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The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-11-13

benefit to all who live in the COM
munity. 1t will of necessity be
small at the beginning but if all
work together it will grow, and
each individual will feel that they
have had something to do with
its progress. Each member of
the club will contribute book;
the Missoula library will send so
volumes of their best books for
period of four months, and the
library shelves will soon be filled
with high class reading. 1t is
hoped that everyone will be inter-
ested in this movement and will
see and appreciate the need of a
library. If you have a book to
contribute, remember that it will
be appreciated. All are invited
to join in the work of organizing
the library and arranging for a
reading room in Roman.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-11-13
LOWER PRICES PREVAIL
FOR FARM PRODUCTS

The bureau of crop estimates,
in cooperation with the U. S.
weather bureau, department of
agriculture, send out monthly a
summary of the preliminary es-
innate of production and the fin
al estimate for last year at the
same time. Farm prices on Nov.
l for each year is given. This
report shows that with a reduced
yield in all the grain crops, except
wheat, that each of them are less
per bushel at this time than a
year ago except wheat and oats.
Corn is a cent per bushel less,
potatoes 1876 cents less, barley
3.4 cents less, hay Sc cents less
per ton, apples 1916 cents less.
This is for the United States
as whole, but in Montana prices
are higher on almost every one of
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-11-13
1r. White being especially we'll

Mr.. White being especially we'll
put.
The discussion of some matters
became general and it is believed
that much good will result from
the conference. He then called
upon Representative Evans and
our congressman was equally
frank with Senator Myers in the
manner in which he stated the
difficulties he had encountered in
securing Legislation desired and
money to keep up the construc-
ton Of the reclamation project.
He reviewed his efforts in con-
gress during the past Is months
and convinced all present that
he had not been asleep on the
job. Senator Walsh was next
called upon and he also spoke
earnestly as to the work in con-
gress on the part of the Montana
delegation. All of them eX-
pressed themselves as being con-
fident Of securing a larger ap-
preparation for next year and
that the work now in progress
would be finished and water fur
nished those under such units
before other work Was under
taken. This plan would meet
with the hearty approval of all
here and is unquestionably the
best plan to pursue in the future.
Tuesday morning the party
left for a tour of inspection and
arrived at Poison about noon
where a meeting was also held
and the entire party returned to
Missoula in the evening. The
farmers and those from Roman
who accompanied them to Poison
were A. M. Sterling, John Thir-
kell, J. F. Olson, C. L. Peden,
Frank Doser, and Tylar B.
Thompson and Mike Gleason of
Missoula.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-11-13
SURPRISE PARTY FOR
MISS ELIZABETH PFEIFFER

The many friends of Miss
Elizabeth Pfeiffer living in Ro-
nan and the Glacierview neigh
borhood, gave her a surprise
party at the Glacierview school
house last Saturday evening. In
vitations had been extended dur
ing the week and a large num-
Der assembled at the school house
and enjoyed various games and
danced until all were thoroughly
convinced they had enjoyed them
selves enough. An elegant lunch
was served during the evening.
Miss Pfeiffer expects to go to
Iowa in a short time for an ex-
tended visit and the party was
given as a. farewell entertain
ment for her.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-11-13

the different grains, including
potatoes and apples, than last
year. Just why beef cattle and
hogs are less this year than last,
with corn less or practically the
same, is something to think about.
It has been stated that the reason
pork was bringing less per humid
red on the market was that a
great many hogs had been forced
on the market owing to the high
price of corn, the hog growers
preferring to ship their hogs and
sell the corn rather than feed at
current prices for corn. But this
is hardly borne out by the pub
lished statement of the depart
ment.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-11-13
ARE SATISFIED
. WITH MEETING

The homesteaders' committee
appointed to interview Senators
Myers and Walsh and Represent
ative Evans, with regard to the
difficulties and grievances taken
up at the meeting in Roman on
the oath of October, met the
gentlemen named on the 9th
inst. and had a very satisfactory
conference. On the morning of
the 10th a start was made at 8
a. M, for trip to show the
Montana delegation the state of
affairs as regards the reclamation
construction west and north of
Roman. The delegation express
ed an interest and knowledge of
the requirements and needs of
the project which was much ap-
preciated by the committee.
They pledged themselves to their
hearty support and endeavor to
further the best interests of the
homesteader in this section.
Among other matters gone in
to and thoroughly threshed out
with our senators and represent
atives were taxation, scoools,
leases, roads, telephones and the
important matter of water. The
committee wishes to express
satisfaction with the attention
given the matters under discus
sion by the Montana delegation
and feel that when congress con-
venes again much good will re-
suit from this meeting. The
committee also wishes to thank
A. M. Sterling and Senator
Brewer who kindly placed their
cars at the disposal of the COM
mittee. Thanks are also due to
the business men of Roman for
the assistance rendered the COM
mittee in securing the attendance
Of the delegation and also for
their aid in entertaining these
distinguished visitors to Roman.
]. F. OLSON.
j. S. McVEY,
G.. L. PEDEN,
FRANK DOZIER,
JOHN THIRKELL.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-11-13

The members of the Leon
Ladies' Aid met last Thursday
at the home of Mrs. Box. There
was a good attendance although
many were forced to go some
distance. The day was mild and
pleasant and the ride in the
bracing air only sharpened the
appetite. The next meeting
will be in two weeks at the home
of Mrs. Carey.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-11-13
Senator Myers Talk.

Senator Myers meeting last
Monday afternoon cleared up a
number of questions in the minds
of those who heard him talk. He
explained to the satisfaction of
all those present why the appro-
priations for a continuance of the
reclamation work is so difficult to
get. He told of the hard work
done in the senate to get the
little which has been appropri-
ated so far, and the wonder
among his hearers was that he
had done as we'll as he has.
When a senator encounters the
opposition of department heads
and has to contend with the fric-
tion existing between two differ
ent bureaus besides, including
with these two the prejudice and
opposition of sectional feeling,
such as Senator Myers told about,
then we are lucky that he got
any money at all.
No one here thinks that the
Senator has been asleep on the
job one minute; they believe he
has worked hard for every cent
of the money secured and earn
estly hope that he will not be re-
quired to spend as much labor in
the future in getting an adequate
amount to hurry the work to
completion.
Senator Myers voiced the sem
timent of the community when
he said he thought the original
plan of the Flathead reclamation
project was too elaborate and too
extensive. Many here have had
that opinion for four years at
least. 1t should be changed to
meet the actual requirements and
this would reduce the total cost
to quite an extent. There are
many acres which the project
was originally intended to water
which could with profit be elm
mated. This is true for various
reasons. Some of the land will
produce profitable crops one year
with another without the aid of
irrigation; some of the land is
too rough to irrigate and some
of it is not worth irrigating.
Other lands will prove valuable
with the water, which at the
present time are not profitable,
and such lands should be sup
piled with water. This is a true
statement, even if it does sound
a little like a knock instead of a
boost, but being true, should
not be held back.
This paper commends what
Senator Myers had to say. 1t
believes he is doing the very
best he can and as much as any,
one could do.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-11-13

Eleven states are now under
government quarantine for the
foot and mouth disease of cattle.
The states affected are Massa-
chusetts, New York, Ohio, Penn
sylvania, Indiana, Illinois, Mary
land, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa
and Rhode Island. There is a
quarantine also on many of the
stock yards in Montana and the
disease is being stamped out by
drastic measures as rapidly as
possible. Several hundred head
of cattle were killed in the Glen
dive stock yards this week.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-11-13
GOOD CHEER CLUB
TO BOOST LIBRARY

The Good Cheer club met at
the Sterling Hotel last Tuesday
evening with Miss Barbara Kane,
who was assisted in entertaining
by Miss Savage, Miss Titus and
Miss Oyen. Most of the members
were present and DR.. and Mrs.
Hale and Mrs. ]. A. Sterling as
guests. The subject for the even
ing was 1.-THE Library" each
m ember responding to roll call
with the name of some favorite
book and quotations or readings
therefrom. Mrs. Brandjord read
from "What Is Worth While' on
Friendship" written by Anna
Robertson Brown. 1t was beau
tiful and expressive and all might
we'll carry it's thought with them
into their daily lives and associ-
ations. Mrs. Sterling and Miss
Oyen each read papers on the
needs of a library in Roman. The
training Of the growing boy and
girl by putting within their reach
the best reading matter was en-
couraged. Both papers were ex-
cellent and gave the members
some splendid ideas that will be
of material assistance in starting
a library. A general discussion
followed as to ways and means
and a suitable building for the
purpose. The next meeting will
be with Mrs. Mason.
A social evening followed and
a book guessing contest created
a lot of amusement. Several
games of whist were played and
at twelve O'Clock lunch was serv-
ed, after which good night" was
said to the hostess.
The members of the Good Cheer
club are promoting the library
question and want every citizen
in and out of town to interest
themselves and lend a helping
hand in securing a library for
Roman IL ;e ennaathinoc that ic
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-11-13

IA, by
imitation contrast with
walls
ebue the work the Iag Pgian In architectural
architect Clarence
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-11-13
MYERS, WALSH
AND EVANS

was hOnOred last Monday by the
presence of not only Senator
Myers, but with Senator Walsh
and Representative John M.
Evans. AS stated in last weeks
Pioneer, Senator Myers arrived
here about on schedule time,
coming by auto from Missoula at
2:15 in the afternoon. There
were a number of farmers here
from different portions of the
valley adjacent to Roman, all Of
of whom had some matters of
Importance to them to present
to the Senator. Accompanying
Senator Myers were Dougal Nc
Cormick and C. E. Johnson of
Missoula, the latter being secre-
tary of the Elks' lodge and club
in that city.
After the gentleman had eaten
a lunch all proceeded to the opera
house where a large number of
people were assembled to hear
what Senator Myers had to say.
The Senator in commencing
his talk, told the people why he
was unable to keep his appoint
ment advertised for Roman on
the 9th of last month, and said
he really felt that the postpon-
ment was to the advantage of all.
That he would probably have
made a political speech at that
time, while now he would talk
to them about matters of greater
Importance to all who heard him.
He then proceeded to review the
work of himself and his COL
leagues in congress during the
past two years, in so far as it
applied to the reservation. He
told of the antagonism they met
when an appropriation for con-
tinuing the reclamation work
was before congress and how
difficult it was to secure the
money which has been set apart
for work here.
He told us frankly that it was
the opposition of certain eastern
and southern senators, along
with one western member, which
prevented more money being
appropriated. He said that the
trouble seemed to be that they
We're misinformed in many cases
and that others evidently wished
to take the attitude of reformers
and that either excuse for their
opposition was equally as OBJ
structive. He told US another
reason the work was progressing
so slowly was the friction be-
tween the Indian bureau and the
reclamation service. That while
the work was being done by the
reclamation service the money
was to come upon the recon-
mendation of the Indian bureau
and that both departments had
a different idea as to how the
work should be done and who
should furnish the money. The
Indian bureau wants the project
made part Of the general rec
lamation scheme, while the rec
lanation service wants the work
completed under the plan origin
ally adopted that the money
come from the Indian funds and
when repaid be returned to that
fund. This latter dilema, he
told us, seemed the most serious,
and said that some. definite and
positive plan must be determined
upon speedily to finish the work
already undertaken and partially
completed on the Flathead. Just
which plan would finally be
adopted he was not prepared to
say, but did say that he was in
favor.of carrying out the original
plan upon which work was COM
menced. He said that in his
opinion a too elaborate scheme
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-11-13

St. Ignatius has the distinction
of being the only precinct in the
county to give a majority vote
in favor of the bridge bonds.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1914-11-13

urgent demands only at this
time. He said he was in favor
of finishing each unit now COM
menced before starting work on
other units Of the system, that
water might be furnished the
settlers under the units now un-
der construction at as early a
date as possible. He said he had
hopes of an increased appropri-
alton for next year over that re-
ceived this year and that work
would go along uninterruptedly
in the future. Also that he
would do all in his power to Sc
cure the money and assist in
every other way in the rapid
completion Of the system, and
that he had the earnest assist
ance and cooperation of all the
other Montana members of con-
gress.
Referring to the re-apprais-
ment of certain lands he said he
had strong hopes Of securing the
passage of his bill now before
congress. which provides that
no settler shall be charged to ex-
coed $500 per acre for his land.
This bill provided that all lands
recently appraised should be ap-
praised like similar lands in the
vicinity and at no higher price
per acre. That he also had hopes
that his bill opening the timber
lands to homestead entry, and
which provides that the settlers
on such lands should have the
privilege Of buying the timber
and paying for it at any time be-
fore final proof, would also pass
and become a law.
These are the matters which
are of most vital Importance to
all the people on the reservation
regardless of where they live.
One or the other of the questions
are uppermost in some sections
while in others all three are par
amount.
He made a very favorable i'm
preston and by his frankness
won the esteem of many of his
hearers.
A committee of farmers living
west of town met him and ex-
tended an invitation that he
make trip with them over the
territory west Of Roman where
it is proposed to do the next
work, on which bids are now be-
ing invited for the construction.
He accepted the invitation and it
was intended to start Immediately
after he had made his talk in the
opera house, but word was re-
ceived in the meantime that Sem
ator Walsh and Representative
Evans were on their way here
and that postponement of the
trip until morning would afford
each of them an opportunity to
go along. Such being the case,
it was agreed a start would be
made at 8 o'clock Tuesday morn
ing, and this program was car
ried out.
In the evening a number Of
gentlemen from town and about
an equal number of farmers met
at the Sterling hotel at dinner
time and kept the Senator COM
pany while he ate. After dinner,
Stanley Scarce having been
designated as POSTMASTER, an
nounced that short talks by those
present would be next in order.
He reviewed the labor of the Ro-
nan commercial club in the past
to secure some remedial legis-
lation and explained what the
community desired done in re-
lation to irrigation, sale of heir
ship lands, leasing of Indian lands
and other important matters
which have been under discuss
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-12-03
LYNDEN BEGINS TO
PAY WAR REVENUE

War revenue stamps are now on
sale at the Lynden postoffice.
Every shipment going out of
Lynden, must pay a tax of one cent,
regardless of the size and number
of packages. Bonds, notes. sales, a
greements. bills of lading, insurance
policies, must pay tax varying
from one half mill to $1.00. Tick
cts on steamers leaving for foreign
ports are taxed from 81 to SIS ac-
cording to amount. All telegraph
and telephone messages for which
15 cents or more is charged, are
taxed one cent each directly on the
company. This will exclude phone
messages to Bellingham. Parlor
car seats and berths are taxed one
cent to be paid by the company Per-
fumery, cosmetics and chewing gum
are taxed amounts ranging from
one-eighth of mill to four cents.
Lynden tobacco dealers, theater
owners, halls, circuses, shows for
money, bowling alleys and billiard
rooms were notified that their
share of the war revenue tax must
be paid before December 1, other
wise the penalty for failure will be
so per cent increase in assessments.
The special tax as it applies to thea
ters museums, and concert halls
calls for payment of $25 year
for places having a seating capacity
less than ESQ; of $50 for those
seating between $50 and 500; of
SIS for those seating between 500
and 500, and s100 for places accom-
modating above $500. All struct-
ures used for the purpose of dram
attic, operate or other such present.
ations, plays or performances for
admission to which entrance money
is received, not including halls or
armories rented or used occasionally
for concerts. shall be regarded as
theater. All other public exhibit
ions are taxed $40. Proprietors of
bowling alleys and billiard rooms
are to pay $5 for each alley or ia
BILE. Dealers in tobacco whose ann
ual receipts exceed $500 shall pay
$3.50 for each store.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-12-03
Christian School Makes Record

Thirty-seven pupils won the dis
tinction of being placed on the roll
of honor at the EbeneZer Christian
School from November 3, to Novem-
Der 23. They are:
Marius Wander Griend, Maurice
De Boer, Bendit De Boer, Minnie
Heusinkveld, Egbert Kok, Johanna
Bloemendaal, Marie Zweegman, John
Stap. Bert Haveman, John Kok,
Margaret Orange, John Muyskens
Marienes Nymeyer, Theodore Rut-
gers, Herman Wander Griend, Hill
bert Kok, Marie Kok, Charles Stapl
Willie Heusinkveld, Gertrude Rut-
gers, Margaret De Valois, Anna
Nymeyer, Adria Wander Griend,
Alijda Kok, Bessie Wiser, Martha
Kok, Tena Bankers, Bert Rutgers,
Maurine Wander Griend, Louis
Zweegman, Francis Zweegman, Err
nest Zweegman, Katy Rosema, John
Bloemendaal. Hans, Wiser, Frances
De Witt, Reka Oldemeyer.
Pupils at the Ebenezer Christian
School made remarkable record
during the month of November. Not
one of the following was absent or
tardy:
Marius Wander Griend, Maurice
De Boer, Rendit De Boer. Minnie
Heusinkveld, Egbert Kok, Johanna
Bloemendaal, Marie Zweegman,
John Stap John Kok, Margaret
Orange, Mariennes Nymeyer, Theo-
dore Rutgers, Johanna Van Mers-
bergen, Hilbert Kok, Marie Kok,
John Van Mersbergen, Margaret De
Valois, Anna Nymeyer. Alice Kok,
Gertrude Rutgers, Adria Wander
Griend, Alyda Kok, Bessie Wiser,
Martha Kok, Gerret Blankers, Tena
Bankers, Flossie Wiser, Bert Rut-
gers, Maurine Wander Griend, Louis
Ernest Zweegman, Katy
Rosema, Gerret Van Mershergen,
Herman Assink. Ralph Nymeyer,
John Bloemendaal,. Francis Zweeg-
man.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-12-03
WILL MAKE CHRISTMAS
PRESENTS ATTRACTIVE

A little card of Christmas greet
ing or a few Yuletide seals on a
present help TO give it the touch
of the holiday season. Included in
the bargain offer which The .Trib-
une is making this year, is a Christ
mas package containing 225 cards
and seals, all beautifully colored and
embossed.
The package is worth fifty cents
regularly. For $1.90. The Tribune
offers the package, the weekly Inter
Ocean and Farmer, American Farm
ing and The Tribune for one year.
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that gathers the odd and interesting
bits of information from the four cor
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each week in short clear, interesting G
news items. Chicago's great grain and
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experts. 1t is a paper that has a
wonderful woman's page, bright and
interesting stories and a page de-
voted to the interests of the farm
in which is described the latest and
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field of agriculture.
1t is edited by James Keeley
the man who first thought of send
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American Farming is edit
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The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-12-03
METHODIST CHOIR SINGS
BEFORE LARGE AUDIENCE

Some hundred or more who ar
rived too late to crowd into the
Methodist church Sunday night are
considering starting petition TO
nave the Thanksgiving concert re-
peated.
Before a congregation that reach
ed out to the sidewalk, the church
cnoir gave an excellent program OF
holiday music, excelling i'll the opin-
ion of many the Bellingham chorus
that had appeared Thursday night.
The work of the large choir was
especially harmonious. The solo SITS
whose efforts delighted the audience
were Miss Topping. Mrs. Hammond,
Mrs Wright, Miss Landen, Miss
Edison, Mr.. Hammond, Miss Tucker
and the Rev. Paul Ashby. Mrs L.
c. Wright was leader OF the cholr,
and Mrs. p. A. Wright organlst.
Rev. Ashby spoke on Music ana
the Bible"