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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-23
Prairie Chicken
Coming Game Bird

After having made tour through
several Of the central Michigan coun-
ties, Director of Conservation Baird
states, that Michigan is fortunate in
deed in having in its game covers a
fine vigorous stock of prairie chickens.
These birds have been increasing
steadily for the past few years, he
says, and that to his mind they will
eventually offer the sportsmen of
Michigan as much sport afield as the
rufhed grouse. In Gratiot county
alone, he said, discovered several
flocks Of these birds, that are much
larger than our native grouse, strong
er and as erratic in flight
Under the present protective laws,
he continued, it should not be many
years before their numbers will be
greatly increased, as Michigan offers
the prairie chicken the finest kind of
cover, breeding range and food.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-23
W0QDW0RTH AVE.
IS To bE: PAVED
TWO BLOCKS SOUTH FROM ST.
PERIOR TO BE PAVED IN
THE NEAR FUTURE.

That the city will take up some of
the paving projects that were held up
last year, is regarded as certainty
now that William f. Reynolds, city
manager, has asked for bids for the
paving Of the two blocks on Wood
worth avenue, from Superior street
south to the railroad.
The specifications for this paving
call for a 80 foot pavement from the
south line Of Superior street to the
south line of the alley on Woodworth.
From this point the paving will mar
row to 80 feet for the balance of the
distance to the railroad crossing.
Bids for this paving are to be
opened on the night Of April 4, and if
the contract for the work is awarded
at that time it is very probable that
this paving job will be well under way
before May /.
Whether or not the other paving
projects that were contemplated last
summer, and which were held up at
the request Of tax payers on the
streets TO be paved, will be taken up
this spring is matter that has yet to
be fully determined. 1t is expected
however, that in view Of the fact that
paving can probably be put in this
year at low figure, that the tax pay
ers on some of these streets at least
will desire TO have the work done.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-23
CHLORINE NOT RESPONSIBLE

In letter to William f. Reynolds,
city manager, Wallace & Herman Co.,
Inc, of Newark, N. j., manufacturers
Of chlorine control apparatus for
water and sewage publication, bleach
ing and industrial work, say that
chlorine in the amounts used for wa
ter sterilization purposes does not in
any way make the water corrosive.
The letter says that there are now
some four billion gallons being treated
in this way daily with chlorine, in
cluding such cities as Philadelphia,
Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland, New York,
Chicago, st. Louis, New Orleans,
Minneapolis, st. Paul, Buffalo, At
lanta, etc. The tremendous boiler
horsepower using water that is
chlorinated is certain indication that
such water is not corrosive. The let
ter continues, IF you analyze or have
analysed, the water in the various
parts of the town for free chlorine
you will probably find it entirely ab-
sent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-23
CITY CLEAN UP DAY

The glorious touch of spring wealth
or, which was ours to enjoy last week,
put every one into the attitude of en-
thusiastic house and yard cleaning
Do not let this little furry of winter
dampen your spirits Mr.. and Mrs
Householder, for when this is over
your premises will need attention
more than ever, for the real thing, will
be nearer at hand. Get all the rub
bish, papers, ashes, ct cetera, into the
most convenient place for the loading
If it is not carted away at once, report
TO the city hall.
Accommodations Of the winter season
exposed by the passing Of the snow
are not only unsightly, but unsanitary
as well, and the sooner gotten out OF
the way, the better.
City Cleanup Day will soon be here
BE READY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-23

AT noon DR.. Moore will give an adj
dress at the Chamber of Commerce
luncheon on community building.
At 500 p. m. Wednesday evening
he will give an address at the East
Superior Street Christian church. His
subject at that time will be THE Col
den Rule in Business"
Your free ticket for the evening
address at the church may be obtained
at the drug stores or at the church
next Sunday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-23
BIDS WANTED

Sealed proposals will be received at
the office of the City Manager at the
city hall at Alma, Michigan, until five
o'clock p m. Tuesday, April fourth,
for the paving of South Woodwork
Avenue according TO the plans on file
in the Office of the City Clerk. A
properly certified check in the amount
of five per cent Of the amount bid and
made payable to the City of Alma
shall accompany each bid. The right
is reserved by the City of Alma to
reject any or all bids.
Bidding blanks and specifications to
be had at the above office.
i3-3w w. +. Reynolds, City Mgr
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-23
Moore TO Speak
TlUice ira AImC

DR.. Willis A. Moore, director Of per-
sonnel Of the Dodge Manufacturing
company of Mishawaka, Indiana, will
speak in Alma twice on Wednesday,
March %.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-23
ANNOUNCEMENT

Many friends from different parts
of the County have asked me to be q
candidate for County Drain Commits
sioner. Accordingly ! have decided to
be a candidate for nomination for
that office by the Republican party.
at the Primaries September 18th,
1922.
43-lw Erva X. Laycock.
political ADVERTISEMENT
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-23
OPENS SALESROOM

Hugh Tedhams has taken the agen-
cy for the Hupmobile in this vicinity
and has rented the Bennett building
on the north side Of East Superior
street as a display room. Some re-
modelling work is now being done. to
make the building more suitable for
the purpose for which it is to be used.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-23

You get your moneys worth when
you buy Tanlac, because it produces
results. Look-Paterson Drug Co.
advertisement.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-23

Before deciding upon that new
dress, look over the line Of ginghams
at l.. N. 's.-advertisement 44-2
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-23
Eastern Time
Is Sought Here

Petitions are being circulated in
the city, and are to be found in most
of the stores regarding a change to
eastern time again this summer.
After the petitions have been cir
culated they will be sent to the city
commission, which has the power to
make the change and shove the clocks
ahead for an hour during the summer,
if it sees fit.
1t is understood that the petitions
are meeting with general favor and
are being largely signed.
There is not single portion of the
body that is not benefited by the
helpful action of Tanlac. Look Pater-
son Drug Co. advertisement.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-03-10

inquest.
Shieve had no knowledge whatever
of liquor violations except hearsay,
belief and opinion. He wanted au-
thority to make arrests he said before
diyulging any information. He ap-
peared to be prohibition fanatic and
was completely silenced by the inquir-
les directed toward him. Every in
stance of liquor violation mentioned
by him concerned a case in which an
arrest and conviction had been gained
in the local courts.
Prosecuting Attorney Cotant told
Shrieve that he would always find the
local officials ready and willing to act
on any reliable information he might
gain and that he could come to them
In confidence, not go over their heads
to higher authority with mere rumors.
Mr.. Cotant stated that there was a
marked difference between an up
right loyal citizen anxious to serve the
best interests of the community and
mischief maker, and admonished the
witness that he was to refrain from
writing slanderous letters or making
slanderous remarks until he had bet
ter grounds for his accusations
Shrieve is man about SIS years old
and has had considerable experience
in the liquor traffic in Kansas and
Idaho he says. He has been in, Amer
lean Falls slightly longer than four
months.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-03-10
TEN STUDENTS ARE WORKING
WAY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL
All Are On Honor Roll With One Ex-
ceptiOn-District Collected $4,000
For TuitiOns.

Ten students in the American Falls
High School are working their way
OF the ten, nine are on the honor roll.
The demand for places to work while
attending school exceeds the supply,
according to Professor H. r. Wallis,
superintendent of city schools.
The city district receives approx
mately $4,000 year in tuitions ac-
cording to Wallis. Tuitions is based
on the cost per pupil for the year pre-
vious, This cost is now between $12
and $13 per month. The new law per-
mits students to attend school in any
district in the state for the exact cost
per pupil for that district, provided
there is no high school in the student's
home district "b
Independent District Number One is
receiving more tuition fees this year
than ever before. More students are
asking for work than ever before
showing greater interest in educa-
ton:
OF the ten working their way, seven
are girls who work in homes for
their room and board Several girls
failed to enter high school this year
because they could find no place to
work for their room and board.
The three boys included are sup
porting themselves entirely and are
good students.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-03-10
Rumor and Gossip Poor Eoidence--
A. F. ShrieUe 7estitfes At Inquest

A. F.. Shrieve knows where there
is moonshine Still in American
Falls, knows where whiskey is being
sold over the bar in the city, knows
that the officers are discriminating
against certain bootleggers and even
knows that he can clean up the city
if the state federal prohibition officer
will just give him a job-that is he
knows in his own mind, ''has been
told" has heard" thinks he knows"
Saw a man who knew" etc. Prose-
cutting Attorney Cotant supplemented
his testimony by saying "in other
words you had a pipe dream mo
sir was the answer, Il never smoke a
pipe"
Shieve was subpoened before Judge
r. O. Jones Tuesday to testify in an
inquest as to what he knew regarding
liquor enforcement In American Falls
The inquest was the result of a letter
written to the state federal prohibi-
ton enforcement officer at Boise by
Shrieye, In which the latter set forth
his charges, grossly slandered the
sheriff and his deputies as well as the
prosecuting attorney. mentioned in
stances of liquor violations and final
iy offered to hire out as "gumshoeT"
III a good man was wanted in this
county. The letter was referred to
Sheriff Hanson who Immediately COM
municated. with the prosecuting at
torney and had the latter institute an
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-03-10

For Farm Loans
Final Details Worked Out Concerning
Agricultural LOans-Salient Facts
Presented in Tabloid Ready for
Business First of Week.

The last details in connection with
the issuance of forms for filing appli-
cations for Agricultural loans were
worked out in Pocatello yesterday ac-
coTding to information received yes
terday and the necessary blanks will
be forwarded to member banks of the
new company early in the coming
week.
Numerous questions have been ask
ed concerning the loans, how they
will be made, to whom, etc. The Press
herewith presents a summary of points
that must be considered in applying
for an agricultural loan.
Details Stated.
Loans will be advanced on growing
crops, horses, machinery and other
chattels and must be procured thru
banks.
Mortgages must waive their pri-
ority rights regarding security against
the borrower. before the loan will be
accepted by the war finance corpora
tion. The Federal Reserve Bank has
signified its willingness to do this.
All money will be advanced by the
War Finance Board through the Cor
poration's Office at Boise.
All risks will be borne jointly in the
following proportion: War Finance
Corporation 20 percent, member bank
20 percent, member borrower 10 per
cent The borrowers ten percent will
bear the first loss, If there is any, and
will be withheld at the time of OBJ
tanning the loan in the form of stock
subscription, which will be conver-
tible at the time the loan company IS
dissolved.
Loans As Needed.
Advances on the loans will be is
sued cnly as needed. A small amount
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-03-10
NEW CODES WILL
PROTECT CITIZENS
Methods of Installing Plumbing and
Wiring VIII Be Standardized to
Eliminate Unnecessary AMI Costly
Damage to Property.

Plumbing and electrical codes will
soon be adopted by the city council
to protect property owners as well as
renters against severe damage result
ing from careless and inefficient
plumbing and wiring, according to the
announcement of Mayor Sprigg follow
ing the meeting of the council Tues
day night.
Several cases were cited to show the
disasterous damages that result when
property is subjected to the hazards of
inadequate plumbing or wiring. Sew
eral places were reported to be with
out water cutoffs making broken or
frozen pipes a menace. Other cita-
tions dealt with dangerous wiring and
poor protection in frame buildings as
well as protected buildings where cleo
trio wiring endangered the safety of
many people. Committees were ap-
pointed to present the codes at tho
next meeting of the council.
Considerable discussion Tuesday ev-
ening centered around the city tax
question as related to the Reclamation
situation. A committee was appoint
ed to keep in touch with this situa-
tion. a Every member of the council
attended the meeting.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-03-10
CAN We ALLOW
CHANCE TO SLIP
Idaho Reclamation Association Issues
Comprehensive Outline of Situation
Regarding American Falls Dam and
Asks United Front in Putting Pro-
ject Across.

The Idaho Reclamation Association
sets forth the plan for financing the
American Falls project and the bene-
fits to be derived in a carefully pre-
pared statement printed on another
page of the Press, the space donated
by the Press. A brief outline of the
article is set forth as follows:
There is no room for doubt but that
the government will abandon the
American Falls project unless the irri-
cation companies contract for stored
water in the reservoir. And delay at
this time will probably be fatal to the
entire project.
A gigantic irrigation district is plan
ned to embrace the territory between
Rigby and Twin Falls.
Advantages Detailed.
The advantages of the big district
are stated as follows:
Financial strengthening of small
districts. lower rate of bond interest,
elimination of delay due to districts
waiting for each other to act, forma-
tion of new district is for financing
only.
Districts organized already to il
nance themselves need not be inelud-
ed.
And bonds voted to be regarded as
capital investment in 20 years credit
at six percent Interest on bonds
during period of construction and for
year later will be included in principal
so that no payments will become due
until water is actually available for
land.
1t is estimated that one extra bush
ell of wheat a year per acre grown by
virtue of an ample insured water sup
| ply, will pay all interest and principal
Benefits Outlined.
The benefit of this stored water is
| beyond calculation. Immediate de-
mand for land under irrigation will
| stabilize markets and land prices.
Will mean increase in farming po-
pulation greater demand for produce
in populated centers and lowered
taxes.
j Credit easier to obtain because o.
better water supply.
Occasional water shortages will
not eat up profits of normal years.
Nothing further viii be done by tn
i government until the Irrigation com
panies validate their contracts wit
the government This valuation will
convince the Reclamation Service o
the advisibility of signing a contrac
with the Idaho Power Company TO
the purchase of water rights and pow
er sites at American Falls.
, Should the project be abandone
now it will mean disaster to the en-
tire valley because it is the larges
and most natural watershed in tn
valley.
, 1t is the least expensive and mos
practical site. Abandonment woul
result in the building of other smalle
and more costly reservoirs.
Can we permit this chance to slip
asks the Reclamation Association.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-03-10
MAY DISCONTINUE
D0MEST|CSC|ENCE
Seheei Board Sends Out Questionairre
Asking Parents Opinion Regarding
Manual Training and Music-Dis-
continuance Would Reduce Costs.

A questionairre has been mailed to
parents in the city asking an opinion
as to whether manual training, domes-
School. according to the announce
of the board, yesterday.
The board is divided over the ad-
visibility of such move and desires
The matter will be considered further
at a meeting Monday evening In Judge
Jones office.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-03-10
ARTHUR 'NIP" NELSON AND
MRS. FERN ALLEN MARRIED
Alledged Shopping Tour Ends in Sur
prise Wedding-KnOt Tied in Salt
Lake City March Third.

Mrs. Fern Allen of Rockland and
Arthur nip" Nelson of Bonanza
Bar were married in Salt Lake City,
Thursday March second according to
an announcement received Wednesday
from Rockland.
Mrs. Allen, the popular daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Halling Of Rock
land left Wednesday for Pocatello on
an alledged shopping tour. She was
met there by Mr.. Nelson who pre-
suaded her to make it wedding tour.
They are now on their honeymoon.
Their many friends wish them a long
and happy married life.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-03-10
MONEY COMING
FROM CAR TAXES
Only 13S of 500 Car Owners Have Paid
Up-$1SO0 Collected to Date-Own-
ers Warned Regarding Violations.

The county assessor has received 1873
applications for automobile licenses
according eto his statement yesterday.
This is but 27 precent of the $40 cars
that used licenses last year. Sums
collected to date amount to $1,S43.55
of which rs percent goes to the high
way district in which the car is To-
Gated and the balance to the state.
The number of licenses procured
thus far is only slightly in excess of
the number obtained last year at this
time. Assessor Crowley has warned
all car owners and drivers that their
licenses must be new before their car
is used. A driver with last years Ii
cense will be fined as though he pos
sessed no license at all.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-03-10
TWIN FALLS FOR
LARGE DISTRICT
Directors APPROVE Plan and Recognize
Advantages of One District for En-
tire Valley-Eyans and Dibble Talk.

Twin Falls, Idaho, March 6.-At a
meeting held here, Fri
day, a committee composed largely of
farmers was authorized to present
some plan of action for Twin Falls
County in relation to participation in
the plan to put over the American
Falls project.
This committee held long session
during which it heard from B. q.
Stoutemyer Attorney for the Recla-
nation Service of Idaho, Col, II. L.
Evans, of American Falls, Guy Flen-
ner, head of the Idaho Reclamation
Association, and Barry Dibble, Pro-
iect Manager at American Falls, who
made statements covering the various
phases of the situation and explained
the nature of the campaign now IN
progress to create a large district anC
issue bonds to meet payments due the
government, without which the Amer.
lean Falls project cannot be proceed
ed with.
Unanimously Favor Entering District
The committee unanimously adopt
ed resolution recommending thai
Tiwn Falls County come into the bis
district, and placing in the hands o.
the oBard of Directors of the Twir
Falls Canal Co. arrangements fol
meetings at Twin Falls and Other
places in the county, where this re
port will be presented
1t is the general feeling among
farmers who have been available Il
discuss the subject, that so soon al
the facts are known Twin Falls viii
come into the district.
The endorsement of the Twin Fall
Co. Board OF Directors carries grea
weight as they are the direct repre-
| sentatiYes of the farmers on this tracI
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-03-10
ROUGH WEATHER IN THE OFFING.

Typical early March winds were ac-
companied by brisk flurries of snow
that dissipated all ideas of early spring
Monday and Tuesday. The usual Chi
nook wind began and was soon follow
ed by cooling of the atmosphere and
more snow. Farmers report immense
drifts in the roadways and impossible
conditions of roads. The temperature
during the week has seldom reached
far below freezing and there has been
little opportunity for the ground to
thaW
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-03-10
SENSATIONS MAY
DEVELOP IN COAL.
STEALING CASES
SPECIAL DETECTIVE FOR SHORT.
LINE CLAIMS TO HAVE TWENTY
OR THIRTY in LINE FOR PROSE-
CUTION BEGINNING MONDAY.
WIN. ABERCOMBIE is FINED
May File Charges in Federal Court
Old Timer Tells About the Good Old
Days-They Are Going Fast.

Several mild sensations are promis-
ed next week when more complete de-
tails are obtained concerning whole
sale coal thefts that are alladged to
have occurred in American Falls dur
ing the last three or four months.
VIM. Abercrombie was fined SIS be-
fore Judge Travis Tuesday for TAX
ing ton or so of stolen coal from the
Short Line. John Christensen (not
the proprietor of Christensen's Gar
age) will stand trial Monday and Ben
Joslin will be required to stand trial
as soon as he 10 able to be in court.
Many Involved.
In addition to these, special agent
Lewis of the Oregon Short Line claims
to have between twenty and thirty
names of others involved in coal steal
ing. When some Of them are put on
the stand it is believed that many re-
spected citizens will be involved di-
rectly or indirectly.
1t is stated on good authority that
several have purchased or accepted
the stolen coal knowing it to be such
and are thus liable to prosecution.
Thefts have become so bold and so
frequent that the Short Line has
threatened to file charges against the
accused in federal court for the vio-
lation of Interstate traffic laws
Coal stealers jump freights as they
are leaving the city bound westward.
After the coal car crosses the bridge
across Snake river the steaiers begin
to kick and throw of the coal. 1t Is
possible in a short time to kick of
several hundred pounds And with six
or eight kicking on one car it is easy
to understand the extent of the coal
business. A wagon and team follows
along Immediately and picks up the
coal and in the morning q good fairy
has replenished some neighbors coal
bin.
Coal Cars We're Crowded.
In the old days this petty crime was
indulged in with impunity. In fact, Il
is reported that in the early days II
really was the thing to do. One ole
timer confided to the Press that in the
good old days the citizenry never
thought of buying coal, indeed there
was no one to sell it. Then as now
the coal was kicked off after the cal
had crossed the bridge. Sometimes
there would be so nmany to the cal
that they would kick each other on tn,
"shins." To steal from the Railroad
was fair game for everyone.
But things have changed. The gooC
old days are gone as the court records
will testify. Coal stealers must pay
Even the fellow who is reported Il
have ordered ton of stolen coal anC
then refused to pay for it.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-03-10
ALMA BUTTERFIELD STUDYING
AGRICULTURE AT WASH. STATE
Crystal Boy and Former Service Man
Combining Veterinary, BOOkkeep-
ing, Forestry, Agriculture.

Alma Butterfield, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. r. Butterfield OF Crystal is
attending Washington State College
where he is taking the combined
course of agriculture, Veterinary, for
estry and bookkeeping.
Mr.. Butterfield served 19 months on
the border and followed that with ser
vice in the world war, being one of
the most experienced soldiers in the
county. His course at Washington
State should prove very beneficial to
him when he returns to his homestead
Some weeks ago the Press clipped a
news bulletin from Washington State
College and inadvertently referred to
Alma as Miss which was regrettable
error as Mr.. Butterfield is very much
man.