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Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1926-04-16
BRUNEAU RIVER
CLOSED FOR TROUT

According to the state game de-
partment the Bruneau river is closed
to trout fishing. Fishermen may,
under the law catch cat fish or any
other specie with the exception of
trout
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1926-04-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Sanderson
were arrivals in Mountain Home last
Sunday from Twin Falls and were
guests for several days at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Bicknell.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1926-04-16

S. F. Lewis returned the forepart
OF the pag week from brief busi-
ness<Sisit at Portland, Oregon.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1926-04-16

Ray Corbus was a business visitor
in Rogerson during the past week.
, 1926-06-30
P~ARK-TO-PARK HIWAY
MAN VISITING HERE

w. L.. Witbeck, representative of
the National P~ark-to-Park highway
association stopped over in Cody the
first of the week. while making a
tour through this section of Wyo-
ming. Mr.. Whitbeck is connected
with Cody's former townsman, Gus
Holm. in his highway work and
feels very confident that the park
to park highway idea is gaining
ground consistently and that the
vast amount of advertising carried
on by this association is gaining
substantial results.
Mr.. Whitbeck spoke briefly at
the Cody club Monday outlining the
plans of his association for the en-
suing year.
, 1926-06-30
DIR. MOODY HOME

DR.. r. S. Moody returned Satur-
day from a visit of several weeks
during which time he attended the
Shrine convention at Philadelphia,
as well as the Sequi-Centennial
event held at the same place. DR..
Moody went east as a member Of
the Al Bedoo Shrine band. and
after his work was finished visited
several days with a sister at New
York. stopped over in Washington
several days, and en- route home
visited his mother in South Dakota.
At Billings he Joined the ]. NJ.
Schwoob party to the Custer cele-
bration before returning home.
, 1926-06-30
CLUB LEADERS CAMP
ON WOOD RIVER
JULY nth TO 14TH

A recreation camp for women
leaders is scheduled for July 18th
to 14th to be held at the w Bar
tMrs. A~bston's) ranch on Wood
River.
Local leaders will be there to
represent Fremont, Washable, Hot
Springs, Big Horn and Park coun-
ties. In our own country the wo-
mems clubs or other community or
CARNATIONS have each been asked
to select a representative to attend
the camp. Because of limited ac-
commodations we will not be able
to take care of more people than
this at the camp though anyone who
is interested is invited to come to
the meetings and may also get
their meals at camp for fifty cents
each, providing they let us know
in advance.
The program will start Sunday
evening with a song service and
talk by A. E. Bowman, Director Of
Extension work and will continue
Monday and Tuesday with periods
for hand work which will include
Batik dyeing and enameling taught
by Miss jacobson who is the State
Clothing specialist and demonstra-
lions on fancy cookery by Mrs. Nor
tenson, the Nutrition specialist.
will also be talks by Mrs.
Chisholm and Miss Grace Long, the
State Home demonstration leader
from New Mexico. and Mrs. Alta
Booth Dunn from the Sage Creek
community will be there to tell the
women something of her work in
writing for the Breeders Gazette.
, 1926-06-30
pOLITICAL
L ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR DISTRICT JUDGE

To the People of the Four Coun-
ties in this Judicial District, l
hereby announce my candidacy for
reelection as Judge of the Fifth
District.
/ have been your district Judge
for nearly fourteen years. and am
next to the oldest District Judge in
the State in point of service. This
district is one of the largest in the
United States.
This office is non-political, and
candidates for Judge will appear
on a separate ballot. Your political
affiliations need not interfere with
your voting for me-, and 1 will ap-
preciate your support at the Pri-
maries and Election.
PERCY w. METZ
, 1926-06-30
FOR COUNTY CLERK

l hereby announce to the voters
OF Park County, that I am a candi-
date for the nomination on the Re
publican Ticket, for the office of
County Clerk, subject to their de-
cision as expressed at the Primary
Election, to be held August 18th,
1926.
Your support will be greatly ap-
preciated, and if elected. will en-
deavor to conduct the office to the
best interest of the public.
BERTHA NJ. ROUSSEAU,
, 1926-06-30
FOR DISTRICT JUDGE

1 am a candidate for the office
of District Judge of the Fifth
Judicial District of the State of
Wyoming. My name will appear
upon the official ballot as a candi-
date for said office at the primary
election to be held on August 18th
1926. If 1 am elected l will en-
deavor to promote and efficient
administration of justice in the
Fifth Judicial District.
Basin, Wyoming. June 21st, 1926.
H. C. BRONZE.
, 1926-06-30
N DAHLEM
LET THE PEOPLE JUDGE

I hereby to the voters
of Park County, that I an a candi-
date for the nomination for re-
election for the office of County
Sheriff on the Democratic ticket,
subject to the decision of the ma
jority and those who believe in
fair play. If nominated and elected
the same effort will be made to
enforce all laws as my past record
shows.
w n LOOMS
, 1926-06-30
FOR COUNTY AssEssOR

I hereby o to the voters
of Park County, that I am a candi-
date for the nomination on the Re-
publican ticket for the office of
County Assessor, subject to their
decision as expressed at the Primary
election, to be held August II, 1926
Your support will be greatly APP
p~reciated, and if elected I will en-
deavor to conduct the affairs of
the office to the best interests of
all concerned. Come on. Let's go!
f. L. KIRKPATRICK.
, 1926-06-30
ANNOUNCEMENT

1 hereby my candidacy
for nomination for the office of
Sheriff, subject to the will of the
Republican voters at the Primary
election, August IT, 1926. If nom
mated and elected 1 will admins
ter my office to the best of my
ability and to the best interests of
the citizens and taxpayers of Pork
county.
E. L. REESE,
Powell, Wyo.
, 1926-06-30

There will be time for rest and
recreation, flower hikes, picnics. and
evenings of song and stunts around
the camp fire. The arrangements
for this camp are in charge of Mar
jory Eells, the county home demon
stration agent. Mr. Chisholm. county
agent and MI. Damerdn the assis-
tant on the Powell flat.
, 1926-06-30
W. H. LOOMS
FOR SHERIFF

l hereby my candidacy
for the office of Sheriff, subject
to the will of the Democratic voters
at the Primary election, August
18th. 1 have had considerable ex-
perience in this office, and if nom
mated and elected, pledge myself
to an efficient and b~usinessIike ad-
m~inistration.
JAS. G.. MILSTEAD
, 1926-06-30
ANNOUNCEMENT

1 hereby announce myself as a
candidate for nomination for the
office of sheriff of Park County,
subject to the will of the voters
at the Primary Election August
18th, 1926. II nominated and
elected, 1 pledge myself to business
like administration of the office.
FRANK BLACKBURN
, 1926-06-30
BIG FISH

One of the largest trout of the
season was caught on Sunday by
Eddie Null, while fishing on North
fork. The beauty weighed six and
ope-half pounds, and for several
days vas displayed at the Western
Drug store.
, 1926-06-30

Word comes from the Ganguet
family hat they have spent the
winter at Nice, France. and are
this summer motoring over Europe.
They give no indication that they
, 1926-06-30
RAISE MULES
They are selling high on the market.

Smokey, a jack, registration No.
13729-height 14-2 hands, wgt. 900
lbs. Will stand this season on the
A. ]. BEEN ranch on lower sage
creek.
FEE $1O.OO-To insure colt. He
is a sure foal getter and has num-
erous sons and daughters around
Powell that bring fancy prices when
offered for sale.
A. A. HANCOCK, owner.
Oliver Knight, manager.
, 1926-06-30
For REPRESENTATIVE

I am a candidate for the State
legislature on the Republican
ticket. Will be glad to send any
body who may be interested a copy
of my Political announcement.
B. C. RUMSEY
, 1926-06-30
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that ac-
against the Stampede As
ISOLATION should be in the hands
of the secretary, S. S. Kuentzel,
not later than July 5th.
S. S. KUENTZEL,
(Dinty Moore)
Secretary.
, 1926-06-30
ANNOUNCEMENT

I wish to myself as a
candidate for nomination to the
office of Sheriff, subject to the
wishes of the Republican voters
at the primary election, August
18th. I will appreciate your sup
port.
HENRY DAHLEM
, 1926-06-30
Notice

The road up Dryfork of Pat
20 Hara is closed-do not try to
travel it.
2-3tf j. n. Mcknight.
, 1926-06-30

Harry Wood is assisting in the
grocery department at the Cody
Trading company.
, 1926-06-30

expect to return to America again
in the immediate future.
, 1926-08-02

These plows are generally 5rawn by
donkeys or water buffaloes. A mixed
team is frequently pitched together; for
instance, a donkey and a COW or a don
key ard a cooIie. Sometimes. i it is a
poor farm, lhe team will consist of a
coolie and the farmers wife.
The better.cIass farm usually posses
ses a seeder, made of bamboo sticks and
a box with a seed chute, which is opera
ted by hand. Practically every farmer
has a roller with which to press down
the ground after the seed is planted.
1t consists of an oval shaped rock, such
as Adam might have used.
The type of grinding mill in present
use in China is just a good home. made
merry %go-round. This is used for grind
ing feed, and in the alcohol plants; also
for grinding saWdust TO make incense.
The Chinese people are very super
s%titious, and fear the Bad Spirit. They
are afraid that we white Devils" may
bring them evil with our eW.farglcd
implements and machinery. However,
they are willing to learn, and whenever
modern methods and western imple-
ments are actually demonstrated to them,
they are eager to ADOPT the new method.
The Marking University is doing a lot
in this respect, sending cut men to lee
ture with moving pictures, which ale
making a great hit.
, 1926-08-02
CHIN SE PLOWS.

it is a curious fact that Chinese agricul-
tural implements are about as primitive
today as they were in the days of
Pharaoh or Confucius. The Chinese
pillow still consists of ar iron or wooden
beam, with a crude share made of cast
iron. 1t merely scratches the surface
of the ground, but this seems to serve
their purpose. The fields are never
properly. plowed.
, 1926-08-02

monsters the world knows nothing,
but throughout the tropics and spread
over a wide extent the many reports of
lives lost and boats overturned are too
circumstantial and authentic to be re-
garded as merely stories.
Recently one of the Caymen, while
sailing slowly along about a mile and a
half from the island, was startled by
seeing an enormous broWnish mass rise
to the surface. Petrifed with fear,
he watched the huge octopus. then, as it
moved across the surface towards him.,
the spell was broken. He Ieapt to his
feet, smashing and beating the water
with his paddle, and. in a mad frenzy,
flung a heavy pole be was carrying in
the boat at the creature. Its tentacles
Immediately closed round this and it
slithered beneath the surface.
He padded desperately for the land
and, aided by a strengthening breeze,
reached the island in safety. FIinging
the pole had averted a tragedy; other
wise another boat and man would have
mystefiousIy disappeared. London Daily
MdiI.
, 1926-08-02

He said it is very common in Porto Rico
and believes it is much more frequent
lin So uthcrn United States and other
warm countries than is generally recog-
sizad.
4 lie insists that o~steopathic treatment
Nth proper diet and care offers a much
reater prospect for the relief of this
Gondltion than any other method of
treatment.
Dr.. Haley asserted that the poorer
GLASSES in Porto Rico who are compelled
Ito live On natural foods, do not develop
and II at it is confined to the
~tclasses who can afford TO live on cold
lstoraee meat, canned goods, and a diet
too rich in carbohydrates and fats.
= Porto Rico Progress, July 21St.
, 1926-08-02
Wit and Humor.

Mrs. Casey-"Mickey, didn't | tell
yez to save part Of thot doughnut fer
yer little sister?
Mickey-''No, ma'am. Yez towld ne
not to ate the hole av it, so Oh only
ate the rim"
, 1926-08-02

Beasts of Paradise" is an o~utOf-doors picture of the South
Peninsula, written by Ewart Adamson, who spent five years anon
colourful narrative, the hero of which is an American flying ace OF
becomes stranded in Singapore. Miss Sedgwick portrays an Engll
adventures, which will INCLUDE dangerous scenes with animals OF tn
Filled, as it is, with Romance and Adventure, that combines sc
lightning actioned speed, daring stunts, thrilling chances and be
this picture will appeal to and greatly interest all shades Of opinion
patrons.
A news reel & 2reeI comedy will be included in each program
oar prices of admission for this Serial are as as
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-10

ton of despair. In her right hand gittered some
thing long and pointed. Slowly she approached my
bed. So this was how she would get rid of me-by
murder Her eyes were fastened on my throat as
she bent over me. was paralyzed for moment,
but finally managed to force out a choking cry.
Keep quiet!" she ordered. 81 am going to cut
your hair" Then saw that the thing in her hand
was not dagger, but a pair of shears. To-day,
when most every woman hobs, this threat does not
sound like much, but it different then. My hair
was my glory. A whole nation had noticed it, and
it was the first and only thing anyone ever had no
ticed about me. would soon have let her cut my
throat as that precious hair. Vanity again, but
backed by instinct of bread and butter.
The debate that followed sounds ridiculous, but
it in deadly earnest, and consisted of two SEN
fences, repeated many times: 81 will "You won't"
There need of giving our reason, for each
knew the others well enough. 1t battle of
wills, and finally she said "You will be sorry for
this!" and departed with her shears.
/ knew well enough that would be sorry, and
thought of nothing else for the next few days. She
had tried to get rid of the offending hair and having
failed she would get the head that bore it out of the
way-but how? Murder? Hardly. There were
safer ways.
What the stewardess had told me came to mind.
and decided that if was cast adrift would soon
fall into the clutches of the white slavers-and so
would have. On the day of the "Chilis" departure
homeward bound. found "a considerable sum of
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-10

money in Marette's writing desk. Very likely it
was placed there for me to find.
1t was the first and last time in my life that ever
stole money, but did not hesitate an instant Pack
ing such of my things as could throw together
quickly, fed to that boat. The purser, naturally
enough was doubtful about accepting what looked
very much like runaway child, and was about to
insist on authority from my sister, when help came
from an unexpected source.
Up the gangplank waddled the old smer and
listened to the argument. Fortunately stifed my
impulse to denounce her for what knew she was.
The old hypocrite took my side, the purser changed
his attitude, and sailed under the protection of the
white SLAYER"
1t was out of the frying pan into the fire. for we
touched at several South American ports and at each
one the old rascal tried her best to induce me to step
ashore. l knew better, and as had paid my passage
all the way to Bordeaux, there way of forcing
me off the boat Still, she could and did bring oglng
seniors to- visit me, with attering offers of adoption.
1t was a neve-wracking siege, but stood them off
until at last the Chilli poked its out into the
Atlantic, headed for Africa
At Dakar, Durieux, dashing young subatem in
the French Colonial army, stepped aboard. He, too,
was a ready smiler, and was attracted to him at
once. have since learned to avoid smilers A per-
son with a scowl may not be agreeable but at least
he has designs on you. All frauds and deceivers
work behind disarming smile.
1t was no time before had told the gallant Off
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-10

JUST before dawn heard the door of my room
open, and there stood my once beautiful sister
in fImy nightgown. Her face was drawn
haggard, hard looking and set with the deteruins.
ton of despair In her right hand giittered some
thing long and pointed. Slowly she approached
my bed. So this how she would get rid Of
me-by murderP'
Ger of my predicament and with fine indignation he
talked to the old termagant and even said a few,
things to the captain and purser, which made them
red in the face. Here a real man, protector
who could protect and my admiration and heart
went out to him. We fell in love, and placed my.
self in his guidance without reservation.
At Bordeaux | hoped, for Dureuxs sake, that
the reporters and photographers would rave over me
as they had done in Argentina, but, alas they
noticed me at all. AS l said before, was not an
extraordinary cat. Durieux begged me to go to
Paris with him and be married. | agreed, and we
spent that night at Bordeaux hotel, where gave
myself to him, because l knew that he sincerely
meant to marry me. | realized that it was wrong
every girl does Though she is innocent ignorant OF
stupid, she knows that one thing perfectly WELL
if she knows nothing else.
Arrived at Paris, new troubles began peeping at
over the horizon. The pay of French officers is
small and usually helped out by incomes of their
own, but Durieux poor, and decided that he
could not make enough money for both of us in the
army. Having no trade or profession, he proceeded
to live by his wits. He played the races and sue
ceSSful--that is, he won more than he lost It was
hectic life. Whether dined at first-cass restau
rant or ate sandwich in rooms depended on the
legs and lungs of some horse.
Always we managed to dress we'll and to live at a
fashionable hotel, whether we ate not for Dureux
thought it necessary to present front" He needed
this semblance of prosperity for his other activities
which never could understand. He was continu.
ally making deals and talking in terms of millions
The deals never made any money for the investors
but among the losses usually some sort of com.
mission for him. And so lodged our creditors
and lived from hand to mouth
did not like this existence. 1t was not substan-
tial He was bufng his way through life, and he
no longer looked so heroic. Maybe he was bufng
me about that marriage, so mentioned the matter.
"Why, certainly" he replied, with his easy smile,
chat is a small matter was afraid you going
to ask me for a fur coat"
Durieux took me to the marie of the Champs
Elysees quarter, in which we then resided, and we
filled out the necessary papers. The clerk told US
that the ceremony could not be performed until after
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16
AGRICULTURE

Cooperation in rodent-control work
in the Oregon district is furnished to
the representative of he Biological
Survey of the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture and the extern
sion service of the agricultural col
lege by the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Track foremen state that as much as
40 per cent Of the track work is caus-
ed by pocket gophers, and the rail-
road officials believe that the elimi-
nation Of these pests, not only from
the vicinity of the tracks, but from
surrounding farm lands, will prevent
them from making winter homes a.
long the tracks when the farm lands
become too wet for occupancy. The
railroad has furnished the rodent-con-
troll man with speeder transportation
and an engineer assistant who travels
with him from one section to another,
giving instructions in poisoning pock-
ct gophers. The entire Southern Pa
cific Railroad system in the William
cite Valley has now been covered and
foremen and section crews instructed
in the methods of poisoning pocket
gophers.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16
ly installed give satisfactory pro-

ly installed give satisfactory pro-
lection.
Copper conductors should weigh not
less than three ounces per foot; iron
not less than 800 pounds per thou
sand feet, or little over ounces per
foot, says the Weather Bureau of the
United States Department Of Agri-
culture.
Lightning conductors should be at
tached direct to the surface of build
ing without insulators. The air ter
minals to protect upward-pointing
parts of the roof should be secured a.
gainst overturning by the wind, and
the ground connections extended
downward to permanently moist soil
usually found at a depth Of 8 or 10
feet below the surface. All joints
should be permanently made and OF
low electrical resistance.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16
WHY SUFFER SO!
Get Back Your Health as Other Po
con.os<e City Folks Have Done.

Too many people, suffer lame. ach-
ing backs, distressing kidney dlsor-
Aers and rheumatic aches and pains
0fteA this is due to faulty kidney &C
ton and there's danger OF hardened
arteries, dropsy, gravel or Brighcs
disease. Don't let weak Moneys
wear you out. Use Doan's PAfs De-
fore it il too late! Doan's are slim
ulant diuretic to the kidneys. Doan's
have helped thousands. Here Is one
of many Pocomoke City cases:
Il. A. Birmingham. butcher, III
Oak ST.. says: my kidneys became
weak and acted irregularly. At times
the secretions passed much too free.
Nv and other times were sluggish and
seanty. My back was lame and achy
ana often times sharp pains cut into
INV kidneys when got down. ! USED
Doan's Pills bought at Clarke & CO.'S
Drag Store and in short time. back
ache left me and my kidneys acted II
q normal way"
e0c. at all dealers. Foster-Mnburn
Co., Mfrs, Buffalo. N. Y.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16
War Department
Recommends Resto-
ration Fort McHenry

Of a total number of 1920 prisoners
held in the Maryland Penitentiary at
the close of the institutions fiscal
year, more than 21% are "Killers," it
is disclosed in a report made by the
State Board of Welfare.
Two hundred and forty three deaths
dealt by the prisoners are classified in
the following degrees; Ninety six first
degree murders; "a second degree
murders and So cases Of manslaugh-
ter.
Larceny comes second in the list Of
crimes, with 1872 cases. Burglary and
robbery come third and fourth on the
list with 127 and 100 cases, respect
lively.
Most of the prisoners are between
81 and "a years of age, the report
showing 271 in that classification.
There are four prisoners under is, all
negroes. Forty-four are fifty years or
more. Of the 1920 total, GAP are first
time convictions, according to the
statement of the prisoners.
The total is made up Of $40 white
males; 600 negro males and negro
female, an employee in the warden's
home. Since 1920 there have been
no female prisoners in the peniten-
tiary.
Only six Of all the prisoners pro-
fessed no religious faith. OF the re-
mainder, AIT professed to be Metho-
dists; 2S9 Baptists, and 254 Catholics.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-16

How the humble peanut is closely
allied with American history is told
in the United States Department of
Agriculture educational film, "Pea-
nuts-$30, OO0, 900 Worth"
This vegetable, which is not actually
a nut but ground pea, is native
South American plant and found its
way to North America by way Of Ar
RIGA as food for prisoners on board
slave ships in early Colonial days.
Up to the time Of the war between
the States the plant was neglected by
the southern planters and was grown
mainly in small patches by the slaves.
During the war Union soldiers forag-
ing for food came upon the "goober
pea" and found it palatable and
After Appomattox many
Of them carried the pods home with
them, and the peanut won immediate
favor in the North, and its culture has
undergone great development in the
South.