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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1910-11-04
Voted TO Gag Himself

Mr.. Slemp, i'm supporting the
House rules, drawn by Joe Cannon,
voted to gag himself, as well as all
other members, with reference TO
measures not approved by the Speak
er.
Why did you do this, MIR. Slemp ?
Your constituents would like to know.
Was it because you loved this old
tyrant better than your own people.
and that you wanted to be able to
boast, rs you have boasted, that, Il
was with Uncle Joe from start to
fnish?' Come out and tell your con-
stituents frankly why you did this.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1910-11-04

y the Glark' off - at tn, Circuit
Court Of the county OF TaZewell. ON
the 10Th day Of October, 1910.
Sarah +. Johnson, Plaintiff
against
Samuel b. Johnson. Defendent
The object Of this suit is TO obtain =
divorce from the bonds OF matrlmonv
In favor of the complainant, Sarah f.
Johnson, from the defendant, Samuel
Il. Johnson, and for general relief.
And an affidavit having been made
and filed thar the defendant Samuel
j. johnson is not resieent of the
State OF Virginia, it is ordered that he
90 appear h re within - days after
Que publication hereof and do what
mar ~ necessary To protect his inter
est III this snit. And it is further or
dered that "a copy hereof be published
once week for four successive weeks
III the Cllnch Valley News, a newspa-
per published in the county of Taze-
well and that a copy be posted at the
front door Of the court house of this
county as the law directs
a copy-Teste;
5. M. Graham, Clerk.
j. W. HICKS, p. q.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1910-11-04
Lion Fondles a Child.

IN Plttsbu a savage lion fondled the
hand that a child thrust into his cage
Danger TO IA child is sometimes great
when least regarded. Oftan it comes
through colds, Group and whoopinc
cough, They Stay thousands that Dr.
Kings New Disc oveIy could have saw
ee. "a few dcses cured our baby of n
verv bad case Of Group" writes Mrs.
George b, Davis, of Fiat Rock, n. c.
I'VE always give it 10 him when he
takes cold. 1t is a wondesful medicine
ior babies. best for coughs, colds, la
grlppe,asthma, hemmorrhages, weak
lungs. SOC. S1.00. Trial bottle free.
Guaranteed 10y John L. jackson.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1910-11-04
An Ideal Husband

Is patient, even with a nagping wife.
FOR he knows she needs help. She may
toe so nervous and run down in health
that triiles annoy her. Ifshc is melan
choly, cXcitabk, troubled with loss OF
appetite, headache. sleclessness, con-
s'lpatioation or fainting and dizzy
spells, she needs Electric Bitters, the
most wonderful remedy for ailing
women. Thousands of sufferers from
'ritaic TonbIcs, nervous trCubies, back
ache and weak kidneys have used
them and become healthy and happy.
Try them. Only 5Uc, Satisfaction
guaranteed 10y John f. Jackson.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1910-11-04
NY This Difference

Many of the constituents of Mr..
Slemp, who toll and sweat for what
they get in life, would be Obliged TO
him If he will tell them why. in
framing the new tariff schedule, he
voted to tax hats bringing not over
$3.50 per dozen At n per cent and
those valued at more than SIS per
dozen at only II per cent.
They anXioussly await his reply.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1910-11-04
A Regular Tom Bow

was Susie-climbing trees and fences.
jumping bitches. whiting, always get
ting scratches, cuts, sprains brniseS
bumps ourns or scalds. But lawsl her
ehoIher Just applied Bucklens Arnica
oalve and cured her quick. Heals
everything heaiable-boils. ulcers. &c
y ma, old sores, corns or piles. Trv II
Zoe at John E. Jackson. "
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1910-11-04
n Man Wants To Die

only when a lazy liver and sluggish
bowels cause frightful dependency
But DR.. Kings New Life Pills expel
polsons from the system; bring hope.
and courage: cure all liver, stomach
ard kidney troublesimpart Heath and
vlSor TO the weak, nervous and ailinr
Doc at John Z. Jackson.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1910-11-04

The question is not, care Won -
democrat or a Republican ?" The i
a campaign for good government
thousands OF men Will bolt their par
" tickets next Tuesday, and vote for
a return, as far as possible, to the
true idea # govemment-a govern
ment by the people instead of a gov
ernment by the trusts and ofIice-hold-
ers.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1910-11-04

Farmres of the Ninth District par
ticularly, would like TO hear Mr..
Slemp explain why he voted for a
tariff bill carrying free hides, and
then for schedules in that bill heavily
protecting the Eastern manufacturer
OF all the finished products of leather.
Will he tell them why?
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1910-11-04

chamberlains Stomach and Liver
Tablets do not sicken or grippe. and
may be taken with perfect safety by
the most delicate woman OPP the young
est child, The old and feeble will also
find them a most suitable remedy for
aiding and strengthening their woak-
ened digestion and for regulating the
bowels. For sale by all dealers,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1910-11-04
Whose Mule?

A brown or dark bay mule came to
my place about 3 weeks ago, seems
to be about 10 years old, badly Grip
pied as if used in mines. Owner can
get the mule by paying for his keep
and this notice.
d. =. PERRY.
Nor. Tazewell, Va.
Oct 21-3t.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1910-11-04

For pains in the side or chest damp
en- a piece OF flannel with chamber
!Alns Liniment aud bind il on over the
seat OF pain. There Is nothing better.
For sale by all dealers.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1910-11-04
TFeSpaSS. Notice

All persons are hereby warned NOT
10 trespass on my premises, by hunta
ing. fishing, riding, driving or in any
other manner whatsoever. 1respas-
sers Will be dealt with according t.
law.
W, l.. WALKER
Burke's Garden. Va
Nov. 10. 'O9-1 VI.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1910-11-04

II 90 not believe thsr" is any other
medicihe SO good for whonping cough
us Chamberlans cough remedy"
Mrlts Mrs FraDcis Tmpin, Junction
'hty; Ore. This remedy ~ also ussur
p' ssed Tor colds and Group. For sale
by all dealers.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1910-11-04
The Company You
Keep"
We Represent

Company Assets
Aetll> Insurance, Co. SIS. O62lIO
Liverpool * Londsn 4
Globe lns. Co. U.s.. l3.S35.S03
Springfield Fire & Marine
Insurance Co. .-.... 9.76i,167
Queen Ius. Company, $500. S.662.543
Home lus. C"......... 27.30l, 672
Hartford Fire ms. c.. .... 23.35j.7 OI
Royal Insurance Co, US IL .323 56S
German American Ins Co.. G.tG2. 229
Fidelity Underwriters. :6.liI.I76
National Fire Ins. Cn.... 9.32S. 7O7
We also represent thirty-one
other fire companies with total
assets OF S125, 100000.
The companies represented by
this agency have paid thousands
OF dollars TO policy holders in
Southwest Virginia and furnish
absolute indemnity against loss
10y fire.
We write all classes OF insur-
ance and furnish "Protection
that Protects. -
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1910-11-04
TAZEWELL COUNTY WOOL

Last year the farmers were GETTING
S2 l-2 and 33 cc:.:s for wool. This
~ar' teey get cents and u e price
%ing down lower still, they say.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1910-11-04
CIincl Valley InS. Agency,

incorporated y
Successors TO J. +. Hurt Insurance
Agency, Iuc.. and Tazewell Ins. Agency
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1910-11-04

1NO'IIVNNL Ut y,
MRS. J. II. STUART, President.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07
Times Starts Big Contest.

Next Sundays issue of the Shreve-
port Times will contain the announc-
ment of voting contest which will
far surpass anything this paper, or
any other in this section, has done
heretofore The prize list is to be-
headed with two tive-passenger tour
ing cars. the first one worth $4,000.
Diamonds, pianos, and other good
things make up the balance of the
prizes'th will he given to more than
twenty winners. The contest proper
will start Monday, May 10. Those
who wish to ecouecontestunts may
send in their MINES at once. Any
further desired Information can he
had by addressing The Shreveport
Times, Contest Department..
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07
Why Vote for the 5-MilI Road Tax?

The resident farmer taxpayers of
Grant parish pay only abont one
tenth Of the taxes in this parish.
The other nine-tenths are paid by
non-residents, and the milling, bank
ing and mercantile interests of the
parish. The timber and milling in
terests OF the non-residents at this
time pay about three-fourths of our
taxes. In n few years the timber and
the mills cutting it will all be gone,
and their immense value will he for
ever removed from our midst. 1t is
therefore the part of prudence and
business precaution to tax them now,
and force them to help build our
school houses, bridges and good
roads, and thus leave some value
with Us for the gain they have reap
ell and the great wastes they have
made.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07
The Death of Mark Twain.

Samuel l.. Ciemmens, MARK
TWAIN" noted the world over as a
humorist and philosophic writer, died
at his home at Redding, Conn.,, at
$3.50 p. m. on Thursday. April 21st
He was II years old, and his writ
ings were very numerous, nearly all
OF them having been translated into
foreign languages. The people of
the old world were great lovers of his
quaint writings, and they are said to
have been printed in more different
languages than the writings of any
American that ever wrote.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07
Who Pays the Taxes in Grant,

We have been kindly furnished u
statement by Assessor Murrell of the
taxes paid by the citizens in the va
rious wards of Grant parish, and by
non-residents, for the year 1909.
The non-residents paid on property
valued at $2.963.4 5S, or about rs
der cent of all the taxes. The valua-
ton for the various wards is as fol-
lows for residents:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07
Thanks to the Newspaper Brethren.

The Alexandria Town Talk con-
graduates the editor of the Colfax
Chronicle on attaining his sixtieth
anniversary, and hopes We may live
tn cast 81 more votes to get even
on the 32 poll taxes paid. The Lake
Charles Daily Press says We are now
in the list of venerable Statesmen.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07
Total Assessment
.$1.115.SS2

1Otui IcSiucilt.........sPl - lcsCO%
1t will be observed that ward one
pays nearly double az much as any
other ward in the parish, and a large
amount,of its valuation is represent
ed by milling, banking and mercan-
tile interests.
At present the railroad values of
the l.. r. IN. Co. are not taxed in
Grant, but in II yearor ST. the / 0-year
exemption of this road from taxes
will expire, and its value will he add
ed to the taxes paid by non-residents
in the parish.
or the amount of taxes paid the
bona tide farmers of Grant parish
only constitute about One-tenth of
the taxes paid. The non-residents,
the mill men, the bankers, the mer-
chants, ETC., pay the other nineteen
this. This showing is a very strong
reason of self-interest why every farm
err should vote in favor of special
taxes for schools and good roads.
Any farmer who votes against the
good roads tax is most certainly
voting against his own interest.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07
Subscriptions to Chronicle Received

We are pleased to acknowledges re-
ceipt OF four new subscribers, as fol-
lows: L. r. Looper, j. c. Tate, l.. c.
LeSage and Horace Corbitt.
Also renewals of subscriptions have
been received from the following par
ties: c. o. Sharp, d. +. Harper, q. A.
Foster, NJ. l.. Phillips, Willie Chan
dler, Judge W. F. Blackman, T. O..
Hart, NJ. l.. Bird, B. Turner, W. W.
Gentry and HIS. Darlington.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07

Mrs. R. >. Cameron presented the
Chronicle this week with half a dozen
large White Wax Bermuda Onions.
She planted the seed about the mid
die Of last October, and the silver
skinned beauties she has raised are
enough to make ones mouth water
inst to look at them.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07

John d Rockefeller would go broke If
he should spend his entire income try
ing to prepare a better medicine than
Chambsrlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rboea Remedy for dysentery or bowel
complaints. 1t is simply impossible,
and so says every one that has used it..
Sold by all dealers,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07

Mrs. Bert Storm left for her home
in Oklahoma last Saturday, after a
six weeks visit to her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. II. Craighead. Mrs. s.
WAS accompanied as far as Winfield
bv her sister, Miss Ethel Craighead,
y no returned home the next morning.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07

TIE splendid work of Cbamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets is daily COM
ing to light. No such grand remedy for
liver aud bowel troubles was ever known
before. Thousands bless them for cur
ng constipation. sick hsodache. bilious
ness, jaundice and indigestion. Sold by
all dealers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07

Supt. j. n. Warner was in Colfax
last Saturday, looking after school
matters. He informed us TINT ten or
twelve of the S-months schools were
brought To close last week, and
that several others will close this
week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07

Mrs. Z. II. Blackwood has been
elected as delegate TO the State
meeting Of the WomaD's Home Mis-
sion Society which is being held in
New Orleans, May 9TH to 9Th.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07
Parish Officials.

Representative-C. W. PAYNE. Montgomery
Sherif-A. b.
Clerk of Conrt-JAS. J. O'QUINN ......--..Colfax
Assessor-E. s. MURRELL ....................Colfax
Coroner--E. b. GRAY, N. ID .................Colfax
Parish Treasurer-wM. LACROIX..-....Colfax
Surveyor-W. T. DUFFY................ M montgomery
school Treasurer. N. WARNER Pollock
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07

% secondhand No. 10 Blonnts'
True Blue plows. for sale with extra
point at $3.50. These plows are iD
good repsiir and cost IS new.
&. H. TEAL.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07

Lieut.. NORTHUMBERLAND VI. LAMbHEMONI 900.
-.--.----.---oi % 'aheS
Secty. OF State-JNO. T. M1CHEL.......of Orleans
Auditor-PAUL CAPDEvElLLE.......of Orleans
Atty. Generai--wALTERG Ui0N....... of Orleans
Registrar Land Ofice-F. J. GRACE of Iberville
Supt Sehools-THOS. II. HARRIS.....................
East Baton Rouge
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07
Official Gown Directory


coIfax Town Council.
Mayor-C. n. CARNAHAN.
Aldermen-J. A. WILLIAMS, Secretary and
Treasurer; W. j. ROBERTS. F. d. COLE. G. H.
MCKNIGHT, J. W. O'QCINN.
Marshal-W. d. IRWIN.
Council meets the first Tuesday night in every
mouth.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07

/ have a lot OF good second ha7d
buggies for sale. or VIII trade same
for stock or feed stuff.
G. w. BLACKBURN.
Colfax, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07

l take this means Of notifying the
public generally that l am not una
shall not Ike responsible for any deist
or obligation contracted by Ross II.
McNeely. Mrs. NJ. l.. MCNEELY.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07
District Officials.

Senator-R. W. OGLESBY..................W Winfield
Judge-w. +. BLACKMAN..-...........A Alexandria
District Attorney. r. HUNTER Alexandria
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07

C0LFAx BOARD OF TRADE
Meets first Monday night In every month.
). W. DUNCAN. President.
J. q. LONG. SECRETARY,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07

j. n. WARNER. School Superintendent and Sec
rotary OF School Board. Pollock.
+. b. ROBERTS. Clerk Police Jury. Colfax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07
LODGES

LODGES
F.&A. NJ.
Colfax Lodge No. 259 F. x A. Nj. meets every "a
and ith Saturday night In each month.
J. W. DUNCAN, W. M.
j. L. MoRANTINI.. Sec.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Colfax Knights Of Pythas No. III meets LIST
and Sd Thursday night in every month
w. A. BROwNLEE. C. C.
L. B. GAY, Secretary.
KNIGHTS OF HONOR.
Colfax Lodge No. 4olo Knights OF Honor meets
the first Wednesday night In every month.
c. d. LAcROIx. Dictator.
J. O. LONG. Reporter.
Colfax Valley Camp No. l44 W. o. W. meets the
second Tuesday night in every month.
J. Q. LONG. c. c.
A. NJ. GOODWIN. Clerk
EASTERN STAR
Olive Chapter No. 80 Order OF the Eastern Star
meets every I'd and 4th Thursday nights.
MRS. ELLA CAMERON, W. M.
MRS ETHEL McMURRY. secty.
wooDMEN CIRCLE.
Alpha Grove No. l22. woodmen Circle, meets
the first Monday night In every month.
Mrs. LORA BLACKwOOD, Guardian.
MRS. EMMA CLARK. Clerk.
CHURCHES
CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Services every first Sunday. Sunday School
every sunday morning at IL o'clock.
JOHN BLAIN, Pastor
I. s. SULLIVAN, =. =. supt.
BAPTIST CHURCH.
Services every LIST and I'd Sundays. II a. m. and
100 p. M. Sunday School every Sunday at 10
a. m. BRUCE BENTON. Pastor.
J. W. O'QUINN. s. s. supt
METHODIST CHURCH.
Services every I'd and ash Sundays at II a. m.
and 7:3o p. m. Sunday school every sunday at
s:so a. m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday
night. II. W. LEDBETTER, Pastor.
H. q. GOODWIN. s. s. Supt.
NJ. p. CHURCH.
Services every LIST sunday. moraing and even
ing at the NJ. Z. church.
d. Ii. KIRKPATRICK, Pastor.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07
State and parisb Directory
United States Senators.
State Officials.

GOVERNOR. Y. SANDERS-.....,-..-.--ofS st. Mary
Lieut.. Governor-PAUL NJ. LAMBREMONT.......
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07

Police Jury Meets
First Mondays in January. April, July and
October
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07
School Board Meet

School Board Meets
First Saturdays in January. April. July and
October
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07

Court Meets
First Mondays in February. April, June. Octo-
Der aud December.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-05-07
Ward Officials.
WARD ONE.

Police juror. W. DUNCAN. Prest. ...Colfax
Member School Board. II. McNEELY...Co
q. .colfax
Constable-J " CARNAHAN ...Colfax
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1910-01-14

The Lenten season will begin
very early this year, Ash Wednes-
day falling on February 9. Easter,
the end of the fasting period.
comes March q.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
never disappoints those who use
it for obstinate coughs, colds and
irritations of the throat and lungs.
1t stands unrivaled as a remedy
for all throat and lung diseases.
Sold by P. H. Lee.
A Greek laborer employed at the
coal dock fell from the elevated
platform, a distance of twelve or
fourteen feet, at 500 o'clock last
Thursday night. He landed on a
mass of ice and cinders, and, be.
sides being badly bruised. sus.
tanned cut over one eye and
sprained both wrists. The com.
pany surgeon attended to his hurts,
but the poor fellow will be in.
capacitated for some time.
The concert given by the Aims
worth Harp Orchestra under the
auspices of the Red Men last night
was greeted by a good sized Grove
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1910-01-14
Tales Of the Town

Adentist remedies tooth troubles.
See DR.. McClintock at Beach about
yours.
The Misses Marie and Linda
Freeman departed Wednesday for
their former home at Dale, Wis,
for an extended visit.
Geo. E. Baht, manager Of the
Beach Implement Co., went to
Minneapolis Saturday evening. to
make his yearly accounting.
Geo. Kossel Of near Carlyle,
departed Friday evening for Omro,
Wis.,, to join his wife and remain
until the time for spring work
to open up.
will loan you money to pay for
your house and you can pay it
back. interest and principal, by
the month same as paying rent
j. R. Waters. 41tf
DR.. A. B. MacNab departed
early Friday morning for Chicago
and Cassopolis. Mich, to be gone
nearly a month. Before coming
here the doctor practiced in the
city on the shore of Lake Michi-
gan and expects to renew many &C.
quaintances in that windy burg.
The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. They do the work when ever
you require their aid. These tab
let's change weakness into strength,
listlessness into energy, gloom
mess into joyousness. Their
actionsis so gentle one don't rea.
ize they have taken purgative.
Sold by P. H. Lee.
Robert G. Fuller, assistant
cashier at the Golden Valley State
Bank, returned early Wednesday
morning from a holiday visit with
his mother and brothers at Dc
Smet, S. Oak. Contrary to ex'
pectations. Bob did not bring hi.
wife back with him, and in fact
denies that he has any such at
tachment. In absence of proof Il
the contrary we are forced to &C
cept his apology.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1910-01-14

The United Grain Growers Associa-
tion has made most exhaustive
study of the cost Of raising wheat
and other grains and finds that
the average cost of producing
wheat in North Dakota to be IS
cents.
James j. Hill is quoted as saying
that the farmers of the northwest
must get $1.00 a bushel for their
wheat. Senator McCumber states
that the farmer in order to get a
fair return on his investment
must receive $1.25 a bushel.
These views do not meet with
favor in the east.
Mr.. Hill is declared to be in his
dotage and Senator McCumber is
said to be influenced by the demands
Of a lot of ignorant farmers.
To quote further from the Sun
''The robberies of these producers
may be less direct than those
achieved by industrial corporations,
but they are perhaps quite as effec-
tive. If our money is taken from
us it matters little whether it is
taken directly, by scientific or by
unscientific Methods
The east has worked this part of
the country with great profit for
years. Will the people here con-
tinue to furnish them food at cost?
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1910-01-14
the farm is underestimated. So
that to the average man in the

the farm is underestimate. So
that to the average man in the
east, the wheat grower is looked
upon as an aristocrat, a man Of
great wealth, living in luxury.
The New York Sun in its issue
Of December IL publishes an edit
orial predatory Farmers ex-
cerpts from which contain inform
alton likely to be of interest to
North Dakota wheat growers.
"Giving proper weight to the mat
ter Of natural resources, it is very
doubtful if IS cents a gallon or
even 20 cents gallon for kerosene,
or 1923 ton for steel rails is a
greater social offense or of a great
er economic wrong than is the
price of $1.25 a bushel for wheat. {"
Competent authorities give $3.50
an acre as the average cost of rent
and production for continuous
wheat cropping. Measured by the
average yield that would mean a
little less than IS cents bushel.
No doubt the figures of cost as
quoted will be news to the vast
majority of farmers in this state.
Should the farmer figure his cost
of production in the same manner
as the management of the Sun
does theirs, he would fined that il
costs him one dollar the 'bushel.