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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-01-19
What the Farmer Must Pay.
'(Average prices }
The American Farmer never strikes.

The American farmer never strikes.
Paradoxically, he is ON strike now.
But it s a strike he has not = called, =
that he is against, one that has been
forced on him.
tt 3 no riddle. The farmer Is strike
| is a buying strike and he doesn It buy
for the simple reason that he can It.
And because more than thirteen mil
lion farming families in the United
States cannot buy, the business of the
whole country is suffering.
What's going to be done about ita
Well, the great financiers of the
country are beginning to see that the
farmer must have money so that he
can go to the stores and the factories
and big dealers and buy goods. They
are beginning to see there viii be N
prosperity for themselves and for man
ufacturers and business men generally
until the members of those thirteen
million families can buy the necessi
ties and more. They are beginning to
wake up to the fact that closed facto-
ries and idle workingmen in the cities
are only an effect of the inability of
the farming folks to buy the products
of shops and of mechanical labor.
The government is beginning to see
it too, as witness the loaning of tens
of millions by the U. s. War Finance
Corporation to hundreds of country
banks for the sole purpose of lending
that money cheaply to farmers. As
witness President Harding's urgent ad-
vice to congress to get busy.
And so, in Now York and Washing
ton, I find captains of finance and
captains of government puttig their
heads together to find the way out.
The farmer is on a forced buying
strike, but he never strikes against
work. He is always producing-al-
ways-year in and year out, good times
or bad, good weather or bad, even
though he knows that he win lose
money on his crops.
This winter he is losing five billions
of dollars on the 1921 things he pro-
duced in toll and sweat.
The purchasing value of his dollar is
only SO cents.
He must spend $3.50 for the neces-
sites he bought in 1913 for 81, or $50
per cent more.
The year before the war he got 20
cents a bushe1 for his corn; now he
gets about 40 cents. But-and here IS
the brutal rub--ibefore the war he paid
1915 ton for his coal (on the aver
age). This winter he pays about $10.50
a ton. So, the purchasing value in
coal of the 40 cents he gets this win
ter for his corn, is only about 81 or %
cents.
& Before the war the farmer got $3.50
for his hogs; now he gets about $3.50.
For a wagon to haul the hogs to the
he paid SIT in 1913-and
here IS that dirty rub again-now he
pays $145 to $3.50 for the same wagon.
/ could cite instance after instance
like these-it works on almost every
thing the farmer produces and buys.
Look at the table that accompanies
this article. That tells the story in
figures. Now, yhat is your congress
going to do to change the situations
What is the country going to do to
start the farmer buying again and re-
surn prosperity not only to him, but
to all business and to all working menf
That's a question that must be an
swered during the next three months.
Watch 'eml 8. T. Hughes,
Editor Autocaster Service.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-01-19
A bob sled load Of folks from /

A bob sled load of folks from town
attended the fine literary program at
Fairview school last Friday evening,
and had most excellent time mingling
with the many there from all the neigh
boring territory. These programs are
given regularly every other Friday
night and we'll worth attending
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-01-19

The Christmas seal stamp sale by the
schools in Lewis county netted $135,
with cxeigmont, under the leadership
Of Nh Sitter, leading with $31 in the
town class, and district IA, the Bovey
school Mrs. Ruth Hansen, teacher,
leading the rural districts with So in
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-01-19

quite important to know the things
that should not be done. In the posi-
tive results, where, for instance, the
production Of wheat is increased a GER
tain number of bushels by the intro
duction of an improved variety, the
value to the state can be estimated,
while the value of the more scientific
work is not as evident.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-01-19

The Kensington club met on Friday
afternoon with Neighbor Mary Lehr,
with good attendance and the usual
pleasant time where ever the Circle
members meet. F. J.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1922-01-19

Everybody attend the bank meeting
at the Fraternal Hall Saturday at 2,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-08-18

Though some Of those who knoW
the polar regions develop a kind Of
love for them, the experience Of two
British explorers who spent a year on
an Antarctic island with no shelter
but an overturned boat must have been
severe test Of whatever affection
they may have had for those ATTITUDES
=. w BagShawe, geologist. and Lieu
tenant G. NJ. Lester. navigating officer,
had provisions dogs and scientific in
Struments to keep them company when
their companions sailed north, leaving
the two To make observations The re
turn expedition fell into financial DIFF
fcultieS and sent rescue ship back
only In the nick Of time. Besides a
scientific interest, ventures into the
far north and the far south probably
are actuated by what one may call a
sporting impulse. With them 1t is
game. They return again and again.
and with success comes n genuine Xix
ING for the icy sens and archipeIagoes.
such as led Stefansson to cali the
northern polar region "the friendly
arctic. New York sun.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-08-18

Dear, funny old Nanny Lou" said
the pretty girl in the squirrel furs as
she seated herself in front Of the
Woman i'm The bus. "She still clingS to
the remedies she used years ago down
in Alabama
rs she nl?" inquired her com
pauion.
Eyes. poor thing. She sent for me
10 20 to see her Said She had mis'ry
pow'ful bad When l got there she
complained of sore throat. and !
really believe she has tonsillitis.
"She looked jus too comical. She
wasn't wearing a cap as she usually
does but her hair was drawn high on
her head and from the ends Of II
down close TO her scalp it was bound
round and round with string. so
tightly pulled I thought the skin of
her scalp would crack.
81 asked her, For goodness sake,
nanny. whatever have you done to
your head"
"'Ah reckon 1t looks queer she
whispered huskily, but an pulls nah
har often NAH haid and ties it this
away SOS 20 hold up NAH sof' palate"
Chicago Journal.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-08-18
Amerlcan Methods in HoIIand.

Methods of the American milkman
have been applied TO he oil business
In Belgium and Holland by an Ameri-
can oil company. Through its Bet
GUM company it is marketing oil
products in those countries i'm bottles.
In the past, distribution has been in
cans and drums, involving larger pur-
chases by the consumer mt one time.
Recently this company introduced the
quart bottle and the dog-cart delivery
Il system similar to the milk bottle
and milk wagon common in this coun-
try. Bottles are exchangeabIe az
with the mill1man. 1t is not now IN
usual 70 see cart loaded with bot
ties containing oil products going ne
rounds in Antwerp, Brussels, Rotter-
dam and Amsterdam.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-08-18
Women leave camhrldne.

As result of the action of the SEN
ate Of Cambridge university denying
woman students equal privileges and
rights with men, some women are leay-
Ing for oxford. where the status Of the
sexes is equal. According to the de
clsion Of the senate, the students Of
Girton and Newman colleges may not
become members Of the university, al
though they are entitled TO titular de
grees conferred by diploma. A com
promise measure, under which women
were TO be admitted to a limited mem
bership, including eligibility to pro-
fesSorship with restrictions and a
measure Of seIf-government, was de-
feated by the vote Of the university
senate.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-08-18
"Mechanlc" vs.. "EnaIneer.0

Defending the word engineer" is
part Of the work Of the American As
ISOLATION Of Engineers, according to
c. f. Drayer. secretary. \ corporation
used engineer when II meant 'me-
chanic." The engineers organization
brought about a change in the title. In
connection with protecting the com
petent engineer "frOm unjust competi-
ton Of dahblers and quacks," the as
ISOLATION aided in the passing Of IL
censing laws In eight states during the
past year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-28
Would Be Rescuer
PerisheS with Girl
Suicide, New Bedford

New Bedford, Mass, Aug. IT,
James BCrgeron, of % Beach street
Fairhaven, made a heroic though I'M
successful attempt today to save the
life of Rose Charter, is, of 236 North
Front street, this cit, when she leap
ed from Coggcshall street bridge into
the river.
No reason could he advanced for
the girls desire to end her life She
was walking across the bridge with a
younger brother. when suddenly she
climbed to the top of the rail, cover
cd her eyes with her hands and
jumped.
Bergeron was walking toward the
bridge from his home in Fairhaveu
when he saw the girl jump. He
vaulted the rail and struck out for
the girl. who reappeared on the sur
face and was being carried by the
tide. lie soon reached her side and
then began a struggle. Fighting off
the clutches of the half drowned girl.
Bergeron, who was an expert SWIM
mer, began dragging her toward the
shore
Watchers on the bridge expected
any minute to see them safe, but
when almost to the shore Bergeron
threw up his hands and both disap-
peared beneath the surface The
bodies We're recovered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-28
Special Observance
Labor Day Planned
by Lawrence Workers

Lawrence, Mass. Aug. 21.-Thc Law
renee Central Labor Union voted today
to pay special attention to the cclebra-
ton of Labor Day this year because
of the victory of the textile strikers
Five of the eight mills in which
strikes were called % weeks ago fol-
lowing announcements of a 20 per cent.
wage reduction have agreed to restore
the former scale. 1t was said at the
meeting of the labor organizations to-
day that satisfactory adjustments in
two of the othcrS-thc Methuen and
pcmberton plants-were expected, and
that negotiations were under way for
conferences leading TO a settlement at
the plant Of the Patchogue-Plymouth
Company.
The Monomac, katama and Acadia
mills. employing about 1000 persons,
will restore the old wage scale begin
ming tomorrow. These plants have OPP
Grated with reduced forces throughout
the strike The United Textile Work
crs of America. in accepting the offer
of the Pacific mills. employing more
than 5000 operatives. Of the former
scale. effective october and retroac
tive to September l, have set next Fri
day as the date for the return to work.
The Everett rlant will pay the for
mcr rate beginning September ;.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-28

An intensive campaign with Ma
tional speakers featuring will hold
for the next two weeks preceding the
Maine election on September 18th.
Even the most ardent Democrat
holds no hope Of victory this year.
The big idea is to make as good a
showing as possible in cutting down
the Republican majority for the ef-
feet it Will have in Congressional
elections in other states in November
in keeping with the slogan, as Maine
Goes. SO Goes the Union"
Due to the important measures
pending in Congress there has been
some uncertainty as TO assignments
of Senators and congressman in the
Maine campaign Senators who are
expected in Maine are Lodge. Edge,
Willis, Moses, Wadsworth, Watson,
Mccormick. killogg, Pepper, Short
ridge and eddie.
The congressman who arc promised
include Winslow. Luce and Dallinger
of Massachusetts, Wason of New
Hampshire, Norbcck of South Dako-
Ia. Wood of Indiana. and Hicks of
New York.
Secretary Wallace is coming to
Maine as already stated and Vice
President Coolidge is coming and has
been assigned to Bangor.
Continued on Page 5-CoI. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-28
Preparations Play
for More Time
in German Situation

Paris, Aug. 27.-(By A. PIN a
strong desire to reach aa unanimous
decision on Germany's request for a
moratorium, the reparations COM
mission this morning found a Ire-
text for further delay by resolving
to invite Germany again to be heard
before the commission on Wednesday.
Meanwhile the members of the COM
mission Will consult together in the
hope of avoiding a vote which will
divide 1t.
After the meeting a communicate
was issued to the effect that the COM
mission considers itself not in a
position to render a decision before
Wednesday on the request of Ger
many for a moratorium. 1t added
that the commission had informed
Germany that if she desires to exer-
else her right to be heard the COM
mission will listen to her represen-
tatives Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-28
FUEL SHORTAGE
FORCES CLOSING
OF FORD PLANTS
Decision Reached to
Stop All Work
on Sept. Is
Industry Will Have to Surren-
der in Few Weeks, Declara-
ton Of Henry Ford-Flays
Financial Interests = Says
They are Responsible for
Present Crisis

Detroit, Aug. 26.-Industry the coun-
try over must throw up its hands in
surrender within few weeks, If the
rail and coal strikes continue, Henry
Ford declared today in announcing the
decision of the Ford Motor Co. to close
its plants here and in many other
cities on Sept 16. because of the fuel
situation.
Mr.. Ford held financial interests re-
sponsible for the industrial tie-up, de-
claring the money barons" were ma
nipulating the labor unions, and that
public officials. state and national,
We're impotent III the crisis.
The strikes would end, he continued
when the majority of the people are
cold and hungry enough to resort to
drastic action"
Continuance Of these disturbances to
the economic life of the nation is due
simply to the greed and avarice Of
Wall street, Mr.. Ford asserted. adding
that these interests dominated the
railroads, coal mines and public utili-
ties of the country"
The deadlock in strike negotiations
indicated, he declared, the existence Of
"a plot to unload the demoralized and
rundown railroads onto the govern
ment at their Cwn price and to mulct
the people through excessive coal
prices"
One hundred and five thousand en-
Continued on Page 4-CoI. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-28

Especial to kenncbcc JournaiD
Mt. Vernon, Aug. 27.-The entire
business section Of Mt. Vernon vii
lage was totally destroyed by fire
last night with an estimated loss Of
$4,000 to $50 900. The fire Is be-
lievcd to have started in the dwelling
apartment over the garage of Childs
and Weymouth, and probably caught
frou a defective chimney, it was
discovered about 1915 l.. NJ.
The town is without fire fighting
apparatus Of any kind, and the BUCKET
brigade which was Immediately
formed, did valiant work, but it was
evident that With the fire spreading
in both directions from .the point
where it started, that they were go
ing to lie unable to check the rapid
spread OF the flames. Help was
summoned from Augusta, Monmouth,
Livermorc. and Pennington, and it
was due to the heroic work OF the
Augusta fire fighters who took a
stand on the south and the Mon
mouth department on the north. that
the confiagration was finally con-
quered.
From the garage Of Childs and
Weymouth, the fire spread to the
buildings occupied by Tracy and
Tyler, srocers, J. A. Rundlcttc, har-
nesses and the II. +. Hood and Sons
creamery on the south; on the north
the general stores of Allen Brothers
and A. +. Cram and Sons were to-
tally destroyed A small building in
the rear of the garage used by \. A.
Clough for the storage of second
hand goods was burned to the
ground.
All Of these buildings were on the
Lake Minnchonk side Of Main Sti Get,
Continued on Page 8-Col s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-28
BUSINESS BOOM
FOR COUNTRY is
GENERAL BELIEF
Steel Co. Wage Boost,
Soft Coal Settlement.
Reasons
Given by Observers Who Also
See General Rise in Commod-
ity Prices-Opinions Vary as
to Length OF Boom - No
Alarm Over Prospect Finish
Fight Over Hard Coal Strike

New York, Aug. 27.-(By A. P.)-
Both indications as to the trend of
business and finance, and opinions as
to fall prospects, have shown marked
diversity during the past week.
settlement of the soft coal strike is
generally expected to be reflected in
a sharp gam in production, a figure
as high as nine million tons a week
being mentioned as likely to be rea-
lied in the immediate future. On
the other hand. it is pointed out the
governments scheme of priority must
remain in force for some time, par
tlcularly until the needs of the North
west have been taken care of so that
the steel industry is likely to feel the
restriction imposed by fuel shortage
for some weeks to come.
The twenty percent increase in steel
wages meanwhile is interpreted as
indicating that steel manufacturers
expect to be able to dispose of all
their available production this fall
at favorable prices. Whether or not
steel prices Will rise materially above
present levels. however remains to
Continued on Page 4-CoI. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-28
BOSTON ROBBERS
QUICKLY CAUGHT

Chelsea, Mass, Aug. Z1.-Fouf
young men who invited three others
to ride to Boston early today drove
them instead to the rear of the death
house at Charlestown State prison
and robbed them of so and a watch.
The men robbed gave the alarm and
police, communicating an auto
mobile, overlook the motorists after
a chase of nearly two miles. At
headquarters the men gave their
names as Michael de Argy, Samuel
Gerson. David Rubin and Charles
Gallant They were held on a charge
of robbery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-28
Steal Jewelry
From Summer Homes
at Watch Hill. z. [.

Watch Hill. Il. l.. Aug. 21-Jewcl-
~ valued at more than 5000 was
stolen from three summer homes
here last evening while their own
ers were attending receptions. One
of the social gatherings was at the
residence of w. 3. Mellon. brother
of Secretary Mellon. Senator and
Mrs. Truman H. \ewberry VIZ,
hosts at the other reception held at
the golf club.
The family Of Fred 7. Ley of New
York returned home to find that
jewels valued at $1,000 were missing.
while loot taken from the summer
residence of Mrs. J. J.. Layng of New
York amounted to more than $1,000
Mrs. George d. Gilbert of Spring
field, Mass. visitor at the summer
home of w. w Taplcy. also of
Springfield. missed a suitcase con-
tanning Naluables.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-28
WORD PROBABLE
TODAY ON POLICY
GOVT. ON STRIKERS

Washington, Aug. o7.-By A. PD-
The exact scope of the administration
policy in dealing with the rail and coal
strikes is expected to reveal itself
within the next few days as a result
Of preparations for executive and leg
islative action which appeared tonight
to be nearing completion.
Whether the emergency legislation
to be definitely urged upon Congress
will include presidential authoriza-
ton to take over and operate rail and
coal properties was still unanswered
but it was indicated that administra-
ton officials probably would make a
final decision on the point in the very
near future.
In some quarters il was believed
that the proposal to arm the executive
with these emergency powers would
be finally threshed over among the
leaders who are with President Hard
ing on his weekend cruise down the
Potomac. and that definite announce
ment of policy would follow the return
here Of the presidential yacht May
flower tomorrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-28
WOULD HAVE UNCLE
SAM OWN ALL P. O..
BUILDINGS IN j, s.

Washington, Aug. 27.-CBy A. Pr
Government ownership Of postofficc
buildings in every city and town
in the United States where none
now is owned has been proposed to
Congress by Postmaster General
Work with the approval of prcsi-
dent Harding.
The Presidents approval, admin
istration officials said today was
based upon reports showing that the
plan. once put into effect would
mean saving to the government
of approximately half billion dol
lars within the next ten years.
Administration leaders in Congress
regarding the undertaking as an i'm
portant business reform and design
ed to check 'protitecring in rentals. 4"
were prepared, it was said to ulse
immediate enactment of legislation
providing for nation wide postal
building program.
In a letter to the President, out
lining the program. the postmaster
general explained that the depart
ment now pays in rentals annually
$12,O00,000 and that when many
leases recently expired owners Of
buildings demanded and obtained
sui stantial increases. In view Of this
situation. he added, there is a nee
cssity for government ownership of
buildings within the limitation of
good business judgment as against
the leasing system
President Harding fas informed by
the postmaster general that the gov
eminent could borrow money on
practically a four per cent basis to
BALD postofficcs, whereas when it
leases, the department pays a rental
sufficient to permit the lessor to Dor
row money at per cent and in
some cases as much as ten per
cert.
When tho government owns a pos
tai building, il was further explained.
it was free from taxation "whereas
when it leases a building, it is in
directly paying taxes to a rate of
about two percent on the investment
md many times at very much high
~ rate.
These are AT present. according to
4 ports submitted by the committees.
$50 postof1iccs in leased quarters.
nd only about 1000 in buildings
owned hy tho government. Earrings
If tho dcrartmot during The last ten
years have more than doubled. Of
buildings and snace are required to
keep pace with the constantly grow
ing business.
NO single pioco Of LEGISLATION that
could I've enacted by congress would
have more far reaching effect on
business life Of the various commuri-
ties" postmaster general Work said
today. TAX payers should he re-
lievcd in every manner consistent
with good business policies. and in
fact it is time that the people be Civ
Q a square deal for their support Of
the government and its institutions.
In the case of government ownership
of postal bulldogs. I am confident
that there are ample sites and album
dant buildings, which could be ac-
quircd at reasonable prices and they
could be erected an equippe with ma
teral purchased in the cities and
towns in which the government
would purchase property"