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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-07-01
THE ORIGIN OF
MARQUIS WHEAT
BY P. V. Carbon

Marquis is perhaps grown NOR,
extensively in North America TO-DAY
than any other variety of spring
wheat. In Montana it has become
so common that few farmers even
think Of planting any other variety,
To them spring wheat means Mar
quis, and nothing else.
Yet, how many know where Mar
quis came from? Varieties Of such
high merit do not just happen
someone is responsible for their crea-
ton and development.
The history of Marquis is short,
but wonderful. 1t came into exis-
tence less than twenty-five years ago.
sometime between 1895 and 1902.
The exact date of its origin is not
known, but records show that it re-
suited from a cross made by DR.. A.
p. Saunders of the Canadian depart
ment of Agriculture. The parents
of Marquis were Hard Red Calcutta
and Red Fife.
1t was not until 1907 that the
true quality of Marquis was recog-
nized. In 1904 pure seed had been
planted in a sheltered garden and
enough grain harvested for milling
tests, the results of which emphasiz-
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-07-01

ed the advisability of making fur
Their field experiments in the prairie
provinces.
By 1912 Marquis had commanded
so much attention and won so many
premiums at international exposi-
tons that the interest of the whole
world was aroused. The next year
large quantities of seed were brought
into the United States, and the va
riety has since proved itself adapted
to a surprisingly wide range of nat
ural conditions.
DR.. Saunders gift to the world is
a striking example of the service be-
ing rendered, in one way or another,
by experimenters in every nation
on earth. One of the most recent
contributions from our W expert
ment station is Montana SO, a win
ter wheat which promises to become
as popular for fall seeding as Mar
quis is for spring.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-07-01

and operated intelligently, according
to specialists of the United States
Department Of Agriculture. Clean
grain and small losses depend more
than anything else upon the skill
and judgment of the operator. Here
are a few rules the wheat thresher
should observe carefully:
Study the instruction book sent
out by the manufacturer and follow
the suggestions closely.
See that the separator is set level
crosswise and l%engthwise.
The speed of the cylinder teeth is
approximately 5000 feet a minute.
This may be modified slightly up or
down in different machines and with
different grains. In general the rule
is correct.
Greater part Of the separation is
done in the cylinder and Immediately
after the grain passes through it.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-07-01

Use as few concave teeth as neces-
sary to thresh all the grain from the
head. Two rows of teeth set high
are better than four rows set low.
Crates give the best separation
when set as high IS possible.
The makeup of the tailings de-
termines the character of the work
done by the sleeves.
An unskilled hand feeder OF a
reckless pitcher with a self-feeder
will cause anw machine to do poor
work. The bundles should be fed
heads first and straight. 1t is impor-
tant that the feed be steady and in
continuous stream. Do not crowd
one moment and let run empty the
next. Damp, tough straw can not
be fed as fast as dry straw.
On a mechanical feeder see that
the governor is set and working
properly.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-07-01
WANT BIDS'0N MARKING
ROOSEVELT HIGHWAY

The Roosevelt Highway associa-
ton of Montana is now calling for
bids for the marking of the Roose-
welt highway from the North Dako-
ia line to the Idaho line, an approx
mate distance Of 600 miles. All bids
to be in the hands of the Secretary
at Glasgow, Montana, not later than
July 18th. The plan of marking is
by stensils. A coat Of orange shellac
will be applied to post before paint
ing. 1t is estimated that 1000
markings will be required. Direc-
tons for marking of the trail to be
furnished by the association.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-07-01
SCHOOL FOR THRESHERS
AND TRACTOR MEN

The Roosevelt, Valley and Phillips
County Farm Bureaus are co-opera-
ting in putting OF a four day thresh-
ermen and tractor owners school,
July 7-8-9-10, at Glasgow.
Every thresherman and tractor
owner is the county should plan to
attend this school. A special two
day study will be given to separa-
tors and separator troubles, likewise
to farm tractors and farm tractor
troubles.
Prof. H. E. Murdoch, head of the
Agricultural Engineering department
Montana State College of Agricul-
ture at Bozeman, has been engaged
for the school. He is an expert in
this line and will have charge and be
chief instructor of the school. He
will be assisted by competent ma
chine men and experienced opera
tors.
If you have not received a letter
SoiCeiIllHS OHe scnOOl ana WISH 10
attend send your name to the Roose-
welt county agent, so that arrange
ments can be made for the school.
The school is free except a $1.0O
registration fee and your expenses.
# you are a tractor or thresher own
er o cannot afford to miss the
F. J. Chase, County Agent
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-07-01
FARMERS MEETING AT DRY
FORK

Everyone invited to attend the
Farmers melting at the Dry Fork
school house Saturday night, July 8.
Dancing will follow the meeting.
Come and bring lunch and enjoy
yourself.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-07-01
JUNIOR FARM BUREAU
GLASGOW JUNE 2S-JULY 3

Monday, June 2sth
HOO Registration.
1900 Dinner.
1:15 instruction - Stebbins anc
Chase.
Welcome by Peter Peterson.
2:15 Lineup, drill and marches.
2:45 Ropework - Ogaard, Steb-
bins, Chase and Dexter.
3:15 Recreation N baseball and
volley ball.
5:15 Showers.
600 supper-preparing tent for
night.
7:45 Evening program-movies,
community singing, etc.
1880 Bedtime.
Tuesday, June 18th
600 Rising.
$40 Formation.
700 Breakfast preparing for
inspection.
500 InspectiOn-Dr. HOyt. What
a boy ought to know Of himself
DR.. Hoyt.
8:45 Old timers in Montana-w.
W. MaDee.
9:15 Corn Observation-Disclosures
1000 Illustrated lecture-beef
cattle-Taylor.
1915 Concrete demonstration
colorimetric test, proportioning, con
~struction of hog trough.
1900 Dinner.
1:45 Organization Junior Farm
2:15 Insect demonstration -
Strand.
800 Notwithstanding, box
ing, followed by baseball and volley
ball.
5:15 Showers.
600 Supper.
$40 Beef judging-Taylor. Auto
tour to----ranch.
500 Movie and entertainment.
Wednesday, June 30th
900 Rising.
$40 Formation.
700 Breakfast-preparing camp
fer inspection.
500 InspecUion-Dr. Klein. Care
of teeth-Dr. Klein.
8:45 Climate. E. Jones.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-07-01
THREeHING MACHINES MUST
BE KEPT IN GOOD REPAIR

Any standard make of threshing
machine is capable of doing salts
factory work if kept in good repair
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-07-01

For results in the advertising of
small articles try the Herald clas-
siied adv column.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-07-01
9:15 Grass demonstrations

9:15 Grass demonstrations -
Ogaard.
1000 Illustrated lecture-Dairy
Mr.. Thompson.
1O:45 Demonstration setting
fence corners-Tom Seedham.
1920 What a banker thinks of
boys-C. E. Hoppin.
1900 Noon.
1:45 Farm Bureau meeting.
2:15 Blackleg demonstration; 3
kinds of vaccine. Throwing cows,
milk fever, dehorning calves with
caustic-Stebbins & Thompson.
3:15 Reereation-basebal and
volley ball.
$3.50 Showers.
600 Supper.
GAO Dairy judging. Auto tour
to-...-ranch
500 Entertainment.
Thursday, July 1st
500 Rising.
6:20 Formation.
200 Breakfast-preparing camp
for inspection.
500 Inspection by Nurse Fern
Tillman. First Aid-Fern Tillman.
8:45 Place of law in a mans life
-Slattery.
9:15 Wheat Demonstration II
Ogaard.
9;45 Trip to Mill-Grain Grad
ing.
100 Illustrated Talk-Hogs-
DePue.
1900 Noon.
1:45 Junior Farm Bureau.
2:15 Ropework.
2;30 Horsemanship-Dr. Zenior.
3:15 Recreation-tilting match,
mass games, baseball, volley ball.
$50 Showers.
600 Supper.
$40 Hog judging. Auto trip to
-ranch.
500 Movie and entertainment.
Friday, July End
600 Rising.
6:2O Formation and setting up.
700 Breakfast-preparing camp
or inspection.
500 Inspection-Dr. Smith. Con-
diseases-Dr. Smith.
8:45 Weed Demonstration -
9:15 Wireless demonstration
larry Horton.
Recess.
10.00 Corn toll Chosa
1890 Illustrated talk Horses -
tapelton.
1900 Ropework.
1900 Noon.
las Farm Bureau.
2:15 Making Good-Judge Hall.
2:45 Milk Test Demonstration
3:15 Recreation-track meet.
$50 Showers.
500 Supper.
$40 Horse judging tat camp
500 Evening entertainment.
Saturday, July 3rd
500 Rising.
$40 Formation an dsetting up.
200 Breakfast breaking camp.
bedding, tearing down tent
r immediate shipment.
Essay writing. Charge of
Ipt. of schools.
II 100 Cold Lunch.
Breaking camn
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-07-01

F. J. Chase, County Agent
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-05-13
Forty Years Ago, 1880.

The annual meeting of the Mineral
Point District Convention will be held
in the Congregational church, Arena,
May is and 49,
The hail storm of Friday did consider
able damage to the farmers few miles
east of this city
Our enterprising young baker, MIR.
Hornung, it appears didn't relish the
state of "single blessedness" to any
great degree. Upon his return from
Iowa last week, was presented to our
citizens a charming bride, who will
hereafter be known as Mrs. Hornung.
Our city was well supplied with mus
zeal talent during the last week
Wednesday night the Olof Bull concert
troupe gave a very fair entertainment
to good house and Saturday night the
Hoare Bros, assisted by some of the
best musical talent of Platteville and
Mineral Point, sang to a fairly full house
notwithstanding the storm had prevent
ed large number from attending.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-05-13
Fifty ears Ago, 1870.

The new German Catholic church is
growing rapidly under the skilful hands
OF Major Clowney. The frame is up
and weather boarding and shingling
partially done.
There will be meeting at the city
hall Saturday for the purpose of form.
ing society fer the advancement of
our agricultural and other interests and
to hold annual fairs or expositions.
The S0th of May has been set apart
by the Grand Army ,f the Republic for
the annual decorations of tie graves of
deceased soldiers. We trust it will be
observed throughout the whole land.
for our dead heroes lie every where.
Married, May 4th, in t!is city, by
Rev. d. w. Couch, Mr.. John Odgers
and Miss Susan Treloar, both of this
place.
AT the brides home, May 5th, Mr..
Himanus Dwitt of Calamine and Miss
Elizabeth A. Odgers of Mineral Point
were married by Rev. d. W. Couch.
At the residence of the bride in this
city, on the 9Th inst, Mr. Nj. j. Minor
of Darlington and Miss Kate Sterling
of Mineral Point were married by Rev
l.. Phelps.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-05-13
Aged Citizen Dies.

Thomas Fawcett was born in York.
shire, England, Dec Ia. 1888, and died
at the home of his son James, in this
city May 9th, at the ripe age of 50
years. MIR. Fawcett came to this coun-
try at the age of seventeen and conse-
quently passed through all the hardships
incident TO pioneer days. On April l3,
1867, Mr.. Fawcett was united in mar
riage with Miss Mary Arnold and they
spent fifty-three years of welded life
together. Mrs Fawcett, although
aged and feeble, still survives, The
family lived in Darlington for twenty
five years, later moving to this city.
The children surviving are: Mrs. Mar
garet Rice. Flint, Mich, Mrs. Belle
Mari, San Francisco, Calf, Mrs. Nell
lie Teeman, Thorpe, Wis. Mrs, Mary
Hildreth, Mrs. Josephine Paradis, and
James of this city and Chas. f. and
John 4. OF Beloit Thirty-six grand
children and three great grandchildren
also survive. Funeral services we're
held from his late home on Friday after
noon, Rev. A, II. Schoenfeld officiating.
Burial in Graceland.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-05-13
In Honor of Mothers.

A congregation. numbering more
than five hundred people, assembled in
the First Congregational Church last
Sunday morning in observance of
Mothers Day. The singing by the
choir and the pastors message were all
in perfect harmony with the purpose
of the day honoring motherhood
Eleven dozen white carnations were
presented to wives and mothers in at
tendance by the Brotherhood. This in
deed was beautiful and gracious act
and much appreciated. Eleven adults
and three youths made this Mothers
Day service memorable in their lives
by uniting with the church. The entire
service was of such nature as to be
long remembered by the many wor-
shippers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-05-13

total enrolment for the past year was
49, average attendance $50 per Sabbath,
total attendance within the year Ia, 4S7,
average collection 81 II.
Milwaukee Telegraph: "For nearly
thirty years Mrs. Charlotte L. Prideaux
of Mineral Point was under the i'm
preston that her brother, Sergeant
Major George II. Legate, of the I'd
Wisconsin, who was killed att Gettys-
burg, was buried in AZ unknown grave.
A few months ago a relative found the
name of the sergeant major on a tomb
stone, In the office of the cemetery
the name appeared indicating an I'M
known grave Through efforts of the
proper Grand Army officials the regis
ter has been corrected and now when
the gallant sergeant major'si friends
visit the fie they can tell just where
to go to find his grave.
The recent legislature amended the
law aiding fair associations that will
increase the allowance to the Mineral
Point and other fairs in this vicinity
$500 each.
Rev T. Kent of New Richmond has
accepted the invitation to return to
Mineral Point, He will attend confer
ence at Dodgeville next week, after
which he will Immediately move to this
nftu
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-05-13
Death of Former Teacher
in Mineral Point High School.

From the Pasadena, Cal Start News,
Wednesday, April %, 1920.
Mrs. Frederick Scoville Conger pass
ed away last evening at her home in
this city. She was a native of Wscon-
sin and had lived in Pasadena for 10
years. She is survived by her husband,
son and daughter.
Mrs. Conger was formally member
Of the Women's Choral Club and was
a past president of the Opportunity
Club. Up to the time of her last illness
she was active in the Pasadena Presby-
terrain Sunday School,
Mrs. Conger's deep sympathy and
appreciation Of the needs Of others en-
deared her to all those with whom she
came in contact.
Deceased was A years of age, was
formerly Miss Eta Mae Jones and
taught in the Mineral Point High
School several years and made many
friends who will regret to hear of her
death.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-05-13
FROM THE TRIBUNE FILES


The work of taking the census will
commence on the first Of June. The
population of our country. it is supposed
will amount to about 81, 500, 600 of whom
1900, 900 are free people and 5000, 900
slaves.
Shullsburg Local We take great
pleasure in announcing that j. f. Sud
duth of Mineral Point was at the
session of the circuit court, in this
village. admitted to the bar. His studies
have been completed under one of the
best lawyers in this part of the state,
Gen. Amasa Cobb.
The party calling itself the "Consti-
tutional Union" meets at Baltimore
tomorrow to nominate candidates for
president and vice-president.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-05-13

per ton for No. / stone, $l.35 per
ton forNo. 2 stone and s1.25 per ton
for No. stone, and proposed TO
open City Quarry if possible.
Matter of cost to equip quarry and
crusher was referred to Streets Com
mittee for them to report to Mayor
Brown who is to call special meeting
if necessary.
On motion of Aid. Sims the CITY
Clerk was instructed to order a car
of GAINESVILLE sand for the streets de-
partment
Aid. Gilman, chairman of health
committee reported that they had Sc
cured the services of DR.. II. d. Lud-
den as health officer for the ensuing
year
Moved by Aid Sims that above
appointment be confirmed. Carried
unanimously.
The following report of viii Horn
Secretary of Fire Company was read
To the Hon. Mayor and Common
Council City of Mineral Point.
Following is a copy of the officers
of the Fire Company elected at their
annual election, subject to your con-
firmation or Tejection Henry w.
Frieden, Chief; Charles Treweek,
Treasurer; win Horn, Secretary.
We also present to you at this
time an inventory of our fire appar-
atus required by law:
/ chemical fire engine, hose
carts, 400 feet good hose, pairs
rubber boots, nickle plated trum-
pets, good nozzles, hook and lad
der wagon fully equipped, "a rubber
coats, tireman's lanterns, helmets
All the above equipment is in
good working condition with the ex-
ception of four pairs OF rubber boots
which are badly worn.
Respectfully submitted.
WILL HORN, secretary of fire co.
Moved by Aid. Shepard that Off
GERS of Fire Co. be confirmed and
report accepted and placed ION file.
Motion carried.
A petition signed by A. F. Bishop,
Sr. and Charles Stude, Sr. asking
that III feet of cement sidewalk be
laid on south side of West Commerce
Street commencing at Chestnut st
was read.
Moved by Aid. Sims that above
petition be granted. Motion carried
Proposition of M. P. Band in re-
gard to public concerts for summer
of 1920 was presented.
Moved by Aid Horn that PROPOSE
ton be accepted and that the city
pay said band $500 per concert,
and Mayor appoint committee Civ
ing authority to them to control con
certs. Motion carried unanimously.
Petition of Mr.. Ben B. Jacka, ask
ing that he be granted permit to
build a slaughter house on the ex-
IRENE edge of city limits, was pre-
scented.
Moved by Aid. Horn that petition
of Mr.. Jacka be granted providing
he complied with all requirements
of state law. Motion carried.
The Mayor announced the appoint
ment of Aid. Gilman on the Library
Board which on motion of Aid. Shep-
ard was confirmed by unanimous
vote of Council.
Moved by Aid. Brewer that city or
der new drinking fountain to replace
the one which was broken on Com
merce Street. Motion carried unan-
imously.
On motion of Aid Horn the meet
ing adjourned.
Allen d. Brown, Mayor.
Attest: Fred j Jeuck, City Clerk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-05-13
Twenty. Five Years Ago, 1895.

The Primitive Methodist Sunday
school of this city, in point of member
ship, attendance, influence and progress,
is we'll nigh without peer in the state
of Wisconsin for this size city Their
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-05-13

Calls by old acquaintance and former
residents are greatly enjoyed by The
Tribune While engage at desk duty
Saturday it was a injection Of much
pleasure to have one of familiar voice
open the door and say, "Helly How s
The Tribune 2" 1t was Prof S. Miles
Thomas, son Of our highly respected
citizen, Stephen c. Thomas, deceased.
Miles, who has been located at Lodi for
srveral years, is now quite influential in
the educational circles Of our state.
Being in this section he decided to stop
over Sunday and partake of the ser
vices on Mothers Day in the church
where was indehbly impressed upon
him the right mode of conduct for an
honorable life, and these is the best of
evidence that he has adhered strictly
thereto
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-05-13
CITY GOVERNMENT
Mineral Point, Wis.
May 4, 1920

May 4, lJZU
Regular meeting of the Common
Council held on above date in Coun-
Gil Chamber.
Meeting called TO order by Mayor
Allen ID. Brown.
Members present: Shepard, Horn
Gilman, Sims, Brewer, Quirk. Jacka
Absent G. l. Brown.
Minutes of last meeting were read
and approved.
Mr.. Hargrave of the Barrett Com
pany addressed the Council with
reference to Tarvia for our macadam
streets.
Moved by Aid Shepard that we
purchase $4,000 gallon tank car of
Tarvia at 11cents per gallon for use
on High, Hoard, Davis and other
side streets Motion carried by all
present voting aye on roll call.
The following bills audited by the
Finance Committee were on motion
of Aid. Gilman allowed and ordered
paid:
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-04-29

Some states have the daylight saw
ing system, others have not. Some
mmuni,ies have the system while
other communities inSthe same state
have not. To our way of thinking
the so ution of the problem is an en-.
tirely easy one. If we want an extra
hour of daylight in Burlington in
the evening let us simply start bust
ness one hour earlier In the morning
and let the clock continue its present
course. If we want an extra hour Of
day light we should have it If we
started one hour earlier in the morn
ing and ended one hour earlier in the
evening, we should have all the ad,
van'ages of daylighe saving without
any OF the disadvantages arising
from mixed time. This same system
could have been worked out in other
states without involving the slightest
inconvenience Burlington News.
The plan proposed by the News has
been frequently t;ied but it doesn't
work. Father and big brother BIZ
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-04-29

We are more than little proud of
the way members of the local
churches are supporting the great In
terchurch World Drive. Christianity,
in spite CT the excuses of fanatics,
and the bigotry of individuals, con
tains the best that the world has
reached in all the generations of its
progress, The churches in this move
men4 are worthy Of the endowment
they are asking. Even those of us OF
other creeds and Of no creed should
aid them il in our power. 1t is an old
truth but worth quoting frequently
I'VE are enriched by what we give
and are rendered poorer by what we
withhold" Is there on record any
where a case OF person injuring
himself or lessening his prosperity by
giving to a good cause2
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-04-29

cannot come home from the shop for
dinner at one hour when little John
ME and the twins are coming from
school for their midday lunch one
hour later Communities have to
ag.ee in the main though OF course
we mus always expect some few to
differ. 1t is no great hardship to
have the railroads run on a time an
hour different though Anybody who
knows enough to travel as far as
Hoosick Junction can figure correct
ly If railroad time is an hour slowe.
than town time, Savannah, Georgia,
fer many years lived with this ya-ia
tion bewteen railroad time and city
tine, due to the city being right on
the line of change from eastern to
central time. and there has been no
serious confusion. We do MOI, how.
ever, believe it possible to mix the
/ wv nla4uu-AS III hut uuoihSSS lllt VI
single community in its local af-
fairs The Banner is an earnest par
tisan of the daylight saving plan.
Fer those of us who dwell in town
or cities It adds one hour day ia
the best part of the lives of every
man, woman and child. We consider
it the greatest advantage bestowed
on mankind in recent years and fol
that reason we should like to have
our country friends try to bear will
the system. To the man who does hi
own work on his own farm it make
little or no difference. He can g
to bed and get up when he choose
and arrange his day to suit himself
For those other farmers who hir
help, particularly in the harvest pc.
iod, the daylight saving plan ends tn
days work too early for convenienc
but this C ass is not over ten or fl
teen percent cH the population, The
should hardly expect the overwheln
ing majority to give up great di'
covery at the behest of so small
minority Possibly we might con
promise with them on half hoU
basis and thereby save hard feeling
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-04-29

OHara has the part of an Irish noble
man whose family are trying to get
him married. He is left, in the will
Of a departed friend, the legacy of a
beautiful girl, and the amusing com.
pEcations arising from this situation
causes mirthful interludes.
Mr.. O'Hara will sing a number of
new song selections. fresh with the