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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
DEATH or EN.STATE
TREASURER o. v. ALLEN

O. v Allen died in California Jam
nary /, death resulting from the
effects OF paralytie stroke suffered
about two and q half months ago, Mi.
Allen was al Logan. utah, whore he
suffered the stroke and after being
brought 20 Boiae Il was thought the
California climate would be beneficial
and he Was removed to California
about month aga, lie was born In
Illinois Ia 1857 and had lived In
BoIse Tor more than Is years Mrs.
Allen was notified OF the serious con-
dillon OF her husband aud had
reached Poeateilo enronte 20 him,
whom the news OF his death reached
her and she returned TO Boise and
the funeral was held Thursday
Mr. Allen Is survived by his widow,
two sons. osear, who was with him
IN Logan. Wendell. who lives Ia Twin
Falls, one daughter, Mrs. Il G Camp
bell OF New Meadows. three brothers,
Oscar ~. of Boise. Harry Of Twin
Falls aud Will OF Salem aud one sis
ter. Mrs. Metcalf. Of Wenatehee, Wn
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
STATE OWNERSHIP VICIOUS
SAYS wild EYED" P0IsILisT
by #
EaH
Hurst

Tho panacea for the disaster which
threatens the American farmer lies
ii aound as9nomie principles and NOT
la the Wild yagaries which ars being
advocated by radicals ON farms, in
business and in politics, says Thomas
III. TibhIes, of Nebraska, founder Of
he populist party, and for hail q
century. one OF the advanced thinkers
lmong the farmers
Tibbles was leading figure IN the
great farmer movement 0f thirty
years ago. and when the present Fadi-
aals we're IN swaddling clothes, had
been given the title Of ''long-haired,
wild-eyed pop,
Az the man who wrote every plat.
torn, save one, of the National Pop
allst party. the Popullst nominee for
vices president cf the United States
and man who liz recognized as one OF
The foremost thinkers OF the day on
economic principles, his opinion OF
present day plans and schemes as pre-.
sented and advocated by the radicals
Il worth reading
Get back to sound economic prin.
ciples and we will have economic and
business peace otherwise, disaster,
says Mr. Tibbles, The law OF supply
and demand Is absolutely inexorable
Legislation cannot change that law
Legislation can interfere, but th'
time for payment will come,
THE plans OF the Non-partisaI
| League and kindred organizations
cannot succeed. disaster lies IN tina
direction Individuals, not govern
ment nor state government can super
sede the individual In business. In
diyidual effort, with individual prof
as the Incentive, must he the rnlinl
force In business of every kind.
state control OF natural monopo
| lies Is disirable and necessary, Stat
ownership is vicious and will no
stand This Is true Of the nationa
state as we'll ms the individual state.
Il expect TO live to see the fall o
the Non-partisan League and its kind
red organizations They win fall be
\ cause their principles are not sound.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
WILL THE FILIPINoS BE
GIVEN INDEPENDENCE?

The Filipinos are now asking for
independence, and President Wilson
Is In favor of 1t. The United States,
however, should not turn the Fill
pinos adrift without precautions to
secure their safety.
Undoubtedly the Filipinos would
welcome having our government re-
tain the modern Gibraltar at Corrigi-
dor, the key to Manila Bay, in order
that we may maintain haven at
Manila for all Americans In the
Orient. Some of their leading states
men have SO proposed, with offers of
coaltng stations and whatever else we
may desire,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
WILL THERE HE A LAW
AGAINST SMOKING TOBACCO?

From the Press Service company,
of New York. the Meridian Times has
received QUESTIONABLE on another
"important" public question, This
company has performed a public
service tn the past by securing the
sentiment of the country on govern
ment ownership
The letter addressed to the Times,
with the questions and answers
made by lis Is as follows:
Editor Meridian Times:
l. DO you favor the enactment OF
ia%s rsehIhttag the personal use of
tobacco by adults?
Answer: No. but we don't think
the law-ahiding temperance forces Of
the country ever seriously thought OF
asking for such d law The oppon-
ents OF prohibition OF the liquor
traffic would like 10 put the temper
anee people in bad" by propaganda
stating that blue laws of all kinds are
being proposed and seriously consid-
cred The people cannot be fooled by
the liquor interests, which are, we
think. hack OF this agitation,
2. In your Judgment does the
general sentiment OF your community
favor such legislation
Answer; Never even suggested.
No law had been proposed asking for
Legislation TO prohibit a man from
fetching In a pail OF coal from his bin
on Sunday, either
8. Is the use of tobacco person
ally objectionable to your
Answer;--AVe know people who
have COB of tobacco all the time and
| spit and spit and spit and are a gem
eral nuisance. We also know men
who We think take solaee in quiet,
clean smoke.
| We think cigarettes II used to excess
! are harmful 20 boys. but we have
NOT heard OF tobacco manufacturers
doing very much in aid OF the move,
ment 20 help eur Young fellows lead
i good clean lives. Dealers IN many
places sell cigarettes 10 minors
\ thereby breaking the law Of the state
Tho family physician. even Il he
smokes viii tell you that the boy
should have the maximum OF good
healthy food and the minimum Of
stisnuiants. like tobacco or soft
drinks. Cigarettes will make bo,
lazy and indolent.
w Davidson, w Howard Dawson
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07

There is a minister in the Idaho
conference who is greatly dependent
upon his practical wife. One Sunday
morning she sent up an announce
ment after he had entered the pulpit,
with foot note intended to be pri-
yate. THE womens missionary So
Getty he read aloud, will meet
Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock
sharp" And then he proceeded to
read tke fotnote Your necktie is
crooked: please straighten towards
the right"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07

Constipation OF the bowels Is a
stcppage Of the sewerage system that
removes waste matter from the body.
II IS necessary that your bowels move
regularly once each day. 10 carry on
this waste. AZ Il II that the waste
pipes OF your home he kept open and
carry OF the waste from the house
II you would enjoy good health, keeE
YOUR bowels regular by taking Cham
berlaIn's Tablets when needed.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07

O fok sALE.-Best lots ia Meridian
Secure a nice building lot ii tba hast
s part . Of town, where the good houses
highway. s1 the state
..t to NOV, own terms Of payment
o'n sn iaksa at Par sac
Phone also / E pa,sK NoURsE,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07

A teacher in the school at ustick
was trying to make physical geogra-
ply attractive to her pupils. She
asked II anyone could tell what
shape the world is IMP" A boys hand
rose rapidly and he said Teacher
my father says it's in u hell of a
shane"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07

A little Parma girl had been pro-
missed a trip to a relative for Christ
mas but she declined with the request
that she remain at home. Asked
why, she said that II she went away
for Christmas dinner we won't have
anything left for the next"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
OREGON SHORT LINE RAILWAY

Time of trains passing Meridian. All
time scheduled is Pacific time. Ex-
ample: IL o'clock noon Pacific time
Is l o'clock p. m. Mountain time.
Boise to Nampa.
Time of Passing Meridian: ...
No. 170--1:16 am connect No, Is
eastbound and No. II westbound
at Nampa.
No. t72--T.29 am Pony to Hunting
ton.
No. 174--10.12 am. connect with No.
A eastbound at Nampa.
No. t76--1157 am. connection No.
23 westhound at Nampa.
No. I7S--2.08 pm--conneet No. 10
westbound at Nampa.
No. 1S0--5.29 pm---conneet No. "a
eastbound at Nampa.
Nampa to Boise.
Time of passing Meridian:
| No. 171--2.57 anl---connection from
No. IL west and No. Is eastbound.
No. 173-9.57 am. Pony from Hunt
| ington.
No. 175-11 33 am, connection from
No. eastbound.s
No 177--121 pm. connect from
/ No 23 westbound
No. 179--3.42 pm, Connection from
No. 10 westbound.
| No. 1S1--6.59 pm. connection from
No. "a eastbound. 81.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
THREE ANNIVERSARIES

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Stott celebrated
on New Years day their forty-frst
wedding anniversary: on Jan Mr..
Stott celebrated his G2nd birthday
anniversary and Jan 3rd Mrs.
Stott celebrated her 61st birthday am
nivcrsary. 1t is a question IL any
other married couple In this or any
other state have these three anniver-
saries following each other in like
manner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stott were married
in Keasauqua, la. Jan. /, 1879, and
have lived In the west since 1889,
They have been residents OF the Meri-
dian country the past 18 years, and
are held In the highest esteem here
They have one daughter living, Mrs,
Cora Wickham of Meridian.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
pillo,s Headache.

When YOU have a severe headache,
4 disordered stomaeh and constipa-
tion. take three of Chamberlain's
Tablets They will correct the dis
orders OF the liver and bowels, effect
uaIiy curing the headache.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
IDAHO EQUITY EXCHANGE.
MERIDIAN, IDAHO.

Now is the time to feed your poul-
try Come and see us. We have what
YOU need
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07

A Mountain Home paper has thh
item; Charles Brown went 20 puca.
teIlo Saturday with car Of hogs
Several ~ the nelghbors helped e
make No the car
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07

AZ Il recent meeting Of Boise
church young peoples society, one o
the mem hers read paper on Per
sonai Devils. Seventeen ware pres
emit
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07

A North Dakota man killed elghi
as the result OF q quarrel
over dog, suppose Il had been 9
horse or a COW
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07

peps or the Capital News says he
has great respect for man who can
kaep a fountain pen or an eycrsharl
pencil III order and carry Il every
day
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07

rhara ID only one thing that Will
Allll the tongue 81 gossip thatF
death.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07

Over at Caldwell q pastor broke ms
United States record for o continuous
nonstop flight. last Sunday morning
His prayer lasted TWENTY-FIVE
minutes.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07

Beginning Monday, trisweekly ser
vice h III effect on the Idaho North
ern. running from Nampa 60 Mccall
Daily service has been In effect, hut
tie ran viii lie made hereafter IRON
Nampa on Monday. "Wednesday ana
Friday. returning alternate days
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
Editorial Mention

a Boise daily newspaper nd says
soeklnga are coming down.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07

Seventeen miles OF Boise streets
we're aanded az an approximate cost
OF Ss6G3 from July | 10 December !,
aud G02 miles OF streets were swept
ut a cost OF S35l1 These flgures are
contained III the report Of the HOise
street commissioner, w II Thomp-
son.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07

Al Meridian man says there IL nc
douht TINT woman has the organ Of
speech fully developed, but 10 the
strictest sense II Is not an organ,
An organ can be- stopped al viii.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07

Mill feed, shell, green bone, meat
scraps, and all kinds OF ground grain.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07

A Meridian man says that eggs are
of cents but that the last he bought
were worse off than that.
Speaking OF spark plugs" re-
marked a Nampa man, the old
fashioned one that could be driven
with one hand was the best
I'VE had a contest to decide the
prettiest girl in our graduating class
said Caldwell girl the other day.
How did 1t turn out?"
zone girl got two votes"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
They tell this one on il department

They tell this one on il department
store al Boise during the Christmas
rush;
Iii this the hosiery department."
said the voice over the phone,
Yes" replied the weary saleslady.
Have YOU any Iiesh-eolored stock
Ings Ia stock ~" asked the voice.
Yes" replied the weary saleslady.
sWhRddy ye want pink, yellow or
black ~
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07
INCOME TAX IN a NUTSHELL.

WHO? Single persons who had
net income OF 81 900 or more for
the year 1920; married couples
who had net income Of $4,000.
WIIEN2 March Is, 1921, is the r.
nal date for filing returns and max
ing first payments.
WHERE? Collector OF Internal
Revenue for district in which the
person resides,
HOW? Full directions on form
1040A and Form 1910; also the
law and regulations
WHAT? Four per cent normal tax
ON taxable income up to $4,000 in
excess OF exemption, Eight per
cent normal tax on balance OF tax
able income Surtax from 1 per
cent TO SIS per cent on net incomes
over $4,000.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07

d. . Poynier. formerly editor o.
the Argus. az Albion, Neb., now re
siding at Everett. Wash, writes thai
he was interested In the Christmas
number OF the Times and by the
looks OF the paper Meridian must be
a pretty good town,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07

Commencing January 18th and
extending over two weeks q farmers
short course ON tractors viii be given
az the University of Idaho. The first
three days viii be taken up in dis
eussien and study Of tractors IN gen.
erai. The remainder OF the time VIII
be devoted 10 work with different
tractors. one To two days per tractor
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07

Al Twin Falls paper mentioned last
week that Allie Hewes was In town
recently with broken knuekle,
which he claimed happened when q
COW kicked him Ills father says
Allle doesn't milk. aud anyhow he
sold the cew. and besides she doesn't
KICK,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07

They teil some stories about what
happened down Ia Missouri. but this
IA The latest. A st. Charles Girl took
the Missouri Pacific for Yates Center
tho other day. The conductor called
Tickets" ana the girl gave him her
ticket, and then the news butcher
came along, called Chewing gum"
and she gave him her wad.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07

w b Davidson, w Howard 0ayison
wYERB
Yates Building. - Ath Floor
BOISE. IDAHO.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-01-07


Meridian Times
John y. BAIRD.
Publishes ssd Proprietor
rubisslsesI Each Friday.
$500 a YEAR
Editorial Mention
A Boisc dairy newspaper nd lays
soskInga are camtng down
rhara ID only one thing that viii
Eli the tongue 81 g goaaIp that's
death.
A North Dakota man Killed eight
aeighllurs as the result OF quarrel
over dog suppoHe X had been
horse or COW
peus or the Capital News says he
has great respect for d man who can
kaep a fountain pen or an eyersharl
pencil ii order and carry Z every
day.
Al recent meeting Of Boiss
church young peoples society, one Q
The members read paper on Per
sonai Devils, Seventeen ware pres
ent
A Mountain Home paper has thi
ltem. Charles Brown went 20 Poca-
teIlo Saturday with q car Of hogs
Several % the neiBhb0rs helped
make no the car
Over at Caldwell d pastor broke the
United States record for o continuous
non-stop hlght. last Sunday morning
His prayer lasted twenty-five
minutes
A Meridian man says there IL nc
doubt that woman has the organ Of
speech fully developed, but IN the
strtctest sense II IS not an organ.
An organ can be stopped az VIII
BEGINNING Monday, trisweekly ser
vice Ii ~ effect on the Idaho North
ern. running from Nampa 60 Mccall
Daily service has been in effect, hut
tie run viii tie made hereafter from
Nampa ON Monday, "Wednesday anG
Friday, returning alternate days,
Seventeen mites OF Boise streets
we're sanded at an approximate cost
OF Sa6G3 from July | To December y
aud G02 miles OF streets were swept
ut cost OF Ss5il These tlgures are
contained II the report Of the boise
street commissioner, w II Thomp-
son
ID. ]. Poynier. formerly editor d
the Argus. az Albion, Neb., now re.
siding at Everett. Wash, writes thai
he was Interested In tbs Christmas
number OF the Times "and by th'
looks OF the paper Meridian must b
pretty good town.
Commencing January 18th ans
extending over two weeks q farmers
short course ON tractors viii be giYei
az the University of Idaho. The frs
three days viii be taken up In dis
eussien and study q tractors IN gen
eral Tie remainder OF the time vii
be devoted 10 work with differen
traeters. one To two days per tractor
A Twin Falls paper mentioned las
week that Allie Hewes WAS In tow
recently with a broken knuekle
which he claimed happened when
COW kicked him. His father say
Allle doesn't milk, aud anyhow h
sold the cew, and besides she doesn
kick.
They ten some stories about wha
happened down Ia Missouri, but thl
II The latest A Sc Charles girl too
the Missouri Pacific for Yates cente
tho other day. The conductor calle
Tickets. aud the Girl gave him he
ticket, and then the news butehe
came along, called Chewing gum,
and she gave him her wad.
They tell this one on il dopertmeI
store al Boise during the Christmf
rush
Iii this the hosiery department
said the voice over the phone,
Yes, replied the weary saleslad
Have you any lleah-colored stocl
lngs Ia stock asked the voice,
Yes" replied the weary saleslad
WhRddy ye want pink yellow
black z"
DEATH or EX.SIaTE
TREASURER o. v. ALLIE
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-05-06

MY liver was sluggish and some
times l got SO dizzy / would nearly
fall. felt tired and miserable all the
time, couldn't even sleep and for days
at time wasn't able to go to work
well, a friend of mine finally got
me TO try Tanlac. and 1t certainly has
done a good job for me. My appe-
lite is fine now and although I am
eating just anything want and as
much as l please. my stomach never
gives me the least trouble. have
picked up in weight, my strength has
come back to me, and I am now en-
joying the best of health.
"All the men at the store know
Tanlac put me back on my feet. and
am glad to give this statement for
what it may be worth to others"
Tanlac is sold by leading druggists
everywhere.-Adv.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-05-06
Absence Of Disease
Isn't Health; You
Need Vitality, Energy

You may have no particular dis
ease, and yet fall far short Of en-
Toying real health. To be actually
healthy you must DO sturdy, alert,
vigorous, a-sparkle with enthus-
iasm and the joy Of Hving-fairly
bubbling over with vitality and
energy. Are you thus?
If you are well, yet listless and
unambitious, 1t is because you lack
some quality that would fill you
with vim and drive, and nine times
out Of ten the sole cause Of this
lack is found to be disordsred, weak
blood.
Wholesome blood Is the very
fountain source of that energy
which puts spring into your mus
cles, snap into your step and spar
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-05-06
r, J. PARKER
@24s Juneau Street. Seattle. Wash.

Il used to think all the Tanlac tes-
dmonials were exaggerated, but l
have felt thankful thousand times l
ever believed In 1t strong enough to
give the medicine a trial." said 7. j.
Parker, well-known saleman for
Gately's Clothing Store. residing at
4246 Juneau ST., Seattle, Wash.
Several years ago I commenced
having periodic spells Of sickness and
a few months ago had an attack that
thought would finish me. When 1
did finally get up, 1 was scarcely able
to go. had no appetite and what lit
tie 1 forced myself to eat caused so
much gas on my stomach 1 could hard
ly get my breath.
AT night l was often so bloated 1
couldn't breathe while lying down and
just had to sit up and struggle for
air. At times had cramps so bad /
could hardly endure 1t.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-05-06

kls into your eyes. Il you want al
this, begin right now to enrich your
blood stream.
You will find, as thousands Of
others have found in the last fifty
years, that S.S.S. is an excellent
remedy to do this for you, one that
removes the poisonous impurities
and helps build your blood into =
rich, nourishing supply. SIS. II
an herb compound, discovered BY
the Indians, and still made as they
made it.
Get S.S.S. from your druggist to-
day. Start taking, and then II you
want expert medical advice FREQ,
write in detail about your condition
to Chief Medical Advisor, 862 Swift
Laboratory, Atlanta, Georgia.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-05-06

Yesterday l met an old schoolmate
Of mine who used to rank high In her
studies but was rather untidy. I was
surprised to learn that she was mar
ried (though l concealed iD and still
more surprised that she was the happy
mother of six boys.
Il should think you would be dead,
SO much work." said l.
"Oh, no." she smiled. Come and see
me some time. You'll find house just
like you'd expect me to have"
20, no, not that bad" l protested,
and nearly died OF modification a Sec
ond later.
She only laughed merrily and re-
newed the MISUNDERSTANDING
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-05-06
A Lady Of Distinction

Is recognized by the delicate fascinat-
ing influence of the perfume she uses.
A bath with Cuticura Soap and hot
water to thoroughly cleanse the pores,
followed by busting with Cuticura
Talcum powder usually means a clear,
sweet, healthy skin.-Adv.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-05-06
They'll Do That.

Trumpeter Steadman-I never pay
old debts. ! forget them.
Private Beldel-But how about new
anes2
Steadman-Oh, I let them get old
Sparks.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-05-06

Did you hurt yourself much when
the branch broker mo; not until I
reached the ground"
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-05-06
Comic.

'How's the new Flubdub babyY
well, didn't tell the proud parents
this, but they could make fortune
hiring him to a cartoonist as n model"
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-05-06

No man with splendid rotund
voice ever whispers.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-05-06

Force Of Habit.
And how did your love letter Affect
the pretty teacher?' "She gave me a
general percentage of thirty"