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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-04-14
MANY INQUIRIES
FOR FARM HOMES
Government Unable to Even ApprOxi-
mately Meet Demand of Service Men
for HOmes-MOst Applications Come
From Middle West.

Washington, April 5.-Evidence of
the desire of former service men to
go back to the farm is constantly
reaching the interior department,
Secretary Fall announced today, add
ing that more than 100000 such ap-
plications have been received for
employment in developing land. In
addition, inquiries concerning avail
able land are coming in by the hun
dreds of thousands he stated
Where Inquiries Originate.
The correspondence is largely from
farm trained men who are mot ap-
pealing for a gratuity," he said, "but
are seeking an opportunity to acquire
a home on the land by utilizing their
labor and experience"
"It is significant that the bulk of
these inquiries generally come from
states where in the price of land has
reached sucn heights that opportu-
nitias for men of small capital to ac.
quire home are extremely limited
Among these states, Illinois ranks
first, with 1S,600 inquiries and appli
cations for land. Farm land prices il
this state average among the highes
in the Union.
''In Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Missouri
Kansas and Nebraska, 45,620 inquir
les were received
"The arid and semi-arid states shoy
up with a total of 64,34O ex-servic
men interested in home-making on tn
land. The southern states are repre-
sented by 27,7S0 and the eastern state
by 25,900. In the northern states o
Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota an
the Dakotas there are 14,460 veteran
woh have indicated desire to obtaii
a farm home"
The reclamation service, Secretar.
Fall said, during the last two years
has been able to offer former osl
diers only 400 farms, although so,
600 inquiries were received and 74S
service. men applied for farms.
In none of these cases, he asserte
could the government offer financia
assistance, and the successful appli
cants were required to put up froT
annual charge of upwards of 81 pc
acre.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-04-14
WITH EXCEPTION OF COUNTY SUP
ERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS WHO
SUFFERS CUT OF S2OO-REGIS-
TRARS FOR PRIMARY AND GEN.
ERAL ELECTIONS APPOINTED.
.GRAINMEN ASK HEARING
Commissioners Decide That Wheat
win Be Assessed On Same Basis as
Other PrOperty-Purchase of Squir-
rel Poison Authorized.

No salaries were increased for the
coming two years by the County Com
missioners at their regular meeting at
the Court House Monday. The only cut
registered was that against the salary
of the County Superintendent of
Schools whose income was cut from
$4,000 per year to $500 in conformity
with the salaries paid the sheriff,
treasurer, auditor and assessor.
Registrars were appointed for the
1922 elections as follows:
Fairview, Geo. Geesey.
Prosperity, Rev. Sprattler.
Pleasant Valley, Mrs. L. K. Adolf.
Cedar Greek, Mrs. Gus Mueller.
Cedar Ridge, Mrs. r. II. Anderson.
American Falls, S. H. Mccullough.
Igo, Frank Cunningham.
Neeley, A. w. Issak.
Bonanza Bar, Mrs. Fern Nelson.
Little Creek, Mrs. p. w. Misenhimer.
Pauline, Mrs. e. G. England.
Arbon, Mrs. Thos. Evans.
Crystal, Mrs. G. c. Wright.
Landing, ]. E. Hadley.
Roy, E. j. Peterson.
Rockland. T. j. Lawson.
Fred Dashiel, Elmer Nye mad Ches-
ter Greene appeared before the Com
misioners and asked information con-
corning the assessment of wheat in
elevators and warehouses. The COM
missioners advised that the county as
sesor had been instructed to place the
property on the roll for taxation
County Agent Morrell was authoriz-
ed to buy strychnine for squirrel poi
son and the commissioners agreed that
the county should stand half the ex-
pense of furnishing the poison. The
other usual business and allowosesS Se
bills completed the business Of the
meeting.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-04-14
SEC. FALL ISSUES
|. LAST ULTIMATUM
Says He Is for American Falls Project
But That Government Is Not Com
mitted to It-Settlers Must Pay Up
Or Quit.

Washington, April 12-''The govern
ment looks with favor on the Ameri-
can Falls irrigation project in Idaho I;
thinks 1t is not only feasible, but gives
promise of being great success, but
the government is not committed to
the building of that project and will
not obligate itself to build that pro-
ject unless the settlers under the var
ious irrigation companies coming
within the project make good their
promises and meet their obligations to
the government. The project has
reached point where further pro-
gress depends upon the settlers and
the irrigation companies"
This plain statement was made by
Secretary Fall today when his atten-
tion was invited to a dispatch from
Idaho stating that many settlers un-
der the project were inclined to back
down on the proposal to form one
large, comprehensive irrigation district
to take over and discharge the obliga-
tion previously. assumed by the iri-
cation companies, because of a prevail
ent opinion that the government is
now committed to the American Falls
project. and will build ii with it's OWL
funds, even if the settlers do moi
"kick in"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-04-14
A NEW FEATURE YOU'LL
LIKE.

The Press this week begins a
new feature called "Punchettes"
written by Rev M. A. Mathews,
pastor of the largest Presbyter-
ian Church in the world, the
First Presbyterian Church of
Seattle, Washington. DR.. Mat
thews is one of the most forceful
orators in America, a man of
broad and liberal thought held
in the highest esteem and admir-
ed by the clergy of all denomi-
nations. His articles, the first
of which appears in this paper,
will be non-sectarian, full of
punch, and will deal with sub
jects of the greatest interest to
Country America.
Article Number two will be en-
titled Guilty Preachers" num-
Der three will be "The Church
Cheat" number four will be
Citizenship" and number five
"The Unbalanced Woman" If
you go to church you'll like these
"Punchettes." If you don't go to
church, you may like them still
better.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-04-14

There should be law that would
punish person caught talking hard
times according to T. G. Talley, Idaho
manager for the Fuller Brush Conn
pany in an interview given to the Press
today, as follows:
From actual experience calling on
over five thousand homes and busi-
ness houses in SOUTHEASTERN Idaho, I
am convinced that Hard Times to the
extent that we hear it is largely in
the minds of certain pessimistic per-
sons that are unable to grasp the true
Significance of the real need of the
country today.
I'VE find that there is plenty of
money for the necessities of the home
and through our policy of supplying
the actual needs of the people on whom
we call we are able to find ready sale
for Fuller brushes. If this is true of
our line why will it not apply to yours
Mr. Business Man?
why not get behind the great move
ment launched by the Rotary Gibbs of
the country and boost prosperity? T?
Would it not be better to exert every
energy toward building up a feeling of
optimism and confidence in the sound
business possibilities of this town than
to continually talk hard times. If you
are not actually talking hard times you
are giving the same impression if you
are not going out after the business
that is here for the asking.
Doubled Advertising.
'The Fuller Brush Company spent
] $400,00000 in 1921 for advertising
Many business men predicted that 1t
would prove great mistake as there
was no business to be had and that II
wa foolish to spend so much money al
+ time that they should be conserving
their resources for the hard year that
everyone could see was in store fol
every business. Mr.. Fuller, however
felt that If business was to be had II
would be necessary to put to work ev.
4 cry resource of the company, and real.
izing that the only way to reach tht
people was through advertising, he i'm
mediately doubled the previous years
appropriation for advertising with the
result that he also doubled the pre-
vious years sales. Total sales for tht
year passed the eight million dollar
mark.
MANY large businesses such as
Stude baker Corp, Victor Talking Ma
: chine Co. and others have taken a grea
: lesson from the splendid foresight ant
initiative shown by Mr.. Fuller anC
! have appropriated large sums of money
for this years advertising. Perhaps
} there is lesson for others here.
Buy Wisely.
: There is one solution to this pro
: blem of getting the country back on
: solid foundation with reference Il
r business and general conditions ant
} that is for every person to realize tina
it is necessary to spend more money
: There is such a thing as being too eco
! nomical. You must have money il
circulation in order to keep com
= munity alive. True economy is not Il
> hoard money, but to spend freely TO
! the things that are necessary. Ge
: your moneys worth for every dolIa
( you spend and there is small DANCE
e of spending too much. Buy advertis
{ ed goods and you know that you ar
: getting full value for the day of mis-
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-04-14
FOURTEEN BLOCKS
TO Be GRAVELED
City Council Authorizes Ten Blocks In
Riverside Addition and Four on
KnObb Hill-Davie Gets Job.

Fourteen blocks OF city streets will
be graveled as soon as weather con
ditions will permit according to
Mayor G. g. Sprigg who states this
week that the council has contracted
with the Davie Feed and Fuel Com
pany for the work. Ten blocks will
be graveled in Riverside addition from
second street north to connect with the
lower Pocatello road. The remaining
four blocks will be on Knob Hill
Prairie will be graded and graveled
between 14th and 18th as will Maple
avenue.
The city has the money in the treas
ury and the streets need the surfacine
according to the mayor. He believes
that the expenditure of the money al
this time will serve double purpose
1t will provide considerable amount
of work, put the money in circulation
and add greatly to the appearance an(
utility of the city streets. The coun
ell has the codification of the ordi
nances under considerations
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-04-14
LOOSERS IN CONDEMNATION
SUITS APPEAL THEIR CASES

The condemnation suit of the U. S.
RI s. VS.. Dewitt G. Brown settled a
month ago in federal court at Pocatel-
10, will be appealed to the supreme
court according to the announcement
last week of Mr.. Brown, who states that
the action followed consultation with
his attorneys,
The government, represented by r.
NJ Patrick has also appealed the cases
it lost before Judge Dietrich in which
the jury granted awards higher than
the government had appraised the land
The latter case will go to the Circuit
Court of Appeals in San Francisco.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-04-14
LOWER SALARIES
VOTED TEACHERS
School Trustees Set S12O Month as
Maximum and 500 as Minimum
Wages to Be Paid Instructors Dur
ing Next Year.

Teachers salaries in rural school
districts will range between ninety and
$120 a month for 1929, according to
a resolution passed Tuesday at the
first regularly called meeting of county
school district trustees in Wagner
Hail., The meeting was presided over
by Chairman A. w. Isaak, with Robert
Kelly of Rockland, secretary. Fifteen
trustees were present
The action of the school trustees
means a cut of $40 a month on the
maximum paid and in a few cases a
slight increase in the minimum 1t is
believed that the action will material
ly reduce the salaries of teachers in
rural schools.
Those present at the meeting fol.
low: A. w. Isaak, number two; Roy
Nelson, number three; Lee Frodsham
number seven; Frank Sehwarz, d. T
Farnham and Matt Henne form mum
ber 16; VIM. Jassman, number Is
Dan Rast from II; G. Funk, distirc
number 1S; Antoine Wraspir numbel
10; F. G. Schnabel, VIM. WcKnigh
and j. r. Orders, number 20; ]. w
Sorenson and Frank Kluck, numbel
21; Robert Kelly, Rockland Indepen
dent number 2.
The next meeting will be at the cal
of the chairman and will probably
follow the election of new trustees IL
the districts April goth.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-04-14
FARMER GAMEST
MAN IN AMERICA
The First to Suffer Loss and Hard
ships, He Is Now the First to Come
BOck-DeserVes Monument as Test
mOniaI.

Denver, April 1.-THE gamest man
in America is the farmer and stock
man." is the result of the observation
and statement made by man high in
financial circles of the country and
who is in position to know the real
conditions.
'The first to be Obliged to take a big
shrink in the result of his labor and
| investment he is the first to come
back and is showing a spirit of good
cheer and belief in himself and his
country that it would pay we'll men in
every other line of industry to follow
his example.
eve are so in the habit of seeing
the farmer, the ranchman and the
| livestock man come back, that we take
it as matter of course without taking
into consideration what he has gone
through with, that we forget often
times to give the cridt that he is en-
titled to.
Cheerfully Resumes.
"On him and his business and his
initial efforts depends the prOsL Gritty
of the country, and he has taken up his
burden more cheerfully than any 9TH
er class of citizenship. We are in the
habit of erecting monuments and
building memorials to men who have
contributed to great cause, but for
one would like to raise my voice in be-
half of the American farmer, the
| 'gamest man on earth tody,' and who
is doing more by individual effort than
any other source or agency to bring
conditions back to where they belong
If the whole people had accepted losses
and conditions in the same good spirit
as the farmer of America, business
would be back where it belongs now
without having had to go through the
long period of stagnation, and to him,
the American farmer, grateful people
should erect monument in memory of
his courage and good services
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-04-14
MEETINGS TODAY AND TOMOR-
ROW AT ROCKLAND AND ROY
Various Farm Bureau Projects will Be
Discussed Unusual Interest Mani
tested.

The years farm bureau program will
begin this evening at Rockland when
county agent Morrell and Joe Tomlitz
of Bannock County discuss the sc I'd
potato prospect and other important
topics.
An active campaign against squir-
rels and grasshoppers is planned The
commissioner have authorized the pur-
chase of poison on the same fifty per
cent basis as followed last year. This
will bring the cost of the poison down
to 25 percent less than last year.
Meetings viii be held at Rockland.
Friday evening and Saturday after
noon and at Roy Saturday evening.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-04-14
JOHN SAYS HE GOT THE
BEST OF THE DEAL-SMILING
Adyersity In Court Matters No Shock
To KOsanke-Will Not Appeal

II wish you would tell everybody
this week that / am mighty glad my
attachment case was settled and that
am now ready to work harder than
ever before" said John f. Kosanke
yesterday to a Press representative.
THE jury voted against me perhaps,
but | still think / got the best of the
deal" he said. Il am going to pay
Mrs. Bacon the $500 and have the mon
ey in the bank where it will be for the
next twenty nine days"
RumOrs that the case would be ap-
pealed are without foundation accord
ing TO the real estate man.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-04-14

representation has passed, and an ar
ticle, in order to stand the test of pub
lie opinion, must have the qualities
advertised.
Let us each take inventory and de-
termine whether or not we are doing
all in our power to build up prosperity
in our town and incidntally build up
ou own business, for the general con-
dition of the town determines largely
the condition of our business Let's
spend more money for advertising
more money for the comforts of home
and we may be certain that the results
Will justify the means.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-04-14
BOWLERS BANQUET AND TALK
FOLLOWING CLOSE OF SEASON
Twilight Baseball League for City Pro
posed for Spring and Summer
Months.

Thirty bowlers gathered at Reatty's
Wednesday evening at $3.50 for the
banquet given as result of the bowl
ing tournament in which the oliver
McKown, Fall Greek and Reclamation
teams lost to the Press, Officials and
Riverside aggregations. A delightful
chicken dinner was served in most ac-
ceptable style and thoroughly pleased
the diners to man.
t. O. Sparks was the worthy toast
master and called for numerous toasts
from team captains and others. The
time limit for talks was set just be-
for the toastmaster called on H. f.
Fitzpatrick. All speeches were accept
ed cordially especially those with re-
ference to twilight league for base
bal during the spring and summer
months.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-04-14
GRUENICH-LYDA NUPTIALs.

Mrs. c. Gruenich announces the mar
riage of her daughter Martha to MIR.
Thomas S. LYDIA of Nampa. The we'd
ding occurred Wednesday, April 18th,
at the home of the brides mother at
American Falls. Intimate friends only
We're at the wedding. The bride was
beautifully gowned In white silk.
The couple left Thursday for Nampa
where Mr.. LYDIA is a farmer and where
their future home will be made.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-04-14
SHEER HAS CLERK.

Mr. and Mrs. Oakley Stevenson, the
latter a nephew of P. o. Sheer, pro-
prietoT of the Rockland Pharmacy, ar
rived Thursday from Nebaska and will
make their home permanently in
American Falls. Mr.. Stevenson will
work with Mr. Sheer In the Rockland
Pharmawf
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-04-14
HARD TIMES TALK
A CRIME He SAYS
Idaho Manager for Fuller Brush Conn
pany Says There Is Plenty Of Money
for Necessities II Business VIII Go
After IL.

THE FULLER brush men,
have sold an average of $120
worth of brushes day during
the few days that they have
been in the city so Mr.. Talley,
who writes below knows just
how hard, hard times are. Ev-
cry home in the city has aver
eraged seven dollars to the Full
Ter Brush Company, proof pos
tive that people have the mon
ey and will buy if they are sure
they need what they are buy
ing. Times are surely hard
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-04-14

Mrs, Dewitt Thurman of Burley
spent the first part of the week in
American Falls visiting with friends.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-09-02
SCHOOL CAFETERIA OPENS
WITH INCREASED PATRONAGE

The cafeteria whichfthe school chill
dren have been waiting for is now open
for business.
Monday. crowd Of children were
put to moving The tables and other par
aphernalia from the kindergarten build
ing, which has been used for the school
cafeteria for some months. and on
Tuesday. the new building was used
to feed the children in.
Of course, much finishing work re-
mains to be done yet, but the building
is far enough advanced to allow Of
much better facilities than the kinder
garten building. Then. the kindergar-
ter department has been decidedly
hampered in Its work with the babies.
because Of the cafeteria. Now, Miss
Kemp has her building again for her
youngsters and they are being fed and
cared for.
Special food is prepared at the kim
dergarten for the babies from two to
six years. it consisting mostly Of milk.
At the cafeteria also, the needs cf the
growing children, consistent with home
products. Is kept in mind.
Many grown folks take their meals
with the children. and at the opening
moon meal, there was waiting line on
hand.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin are in charge
of the cafeteria, and will strive to keep
the children in fighting trim, BY means
of well-prepared, palatable meals.
OF course. the hotel, under Mo
ther" Crawford. still has its bigger
lime Of regular customers. and the tax
ling of the children relieves the hotel
considerably.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-09-02
MUNICIAL OWNERSHIP
BENEFITS COMMUNITY
(By The Federated Pre..1

Detroit. - The net profits OF the
publicly-owned and operated Detroit
street railway system for July, the se-
cond full month of operation, were
$lOO,892.32, after setting aside S5A'-
eO1 for taxes and $326.456 to cover
interest on notes payable, sinking fu,-d !
on the original construction bonds
sinking fund on the purchase contract
with the Detroit United railway, interest
ION construction bonds, and interest on
the Detroit United Railway purchase
contract, according to the monthly re-
port Of Mayor James Couzens to the
public.
The ratio of operating expense tc
revenue was IA percent, the report con
tinued, altho the statement showed ar az
increase in operating expenses OF ~
l7l0.Oo, due to creating a $34,OOO re
serve and to extensive paving and re
pair work.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-09-02
FALL NIGHTS ARRIVE
WITH SUMMER B AK

The calm evenings and cool nights
Of autumn have given a taste of fall
to Newllano this week, with the lover
ing cf the hottest temperatures 81 the
season. This week IS is the Aishsst
recorded, with 63 as the lowest night
Temperature, very comfortable sleep
ing condition.
"A rising barometer indicates local
showers by the middle of the week,
though not strong indications; other
wise generally fair with night tempera-
lures slightly below normal, says
IWeatherman W. A. Dougherty of tbs
|Newllano weather Observers Station.
His official temperatures as recorded
4
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-09-02
FINANCIAL IMPERIALISM
RAMPANT in GUATEMALA
(By The Federated Press)

Mexico City. - Trouble in, Guate-
mala has not ended despite Washing
ton dispatches to that effect. Discon-
tent is general and martial law is re-
ported still in force.
Tapachula, Mexico, On the Pacific
coast, near Guatemala, reports seven
Guatemalan departments are under
martial law, naming Santa Rosa, Amat-
titan, Excuintla, Sacatetepque, Jalapa,
Jutiapa, Chiquimilla. All railroad
bridges are guarded. Passengers and
trains are searched at stations, where
troops are out in force.
Guatemala City is reported in pam
| ic fearing spread of disorder from the
provinces. Gen. Ubica. minister Of
war, was attacked on the street.
The government. is preparing an
agrarian law legalizing the worst form
Iof peonage, tying the natives to the
Hand in the interest of foreign investors
Especially Americans. Ii is reported
that the proposed Blair contract witt
1.-THE Guatemalan government gives per
mission for the landing of American
marines to quell "any disturbances.
This is interpreted to mean that tn
armed forces Of the United States Cal
be legally used to crush local labo
disputes.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-09-02
THE DERUTRA COMPANY
READY FOR BUSINESS

New Ycrk-The Russo-German com
pany called Derutra, organized in Ham
burg last year for transporting products
ordered by Russia abroad. is about 10
open a New York office to handle
its American business. according To-
Clifford N. Carver. 80 Water ST.. j
director in the organization, who has
lust. returned from conference of The
Derutra board in Hamburg and Berlin
The company's plans provide fer the
transportation. forwarding and pur-
chasing and handling Of business be-
tween Russia. Germany and the United
Estates especially.