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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-06-10
TREASURE STATE FARM AND LIVESTOCK
Needed Improvements in the Montana
Irrigation LauUs
BY Winter Smith, Irrigation Engineer, Federal Farm Loan Bureau

Irrigation is a live issue in Mon
tana, and the need for more and bet
ter irrigation is being recognized
and agitated by organizations and
individuals throughout the state. In
looking for ways and means of i'm
provement along this line, we are at
once confronted with the fact that
one of the great hindrances to irri-
cation development is the unsatisfac-
tory condition of the water laws of
this state. Our evident duty is then
to examine and point out the actual
defects in our present system, pro-
pose definite remedies for such de-
fects and then through a campaign
of education secure the cooperation
of the people throughout the state
for the passage of such needed legis-
lation.
One of the most evident shortcom-
ings of the Montana system is the
great uncertainty and indefiniteness
as to water rights because of the lack
of a central office authorized to keep
proper record of such rights. Most
other western states provide for such
a central office of record, while in
this state water right records (such
as they are), r scattered through
out the counties, with the result that
any investigation of the water rights
on the larger streams of the state ne
cessitates the searching Of the rec
ords of several counties, and even of
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-06-10
Less Speculation

ed Indebtedness of the district. This
is the limit set by the certification
clause of the Oregon law above rec
commended. A project meeting these
requirements would be a safe and
conservative enterprise, and if certi-
fled by the state as is done in Ore
gon and California should have no
trouble in selling its bonds.
There are many projects in Mon
tana which meet the above require
ments, and if properly handled under
a proper state law, should be success
fully developed under the irrigation
district law, but we must strongly
discourage and openly oppose the
tendency to "wildcatting" irrigation
district law. For the development of
such areas, another means must be
sought, and since there is great need
for such development in Montana,
much of the states future develop
ment depends on a proper solution
of this problem. Many schemes have
been proposed for handling such pro-
Jects, but after many years of careful
study of the failures and successes of
such projects, | I'm strongly con-
WINGED that some such system of state
construction and colonization as is
now being so successfully carried on
by the California state land settle
ment board is the evident solution of
u problem, and the thing most to
be recommended for Montana.
Under this system California has
already developed and colonized
many thousands of acres of land, and
the settlers are contented and pros
porous, and thus far not a single set
tier has defaulted in any payment
due the state. This is a condition
quite u~nheard-of under any other sys-
tenn of development.
With new land projects developed
under a system similar to the Califor-
MIA land settlement scheme, with par
TALLY developed lands completely de-
veloped under the irrigation district
law, amended as suggested to include
the c~ertification clause as in Oregon
and California, and with the adop-
ton of a fundamental water law sim
liar to the Wyoming code, Montana
would soon enter upon a period of
great irrigation development, COM
mensurate with her progressive pop
ulation and great natural resources.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-06-10

tenn is shown. Through this system,
it is possible to keep a firm control
of the financial situation and apply
the necessary remedies in time to
avert anything in the nature of a
panic. Through the orderly process
of %deflation, as is predicted will re-
suit if the pubic and the banks coop
crate with the federal reserve sys-
tenn, the least possible injury will be
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-06-10

Prices and the high cost of living
are on the downward trend, probably
not to be halted in their orderly
course until a point of stability or of
some permanency is reached.
This is the opinion of expert finan-
ciers and economists in and out of
congress. That the peak of the pc
Rod of initiation has been passed and
that the nation is now to experience
a period of orderly deflation, is the
belief of many students of economics.
The call made upon the federal re-
serve banks by Governor Harding of
the federal reserve board, for the cur
tailment of credits except for essen
tial productions and the gospel
preached by the governor and now
being spread broadcast over the ma
tion by officers of the reserve banks
that the financial situation calls for
sacrifices akin to those of wartime
and for increased production, in
creased savings and lessened waste
and consumption is having a whole
some effect.
Less Speculation
1t is predicted that there will now
be less speculation in the various
markets and that money held by spe-
culators will be turned into the chan
nels of commerce to relieve in part
the strain upon the financial situa-
ton. To relieve this strain and pro-
vide for the production and move
ment of crops is the problem of the
banks, and finally the problem of the
public, for through increased produc-
ton and the practice of proper econ
omy, the public can solve the diff
culties.
1t is in such a period as this that
the value of the federal reserve sys-
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-06-10

done to anyone That the public and
the banks are cooperating and will
continue to do so in the plan for
greater production and saving al
ready is shown.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-06-10
OF LIVING
WILL FALL SOON
PANIC AVERTED BY BANK LAWS
AND THERE WILL BE NO
FINANCIAL DISASTER

Government Experts Say the Peak of
the Period of Initiation Has Been
Passed, and That the Nation Will
Now Experience a Period of Order
Iy Deflation.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-06-10

The T. c. Power Company, Helena,
will be in the market, after your crop
is harvested, for grain and grass
seed. Write us.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-07
MISS MAYME WARD Is
BRIDE IN CEREMONY
SOLEMN|ZED THIS a. NJ

Miss Maymo Ward, $50 West l.a'ay-
cite street, and Frank j. torciEaH,
Marseilles, were quietly married this
morning at s O'Clock az St patricks
Catholic church, in Wcst Ottawa The
only guests were the immediate
triends and relatives OF the bridal
couple.
Tho bride wore a dark bluc serge
travelling suit and carried Il prayer
book. Miss Hannah CorYigan, sister
Of the groom, was. maid Of honor
while James Ward, brother OF the
bride was best man During the mass
Miss Elizabeth Harrington sang.
Immediately after the ceremony a
wedding hreakfas was served at the
home of the bride, after which the
newlyWcd departed for a brief honey
moon in Chicago. Upon their return
they will make their home in Mar
settles.
The bride is the daughter of NJ.
and Mr.. Andrew Ward Of West Otta-
wa and is one Of the mos popular
young ladies OF the city Mr.. Corri-
gan is a prominent young resident OF
Marscillcs.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-07
THANK YOU SHOULD
NOT FOLLOW DIVORCE
Uy the Associated Press)

Cincinnati Ohio, April o. Thank
YOU should be omitted, in the 'pin-
ion Of Judge c. w. Hoffman Of Gin
cinnati, who prefers no expression Of
gratitude after granting divorce de
crees. The discovery was made when
a woman to whom the Judge mad
granted a divorce turned 10 him and
said; Il thank ECU from the bottom
Of my heart, Judge The court with
held comment until the woman and
her attorney had left the room. when
he COnfided TO his close workers:
There's one thing that ! don't like.
visa they wouldn't say Thank you
when they get divorce. They make
me feel like car The attorneys do
it, too, occasionally. Why should they
thank me for doing my duty? don't
think it is necessary and ! know /
don't like it. All they have to do here
is to produce the whence. show that
they come into court with their own
hands clean, and that the interests
Of the state will be taken care Of ii
the decree is granted, and that is all
There is no Thank YOU necessary"
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-07
|NTERURBAN TO STOP
CARS AT SAND PITS

The matter of stopping the limited
cars on the interurban arriving in OF.
taWa at $50 in the afternoon for the
accommodation Of the men employed
lat the various sad industries has been
most satisfactorily arranged
The committee chosen al the last
meeting Of the board Of directors Of
the Chamber Of Commerce to take
up the question with the company Off
Gals has reported that the company
proposes to make all stops deSignat-
ed by the Chamber of Commerce com
mittee. Clarence GriggH chairman
had a conference with +. +. Fisher
general manager and Mr. John Com
yns. superintendent of Transportation
and when it was pointed out to these
Off Gals the necessity and Importance
OF the stops they agreed to aciommo-
date employees of the different sand
concerns coming and gOinr@tO their
work by stopping for thom.
The new schedule will become eff
fectiye at once. Mr.. Comyns, who
recently was promoted Superintend-
ent of transportation. intromed the
Chamber of Commerce the company
was anxious to do everything possible
for the accommodation OF its patrons
and was ever ready to cooperate in
any way possible to attain these re-
suits
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-07
EMPLOY HASKlNS TO
CONDUCT FIGHT ON
MATTHIESSEN ESTATE

On behalf Of the county board OF SUI
pervisOrs, Supervisors Frank f. Rich
cy and j. w. Winans, members Of the
committee on economy and ciliCioncF,
have engaged Attorney Thomas \.
llaskinS of La Sale to conduct he in
vestigation into the Matthesse tax
ease.
Under thc boards action. the com
miltCe headed by supervise Richcy
was instructed 10 employ attorney 20
represent the county in the collection
Of alleged back taxes from tie estate
of the late r. W. MatthIcsacn,
CCm7cnsation allowed the attorney
in Guch a case ranges from 2 to
- 3 per cent Of the amount Of taxes
recovered, the exact percentage 20 be
determined by the amount Of work
done by the law ger
e. {. Griggs, VINO represents the
MatliicsSen estate has declared that
the contract was Mr. JHaskins is lille.
gal because the county board has no
power to en- er into such cont act
and has no jurisdiction over tax as
SeSsments.'
Jurisdiction in such cases rests in
the township assessor, the county su-
perintcndcnt Of assessments County
treaaurer) and the boa.d of review,
added Mr.. Griggs
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-07
GET EVIDENCE OF A
REVOLT IN IRELAND

London April recent uncOnHrm-
ed reports OF a Sim Fein plot for an
armed uprising in ireland were based
on fact according to he Irish police.
They claim 10 possess information not
only indicating rising was intended
but that certain Germans III Berlin had
engaged 10 furnish war materials. In
his connection Thomas Loughlin, n
Dublin business man and member If
the Sim Fein has been arrested under
the defense ol the realm act The 20
lie" say that he was party 10 treaty
with the Germans for arms and ammu-
milton ana that he had been neEotiat-
ing with Baron Won Horst, a former
resident of tho United States, WHO is
now in Berlin
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-07
Animals as Weather Prophets.

rev beliefs are Older or more wide
spread than that animals and especial
~ wild animals. have forelnowlcdge
or what the weather is 10 he, and
something that amounts 10 such fore
knowledge many of them doubtless do
possess, but there is no reason, and
only poor excuses. for assuming that
there Is source of information accu-
rate enough and of application remote
enough to give any npprocinhle cXtcn.
sion To the weather bureaus prognos-
tications.- Exchange.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-07
Anything Is Possible.

While one man says of thing: "1t
IS impnSSble." and contents himself
with saying so, another one passes him
aud does it. This has been the history
or the worlds progress ever since
time began. We cannot say Of any
thing that it is impossible in this mar
vicious world of invention ana cndcav.
or. We can only say: ut has never
80. nen done"
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-07
Liked the Name.

One or the government-Owned dwell.
'ngs near the Union station, Washing.
ton Is occupied by a stout colored
woman who has converted it into a
small motel for folks of the darker
race. over the door is Il signboarl
win the inscription, THE Annex"
asked the woman to what other hotel
was Il"r place an annex. oh" she re-
piled, "dat's jeS de name of nv hotel.
Oar amt no other hotel 'uected with
II. jess picked de word annex
cause it sounds heightened like
Washington Herald
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-07
WAR MOTHERS HEAR
CONVENTION REPORT

The first meeting Of the War Moth
ers Society, since the organization lWp
weeks ago, was held yesterday in Odd
Fellows hall There was a good sized
attendance. The principle fcatur" Of
Of the program Tor the afternoon was
a report Of the state convention held
last week in joliet, which was gwen
by Mrs W. +. Weeae. She cOycre the
tW0 days meeting fully and gave ;
very interesting account of the bust
ness session, programs and social
events.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-07
0GLESBY YOUTHS ARE
PAROLED TO FRIENDS

John Richie, Herman Rcrboldt
and John korshnski of Oglesby. who
were arrested last week charged with
stealing pieces of rags. were found
day and parolled to men in Oglesby.
1t developed at the hearing that Bier
bOldt did not steal rags. but picked
up sweepings and sold them for ten
cents, and that the other two stole.
but one-half sack of rags. and were
arrested before they got away with
them.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-07
STATESMEN URGE I'LL.
TO SUPPORT LOWDEN

Chicago, April 7.-RepubIican vot-
erS OF Illinois arc urged in a state.
mont signed b. Senators sherman
and Mccormich Illinois twenty-five
Republican congressman. seven state
officials and former Governors r.fer,
Yates and Dcncen to vote for Gov
ornor Lowdcn in the presidential pref.
crence primaries next Tuesday.
The statement was given out hero
today
Governor loWden has done in the
;ta'e and has proven he can do for
the nation tina which can be prom
ised. and only promised for other eau
didates,' the statement says
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-07
G. 0. P. LANDSLIDE
HITS TOWNSHIP


Company G.. who served with the
Prairie Division overseas, executed
the almost impossible when he de-
fealed Colonel t. p. Ni'schelm for as
sstant supervisor.
he ser Wins over Morgan
Fred IIeser and William Morgan in
the commissionership contest, put UP
Il clean, pretty fight he victory gong
TO Mr.. lIeisor by 366 majority. Th"
sixth, known as the seventh ward raj
lied behind Mr. Hcser and bolstcred
up his strength shown all over the
town. and insured his election by an
'nsurnlountable lead over Mr.. Morgan
Even Elect J. p.
The Republicans stepped in ana
even grabbed off the vacancy on the
board of town auditors, BY clectm"
howard f. Stewart, a foreman at
King & Hamilton's, IA Justice OF Inc
peace. He defeated William Jackfon,
Jr.. owner of a fine kennel of valuable
blood hounds. by 341. Only men yoj.
ed for Justice of the peace.
Clerk Race Clean Cut
James O'Mcara in the clash ior
town clerk swept his democratic OPP
poncnt off his feet by coming out OF
ihc election with 6l7 majority. q
Mcara, an eX-soldier, was given very
strong support all over town, and the
vote he received was fine compli.
mcnt to his personality as well as his
war record He defeated "A clean cut.
very well qualified Young man in
James Ahearn. Both fought clean
fight and the campaign reflects credi:
upon COnquerer and conquered.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-07
Growth,

Married people should fry to learn
how to grow towards each other. No
h'lman thing, marriage least Of all. can
u" allowed to grow INTENDED. II takes
pains ana thought, rs WciI rs unSpIr-
ishneSS tn grow good MARRIAGES.
WOman's Magazine
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-07
MISSISSIPPI BREAKS
THRU MUSCATINE Dixie
LEY .ha Associated Press)

Muscatine, Iowa, April "A break
IN the Mus catine Island levee at a
point about welve miles south OF 'hi,
city last night has inundated thou.
sands of acres CT farm land ana ,ne
overflow of considerable part OF
South Muscatine is threatened.
At least 20.0C acres of farm land
VIII he covered by from three to six.
teen feet of water
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-07

Mother and little Kathryn were M
stars when they heard little sister
fall off the couch. KATHRYN said. 80
mother. If ]hat baby doesn't stop fall
Ing she's going TO ruin herself"
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-07
Vaccinations Power.

According To recent report vac.
cination is rapidly dying out. Yet
there is nothing like vaccination to
bring fellow up to the scratch-
Exchange.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-07

In some OF the cities Of Europa a
dog is taxed according 10 It's size-A
little tax for little dog and a big tax
for big dog.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-07

+ Or SALE-t.ight room house: cleo.
trio lights. city water; corle' Pine
and Washington SITS; bargain. Inquire
C. H. DOOLAN. 529 Guthrie st.
Phone 661-I..
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
-. :. s q seAS ' !, Attractions
 0t Theatres
lll!iiliIifliliNllIJIllllIiiilIilIMlllNW
ATTRACTIONS ToNleHT

CoLlSEUM--Taylor Holmes in "Taxi,"
 Western feature "Aee Hioh," and Weekly. PALACE-Mr. and Mrs. Carter De
 Haven in!4boneymoon.r
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
DIDN'T NEED BOOKS IN THE OLD CASTLE

When John Glenarm arrives at the unfinished castle he has agreed to re- main in for one year according to the terms of his grandfather's will, in Haunting, Shadows" the Robert son-Cole Superior picture appearing at the Palace Theatre for the last time tonight, he finds that the castle was filled with books.
 Well Bates" he says to the butler, Eve got to stay here for a year and with all these books I'm certainly in for the treat of my fife.
 "Yes, sir" said Bates. "Tbous ands of volumes, sir-and hevery one ha work on architecture, sir" ...
 But before Glenarm. played by H. E. Warner. is long in the castle, he learns that there is no need to look to the books for diversion. Things begin to happen fast and continue to happen.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
CHARLES RAY HAS MANIA FOR HANDLING MACHINES

Charles Ray seems to have a mania for freak machinery. In Bill Hen ry," he peddles electric ,vibrators In Creased Lightning" he showed his wonderful homemade automobile end his patented potato peeler. Now Crooked Straight comes to the Coliseum Theatre Thursday and Fri day and shows him mixed up in the efforts of a city sharper to put d new fangled apple worm extractor over on Charlle's prospective father in-law. The star prevents the deal from going through in most start, ling fashion and incidentally wins a girl, for his ingenuity. Crooked Straight" is another Paramount-Art- craft release produced by Thomas H. !nce and directed by Jerome Storm. Margery Wilson is the leading lady.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
Tides Tomorrow

whose charter permits it to engage in shipping, merchandising. banking and ligh.erage," has purchased the Alaska Lighterage Companys prop herty, The new company is organized under the laws of Alaska
 Notes
 |, The establishment of a $25 900 hospital by the Presbyterian Board of flame Missions at Point Barrox lis one of the great improvements to Northern conditions that have come within the present year.
 There are 59 orphans in the Child sren's Home and Maynard Columbus Hospital. for which Nome recently raised $500 from benefit for the Home. which proved a decided sue. cess. The parents of the orphans ill Nome died during the late iuriu- enza epidemic.
 The famous Nome Town Clock" which is visible for miles over the surrounding country, was recently purchased by Nome school children and presented to the municipality.
 The Bureau of Education is main ,taining radio station at Noorv;k on Kotzebue Sound. and it affords a means of quick communication with the isolated section. This is a great aid to those engaged in navigation along that coast.
 2. i T.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
MADLAiNE TRAVERSE AT PALACE THEATRE

Madame Traverse's latest picture, "The Splendid Sin." also said to be her greatest, will be seen Thursday and Friday at the Palace Theatre.
 Miss Traverse in this. splendid Fox production. enacts the role of an English noblewoman, who, through the highest motives is led into tell. ing and acting a tremendous lie which almost wrecks her happiness hut which in the end. advance re ports show. work good to all con cerned. The play promises to be a rong attraction.
 Tom Mix. great favoIite with local movie fans. will appear at the Palace Christmas in his last release The Wilderness Trail"
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
CECIL B. DE MILES NEW PICTURE IS A
 MARVEL OF REALISM

Genuineness and realism are two factors in the enormous success ol Cecil B De Mile. attained as mo ton picture director. These quaritias are present in Male and Female MT. De Miles latest Paramount Aircraft picture, which was adapted from Sir James M. Barrie's famous pla "The Admirable Crichton." and will be on view at the Coliseum Theatre Sunday and Monday.
 The story of Crichton, the butler
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
THE FOLLiEs GIRL" STARS OLIVE THOMAS: CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AT COLISEUM

Although the death of Olive Thom- as was sad blow to all motion pic ture exhibitors. they still nave q number of pictures featuring her on Aand to show to the public, Her pleasing personality during life was one that gained her many friends, and in showing these pictures featur- ing her. we VIII but ndd to her list or friends, and the rememberance of her will be all, the more pleasant.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22

.n the family of English nobles who was wrecked with his masters yacht ing party at sea. and became their leader, has long delighted thouaands. Under the master hand of Cecil B. De Mile. it is a screen masterpiece. Thomas Meighan plays the leading roie and Theodore Roberts. Raymond Hatton and Guy Oliver are included in the cast. x
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22
COMING ATTRACTIONS

coLisEuMAcharIes Ray in "crook-
 ed Straight" PALACE-Madiaine Traverse tn "The
 Splendid Sim
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-12-22

For stove repairing see Sanitary Plumbing Co. adv,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1920-03-21
At the Larara today

when the son of Ritas employer dis
covers she is a charming girl and pro-
ceeds accordingly. His father, in turn.
discovers the son is attracted to the
stenographer. Wanting to interfere
without losing his private secretary, he
gives Rita a months vacation.
She goes to Atlantic City The son
follows her. She finds the latter's
wife, of whom she knew nothing, is
about to name her as correspondent in
divorce suit. She refuses TO have
anything more to do with the son. Ro-
nance anC happy ending come when
she meets a young doctor devoted to
settlement work, a man to whom she
had been unconsciously attracted at
their first meeting some time before.
The difficult role of a stenographer-
salamander gives Miss Brady plenty OF
opportunity and she takes it to the full
in making the picture one which has
an appeal for everyone.
With The World To Live In are
shown Pollard comedy. Mutt and
Jeff and a Bray Photograph. The mo-
ton picture program is accompanied
by special music.