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The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1923-08-24
FROM OVER THE COUNTY
POST FALLS

School opens Sept. 10, with ten
teachers. G.. w. Summers is super
intendent at $500 per year. Three
other high school teachers will receive
$3.50 a month each. Two double
grade teachers receive $l25 each, and
four single grade teachers $ll0 .
month each.
Samuel Spencer bought George E..
Nogle's house aRd lot for $3.50.
T. J. Blue's Gold Coin wheat yield
ed nearly 3I3 bushels an acre.
Rev. aud Mrs Melton have been
conducting camp meetings at East
Greenacres the past few weeks.
Ed Connor's Ford was damaged 10y
a Ford bug crashing into it on the
pavement and Mr.. Conner was iDjur-
ed. His car was standing still at the
side OF the road. The driver OF the
bug took his license plate and dsap-
peared leaving his vehicle on the
road.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1923-08-24
Means Urges Cooperation.

Declaring that "UpOn the success
of the farmers the success OF all
classes depends" Mark Means, state
commissioner Of agriculture. is
strongly stressing the importance OF
the cities and towns Of the state fur
n.shing as great markets as possible
for the farm products raised 10 coun-
try tributary to them.
Mr.. Means also insists that the
cities and towns OF the different
sections OF the state should furnish
warehouse facilities for taking care Of
farm products and cooperate with
the farmers so that when the peak OF
delivery comes 10, the farmers may
store their products so that shortage
OF cars will not disturb conditions
and the movement to the markets can
be more gradual
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1923-08-24
Idaho Valuations.

There are 1000, 2I2 acres of
agricultural land in the state OF
Idaho, with tax valuation OF
S75,o3I,75o. SO, according to a
compilation of assessors reports
made by George w. Lewis, state
budget officer. In addition to the
agricultural land there are 1913,
61o acres of irrigated land assessed
at s53,673,252. Dry land is valued
at more than $40. 900, 900. There
are I, 1,527,969 acres of this kind OF
land.
Timber land is assessed at ap-
proximately S2I, 900, 900, OF which
there are 1,48o, 4S7 acres. Five
million acres of grazing land carry
an assessment of $25, 2oI, OH.
There are more than three times
the acres OF grazing land than
agricultural land, but the assessed
valuation is only one third as great.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1923-08-24
DAYS Rain HaltS Harvest.

The record breaking rainfall for
August, following the electric
storm last Saturday night and
Sunday, broke the warm spell and
halted the work in the harvest
fields for several days. Rain fell
steadily nearly all day Monday,
only ceasing late in the afternoon.
The weather cleared Tuesday.
Only about half the wheat on
Rathdrum prairie is tl.reshed.
Three machines are in the field,
two being operated by Chas. Feely
and one by Nels Nelson. Owing
to the unusually heavy straw, it is
estimated that it is taking twice
as long to thresh given acreage
as it took last year. Much grain
is in the shock, but in many cases
farmers have stacked their bundles,
in order to give them better pro-
lection against the rain until the
threshing machines arrive.
While farmers declare the rain
was not badly needed, they say it
has put the ground in ideal condi
ton for seeding and is giving the
grain already sowed great boost.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1923-08-24
Burned Out Transformer.

During the electric storm Satur-
day evening, lightning struck a
transformer of the Rathdrum
Electric company near the Cooke
place north from Post Falls, put
ting the lights out in Rathdrum
and interfering with service at
other points. The transformer
was burned out and the top and
cross arms of the pole we're burned
off. Service was restored the next
day.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1923-08-24
SPIRIT LAKE

School will start September A..
High school students are requested to
report Aug. 80, 81 and Sept, l for
registration.
d. j. Wright arrived last Wednes
day from his new home 10 California
The Blue Bird club SURPRISED Mrs.
W. Z. Ellis on her birthday abnlver-
sary.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1923-08-24
public park. The property is valued
at $4,000.

puDiIC park. Auc piOPSi'J 10 'o''su
at $4,000
Ludwig Roper, OF this city, has been
appointed by Colonel Elias Marsters,
chief prohibition officer. as guardian
aud custodian OF the liquor stored IN
the federal court storerooms here.
Fifty five fires were reported 10 the
Cnur d'Alene and St. Joe national
forests as a result Of lightning during
the storm Saturday night. Rain that
accompanied the electrical storm ex-
tiDguished the fires with no serious
loss To timber.
Elmer Larson OF Worley. waived
preliminary hearing before United
States Commissioner l.. M. Larson,
on charge Of unlawful possession
and sale of intoxicating liquor. He
was held to federal court under $500
bond, which was furnished.
The new concrete county Jail was
completed sufficiently last week to
admit Of transfer of the twelve
prisoners from the old structure TO
the ''pen" on the second floor Of the
new building. Work on moving the
cells from the old jdi, was then pro-
ceeded with. So far the new jail has
cost about Sis. 900 and the expense
yet to be Incurred is expected to be
we'll within the total estimated cost
of $40, 900.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1923-08-24
cGUR D'ALENR

A Chevrolet touring car driven by
II. w. Higley OF Superior. Mont,
c. ashed into the front OF an oil
service station. causing damage to
both the car and the station.
The county commissioners have
been asked to buy IL acres with 900
feet OF shoreline on Hayden lake for a
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1923-08-24
WHEAT PROBLEM Up
Wallace Discusses Plans Pre-.
!: diets Reduced Acreage.

The farmer could get along fairly
we'll with present prices Of what he
has to sell, if prices Of what he must
buy were down accordingly, said
Secretary Wallace of the department
Of agriculture in a statement at
Washington. D. c., last Monday.
but prices Of other things remain
high. That is what hurts.
Wages in industries and railroads
ire almost twice as high as before
the war. Taxes are about twice as
high. Freight rates are from so TO
IS per cent higher Metals and
building materials Of all kinds are
from 50 to 100 per cent above pre-
var prices. All these are items sjn
the farmers cost Of production.
Until fair relationship is restored
between agriculture and industry
md commerce, agriculture will be
upset and will have reason to COM
plain.
The pressing question is, what
an be done to help the wheat grow
ers get more nearly the cost Of pro-
iuction for this years crop? Some
urge that the government ought TO
TX fair price. That could be done
only by the government preparing TO
BUY unlimited quantities at the. price
liked. Others suggest that thegoy-
ernment 60 into the market and buy
200, 900, 900 bushels of wheat and
store it, on the theory:that the taxi
ing off the market of that quantity
would send up the price to a fair
figure. 1sa
II am not hopeful Of good results
from either Of these plans. How
would the government dispose ofShe
surplus accumulated? What effect
would either action have on wheat
,creage? What effect would it have
upon the acreage. and price Of other
grains and OF livestock? Would the
same policy be adopted in case of
ruinousIy low prices for other farm
products? The wheat situation rs
bad enough, and certainly the major
ity OF our people would favor any
practical method of helping, but we
ought to be reasonably sure that the
remedy attempted will do the farmer
nore good than harm and will not
make our situation worse instead 9of
better.
Whether these acute situations
might be relieved ifthe government
should set UP an agency with, large
authority to handle our surplus farm
products in its discretion and pro-
vide it with ample funds, | do got
know. do not believe anyone
knows"
| The low price of wheat this year
will bring some reduction in acreage,
Mr.. Wallace predicted, adding that
it is terribly hard situation for the
individual but those who remain will
be benefited"
| In reference to the export situa-
ton, he said:
"A gradual decline mot exports
Of grains and meats is to be expect
ed. We cannot hope to keep them
at the high rate Of recent years. But
these exports are not going to van-
ish over night. Europe will con-
4 tinue to buy large quantities of US
| for some time
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1923-08-24

More than 900 children were born
10 Idaho during the month ended
August 10. Deaths during the same
period totaled 227-134 males and SO
females. Twelve of the deaths were
due to accidental drowning. -
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1923-08-24

New farm loans made by the state
department OF public Tnvestnfe is
during July totaled ~ bn humber A0d
$33,9 10 amount.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1923-08-24
BOND INDEBTEDNESS
Statement Covering All Units
Of Kootenai County.

The total bonded indebtedness
of Kootenai county and all its
units is $I,347,462. go, according
to a statement prepared July by
c. 0. Sowder, county auditor, at
the request Of the director of the
Evening star., 1923-07-22
DOUBLE EXAMINERS
IN TRAFFIC BUREAU
Larger Force Expected to End
Long Waits to Get Drivers
Permit.

commissioner Oyster announced Ia
night that he has arranged with Mai
sullivan to double the force of ex
aminers at the traffic bureau in order
70 expedite the issuance of automo-
bile operator permits
This will be joyful tidings To thosa
nervous souls who heretofore have
had TO wait in fear and trembling 10
go through the strict test now re-
quired of all prospective drivers.
At present there are only three
regular examiners detailed to the
bureau. Commissioner Oyster said
three more would be assigned to tho
work. 1t is believed persons apply
ing for permits will not now have
to wait long for a. test.
Inspector Headley's force is ex-
amining more than 100 applicants a
day with no indication of a let up in
business.
There probably are three or four
applicants for permits as the result
of every new car sold. When father
buys a machine friend wife and sis
ter Jane also apply for permits so
that they too may drive 1t.
Commissioner Oyster also an
nounced last night the following
in n the P9iee Pots
from the traffic bureau to the ninth
precinct; Private S. L. Holiday.
traffic bureau, to seventh precinct:
Private c. F. Cummings, jr., traffic
bureau, to ninth precinct; Private ].
H. Major, third precinct, to traffic
seventh, sew e to ninth; Private j. T. White,
eighth, to seventh; Private R. Q.
Mulkey. ninth. to traffic bureau;
Private Harry Corney, ninth to traffic
bureau, and Private G. w. Ward,
ninth, to traffic bureau.
Evening star., 1923-07-22
Restoring of Fort Stevens
Urged as National Memorial
Project Backed by Former G.. A. r. Off
cial Would Mark Spot Where Lincoln
Stood Under Fire With Troops.

To restore old Fort Massachusetts,,
now known as Fort Stevens, located
In Brfghtwood. and turn 1t into a
park. on which will be marked the
positions of the attacking and de-
Tending forces on July IL. 1864. is
the object of a movement inaugural
ed by John McElroy, past senior vice
COMMUNICATING -chief of the Grand
Army of the Republic
Ihe date is declared to mark the
only time that a President of the
United States was ever present with
his troops under fire. Such a
memorial to Abraham Lincoln, 1t is
held by Col. McElroy, would consti-
tute lesson on patriotism and
Americanism.
Came In Sight of Capital.
July IL. 1864, also marks the low
est and most depressing point in the
great struggle for the preservation
OF the Union. An unexpected con-
catenation Of military events had
left the Shenandoah valley open.
This valley had always been the
Achilles Heel of the defense Of the
National Capital. Down this valley
Lee had sent force under Gen. Jubal
a. early. 1t was soon heard of across
the Potomac, and the whole north
country was taken with alarm.
MAI. Gen. Lew Wallace, command
Ing force of militia and a small
division of the 9Th Corps for one
day held Early on the Monocacy
river. But Early swung around
Wallaces flank. drove him off TO
guard Baltimore, and rushed on un-
Evening star., 1923-07-22

til by July II, he was on the 7th
street road. and in sight of the Cap
ltol at Washington. The city and
the "hole country were in a panic
Lincoln Braves Bullets,
At the first Information of Early's
advance Grant had sent two divi-
sions of the 9Th Corps from Peters
burg uD the Potomac and they ar
rived at the 7th street wharves on
the morning of July IL. They were
met at the wharves by President Lin
coin and members of his cabinet
The 9th Corps, under Cen Wright
marched out Immediately to Fort
Stevens and confronted Early's forces
President Lincoln resided in a cot
tage in the Soldiers Home grounds
IN the summer Gen. Wright took
up his position on a parapet and be-
gan to study the field. Lincoln, fol-
lowing. climbed the parapet and
stood by the side Of Gen. Wright,
with a group following him This
attracted the attention of the enemy's
sharpshooters, and Wright advised
Lincoln to get down behind the
works. Lincoln, who knew no fear,
merely smiled at him. Presently a
sharpshooter's bullet hit Pennsyl-
Vanla surgeon in the leg and he was
carried back Then Wright spoke
moro deciSively to the President
telling him he must get down, which
Lincoln reluctantly did. The two di-
VISIONS of the 9Th Corps rushed
out and engaged Early's men, driv-
saw that he was too late, that he
could not capture Washington by
the proposed single stroke" and re-
tired across the Potomac
Evening star., 1923-07-22

pc possible to put on any prede-
termlned load and maintain uniform
Ioad resistance from the test wagon,
Whether II travels a level or up
CURED 10 pull a six-horSepower load
10 enter. the load to be increased by
TWO horsepower on each successive
lriai until the maximum is reached.
Inc term horsepower" is heard
every day. and as a measure Of the
activity of machinery was introduced,
oy Ihomas Lanery. the inventor Of
an early type of steam engine. The
earliest application of the steam en-
glne was in the pumping of water
from mlnes-work which had for
merly been done by horses. Lanerv
IN the year 1902 says that an engine
which Will raise as much water as
Two horses working continuously In
a given number Of hours will do the
work or labor of about ten horses,
SINCE relays or horses must be used
70 keep the work going continuously.
such an engine. then, he called a ten
horsepower engine
James Watt, who Is generally
known as the inventor Of the modern
steam engine, adopted the term
horsepower as a unit for express
ing the power Of his steam engine
and defined its value in gravitational
units. viz, foot pounds per minute
The tests from which Watt computed
ms engine power determined that q
morse could raise a weight of 100
pounds while walking at a rate OF
20 miles per hour. This is eouiva-
lent TO 1900 foot pounds per minute.
WATT aoded 90 per cent to this value
giving $4,000 foot pounds per min
ute, or $50 foot pounds per second.
since the time of Watt his value
mas been in general use in England
and the United States, and $50 pounds
per second Is as the English horse
power. As the use of the steam en-
sine spread from England into other
countries, the value of the horse
power was translated into the units
of the various countries-that is
since the foot and pound had different
values in different countries the
number of foot pounds in a horse
power necessarily varied
Inc relation of the horsepower 10
the kilowatt is referred to in a cir
cuIar issued by the United Ssates
bureau of standards, and suggests
that the watt and kilowatt be used a
the units OF power whenever possible
Tor all kinds of scientific, engineer
ing and other work. and saws .ft is
not unlikely that the unit of horse
power Will ultimately so out Of use
put In the meantime, however. il is
desirable that its definition be uni
form"
The same value, 746 watts. is
used by the bureau of standards "a
the exact equivalent Of the English
and American horsepower. The bu-
reau recommends the use, Whenever
possible, of the kilowatt instead or
the horsepower.
Evening star., 1923-07-22
Tests to Determine Literal
''HOrse PO,Uer" Value Planned

While "Old Dobbins" is being su-
perseded by mechanical power, he is
still the standard of measurement of
that power.
By scientific tests the Horse Asso-
ciation Of America at this years
Iowa state fair has made special pro-
vision for horse power" tests, de-
signed by the engineering depart
ment Of the Iowa State College.
Horse power" has been the stand
ard OF power measurement for CEN
turtles, but little research work on
the pulling power of horses and mules
has been carried on scientifically, be-
cause of the difficulty in providing
uniform tractive resistance.
Uniform Resistance.
By means of gears and a hydraulic
pump driven from the wheels 1t will
Evening star., 1923-07-22

Tennessee Ave. near Beach. Always open
Private baths. running water in roonns; elevator:
excellent table; white service. American plan,
"a MP daily: special weekly rates. Garage
N. WALSH DUNCAN
Evening star., 1923-07-22
ARYANS MEET JULY 80.
Community Welfare Object OF
Washington Organization.

The next meeting of the Aryans will
be held at s pm. July 80 at st.
Stephens parish hall. S017 14th street
northwest. Incorporated under the
laws of the District, the movement
aims to bring the moral influence of its
members for the improvement of condi-
tions bearing upon community welfare.
Temporary officers have been elected
as follows: Grand sovereign, Rev. DR..
George F. Dudley; grand dramatist, DR..
II. Bond Bressler; grand director, Harry
L. Slye; grand protector, Harry L.
Black; grand challenger, Earle r.
Estes; grand magus, George Neal Bell;
grand spiritual advisor, Elias Josephi
grand ancient, Dr., John 8, LIE Bevrsi
grand mystic, Jarrett g. Huddlsstenj
grand sergeant. Irwin 8. PagteR
Evening star., 1923-07-22
HOTEL ALBION

Beachfront hotel; capacity. 800; fully modern
hot and cold running water In every room
z. D. TOWNSEND. Owner and ProS'r.
Evening star., 1923-07-22
HOTEL SOMERSET
HOTEL WALDORF

New York Ave. near Beach. So up daily, spe-
cial weekly. Bathinz from hotel. E S. Brady.
Hotel Stanley, Sc oprSl1s svs svsi. caD
ming water In rooms white service. dancing.
bathing allowed. GEO. l.. KLEINGINNA.
ASBURY PARK, N. }.
Evening star., 1923-07-22

NEW YORK.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-05-04
USEFUL PORTABLE LAVATORY
Making Necessary Repairs Solved
by Cincinnati Man.

Often it happens that motorists are
obliged to stop and repair their cars
far from any available water supply,
and then it Is question of washing
their hands. Annoying, often.
But Edgar S. Curtiss of Cincinnati
has devised portable lava:ory, which,
having the outward appearance Of
suitcase, may readily be put to use in
such an emergency.
Half Of it is a water tank; the other
half Is a basin. All that is necessary
is to open it and turn tap. A small
box with a water-tight lid, to contain
a cake of soap, is mounted on the
tank, which is also provided with
spring clamp to hold a towel.
Thus the mOtorist can wash his
hands at a moments notice, dry them,
empty the basin by unscreWing a cap
which closes the outlet and so go on
his way rejoicing.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-05-04
USE SPARK PLUGS TO
STOP CYLINDER HOLE
Auto Must Have Magnetic and
Wires to Hook Onto 1t.

Spark plugs have been in use almost
as long as the automobile itself. They
We're invented primarily to plug up the
holes in the top of the cylinders
That's how they came to be called
plugs. When automobiles were first
made, they had trouble with holes
forming in the tops Of the cylinders
Some cars had four holes, some had
six, and some even had eight and
twelve 1t all depended on the car,
and they never knew until after the
car was finished how many plugs it
was going to need.
Along about the time they were try
ing to find some way to effectively plug
up these holes, they found that to run
properly, a car had to have magnetic
and wires to hook onto IT. Then came
the question of what to do with the
other ends of the wires that were
hooked onto the magnetic One day
young inventor decided to attach the
loose ends of the magnetic wires to the
plugs in the top of the cylinders and
rename the plugs spark plugs. This
was done, and it became so popular
with automobile makers that it has
been the custom ever since.
Now automobile makers even go so
far as to advertise their cars by the
number Of Spar- Mugs it has
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-05-04
ESSENTIAL HINTS
IN BATTERY CARE
Distilled Water Should Be Added
to Cells Just Before 1t Is
to Be Charged.

For best results distilled water
should be added to the cells of a stor-
age battery only just before it is to be
charged Gas in driving the carr. The
hydrometer readings should not be
taken until after the charging has pro-
ceeded for some time because charg-
ing is the only means by which the
acid and water can be thoroughly
mixed. To obtain the most accurate
hydrometer readings, they should be
made when the temperature of the
electrolyte is at 20 degrees Fahren-
heit
Making Voltage Test.
To make a voltage test of the stor-
age battery, first place it on discharge
for 10 or Is minutes by turning on the
lights. Using the 30-volt scale of
voltmeter, connect the instrument
across the main terminals of the bat
terry and the scale should register 6
volts or more Using the 3-vot scale,
connect the instrument across the ter
minals of the individual cells and each
cell SHO(uu l6SlSlCI NOIlS. II lllc
cells do not show 2 volts each after
being charged for 10 or 10 minutes,
internal trouble is Indicated and such
a test is the best means of determin-
ing whether a cell is damaged or dis
charged.
Never use an ammeter for testing a
storage battery. The ammeter is
lOw-resistance instrument and would
be burned out.
Overhaul atld Clean.
IF storage battery is to be given
the proper care, it should be over
hauled and cleaned once year-this
is not an expensive operation and
guarantees large savings in the long
run. The car owner can accomplish
a great deal in this connection by
keeping the top of the battery dry
and clean at all times-the terminals
should always be tight and well
creased with vaseline to prevent ex-
cessive corrosion.
To clean the top of battery, tighten
the filler caps, and apply a strong SO
luton Of water and baking soda with
a brush. Allow this solution to stand
until the top is covered with foam,
which is then removed by dashing
cupful of clear water over it. Repeat
this entire operation until the battery
stops foaming when the solution IS
applied.
1t is necessary to add water to the
cells more often In summer than dur
ing cold weather because the higher
temperatures cause the water to evap-
crate more rapidly.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-05-04
Our Motor Lexicon.

Isn't it about time TO rename
some of the important units Of
the car so that they will mean
more to motorists? Take the
tail light" for example Most
drivers come to know this as
the trouble light" so why not
change the motor lexicon ac-
cordingly? For a lot of drivers
the "accelerator" isn't very far
removed from a third rail"
and it might go better revised
accordingly There's no par
ticular kick coming about the
vacuum tank" for it often
lives up to its name, but surely
it is time to recognize TENDERS
as defenders"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-05-04
PROPER LUBRICANTS FOR CAR
siderably-Gears and Bearings
Will Run Dry.

The power of car is cut down con-
siderably by too heavy an oil in the
engine and too heavy grease In the
gear case. Lubricants that are too
thick will not flow at all in cold wealth
er and the gears and bearings will run
dry.
Palisadian., 1923-09-21

Little Gents Tweed Suits
All-wool tweed material in number of colors.
Sizes 3 to g. ono
Opening Special ..................Z Z.JO
Palisadian., 1923-09-21

Boys Wash MILDLY Suits
in chambray crash, in big variety of color
combinations. Sizes to g. cn
Palisadian., 1923-09-21


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