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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-04-03
RUINING 100000 FARMERS
MONTH.

Washington, d. c., April 3ss Farm
ers are being starved off the land al
the rate of 100000 month, elimin
ated as income tax payers and their
purchasing power cut in two," said
Congressman John w. Summers of the
Farm Export League to representa-
tives of the press today.
'sThe farmers purchasing power Is
reduced from twenty-five to fifty per
cent. Instead of meeting the family
needs in the usual way" said Mr..
Summers, "millions of farmers are
limiting their purchases to bare neces-
sites. This is being reflected to the
factories and commercial concerns Of
the east and south.
The necessity for the immediate
passage of a stabilizing, equalizing
farm measure such as the McNary-
Haugen Agricultural Export Bill is
reflected in these significient figures.
During fifty years from 1870 to 1920,
there were 3050 bank failures recorded
in the United States; in three ana
half years 1484 banks, largely in agri
cultural states, have closed their doors
and the last few months have been the
worst. In other words about half as
many banks have failed in three and
half years as in the preceding half
century.
statistics show that the farmer
las been almost wholly eliminated as
IN income tax payer. These condi-
ions point to an economic condition
70 grave as to arouse the entire ma
ion to the necessity of action
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-04-03

The following wedding announce
ment was received yesterday by The
Herald:
"Mr. and Mrs. Dyas Power Boothe
announce the marriage of their sister,
Miss Stella Boothe, to Mr.. Edward
Vail, on Wednesday, March 26, 1924,
in the city of New York. Win be at
home after April 1870 East 18th
st., New York City,
The bride will be remembered by
many friends in Lewis county as the
pioneer here in the public health cam
paign instituted by the Red Gross fol-
lowing the World War. Miss Boothe
was actively engaged in the work for
several months at Nezperce, Kamiah,
Craigmont and Winchester, where she
gained wide acquaintance and gain
ed the sincere regard of the people
through her attractive personality and
zeal in her work.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-04-03
Christian Church Ladies.

The ladies Of the Christian church
met at the annex on Wednesday of
last week. A large crowd was in at
tendance and it was decided to give
the inside of the church thorough
renovating this spring. The work will
soon be in progress. A delicious lunch
was served by Mesdames. Biggart and
Peterson.
The next meeting will be held We'd
nesday, April 8 at the home of Mrs.
E. H. Ratliff. ALI are welcome. Re-
member the date and be there.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-04-03
peas promise Profits.

Wheat growers in the southern end
of Spokane county will SOW 10000
acres of their summer-fallow land to
peas this spring, according to 0. e.
Moss, cashier of the Bank of Fairfield,
Wn. If the crop is normal, ultimate
returns promise to exceed those of
1928, as the contract price is higher
Peas for 1924 have been contracted
to the big eastern seed concerns at
from $1.50 to $1.s0 per bushel, accord
ing to variety. Normal yields in the
Fairfield district are from 30 to 40
bushels to the acre. With the price
definitely known and the yield esti-
mated, Mr.. Moss believes the 1924 pea
crop will bring the growers 100000.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-04-03
The Atkins write From Canada.
Lake Saskatoon, Alta, Mar.

Lake SASKATOON, AlCa., MAI. 20
Dear Conger:
Well, the wheat is all sold, the
years ice crop is up and the wood
hauled, and we feel it is time to re-
member you with another remittance
as well as the glad hand. We are all
well and in a small way prospecting.
Had fine crop last year with just
enough fighting grasshopers to make
it interesting. The big drive for the
wheat pool is now on and it looks like
about 95 per cent are in favor of it,
as those in the pool have already re-
ceived about as much as those out Of
it, with one more payment to come;
and we all need it as money is more
scarce than moonshine when Paige was
sheriff However, with plenty of
flour, meat and vegetables ahead for
a year, we should worry. This has
been very open winter for this coun-
try and all stock came through finely.
Feed is plentiful and we are enjoying
fine spring weather and will be seed
ing in another ten days. The new
railroad camps will soon be in opera
ton.
Find enclosed money order for The
Herald for another year, for it is like
the hearty hello and hand clasp of
Did Nezperce.
Our regards to all,
DIR. J. W. Akin and Family.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-04-03
AuTo Law GONE "HAYw1nE. ,

An opinion of Attorney General Con
ner reveals another injustice of the
law leveled at auto owners, says a
bulletin of the Idaho State Automo-
bile association. The attorney general
says:
elf a motor vehicle is designed by
the manufacturer, or by any other
person, for the transportation of com
modities, ETC., it is a motor truck,
whether it is used for that purpose or
not. On the other hand, a motor We
hicle not SO designed, which is used
for the transportation Of commodities,
is motor truck, where that use is
the principal one and not merely Incl
dental. -
" Under this construction many cars
might be construed as trucks. For
example, a farmer using his car to
haul milk or other produce might be
penalized as a truck owner,' says the
Is bulletin. "We have sub
mitted the matter to our attorneys,
but expect we shall have to await leg
islative relief. The present legal
handicaps on car owners, plus various
plans to add to the costs, through ad-
gas taxation and added rev.
snues for straight car taxation, en-
Dhasizes the necessity Of car owners
rniting for their own protection. It
$ only through organization that they
viii get anywhere. "
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-04-03

tain Friends at Unique April
LIST Dinner Party.

Mesdames. G. w. Yates and P. w.
Mitchell were hostesses to some 81 of
their friends at what was the season IS
social climax in an ssApril Fool" din
ner party given at their respective
homes in this city last Tuesday even
ing Much effort had been expended
in the preparation of this unique
event, and that effort was not wasted.
The thrills that the title suggests were
all there, and they were very thorough
| ly enjoyed, from the arrival of the
first guest to the departure at 100
a. m. on the following morning Of the
last.
The guests were received at the
Yates home. On their arrival they
were confronted with placard at the
front door directing them to go to the
rear entrance. There they were as
sured of admittance at the west en-
trance. Here success crowned their
efforts. On the arrival of the dinner
hour-7:00 'clock-clown hats decor
ated with red and black polka dots
were distributed and donned. Places
at the tables were marked with cards
bearing each 8 name but with the
spelling jumbled. The place cards ana
favors were done in the red, white and
black colors predominating in the elab-
crate decorations of the rooms. After
the disposal of the first two courses
of the six-course dinner, served by
Misses Albright and Wolfe the party
was loaded into automobiles and taken
to the home of Mrs. Mitchell, where
the tables were also prettily decorated
in the colors mentioned, and whore
the guests were further ornamented
with clown collars and served walnuts
containing slips of paper telling their
fortune. Then, when all had become
impatient for the continuation Of the
anticipated menu, they were told that
this place was the April Fool feature,
and the drive back to the Yates home
would be necessary before more viands
were available The following courses
vert real, solid food most daintiiy pre-
pared, save the last, which was anoth-
er April Fool in the form of savory-
looking chocolates stuffed with cot
ton. Toward the conclusion of the
dinner, a birthday cake was brought
forth, the candles lighted, and then it
was cut and served with most delicious
ce cream. This cake was in token Of
?. w. Mitchell's birthday, which fell
IN April 2, and was another surprise
feature of the entertainment.
The great American game-pinochle
made up the balance of the even
ng's bill.
The guests we're: Rev. and Mrs.
Mark Pike, of Lewiston, Mrs. Sebring,
f Spokane, Messers. p. w. Mitchell
nd G. w. Yates, Mr.. and Mrs g. W.
Booth, Mr.. and Mrs. e. FL. Waters,
dr. and Mrs. Geo. Rowe, Mr.. and Mrs.
,. M. Harding, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Iolgreen, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Hines,
ar. and Mrs. F. M. Harris, Mr.. and
drs. w. P. Conger.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-04-03
Means Good Eats.

The ladies of the Kamiah Commun-
ity church have just issued 45-page
cook book, filled with time-tried and
man tested recipes furnished by the
women of that community who know
how. Besides these innumerable short
stories of good food, the book is an
attractive little volume, very neatly
and substantially built to be a real
asset in any well-ordered cookery. 1t
is a product of the Kamiah Progress
office, and may be had for so cents
from that office or from any of the
ladies of the Kamiah Community
church.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-04-03

7. F. Jacobs, Nezperce.
J. G. Jackson, Craigmont.
L. M. Thompson, craigmont.
j. M. Belts, Nezperce.
Fred Riggers, Nezperce.
D. s. Mauk, Winchester.
A. D. Hunter, Peck.
R. M. Lomax, Kamiah.
Sanford Stapleton, Nezperce.
G. W. Booth, Nexperce.
Dan Mcmillan. Winchester.
G. J. Brooks, Winchester.
John J. Fox, Winchester.
M. G. Hall, Winchester.
W. G. Duncan, Craigmont.
D. G. Paige, Craigmont.
Chas. Giles, Craigmont.
M. A. Rogers, Peck.
F. A. Brinkham, Winchester.
John L. Bailey, Reubens.
Harold Fike, Nezperce.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-04-03
WHEAT FARMERS VOTE FIVE
GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS.

Five special recommendations wers
made to the government by 100 Pa
louise wheat trainers representing q
vast acreage of production at con.
terence at the State College of Wash
ing with DR.. H. c. Taylor, and Mr.
beasley, government department of
agriculture specialists, at a meeting
presided over by Director e. L. French
OF the state department of agriculture
and R. R. White, in charge of grain
inspection.
First there was unanimous vote
70 change the present grading so that
o%o OF any other seed except Durham
may be permitted in the No. spring
red wheat, instead of the present dis
crimination against white grains.
The second motion was to make the
test weight of white spring wheat the
same as red, 5s lbs. instead of go
lbs. for No. l, as the white wheats
grown in this district do not run
heavy.
In the 1923 crop, on test of 100000
bushels, only 63496 tested so lbs;
3o.lS9S6 SO lbs.; 52.4396 So lbs.; g.
343o 81 lbs; and 4.76eo Sc lbs. or un
der. These averaged lb. heavier in
each case than the average crop here,
as the sason was particularly favor
able one.
The motion for reduction to So Id.
test was made because the Portland
conference had favored go lb. test, on |
account of the high land farmers
about Dufur and that triangle of East
ern Oregon raising heavier wheats un-
der different tillage conditions.
A third point made was that the
federal tests should be made after
1ockage and cleaning, not before. The
leavy dockage charge has been sore
point with Palouse farmers
A fourth resolution was against
hanging the present test weight of
Jo. Western red wheat from So lbs.
o go lbs. There is no objection to the
establishment of special fancy and ex
ra grades at SO and 60 lbs, but the
70. / test should remain at 5S lbs,
hey believe. #,
Finally an independent motion was
,ade, quite outside the conference aim
ut showing the feeling of the local |
rowers, in favor of the MeNary
Iaugen bill on wheat export.
At the close of the conference Di.
sctor E. G. johnson of the state agri-l /
ultural experiment station Aspoke {
riefly on what has been done in {
heat breeding adaptation work to get l
d of the biggest problem of the dis t
-smut-by. producing such re h
stant wheats as the new Ridit.
At similar conference in Walla Z
7alla the day before the farmers Of '
lat section went on record in favor a
{ So lb. No. white and red wheats t
9TH. t
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-04-03
To Organize Home Millinery Glass.

Mrs. Clara Cowgirl of the depart
ment of Home Economics of the Idaho
University plans to be in Nezperce the
first week in May to organize a class
in home millinery work. There must
be at least twelve applicants for mem
bership in this class, however, to eff
feet the organization, and all who are
interested are requested to notify Mrs.
P. w. Mitchell as soon as possible.
There will be no expense to members
except for the material they use.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-04-03

I. s. Billow returned Tuesday from
visit at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Chas. Deschamp, in Coeur d'Alene.
He was accompanied by Mrs. P. M.
Harding another daughter, who went
up to help him on the journey on ac-
count of his enfeebled health.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-04-03

Mrs. Mary Hess returned yesterday
from Kalispell. She had been visit
ing in that section couple of weeks
with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. Harold Moore, after having
spent the winter at the home of anoth-
er daughter, Mrs. Lester Delp, in Can
ada.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-04-03
JURY LIST FOR APRIL TERM.

John Marquis, Winchester.
W. J. Smith, Nezperce.
Frank Markowski, Winchester.
Preston E. Harrington, Craigmont.
Frank Bogner, Orofino.
Z. R. Lenz, Craigmont.
William Flatt, Winchester.
Y. W. Kettmaa, Nezperee.
]. A. Harrod, Winchester
Joseph Baldus, Nezperce.
Ward Evans, Craigmont.
Bert W. Teft Craigmont.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-04-03

The borad of county commissioners
will meet in regular quarterly session
on Monday, April IA. Besides the
regular routine business several mat
ters of county wide Importance viii be
brought up at this session.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-04-03

Owen Martin of the Nezperce
schools won first honors in Glass B,
4th grade, in. the state health poster
contest, and Vernon Thomson Of the
Craigmont schools received honorable
mention for superior work in the same
class. Owen Martin g poster viii go
ON exhibition at Spokane as contest
ant for the Inland Empire prize.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-04-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Gehrke returned to
Lewiston Saturday, after visit at
the homes of their children, Roy Geh-
rke and Mrs. Frank Blenders, south
west of town.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-04-03

Send in the names Of those in your
section who are eligible to become
members of the Lewis County Pho
neers' association. A number have
been registered the past two weeks,
but there are many more.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-04-03

Frank Blenders returned last week
from Crete, Neb., whittier he was call
ed on account of the death of his
mother.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-04-03

Mrs. Sebring left yesterday morning
for her home in Spokane, after a visit
at the home of her sister, Mrs. E. II.
Waters, north of town.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-04-03

The merry Loyal Neighbors club is
enjoying the day and a big dinner at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl wester
north of town.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-04-03

The Rebekah club will meet at the
home of Mrs. Arthur Heston tomor-
row friday afternoon.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-04-03

"on the Road to Happiness, " at the
Temple soon.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-04-03
PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWS.

The spirits of April 1st picked on
the teachers and removed their chairs
to the fire escapes. The teachers
were thus compelled to stand up and
give their lectures, while these spir-
its unseen, occupied the chairs out
side.
Miss Doris Clemens has bobbed her
hair. 1t begins to be evident that the
army of the "bobs, win soon capture
the few who still hold the fort.
Prof. Rantz has started mustache.
It is yet a mystery to the pupils,
whether or not he intends them to
"follow the leader"
The boys are practicing base ball
every evening. The first team has not
been chosen. Letters have been writ
ten asking for games, though no
schedule has been made.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rantz, Stella Thomp-
son, and Gabrielle Robertson left this
noon for Lewiston, where the latter
will represent Nezperce in the Spokes-
man-Review Oratorical contest, held |
there this evening. The winners there
will compete with the Charleston
champions tomorrow night.
The state examinations are being
ield this week.
Mr.. Harris gave a party to the
'ixth grade as reward for their high
pelling grades. They masqueraded in
i'd costumes. A few of the seventh
,rade wished to participate and tho
hey did not venture into the house,
he host obigingly treated them to
soap chocolates
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-04-03

The grass crop is on tap.
Evening star., 1924-09-21

kashmana Coat. very strik-
ing. New fare sleeve with
pointed elbow cuffs and COL
lars of gray squirrel. .3125OO
Evening star., 1924-09-21

that had Washington known all
which, according to the historian,
John Fiske, is now known of the
disloyalty of Lee, he would have had
no thought of again taking the hand
of the officer whom he had SO Wig
orously denounced during the battle
of Monmouth. A few miles from the
Lee dwelling, on the Harewood es-
tate, in Jefferson County, West Vir-
ginia, stands a large stone house
built by Samuel Washington, the
generals brother. There lived the
formers son, George Steptoe Wash
ington, whose wife was a sister of
Dolly Madison, and there the we'd
ding of James Madison and the
widow Dolly Todd took place. 1t
Will be remembered that Madison
was serving in the Constitutional
Evening star., 1924-09-21
MODERN WOODMEN OF
AMERICA.

At the last meeting of Lincoln
Camp, 12455, it was decided to have
short meeting on the next regular
meeting October Z, at Z pm. and then
turn the camp hall over to Camp S079.
Royal Neighbors of America A play
entitled I'VE Old Folks Concert" is to
be given at that time.
Lincoln Camp will join with Wash
ington Camp, September "a, on a visi-
tation to Baltimore City Camp of Bal
timore, Md. Cars have been char
tered over the w. B. & A, leaving at
the Twelfth street terminal at 6:55
pm. The visiting camps will be met
at the station in Baltimore by the
Baltimore City Camp and escorted to
their lodge room. Lincoln Camp
meets the first and third Thursdays
at Masonic Temple, Eighth and F
streets northeast.
Evening star., 1924-09-21
"WHEAT KING" EXPIRES.

MONTREAL, September 20-James
Carruthers, ~, well known grain
dealer, known as "Canada's wheat
king" died yesterday in the Montreal
General Hospital, of which he was
governor.
Mr.. Carruthers was the founder OF
James Carruthers & Co, Ltd, with Of
fees in Montreal, New York and Win
nipeg. He was member of the Mon
treal. Chicago and Toronto Boards of
Trade, the Minneapolis Chamber of
Commerce and of grain and produce
exchanges in Montreal, Winnipeg and
New York
Evening star., 1924-09-21
House of Revolutionary Fame
Visited by Virginia Congressman,

unusual historic interest attaching to
this region is a matter Of which Mr..
Moore has now and then spoken in
the House and elsewhere While in
the valley he visited the small stone
dwelling in Berkeley County. w. Va,
not far from Winchester, which was
built and occupied by Gen Charles
Lee following his dismissal from the
Army Of the Revolution, and where,
tradition says, he declined, when the
war was over, to receive a visit from
Gem. Washington. 1t is very certain
Evening star., 1924-09-21

Representative Moore of Virginia.
Chairman Shirley of the Virginia
State Highway Commission and Chief
Engineer Wilson of the United States
Bureau OF Public Health made a trip
last week over some of the highways
In the process OF construction link
ing washington with Virginia Pied
mont and Valley sections. These
roads run through various gaps in
the Blue Ridge Mountains and cross
the Shenandoah River, traversing a
beautiful and picturesque region. The
Evening star., 1924-09-21
Former Messenger Gets Seat.

NEW YORK, September 2O.-The
stock exchange firm of Struthers G.
Hiscoe has backed its judgment
with an $780, seat on the exchange
and a partnership on the ability of
Howard Martin Johnson, 81. who u
years ago enerted its service as
a messenger, 1t was announced at the
firms Offices
Evening star., 1924-09-21

Convention at Philadelphia and was
introduced to his future wife by
Aaron Burr.
Good progress is being made in the
construction and Improvement of the
roads through Virginia
Evening star., 1924-09-21
officers that they are faster than the
destroyers in heavy seas.

AS result Of the recent examina-
ton for temporary chief warrant
officers, the following stood the high
est in their respective grades, and
have been recommended for appoint
ment: Chief boatswains T)-
Lorenz A. Lonsdale, August An,
derson, Christian Jensen, John B.
F. King, Oscar vinge. Albert Hays,
Thomas A. Ross, Charles Lucas.
Olaf Egeland. To be chief machin-
lists (T)-Horace e. Deets, Barnett
Rashin, Torleif Hansen, Edward G.
Davis, David M. Moore, James M.
Cahill, Knute p. Floe. To be chief
gunners (T)-Charles Thrun. John
De Costa Howard D. Brownley has
been recommended to be chief pay
clerk as a result Of the examinations.
Only two gunners took the exami-
nation for temporary chief gunner.
All of the papers in connection with
the chief carpenters examination
have not yet been received, and there
fore appointments in this grade Will
be deferred pending thslr receipt.
For the week ending September II
a total of 502 first enlistments were
obtained by the Navy recruiting serv-
ice. IS re-enlistments were secured
or a grand total for the week of $50.
First enlistments have been tempo
rarily suspended at Dallas, Tex;
Little Rock. Ark; Denver. Colo, and
Salt Lake City, Utah. The final
merit percentage of the first five sta
tions for the above week
is as follows: Detroit, Ass; Jack
sonville, 2.273; Kansas City, 2.1S2;
Des Moines, 1.s17, and Milwaukee,
1856.
Maj. Joseph c. Fegan, u. S. NJ. c.,
who has just arrived in Washington.
has been assigned to duty as officer
| In charge of recruiting and publicity,
headquarters, Marine Corps.
Decision has just been made by the
departme to station a force of from
300 to $50 marines at the naval air
station, Lakehurst, n. j. On the re-
turn of the Marine Corps expedition
ary force from their Antietam ma
neuvers to Quantico, selection will be
made of the officers and men who
will be transferred to Lakehurst.
Announcement has been made by
the Bureau Of Naval Operations. Navy
Department, that the L. s. S. Ar
gonne is detached from Submarine
Division, Pacific Battle Fleet and or
dered to report to the commandant
of the 18th naval district, where the
ship will be placed in commission in
reserve.
Evening star., 1924-09-21
NAVY.

AS a result of the retirement of
N, September 16, the following officers
will be promoted to the next higher
grades: Capt. Arthur l.. Willard,
Commander Harry A. Baldridge and
Lieut.. Comdr. Emory F. Clement. Ad-
miral Simpson was born September
10, 1860. and was appointed to the
Naval Academy June "a, 1876.
Rear Admiral w. Williams, L. S. N,
commander of the destroyer squad
ron, scouting fleet, has just raised his
flag on the U. S. S. Concord. AS a
result of the experiment in assign
ing the Omaha to destroyer units as
flagship. it is now the policy of the
Navy Department to assign a light
cruiser as the flagship of the de-
stroyer squadron.
When all Of the new ships are in
commission this will give the Navy
two divisions of light cruisers, one
of which will be permanently as
signed to the battle fleet. which the
other will be assigned to the scouting
fleet. A number of improvements
have been added to these light
cruisers since they were first de-
signed viz, and additional deck
has been constructed; they are
equipped with catapults for air.
planes. and instead of being a 1900
ton vessel, with their reserve fuel
they are about a 9,000-ton ship. Even
with this 1,500-top increase, they
meet the speed requirements of the
fleet, and it is pointed out by Navy