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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1921-02-28
DE PALMA WINS
SPEEDWAY RACE
WITH AN AVERAGE
SPEED Of 1918
| MILES PER HOUR
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lRepuDIiCan A. r. Leased wire
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27-Ralph De
Palma won the 50-mie final automo-
bile race here today in 81 minutes and
90 seconds, an average speed of 107
g. 10 miles an hour, said to be record
for automobiles of 1873 inches displace
ment.
Tommy Milton was second; Roscoe
Sarles, third Jimmy Murphy, fourth;
Ira Vail. fifth and Miller, sixth.
Four aerial races scheduled were
called off on account of fog.
De Palma won the first heat of %
miles from a field of nine and the
fifth and final heat of so miles from six.
Sarles won the second heat of %
miles in 13 minutes and SO seconds, an
average speed of 1857 miles per hour.
Sarles time was said to be record for
the distance.
Murphy won the third heat of %
miles in IA minutes 27.41 seconds.
Milton took the fourth heat of % miles
in IA minutes % 35 seconds.
De Palma rolled up a total of 1870
points. counting in the national cham
pionship competition for 1921. Milton
secured 100 points, Sarles rs and Muir
ply 40. The prize money was divided
on the basis of rank in both prelimi-
nary and final heats. Because of this
arrangement Milton, who raced in
every heat, took the largest share. his
total being $4175. De Palma, whose
victory in the first heat barred him
from the other preliminaries, secured
| 81, 900. The other awards included
I Sarles. $4,000. Murphy, $3.50; Vail
| 81 100; Miller, $500.
| Every heat was full of thrills, there
being but few moments when at least
/ three cars were not battling for lead
ership on practically even terms.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1921-02-28
GREYS DEFEAT
SENATORS 5-3

The Glendale Greys defeated the
Senators at Eastlake Park yesterday
afternoon 5-3 in one of the best
baseball games seen here in years.
Both teams We're on their toes through
out the game with the score in doubt
until the last man was out.
Sorrey, playing short for the Sena-
tors and Brooks. holding down a
similar position for the Greys. were
the star players of the day. Brooks
also distinguished himself by eonnact-
ing for three hits in four times at bat.
TerrilI Vent the full course for Glen
dale. while the Senators used Brown
and Heflin. aft Westfall held the re-
ceiving end for Phoenix and Narney for
the Greys.
Brooks almost registered a home run
knocking the ball down the third bas
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1921-02-28
Denver Trapshooters
Win Duel Meet From
Sn7elter CITY Cracks

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. Feb.
2s-Denver trapshooters won a dual
tourney from Pueblo this afternoon by
a margin of eleven birds. Turf of Den
YER. with 90 of possible 100 was high
shot. In a statewide Geographic tour
nament, twoI Colorado Springs parks
men, Robbins and Rohrer, today turned
in perfect scores. The total for the
five-man team was 222 of a possible
$50
The summary for the Denver-Pueblo
contest:
Turf. 90: Deray 50; Thomas, 90, Muir
itZ, 81. TOWNSEND, go; total ass.
Pueblo: Holmes, "a; Divine 95: Nc
Cafferee. 80; Stimmel, IS; Lee, IS.
Total asa
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1921-02-28

deadlock,
Its a joke. says Burns.
Joke on u.s. says Stecher and Cad
dock.
Farmer Burns hasn't fooled with the
Stranger lately.
Hoppe thinks fans have Horeman's
masse shots all balled up.
Some think Belgians masse shot is
going to be joke on Wonderful Willie.
Wizards first guess is he weighs
255. His second guess raises 1t five.
Texas leaguers' wreck many ball
games. Texas leaguers make many
ball clubs.
Oregon offers Gil Dobie $500 to
coach 'em. Gil already has his feet
wet at Cornell.
Golf bugs prepare to do welfare work
among caddies. Bell hop athletes need
same.
Look at Urban Luke, He's crack
catcher. slick basket shooter. All
America end and hockey star.
Just gimme time" says joey Lynch,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1921-02-28
SHOP SOLD
TODE|WER BUSINESS
MAN BY BEN RICE

The sale of the French Shop to NJ
B. Ratnar of Denver, owning chain
of ready to wear shops, was an
nounced yesterday by Benjamin Rice
the former owner The deal was
closed Friday. and the consideration
was $4,000. Mr.. Rice said
A. p. Saltman, manager of the
French Shop, has bought an interest
with Mr.. Ratnar in the new ownership
Mr.. Rice announced, and will continue
here as general manager. The store
hereafter will be known as the Ratnar
French Shop. The Denver man de-
cided to enter the local field after be-
ing attracted by the advantages of this
city, it is understood. and the purchase
followed.
Although Mr.. Rice has disposed of
his French Shop here. he will remain
/ in the local business field. He is the
owner of the Parisienne on Adams
street. and the Vogue, on Central ave-
nue., and in addition also retains the
French Shop at Prescott
| Mr.. Rice soon will enter the whole
/ sale dry goods and millinery field III
| Arizona, New Mexico and old Mexico
he announced yesterday. He believes
this territory offers great opportuni-
ties in this direction, and will proceed
with his plans after taking a months
rest.
Before coming here about two years
ago Mr.. Rice was the proprietor of 5
French Shop at Joplin, Mo,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1921-02-28
Deny Home Run Baker
Sold To WASHINGTON

NEW YORK. Feb. 21-Reports from
Cincinnati that Frank "Home Run"
Baker had been sold to the Washington
Americans were denied tonight by Ed
ward Barrow, business manager of the
New York Americans. He said that
aside from a few minor details, Bakers
contract with New York was ready to
be signed and that he is to join the club
at Shreveport La, training quarters
Next Sunday
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1921-02-28
Leo DiegeI Makes
Worlds Record In
Coronado Golf PLAY

SAN DIEGO, Calf, Feb 27-What is
declared to be world record I'm pro
fessional golf play was made by Leo
Diegel of Chicago when he won the
tournament at the Coronado country
club for professionals today
The record was his score of go
strokes for - holes over regulation
5000 yard course. The former record
was said to he 273 strokes.
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Florence Notes

FLORENCE. Feb. 26.-Twenty men
from the state prison have been work
ing on the high school grounds.
changing the landscape effect and
preparing the ground for further i'm
provement. Due to policy in setting
out the trees and shrubs when the
grounds were first arranged about four
years ago, many of the trees Were
planted too close togethar and in poor
places. Superintendent Robertson has
been working for some time on a new
landscape plan and after a persoal
visit of Professor Order of the agri-
culture department of the state uni
versity, the wheels were set turning
for the Encouragement of the grounds.
The row of cottonwoods along the road
in front have been removed to the
north and south sides and respaced.
The plot of land on the north of the
| school has been leveled off and other
| improvements carried out.
| This is only one of the improvements
which the superintendent plans for this
I year.
The teachers of the Florence schools,
the school board, their wives and hus-
| bands, were entertained with ACCIDENTAL
/ costume party at the high school Tues
4 day evening. The party was given by
/ Mrs. Riggs and her daughters, Mrs
Knight, Mrs. Whitlow and Miss Janet
high school in order to accommodate
the fifty guests who enjoyed the ems
tertainment.
The decorations carried out the red
white and blue color scheme and tbs
games also reminded one of colonia
times. Much of the evening was spen
in renewing acquaintance with some
of the old dances such as the minuet
Virginia reel and other square dances
At the close of the evening the guest
We're treated to repast of salad, cak'
and ice cream competently served b,
two colonial buffers.
. The sophomore class of the higl
= school entertained the freshman elias
with hay ride last Saturday night
All found places on a large hayracl
and rode about six miles out onto tn
desert, and there enjoyed a wiene,
roast and games.
Professor Williams. the electrical
entertainer, was in town last Saturda.
night and entertained full-sized au
| dience with his many demonstrations
| w. Y. Price. Charles Gorham. Loui
| Miches and Thomas Richardson wer
| among the number from the F'lorenc
| lodge who went to Phoenix this wee
| to attend the Shriners' convention.
The postoffice is in receipt of a fin
| new canceling machine. This wi
eliminate the more tedious metho
| which has been pursued in the past.
Il The sheriff's office here is in pos
I session of another still, and this on
| too is Sonora product and mad
| entirely of copper, Sapas Vasquez, it
| owner. and 200 gallons of mash an
| two gallons of whisky were taken tn
| week at Sonora.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1921-02-28

line to deep left; Finley Westfall re-
layed the ball to Teaney in center who
made a beautiful peg to Harry West
fall, putting Hudson out at home plate.
The weather was ideal for baseball
and the fans floelSed to the park in
greater numbers than any game this
aSOu
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1921-02-28
cHAPrER VI

Brewster gets strange anonymous
messages signed Raspberry and
has a tiff with Lola Chandler.
CHAPTER VI
Fir Forks is one of them burgs in the
sticks where the chief excitements
seem tobe morning, noon and nights,
five days outa the week. But on Sat
urday and Sunday-sweet sister!
On the two weekend afternoons
there are ball games. Fir Forks is
lumber town, and an effort is gener-
ally made to have q whale of CLUB.
Very seldom do they lose any battles
on the home grounds. and the word
wild don't begin to describe the Fir
Forks fans. When it comes to being
red-hot sports anyway, the small town
rooter makes his brother in the Dig
village look like snail with limp
The Evergreen Wildcats, the
worlds greatest collection of college
cracks as Press Agent Hopper put 1t,
were billed for two games with Fir
Forks. One Saturday and one Sunday
They had put up a handsome guaran-
| tee, and / was expecting to rake in a
nice bunch of berries. We hadn't lost a
| battle so far V. Morgan Brewster had
] been hurting good ball and acting
| kinda human most of the time.
/ My activities in Fir Forks weren't
gonna be confined entirely to base
| ball. A smoker was being staged Sat
urday evening and three of the Wild
cats were on the program. Tuffy
Doyle and Muddy Clay were to box
selected opponents. and Tiny Crumt
/ was due to go to the mat with a
local wrestling wonder known as Log
ger" Bulge. All of these extra shek-
els would help to sweeten the pot.
Honeydove. Had we any idea o1
what was coming-but I'm getting
ahead of the pistol
Saturday afternoon a whooping moi
turned out for our first clash with Fin
Forks. No, they didn't care who won
They weren't any more anxious to SEE
us beaten than France was to lick tht
Germans From giddy girls to grand
fathers, how they did holler!
h And they almost had something Il
yell about. North was on the slat
for us. and he was as far from RICH
as it. was possible for a left-handel
to be- Those lumberjacks punched thai
pill for many robust clout, and i
the boys hadn't been playing perfec
ball behind Edgar Adams-Oi vol.
Johnny Worth and Muddy clay wer'
bright stars in the field. Muddy wa
, picking 'em up and pegging like
Young Ev Scott, and Johnny gallope'
around in the garden like a merry ga
zelle Even Nanny Hatton. who wa
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1921-02-28
20 ENTRIES FOR
BASKETBALL TOURNEY

KANSAS CITY. Mo, Feb. 27-Twen-
~ entries. including that of the Los
Angeles A. c. have been received for
the national amateur athletic union
basketball tournament to be held here
the week of March :, it was announced
today
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1921-02-28
DENY AKRON FRANCHISE SOLD

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 27-Sale of the
Akron baseball club franchise in the
International league to Montreal for
SAL, 900 was announced tonight by Pres
ident Joe Thomas of the club. He said
that the money would not be paid until
the league approves Montreals en-
trance
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1921-02-28
SKATE TOURNAMENT CLOSES

PHILADELPHIA, Feb 81 = Mrs.
Theresa Weld Blanchard and N. c.
Niles, of Boston, today won the pair
skating. Waiting and the step titles,
closing events of the International fig
ure skating championships of America.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1921-02-28

One-third of the United States has
been covered by soil surveys made by
the bureau of soils.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1921-02-28
cAnnock AETER srEcHER

OMAHA, Neb. Feb 27-Earl Caddock
of Walnut. Iowa, former heavyweight
wrestling champion, will challenge the
winner of a match here March be-
tween Joe Stecher and John DIN.
Stecher is also former heavyweight
champion.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1921-02-28

The campaign to stop the sale of
patent medicines containing more than
the legal per cent of alcohol, which
has been going on in certain sections,
will be made nationwide
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1921-02-28
"THE EVERGREEN
WILDCATS"
BY JAMES w. EGAN
Copyright. 1921, by The News
paper Enterprise Association.)

EDITORS NOTE-Squawk Nc
Cuff sets out to manage bunGE
of transforming college grads,
with a sentimental, rich and tenn
peramental star twirler, V. Morgan
Brewster. The plot thickens when
Brewster gets strange anonymous
messages signed Raspberry and
has a tiff with Lola Chandler.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-08-11

France Is finding one comfort In the
housing shortage. Divorces are de-
crrssing ia Paris aud other French
cities because Of the lack OF houses
and apartments.
Unable to md suitable places In
which to live apart disgrunlied cou-
plies la many places are composing
their differences and continuing 10
live under the same roof. During the
FIRST three months OF this year, sUn
DEGREES were pronounced Ia Paris
alone. hui since April The shortage OF
houses has been making Itself felt.
with the result that the number OF
divorce actions has been falling stead
lily. Last month the number Of ap'
pliesfIons fell below one thousand. aud
this month 10 j. believed the number
will not reach the seven hundred marx.
II IL AN III wind. etc.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-08-11
Wa, Map. for Envelopes.

From the Red Cross Bulletin of the
Baltic statrs. published al Riga
THE shortage OF paper hiss resulted
IN many novel mske-hiffs. one or
these Is The use Of German aud Ens-
sian ofieisi ~Br maps as material Tor
envelopes.
Large quantities " war maps OF me
Russian. ths German imperial arm,
and Bermonf's western volunteer army
sers captured BY the i-etis since their
Independence In November. 1918. ih-,
we're sold 10 private interests. VII"
make many varieties VI envelopes FROM
diem. The paper Is Of excellent quail
it,.
no attempt was made 10 remove
III. map proper. The maps we're SIN
ply folded and cut 10 size and glued.
II is very convenient 10 opeu letter
aud nDd that the inside OF The envelope
IA a map Of the district Of which the
letter treats
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-08-11

The White House Is probably more
intrIeately equipped electrically than
any other residence la the world
There are In The house more than 40
miles OF wires, providing for So'D Ia
csndescenf lights. bell system and .
prlvsfs telephone system ror the pres
idsnt and his family. exclusively
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-08-11
pr.hI,torIe Graveyard unsarthsd.

A prehistoric graveyard believed to
he AT least 2,0oo years old has been
unsarthsd near Stargard West prus-
sIa. By German Investigators under
the direction OF Professor Zakrewski.
In one OF the graves The excavators
found six black urns and one red urn
with white stripes filled With clay aud
ashes. Among The remains We're some
rIitterins substances which the inse--
tlgators believe once had been adorn-
msnts OF prehistoric men and women.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-08-11
TEACHERS RETURN

The delegation Of teachers from
Filler aud vicinity who have been at
tending the Albion State Normal
school summer course, returned
home the latter part OF last week.
Among those who returned are: Mr.
and Mrs. W. &. Nuzman. and the
Misses Layaushn Mann. Elizabeth
smith. Florence QUO. Fama Garri-
son. Mabel Graves. Craze Pricket.
Irma Deal. Helen klaas. Anna hlaas'
Mabel eager. W. r. Doyel and J. w.
Smith.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-08-11

conferences With Col. Charles X.
FORBES. director Of the War RISK
bureau. concerning details 81 the
Intensive campaign. Ia which the
American also viii assist. National
uradauArb-rs has Instructed the
managers ~ al Red Gross disis-
ions and thru them all Red Cross.
chapiers Ia place their resources
~ the dl.io.ai 81 the Federal Off
e.ais Who VIII conduct the eleau ap.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-08-11
RAILROAD ARRIVED IN
TWIN FALLS IS YEARS 400

Pioneers of the tract were re-
minded Sunday that sixteen years
preyious 10 that date, August 4.
1905, the first train arrived in Twin
Falls. The event was celebrated BY
the pioneers at that time with .
monster barbecue in front Of the
Perrine hotel, then in course OF con
struetiOn II was several years al
Ter that date that the railroad line
was extended to Filler.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-08-11

ELLINGTON. ID C.-Af the re-
OF the nnrcan 81 War itisk In
- the Amerleaa Red Cross.
au nai.on ~lde chain 81 chap
~ill anslai the government 10
r,ean up campaign" designed
ace th~ claims ~ evsry veteran
81 World War entltifsi "a ros-
entail assistance ln The course
aIaaleailon. A. the rcsali Of
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-08-11
scoTr GETS LETTER

The postmaster OF Bull has re-
eeiyed letter which he Is holding
Tor william ID. Scott. Of caravan
fame. IL Was merely addressed to
MIR. Scott. leader OF Modern Cara
van. 4. s. A." and IL came right thru
10 Bull. Idaho. with no further In
formation than that.
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Deaths

The infant son OF Mr.. and Mrs. A.
G. Divine. residing just east OF Cur
ry. was buried at the |. o. o. b.
cemetery here Monday Afternoon.
having died short time after birth
al the county hospital. Sunday noon
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-08-11

Application for charter Tor a as~
bank 1T orOnno has been nied Win
J. q. rrallck state bank connsis
tonsr MI Boise The capital stock W.
l.. sa5po fully paid. with Il surplus
~ 5000 The stock has been over.
subscribed BY % ar 20 subsisniIHi
farmers Of Clearwater count, sna
ofonno business men. The lneorpor-
star. expect 20 begin business be-
tween August l and 10. Inc new
insfltur,on may soon develop into
national bank. with a possible 'ners~ss
II capital
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-08-11

Accoding TO a statement nied with
tho secretary OF state BY Auditor silas
l.. Wright OF bear Lake county, the
total assessed valuation OF that count,
exclusive OF public utility corporations
is S4s.s,lfe. a slight Increase over the
valuation OF the same properties
year ago. The valuation OF public atli-
ifiss exceeds the value of lands aud
other personal property.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-08-11

finy four dollars and nrty cents
cubic second fooi OF wafer or si.vS
miners Inch. was determined 10 be
just compensation BY Judge Charles
D. Redd0ck Friday FOR the delivery OF
water through the neutrality-suspicious.
mlll ditch TO the water users OF south
Eolss as long as the ~atermsstsr
turns Into the canal lVoV inchss 81
nlors OF ~ster.
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Subscribe for The Record.
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An organization ls under ~ay IN
fAssia. Twin Falls aud NlniooAa
counties to make nghi for lover
freight rates on the Miaid"ss-i""
Falls branch and on the hapsrtsn~
branch. II has been decided 10 rslss
about $4,000 In the three eosNuss
with Twin Falls raising tsoep. CAsS@
county $500. and Minldoka eean1s
,eovo and an expert freight rate man
l. 20 be employed 90 brlns the mstssr
before the orsron Short Lns ana ne
int.r-tatx commerce. commission.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-08-11

Bonneville eountys valuation Tor
he ls,sins of the coming years taxes
have been equalIled BY the county
commissioners sud the rolls sent g"
the stat. board OF equalization
pol~.. The total valuation recorded
FOR that county Is siS.ooo,sso Ihis
4. about 81 .eoo.mno wore than last year
and j. subject 10 revision by the ststr
hoard. The total exemptions ~ss
SOL, $50 Rolls for personal properly
nav. not vet been passed upon ., IN.
roaat, commissioners.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-08-11

Never ia the history OF Ainidoha
project have crops been so abundant"
.sys X. t. Wills. Irrigation dlsiiet
manager. -snd everything points 10 a
Yield OF 10 bushels Of wheat per
scrs. Win the wheat screags known
10 b.. 700. Mipidoka's eonbinsd srslp
bins are expected to contrlbuts $1,000
bushels per sers. Wheat Yield for last
year a,eraxed 80 bushels throughout
he country.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-08-11
IDAHO STATE NEWS

Ellas llar.iers took Office a. STATE
prohibition director Saturday.
The Gooding independent school dis.
triet has Deflfioned the public Whites
commission Tor an inss<u gallon and
hearing into the service of the ooodinS
Water Works company.
The resignation Of William q. =.
Hr~s a. receiver Of public moneys OF
the United States land onics At
HALEY was last Friday forwarded 10
ibs commissioner OF the general land
onice ~ Washington.
Directors Of The Idaho sfsfs Fair
association 81 q mestlnx Monday or
,lered the holding VI ststs fair a.
Boise, September 70 10 October
Inclusive. This action ~ss taken fol
lowing The report Of Il. A. Crooks,
president Of the Boise Chamber VI
Commerce.
John OMAHA. veteran OF ~ years
service ~ locomotive engineer with
he Oregon Short Line, died a. Ais
ranch homs near Parma sunday morn
ins. AIR. Omalis retired from setise
service atOaf 10 ysars ago aud bought
= rsnh near Psrms. where he has liv-
~ since.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-08-11

one Of The heaviest hall steraas snd
s.oudhnr~ls experienced In the ss'es
region Tor msns wears visited the appsf
N ood river region last sunday. lhe
highway over the esIsns summit ~ss
badly allied In 9Th sand aud sfs're
aud the road between As'fe"'" sn"
Oal.ns Ia places vas badly nl'sd "
aud la ethsrs badly washed out y"
certain localities the storm ~ss 'he
sss.r~st ever known. the hs' risnF
In sheet. aud ~hltsolnx the hnl~d~s
uss .new In wintse rhs ssed~s'srS
u the liver hscsme black VIII mua
sand and gravel. ard al this po'"t me
level ~ the river ress four inehe- Nsn
a, mornlns >snrly sn ineh ~ ni"'s'
ture A. HALEY In the form of esN
prlaelpslls hui thste ~as no rain mo
ualls~ vel amt sls miles saaih az IN
eits ro~sr,is the nerth.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-08-11

The w.,s.r roundup VII ne hs,'
s.,tal.sr i 4 and :. according 70 ds'i>
I0a rescued b, directors