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Evening star., 1924-06-08
BY THOMAS n. MARSHALL. "
Former Vice President Of the UAited
States.


Former Vice President Of the Uaited
States.
Is 1t true. as has been charged.
that Americans know no such thing
as moderation of political thought?
Are we either ra-conservative or
radical in our views? Do we push
our principles to the. utmost and ig-
more danger signs unconsciously ap-
preaching at times the verge of ruin
or remaining SO closely within the
safety zone as to hazard our welfare
l shall not undertake to answer these
questions. l merely wish to present
for discussion criticism all of US
must have heard at one time or an
other. =
Europeans who are in the habit of
using intoxicants have frequently
expressed the view that Americans
would be better Off IL they abstained.
The use of liquor is not moral ques-
tion with these critics. They seem to
have reached the conclusion that there
is something exhiliarating about
American air which serves as a tonic
and that the stimulation which comes
from liquor is not needed by US; in
fact, that it is superf1uous and per-
haps detrimental rather than bene-
ficiaL Their views have made me
wonder whether there may not be
something climatic which leads US
to excesses.. l can attribute some
strange things in American life to
nothing else.
Consider for a moment our relig-
ious activities One OF the reasons
church was the insistence of certain
men upon the right of private judg-
ment. They professed to believe
that God alone was Lord OF the con-
science. and argued that church
councils could not constric the opin-
ion and judgment of mankind with
reference to the etarnal vHride es
This is no time in which to raise any
controversial question between con-
tending theorists OF faith. and I am
not seeking to do SO. but merely to
comment. My own opinion is that life
is large enough to suffer and permit
all divergent views on theological
questions to exist unhampered. We
are recreant to our traditions If we
seek to ostracise or to punish any,
body politically. economically or So
cially for faith of any kind.
But, whatever may be said about
the right men to have private judg-
ment upon religious questions, that
right was first promulgated by men
who were students of the subject.
Whether their view was correct or
incorrect. justified or unjustified, IL
remains true that the right of private
Judgment has passed beyond the
point where the judgment is express
ed by men who understand all the
ramifcations of the controverted
question. Persons who do not know
the sixth commandment have fixed
opinions, as they say. on involved
theologic questions which have
arisen out of the text of Holy Scrip
ture. Is ii the atmosphere Of America
that enables persons who would not
recognize the plan of salvation IL
they saw it on display to express
unqualified views upon all religious
questions and to defend themselves
right of private judgment? AS a
matter of fact, there can come to the
world as much evil from ignorant.
unthinking, cocksure, private judg-
ment as came to it through the mar
Evening star., 1924-06-08

Among those present at Cleveland
will be Uncle Joe Cannon. Uncle Joe
never made great pretensions to music.
but II the convention choir should
start 1--WE Cannot Sing the Old Songs"
he may make an effort to join in the
chorus.
Evening star., 1924-06-08

The winner Of the Box contest, hav.
ing failed to enlist the interest Of Con.
gress, must be content with the re.
Election that half prize is better than
none.
Evening star., 1924-06-08

The political forecaster seldom has
an easier job than that offered by the
G. o. P. convention. In fact, the en-
tire election seems to present such
obvious probabilities that many
prophets rather favored letting a third
party figure in the guessing in order
to make it harder.
Evening star., 1924-06-08

The Prohibition party's presidential
and vice presidential candidates are
H. p. Farris of Clinton, Mo-. and Marie
c. Brehm OF Long Beach, Calf. A
great many Of us will not be able to
remember this fact six weeks hence.
unless they can introduce new snd
positive ideas on enforcement.
Evening star., 1924-06-08

1t is the privilege Of the United
States Treasury not only to make a
gratifying announcement, but to have
it accompanied by the assurance that
there are still further advantageous
notifications of the tax-collecting sys-
tenn in contemplation.
Evening star., 1924-06-08

Preparations are now going on
among attorneys in the Franks case
for the most shocking line Of investi-
cation that has yet been brought to
the attention Of the public.
Evening star., 1924-06-08

In commenting on President Cool
idge as a safe man. Henry Ford knew
what he was talking about. So far as
the G. o. P. convention is concerned
no man could be safer.
Evening star., 1924-06-08

When oil stocks go down impres.
sions will inevitably differ as to
whether the movement is a matter of
natural retribution or merely one of
the customary market variations that
Evening star., 1924-06-08

Plutarco Gales is called 1.-The Lenin
Of Mexico" The phrase may be a
valuable campaign slogan, but will
prove a large order in the matter of
making good with his constituency.
Evening star., 1924-06-08

In any situation involving a prob
lem as to public revenues and ex-
penses, one solution is invariably
prompt in suggesting itself; that of a
tax increase.
Evening star., 1924-06-08

London financiers tried to keep up
the price Of rubber, which was not
chummy. America uses more automo-
bile tires than any other nation.
Evening star., 1924-06-08
Heard and Seen

There was held here last week. the
national oratorical contest, in which
seven secondary school orators con-
tested for premier speaking honors
OF the land, their subject being the
Constitution of the United States.
That meeting, in which President
Coolidge, Chief Justice Taft of the
Supreme Court and many other i'm
portant personages took part, is now
history.
The speeches in honor of the Con-
stitution have been said. the prizes
won, the event concluded. 1t was a
most interesting gathering, not only
that final night at Memorial Conti-
mental Hall, but the days leading up
to it.
The seven contenders in the con-
test were representative high school
bows and girls, and the newspapers
throughout the land which partici-
pated in the affair are to be congrat-
ulated as well as the winners and
the other participants.
The contest was not all serious
work.
Like in many affairs of import,
there were moments and happenings
of a humorous turn. Perhaps the
best story in connection with the
contest came from the west.
John Mortimer Dallam, Sd, was the
Philadelphia representative in the
oratorical contest. Several weeks
before the elimination an account of
the seven national participants was
sent out to newspapers.
Out in the west, it developed, some
of the editors did not seem well ac-
in the east, of placing "2d" and "3d''
after the names of children. The
west is a comparatively new coun-
try, 1t must be remembered, in COM
parison with the east.
Here is the way the name was sent
out.
John Mortimer Dallam, III.
Evidently some of the editors in
the west were at loss just exactly
what to make of that, for here is
the way it got printed:
John Mortimer of Dallam, Ill.
y
IHSH lHcTc " as a ilioh ~ ohi q SSA
tain state that will be nameless here
for eyermore.
He had seen something about the
national oratorical contest ''in the
papers," and suddenly got enthusiast
tic, evidently.
First it must be recalled that this
was weeks and weeks after the ma
no Pra-
liminaries and subpreliminaries. and
sub b-subpreliminaries had been held
throughout the country.
Schools had competed against
schools. towns against towns, states
against states, great geographical
zone against zone. The seven ma
tional contenders had been selected.
One even was on his way to Wash
ington.
Then along comes a letter, which
read something like this: Dear Sir:
! have been reading about the ora
torical contest in the papers, and I
believe 1 would like to enter it.
tory, and would like to enter the
contest. Please let me know how to
go about this"
Contest officials were somewhat
concerned about the number of peo-
pie who asked for tickets who stat
ed that they wanted them "up 'front.'
on account of being somewhat deaf
1t seemed to officials that nearly
the whole of Washington was hard
of hearing, judging from the state
ments made in their letters
The point of it was that the writer's
were evidently sincere and were in no
sense setting up claims of partial
deafness in an endeavor to get good
seats. 1t was interesting to note
that about this time a convention was
being held here in. the interest of
those hard Of hearing.
CHARLES z. TRACEWEII.
Evening star., 1924-06-08

Any one who regards the American
Congress as unwieldy and impetuous
should take a look at the Reichstag.
Evening star., 1924-06-08
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Fishing Season.
Everybody's fishin'
In his own especial way.
Waitin' long an wishin'
Through a pleasant summer day.
Fishin' fur a catfish
An dreamin' bout a whale
Fur this fish an fur that fish,
Till the light begins to fail.
Everybody's fishin'
In a muddy stream or clear.
We study each condition
AS in hope we persevere.
Fishin' fur a dollar,
Or fishin' fur a smile
Take off your coat an collar
An go fishin' fur a while!
Evening star., 1924-06-08

Worse Than the Comedy.
Don't you think 1t wrong to make
joke Of prohibition?"
IT do" answered Senator Sorghum;
"but think 1t worse for q bootlegger
or a dry agent to pull gun and make
a tragedy Of it."
Evening star., 1924-06-08
Theories.

Theories.
Each theory that comes to view
Delights our eager minds anew.
A few survive times ruthless test
But many more forgotten rest.
OF turtle serum once we learned;
And expectation fondly turned
To hopes Of tho amphibian group.
But turtles still are kept for soup.
Our ancestors were very sure
OF merit in the blue-glass cure
We do not find the sunny beam
Assisted by color scheme.
Yet as new theories arise,
We greet them all with hopeful eyes
And vow, although they cure no i'll,
At least we've had a pleasant thrill.
Evening star., 1924-06-08
The Deadly Debate.

A studious man may have a plan
To benefit a nation.
But finds his best endeavors can
Be killed by conversation.
Evening star., 1924-06-08
Among Delegates

Among Delegates.
In politics the use OF cash
Well virtuously skip,
Save when, perchance, some bellhop
rash
Hn1do mt and III inns a tin
Evening star., 1924-06-08

II likes to hear speaker use long
Words said Uncle Eben. ''Even II I
don't git much out Of 'em dey soun's
like he was givin' me credit fob bein'
purity smart"
Evening star., 1924-06-08

Jud Tunkins says with plasterers
getting $14 a day he thinks maybe it's
a lucky sign when his small boy in
sists on playing in the mud.
Evening star., 1924-06-08
Safety First.

What was the idea of taking that
revenue agent in charge and not al.
lowing him to leave Crimson Gulch?'
Don't get the notion that we're
tryin' to interfere with the law" re.
Joined Cactus Joe. I'VE kind O. like
that chap. but on lookin' him over We
decided he was most too young to be
trusted o6hand with q gun. So fur his
sake an that Of Us pedestrians we de-
cided to have him linger while an
let US coach him few hours every
day in a shootin' gallery"
Evening star., 1924-06-08
Fifty Years Ago
In The Star

Souvenir hunters were as eager
half a century ago for physical me-
Evening star., 1924-06-08

It remained for Representative Har-
rv C. Garfield Of Indiana to show his
colleagues a new way to hold dis
trict in line. When he reached Wash
ington he found here many residents
of his district holding important
posts in the federal service and in
the business and professional life Of
the National Capital. Many Of these
men did. not know each other. So
yited them all to dine with him and
now he has = Canfeid Club In Wash
Evening star., 1924-06-08

Holds out and claims a tip.
Evening star., 1924-06-08

On occasions a little bit of friendly
pleasantry is as potent in Congress
as sirup Is in catching fiies. During
the closing days of Congress. Repre-
sentative Edgar Howard of Nebraska.
who considerably resembles his long
time friend, William Jennings Bryan.
was peeved because legislation was
not enacted for the farmers as he
opined it should be. He was making
points of order that prevented the
orderly procedure of business.
Finally, House Leader Longworth
walked smilingly from the Repub-
lican side across to Representative
Howard on the Democratic side, and
taking a carnation from his own but
tonhole placed it in the bottonhole
of the Democratic objector. Howard
st once withdrew his point Of order.
This action was especially appropri.,
ate because Howard was author Of
an lode to the Carnation." on
Mothers day.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-11-27
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WHITEBIRD
Special Correspondent

I
Thos Reiger, stockman of higgins
passed thru Whitebird Saturday, en-
route to Grangeville While there
Mr.. Reiger purchased several head OF
work horses from Il. o. Brown.
Sevreal thousand pounds of dressed
turkeys were shipped from the Salmon
river section this week to Spokane
and coast markets. This is the frs,
time the turkey industry has been
conducted on so large a scale in this
section. 1t is considered to be a very
profitable business.
Miss Nell Gregory was an arrival
Tuesday from Lewiston and will spend
the Thanksgiving holidays with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. s. Gregory.
O. o. Gordon was passenger on
the higgins stage Monday from his
ranch on John Day. e.
Walter McAdams was down from
Grangeville Monday evening with
another fine radio. The machine
worked successfully. A speaker was
heard in London, England
The Whitebird public schools clos
ed Wednesday evening for the
Thanksgiving holidays and will open
again next Monday.
Neil Morris, foreman of the Nez
Perez Sheep company, passed thru
town Saturday on his way to Grange
vile. Mr.. Morris recently purchased
a large radio receiving set. He tunes
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-11-27
A lot of folks prefer the solid
South to the liquid North. ''Au
DON'T WEAR GLASSES

Before you have had it proven 70
your satisfaction that your tronblsS
will be removed by their use. Az tho
present day, too many glasses arc
sold simply for what is made ont ~
them, without regard to the eyes
What you need is a thorougblv
Sound, honest, straightforward onin.
ion, supported by the necessary skin
experience, qualifications and reputa'
ton. You would understand WHY 7
say the above if you heard the tales
told to me by people who wore glas.
ses improperly fitted, glasses that
made their eyes worse If you have IN
wear glasses be sure to have them
fitted by a specialist, so you will get
FULL BENEFIT from them by hay.
ing the proper ones properly fitted.
Through my work being so thor.
ough and satisfactory, now get work
from towns where there are resident
eye specialists-that means some.
thing. If you are particular about
your own or your childrens eyes, See
DIR. w. s. JACKSON, the EYE SPE-
CIALIST. Office in Smiths Jewelry
Store, opposite the Camas Prairie
Bank, Main Street, Grangeville, Ida
no. N6-27
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-11-27
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BIG CEDAR
Special Correspondent


Leonard Wilson is visiting at the
home of his parents Mr.. and Mrs
Timothy Wilson.
A very pretty wedding was solemn
lied at the Charlie Kermick home
Wednesday, November 10, when Miss
Ruby Kermick became the happy
bride of Mr.. Harry Rasmussen. a
number of friends gathered at the
brides home Wednesday evening and
an enjoyable evening was spent till
early in the morning The young
couple received the congratulations
and best wishes of the entire COM
munity.
Stanley Kermick returned home
Thursday evening.
We all enjoyed our first Literary
meeting Saturday evening at Clear
creek. Officers elected are not known
yet, but the meeting was successful.
The snow is almost gone here and
many farmers are making the best
of a good opportunity to plow for
spring seeding.
A dance and supper was given by
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rasmussen Sat
urday evening in honor of their we'd
ding. A large crowd attended.
Clarence Wilson is now staying at
Kamiah, attending school. He Is
staying with his grandmother.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-11-27
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CANFIELD
Special CORRESPONDENT

The Ladies Sewing Circle met at
Mrs. Il. J. Dickeson's on Thursday. A
pleasant afternoon was spent, profit
able as all brought their Christmas
sewing. The Misses Galarneau, Ethel
Callison, Maui Callison and VaLetha
South served the refreshments.
Mr.. Ross Zehner is confined to his
bed with a severe attack of grippe.
Jack Smurthwaite is driving the
mail stage from Garfield to Bo1es.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Doumecq are
visiting Mrs. Doumecq's mother, Mrs
III. A. Shinn.
Mr.. Leonard Howard is in Cotton
wood this week.
Rev. Brugger preached at the Dou-
mecq school house ON Sunday. He will
be here again in three weeks.
Mrs. Ross Zehner entertained to
dinner on Sunday, Mrs. Lucy Tibbs,
Rev. Brugger, Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
Shinn and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alison Vaughn were
guests at Mr.. e. o. Bentleys on Sun
day.
Misses Nanette Halsey, Ethel Gal
arneau, Mary and Alice Morgan and
Mr.. Neil bearing were guests at the
home of Mrs. Fred Callison on Sun
day.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-11-27

| in on good city concert, then place:
the loud speaker near the telephone
gives the signal, and the whole com
munity listens in ON a fine concert
from Chicago, Oakland, Calf, and
other good stations.
The turkey shoot held on Tuesday
by Sheldon Delmage was very excit-
ing and drew a large crowd from this
country as well as from Grangeyille.
Some fine shooting exhibitions were
given by those taking part in the
shoot.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Hoff and Miss Hell
en- Buchanan departed Wednesday
AFTERNOON for Lewiston and Charleston,
where they will spend Thanksgiving.
A large crowd and an unusually
good time is expected at the annual
Thanksgiving dance to be given In
Whitebird Thanksgiving night for the
benefit of the school.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-11-27

The World Do Move-In 1900
''Them tarnation automobiles ought
not to be allowed ON the public high
ways"
In 1924: "Those awful horses and
buggies should not be permitted to
obstruct trafficw
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-11-27

Evidently the voters don't give a
rap what CASTOR b. Means, or what
CASTOR b. meant.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-11-27

Inventor OF Electric Chair Dies
In It."-Headline. Who knows? Ford
may go that way.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-11-27

They are predicting four years of
prosperity. The best we can give
them is three; for the fourth year is
when another campaign starts.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-11-27

1t takes twelve men to make a jury,
and only one to hang it. Perhaps he
would rather hang the jury than the
defendant.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-11-27

What'll the county come to if they
keep ON robbing the mails and bob
bling the females.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-11-27

Joe Shinn and Clyde Dickson bor,
purchased a woodsaw and have been
saving wood for Mr.. Dickson. ~"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-27
FLORIDA

Some of the best citrus land in Florida for sale on easy terms for trade: an acre. Ingram Land Co.,, 414 N. goth St., Birmingham, Main 534e.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-27
Time Nov To Buy 7hat Honeany Unusua Offerings Ioday
REAL ESTATE-SALE K
HOUSES TOE SALE
SOUTH HIGHLANDS Very Attractive. Modern Residence for Less Than
 Cost of Construction

To the discriminating purchaser wa can offer . very attractive home planned by one of the lead ing architects, and built for a well-known citizen in a very at- tractive locationj the lot is LOOK ,24o and is weif improved with walks, driveways and shrubbery; the house is colonial design. brick veneer with slate roof and tile porches on 3 sides; in entering we see typical colonial hall and stairway with drawing and living . rooms on the left, and diring room. breakfast room and kitch- en, on the right; upper floor con tains bedrooms, and sleeping , porch; ? tile baths and finished attic: the cement basement con tains excellent hot water heating plant and . 2-tub laundry; house is finished with oak floors. metai- framed screens and metal wealth. CT strips. On the premises are three servant rooms and bath, garage for , cars;z this property is going to be sold at . bargain. either furnished. or 3unfurnished, so If you are interestSd call us ct once. Jos L.. Hammond, Main 5sso or Main 5ss1-W. E
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-27
WEST END Your Home Is Here

sT 4 brand new bungalow. arranged for the greatest comfort and convenience, with attractive rooms. including . cosy break fast nook with built-in china cabinet, seats and oak top table. Heated with Arcola heat and an- ished with hardwood floors throughout, enamel woodwork and white tile bath; beautiful face brick front and foundation. all street Improvements paid: lot Iox1l0 feet: 2 short blocks from bsst car service in the city. A wonderful value at 3b.soo. terms $760 cash. $40 monthly. Spring moving time is coming, % pre- pare now to move into your own home. Delay means disapp0int- ment.
 ESTES R. E. & I. co. s14 Woodward Bldg. Main sSS
, 1924-11-22
BY The GOVERNOR
OF H
VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES.
A Proclamation.
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BY THE GOVERNOR

TL--g D0v
nankGgIVIng Ddy'
"
gEEHEREAS, the founders OF our
WI country, in deVout recognition
80 of the blessings OF Almighty
God, did set apart a day for pubic
thanksgiving and PRAYER,
AND WHEREAS, Then descend
ants in reverent compliance with
their pious example, and out Oh me
gratitude of their own hearts, have
since that time observed ne laaJ
Thursday in N0Vember OF each year
as q day Of National thanksgiving
and praye-;
AND WHEREAS, il is most lt-
ting formally TO ORA" attention TO
this ancient institution Of our PEG
pie, and to call upon them to a"aIa
uIllle III lIS dPPI0PslaCG 00l0'. .'.'o.''
ANCH LII. '1- D.NI' "
GIN Islands OIL J4e On+-~t e-@~.1
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Evening star., 1924-10-22
The Price
She Paid"

Alma Rubens. Frank Mayo and
Lloyd Whitlock head the cast in THE
Price She Paid" at Crandalis AM
bassador Theater the first two days
of next week The story is of
young woman who sacrificed her hap
piness to marry for money and save
her mother from financial and social
disaster. The husband shortly proves
to be gourmand and drunkard
Planning a clever ruSe to trap his
wife, he finds himself in a predica-
ment he had not anticipated. 1t is
from this situation that the picture
derives a surprising climax.
Tuesday and Wednesday will be
seen UniversaFs production, Wine"
an analysis of the prohibition prob
lem, the leading roles played by Clara
Bow, Robert Agnew. Myrtle Sted-
man, Huntley Gordon and Walter
Long Neal Burns comedy, Court
plaster" and a new issue of Lyman
H. Howe's Hodge Podge" also will
be shown.
Thursday Agnes Ayres and Richard
Dix will be seen in Paramounts pro-
duction Sinners in Heaven" supple
mented by VIII Rogers in "A Cowboy
Sheik."
Mary PhiIbin will be the star Fri
day in Universars production, Fools
Highway" with Pat OMalley, Charlie
Murray, Kate Price and william Col
lier, jr. Harry Langdon in Mack
Sennett's THE Cats Meow" also.
Saturday Buck Jones in "The Cy-
clone Rider" Cliff Bowes in 60
Easy" and the eighth installment of
Commissioner Enright's police chap
ter play, Into the Net" will comprise
the bill