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The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-15
SCOBEY

On receiving the report of Ger
many's signing an armistice; last
Thursday, the children and teachers
Of the local schools, assisted by
scores of citizens, held a big demon
stration on the four corners of Main
street. A line was formed at the
school, and lead by the allies as
pail bearers of Kaiser Bill, whose eff
fgy was carried in coffin, they
marched down Main street. At the
four corners with flags waving, a
big picture of Gen. Pershing in evi-
dence and the crowd singing nation
al songs, the efigy of the Kaiser was
saturated with oil and cremated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Shippam left
Wednesday for Minneapolis, where
they will make their home during the
winter months. They expect to re-
turn to Scobey with the coming of
spring.
Mrs. Leo Won Kuster, aged "a
years, passed away at her home,
eight miles south of here week be-
fore last. She leaves to mourn her
loss husband and five children
ranging from two to fourteen years
of age, besides her mother and faith
er.
Adolph A. Johnson purchased The
Rex motion picture theater from G.
Brockway week ago last Friday and
assumed immediate possession. Mr..
and Mrs. Brockway will leave for
the south shortly, owing to Mr..
Brockway's health.
The news of the death of VIM.
Krebsbach at Portland, Ore, reached
here last Thursday. Mr.. Krebsbach
has been employed at the ship yards.
He has homestead near Opheim.
William Spears, a young farmer
who resides near Richland postof1ee,
died last week from pneumonia. He
was a married man and leaves a
wife and child to mourn his loss.
According to the report of the To-
cal physicians, there have been thir-
ty-two deaths in a wide territory,
from all causes.
Theo. Loftness, aged 80 years,
died at the home of his brother-in- /
law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin
Evenson on Saturday, Nov. End, af-
ter an illness of eactIy six days, from
influenza. He was unmarried.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-15
FROID

The ladies of the Congregational
church are completing Service flag
to be displayed in the church in hon.
Or of the boys from this community
who are in the service. Forty-four
names will find a place on the flag.
Miss Lois Balm McDuff, formerly
of Froid, died at the Deaconess hos
pital at Great Falls, on Sunday
morning, Nov. 3rd, after an illness
of ID days. The young lady was 10
years old at the time of her death.
A. o. Hedberg was appointed clerk
in place of j. K. Swails, at a meeting
of the local school board, Mr.. Swalls
having resigned some time ago.
Mrs. A. J. Kaufman and family
left on Monday morning last for
Lenore, Idaho, where they expect to
make their future home. AS soon as
MI. Kaufman gets his business af-
fairs closed up he will join his fani-
~ at that place.
q. D. lsbell hiss sold his farm south
CT Froid to So Y 8erry who resides
in that same locality. Mr. Isbell VIII
hold q public sale Of his livestock and
t:.rm machinery or the 10Th of this
month after which he expects to To-
cite son cwhere furth,' west.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-15
ESTRAY

On roam gelding, weight 1.45O;
branded 81 on right jaw and lazy
I on right hip. Had leather halter
on.
Bay gelding, bald face; hind feet
white above fetlock, weight 1850.
Branded 81 right jaw and lazy Y
hanging 8 on right hip.
One dapple gray gelding, weight
about 1850. Branded 81 on right
Jaw; z hanging s on left shoulder.
All three had foretop reached. No
tify CHESLEY MARKELL. Medi-
cine Lake, Mont.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-15

THE NEW FREEDOM" by Wood
row Wilson, book that will open
your eyes on important events of
the times. Price $1.OO. For sale
by R. B. MARTIN at The Pro-
ducers News office, Plentywood,
mont. 29-tf.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-15

1t will pay you to see HelIand-
Strand if you want to keep warm this
coming winter. They are now ready
to install the famous "Coloric" Pine
less Furnace at a very moderate
price.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-15
W By THE HARVESTER
TRUST

A. 'iOugh learned the gratitude
Esor dictionary political crowd of
ab,,; " 80 many years he had been
\ D. SSlVe agent, when he tried to
b h.. sAOent Roosevelt to prosecute
h M, ,eS'er trust. This trust was
\, '~ !. enemy of North Da-
/ ., " Was good political sense,
lna,ta a'Of concluded, to fight the
u: s'er combine. wy
! pg to Roosevelt with an elabor-
/ q. OF facts as to the crimes
|pasd harvester trust promoters, he
|pss,nt' u that these promoters be
|sddpg !. under federal law. Ac-
| hf., 70 Hansbrough's account of
et wiz new :, Roosevelt pounded the
/ Sssaa his fist and declared that
|s4 n are the facts, these men
|loo,s,s De in the penitentiary."
h sossn,'.,esa called up Attorney Gen.
/ lin 'parte on the telephone, and
n Se vii, to the White House.
r ordera n,nu u chief magis-
seQton =. S :, to begin
f. aust " The heads of the har-
IN, did al'e, for some strange
~ and an not begin action. DAYS
+ &doa WV weeks passed, and still
" disco as taken. Hansbrough
| 'ered that Bonaparte had
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-15
MADOC

School opened Nov. 9th after being
closed for month during the cpl
denic.
Miss E. E. Singleton returned Sum
day to take up her work as principal
of the local school. Miss Marie
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-15

FOR SALE-House and lot well in
kitchen, South Bend steel range,
blacksmith outfit, 35 bushels pota-
toes. Will sell cheap if taken az
once. MRS. ALLIE MORLEY.
30-2t-p
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Want Column

FUR SALE-Twcnty Red Polled Bulls
from one to two years old. Price
500 to $3.50 including pedigree.
Fort Comfort Ranch, 20 miles north
of Raymond, Mont,
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-15

Round tanks made of Cedar slaves
have proven the best stock watering
tanks We have them ready set up
IN two sizes. Riba Lumber 90. 28-tf
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-15

WANIED-Neat girl for general
housework. Apply at this office.
Soft.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-15

FOR SAILS year old Red Polled
Bull coming 4 years, registered
with papers. Price 5000. OLE
GALLAND, Outlook, Mont. 31-tf.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-15

Let the "Coleric" Pipeless Furnace
40 your worrying. 1t will heat your
mouse at low cost of operation. See
Heiland-Strand and be convinced.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-15

The Producers News-$2 year.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-11-15

foR SALE-Pure-bred Rose Comb
II. L. Red cockerels at $3.50 each.
MRS. WILLIAM NICAERSON,
OUTLOOK. 31-tf.
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FOR SALE-4-room house, lots ard
garage-clty water and electric
I nights. Inquire Box Ats, Plenty-
wood, Mont. 28-tf.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19
UNABLE TO
 GET ACCOMMODATIONS

Almost two hundred Alaskans arriv- ing on d boat from the North late Sat urday night were compelled to walk the street some of them for hours, in search of a place to lodgo. Finally d number of them, while about t' de spair of finding a sleeping plAcn. noted a new hotel in course of Construot ion and swooped down on the proprietor. virtually begging him 10 open his doors for business. As he had beds. though few other accommodations. In some of the rooms on the upper floors. he took pity on tine travellers and ad- mitted them. Others not so fortu- nate slept in chairs in hotel Hobbies and elsewhere Seattle Post-Intelli gencer, Dec, :.
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KING GEORGE WILL WELCOME
 PRESIDENT WILSON TO ENGLAND

ftRIS, Dee. iy thy Associated Prcss) President Wilson desires to make an early visit to England, be. cause it may be necessary fer him to return to Washington much earlier than he expected. It is not known whether the President has changed his plans with reference to his pro posed visit to Italy at present.
 The British cabinet is not technic- ally in position to speak for the gov ernment until the result of the recent elections is known. which will be on December 2S. but there is little doubt that Lloyd George and his associates in the cabinet have been reelected.
 King George to Extend Welcome
 LONDON, Dec. 19 (by Associated Press) king George is to remain in London over the Christmas holidays to welcome President Wilson. It was
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19
HONOR MEDAL F0REXPLORER
 STEFANSS0N

NEW YORK, Dec l9 (by Associated Press). The American Geographical Society last night presented to Vilh- jalmur Stefansson, the Arctic eX- plorer, the Charles P Day medal for valuable contributions to science.
 Stefansson, addressing the society, pleaded that no efforts be made to civilizo the Eskimos. He said such previous efforts had resulted disas- trously for the Eskimos.
 An Englishman. said Stefansson, had discovered one tribe of five thou sand in 1895 The tribe now mum bered only forty, as the result of a more civilized mode of living. which was unsuited to the rigid cline of the Arctic.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19
MAY MAINTAIN SHEPPARD AT
 HOG ISLAND

WASHINGTON. Dec. l9 by Asso- ciated Pressl General Manager Picsz of the Emergency Fleet Corpora tion said today that $63, 300. .O0O had been spent on the great shipyard at Hog Island, noar Philadelphia, which was completed in sixty days.
 The plant has delivered one ship and has fifty keels laid.
 Estimates originally were made. he said, for q smaller yard to cost s2l.- 900 900. but these were later made in creasing them by S270OO.OOO A sur vey is to be made next month to de termine whether the government will continue to operate the yard
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19
CHEVRONS FOR DISCHARGED
 |. 5. SOLDIERS

WASHINGTON, Dec. l9 (by Asso- ciated Press) Secretary of War Baker has directed that each honor ably discharged soldier of the United States be furnished with two scarlet chevrons. to be worn on the left sleeve, as recognition of his service The chevrons are to be of the same size and shape as those bestowed for service abroad.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19

originally planned for the reception to be held at Sandringham palace.
 President Wilson is expected to ar rive in England next Thursday.
 Will Celebrate with Troops
 Premier Clemenceau and Colonel House visited President Wilson today at his residence. The President con ferred with the French premier for more than an hour.
 President Wilson will eat Christmas dinner with the American troops in the field.
 Want Him to Visit Emerald Isle
 BELFAST. Dec. 19 (by Associated Press) The lord mayor of Dublin has called meeting to extend an in yitatiOn to President Wilson to visit Ireland. It has been suggested that similar meetings be held on Sunday throughout the island.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (by Asso- ciated Prcss) "A dispatch from The Hague to the state department says that German propaganda is still work ing in America, and that Professor Blinckmann, who directed the propa. Eanda in America from The Hague during the war. is in charge Of the present operations.
 Officials assume that this informa- ton is sent to explain the spreading of reports that the Americans and allies are not in agreement over cer-
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19
SENATORL0DCE IS AROUSED BY
 NEWSREP0RTS

WASHINGTON. Dec. 19 (by Asso- Ciated Press) Senator Lodge today introduced a resolution in the senate asking the department of state to in form the senate whether the Ameri- can peace commissioners are advo- eating the destruction of the German warships recently surrendered to the allied fleets, or other enemy property. and if so. by what authority
 Dispatches received yesterday said the American commissioners advoCat- ed the destruction of the German fleet
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19
GERMAN PROPAGANDA IS STILL
 ACTIVELY WORKING IN AMERICA

tain of the issues to be dealt with at the peace conference.
 BoIo Pasha and Hearst
 At the hearing of the senate COU mittee Investigating the brewery and German propaEanda today Deputy At torncy General Becker of New York told of Bolo Pasha's activity in helping Germany to promote the purchase Of the Paris Journal. and also of the attempt to form news alliances be tween the Journal and the Hearst newspapers in America.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19

PressJ J.-The German government. headed by Premier Ebert, has re- signed
 To Elect a President
 'OPENHAGEN. Dee. 19 (by Asso- ciated Press) The German govern month as decided 10 cunvoke con ference of represent; ives of all states comprising the former German a president of the German republic
 II is expected that this will put q stop to outbreaks.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19
(By Associated Prc8s)

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 19.-The first two weeks of the new year will see the opening of the legislatures of the Rocky Mountain and Pacific coast regions Reconstruction programs are the general rule. and legislation to be submitted generally has to do ~i;h tn" return from war to peace c0ndtions
 Bills having to do with road cor struction will engage the attention of Wyoming. New Mexico. Washing ton. Utah and Colorado. which antici- pate q considerable activity in this direction.
 The returned soldier will have the attention Of the majority of the state legislatures wherein provision will be made for him both in the matter of employment and for the care of those crippled and incapacitated.
 California; Wyoming and New Mex ico will grapplc with the matter of pGtnlDItiOu, "hl'l lS 'Hp''I'u to tah' up considerable portion of the law makers time Wyoming is expected to give precedence to statutes carry ing out the mandate of the people in voting the prohibition amendment into the state constitution. California will introduce resolution to ratify the national dry" amendment
 The Industrial Workers of the World will doubtless engage consid- erablc attention from the California legislators Governor William D. stephens has advocated drastic meas ures for dealing with this organiza- tion. It Is proposed to frame law making membership in this organiza- ton unlawful
 Modification of the present primary laws of Idaho is expected to be one of the principal activities of the states lawmakers. existing conditions being said to be unsatisfactory. Farm legislation also will engage much at tentiOn.
 Colorado will devote itself to pro gram of reconstruction and the enact ment of laws governing the new civil service commission which was ere ated by the constitutional amendment adopted at the recent November cleo ton.
 Little legislation of importance Is of Washington Is likely to concentrate largely on legislation having to do With road construction and the care of returning soldiers.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19
CILLETT WANTS TOBE SPEAKER
 OF NEXT HOUSE

WASHINGTON, Dec. l9 Chy Asso- ciated PressD Representative Gil lett of Massachusetts has announced his candidacy for the speakership of the next congress, in opposition to the Republican house leader Repre- sentative Mann of Illinois.
 Former Speaker Joe Cannon is sup TOrtinE Mann.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19
FORMER KAISER BROKEN DOWN
 BOTH IN HEALTH AND SPIRITS

AMERONGEN, Holland, Dee. 19 tby Associated Press).-Constant worry and virtual Imprisonment have greatly changed the former kaiser's appearance, His face has become ashcn and his hair and moustachr gray. His features are lined deeply. and his face having remained un. shayen since he has been confined tn his bed. his beard seems to add ten
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19
AN AMERICAN IS KILLED BY
 HUN GUARDS

COPENHAGEN, Dec. l9 (by Asso- ciated pressl Herman guards shot and killed Lieutenant Coheeny. an German prison camp on December 5.
 Coheeny went outside the barbed wire inclosure for d moment, and the Germans fired three times.
 A British officer also was wounded by the Germans. who refused to allow Coheeny's comrades to remove his body.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19

CHEYENNE. Wyo.. Dec. l9.-The Wyoming state legislature convenes on January 14 following the installa- tion of state officers on the 7th It is expected to give precedence to stat utes carrying out the mandate of the people in voting the prohibition amendment into the state constitu- tion. The session is limited by stat ute to forty days.
 A revolution in road construction will be proposed and fathered by the state highways commission in bill placing exclusive authority for the laying out and construction of all highways within the state in the hands
 Continued on Page Three)
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19
KING OF ITALY HAS
 ARRIVED IN FRANCE

PARIS, Dec. l9 (by Associated Pressl King Victor Emmanuel of Italy. attended by his son, arrived in Paris today. They were met by Prcsi- dent poincairc and Premier Clcmcn- Ccau.
 A holiday was declared on account of their arrival Big crowds turned out to greet the allied monarch.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19
EBERT TTENDERSHlSRESICNATI0N
 ATSTORMY SESSIONOF CONGRESS

BERLIN, Dec. 19 (by Associated PrcssD The second days session of the congress of soldiers and work mems councils of Germany was marked by stormy scenes. Herr Landsburg, member of the majority Socialist party, denounced the busi- ness methods and dictatorial attitude of the soldiers and wOrkmen's council of Berlin. He said a new executive committee ought to be named.
 Ebert Resigns
 PARIS Dec 1q lby ASSOCiat ed
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19
MARSHAL J0FFRE MADE
 MEMBER OF ACADEMY

PARIS, Dec. 19 (by Associated Press) Marshal Joffre Is now num- bored among Frances Forty Immor- tals," having been made a member of tho French Academy today.
 President Wilson was in attendance spon the ceremonies incident to the Academy.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19

years to his age. The former empress is attending her husband
 His Feet Are Cold
 AMSTERDAM, Dec l9 Cby Asa oci- at"d PrcssD. It is reported that the former kaiser k ill In bed with severe chill
 II is also reported that the former Austrian emperor and his family are suffering from influenza.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19
REVOLUTIONISTS ARREST
 KRUPP WORKS DIRECTORS

AMSTERDAM, Dec 19 (by Asso- ciated Press) Three of the principal directors of the Krupp works, includ- inG Dr. Bransenberger. inventor of the Big Berthas," have been arrested by the revolutionary committee
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19
ESTK0NlA NOV
 PR0TECTEDBY
 ALLIEDFORCES

LONDON, Dec. 19 (by Associated Press) The Esthonian provisional government, controlling the territory covered by the former Russian Baltic province of Esthonia, has placed the republic under the common protec- torate of the entente powers. pending at Paris.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19
CUBE BRIDGE DESTROYEDBY
 GERMAN MINE

PARIS. Dec. l9 (by Asf.c'- ,.' Press) A German mine which had been planted in a bridge at Guize eX- plodcd today. killing fifteen Tersons and injuring twenty-five
 The explosion, occurring d month after the armisticc began, will be- come the subject of official inquiry.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19

SACRAMENTO. Dec. 19-A resolu- amendment. a proposed law to make membership in the Industrial Work CTS of the World organization unlaw- fnl, measures providing for economy in state government and to meet con ditions growing out of the transition of the country from war to peace basis will be presented to the Cali fornia state legislature for considera- tion at it's fortv-third biennial session, opening here January 6.
 While leaders of the dry forces have claimed a majority in both tn" assembly and senate for ratification of the dry" amendment. some "wet" leaders have disputed the claim. par ticularly with regard to the senate The amendment has been Gdvoc"ted hv Governor William D Stenhens. and 1t was ndorsed in the Republican nlntform on which ho wac elected.
 Governor SteDhens also hrs advo- cated drastic measures for dealing with the Industrial Workers of th" World
 The state council of defense has been charged with responsibility of shaping legislation relating to the re- hahilitation and re-education of maimed and crippled soldiers, and the industrial readiustment resulting from demobilization.
 Some action may be taken nv th" legislature to extend California's set tlement and colonization through stntn nid. and to provide for utilization of California's hydro-electric resources.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19
PERUVIAN CONSUL DIES
 SUDDENLY IN FRISCO

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. IS (by As sociated Press) pr Louis Alvarez Calderson. Peruvian consul here, was found dead today with e pistol beside the body
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19
ALASKA MINING STOCKS

KETCHIKAN, Dec 19.-Yesterday's prices for fish were: Halibut. 15c: sable, 5c; red rock. PIG.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19
TROOPS
 NOW OCCUPY ODESSA

ODESSA, Do.. 1o Dby Associated rr"Ssl. Troops under inc command of the anu-German Ukrainian leader retlnra ar" now occupying the city of Odessa
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19

DENVER, Dec 19-Thc twenty. second biennial session of the Color ado state legislature will open here on Wednesday. January i. with it's senate securely in the hands Of Dem ocratio leaders and it's house con Ny, strong Republican ma jority. Because of this division in political control prospective legisla- tion Is rather limited, with interest centered chiefly in the reconstruc- tion program and in the enactment of laws governing the new civil service commission which was created by a constitutional amendment adopte'
 the recent November election
 Possibility of the passage by con gross of a statute embodying SeCre- tary of the Interior Lanes plan for making state lands available for re turning soldiers through irrigation de velopment suggests that the legisla- turc must first decide whether exist ing statutes enable the state to take advantage of the Lane plan. If the decision is affirmative bills embody- ing the needed legislation will be in trOduced If negative. an effort to submit a constitutional amendment at the next election correcting such d condition will be made.
 The ratification of the federal pro hibition amendment early in the ses- sion is considered a certainty. Pro hibition leaders, however. will be ac- tive in urging the passage of lcgisla- tion which will continue the state constabulary organization. which, un- der the terms of the present measure. is automatically abolished sixty days after the signing of the peace treat%,
 Labor representatives plan to seek the repeal of the provision in the in dustrial law which prohibits the call ing of strike without giving thirty days notice to the state industrial commission. and may also seek an in crease in payments under the om- ployes' compensation act.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-12-19
RECONSTRUCTION NPROCRANSOF
 PACIFIC COAST LEGISLATURES
California, Wyoming anad New Mexico to Wrestle with Prohibition Problem-Wa Washington, Utah
 and Colorado to Discuss Road Construction

privileged to call a special session of not to exceed twenty days at any time within the biennial period, but this has seldom been done in the history of the state.
 Little legislation of importance has been forecast for the coming session. and nothing of a partisan nature can we'll raise an issue. Seventy-nine Re publicans, nine Democrats and two Independents will make up the legis- lature. Prohibition will not be an issue in any form, it is predicted.
 With Oregon definitely in the bone dry column. the ratification of the federal prohibition amendment Is ex. pected to be made without a battle of any consequence
 X proposition to simplify the state government by doing away with a large number of offices and regroup ing of the duties of others is to be reported upon to the legislature by a committee appointed two years ago and interest may center in the con. sideration of this plan. which. how ever, is not conceded to have much chance of adoption The radical ma. ture of the changes suggested and the large number of officers affected will work against its chances of sue. cess. according to political prophets