new standard school buildings
opened this year is model fiat.
filling the space Of one ordinary school
room and including kitchen. living
room, dining room, han. bedroom and
bath.
Adjoining the model fiat Is large
cooking room and three small kitchens,
separated by railings. the entire unit
providing for the instruction of forty
pupils at once.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-10-20
CLUB GIRLS PERFECT
WORK ASSIGNED THEM
Idaho Members Honored fol
Completing Their Tasks.
Net Only Make Garments but Put
Clothing Work on Dusinsss Basis
Learn How to Dress Well
at Very Small Cost.

prepared by the United States Department
Of AGriculturs.)
The band turned out recently In
Twin Falls county. Idaho. to lead a
procession Of $50 girls who didn't
change their minds. They were cloth
ing club girls organized by the county
club agent Of the United States De-
partment Of Agriculture and the state
agricultural college. The original en-
rollmenr Of the club was $50 members.
and each one completed all Of the
work assigned. No wonder everyone
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-10-20

had occasion to take Il again q have
been 20 well. I have . six room nat
and do al my work. Ny two sistsrs
are taking tho Compound upon my rec
ommendsfion and you may publish my
letter. It d the gospel truth and VII!
write to any one who wants . persons!
letter, Mrs. E. d. HAYDoCK, oeA
ST Lawrence Avenue, Chicago Illinois.
Because Lydia e. Pinkham,s VeEe-
table Compound saved Afs. Hsydock
from an operation we cannot claim that
ali operations may be avoided By IT,
hut many women have escaped opes-
Atom by The timely use Of this old fash-
ioned root and herb medicine.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-10-20
Moore a World Court Judge

John Bassett Moore Of New York
been elected a Judge of the inter-
fional court Of justice by the as
nbly Of the League Of Nations. This
the court worked out eby Elihu
ot for the League of Nations. Mr..
ot, some time ago, declined an cleo
p: He gave his age, seventy-six.
MS reason for declining.
Mr.. Moore has announced that he
uid accept election to the interna-
pal court of Justice. He Is in his
ty-first year.
MIR. Moore has been professor Of
irrational law and diplomacy at
umbia university for twenty years.
was a law clerk of the Depart
ut of State in 1885, third assistant
etary Of state from 1856 to 1891
astant secretary Of state in 1898
retary and counsel of the Spanish
erican peace commission In 1898.
nsellor Of the State department in
f. He has been member of the
Inanent court at The Hague since
ional high commission organized at
PSl5- He has written many books ,
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-10-20

Let the Senool BOY r.,p py putting
on Wax With a Weighted Brush.
strokes parallel with the grain of the
wood, and wipe the stained surface at
waste. After the stain has dried for at
lenst "a hours. polish the floor with n
soft cloth, and apply another coat II
the color is not deep enough, or finish
with varnish or wax.
Use Best Quality Of varnish.
Varnish is generally preferred on
soft floors, and the best quality of
shellac varnish or that especially rec
commended for floors should be used.
Some yarnlshes are unsuitable for
floors because they leave a hard, brit
tie coating that Is easily marred and
wears off quickly. Shellac varnish may
be mixed ut home as follows:
Two pounds gum shellac.
One-half pound castor oil.
One gallon alcohol denatured according
to United States revenue formula No. /.
Put these ingredients into a well-stop-
pered bottle in warm place. and shake
the mixture frequently until the shellac
is dissolved. The alcohol should not
contain more than s per cent of water.
and care should be taken not to drop any
water into IT as 1t is being mixed with
the dry shellac. The castor oil aids in
making varnish flexible and less brittle
when dry, but may be omitted In that
case the quantity OF gum shellac should
be Increased to 2h pounds. II too thick.
this varrsh may be thinned by the addi-
ton of more alcohol.
Hove the surface of the wood and
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-10-20

who could appeared for the "achieve-
nent day" celebration In honor Of their
100 per cent completion recOrdi
These girls not only made garments
hut put their clothing work on busi-
ness basis. Each one began by max
ing an inventory Of her wardrobe.
She listed what she should add to 1t,
estimated the cost, planned what
would be best for her to make during
the year. and then set about securing
results US n part Of her club program.
The girls proved to their families that
their work was an important factor
In extending the family income, and
they demonstrated to all the other
girls Of the county how to dress well
at small cost.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-10-20
Aid for Jewish War Victims

Aroused by the suffering Of home
less Jews In the famine districts Of
eastern Europe. 200 prominent Jews
from various parts Of the country met
for q conference at the Standard club,
Chicago, as guests Of julius Rosen-
valid, and decided to raise $14,OO0.O 900
for emergency relief work.
The money will be spent for the
immediate succor Of Jewish war VIC
tins In the troubled districts of Europe.
including Russia, through cooperation
with the Hoover relief organization
and the Society Of Friends.
A report OF Jewish relief work
during the last year was given by
Felix NJ. Warburg. chairman Of the
American joint distribution commit
tee, (portrait herewith) who has just
returned from an inspection Of human
itarIan agencies abroad.
MANY thousands of Jews In Eu-
rome are still in need of aid, because
they have been deprived of all means
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-10-20
Menoher Out of Air Service

Mai. Gen. C. T. Menoher has ten
red his resignation as chief Of the
10y air service and requested trans
to the command of troops in the
ID. Col. NJ. NJ. Patrick. who was
neral Pershing's flying. chief In
ance. has been appointed in his
Ice.
General Nenoher's resignation is
climax to- months of discord and
ctIon In the air service, which may
may not be ended by the change.
Re general has been at swords
nts with his aggressive and out
Pken assistant, Brig. Gen. William
|tchell. for long time. and 1t has
en regarded as inevitable that sooner
later one or the other Of them
(uld have to resign.
General Menoher made q de-
mined effort to force General Mitch
out Of the service. He wrote Sec
parry Of War Weeks a letter of COM
PINT against his assistant and de-
lnded his removal,
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-10-20
Readable at Last.

II have just read n novel Of which
thoroughly disapprove."
81 hope you will lend 1t to me-" said
Miss Cayenne. II haven't found a
move! in long time that Interested
me sufficiently to merit my disap-
proval." ,I
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-10-20

n40 100f 00Ct0t1 UQe
ncne Of them did mo
any good. They al
said ! would have to
have IN operation.
A druggist'e wife
toldme 70 take Lydia
E. Pinkham's Yegs-
table Compound d and
I took - bottles,
never missing . dose
and at ttheend Of that
time ! was perfectly
wall. / have never
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-10-20
Small Favors.

"Would you get up in a street car
to give lady a seat7"
II would" replied Mr.. CrosslotA
''and be thankful for having had Q
seat to occupy for even portion Of
the trip"
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-10-20

General MITCHELL the only fyng
placing nonfyng officers the this him
siton which General Menoher insubordnnon
Secretary Weeks
fceeded In smoothing temporarily
outbreak.
+ tests there OF trouble
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-10-20

Patti, the opera star, could sing op-
cratic airs at the age of six.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-10-20
MRS. HAYDock
SAVED FROM
AN OPERATION
Followed Advice Of Her
Drusgisfs Wife and Took
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

CHICAGO, m.-'T was In bed with Q
female trouble and Inflammation and
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-10-20
Walks Ear on stIlts.

A French baker once walked on
stilts from Paris to Moscow, n dis
tance of 1900 miles. in So days.