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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-07-11
ASKED AND
ANSWERED

ub,, is the center OF the United
s,aies' q,
The exact center OF the United
states is marked in Kansas in the new
-.,o. Officially, the center OF the
, 1,,; sta.es is 50 degrees, 10 minutes
IA mos seconds west longitude and
o ,,.' a,,ees 3 minutes and 50.50o sec
ouds north latitude. All these figures
mean The center spot is on the Mead
-.rrb. about ten miles north OF Lucas.
:. he northeast corner OF Russell
County. The United States Coast and
ceodetic Survey is now engaged in
..roc,,ing monuments for state bound
-. of states. making them in con-
iOrmity 10 the new establish point
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-07-11

dovaa leather from the rear par, of
horsehide IS tanned with gambler and
other vegetable ,annings. 1t is col
ored IN Black. tan. e;c.. and finished
on the flesh side /, is 4 very close
water proof leather and IS sometimes
used in high grade mems shoes. Due
to the nc, that i, is expensive it is
often initiated in cali and sides.
.. How shall we abolish war un-
less we adhere 10 Matthew $50; 26-s2:
and 1884. IS. S6s
Statesmen and diplomats sre not
attempting TO abolish wars accordin-
to Bible rules. II they did one rule
would suffice that is the Goldei
Rule.
Q. Please tell me how to make
hriqueiies with my fine coal dust
(biiuminous)s
The making OF fuel briquet,cs is so
technical that the Bureau OF Mines
has issued q number OF reports. and
the United States Geological Survey
has treated the subject in lis laies,
annual report The Department OF
the Interior. Bureau OF Mines. viii.
furnish these booklets.
Q. Where did NordicA receive he.
musical education,
She was taught singing by John
O'Neill OF the New England Con.
servatory OF Music in Boston. and
She also studied under Sangiovanni.
in Milan.
@. What hiss become OF the oil
illage pump?
Likely the gas station stands in is
place
Q. What was the origin OF tn,
caring OF earrings?
According to Genesis XXXV. 4 ear
-ings were worn by Jacobs family
1892 b. c.
Q. | would like to know if the
English sparrow or the robin is mos,
abundant in the United States?
The Bureau OF Biological Survey Of
the United States Department of Agri-
culture says that the counts so far
show that the most abundant bird
on farms in the Northeastern States
IS the robin; next to this is the Eng
lish sparrow.
Q. VIII you please tell me how
20 use watch as a compass?
Bring the watch in a position so
that the hour hand is directed to-
ward the sun. The South then lies
exactly midway between whatever
hour it may happen to be and the
XII on the dial Suppose.
for instance. that it is four o'clock,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-07-11
Stomach Trouble Gone
Says Seattle Lady

right. | was terribly weak and ner-
vous. my blood was impoverished and
had hardly any life at all.
Besides giving me splendid appe-
tiie and perfect digestion. Tanlac has
purified my blood, cleared my skin OF
big red spots that disIigured my face
and arms. and left me with a splend-
id complexion. have also gained
weight and strength until feel and
look like my usual self once more
! would not be without Tanlac."
Tanlac is for sale by all good drug
gists. Accept no substitute. Over 40
Million bottles sold.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-07-11
Miss Cannon Was Bad
ly Upset Until She
Took Tanlac.

"Whcn | think OF all the needless
suffering endured while was vainly
trying other things, it makes me re-
greet that | did not take Tanlac months
ago." recently said Miss Alice Can
non, OF s040 Sunnyside ave, Seattle,
Wash.
1.-THE rast eight months. my stom-
ach has been so disordercd that |
could scarcely digest anything and
even the little ! did eat did not taste
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-07-11
The Housewife and Her Home

THIS is for the housewife She spends the biggest
part of her time in the homeland making if a
Cheerful place in which to live is of her greatest
pleasures
Bright, CHEEKY homes make for happiness and con-
tentment. And about the house are so many places
which can be frightened up. There's the cracked
piece of furniture, the marred scuffedup floor the
dull looking kitchen cabinet, the interior of the
summer ktchen-and many other odds and ends.
rs simple matter to brighten up. little paint
here and there and the home becomes brighter and
more CHEEKY Small cans of
SHERWIN- WILLIAMS Paints and Varnishes
Floor lac and Family Paint are inexpensive and
make surprising difference in your home.
Floor lac, varnsh stain in different wood finishes,
for the floors furniture and woodwork. Enamel for
bathrooms and ironwork such as bedsteads, bath
tubs etc.
Stop at store and let tell you how to brighten
up around the house at cost which is so compare
lively low it will surprise you.
MILLER HARDWARE COMPANY
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Streets and young
son left last Saturday afternoon for
Wichita. Kansas. and Tulsa. Okla
homa. on three weeks vacation trip.
This is the first time in IA years resi-
dence in Idaho that Mr.. Streets has
returned to visit his childhood home.
DR.. and Mrs. ]. w. Cue returned
early in the week from tn coast where
they spent the past two weeks. They
visited Vancouver, B. C.. where DR..
Cue attended a medical convention.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-07-11

Tanlac Vegetable Pills, for consti-
patton made and recommended by the
manufacturers OF TANLAC.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-07-11

than hall a million each to Detroit
and Los Angeles.
Q. Wha, was the name OF the por,
that the Pilgrim Fathers sailed from
in the Speewell; also what was the
date,
Delithaven. Holland. was the por,
from which the Pilgrim Fathers sail
ed in the Speedwell. Juy p. 1920. FOR
Southampton. They embarked on the
Mayfiower al Plymouth.
Q. When was the Campanils. or
Leaning Tower built, and OF WIN,
material,
The Campanile. or Leaning Tower
II Pisa. was built about 1854. to con
ain bells. and is OF white marble. Il
inclines so far that a plummct dropped
from the top. which is 1888 feet high.
ialls sixteen feet from the base. From
Ibis tower Calico made his observa-
ion on graviiation about l63S.
Q. What is a paiimpsent?
Ii is a Greek word naming again.
and | efface parchmentS written on
after previous writing had been narii-
ally effaced Cardinal writing in some
moving the second writing in some
MSS recovered the original. This was
the case with Cicero's "De Republics"
published by Mai. 1891.
Q. How ong have shingles been
used in roofing houses9
The first shingle-roofed house was
! two-story doublehewn log house
erected in Pittsburgh about 1904.
O.. When was the practice OF
dentistry established
Treatment of the teeth BY the Egyp-
tianS is mentioned by Herodotous: and
some evidence that the Egyptians and
also the Etruscans at elast attempted
10 supply teeth by artificial means is
found in mummies and in skulls cx-
humed. However the science of the
teeth may be said to date from the
researches OF Professor Richard Owen
who in 1890 first clearly demonstrate
ed the organic connection between the
vascular and the vital soft part OF the
frame and the hard substance OF the
teeth. The first dental school chart
cred in the United States was a, Bal
timore in 1880.
Q. How did the city OF Duluth.
Minnesota gets its rame9 1t seems to
be unique
Daniel Grcysolon du Luth. ma
tive of Lyons. France. built a trad
ing-post al the entrance OF the Pigeon
river on the north shore OF Lake Sup
erior in 1913. whence the name Dull
nth
w utlt arc RHt q
ccted perpetrating achievements of the
Revolutionary war and the Civil war ?
The United States Government err
ected a great monument at a cost OF
S250.O00 at Yorktown. to commcmor-
ate the surrender OF Lord CORVALLIS
TO Genc-al George Washington. at the
end OF the Revolution. This is sur
mounted by female figure, with out
stretched arms bcckoning to peace.
At he West front of the United States
Capitol grounds is found the peace
monument. showing two female figures
n which the victorious North is COM
forting her grievng sister OF the
South. They are locked together in
enduring peace.
Q. What tribe OF Indians are the
Mingocs?
Mingo is the Algonquin name for
he Indians OF the Five Nations. or
Iroquois. especially OF the Mohawk
~
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-07-11

Q. What tribe OF Indians IRE the
Mingoes?
Mingo is the Algonquin name for
he Indians OF the Five Nations. or
Iroquois. especially OF the Mohawk
tribe.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-07-10
Press Association Officers

Frank F. Swan President Fnner OF
the Idaho State Association Are Responsible for the
Come Over the North South highway
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-07-10
BLOWS HOLE
in HEART ON
JULY FOURTH
M. P. Andre, of Cottonwood
Has Queer Way of Cele-
brating Independence Day
Wife Thinks Report of Gun
Is Firecracker Discharge,
and Finds Mans Body Later

Placing a shotgun on his bed, seat
ing himself in a chair and pulling the
trigger with his cane, Nj. p. Audre,' age
about 60 years, of Cottonwood, blew
hole through his heart at o'clock in
the morning of July 4, and died in
stantly. The suicide occurred in An
dre's home.
Hearing the report of the gun, but
thinking it merely the explosion of a
.firecracker by an early celebrant, Mrs.
Andre and other members of the fam
lily, who were asleep in another part Of
the house, did not know of the suicide
until late in the morning, when Mrs.
Andre went to her husbands room
with his breakfast, and found him
cold in death.
Andre had suffered from paralysis,
and was able to walk only with diff
ficulty. His illness is thought to have
brooded on his mind, and caused him
to kill himself.
Coroner e. S. Hancock, Deputy
Sheriff Ben Robertson and Prosecut-
ing Atty. f. e. FOgg went to Cotton
wood Friday and conducted an invest
igation. hey decided no inquest was
necessary.
Andre leaves a widow and six chill.
dren, several of whom are small.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-07-10
YOUTH BROWNS
IN LAKE At
WINCHESTER
Roy Rowe, University Stu
,, dent, Loses Life indie
pendence Day

Roy Rowe, 20, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
T. 7. Rowe, of Nezperce, was drowned
Indepdendence day in Lapwai lake.
at winchester. Hundreds of bathers
in the lake, and still more persons OH
land. saw the young man sink in the
water. Men rushed to his rescue
and dived in the water, but, because
of the muddy water, were unable "
locate the body until after life was
extinct.
Two friends of the young man, Dale
Harding and Ebert Stellmon, were
reaching him to swim. Having con-
fidence in his ability to SWIM, ROW.
released his hold on a raft, and SUD,
denly went down in ten feet Oh
water.
Rowe was a graduate of Nezperee
high school, and had attended the
university of Idaho for two years
His tragic death, at time when
thousands of persons from all parts
of central Idaho were celebrating
tbe Fourth of July at winchester
dampened the ardor. of the merry
makers.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-07-10
HIGH OFFICIALS DEDICATE |DAHO'S
FAMOUS NORTH AND SOUTH ROAD
CAR BREAKDOWN
CAUSES DELAY
TO NEWLYWEDS

A part of their honeymoon
which will not be forgotten by
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph r. Bre-
Shears, of Nampa, as the years
roll by, was their enforced stay
in Grangeville from Friday I'M
til Monday afternoon, because
of a breakdown of their auto
mobile. The happy newlyweds
were on the last lap of their
wedding trip, which extended to
Portland, Seattle and Vancouv-
er, and were Fastening to their
cozy apartment in Nampa, when
their car refused to proceed
further ON the journey. 1t was
necessary to send to Spokane for
repairs for the automobile, caus-
ing a delay, of several days in
rehabilitating the machine. Mr..
Breshears is an attorney In
Nampa.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-07-10
Gov. Charles c. Moore

Idaho Chief Executive Who Took Leading
Highway Dedication Ceremonies
Moore Always Welcome Visitor Idaho County
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-07-10

Legless for more than twenty
years, because of an accident In
the Dixie mining district, Frank
S. Rice, 81 years old for ten years
treasurer of Idaho county, died
last Thursday night in hospital
in Lewiston, of cancer of the
stomach.
Mr.. Rice had resided in Lewis
ton since 1917, when he ceased to
be treasurer of Idaho county, after
having filed the office for five
consecutive terms. Because of his
physical handicap of one leg be-
ing amputated just below the hip,
and the other at the middle of
the thigh, Mr.. Rice was for years
an invulnerable candidate at the
polls for the county treasurership-
He lost his legs as result OF
a tree. which he was. cutting,
falling on him. Both rhigh bones
were crushed. 1t was deemed i'm
possible to set the fractured bones,
and his legs were amputated.
Despite his handicap, Mr.. Rice,
by the aid of crutches, was able
to walk about the stree;s.
Mr.. Rice was interested in min
ing property in the Florence dist
trict, and was secretary of the
Tammany Oil company, at Lewis
ton. He is Survived by daught-
err, Mrs. Leila Hagerty, Of Hamil-
ton, Ind.
Funeral was held Saturday aft
ernoon at Lewiston, where burial
took place.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-07-10
NUISANCE TAXES
ARE DISCONTINUED

So-called nuisance taxes, remnant
of wartime taxation, have been elm
mated by the federal government, eff
fective at midnight, July 3. These
include taxes on telephone and tele-
graph messages, stamp taxes on prom
issory notes, and taxes on theater and
other amusement tickets up to 90
cents. The 10 percent tax still remains
on all amusements where admission
price is in excess of 80 cents.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-07-10
GOVERNMENT ACCEPTS

has called for bids on the surtacing,
Bids will be opened on July 10. ana
the contract will be immedateiy
awarded. Work will then proceed
without delay.
The state will provide the crush
err. which has already arrl'eu ~
Grangeville. Cost of the project wiz
be about $4,000, of which % percent
is furnished by the federal govern
ment.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-07-10
WHEAT HEADS ARE
FOUND WELL FILLED

Wheat heads are much better filed
than last year, according to L. III.
Harris, who recently made extensive
examination of crops on Camas
Prairie. The amount of straw is only
about half normal, which will cut the
handling expense of the grain about
one-half, Mr.. Harris declared.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-07-10
MOCK is HELD ON
2 BOOZE CHARGES

William Mock, of Fem, was arrest
ed Monday by Sheriff w. H. Eller and
Deputy Ben Robertson, on charges Of
having liquor in his possession and
also with sale of liquor. He was ar
raigned in probate court, waived pre-
liminary examination, and was held
to the district court on $500 bond,
which he furnished.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-07-10
State ASKS FOR BIDS ON
SURFAC|NG WH|TEB|RD HILL

ng with crushed rock Of
h., miles Of the North and South
tm ay between Whitebird and the
be unda me Whitebird hill, will shortly
been coa . way. This improvement has
aud tba 'telnpiated for several months,
ers NJ BOARD of county commission
5000 - 'ne April session. appropriated
e department of public works
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-07-10
AGENT AT DEPOT

Station agent has been placed on du'
ty at the Sites depot at the time OF
the departure of the morning train
after a sharp telegram was sent to the
railroad company by the state public
utilities commission.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-07-10
NEW PASTOR FOR
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

I The Rev. o. A. Ishmael, Of Spokane,
has accepted the passionate of the
Christian church in Grangeville, and
has removed to this city. The new
pastor will preach next Sunday morn
ing and evening, but will not regularly
fake up the charge until September 1.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-07-10
Governor, Congressman and
Others Participate in
Ceremonies

With Capt. r. f. Ayers presenting
tbe North and South highway as now
omen TO continuous traffic to the peo-
ple of Idaho. and Gov. G. @. Moore,
ON behalf of the people, accepting the
road, dedicatory ceremonies LOT the
highway that binds together north
and south Idaho in close Dond Oh
union, were held on the courthouse
lawn in Grangeville, Wednesday art
ernoon. under auspices of the ldaho
State Editorial association.
The audience which witnessed the
ceremonies included persons from all
parts of the state. Hundreds were
here from Idaho county, as well.
NJ R.. Hattabaugh, ch air m a n,
spoke fittingly on the purpose OF the
gathering, and what had been accom-
plished by. those who first promoted
and then built the famous highway.
Mr.. Hattabaugh introduced +. T..
Smith, of Orofino, president OF the
North Idaho Chamber of Commerce,
who officially welcomed the south Ida
no delegation to north Idaho.
NORTH IDAHO BEAUTIES
President Smith told or the scehic
beauties and the industries and re-
sources of the north
He was followed by Guy tlenner,
former editor of the Boise Statesman,
who responded to the address OF well
come.
Captain Ayers then presented the
highway to the people of the state
and presented to Governor Moore a
copper box, containing newspaper art
icles and documents bearing on the
dedication. The box was later sealed
in the base of monument TO De
erected on the courthouse lawn in
Grangeville-
GOVERNMENT ACCEPTS
"In behalf of our state. and the citi.
zens and taxpayers of the state" SAID
Governor Moore, in his speech OF ac-
ceptance, 1--WE accept the token, the
! CONTINUED on page five)
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-07-10
MISS RICHARDSON Is
BRIDE E. o. SODERBURG

Miss Yeva M. Richardson and Earl
o. Soderburg, both of Grangeville,
were married last Thursday afternoon
by w. N. Knox, minister, in his home
in this city.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-07-10
b HUR[ HATS
\ RING. FOR
JOBS
j. Minute Filings Bring
s g. in Both Democrat
!; ~ and Republican Ranks
Craftsmanship Seems to
ps coveted Place; -Four IN
| pscs for Sheriff's Office

rous surprise candidates
- the closing day for the
ala' ~ nomination papers for coun-
4 as;ce saturday, and ofice-seehels'
Oa s,as earlier in the game, and an
',a , clear sailing through the
pars' find themselves confronfed
y Ssttles for supremacy within
eli own parties.
double. surprise was sprung IN enc
~ the Democratic nomination
oounty commissioner from the sec.
'S district when M. L. Ayers, OF
,,uovilIe and Adolph Hinkelman'
a nssesncreek. entered the race sat
asr The double filing makes a o.
u uas. race in which will participate
sss two men and E. l.. Dufura OF
nm who was among the earliest can
mates to file.
| GRIFFITH FOR ATTORNEY
Another surprise came late Satur-
y an hour or so before the county
.ai,or,s office closed, when L. M.
rHith who. it was thought, would
snter politics this year, filed for
Democratic nomination for prose
ting attorney, opposing f. E. Fogg.
4. Griffith formerly was prosecuting
ttorney.
The last filing was made by John
Powell. deputy sheriff, who VIII
Sntpst with A. f. Parker for the
emocratic nomination for county
easurer
An unexpected candidate to appear
the scene Saturday was j. N.
SOHman, an ex-service man, of Tahoe,
no seeks the Republican nominal
On for commissioner from the first
tstrict. In the primary, Mr.. Hof-
Ian will oppose George M. Saunders,
! Harpster.
FIGHT FOR SHERIFF
| Grant Benedict filed for the Repub-
can nomination for sheriff, Satur-
by. He will be opposed in the pri-
Harry by Fl. Rothwell, former deputy
berif.
Edwin Nelson filed for the Repubh-
hn nomination for state senator,
Saturday, and Z. S. Hancock made a
I'D fdr the Democratic nomination
pr coroner. Neither has opposition
! the primary, and no Republican
PAS filed for coroner.
George d. Wiley on Saturday filed
pr the Republican nomination for
ssessor.
1t was generally believed that b.
uger, former prosecuting attorney,
fould file for the Republican nomin-
ton for this office, but Mr.. Anger
Rade no fling In all, there are
plrty-two candidates for county Of
De-
NO filing was made for precinct Of
FcerS or delegates to the county con-
|ention on any ticket.
Names of the following candidates
I'LL appear on the primary ballot:
REPUBLICAN, TICKET
FOR STATE SENATOR
Edwin Nelson, Fem.
foR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
Lloyd A. Fem, Kooskia.
W. COMMISSIONER, 1ST DIST.
Jeorge NJ. Saunders. Harpster.
James N. Hoffman. Kooskia.
f1n COMMISSIONER, I'D DIST.
roya Church. Grangeville.
oh COMMISSIONER, Sd DIST.
n Seofge G. Bentz, whitebird.
fuR SHERIFF
n 2. hothwell, Grangeyille.
(po u,snt Benedict, Grangeyille.
TUX ASSESSOR
'eorge ID. Wiley, Grangeville.
'continued on page three)
Evening star., 1924-01-25
BLACK TOM BLAST
LAID TO GERMANY
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Makes Charge in Seeking
100000 Damages.

Charges that the BLACK Tom" ex-
plosion in New Jersey on July 80.
1916, was caused by agents of the
German government, acting under
express orders from Berlin, were
made in a brief filed with the Mixed
Claims Commission today by the Le-
high Valley Railroad Company. The
brief said the railroad company had
within the last sixty days, obtained
access to evidence which would sup
port its charges.
The Lehigh Valley had before the
Commission a claim for damage to
some Of its barges by a German SUBJ
marine. It sought In the brief filed
recover. approximately 100000 for
losses as a result Of the "Black Tom"
explosion. The company had been
compelled to pay severA million dol
lars in claims for damages following
Setting forth. that around its docks
at National Docks. N. j., there was
much ammunition destined for the al
lied governments, the brief asserted
that since the blast the Lehigh Valley
that German agents set of the ex-
plosion, but had been unsuccessful
until within the past two months. 1t
asked the commission for permission
to submit aff1davits and other evil
dence to support its charges.
In addition to the monetary damage
In the BLACK Tom explosion there was
q large loss Of life. Insurance COM
panies have paid out many millions
Of dollars which might become in
volved in the event the commission
acts favorably on the Lehigh Valley
complaint. The brief was Aled by
Lewis 4. MCGOWAN. local attorney