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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-20
LEGION HONORED ALL DEAD
Organization Participated In Services
at Final lnterment Of Men
Brought Home.

Army transports In which many of
them went across eager for the con-
filct have carried back the last OF the
$4,000 A. Il. f. dead, those relatives
had requested to be returned to this
country for permanent burial. The
graves registration service of the
army, which had the work Of return
Ing these bodies in charge, did an al
most superhuman task. But this
service could not give the comradely
human touch to the handling of these
bodies after they reached the United
States that seemed due them.
No organization was so well suited
to perform the last rights of honor
and respect for these soldier dead as
was the American Legion. The men of
the Legion took upon themselves the
obligation. Forty ship loads of bodies
came to eastern ports during a period
of two and half years. II was not
always possible to have an elaborate
service, because the arrivals were too
frequent. but in every instance there
was at least prayer by a chaplain
OF tne fTOlesthHt, OutnOllC Or JeWlSH
faith, an address by a prominent citi-
zen or army officer and a rifle salute.
A number of times, however, the
services were noteworthy. President
Harding delivered an address at
services arranged by the Legion, May
%, 1921, when the Princess Matoika
arrived with 451 bodies. General
Pershing and Senator Lodge spoke
when the Somme and the Wheaton ar
rived, July 10, 1921, with 1000 dead
The last cargo of bodies arrived In
Brooklyn, in April, 1922, on the Cam
bral. On that occasion, the body of
Private Charles w. Graves, Company
NJ, one-hundred and Seventeenth in
fantry. Thirteenth division, was borne
on caisson through the streets, lined
with silent throngs, to the army base,
where simple ceremonies marked the
close OF the last public demonstration
for Americas returned dead.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-20

All, surely he did love her in spite
Of what she had done. As n traveller
in a dry and thirsty land longs for
fresh water. so he desired Polly Hop
kins. Vain had been his efforts TO
fear her image from his heart. often
he had been tempted to marry her
and take her out of her dreadful cir
cumstances, but each time the desire
came to him, the vision of the dying
farmer killed 1t.
Broodingly his eyes swept the mar
row lake and the eastern, rearing hills.
lie remembered how he and Polly
Hopkins had sat together on the rag
ged rocks, watching the clouds sweep
over the sky above, like flocks OF birds
across wonder-blue water.
With a groan he threw or these
memories, and stridIng forward, he
raped on the hut door.
Polly Hopkins opened It, looked at
him. bent her head but spoke no word.
~ want to talk to you, child" was
the excuse he gave; and still silent,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-20

1919. and formed what was known as
the John j. Pershlng post OF World
War Veterans. Later, when the sew
eral societies of those who had fought
In the World war combined under
the name OF the American Legion,
Mr.. Jones was made commander OF
the newly-formed George Washington
post No. 1. When the department Of
the District Of Columbia was formed,
he was made departmental com
mander.
Legionnaire Jones was an enlisted
man with the District of Columbia
National Guard prior to the World
war. During the war he rose from
private to colonel, taking all the
grades.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-20

glonnaires by thelr favorite nick
names. But Caesars hosts didn't
have any national adJntants to speak
Of.
Legion posts are established In
practically every community in the
United States and Legionnaires have
carried their flag Into 20 foreign coun-
tries. In every one of these far-1ung
1000 posts there are one or more
men who know Lemuel Bolles. Mr..
Bolles, then, knows them. Ever since
the Legion was organized In France
Mr., Bolles has been identified with It.
Since It's first convention In Mlnneapo-
lis In 1919 he has been national ad-
jutant, and as such lie has met per-
sonally or corresponded with thou
sands Of Legion men and women. His
duties have taken him into almost all
the 4S states during these three years,
and he receives thousand or so let
tcrs each week. He has, without doubt.
the largest personal acquaintance with
men of arms ever enjoyed by any In
dlvidual since armies were invented.
Mr. Bolles was born In Minneapolis,
grew up on the ranges OF the Dako-
,tns and was established In Seattle,
Wash, when he entered active service
for the World war. He began his
military career as private In Ma
tional Guard company. Overseas he
served as n colonel on the general
staff OF the First army corps, and
was decorated with the Legion of Hon.
or of France.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-20

hear quarrels between you and Rob-
ert. And-and-I don't feel very well"
Mackenzie studied her keenly.
"Then I'll get doctor today" he
exclaimed, much concerned.
A flush covered the girls face, and
she hid It against his coat.
81 don't need doctor, darling" she
whispered, "but | do want care and
quiet. That's air.
A strange unknown thrill shot
through the man.
"Look at me, beloved" he begged,
quivering. He forced his wlfe's face
up to his and searched deep into the
blue eyes. Eve, nay love, my own
darling |" was all he could say.
Then Evelyn rested in supreme hap
piness against her husbands breast
for long time.
One cold clustering morning a little
while before Thanksgiving. Evelyn
Mackenzie came down to breakfast
alone. She was very pale, and her
eyellds showed signs of weeping. The
night before her husband had let loose
the reins upon his violent temper. He
had arrived home at a late hour,
chnfing and irritable.
Awaking his wife from sound
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-20

those same Yanks, has just been In
stalled in the new trophy room at
Legion headquarters.
The plaque is made from the bronze
that was used in the manufacture OF
the famous French seventy-flves which
helped saved Paris during the war.
The inscription on the shield says, "To
the American Legion: in remembrance
OF its dead and appreciation for Its
members. With memories and with
hopep
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-20
PLAQUE TO AMERICAN LEGION
Bronze Souvenir Is Presented to
Organization by lie Journal, the
Paris Newspaper.

A beautiful bronze souvenir. pre-
sented by lie Journal Of Paris, the
newspaper which carried the first
news of the Yanks' activities along
the front four and five years ego. to
the American Legion. composed of
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-20
Carrying On With the
American Legion

'Main street" has been lifted out of
the mud by the American Legion post
OF Bristow, Neb. The post assembled
80 men and 80 teams and graveled
the well-known thoroughfare in two
days.
II is the aim OF the Legion to
carry the news to all ex-sOldlers that
they can still relnstate their war-rIsk
insurance policies with all wartime
advantages. This can be done up to
March 8, 1926.
American Legion men OF Hibbing,
Mimi, have endowed a bed in their
local hospital and ip the Legion hos
pltal at Rochester 70 provide emer-
gency treatment for their sick and
wounded comrades.
Payment of old debts takes the lead
in the spending OF the state compen-
sation allowance received by the ex-
soldiers OF Ohio, according 20 a poll
taken by the American Legion. Saw.
ines deposits make the second largest
Item.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-20

Marathon rae e,
got some of his
endurance as a
| o n g-d is Ia nee
runner while run
ming toward Ber-
lin IN 1918. and
h e undoubtedly
acquired a good
deal OF his agll-
lty and sureness
OF foot W h lie
lodging + rs
missiles. De Mar
finished fourth In
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-20

Legion OF today
and that Legion
Of G. Julius Cncs-
ar's day. No one
In the latter out
fit knew more
than n cohort or
two OF private
soldiers and ordl.
nary officers by
their first names.
The American Le-
gion has a man
who knows thou
sands Of his Le-
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-20

she moved backward and allowed him
to enter the room.
Now that he was there, Robert felt
as II he could not force his tongue to
say the things she must hear. He was
oppressed by his utter failure to keep
the promise made that day before
''The Greatest Mother in the World"
and knew not how to explain II.
polly" he had commenced, when
Pollyop, because she was so tired, so
forlornly helpless, began TO sob bit
terly. The sight Of him after all these
weary days quite overcame her.
"Don't," he interjected impetuously.
"Please don't do that"
Her tears only added to the remorse
that scourged him and gave new vital
lty to his passion; but, like a wall OF
fire between them, burned his Jealousy
Of Oscar Bennett.
81 want to help you," he stammered.
Pollyop shook her head.
"You can't do nothin' unless you get
my daddy back" she whispered.
Jerry IL uie
This gave a slight opening, and Rob-
ert grasped at It eagerly.
IL came to talk about him." he In
terrupted. "Now please don't cry any
more. DOn'tl Sit down a minute"
He placed her in a chair, going white
as his hand touched her. "You say the
child is III, Pollyop?" he went on, but
paused as Polly nodded her head.
"Yep, he's sick all right" she re-
turned, wlplng her eyes.
"Then perhaps II he went away
somewhere, to a place where he'd
have good food and care until his IA
ther-"
At his words the girl suddenly grew
rigidly erect, but the piteous trembling
of her lips made the young man avert
his eyes.
"Squatter babies grow on the grub
squatters give EN-" she replied huski-
ly. "All they need is bread an beans
an love-" she hesltated and swallowed
hard before she continued: "An' lots
OF Lowell That's what's ailln' Wee
Jerry. He wants his daddyp
"But. Pollyp Robert tried to check
the flow of her words, but she ran on:
"He'd die sure In a strange place.
Nopel Jerry stays In the shanty with
me-"
There was such an air OF finality In
her infection and appearance that
Percival groaned within himself and
nervously paced the length of the
room and back. He simply could not
tell her. How could he place another
burden upon the already bowed young
shouldersi
Then the matter was taken out Of
his hands. The roll of carriage wheels,
an unusual sound In the settlement,
came distinctly to their ears and
caused the girl to throw him a
startled, questioning glance. Before
he could give her the least warning,
the door flung open, and Mackenzie,
followed by three men, came into the
shanty.
Marcus had not expected to find his
wlfe's cousin there after the scene OF
that morning. A sneer tugged at the
corners OF his mouth. Then, remem-
berlng that he represented the county,
a slow smile curled his lips.
CTo BE CoNTINUED)
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-20
Ten Years : to DIspIaee the Blue.

1t will require about ten years TO
clothe all French troops In khaki de-
spite the efforts of the higher council
Of war 10 equip all branches of the
French army In uniforms Of that
color. The horizon blue and steel
gray cloth on hand must be used up
and 1t win take ten years to do It,
the ministry OF war Declares
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-20

American Legion
IN ov e m ent In
A m erica, W a $
called the "dad-
dy" OF the or
ganlzatlon back
In 1919 and the
title has stayed
with him ever
since.
Mr.. Jones was
one OF a handful
OF veterans who
met In Washing
on, March 7,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-20

a long-dlstance race between the men
Of the A. Il. II. and the other allied
nations in the Pershlng stadium in
Paris.
His chief interest, however, does
not seem to be in racing, but IN the
welfare OF troop Of boy scouts of
which he has been In charge for sew
eral years.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-20
Home Philosophy.

It's the right thing to look around
you and admire the world God made,
but when it's good working weather
you're not expected to admire Il all
day lonR.--Atlanta Constitution.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-20
KNOWS MEN BY NlcKNAMEs
Leglon's National AdIutant Has 40
quantaneeship Among Members
Of the 1900 Posts.

There Is one magnificent difference,
among others. between the American
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-20
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AMERICAN
0I.I:.GI()|l@!
(Copy TOT inS Department supplied by
the American Legion News service.l
DADDY OF AMERICAN LEGION
E. Lester Jones Of Washington. D. c.,
Founder Of the Movement
Back In 1919.

r. Lester Jones OF Washington, ID.
O, because he was the founder OF the
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-20
RAN TOWARD BERLIN M 1918
Clarence De Mar, Winner Of 25-Mile
American Marathon Race, In
terested In Boy Scouts.

Clarence II. DeMar OF Melrose,
Mass, winner OF the 25-mile American
The Caldwell tribune., 1922-01-10
New School Ideas
To Share Program
Head of Nampa Schools
To Discuss Educa-
tional Subjects.

Superintendent Longfellow, of the
Nampa schools, who, it is understood,
has worked out some very definite
ideas in regard to social activities of
the pupils during the school year, has
consented to be one of the principal
speakers at the meeting of the P. T.
A to be held at the high school aud
itorium Monday evening, January 16,
at 7:30 o'clock. Principal Jones, of
the Caldwell high school, will also
treat on the same subject, as will
Superintendent Rae.
Some rather radical ideas are ex-
pected to be presented at this meet
ing which will interest all the parents
of the schools, and perhaps provoke
as little criticism. Mrs. Grace Crook
ham and E. H. Plowhead will treat
the same subject from the standpoint
of the parents.
The meeting will be enlivened by
music and entertainment under the
direction of Ezra Hinshaw.
The Caldwell tribune., 1922-01-10
Payette Team Wins
Game from Locals.
First Basket Ball Game
Lost by High School
Quintet.

Caldwell high school basket ball
team dropped the first practice game
OF the year to Payette Friday evening
after the score was tied at the end of
the 40 minute playing period. In five
extra minutes Payette ran their score
up to So while the locals amassed a
total of but 80 points. "A final basket
was made, Payette's last basket came
simultaneously with the referees
whistle ending the game.
The game was rough and closely
contested throughout. Taking an
early lead, Caldwell maintained it
well into the second half, the first
period ending with the score 1915
with Caldwell on the long end.
Jetfries, center, and Butcher, sub
stitute forward, were the Payette lum-
inants, the two accounting for rs of
Payette's total score. Jensen per-
formed capably for the Caldwell ouin-
tet, getting seven field goals. Josh
Lowell added 10 points to the Cald-
well score, getting three field goals
and four free throws in seven attempts
Payette will appear later in the sea-
son for return game, the date not
being specifically set as yet. Cald-
wells first league game will be with
Meridian at Meridian January 20.
Meridian is said to have a team that
is almost invincible on Meridian court.
Early last week, Payette fell heir to
a IVA trouncing at the hands of the
Ada county Prune Pickers.
The Caldwell tribune., 1922-01-10
{. Of |. MAT MEN
READY TO SHOW
Friday, the Thirteenth,
Holds no Terrors for
Wrestlers.

Friday, the thirteenth has been
known for many years as the hoodoo
day but the aspirants for honors of
the College of Idaho in the newly or
ganized wrestling team do not think
so, unless of course the hoodoo
should work for their opponents in
the first annual All-College wrestling
championships held in the high school
gymnasium this Friday evening.
Twenty-four entries have been re-
ceived so far and more are expected
by tomorrow evening when the entry
list closes. Either FIVE or six classes
will be contested, the weights being
l2S pounds, l35 pounds, 145 pounds,
lsS pounds, us pounds and unlimited
Three pounds overweight will be al
lowed in each class.
The tournament will be run under
the Pacific conference rules which
specify that the preliminary and semi
final bouts shall go ten minutes to
fall or decision. Falls result when
one man has his opponents should
ers pinned to the mat for three Sec
onds. Decisions are given to the man
who does the more aggressive work
in bout where no falls has resulted.
]. J. Rae, ]. H. Gibson, and Paul
Case OF the Case Furniture company,
will be the honorary judges of the
meet. Several men have been consid-
cred for the position of referee but no
one has been appointd as yet
The Caxton gold and silver medals
and the Case silver wrestling cup are
expected to arrive in Caldwell tomor-
row and will be placed on exhibition
in the Harmon drug store window as
soon as they arrive.
The men will be weighed in tomor-
row and Thursday, II is customary
to do the weighing on the day OF the
meet but as this is the first event of
the season when the men are not in
mid season training. two days of
grace will be allowed. The following
entries have been received:
l2S pound class-Chilton Bryant
and Ivan Durnil; l3s pound class,
Thoro Bryant, Otto Wagoper and
Eddie Springer; las pound class
Ralph Boal, Walter Bassett, Ralph
Nichols and Fred Robinson; lss
pound class, Irving Cornell, Leland
Woodhouse and Maurice Brainerd
us pound class, Jim Jackson, George
Miller, Alex Taylor, Verne Grothe
Orange Lemon and Bruce McElwain
unlimited, Earl Bushong, Ralph Walk
er, Jim Jackson and Dal Hudspeth
Phil Faris and Edward Keizer, botl
The Caldwell tribune., 1922-01-10
Serious Accident
Narrowly Avoided.
Two Automobiles Col
lide Monday; Three
Men Injured.

Three Kuna water users, enroute to
the annual meeting of the Payette-
Boise Water Users association here
Monday narrowly escaped with their
lives from serious automobile acci-
dent at Cleveland boulevard and Kim
ball avenue Monday morning at about
1850. DIR. F. M. Cole, proceeding
south on Kimball struck the incoming
automobile with his Studebaker car,
The lighter machine was turned up
side down and ended around COM
pletely. Five men were thrown from
the machine or pinned under it but
only three were injured.
OF the three, Harry Wood is suf-
fering with cuts and bruises about
the head and face. w. R. Skinner
and ]. E. Newberry were also bruis-
ed rather severely but their injuries
were confined largely to the body
None of the victims of the accident
are in serious danger, it was reported
at the office of Drs. Cole, Kaley and
Dudley. Early reports to the effect
that at least one of the men was
probably fatally injured were ground
less. Skinner and Newberry wer,
taken to the sanitarium for treatment
while Woods injuries were treated a
the physicians office.
The accident occurred when thu
Kuna car adhered to the left side O
the street. DR.. Cole was drivins
south on Kimball and the other ca,
apparently tried to cross Kimball, con
tinuing west on the boulevard. DIR
Cole realizing collision unavoidable
put on the brakes and skidded his ca,
but it was too late.
The Caldwell tribune., 1922-01-10
FARMERS COME
FROM AFFAIR I D
STUDY LETTUCE
Marketing Association
Promises to Aid in Ad-
vancing New and Pro-
ftable Crop.

Out of the meetings held here Fri
day and Saturday of head lettuce en-
thusiasts promises to grow another
farmers cooperative marketing Or
ganization if present plans entertained
by the Canyon county farm bureau are
worked out. Fifteen hundred prod
ucers attended the meetings and an
enthusiasm without parallel in the his
tory of Canyon county among farm
ers was displayed Originally sched-
uled to be held in the city hall, the
turnout Friday morning was so large
that the American theatre was re-
Questioned and even that spacious
building was taxed to its utmost ca
pacity to accommodate the crowd.
Men at present engaged in the lettuce
| business and those who contemplated
raising this crop the coming season
were present from Twin Falls, On
tario, Lewiston, Weser and other
equally distant points.
Called primarily to acquaint pros
pective growers with the dangers in
the lettuce business, the two day meet
ings probably acted to cut down ma
terially the acreage that would have
been devoted to this crop next year,
but in the opinion of those who spon-
sored the movement, the total produc-
tion will be increased despite de-
creased acreage Those familiar with
the production, of lettuce from actual
experience strongly urged conserva-
tive beginnings for producers who
contemplate taking up this new crop.
Men who have made success of big
acreages have done so as the result of
years of experience.
Conservative estimates by those ia
miliar with the possibilities of the
head lettuce industry In this section
and the probable acreage to be plant
ed this year, estimate that this COM
paratively new crop will bring maxi
mum returns to southern Idaho ag-
gregating about 100000 and will
thereby take its place as one of the
major crops of the district. Follow
ing the discussion relative to the prep
aration of seed bed, seeding and care
and cultivation of the crop, and prep
aration for marketing, a survey was
taken of the probable acreage to be
planted next year in this district. The
survey resulted in pledges aggregat-
ing 1876 acres.
w. S. Shearer, former president of
the Idaho state farm bureau and a
sensationally successful lettuce prod
ucer in the Lewiston district, offered
southern Idaho producers a co-opera-
tive marketing plan under his trade
marked product. The proposal was
taken under advisement by commit
tee appointed on marketing, the COM
mittee reserving the right to investi-
gate thoroughly all plans for co-op-
erative handling of this crop and
awarding contract under the most
favorable conditions, Mr.. Shearer's
offer to be considered together with
others on its merits.
The Caldwell tribune., 1922-01-10
LINDSEY DRAWS
CAP PAC|TY HOUSE
Minstrel Poet Finds d
Warm Reception In
Caldwell.
By E. M H.

Doesn't this vaudeville and movie
show begin at 7:45?" asked the gentle
man at my left. l replied that the
curtain will rise at 8:15. what is
the special attraction that is bringing
such crowd?" was his next question,
and l told him an American poet,
Vashel Lindsay, was to give readings
from his own writings. Children,
children, every where filled every
available seat. Is this a children's S
poet, one whose songs gush from the
heart" At 8:15 the curtain rose and
after brief introduction, we got a
good look at the speaker of the even
ing, young man having an intellec-
tual appearance.
Every face was turned to the stage
Building City" his first reading,
was certainly disappointment to the
children. "The Santa Fe Trail in
terested them with its reproductions
of honking automobile horns, the
songs of birds, and the movements of
the speaker. Three or four stanzas
for the younger ones in the audience
brought laughter and applause, but
were they laughing with or at the
speaker? No, Vachel Lindsey is not
a children's poet, THE Congo"
principal number on the program, is a
strange, wierd poem, taking one in
thought, to the primitive tribes of
Africa and back to the negro habita-
tions of the southland, but through it
all runs the abstract being above and
beyond the average audience. Tn
General Booth Entering Heaven"
Mr.. Lindsey came nearer the hearts
of his audience than in any other Of
fering, but Vachei Lindsey is not the
poet of the common people whom
Abraham Lincoln said God loved be-
cause He made so many of them,