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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-01

to health. In 1912 PHILADELPHIA
undertook to prohibit by public
ordinance bathing between No
vember Fl and March Is. Boston.
IN ls4o, made bathing unlawful
except when prescribed BY ply
stefan, and Virginia was so
wrought up that she taxed bath
tubs $50 a year With all the
above opposition against il. the
oath tub today has become a vital
necessity in our homes.
But NAH jongg. as we remarked
; NOT necessity. 1t will. however,
'utiive It's assailants. And the world
vail continue to roll on, A little better
'laoe IN which to live because another
leasing diversion has been found
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-01
Another Help

That education spreads as the ma
terial and mechanical aids and adj
junets to civilization increase and i'm.
prove is obvious to the most unoh.
serving. Every increase Of ,ranspor.
htion has spread education. because
II has increased the need for eduea-
ton. Every new invention which
largely affects civilization increases
both the need for ducation and the
means for obtaining it.
A man OF century AGO. could
ne come to life. would find himself
at loss, even were he well educated
according to the standards OF his time
lie could not compete nor keep M
win those to whom the telephone
electric light, railroad train. X-rav
writing and calculating machines troll.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-01
Current Comment
L Could Be Done Now

Lower taxes will help restore tn,
economic Stability OF the country
They will do more in this direction
than any other action The proposed
tax reduction program is one OF the
few things that congress could do to
help out in the present situation. 1t
isn't a party question. it's 4 national
issue
The people at home are looking
toward congress with keen realization
OF all this. Their concern rises above
party feeling; party appeal will not
answer the question What have You
done to reduce the public burden -
Wichita Beacon
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-01
Remember the Governo,

Congratulations. Governor Bald
ridge
But while we like the sensation
OF 4 Canyon county man in the gov
ernors chair at Boise. il is well n
remember that Governor Moore is
ILL., Not too long ago to recall wildly
we remember the sense OF shame tina.
swept the American nation when i,
was realized that President Harding
had given his life in hard service 10
his country.
something much like that has sent
iuahos governor to California under
PHYSICIANS orders for complete rest
Governor Moore. in recent weeks has
possessed every attribute of a man
who is tired to the point OF exhaus-
uon' His face is drawn and scared
with wrinkles of care.
This thing is wrong. II is nothing
less than criminal to ask anv man 70 |
give OF himself in service TO the min,
where physical collapse is only around
the corner and death itself stalks
nearby Idaho is too young too vir-
nc state and too much in need Of
inc type OF citizenship Governor
NJ core eNempli6es to invite such fringe
lies ''''s
Never has Idaho had a governor {
Nno gave more earnestly and con-
''en'iously OF his ability to the Office c
'e holds than has Governor Moore a
'aaho needs him. And Idaho needs d
nm alive. hale and hearty. c
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-01
Just Dad"

Homely wisdom. the stuff that Be
Franklin wrote. is not a lost art. Tn
simple direct statement. sentence
pregnant with meaning. finds it'll,
place in much modern comments Blu
we have Ed. Howe and others who
write well, briefly and with every line
packing a wallop.
Whizz Bang and Jim Jam Gems.
we are told, outsell magazines worth
reading The sensational newspaper
IS The newspaper of largest circulation.
But whatever may be the current tend
ency OF living, there is a deep under
current of stability in America Peo-
pie still live who appreciate for in
stance, such bit from every dav
existence as this comment on c;,;-
zen commonly overlooked. Dad;
II he is wealthy and prominent
and you stand in awe of him. call
HIM Father" II he sits in his
shirt sleeves and supenders at balI
games and picnics. call him
Pop II he tills the land or
teaches Sunday-School, call him
ia. II he wheels the baby car
rage and carries bundles meeklv
call him Papa" with the accent
on the first syllable. II he belongs
to library circle and writes Gull
tured papers, or he is reformer
IN politics and forgets to vote. call
HIM Papa" with the accent ON
the last syllable.
H. however, he makes a pal of
you when you're good, and is too v
wise to let you pull the wool over
ms loving eyes when you're not: L
H. moreover, you're sure no other n
Fellow you know has quite so
me father. you may call him 81
Dad but not otherwise |
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-01

ley. automobile. air ship. submar;n,
and telegraph are matters of common
daily knowledge.
Now comes newest wonder radio
to add its quota to education And
he would be wise man indeed. who
would b willing to venture how far
radio will do in spreading OF education
unquestionably the broadcastinp sta
ton and the receiving set are vet in
their infancy. yet their use is already
widespread. And there is 4 constantly
increasing demand for something else
than mere amusement. Concerts
please, and jazz bands provide mus
&c tor home dancing. but the serious
lecture. the course in home economics
the speech on thrift and banking. the |
reading from great books. are all in
creasingly popular according to re-
ports from the great broadcastins
stations.
Bringing. as it does. to the mos,
emote hamlet. the most isolated farm
house, the very newest and best in
hought. the radio may well be re-
'arded not only as a miracle of mod |
rn science but a willing servant in i
arrying education where as vet il i ,
MT little known. ;
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-01
Glutton For Punishment

Mr.. James NJ. Cox, in announc-
ing his candidacy for president. makes
the league OF nations his chief issue
one would have thought that the sor,
OF licking Mr.. Cox got on that issue
IN 100 would have been sufficient. but
II Mr.. Cox has his way. this deeply
agnobl, shameful and dishonorable"
country will have to do it all over
agam-Fargo On. Dak.) Farum.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-01
Not a Necessity

Nah Jongg isn't a necessity Tn,
world rolled merrily on for many cen.
tuTies before nah jongg became ponu.
TAR In the western hemisphere. And j,
'nigh' haved rolled many more.
But NAH jongg is with us a plea-
suraole nastime and a popular one
Today it is fad just as iazz was no,
so many years ago. And just as iazz
was denounced. so too are serious
minded folk who want no fr;vo,;.,.
Tor themselves or for their neigbobr.
painting pictures OF the decadence Of
the race. VI
Strange indeed it is that with all
our civilization we cannot learn 70 AZ.
0ept new things at face value We
may well consider the first bath NH
Of which the Washington Herald re.
minds us:
The bath tub was made Of
mahogany. lined with sheet lead
and us tar-seeing owner Installed
" IN his home in 1912 and proud
~ exhibited it a, a Christmas par
~ The next day the newspaners
IN Cincinnati denounced it in no
uncertain terms, as luxurious
ana undemocra,ie vanity. Then
along came the medical men ana
soiemnly pronounced It a menace
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-01
What's the Use

Earthquakes may be predicted soon
is the belief OF scientists now. But
If the earthquake forecasters are no
more nearly right than the weather
bureau man usually is. how long We
would have 10 wait for the dis--ss'>-
ance. And think wat a blow it Won j
be to California TO issue warning
few motnhs in advance tina, an
earthquake was certain.
1t wouldn't seem like winter ii we
didn't have a little mud now and then
Oil and politics don't miN(nO1r-
emily. But they certainly - a
smelly. nasty mess.
That teapot must have held some
hing beside water Judging from the
mell.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-01

The league OF nations has now
taken up daylight saving, and its next
subject of adjustment will be Jaw
walking. perhaps, or maybe the right
date to put on the heavy ones.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-01
Its Real Purpose

Just how successful the Box peace
plan movement is as me.lns toward
peace remains to be seen. But as a
vehicle for propaganda it's full OF
promise-Wichita Beacon.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-01
Would Have Close Contact

Uncle Sam wouldn't be isolated
long il some of those European ma
lions thought they could come over
and hex him.-Toledo Blade.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-01
There's No Other Wav

Though some folks may have an
idea IT can be done in other WAYS.
the only way OF reducing taxes is
III making them lower.-Pit,sbur
Gazette Times.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-01
He Shattered IT

Woodrow Wilson painstakingly
avoided splitting an inhnitive. But he
wasn't so merciful to the Democratic
party--Fort Wayne Ond.) Sentinel.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-01
The Two Propositions

Secretary Mellon has two objects
to reduce taxes and to increase pros
perity. The politician-minded Mr..
Garner moves to amend by striking
out the second object.-Minneapolis
Journal.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-01

Nampa merchants. probably taking
'ne'r cue from Caldwell. are offering
an automobile and half dozen other
prizes p. on 4 dollar ticket plan. Those
N"mpa fellows are wise. No mer-
chant will be called upon to mill
co" until the owner is found
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-01

Q. Why did William Tell shoot the
apple off of his sons head9
A. He didn't Tell was a Legendary
Swiss hero. who fiourished about 1907
The popular story respecting him. In
GLIDING the yarn of the gun and the
apple. were demonstrated to be MYTH
ical by Professor Kapp. of Luverene
in 1872.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-01

trail building was finished in 1927. The
cornerstone of the extension was laid
by President Fillmore on July I. 1851
and it was occupied by Congress in
1857 and 1850
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-01

Q. What Psalm in the Bible Is re-
commended by evolutionists as sun.
porting their theory?
A. This seems to be a question in
tended to start something However
try the one hundred and thirty-nin,b
Psalm.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-01

Q. Where is the grave of the IN
known Soldier!
A. In the National Cemetery at
Arlington. Virginia. which is just
across the Potomac River in sight
OF Washington. The great memorial
amphitheater was provided through
the efforts of the Grand Army of the
Republic, to secure fitting memorial
for our soldier dead and suitable as
Gmbly place for the thousands in at
tendance at the services Decoration /
Day. The white marble structure of
singular grace and compelling beauty
covers an area OF $4,000 square feet.
and provides seating capacity for S.,
900 people in the amphitheater proper.
and several thousand more in the
colonnades and on the stage. Just
across the roadway from the eastern
stairway and in harmony with and an
integral part of the memorial amphi-
theater is the tomb OF the Unknown I
Soldier.
Q. On what date did the United !
States join war with Germany, and
what was the cause? How long were ,
the other countries in before the United !,
States joined? !,
A. On the night of April 6. 1917,
President Wilson appeared before con-
gress and declared that a state of war =,
,xisted between Germany and the
United States. c
The Central Powers declared war r
gainst Serbia July 20. 1914. and Il
gainst Russia, France. and Belgium, a,
y August 4. France declared war -
august 3. and Britain. August !. :,
'ussia did not formally declare war
ntil November 3.
Historians and diplomats have been
Getting the cause OF the war ever
nee its beginning, and there is no
idication that an answer that will
i've universal satisfaction will be
short of a century.
IL
Q. What is a boycott?
A. All dictionaries agree that boy
Ut is social and business inter-
ction for the purpose of coercion or
lnishment.
Q. What is the residence OF Bril-
fiar General Charles c. Dawes. i'm u
e United States7 Is Count Yep 4
lin still alive. and what was his
injection with the Zeppelin airships q
The address of General Dawes -,
Chicago. Illinois ~
Count Zeppelin is dead. An ince- "
1t IN his career was the celebration =
his seventy-hfth birthday on July ~
1913, when he steered his twenti IL
air-ship on its maiden voyage.
mt Zeppelin was soldier of for
c and fought in many countries.
ring the Civil War he was in the De
on army in the United States. The as'
pelIn type of air craft is all trace an
to the inventive genius of Count ms
pelin
. What does G. o. p. mean? sto
u. .. p. is merely an abbrevia- Civ
OF Grand Old Party. which is a vor
liar name for the Republican party.
How long did it take to build i
present United States Capitol7 ben
This structure is more or less cha
ntinued story. The original corn eye
ne was laid by President Wash
N September Is. 1898. The wings !
e central building were completed
I'll; the British partially burned
tructure in 1914. The entire GEN.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-01

O. What is the Presidents Own
band?
A. The United States Marine band
is sometime called the "Presidenfs
Own" II is the crack hand of ,be
United States Marine Corps, and !,
has been built up and perfected dur
ing more than a century of its exist
ence. Among its duties is that OF DER.
forming at all functions. official and
private. in the White House. John
Philip Sousa was for a long time di.
rector of this band and when he
formed his own group of musicians
he was succeeded by William II. San.
tleman, who is still leader of the band
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-01

=. How long did it take to build
the present United States Capitol?
A. This structure is more or less
continued story. The original corn
@stone was laid by President Wash
ington September IS. 1898. The wings
OF the central building were completed
IN 1911; the British partially burned
the structure in 1914. The entire CEN
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-01
ASKEDAND
ANSWERED
By ]. E. Jones

(Ihis is valuable educational fea-
lure IN The Tribune. Send in YOUR
questions, and address them 10 " c
rress Association. Continental Trust
Building, Washington, D. c. Men
non this paper when you write. En-
close two cents in stamps for reply.
10 not include trivial matter or oues-
non regarding extensive research.
- How do watt and candle nower
compared For instance. a Is wat,
lamp would be equal to how many
candle poweri
A. A Is watt lamp on ITO volt cir
cut is rated at 23S lumens There
are approximately 10 lumens to a cam
die power Therefore the approximate
candle power would be 23.S. A "wattv
IS measurement OF the flow Of mo.
chanical energy or force; and there.
Tor II the volt circuit was M, tho
same as that stated above the rating
would change. The candle mower .
'n the other hand. is a form of reckon Z
hg IN terms of the light of a standard Z
'andle.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-01

=. What does G. o. P. mean?
A. G. o. P. is merely an abbrevia.
ton OF Grand Old Party, which is a
popular name for the Republican party
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-01

Q. What is a boycott.
A. All dictionaries agree that boy
colt is social and business inter-
diction for the purpose of coercion or
punishment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18
German Investigators
Welcomed BY Germany

Hamburg, Oct. 81 "a. p. by MaiD
One thousand German business
men. industriallsts and scientists are
to visit Mexico during 1925 at the
invitation of the Mexican govern
ment. acting through the consul
general at Hamburg. The purpose
OF the visit Is to reestablish and ex-
tend friendly relations between the
two countries. and to give the Ger
mans an insight into the customs
and institutions Of the Mexican re-
public.
The Mexican government promises
the visitors all possible facilities.
Transportation on the Mexican rail-
ways is to be free Of charge. Pull
man cars in which the visitors can
sleep even when a stop of several
days Is made in a city, are to be at
the free disposal of the Germans.
There are to- be instructive lectures.
visits to industrial plants and
scientific institutions. lunches and
banquets by various Mexican cham
bers of commerce. and official re-
ceptions. German merchants bring
ing samples of goods with them are
to have these admitted free Of duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18
N. Y. State League Women
Voters Seek MANY Measures

New York, Nov. classification
of the federal child labor amendment
and the passage of bill compelling
women to serve on juries will be the
chief endeavors of the New York
state league of women voters for the
coming year. according to plans an
nounced today preliminary to the
opening of the state convention to-
morrow. There are prospects of a
tilt over the question of birth con-
troll, as a strong minority appears
determined to bring that subject be-
fore the convention, while mapor-
fly seems convinced that it is I'M
wise to inject this subject into a
political organization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18
Great and Would Bes
At 10 Downing Street

London, Nov. ga. p. by MALL.
Robert Lloyd. the gray haired door.
man who has ushered the great and
the near-great in and out of the door
of 10 Downing Street for many years.
Is being retired for old age. He Is g.,
and his head is full OF memories and
impressions of most of the figures
who got into Europe's spotlight In The
days before, during and after the
World War. It was in the war days
when the vigorous Lloyd George oc.
cupied the Prime Minister'S house.
that the doorman of No. 10 found the
most exciting hours OF his life. OF
all the Prime Ministers for whom be
has opened the door, he liked Bonar
Law best.
II revered him." he said.
when Mr.. Lloyd George was
prime minister we were on hot Gin.
der5 all the time. ] was constantly
lining up field marshals, generals,
admirals. ambassadors, and other
distinguished visitors.
Marshal Joffre was always good
humored. Marshal Foch seemed
kindly. but was always in a hurry
cShSA"i SIHulo was CHdTHIlHb. Ilo 81.
ways shook hands with me. recall
Signor Mussollni arriving. too. He
burst into the vestibule, and. shaking
me cordially by the hand, expressed
his pleasure at meeting Englands
Prime Minister. had to tell him be
had hold of the wrong man.
The first time the Prince o.
Wales came to lunch, he dashed 10
with: Hello, porter! Where do put
my coat? Here. leave it on your
chair, will your The Duke Of York
was more serious.
THE way in which De Valern. MI
chael Collins and Arthur Griffith ar
rived with guards on their taJ-cao
was quite new"
Armistice Day. according TO Lloyd
was easily the most exciting he ever
experienced. Crowds packed me
short narrow street in front OF ne
house, calling for Lloyd George. ne
came out and spoke to them from the
steps. but the growing crowd was mol
satisfied, and later the little Welsh,
man appeared at window ana
talked to them again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18
Cold Snap Furnishes
Plenty of Conversation

Not for sometime has the weather
been such an unfailing topic of con-
versation as It has been the past few
weeks. Last week the mere remark
that It was warm for the time of the
year was enough to start a flow Of
"reminiscences abous the tempera-
ture In past years. The change Mon
day, was not quite as agreeable, but
as said before It furnishes the milan
theme Of conversation along with the
Isle of Smiles"
Although everyone thought that
the thermometer must have register
ed far below zero yesterday morning
this was far from true as the official
thermometer at the pumping station
registered degrees above zero. The
main reason for the discomfort sur
fered yesterday was Just that we
were not ready for cold weather.
having been deceived by Indian sum-
ner for so long. Quite a few cases
OF frozen water supplies were report
ed as we'll as frozen radiators.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18

granddaughter left Monday for their
home in Leesburg, Fla. where they
will pass the winter.
Mrs. Minnie Bubier Of Lewiston is
the guest of Mrs. William Dingley.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Cobb visited
relatives in Lisbon Falls Tuesday
they visited Mr.. Cobb's old home IN
Litchfield, Sunday.
The services in the church Sunday
were we'll attended. F'ifty-one were
present at Sunday school. Plans are
being made for the Christmas con-
cert and committees were appointed
to plan for the occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Meserve were
in Gardiner Friday.
Two deer have been shot in this
neighborhood. The lucky ones are
Roy Varney and Boyd Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18
NATIONAL HOll

Officer of the day. Capt. John pa,y
The regular meeting Of Cutler po,.
No. IS, q. A. r., will be omitted toa,s
on account of repairs to the hall.
Capt. Il. E, Laferriere left Mona,s
for brief visit with relatives in po,,
land.
Don't forget the Legion mus,c,,
comedy rehearsal at 7,so tonight in ~.
Home theatre.
Thomas Mccarthy, Representing =
w. Van Slyke and Horton Co, was |,
business visitor Monday in camp.
Mrs. Harry Macomber OF Cas,,n. J.,
visiting her brother. b. Z. varppr
and family.
James Bennett. late Q. NJ. Corps M,
been granted . discharge from tAs
Home.
Patrick F. Hayes returned Moos,,
from short visit with relatives n
Lewiston.
The remains Of the late job,
Keisor have been sent to Bar Harho,
for burial.
Major w. T. Haniey. Capt. N. I. Par.
kins and f. L. Cooper motorsd Mo.,
day to Lewiston on matters Of HON.
business.
Michael Sweeney Of Salem. late co
c, Sth Mass. Inf. and James c, Mo
Grath of Portland. late Co. b, LIST N.
Inf. have reported from the Csntr,l
Branch for readmission.
John Donahue of Worcester. lats r
S. Navy, and Herbert Day Of Far
Fairfield. late Hid. Qrs. Co. 10, rs
Inf. have reported for admission "a
the Home.
Lieut.. William Tiffany Camp "a
w. ". is planning to have q Christina,
tree for the children In this vicinity
and the program will consist Of ere,.
cises In the hall I'm the afternoon ana
smoke talk In the evening. Command.
err John J. Mooney, John r. Gunnipr
and John A. Mccormack have q com.
mittee to make the necessary Ar.
rangements.
Furloughs have been granted "a
John Fl. Burns to Laconia, N. H., Per.
cy Clark to Bangor, James S. Mangaa
to Dayton. Fred l.. Smith to Leomh.
ter. and Michael Krawksyk to Spring.
field.