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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-05-22
BONUS PLANS
ARE TAKEN UP
Cabinet Decides 5000 Additional EN-
Ployes will be Required for Circu-
lating Applications.

VefoihhSIOil, Mdy LU.-OIIlcldl
Washington joined hands today in a
move to adjust the government to
the soldier bonus bill.
Congress, which forced the bill in
to law over the Presidents veto show
ed a willingness to cooperate in ad-
justing SO far as possible the pend
ing tax reduction bill to conform
to the added cost of the bonus.
The various executive departments
charged with administration of the
bonus law hurriedly began to assem-
bic their forces. The administrative
question was taken up at the cabi-
net meeting, and it was determined
that upward of 5000 additional en-
ployes would be required immedia-
tely for the work of circulating ap-
plication blanks and assembling nec-
u sa}y data
while the estimated expense of
S12O,000,00O for the next fiscal year
on account of the bonus, cannot be
provided for in the pending tax bill,
which experts say will more than
eliminate the estimated surplus over
the necessary government expendi-
lures, administration leaders in
Congress expressed the opinion today
that the bill would be signed because
of the stimulus it will afford to busi-
ness.
This view was predicated on the
elimination of the senate amend
ments for full publicity of tai re-
turns and tax on undistributed cor
poration profits, yet to be considered
in conference. Both proposals have
been declared Objectionable to the
President, and there were indicaI
tions today that the conferes would
eliminate both. Representative Gar
ner, of Texas, in charge of the dem
ocratic tax fight in the house, has
never declared in favor of either
proposal, both of which were voted
in by the senate on democratic-re-
publican insurgent votes.
Senator Smooth declared he would
recommend acceptance by President
Coolidge of the tax bill on the ground
that any deficit which might occur
next year would be offset in later
years by increased returns as re-
suit of the beneficial effect on bust
ness of tax cut now.
The American Red Cross Joined
the government today in the work
of distributing to veterans applica-
ton blanks and full instructions on
the provisions of the bonus bill and
it is planned to have this we'll under
way within a few days.
The greatest burden of admins
trative work will come during the
next year. Although none Of the
insurance certificates will be issued
before next January l, and the cash
payments will not be made until
after March l, the task of examining
the approximately 100000 applica-
tions would be gotten under way as
soon as possible.
The department today submitted
an estimate Of $4,5OO,O00 to the bud
get bureau as the amount necessary
to rooot odoo II, CT rotiva ovnopco d,,r
ing the next fiscal year. This con-
templates the employment of more
Continued on page eight.)
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-05-22
j. M. DOWNUM

R. A. Wilder a farmer of Wake
County has found his recleaning ma
chine a valuable, investment. Since
he bought it early in the spring he
has not only recleaned his own cot
ton seed but also several thousand
bushels for his neighbors. Some men
brought their seed twelve miles to
have them cleaned. 1t has resulted in
better stands of cotton in that vicin-
ity, reports county, agent Anderson.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-05-22

The big farmers picnic held an
Dually at the Piedmont Branch Sta
lion farm near Statesville will be
held on July 10 this year. Over
1000 farmers attended this picnic
last year.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-05-22

Business men of Granville county
have pledged $500 in cash to be used
as prizes to stimulate more interest
in the Live-at-Home program of the
Agricultural Extension division, re-
ports county agent J. H. Blackwell.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-05-22

A disgruntled peddler of cotton
seed said that the county agent in
Caswell county caused him to lose
$500 in clear. cash by giving prospec-
tive purchasers sound advice about
buying their seed for planting this
year ,rhe peddler had to sell his to
the oil mills.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-05-22

cts not a question of being in
style that should concern one about
bobbing her hair" says Miss Maude
Wallace, Assistant home demonstra-
ton agent for the State College of
Agriculture. ''hut she should first
decide whether or not it is suitable
for her particular style of beauty" !"
Evening star., 1924-04-20

iigan, Mrs. G. w. Griffith, Mrs. w. w.
Adamson, DR.. c. I. Griffith, Mr.. Ru-
dolph Krogman, Mr.. William Mulligan,
Mr.. J. g. Burns, Mr.. ID. J. Burke Mr. Ed.
Goodwin. Mr.. j. Paul Ratciffe, Mr..
Henry Nolda, Mr.. Charles Fenton, Mr..
William Sherman, Mr.. Charles Connor
and Mr.. e. A. Strudley.
The proceeds of this card party and
dance will be donated to the welfare
fund of the council. Patrons and
pstronesses of the affair are:
Mr.. and Mrs. George Griffith, DR. c.
I. Griffith, Mr.. +. G.. Boswell, Mr.. Edward
Kammerer, Mrs Catherine Iawman
Mr.. Stanley Holland, Mr.. II. S. Dismer
Miss Sophie Shipman, Mr.. Raymond
Collins, Miss Bridget Mahoney, Mrs
Joseph Endries, Mrs. Myrtle Price
Evening star., 1924-04-20
Keane Councils Dance
At K. of G.. Hall Thursday

A card party and dance of Keane
Council, Knights of Columbus will be
held Thursday evening, at the
Knights of Columbus Hall, 910 10th
street northwest. The committee in
charge of the affair includes: Mr..
James p. McKeon, general chairman:
Mrs Mary C. Adamson. CHAIRMAN OF
the card party. assisted by Miss Geo--
gia Wilson, Mrs. J. E. Burns, Mrs.
Harry Burns. Mrs. D. j. Burke, Mr..
L.u ra Ina5n, Mrs. William "A. MuI-
Evening star., 1924-04-20

Mrs. A. A. Harvey, Mr.. Carl c. Mud
Ter. Mr.. William T. Ostman, Mr.. julia
Rosenfeldt, Mrs. Mary Norris, Mr.. Pa
rick McKenna. Parker Bridget Cc,npau
Mrs. Vic ct Ihrie. Henry Cunninghai
Mrs. William Merritt, Mr.. D2vid
Walsh, Mrs. Ella Nesmith, DR.. A
Bronaugh, Mr.. Charles Hai1ler. Can
Eugene Edwards, Mr.. Edward Eoie
Mr.. William Maier. Barker BakiIl
Company and Mr.. Frank Burns
Possessed of unusual executit il
ability and practical experience a.
transportation expert, Miss Lid
Zwergel has risen to the post of cas-
ern passenger agent for the Whit
Pass and Yukon Route
Evening star., 1924-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. William Alexander
Barber and their young son Gordon,
are visiting Mrs. Barber's mother,
Mrs. Frederick Elliott Gordon, in her
home on Lamont street for the Easter
holidays.
Evening star., 1924-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney L. Hechinger
have returned from a trip around
the world and are staying for the
present at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs Harry Roller, e73S Connecticut
Evening star., 1924-04-20

Mrs J. Irwin Steel, is at the
Burlington until the end of the con-
yention of tho League of American
Pen Women, of which she is vice pres
ident for Pennsylvania She will re-
Evening star., 1924-04-20

Mrs. Eugene lie Merle and her
daughter, Miss Eugenia LIE Merle,
will return tomorrow from Fort Monroe,
where they went Thursday for the
week and.
Evening star., 1924-04-20

Dr. Maurice Herzmark. who has
been studying in Vienna during the
winter, is spending the Easter holi-
days in Rome
Evening star., 1924-04-20

Miss MurieI Eleanor Gray will have
as her guest next week Miss Susan B.
Hanna of Philadelphia, who will be
here for the debutalntes' ball the
night of April %. Miss Gray Will
give a dinner in honor of Miss Hanna
the night of the last Junior Service
Club dance.
Evening star., 1924-04-20

Midshipman Arthur Duncan Marks
is - nUune from the Naval Academy,
spending his Easter vacation with his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel H.
darks of 3544 18th street northwest,
and also a part of the time with his
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Duncan
d. Ransdel.
Evening star., 1924-04-20

Miss Mary Sanger sailed from New
York yesterday on board the Cedric
for Liverpool and will spend the
summer abroad.
Evening star., 1924-04-20

Mrs. Henry Martin Cooper, for
merly Miss Theresa b. Quinter of
Washington, leaves today for Long
Beach, Calf, where she will join
Ensign Cooper on his return from
southern waters. Mrs. Cooper will
visit MIR. and Mrs. Henry Bernard
Cooper, Ensign Cooper's parents, at
ClaI Nshurg, W. Va. and Miss Theresa
NJ. Brick, Mrs. Cooper aunt, at
Kansas City, Mo, on her way west.
Evening star., 1924-04-20

SI- and Mrs Edward B. I1oran hsSe e
as their guest for the Easter holiday,
Mr.. Alfred +. Smith, Jr., son OF the
C;oyernor of New York and Mrs.
Smith
Evening star., 1924-04-20

Mr.. John w Blodgett Of Grand
Rapids. Mich, who with Mrs. Blodgett,
has been at Hot Springs. Va, tor
some time, will come TO Washington
today TO spend some time at the
Wardman Park Hotel, where Mrs.
Blodgett will join him tomorrow.
Evening star., 1924-04-20

Louis ". Slonaker of RaIlut Abyad
Temple. Albuquerque, n. M
Evening star., 1924-04-20

Mrs. J. C. Cannon of Concord, y. c.,
who was the guest of her daughter.
Mrs. David II. Blair, wife of the
commissioner of internal revenue, has
returned to her home.
Evening star., 1924-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs Rudolph Helmbold of
Vancouver. b. c.. are in washington
the guests Of the formers mother
Mrs. Charles D. Helmbold. The mar
rage of Mr.. mad Mrs. -Helmbold took
place in Vancouver in February, the
bride being before her marriage, MISS
Rrend Jeanne Haywood, daughter of
Mr.. John Albert Haywood Of Vancou-
Rnr nd London
Evening star., 1924-04-20

Capt. and Mrs. Chester Wells will
leave Washington Saturday, May IL,
and Will sail from Vancouver,
Wednesday, June 1. for Australia,
where they will spend several months.
Evening star., 1924-04-20

Mrs. Henry Porter Russell is spend-
ing Easter with her mother. Mrs. J;
Borden Hartman. Mrs. Hartman Will
20 to Biltmore for the marriage Tues
day, April 80 of Miss Vanderbilt and
the Hon. Mr. Cecil, and after the we'd
ding will accompany Mrs. George
w. Vanderbilt. mother Of the bride, to
Florida for tarpon fishing.
Evening star., 1924-04-20

Former Secretary OF the Navy, Mr..
Edwin DENLY, has gone to bis home
in Detroit, where he will spend sew
eral weeks.
Evening star., 1924-04-20

have Cancelled all their social en-
gagements because of the death last
week of Mr. Tuckerman's aunt. Mrs.
Emily Tuckerman, formerly Of Wash
ipgtons ..s "A.
Evening star., 1924-04-20

Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt is spend
ing the week end in Washington on
her way from New York to Biltmore,
N c., 10 attend the marriage of her
granddaughter. Miss CorneIia Wander
hilt, daughter of Mrs. George W.
Vanderbilt, and the late Mr.. Wander
bilt. to the Hon. Mr.. ]. +. \. Cecil,
which will take place Tuesday,
April %.
Evening star., 1924-04-20

Miss Lucille Flukey, student at the
National Cathedral School. enter
tanned a group of twelve of her
schoolmates at lunch at the home of
her parents. 1922 Garfield street
northwest, yesterday.
Evening star., 1924-04-20

Judge and Mrs. Austin Swackham-
u7er, who have been for a week at
tho Powhatan Hotel, after spending
two months at Palm Beach and
Miami, Fla, have returned to their
home at Woodbury., n. j., near Phila-
Gelphia-
Evening star., 1924-04-20

Judge Robert T. Lovett has taken a
box for the dance concert to be given
by Mr.. stafford Pemberton at the
President Theater Friday evening at
S:3O o'clock
Evening star., 1924-04-20

tentate James T. Gibbs of Almas
Temple, and +. W. Armstrong and
Evening star., 1924-04-20

Mrs. H f. Gary and her little
daughters, Janet and Barbara, of
Wellesley Hills, Mass, are guests of
Mrs. liary'S sister-in-law, Mrs W. t
Rucker. over the Easter holiday.
Evening star., 1924-04-20

DR.. and Mrs. Julian S. Wadsworth
arc visiting the latter's brother-in-
law and sister, Representative and
Mrs Richard Yates, and will remain
until the middle of next week, when
they will start on tour of this coun-
try before returning in August to
France, where they have made their
homo for the past five years
Evening star., 1924-04-20

Representative Frank II. Funk OF
Illinois will be joined here the latter
part of next week by his daughter,
Miss Mary Funk, who Will arrive
from Haiti, where she has been the
guest for the last few months of Col.
and Mrs. William Reattie.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09
Glenn and Gwendolyn Griffith
Narrowly Escape Accident
I'm Storm on Minidoka Dam

II was reported heer Monday that
q searching party had gone out to
look for Glenn and Gwendolyn Grif-
fifth, young people of Oakley. who
had gone out on Minidoka dam on
boat Sunday and had not been
seen since. 1t was feared that they
had been drowned and the current
rumor was to that effect. There had
been a strong windstorm Sunday af-
ternoon and 1t was thought that the
wind had overturned the boat.
Later Monday evening, informa-
ton came that the young people
were safe. In company with a num-
ber of others, they had gone In a
motor boat to an island about seven
miles up Snake river. Just before
they were ready to return home, the
storm struck them. partly overturn-
ing the boat, and making it necessa-
~ for them to remain on the island
all night. Next day the motor boat
was put in shape for the homeward
voyage.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09
Tell Us About Camping
Sites in Cassia County

The Herald is gathering data for
the second annual vacation number.
This year we want to give a list of
all the picnic and camping sites men,
toned in our Vacation number last
year-besides, we want to give addi-
tional information and to correct
mistakes which may have occurred
in the articles printed last July.
In order that our readers may
give US data about the places men,
toned and adso suggest additional
places, we give below list of pic
mic and camping sites featured in
our first annual Vacation number,
July 13, 1928: Spring creek; Mill
creek; Oakley dam; Trapper creek;
Trout creek; Coal creek; Indepen-
dence lakes; Lake Cleveland; Big
Cottonwood creek; Little Cotton
wood creek; City of Rocks; Bos-
letter ranger station; Birch creek:
Sublett reservoir; Raft river; Suili-
vans canyon; Goose creek
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09
UNION PACIFIC SYSTEM
REDUCES PASSENGER FARES

The Union Pacific system has an
nounced that effective May 12, there
will be a radical reduction in one
way passenger fares from Idaho and
Montana points to points in Utan,
Nevada, Arizona, Mex Mexico and
California. In some cases similar
material reductions became effective
March first, and the new reductions
addede to those previously made will
bring one-way fares practically to a
pre-war basis.
Best of all. there is similar re-
duction in force from California
points to points in the inter-moun-
tain states. This will benefit some
OF those misguided citizens of our
state who were unfortunate enough
to catch the California craze and who
no doubt will come sneaking back
to Idaho in due time.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09
IMPORTANT DAIRY CONFERENCE
AT GOODING MAY 15 AND 10

A dairy conference which will be
of great Importance to the dairy In
dustry of southern Idaho and OF We
ry great interest to every dairyman
Of this section will be held in Good
ing May 5 and 16. One of the fore
most problems to be discussed at
this meeting will be foot and mouth
disease, and measures for prevent
ing it's spread into Idaho. Other
matters of interest will be coopera-
tive marketing of dairy products,
higher tariff and other subjects of
interest to the farmer. The Mini
Cassia Holstein Breeders association
at their last meeting Monday night
voted to attend the conference in a
body and herewith extend an invita-
tion to all others wishing to attend
the conference.
County Agent Barber has been
placed in charge of transportation
arrangements and those wishing to
attend will get in touch with him.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09
DEAD STEERS BLOCK ROAD
T. AT NARROWS, so. OF TOWN

1t is reuorted that Joe Wilson
found ten head of steers blocking
the road at the Narrows. about fif-
teen miles south of Oakley. Satur-
day. He was on his way from Oak
ley to Vipont, via Goose creek, when
he discovered these gruesome OBJ
jects in the road Nine of the steers
we're dead and the tenth was nearly
dead 1t is thought that the cattle
fell from the ledge OF rocks which
is about two hundred feet above the
read.
Mr.. Wilson had to unhitch his
horses and drag the steers out of the
road before he could get by with
his buggy and continue on his jour
ney to Vipont, where he is employed
as watchman.
II is alleged that some of the dead
steers bore the brand of H. H. COM
bined, said to be the brand of Miller
and Lux, prominent cattlemen. How
the steers fell from the precipitous
ledge is a mystery. Cattle are sup
posed to be too cautious to jump
off cliff. one after the other, with
malice aforethought, as the attor-
neys occasionally say.
1.-THE Narrows" is one of the tru-
ly picturesque places in Cassia
county.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09
Community Pride Contest
Closes May II
BRING IN YOUR MANUSCRIPT
BEFORE YOU FORGET IT

self respect If we are to get the
consideration from the people of
other. places to which we are enti-
tied.
is is to be hoped that a public
mass meeting will be called on the
occasion of the awarding of the pri-
yes of this contest. No date can be
set for such meeting at this time,
as II is not yet known how many
manuscripts the judges will have to
read or how long it will require for
them to select the best
1t must not be forgotten that not
The least among the assets or a
town is the mental attitude of the
people of the town toward its assets.
So whenever you bring about stu
dy of resources and growth of civ
ic pride, you are multiplying the
foundations of community pros
Derity.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09
POULTRY DEMONSTRATION
COMING TO CASSIA COUNTY

The Union Pacific system and the
University of Idaho cooperating. are
running a poultry demonstration
train over the Union Pacific railroad
system in southern Idaho. beginning
at Boise on June 2, 1924 The train
viii be at Rupert Thursday. June 5.
500 to 1000 a. m, and at Burley.
Friday, June 6. 500 a. m. to 1000
a. m.
This train will consist of flat
car carrying University of Idaho mo-
dels of poultry houses and
stripped chair car carrying exhibits
of the various phases of poultry pro-
duction, such as breeding. feeding for
egg production, chick brooding, egg
marketing and turkey production.
Every feature of the train will be
educational.
The poultry industry is develop
ing very rapidly in Idaho and is des-
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09
LOCAL FARMERS WANT
COMMUNITY AUCTION SALES

There has been a marked re-
sponse, on the part of farmers
and business men. to the sugges-
tion of community auction sales
for Oakley. One farmer stated
that he believed the scheme
would help to keep at Oakley
the Grade that normally belongs
here.
Besides, the plan provides
market for almost everything
and thus is great convenience.
Judging from the experience of
other towns, the things most in
demand are: horses. cows, chi
ckens. hogs. farm machinery,
ranges, household goods, clothing
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09
BRING in YOUR MANUSCRIPTS FOR BIC CONTEST
"sNEAKING RACK TO IDAHO"

An Idaho woman who moved
to California sat down and
wrote the following bit of truth
full poetry while making ar
| rangements to move back to
Idaho:
My wisdom teeth l think I've
cut. I'm wiser every day; no
more for me a paradise 1000
miles away: I'm sneaking back
to Idaho. you may jeer your hot
test roast; I'll take the worst
that you can say, but not he Pa
cific coast. l don't likee flowers
and earthquakes mixed, nor seas
that sigh and moan, when every
night they bring fog that chills
. me to the bone. I'm sneakipg
back to Idaho in hope that may
find. the paradise that l sought
so far but surely left behind.
Idaho, gem of all the states, take
back thy weary child. I'll never
roam again among the land
sharks bleak and wild. I'm
sneaking back to Idaho, you may
jeer me IL you will, but in the
role of prodigal, you bet I've had
my fill. You may boast about
your Golden Gate. the shimmers
of the sea, the beauty of your
orange groves, Idaho will do for
me. I'm sneaking back to Ida
no, I'm tired of husks and chaff:
l wonder If some friend for me
will kill the fatted calf? do
not seek to shun hard work, l
care not much for ease; but hea-
ven defend me from the pests
those California fleas. I'm sneak
ing back to Idaho, my heart and
feet are sore; just let me reach
that favorite spot, and / will
roam no more - Reprinted
fromThe Rupert Pioneer-Record.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

Dewey Briscoes address was, Help
/ ful Hints to Beginners on How t.
Manage a Wife" He developed tn,
theme in a way that was both help
full and interesting and that cannot
fail to do great deal of good. Il
certainly was very learned effort
No doubt one of the reasons why he
knew so much on this subject is ac-
counted for by the fact that he has
mt been married so very long him
self. Next to Mn. Sanberg, he is the
member of the. faculty who has most
recently succumbed to this astonish-
ing malady.
Among the suggestions made by
Mr.. Briscoe for the safety of hus-
bands. were the following;
Rolling pins of soft wood
Light flat-irons;
Light, unbreakable dishes.
He made many other valuable
suggestions which no doubt will be
appreciated by the poor, abused and
down-trodden married men of the
community who can learn more
by consulting with students who
were present.
Millard Describes Touching Scene
at Oakley Chapter L. o. l.. h.
Hon. Hal Millard gave thrilling
account of the sadness caused among
the members of the United Order of
Loyal Bachelors by the report of
ex-comrade Sanberg's marriage. At
the club room of the Oakley chapter,
Sanberg's picture was turned with
face toward the wall and his vacant
chair was draped with black. Dis
NAL was the mourning of the bache-
lors over their lost brother. AS the
Mfllard told of the scenes
OF sorrow enacted, he wept so pro-
fusely that bucket had to be
brought to catch his tears. And the
members OF his audience were pro-
affected. There was scarce
y dry eye anywhere and some of
the more tender-hearted auditors
sobbed wildly.
1t seems thta a fellow by name of
Brown is president of the Oakley
chapter of U. o. L. b.. with Hal Mil
ard as his highly efficient assistant
When the said news arrived, the
board of directors met to decide
what was to be done. Brown, it ap-
bears, was in a tragic frame of mind
Ind advocated chastising ex-comrade /
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

Bring in your manuscripts not la
ter than May IL for the Community
Pride competition. The first prize
is ten dollars; second prize. five
dollars; third prize. thre dollars. See
particulars on another page.
We take pleasure in announcing
the following judges for the contest:
Bishop John Adams
Charles Clark
Roy Eames
l.. c. Schiffgen
A. NJ. Solomon
1t is hoped that many manu-
scripts will be turned in. Local
people are urged to compete, not
cnly for the sake of winning a prize
but also as a community service.
We must study local advantages and
resources if we are to make the
most of our opportunities. Besides
we must promote civic pride and
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09
Mrs. Geneva Haight Appointed
Chairman Resolution Committee
State =. r. A. Convention

Mrs. Geneva Haight, president of
the Oakley Parent Teacher associa-
ton. has been appointed chairman
OF the Resolution committee at the
state p r. A. convention to be held
a, Twin Falls May 13, IA and Is.
This is an important committee and
consequently the appointment is
quite an honor Mrs. Haight will
leave Monday to attend the conven-
ticn. Oakley is entitled to eleven
delegates.