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The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-04-13
VALUE OF TRACTOR
FOR SPECIFIC CROPS

T. takes a close study of the adapt
ability of any new implement to 9
particular crop to emphasize its
points of advantage over older meth
DDS, Let us see what it will do fOl
the wheat crop, and here again We
will have to make another distinction
as to territory or location and con-
slider first the winter wheat crop, be-
cause it differs SO materially from the
growing of spring wheat.
For years the state experiment
stations of Kansas, Oklahoma and Ne
braska and the sub-stations have been
producing experiments to show the
proper method of hard winter wheat
production. Every reader of farm
paper i'm this territory has read
scores of times that the best yield of
winter wheat can be produced by
blowing early in July, but the farm
ers do not do it. The horses have just
finished harvesting the wheat, the
corn needs to be laid by, SO the plOW-
ing for next years wheat crop is de-
layed and disaster results. The wind,
weeds and sun sap the moisture out
of next years wheat land. The
farmer know this, but until the
tractor came, he has not been able to
follow better methods. Now a new
day is dawning. He is able to build
up an increased percentage of plant
food in his wheat land by turning hls
land earlier, and with a tractor he
is able to conserve the moisture and
to catch and hold the rain which
falls after plowing. He can easily
with the tractor, make mulch with
wide spread harrows, if heavy rains
should pack the soil after it has
been plowed, and by the same method
kill a new weed crop that might have
been started by this same growth.
he is able to drill his wheat in the
proper season, Experiments have
shown that wheat planted in time in
creases the yield and saves seed. Two
bushels of Turkey Red wheat planted
on Sept Is go as far as four bushels
planted Oct. Is, or eight bushels
planted Nov. Is, and an early growth
insures against winter killing.
These are not estimates nor WIS.,
ionary figures. They have been proven
by repeated tests. The tractor will
make possible general following OF
the correct practice. Last season the
farmers waited for the September
rains before plowing and planting,
because the horses could not pull the
plows through the hard ground, and
as a result 25 per cent OF the hard
winter wheat will be plowed up next
spring, involving considerable loss
and the crop will be cut short, SO It
is easy to figure that had tractors
been in general use last summer in
the hard winter wheat belt the re-
turns next year by farmers would
have been increased by so million
dollars or so, for millers are now con.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-04-13
CUBA JOINS UNITED
STATES IN THE WAR

Havana. Cuba. April CUBA, not
yet out of her teens as a republic, is
at war with Germany--the first of
the Latin-American countries to
range herself alongside the United
States, her liberator and protector.
On April 7. President Menocal
unanimously by tee senate and house,
thus putting into effect the declar-
alton that a state of war exists he
tween Cuba and Germany.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-04-13
SCHOOLS ADOPT
NATIONAL COLORS

The graduating class of the Roman
high school has decided that since
war has ben declared, it is very
fitting that we should put aside our
class colors and wear the red, white
and blue with the other pupils of
the school. We realize that this is
the least we can do to show our
Won't every man, woman and child
wear the colors with us? No one
knows what the future holds for us,
but no matter what we may receive
or do, we know that tho best there
is in us belongs to our country. We
are ready at any time to answer the
call.
The girls in the bread baking con-
test have started their bread book
lets. Catherine hay is the leading
bread maker in Glass B. The three
girls in Glass A have been doing
about the same grade of work and
all are improving with practice.
Mr.. Abbey of the Bozeman agricul-
tural college, visited the Roman
schools and gave a short talk on the
raising of corn, potatoes, and on veg
etable canning. He laid special en-
hoe hn nc tr
our food supply, because of the prob
able demand for food caused by the
war,
Mr.. Campbell, the county agricul-
turist, spoke on the club wark which
is being done by the school children
throughout the county. AS a result
of Mr.. Campbell's talk, sixteen girls
have signifed their intention of join
ing the canning club; two boys the
corn club, and fifteen the potato club,
four of which are girls.
Last week banking was carried on
by the 9TH and 8th arithmetic class.
Everything was conducted just as in
modern banks; each student held an
account which he drew on by real
checks and the final statement ap-
peared on real blanks. Miss Irene
Teagarden acted as president of the
bank bank and Thane Ladd, Russell
Hardman, Vearl Sewell and Kingdom
Kennedy were cashiers at different
times. On March 20 F. j. White came
over to the school building and eX-
planned banking and how it is carried
on. Friday the class went to the
real bank and saw the bank books
other things necessary to cary n
banking, Everything went on in
grand style until the 5th of April,
when Vearl accused Thane Of stealing
check written to him by Russell
for $40, which he had endorsed and
left on his desk. A trial resulted in
which Eugene Piedalue acted as
Thames lawyer, while Marie Bou-
chard acted as Vearl's. Marie called
Russell as witness and he testified
that he saw Thane take the check
The defendant then claimed that
Vearl owed him for two days labor at
$3.50 per day for repairing a boy
scout cabin. Cecil Lewis was brought
in by Eugene and testified that this
was true, because he was member
of the Boy Scout club. Just before
the trial Thane had handed Vearl a
check for $3.50 which was accepted;
this. of course. was meant for the
balance on the $10.50. After much
arguing the jury Of twelve retired
and returned with a verdict of guilt.
Judge Becker pronounced the SEN
tence and as punishment Thane must
pay all expenses and serve a term Of
six months hard labor in the peni-
Continued on page two)
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-04-13

The Parent-Teachers' association
meeting will be held in the high
school building on Sunday afternoon,
April Is. at 3 o'clock. An excellent
program has been arranged and every
one is invited to come.
Mr., and Mrs. J. T. Warner were
visitors in Missoua from Saturday
until Tuesday of this week.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-04-13
PORTLAND HOG MARKET

Pork prices We're advanced another
10 or Is cents after a steady market
for over ten days. There was a
fairly good run of 1900 head, with
ogod demand. Best light pigs brought
STA 65; bulk of sales $14.5O to $14.6O.
Pigs were in fairly good supply and
sold from $1,000 to $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-03
INDEPENDENCE DAY
WILL BE OBSERVED
AT ARSENAL CAMP

Fourth of july viii be observed at
the Young Mems Christian association
headquarters Of the Sixth Illinois regi-
ment at Rock island arsenal tomor-
row with a program.
In the evening there will be relay
race Of teams eff the various COM
nanies. At O'Clock at night there
will be patriotic service. With Rev
q a. Johnson pastor OF the Central
Presbyterian church in charge. There
VIII be other numbers on the program,
including a reading by Miss Agnes '.
Mathis Of Chicago. who took part IN
the state Christian EndeaVor conyen-
ton here
the army j. NJ c. A. appreciates the
work the Christian Eudeavor at the
tent on the island. On Friday evening
and Sunday afternoon programs were
given by persons who took part in the
convention here Last evening Miss
Mathis gave a reading, The Littiest
Rebel.
The camp recently received q player
piano. the gift of T B. Davis of Rock
Island There is a need for player
rolls and any gift will be appreciated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-03
MOTOR
COMPREHENSIVE
LEADPARADEHERE

The Republic band. composed Of 50
employees of the Republic Motor Truck
company of Alma. Mica. VIII take part
in the independence day parade in
Rock Island tomorrow.
u O Eoack. owner Of the N0ack Mo
COR company today made arrange
ments for the appearance here Of the
organization The band viii play In
Davenport and Moline in the morning
and b the afternoon 1t VIII march in
tine patriotic procession here. III the
evening # win probably give a nanG
concert IN Spencer square.
The band is in Springfield today and
will arrive 70 a private Pullman over
The Rock Island lines tomorrow morn
ing Il is travelling through the coun-
-rv visiting cities IN which the Ike
public trucks are best known. appear
ing before clubs and nationally known
organizations. cooperating where pos
s5bTe with enlistment campaigns Of tire
army and navy. The band lays claim
TO being the finest non professional
band in the world
II was organized q few years ago
when the Republic Motor Truck com
uauv was having the foundation Of its
present business At the start the
band contained - pieces. but despite
the unfuckv szguiHcance of tine mum
her. the organization has grown now
until II boasts q membership Of 90 r.
J Major leads the organization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-03
BOY SCOUTMAsTER
TO BE HERE 1T WEEK

It is expected that T. 3. Weaver OF
Columbus. Ohio, scout master Of the
Rock Island council Of Boy Scouts.
viii come 10 this city within a week.
according 10 a statement made today
by r.. q. Mitchell, scout commits sIOner.
Mr.. Weaver has been a scout commits
siouer fer more than five years He
was department commissioner ia
charge OF seven troops ia the east dis
trict OF Columbus and had charge of
organizing new troops and helping
scout masters in their work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-03

James BeaIer. colored. was arrested
yesterday afternoon on complaint of
Mrs. L. Connolly. sos Ninth street.
Mrs Connolly charged Bealer with
breaking The lock on the door OF her
home and frightening her Baaier W8s
sentenced - serve 30 days i'm the
county jail today BeaIer who was
night Waterman for the Sand 1t Gravel
COMPANY. was the man who found the
coat and cap belonging f0 Archie
Smith who penued q letter no his
wife threatening suicide. BsaIer gave
the lame excuse that ne bad been
drinking
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-03
DAvEnp0RTnEGR()
TAKEN FOR THEFT
scott Harris, Picked Lp In This City
on Adyice@of Authorities on
the Iowa Side.
sroLE FoUR SUITS CLOTHES
Second Davenport Man, sho Took
Brofher's Garments and Tried 80
Pawn Them. Also Sabbed.

Yesterday the Davenport police no
titled the local authorities 20 look out
for one Scott Harris "a Negro and 3
complete description vas furnished
Harris was charged with stealing four
suits Of clothes
Yesterdav afternoon Detectives
Thomas Cox and Herman 1ehnert
came across Il Negro answering 20
the description at the corner Of Sew
enteenth street and Third avenue
When questioned he gave the name Of
Bill Thompson and told tae plan
clothes meu ne was looking for d room
Harris was placed under arrest. When
questioned further at the station he
admitted taking the clothing lie had
only one suit left, having disposed ot
the other three Harris was turned
over to the Davenport authorities last
night lie viii be tried on larceny
charge by the Davenport authorities
Take Second Iowan.
Charles van Auken. who gave his
address as 3103z Gaines street, DaT-
export, was picked up by Officers
Kirsch and Bennett at the corner Of
Fifteenth street and Second avenue
last evening Van Auken carried a
suit case containing checkered SUIT
Of clothes and raiucoat. After being
questioned he admitted stealing the
garments from his brother and trying
TO dispose Of them in a second hand
store Van Auben says he was I'LL ana
stole the clothes to raise money 10
buy some medicine. He claims 10 he
button cutter by trade. Van Auken
was also turned over to the baFeh-
port police
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-03

2.52o; reference. S74: philosophy. %;
religion. Il: science. II.
There was received from fines and
deposits with the city treasurer. SIS. 80.
The board allowed bills aggregating
S555.43
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-03
BETWEEN 20 AND $50 DIE
IN RACE WAR

Continued From Page 0ne)
.-.-a 4r,g+ cfrh+ bodies had
i[., III ,.ar5o,.a Undertaking es-
t7i5-tsrC--4s
10 = >-e.---o- .,,zre If rhern
1l., .-1~,.,..,g Ts5iae crossed into
9. nc z4c last niah+ Al fhh same
- tl,-,.,sarae 1T curiosity seekers
srae, +ha Missouri Side crossed the
b~fdeas infn Eas+ 81 Louis. making il
,oore diAiculf TOR Tie police and ma
+fora4 gf,sr4 r., restore order
u,,ndrede ~ Negroes are employed
n the big mills AT Granite City. and
man of MON live In East ST. Louis
Some NJ tha mills. desiring To save
tbeir men rran attack. would not al
low the Negroes to leave Tor home at
The usual h0,3r
500 Riatere Jailed
Early today the guardsmHu. under
command or Adiutant General Dick
aon reminded un more than 500 rioters
and brought Them 10 the ctrv Jail
Tbe rroops who were on duty dur
ing the most serious disturbance. be-
ino under civil authority. ware order
"a moi tn shoot This resulted ina q
number Of rifles being taken forciblv
from fha soldiers tn explanation If
the failure Of 4ha troops 10 fire on the
mons General Dickson said that the
nurnoses for which he troops had
beer sent had been gained without FIR
inr shot and that wholesale blood
shed would have been the result III
any friny nm ina mars of the Froous
squads of soldiers sent ont 10 bring
II, firearms found I'm nossassion Of anv
-,-,1tsg ~, N-sr,r9ee eairaa dozens rf re-
- -i4.-@ - -F,r,+.-,,rs
.-,,t- 49,, ,.-stt ,,s,, ..r-a,-r
,i'e y, 49,. - T.. -,@,,f4
toll1 ca 7.., IN, 49, ,,..s an
p-,.1,.t.S7r 80 -, ~a-.r,4
oppoi tNil''S ',5sli
Operate h} iashIshts.
One OF the results or the HTes was
70 plunge parts OF Jhe clty ah gar Ales5
and surgeons al Sl Mary hoepltaL
and the emergenCy operating room
opened ia the city nail we're fofeeo 70
DC their work "hlle policemen heid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-03
RAINFALL IN JUNE
Is ABOVE AVERAGE

Rainfall ia June was above the nor
NAL for he month, says the report Of
J. 81 5herisr. mete0roloElst Of the
local weather bureau. The rainfall
was 4S5 inches while normal is 81
inches The highest temperature was
so. tae lowest Is The average was
S. normal being a. The prevailing
direction If the wind was southwest
with an average hourly velocity of -
miles There were six clear days IN
the month
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-03
OFFICIAL MAKES
300 INSPECTIONS
A. r.. Lewis OF Illinois State Food De-
partment Completes Work IN
Rock Island.
PRAISES LOCAL AUTHORITIES
CommendS Them Upon Spirit Ell Cos
operation in Aiding in Keeping
Places Clean.

Three hundred inspections during
: six weeks Of labor in Roek Island
have been made By A. r. Lewis. in
speetor for the Illinois state food de-
partment, who has Just completed his
fourth period IN the city.
Conditions throughout the city /
find are much better than when /
made my first trip here in 1914 said
Mr.. Lewis Some bad situations were
found then. but the same places now /
find TO be maintaining a good stand
ard
What / desire most TO say before
leaving Rock Island is that n nine
years of this kind of work. in all Of the
principal cities of northern Illinois /
have never had better cooperation
than has been accorded by the health
department of the municipality Of
Rock Island. Much OF what inspectors
for the state are able TO do depends
upon the attitude of local authorities
For instance. conditions may be e1-
ceIlent in the bakery or restaurant or
other place Of food supply and still
deplorable conditions may be existing
on the next lot The inspector has no
jurisdiction over the situation on the
lot where there is no food supply and
thar situation must be reached by To-
cal authorities.
In these situations Dir G. IT. Eos
ter has been not only willing to CO.
operate. but he has been alert upon
his own initiative TO an extent that is
highly appreciated by the state de-
paTlment-
New Inspector Named.
Assurance is given that no back
ward step viii be taken in the work Of
food inspection by the appointment Of
John 3. Newman Of EIgiH 10 the head
OF the department MI Newman is
practical dairy man and he has been
In The state Office as an assistant for
seven and one-half years 1t speaks
well for him when it is considered that
he was selected without being an ap-
pIcant for the place"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-03
BIEg NOTICE.

After this date I will not he aspons-
bic for any debts contracted by anyone
except myself
r. GEGE%HEEATER
July g, 1871.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-03

Tv anty-fogr were known ia be dead
and guess work busted Itself with the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-03
Trouble Ends Al Midnight.

With the exception of isolated en-
counters between whites and Negroes
At widely separated points. the riot
ing virtually ceased about midnight
All saloons have been closed for an
indefinite period by the mayor
Mnrsa Tsn.rEnEE Hn..r.nH
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-03

Continued IRON Page Onel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-03
intends 10 STOP FIofinr.

intend by all that is holy t0 stop
this riotLns- said the adjutant gen
eral after the conference. Reports
that martial law has been declared. or
VIII be declared. are untrue. There
has been real martial Law in Illinois
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-23

Surveyors are
now in field

That the Milwaukee railroad
does not intend to lose any time in
electrifying the western end of its
system is indicated by the fact that
the engineers are already in the
field locating the transmission line
and establishing the trolley loca-
ton. They began last week at
Othello and are wo.ssing west. The
crew started Friday morning and
by Saturday night had completed
six miles. They are expected to
finish abou, one mile day. Their
present orders are to work from
Othello to Cedar Falls on the other
side of the Cascades. The compile
ton of the line from Cedar Fails
to Seattle has not yet been ordered
as in some places the trains run
over leased lines.
The construction will follow the
same lines ar that in successful op-
Grafton from Harlowtown, Mont,
to Avery, Idaho, which is Of the
catenary double trolley, 5000 volt.
direct current type, the locomotive
being equipped with the regenera-
tive breaking system.
F. R. Nicholas is in charge Of
the crew locating the transmission
line while C. K. Strong is in charge
of the trolley location party.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-23

Word reached White Bluffs this
week of the birth Of son to Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Judd Of Dilley,
Oregon. The Judds formerly
owned Alfalfa Ridge ranch, up the
river, but sold out and moved to
Oregon about q year ago. The
new babe makes boy number two.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-23

After two-months lay-of on ac-
count of ice in the river. the Han
ford Flyer took its run again Tues
day between Hanford and Kenne
wick. This establishes asain the
daily mail service, one day on the
boat and one on the train.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-23

The 15-ton stack of alfalfa hay
on the G. M. johnson ranch, sold at
auction on Tuesday Ivy M. E. Houk,
was purchased by Joe Montgomery,
j. F. Coleman, Angle Bros. and J.
H. Gage. The price ranged be-
tween $3.50 and $500 per ton.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-23

asking advice as to the steps nee
essary to bring the matter before
the special committee appointed by
the president to investigate the
subject, | have to state that num-
Der of sites have been suggested,
and that the committee is making
preparations to visit the localities
which appear to offer the greater
advantages. Studies for the pur-
pose of planning an itinerary are
now being made, and Priest Rapids
is among the localities under con-
sideration. Due notice of the time
and place of hearings will be given.
"By direction of the chief of en-
ginees. Very respectfully.
C. Keller,
Lieutenant Colonel, Corps of
Engineers.
That the possibility of the gov
eminent taking over the Priest
Rapids site has stirred the power
interests into the belief that they
may be able, after all to pass the
Shields-Adamson bill is indicated
by the fact that the house has re-
appointed conferees to meet with
conferees already reappointed by
the senate to reconsider the bill.
1t is reported that there is now a
chance of agreement and passage
Of the bill before March 4, the day
congress adjourns.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-23

There are a number of former
Wisconsin people in the community
and it has been suggested that they
form themselves into some sort of
organization and hold a reunion.
Those interested should confer with
G.. w. Shaw.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-23

George Ellis jr., at one time a
clerk in the old White Bluffs Mer-
camille company store. but now liv-
ing in Spokane, writes to White
Bluffs friends that he still is a
booster for White Bluffs and that
he expects to come back here some
day.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-23

L; Phillips. 2; Gssnmell. L; Olson,
2: A. Evett, 8; free throws, Aus
tin, |; Olson, 9; Evett.
Contributed
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-23

The next regular meeting of the
Woman's Club, on Wednesday,
February 18th, will BIZ at the home
Of Mrs. R. B. McMurry.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1917-02-23
Dedicate New
Highschool

|
the large auditorium and over
flowel into the corridors, and with
ceremonies that we're altogether
fitting to the occasion, the magnifi-
cent $4,000 Highschool building
at Hanford was dedicated Thursday
night. Delegations were present
from Prosser, Kiona, Kennewick,
| White Bluffs. Allard, Arrowsmith
and other points. The address of
welcome was delivered by Charles
M. Sanford. Marley B. Haynes,
on behalf of the school board, pre-
sented the building to the district
and Rev. E. N. Quist delivered the
speech of acceptance.
Other speakers were County Su-
perintendent A. c. Jones, State
HighschooI Inspector Edwin Twit-
myer, Judge c. H. Hartford of Sc
attic, Earl l.. Wooster of the Ellens-
burg Normal and Prof. w. H.
Bleakney of Whitman college. Vo-
cal selections were excellently rem
dered by Miss Lucille Langford. rs
were also piano selections by Miss
Esther Perkins and Miss Frances
Lovely.
A bounteous feast, served in the
domestic science room, was fur
nished by the Ladies' Aid.
The Highschool building is one
of the best and most modernly
equipped in the state and is cred
it, not only to Hanford but to this
whole valley. which will probably
use it until such time as the in
creased population will warrant
such school in each district.
In one of the fastest games wit
messed in the city of Hartford the
"Hasbeens" went down to defeat
to the speedy Highschoo basket
ball team. Without a doubt the
star of the game was Dudley Event
who made seventeen Of the seven
teen points scored by the High
school boys. All the Hasbeens
except five. Olson, playing at right
guard on the H. BIS thought he was
studying astronomy discovering
four or five thousand new stars
he had not sseen before during a
mixup with Root who has that
butting way.
Speaking of watchful waiting.
Woody Wilson has nothing on Vo-
taw. Philips and Gimmel playing
a speedy game and at times could
not be seen for dust. Bob at left
forward could no doubt have play
ed faster game if he had not had
so much trouble finding place to
put his number tens.
/, When the dust finally settled the
long end of the game by the score
of Is to II. The lineup. i5as.
4. Hasbeens Highschool
Austin !. f. Haynes
Phillips r. f. o. Evett
Votaw c. A. Evett
Gemmell l.g. Root
Olson rig. M'Connachie
Summary---Field goals, Austin,
1; Phillips. 2; Gssmmell. L; Olson,
2: A. Evett, 8; free throws, Aus
tin, |; Olson, 9; Evett.