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The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-22

to give praise and thanks for this
years blessings, both for the success
of our arms and the fruits of a boun-
tful harvest.
Let us therefore be true to our
selves and spend day at our fire
sides and in our respective churches,
giving thanks for all the blessings of
the past year. Let us spend the day,
not in hilarity and vain-glorious in
dulgences, but in peace and quiet, sur
rounded by our families and loved
ones in grateful remembrances and
appreciations for the blessings God
has seen fit and proper to bestow up
on us, during the past year.
Now, Therefore, I, J. J. Gunther,
Mayor of the Town of Plentywood,
Montana, in conformity with a time
honored custom, do hereby designate
Thursday, the twenty-eighth day of
November next, as day of thanks
giving and prayer and invite the peo-
pie of Plentywood, to cease upon that
day from their ordinary occupations
and in their respective homes and
places of worship to render thanks to
God who has been so good to US.
In Witness Whereof, I have here
unto set my hand and caused the Seal
of the Town of Plentywood, Montana,
to be affixed.
Done in the Town of Plentywood,
Montana, this the Twentieth day of
November, in the year of our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and eigh-
teen.
J. J. GUNTHER.
Attested:
E. E. BELANSKI,
Town Clerk.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-22
ONLY JUSTICE FOR MASSES
WILL STOP BOLSHEVISM-BAER

Washington, Nov. 20.-"The way
to prevent the spread of Bolshevihsm
in the world is to establish justice for
the masses of the people, and in or
der to do that in the United States
our congress must agree to sweep
ing program of economic reforms,
Congressman John M. Baer told an
audience of more than three thousand
soldiers at Camp Humphreys last
night.
Baer was the speaker at the OPEN
ing of the new Liberty theatre at the
big camp. He was introduced by Cen
eral Kutz, recently returned from
France and now in charge OF three
camps near here. His hearers ap-
plauded when Mr.. Baer, between the
pictures which he drew for the sol
diers' entertainment, told them that
the nations reconstruction program
must provide for the future condI-
tons of the men now under arms.
aIf the men now elected to con-
gress fail to meet peoples hopes, ne
said. aand if the reactionaries get IN
the way of reconstruction program
that will be satisfactory, then you
men will be numerous enough to elect
another congress in sympathy WITH
democratic ideas"
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-22
A Thanksgiving Proclamation
By The Mayor Of Per1tyuood

Perhaps the most beautiful tradi-
ton of Americas national life is to
turn each year with the south-reced-
ing sun in a spirit of thankfulness to
the Almighty God for His blessings
and mercies to US, both as a nation.
and as individuals. The past year has
brought about a train of consequences
which will be remembered as long as
history is read; it has brought about
the happy consummation of one of the
worlds greatest epochs, the ending of
the greatest world war in the history
of mankind.
In this mighty epochal struggle, a
struggle of might against right, of
autocracy against democracy, of tyr
amy and oppression against freedom
and justice, we had aligned ourselves
on the side of the inaliable rights of
mankind. The struggle has ended;
and freedom and liberty and justice
stands supreme in her shining robes
of splendor, proudly holding aloft the
candle of new, and crushing under
foot the ugly and yenomous serpent
of a past but never to be forgotten.
age; in her forehead sparkles the dia-
dem of a new freedom.
All this the past years has brought
about through the justice and good
ness and mercies of an adjust, all
good and all-merciful Providence.
And many of our friends and dear
cnes who gave thanks and praise with
us year ago are not with us now. A
year ago they prayed, side by side
with us for this years happy consum-
nation, but they have since passed
away to happier realms, and we are
left to do that for which they longed,
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-22

the Tale of Gopher Poison" the hon
orable boards of county commission
ers have been sharpening the ak and
now, election being over, the keen
edged instrument has been used.
However, it will be interesting to
Mr.. j. f. Redmond and the Honorable
board of county commissioners to
know that the information contained
in the story entitled, tale of Gofer
POISON" was not secured at the office
OF the County Agent, not one iota of
it, but from different source entire
ly. However just as reliable.
The commissioners and J. F. Red
mond have not denied one allegation
contained against them in the above
mentioned story, instead they have
removed or try to remove the county
agent.
The public need not be worried.
however, the county commissioners
have no authority to remove the coun-
ty agent and he will remain right on
the job.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-22
HEAVY LOSS IN FLOOD Z
WAVE ON ST. LAWRENCE

Quebec, Nov. 21.-The flood wave
that swept up the st. Lawrence river
last night causing damage here esti-
mated at about a million dollars,
wrought immense destruction to riv-
er villages and towns between Que
bee and Three Rivers, it was learned
today. Many summer houses were
carried away and stretches of the
Quebec railway roadbed between this
city and st. Anne de Beaupre were
washed out. An unknown schooner
was driven ashore, total wreck, two
vessels we're reported in precarious
position and a steam barge was seen
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-22
b SCOUTS MAKE
SPLENDID SLEUTHS

EE York, Nov. 21.-With the re-
Ed a telegram from Secretary
Re Navy Daniels by the Boy
Of America yesterday, charac-
Ping them as "chivalric young
drS," because of their work
rg the war, it was disclosed at
@aal headquarters here that the
working on behalf of the gov
ell, had discovered hundreds of
wireless plants.
enlg-Slx of these plants were
N one day. A German alien,
ahg an underground radio sta
Slh small New England river
ng the motive power, was tax
custody and later interned.
pant was said to have been ex-
lg derman government mess
F"een America and Berlin.
VI these scout activities are
" " be made public later.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-22
|1HEY HAVE CANNED
| CO. AGENT ANDERSON
AGRICULTURAL Agent, Being too Honest to Par
tieipate in Defrauding the County, Can
ned By "Three Blind Men"

,..,. reached this office, that Coun-
,ericultural Agent Anderson has
I, peauned" by Efficiency" Jim
.,,,ond and the "Three Blind Men
Epn Bombay"
|csrpty Agent Anderson is a man
] +oo much honesty of purpose and
A,,btuess of character to be al
r.d 10 remain in the Office of Coun-
1 .,.Dt, It is claimed that he is a
france to the complete looting of
i farmers by the loyalty league"
i that the honorable board of coun-
s commissioners and their boss, ]. F.
kdnoud have decided to put the
h under him while the chance is
u Nothing caA be allowed to
Nd between the paytriots and 10y
Ii and the flching of the last PEN
81 d the taxpayers out of the coun-
teasurer, and County Agent An
Bon was an obstacle. He has been
aed
hce the Producers News printed
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-22
NuPPLlES IN U. S. IS
aatS THAT OF YEAR AGO

1son' Nov. 20.-Supplies of
In u In elevators, which will be
F" meet the needs of this
T.. : well as to aid Europe, are
sFf than they were a year
~. Or General McAdoo today
' a report from the oper-
I0n Of the railroad admin
i. showing that on Nov. 9
4 &ll,",! W nand in the primary ele-
h sl a, l'OOO bushels of grain as
With 17,a5s,Ooo bushels on
Day in 1917. '''''' 'A
y ~ corn supplies especially
y, Increase over a year ago.
.I.a.' '''07,OOO bushels of corn
N ''ors ',n on Nov. 9, as COM
las aaa 1000 bushels a year
'%OO W. bushels of wheat as
h VIA u 9,O8s,OOO in 1917, and
blss lsssaelS of oats against
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-22
NOV. oath FATHERS
DAY IN u. S. ARMY

Paris, Nov. 21.-The Stars and
Stripes, the organ of the Americans
expeditionary force, has arranged for
Nov. Oath as the day upon which al
the American troops shall write home
to father. Special delivery arrange
ments are under way in order that
Fathers Day" shall be as successful
as Mothers Day." May last. It Is
hoped that the father will write 20
their sons on the same day.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-22

flashing distress signals during the
night.
Wharves at t. Laurent and t. Jean
Island of Orleans, carried into the
river, drifted past this city today.
Three freight cars standing on q
wharf in the Canadian Pacific yards
here were blown into the St. Charles
river by the gale.
Late advices indicate that part OF
Batiscan was destroyed.
The tide started rising during the
night and at ten o'clock this morning
a large tract of the Montreal Quebec
provincial highway was washed out.
At noon today a huge landslide oc-
Cured, bringing with it into the riv-
er part of the Montreal highway.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-22
D INV BIG YEAR;
i y MANY ELEVATORS

|sa@ssl C0-operative Equity
|S Sases ia, an expansion pro-
st, 4sludes :, the acquisition
1 ,,,;ss, ;sslesv,atOrs, and an in
aS0'ssa1atiOn from $1,000
m saaseting of the board Of
,,s,al 80 President J. NJ NJ. AN ~
D. e. : is working out the
eS .atiOn a was increased
ass@ ! u 100000 last Janu-
ss,ts nans include the sale
10 "a, z Of capital stock re-
Nsiaa a' recapitalization.
d. !. Is undertaken to
Rspe,;t.s .ors regard as
Sciet, u the North
b ps.' Expects an enorm-
/ fss'.,, s.ain and livestock
I'd ! ~ ~. Of the winning
y. assumption of peace
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By the President of the United States of America


A Proclamation
it mas in of
LII praise and Almighty manv blessings
ana mee nation This year special and moving
cause TO be grateful and God good pleasure
siSeh Us peace H mas not
mere rehe from the strain and tragedy war; as
great triumph OF right Complete victory brought peace
one but the confident promise cf
ce shall replace force and intrigue nations Our gal
liant armies have participated not marred or
stained by another selfish righteous cause
they nave immortal
serving mankind God has indeed been gracious cause
lof such rejoicing
dtlons OF our national history day shines
our hea take new courage and look forward
and greater duties.
tne DIVINE guidance the performance
forgiveness all and pray that in all we
do shall strengthen the ties of friendship respect up
on which must assist build the peace
good will among the nations.
Wherefore Woodrow Wilson, president the United States
of America hereby designate Thursday day
OF November anksgng prayer invite
the people throughout the ay their
ordinary occupations and in their
ship to render thanks to God the ruler of nations.
In witness whereof caused the
seal of the United States
Done the sixteenth dav of Novem-
Der the hosuand and eg-
teen and the independence of the
one hundred and fory-tird -
WOODROW WILSON.
By the President:
ROBERT LANSING,
Secretary of State
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-22
President Issues Proclamation

NOV lS-Presdent Wilson, proclamation yester-
uay designated Thursday November Thanksgiving dav and
% s year the American people have moving cause
70 De grateful and rejoice Complete victory he said has brought
not only peace but the confident day as we'll
winch Justice shall replace force jealous intrigue among the
nations" - O
The proclamation follows:
THANKSGIVING 1918.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12

will have to be passed over my veto.
shall urge to a great extent q con-
sistent physical examination pro-
gram for all children from the time
that the child enters school until he
becomes of age. The operation of
the National Draft Act which shows
that the percentage of reflections, on
the ground of physical disability.
Is an impressive argument in favor
OF Iufther efforts to safeguard the
future citizen during the period OF
physical development
Norkmen'S Compensation
In view of the increased cost of
hflng the minimum and maximum
! compensation should be commensu-
rately increased. A simple and lust
method of computing wages should
ne adopted to meet the needs of all
the workmen of the state. l favor
these ana other amendments neces-
sary to meet the conditions of to-
day.
Workmen's Insurance
Common justice REQUIRES that the
working men and women of Penn
sElNanla should be relieved from the
rear or poverty in old age and in
| tlme of sickness and unemployment.
The bread winner of the family
should be able to live free from the
! ear that sickness or death will cause
MS wlte and children to be depend
eht on charity. The workman is en-
tit.ed TO obtain insurance against
sickness, old age and lack of en-
p!oyment, and the state, the en-
pJoyef and the workman should
unite to make such insurance nos
sible. P0'
Child Labor Law
Inc present Child Labor Law
Stoutiy resisted by corporate greed,
mas now become most helpful
agency of honest industry and a
pressing TO children who are forced
10 TOLL. Its provisions have had the
nearly approval of educators and of
tue National Association of Manu-
lacturers. Just as money was pour-
ed out for its defeat, money from
the same sordid sources will he
poured out for its repeal. | shall
stahd squarely against any attempt
10 lessen the protection to our child
rem and our women who toll. shall
favor any additional safeguards and
humane provisions that the friends
OF humane legislation may approve
Inc conservation of human life shall
dlWdES nave my hearty help, | shall
never consent othe coming of chill :.
uren rights int capitalists gold. T
shall always stand for the health ana
euucatlon of our children and for the
pIoteCtlon OF our women in every
way that decency and the rights of
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12

and there are too many commissions.
| l favor a budget system which
will provide that the various heads
/ of departments submit in detail to
the Legislature the amount of money
necessary to operate their depart
ments. I am in favor of a budget
| system for all state and charitable
| institutions,to be presented when ap-
! preparations are asked. l also favor
closer supervision of all institutions
and agencies supported wholly or in
part by state funds.
Schools
The bulwark of our state is the
public school. 1 favor larger appro-
priations and prompt payment of the
same. The teachers of the state are
under-paid. l favor larger salaries.
1 am also in full sympathy with the
| teachers retirement act. l oppose
| teaching any language save the Eng
/ lish in any schools below high school
grade in this Commonwealth and viii
advocate the speedy americaniZation
| of our entire population. Let all
people foreign or native born, be-
come citizens or get out National
| Allegiance should so with bread win
ming.
Conservation, Food, Housing
The war has brought home to us,
as never before. the question of food
and the value of the men who pro-
! duce it. Pennsylvania farm popu-
| lation is twice in size among all the
! state, but our farm people have
never received the consideration to
which their numbers and public inn
portance justly entitle them.
If elected Governor, 1 will do my
best to see that the farmer gets JUS
tice in Pennsylvania and is properly
represented at Harrisburg.
l pledge myself to work for the
protection and extension of our state
forests. the increase of their use as
recreation grounds for the people,
and the protection and increase or
game and fish for the benefit of all
throughout the state.
l pledge myself to use every power
of the governorship in order that
pure and plentiful food decent
housing. good schooling, a fair
chance for leisure and health, and
good pay for good work may be
brought within the reasonable reach
of every Pennsylvania.
Corrupt Practices Act
/ will urge the adoption of a thor
ough- going, comprehensive corrupt
practices act, which will stop the
corrupt use of money at elections
and, will place the corruptionists
where they belong. behind the bars.
l favor an act which will more GER
tainly define the purpose for which
money may be contributed and spent
in any general or primary election,
limit the total expenditures, and, in
addition to penalties for violation,
require due accounting and public
audit, and Make the wilful viola
ton governing elections felonies
punishable by Imprisonment"
Home Rule
I favor a larger measure of home
rule for cities, boroughs and town
ships, particularly as to the control
of public utilities and local improve
ments.
Idle People
I shall advocate the enactment of
law that will compel all idle per-
sons, rich and poor alike. to work,
at least during the period of the war,
in some productive capacity In this
state. The day of loating, whether in
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12


platform. 1t is as follows:
Il have never sought or held pub
lie office for the sake of the office or
for my own advantage. My object
has been to advance certain princi-
pies for which 1 stand to render SER
vice to the people. Every office l
had held has been at a sacrifice to
myself and family. Compelled to
work at the age of ten. doing a mans
work at the age of fifteen as a driver
of delivery wagon, leaving home
and starting in business for myself
as merchant in a strange city at
the age of nineteen, and securing my
education at intervals during winter
months and at night. has given me
al. experience that enables me to
appreciate the difficulties and prob
lens of life confronting the average
citizen.
In my platform utterances which
follow, have not evaded, equivocat-
ed or attempted by the fulsome use
of words to becloud thought.
take a definite stand on everything
l propose, and every plank in this
platform is consistent with my pub
lie life extending over a period of
twenty-five years. I am no eleventh
hour convert to any proposition
which I advocate.
For many years I have been en-
gagged in business as a merchant,
banker and publisher. This, with my
experience as Recorder and Com
missioner of Allegheny County for
ten years, as Insurance Commission
er and Highway Commissioner of
Pennsylvania, has given me under
standing of the great social, moral
and economic problems now con-
fronting the people. as well as those
which will arise after the war.
The men of Pennsylvania are just
rs patriotic. home loving and God
fearing as those of any state in the
Union, but for twenty-five years they
have been controlled with an iron
hand by a vicious. corrupt political
machine which has made an alliance
with the liquor traffic, special inter
ests, the underworld and all forms
OF vice. To improve living condi-
tions, make happier homes and have
clean Commonwealth, We must de-
stroy this machine.
L will do everything in my power
to administer the affairs of the state
in an honest and business-like man.
ner. in the interest of all the people,
TO Improve conditions in the work.
shops and on the farms and to see
that the boys and girls of the fu-
ture have a better chance than we
have had in the past.
L favor the promotion of the in
dustrial and general business actiyi-
ties of the state which, properly con-
Quoted, are so vital to the welfare of
the people.
We are now on the eve of a new
era. The redemption Of Pennsvl-
Nania draweth nigh. The ratification
OF the Sheppard Amendment to the
National Constitution is assured and
Pennsylvania to take an honored po-
siuon in the nation must be one OF
the thlrty-siN states 20 ratify.
The contest of N3y 21st is not an
issue between two men or hetv-eor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12

| two factions. \ great principle is al
/ stake, Il principle greater than any
man. l wish to impress upon the
| people of this state the importance
of not being misled by false political
! leaders or fooled by false doctrines,
1t is a question of right against
wrong, the saloon versus the home
and our industries, and 1 urge upon
all voters the Importance of voting
upon this issue.
The War and After 6hc War
1t is criminal TO capitalize patriot
ism for personal advantage. 1t is
unnecessary to declare that at all
times the state of Pennsylvania Will
do its full patriotic duty and l shall
consider it a high privilege to sup
port in every way the National ad-
ministrati ton and organize this state
to render its maximum support to
the speedy winning of the war. l
favor giving the Commission on Pub
lie Safety and Defense the full
amount asked for at the last ses-
sion. S5.000,000.0O and more if by
so doing the cause of the Republic is
advanced.
am convinced that the real test
of our states strength will be felt
keenly in the war after this war
the war of reorganization and read
justment, when all economic and hu-
name considerations will need new
setting and just treatment. Mono
poly and greed must not then again
disgrace our state and impoveriSh
our mighty army of toilers in factory
and in field, in mine and mill.
shall steadily stand for human rights
and for justice to ALL
TOiurad SOIdiprS and Sailors
When our crippled soldiers and
sailors are brought home it will be
my pleasure to provide for them
every possible comfort and help.
shall favor careful medical treat
ment, continuation schools suited to
their manned condition. and employ
ment in such industry as will ensure
their welfare. Whatever a grateful
state can do it must do for those
gallant. heroic men
State Prohibition as n War Measure
The National Government has
found it necessary to protect our
drink. If it be necessary to protect
the soldiers from liquor to win the
war, how much more necessary it is
to protect our great industrial army
here in Pennsylvania and our boys
and girls from the rum traffic. This
is state prohibition as a war meas
ure, to which l pledge myself
National Prohibition
I am for National Prohibition and
will use my best efforts to have the
Sheppard amendment ratified. I will
not support any candidate for the
Legislature who does not make a
positive and unequivocal declaration
in favor of the ratification of the
amendment.
Woman Suffrage
am in favor of woman suffrage.
State Constitutional Convention
I favor the calling of a State Con-
stitutional convention. The present
Constitution is out of date and does
not measure up to the great advance
made along social and economic
lines during the last forty years.
Budget System
The cost of government in this
state has been growing by leaps and
bounds. We have too many offices
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12

ties interested should be used to put
an end to the existing dangers. I
favor statute making it misde-
meanor for n mine to be so operated
as to cause the surface of the ground
within the limits of any city or bor-
ough to fall or cave in.
]. DENNY O'NEIL
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12

mining operations have become in
tolerable. If reasonable adjust
ment of the private and public inter-
ests involved cannot be secured by
agreement between representatives
of the municipalities, corporations
and persons affected, the police pow
er OF the state or of the communi-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-12

human souls demand. No pre-elect-
ion contributions shall ever, with
my consent. buy legislation or pre-
vent the enactment of just laws.
Mine Caveins
conditions in the mining regions
of the state. due to the falling of the
surface of land as is the result O
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O'NEIL PLATFORM is
OUTLINED AT RALLY

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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-08-16

For farm products this year, the
Ohio State Fair is offering premiums
of S5,0S7, and an additional $2,O5O
for county exhibits of the same Bees
and honey have not been overlooked
and in this department $204 in prizes
is offered.