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Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-11-04
is FIRST PERSON TO PRESENT
PHOTOS OF IMPROVEMENTS

When Miss Mabel Dundas ap-
peared before the register and re-
ceiver of the United States land or
flee yesterday to file final homestead
proof on 80 acres adjoining the
town of Pierce City, Henry Heitfeid
register. e L. Parker, receiver. ana
E. r.. Fickenscher. clerk. We're
pleasantly surprised to find tnat
Miss Dundas had doubtless used
such forethought and enterprise IN
making her final proof for the land
that their work was greatly facil-
itated, and the applicant was con-
graduated
The fact of the matter Is Miss
Dundas is the first person to ever
appear before the land office in this
city, or elswhere so far as known,
with a set of photographs showing
the homestead improvements made
as required by the federal laws.
The ordinary course is for the per-
son making final proof to subscribe
to an oath that the required I'M
provements have been made, and If
in doubt the United States land Of
fee field agents visit the homestead
in question to ascertain whether or
| not the improvements have been
made, as sworn to, and In case OF
default on the part Of the person
making proof the government will
wage contest. Then, too. many
contest proceedings are filed before
the register and receiver by per-
sons having knowledge, or at least
allege so that improvements to the
extent required by the government
have not been made. and this re-
suits in investigations. reports ano
proceedings. costly to the govern
ment and to the homesteader.
Should everyone proceed like Mis-
Dundas has. the land office Officials
stated yesterday. there would be bu'
little chance for contests to bt
waged, unless. Of course, there bt
uncalled for pratice in taking tht
pictures In the manner Of showins
scenes that really did not exist or
the homestead In question. Such
however, would hardly be put t
use It is thought that when th'
interior department learns of Mis-
Dundas' enterprise that it Is possi
BILE her course in furnishing evi
dence for Improvements made vii
be put in practice the country over
Miss Dundas formerly resided II
Lewiston and is well known ant
popular young lady.-Lewisto'
Tribune.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-11-04
CLEANUP SQUAD
HERE NOV. 14TH
All Ex-Service Men entitled to Com
pensation From the Government
Going to Get It.-Forbes.

Col Charles r. Forbes, Director
General of the U. S. Veterans Bu-
reau, the consolidated agency Of all
war risk bureaus, declares; Every
ex-service man who is entitled TO
compensation from the government
is going to get it," 'Likewise any
who need hospitalizing and voca-
tional training are going TO get 1t.
The purpose of the cleanup cam
paign., as outlined by DR.. Fleming
is, to fully advise all exservice per-
sons of their rights under the War
Risk Insurance Act; Public Health
Service; Rehabilitation Division. or
the Federal Board for Vocational
Education to assist disabled ex-ser-
vice persons in securing compensa-
tion, medical treatment, and hospit-
al care; to inform and assist all
claimants regarding the procedure
necessary in filing a claim for COM
pensation and to assist those whose
claims are pending In securing hnal
action where additional evidence IS
necessary to connect ther disability
with service; or other data required
and to provide for immediate ply
sical examination where necessary,
and promptly furnish hospitaliza-
ton for urgent cases; and to assist
in matters pertaining to vocational
training.
Not only men actually disabled
but veterans who have reasons to
believe they may have future claims
should apply to the cleanup squad
to learn their rights and, II advisa-
BILE, establish oficial records Of their
cases.
The personnel of the squad is;
C. Roy Fleming. Ph. D.. Advance
representatives; DR., J. F. Green
Medical Examiner; Mr.. v. U
Lee, Compensation and Insurance
Claims Examiner; Mr.. Zack Tayior
representing the Red Cross: Or. }
N. Bowman, vocational Counselor
and Mr.. A. w. Kraus. Secretary.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-11-04
TO CELEBRATE
ARM|ST|CE DAY
A Fine Program Has Been Prepared
Which Will Be Given on
the School Grounds

There will be an Armistice Day
program on the school grounds Fri
day, November IL, under the aus
pices of the American Legion, COM
mencing at II a. m.-If the wealth
er is unfavorable the exercises will
be held in the auditorium
Following is the program:
II a. m. Morning Prayer.
Music---Sch
Reading of Presidents Proclama-
tion-F. F. Kimble.
Flag Raising American Legion.
Salute of Flag--School
Prayer-Rev. J. A. Hoffman.
Music School.
At IL o'clock noon-1,wo minute
prayer.
Community picnic dinner from
1902 to 1:30 p. m. Coffee will DO
served by the ladies committee but
those attending will be expected to
bring a basket lunch together with
cups and such other working tools
as are necessary to handle edibles.
lao p. m. Music-School.
Address Legion Speaker.
Music-School.
Address-Red Cross Speaker.
Music School.
Foot Ball Game.
Following members of committees
have been named to conduct the
ceremonies and represent the car
rying out of the different portions
Of the program.
Prof. o. f. Faulkner-School.
F. F. Kimble-Red Cross.
A. z. Hadley-American Legion.
Mrs Theo Fohl--Ladies of Orofino
w Bennell-Commerci Club.
H. L. Walrath-Music.
Mrs. F. F kimble-vocal Music.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-11-04
PAYS BIG ROAD BOND PREMIUM

Lewiston. Idaho. Nov. 2. = Sidlo,
Simons. Fels company of Denver,
Col. have purchased the $500. 900
issue of road and bridge bonds OF
Nez Perce county at $101.27 q Sl06
plus a premium of 5000 on the
entire amount, together with ac-
crued interestat per cent from
November /, 1919.
The money will be used in build
ing two bridges across the Clear
water river, the contract for which
was let today. and for other high
way work in Neg Perce county.
Nineteen bids were received Tor
the issue from nearly every large
money center in the United States,
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-11-04
McTARNAHAN-MILLER RE-
TURN MATCH NOV. IL

The wrestling match between
Ernest Miller of Standpoint and J.
w. McTarnahan of Orofno promises
to be an exciting contest. McTar-
nahan now holds the light weight
championship OF the Northwest
having captured 1t from Miller in
their last match. Miller will en-
dcavor to regain the title and no
doubt a speedy and strenuous ex-
hibition will take place.
A side bet of 5000 has been
posted. which insures mighty
struggle. The wrestling bout will
start after the movies and the pic
ture show will commence at 7:45
pm. on account of the mat strug-
gle following the regular show.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-11-04
GET MONEY FOR HIGHWAYS

Boise Nov. 1-State Treasurer D..
F. Banks, who left last week for
New York with the fourth issue or
Idaho highway bonds. wired to his
deputy, Miss Martha Knight, today
that the delivery had been made
and that the $2,00O,00O is now
available. A portion of the sum
was telegraphed to Boise and was
transferred at once by Miss Knight
to the credit of the highway funds.
Another such transfer will be made
in few days when more of the
money is drawn from the state fis-
cal agency in New York.-Lewiston
Tribune.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-11-04
WooDMEN TO INITIATE CLASS

]. w. Babcock, State Deputy Head
Corsu, Modern Woodmen of Amer
lea, will be in Orofino on Thursday
the 10th of November and will of
aeiata he initiation of class of
candid; es. The Fraser lodge will
he prar nently represented and in
vitaticns have been issued to out
side lo ges and visiting neighbors.
an int; esting program assured.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-11-04
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Bible school at 10 q. m. Junior
Choir will sing. come and hear
them. Preaching service at IL a.
m. Subject-The Characteristics OF
the Early Church. Christian En-
deavor at GAS p. m. preaching
service at 7:30 p. m. SUBJECT
What does Christianity Represent
Good. live song service. Come and
worship with MS.
Chas. H. Addleman
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-11-04
LAFOREST-MARQUETTE

Married at the home or the
brides parents In Ahsahka Thurs-
day. Novmber 3. Clarence LaFor-
est. son of T. J. LaForest OF oro-
f,no. and Frances Marquette OF An
sahka. daughter of Mr.. and MRS. r.
Marquette Of Ahsahka. The happy
young couple will leave with the
groom's parents on Saturday for
Michigan. where both Of the young
people have many friends and reia-
tives. Rev. j. A. Hoffman, per-
formed the marriage ceremony In
the presence of only a few relations
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-11-04
GOV. FRAZIER Of
H. D. RECALLED
Together With Other Nonpartisan
Officials Met Defeat in Special
Election-Nestos Wins by 1000

The Nonpartisan league has been
driven from power in North Dakota
the state which gage 1t birth.
BY majority estimated at 1000
the Independent candidates have ue-
feated Governor Lynn j. Frazier,
Attorney General William Lemke
and Commissioner of Agriculture j..
N. Hagan in the first statewide re-
call election ever held.
The successful candidates ara T..
A. Nestos of Minot, for governor
Sveinhorn Johnson of Grand Forks
for attorney general, and JoseIh a.
Kitchen of Sentinel Butte for com
missioner Of agriculture and labor
Returns up to Monday were not
complete, but at that time the ma
jority Of Nestos over Frazier was
about 5000 with not more than
10000 or 5000 vote in $50 pre-
cincts out Of 2.0S6 yet to be tab.
ulated. The precincts which had
not reported were nearly all In
strong Nonpartisan league territory
and it was expected that the ma
jority Of the head of the ticket
would be cut to about 1000 when
the final totals were entered.
The Fargo Courier-News, ofiicia
daily of the league, conceded defea
as early as Saturday night. bu
leaguers at the capitol in Bismarl
refused to grant that the league
officials had been beaten until th'
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-11-04
LEGION DANCE ARMIsTIcE DAY

A dance will be given In the 1.
o. O, F. Hall beginning at o'clock
In the evening on Armistice Day,
November II. under the Auspices of
Clearwater Post. No. So. American
Legion. Good music and good
time assured. Tickets $3.50.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-11-04
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

The regular teachers examina-
tions. commencing on the third
Thursday in November, will be heid
November II, 18. 10. in the ODD
Fellows hall, Orofino.
EVELYN S. MERWIN.
County Superintendent Schools.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-30
Checking of Enormous Movement
From Farms to Cities Big Task
Confronting Realtors of Country

Certain surprising tendencies re-
vealed in the United States census
for 1920 impeI the American people
to devote more serious thought to
the imperative necessity of bring
ing about conditions which will
tend to checkmate the drift of popu-
-latiOn from the country to the
cities and towns" says Fred f. Tay
Ior. president Of the National Asso-
citation of Real Estate Boards in the
National Real Estate Journal.
After extending westward as
far as Bloomington, Ind, the CEN
ter of population of the United
states for the first time in history
turned back eastward during the
past decade Furthermore. also
for the first time on record, the
urban population has passed the
ruraL and we are further startled
b. the fact that American cities
ere now increasing in population
seven and one half times as fast
as the country districts.
These are some of the facts
which are faced by the farm land
epnurittee of the National AssoCia-
ton Of Real Estate Boards, by the
rovernment authorities and by all
sthefs bent upon a solution of the
s5acs to the farm" problem. I'm
der the able Craftsmanship Of a
Denver realtor. officially designa-
ted as CoIorado's most useful Citi-
zen, A. =. SimOnsOn, the farm land
committee has dedicated its best
efforts toward the situation and
The Washington herald., 1921-01-30
FORECASTS MORE
BUILDING in 1921
Costs to Be on 1919 Level
For All Glasses of
Construction.

A volume of construction equal
to that of 1919. on a cost basis
somewhere near the 1919'leveI. may
be given as the most reasonable
forecast for 1921, according to the
F. W. Dodge Company. In money
this would involve about $1,000, 900,
900 for the twenty-five States in the
northeastern part of the country,
the same as the figure for 1920
though on a cost level that should
represent a volume approximately
Cne-third greater than the 1920 vol
ume of construction. Should condi-
tions develop so favorably that the
full demand for construction may
assert itself the end of the year
might possibly show a total of cas-
much as $4,000, 900, 900 for the TWEEN
ty-five northeastern States. Devel-
opments of the next three months
will probably tell the story.
In 1921 residential construction
and the construction of public
works and utilities may be expected
to predominate over other classes of
buildings.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-30
NEW KIND OF CONSTRUCTION TO GREATLY REDUCE COST OF
Reduction in Prices of Materials
Expected to Be Followed by Big
Building Boom During This Year

. After weighing the influence Of
every factor at play in the build
ing field, and after a thorough sur
vey OF the sitsation during the year
just closed, the George A. Fuller
Company advances the opinion that
building costs will be lower and
there will be a goodly amount OF
construction carried through the
next twelve. months.
The end of the year finds a re-
duction in the price OF cement, brick.
lumber and steel. as compared with
the peak prices, and the prices of
some Of the other materials are
softening and further declines are
expected. but today the general 2V-
erage in material costs is somewhat
higher than IL was at the begin
ming OF 1890" the company says.
Building material prices may be
divided into two classes: Those
which have been normally high and
those which have been sbnormally
high. The general economic sitUs-
ton Of the country. including the
average drop Of some IS per cent
in wholesale commodity prices for
the year, has had its effect in re-
ducing normally high building
prices while Investigations and the
pressure of public opinion are be-
ginning to knock the props from
under those abnOrmally high prices
which have been maintained by Un-
lawful combines and trade agree
ments.
I'VE look for a stabiIization Of ma
terial prices AT lower levels in the
late spring and early summer, when
building activity will be revived
under the encouragement Of these
The Washington herald., 1921-01-30
Expected to Revolutionize
Methods of Erecting Walls
Termed "IdeaI Wall" and to be Demonstrated
For First Time Tomorrow at Brick
Manufacturers Meeting

A new idea in brick work which
greatly reduces the cost of the com
pIeted wall is to be demonstrated
for the first time at the annual con-
'vention of the Common Brick Manu-
facturers' Association of America,
which will BE- held at the Hotel
Pennsylvania, New York, tomorrow.
Brick has been made and used
since the earliest day of which
rhere is any recorded history. The
process Of manufacture has i'm
proved and machinery has been in
troduced to take the place of hand
labor. But there is no record up to
this time Of any important change
in ths method of producing a brick
wall. Brick manufacturers who
have advance information regarding
the new type Of wall, which is to
he known as the Ideal Wall" say
that the step is revolutionary.
~ No new shapes or sizes OF brick
are required to produce the Ideal
Wall" consequently no expense or
changes are necessary on the part
OF the manufacturers in their
plants. II is simply a new idea ap-
piled to an old and long-tested COM
modify, by which the cost of the
completed wall is reduced from %
to 80 per cent according to the
thickness and the stresses it is re-
quired to withstand.
Reduces Number of Brick.
The new type Of wall does away
with furring on the inside. which
has always been a necessary pre-
caution on every type of masonry
to guarantee dryness. 1t further
reduces the quantity of brick re-
quired and there is corresponding
reduction of the mortar and labor
The Washington herald., 1921-01-30

lower prices Some upward trend
even, may result from this Increased
building program. but 1890 peak
prices will certainly not be seen
again.
The beginning Of 1920 founS
wages in the building trades also
high. and on May 1 there was
wage increase in practically every
trade. Those not raised on Nav 1
were advanced on October ]. so that
wages in all building trades are
higher today than a year ago In
the face Of a marked and. continuing
decline In living costs and a reduc-
tion in wages in many other lines
OF industry. the present wage scale
cannot be justified much longer A
softeninE OF the scale IL aIread "A
evident in unorEsnized and common
labor circles. Union labor. however.
operates under term agreements.
which hx the wage scale for def
mite periods. 1t will resist any waEa
decrease 70 the last. but it must
new conditions.
''CoBtractprs, like manufacturers.
are rejoicing in the decrease in Ia
Dor unit Costs que 10 the marked
increase in the efficiency Of labor.
even though the wage scale L. not
changed Whether this Increased
efficiency will be sufficient 20 keep
. wages at their present levels how
ever. Is doubtful
The elimination OF the evils N
trade agreements in both material
and labor practices will enable con-
tractors to quote lower prices and
give their clients better service.
which will result in a decided ben
EFT TO the community as a whole 90
The Washington herald., 1921-01-30

istence and far more effectively than
could ever be expected of any Fed
eral bureaucrat. Here. again. we
must observed that local conditions
are so variant as to make such a
governmental service of no utility
which will be commensurate to its
cost to taxpayers.
"On the first part of the report
relating to the regulation OF trans
portatiOn and coal production. we
would only observe that the situa-
tiOn requires a serious study with
view to developing public con-
troll and the avoidance Of monopoly
rather than any further tendency
toward public ownership"
The Washington herald., 1921-01-30
DENY POSSESSION
DECIDED ILLEGAL
New York Court Upsets Other
Acts of Legisla-
ture.

The Appellate Division of the Su-
prCme Court of the First Depart
ment. New York. has declared that
part of the rent laws, which sus-
pends summary proceedings, to be
unconstitutional. Justice Laughlin,
who announced the decision, pro-
nounced the law invalid in so far
as it forbids the issuance of sum-
mary dispOssess warrants pursuant
to final orders heretofore made in
summary proceedings on which the
issuance of the warrant has been
suspended by the court until Sep
tember 80, 1920" and was invalid
and void as on attempt by the leg
islature by a statutory stay to de-
priye the owner or landlord for the
period of. two years one month and
four days of the right to the pos
session of his property and to le-
gaIize the right of the tenant to
remain during that period"
In another case the same court
held that Chapter 947, forbidding
the maintenance of an action to
recover possession after the expira-
tion Of the term prescribed by a
lease for a period of more than two
years was null and void" in that
no remedy was created by the
legislature to take the place of the
remedy suspended and that no other
remedy exists and that the chapter
was void in that it deprived the
plaintiff of property without due
process of law in violation of the
constitution OF the State of New
York and of the Constitution of the
United States.
The cases will probably go to the
Court of Appeals for final decision
In the State.
When the New York City renting
laws came under the scrutiny OF
the United States District Court
recently the court held them con-
stftutionaI~ as emergency measures
I'VE must hold" the opinion says,
that the business of renting out
living space is as suitable for stat
utory regulation and as much at
fected with a public interest as fire
Insurance" 1t is stated that the
case will be carried to the Supreme
Court of the United States.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-30

tions to public utilities and other
interests eqally hurt by the Fed
trail surtaXes.
But. aside from the above, it has
not been shown that any increase
in funds for real estate finance
would lower the cost OF habitatiOns
within the term of the present
emergency to a point where wage
earners can afford to invest.
The idea flax exemption for
profits from real estate operations
which are reinvested in the con-
struction of other homes appears to
have been borrowed from the mer-
chant marine act. 1t seems to be
subject to all the objections which
We have made above. All tax ex-
emption schemes are vicious, un-
democratic, and confer special priv
ilege upon those most able to pay
taxes.
The creation of a national in
strumentality for rediscounting
mortgages on dwellings would of
! necessity be accompanied by not
only a national but a distinctly
bureaucratic control of housing
finance. Housing finance is essen
| TALLY local in all of its character
istics. Its form varies according to
| the economic and social status of
each community.
Association Practices Differ.
This is shown by the fact that
! the building and loan associations
! have assumed twenty or more forms
as to plan of operation, and their
actual differences are almost as
| numerous as the associations them
I
mutual savings banks alone have
| over two billion dollars of deposits,
| of which half is invested in real
| estate security, the loan associa-
| tions boast only about one hundred
| million dollars of assets.
In fact, the principal interest OF
the advocates of this plan appears
! to look solely to the subsidy of
tax exemption from all taxes which
the bill carries.
I'VE are unable to concur with
the committee that the Federal
Home Loan Bank would be a most
desirable national facility and a
| most promising substitute for gov
ernmental participating in the
housing business We are not look
ing for a substitute.
The committee advises that all
Federal thrift activities be consoli-
dated under the postal savings
branch of the Postoffice Depart
ment' with adequate interest pay
| able quarterly, and extra compensa-
tion to postmasters to call forth
their energetic efforts in develop
ing this important national facility
Possibly We must read this m
conjunction with the much dis
| cussed plan to have postal deposits
| invested in local real estate mort
! cages. This could not be more eff
! fective than any other scheme for
government loans to individuals. 1t
| would certainly lead to further
steps into the field of private bank
| ing"
Would Have Federal Bureau.
The committee also recommends
the creation of a Federal bureau
which shall serve as clearing
house of the best knowledge and
practices in construction work, to
bring about greater uniformity in
building codes, conservation in the
use of lumber ,and other building
materials; standardization of such
parts of construction as may be
The Washington herald., 1921-01-30

standardized without interference
with design; publication Of fiuctua-
tions in wholesale prices and pub
lication of available quantities of
supplies of building materials; pub
lication of methods of city planning,
as well as the sound methods of
financing: all to the end that the
best knowledge of the country may
be collected and disseminated, so
that private initiative may be en-
couraged and directed toward we'll
located. serviceable structures of
good design and at minimum cost
Such of the above as relates to
practicable and serviceable func-
tions. we submit. is already in ex-