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Show YOUR PATRIOTIC DUTY - BUY A LIBERTY BOND The Provo Post NO. 226 PROVO CITY, UTAH, TUESDAY, MAY 29, 1917 Sons of Governors are Ready for War BUREAU FORMED 0,1 LABOR VOL. VII. another demonstration III EVERY CITY AND TOWN IN A sale 36 every three hours is tthe record made in the Saturday night special In their gents and a sale every 4 minutes for three hours was the record on their special corset offering in the ladies' corset offering in the ladies department. During this sale 300 pairs of sox were sold and 167 corsets another demonstration that HPost 'adertising will sell the goods. These, of course, are 4 special bargains, but it proves 3 that The Post Is read by the 4 buying public. Every reader 4 of The Post who took advan- tage of these bargains were 4 saved money ahd the store 4 was well satisfied, even tho 4 It did not make a profit on the goods sold. It derived much 4 good advertising and gained 4 the friendship of many new 4 customers. COUNTY TO SUPPLY LABOR Farm Agent Clyde today that the Utah had taken over bureau Farm Cnunty the farmers for labor problems the who are seeking employand those In every city In the county ment bureau of labor will be established and one man will be placed in charge. will keep in touch These agencies Mr. Lindsay at the court house with and ahenever laborers are wanted the bureau will try to furniBh them. Frfed .Evans will City Recorder have charge of theProvo office and the names" of all men Till receive He and boya seeking, employment. farmof all nams the take til lalso ers wanting help and will then try ' to fill the demands. , The first needs will come from the In- Benjamin alone beet growers. the farmers will need fifty Additional hoy. The names of Provo boys will be taken and wherever a number of boy go to one placo a man will be as guardian and lent with them to see tht the boya.ro not only given service, but are treated right while working from taps to farm. A number of men will be needed to fill these places, however they must be nei who will work themselves and on give the growers service. According to Mrs Lindsay the bureaus of the county 'took; charge of the movement when it became apparent that Jap laborers. would have to he brought into the county, Jf enough local boys could not be found to do the work.-present the outlook is good for not only the boys, hut the farmers as welt A ; & - 1.1 At ROBINSON AND' t ROY NEW set -- tf LEWIS FORM lv has been establJ.- Robert Robinson has formed a partnership with Roy Lewis, formerly a resident of this city and at one Time connected ith W. H. Ray and company, .The firm will remain in the Knight block and will occupy the law offices formerly occupied by "Judge ; Corf man. Mr. Lewis, the aew member, has been away from Provo for - several years. He was district court report-in San Antonio, Texas, and later ent to Chicago, whersfcq practised law for some time and became member of tbe legal staff of thte National Mutual .Trade , association. He returns to Provo well equipped - r , for the legal bustatevs. Hr. Robinson ENTERTAINED FOR RETIRING OFFICERS One of the most pleasant enti tainments held in this city this sea son took place in the Provo Coinmei-cla- l club last night when the cluu inembera met to give Henry Nuttah 4 has" - CHAUTAUQUA MEMBERS COMMITTEES FOR WORK THIS SEASON A meeting was held at the Commercial club last week for the The folof the Chautauqua. were appointed lowing committees for this season. EpW. F. Violett, president; L. T. D. Dixon, John person, secretary; W. D. treasurer. Ground committee: choose Roberts, chairman. He Is to committee: Automobile assistants. He Is R. R. Irvine, Jr.. , chairman. comto choose assistants. Boosters chair Whitehead, Walter mittee: man. He fa to choose a4itaati. Berg, Wyman committee: Ticket chairchairman; R G Thomas, vice, man; Mrs. J L. Lytel. (Nineteenth Helen D. Century club). Mrs. (Utah Sorosis), J. W. George Craig. Mrs. Red-for- d N. K. Nielsen, Springvllle, I. R- - Spanish Fork. ty and state, and has ' established Edward Farrer. himself with the people of this comMiscellaneous committee: Jonn We desire to with the new munity. R-- RobH. R- - Irvine, Jr, W. firm the best of success. Arch M. PWhitehead, erts. Walter David Westwood. Thprman, Dr. , 4444444444444 .. 4 Project Engineer J. L. Lytel announced today that the Strawberry reservoir for the firt,t time since It was built 4 is filled to capacity. Tbe res- ervoir contains 285,000 acre 4 4 f et, which is considered to enough irrigate the land un- 4 der the project for three years .4 it no more water flows into 4 the reservoir. . ( 444 44444444 4" will 'HARLES r. mabey SPEAK AT FIFTH WARD NEXT SUNDAY NIGHT W. P. Scott of San Francisco, and the Federal Reserve bank, accompanied by Harold R. Smoot of Salt Lake, came to Provo yesterday afternoon to confer with Joseph T. Farrer, R. E. Allen, John D. Dixon, Alva Nel Hicks, John S. Smith and the Liberty Bond Masters, committee, for Provo. The meeting club was held In the Commercial and the details were gone over very Mr. Scott explained that carefully. Provo should contribute about 2250, 000, according to its bank clearings tbe four and that the cashiers-- of son, H. banks would sell the bonds to patriotic citizens without charge. Tbe newspapers were given the work of publicity and of acquainting the people with the details of the bond. A placard will be hunj in each bank in the city and the hankers will accept the payments and deliver the The following bonds without pay. catechism gives an excellent expla- nation of the bond: Q. What Is the loan for? A. To pay for feeding, clothing and munitioning the men who are fighting for you. Where can I buy a bond?. , Q. A. At any bank or at the post-- , ' cfflct. Q. Aren't bonds too big for me? A. You can get them any size rom 250 and 2100 up to 2100, OOX Q. Do I have to pay all cadi . SLACKERS" FOUND .n HIDING AT GENEVA ARE DRIVEII Oil! Charley Brown, son of the forme son of the former Governor Fowlt r governor of Georgia; Hugh Comer, of North Carolina, are at work at Fo son of the former governor of Alaba rt McPherson, Ga., In training tg bt bama; "S. J. Catts, Jr., son of the come officers In the United States governor of Florida, and Dan Fowle, "army. BERT BANDLEY TAKES PROYO STUDENTS BUSY IN CHICAGO; AGENCY Bert Bandley, the popular machinist and blacksmith of this city has accepted the agency for the and . will place that valuable truck ou the local market A demonstration car Immediately. will be at his place of business tomorrow or Thursday and he has made arrangements through the Salt Lake agency to deliver orders without delay to the buyers, W. A. Wetherell, factory sales agent, and Barney Sorenson of the Motor Truck and Supply company and distributer for Utah, Idaho and were In the Eastern Washington, and said that 495 of city yesterday to the sold been had trucks these trade In the state during the past thirty days, and that the trade Is demanding them just as fast as the factory can turn them out. Already there are several Utah county people on the list and they feel certain that the demand- for a light tract la the trait districts will make this one of the best districts In ttd wesL Mr. Bandley is well known to the unpeople of this section ifid will ofHis do a business.. big doubtedly fice will be at 207 West Center and those Interested may see the demonstrated at 'any well worth the time la time and It with fruit or other crops man of any to haul to spend the tines for a - Smith-Fora-A-Tru- ' jfor The Provo students of tie Northwestern Dental college at Chicago are very active according to reports from that city and are closing up their work for Ine present year. Thirty-threUtah boya will take the final examinations next week for graduation and of that number nine are former graduates of the B. Y. U. Included in this list are Emil Jensen, Orval Anderson, Vera Greenwood, Jack Connlne, H. 8. Quinn, e Mr. Allen, Mr. Brockbank, Mr. and J. Orion Berry. . Mr. j Gerald Berry, a son ' of J. O. Berry, formerly of this- city, but now a resident of Belt Lake, joined the colors In Chicago and left last week for Canada for training quarters. He and other Chicago boys will be trained in the 'United States and will then go to Canada, and later to Mc-Ke- ll - Slackers' who thought Geneva on Utah lake an Ideal place to enjoy themselves while "Uncle Bam is gathering up hla 'big army for duty 'u I ranee, have changed their minds. They were just beginning to gather at the resort when Peputy Sheriff Henry Clark appeared on tbe scene ard served notice on the occupants that they had Just two days inwhlch Vo gather up their traps and belongings and get clear out of the county. There Were only four to be found by deputy but there are others why re thoughtto be in. hiding, but as ' ui sb they can be run down they A ll be sent back to Salt Lake or fill be given a few days to sober up inside the county bastlle.. TLe local officers were very much i rurprlsed to find that these were hiding in this county nd they make take In every possible rendezvous where they might keep out of sight In order to force them to register. If unbare caught hiding little mercy will be shown. ii-- down? , . - No."' A. . ' Only 22 Down Required. , How much do I have to pay - now on a 2100 bond? A. 22 down on subscribing (June Q. ' last day.)' 15 When Q. ' do I have -- to pay the rest? e on June 28, 220 on July on August 15, 230 ou August 30, plus interest earned by the bond before It is paid for. Q. Would I pay at llge rates for other bonds? Q. Yes. For , a 250 bond cut the figures in half. For a 21000 bond multiply them by ten. Q Can easier terms of payment be A. 218 20, 230 para-AiU- had? ' X r ! -- are arranging to carry the payment for subscribers and collect for them in Jwelve monthly installments.' . Q. What Interest do the bonds Some banks A, NIBLEY ELECTED AS SUGAR COMPANY HEAD pay? .. A.3V4 t cent a year. Taxes on Bonds have to pay taxes Pr C. W. Nibley,' presiding bishop of No the Mormon church, was elected genon Q. Do 1 " Su- them? eral manager of the gar company at a special meeting of A. No nor' on the income from the board of directors of the organi- them. Your,, heirs would be liable' zation yesterday afternoon. Merrill only for estate and inheritance taxFrance. Miss Grace Farrer has reached Chi-- f Nibley will be retained aa assistant es' That h alL go and Is visiting In that city as general manager. Q. How can I get my money out With expressions of regret, tbe of them If I want lt?j be guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Orion ; T01 --- board accepted the resignation of A.-- They aro salable on .a few . Berry. T. R. Cutler, as general manager. He minutes notice in the bond exchange.. will retain tbe position of vice presi- (Most people would be glad to accept dent and will hold bis membership on them as money even though they arq , the board of directors. In recogni- not legal tender. - - be tion of Mr. Cutlers long snd faithful ; Q. Suppose tbe government services with tbe company, the board should issue more bonds bearing 4 Registration committees for the of directors voted that bis compensa- or 5 per cent interest,' like Great June fifth registration are very busy tion should lake the form of a life Britain has done, wouldn't my bonds and acordlng to the plans now well annuity. go down In value? Tbe board of directors also took under way, Provo will register close to 100 per cent of her total number action on tbe proposed subscription (Continued on page 6.) on that occasion. Committees have to the Liberty loan and pledged to the fund. Besides pledging been on the job for nearly a' week and in "each voting district the lists the company to a generous subscrip 4 GOLDEN RULE STORE 4 of eligibles are being prepared. Card tion, the board voted to furnish em- 4 BROKEN INTO DURING 4 " are being printed and banners an- ployees with the Liberty bonds on NIGHT? NOTHING GONE 4 - , nouncing the registration will be on the installment plan. - 4 every automobile In town before the., 4 Burglars broke ' Into Jthe 4 Mrs. William I) Hoover has giv- 4 Golden Rule store end of the week. during last 4 Special buttons are blng prepared en birth to a baby girl. 4 night and evidently, ransacked 4 by the state to place in the lapel of The mother and child are getting 4 the place for money, hut ac- - 4 every man eligible. along nicely while the father Is 4 cording to the management, 4 Next Sunday night there will be a standing treat at Hoovers Palace 4 they 'found noe. When the "4 special speaker la every church and cf Sweets. 4 clerks went to. work this 4 ward chapel In the- - city to explain 4 morning they found that the '4 Mrs. George Myers has given birth 4 front door had been the detallB of the registration and 4 - issues of pa- to a fin baby girt The mother and 4.with-- a .7jimmle" and opened .when 4. ' triotism which calls for sacrifice child are getting along nicely. 4 they went Inside they found 4 among the people. Young' men have $ the desk drawer' scattered - 4 been chosen to speak and fathers ol Pete Weidner of Ogden with - hi 4 around on the floor. None of 4 boys will also be. beard. ' j family have moved to Provo to make 4 the merchandise' was touched. 4 Nothing will be left undone and their home. Mr. Weidner will be 4 The officers are looking for 4 Jurm ffth will become Provoa Red he local manager of the Itcj.l C 4 Siplcicus characters. -- Utah-Idah- o - , Registration Day to ( Red Letter Day - - . - ' r" LOCAL BOY ENLISTS C. H. I. 44444444444444 SCOUTMASTERS NOTICE TO MEANS KILLED FLY ONE 988,000,000,000 LESS As the Boy Scouts of the city are ! ISTENCE HERE IN AUGUST needed to distribute printed matter in the homes of eligible parties whe will and there, now June 5, the conv are to register Swat one fly be watted m It tee incharge requests all scoutto less 988,000.000,000 be Dr. T. masters to call on H. C. Hicks at In August. So declared boar The Post not later than .Thursday state of the secretary Beatty, an early morning to get the details for the of health, in launching today houshold peats work. the campaign against , ' THE PUBLICITY COMMITTEE. and disease carriers. howwinter, the survive flies Few There are AND BACHMAN said Dr. Beatty. ever, now. Lets ,SCHWA8 about BUY FIRST LIBERTY not many, of them menaced N THIS CITY . BONDS get them and .avoid being summer. the In later by the millions Ray Bachman of' the postal service is the Miss Ruby Witt of Heber bought the fli&t Liberty bond In Mae and Lola Provo., The second two bonds were Misses of .the guest Giles for the week. purchased by Ben L. Schwab. 'These ball rolling. two Jiave started tb s writs ".'t'-rPV clal musical program Is also being The Charles R. Mabey of the Utah batteries In fiSe Philippines will deliver 8 Patriotic address In the Fifth ward chapel next Sunday night. A spe- - prepared. BONDS BUSY f - RESERVOIR STRAWBERRY IS FILLED WITH WATER it tertian pro-fess- Already built a splendid law practice here and has occupied tbe position of assistant county attorney and has a wide acquaintance throughout the. coun- ly op 'id 'ah e-- bad a most enjoyable time. LAWFIRM HERE new firm ished in Provo and A COMMERCIAL CLUB and William M. 'Wilson a farewell A musical program was furparty. nished by Prof. C. W. Reid and his music students that was t rl anything in the musical line during the entire winter and encore after encore was called for until the had to announce that they had come to the end of their list. President Walter P. Whitehead made a speech to the club in which he reviewed briefly the record made by Henry Nuttall during the ten years he had been secretary of the organization and as a tribute to his splendid service he was presented with a gold watch. Mr., Nuttall was called on for a speech and in & few words thanked the club for Ita generous appreciation of his service. John S. Smith spoke on the work of William M. Wlson and sad that whenever tbe club .wanted anything done they- - Would say Let Billie Do lt and Billie always did it. He then told of the splendid work acpast two complished during the he preclub of behalf the a. In year heada with Wilson gold Mr. sented ed cane. Wilson responded to the call for a speech and said that he had been gratified w ith the , splendid support he had received. The entertainment ended with refreshments and social chat and all s furinsh-departmen- Lind-announce- d - OH LIBERTY seconds for Wood-Clifton- County COMMITTEE OF POST ADVERTISING RESULTS OBTAINED AND !rtert tlk. tsr 8250,-00- 0 44444444444444 seven-poun- d -- , -- the-gre- -- - 'Letter day. 1 company. 44444 - ' ' . - ! 4. 4l 444444 4' LJ |