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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-12-10
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We frequently lear talk of Ameri-
cas- loss of idealism and of her self
ishness. 1t is true hat there is more
or less of selfishness in all of us, but
the great American nation leads the
world in it's deeds of benevolence.
We entered the world war in the in
terest of right and justice and since
the war we have been far from want
ing in our foreign benevolences. We
have, in fact made a world record in
our contributions to the relief of suf-
ferers in Armenia, China, Russia and
at the same time have kept up our
gifts to domestic charity. And now,
a great browning act in the interest
of humanity has its inception in
America-the disarmament confer
ence. American leaders hope, through
this conference, to put an end to war,
which is responsible to a great OK
tent for the need of charity on the
part of other nations.
Yes, America still has idealism and
best of all it is a practical idealism,
embodied in deeds. 1t was practical
idealism which prompted the calling
of the great conference at Washing
ton and through practical idealism
America hopes to pull her less for
tunate sister nations up from the
bogs of despair and set their feet up
on solid ground. In doing this, how
ever, she must maintain her AIoeri-
canism in the strictest sense of the
word.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-12-10

Select your Christmas cards now.
Sample line with envelopes shown at
the Star-Mirror office. 1851
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-12-10

LOST-ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO.
a silver mesh bag. Finder call Mrs.
Warren Truitt. e2-e2
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FOR RENT-FURNISHED ROOM.
close in, with furnace heat. Phone
46-L or 142-L. GO-65
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FOR SALELDRESSED HOGS, 12c
a lb. cash, delivered. Wesley God
dard. Phone 9129. 64-65
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FOR SALE-10O0 OR MORE CEDAR
posts, 7-fOot. Also some cord
wood. One mile north Of Pine Grove
school house. A Tyrell. 1886
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FOR RENT-FIvE ROOM COTTAGE.
Phone 369-R. 1888
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MISCELLANEOUS

FOR SALE-KINDLING WOOD,
wood and pitch Phone 929X2. 64-69
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LOST

LOST-SIX MONTHS OLD BULL
terrier male pup. brindle with white
strip on nose. Carries light collar
with Moscow license plate No. 26. Re-
ward. Telephone 1873. 800 E.. A street
1888
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FOR SALE-COLE 10 INCH HOT
blast heater. Phone 441-J. ~~64-69
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OSTEOPATH

Creighton Bldg. Office Phone IS
Residence SO.
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FOR SALE-SOUTHERN IDAHO Ex-
tracted honey. zoe per lib. delivered
Phone 9341. 61-66
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FOR SALE-A FRESH MILK COW.
a 328-R. L. d. Arnold. 1854
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WANTED-TO BUY A FRESH COW.
Must be tested. Phone or write W.
s. Bellomy, Troy, Idaho. 61-64
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FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-BUILDINGS AND Or
chard, ~ miles from town. Phone
1921. Ralph Patterson. 63-68
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MORE THAN ONE WAY


The income tax is by no means the
only way the law provides to divert
the rich mans dollars into the public
treasury. If his capital is invested
in corporate stock, a fat slice OF the
profit is taken by the government be-
fore it is paid to him. A number of
special taxes are levied on Injuries,
of which the rich mans family buys
more in proportion to his income
than the poor man. When he dies,
the federal estate tax and the state
inheritance taxes levy heavily on his
fortune. The tax collector dogs his
step, and the income tax is but one of
the imposts that he bears.-Orego-
MAN,
"a "a -
An exchange says that formerly
mother used to worry for fear the
children would get hurt by explosions
in the chemistry class, but now she
is more concerned about fathers
home brew blowing up.
"a "a -
Some people can't help but con-
denim every old fashioned method. 1t
Is we'll to make sure sometimes that
there is something against the old
fashioned method besides it's age.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-12-10

WANTED-TO HEAR FROM OWNER
of good ranch for sale. State cash
price, full particulars. D. F. Bush.
Minneapolis. MINI.
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FOR SALE-CHRISTMAS TREES
and cedar boughs. Leave orders at
The Partisan. en-e5
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS

PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS
DIR. JOHN w. STEvENSON-Eye.
Ear, Nose and Throat. Glasses
Fitted. Office, New Creighton BlGg.
corner Third and Main. Phone 177.
DIR. F. M. LEITCH-Physician, Com
nerciaI Bldg. JPhone 223Y.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-12-10

BOARD FOR $500 PER WEEK.
Huff Cafe. 50-7K
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FOR TRADE+7 PASSENGER CHAN
dler car, 1920 model, good condition
for small car and some difference.
INQUIRE 217 No. Almond. 6O-65
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girl. Phone l66-Y. 63-6S
WANTED-HOUSE WORK BY Elk
%perienced girl. Phone 420L. 62-64
WANTED - POSITION FURNACE
man G%anitor) Phone 267-R. 37-67
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ADS
WANTED

WANTED-WORK BY COMPETENT
girl. Phone 166-Y. 63-6S
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The Home Department of the His
torical club met Friday afternoon
with Mrs. eileen Grice at her home
on West Third street. The attendance
was good and the session a busy one.
Each department of the club is plan
ming much work for the holidays.
The Mokepahreca club met Thurs
day afternoon with Mrs. George Stew
art at her home on West First street.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-12-10

On Tuesday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
George Baxter entertained w. f. Tur-
ner and G. C. Benlehr at their home.
Mr.. Benlehr is head Of a large boys
orphanage at Damon, India.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-12-10

The B. Y. O. F. club met with Mrs.
Ben E. Bush Saturday afternoon. In
spite of the inclemency of the wealth
er a large number of members were
present and enjoyed a splendid time.
Mrs. Charles L. Thompson was a
guest of the afternoon. A sumptuous
luncheon was served.
The Washington times., 1921-02-14
FEBRUARY ID, 1921
1t May Be a Serious Joke
On Local Utilities
By BILL PRICE.

If by March 18 the Public Utilities Commission has
not again fixed rate for gas Washington the price goes
back from $132 per thousand TO 50 cents.
If by April / the Commission does not hx rate Tor
street fares the old rate of cents will automatically
return.
The gas company will probably want the present rate
continued and the railways will oppose return 10 the pre-
rate One of them may ask for straight Scent fare
High officials of utility corporations are not feeling
easy about the problem On March the terms OF the two
civilian District Commissioners will expire and there will
be civilian Commissioners until the new President sends
nominations to the Senate, confirmation is had and COM
missions issued There be fight in the Senate over
the nominations the President may delay some weeks
sending in the There have been Commissionershp
vacancies in the District that not filled for many
months.
The three District Commissioners compose the Public
Utilities Commission. Col KUTZ Engineer Commissioner,
not sit alone utility So most serious joke
to be looming local public utilities The public
may may not get laugh out of yet.
The only way possible complications may be avoided
is for the present Commissioners to hold hearings before
March and make decisions in advance. Pretty big job
for them with much other work to do.
MORAL: There should be separate and distinct
p T. G. for the District, composed of having nothing
else to do but handle local utility problems and to give
detailed attention to the suggestions and complaints Of
citizens.
The Washington times., 1921-02-14
','!711EARl> >nS5EENGss1
"A vALENTINEv-wHAT IS TIT


All, q valentine valentine! what Ia itf
why surely, everybody ought to know.
It's a billet-douS. by mail sent on a visit
From a Mr.. Blank to a Miss So and-So-.
A suggestion from the sender to the getter,
Far too plain for any one to misco nstrue.
That the former would the latter like much
II a closer friendship reisned between
the two.
It's q cute and easy manner of expressing
What the lips Of Romeos Oft fail to say.
And abruptly puts an end to all the gues-
sing
To which lovely Juiiets may be a prey.
By this method. 30 to speak. the Ice il
broken
For the popping Of the question" by and
His will your" then will be more bravel,
spoken
And her sweet YES" of course. not half
so shy.
These gay tribes are most always made Of
paper.
With sndsarins verses printed on one
And perhaps a little Cupid at his caper-
Shooting arrows at prospective groom
and bride.
They're Of many kinds-some richly orna-
mented.
And fine samples of their makers dainty
art,
And quite frequently are very highly
scented
Gaudy nets to catch young and siddy
heart.
DAVE DooLITTLE
The Washington times., 1921-02-14
Once-OVerS
1921, Internati onsl Featur
SPARE THE ROD.
by j. J. MUNDY.

As parent is IT not true that often you did
not punish your children when you should, be-
youngsters?
But IL is not a kindness to withhold deserved
punishment
and realize any point of advantage gained over
parents.
They may look ever so meek and quiet when
YOU are within hearing and seeing distance but
you have no idea what is in their minds as re-
suit OF escaped punishment.
A child allowed to have It's own way grows up
careless and needless OF others comfort and
with no sense of fairness nor justice.
He has more favors and expects more than nc
has "A right to have.
As he grows older he demands more, and 1t
takes to satisfy.
II the child grows up with a fairly active brain
his mentality will get him into many unhappy
experiences because his sense of fairness and
Justice has not been appealed to In younger days
The world combines against the arrogant man
or and possibly the breeding of the ar
rogant person Is at fault and he must surfer.
The Washington times., 1921-02-14
We TOWNE GOSSIP
Reeistered u. s Patent Ofnce
Registered U. s Pat
K. G. B.

DEAR MR. X. C. B.-I have had quarrel
with young man to whom l am engaged
and as you are the innocent cause, won't you
please help me in my trouble?
l cut out all your articles, and when TINS
young man calls read them to him. Also
on numerous occasions l sing your praises.
l did this last night and he became very
angry and said if the editor prohibited you
from writing about yourself there would be
only blank space under your heading.
/ cried little and told him would tell
you what he said, and he laughed and SAID
it would be worth $25 to me as present II
could put it over.
"' HOPE l. WYNN.
The Washington times., 1921-02-14
A uIsToRICAI PROBLEM.

Hero. king of Syracuse, ordered
his jeweler 10 make him a crown of
gold weighing sixty-three ounces.
The latter committed theft by substi-
tuting a portion OF silver. The king,
suspecting fraud, commissioned Archi-
mcdes to examine II. Archimedes,
putting II into water, found that
il displaced S22t5 cubic inches
Of water: and having found that an
inch Of gold weighs 1895 ounce =
and an inch OF silver 5 So ounces. ho
discovered how much gold had been
stolen. How much was II In
ouncns7 q. IL MCCARTHY.
The Washington times., 1921-02-14
THEY'RE OFF!

The suggestion of HARDWARE
JAKE" for the fans to wear a recog-
milton NUT on April l is a good one.
I'm with you, and on that day you
can look for a big peanut on a fan
in the vicinity of 514 Eleventh street.:
You'll find one on ALL FOOLS DAY"
with a PEANUT on display.
Hope III meet many other nuts
Who'll digress from the regular ruts.
II. SMITH.
will wear nut. / don't think,
though, there are enough nuts in
town to go around. UNOME.
Why call the contribs nuts? Some
of the brightest things / ever read
are in II and S. RICHARD H B.
The Washington times., 1921-02-14
JOY for II and s FANS.

The editor Is pleased to convey
to the fans the latest statistical in
formation-the production Of CAS-
TOR OIL has greatly increased
The Washington Herald's Eoono-
mist, IN conveying the facts about
this deii0htJui product, says: cone
Of Hs chief uses Is as a iubricont
for heavy bearings"
The Washington times., 1921-02-14
1T rs FAKE ADVERTISING.

on + street the other day noticed
these bold signs all over the front OF
store: Choice Of ENTIRE stock OF
suits and overcoats, s17." went in
and asked the clerk to show me a
certain suit in the window. After
trying VI on I took out my wallet 10
hand him the slT. He said the price
was $40, and seemed indignant that Il
could not understand. II was surely
a test for ones self control This sort
OF advertising is lying propaganda.
and should he dealt with.
G. HARRY MOOEE,
(Mr Moore is correct. Legitimate
business mon OF washington dccry
this sort of thing and help TO main
tain bureau here to prosecute fake
|advertising.)
The Washington times., 1921-02-14
A SHOCK FOR THE
EXpIOUEV

The sable coat of $50 skins
for which 100000 was paid
n while ago is not the most
expensive fur coat in the
world. An explorer In Green
land recently discovered a
girl wearing silver fox skins
worth. at present prices,
nearly $3.50. 900.
The Washington times., 1921-02-14
uUM A NISMS
william Atherton Du Puy-

Down in Texas a speIlbinder for the cause OF
former Senator Joseph w. Bailey. who recently
ran for governor. mapped out for himself meth
od of presenting his subject that ran somewhat
along these lines:
"Who is Senator Bailey?' he would ask. and
pause dramatically. He is the gallant son OF
Mississippi" he would say, answering his own
question, "who transpanted his genius to the
Lone Star State to find its fairest flower.
who is Senator Bailey?" he would repeat He
1t was who went to the House of Representa-
tives, there to fight the battle of the people
who is Senator Bailey? He the man
who always packed the galleries OF the Senate
whenever he raised his resonant voice in speech
"who is Senator Bailey?" and he held the high
note of Interrogation instant too long. A pip
ing voice in the called out:
"I'll bite. Who is he?"
Dead Dog Running Ridge" is admitted by
geographers to be one Of the quaintest names of
which the maps Of the nation boast. IL Is TO be
found in Alabama and therefore it was but nat
to explain the origin of it The Senator was
ready with his answer.
Before the war;" he said freedom for the
fugitive slave lay over this ridge. When negro
got away the dogs put on his trail and soon
they were running deep-voiced down the hiiL
eew 1oGd whet Rer sGsyhes to
and hide behind trees along the path: AS the
bloodhounds came past they would thrust out
their keen-edged weapons and. swish. off would
go the heads OF the dogs. The speed those am
mails had attained on this down grade was. how
ever great, and so clean was the decapitation
that they we're likely to run on for a mile, or
mile and a half. or two miles before they STOP
ped. Hence the name, Dead Dog Running RIDGE
Modest is the example set by Senator John
Sharp Williams of Mississippi admittedly one or
the profound classic students In pubic
life, when he refers in the Congressional direc-
tory to his education. Here is what he says:
Received fair education in private schools,
the Kentucky Military Institute, the University
of the South. the University OF virginia ana the
University OF Heidelberg. Germany.
copyright. 1921, by Public Ledger Coz
The Washington times., 1921-02-14
WORDS FROM .CONsTANTINoPLE.-

w. w. D., of Alexandria, gets 635
words from the letters in "Constsn-
tinople," and she remarks that moth
er says she wishes you had my les
sons in IA. and s., so / could get in
terested."
MARIE REINHART gets 255 words.
Il. l.. NJ. gets $50. NJ. h. A. gets 25
from "capers."
The Washington times., 1921-02-14

When a girl goes out with a
fellow and plays him for all
he's worth. she is considered a
vamp and a gold digger, but
when a girl objects to him
spending his money lavishly on
her, he thinks she is trying TO
drag him to the altar. Diplo-
macy is indeed a jewel.
DOC RADFORD.
The Washington times., 1921-02-14
MIR. B. Baer
ELASTICITY.

After the politicians get
through swapping up the
transit facilities. the only
part of the subway left in
the public's hands will be
the straps.
The Washington times., 1921-02-14
THE FAREWELL.

Boys. boys. I've got to say Good bye"
But, oh, gee, boys don't you cry.
You'll soon have the same feeling
when in your heart love comes stealing.
I've met my "one" and only one."
So with firtations ! am done
1t was fine to go around
with all the boys in town:
Yes admit IL was really nice.
But, gee love" has that beat twice.
Gosh, boys, I'm going to be a wife
And stick to ONE man all my life
So it's goodbye, boys. goodbye.
But let me beg you not to cry.
ISABEL
The Washington times., 1921-02-14
The latest song: "YC

The latest song: You Are Three
Blocks Past 1t Now" Words by
HAwKSHAW sung by MIKE BUR-
CESS, HENRY PIERSON, JIMMY
BLAINE; publisher, REV re s
KRAHLING. all of Congress Heights.
X.
The Washington times., 1921-02-14

That elastic fare squib is
a pallbearer laugh. When ii
gets up to eight cents, II
will be as elastic as con-
crete, resilient as a poker
and will bounce right back
like an anvil dropped in a
swamp.
The Washington times., 1921-02-14
VEAL CHOPS VERSUS ECLAIRs.

A cakee with crust super fine,
To an Eve he thought "frsil" sent this line
with you I will share
My chocolate eclair.
II you will be my sweet vaIentine-
"Nay, nayv she wrote, in replyn,
81 don't fall for that eclair-food line!
IL you'd offered to share
Dreaded veal chops pair
Perhaps l mighta helped in their fry'n"
JOE CONKLIN.
The Washington times., 1921-02-14

They are going to take
away our per capita share
in subway crushes and pan
les. They don't want
poor boy to have no fun at
all.
The Washington times., 1921-02-14
Coins as War Memorials.
! THANK you.

EnEland's earliest naval victory tho Bat
tic Of Sluys, which Edward III commemoratcd by
coming the mobile" hearing on tho diverse a
warship. In 1895 Edward w coined the gold
angel" to celebrate his victories over the Lam
castrians-
The Washington times., 1921-02-14
IT'S DIFFERENT NOW,

Old Jim was never popular.
In days of long ago.
No one ever noticed him,
No matter where he'd 60.
when pulling of a party,
Old Jim they'd never choose
But It's different now,
He's always got the booze.
LESTER r.
The Washington times., 1921-02-14
Deadly War Weapon.

Among the latest war terrors Is submarine
tank perfected by the French. II " able to
crawl along river and lake beds and suddenly ap-
pear In the midst Of an enemy TO open fire with
powerful guna
The Washington times., 1921-02-14
ISABEL

DESTROYER" a naval officer,
writes a fine compliment to H and S
about the interest army and navy
officers take in the G. o. c., espe-
cially in the math problems. He
adds:
"At the Army and Navy Club they
use up more paper and pencils on
your problems in five minutes than
they use at Georgetown University
in a month, and they lay Cen
DAWES in the shade in their com.
ments."
The Washington times., 1921-02-14
THE CRAYON PORTRAIT.

An agent sold this thing to NAV.
lie was cheat | guess;
And yet you can tell NAV from paw,
Because she wears a dress.
FAT EMMA.
The Washington times., 1921-02-14

MILO II. and CARITA stopped in
front OF the crowded entrance to
the Palace:
Milo-Do you think we can squeeze
in there?
Carita-I think II would be a good
idea to wait until we get home?
CHEZ CHACO'S SISTER.
The Washington times., 1921-02-14

T. a S t icity means the
power of returning to nor
NAL shape after being
stretched, twisted, battered
and pounded out of all re-
semblance to anything. Why
not make our nickels out
of rubber and pay 'em off
in beer bottle washers?
Nobody is using 'em any
more.
The Washington times., 1921-02-14
THE appearance in the domain of
practical British politics of the


q suggestion that certain islands
of the British West Indies should be
sold to the United States is merely
the expression at Westminster of an
idea that has long been discussed
in the tropical territories that would
be affected.
More than thirty years ago the
eminent English historian, j. A.
Froude, in his book, "The British
West Indies" declared as the re-
suit of his observations in the
islands that economic and political
conditions would ultimately compel
this disposition of them unless some
form of imperial federation might
avert the trend toward amalgama-
ton with the United States.
Any tourist of the present day,
especially if he spends any time in
Jamaica, will find the residents of
the islands, despite the social ties
which bind them to Great Britain
and their sentimental attachment to
the empire, thoroughly convinced
that annexation to the United States
is dictated by every material con-
dition affecting trade and prosperity.
Sir Gilbert Parker not long ago
suggested that Great Britain trans
fer some of her tropical islands ad-
iacent to our coast to the United
States in part satisfaction of her
war debt. AS Sir Gilbert was, during
the war, high official in the Brit
ish propaganda, this utterance was
take in certain circles as having
something of a semi-official char
acter.
The suggestion was apparently
limited to the islands Immediately
contiguous to our coast, like the
Bahamas and the Bermudas. The
argument that these should come
under the sovereignty of the United
States is easily maintained.
Their main business is with the
people of this country, who visit
their salubrious climes in armies in
the winter season, and buy of their
produce of all grades, from the
spirituelle Easter lily to the succu-
lent Bermuda onion, in amounts
running high in the hundreds OF
thousands Of dollars.
Bermuda has at times had within
her borders American visitors num-
bering within a thousand or two OF
her entire population. Within forty
hours of New York, her commercial
relations are almost wholly with
this country.
The Bahamas, within few hours
steaming of the Florida coast, are
essentially a part of this country,
and in our Civil War days the
shelter that blockade runners found
there under the British flag brought
the two nations to the point OF
armed conflict.
Transfer of these islands to the
UDlISu SIdIeS WOulu Uo III dSSoi"
ance with the wiser principles OF
present-day craftsmanship, which,
dictate that political and economic
boundaries should, wherever practl-
cable, be made to coincide.
Apparently it was to these two
groups of islands that the remarks
of Sir Gilbert Parker were intended
to apply. But from the viewpoint
of the United States-and equally
from that of the people of the
islands-there are many reasons
why the annexation as well of the
island of Jamaica to this nation
would be desirable.
That island stands directly in the
trade route to Panama, and the in
creasing Importance of the waterway
4. taI n