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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-01
Agricultural Departments Pro-
gram for 1918 Points Out
Needs of Nation and Allies.
GROW MORE SPRING WHEAT
Necessity Of Producing Large Supply
Of Foods and Feedstuffs Is Empha-
sized-More Hogs Demanded
South Is Urged to Feed
Itself.

Washington, D. C.-The planting Of
an increased acreage to spring wheat
and the production OF an increased sup
ply of other food products and Of live
stock, especially hogs, is recommend
ed In a supplementary food production
program issued by the United States
department Of agriculture.
This program re-emphasizes and am
plifes the food-production program
for 1913 issued by the department in
August. 1917, and other suggestions
made IN the fall and the first Of this
year regarding increased pork produc-
ton and increased production Of food
stuffs in the South. Taken in connec-
ton with the recommendations previ-
ously made, It suggests in full the pro-
posals which the department thinks IL
desirable TO offer with a view to Sc
cure enough meat and dairy prod
ucts, cereals, sugar and other staple
and perishable foods, wool and cotton
for the nation, It's armies, and the al
lies. It gives suggestions for the ap-
preaching spring operations, based
upon the latest available information
as to the condition Of the fall-planted
crops Of winter wheat and rye and as
to the number of meat and dairy ami
mails reported for 1917. They repre-
sent the best thought Of the special
lists Of the department who have had
the benefit Of advice from agricultu-
raj leaders throughout the country.
Our Best Efforts Required.
Notwithstanding an increased pro-
duction of staple crops in the United
States in 1917, there is need for more
food" the program states. Taking
into account our own needs. the needs
Of the nations associated with US in
this war. and the needs Of friendly
neutral nations. our best efforts will
be required TO provide enough food in
1918. Whether the war continues or
not, the demands on this country, be-
cause Of the increasing population and
the needs of Europe will be great. An
strong demand will be made
on this country for meats and live
stock. In 1917. Notwithstanding the
ult0S ulltCullleS euCOQuleItu. the I
farmers planted the largest acreages |
In the history of the nation, harvested /
record crops of most things except /
wheat, and succeeded in greatly in !
the number of live stock"
1.-The situation is such that chief en-
Dhasis should be given TO the produc-
ion Of the great staple food products.
With special stress on wheat and hogs.
he leading war foods"
The South is urged to provide food
or its own people and feed for its live
stock and then TO plant as much cotton
Is can well be cultivated and harvest
ID To raisers OF hogs and beef ami
nails the world need for meats and
ats is made clear. Farmers are urged
o join with the men on the ranges in
'roviding sheep whose wool is needed
o equip soldiers.
The program discusses the farm Ia
or problem. points out the lines OF ef-
ort for relief. and outlines the activi-
les Of the federal and state agencies
. furnish assistance.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-01


ing up the work Of men
resol1tely, and have
shown their ability 10 do
almost all kinds OF work
When It becomes necez
sary women Will show
their worth in countless
shops. stores. factories
and Offices. No one hears
them complain of their
hard work. These are
the days when American
men have cause 10 re-
spect- love and honor
their mothers. wives and
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-01
Spring Wheat

In dealing with the question Of
spring wheat. the program states:
The acreage of spring wheat should
be increased in order to make certain
that we shall have an adequate supply
of wheat for our own uses and to meet
the needs of the allies.
while the area of winter wheat
sown In 1917 was the largest on record.
the condition OF the crop, as reported
on December 1. was the lowest ever
recorded. indicating a probable produc-
ton OF only 540.0O0,000 bushels.
Whether the actual production will be
greater or less than the estimate will
depend upon conditions prevailing be-
tween now and the time OF harvest. If
there were planted TO spring wheat In
the United States this year an acreage
equal to the sum of the record planting
In each. spring wheat state within the
last ten years, there would be sown ap-
proximstely 23.S0O.00o acres. If there
should be planted an acreage equal TO
the sum Of the record planting for each
state within the last five years there
would be sown approximately 81 ,000.-
600 acres. The record planting for any
year was 203S1 GOO. In 1911. The acre
age for 1917 was 1851 zoe.
The department OF agriculture has
carefully studied all these records and
other data In connection with the pres
ent war conditions and needs, and be-
lieves that 1t viii be possible this year
to secure an acreage In excess OF the
record acreage which was planted In
1911. 1t is believed that increased
screages can be secured In states and
sections where spring-wheat production
s known to be reasonably promising.
and that such increases can be made |
without upsetting farm plans.
The total acreage will be greatly in
luenced by what Is done in Minnesota. |
North Dakota. Montana and Idaho.
where the conditions have aot been the I
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-01

He who steals my purse steals
trash quoted the pOetical citizen.
That's right replied the unprinci-
pied person. IF you want 70 relieve
a man of real valuables 90 direct for
his coal pile"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-01

Dr.. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet
for a laxative, three for cathartic. Ad.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-01

Some peoples charity consists in
giving advice
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-01

One OF the differences between men
and women is that men have 10 die 10
become angels.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-01

Honesty is the best policy In pub
fishing war news as In other things.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-01

Piles Cured in : to IA Days
Druggists refund money Il PAZQ CINTa< EST Szlls
cure Irchinz nd Bleeding or Prusrucluz Piles
: isl application gives rrlls1- sc
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-01

Some OF the heaven-made matches
got their tips in the other place.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-01

A full purse is the best pocket COM
panion.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-01

Lots of good people would go wrong
( they did not fear punishment.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-01

Only One "BROMO OUTNINE"
To get the genuine call for full name LAXATIVE
BRONO QOININH Look for signature Of B. w.
GROvH. Cures Cold IN One Day. SOC
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-01
MOTHERS
TO BE
Should Read Mrs. Monyhan's
Letter Published by
Her Permission.

Mitchell, Ind--"Lydia E. Pinkhan's
Vegetable Compound helped me SO much
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-01
American Women
No Slackers

We can well be proud Of our Ameri-
can girls and women In France and
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-01
Innooranffo Mn.hera

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA- that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that Il
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-01

Ingratitude makes US doubt the sue
cess of the teachings of civilization.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-03-01
Quota of Each State.

Each state has been assigned a
quots. based upon the population and
industries. The quota is as follows:
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-01-04
MONTANA FLIES STATE FLAG

MONTANA FLIES STATE FLAG
A state official visiting recently in
Butte pointed out the fact that few
Montanans realize that they have a
state flag that flies above Montana
federalized troops in the field. A
Montana state flag was carried by the
famous First Montana in the Philip
pines and another flag like it is either
in France or on it's way to that land
at present.
The flag that floats beside "Old
Glory" at the head of the Montana
men is solid field of blue and a
gold fringe. In the center of the field
of blue is representation of the
great seal of the state, the sun setting
behind a range of mountains. In the
foreground of the seal is miners
pick, a plow and spade. Below the
spade and pick is a scroll reading
"oro y plata" meaning "gold and sill
ver."
The state flag of Montana was au-
thorized by legislative enactment in
1905.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-01-04
NATIONAL DEBT now
OVER five BILLIONS
Country Owes Five Times More
Than 1t Did Nine
Months Ago.

The United States enters the new
year with national net debt of $5,-
Gle, 100000, more than five times
greater than when it entered the war
nine months ago, but only onethird of
the debt which promises to develop by
the first of next year. The debt per
capita is about $51 and the percentage
of debt to estimated national wealth
is 2 12 per cent.
An enormous prospective increase
in war department expenses for mu-
nitions and materiols contracts to be
filled in the spring, will raise the
government outlays, but officials feel
some doubt that ordinary disburse-
ments will reach the S12,316OOO,OO
estimated for the fiscal year ending
next June 80.
The actual outlay for the military
establishment up to December l was
s1,311, 100000; the estimated outlay
for the whole fiscal year is $780,
100000. The navy spent $42O,OOO,OOO
and the estimate for the year is ST.
3OO,OO0,OOO.
Shipping board expenditures were
$199, 100000, while the years estimate
is 1901, 100000. Each of these prin-
cipal departments has outstanding
contracts for which big expenditures
will have to be made within the re-
naming half of the fiscal year, how
ever.
Great as the national debt seems to
this country, whose debt before the
war was only a little past the billion
dollar mark, it is only about one
fourth that of either Great Britain,
France, Russia or Germany. The debt
of all Americas co-belligerents is
about $S4,O00,000,00O or IA per cent
of the estimated wealth of those ma
tions and the Teutonic allies debt is
about $4,000, 900, 900, or % per cent
of their estimated wealth.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-01-04
STAGE PLAY COMING
TO ORPHEUM THEATER

You don't want to miss the play at
the Orpheum January 10, as it is a
problem that will cause each and ev-
eryone to stop, ponder and wonder
who will be the next victim of the
gruesome, White Slave Traffic, and
the scenes and situation are so inter-
woven that from a scenic standpoint
as the curtain rises on the first act,
you feel as though you had been
transplanted into some foreign cline
and the strong situations at the eli
max of the acts are built so that the
action Of thsnh make you long to get
a hold IN the People in high authority
that allow the persecution of 1.-THE
Girl Without a Chance" written by
Mr.. Whitney Collins, and produced by
Mr.. Robert Sherman.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-01-04
GLASGOW WEATHER
DURING DECEMBER

The meteorological report of the
special observer of the U. S. Weather
Bureau at Glasgow, for the month Of
December, 1917, shows that an un-
usual amount of snow fell for this
month.
The mean temperature was 14.2 de-
grees, the mean minimum was Z de-
grees below zero and the mean tenn
perature was 3.6 degrees.
The maximum or warmest day dur
ing the month was on the 10th, which
registered 45 degrees. The minimum
or coolest day was on the 9Th when
the thermometer reached SO degrees
below zero. The greatest daily range
was IS degrees, which occurred on
the 7th, The dvtrage rarYe of tenn
peraturewas 2l.2 degNz&A q e
The total a1eount q Precipitation
for the month was f.U7 inches, occur
ring from the snow that fell. The
total snowfall was IL inches. Their
being 1-2 inches on the ground on
the 18th and also 1-2 inches on the
ground at the end of the month, this
being due to the warm weather that
set in the last two days of the month.
There were days, on which precipi-
tation was recorded. There were 4
clear days, 20 partly cloudy and Z
cloudy days. The prevailing wind di-
rection was northeast.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-01-04
NEW YEARS DANCE

"A DlI OOOCEIoS
Successful from every standpoint
was the second annual Firemen's ball
held New Years eve at the Gibson
opera house.
The hall was filled to capacity with
dancers and spectators and everyone
had good time. Souvenir hats were
given to every dancer and they pre-
sented striking spectacle. The hall
was decorated with American flags
and red, white and blue bunting, and
lengths of hose were stretched around
the walls of the room.
1t is estimated that about 700 tick
cts were sold.
A booth where punch was sold for
the benefit of the Red Cross, netted
$38, while the Young Matron's turned
over $23.75 as the result of their
candy sale.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-01-04
n the most effective manner?

in the most effective manner?
Does your gasoline engine, automo-
bile rtractor trouble you?
Have you forge and few repair
tools for the purpose of saving time
and expense?
Are your cattle and other livestock
paying you dividends?
Did you lose lambs during the last
season through lack of understand
ing?
If you keep poultry are your hens
paying proposition?
If you are in dairying, do you know
how many "boardng" cows you have?
Is your seed wheat problem bother
ing you?
How about your dressmaking bill?
Do you know that home economics
has come into it's own, and that the
war will practically be won in the
American kitchens?
Have you ever had sickness in your
home and been unable to secure doc
tor land did not know what to do?
Have you a magazine club in your
community? Have you facilities for
obtaining good reading for your
home?
Are you planning on building
barn and uncertain as to the plan and
cost?
Do you know about the working of
an efficient farm bureau?
Are you interested in the progress
of the war, and do you desire to hear
it discussed by people who have actu-
ally been on the scene and are making
a close study of the situation?
Do you want little fun as we'll as
instruction?
Do you really know your neighbor?
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-01-04
ably adequate support he goes into
class l as not being included in any
other division of the schedule"
JUDGE HURLY HONORED

JULIE dUNLI hONOkED
On Friday evening, December 21,
at the close Of the last term of court
which has been grinding for mine
weeks, and finishing by admitting 81
new citizens, delightful banquet was
zen at the Plentywood hotel in hon.
!. of John Hurry of Glasgow, and
John A. Mathews of Townsend,
judges, by the jurymen who have been
in attendance at said term of court,
the attorneys and bailiffs, to show
their appreciation of the courteous
treatment and pleasant relations which
have existed between them and the
judges.
B. X. Wheeler, U. S. district at
torney Of Butte, and c. F. Kenney,
clerk reporter, were invited guests.
The Harp orchestra rendered some
very fine selections during the even
ing, and too much praise cannot be
given Mrs. Hunt, owner of the Plenty
wood hotel, for the manner in which
she put up the banquet.
o. R. Girard, clerk of court, pre-
sided as toastmaster, and very able
responses were made by B. X.
Wheeler, Howard M. Lewis, Paul
Babcock, c. R. Ellery, Hon. John A.
Mathews and Hon John Hurley.
One of the most successful terms
of court was ended on this evening.
The evenings entertainment was
closed by all present standing and
singing the Star Spangled banner
Plentywood Herald.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-01-04
THOUSANDS OF NURSES
NEEDED IN ARMY
Present Enrolment Does Not
Meet the Demand. Some
Requirements Waived.

Thirty-seven thousand five hundred
nurses will be needed in the army
nurse corps of the medical depart
ment, according to present estimates
based on an army of 100000 men.
The present strength of the corps is
about $500. Increasing the enrolment
by nearly 1000 per cent in a year is
the task confronting the corps.
Daily numbers of nurses are being
called for to meet immediate needs in
army hospitals in the United States
and for duty overseas. The present
rate of enrolment does not meet the
demands. Hospitals at National Guard
and National Army camps still need
81 nurses to bring the quotas of all
up to the minimum considered neCes-
sary-65 each.
Since the army nurse corps made
public early in December, it's urgent
need for more nurses 1908 requests
for application blanks have been re-
ceived and the blanks forwarded.
During the same period 35l nurses
have applied for enrolment and many
of these already have been accepted.
These enrollments are in addition to
about $50 nurses obtained through the
Red Cross during the same period.
In order to get the enrollments up
to the needed number some of the re-
quirements heretofore imposed are
being waived. According to estimates
of the nursing committee of the
General Medical Board of the Coun-
Gil of National Defense, there are be-
tween $4,000 and 10000 registered
nurses in the country and about 200,-
900 other graduate and practical
nurses.
Just as soon as immediate needs of
cantonment hospitals have been cared
for a reserve of 100 nurses will be
organized for emergency service in
the United States. Lakewood Hotel,
Lakewood, N. j., has been leased by
the government for use as a general
hospital for the army and provisions
will be made for housing the reserve
nurses there. This hotel has not yet
been turned over to the war depart
ment, but will be in a week or so. The
necessary alterations will be made
as soon as practicable and the 100
nurses for the reserve will be needed
in addition to the permanent nursing
staff of the hospital.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-01-04
BRING SUIT TO DISBAR
O'kEEFE FROM PRACTICE

Attorney R. E. O'Keefe Of Chinook
has been informed of the filing by
Attorney General Ford in Helena of a
complaint, based on information, to
the effect that he had advised DR..
O'Malley of Chinook to get married
at time when he believed DR..
O'Malley to be of unsound mind.
The marriage contracted by Dr.
O'Malley it appears turned out un-
fortunately and resulted in a suit for
separate maintenance and later by the
filing of cross complaint on which
an actual divorce was obtained. II
was while prosecuting this suit fol
divorce that Mr.. O'Keefe is alleged
to have testified that at the time OF
the marriage Mr.. O'Malley was tenn.
porarily Of unsound mind.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-01-04
big INCREASE
| IN ASSESSMENT
Growth of State Shown in Re-
port of Tax Board. Land and
Livestock Go Way Up.
STEADY INCREASE IN PRODUCTION
Farming Resources Are Being Devel-
Oped and Other Enterprises Keep
Pace With Steady Gain
Population.

Compilation of the assessed valua-
tion of the state for the year 1917
shows substantial gains in farm
lands, livestock, telegraph and tele-
phone lines. j. ]. Ryan, clerk of the
consolidated boards, will soon have
the state roll compiled from the rolls
of the various counties. The total
figures are interesting, as they show
the steady development and growth
of the state.
Noticeable gains have been made
in the valuations of farm lands and
city and town lots. Gains in tele-
phone and telegraph line valuations
indicate that the public utilities have
kept pace with the development of
the other resources.
Montana Averages.
Montana has 35,936,646 acres Of
land assessed for taxation purposes,
according to the 1917 records. The
total acreage is valued at $164,7O3,-
153. In 1916 there were assessed
25,565,9 1923 acres valued at $132,594,-
43O.
The total assessed acreage of the
state is divided as follows:
Farm and grazing lands, 29,878,938
acres; timber land, 1,166,2O7; coal
land, 84,667; quartz land, 1878; pla-
Ger lands, 101,645; state land sold on
contract, 1854; school land sold on
contract, 38,O98; unclassified lands,
4,310,143.
Farm and grazing lands have an
assessed valuation of 1,701 ,539;
timber lands, $5,712,032; coal lands;
81 ,194,439 and all other assessed
lands, $16,O95,143.
City and Town Lots.
City and town lots Of Montana for
1917 assessment purposes are valued
at $S8, ,4f7,O32, while for 1916 they
were valued at $35, ,2O4,92O.
Telegraph lines are valued at $780,
901 for 1917, while for 1915 they were
valued at $747,777. A substantial in
crease is noted in the value of tel
phone lines. The 1917 valuation
81 $50, ,733, while the 1916 value
was $1,219,516.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-01-04
CROWDER DEFINES
ADEQUATE SUPPORT

Local draft boards have been in
structed by Provost Marshal Genera
Crowder to use "common sense ane
sympathy in the facts of each indivi
dual case," in determining what woulc
be adequate support for dependents Of
a man registered for war service.
Many boards have indicated doub:
as to what should be done when il
appears that a soldiers pay and wal
risk allowances will provide support
for dependents whose claims other.
wise would entitle the registrant tc
deferred classification.
In a measure made public recently
General Crowder said:
REASONABLY adequate support can
not be determined by rule of thumb
but must be determined with common
sense and sympathy in the facts of
each individual case, what would be
adequate support in one locality OF
in one set Of circumstances might not
be considered adequate support in an
other.
TIE present classification scheme
is designed to raise our armies with
minimum of hardship and suffer-
ing to those who are to be left at
home"
To clear up doubt existing on other
points, General Crowder gave the
following supplementary instructions:
"First-Subdivision A, Class 4, is
the residuary class for registrants
whose wives or children are mainly
dependent on them for support, and
this applies to widower whose own
children are mainly dependent on him
for support.
"Second-If a registrant has both
a wife and child, and there are such
other sources of support available
that the removal of the registrant
will not deprive the dependents of
reasonably adequate support, he is to
be placed in subdivision A of class 2.
"Third-1f registrant has a wife,
but no children and there are such
other sources of support available
that the removal of the registrant
will not deprive the wife of reason
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-01-04

ants, dining rooms, lunch counters,
confectioneries, bakeries, meat mark
cts, slaughterhouses, or dairies to
secure state licenses. Licenses must
be secured January / of each year.
No fee is charged for such licenses
and application blanks may be secured
from local health officers. Failure
to secure a state license is punish
able by fine Of not less than S25
or more than $75.
Relative to dairies, the state law
declares anyone to be conducting a
dairy who offers milk or cream for
sale.