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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-08
NOT REALLY SCARCE ARTICLE
Material Called Lambs Fleece in svri.
Merely Went by Another Name
in England.

a certain young globe-trotter. nos.
sessed Of more money than brains. was
recently travelling in Syria. While
Journeylng through the interior he was
prevailed upon by one of the sons of
the prophet to purchase at a very largo
price quantity of what was described
as Syrian lambs fleece.
Ihis, when he returned to London
ne sent to his tailor with orders 70
iine an overcoat with it. A few DAVIS
aIler he called to try on the coat
You didn't send us quite enonch
material, SIR remarked the taiIor
and l had to get some more 70 linz
the sleeves" - me
but remarked the traveller in CIR
PRISE its impossible to obtain tbat
neece in England, it's only TO be oh
tanned in Syria" W
Not at all, sir" was the renlv .rr
we call it rabbit Skin. Nor
treal Herald. on-
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-08
HOW BIRDS ASSIST FARMERS
Woodpecker Family Render Great Aid
In Destroying Beetles, Borers 3
and Other Pests.

Now that spring is coming IT is we'll
TO remember what you owe in the wav
OF Kindness to the birds that worked
TOT you through the winter. Here is a
list OF but few of those that helped
to keep your orchard clean.
Woodpeckers. They destroy bark
beetles.
Downy woodpecker. Borers are his
meat. He's up and at EN-"
Hairy woodpecker. He paid well for
any suet or sunflower seed.
White-breasted nuthatch. Cleans
the bark diligently.
Brown creeper. Searches bark for
insects and eggs in winter.
Chickadee. Leaves no insect eggs
on the boughs.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-08
MRS. BARRETTE TELLS
Of SPLENDID RESU| 1Y
Prominent New Hampshire
Woman Says Tanla c
Brought About a Won
derful Change in Her
Condition.

"Tanlac is a grand medicine and
think every suffering woman ought tc
know about it," was the statement
made recently by Mrs. Aurore Bar
rette, at her residence, 133 Second
Street, Manchester, New Hampshire.
Mrs. Barrette is a well known and
highly respected resident of that city.
Il have not felt at all well for the
past year or MORE" she continued. 81
haven't been sick enough to be in bed.
but l was far from being a well
woman. AT times l thought l had
kidney trouble for 1 suffered almost
constantly from severe pains across
my back, just over the kidneys. When
ever tried to do any homework at
all that dull pain would be there, and
II l attempted to stoop over it just
felt as though my back would break. !
L would get so weak and worm out
L would have to sit down and rest
several times a day, and 1 felt tired
all the time.
This condition made me awfully
nervous, so that I rarely ever slept
well at night, and every now and
then would jump in my sleep, as if
IN fright, and my condition was
really becoming serious.
only two bottles of Tanlac have
brought about wonderful change in
my condition. In fact, the results I ,
nave received from this medicine have
'eally surprised me. Those terrible q
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-08

can be restored to substantially their
original condition as far as growth is
concerned. 1t also provides a process
oy means OF which crown gals may
be bridged over or cut away and the
bridge made over the wound. If tree
loses its roots on one side connections
can be made from the roots on the
other side of the trunk so the sap will
De carried from healthy roots and
evenly distributed through the trunk
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-08

pains in my back which used to from
Bile me every day have almost diSD
peared, and l am going to keen !,
taking Tanlac until they leave me On
tirely. I have lots of energy now and
am not only able to do my hons.
work, but l get through the day with
out feeling the least bit tired Ia
no longer nervous like was ana,
sleep well at night.
L shall always be thankful for
what Tanlac has done for me-
Tanlac is sold by leading druggists
verywhere.-Adv.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-08
AROUND
ORCHARD
PREVENT LOSS BY FREEZING
Tests Being Made by Department of
Agriculture With Box Cars for
Shipping Apples.

About 1900 cars of boxed apples
shipped il. box cars were injured by
freezing last year, and the fruit grow
ers sustained loss of approximately
$LOOO,OOO Because of this and the
fact that it seems impossible to secure
an adequate amount of refrigerator
equipment, the bureau of markets
United States Department OF Agricuf-
ture, is cooperating with the Wenat-
chez Valley Traffic association to as
certain whether an ordinary box car
can be made to take the place of re-
frigerator car when the latter is not
obtainable. The tests are being con-
Quoted with four box cars, each
equipped with a different method OF |
ventilation and refrigerator car I'M
der standard ventilation, to provide
means of comparison.
The first box car has a ventilitor cut
In each end. The second has the side
doors open s inches. The third has
one side door open with 6-inch baf-
lie, to shoot the air into the car. and
the fourth box car has no ventilation
Delicate equipment records
the air currents and temperatures and
IN accurate chart is kept In publish
ng the preliminary report of the ex-
pertinent, which is not entirely COM
'leted, the bureau of markets says
nat the use of ordinary bOx-car equip
nent under any sort of ventilation will
lot prove satisfactory for shipping
oxed apples. Such produce can be /
afeiy shipped by box car only when I
ne weather ranges from temperate to
DOL. The ordinary box car provides Q
o protection whatever against
hanges in external temperature. The +
est means of ventilation is to omen !
9th doors inches, so fastening them |
8 to prevent robbery
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-08
Will Rheumatism Again
Bind You Hand and Foot?

If you had Rheumatism last year
and treated only the pains of the
disease by rubbing with liniments
and lotions, you can be sure that
soon again you will be in the shack
les OF this relentless foe. You may
get some slight temporary relief
from the pains of the disease by
the use of these local remedies, but
Rheumatism is too real and relent-
less disease to be rubbed away.
so many cases of Rheumatism
come from tiny germ in the
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-08
SCOUT FIRE FIGHTERS

Twenty six Cashmere (Wash) boy
scouts, with their leaders. started in a
big truck for an overnight camp, an
all day trip which landed them IN the
beautiful Squakane creek valley OF
nightfall. They erected their shell
ter tents, had big feed" and
jolly campfire p0w-wow. Short
ly after taps scout reported
fire visible down the canyon.
In less than 30 seconds the troop was
In formation ready for action. The
Red Cross patrol under Senior Patrol
Leader Gan Phillips was sent down
the canyon with Instructions to leave
two scouts at the sawmill a mile
away, another two at another point
etc, so that as soon as the fire was
located a message could be relayed
back to camp. Meanwhile two other
patrols were equipped for fire fighting. |
and special orders given.
4 few minutes later two boys of the
FIRST patrol brought back word that
It was the mill which was on fire, and
that they had left the other six scouts
In the thick Of IT, One Of the assist
ant scoutmasters and few scouts
were left TO guard the camp, as 1t was
surrounded by valuable tin Der which
might catch fire
Scoutmaster Chichester and Assist
ant Braggons arrived at the scene Of
the disaster In short time with an
% !
men In charge at the mill had about
given up hope Of saving anything from
the flames, but the boys formed a
bucket brigade from a nearby creek
to the lumber piles, and by means of
wet sacks put out new fires, which
kept starting, while another crew
wrecked the high tramway which was |
acting as fuse and leading the fire
from pile TO pile Of lumber. BY !
a. m. the fire was under control. The
mill and large amount of lumber {
had been destroyed, but thanks to the O
efforts Of the scouts, two buildings q
some furniture, two or three heavy c
wagons, and over 100000 feet of lum. Il
Der, some $4,000 worth In all, were b
saved. weary but triumphant lot d
II boys liked back to camp, leaving n
wo OF their number TO patrol the fires u
NTH daylight. They did not climb the p
mountain the next day, as had been h
'lanned, but nobody was disappointed, a
S the troop had had enough thrills
nd hard work for one outing.
The work Of the scouts received al
luch well deserved praise, and the 81
resident Of the lumber company in
hose property they had saved pre-.
'nted the troop with $50 check in CT
ppreciation Of the remarkable good W,
I'm. a gift that was accepted with W,
e understanding that the money 10,
ould be used 20 purchase needed ha
ulpment err
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-08
HAD REPUTATION TO SUSTAIN
Farmer Had No Idea of Allowing
Hired Man to Beat Him in
Gathering Corn.

Sullivan county farmer hired
man to help him gather his corn last
season. Now, the farmer had repu-
tation for being an efficient worker.
our the hired man was not daunted by
II. They started out side by side. the
nlred man being advised by the farm
er 10 Keep as close to him as he could
win the row he was gathering.
But 10! the new worker after few
minutes of keeping up with the farm
err passed him and soon was several
leet ahead. FranticaDy the farmer
pulled the ears from the stalks. but
tne new man still kept gaining. Then
al. at once he heard the farmer shout.
STOP he yelled. "Stop, if you want
TO work for me. never yet let any
man who worked for me get ahead
Of me-"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-08
scofr STUDY CONSTITUTION.

z. f. Owens of Great Falls. Mont.
recently offered five prizes for the
i've best essays written by registered
scouts Of Great Falls on the subject
Of '1Tne History Of the Constitution
Of the United States" The contest is
10 be made an annual affair, This is
an excellent way Of intensifying In
terest In the history and government
Of our nation. Mr.. Giyens' lead
might wen be followed BY other pub
Bc-sDiri,sJ citizens.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-08

blood, that you should try a rem
edy that has proven so thoroughly
satisfactory in these cases. S.S.S..
the tlne Old blood remedy cleanses
the blood of all impurities. and re-
moves all disease germs that NAV
creep into the blood. Begin taking
S.S.S; today, and if you will write a
complete history of your case. our
medical director will give YOU ex-
pert advice, without charge. Ad-
dress Chief Medical Adviser. 1877
Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-08
LOCATION FOR NEW ORCHARD
it should Be Placed on GOOD Ground
and Convenient to Farm
Dwelling House.

Have you decided on the location
Tor your new orchard? Do not choose
the poorest land in the most neglected
poruon of the farm, but place the or
ehard on good ground convenient 70
.he mousse You will find yourself TAX
ing greater pride in seeing that 1t is
cared for properly. A good orchard
besides affording much pleasure. Yields
returns more than sufficient to nav for
the caee that is bestowed upon if
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-08
EYp Ddddys
AD6EveRin0
Fairy Tale
THE DANCERS.
6yWARY GRAHAM BONNER
----&osrho-u " stsIts~ nrssa1s g,sos,

my dancers are coming" shoute
Brownie Joy to the boy and the sir
who were off for adventures.
The boy and girl looked. and from
far up the road came running ant
hurrying and scurryEg and dancing
lots and lots of creatures whv seemed
TO be here one moment and there the
next
They're the shadow dancers" ex-
planned Joy. "They must always
come to a dance like this. They've
done US a great honor to come from
out of the woods to dance and dance
along the road. laughing at the sun
as he plays jokes on them.
Sometimes the shadows are weep
ing and the pine trees 10 the woods
whisper to them and try to comfort
them, but they fly this way and that
as they weep.
"They weep, too, when Joy Is not
loved, for they know what a horrible
world 1t would be without me.
ITS not conceIted of me to say so,
for 1t is simply gift which have
the gift of joy.
Watch the other dancers comet"
And they watched many beautiful
wood elves and brownies and little
'eople Of the woods as they came
along the road.
"They don't always wear the col
ars they now have on with their
ames written on Them
Like dogs with collars" said the
irl DO they have their addresses
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-08
LESSEN INJURY TO CHERRIES
osmase by Rot Can Be Decreased nv
Spraying With LINES Sulphur or
eordeaux MIXTURE

You can lessen the damage caused
by rot In the cherry orchard bv snro,,
Ing the trees before the buds bnrst
with dilute lIme-sulphur or bord Sa,s.
mixture. After the petals have fallen
n7e a combination Of self-bolled Ilma'
sulphur and arsenate of lead
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-08

written on them, too, in case they're
lost?"
She was surprised to hear Joy say,
Eyes"
1T might be a good thing" Joy
added "if they could always wear
their collars so that more could know
their names, for they don't seem TO
always be heard when they speak,"
The boy and the girl looked, and
they laughed and smiled and chuckled
and clapped as they watched the
dancers.
After a time the bog and the girl
danced too with the other dancers
among whom were the little Glee
twins, and the two Bliss brothers. and
Gladness, Cheer, Delight. Gaiety and
Jollity.
After they were all quite out of
breath they had some refreshments
from the boys knapsack, and there
was enough for all, though there was
nothing left over for any other meals |
"Well," said Joy, I'm glad TO have
met you when I did, for 1 think now
you'll enjoy your journey a little more
perhaps.
Maybe you will get there sooner
| think so. For Pm one of the ouide
posts (even If I'm not a post y TO di-
rect adventures to the House of Sc
crets."
Goodbye" said the boy. "We've
enjoyed seeing you so much and vorr
dancers too"
oh, indeed, we have" said the girl
They started, on their way and 'Jov
turned to the dancers.
"Ha, ha." he said, with his hand in
'front.' of his mouth, "they shared their
1000 with us and they didn't tbink I
[hey were improving their Characters
Or being noble and splendid.
Therefore they were. and thev,ro
lot so serious minded as they were 7
Gracious They thought thew could Fl
hove me out of the way and that I'd t
lot be missed in lifel
"Well, they'll get there a little soon L
r now. l pointed in the direction Of Il
short cut"
The boy and the girl had gona Some
istance now and they came again TO 6,
q
"Well, we'd better take this short y
1t which Joy pointed out to u.s. said
lie boy.
Yes, that is right" said the girl
And in the meantime Joy and his
lncers We're singing and dancing
his was their song:
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-08
SCOUT LEADERS MEET.

The Pasadena boy scout council had
It's annual meeting in January In the
new mission patio OF the Hotel Vista
del Arroyo. After the meeting the
council entertained all the local
scoutmasters and troop committee
with a banquet and ''snappy' scout
program. About one hundred men
were present and voted the affair a
great success.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-08
PLAN FOR BRIDGE GRATING
Trees Girdled by Rodents Can Be Re-
stored to Original Condition
by Operation.

An old invention which it is claimed
mas recently been patented in the
United States provides a process of
bridge grating by which trees that
nave been partially or completely
girdled by mice, borers. rabbits etc
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-08
Nothing to pisprove seli.t

Teacher-Why did the ancIents no
lisve the world to be fiat?
Bright Boy2Cause they didn't have
no school globes to prove that If wa.
round.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-08

II may be considered impolite 70
speak speak of the "end-seat hog" at
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-08
Just as Bad.

art Critic-"Have you ever been
uone IN oil?' Vanderlop-"No; but
have in steel common"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-08

hurried men lack wisdom.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-29
ALLEGED CHECK FLASHER
MAKES SECOND ESCAPE
After Shooting Way Out or Lynch
burg He Bcsts Officers in Race
In Botctourt.

LfNcHBGRG. VA, June est. G.
Moore. alias Coleman. who Is charged
with check flashing here last Satur-
day and shootiss his way out OF
town when private detectives at
tempted TO arrest him. was located
Monday at his home in Botctourt
County by l.. ). Glass. Baldwin Fclts
detective; Detective Tankcrslcy. OF
the local police department. and Dep
uty Sheriff NJ. s. Shepherd. of Boz
tctourt County, but Moore made his
escape again. this time by running
instead of depending upon the two
automatic rcvoivcrs which got him
his freedom here Saturday.
Deputy Sheriff Shepherd was close
to Moore when the man started run
ming. and he ran after him, but broke
leg when he attempted 10 scale Il
fence.
Moore is said TO have gone to n
garage in the suburbs of Lynchburg
Saturday evening after shooting his
way to liberty. hired taxi and went
to Roanoke.
Moore left an Swear old stcpson
here when he made his hurried exit
from Lynchburg. but the lad had been
cared for by the Travellers Aid So
cicty and has been claimed By his
mother
The police here claim Moore served
n two-ycar term in II New York
State prison.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-29
BANK ROBBERS SAW OUT
OF ROANOKE CITY JAIL
Two Who Engaged In Glasgow Bat.
tic, Following Safe Cracking,
Make Escape.
WANTED IN MANY CITIES
More Than Score OF Communities In
Tennessee, Georgia, North and
South Carolina Have Charges
Against Fugitivcs.
tBy Associated prcss.l

ROANOKE. VA, June 2S.-Charics
Wilkes and ID. c. Gordon. members Of
an alleged band of bank robbers. con-
fined In the local Jail under sSntcnccs
imposed after robbery OF the bank
OF Glasgow. Va. last November. made
their escape early today by saving
bars of their cells and crawling
through vcntilator.
Red" Gordon, one OF the men who
escaped, was captured In philadcl-
phla last January. following con-
fcssion OF confederate. "a woma n
from Atlanta. Gordon was brought
here after u trial at Houston Va,
along with William Walsh and wilkes.
and was given eighteen years in the
pcnitentiary.
The three men were wanted In at
least two dozen cities in the South.
including places in Tennessee. Geor-
gia. North Carolina and South Caro-
lima. Each had served terms in PEN
itentiarics, escaping.
A fourth member. James h. Rodgers,
former Inmate OF a rcformatory ut
Lancaster, Pa. was Killed here last
November during battle with the
police in which Wilkes and Walsh were
captured. following the robbery OF the
bank OF Glasgow, Va.
The three men, after being convict
cd. appealed to the Supreme Court.
They had been confined in the Roa-
nokc Jail awaiting decision OF the
Supreme Court upon their appeal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-29
R0CKBRIDGE IN HOT FIGHT
ON HIGHWAYS LOCATION
Especial to R,c Times-Dispatch. !

LEXINGTON. VA. June 2S.-Mcm-
Ders of tho State Highway Commits
SION spent two days recently in Lex
ihston hearing appeals from the de-
cisioh "f Commissioner George l..
coleman in locating two highways
through Rockbridgc County.
Inc TWO routes protested were: %
state Highway No. II, west from
Lexington to Coliicrstown. thence 10
the top of North Mountain. to follow
approximately the l.cNington- Covinr-
ION Turnpik" - State Highway
No. }. Lexington TO Natural Bridge
by way OF Bucna Vista and Bunaio
Forge
The k.rr's Creek route was advo-
Gated by residents OF that cpmmun-
ity. instead OF the Collicrstown
route. for the reason that the grade
was easier and mfrc people served.
Former Attorney-Gencral William A.
Anderson appeared in the interest of
the CollicrStown route while Hugh
y. White represented Kerr's Creek
people.
The State Highway Commission
announced that the various con-
testants would have until July 9Th
IN which TO present their papers. If
they so desired. when decision will
be made as TO the location
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-29
AMERICAN SKIPPER LOSES
IN HIS RACE WITH DEATH

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. June Is
Captain John Rattrey. OF Mobile. Ala.
master Of the Dominican steamship
saSua, iost race with death last
night. dying aboard as the ship was
nearing American shores. Death re-
suited from natural causes. Captain
Rattrey had been III since leaving
Cuba. ana the ship was making for
this point at fun speed.
The Forward liner Mexico was over
hauled and placed her physician
aboard the Sagua. but the doctor gave
up the fight as hopeless after work
ing an hour over the dying man.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-29
HUSBAND IS CHARGED
WITH MURDER OF WIFE
One OF Children Reports Disap-
pcarancc OF Mother to Allegheny
Co., y. c., Ncighbor.
Especial to The Times dispatch.

IL.
WINSrON-SA y. c.. June es =
Andy Miles. 30, regarded rs "a dcsper-
ate character ana accused OF being q
notorious whisky blockader. was
Drought here early today from Allie
eheny County ana lodged In Jall for
safckeeping. charged with shooting
and killing his wife SUNDAY nigh,
at their home near Laurel Springs.
Allegheny County
one OF the older Of five children
reported the mothers disappcarauce
from home 10 some OF the neigh .
bors- An investigation followed. and
The BODY OF the woman was found
yesterday in a creek. Il short dis.
tancc from the home. with three
bullet wounds
Miles ana his wife having scpa.
rated about three manrhs ago, sus-
picion of foul play was placed upon
inc husband. and u citizen. pretend
ing 10 be Il friend. got Miles in his
automobile and delivered him TO
sheriff j. X. Grouse. who brourh.
the prisoner to this city strapped
and hhndcufrcd. when questioned as
TO his guilt. Miles stated that he vas
intoxicated sunday. and, If ne killed
his wife, he had no recollection
OF it,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-29
hurry Mrs. Ellison ,r.,c ro,,,

The death Of Mrs. Eliza ..cMinn Ell
iisoh' mother Of Mrs. Henson T..
boswell OF Charlottesville. was an
n""hced yesterday. Mrs. Ellison was
lesideht OF brunswick. : e, and the
WHO" OF stephen y. Ellison, of Rich
nond The remains Will arrivc h.-o
AT noon today and intcrment w;,I
tax" place in Hollywood Cemetery
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-29
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
Mrs. Fanny nobInson IIo.ton.

kilograms from Alexandria last
night announced the death Of Mrs.
Fanny Robinson lioxton. widow Of
Colonel Llewcllyn IioXton. at the
Episcopal High School. Mrs. Hoxton
was 81 years OF age. The funeral
services VIII be held from the Epis-
copal High School this afternoon at )
o'clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-29
bathing Beach to uc ncad, yu,r !.

PETERSBURG. VA, June 2s.--Pe-
tcrsburg's first municipal bathing
beach Will he opened next week. the
work OF putting the place into condi-
ton and building bath and boat
houses having progressed rapidly.
Life-guards Will be provided, and the
beach will bc under the supervision
of City Manager Brownlow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-29
Charles Henry I'M

ne funeral OF Charles Henry Day.
geo 81 who died Monday. will he
'"iu 'his morging at 10 O'Clock in
ichrico county. Mr.. Day is survived
TWO daughters, Mrs. Alma Chill
Tess and Mrs. Mabel Atkinson. and
wo sons. c. Ennis Day and b. Con-
way Day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-29
West ntIiopc,ycIl ON JuIv g.

PETERSBURG, VA, June estate
Senator ]. l.. West. candidate for
Lieutenant Governor. will speak at
Hopcwell on July G. and plans arc
being made by his friends and sup
portcrs there to give him rousing
reception His brother, Judge Jesse
+. West. will accompany him.