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—ci TROY, LATAH COUNTY, IDAHO, MARCH 31, 1905. NO. 38 VOL. 10 Swindlers in Idaho. Idaho is being worked by a band of swindlers. Salt Lake correspondence to Boise warns residents of Idaho that if they sign up any purchase of a mar velous graphaphone they do so at their own peril. If they think they are go ing to get an up-to-date machine they will wake from their trance a few days after and find that their contract has been discounted at a bank for the val ue of $300. Some south Idaho people have al ready been caught. The gang is made up of five suave individuals who were run out of Ogden by the officials. üjJSjThey have been going through the farmers in a most dastardly shape. The mode of bunco operated by these indi viduals is very simple. A fellow drives up to the house in a buggy, and brings with him a talking machine. The children and the household generally are given a concert, and eventually the head of the household is induced to order a machine for presumably $15, but in reality he signs an order for a graphaphone and 20 records at $15 each, which of course is a problem in addition and foots up to exactly $315. The salesman is temporarily short of funds and gets the sucker to give his written agreement to allow him to dis count the note. In a few days another individual comes along with the note and says he bouhgt it from the first man, and proceeds to collect as soon as the machine has been delivered by still another man. It is wonderful how many people have bitten and are still biting.— Weiser Signal. SAY! Are You In the Line? If you are not already in the procession that is head ing for our store get in line. Have this week unpacked a nice line of Boys arid Youths suits. Also Ladies wrappers, petticoats, and shirt waists. Something to Suit Every Taste and Pocketbook. C.A. Broman. 3 «s i>&3i jKJsati WHERE SHALL WE INVEST OUR MONEY? A Few Facts Worth Considering by Those Contemplating Settling in the Pacific Northwest. Where shall we go to invest our money? • This is an important question. One should go where the best opportunities are offered; where the climate is the healthiest; where there are good churches, schools, and roads, and where the land is productive, and at the same time where the price is reasonable, you are looking for such a place, come to Latah county, where you will find gold en fields of grain, fine grasses, productive orchards, vineyards, gardens, prairies and pastures, with flocks and herds; forests of timber, quarries of stone, mines of gold, silver, copper, and mica, which contribute largely to the comfort of the effete East. More acres of rich, tillable land are found in Latah county than any county in the state, and irrigation is not needed to produce splendid crops of all kinds, crop failures are unknown. There is practically no more government land to be taken, and the land is nearly all tilled by the owners. Latah county received the prize for the banner oats at the St. Louis Expo Fruits of all kinds do well, and as to size, color and flavor tl sition last year. Latah county stands at the head. Vegetables are of spontaneous growth, and constantly exciting the people of other localities of the east where pota toes grow like marbles, and cabbages on stilts. The hill tops are as fertile as the valleys and are better for fruits and tender vegetables on account of being warmer. The rains fall gently, and the hill sides do not wash. The summers all that could be desired, while the weather in winter seldom falls below zero and then there is no wind, and one does not feel the cold as they do where a heavy wind blows all during the cold wave. Frost is seldom found to a great er depth than three or four inches, and potatoes are often left in the 1 ground winter and dug the following spring in perfect condition. The nights cool and refreshing and sleep may alwaws be enjoyad. The soil is very retentative of moisture, and exceedingly fertile. This rich soil is not confined are are over are to the prairie alone, but is found in the timbered regions as well, thus assuring a good agricultural land after the timb er has been taken off, and most of the timber land can be cultivated after the timber is removed, and in some places there is enough timber to pay for the place, and the settler has the land left. Climate. The mean temperature of summer is not too high for comfort and yet high enough to insure a proper develop ment of all farm crops adapted to this Extremes of heat and cold The soil does not region. are unknown, freeze to any great depth in the fields. Vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, and parsnips, remain in the ground all winter with little danger of injury from Snow seldom falls to a depth frost, greater than eighteen inches, except in the higher timbered regions where the inhabitants enjoy good sleighing during the winter, do well, and the grades of stock are constantly improving. Tkoy. All kinds of stock Troy is situared in the heart of this wonderfully rich section, having good agricultural land on the east and south, and splendid timber land on the north and west, and there is continual busi Trade in Troy. A prominent farmer from the lower end of American Ridge was in Troy a few days ago, and in conversation with the News editor, said that Troy was by far the best trading point in the He said that the most of country. the farmers of his neighborhood found it cheaper by from 20 to 40 per cent to trade in Troy, and most of them take advantage of the fact and drive away from other towns in the county to come to Troy. This has been the opinion of farmers from every section of the territory tributary to Troy, and is becomining too well known to need much comment. The saving of dol lars on merchandise is a matter that appeals to every man, woman and child in the family, for the difference of only a few pennies on any article means many dollars at the end of the The merchants of Troy enjoy ve ar. the same freight rates as Moscow and other towns in this territory, while the expenses of conducting a mercantile business here are much smaller than in most other points. Rents are reason able, taxes are low and many of the expenses necessary in larger towns are entirely absent here. Another fact that must not be overlooked is the quality of goods. Our merchants are supplying their customers with the best the mar ket affords, realizing fully that honest goods at reasonable prices will never lose them a customer, but will in the long run, bring much trade to this town. ness activity the year round, land is not nearly so high in price as around the larger towns, and yet it is just as productive and by far the better fruit land, being warmer and less windy. Troy is situated on the south fork of Bear Creek, between Burnt and Amer ican Ridges, and the farming land is situated on the fertile ridges which are tributary to the town, where large quan tities of fruit, grain, hay, and other ag ricultural products are produced. We have two free delivery routes, and ex pect a third and fourth to be in opera tion within a short time. The Land Values. Grazing land can be had at from $4 to $8 per acre, with plenty of water. Timber land is generally governed by the number of thousand feet on each tract. Agricultural land ranges from $20 to $45 per acre. If you are contemplating coming west this spring, we do not think you will regret a visit to this section of the country where you can live in peace, comfort and contentment, and, where you are not bothered by winds, cyclones, sunstroke or blizzards. Come and vis it us this year, along with the thous ands of others who will come west dur ing the year. It "Worked" For Him. It takes a man to make original dis coveries about a kitchen. Not long since a good housewife of one of our prominent farmers complained that her milk strainer was a nuisance, as the was too fine and that it took her "Now sieve forever to strain the milk. John" said she, "when you go to Troy get me a new one." The next day Mrs. to see a sick neighbor and John found himself with the night's milking to put away. Going into the kitchen he took a tin article resembling a strainer and was surprized to see the milk run through it with surprising rapidity, and he lost no time in telling his wife that he could see nothing slow about the old strainer. Upon investigation it was discovered that John had, instead of a strainer, run the milk through a collander, the holes of which were about the size of peas. Mrs. - now has only to mention milk strainers to John to convince him that women sometimes know what they are talking about. chanced to be called away Special Rates, National Convention Woodmen of the World, and Women of Woadcraft, at Los Angeles, Cal., April 18, 1905. From Moscow, April 11, 12, and 13, good until June 10th, round trip, 49.15. Stop overs until the limit. Portland and South, return via steamer from San Francisco if desired. W. C. Wilkes, Agent, O. R. &. N. Railway Company. Moscow, Idaho. The Taxes They Pay. While in Moscow Tuesday we visit ed Assessor Vaughn and from him got a bit of interesting information relative to the taxation of the Potlatch Lumber Company. According to the figures turned in by the company the county will receive taxes this year on 22,000, 000 feet of saw logs and the following live stock: 87 head of horses, 35 cows, 45 two-year olds, 50 yearlings, 89 hogs. The assessor says that the company have signified their willingness to pay taxes on both logs and personal prop erty, and that Manager Wm. Deary in vited him to inspect the company's books at Palouse, and offered him any necessary assistance in making the as sessment. Eli Perkins on Editors. "An editor," said Eli Perkins, a decayed newspaper man, with bun ions on his brain, chilblains on his heart, corns on his ears, and warts and dyspepsia on his liver. The business of the editor is to sleep up town all day and at night he prowls around a news paper offiec; at midnight he takes a blue pencil and assassinates every bright and reasonable ideas that the smart reporters have sent in during the day. The editor is all epithet, while the reporter is all proof. The editor calls a man a chicken thief and is sued for libel, while the reporter, kodak in hand, interviews him while picking off the feathers in the back yard, and the next day the thief takes a page advertisement to shut up the news paper. ((• IS Pop and fruits of all kinds at Pruyne's confectionery store. Ladies Jackets. Bargains I have on hand a few high grade Ladies' Winter Jackets of the latest pattern which I want to close out at once in order to, make room for Spring and Summer goods, and I will sell them so cheap you can't resist the temptation to buy one. Call and see them. 1 Suits and Working Coats. At prices that defy competition. Also everything in Dry Goods, and cheaper than anywhere else in town. Call and investigate for yourself. YOURS FOR BUSINESS B. S. NELSON FARMERS! ATTENTION! Now is T ,the time to buy your _ BABB WIRE. Also your wire fencing, We have a large stock, and although prices have gone up we will sup ply you at the old price. Builders' supplies, Lime, Brick, also White brick for chimney tops. | \ j I Olson & Johnson I mmmm l,gT1 am Kills the Squirrels. If you want to get rid of the squirrels on your ranch try the following: Buy a can of concentrated lye and a gallon of cheap syrup, mix about half of the lye in the syrup and put it on little pieces of boards and place near the holes fre quented by the little pests and it will kill all that eat of it and the rest will leave the ranch. The squirrels are very fond of anything sweet, and will readily eat of the syrup and lye. The above is said to be best squirrel eradi cator ever discoved. Try it.—Ex. W. O. W. Convention. For National Convention Woodmen of the World and Women of Woodcraft the Northern Pacific will sell tickets April 11—13, from Troy, Idaho to Los Angeles, Cal. and return for $49.20. Good going until Apr. 18th, and good returning for sixty days. Going ticket good for Stopover south of Portland with in limit, and return coupon good for stopover at any point south of Seattle within limit. Children between 5 and 12 years old at half above rates. Leonard Talbott, Agent. Everything In My Line. I desire to call your attention to tin: fact that you can find a complete stock of candies, nuts, popcorn, and fresh roasted peanuts always in stock in my little store. The best of orangeg, lem ons, and other seasonable fruits; all kinds of soft drinks, and in fact every thing in my lino, reasonable prices, the fact that I carry cigars and tobacco J. W. Knutson. Your money back if you don't like Se curity Stock Food and remedies. Ask J. A. Biorklund about them. Fresh, clean tfoods at And don't overlook