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The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-07-08
CLAIM AGAINST PERU
Seek Reward for Discovery of
kitrates and Guano.
Original Claim Of 500, 900 in 1874 Has
Grown to Nearly $1C0, oO0, 600
Recognized, but Never Paid.

Washington Claims amounting to
nearly $lOU,UoU,O00 for the discovery
Of nitrates and guano will he pressed
against the Peruvian government, ac-
cording 70 provisions of the will of
John Celestine Landreau. filed in the
District Of Columbia Supreme court.
Landreau who was the brother of
Jean Theophle Landreau, French
scientist aud explorer of New York.
who discovered nitrates while on an
expedition in South America In 1874,
names his grandson. Norman b. Lam
dreau, and Attorney Martin J. Nc
Namara trustees and executors of his
estate.
Following his discovery Jean Lam
dreau applied TO the government for
a reward. granted under laws exist
ing at that time. whereby any one dis
covering minerals or metals that
would enrich the government were en-
titled TO remuneration.
The original claim, according TO the
heirs. was for 100000. which finally
was recognized by the government in
1865, but never paid. Later the eX-
piOrer returned tn his home in New
York to obtain funds for development
of his discovery and to make further
explorations in South American coun-
tries.
Other claims We're filed under each
administration from the time of PreSi-
dent Hayes and in each instance the
Peruvian government acknowledged
its Indebtedness. but postponed settle
ment. il is said.
II is set forth that the Peruvian
government has netted millions in rev.
enue from the development Of nitrate
deposits. borrowing money from Great
Britain to carry on the work.
Upon the death of the explorer John
Celestine Landreau was named execu-
tor and sole heir OF all right and title
in the claims against the Peruvian
government. Shortly before his death
on March 4 the State department an
nOunced that an agreeplent had been
reached with the Peruvian government
whereby the claims would he paid the
heirs Of the explorer.
Mrs Marie Dycer. daughter Of John
Celestinc Landreau. is the sole heir
to the interests and estate of her un-
Gle.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-07-08
PUREbRED SIRES HELP HERDS
pairyman Cannot Expect TO Obtain
improved Results From New
Bull in the First Year.

Qfepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture
The production of the dairy herds
of the future through the use Of proper
sires of high quality is subject that
is Interesting dairy specialists Of the
United States Department Of AEricul-
turc. There is ample evidence that
such bulls improve the production Of
their daughters, but it is d difficult
N Improvement III future generations
~ill be.
Figures compiled by the field man
of the dairy division Of the depart
ment who is encouraging bull associa-
tons in Maryland, show the improve
ment III production made by daugh-
tiers Of purebrod sires belonging TO the
New Windsor Bull association, as com
pared with their dams. The SIX daugh-
tiers of RepoSe's Washer gave all aver
age Of S,l91 pounds of milk in year,
and 32S pounds Of butterfat The
average of the dams of these Young
COWS was 6.7S2 pounds of milk and
266 pounds IF fat. The average III
crease, therefore, was l,4l5 pounds Of
milk and GO pounds Of fat An addi-
tional production of over 400 pounds
Of milk and 60 pounds Of fat is no
slight matter, the dairy specialists say.
The ages at which the daughters Of
RepoSe's Washer made their records
were three four and five years. the
average being about four WHEN
farmers put in purebred bulls TO re-
place scrubs or grades, they some
times have the feeling that the pres
ence of the new bull is charm which
Will increase the production Of the
herd right away" say the dairy spe-
cialsts. This is not TO be expected.
The COWS which are bred to the bun
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-07-08

ConstantinOple.-Be on cock
roach races is one Of the newest sports
here. II was introduced by Russian
who has just opened hall where a
man who wants some real excitement
for his money can get results. The
Dsil Is darkened az the moment the
race is to begin. Then single cleo
tric light al the end of runaway Is
turned on, and the cOckroaches. each
on a separate track. are freed frcn'
their cages 10 !nce for the light.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-07-08
Russia Reopens Seaports.

Copenhagen.-Complying with the
British Russian trade treaty. the sow
et government has opened to foreign
ships the ports OF Thurman, Archangel.
Nicolaiff. Sebastopol, FeodOsia, Novo-
rossiik. and Gas soon as the mines are
remOved), Kronstadt. Rostoff and
Mariampol.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-07-08

Pnebla, Me&.-Tacho Placido.
bandit with more than 100 personal
assassinations and many other crimes.
has been captured in the mountains
above Puebla and has been brought
here for trial. Placido never was a
rebel against the federal government,
hut is alleged to have pursued a gen.
eral maraudng career.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-07-08
Rooster Attacks Child.

Kansas City, MO.-An operation will
be performed at Bethany hospital in
an attempt to save the left eyeban Of
Dorothy CrOsswhite. three years old.
who was blinded Friday morning in
the back yard of her home bysa roos-
ter. The rooster knocked the child
down and pecked her In the eye.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-07-08

Of the New-Mown Hay.
The New: Zealand black pine. says
the American Forestry Magazine. has
faint aroma suggesting new-mown
hay.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-07-08
His Motor Called.

Bellaire. O.-Recognizing the purr
of a motor, John Skunk waited until
yacht landed and recovered a motor
which had been stolen from him at
WHEELING, w. Va, six months before.
John Hall Of WHEELING, w. Va. who
was driving the yacht surrendered it
and the boat when Skunk proved own
ership. He explained how he had
purchased 1t.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-07-08
Kendrick Garage Company

Tramp" sees anything Shiny on the
sand he Immediately banks and be-
gins to dig. If the days work is I'M
usually lucrative, Tramp" is re-
warded with an extra soup bone.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-07-08
Kill Big Hawk Swooping
Down on School Children

Saranac Lake, ". Y.-Attack-
ing motorcar full of little
school children near here, a huge
hawk, long hunted by farmers
and campers in the Wadhams
section of the Adirondacks. was
killed by the driver.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-08

Nashville, Tenn, Post, Tackles Hard
Problem and Makes Most Eff
client Showing.

In accordance with the general &C
tivity Of American Legion posts in
meeting the unemployment crisis as
1t affects the ex-service man, Nash
Vile, Tenn, Post has tackled the sit
uation with considerable degree of
Argonne enthusiasm.
An employment bureau has been es-
tablished in charge OF a Legion mem
Der. who devotes his full time to it.
Both job applicants and employers
seeking men are listed In q card in
dex, according to their abilities and
needs.
When man applies at the Legion
headquarters for job, he is required
to I'LL out blank giving the follow
ing information: Name, address.
place of birth, married or single; IL
he is an ex-service man, If he has de-
pendents, special training and schools
attended, with the extent Of the edu-
cation gained.
Trade test questions are: "Can you
speak any foreign language !" DO you
understand card-index system "Can
you operate switchboard; "Can you
use a typewriter efficiently" "Are
you good at figures" Gan you run an
automobile or truck"
Trades included in the list of job
applicants for one day were electric.
fan, druggist, salesman, accounting
clerk, bookkeeper, daughtsman, insur-
ance salesman, machinist and mat.
tress maker.
When the Job seeker has filed his
application, he is given a card to show
that he has registered with the LIE
gion bureau. When he is sent to an
employer in response to q call, he Ii
given a card of Introduction stating
that he is sent by the Legion bureau
His original application, together witt
the secretary's Endorsement or est
mate of the man. is forwarded to thc
prospective employer.
BY arrangement with the negro pos
of the Legion, the employment bureau
is able to answer calls for negro la
Dor, applicants for work being listet
With the negro secretary.
The work of the employment bureau
b supported by funds available in tn
Legion treasury from post shoV
given last year. Another entertain
ment viii be given soon to raise none,
for further operation Of the bureau.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-08
WOULD AID G. A r. VETERAN
Schuyler (Neb.) Post EndeavorIna to
Assist Grand Army. Man Who
Has Been Stricken.

The gratitude and loyalty Of mem
bers Of the American Legion to their
comrades of the Grand Army of the
Republic Is illustrated by the Legion
post at Schuyler, Neb., which Is en-
deavoring to obtain aid for a Civil war
veteran Of that city, who is suffering
from cancer.
"The post is In need Of advice as
to how we can assist this hero Of an
other war;" the post commander
writes. "He Is stopping with relatives,
who are doing all they can, but since
they have to employ a nurse, know
that they cannot continue to care for
him because OF lack of funds.
snow, we would like to have you
take 1t up and see If something can't
be done for the old veteran. This is
worthy case and l believe anything
the Legion can do for the old boys
who wore the blue will be appreciated
There are but few Of them left, and
think the Legion would do well to
look after them, since no one else will
do sou
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-08
GET VALUE OF EACH MINUTE
No Man Has a Right to Waste His
Own Time or Steal That
of Another's,

Life is composed only of two things,
time and effort. One is useless with
out the other. Both should be as
nearly 100 per cent productive as we
are able to make them.
Try as best we may, the end Of life
will find us with many things I'M
done.
No man ever wholly completed the
task allotted to him. There is a rea-
sonable excuse If into our use of time
no waste creeps.
For the man who wastes his own
time or steals another's there is nei-
Their excuse nor valid reason.
Put a value on every minute. Be as
anxious and as certain to get that
value as you are to gain the worth Of
your dimes and your dollars.
Remember that once II minute has
passed by it is gone forever.-F. A
Walker in Chicago Daily News.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-08
RAT IS SERIOUS
ENEMY OF WORLD
No Other Animal or Insect Is So
Dangerous and Persistent
in Doing Harm.
INFuCTS IMMENSE DAMAGE
Value Of Food and Property Destroyed
Annually by Each Individual
Rat Is Estimated at $2--Is
Efficient Germ Carrier.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
The necessity Of campaign OF un-
varying efficiency against the common
brown rat, Is an outstanding one. No
other animal or insect is SO dangerous
and persistent an enemy, and no other
enemy succeeds In infiicting the dam
age that the rat annually imposes up
on humanity. The rat population Of
the United States Is at least equal to
the human population, and the same
ratio holds true for practically every
country under the sun. The bureau
Of biological survey. United States
Department Of Agriculture, places the
value of the food and property de-
strOyed annually by each individual
rat at 81. Keeping well within the
boundaries of conservatism this means
that each year, in this country alone.
we produce $20O,OOO,O00 worth Of food
to no other purpose than to feed our
rats. In another way, 100000 men in
the United States are devotlng all
their labor to the maintenance of 100,-
100000 rats.
10 Efficient Germ Carrier.
But the rodents enmity is far from
being satisfied by this huge economic
injury. A frequenter of all the places
that are vile and loathsome, the rat
is a most efficient germ carrier. The
germs of the dreaded "black death"
| have killed more human beings than
all the wars of the worlds history,
| and these germs are introduced into
the human system by the bite Of a
rat flea. In India, no longer ago than
1896, the bubonic plague killed 9,000,-
600 persons. In Europe, during the
Fourteenth century, 1t Is believed to
have brought death to 25,000,00O hui
man beings. Other diseases, almost
as dreadful, are traced to the common
rat. Thus, from the standpoint of
public health, as well as from the ne
cessity of controlling the drain upon
the public purse, 1t is essential that
the rat be exterminated. Once the ex-
termination is complete, or as nearly
so as modern methods will permit, ev-
cry precaution must be taken to pre-.
vent the rat from multiplying and re
gaining lost ground.
discriminating Plans.
Trapping should be done continuously
and Systematically at all rat-infested
places. Rat pOisons, especially barium
carbonate preparations as recently de
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-08
LEGION MEN WANT P. M. FIRED
Lincoln (Neb.l Post Takes Exceptions
to Government Officials Demand
for Use Of German.

A resolution requesting the govern
nent to relieve Henry c. farms, post
master Of Emerald, Neb., from his of
flee was passed by Lincoln (Neb.l
rost No. 8 Of the American Legion, as
a result of the pOstmaster's efforts to
supplant the American language by
the German language in church Of
Emerald. 9
The trouble started when the pastor
of the church invited two Legion mem
bers to deliver patriotic addresses In
the church. When the speakers APP
peared, farms objected to their pres
ence and called for vote Of the con-
gregation to decide whether they
should be ousted. 1t was the win Of
the majority that the Legionnaires
should not be heard. After the vote,
The Legion members quietly left the
church.
The pastor, whose invitation to the
Legion men was made in an endeavor
to conclliate the pro-German and
American elements of his church In
| their controversy over the use of the
American or German language, then
took the floor and expressed his sur
prise at the turn of events and left
! the meeting.
In commentator of the patience OF
the American Legion members Lin
coin newspaper expresses the follow
ing sentiment In its editorial col.
umns:
'"The policy Of the Legion to send
speakers to address meetings on In
vitation only and to teach Americans
isn by example rather than by force
has everything to commend 1t. The
small groups Of unassimilated for
elgners In this country can readily bt
curdled into compact masses by hate
On the other hand, they can be dis
solved in time by patience and friend
ship. The American Legion is honor
ing the name 1t bears when 1t adopt
the latter course"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-08
HENS WITHOUT WHEAT
GIVE GOOD RESULTS
More Eggs Obtained From Pen
of Rhode Island Reds.
Mash Containing Only is Per Cent
Meat Scrap Gave Very Satisfae-
tory neutrality-suspicious.
Inn With Green Feeds.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
Poultry-f feeding experiments con-
Quoted by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture, last fiscal year,
show that practically as good results
can be obtained without wheat as with
it in a ration The Rhode Island Reds,
In the wheatless pen, averaged 14O
eggs, while those in the pen receiving
wheat averaged 134 eggs. Good results
were obtained with the use Of garbage
until the warm weather began, when
there was considerable mortality, due
apparently to the garbage spelling.
This work is being repeated this year
with much more satisfactory results,
the garbage being fed in trough on
large wooden feeding board, which
prevents 1t from getting on the ground
and decaying.
In the use Of vegetable prOteins the
relative order of production is the
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-08

same as it was last year. No success
has followed an attempt to substitute
completely vegetable protein for anil
NAL protein. The ration used last
year, mash containing only is per
cent meat scrap as compared with 20
to 20 per cent in the ordinary mashes,
gave very satisfactory results with the
heavier breeds, especially the Ply
mouth Rocks, in keeping the birds in
good physical condition and fertility,
though the egg yield was not quite
so good as when the higher per cent
of meat scrap was used.
New experiments were begun during
the year with green feeds, comparing
alfalfa meal with sprouted oats and
comparing these rations with one in
which vegetables were supplied. While
none of these green feeds have shown
marked increased production over any
other, the results have emphasized the
Importance and value of that form Of
food when given in a variety.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-08
BURN cHINcH BUG NESTS

Chinch bugs have made their
appearance in certain parts of
the United States.
One chinch bug destroyed now
may prevent the production of
hundreds to infest your wheat
field later.
Chinch bugs pass the winter
and early spring In wild grass
and leaves, especially along
hedges and fences and in the
edges of woodlands adjoining
cultivated fields.
Burn grasses, leaves anu 9TH
er trash where the bugs may
have found winter refuge. The
bugs not burned will be killed
by exposure to the weather.
Clean up all trash and rubbish
which may harbor the insects in
winter.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-08
He Meant No Harm.

Sir Herbert Tree was accosted by
a stranger one day in the Haymarket.
"Aren't you Beerbohm Tree?" asked
the stranger
NO" replied Tree, anxious to hide
his light under a busheI.
I'm sorry, I thought you We're. You
look uncommonly like him."
81 assure you," insisted Tree, you
are mistaken"
"Well, I certainly did think you
looked like him." said the stranger
"T'm sorry. I didn't mean to insult
YOU"
Vocation Transferred.
you're writing poetry, doctorY
Yes; to kill time" Haven't yor
any patients any more?o
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-08
Every Rat Costs the Nation So, Total
Of $20o, 0oo, 900 Annually.

veloped by the biological survey,
should be employed. In furthering the
destruction of the rat, community or
civic organization Is Of the greatest
importance. It does no good to drive
the rats from one cellar into the next
IL they are allowed to breed IN
molested In their new quarters. When
the campaign is made general the pest
Is allowed no rest and no opportunity
to Intrench in new position. If one
pair of rats is left they reproduce the
original number In a little while, as
rats breed five or six times year
with an average of ten to the litter.
In connection with the extermina-
ton campaigns, preventive measures
should be employed against the rodent.
First among these Is the protection of
all food supplies. This is of prime
Importance. The removal and destruc-
tion Of refuse Is the next step IN pre-
ventlon, as abandoned dumps and piles
of waste material furnish excellent
shelter and food for the rats that have
been driven from the houses and cell
lars.
Building Should Re Rat Proof.
All buildings should be rat-proofed
by the liberal use of cement and tin.
Rat-proofing should be prominent
specification In all new construction
anu It should be applied to older build
ings in the form OF repairs. All drain
outlets should be sealed with wire
cages, or similar protective devices.
with the food supply locked away
from him, and his shelter gone, starva
tion and exposure win add to the eff
i fectiveness Of work with traps ant
polsons and the menace of the rat vii
heease to be real hazard agains
negican lives and properly.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-08
WILLING MESSENGER.

Come Seven johnson was relating
tale of wonderful experience in the
war while his negro admirers listened
pop-eyed
"Yessuh, All looks to do right and
here's big bunch of Bushes comm to-
ward me, and All looks to de left and
dere's anoder big bunch comm toward
me, and All looks ahead and dere's de
whole Bush army comm toward
me-
'Yas, vas, and den what did yo'
do?"
Man, All thinks of all de poor
'Mericans back of me waitin' to git
pouneed on-and An spreads de
news American Legion Weekly.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-08
IN harmony win LeuIor.

Following an address by Robert A.
LaRoux, national field organizer Of the
American Legion before a joint session
of both houses Of the Nevada legls-
lature, @. w. Harrington, state organ
izer for the American Federation. OF
Labor In Nevada, and q number OF
union members OF the bodies stated
that they were In harmony with the
Legionss policies and that their or
AQu stood with the Legion II
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-08

oOtA AL
delphia, Pa, Mr.. Coleman was edu-
Gated In private schools In that city
and in New York. During his business
experience in various departments Of
the Pennsylvania railroad, he lived in
Philadelphia, New York City, Albany,
N. Y, indianapolis, Ind. and Bethle-
hem, Pa.
. During the war Mr.. Coleman served
in the American Destroyer Flotilla,
which had its base at Queenstown, Ire
land. Since the war he, has been con-
nected with the United States Embassy
In London.
London Post of the, Legion took a
leading part in decorating the graves
of American soldlers,buried in England
Memorial Day, 1920.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-08
An oIn. Eavorite.

professor" said Mrs. Newrich to
the distinguished musician who had
been engaged to entertain her guests,
what was that lovely selection you
played just nOw?"
THAT, madam he answered, twas
an improvisation"
"Ah, yess remember now. I knew
it was an old fayorite of mine, but I
could not think of the name of it for
the moment. boston Transcript.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-08
IMPORTANT GRAIN S0RGHUMs
Dwarf and Early Varieties Are Best
for Higher and Drier Districts
Essential Hints.

The more important grain sorghums
are included in two groups of varie-
ties, the kafir group and the milo
durra group. Dwarf and early vari-
cites in both groups are best for the
higher and drier districts. The use
of good seed of adapted varieties, a
well-prepared seeded, clean cultiva-
tion, and the right method Of ham
ding after harvest will increase the
yield and quality OF the grain.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-08
EXCELLENT FOR LANDS SAKE
where Sweet clover Does Not Thrive
Well an Application Of Lime
stone 10 Favored.

Sweet clover Is an excellent plant
to grow for the lands sake under
many conditions, and where it does
not grow well now it can be made TO
grow well by applying ground lime
stone to the soil. 1t viii add humus
and nitrogen to the soil rapidly when
plowed under. thereby increasing the
fertility Of the soil In these essential
eactors.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-08
MEMORIAL AT CLINTON, MICH.
PeIper Post Unveils Monument In
Honor Of Veterans Who Served
In Last Four Wars.

Frederick e. PEPPER Post Of the
American Legion at Clinton, Mich,
has unveiled a monument erected by
the post in honor of sons Of Clinton
who served In the last four wars Of
the country.
Patriotic citizens Of the town do
mated a plot Of ground surrounding
the monument. which will be convert.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-08
sELF-REsPEcT

Above all things reverence myself
PythagOras.
one self-approving hour whole years
utweighs.-POpe.
self-reyerence, self-knowledge. self
control. these three alone lead life to
sovereign power.-Tennyson.
Be undetermined! Our own heart,
and not other mems opinions Of us,
forms our true honor.-Schiller.
When thou hast profited so much
that thou respectest thyself, thou
mayest let go thy tutoT.-Seneca.
| care not so much what | am In
the opinion of others as what am in
my own;I would be rich of myself
and not by Observation-Disclosures.