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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21
Oregon Man May
Be Next Agent
Farm Bureau Tenders
L. r. Breithaupt
Position

L. r. Breithaupt. for four years
county agent OF Malheur county. Ore
gon. and generally regarded as one
OF the most competent men engaged
in that class of work in the west. has
been formally rendered the position
OF Canyon county farm bureau repre-
sentative. The offer was made by the
board OF directors Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. Breithaupt. who was present. did
not Immediately accept but indicated
that his answer would be forthcoming
before January |.
Mr.. Breithaupt is available for the
local position because of the fact that
Malheur county appropriations for
farm bureau work has been discontin-
ued. Finances threatened the life OF
the Canyon county farm bureau until
past week when considerable work
has been done and it is believed now
that the way is clear for an adequate
budget to continue the program in
1924.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21
Gasoline Substitutes
Are Making Progress

Neutrality-suspicious. substitutes
or mixtures are making consider
able progress in some countries.
with consequent effect upon the
market for gasoline. is pointed
out by Henry c. Morris. chief OF
the petroleum division OF the Unit
ed States bureau of foreign and
domestic commerce. He says that
this situation makes il necessary
to give due consideration to these
substitutes in any survey OF the
markets. As examples OF the sub
s.itutes which have already at
tanned commercial importance. he
mentions the benzol mixtures used
in Germany. the alcohol motor
spirit" in Cuba. and the compul-
sorry mixtures in France.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21
Many Farms Lost
Thru Foreclosure
Inquiry Shows Property
Passes into Creditors
Hands

Washington-An inquiry made by
the department OF agriculture into the
financial difficulties OF the farmers
during the year, reveals that about
per cent of owner farmers in ff-
teen corn and wheat states lost their
farms through foreclosure or bank
ruptcy. while nearly As per cent sur
rendered their farms to creditors with
out legal process and another Is per
cent were actually bankrupt but were
holding on through the leniency oi
their creditors.
Records OF the department OF JUS
tice indicate that in the pre-war years
5 per cent OF all bankruptcy cases
were farmers, but that in 1922 the
proportion had grown to "a per cent
Secretary Wallace points out. too,
that there has been a drift of popula-
ton from the farms to the cities which
tends to restore a balance between
agriculture and urban occupations
but which is nevertheless to be de-
plorcd because OF the conditions which
make it necessary and because It IS
draining from the country a large
number OF intelligent and ambitious
young farmers.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21
ASKED
To CONE HERE
FOR FARM MEET.
Grangers Invite Walter
Pearce of Oregon for
Address at Annual
Public Meeting

Walter Pearce. Oregon governor.
may be the speaker at the only open
meeting OF the state grange at the an
nual convention to be held in Caldwell
January l4-l7. inclusive. At least.
he has been invited to speak at that
time by w. w. Deal. state grange
master Invitations will also be eN-
tended by the Caldwell Kiwanis club
and the Commercial club. Governor
Pcarce is already quite well known
in Caldwell for fluent and able speak
er and i, is believed he will add ma
terially to the aiiractivcness OF the
open grange meeting.
At least 1000 grange members will
be in Caldwell for the annual state
convention. this year. Mr.. Deal told
members of the Caldwell Kiwanis club
Thursday Weather iavoring the
gathering. Mr.. Deal believes that all
attendance records will be broken this
year.
MIR. Deal returned last week from
Pitisburg where he attended meet
ing OF the national grange. Notable
among the things accomplished there.
so far as western interest is con
cerncd. was the passage of a rcsolu-
ton endorsing western project re-
lief. Mr.. Deal is confident that the
powerful grange lobby at Washington
can be OF cnesiimablc value in Sc
curing the passage OF favorable legis-
ia,ion for relief OF federal projects
by congress this winter.
Farmers in the east are compare
lively in better financial condition than
they are at present in the west, ac-
cording to Mr.. Deal High freight
rates. sapping western life blood, are
met in the east by the use OF trucks,
Mr. Deal said. Farmers close TO big
consuming centers are relying al
most exclusively on the use OF this
means OF transportation. shipping per-
ishable farm products for distances
OF Zoo hundred miles.
Business OF the club Thursday was
largely routine All committees sub
mitted annual reports. Next Thurs
day will be ladies night. New Off
GERS will be installed and an attractive
program arranged.
In keeping with policy OF the club
deserving families were reported by
w. II. Blunt, chairman Of special
committee, as worthy the club
Christmas giving. Members took the
responsibility OF playing Santa Claus
to these families.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21
MAY
GIVE COW AWAY
Novel Scheme Proposed
By Wisconsin Dairy
Specialist

Caldwell merchants may give away
high class milk COW during the an
nual Gem State Poultry Show. early
in January.
Something OF the plan to be fol-
lowed was brought to Caldwell Mon
day by Reed Murry. secretary OF the
Wisconsin livestock association. lie
reported the plan pursued at Madison,
Wisconsin. with success. So struck
were those who heard the plan that
It was Immediately referred to the
Caldwell Retail Merchants associa-
ton. Tuesday. President +. T. Feul-
ing OF that organization outlined the
idea to the association membership
with the result that committee.
headed by Bob Brown OF the Cald-
well Creamery company. was appoint
ed to fully investigate and detail the
plan to suit local conditions.
N adopted. and it was the unani-
nous opinion OF business men at the
Tuesday luncheon that it was entirely
feasible and worthwhile. the COW will
be purchased through subscriptions
from business men. Chances will be
given those who paironize any OF the
contributing firms on some basis yet
to be determined These chances will
be preserved and one will be drawn
from a hat where all are placed on
the day set. To win the prize COW
the person holding the lucky number
must be present II absent. another
drawing will be made until a win
ner who is present can be determined
II the plan materializes. it is pos
sible that several other prizes consist.
ing OF fine poultry may be offered al
| the same time
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21
CALIFORNIA SLIPPING

California is suffering from a mild
form OF the same depression Idaho
has been undergoing, according to
letter written by John Flynn. form
erly Of Caldwell. to Fred Mitchell.
Mr.. Flynn recently completed bust
ness trip over the major portion OF
California. He found California farm
crs in hard straits because OF the fail
ure to market grains and raisins, low
prices for other commodities and gen
eral unsatisfactory conditions. Many
merchaniile establishments are hover
ing near bankruptcy with light sales
Mr.. Flynn reports. Collections ne
said. are fierce"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21
Debate Squad Is
Named for Year
Eight High School Stu
dents Survive Try
\ out Tuesday

Eight Caldwell high school stu
dents two of whom will serve as al
,eruates. were selected Tuesday even
inc as members OF the high schoo'
debate squad for the year at the ON
eial ,ryout where 10 engaged IN try
outs.
Those selected for the squad IN
clude Bob Paisley. George Aekley'
Henry Scott. Willard Smith. Esther
Kelsey. Richard Holt. Katherine Nun
ges,er and George Crookham. Judges
were Professor J. NJ. Rankin oil IN,
College of Idaho. Hugh Caldwell and
Miss Incz Galloway.
The question 10 be debated th''
year is. resolved. that immigration
should be prohibited for hve years
,Fhe seasons debate schedule has no
been worked out as yet.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21
Caldwell Teams
Tie Nampa Quints
First of Series Between
Schools are Hard
Fight

Caldwell and Nampa high school
class teams tied in their first athletic
contests OF the year staged Wednesday
afternoon a, the Caldwell high school
gymnasium. Nampa freshmen won
from Caldwell 'irosh" by a 81 score
but the local senior class team cvened
the score by defeating the graduate
elects from the Junction City. 1872.
These games are the first of series
OF similar events to be staged between
clcss teams OF the two schools. Junior
and sophomore teams were to play
at Nampa Thursday afternoon. Other
games will be played following the
holidays to permit all students who
wish to play basketball to compet'
in games of more interest than theii
class contests and to give all students
an opportunity to participate in ath-
letics. Members of the two school:
first string squads. numbering Il play
ers each, are barred from these games
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21
IDAHO NUTS

Tha, Idaho can compete with Cali
fornia and Oregon in the production
of nuts. and that nut raising can be
made a profitable industry in this state
Is the belief Of J. r. Lifiooy OF Boise
who owns land in several districts IN
southwestern Idaho and in Malheuf
county. Oregon. Mr.. Liiiooy brought
90 the Office Of The Idaho Farmer
in Boise. a dozen English walnuis
,ha, were said TO be the largest ever
seen here. They were grown on on'
OF his farms near Emmett. where nc
has Eve acres OF English walnut trees
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21
Salt River Project
Pays Big Cash Sum

Washing,on-A check for SoO9.-
ool.32 from the Salt River Val
ley water users association, Phoe-
nix. Arizona. OF the Salt River
project. has been received by the
United States department OF the
interior. This is one OF the sue
cessful projects built by the bu-
reau of reclamation. Since 1917
the entire management OF this pro-
iect has been in the hands OF the
water users association, the gov
ernmen; being relieved OF the ex-
pcnse OF its operation and main
tenance. This is the largest single
payment ever received by the gov
ernment.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21
College Quintet
Badly Battered
Injuries Cut Into Prom
ising Squad; First
Game Dec. 20

Injuries are playing havoc with
promising basket ball outlook at the
College OF Idaho. No less than hve
Covotes are out of the game tenn
porarily at least. and two squad men,
bers may be lost for the remainder OF
the season.
Most important is the loss OF Fred
Robinson, experienced and stellar
guard. who is suffering from an in
iurv received in the Pacific football
game in October. He was hurt IN
the back and internal complications
seem TO have followed. which may
keep him out OF the game Tor the
remainder OF the season.
L. Lowell and Hoshaw from last
years local high school quintet, have
sprained ankles. Church. a promising
freshman guard. fractured his lett
arm in the recent freshman-sophomore
game and Hostetiler OF Nampa, injur-
ed his shoulder that had been frao-
tured in football.
Despite the loss Of these men.
large enough turnout is reporting
every night for scrimmage work The
first game will be played at Boise
with a Y. ~ C. A. team December
% and on January 4. the same teams
will tangle on the local court Con-
ference games have not been definitely
scheduled as yet.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21
Mrs. Myers Funeral to
be Held Today

Funeral services will be held this
morning at 1870 o'clock for Mrs.
Frank Myers at the residence. Six
teenth and fillmore streets. Mrs.
Myers died Wednesday morning fol-
lowing a sudden illness with diabetes
the cause OF death. She was 4S years
OF age. Mr.. and Mrs. Myers have
lived in Caldwell for several years,
having been employed a. the Golden
Rule. A daughter, Elizabeth. and Mr.
Myers survive her Burial will be in
Canyon Hill cemetery.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21

that are eight years old and this is
the third year they have been bearing.
The dozen nuts were packed in an
egg carrier that holds one dozen and
some OF the nuts almost filed the re-
ceptacle for the egg. being almost rs
large as hen eggs. Mr.. Littooy placed
a peck measure of the nuts in the dis
nlay window of a Boise firm, and the
exhibit has attracted great interest and
attention and many inquiries as to
the growing OF the nuts have been
made
Beside the peck measure OF wal
nuts Mr.. Litiooy displayed some OF
the largest chcstnuis ever seen here
He had a display OF ordinary sized
ches,nuis placed beside those grown
on his farm near Emmett. and ih'
Idaho nuts are fully twice as large
as the others. To The Idaho Farmer
Mr. Liiiooy said:
There is no reason why We shoul'
not be exporting instead OF importing
nuts. idaho can produce as fine nut
as California. have challenged Cali
fornia and Oregon 20 show nuts a
large and sweet - these grew. :
Idaho Farmer.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21
DINNER PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs Frank Howard and
their son and daughier-in-law, Mr.
and Mrs. II. NJ. Howard, entertained
a few friends Monday evening Dec. II
NJ the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Howard in honor OF the double we'd
ding anniversaries OF both couples
Music. dancing and conversation was
enjoyed during the evening followed
by refreshments.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21
Ocean Deeper than
Mountains are High

Washington-The greatest ocean
depth yet found is 329ss feet. at
a point about 40 miles north OF
the island OF Mindanao. in the
Philippine Islands. The ocean
bottom at this point is therefore
more than eleven and one-hali
miles below the summit OF Mount
Everest. the latter being 29OOz
feet above sea level.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21
Total Farm Income
Shows Slow Growth

Washington-Total farm in
come. says the secretary OF agri-
culture. will be considerably great
er this year than it was in 1922.
He notes that in 1923 farmers
planted 34l.000,O00 acres OF the
principal crops. an increase OF
100000 acres over the area
planted in 1922 and 100000 acres
that over the 1921. Yield OF these
crops is estimated to aggregate
265 100000 tons. which is about
the same as in 1922. and H.
100000 tons more than the yearly
average in the last ten years.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21
BOISE PROJECT
MAY Be MISSED
Commission Not Sure
Which Project to
Visit

That the reclamation fact finding
commission has not decided upon It's
western i;enary and may not visit
the Boise project on its trip ives;
during January as essential points
made in a reply to an invitation sent
by wire last week by the Caldwell
Commercial club asking that head
quarters be established here during
investigation OF the Boise project
The trip will be short and long stops
anywhere will be impossible. accord
ing to the letter written by T. f.
Campbell. chairman OF the commits
sion.
His reply follows;
I'VE thank you sincerely for your
night letter OF December lS and for
your tender OF the Accommodations al
the Commercial club a, Caldwell foi
our hearings during our visit to the
Boise-Payette project
"While the committee has decided
it will go out to some OF the pro
jects after January /, il has not de
cided which projects it will visit. JUS
as soon as definite itinerary has
been drawn up. we will advise YOU
Our visits to the various projects
will necessarily be brief. as we are
anxious to complete our report OF
the Investigations we have in hand.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21
Graves in France
Well Cared Fol

Washington-Work on Ameri-
can cemeteries in France is pro
crossing satisfactorily General
Pershing informs the war depart
ment. General Pershing made a
complete inspection OF the Gem
eteries after his arrival in France.
There are 30.l74 American dead
buried in France. England and
Belgium. of whom 1868 still "un-
known" Delay in completion OF
the building and landscape gar
iening work at the six cemeterie
in France. General Pershing said.
had been unavoidable.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21
HARMONY WILL
RULE At NEXT
ANNUAL MEET
Outlook Now Promises
Election of But One
Board of Directors for
Water Users

But one board OF directors will be
in existance at the annu5l meeting
OF water users OF the Boise project
early in January.
That is the present outlook. based
on conferences with the directing
heads OF the two contending boards.
each OF which for two years has con-
tended to be the legally constituted
board and the legal representatives
OF project settlers.
Lack OF further issue on the pro-
ject has paved the way for probable
union OF the two groups OF water
users as a result OF the settlement
reached here recently by the regular
board OF directors with Miles Can
non, special reclamation service envoy,
and now in the hands of the secretary
of the interior for ratification. Here
tofore, the irrigation district contro-
versy has been the paramount differ
ence between the two boards.
Each OF the contending boards has
issued a formal call for an annual
meeting. This prosed for time to
result in complications but investiga-
ton disclosed that the two calls were
issued solely to avoid any possibility
of the meeting not having been legal
ly called. While one meeting has been
called for the city hall. and the other
elsewhere. it is now thought probable
that the two meetings will be merged,
2 I single board elected and the entire
business of the association vested IN
one board. Talk OF asking a court
Injunction to restrain the "insurgent
group from electing board this year
has been abandoned because OF the
position taken in reference to COM
mon meeting.
No obstacles will be placed in the
way OF anyone this year who wishes
no attend the meeting as a member
of the association. Heretofore. water
right signatures and other things have
been used to bar settlers and land
owners from attending annual meet
ings and have been responsible Tor
much OF the discomfort and opposi-
ton to the regular" board. Neither
race. color nor previous conditions
of servi,ude" will be used as entrance
qualifications this year, is the way one
spokesman has put this present situa-
tion.
Action of the Cannon settlement
has been anticipated for some time
but belief is expressed that the secrei
tarv of the interior will take no ac'
ton until the fact finding commission
reports. This may delay the matter
for some time.
Further information has not beer
forthcoming on the probable time o.
the western trip OF the reclamation
fact finding commission. Telegraphec
requests have been made to Senator
Cooding to Immediately notify waie'
users when the dates are set. lhurs
day afternoon, nothing had been hear'
from that request
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21
HUNTERS ARE HOME

A. |. Myers, c. J. Westoott and
son. Buster. and Jack Thorne were
expected home Thursday evening from
Crane. Oregon. where they have heen
spending a week on goose hun''
Advance reports do not Indicate
whether or not it was a goose chase
or successful venture in the central
Oregon wilds.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21
PARIS SILENT ON WAR DEBT

France has made no proposals
OF representations concerning the
refunding to the United States OF
lis four billion dollar war debt.
since the visit here in August
1922. OF its special commissioner.
Senator Borah has learned from =
letter sent him by Secretary Mel
lon. chairman OF the American
debt commission.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21

The American Legion auxiliary
members met a; the home OF Mrs. {.
c. Weeks on Main street az the lunch
con hour Thursday 10 prepare Christ
mas parcels for the veterans taking
medical treatment a; the Boise hos
pi,ai. Candy and other good things
70 eat were included in the holiday
shipment.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21
QUIETLY MARRIED

Floyd Henly and Ida Belle HiNon,
both OF Nampa, were quietly married
in Caldwell Thursday afternoon at the
Presbyterian parsonage, the Rev. J
Sherman Potter performing the mar
riage ceremony.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21

]. 4. Bybee OF Rexburg. grand pa
,riarch OF the Idaho Odd Fellows
lodge. was an official visitor az the
regular meeting Of the Caldwell lodge
held Tuesday evening. He is spend
ing the week end in Idaho territory
west Of Caldwell.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21

w. T. Mccall. manager OF the Ida
no Producers Union. left Tuesday
evening for California to spend the
Christmas vacation with his family
who reside there. He expects to re-
turn to Caldwell about January 10.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21

w. w. Deal. state grange master
was in Caldwell Thursday. He ad-
dressed the Kiwanis club on the com
ing state grange meeting to be held
here in January.
Born. Wednesday morning. to Mr.
and Mrs. Cleve Groome. a daughter
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21

Bargain Bazaar mex, TO Sarehe'
Millinery Good things cheap. Also
Food Sale. Saturday. all day.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-12-21

Chick Stewart and Ray Hartley,
OF Nampa. were business visitors N
Caldwell Thursday.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-09
Evans Says [. Y.
Melons Much In
Evidence in East

Deputv Sheriff George W. EvaI
returned yesterday morning from
Carmi Illinois, where William 4.
Greenlee, wanted in Holtviile f6I
wife desertion, was turned over TO
him by the Illinois authorities. The
deputy sheriff reports an excellent
trip and although he enjoyed every
"iinute Of il, stated this morning he
is glad to be back in Imperial Val
ley. Heavy rains in the central
West and several of the southern
states made him long for the sun
shine of the valley.
In all the larger cities which Mr..
Evans visited, including New Or
leans, st. Louis, Nashville, San An
tonic and Kansas City, he found I'm
nerial Valley cantaloupeS prominent
~ displayed and advertised. Sew
cral times on diners and in restaur-
ants he made inquiries among the
diners as to their opinion of the
cantaloupes, and all were profuse
in their praise Of the Imperial Val
ley product.
Greenlee made an excellent travel
ing companion, according to Evans
and made absolutely no trouble or
inconvenience. He will be given Q
preliminary hearing later in the
week.