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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05
Farmers and Europe

The United States has a specific an
important interests in the welfare O
Europe Particularly is this true o
American farmers. who. the depart
meni Of commerce finds. ship 80 pc
cent Of the American exports to Eur
ope. The Oregon Journal analyzel
the situation like this:
We have no concern in Eu-
rope2
Eighty per cent OF our agri-
cultural SURPRISES 90 to Europe
This is the statement OF a bulle-
tin by the United States depart
ment OF commerce.
North America countries take
another 10 per cent OF this coun-
try's farm products. The remain
ing 10 per cent goes to South
America. Asia. Africa and Oceania.
The dominant importers OF our
farm SURPRISES are Great Britain
and Ireland. Germany France.
Netherlands and Belgium. These
countries by four-ffths of Amer
cas- farm exports to Europe.
They buy about two-thirds OF the
total farm products exported from
the United States.
The bulletin says this is the
frst study ever made CT where
our agricultural SURPRISES go. II
says approximately 80 per cent
OF the total trade of the United
States with Europe consists OF
farm products. and that manu-
featured commodities and forest
and mineral products together
form only 20 per cent.
II also says that the countries
oil Northwestern Europe are not
only the chief importers of Amer
lean farm products. but that they
are likely to remain So.
''P VI NhS onlCidl state
ment by Secretary Hoover's de-
partment OF commerce, how can {
in America contend that
we have no concern in Europe'
he countries to which our agri- :
cultural SURPRISES chiefly 90 are
ireat Britain. Ireland. Germany II
rance. Netherlands and Belgium T
hey are the countries brought w
y the war to near ruin. Normal G.,
;, they buy four-hfihs OF our farm :,
nrpluses. Normally. they buy 70
'ur times as much in American
Irm products as their total pur-
iases OF American manufactured ..
pods. forest and mineral pro- NJ
lets. N'
But how can these countries ~
~ II bankrupt How can they
y decent prices for these farm r.
rpluses il the French frac is
potent and the German mark
cipher9 L
Hoven't the farmers of America
me concern in Europe? pay
isn't 1t a crime against them at
the government of the limited Me
ties to be unconcerned abou, vie,
rope? lars
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05

Q. Is there an Old All.
Washington.
A. The eagle which ton.
staff of the Mills Building !.
tional capital. is an efigy !.
and aluminium of Old Abe 4
bald eagle which was tho :
the Eighth Wisconsin Vol,-
the Civil War.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05
thirty

Idaho today is the Sahara of the
United States. according to Golfers.
lhis state is only per cent wet"
while other states apparently are con-
Stunning more booze than during the
saloon days. Nothing for this state
to be ashamed of.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05

0. What is the distribution from
the sale of a loaf of bread. in paying
the farmer. the baker, etc:
A. A representative from the de-
partment OF agriculture in addressing
a recent meeting OF the Housekeeper'
Alliance of Washington stated that
sixteen per cent of the selling price
OF loaf of bread goes to the grower
OF the wheat; thirty-six per cent repre-
sents the margin of the baker. and
twenty-five per cent the margin of the
retailer. The balance is distributed in
various ways.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05

The grounding certainly had no
trouble finding his shadow last satur.
day But it's an even bet that the
grounding doesn't know what he i
dong when he hibernates for another
six weeks. 'O''''
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05

The rate that Henry Ford is turn.
ing out tin lizzies" seems to indicate
'na' Henry wants everybody to have
two Fords. One to ride in. perbans
and the other to look at
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05

yer, and having on ton =,
surmounted by a silver e.n,
sembles the faces borne T.
before the Roman magis,,,.
is the symbol OF the speak,
ity. The sergeant at arm.
symbol before him when
the speakers commands ..
order. A recalcitrant cop,,.'
ways salaams and surrende-.
sees the mace coming ,Ov,]
Notwithstanding the harmle,.
carefully guarded as enver !.
in a forcible manner.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05

Q. What is the meanips
phrase lad astra per aspera;,
A Translated from the h
means, ito the star through
ties. 1t is the motto Of X,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05

About time for lot OF county can
didates to shy their hats in the ring.
Nothing like an early start to get a
good reaction from Mr.. and Mrs.
Voter.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05

One gathers from the price of coal
thai constitutional amendment mus,
nave been passed prohibiting its sale
ms bootleg stuff always does come
high. "S
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05

oregon Democrats have ordered 10
wv aluminium teapo,s to wear as cam.
paign badges. Those fellows have ,
funny sense of humor.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05

A New York free trade journal
denounced the protective tariff of 1922
SAID on January l. 1924: Business
and financial conditions have improved
and are more hopeful than a wear
ago. Yes, and protection did it.
Fort Wayne Sentinel.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05

Golfers. in pointing on, that Idaho
IS the driest state in the union. was
speaking Of rainfall
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05

0. How many electric light bulbs
are used in the United States during
year:
A. Manufacturers statistics report
that only 10000 lamps were manu-
made in 1923. 1t is interesting to note
in connection with the above inquiry
that only $4,000 lamps were manu-
featured in 1881. which was the first
year of the electric light in our COM
mercial history.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05

0. Is it a fact, as indicated by the
recent popular song, that bananas
have been scarce in the markets.
A. During the year 1922, 45.O95,S92
punches OF bananas, valued at Sl9.-
l45.9ll were brought into this coun-
try. Il is estimated that every man,
woman and child in the United States
ate two-hfths of a bunch OF bananas
during that year.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05
Current Comment

Inc weloare OF the millions who
Pay moderte taxes or no direct taxes
al all is best served by the practical
Mellon plan which would bring into
view tor taxes literally billions of dol
lars which now seek non-taxable Sc
ourities IN order to evade confiscatorv
tax rates-Houston Post
'o'ers nave no right to complaip
about results if they voluntarily an.
STAN from voting. Citizenship is vaIr-
able beyond price, but entirely too
many citizens neglect their greatest
privilege, that of taking part in the
government under which they live and
pay tax.-Omaha Bee
Under the present tariff we are sell.
ing abroad as much as we ever did
IN time of peace. refuting the time
worn free trade theory that FOREIGN
naionS will not supply their actual
needs IN our markets unless we SIR
render our markets to them.-NationaI
Republican.
Probably if we got into the LEAGUE
by the cellar door we should soon
De trying to jump out of i, bv the
''gnt-siory window.-Boston Tran
script.
Apropos OF the Box peace plan. the I
'enerai fleeing seems to be that Mr. +
'ok got badly stung.-Marion Star 7
The real objection to Mr. Rok,s T
eaee IS that it seems to be peace 4, \
ny pr'ee'-Philadelphia North Amer. =,
an.
ne Congressman who votes for ,ax =,
will live to vote another dav -
Washington Post. '.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05

Q. When were umbrellas first used
in the United States?
A. The first record is of umbrellas
brought to Baltimore, from India, in
l772. The early reference books de-
scribe an umbrella as a portable
penthouse to carry in a persons hand
to screen him from violent rain or
heat"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05
Asked AND
ANSWERED
By ]. E. Jones

Q. Who was the architect OF the
Lincoln Memorial and who created
the marble statute OF Lincoln within
it?
A. The architect was Henry Bacon.
Daniel Chester French was the sculp-
tor who made the colossal figure OF
Lincoln. who is seated in a curule
chair The lineaments are of Lincoln
as wonderfully idealized by the sculp-
tor.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05

The recapture clause and the Esch
Ouinmins act as a whole should b,
gwen a chance to demonstrate thei,
value. in spite of the dishonest clap.
trap OF alleged friends of the people
Chicago Tribune.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05

lhere is no way of escape from the
alternative that is presented-tax re-
auction and no bonus or bonus and no
tax reduction. We can not eat our
tax cake and give it away.-Portland
Oregonian.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05

There should be some tightening
OF the load of taxation in view of the
large surplus made possible by the
poiicy OF economy adopted by Presi-
dent Harding and continued by his
successor.-Troy Times.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05

NO tax plan that properly considers
the rights of the taxpayers and of those
who demand reduction in living
costs and OF the condition OF the
treasury can get very far from the
Mellon policy.-Kansas City Star.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05

others may court theatricalism If
they Will; President Coolidge is con-
tent to respond to the compulsions of
common sense and sound business
principle.-Mineapolis Tribune.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05

What most irritates those who at
tempt to criticise the Mellon tax re-
duction plan is the fact that it is so
sound that only captious criticism is
possible.-Detroit Free Press.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05

1 ne congressman who votes for tax
will live to vote another dav
Washington Post
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05

Q. What three states produce the
most oil in the United States??
A. Oklahoma. Texas. and California
The number of barrels of crude pc
troleum produced in the United
States in 1909 amounted to 1870
S74 The quantity in 1921 in the
United States was 469.63o,00O.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05

Q. What is the value OF a dime.
dated 1900. with thirteen stars. and
portrait of Martha aWshington7
A. Coin collectors do a lot of bar
gain and trade" business in old coins.
This particular coin has a value
among these merchants of anywhere
between Sl.25 and s..
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05

Apropos OF the Box peace plan. the
general fleeing seems to be that Mr.
BOX got badly stung-Marion Star
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05

Inc real objection to Mr. Bok's
peace IS that It seems to be peace a,
any prioe'-Philadelphia North Amer.
lean.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-05

Q. Can the watch be used as a COM
pass and how?
A. Yes it is simply necessary 10
bring the watch in a position so that
the hour hand is directly toward the
sun. The south then lies exactly mid
way between whatever hour it may
happen to be and the numeral XII
on the dial. Suppose. for instance,
that it is four o'clock. and that the
timepiece is held in the position in
dicated. The direction of the numeral
II will then be the exact south. If
I is eight o'clock, the numeral X will
Indicate the exact southerly point.
The Kusko times., 1924-01-05

the entire distance, except two or three miles where it leaves the Me- Grath-Big river trail, which is we'll tripoded, and some burned patches be- tween Medfra and the East Fork. The trail Is nine feet wide, all stumps being cut below the moss"
 Other work done by the Road Com mission was the cutting of three miles of new trail from the mouth of Beaver creek, on the Ophir- Ruby trail, to coLt- meet with the previously travelled trail Ophir to Iditarod, on Brown creek. to avoid the very bad Dodge creek hill.
 A new trail. two. and three fourths miles long, has been cut out of Me Grath towards Medfra, in order to avoid crossing Black Fish lake, which opens up nearly every year.
 Four new bridges were put in on the Opbir-Iditarod trail as follows: First, at Mail Box creek, l4 miles from Flat, 28 foot bridge; second, over Martin creek, 3 miles from Flat, a g foot bridea; third, a bridge over the Ditna, 45 miles from Flat; fourth, over Tolstoi oreek, 63 miles from Flat, which is now being fnished
 California creek slough was not bridged, as new sloughs are formed yearly. so trail was cut around to avoid sIoughs-
 Thsee new bridges were put in on the Ophir Tolstoi trail, which never had been bridged. The new spans are l6, 24 and 26 feet, over Little, Tea and Coffee creeks, respectively.
 A new bridge was put in at Fourmlle creek, on the Ophir Cripple trail.
 The old trail from Big River to Medfra, twelve miles, was improved by cutting out windfalls, widening and 
 One man was employed about a month in improving the trail frem Big River to the East Fork and Eastward.
The Kusko times., 1924-01-05
Notice of Marshal's Sale.
United States of America, ] Fourth Judicial Division, ss. District of Alaska.

District of Alaska.
 Public notice is hereby given that, by virtue of writ of feri facias Cor execution), dated October 25th, A. D 1923, issued out of the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, Fourth dl vision, on a judgment reDdered in saiu court on the l7th day of October. A. D. 1923, in favor of Miners & Merchants Bank of Iditarod, Alaska a corpora tion, and against George Phillips and John HandIey. 1 have, on this 18th day of December, A D. 1923, levied upon the following described real estate. situated in the Otter Precinct, Fourth Division of Alaska, to wit:
 All of the right, title and interest of the defendants George Phillips and John Handley in and to the following described placer mining claims. to wit: The Hope" Association; One above Ray Fraction; Two above Ray Frac tion, and Che below Ray Fraction; all of said claims being situate on Happy creek. in the Otter recording precinct, Fourth judicial division, Territory of Alaska, together with all improve meIts, ditches, mining tools and equip ment on, in and about any of the above described mining claims and used io the operation and working thereof at the time of the giving of the mortgage foreclOsed in this action: also all the gold and gold dust, gold bearing earth, rock and gravel therein contained; and that l will, accordingly. offer said real estate for sale. at public vendue. to the highest and best bidder. for cash. on the 18th day of January, A. D. 1924, at ? o'clock D. ID. of said day, at the front door of the office of the United States Marshal at Flat, Alaska.
 Dated Flat, Alaska. December 13, A. D. 1922
 G. B. STEVENS,
 U. s. Marshal, Fourth Divi-
 sion, District of Alaska ALBRIGHT AND TAYLOR,
 Plaintiffs Attorneys.
The Kusko times., 1924-01-05
ROAD WORK
 PAST YEAR
Resume of Activities of Commission in This
 District.
 g ElalsA 

Ross E. Kinney. summarizing the work of the Alaska Road Commission in this section during the past several months, points out the following re- ssults
 "A new trail has been completed via the Crooked creek placer diggfnes and Medfra to the East Fork roadhouse, from about Nile l6 on the McGrath- Big River trail. The new trail is esti- mated to shorten the distance from Me- >Grath to Medfra by four or five miles, and puts the new postoflice of Medfra on the mail route. IL also eliminates five river crossings to Medfra and four ito the East Fork from McGrath, and avoids all river travel. A four-horse seam and bobsled travelled over the new trail from Medfra to McGrath the next day after completion.
 The new traIl shortens the distance over the old route from Eagle creek dStrand x Clough s claiml to McGrath and return by thirty miles, and fur- nifhes fair summer and early fall route for mushers from McGrath to the East Fork roadhouse, having only one river crossing, over the main Kusko- vim, about two and one.half miles above Medfra, and one slough. Friday and Eagle creeks are both bridged The new trail, with only one low sad ale, and no hills to climb, is located through greed timber for practically
The Kusko times., 1924-01-05

Gus Gullikson had birthday on the last day of the old year, which was the occasion for a bachelors party that evening at the invitation of Mrs Gull likson. Following the dinner came a number oi good stories, one of John E. Bakers. being a reminscence of life on the Yukon, receiving heartiest applause. The guests were: Messrs. M. Hochriter, c. Nichols. Chris Peter son, Vim. Klein, Ike Hayes, Tom Sak- noff, John E. Baker, Richard Kuhloff, Bert Goodpaster, Alex Giasson, F. C.. Anderson. A. X. Grant.
The Kusko times., 1924-01-05
Notes From Crooked Section.

James Harland is putting in a stop- ping place, about 19 miles from Me- Grath, on the line of the new govern ment trail. Two tents are up at pres- ent, but log structure will probably be erected. A soda springs, the water of which is declared excellent. is with in easy access
 Clyde Wann is visiting on Skookum guleb, intending to do little prospect ing: Report has it that he has changed his occupation from an assayer to a baker.
The Kusko times., 1924-01-05
Oil Lands Investiga-
 ton Gets Sensational

Washington.-The Senatorial inves- tigation into the leasing of the Teapot Dome oil reserve to Harry F. Sinclair went into sensational channels today. delving into private affairs and per sonal 6nances of former Secretary of Interior Fall It was shown that Fall was in such bad fnancial circumstances at the time of the lease that the taxes on his ranch at Three Rivers, New Mexico. went unpaid from l9I1 to 1921 After the Teapot Dome lease was made to Sinclair it is alleged that these taxes were paid in full and that extensive i'm pnovements were made on the ranch, Fall further acquiring an interest in forty other ranches whose acreage az gregates 100000.
The Kusko times., 1924-01-05

Frank J. Guskev. N c. auditor, and Miss Helen Bechen, McGrath popular school teacher, were among today's ar rivals, coming up in about two and 8 half hours, this excellent time probably being due to the fact that the auditor remSined in the sled and the lady ma nipulated the handlebars.
The Kusko times., 1924-01-05

George Walters, popular chef at Can die, who was Monday arrival. re- turned to McGrath yesterday.
The Kusko times., 1924-01-05

At McGrath, on New. Year's day, Manager L.. B. Loomis, of athe, N. c. Co.,, had number Of invited guests at dinner. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Leon c. Loomls, Mir. and Mrs. Frank Larson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Lowrie, Mrs. $. Schultz, Miss Grace Anderson, Miss Helen Bechon, Miss Frances Larson, Mir Frank Guskey.
The Kusko times., 1924-01-05
Tokotna Radio Station Schedule.

Following is the schedule now ob served by the Tokotna radio station:
The Kusko times., 1924-01-05

Charlie GOebel returned Sunday to McGrath, to be on hand at the New Year doings there.
The Kusko times., 1924-01-05

Waino Puntlla left Sunday for Me Graoh.
Evening star., 1924-06-03
Three Good Linen Values
Large White Bath
Towels
39c

Tho linen closet or
drawer can't hold too many
large size bath towels dur
, ing the summer. These are
size 22x44 inches very abb
sorbent, and are the
double-thread kind.
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1924-06-03
WOUNDED CHANCELLOR'S
CONDITION STILL GRAVE
Seipel's Recovery Prayed for by
Waiting Crowds-Physicians
Are Hopeful.
By the Associated Press.

BY the AseOc1Ateu ffeSe.
VIENNA, June 3.-The condition OF
Chancellor Seipel, seriously wounded
when an attempt was made against
his life Sunday, continued unchanged
today, his physicians considering 1t
satisfactory for the present and ex-
pressing the hope that tomorrow. the
third and crucial day, would not re-
veal any unfavorable process around
the bullet wound in the chancellors
lung.
Meanwhile open spaces nearby the
hospital are crowded day and night
with hundreds of anxious watchers.
many of whom frequently pray aloud
for the chancellor's recovery.
Any idea that there was a political
motive for the crime has been dis
missed. The action of the assassin,
Karl Jaworek. young factory work.
er, is adjudged now to have been
that Of a misguided and disgruntled
individual. not prompted by any Or
ganiZation.
Evening star., 1924-06-03
SHENANDOAH BEARS
MESSAGE TO ALBANY
Dirigible, Taking Greetings Of
Coolidge to City's Celebration,
81 Makes Fast Time.
SPEEDS WEST AGAINST WIND
Airship Makes Journey From
Lakehurst in 8 Hours, II Minutes.

Ey the Associated Press.
ALBANY, N. Y, June 3.-Bringing
congratulations to the city of Albany
on her three hundredth anniversary,
the giant dirigible Shenandoah ar
rived here to participate in the cele-
bration at 1887 o'clock, standard
time.
When the dirigible returned from
an excursion to Troy it hovered over
thel city for half an hour, it's pictur-
esque body shining in the sun, before
heading northwestward. Thousands
of persons lined the streets and roofs
watching the monster of the air,
which f1oated. apparently almost mo-
tionless. above the city.
At Schenectady the Shenandoah ap-
peared to observers to be having
trouble with the wind. The great
ship apparently was carried half
mile out Of her course, drifting cross
wise above this city, but finally
Strengthening out and disappearing
in westerly direction in the teeth
Of strong wind.
Evening star., 1924-06-03
FELIcITATED BY COOLIDGE.
Gov. Smith Receives Message
From President for City.

Congratulations on the 300th ami
versary of the founding of the city
of Albany were dispatched by Presi-
dent Coolidge to Gov. Smith of New
York and delivered to the New York
state executive today by radio from
the naval airship Shenandoah while
over the New York state capital.
The message said:
Accept my heartiest congratula-
tions on the 300th anniversary of the
city of Albany. 1t is eminently fitting
that this historic city, which has wit
messed the first steamboat voyage
the opening of the Erie Canal and
the development of our great trans
portation system, should be visited
on this occasion by the first rigid air
ship to be designed and built in this
country"
Evening star., 1924-06-03
LANsDoWNE IN CHARGE.
Capt. Heinen, Builder of Ship, Re.
mains at Lakehurst.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associa ted Press.
LAKEHURST, n. j.. June 3.-The
dirigible Shenandoah started at 1920
am. standard time today on a trip
up the Hudson to take part in the
celebrat ton Of the 300th anniversary
of the founding of Albany.
z From Albany the Shenandoah will
go to Buffalo. make short trip over
the Canadian border and return. She
is expected back at Lakehurst at
4 am. tomorrow.
2 The dirigible is in charge of Com
nander Zachary Lansdowne. For the
first long cruise in her history the
personnel does not include Capt. An
ton Heinen, Zeppelin expert, who was
in charge of the ships construction.
Capt. Heinen remained at the sta
tion because of his conviction that
the crew had become sufficiently ex-
perienced to handle the cruiser under
all difficulties
EELICITATED BY COOLIDGE.
Evening star., 1924-06-03

Gowns of batiste. cot
ton crepe and wolfe, in
tailored styles or dainti1y
trimmed.
Kann's-Second Floor.