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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
When a hen must divide her
time between laying eggs and
fighting mites, the chances are
the former Is usually slightly
neglected.
GRANGE CLUBS.
Something That Will Make Lite Nor
Pleasant on the Farm.

Something That Will Make Life More
Pleasant on the Farm.
One great lack of country life is the
meager social and intellectual oppor.
tunities it affords. Particularly in the
newer and sparsely settled communi-
ties is there a very slight tendency to
get together" As a result the best
Of life escapes us, for it is the inter-
change of sympathy and experiences
and ideas that tends toward rural
progress. Why not organize a farm
ers' or Grange" club, that will include
all the members of the farmers fam
lilies, and meet twice a month for So
cial intercourse and mental exercise?
1t will do every one good to meet his
fellow, swap ideas and match wits,
and break bread together. Farming
is something more than an occupation.
1t 10 a mode of life."
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
PAPER BAG COOKERY.
New Method Said to Produce Better
Results Than the ,Fireiess Cooker.

Results Than the ,Fireless Cooker.
A few years ago the fireless cooker
came into general use; now comes
paper bag cookery, which is said to
save even more work and fuel and to
produce better results than the fire.
less cooker. M. Soyer, the famous
chef of the Brooks club, London. is
the originator and perfecter of this
method of cooking. He recently pub
lished a book explaining his method
and in less than a month over 10000
copies we're sold in England. 1t has
been tested by rich and poor and pro-
nounced a great success Specially
prepared paper bags are used, which
contain no injurious chemicals and
are nonabsorbent. The food is placed
in the bag or envelope, then on the
crate of the oven and cooked.
Among the advantages claimed for
this method are:
nutritious.
2. 1t is economical, there being
practically no loss in weight, not even
in meats.
8. There is no cleaning of pots and
pans.
4. 1t is perfectly clean and SAM.
tary.
S. There is no odor.
In the September number of Good
Housekeeping We read: "If you want
a delicious steak, without having the
kitchen filled with the odors of cook
ing, without it's losing weight, and
without having to wash broilers, try
this way: Have the oven quite hot,
butter steak on both sides, put in a
bag of oiled paper, turn down the
edges to make the bag tight, lay bag
on the crate in the oven. In ten min
utes lift to a hot platter and remove
the paper bag. Season the steak. All
the flavor, all the weight will be there
and the meat will be more tender"
One hour is allowed for a six-pound
lamb roast.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03

expert direction to avoid such errors
as are committed through ignorance.
Expert instruction doesn't mean ad-
vice of friends, for you can secure
different advice from as many differ
ent people as you ask. Some good
suggestions will be found in such ad-
vice, only without expert training you
cannot we'll discriminate between
good and bad.
A quiet neutral color scheme is
best. Avoid staring colors and too
sharp contrasts. Although white is
a conspicuous color for a farm cot
tage I am very partial to it.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
Near Seal Pushes.

Near Seal Pushes.
The new pushes are rich in beauty
and clever in Stimulating various furs,
seal, Of course, being the chief imita-
ton. Seal plush garments from first
class manufacturers Of garments or
properly made by a furrier or tailor
are every whit as handsome as Alas
ka or Shetland or Hudson seal and
when trimmed with genuine fur are
not to be scorned ven by those who
can afford the high priced real seal
garment, and they certainly offer to
an army Of ONE who love beautiful
things, yet who cannot afford the lux
ury of owning the better grades, an
opportunity to buy the limitations at
a great deal less cost.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
Non Coal Land.
Notice For Publication.

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon
tana. December l, 1911.
Notice IL hereby given that
formerly Louise Nettie r. FrieIds. Of Lewis
town, Montana, who, on April 8, 1907, made
desert land entry No. 1894, serial No. 04794, for
NWH NEA, NJ NWA section 20, township 81
north, range IL east, Montana meridian, {balance
OF entry SW.k NWA section g, relinquished)
has died notice of intention to make final proof,
to establish claim to the land above described,
before Chas. b. Boyle, U. 8. commissioner, at
his office at Fort Benton, Montana, on the 18th
day. Of January, 1912.
Claimant names as Witnesses: George W.
Frieids. George W. Frields. Jr., Dexter G.
Lockwood, of Fort Benton, Montana, Christie
pher Wilson, of Lonetree, Montana.
E. L. BARNES, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
Non Coal Land. Serial No. O22372.
Notice Of School Indemnify Selection

United States Land Office at Great Falls, Mon.
tsns, December %, 1911.
IN. Notice ice Il hereby sX ggtty,esn ! that the ct sta ,s, Of ! Men Mon
NWH, and SWk NEA section 81, township Is
north, range east, Montana meridian, and filed
In this office . list Of school indemnity selections
in which 1t selected said land, and that said list
is open to the public for inspection.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described land or any legal subdivision
thereof, or claiming the same under the mining
laws. or desiring to show said land to be more
valuable for mineral than for agricultural pur-
poses, or to object to said selection for any law
full reason, should file their claims, or afid svits
of protest or contest in this Office.
E. L. BARNES, Register,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
Modish Brocades.

Brocades Of soft, supple quality in
antique Japanese brocade patterns and
colors. including the soft old blues
mixed with gold tinsel or gold silk are
making an interesting display at a
counter recently restocked with fall
silks. These brocades come in great
variety and at many prices and are said
to be among the smartest things for
wraps in Paris.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
Non Coal Land. No. O23O4:
Notice for Publication.
No. O23Q42.

United States Land Office, Great Falls, Mont,
December ID, 1911.
Notice lie hereby given that
DAVID KLAY,
whose postofice address is Shonkin, Chouteau
county, Montana, did, on the 18th day of
August, 1911, file in this office sworn state
ment and application, No. 023o42, to purchase
the ny NEx section 10, township q north,
range 9 east, Montana meridian, and the timber
thereon, under the provisions of the act
OF June 3, 1873, and acts amendatory,
known - the climber and Stone Law at such
value as might be fixed By appraisement, and
that, pursuant to such application, the land and
timber thereon have been appraised at S2aO. 90,
the timber estimated at $35. 90, and the stone at
s Ssovv S;, ana o9 sne d 'nnd n az Sl? 10 sGn tnas s - liz spp en.
plication and sworn statement on the 23d day Of
February, 1919, before Chas. II. Boyle, U. 8.
commissioner, at his Office at Fort Benton, Mon
tanA.
Any person is at liberty to protest this pur'
chase before entry, or initiate q contest at any
time before patent issues, by fling q corrobo
rated affidavit in this Office, alleging facts which
would defeat the entry.
E. L. BARNES, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
SEE
WILL
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, 1912-01-03
Notice Of Annual nj eet:ng.

The regular annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Stockmen's National bank, of Fort
Benton, Montana, will be held at the banking
rooms Of said bank between the hours of 10 q. 4.
and 4 p. m. on Tuesday, January 9, 1912, for the
purpose of electing a board of directors for the
ensuing year. M. W. TOBEY, Cashier.
Fort Benton, Mont. Dec. s. 1911,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
Non Coal Land,
Notice for Observation-Disclosures Tract

United States Land Office at & treat Falls, Mon
tana, December II, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that, as directed by the
provisions of Act Of Congress approved June u,
1908. ga Stats, 617,we will offer at public sale, to
the highest bidder. at 10 o'clock a. M, on the I'D
described land: 81 SEX section IS, township
% north, range 8 east, Montana meridian.
Any pereons claiming adversely the above de-
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, 1912-01-03
$4,000 Reward.

I will pay the above reward to any one for evi.
dence that will convict any party of stealing or
driving of their range or %unlawfully tampering
other marks. Range west of Alma postofice,
between Little Sage and Big Sage. 1 will also
pay 9 liberal reward for information concerning
above horses when any of them are away from
their range. Address
CHAS. j. HARBEC, Alma. Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
Ranch For Sale.

About 326 acres of land on Arrow creek, at
mouth Of Coffee creek, about one-half of which
Is good alfalfa land. Running water through
place permanently; open range on both sides.
Price $40 psr acre il sold within sixty days.
j. W. WOODCOCK, Shonkin, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
Fer Sale Or

Fifty-two copies Of the WEEKLY RIVER PRses
tor $500 spot cash, or 1T equivslentin bankab BILE
paper. Goods will be delivered In regular weekly
receipt of remittance. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Address THE RIVER PRESS,
Fort Benton. Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
Reward For EStray.

Estrayed, a black horse, weight about 900
pounds; branded IT on right shoulder, and
on LETT thigh. with monogram ar above O
same. Will pay ten dollars reward for recovery.
Address q. W.. FRIELDS,
Judith or Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
Meeting Of Stockholders.

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting
of the stockholders Of the Baker Opera House
company 60 14a WIZ Pc held At the city council rooms
8, 1912, at 3 O'Clock p. m, of said day, for the
annual election of a board of trustees.
JNO. V. CARROLL, President.
D. g. LOCKWOOD, Sec. and Treas,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
Reward For Estvav.

WIZ pay $40 reward for information leading
70 recovery OF a black gelding, weight about 1000
POUNDS, white spot in face, one white foot:
branded k3 on left shoulder and NX ON right
thigh. GEO. LAYANWAY. HaWArden.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
Notice of Closing of Registration Books.

Notice is hereby given that the great register
ton books for the registration of electors resid.
ing In the territory embraced within the pro-
posed county of Blaine to be created and taken
following voting precincts, marked, designated,
and recirded in the ofacial records Of said Chou
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
Notice Of Closing of Registration Books.

Notice is hereby given that the great register
Of Chouteau county, Montana, and all registra.
ton books for the registration of electors resid.
I'M, nagsa IN M ths Territory cnnn,S y eSo co. prise wi, within a,, the pro.
teau county and comprising the following voting
precincts, marked, designated, and recorded IN
the official records of said Chuuteau county,
No. 10, Eastward, Hayre No. 80, Galata
No. 10, second ward, Havre No. 80, Concord
No. S g, third ward, Havre No. q. Dunklrk
No. %, North Havre No. AZ, Circle Ranch
No. %, South Havre No. 43, Black Coulee
No. "a, Oldham No. 81, Red Rock Coulee
No. Is. Kremlin No. SO, Burnham
No. 20, Clifford No "a, Cottonwood
No. y, Box Elder No. "a, West Butte
No. 28, bingham No. IS, Laird
No. q, Rudyard No. rs, Gold Stone
No. 80, Inverness No. e, Salmyhr
No. 81, Joplin No. "a, Prescott
No. 81, Alma No. 70, Trommer
No. 80, Hill No. 80, Grandview
No. IS, Whitlash No. 81, Kelley
No. 36, Gold Butte No. 81, Prospect
No. 81, Lothian
will be closed at 5 O'Clock in the afternoon, on
Saturday the 10th day of January, A. D.. 1912.
Saidb registration ooks shall be closed only:so
far as the registration of electors for The par.
Electors may register for the ele ,tion to be
held on the 10th day of February, A. D.. 1912, in
the precincts above mentioned, for the creation
from the territory Of said Chouteau county, e.
tablishing the new county seat of, and the cleo
ton of officers for said new county of Hill, by
appearing before the county clerk of said Chou.
a justice of the peace, or notary public in the
manner provided by law on or before S o. m. OF
Saturday, the 10th day Of January, A. D 1919,
All electors, in order to vote at said election,
must have their names entered on the great
register on or before s O'Clock p. IN. of January
20. 1912.
Dated this 9th day Of December, A. 4. 1911.
j. LEE SEDGWICK,
County Clerk Chouteau County, Mont.
First publication Dec. 20, 1911.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
Maternity Home.

Ladies cared for before and during confne.
ment, in pleasant private home. Ali comforts
and conveniences, trained nurse In charge.
Rates reasonable. For terms address
515 Seventh ave. n. Great Falls.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
Reward For Estrav.

Eetrayed,. a black horse, weighs 900 to 1000
pounds, white star in forehead, cup or dent in
neck; branded on left shoulder. Ten dol
lars reward for Y recovery. Address
d. II. FRIELDS. Kendall, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
Reward For EStrayS,

Estrayed, q brown celdIng branded
Also . gray work horse branded -
on right thigh. Ten dollars re-
ward for recovery of each auimal.
THORE RITLAND. Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
Bucks For Sale.

hsmbouillet and half-blood Cotswold bucks
Ior SAFE, In lots to suit purchasers. For par
sicuiSrs address BENTON SHEEP co.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
TWEED SUIT.

is cut straight and narrow and is
slightly longer than those walking
skirts to which we have been accus-
toned.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
Reward For Estray.

Twenty dollars reward will be paid for infor-
NATION leading to the recovery of one
rusty gray mare, branded on right hip, G
Address j. H. RUSSELL, bingham, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
Horses for Sale.

! neve for sale three head of mares and two
or will trade for youne cows. Inouire
OF or write to
c. TEMPLETON, Hollywood. Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03

Think of the inconvenience and loss If yoar
deeds and other valuable papers are destroyed o.
boxes for rent. Each box is absolutely privatS.
as you will have the only key that will open It.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03

1Oth day of January, A. D. 1912. Said registration
books shall be closed only so far as the r~egistra-
ton OF electors for the particular election herein
after mentioned.
Electors may register for the election to be held
in the 10th day of February, A. D. 1912, in the pre-
cincts above mentioned, Tor the creation of the
new county of Blaine, which is to be taken from
the territory of the said county of Chouteau, es-
tablishing county seat of, and the election of Off
GERS Tor the said new county Of Blaine, by appear
ing before the county clerk of the said Chouteau
county at his Office, or by appearing before a JUS
tice OF the peace or q notary public, in the manner
provided by law, on or before five O'Clock p. m.
on Saturday, the Goth day of January, A. D. 1919.
All electors, in order to vote at said election,
must have their names entered on the great regis
1912.
Dated this 9th day of December, 1911.
j. f SEDGWICK,
County Clerk, Chouteau County. Montana.
Eirst nuhlicatinu Dac % 1911
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
IN THE REALM
OF FASHION
New Tailored Costume.

The severely simple costume shown
In our illustration is made of mixture
tweed, finished with long rows of horn
buttons Of the same color. The skirt
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03

This photograph shows an unusually attractive group of farm buildings.
IN ous M barn are painted a quiet color that blends we'll with the nat
ural cement walls Oft the other buildings. Everything about the place is y.
quisitey heat. The location and arrangement make it appeal II h Ass.
by as an ideal country home.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03

My office is in a position to handle all kinds Of
Land Office business, and if youneed information
quick or any work done in the Office. you can
have it attended TO by writing, wiring or telephon.
ing to me. MY Office is in the same building as the
United States Land Office and all work can be
taken up and attended to without delay. q
"IALk~MlTH
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
Interest Paid on Time Deposits
You Can Own a Home
Cheaper in Fort Benton

Than in any other town in Northern
Montana. It's the best place to live
in twelve months in the year in the
United States. Fine schools, fine
churches. good people, fine climate.
Surrounding country rich. Ask about
those cheap town lots. Terms easy.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
Benton State Bank
Fort Benton, Montana
Capital Stock, $125, 10000
Surplus, 5 12,5OO.O Q

Directors:
G. J. Men amara G. W: Frields
Geo. B. Bourne j. P. Williams
Geo. L. Overfield G. B. Power
D. G.. Lockwood L. D. Sharp
A. E. McLeish F. A, Flanagan
j. S. Brown
Officers:
G. B. POWER, President
L. D. SHARP, Vice President
F. A. FLANAGAN, Cashier
J. F. SULLIVAN, Asst Cashier
We solicit your business and offer you
every accommodation consistent
with safe and profitable banking
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-01-03
United. STATES LAND OFFICE

county Clerk, Chouteau County: Montana.
First publication, Dec. 20, 1911.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-29
CITY ELECTION
Ticket Now Complete
Many Candidates

In another column will be found
the ballot ~ be voted on at next
Tuesdays election. Aift the names
of the main officers are on the
ticket with the exception of the
Aldermen in the several wards of
the city. Owing to the fact that
to make the ticket complete would
necesstaAe the printing of three
separat fballots.in the columns we
have punched the aldermanic
candidates under the main ticket.
Out of this array of talent the
voter certainly should be able to
select set of officers to serve the
city for the coming year. The
larger part of the candidates have
served the citizens in some capacity
before and their qualifications are
known. The new men are there
to be tried and are willing to
demonstrate their ability. Read
the ticket over.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-29
Minnesota

Some reader has asked the
Daily Virginian to origin of the
name Minnesota and the paper
answered as follows:
Minnesota derives its name from
the river which the Dakotas named
Minnesota" pronounced Min
neesotah. The Red Men seem to
have thought the name particularly
applicable to the stream in its
natural state in the summer sea-
son, after the waters had been
cleared from the rolling caused by
the spring floods. Mini" means
water" and sotah'' sky
colored." Apparently to secure a
correct pronunciation in English
letters convention called at Still
water in 1848 for the purpose of
procuring a territorial organization
instructed its delegates to see that
the name of the territory should be
written Minnesota"
The Ely miner., 1912-03-29

will tell whysit is the farmers of
St. Louis County don't make more
money, and he will explain how
we may get better prices for our
potatoes. These addresses deliver
ed in about thirty different towns
and settlements, and in connection
with the exhibits already mention
ed, cannot help but be of great
practical value to all who hear
them. Mr.. w. A. Dickinson,
Agricultural Superintendent of the
Duluth & Iron Range Railroad
will be in charge of the train, and
he wishes to meet as many of the
farmers and settlers as possible, to
the end of becoming acquainted
with them, and in a position to
help them in ahy of their difficulties
of the future.
Let me repeat. The idea is
magnificent Que, and deserves all
the support it can possibly receive.
The State School of Agriculture,
The Duluth Commercial Club, the
Duluth & Iron Range and the Du-
luth, Missabe and Northern rail
roads, the commercial bodies and
the press of the county are deserv-
ing of great credit, for making
this movement possible, and telling
the people about it SO that the
greatest possible good can come
from it. And though ! may not
be thanked for doing it, I would
state that the railroads mentioned
are especially deserving of credit
in this matter. The furnishing of
this special educational train by
them, free from all expense, is in
line with their broadminded, gen.
erous, public spirited policy, so
well known to people of this
region.
The Special 1912" leaves Du-
luth on April 1st and will be in
Ely on the morning of Tuesday
April 2, from 9 A. M. to IL P. M.
In the afternoon, from 2 to $50
P. M. it will be at Embarrass, and
that evening at s, at Aurora.
Everybody is invited to be present
at these demonstrations, and a
special effort should be made to at
tend them.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-29

its shams and pretensiops, and be-
coming more and more determined
to get nearer to nature. Fathers
and mothers are growing weary
with the struggle for appearances
sake, and the moral and physical
health of Willie and Jennie is de-
manding louder than ever before
the wholesome, sane freedom of
farm life. St. Louis county con-
tains three million acres of as fer
tile soil as the sun ever kissed.
For every acre of this vast, lake
behemmed, river-laced country now
under the plow, sixty acres of it
are still in their wild, uncleared
state. Here where two hundred
thousand people dwell, two million
could be we'll supported, and the
next year or two should witness
the number of acres now being
titled multiplied at least four times.
And what would this mean to
St. Louis County? Can any one
over state it? It would mean the
most psrfect system of roads unit
ing farms and villages and cities to
be found anywhere in this great
country. 1t will mean a tremen-
dous increase in farm values. 1t
will mean a great cheapening in
the cost of living. 1t will mean
better transportation facilities and
greatly improved market con-
ditions. 1t will mean that this
region already famous for its mines
and lumber mills, its fishing and
hunting and general scenic
magnifcence. will become still
more famed as a region of choice
farms and homes, and many mil
lions of dollars will be added to the
wealth of the community.
And the Agricultural Special
1912,-this school on wheels, what
about it. Why of all the signs of
the times this is one of the most
helpful. 1t object is to teach
farmers and poultrymen and dairy
men and town gardeners what to