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© HARRIS & EWIKG Prince ltyesato Tokugawa, one of, the delegates who will represent Japan at the coming conference on the lim- itation of armaments. SENATE PASSES 50 PER CENT TAX BILL Washington, D. C_—The compromise income surtax plan, embodying a max- imum rate of 50 per cent, was adopted by the senate, The vote was 54 to 13, all those op- posing the compromise being repub- licans, They were Senators Calder, Cameron, Dillingham, Edge, Fernald, Frelinghuysen, Hale, Harreld, Keyes, McLean, Moses, Smoot and Spencer. The senate voted 43 to 23 against continuing after this year the present surtax rates on that portion of in- comes in excess of $100,000. The pro- posal was made by Senator Hitchcock, democrat, Nebraska, and its defeat paved the way for a vote on the com- promise amendment calling for a max- imum rate of 50 per cent on that por- tion of incomes in excess of $200,000. The senate also voted down an amendment by Senator Calder, repub- lican, New York, to make the maxi- mum rate 32 per cent to apply to that portion of incomes in excess of $68,000, / The vote on the Calder proposal was 61 to 15, the supporters being repub- licans only. BRIEF GENERAL NEWS The headed by Chancellor Wirth, has resigned office. War time powers will not be invoked by President Harding to deal with the threatened railroad strike. Prime Minister Lloyd George has de- cided definitely, it was stated, to leave for Washington 6 on the liner Aquitania. The United States holds that the question of immigration has no place in the discussions of the forthcoming armament and Far confer- ence, it was stated officially Plans for the movement of essential commodities in the case of a general railroad strike have by the commerce department, tary Hoover has announced. The situation in England as regards trade and unemployment is worse than at any time since the end of the Na- poleonic wars, declared Prime Minis- ter Lloyd George in the house of com- mons. More than 100 parcels of war depart- ment real estate, scattered through 29 states and including abandoned forts, posts, rifle ranges, etc., are to be sold to “the highest, adequate responsible bidder,” the war department has announced. German cabinet, November Eastern been completed Secre Court Upholds Oregon Bonus Law. Portland, Or.—Oregon's soldier bo- nus bill is constitutional. Presiding Circuit Judge W. Stapleton decided the question in favor of the Measure and against a friendly attack brought by its own advocates to prove that there is no legal flaw in the law George Seattle Men Buy Portland Ball Club. Portland, Or.—After seventeen years of ownership, Judge W. W. McCredie and Walter H. McCredie have sold the Portland baseball club to W. H. Klep- per, formerly of Portland, now of Seattle, and James R. Brewster of Seattle. Review Refused in Townley Conviction Washington, D. C.— The supreme court refused to review the conviction under Minnesota laws of A. C. Town- ley, president of the National Non- partisan league, and Joseph Gilbert, manager of its organization depart- ment. Widow of W. E. Cody Is Dead. Cody, Wyo.—Mrs. William F. Cody, widow of Buffalo Bill, died at her home here after a long illness, Exchange on Dollar 105,000 Rubles. | Moscow.—The official exchange on the dollar has reached 105,000 rubles. er GR ee Health—Comfort— Economy Safeguard the health of your : aaiaiiaad your home always warm and cosy wi =~ COLES - HOT BLAST HEATER) Gives even steady heat day and night. Guaranteed to hold fire 36 hours, and will burn any fuel. Remember, this is the Original Hot Blast heater— guaranteed to save one-third your fuel. There are many imitations, but only one Cole's Original Hot Blast. Come in todey while our stock ts complete, 15 Per Cent Reduction On All COLE’S Heaters THAT WE CARRY IN STOCK We can supply you with either wood or coal burners SSeS SS eS) ES Oe ES wants to see yOu at the Hoene |b SS SS wes) 2S SSS Model 15 Samson Truck Takes Another DROP | | mont Robertson | court, NOW | 645.85 F. O. B. Cottonwood SOUTH & FRICK AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES Automobile Electricians Automobile Mechanics | Simon Bros. | Wholesale and Retail BUTCHERS Dealers in Hides, Pelts, and all kinds of Poultry COTTONWOOD, IDAHO Our Annual Clearance and Stock Reduction SALE IS PROVING TO BE A MONEY SAVER FOR OUR MANY CUSTOMERS. REMEMBER THE BIG SALE LASTS UNTIL Saturday, Nov. 5th Note a Few of These Bargains: FARM GATES 0 14-foot self raising farm gate .. $17.25 16-foot self raising farm gate 18.75 WASH MACHINES Double Tub Dexter power washer $ 85.00 Double Tub electric washer ...- 127,50 PLOWS 14-inch high lift P & O gang .$125.00 14-inch Oliver walking gang with riding at- tachment RINE oe! sevesesersteaceeeaas SODIGB The Household Merchandise placed on sale is go- ing mighty fast, we want you to investigate the BARGAIN COUNTERS. Hardware (Q) COUNTY SEAT NEWS ITEMS. |Including the subscriptions of Dr. Brown, a physician, of|the business men and _ all other Council, incurred fractures of | revenue the total receipts were two of his ribs when an automo-| $5199.03 and the disbursements bile, in which he was speeding,| were found to be $7868.01 thus upset as it was turning a corner | showing a deficit of $2000. near the Bert Tefft residence, at | committee has a slight cash bal- the edge of Grangeville, at 4:30| ance in bank and cattle of the Wednesday afternoon. Mrs.| probable value of $165. Brown, who was with her hus-} Dr. G. S. Stockton left Tues- band, was but slightly hurt. Mr. and Mrs. John Coram de- parted on Tuesday morning’s train for Wallace, Idaho. where they will visit for a short time with their daughter, Mrs. Cassie Wethered, and family, before continuing their juorney to Los Angeles, where they will spend | Mrs. Benton was known to many the winter. | Grangeville folks who met her A legal fight for custody of} here on numerous occasions two minor children, Francis Del-| when she visited her daughter. and Lolita Ro-| She was here only a few weeks bertson, is indicated in district] ago, and was taken ill while on judging from papers | the train enroute from Grange- | of Mrs. Stockton’s mother, Mrs. Benton. Mrs. Stockton was at death came. The body was taken to Spokane, where funeral services were held Wednesday. which have been filed. The} ville to her home at Pullman. parents, Reynold Robertson and! Bethel Grace Robertson, who are ; divorced, are the parties to the NJO newspaper can succeed with- contest. | Hoy a soars pores we The Border Days committee solicit the patronage o ade of the commercial club held a for those wlio by thetr aaventins meeting this week and went over help to make this paper possible. the accounts of the recent show. BOSCH Service Station U. S. Royal Cords The best in tires U. S. Fabric Tires A tire at a price to fit your purse COTTONWOOD BATTERY AND WELDING SHOP —— | a) eS) The} day for Pullman, Wn., where he} was called by reason of the death | the bedside of her mother when | MICKIE SAYS— | | lt LAND FOR RENT. | Sealed bids, to lease for cash |for 3 years, MEADOW CREEK ,INDIAN CHURCH land 117 j acres, will be received at office | Geo. M. Reed & Co., Grangeville, | Idaho until November 8, 1921 at noon. Bids opened at 2 P. M. | Straw stacks and stubble re- | served. | Accompany bid with draft for | $25.00. | Unsuccessful bidder’s money | Will be refunded. Name two good land owners who will sign papers. Right to reject any or all bids, reserved, Minor details to be arranged. | 10 acres peas and 10 acres |alsike clover to be sown as di- | rected and reserved by tenant. Acerage not guaranteed look |at land before bidding. | GEO. M. REED & CO. NOTICE. | From this date a_ reward of | $25.00 (Twenty-five dollars) will be given for the arrest and con- | viction of any person obtaining |money for Optical services or supplies under the false pretense | of being a representative of the \J ones’ Optical Company of Spokane, Wn. Dr. A. E. Jones, President and only authorized representative | of the Jones Optical Co., will be in your city soon. Buy direct and save 50 per cent on Deep Toric Lenses and Frames. Notice: Best grade Toric Len- ses and $hur-on Shelltex Frame, Eye Glasses, or Rimless Glasses jand Case guaranteed for $8.50 Watch for date. | | | CALL FOR BIDS. Sealed bid for excavating basement and foundation of school house of District 39, Greencreek, Idaho are asked for by the school board of above named district. Amount of ex- cavation approximately 250 yards. Bids will be opened October 31 seven o'clock P. M. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved by the board. A. Jensen, A. J. Hoffman, iw A. Schumacher, Board of Directors. | | 43-2 NOT FOR HIM. I say old man, | what's the make- — up for? The doctor told me I must do some hard work and get in shape or I would die, How do you, likeatt? I think 1 woula , rather die. | : | : Eyesight | (a | COMING AGAIN. Dr. T. B. Walton, | Specialist of Spokane. | Dr. Walton is making regular | visits to your city and will be at | Cottonwood, Monday and Tues- |day, October 31st and Noy. Ist. | Hotel Cottonwood. | Thoro scientific examination | given and glasses at reasonable | prices if condition requires same. Satisfaction assured. Do not Guess but Know about your eyes. 48-2 NOTICE. | A gray horse weighing about |900 pounds left in my care on | October 8th and the property of Reynold Robertson will be sold for its feed billon the 38rd day of November, if same is not settled for before that date, at the McLaughlin Barn. . C. N, McLAUGHLIN. |