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The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-01-16
COUNTY ATTY FILED
PETITION THURSDAY IL

County Attorney Gunther yesterday petition the
District Court Thursday praying that Writ of Mandate
be issued to the County Commissioners directing them to
appear the District Court of the Twentieth Judicial Dis
trct show why they should not be required to file
Seed Grain Bond Fund.- which is twenty thousand dol
lars and which % so aas ,md MADE
F. Richmond accompanied by Attorney Eery made trip
to ST. Paul last It. spring M for that M the m wad
those gentlemen returned from Minneapolis where they
met Mike Dunn of the Montana Dakota Elevator Com
pany and it is claimed made final settlement with that
firm draft in the of $4,000 was,handed to County
Treasurer without explanation other than it belonged
to the county.
However no final settlement was filed either on the min
utes of the County Board of Commssiers anywhere
else that been discovered and Accountant
Hoage looked high low for the record Of the settle
ment when he was at work on the county records under the
authority and directions of County Attorney dunther but
When Messrs Matkns and Redmond left for Minneapo-
lis they took along with them Attorney Elery Of the firm
Babcock Eery and Gid not word to County At
Gunther County Attorney at the time and by virtue Of
his office should have along to protect the interest of
How Mr.. Ellery paid and who paid him has always
been puzzle to the taxpayers.
Last summer when the special accountant ~ was mere
checking the county records assistant was sent to
Minneapolis to check UP with the Montana Dakota Ele-
vaor Company but the company refused to show the sPe
cial auditor their records claiming that they had been de-
stroye that they did not keep their books because there
little green that got into then, and destroyed
That Company claimed at the time the special account
ant there that final settlement had been made with
the County of Sheridan through the Commissioners and the
whole matter closed. fS&3$atSp
When Mr. Hoage made his report Showed that there
was over twenty thousand dollars in the possession of the
Montana Dakota Elevator Company that had not been
counted for and the above final settlement claimed to have
been made with the county could not be
and the county commissioners have refused to d
vulge what became Of the enter the in the
records of the county .I.4I
The Citation or the Writ of Mandate is signed by Judge
c. E. Conner and is returnabe Saturday January 81 COun
ty Attorney Gunher hopes by this procedure to force the
county commissioners to into court and make final
accounting, which will the to the information ne
cessary the money Of the seed grain fund
that is not now accounted for Ht@55
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-01-16
N|1ED AMERICANS
|RE FARMER HATERS
!" Nv. CAMOUFLAGE ORGANIZA.
o, o,vN FATHERED BY OLD Sc.
'0hlTY LEAGUE CROWD.

aes Ns York City-Another Security
n - thas Is IN process of organization,
|es,;.t. ;a. the first and several other
h. sh1atlons of the same interests
\, 'een thoroughly discredited.
Aes;.ansew NJ new name is to be Omitted
l,a s" T According to the New
4aa;,u1e lines it already has a skeleton
lsssSuon in "a states, and plans
|'NMHUse ership drive for $500, 900 to
S;u, N.Y. members in March.
aDs,. hatered for the farmers
asan esnaa1n league is expressed BY
NJ sssnsral scretary, for the Times
nun as follows as to objects
\ nd;.., to resist the combination
hr@ssai, elements making appeals
lA ners in behalf OF socialistie
M = aytsefnments with the avowed
8R; 98R;,s !. communist control Of ev.
6Na except land, this being
y ~ the wings Of. Townley's
6san League which, with :
OF misled farmers, nearly
lcreign education aad habil
~ macquainted with l1l
aeuage,.-ii il nnieeq viii
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-01-16
try GENERAL FORD
WILL APPEAL CASE
- *E*S
uJDGE POORMAN'S AMAZING DECISION.

Helena JAM 7-When Montana voters go to the polls at
Apr primaries they must declare their party affiliations
then receive from the election officials the ballot Of
primary system the ballots Of all political parties and
voting whatever party ballot they select This is the
fleet of decision of District Judge P0oran of the state
ms who ruled today that the operation Of the primary
v amended by the legislature last August providing
emergency for the closed cannot be held
for referendum of voters. t#SN.
Judge Poorman overruled the demurrer of respondent c.
svar secretary Of state to the application Of the re-
hhr Sam Goodwin, for writ of pr0hibitOn fOrbddng
Secretary of State Stewart receiving and filing petitions
fora referendum of the closed primary amendment
The court holds that the legislature has the right to
amend an initiated and determine whether not it's
dms emergency measures.
Immediate appeal should be made from Judge Poormans
tdion to the Supreme Court. There in Thom
sersons day. Judges who seem to consider it their du
t thwar the will Of the people. The sophistres OF the
federal judges" declared Thomas Jefferson, sometimes
make ashamed that was ever lawyer" We 40 not :
hesitate to declare that there is higher in Montana
than Judge Poormans court eglsa-
e and that power is the sovereign people Of Montana @ a.
Courts and legislatures may thwart for while the Will OF
people, but not permanently. We do not believe that this
&on will stand in the light Of day does stand the
will the people of Montana will have been thwarted and
hvaed by the most notorious legislatures ever as
smbed in free state.
distinguished teacher and former state Superintendent
aon Montana writing to The New Northwest recent
naa LOSE THE PRIMARY Law, THEY OUGHT THEN TG
.MPANY TO DO AWAY WITH THE ELECTIONS AND SAVE
+lSuCH USELESS EXPENDITURES"
According to ruling Of Judge Poorman at Helena made
dy the primary law is lost in spite Of the fact that
poted by four to vote of the people and has twice
|A supported by fifty thousand signatures -
was necessary to kill the primary law IS substantla
Poormas decision for the preservation OF public peac
fdsfety
Case to Go Higher.
Attorney General Ford has announced that the matter VIII
14eaed to the Montana Supreme court.
Judge Poormans decision has been hailed hrougnoat IN
great victory over the Nonpartisan League ana suc
T as the Butte Miner and Helena Independent are
conventions by the old gangsters will now De nelo oou
Meues it is announced
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-01-16
BOND PROPOSITION
/ LOST BY 316
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AS
COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD
MET LAST MONDAY AND MADE
OFFICIAL COUNT.

The County Commissioners met at
the Court House last Monday and con-
yened as the County Canvassing
Board for the purpose of canvassing
the vote of the recent drought relief
bond proposition. Those present were
Commissioners Tyler and Matkins,
and Clerk & Recorder Major. Mr..
Tyler had to go home before the can
vass was completed and County Treas
urer Movius and Sheriff Bennett filled
out the board as is provided by law
when the full board of commissioners
cannot be present.
The results as compiled by Clerk &
Recorder A. A. Major are as follows:
CANVASS OF VOTES CAST AT
SPECIAL ELECTION HELD JAN.
3, 1920 .
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-01-16

TOtal.673 989
Issue lost by 316 votes.
It will be observed that the Bend
Issue lost by 316 votes.
It is an interesting fact that the
towns voted for the measure while
the farmers voted against it. This
Continued on page s.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06

TORN UP
Indiana Lady Describes Condition,
Which She Says Was Due To
Constipation and Tells Of
Relief Obtained From
Black Draught.

Scotsburg, lnd.-Mrs. Annie Johnson,
OF this place, writes: 81 well remember
suffered for a long time with constipa-
lion, which would get me down. took
doctors medicines and any number OF
purgatives. They would leave me in a
worse condition than was beforetakinp.
and my stomach so upset - know
once ! suffered .. from constipation. |
was so i'll we had TO have the doctor, lust
so nervous and fevsrish. The doctor
said ! would have to quit medicines, my
stomach was so bad
My husband was reading and found
something about Thediord's Black
Draught and brought me a package 10
Try. ! used II regularly at first until be-
gan to feel better, then used lust a dose
occasionally. was cured OF This COM
did H."
u your stomach is out of order vor
will suffer IRON such disagreeable syrnp-
toms as headache, biliousness, indiges-
ton, ETC., and unless something is done
serious trouble may result.
Ihedtord's Black Draught has bee1
lound a valuable remedy for these
troubles. 1t is purely vegetable. and
acts in a prompt and natural way, helm
Ing 10 regulate the liver and 10 cleanse
the bowels Of impurities.
lIy BACK Dfaught. EB-l5
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06
A Great Remedy.

The merits of Chamberlain's
Collie and Diarrhoea Remedy are
well known and appreciated, but
there is occasionally a man who
had no acquaintance with them
and should read the following by
H. Dear. a hotel man at Du-
puyer, Mont. -Four years ago |
used Chamberlain's Collie and
Diarrhoea Remedy with such
wonderful results that l have
since recommended it to my
friends" ADV.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06
KEEP POULTRY CLEAN
Enormous Baby Chick Loss
Caused Annually by Lice

i would not try to keep PouI-
try without DR.. LeGeaTs PouI-
try Remedies" says Mrs. L. V.
Rose of Cureo, Texas. I'VE have
never had any Of them fail to
do even more than you claim for
them"
Every year millions Of Baby
Chicks are lost because setting
hens are not kept clean ard free
Of ice. DR.. LeGeaTs Lice Killer
quickly rids your flock Of lice
and vermin.
Through his advice and rem
edies, DIR. LeGear has helped
thousands of Poultry Raisers
during his q years experience
as an Expert Poultry Specialist.
1t will pay you also to take adj
vantage of DR.. LeGears advice
lust as Mrs. Rose did and in
crease your Poultry profits. Get
a can Of DR.. LeGears Lice Xiii
er from your dealer. Use it ac-
cording to directions. Satisfac-
lion or money back-Dr. L. D.
LeGear Med. Co., st. Louis, Mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06
Missouri State Fair.

Bumper crops throughout Mis-
souri, are assured. A warm sum
mer with plenty of rain is max
ing the Missouri farmer the
most prosperous and happy look
ing person on earth. And Mis-
souri, is going to tell the whole
world Of her good crops and her
prosperity. The megaphone for
this will be the Missouri State
Fair at Sedalia, August IA to
q.
Entries in live stock, saddle
stakes and home economics clos
ed July %, and the mass Of en-
tries by far exceeds anything of
previous years. Especially is
this true of swine and sheep.
The swine and sheep pavilion
viii be supplemented with an adj
dition necessary to contain pens
enough for the entries. Good
live stock shows are the first
thing for the success of the
Fair. These are assured even
beyond expectations. 1t is
thought that the crop outlook
will also bring a heavy list of
entries in the other departments
before the closing date, August
9.
The Public Service Commits
sion has decreed that persons
attending the fair will have the
advantage of buying round-trip
tickets for one and one
third fares.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06
An Old FauIt Finder.

An irritable and fault finding
disposition is often caused by in
digestion. A man with good d.
gestion and bowels that act reg
ularly is usually good natured-
When troubled with Indigestion
or constipation take Chamber
Lains Tablets. They strengthen
the stomach and enable 1t to per-
form its functions naturally.
They also cause a gentle move
meHt of the bowels. Adv.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06

Returns from state banks,
trust companies and private
banks in Missouri show that be-
tween Mar. 4. 1919 and May 20,
1920. deposits have increased
so, TIT. 900, resources s52,367,-
600 and loans Sis, 10000.
There are now 1.419 state banks
iE Missouri. "a trust companies,
and 3 private banks. Their de-
posits amount to $685., 433. POS
r. Undivided profits of the in
stitutions stand at s151, 1864
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06
DON'T WASTE TIME.

It's a waste of time to expert
ment with liniments and pIas-
ters when you have a dull, throb-
bling backache or sharp, stab
bling twinges. Get after the
cause Help the kidneys with
Doan's Kidney Pills. Read this.
Mrs. Henry Brasch, S. Side
Addition, Lexington, gave the
following statement December
4, 1911: Il had bladder and kid
ney complaint and my case was
so severe that / couldn't be on
my feet. My back ached and
could hardly stand the pain. My
hands and limbs were swollen
and my kidneys acted irregular
ly. ! had binding headaches
and although | doetored and
tried different remedies | got no
relief. / finally used Doan's Kid
ney Pills and they cured me up
in good condition. / got Doan's
at Crenshaw & Young's Drug
Store and they certainly proved
to be a fine kidney remedy"
On March l3, 1920, Mrs.
Brasch added: 81 used Doan's
Kidney Pills several years ago
for a severe kidney trouble and
/ certainly believe they saved
my life. l gladly confirm all |
said in my former statement
praising this fine kidney RENE
dy."
60c, at all dealers. Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06

Arnold Mayer returned Tues
day evening from a brief visit
with friends in Kansas City.
The Lexington Tigers defeated
the All-Stars Tuesday by a one
sided score Of 10 to l. A home
run by Hayden with two on, was
the feature Of the game.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06

James K. Moorehead, Sr., re-
turned to Kansas City Monday
morning., after a few days stay
here on business,
Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Billiard re-
turned Monday evening from a
two weeks visit in the country
near Alma.
Whites Island Sporting and
Fishing Resort is now open.
Fishing fine. Dancing every
Sunday evening and night.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06
Farm Agent TO Spend One Day
Of Each Week Here.

Through the efforts of the
Lexington Chamber of Com
merce, the County Farm Advi-
sor, F. w. Caldwell, has consent
ed to spend one day of each
week, Tuesday. in and around
Lexington. He viii make his
headquarters in the office Of
the Secretary of the Chamber
of Commerce, where he may be
reached by anyone desiring to
consult with him.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis Sexton
ok Kansas City. drove down
Sunday for a few days visit here
with relatives.
Mrs. Chas. Vandiver and son
Harold, of st. Louis, are visitors
at the home of Mrs. o. Mosby.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06

was unable 70 obtain a reversal
Of the Judgment He may learn
that laws are to be abeyed BY
labor leaders and strikers as wen
as by other persons.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06

An overall factory is being
constructed at Mountain Grove
by the D. NJ. 0berman Manufac-
turing Company. The plant win
cost about $4,000. of which the
citizens of Mountain Grove win
pay one half. The factory viii
employ $50 persons.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06

A new overall factory at Cam
eron now has a weekly payroll
Of more than $500. The employ
es are paid on the piece work
system ard as they gain in pro-
iiciency their earnings are great
er. One girl last week earned
$3L1l and several received over
$25 each.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06
A Travelling Mans Experience.

8RA(ANs
You may learn something from
the following by W. H. ireland,
a travelling salesman Of Louis
vile, Ky, in the summer of
1893 | had a severe attack Of
cholera mOrbus. l gave the no
tel porter fifty cents and told
him to buy me a bottle Of Cham
berlain's Collie and Diarrohea
Remedy and to take no substi-
tute. | took a double dose of it
according to the directions and
went to sleep. At FIVE O'Clock the
next morning | was called by my
order and took a train for my
next stopping place, a well man."
Adv.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06

The Secretary Of State has ac-
eepted initiative petitions uy
which the people Of Missouri
vii be given an opportunity to
vote in November for a new con-
stitution.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06

The watermelon crop Of South
EAST Missouri estimated at 2
600 ears, is being marketed CO.
epeTssively by the Southeast
Missouri Watermelon Growers
Association
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06

After certain Information has
been impaired to Mr.. Cox, al
the candidates viii be at their
stations.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06

A factory has been establish
ed at Marionville Lawrence
County,, to make shipping bar
rels for the apple growers of
that section. The plant viii pro-
duce 100000 barrels a year and
its annual payroll viii be approx
imate'y S24 900.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06

Il is officially announced from
Washington that in the fiscal
year ending June Both, the peo-
pie Of Missouri paid federal tax
es totaiing S14s, 5000. The
greater part of this was income
and excess profits taxes.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06

0. E. Jennings Of Springfield,
labor leader and strike promo
ter, has been placed in jail to
begin serving a six months SEN
tence for contempt Of court. He
appealed his case to the highest
court having jurisdiction, but
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06

The Lexington Chamber of
Commerce now has 1876 mem
bers. This number should be in
creased to 200 by Sept. 1st.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06

Miss Elizabeth Mussatto left
Thursday for Centerville, Iowa.
where she will visit her sister.
Mrs. Peter Grazian.
Miss Bessie Bradley of Enid,
Oklahoma, arrived Wednesday
morning for a visit with friends
and relatives.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06
Exact Copy Of Wrapper.

Profitable Fun For All Who Come Is the Offering
Of the Missouri State Fair. All Interests Of Missouri will
BE Centered at Sedalia August II to 81 Missouris Prog
ress and Development Will Be Accurately shown by 4 Nam.
moth Exposition Of Her Resources, Advantages and Poss.
9lltles II Will Be Gala Week for Missouri Learn Abopt
FAIR-COME 40O"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06

Gene TO Whites Island 70,
Camping, Fishing, Bathing Boat
ing and other amusements.
Dancing every Sunday evening
and night. Furnished rooms and
cooking apartments for rent.
Address S. ]. White, Mgr.
Malta Bend, Mo. r. D. 3.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06

Atkinson, without a doubt.
He'll take the Hyde of sure.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06
The Best Physic.

When you want a pleasant
physic try Chamberlain's Tab
lets. They are easy to take and
mild and gentle in effect. They
are highly prized by people who
have become acquainted with
their good qualities. They only
cost a quarter. Adv.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1920-08-06

Mrs. Ben Eaton returned Sat
urday evening from a visit with
relatives in Fayette, Mo.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-09-09
Big Lick, Tenn.
Sbeeial 10 HE NesOs.

Sbeeial 10 HE Ne70s.
Visiting seems to be the order
of the dav.
Miss Mertie Lowe is visiting
her brother. Frank Lowe, OF
Winesap.
Miss Bessie Burgess sure look
ed cute Sunday.
Fred Toilet and Stella Hass'
Ter were married Sunday. We
wish them a long and happy
welded life.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Blaylock
visited Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Cobble
Saturday night.
Mss Lillian Wyatt is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. John Norris now.
Violet and Estell Burgess are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Swafford.
Mrs. Carrie Murphy, who has
been visiting in North Carolina
for the past week, returned home
Saturday. Lonely Girls.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-09-09

Tennessee farmer are fast building
better farm homes and other farm
buildings, but more of them are need
ed turnout the state, says H. b. Bliss,
rural engineering specialist, Division
of Extension, University of Tennessee.
The fall months are a good time to
build, the farmers having more time
during this season for building than
during other seasons.
A southern farmhouse for a small
family, with floor plan, is shown above
This plan was prepared in the office
of Public Roads and Rural Engineer
ing of the department of agriculture,
and was developed after extensive sur
veys in the South to determine the
household needs of families with ref
erence to local agriculture, climate,
and domestic help, The aim is pri
marily to provide a cool and conve-
nient Kitchen and dining room for the
housewife; bedrooms and living room
with best exposure; facilities for out
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-09-09
MarionviIIe

SPECIAL 10 The Nc,oS.
Mrs. Eph Pitman and little son,
Lester, went to Caroline Chapel
Sunday.
The Misses Emma and May
Campbell called on Lizzie Davis
Sunday.
Foster Price still enjoys going
to the valley every Saturday.
Landa Pitman called on Eph,
Pitman Sunday.
Leonard Pitman is good look
ing boy, so a certain girl thinks.
Wiley Spangler called on Miss,
Anna Pitman Sunday.
Miss Lizzie Davis spent We'd
nesday night with Miss Myrtle
Pitman and reports a nice time.
Mr. and Mrs. Dixon and little
son, George. visited Mr.. Dugan
Sunday.
Ask Foster Price how he enjoys
working arithmetic problems for
Misses Myrtle Pitman and Lizzie
Davis.
Clarence Burklin spent Satur-
day night and Sunday with FRED
Pitman. "
Hardie Campbell called on his
sister, Mrs. Tate, Sunday.
Wonder where Arthur Camp
bell lis hiding. He hasn't been
seen in quite a while.
Mrs Mary Curtis is visiting
her mother at Coalmont.
Myrtle Pitman is good look
ing girl, so a certain boy thinks.
Forget-me not.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-09-09

door sleeping, and an easily heated
house, cool in summer and with
sunny rooms in winter, The materials
selected are those commonly used in
the South.
Instead of open fire places for heat
ing purposes, the drawings for this
house provide for hot-air furnace in
stalled in pit beneath the bathroom
The cost of installation would not
greatly exceed that of the two Chin
neys with two open fire places each,
which would be necessary to heat all
the rooms.
Complete working plans for this
house may be obtained by those con
templating building by application thru
their county agricultural agent or the
Division of Extension, University OF
Tennessee, from the office of public
roads and rural engineering, United
States Department of Agriculture,
Washington, d. c. Call for Design
Number 522
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1920-09-09

TT Is a well-known medical fact, that
u iron is a necessary constituent OF the
blood, and that blood lacking iron is
the cause of many troubles that only iron
will cure.
Ziron, scientific compound Of iron
with other valuable ingredients, is the
remedy to take when your blood needs
more iron, and your system requires a
tonic. Ziron is mild and harmless, does
not stain the teeth. and is good for chill
dren as we'll as adults.
Mr.. r. G. Gentry, OF Moreno, Tenn.