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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
Notice Of Contest,

United States Land once at Great Falls. Mon.
TO John Cntch, Of Great Falls, Montana, con.
You are hereby notified that
WILLIAM NJ. SPIVY,
VINO gives Conrad, Montana, as his postoface
s sdad5dH n,.. did on August %, 1919. Ale in this once
secuIe tue cancellation OF your homestead entry
serial No. 0l696S, made October Z, 1910, for SEA,
~ hEk and Eh sWA section IS, township u
noftn, range east, Montana meridian, and a.
grounds for his contest he alleges that said en-
tlyman mas never established or maintained q
bona hde residence on said land within six
months after the approval Of his application to
enter az required by law; that said entryman has
no. cnltiyated or improved said entry as re.
You are, therefore, further notified that the
eaid allegations will be taken by this Office as
having been confessed by you, and your said
entry WI! be Cancelled Hereunder without your
tnas othce or on appeal, If You fail to nle in this
once within twenty days after the FOURTH
publication Of this notice, as shown below, your
spending to these allegations of contest, or ii
you fail within that time to file in this Office due
prooi tnat you have served q copy OF your answer
Uttered mail. If this service Is made by the de-
livery OF a copy. of your answer to the contestant
In person, proof Of such service must be either
his receipt Of the copy, showing the date Of its
receipt, or the sfidavit of the person by whom
the delivery was made stating when and where
the copy was delivered; If made by registered
affidavit of the person by whom the copy was
mailed stating when and the postoflce to which
It was mailed, and this affidavit must be accom-
panied by the postmaster's receipt for the letter.
You should state in your answer the name OF
the postofhce to which you desire future notices
to be sent to you.
4. L. BARNES, Register.
Date of first publication September 18, 1919.
Date of second publication September rs, 1912
Date Of third publication October ?, 1879.
Date of fourth publication October 8, 1912.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
PAYING TRIBUTE.
Montana Imports Large Guam
titles Of Dairy Products.

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"In one wear, as demonstrated by
the freight bills accessible. Montana
imported from other states 4,350,965
pounds Of butter, 1886 pounds Of
cheese, S99,9S5 pounds of condensed
milk and over 100000 pounds of oleo
and butterine to be used within the
state as substitutes for butter.
"Most of this tremendous tonnage
of dairy products oame from states
which have not half the natural
equipment for dairy farming that
Montana has. And yet we, who live in
the midst of milk producing Jaw prod
ucts, continue to pay to remote dairy
men an enormous profit, not only
upon the field forages which they
raise, but also upon the manufactured
product of their diaries, their cream
cries, their butter and cheese fac.
tories. To this we add high freight
charges, the profits of manufacturer,
jobber and retailer, the risk of i'm.
purity, and the certainty that, instead
OF keeping our money at home, we
are sending 1t into distant states and
cities for the promotion of a pros.
perity in which We cannot hope to
share. Similar facts apply to other
branches of agriculture in our state:
eggs, poultry, fruit, vegetables, honey
pork, beef and grain-the very articles
of agriculture in which we should ex
cel-all are yet imported at tremen
dous cost and to the great economic
disadvantage Of Montana.
"The farmers are rapidly finding
out that good dairy cattle are gooG
dividend payers, that it pays to raise
good mich cows, and that, under aver
age conditions, there is more money
less risk and no more labor in feed
ing field crops to dairy cattle thar
there is in raising grains for the mar
ket. A good dairy COW, properly
housed and fed, will return 50 in but
ter and milk for every dollars worth
of feed you give her, and there is ONE
COW that I know about that has beer
giving back to her owner 1924 fol-
every dollars worth of feed he gave
her, and she shows every indication
of both the desire and the ability tt
keep up the good work as long as the
feed holds out."-From paper by Lieu
tenant Governor Allen at Northwes
Dairymen's Conference,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
The Voice of the
Burning Straw.
Every Stack Destroyed Means
Big Loss to Farmer.
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Everywhere on old titled lands the
crops are growing less. People are
asking why is it SO? Some are an
swering that it is because Of the
changing of the seasons; some say
it is because the grain is becoming
diseased; some claim it is because of
the selling Of the fertility in the sue
>cessive crops that are being grown.
But what does the voice of the
burning straw stack say? 1t says that
it is the outcome of the loss of humus.
It proclaims to the world in the light
which it gives, the prodigality of man.
He could read by that light If he only
would, that for every stack he burns
he will have to pay a heavy penalty
in loss of wheat.
Why should men write agricultural
books? They have been saying for
years that fertility should be returned
to the land al far as practicable, and
yet men go and deliberately burn up
fertility. Why should agricultural
papers be written and circulated?
They have been saying for long years
that straw should be used as food
and litter for live stock. Many of
those who read put away the paper,
go out to the field, take a match from
their pocket, strike it on their cloth
ing and deliberately set fire to the
newly threshed straw. Why should
farmers institutes be held? The
speakers say it is wicked to burn
straw and yet men go away from the
institute and make a bonfire of their
straw, thus saying in effect to the in.
stitute men, "You have told what is
not true"
What can be done with such men!
What is the use in trying to aid them !!
Why should it not be better to let
them alone, seeing they are Joined to
their idols? Why should it not be
better to let them go on and work
their own undoing? The more that
they destroy their land the sooner
they will have to leave it. Don't say
those views are p%essimistic. Pes
simism has regard to evils that may
happen but which have not yet hap
pened. This evil of burning straw
has been and is, and, with apparently
very many, it is to be.-Dakota
Farmer.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
Non Coal Land.
Notice for Observation-Disclosures Tract

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon
t8na, August 30, 1912.
Notice Is hereby given that, as directed by the
commissioner of the general land Office. under
provisions of Act of Congress approved June q,
n 1so W 81 stats + FIR S1D, pursuant lnr'a' N to the application Ii ttm1
offer at public sale, TO the highest bidder, but at
not less than $s,60 per acre, at 10 o'clock q. M,
on the 22d day of October, 1912, at this Office, the
acres) section 9, and lot 3 $40 acres) section 10,
township "a north, range 9 east, Montana meri-
dian.
Any persons claiming adversely the above de-
ecribed lands are advised to file their claims or
objections on or before the time designated for
sale. e. L. BARNES, Register.
G.. A.. WILSON, Receiver.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
Non Coal Land. Serial No. 02904O.
Notice for Publication.

United States Land Office ut Great Falls, Mon.
tana, September 15, 1912.
Notice Is hereby given that
HARRY D. RICE,
of Fort Benton, county of Chouteau, state of
Montana, has filed in this office his application
to enter under the provisions Of section 1905,
revised statutes of the United States, the follow
ing described land, viz: The northwest quarter
Of the southwest quarter of section IL. townehip
% north, range Z east, Montana meridian.
Any and alf 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
before the 9TH day Of Noyembar, 1912.
E. L.. BARNES, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
Non Coal Land.
Notice for Observation-Disclosures Tract

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon.
tana, August 80, 1919.
commissioner Of the general land office. under
provisions of Act Of Congress approved June q,
lso6 ga stats, sd, pursuant to, the applica- on
t Of Adkin ". Kingsbuly, serial No. osl424, We
but at not less than $1.25 per acre. at 10 O'Clock
.; m, on the e3d Cay of October, 1919, at this
once: the following described tract OF land
10 east, Montana meridian.
Any persons claiming adversely the above de.
scflDed land are advised to dle their claims, or
objections, on or before the time designated fol
sale. f.. l.. BARNES keoisfar
G. A.. WILSON, Receiver.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
Non Coal Land.
Notice for Observation-Disclosures Tract

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon
tsna, August 80, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that, as directed by the
provisions of Act Of Congress approved June q,
1905 "a Stats, $40, pursuant to the application
Of William P. Sullivan, serial No. O21'Sl, we will
not less than $l.25 per acre, At ii o'clock a. m.
on the alst day of October, 1912, at this office, the
following tract of land: sWA SEA section 81,
township ~ north, range 9 east, Montana meri
dian.
Any persons claiming adversely the above de
scribed land are advised to file their claims, OF
objections, on or before the time designated fol
sale. E. L. BARNES, Register.
c.. A WILSON. Receiver,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
Non Coal Land. Serial No. O29O39.
Notice For Publication.

United States Land ONCE at Great Falls, Mon.
tana, September Is. 1919.
Notice 10 hereby given that
HARRY D. RICE,
Of Fort Benton, county of Chouteau, state of
Montana, has filed in this office his application
to enter under the provisions of Section 23O6,
revised statutes, United States, the following
described land, viz: The southeast quarter Of
the southeast quarter Of section IL, township ~
north, range I 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
before the 7th day Of November, 1912.
e. L.. BARNES, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
Notice to Creditors.

Estate Of Margaret Stocking, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, exc
cutrix of the last will and testament and estate
of Margaret Stocking, deceased, to the creditors
of and al persons having claims against the said
deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers within four months after the fret pub
LEGATION Of this notice, to the said executrix q,
her residence in the city of Fort Benton, the
place whore the business of said estate will be
transacted, In the county of Chouteau.
KATHERINE l.. STOCKING,
Executrix of the estate of Margaret Stocking
deceased.
Dated September IA, 1912.
W. 8. Towner, attorney for Executrix.
First publication Sept. l6, 1919.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
Notice For Publication,

United States Land Office at Lewistown, Mon
tana, September IL, 1912.
Notice IL hereby given that
MARTIN OTTO PAINTER,
made homestead entry serial No. o6a64, for lott
8 and 4, and Eh SWk section l9, township q
north, range IS east, Montana meridian, has hlet
notice of intention to make anal three-yeal
proof, to establish claim to the land above de
scribed, before Chss. H. Boyle, U. 8. commits
sioner. at his Office at Fort Benton, Montana, or
the 18th day of October, 1912.
Claimant names as Witnesses: Robert r
Hicks, Charles M. Russell, George A. Painter
Waldo E. Painter, all of Hawarden, Montana.
G. E, MCKOIN, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
Non Coal Land.
Notice for Observation-Disclosures Tract

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon
tana, August 80, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that, as directed by the
commissioner of the general land office, under
provisions of Act of Congress approved June q,
1906 ga Stats, $40, pursuant to the application
Of Albert Lacey, serial No. O2259s, we will offer
less than $i.S5 per scre, at 10 o'clock a. M, on
the 2lst day of October, 1912, at this office, the
following tract of land: SWk SWA section IA,
township Fl north, range 9 east, Montana meri.
dian.
Any persons claiming adversely the above de-
scribed land are advised to file their claims, OF
objections, on or before the time designated for
sale. E. L. BARNES, Register.
C. A. WILSON. Receiver,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
MONTANA FARMERS PICNlCS
Occasional Day Of Recreation 10 Not
Time Wasted.


Time Wasted.
It is a good thing for farmers to
pause, ave in the busy season, and
take a day for recreation, social inter-
course and the requirement of new
ideas. We sometimes take work too
seriously. Play time is not wasted.
Meeting people socially stimulates
thought and broadens the individual.
A series Of summer picnics have
been held during the past month on
the Montana Experiment Station dem.
onstration farms located in various
parts Of the state. It IL estimated
that 1000 people were in attendance
st Moccasin. in the Judith basin, July
2Sth. There was the excursion over
the demonstration plots, the social
picnic lunch at noon, the speaking
program, and an entertainment OF
field sports.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
Non Coal Land.
Notice for Publication-IsoIated Tract

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon.
tana, August 80, 1919.
Notice Is hereby given that, as directed by the
commissioner of the general land office, under
provisions of Act of Congress approved June n,
1905 (S4 stats SO. pursuant to the application
OF Walter j. Minar, serial No. O2lb21, We will
offer at public sale, to the highest bidder, but at
not less than 81 80 per acre, at 10 O'Clock a. M,
on the ed day of October, 1919, at this Office, the
following described tract of land: Lot s ia
scres) section 8. township "a north. range Q east,
meridian.
Any persons claiming adversely the above de.
ecribed land are advised to file their claims, OF
objections, on or before the time designated for
sale. r. L.. BARNES, Register.
G. A. WILSON, Receiver.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
Non Coal Land.
Notice for Observation-Disclosures Tract

United States Land ONCE at Great Falls, Mon
tans, August 30, 1912.
Notice il hereby given that, es directed by the
commissioner Of the general land office, under
provisions of Act of Congress approved June n,
1905 "a Stats, 5l7), pursuant to the application
Of William YanDeRiet, serial No. 022126, We will
oher at public sale, to the highest bidder, but at
not less than $1.25 per acre, st II O'Clock .. M,
on the 22d day Of October, 1919, at this office, the
following tract Of land: SWk Mex and NWk
sEA section %, township "A north, range II
Any persons claiming adversely the above de.
scribed land are advised to file their claims. or
objections, on or before the time designated for
sale. E., L, BARNES. Reoiafer.
G. A.. WILSON, Receiver.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
Notice to Contractors.

Notice ia hereby given that the board of county
commissioners of Chouteau county will receive
concrete approaches to the county bridge across
the Missouri river at Fort Benton, Montana.
Plans and specifications on file in the Office OF
the county surveyor. Bids to be opened at IL
o'clock .. m. The toard reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
]. LEE sRDGwICK, County Clerk.
SAnfemhAr IL. 1919.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
Notice to Contractors.

Notice is hereby given that the board of county
commissioners Of Chouteau county will receive
sealed bids on October o, 1912, for the grading of
Said grade to be two feet high in the center and
the pre- sent road to be we'll smoothed up. Grad
ing to extend from the east side of the bridge in
Diary of section 4, township ~ north, range 10
east. Bids to be opened at 10 O'Clock a. m. The
board reserves the right to reject any or all bids
j. LEE SEDGWICK, County Clerk.
September II. 1912.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
Non Coal Land.
Notice for Observation-Disclosures Tract

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon.
tana, August 80, 1919.
Notice 10 hereby given that, as directed by the
commissioner OF the general land Office, under
1906, "a Stats, b17), pursuant to the application
OF John L.. Sedgwick, serial No. O22318, we will
offer at public sale. to the highest bidder, but at
on the ed day of October, 1912. at this office. the
following described tract of land: Lot 9 eco %
acres) section 8, township "a north, range 9 east,
Montana meridian.
Any persons claiming adversely the above de-
scribed land are advised to file their claims, or
objections, on or before the time designated for
sale. E. L. BARNES. Register.
G. A. WILSON. Receiver.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
THE FLIES REVENGE.

Ten little dies
All in q line:
One got q swat
Then there were ~***+~++*.
Nine little flies,
0rimly sedate,
Licking their chops
Swat! There were ~ssss+*ss
Eight little flies
Raising some more
Swat, swat! Swat, swat!
Then there were "***
-Four little flies
Colored green-blue;
Swat! (Ain't it easy?)
Then there were ~.
Two little flies
Dodged the civilian
Early next day
There were a million!
Buffalo New
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09

The biggest thing in the
rural community is not the big
crop of corn or wheat or the
excellent breeds of i've stock.
Important as these things are,
the great concern Of the CON-
munity should be the develop
ment of sterling character in
the lives Of the growing boys
and girls and the cleanness
and integrity of the PERSONAL.
ties of every one within the
neighborhood limits. - Farm
Boys and Girls.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09

Among the people that are cooMzing Montana the HoNanders are
conspicuous for industry, honesty, thrift and united action.
The Holland settlement in Ganatin county is becoming noted q one
Of the most productive, best farmed regions in the Northwest. The people
IRE growing prosperous and aem making fine Improvements upon the land.
The community life is strong Recently a new church edMce has been
erected which reflects credit upon the people. The people are to be found
within its doors almost to a maj o. Sundays or whenever the call is made
for religious or social meetings.
The picture shows IN alfalfa crop in the cock, with the Holland church
and village in the background.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
Estray Taken Up.

One horse, weight about 1400 pounds,
light buckskin with name reached, and
branded as shown on left thigh. Owner
please call or write
CT RAkESTRAW, Clear Lake, Mont. =
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
Surety Abstract Co.
FORT BENTON, MONT.
We are prepared to make Abstracts
of Title of any property in
ChOuteau County
TIE ENTERPRlSE
49,. RESTAURANT.
TOY SING ( CO., Proprietors
Front Street j. Fort DOnton
PUBLIC LAND AND MINING
CASES.

If you are interested in any contest
or any matter before the Interior De-
partment, write to Clark & Wright,
registered land lawyers, oo2 F Street
N. w. Opposite Gen'l Land Office,
Washington, D. c. Free information
about contests and where to obtain
scrip, locatable upon public lands,
without residence or cultivation.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
Rams For Sale.

Choice y~earling 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 tie greatest
prize winning flock in the west.
LONG BROS, Great Falls, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
The flock should be carefully

The flock should be carefully
culled late in the summer or
early in the fall and all useless
old hens, surplus cocks and
cockerels, not wanted for
breeding another year, runts
and u~npromising youngsters
sent to the market, after being
thoroughly fattened and f1n-
ished. The sooner these birds
are disposed of the better it
will be for the balance of the
flock.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
Rams For Sale.

Of high grade four aud hve-year.old R~ambouillet
rams for fale. Will be sold right. Address
SHONKIN RANCH CO., Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
Rams For Sale.

For sale, q head of thoroughbred Rambouilet
bucks, four years old. Apply to
r. o. BUCK, Carter, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
For Sale.

Six head of work horses, we'll broken; have
been fed all winter and are In good condition for
new, and one set of harness, cheap.
GEO. e. BARLEY, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
For Sale or Rent.

Residence property on Main street for sale OF
rent; also blacksmith shop on Front street.
Both In good locations.
G. &. SHELDON, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09
Post Office Store.
For Sale Or

Fifty.two copies Of the WEEKLY RIVER PnHss
tor $500 spot cash, or 1T eQuivslentin banks BILE
paper: Goods Will bedslivered in regular weekly
attachments during the twelve MONTH following
receipt of remittance. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Address II RIVER PRESS,
Fort Bentou,M Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-10-09

The WEEKLY RIVER PREssis Q good
newspaper to send away to your friends
in the east. It will save You the trou-
BILE of writing letters
The Detroit times., 1912-11-05
MAGUIRE PREDICTS
VICTORY FOR LUCKlNG

Arthur d. Maguire. who has been
assisting Alfred Lucking in his cam
paign for United States senator, said
Monday:
The outlook is promising. Reports
indicate that Democracy will control
the next legislature. which, of course,
means the election OF Mr.. Lucking.
There are 100 members OF the house
and 80 OF the state. and We must elect
81 to win.
THE people OF Michigan are aware
OF Mr. Luckings fine record in con-
gress when he represented this dis
trict They have not forgotten his
recent victory over the ID. U. X. In
the interests OF Detroit. IL is 60
years since the Democrats OF Michi-
gan have had a senator in congress,
and IL is fitting that the people should
now send one OF our cleanest and
most brilliant citizens to Washington
TO represent them in the upper house.
Mr. Lucking's name does not ap-
pear on the ticket To vote for him
IL il necessary TO vote for the Demo
cratic candidates for the state legis-
lature In Detroit there are IL, ANY
Detroit voter can mark his ballot FOR
the entire H. and also vote for the
Democratic State senator In his dis
trict
1T is fitting that one OF the two
Michigan senatorships should come
to Detroit. one OF the most prominent
cities OF America and the greatest or
Michigan