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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
Tricky Automobile Numbers,


1t Is said by scientific men that it Is
enormously more difficult to remember
numbers In five figures than in four.
and therefore where automobile num-
bers come to Ave figures, as in many
places they do, for purposes Of identi-
lcation and recollection the numbering
is practically useless. Therefore the
plan is proposed generally throughout
the country Of combining figures with
letters Of the alphabet, as A1O or
1000, and by this method 1t is said
that as many as 24,976 cars can be
numbered without using more than
three figures, whereas by the use of
four figures with the letters almost
any higher number likely to be reach
ed in any state can be provided for
st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
Timino tho Events ut Stockholm.

Timing the Events ut Stockholm.
The judges at the Olympic games at
Stockholm have been criticised in some
quarters as having made mistakes,
though no one suggests that they were
unfair or partial. With the new cleo.
trical devices in use at Stockholm 1t
would seem almost impossible for any
mistake to have occurred In judging
fat races. The starters pistol was at
tached to an electric wire, which, at
the moment Of firing, set l n motion the
stop watches at the winning post. The
tape at the winning post was also CON
nected with an electrical apparatus
which, when the tape was broken, In
stantly caused the timing watches to
stop and n photograph Of the winner
to be taken in order to corroborate the
judges decision .-Argonaut.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
MISS sALOME L. TARR.

ing at 10 o'clock so nearly perfect that
only one or two changes were neces.
sary.
1T wasn't a surprising amount Of
work to turn out" Miss Tarr said.
Governor Wilson spoke very clearly
and went along at the steady rate Of
$50 words a minute. My high record,
made when l won the worlds cham
pionship for accuracy, is 230 words a
minute for court testimony and 100
words a minute for solid matter"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
That 6ao at the Knees.

Mr.. Gutzon Borglum, tho sculptor.
nays in a newspaper article: "When
get an order for a statue OF a dead
man I ask his people for a suit of his
clothes-not Il new suit, but an old one,
the oldest suit that may be found.
can tell the mans character by s..
inches Of the legs of his trousers" II
Is from the way the trousers bag at
the knees that Mr.. Borglum decides
character. This seems to be trespass-
Ing on Sherlock Holmes preserves.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
Contract To Care For The Poor.

Notice is hereby given, that sealed proposals
for the care, support and maintenance of the
INDECENT sick, poor and infrm of the county Of
Cholteau, state of Montana. per capita, by the
the frst day Of January A. b lois, and ending on
the Slst day of December A: D. 1918, viii be re-
prior to 10 O'Clock a. m, by the board of county
Commissioners of said county. said proposals to
include the entire cost of feeding. clothing and
nursing of the INDECENT sick, poor and indrm
and burial expenses.
Sealed proposals must be addressed to the
clerk of the board. The board hereby reserves
the board. j. LEE. SEDGWICK, County Clerk.
Dated October 16. 1912.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13

Under the headline "It Was the Last"
the Paris Matin tells the story of the
passing Of the last horse omnibus. The
vehicle was one Of the last to make
way for the motor buses which now
have no opposition except the trolley
lines. The driver wore the uniform OF
a hearse driver, and the women who
sat outside were dressed in deep mourn.
ing. Inside sat a company of newspa'
per men. All along the route followed
by the "last of its family" the people
cheered and sang, and, 'taken as q
WHOLE" says the writer. 1T was a most
notable function"
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Contract For County Printing.

Notice is hereby given, that the board Of coun-
ty commissioners Of Chouteau county, Montana,
will receive sealed proposals from newspapers
of general circulation published within the coun-
ty Of Chouteau, to do and perform all the print
ing for which said county may be chargable as ie
provided In section 1897, of the Revised Codes of
Montana, on the 25th day Of November 1919, at
10 o'clock a. m. Of said day, for the period of one
year, commencing on the first day Of January,
1918. Bids to be sealed and addressed to the
clerk of the board. The board reserves the right
to reject any or all bids. By order of the board.
J.. LEE SEDGWICK. County Clerk.
Dated October Is, 1912.
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Notice to Creditors.

Estate of Joseph Kohler, deceased.
Notice. Is hereby given by the undersigned,
]. Kohler, administration of the estate Of
Joseph Kohler, deceased, to the creditors of and
ali persons having claims against the said de.
ceased, to exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers within four months after the first
publication of this notice. to the said Patrick
J. Kohler, administrator, at the Office OF Il. $.
Mckinley, Fort Benton, the same being the
place for the transaction of the business OF said
estate, In the county of Choutaeu.
PATRICK ]. KOHLER,
Administrator of the estate of Joseph Kohler,
deceased.
Dated October %, 1912.
First publication Oct. 81, 1919.
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Non Coal Land.
Notice for Publication.

United States Land Office at Great Falls. Mon
tana, October II, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that
CHARLES NJ. DONALDSON,
OF Fort Benton, Montana no, on March %, 1911.
made homestead entry No. O2l257, for lot 5,
section 90, and NJ NWA, SWA NWA
section IS, township "a north, range 8 east,
Montana meridian, has filed notice of intention
to make final Communication proof, to establish
claim to the land above described, before Chas.
II Boyle, u. S. commissioner, at his Office, at
Fort Benton, Montana, on the 25th day Of No
vember, 1919.
Claim ant names as witnesses: John F. Curtis,
William T. Morrow, Charles Fl. Green, Willard
T.. Greedy, all Of Fort Benton, Mont.
E. l.. BARNES, Register.
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Non Coal Land. No. O29
Notice for Publication.

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon
tans, October %, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that
JAMES E. WALKER,
of Fort Benton. county of Chouteau, state of
has filed in this Office his application
to enter under the provisions of sections 1906
and 1907, revised statutes of the United StBtes,
tee following described land, via: The southwest
quarter of the northeast quarter of section 4,
dian.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands described, or desiring to object because Of
the mineral character of the land, or for an,
other reason, to the disposal to applicant, SHOULD
file their afadavits of protest in this office, on O.
before the 3Oth day of November, 1912.
E. l.. BARNES, Register
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Non Coal Land.
Notice For Publication.

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon
tana, October IL, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that
LOUIS CHABOT.
of Fort Benton. Montana, who, on July. %, 1903,
and September rs, 1909, made homestead original
and additional entry Nos. O6977 and o8271, for
SEX NEA section Is, township % north, range
Z east, Montana meridian, has died notice Of
intention to make final three year proof, to e.
tabiieh claim to the land above described, before
at Fort Benton, Montana, on the 26th day of
November, 1912.
Claimant names 40 Witnesses: Merle Il.
Morgan, Jacob w. Ham, Johu w. Lewellen,
George T. Murray, al of Fort Benton, Mont.
e, L. BARNES, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13

rect primary plan. BE has been in
newspaper work for twenty-five years.
Mr.. Day suggested his plan to the
Minnesota state legislature thirteen
years ago. The politicians objected
that it sought to disrupt a fundamental
principle of American government by
representation. Mr.. Day contended
that the convention system was unfair.
inasmuch as the delegates frequently
did not carry out the wishes Of the vot'
ers. The plan was finally tried out In
Minneapolis and has spread to other
states.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
. Non Coal Land.
Notice for Publication.

United States Land Once at Great Falls. Mon
tana, october IL, 1912.
Notice IL hereby given that
WILLIAM VIELLIAUX,
of Fort Bento, Montana, who, on March &c, 1912,
m de homestead entry No. 09l49, for WY NEA.
sen Mex section 80. 81 .NWA, Sh NEA,
Mex MEX section "a, township Is north, range
8 east, Montana meridian, has filed notice of
intention to make final three-year proof, to e.
tanlish claim to the land above described, before
Chaa. H. Boyle, y. S. commissioner, at his office
at Fort Benton, Montana, on the 26th day OF
November, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses: Fred LaBarre.
Hilaire LsBa,re, Louis Lundy, Archie Heiberg,
all of Fort Benton, Montana.
E. L. BARNES, Register.
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Non Coal Land.
Notice For Publication.

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon
tana, October IL, 1919.
Notice 10 hereby given that
JAMES D. WOLFF, JR.,
Of Clearlake, Montana. who, on July 10, 1905,
o49Sl, for VIZ SWA, section s.. MEX sen
section 4, township 2S north, range II east, Mon
tana meridian, has filed notice of intention to
make hnal proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before Chas. H. Boyle, y. s.
commissioner, at his office at Fort Benton, Mon
tans, ON the 26th day Of November, 1919.
Claimant names as Witnesses: George Paradis,
Frank E. Fisher, Joseph Slowey, John F. Nc.
Clellsnd, all of Clesrlake, Mont:
e, L, BARNES, Register.
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Non Coal Land. No. o.!
Notice for Publication.

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon
tsna, October 10, 1912,
Notice is hereby given that
JOHN w. POSTILI.,
Of Shonkin, county of Chouteau, state of Mon
tana, has filed in this office his application to en-.
ter under the provisions of sections 1906, revised
statutes of the United States, the following de-
scribed land: The NEA sen section 81, town
ship p north, range 8 east, Montana meridian.
Any and all persons claiming. adversely the
lands described, or desiring to object because OF
the mineral character of the land, or for any
other reason. to the disposal to applicant, should
file their afidavits of protest in this Office on OF
before the the 9Th day of November, 1912.
E. L. BARNES, Register.
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Contract for Medicines.

Notice is l<ereby given, that on the 25th day of
November 1912, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon OF
said day. the board Of county commissioners Of
Chouteau county, Montana, will receive sealed
to the INDECENT sick poor and infrm and the in.
mates of the county Jail of said county for the
period Of one year commencing on the frst day
of December, 1918. The right to reject any or all
bids ie hereby reserved.
j. LEE SEDGWICK, County Clerk
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13

put this tngen'
10 soctet y
name upon the
Love Letters OF
Nathaniel Haw
e." Now
they bring out
a publication OF
manuscripts OF
Lord Byron, re-
produced In ex-
act ia e
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
Contract For Coal.

Notice is hereby given, that the board of
county commissioner Of Chouteau county will
receive sealed bids on the 25th day of November,
1919, at 10 O'Clock q. m. for furnishing ChOuteau
be delivered to the court house and jail in the
city of Fort Benton. =
Bids to be sealed and addressed to the clerk of
the board. The board reserves = the rlghtto reject
j. LEE SEDGWICK, County Clerk.
Dated October 16. 1919.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
CHICAGO Population Gains.

The population Of Chicago is 1885,
400, according to estimates based upon
the new city directory issued recently
This Is a gain in population Of 141,117
since the federal ISL was taken
two years ago.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
Notice Of Taxes Due.

Office of the treasurer of Chouteau county,
Montana:
Personal and real property taxes for the year
1912 on all property In Chouteau county are due
and PAYABLE at this O face. If not paid on or be-
fore the 3Oth day of November, 1912, at 6 o'clock
D. m, said taxes will become delinquent and an
addition of 10 per cent will be added to the
amount thereof In accordance with the law:
W. +. LEFT,
Treasurer of Chouteau County,
October 9, 1919.
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OSCAR F. G. DAY.

He Is Credited With Having Original.
cd the Direct Primary Law.
The direct primary plan of making
nominations to public Office is fast su
perseding political conventions. 1t is
predicted that by the time of another
presidential election the direct primary
plan will be used in every state for the
purpose Of selecting the nominees.
Oscar F.. G.. Day of Minneapolis is
credited with having originated the di'
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
Non Coal Land.
Notice for Publication-lsolated Tract

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon.
tana, October "a, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that, as directed by the
Commissioners of the general land office, under
provisions of Act Of Congress approved June q,
1905 !34 stats, $40. pursuant to the application
serial No. O22S32, We Will offer
at public sale, to the highest bidder, but at
not less than 4l.25 per acre, at 10 o'clock q. M,
the following described tract Of land: Mex
SWk section %. township u north. range z east,
Montana meridian.
scribed land are advised to file their claims, OF
objections, on OF before the time designated fol
sale. E. L. BARNES, Register.
O.. A, WILSON, Receiver.
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Bids For Medicines and Medical Attendance

Notice lie hereby given, that on the 25th day of
November, 1912, at 10 o'clock q. m. of said day,
the board OF county commissioners of the county
of Chouteau, state of Montana, will receive seal
ed proposals from resident practicing physicians
to furnish medical attendance to the INDECENT
of the county jail, for the year commencing
January LIST 1918, and ending December 3lst 1918.
Bids to be addressed to the clerk of the board.
The board hereby reserves the right to reject any
or all bids. BY order of the board.
j. 4 SEDGWlCK, County Clerk.
Dated October 10. 1912.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13

Society Of Dofobs 10 Publishing Books,
The Society of the Dofobs is an asso-
citation Of book collectors Of Chicago.
whose mysterious club name is said to
be made Of the initial letters Of Damn
ed Old Fools Over Books, according to
the Publishers Weekly. They first
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
Non Coal Land.
Notice For Publication.

United States Land ONCE at Great Falls, Mon.
tana, October IL, 1912.
Notice 10 hereby given that
FRED CARTER,
Of Fort Benton, Montana, who, on January 10,
1911, made home stead entry No. O1006O, for SEA
section q, VIZ EH section %, township q north,
range 10 east, Montana meridian, has fled notice
of Intention to make nnal three-year proof to
establish claim to the land above described, before
Chas H. Boyle, U. .. commissioner, at his Office,
at Fort Benton, Montana, on the 25th day OF No.
vember, 1919.
Guy Collins. william e. Hale, Timothy Moran,
all Of Fort Benton, Montana.
&. L. BARNES, Register.
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MISS SALOME l. TARR.

Che Is Typist For Governor Wilson an
Holds Accuracy Record.
Friends OF Miss Salome Lannins
Tarr Of Jersey City. N. j.. are predict
ing that she will go TO Washington t
be the leading executive ste%nographel
If Woodrow Wilson Is elected presi
dent in November.
Miss Tarr is tyIist in Governor VIII
sons Office She took his 5000 wore
speech of acceptance in the evening
and delivered ii to him the next morn
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
For Sale

800 yearling and two-year-old ewes. price
g IS. 100 full-blood Cotewold lambs-A l. 50
one a peach; also 1000 wethers. three, four and
6ve-yesr-olds. Price $500 if taken at once. Ad-
dress A. K. PRESCOTT, Helena, Mont.
A. G. COUGH, Chester. Mont.
w. II. SCOTT. Brady, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
Reward For Estrays.

One dapple gray gelding, about 1900 pounds.
pounds, has crooked nose, star in forehead and
one hind foot white, age three years; one black
gray mare, star In forehead, white mark on one
hind foot, weight 400 pounds. age four years
all unbranded and had collar marks. Fifty dol
lars reward for each of above animals returned
to A.JUNNA, Iona, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
A GOOD LAUNDREss.
Sailor Has Also Taught Pet to Polish
Ships 6rass.

Ships Brass.
On board the British steamship
Louisiana, a vessel of the tramp vari-
ETY., which arrived at Galveston, Tex,
recently, was a young African monkey
which one of the sailors had pur-
chased while in n of the African
Mediterranean ports and which he has
taught to wash his clothes and also to
brighten up the ships brasswork.
The monkey takes to its task with
all the avidity Of a high school girl
eating ice cream, the only drawback
being the lack Of judgment on the part
Of the anima. as to when the Job Is
finished. Miss Monk will continue
washing the piece in hand until it is
taken away or another garment sub.
stituted for the n in hand.
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Cattle For Sale.

About forty head of cattle and four good work
mares for sale. Address
w. s. BRYANT, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
For Sale.

Six head Of work horees, we'll broken; have
fed all winter and are In good condition for
spring work. Also . three-inch wagon, good as
and one set of harness, cheap.
GEO. e. BARLEY, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-11-13
Rams For Sale.

Choice yearling and two-year old half-blood
Cotswold rams, in numbers to suit purchasers.
These rams are from selected Oregon ewes and
pure blood Cotswold rams from the greatest
prize winning flock in the west.
LONG BROS, Great Falls, Mont.
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For Sale or Rent.

Residence property on Main street for sale or
rent; also blacksmith shop on Front street.
Both in good locations.
G. 4. SHELDON, Fort Benton.
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Estray Taken Up.

One horse, weight about l4O0 pounds,
branded as shown on left thigh. Owner
please call or write x
CT RAkESTRAW, Clear Lake, Mont. -
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Sheep To Winter.

Wanted to winter, about 1900 head Of sheep.
Have good range and plenty Of hay and sheds.
Address CHAS. MURRAY, Big Sandy.
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Mares For Sale.

weight about 115O pounds. Address
b. P. RAYMOND, Fort Benton.
Hollywood route.
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Ewes for Sale

About l,'Nn ewes, four years old, for sale. For
P rice aud Particulars apply to
A. W. SIMS,
Cottonwood. via HaYre. Mont.
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$500 TO $4,000
Tail0rmade Suits
Baking Helps

Valuable SUGGESTIONS
By Mrs. Mevada Briggs, E1tonent Of
the AT Of BAKING, as taught by
Mrs. Janet mckenzie Hill
Helpful Cake Makind Hints
Always sift -four and X Baking
Powder at least three times. The
more sitting, the lighter the cake.
Remember that! To cream but
ter and sugar quickly, warm the
sugar slightly. Beat yolks of eggs
with rotary beaten. Whip whites
Of eggs with flat spoon whip.
Water makes lighter cakes; milk
makes richer cakes.
To mix a cake, first cream but
ter and sugar thoroughly, then add
yolks, if used. Then alternately
add moisture and -four that has
been sifted with baking powder
and stir until smooth and glossy,
adding egg whites after thoroughly
mixing.
Always use K Baking P0udey'.
Biscuit Helps
Alwayssif -four and K Baking
Powder at least three times.
Have shortening cold aud firm.
Mix dough as soft as it can be
handled. The softer dough goes
into the oven, the lighter the
biscuit when it comes out. It isl
easier for K G Baking Powder to
do It's work in soft than in stiff
dough. Mix biscuits very little
Do not knead. Stir up with spoon
or knife and press in shape to roll
on Toured board.
With K G; Baking Powder re-,
suits are sure and certain. Ask
your grocer for K G. %
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-04-27
CHAPTER xxx.
a MIssIon for eeeIzebub.

AS We picked our way slowly for
ward through the gloom | CLEANED
from Cation all he knew regarding the
situation before us. My own knowl-
edge OF the environments OF the Minor
house helped me greatly TO appreciate
the difficulties 10 be surmounted. lie
had succeeded In his escape by dodg-
ing among the negro cabins where the
attacking line appeared weakest, but
expressed the conviction that even
this slight gap would be securely
closed long before We reached there.
Have they sufficient men. then. TO
cover thoroughly all four Sides" !
asked
ITO the best OF my judgment there
must be fully two hundred and fifty In
the gang. and apparently they operate
under strict military discipline. II Is
a revelation TO me. Wayne. OF the
growing power OF these desperate fell
lows. knew they were becoming
numerous and bold, but this surpasses
anything ] could imagine. More, they
are being constantly recruited by new
arrivals. A party OF at least a dozen
came in while was hiding behind the
stables. / heard them asking for the
leader"
What did they call him"
"Lory. or Laurie, or something like
that. They claimed TO be deserters
from Lees army, but two or three OF
them wore our uniforms"
It's Red Lowrie." said grayely,
more impressed than ever with the
seriousness OF the situation, Il heard