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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-29
Austria's Surprising Fortitude


Indications are that serious effort
fore winter sets in. Brussiloff's men
move steadily nearer. purchasing ev-
cry foot of ground at fearful cost.
Even with Lemberg in enemy hands
the end of Austrian resistance might
still be far off. for Germany evident
ly has no intention of abandoning her
ally to her own resources. Austria has
put forth every effort to hold her own.
All men up to so years of age phys
ically able to bear arms are in the
army The resources of the. country
have been used lavishly. The hard
ships of war are borne with fortitude
although large element in Hungary
is expressing dissatisfaction with the
war and limiting at a separate peace
with Russia. There seems to be no
prospect of such an arrangement, how
ever. Germany has firm hand on the
military forces Of the dual monarchy
and till not allow any detection by
Hungarians or other races out of sym.
pathy with the royal house.
France passed the peak Of her
strength in soldiers last June. 1t is
probable that Austria Hungary reached
similar position much earlier, but
so little news leaks out of Vienna that
we cannot know definitely. 1t is q
reasonable superstition, however
that Austria will have to LOOT.
to Germany, and perhaps to
a small extent to Turkey. to make gooe
future losses of man power and thes
are certain to be heavy. Russia will
not be economical of men when tn
time comes for the last desperate ad-
vance. -
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21R SELF.REDUCING, for
~ stout women with much
flesh at back and on hips. Self
Reducing Straps control and
reduce excess flesh, reshape the
figure. Elastic cores at back
make the skirt easy and COM
Portable in any position. q sn
Sizes % to 36------- p0.OU
E ne Memo Hyxieni
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Lake Champlain

From Renewing the Earth from the
Air." by l.. H. Baekeland, in the Serb
ner.
There are on this globe about 1850, 900, :
900 inhabitants. Most Of us, who lack
the sense of proportion, at the mention
of this big number are apt to speak of
the over population" OF the world. Yet,
if we spare few moments thought, we
shall better know what this represents.
There is in my study room geographic
globe about 10 inches in diameter On
that sphere there is marked a little spot
about the size of the point Of a pencil
at any rate. so small as to make it i'm
possible to write the initials of it's name
Lake Champlain-upon it, Yet whenever
Lake Champlain freezes over there is
good standing room for every one of all
the inhabitants of the earth, and then
this lake would be considerably less
crowded than some of the busy streets
of New York. Indeed, strange as it may
sound, every one, young and old, would
find about one Aquare yard to stand upon.
Nay, more, il the very young and the
very old would please to stand aside on
the shores of the lake, the remainder OF
the total inhabitants of the world could
arrange skating party where there
would be less crowding than is seen or
a busy winter day on that skating pond
in New York's Central park.
Sketching this picture Is like visualizina
the great tragedy Of the human race-the
few people of this earth do not begin tc
realize their immense opportunities ano
their unused resources; meanwhile, they
have the insane feeling that the world
is 'overpopulated." All our science, ouI
religion, our art have not given us COM
mon sense enough to learn how to use
them to live comfortably and happily
we, this mere handful of inhabitants On
this immense world of ours. Nor does II
look as if we were going to get to our
senses before many generations to come
as long as we keep on muddling and
laundering; as long as greed and vanity
lust for power, the main Inheritance OF
the aims and thoughts of the past to-
gether with some of our time-honored
traditions, keep us in the cold, relent-
less grip of bygone ages. On the other
hand, there is that undeniable possibility
that those of the nations which may feel
peacefully inclined and trust to luck by
remaining unarmed, are liable at the
most unexpected time to be at the mercy
of the Wild beast which turks around, as
the atavism of the primitive instincts OF
our race
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BUSINESS CONDITIONS

Following my usual custom will con-
clude with few words regarding bust
ness conditions.
1t Is well known that the steel bust
ness in this country Is better than ever
before Our concern Is only for the fu-
ture. Many believe there will be a con-
tinuance of large business for many
months or years after the war closes;
others think there will be a material re-
cession. No one can certainly fortell.
/ have heretofore expressed opinions on
the subject which have been published.
Obviously the wise man will husband his
resources, keep within safe limits and
avoid over-extension. 1t is better to be
prudent and make less profits than to
become reckless or extravagant at the
risk Of calamity. With large bank bal
ances we are independent and secure;
with large indebtedness to the banks
which we could not readily pay we would
be in danger of bankruptcy, depending
upon future business conditions. All this
we know by the experience of the past.
AS we cannot read the future we should
exercise caution and be prepared for un-
favorable changes
Whenever the war shall close, the busi-
ness of this country will be confronted
with new conditions. The purchasing
power Of the whole world will have been
very greatly reduced. Foreign countries
who are now buying our products be-
cause compelled, will withdraw their
patronage in large measure. Other nom
producing countries will find their finan-
cial resources and credits lessened. More
than this, foreign producers. in great
need. will strive more diligently than ever
to supply the countries that are financial
ly able to pay and at prices based upon
cheap labor and low cost, as they have a
perfect right to do.
Our producers, including our wage
earners. will find themselves in CONNER
cial antagonism with the most persistent
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and difficult competition ever expert
enced. unless this shall be prevented by
laws that are reasonable and sufficient.
Most of the foreign producing countries
and quite likely all of them will be thor
oughly protected by tariff provisions and
we should be on parity with them III
this respect.
I firmly believe, If the present unpro.
tective tariff laws remain unchanged
we shall probably meet with competition
from foreign sources after the war closes
which will adversely, and perhaps dis.
astrously, affect American industry and
American labor. Conditions will be even
worse than they were between October
l, 1913, and the beginning of the war
If the laws shall be amended and ade-
quate protection to American producers
and their workmen is afforded, we may
expect satisfactory business conditions
for sometime to come
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ing and will continue to increase. III
seems probable there will be gradual
and complete amalgamation of the two
races, and, if SO, it will be beneficial
to both.
SHOULD VISIT THE ORIENT
Now. would urge all Of you, who
find it practicable, to visit the far
east. Go during the autumn or early
spring months, If convenient, but do
not hesitate to make the journey dur
ing the summertime. You owe 1T to
yourselves, to the business interests
you represent and to your country to
come into close relations with the peo-
pie Of these far distant lands. While
they are far away, If measured by
miles, yet in point OF time they are
growing nearer by reason of improve
ments in transportation; and the trip
Is enjoyable. You may be assured there
are innumerable features In each of
the countries intensely attractive and
in many respects different from what
you have ever seen. While was some
what fatigued at times, l continued in
good health and have every reason to
congratulate myself on having had the
opportunity to see these countries and
to meet SO many agreeable people. II
you decide to do SOL, you likewise Will
be glad to have made the journey.
should come into close contact with the
people of Japan, China and the Philip
pines. 1t will be of benefit to all. There
Is much to see and to learn. Many mis-
understandings have arisen and some still
exist. They can and should be removed.
1t is as true as it is old that human
nature is about the same the world over.
We in the United States are not possessed
of all the virtues. We are just as likely
to be wrong in Judgment and conclusion
as others. Indeed, we have often been
wrong. If some Of our leaders in Con-
gress had been better posted, it is possi-
BILE that many ill-advised speeches would
not hvae been delivered At any rate,
strongly urge that as many of our citi-
zens as find it possible take the time to
personally and impartially inquire into
the facts bearing upon the relations of
the United States with other countries
There is always danger of unsettled dis
agreements If parties conduct their COM
munications at arms length. If they
converse EYE to eye and face to face
even nations are much more likely to
avoid conflict and to settle disputes with
out doing an injustice to any. If we are
looking for trouble we can usually find
it; and If we are looking for harmony
1t Is, as a rule, equally easy to procure
If any one connected with our govern
ment will spend few months or less
time in Japan, with an honest intention
and effort to ascertain the sentiment OF
the large majority of the controlling ele-
ments, l verify believe such one will
be convinced Japan is not DESTROYS OF
trouble with the United States. but, on
the contrary, earnestly desires our friend
ship and cooperation in every worthy
ambition
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THEATRICAL NOTES

Most everyone has heard OF Tall
man." the champion pocket billiard
player of tho world. He will be at the
Lyric next week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-29

Servus Grocery products all contain
coupons redeemabIe In Steele-Smith's
toy contest.
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One
Marked
Price

creased cost of running the city, fur
nish an adequate fund to relieve ali
distress.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-29

Among the attractive animal acts
that Will soan appear will be Apdale's
Geological circus, which comes to the
Lyric the week of November g.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-29

The Three Alaxes, European eQuIn-
brists. and Harry Fern and company
in skit, THE Veterans" are two at
tractiye numbers that will be at the
Lyric next week.
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the present administration than they
entertained toward former ones and
they believe their prosperity is increas-
ing and will continue to increase. 1T
seems proba BILE there will be a gradual
and complete amalgamation of the two
races. and. if SO, it will be beneficial
to both.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-04-21
Reserve Opening
Now Seems Sure
All Opposition to Walsh
Measure Seems
Removed

If the reports that have been
coming from Washington the
past week can be given credence.
the Walsh special act to open
the eastern edge Of the Black
feet Reservation to settlement
will pass without opposition.
1t is said that Sen. Lane, the
most persistent opponent OF the
measure, is now satisfied with
the terms under which the land
is to be disposed Of and that
Bob Hamilton, a Lane protege,
has come over in favor of the
Walsh plan.
Malcolm Clark. who has been
leading the fight in favor of the
plan as a representative of the
Reservation people, reports that
the outlook is most favorable at
this time. He has been keep
ing James A. Perrine and others
informed as to developments.
The feeling at Browning and
other Reservation points is that
the matter is practically settled.
It is probable that after the
Walsh bill passes, if it does, it
will take about a year to adjust
matters satisfactorily. The open
ing will probably occur about a
year from this spring.
Malcolm Clark has spent the
past couple of months at Wash
ington, making a hard fight for
the Walsh bill. He has been
under h eavy expense. Mr..
Perrine informed Cut Bank cit
izens of this fact last week and
Immediately, with the assistance
of P. B. Anderson, a campaign
to reimburse him for his outlay
was begun and nearly $4,000
was raised, in about as many
hours.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-04-21
The Cut Bank Wilson Club a

The Cut Bank Wilson Club at
it's meeting April II adopted the
following resolutions:
"Resolved-That we endorse
the administration of President
Wilson. We commend him to
the people of the United States
as being honest. upright a n d
fearless in the discharge of the
duties of the high office of Pres
ident and we pledge our support
to him for denomination and
reelection. We further resolve
that we endorse the work of our
Senators and Congressman in
the support they have given the
President in all of his policies.
"Resolved-That we heartily
endorse the denomination of
Governor Stewart and commend
him to the people for re-elec-
ton"
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-04-21
Plenty Money for
the County Roads
Goodly Sum will be Spent
On the Roads In
This Section

The last session OF the county
commissioners was devoted
principally to road matters. The
county was divided into three
road districts. according to Com
missioner jacobson. The super
visors of these districts will be
provided with complete road
making equipment, will have
cook wagons and sleeping quar-
ters and will devote their time
exclusively to the work during
the season best suited for such
Improvement. Andrew Teterud
will be the supervisor for this
section. Mr.. jacobson states
that the county road fund now
totals about $4,000 and that by
October first the amount will
be double that sum. So Teton
county is not lacking for funds
and it is to be hoped that the
very best results will be gotten
from the money expended.
Residents of the section north
of Headlight are very anxious
to have the highway known as
the Cut Bank-Sweet Grass road
from south of the N. L. Dixie
ranch to where it joins t h
Sweet Grass east-and-west road
improved t h is summer and
Commissioner j acobson has
given assurances that consider
able time and money will be
spent in improving this impor-
tant roadway. Martin Edwards,
Jonas Vasboe and other active
citizens out that wav are now
circulating a petition praying
that this road be given due at
tention. AS it is one of the
most important roads leading
to Cut Bank, it is to be hoped
the other commissioners will be
in accord with Mr.. Jacobson in
the matter of making needed
improvements on h S road.
Other roads in the Cut Bank
community will be given due
attention and we hope to see a
big Improvement in our high
ways at the close of the season.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-04-21
A Tiny Industrial
War in Cut Bank
Failure of Jim Hill Money
Causes Some Little
COmmOtiOn

Cut Bank, always metropoli-
tan, is just now experiencing a
small industrial strike, all be-
cause the blue pay checks doled
out by father Jim Hill have not
yet arrived. 1t is said that all
t he other division town en-
ployes along the line have had
their checks.
Five machinists recently sent
here to assist in the rush at this
terminal, yardmen, section and
coal house employees and round
house workers are up in arms
and have sent lengthy ultima
tums to Supt. Doyle. demand
ing quick action.
1t is said that an /. w. w. or
ganizer has been here recently
and in fact is here at present.
He worked on the rip track"
awhile, but grew weary of COM
mon labor and quit. Placards
and literature have been pro-
miscuously posted about t he
yards, eminating from I. w. w.
sources.
It seems to be a difficult task
to secure enough men at the
local terminal. Wages are high
all over the country and men
are scarce. The wages paid, the
men say, are too low.
| Material is daily arriving for
the addition to the roundhouse
and surveyors are now at work
on the premises. 1t is expected
that work will begin about May
first.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-04-21
Roads and Land Values

AS the result of the stndy of
$50 farms in johnson County,
Missouri, by the state expert
ment stations, interesting evil
dence of the money value of
good roads to the farmer was
adduced. The investigation
was for the purpose of deter
mining the relative Importance
of crop yield and location in
fixing farm values. The Ex-
pertinent Station concludes that
location is more important than
yield as a factor in values.
The figures on which it bases
this conclusion are:
Seventy-nine farms within
two miles of market averaged
S78.70 an acre; 1873 farms, two
to four miles from market,
5000 an acre; 125 farms, four
to six miles from market,
$60.90 an acre; 113 farms. six to
eight miles, $500; 149 farms
over eight miles from market,
averaged $500 an acre.
While the matter of roads did
not directly enter into the in
vestigation, an analysis of the
findings shows them to be q
strong argument for improved
highways. For, in essence.
good road is simply shortening
of distance. A farm with gooC
road connections is really, fol
practical purposes, that mucl
closer to market than one on
bad road, whether you figure il
/ time used, power consumed O
wear and tear, to say nothing 0,
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-04-21
Many Promotions

There will be a number of
changes in the railway service
on May first, affecting two or
three of the local boys. On that
date Gus Anderson, for many
years roundhouse foreman here,
will be promoted to the position
OF travelling engineer on t h e
Montana division, with head
quarters at Havre. He will be
succeeded b y James Malone.
long a local machinist and one
of the most popular men that
ever held a position in j i m
Hills round house here. F.
Plank, one Of our dry-farmer-
raiIroaders, has also been pro-
NOTED to travelling engineer on
the Kalispell division. Dutch
Shule, for many years travel
ing engineer on the Montana
run, will on the above date be.
come one of the "higher-ups,'
being promoted to master me-
chanic.
Foreman Anderson, in con-
versation with the writer one
day this week, stated that there
was no question concerning the
contemplated m pro vements
here and said he felt certain
that the enlargement Of t h {
roundhouse and other improve
ments would be made early ir
the summer.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-04-21

One Of the finest Of the many
fine stock ranches on the Mar
las is that owned bv Robert
Russell, who was one of the
head engineers on the Waller
project, and Col. j. M. Stanford,
politician, dev elopment man and
capitalist. The ranch now con-
tains 5000 acres and most of it
is under irrigation. The ranch
is principally stocked by horses
and none has been sold since it
was purchased, so there is quite
a herd at present. Much of the
cut-over land has been plowed
up and sown to alfalfa, which
has proved profitable crop, as
the horses, cattle and hogs thrive
upon it. The ranch is enclosed
entirely by a splendid four
wire fence, the buildings are
arranged with the idea Of con-
venience and are trim. and neat
ly painted. In the modern hog
house over 100 tiny pigs are
being tenderly cared for. Cor
rails, horse barns, chicken house
and all other buildings are
models that any farmer might
profit by looking over. The
foreman of the big ranch, Otto
Severtson, takes great pride in
looking after the up-keep of
the place and is a man of many
original ideas. Dotted here and
there by heavy patches of good
timber bordering the banks Of
the stately Marias and walled
in on both sides by rugged bluffs,
this ranch has scenic settings
that cast spell upon the visi-
tor. 1t was in an earlier day
the property of j. j. Miller
Cut Banks liveryman, and q
historic touch is given it by the
fact that one hundred and six
years ago Captain Lewis, famed
as member of the Lewis &
Clark expedition. camped OF
this ranch over night and had ;
thrilling encounter with Indians
who attempted to steal the hor'
seS belonging to the Lewis &
Clark party.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-04-21

Pete Ruetton spent a few days
of the week with his mother at
Bisbee, N. D.
Gopher Brand" horse collars
that give you satisfaction at
the Harness Shop.
The sale at the Teton is still
on watch f or more bargain
quotations next week. Teton
Commercial Co.
Signs - Painted on wood,
glass or cardboard, and of the
latest styles and highest quality
of workmanship. G. G. Putt.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-04-21

Wanted-W to k e p
house on ranch; a German or
Scandinavian preferred. Must
have knowledge of stock and
dairying. Good place. Call or
write Erick Erickson. Cut Bank.
Pure bred Duroc boars for sale.
Old enough for service. Warren
Smith. 4-2l-2
Can serve few more milk Gus
toners. L. J. Darlington, Box 232.
p4. 2l-2
For Sale--One grade Hack Per-
cheron Stallion. Two years old,
weight about 400. Inquire this
office. p4-Zl-o
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-04-21

The enterprising Sherburne
Mercantile Co. of Browning has
a half page Easter announce
ment in this number of the Pi-
oneer Press. The Sherburne
store is being remodeled and
enlarged and the company will
have other important announce
ments later.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-04-21
ein-Strayer

AtStH- OGFQyST
On Wednesday evening of
this week Justice Frank Van
fDemark united in marriage Paul
Klein and Miss Anna j. Stray er.
both of Pleasant Valley. The
illnesses were Joe Danens and
Miss Mary Strayer. Mr.. and
Mrs. Klein left town the same
evening, for the ranch of the
groom, where they will make
their home.
The bri d e and groom o f
Wednesday are among the most
popular residents of the Pleas
ant Valley section. Mr.. Klein
has resided here for a number
of years and is known as a
young man of exceptional in
tegrity and thrift. The bride has
also been a resident here for
three or four years and is a
most estimable young woman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Klein begin their
welded life under most favor
able auspices and their many
good friends hope that their
happiness may be nnmarred in
the years to come.
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William Jones, one Of the pi.
oneer telegraphers here but for
the past few years in the ser
vice at Browning, is back at Cut
Bank and holding down third
trick. The Jones family is oc-
cupying the Spencer residence
in the suburbs.
Joe Brown, who is in the city,
says it is now almost certain
that the the legislation to open
the Blackfeet will pass Con-
gress without opposition.
P. E. Bulen accompanied P.
w. Murray by auto to Great
Falls on Thursday. The latter
returned to his home in that
city after writing a large amount
of insurance here, for the State
Life.
Deputy Clerk Jamison deliv-
cred the presidential primary
ballots to the local | judges
Wednesday. MIR. Jamison will
collect the votes today and re.
turn with them to Choteau.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Carson
arrived here | a 1T week and
h ave resumed residence on
their homestead east of town.
J.P. johnson is at Alhambra
| Springs, suffering with an at.
tack of rheumatism.
Mrs. Burnett, professional
nurse, returned from Chicago
yesterday.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-04-21
Dodge Agency

The Northern Montana Lum-
Der Co. has taken the local
agency for the Dodge auto and
expect a carload of these popu-
lar cars in short time. They
will be in a position to sell these
cars on easy payments. Those
who want a top-notch car at a
reasonable figure will soon have
the opportunity. as the Dodge is
the best on the market for the
money.
Northern Montana Lumber Co.