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Evening star., 1923-06-03
DIR. Stepanek Has Helped Put
Czech Nation Upon the Map

What DIR. Bedrich Stepanek, first
minister from Czechoslovakia to the
United States, has done to help put the
new republic on the world map is one
of the most dramatic and fascinating
stories of diplomatic service that has
been brought to light in Washington
in a long time.
DIR. Stepanek, who has resigned his
post here and is being succeeded by
Dr. Frantisek Chavalkovsky, was presi-
dent of the revolutionary committee
before his homeland became free,
headed the Czechoslovakia commits
sion to the Paris peace conference,
and more recently has served on the
debt commission which arrived here
a few days ago to adjust war claims
with Uncle Sam. He organized the
foreign office in Czechoslovakia after
his country became independent. In
cidentally DR.. Stepanek speaks nine
languages.
THE task of a foreign minister is
difficult when the nation he repre-
sents is almost unknown" said DR.:
Stepanek, when interviewed at the
Czechoslovakian legation. ct is en-
tirely different in the case of Bel
gium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and
other small powers so long estab-
lished. International friendships are
one Of the greatest needs of a new
country and there cannot be too many
of them.
Work for Education.
zone of my greatest aims has been
TO help revive education in Czecho-
slovakfa. I believe the University of
9xaxus has already regained much of
Evening star., 1923-06-03
First Move Here.

The Arst move toward standardiz-
ing specifications was made in Wash
Evening star., 1923-06-03

Bremen, >giving the impression that
they are going to Germany. II have
been trying to get a change in trade
report methods in this country so that
Czechoslovakia will get full credit
for all goods bought in the United
States. For example, an immense
amount of cotton is shipped from here
to my country; but merchants here,
reading the reports, suppose it all
goes to Germany because it is billed
to German ports.
Praises Secretary Wallace.
Il have also found of great value
to Czechosfovakia reports brought out
by Secretary Hoover. They are of
intense interest not only to business
men and manufacturers in the United
States. but all over the world. Mr.
Hoover has remarkable knowledge
of Czechoslovakia and through his
vision as world citizen realizes the
publics.
Secretary Wallace has been equally
helpful the minister continued.
The splendid suggestions which his
department is now publishing have
to be changed somewhat to suit the
different soil and climatic conditions
in my country, but many are proving
extremely valuable in advancing; ag-
riculture there. Farmers all over the
world are conservative, but when
tests prove the value of new, ideas
they are ready and glad to adopt
them. These reports can be used in
English in the universities at Prague,
and in some cases their usefulness
has made it advisable to have them
translated and printed in the Czech
language for the direct benefit of the
farmers.
The broad spirit in which Mr.. Wal
lace furnishes this valuable informa-
ton to other countries is nothing
less than remarkable. OF course,
such reports could hardly be kept
from other nations even If it was SO
desired. But Secretary Wallace might
be bureaucratic and make it unpleasant
for foreign diplomats instead of CO.
operating SO generously with them.
1T goes almost without saying that
Secretary Hughes is keenly interest
ed in the progress of Czechoslovakia
although not one of the nations
which have great deal of business
to be carried on with the State De-
partment," said the diplomat in COM
menting further upon the very un-
CO Gch ,,,-t% 4
among Americans, and which to him
has been nothing less than amazing
when compared with the spirit preva-
lent among so many nations in Eu-
rope.
DR.. Stepanek calls CzechosIovakia
the bridge to Russia. 1t is the very
center of central. European civiliza-
ton and many of the foremost artists.
scientists and musicians have been
educated there. It also links the
near east with western Europe. Some
day, he feels sure, the United States
will have a great part in the recon-
struction of Russia. He believes the
task too great for any one or even
two European nations combining
efforts. In his opinion, the American
engineers, manufacturers and others
who take part in rebuilding Russia
will do a great deal Of their work
through the aid of Czechs, who un-
derstand the Russian temperament,
speak their language and are familiar
with their needs.
The career of DR.. Stepanek reads
like a novel. Born of an old family
in Prague. he began his education at
home, but went to Paris for further
study at the age of eighteen Later
he studied in the universities of
sGon,inGeu unf IAIiu Iaee.j
Evening star., 1923-06-03
BY WILL r.. KENNEDY.

N OW that European diplomacy
nj at the Geneva conference has
defeated the resolution pre-
sented by Representative
Evening star., 1923-06-03

ERBERT HOOVER is by wa.
- of patterning after Noal
Webster. The Secretary o
~ i. or
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-05-24
RELIEF SOCIETIES MEET
Left over from last week

Left over from last week
The First Ward Relief Society met
on Tuesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. w. w. Beck, with the president,
Mrs. George T. Marshall presiding.
The literary lesson was led by Mrs.
Grace Barrows, and later, the mem
bers practiced singing for the con-
certs soon to be given by the, organ
ization under the direction of Mrs.
Jane Scofield Twenty-three mem
bers were present.
The Second Ward Relief Society
met at the church on Tuesday after
noon, with Mrs. w. H. Clifford pre-
siding and conducting. Mrs. Jennie
Mcclellan gave the literary lesson,
which was followed by discussion.
The members then took up plans for
the bazaar and program to be given
next Wednesday evening, when many
useful and fancy articles and candy
will be offered for sale, and good
program will be given by the ladies.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-05-24
ROCKFORD
Observation-Disclosures.
Received May %

Wednesday afternoon the Sea Gull
girls gave a party at the home of
Mrs. Willard Barnes, the occasion
being the birthday of her daughter,
Mary. Games we're played and de-
licious, refreshments were served.
All enjoyed themselves very much.
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Shaver have
moved into the old Davis home. Mr..
and Mrs. Shaver will stay here but
short time, after which they will
move to Mackay, where they will
make their future home.
Mr.. Clark from Pocatello, who
owns considerable land in these
parts, was visitor here Wednesday
Friday our school teachers, Mr..
Ison and Miss Taylor, took their
pupils to the river and had a good
time. Delicious refreshments were
served. The parents appreciate the
pains that the teachers have taken
with the children this year.
Friday evening party was given
at the Rockford Hall in honor OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Shaver, who
will soon leave for Mackay. The
usual good time was enjoyed and
delicious ice cream and cake were
served.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-05-24
SENIOR CLASS DAY PROGRAM
Left over from last week

Left over from last week
Monday was observed at the High
School as Senior Glass Day and the
Seniors gave very entertaining pro-
gram to the students and visitors.
AS a novel part of the program the
underclassmen who were the victims
of the Senior class were obliged to
stand and cry into handkerchief
and have something black tied
around their arms while the gen
erous Seniors arose one by one to
beuueath their dignif1ed manners,
studying ability, ETC., to the weep
ing pupils.
The program was as follows: Uni
versity of Idaho song by the class;
class prophecy by Louise Spalding;
song pictures by Grace Miltenberger;
songs by boys trio, Gerald Stewart,
Glen Hammond and Harold Hicken-
looper; pianologue by Grace Stultz;
violin solo by Walter Steffens; class
history by. Grace Stultz and Vera
Stephens; song by girls quartet,
Grace Stultz, Grace Miltenberger,
Gertrude Owen and Olene Wilson;
pianologue by Harry Martin; talk
on "School Spirit" by Boyd Hodson;
duet by Grace Miltenberger and
Olene Wilson, reading by Bessie
Halberg; dance by Louise Spalding;
song by boys trio; reading by Helen
Steffens and poppy yell for B. H.
S. by the class.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-05-24
MOTHERS DAY is OBSERVED


Mothers Day was quite generally
observed in Blackfoot, and the hearts
of many mothers were gladdened by
cards of greeting, flowers, and other
gifts. Special programs In honor OF
Mother were given at the Methodist
church, the First Ward Sunday
School and at the Baptist church.
The exercises given by the First
Ward Sunday School were held in
the TABERNACLE at 1890 in the morn
ing, and were attended by over 800
children and adults. Eighty-four
mothers were in attendance, and
each received q carnation. The fol-
lowing program was carried out:
solo, Helen Davis; reading, Edward
Carruth; solo, Rulon Wood; read
ing, Maria Marshall; duet, Clara
and Olive Christensen; reading, Ce-
liza Davis; song. Beth and Ruth
Stout; mixed quartette under the d.
rection of Glen Hammond; mothers
quartette under the direction OF Mrs.
w. w. Beck; reading, Nora Jones;
song, Mary Anderson; presentation
of carnations, ten boys and girls OF
and Primary classes;
tribute to mothers, Ivan P. Bills.
The special Mothers Day services
at the Methodist church were well
and each father and mo-
Their was presented with carnation.
The pastor, the Rev. ]. D. Gillian,
preached an appropriate sermon,
and the following musical numbers
we're suitable to the day and occa-
sion: anthem, "Springtime, by the
choir; solo, "My Aged Mother, F."
Dvorak, by Mrs. Clare Gillian; solo,
Mother Machree,' by c. E. Jack
son. W
At the Baptist church, the Mo-
hers Day address was delivered by
The Rev. H. w. Vodra, pastor of the
Baptist church at HALEY. Rev. and
Mrs. Vodra attended the Baptist con-
7ention here last week, on their way
20 California, on a vacation motor
rip. They were detained by a
of their car, and remain
I'd over Sunday, the guests of Mr..
Ind Mrs. L. M. Capps.i Rev. and
Mrs. E. C.. Cox, of New Plymouth,
IDAHO, also remained over Sunday,
md left for home on Monday after
loon. s.is
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-05-24
CHURCH SOCIETIES BID FARE
WELL TO ACTIVE MEMBERS
Left over from last weel

Left over from last week
The Lides' Aid Society of the
Methodist church entertained at the
home of Mrs. c. A. Hoover on We'd
nesday afternoon in honor Of Mrs.
F. M. Fisher, Mrs. E. c. Stultz, Mrs.
Thomas Bible and Mrs. Peter Shaw,
active members whose departure
from Blackfoot to make their homes
elsewhere, is much regretted by
their friends. The afternoon was
spent in a pleasant social way. Mrs.
Clare Gillian sang two pretty songs,
Mrs. A. H. Simmons sang one verse
of Idaho, My Idaho" and in clos
ing the afternoon. the entire COM
pany sang, "God be With You TILL
We Meet Again" Each Of the hon
or guests received gift OF silver
ware, presented by the Rev. DR.. Gil
lilan with an appropriate speech.
The serving of dainty refreshments
followed, with Mrs. w. G. Thompson,
Mrs. George Miltenberger, Mrs. Geo.
A. Line, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Grant
Holt, Mrs. p. w. Powers, Mrs. BAIL
strom, and Mrs. Robert Osborn act
ing as assisting hostesses with Mrs.
Hoover. t37 .l
The meeting of the Guild on We'd
nesday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. III Springer was a social sue
cess in compliment to Mrs. G. ".
Fisher, an active member of the or
who leaves Friday for
California to make her home, and
who will be greatly missed in church
and social circles of Blackfoot. AS
a parting gift, Mrs. Fisher received
a shower of dainty handkerchiefs
from the Guild members. The pre-
sentation was made by Mrs. Davis.
The serving of delicious two-course
luncheon rounded out the afternoon.
The members present numbered
twenty.
At the brief business session which
preceded the social features, Mrs.
Ralph Davis presided, and plans
we're made for card party to be
given by the Guild next Tuesday
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
T. B. DeHart.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-05-24
PINCREE
Received May Is
Ff'.i.'s-f4'-i--s-s.5-i-'i.-i-s

About twenty members of the Re-
lief Society met at the home of Mrs.
L. s. Caldwell last Tuesday after
noon. A short preliminary meeting
was held after which the time was
spent in social and music. Delicious
refreshments were served. ST.
A most successful term of school
closed last Friday, May II.
Ruth and Sherman Barlow enter
tanned Mr.. and Miss Hawks, Miss
Bernie Morgan, Reta, Lynn and Nor
man Fackrell last Thursday evening.
delicious luncheon was served
and games were enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Hutchinson and
family have moved to Pingree while
Mr.. Hutchinson is working on the
railroad.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson and family
and Mr.. and Mrs. Christensen and
family have moved here. The men
are employed on the railroad. Mr..
Anderson is the foreman.
Val Larson purchased a Ford car
last week.
The L. D. S. services were very
we'll attended Sunday and Mothers
Day was successfully celebrated.
After the program social time was
enjoyed and luncheon was served.
Tom Pharis, who is working in
Springfield, was a visitor in Pingree
Monday.
Mrs. Grace Holston, who is teach
ing school in Thomas, spent the
weekend at her home here.
Mrs. Bertha Dalton, who lives
near Wallace, Idaho. is here visiting
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-05-24
RELIEF SOCIETY CON-
FERENCES HELD
Left over from last week

Left over from last week
On Tuesday afternoon, special
conferences for Relief Society mem
bers were held in four wards Of the
stake, with the stake officers adj
dressing the meetings. A large at
tendance was reported from these
meetings, and much interest. The
subjects discussed were as follows:
Conservation of time and energy
within and without the home"
General notes from the general
conference of the church in Salt
Lake." with special reference to pub
lie health, and the operation of the
Saskatchewan bill in Idaho.
The speakers at the different
wards we're as follows: at Aberdeen,
Stake President of the Relief So
ciety Mrs. Nofear Davis, Mrs. George
Clarke, Mrs. E. L. Egli; at Sterling,
Mrs. ]. r. Williams, Miss Gladys
Hush, Mrs. j. Christensen; at
Springfield, Mrs. Willard Dance,
Mrs. w. w. Beck; at Pingree, Mrs.
j. T. Carruth, Mrs. Van Orden, Mrs.
Yancey.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-05-24
Pole Bridge
Community
Observation-Disclosures
Received May p

Received May y
Mrs. R. D. Prophet, who has been
suffering the past ten days with
quinsy, is improving.
Walter Smith returned from Idaho
Falls last Saturday, where he was
working.
Jim Peterson and John Hardy
came over from Cedar Creek Friday
and moved Mr.. Petersons family
back over there Saturday. Mrs.
Glenore school this winter.
The Glenore school was out Fri
day. The children gave nice pro-
grom after which ice cream and
cake we're served. There were three
graduates: Regnil Prophet, Philip
Sayer and Burdet Sayer.
Mrs. William Sayer returned from
Ucon last Saturday, where she went
to attend the funeral of her sister,
Mrs. Dora Wolfe.
Alec Robson returned Saturday
from business trip to the valley.
Mrs. E. M. Baird visited Mrs.
Harry Carlson in Idaho Falls Tues
day.
Joseph Jones, who has rented a
place at Lorenzo, is up here putting
in his crop.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Barzee Of
Ozone. visited Mrs. Barzee's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. David Jones, last Sun
day.
Miss Hilma Hare of Idaho Falls,
is spending a few days with her
sister, Mrs. w. ]. Smith.
Lee Whitmill and Reg Prophet
went to Shelley Tuesday to get work.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-05-24
TABER
+-f-t-s..tti-s-s-s-s--i-f-i-f.'
Received May Is


The spring grain is needing rain
very much.
Jerry Garmire and family, Mrs
!! Bush and Mrs. Wagner and baby OF
Pocatello, visited Mrs. Charlie Green
of Taber, Tuesday.
The people of Taber have been
having bad luck with their baby
chicks this spring. Mrs. Carl Brown
ordered 500 baby chicks and lost
them all; Mrs. H. F. Scissor lost
800; Mrs. e. j. Kasel lost rs, and
Mrs. Ralph Scissor lost 80. They
are not discouraged and Mrs. Brown
has ordered more and the others are
rying home brooding.
Mrs. Brill, of Pocatello, was called
to Taber Monday to be at the bed
side of her brother, C. P. Pawling,
who is very i'll.
Mrs. Jessie Sutton closed a very
successful eight months of school
here Friday, and left for her home
Saturday.
Dan Brill, OF .Blackfoot, came out
Tuesday and took his uncle, c.. P.
Pawling, to the hospital in Pocatello.
The range is getting good and
there are over 600 head of range
stock here.
Sunday School at the Scissor home
Sunday was a success.
Mr.. Meas moved his family and
stock to the Harry Kluesner ranch
Friday. He is seeding millet and
stock peas for feed.
The early gardens are looking
good and standing the cold nights
fine
The winter seeded rye looks as If
it will be a failure.
A letter from Howard Hartman,
a former Taber rancher, now at
Butte, Montana, tells us he is work.
ing for a copper company at 1925
and has bought $4,000 home, and
is in the poultry business. He never
gets less than 40c dozen for fresh
eggs. He. will make that his home
until Taber booms again.
Mrs. Scissor was dressing a hen
for dinner Sunday, and upon opening
the gizzard found twelve 20 short
empty shells, one dress pin, one tap
from the top of a battery belonging
to a phone, two brass rivets, three
brass burs to harness rivets, and
still she ate we'll and layed large
egg each day.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-05-24
WOODVILLE
Received May q
Observation-Disclosures

Received May q
Alven Clifford, owner of one of the
stores in Woodville, sold his stock
of groceries to Vernard Huntsman.
Mr.. Clifford will now sell sporting
goods.
Mrs. Ann Montague is i'll with
typhoid fever.
The Shelley high school agricul-
ture class was in Woodville last
Thursday judging hogs and horses
They visited Dave Cousins and Joe
Bischoff's farms.
Last week James Fuegal left with
a band of horses. He is taking them
to Gray's Lake.
Last Thursday the pupils Of the
Woodville school went to the lavas
west of here for a DAVIS walk.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-05-24
TROOP FOUR NOTES
Left over from last week

Left over from last week
The court of honor, composed OF
H. B. Kinney, j. J. Boyle and Jas.
Ryan, met Thursday evening at the
city hall, with Scoutmaster Leroy
Jones and the Scouts, for merit
badge tests. Over fifty tests were
taken, including pathfinding, person
al health, public health, life saving,
music. scholarship, electricity, p1on-
eering. first aid to 81. animals, and
cycling. Nineteen Scouts OF this
troop have now obtained a total OF
1871 merit badges, which Is a very
high percentage among scout troops.
John Hale and Clay Cherry fin
ished the tests for Eagle Scout, the
highest rank of Scouthood. The
next highest rank is Star Scout, and
the following boys have reached that
rank: John DeHart, Wesley Bone,
John Cowden, Ellis Murphy, Harold
Hines, Edgar Ketchum, Graham Par
kinson and Lowell Carruth.
The Troop now stands SO high In
proficiency that the boys are all
working hard to obtain the silver
loving cup given by the national or
ganization for the most proficient
troop in the United States. There
are now 81 registered Scouts in the
organization.
The Troop Officers now are: Scout
master, Leroy Jones; assistant
Scoutmasters, B. w. Clevenger. Elns
Chaplin, and c. o. Taylor; Eagle Pa
troll Leader, Clay Cherry; assistant,
John Cowden; Moose Patrol, Har-
old Hines; assistant, Charles Van
derwood; Bear Patrol, Ellis Murphy;
assistant, Ross Clark; Wolf Patrol,
Edgar Ketchum; assistant, John De-.
Hart; scribe, MILFORD Beck, assist
ant. Herbert Simmons. All are &C
tive and progressive leaders, and
have done a great deal for the good
of the Troop.
The Troop is now sponsored by
the American Legion, and the Troop
committee consists of Ray English,
r. E. Stephens and Walter Thomas.
These three, with DR.. w. E. Patrie
and M. M. Foster, now compose the
new court of honor with Ray Ste
phens as it's chairman. All are en-
thusiastic Scout workers and sup
porters, and will do great deal Tor
the interest of the Troop.
For the annual camp, Troop Four
will go thru Yellowstone, probably
towards the last of June. All but
a very few of the Scouts will go on
the trip, and the boys anticipate
wonderful time.
The Scouts are now being trained
in military drill for the exercises on
Decoration Day and Independence
Day. Mark B. Tuohy and Assistant
G. o. Taylor are the in
structors, both having been drill
in the service during the
war.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-05-24
NOTES FROM o. s. L. STATION
Left over from last week


A special train went through
about nine-thirty on Saturday morn
ing with Vice-President E. E. Cal
win and General Manager H. V.
Plat of the U. P. on board. The
officials stopped in Blackfoot for a
short time, and inspected the round
house and yards while here. They
went to Butte on trip of inspection
Saturday, and returning on Sunday
morning went up the Mackay branch.
The paint crew Of the o. s. L. has
been at work around the Blackfoot
station, touching things up and max
ing the woodwork around the depot
look shining as new.
The o. S. l.. telegraph construc-
ton crew has been here for the past
week, making improvements to the
equipment around this station. A
new cable was put in, and a number
of poles were changed.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-05-24
SELLS BOOMING HOUSE



Mr.. and Mrs. Wall, who have been
operating the Montrose rooming
house in Blackfoot the past three
years, have sold out to Mr.. and Mrs.
Croix of Pocatello, and turned the
business over on the fifteenth.
The Walls came here from Little
Lost River three years ago and have
made many warm friends. They
conducted a high class place and
have been very successful, but Mr..
Wall has contracted i'll health that
makes, 1t necessary for him to get
out in the open and to a lower al
titude, SO they are going to the coast
to look around. They are going to
Salt Lake for few days and will
return to Blackfoot for their daugh-
ter, who finishes school next week.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-05-24

RIVERSIDE
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES


heCelVcU Way -
Miss Vatia Taylor who has been
teaching in the Rockford school is
at home now for the summer.
Lowell Greer went to Utah last
week to visit his parents.
Shirley Shinn left last week for
Twin Falls.
Last Saturday evening crowd OF
young folks surprised Miss Laura
Gooch. Games, refreshments and a
social good time were enjoyed by
all.
Quite a number of our people at
tended conference in Blackfoot Sat
urday and Sunday.
H. L. Wray and Roy Taylor left
Monday morning for the lavas to get
wood.
Jed Taylor has been appointed by
County Superintendent Grace Faul-
coner as acting trustee for the year.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-05-24
EIGHTH GRADE CONfMEN
MENT EXERCISES AT, HI. s.
Left over from last week

Left over from last week
The eighth grade, or Junior High,
commencement exercises will be held
this Thursday evening, May II, at
the High School auditorium at 8
o'clock. The program will be given
as follows:
Song, school students; Salutatory,
Leah Clark; musical reading, Wes-
ley Morse; saxaphone solo, MILFORD
Beck; short play, students; musical
selection, Junior High orchestra;
presentation Of diplomas, Miss Anna
Doyle.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1923-05-24
EASTERN TOWN BROKE

Press reports say that the town
of Marion Ohio, is broke and without
funds to pay the officials of the city
government from now until August,
1924. The banks loaned them money
last Saturday to pay the employees
salaries but announced that this
would be the last loan they would
make.