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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-01-03
FERN SPENCER LEADS
IN POULTRY CLUB

Reports on the projects of the boys
| and girls clubs of Idaho. being re
ceived by the agricultural extension
service Of the University of Idaho. in
dictate Miss Fern Spencer. of Grange
vile. to he one of the outstanding
Junior poultry demonstrators in Idaho
today.
Miss Spencer. who is 13 years of
age says II. A. Stone. district club
agent. "is fortunate in having the en-
couragement and cooperation Of her
parents. which means much toward a
successful club project. Also they are
realizing the true value of boys and
girls club work.
'Fern Spencer is regular little mis-
sionarv in Idaho county, and espec-
tally in her home community, besides
being a real junior demonstration
Miss Sncncer's 1O-year-old brother is
purebred Duroc-Jersey
gilt for his pig club project for 1924
and many of Miss Spencer's friends
plan to enroll for club work this year
as result of her very successful
work
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-01-03
STRIKE PSYCHOLOGY

ceiving $3.50 a day, threaten to strike
unless demands for a 81 increase are
granted by master plumbers, and the
city is caught in the grip Of a cold
wave with many water pipes frozen.
Nothing like staging a strike at the
psychological moment to get results.
But then, freeze-up temperatures don I
come often in the Willamette valley.
It's a long time between opportunities.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-01-03
NO COUNTY AGENT

Nez Perez county has eliminated it
county agent, effective December 81
The agent resigned. The county com
missioners decided it was unnecessary
to employ a successor. And now the
farmers down that way will not have
an expert to advise them.
Idaho county, which has not had an
agent since last spring, has done very
well without anyone in the office. In
fact, Idaho county's 1923 wheat crop
was the heaviest in many years.
This business of getting along with
out county agents seems to be con-
tagious. and if the epidemic is not
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-01-03
AMERICA BLAMED FOR LACK
OF SIX-FOOT MEN IN ENGLAND

England is experiencing famine il
six-foot men. Advertisement in {
newspaper in behalf of a royal house
hold has brought only two applicants
and one of them was several inches
short of six feet.
As is usually the case in Europe Is
shortcomings, America gets the blame
Employment agency managers explain
that American millionaires and movie
directors snap mp the best of England IS
footmen and take them off TO the Uni
ted States. Wealthy Americans, it is
said. ransack the baronial halls of
England. TO find attendants of proper
mien and dignity.
Another explanation of the shortage
is that many of the tall footmen of
yester year now adorn the front en-
frances of English movie theatres, ar
rayed in uniforms of splendor.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-01-03

in his determination to not turn these
fellows loose.
Inasmuch as the state penitentiary
is under quarantine, the chief execu-
tive evidently decided it would be I'M
healthful to the general public if he
liberated the wobs at the present time.
While inmates of penal institutions
are Of no benefit to society, society does
benefit when they are behind prison
bars.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-01-03
EDITORIAL AWAKENING

When members of the Idaho Stat,
Editorial association come to Grange
vile next July for their semi-annua
session, they will realize, as never be
fore, the Importance Of Idaho county
as a part of this great state
Particularly are south Idaho edi-
tors, as rule, unfamiliar with the
north, and many who live still fur
Their north, are not acquainted with
Idaho county, its people and its re-
sources.
Through the visit of newspaper men
from all parts Of the state to Idaho
county, there will be cemented
closer bond of friendship and under
standing among all parts of this great
state, from Boundary county, in the
extreme north, to Bear Lake, in the
southeast. Such unity of Idaho-the
north and the south-becOmes posi-
BILE by reason of the North and South
highway, and it should be remembered
that, due to the fact that the greater
part of this highway has been finished,
was it possible TO bring the editorial
convention to Grangeville.
The North and South highway will |
do more than any other agency to |
allay the petty sectionalism that has
existed between the two parts of the
state, divided by lofty mountain ran
ges and deep canyons.
This sectionalism is, happily, wan
ing as is evidenced in more ways than
one. A single example may be cited
in the action taken by the editorial
association in electing to- come to,
Grangeville next summer. In the con-
vention which unanimously voted for
Grangeville, north Idaho had one rep
to thirty or more from the
south.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-01-03
NOTICE

To the superintendent of Idaho:
| have decided that the grades made
in the preliminary examination fol-
| third grade certificates should be
! made known to the applicants before
the opening of summer school. This
will necessitate the holding of the
examination on an earlier date than
in previous years. The date this year
will he April, 18th and 10Th. 1924
BY ruling of the state board of
education all applications for third
grade certificates must enter this pre-
liminary examination. Please see that
you seniors understand this. While
We wish TO encourage all prospective
teachers to take the full two years of
preparatory work which the state so
ably provides for them. yet since the
law provides for certificates by exam
ination it is our duty to see that our
young people are fully informed upon
the subject.
Please call attention to the fact that
20 percent of the questions in Ameri-
can history and government will he
made from the teachers reading cir
Gle book, "The Constitution. !" by Nor
ton.
Very sincerely Yours.
ELIZABETH RTTSSUM.
State superintendent of public
instruction.
Dated Nov. "a. 1923.
Notice is given to high school stu
dents eXpecting TO write on teachers
examination that they must take pre-
iminary test in April.
EITA M. ARNOLD,
County Superintendent.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-01-03

there is any record. 1t was 2O7 feet
high and had a diameter of 81 feet at
the base 1t produced 29,SOO feet of
lumber. 1t was computed to be ~
years old, according to the annual
rings at the butt. If its lumber had
been cut into boards placed end to
end, they would have made a walk
II miles long.-Elk River News.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-01-03
NEW TAX STATUTE
DATES FROM 1920

The law enacted by the 1923 legis-
, lature increasing from three to fouI
years the time for redeeming property
against which there are delinquent
taxes is being interpreted by thirty
one of Idaho's forty-four counties to
begin with the year 1920, according
to a canvass made by the state de-
partment of public investments.
This Interpretation means that in
these counties property which has
delinquent tax against it, beginning
with 1920, will not be seized by the
county until the first Monday of jan
uary, 1925, instead of the first Mon
day of January, 1924, as the old law
provided.
1t is assumed by the department
that the remaining thirteen counties
are not recognizing the new law and
will take a deed TO property against
which there are delinquent taxes be-
ginning with 1920, the first Monday of
January, 1924,
A canvass of the counties was made
by the department to protect property
which it has been forced to take be-
cause of the foreclosure on farm lands.
The department wanted to know whe-
Their it would have to pay the 1920
taxes on it's properties in order to
protect them for another year, or could
allow the taxes to stand until the
first Monday of January, 1925.
The counties which have extended
the time to four years for redemp- |
lion are Latah, Owyhee, Lincoln, Bear
Lake, Idaho, Canyon, Adams, Bonner,
Boise, Boundary, Gem, Bingham.
Sooding, Fremont, Caribou, Jeffer
son, Washington, Shoshone, Madison,
Cassia, Nez Perez, Teton,
Clark, Custer, Lemhi, Lewis, Camas,
rnlI Dor,.nor-ilIn Iororann
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-01-03

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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-01-03
THE NEW YEAR

We have entered into a new yea1
1t is 1924 future of 1868 days O.
uncertainty, for be it remembered
that this is leap year.
Idaho is facing the new year un
der conditions that augur a return
of the state to normal economic
condition.
Idaho has weathered the storm of
adversely, following the postwar era
of extravaganza, and starts the new
year on a firm and sane basis. A
steady growth of Idaho industries.
Of her cities and towns, is much more
to be desired than boom. Idaho
has had its booms, and is none the
better for them. Idaho, also, has had
its years of steady growth and devel-
opment. In such years as these were
the mistaken foundations of the com
monwealth builded.
While Idaho is not considered
state of vast monied interests. it is
interesting to note that in 1923 Idaho
ranked as one Of the three states in
the American Union that showed an
increase over 1922 in collection of fed
eral income and profits taxes Idaho's
increase was IL percent. New Hamp-
shire had an increase of So percent |
md Wyoming 2 percent. All other
states show decrease.
A state with such a record as this.
nrely cannot be in such bad finan-
ial shape as has been portrayed.
Economic conditions in Idaho are
improving. Idaho people
lay look forward with confidence to
924. i
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-01-03
CARD OF THANKS

we desire to express our heartfelt
gratitude 70 our neighbors and friends
for the many kindnesses shown us mt
the time Of our recent sorrow. in the
passing of our beloved wife, daughter
and sister. Mrs. Metha Emma Spen-
Ger. We also are deeply grateful for
the many flowers sent her during her
illness and for the floral offerings at
the time of the funeral.
William III. Spencer and family.
Henry Meyer and family.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-01-03
KEEP WOBS IN PEN

Although strong pressure was
brought to bear upon Gov. c. @.
Moore TO pardon I. w. W. prisoners
from the state penitentiary at Christ
mas time. Idaho's governor stood fast
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-01-03

soon checked, one wonders what the
agricultural colleges will do to find
jobs for some of their ambitious gra
duates.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-01-03
NORTH IDAHO WHITE PINE

The king" Of the white pines, re-
Gently cut near Bovin, Is believed TO
he the largest white pine tree of which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-03

Raggedy Ann said. "Then we could take them some dark night while the mean old Witch is asleep and all three of us jump from the back window and escape through the woods p'
 Tt is far to the ground ;' little Rags puppy dog said.
 "Oh, yes!" Raggedy Ann agreed But we three are made of cloth and stuffed with cotton and it would moi hurt HIS even a weeny teeny speck tc fall that far! Why! Raggedy Andy and 1 have jumped from the top of the great yellow and white pop corn clouds down to the earth and it did not hurt one speck"
 Do you think, even if we take the invisible Magic books and escape, that we will be able to find way to make the books become visible, Raggedy Ann?' little Rags asked.
 That is what I am afraid of, little Rags !" Raggedy Ann replied. You see, the two magic books were made invisible by old Witch Wiggins and maybe she is the. only one who can change them back so that we can sec and read from them v
 Then" little Rags puppy dog said, "We must get old Witch Virgins to tell us how to make the Magic books visiblei"
 Aha P Raggedy Ann and Raggedy
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Foreign Delegates At National
 Convention

Of the many representatives at the convention of the National League of Women Voters in Buffalo April 24 to g. special interest is being centered in delegations from the Toronto and Ha- waii Leagues of Women Voters. To- ronto is expected to send large dele gation, having become a powerful in fluence since its organization more than year ago. Mrs. Sidney Small, the only woman alderman of Toronto, IS expected to be a member of the Canadian group. Mrs. Small, who is native of Pennsylvania, and a niece of Mrs. Florence Kelly, general secre- tary of the National Consumers League, is widely known for her suc- cessful three years service in the Toronto council. It was her grand father, Judge Kelly of Pennsylvania, who had the honor, in 1860, of nom- mating Lincoln at the Chicago con vention.
 Mrs. R. E. White of Honolulu. presi- dent of the Hawaii League of Women Voters, has been invited to present greetings from her league Friday night, April 9, the feature of which session is the address of Mrs. Maud Wood Park, national league president. The Hawaii league, also young organiza- tion. boasts of 500 members.
 Miss Rose Berner of Brooklyn, president of the National Council of Jewish Women, and Mrs. Frances Burns of St. Louis, Mich., great com mander of the Ladies of the Maccabees, have accepted invitations to speak on the same evening. Both of these or ganizations are associate members of the national league.
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CHATTER 10

CHAPTER 10
 "Jake Hughes and his wife are so- ing to call tonight. See that you look your best" Manville remarked as he kissed me good-by.
 Who are theyY
 "A couple have known for some time.. Doris is great dresser. She has perfect taste in dress. She is . stunning woman" He had said just enough to make me nervous. I knew only too well how inadequate my wardrobe was as com pared with the clothes well dressed city women wore. Yet l flattered my self I looked passably attractive when II was dressed and waiting for Man vile to come home to dinner. had worn the only new light dress in my trousseau, a soft foam-like, green chif- fon made over an old bodice and skirt Elaine had discarded.
 You look very nicely" Manville said, .'but we will have to do some shopping soon.s You will need more and different clothes than you did at home. My friends are rather n smart sort-the few I have in town.'I do not choose my wife to be less correctly gowned than they"
 "I had been intending to tell you would shop for clothes replied with certain diffidence. Manville had giv- en me some money, not much, twenty dollars, and it was embarrassing to hint that I would need more.
 T will arrange to go with you to select suitable garments for you in a day or two"
 My heart sank. thought of the fur. nishing of the apartment and shuddered Was I not to be allowed to select my own clothes! Was Manville to do that as he had selected the furniture oi our home without the slightest reference to my taste? But dinner was ready after that our guests came, and nothing more was said on the subject.
 liked both Mir. and Mrs. Hughes at once, She was very friendly, joked me about her knowledge of Manville and told me he used to be a great flirt when he visited town before hil marriage.
 Several girls had hopes of catch ing him." she said, when we vert alone. had, at Manville's suggestion shown her the apartment. T donh blame him for deserting them. You vii cause sensation with your height ant your wonderful coloring."
 The evening passed gayly. We hat good cook, and without consulting me Manville had ordered her to mak, caviar and other sandwiches and serv, l them with a glass of wine. While, was delighted to show hospitality wal also chagrined that l had not beer consulted or allowed to give the or der.
 Father never had thought of giving
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Hearts of Two sy VIRGINIA yrsvuNr VAN ps wATEs
CHAPTER 0S

"He probably will, and you and must hand out the same line of talk, Marian affirmed. II shall tell him that I am doing sonic private work which I do not care to discuss just yet, that it is along the line of my one talent dancing. Let him think that l am giv' ing private lessons to some one. If remark that prefer not to speak oi it until I see whether am goini to succeed, he will ask no questions
 "No, am sure he will not--ever of me-" Lois. rejoined.
 'No--not even of you" her sister echoed. She noted with amusement tho pleased expression that came to tho older. girls face. He will probably come often to see you on your lonely evenings" Marian added.
 Lois flushed. Do you really think so?" she asked self-consciously.
 "Of course. But, no matter how oft en you see him, and no matter how much you may be tempted to nnbur den your soul to him, just steer clear of me and my job. You may even tell him. if you wish, that you have agreed to keep my affairs to yourself. He fl not the type of man. who would wish one to betray a confidence. Moreover he is the kind of person who would despise woman who would not keeT secret.He
 The words were spoken deliberately and intentionally. They had the de sired effect. Lois bridled slightly.
 He has proved that he knows can keep secret by the freedom witf which he talks to me of church mat ters," she remarked.
 "The safest way to keep secret is to try not to think of 1t, Marian remarked. dryly. And now, my dear since you know all that l am plannint to do,-yeuI will perhaps be interested in hearing about the costume l an to wear want to consult you a: to colorsf and material,-fl'r l must buy the stuff, and make the dress at once.
 Again she saw that she had flat tered her sister by deferring to heI taste. Marian, naturally frank, was un comfortable as she appreciated that sht had secured Lois silence and enlisted her sympathy by appealing to her vani ty. -,t+.
 Yet in othe new path that she, as the bread-winner, must set her feet one could not. live up to ones inner most convictions of the right and square thing to do. She had quickened un derstanding of her fathers action 1T borrowing church funds. Desperate con ditions demanded desperate expedients
 (To Be Continued)
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THE REVOLT OF
 SUSAN HYDE
By CAROLYN>B >BEEcHEE

an order in the kitchen. He had al- ways said that was mothers job" Did Manville intend to run the house as well as his business?
 must speak to him about it. Assert myself. Not that I said the latter in so many words. It would not have entered my head to do SO, but the thought was there underlined. Before the Hughes left they invited us to dinner the fol lowing week a rather large affair. given principally to introduce me--so Mrs. Hughes said, then added:
 "I always pride myself upon hay. ing smart people at my affairs. Either talented, or unusually beautiful, or en- tertaining. I shall expect you to create quite furore. There is no one in our set at all like yod, and as far as height goes you will make us all look dwarfed." i I was flattered and showed it. ] had had so little of praise all my life that it was sweet to hear it applied to me. At home 1t had always been bountifully bestowed upon both Elaine and Elsa, but when they had gone poor mother was so worried about father I don't suppose she thought tc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-03
By Branner

Andy laughed, That is very fine idea, little Rags pupy dog! But tell us how we can get her to tell something she does not wish to tell!'
 "Yes! Just you tell us that, little Rags puppy dog! Raggedy Andy added.
 "Hmm." little Rags unused. T wish that could tell you, but do not know how to get the mean old creature to tell! If I could talk, would find way perhaps!' And little Rags pup py dog looked so sad, Raggedy Ann wiped her shoe button eyes and gave him a soft squeeze. "Never mind, lit. tie Rags!" she said cheerily. We will find some way of escaping from the old Witch Wiggins..
 Then Raggedy Andy gave whoop of joy, for, while snooping around in the | Witch's. kitchen, he discovered tiny door, and, opening the door, he saw l little faucet and six little glasses. Here's a soda water fountain v he cried. And when he turned on the faucet, that is just what it proved to be, so in two minutes the mean old Witch Wiggins and all their troubles had been forgotten, for there is noth. ing quite as good as soda water to | cheer you up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-03
LISTENING IN ON EYE
About A Man And A Lost Ticket

his shoes, but he certainly searched himself thoroughly and just as the big city loomed darkly he gave it up and handed over the 60 cents wrathfully.
 "The conductor departed with the fare and. with his day completely spoiled, the great man arose, gathered his belongings-and there on the seat was commutation ticket. He had been sitting on it all the time"
 t'I don't in the least know what you are trying to prove." said the man who had wanted to argue. Out whatever it is I don't agree with you at all l don't know a better way to keep a ticket from getting lost! !"
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give me the same flattery she had gove4
 them. ss. s.. When they had gone again rR. cured to my clothes. Said T.:
 T will go out tomorrow morni1 ' and shop for q dinner dress" had in mind some soft clinging sort of \
 gown, different from the kind I sts ways had worn--something like Elainx
 used to wear. z.
 T will meet you at 3 o'clock. r will be impossible for me to go with you in the morning. ss:
 But I can go alone. know rnx way about quite we'll now" s: T said I would meet you. Be ~ I the office at g. That was all. He i'm mediately changed the subject and did not revert to it again until morning. When he kissed me sood-by he repeat, ed: sss .s:
 "Be sure you are at the office prompt: ly at g." s.: lTo Be Continued.) :::..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-03
CHINA.s FAyORITE

Cut one fat chicken into pieces at the joints; season with variety of con- diments and put into deep saucepan.
 Add some chopped ham, few sliced bamboo sprouts, one chopped onion, a handful walnuts and some paprika. Cover with hot water and let stew until tender.
 Serve with shredded pineapple.
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WINNIE TWINKLE
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Well :" Raggedy A dy & a i d O n c day after they had been in old Witch Wiggins' house at the top of the great oak tree for nine days, Are we going to stay . here always, Raggedy Ann?"
 Dear me! I hope not !'' Raggedy Ann replied, Even though old Witch Virgins is locked out on the front porch and even t h ug h W e a r Q comfortable here in side her cozy house and even though ther' are lots and lots oi picture books an Fairy tale hooks f. look at. And even i the Witch's Magic ic, box keeps us in nice food still, it would be much nicer if vt could take our two Magic books and leave the mean old Witch behind !"
 ''It would be mucl nicer running arount through the woods ant having lots of adven lures '" little 2 Rag: puppy dog said.
 Indeed it would, little Rags '" Raggedy Andy agreed, But how can we escape Witch? She stays ri porch all day and all is only one door in tn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-03
Harmless Means
 of Reducing Fat

Many fat people fear ordinary means for reducing their weight. Here is an ex. traordinary method. Extraordinary be. cause while perfectly harmless no dieting or exercise sle neces0ary. Marmola Pre- scription Tablets are made exactly in sc. cordanee with the famous Marmola Pre-. scription- You reduce steadily and easily, with no III effects. Procure them from your druggist at one dollar for a box or send price direct to the Marmola Company, 4612 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Mich.-- AAv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-03
Chiffnn Ereninr Frocks

Some of the most successful of the new frocks for formal wear are devel- oped in chiffon and are entirely with out trimming. The sekirts consist of layer upon layer of chiffon with irreg- ular hem-lines.