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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-17
ODD BELIEFS ABOUT STONES
Al Sorts Of superstitlons Rife In Ger.
tain Counties Of England
and Scotland.

The Blarney stone aud the Stone OF
scone are not the only stones which
had superstltious value In olden
days. At CLAIMS castle. ancestral
home Of the duchess Of York. n 81.
Orlando's stone. which was reputed b
have the power Of prcphesying future
events Girls ff&quented the spot to
discover their destiny. aud many q
lover went there 20 plight his troth.
According to tradition. some stones.
called "speaking-stq1es" call out when
Q dead body 70 placed upon them. and
raise q sound to contradict anyone
guilty Of swearing falsely BY them.
The Llechsfar. or speAking- STONE at
g. David's cathedral. served - .
bridge across the River Allyn. and n
was unlawful to carry Q dad body
over L. When such q crime occurred.
the stone % declared to have lfftsd IN
voice In protest and split IN two
sshast az the indignity. There are
stones that are supposed 10 travel from
one place 20 another without human
aid The dancing-stcnes Of Stcckpool.
m rembrokeshire are Q weii-known
sxnmpie On Q certain day these
stones are said TO meet and travel 10
gether 10 q favorlto spot They dancA
and after the revei return and resume
their usual places. Superstitions con-
csrning healing'stoncs were formerly
very common In Carmarthen there
are sim traces OF white. son stone
that was reputed to cure hydrophonia.
A. Iona an upright stone IL said 10
confer the power Of good steering upsr
any sailor who win stretch his arm
aleug a.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-17
A ersa, Game p,rk.

The recently discovered game park
In what was formerly German East
Africa was long German secret. &c.
cording TO the Illustrated London
News. The park Is the crater Of an
extinct volcano. II Is nearly twelve
miles square. two thousand feet deep
and on the remarkable clover pasture
surrounding large lake are no few
er than seventy-five thousand head Of
big game that never leave It. So care
fully did the Germans guard the dis
covery that the lions living In the
park are described as daylight lions
due to their tameness and habit Of
hunting In the daytime.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-17
untortunat. cIreum,,nnos..

A certain schoolboy who had regu.
larry brought home excellent weekly
reports az the beginning OF last term
Just as regularly returned with unsat
lfvr'wy rrports toward the end.
Slow Is Il you are not doing So
weilE aked his father. anSiousiy.
tits teachers fault" was the reply.
Hes moved the boy that sat next to
me-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-17

Refueling seaplanes while they are
at anchor In the water has been nc
compiished by United States marines
stationed on an island In the Pacific.
ny pumping air Into an opening In
the gasoline drum the liquid ID forced
out through another hole and carried
by hose TO the tank Of the nier. For
merry Il required half-hour to empty
one barrel OF fue, into the aircraft's
reservoir. but now only seven minutes
are needed-Popular Mechanics.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-17

m the court OF roga county. Pa.
Alxlna N. Mosher was recently granted
Q divorce from her husband. Albert j.
Nosher. Mrs. Mcsher. who, brought the
action. is well past the three-score-and
Zen mark. Fifty years asc she lived
with her husband two years and bore
lin two children. after which they sep-
srsted. All these years they have lived
IN the same neighherhood. but after .
half century Of elaboration the woman
was bitten by the bug OF "emancipa.
non" and claimed her freedom. Her
chief witnesses were girls" Of her own
aga who retcld the dead romance.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-17
Economic Peril.

Dancing masters are going to bring
back the old-fashioned waltz"
"Td hate to see il happen" replied
Miss Cayenne. There is enough I'M
employment without throwing a mui.
titude Of jazz musicians out Of work"
Washington Star.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-17
Ways Of Girls.

Not every girl can be Diana.
Still, you frequently see girl take
out her little mirror. She consults II
earnestly. makes an Improvement or
two. again consults the mirror, and
snaps the bag.
She seems to be satisfied.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-17
srInoina n Down to Date.

The Artist-Yes. can touch up that
portrait Of your former husband.
What do you wish done to lit
Mrs. Multiwed-Just paint out the
whiskers and put some hair on the
head and it'll look near enough like
my present husband.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-17
Often Happens.

She-Why did you never marryf
Couldn't you find the right girl?
He-I found plenty of girls that
thought were the right girl, but never
found one who thought was the right
man.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-17
LIteraIlY So.

"Cheer up" said the experienced
passenger. "Seasickness is terrible
while It lasts. but II doesn't kill"
II don't know about that" moaned
his wretched friend. Il feel as II 1t
were all up with me-"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-17
Airpla.ss for Mine Rescue wers.

In Alabama the bureau Of mines u
using airplanes TO rush trained rescue
workers and oxygen-breathins ap-
paratus to the scenes Of mine dis-
asters- The bureau has hitherto d.
pended on trains and motor trucks to
reach remote mining camps but nov
hopes to supplement this service with
the quicker airplanes. Mines that pro
vide landing fields viii get quick serv-
ice.-Youth's Companion
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-17
cramped Quarters.

Customer--I'd like TO try on that
pair of shoes In the showcase.
Cerk-Better try 'em on out here.
lady; faint big enough.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-17
AIr lanuaaae b. Nsed.d.

A new and universal "alr language
Is suggested. to enable pilots OF any
nationality to understand wireless tel.
ephone message from earth stations
all over the world
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-17

Gov r.as Three caIvsa

A Saskatchewan citizen says that a
Shorthorn COW gave birth to three
male calves month ago. At the
time OF writing they were a week old
and thriving splendidiy.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-17
Richer.

Bsb-Csn you see any change IN nsi
Johnny-No: whyt
Bob-rve Just swaIl,wcd fvepenca.
-Leadsn Answersl
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-17
Office Cinderella.

When all the gay stenogs went away
One little girl at work must stay.
But after all. twas no great loss.
She was the one who married the boss.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-17

Mistress--i worry 90 over your nils
takes and shortcomings that my
dresses no longer az me.
-Bridget-Then perhaps yen let me
have wan o. two mum.--Boston Tran
script
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-17

"Everythias I Ike disagrees with
me. and ! Get no sympathy IRON any
one
How about your wifef-
"oh. she disagreed with me years
ago. Life.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-17

Maud says she IL tventy-sevsa
That was the age she gave me several
pears ago.
YES; that's one thing that hasn't
advanced
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-17
poubis Burden.

vioaet-rhe bride nearly faintsd a.
ing the ceremony. and had to BE- So
ported by her father until II was over.
Daisy-Yes; and now ] hear her d
ther 10 supporting both Of thsm-
London Answers.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-01-17

Service.
Mrs., MCGEE (in hotei)--Ars thsss
sheets dampf
New Maid-No. ma'am; but We can
sprinkle them n you wish.-Hsta
Management
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1924-08-21
SOLO MAKES HIT
At BAND CONCERT

The Payette County band gave an
other splendid concert Thursday ev-
ening to a crowd of fully 1900 peo-
pie. These evening concerts are be-
coming more attractive each week,
and. the crowds are constantly in
creasing. 1t is pleasant hour. of
recreation for which the people are
greatly indebted to the members of
the band.
The special number Thursday
evening, a saxorhone solo by Clark
Beamguard, brought forth long and
loud applause. Mr. Beamguard is GER
tainly an artist on the saxophone
and can repeat the dose any time, so
far as we are concerned.
The only improvement that might
be made at these concerts, if we may
be allowed to suggest, is a little re-
striction on the part of children,
who, perhaps thoughtlessly, make a
little too much noise which inter
feres with those who prefer to hear
the band.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1924-08-21
fBEEBlFER FOR
GOVERNOR

The Payette county delegates tC
the Democratic county convention
met Tuesday evening at the Fruit
land school house and had a mos
harmonious and enthusiastic con,
vention
o. E. Bossen, chairman of coun-
ty central committee, acted as tenn
porary chairman until the conven-
ton elected W. A Coughanour per
manent chairman and Sherman L,
Pobst secretary.
Delegates elected to the state con-
vention at Twin Falls are: W. A.
Coughanour, Guy Graham, o. E.
Bossen, R. NJ. Hutchinson, Roy S.
White. A. L. Freehafer, L. Rudolph
HolIenbeck and Myra Powell The
delegates are bound by the unit rule.
Guy Graham was elected state
central committeeman BY rousing
vote.
A L. Freehafer was strongly en-
dorsed as the Democratic nominee
for governor.
A resolution was unanimously
passed ''that the state game depart
ment of Idaho should be used solely
for the protection of game and not
as part of political machine" as
at present.
The convention went on record
as strongly endorsing a statewide
direct primary law.
Speeches were made heartily COM
mending the Democratic presiden-
tial nominees.
All precincts of the county were
at the gathering n d
more than ordinary enthusiasm and
interest were taken in the matter.
The Democratic county central
committee met at the courthouse on
Saturday and organized, electing O.
E. Bossen chairman and C. w. Gies-
Ter, secretary.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1924-08-21
PAYETTE EXPERTS TO SALEM

Mrs. S. j. Kennepp, Mr.. and Mrs.
A C. Fenske. Mrs. Roy Christensen,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Alspach, Mr.
and Mrs. Charlie Fulton and son,
Ross. left the latter part of the week
for Salem, Oregon. where all but
Mrs. Fulton and Ross will take an
active part in the packing of fruit
for Denney G Co, who are exten-
sively in the business there. All are
more or less well conversant with
the handling of fruit and will be
placed at the head Of different de-
partments. Mrs. Kennepp, who has
been the company's standby in h e
packing department, will have charge
of several packing houses.
Mrs. Fulton and Ross will go TO
Corvallis where Ross will again en-
ter the Agricultural college.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1924-08-21
A REAL PIONEER

]. F. Gabbart, grandfather of Mrs
j. E. Hilty, after spending two
weeks in Payette, left the fore part
of the week for Boise, where he will
| visit sister before returning to his
home at La Grande. Oregon.
Mr.. Gabbart is a pioneer of the
west and spent the greater part of
his early life in the hazardous trails
OF the western plains. At the age of
II he became a volunteer in the Civ
IL war and served the last two wears
as a scout in the northern army.
Shortly after the war he engaged in
freighting overland from Leaven-
worth to Cheyenne, Wyo.,, and la
ter passed through this town before
the town of Boomerang (now Paw
ette) was started. Mr.. Gabbart is a
very interesting character, whose
wide experience in the wilds of the
west has filled him with thrilling
stories that certainly are worth
while. Among his early acquaint-
ances back in Kansas was "Wild
Bill Hickock, impersonated on the
screen last Saturday night at the
Emma theater
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1924-08-21
LATE IRRIGATION WATER
MAY BE NEEDED

While the people Of the Payette
valley and others who depend upon
waters of the Payette river for irri-
CATION are extremely fortunate, as
compared with nearly every other
section of the northwest, having un-
til very recently Sufficient supply
of water for irrigation, there is vet
some danger of a shortage during
the last few weeks of the irrigation
season that might result in damage
to late crops. Lettuce growers are
becoming alarmed Rnd some orch
ards are now being somewhat ne
elected as result Of reduction in
supply. There is yef more than 80
days in which irrigation will be re-
quired and unlessf an Unexpected
rainfall in the upper country occurs
to increase the water flow, or other
measures are takens there is apt to
be some damage to. late crops. On
August 10th, aceorclng to reports
given out, there were over two feet
of water in the Payette lakes above
low watermark, being held back by
the temporary dam at the outlet.
This, however, may be coming down
to the best advantage to take care
of the late Irrigation required, but
there are still further steps that
might be taken. The lowering of the
channel above the dam which is only
a short distance, could be done with
but little expense, allowing two more
feet to be taken From the lake,
which at the late season of the year
would damage no one
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1924-08-21
SHALL WE PROTECT THE GAME

| 1t has come to our attention that
a few of the sportsmen, or those
who claim to be sportsmen, are put
! ting up a howl over the emergency
order closing the open season for
shooting grouse in this and other
counties where it has been deemed
advisable by State Game Warden R.
E. Thomas for protection of birds
that are in danger of extinction. The
order was not issued to deprive any
one of the mere privilege of hunt
ing, but to protect the birds that
from existing climatical conditions
are almost certain to be greatly di-
minished and more certainly so if
the hunters are allowed the oppor-
tunity of seeking the few watering
son, and slaughtering the birds that
must of necessity inhabit these
places. Another reason justifying the
closing of the open season is the fact
that for some reason the matches
have been very light, many flocks
containing but four or five birds.
while ordinarily there are 10 to Is.
This condition can be verified by the
writer as well as Deputy Game War
den George Boor, who has visited the
territory and found this to be true.
A good sportsman should be the
last man to oppose any measure that
would perpeturate the opportunity
Of good hunting. A few years ago
county and all of the lower terri
tory but due to neglect of proper
protection they are rapidly becom-
ing extinct We heartily endorse the
measure taken by Mr.. Thomas and
believe that every sportsman should
assist in enforcing the law.
In commenting on the proposition
Mr.. Boor says the order issued by
Mr. Thomas was not made until af-
ter thorough investigation and IN
his opinion was wise thing to do.
Mr.. Boor further states that quail
are very plentiful but are becoming
diminished in size due to continued
in-breeding and that a short open
season to scatter the flocks, would
tend TO increase the sise of the birds
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1924-08-21
VISIT MANY POINTS
OF INTEREST

] DR.. and Mrs. j. c. Woodward and
family returned last week from an
extended automobile trip lasting
about seven weeks.
The party first visited Yellow
stone park where two weeks were
spent and four permanent camps
made. From these, auto trips we're
made to all points of interest. The
wonderful scenery, fine drives and
animals living in the open added to
the pleasure of the outing.
From Yellowstone the party drove
to Glacier national park, one of the
lesser known of national parks. 1t
is very wild and rugged. The en-
trance road runs nearly north and
south along the eastern boundary
and the park itself is penetrated at
two points only by roads passable
for autos, the northern one entering
for distance of about 80 miles.
From this point hiking and horse
back trips are taken over narrow
trails to the glaciers and other inter-
esting scenes.
From Glacier national park the
trip was resumed into Canada, go
ing over the border at Twin Lakes
into the province of Alberta, which
is one vast wheat field The soil
seems wonderful but on account of
hail and drouth, full crop has not
been raised in seven years.
The first town of any size in Can
ada after crossing the border is
Cardston, famous for the location of
a magnificent Mormon temple. This
structure is of pure granite, fitted
with heavy doors and gates of bronze
with surrounding courts also con-
structed of granite. The cost of the
church is in excess of one million
dollars. Much of the interior fitting
is of pure gold. 1t contains rare
woods from every nation.
From Cardston the route ran
through many wheat fields TO CAL
gary, city of 100000, westward to
Banff in the heart of the Rocky
Mountain park, the most noted of
Canadian national parks Here one
finds natural hot voter bathing re- i
sorts, magnificent roads, good ho-
tells, wonderful scenery and tremen-
dous grades.
From Banff a road directly south !
was taken leading for 100 miles by
magnificent drive sthrough virgin /
forests toward the United States. /
The border was crossed at Kingston. |
B. c., and Eastport, U. S. A. A wire |
,ence marks the dividing line be-
ween the two countries. From the
border the trip was resumed by way
If Spokane, Bonners Ferry Pendle- !
ON and La Grande.
The prevailing depression in fl
lancial matters seemed to be pres
mt everywhere. The travellers saw
10 place where conditions, financial !
'r otherwise, seemed to be better
han they were at home. They had a
rood vacation and a good trip and
hey are glad to be at home again.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1924-08-21
REPUBLICANS MEET
IN CONVENTION

On Tuesday evening the Republi
can county convention was called t
order by A W. Christian, chairman
OF the county central committee
who was made chairman of the con
vention, with ]. r. Mckinney chos
en- as secretary.
Committees were named as fol
lows
Credentials. r. Woodward, Ed
Strohbehn and George Frank.
Resolutions-E. C. S. Brainard, l.
B. Makinson and Emery Hill, who
reported the following resolution
which was adopted by the conven-
tion:
We, the Payette county Republi-
can convention, now assembled, most
heartily indorse the past actions of
President Coolidge, our senators and
representatives in congress.
We appreciate and approve of the
action of Governor Moore and our
present state administration.
There was nominated at the re-
cent Republican primary a county
ticket composed of honest, capable
and efficient candidates, some of
whom have served US acceptably in
the past and others whom we beIiye
would prove equally as efficient who
we believe are entitled to our hearty
support.
We also recommend that good,
strong delegates be elected to rep
rsent our interests at the state con-
vention to be held at Idaho Falls.
We assert fullest belief in conser-
vation of natural resources as voiced
by President Coolidge at the, nation
al recreational conference; the pres
ervation of forest and stream and
all the inhabitants thereof that a
priceless heritage may endure; and
we submit that the perpetuity of
game resources is best guaranteed
by efficient and competent control
and management wholly under self
sustained and independent depart
mental administration, unhampered
and bipartisan.
Reports of committees were adop-
ted as read.
Delegates elected to attend the
state convention Tuesday, Aug. 26.
were as follows:
Ross P. Mason, New Plymouth; H. |
G. Gardner, Fruitland; ]. R, Nc
Kinney, Payette;; H. C. Baldridge, |
Payefte.
Alternates = Emil Schmid, New
Plymouth; Geo. Frank, Fruitland; B. |
r. Fitch, Payette; J. T. Jefferis,
Payette.
Gen. L. v. Patch was elected state
central committeeman.
Delegates sent uninstructed.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1924-08-21
PAVING CONTRACT
IS COMPLETE

The second lap in the paving con-
tract on the Fruitland bench was
finished today, which makes total
of a little over two miles on the
state highway, extending from the
Boise Payette lumber yard in e
east part of Fruitland west and north
contract called for LIT miles, out
of which was saved in the contin-
gent fund $4,000 which was applied
on the extension together with ST.
900 from the state, s2500 from the
county automobile tax fund and
$500 from highway district No g.,
making it possible for the paving to
reach the intersection of the high
way with the cross road at the Fouts
corner.
With the exception of approx
mately one-half mile, the highway is
now paved from Fruitland to Pay
ette with stretch of paving that is
unanimously accepted by the engi-
neers in charge and the public in
general as second to none in the
northwest. The bitulithic paving
seems to meet with general APPROX
al as a hard surfaced road with
natural cushion that will stand the
test and improve with heavy traf-
fic. The two miles of highway and
the streets of Payette that were laid
by Mr.. Helmer two years ago have
stood the test of heavy traffic with
out the slightest sign of deprecia-
ton, but has apparently improved
with use
Mr.. Helmer will Immediately be-
gin moving his plant to Emmett,
where he has a contract for paving.
Since the Payette chamber OF
commerce had much to do with Sc
curing funds and other details con-
nected with the four miles of paw
ing between Payette and Fruitland,
il. might he veil to consider the
short gap left unpayed pending the
change in the Payette river bridge
This stretch of one-hah mile is not
in lad condition, but ii has been sug-
gested that the business men and
people of Payette might appoint a
day when all would turn out and
put this small stretch in fine condi-
ton with sand surface
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1924-08-21
MANY COWS SIGNED FOR
VALE CREAM STATION

| Monday morning, August 18, viii
see the opening of the first cream
station In Vale, in the old brick cor,
hsT building formerly occupied by
the Vale Machinery and Welding
Works, under the direction of Harry
Speith, the new station to be a
branch of the Farmers Cooperative
creamery of Payette. j. H. Atherton,
local man, has been appointed as
the new manager and will be on
hand testing cream early Monday
morning
All machinery needed for the new
business was on hand the middle of
the past week and creamery en-
ployes here were completing install
lation of the new boiler and other
fixtures and apparatus. Some remod-
cling and repairs are being done, of
course, in the old building to get it
ready for an enterprise of this nat
ure, as the different water and pow
er connections in use for the old ga
rage would hardly serve.
At the dairymen's picnic held here
the 18th of July a total of 226 cows
were listed by the farmers and dai-
rymen who attended during the af-
ternoon and evening, and since that
date the number has increased to
over $50 cows and shows ev-
cry sign of continuing to grow. AS
the number stands now, there is ev-
cry indication of the new industry
starting off in first class condition.
With the local station, shipments
of cream can be made every day to
the Payette creamery, thus giving
the members and patrons the bene-
Fl. of the premium to be paid for
sweet cream. Everything will be in
the first of the week to test
the cream as it comes in and to give
the customer a check on the finished
test.-Vale Enterprise.