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Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-12-15
FIREkEN PREPARING FOR RECORD
CROWD AT ANNUAL ENTERTAINMENT
Reproducing the Diversions Of the vrls Pioneers Who
Conquered hs sagssfBsh and FTaisd tho Picky PssT

Wieh the exception of few minoi
details, the arrangement committes
for second annual carnival and jublles
of the Belt Volunteer Fire depart
ment, to be given in the K of p. hal
on the evenings of December 30-Sl,
have got the program in inteiiigible
form Indicative of an even greater
success than their first one given Lass
New Years The success of their first
attempt was assurance that they had
hit popular note in the entertain
ment line and the interest already dis
played in the coming event had led
them TO prepare for a record break
ing crowd.
The carnival is intended TO portray
the life and recreations of the west
in pioneer days. That they succeeded
in their first attempt is attested to by
the numbers who attended and who
had lived and taken part in the life
of Montana when it was young. For
the moment they were young again,
and that alone was sufficient excuse
TO shed for time the weight of bur-
densome years and enter into the hoif-
day spirit of the occasion.
According to the advertisement put
out by the committee, the high spots
of the coming entertainment will cen
ter about "Blue Check Georges" Hcen-
sed gambling palace, which viii be
typical of those institutions which
flourished in the early days on the
frontier, with its games of faro bank,
and blackjack, and win be
staged with all the correct parapher-
MALTA and with skilled mechanics" in
charge. "I'he Yellow Dog" dance hall,
an important adjunct to the gambling
Joint, viii be in full swing, with sOk-
ahoma Johnny's orchestra exhuding
harmony. Sing Toys Chi
nese restaurant win supply the hun ]
cry at all hours, while "apollinaris
Bill" barbered and clothed like mill
ion dollars. will serve the 2ia per
cent mixtures with grace and skill
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-12-15
MINOR DEFECTS FOUND IN
HIGH PERCENT CHILDREN

According TO DR.. Fuson, full time
county health officer, very large per
centage Of school children arg physi-
calIy defective. OF the 1888 Great
Falls school children examined 1886
were in need Of medical attention. Not
all of the children, DIR. Fuson contin-
ued In his report, are handicapped by
serious abnormalities. The defects
for the most part are OF minor nat
ure, such as those of the teeth, skin
and scalp.
Five baby and pre-schoQl clinics
were held during November. the at
tendance sggrcgating 60s The clinics
were held in Great Falls, Cascade.
Simms, Steekett and Belt Six new
cases Of tuberculosis were called 10 the
attention Of the health office and ~
other eases were given treatment eth
er at the homes OF the health office.
Vaccinations for the prevention of
smallpox numbered 81.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-12-15
Lodge Presents Taylor
With Tokens Of Regard

Following the election and installa-
tion Of officers of Belt Lodge No. 1877,
A. r. g. A. NJ, which ceremony took
place at the reular session Of the lodge
Tuesday evening, Past Master Alvin
+. Taylor. who had journeyed from bis
new home at Winnett TO be present,
was presented with handsome gold
watch charm and set of sleeve links,
the gift of the lodge in appreciation OF
his services and interest in the lodge.
Presentation was made by Leo G.
Graybill, who on behalf of the lodge
made very graceful and eloquent
speech conveying the esteem and kind
ly feeling of the members toward their
retiring presiding officer. Although
taken completely by surprise. Rev.
Taylor spoke feeIingly and impressive
lly in acceptance of the tokens and as
sured the members that while the
beautiful gifts were fully appreciated,
they tn reality did not constitute the
link that would hold him in close touch
with Belt Lodge No. 1877, regardless Of
where his lot was cast In future
The newly elected officers Of the
fu48ge are J w Leland w n, Ben j.
Kennedy. senior Warden, u r. Guivef,
Junior warden: Ben r. McConkey,
treasurer: Or. j. s. Stewart, secre-
tary. Roy Johnson, senior deaeoa W
p. pIlgeram. junior deacon. DR. ]. w.
GraybeaE. senior warden N. n Mel
son, Junior warden; Leo G, Graybiu.
Phil Dunston. orranist; J.
HubbeF. tyler.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-12-15
CEDAR CHESTS WILL PROTECT
WOOL CLOTHING FROM MOTHS

Chests made of red cedar heartwood
are effective If in good condition and
thoroughly tight, in protecting cloth
ing from clothes moths, it has been
found by the United States depart
fnent of agriculture. That is, IL pre-
cautions are taken first to beat, brush
and IL possible sun all articles before
they are placed in chests.
Since IL is, the odor of red cedar
that kills young moth worms, special
care should be taken TO prevent undue
escape of aroma from the chests.
Chests at all times should remain
tightly closed except when clothing rs
being removed or placed in the chest
and this procedure should be accom-
plished quickly.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-12-15
PROVE GOLD MINE
To A BIG TIMBER FARMER

As an example Of how people living
along transcontinentol highways such
as the Custer Battlefield fffways pass
ing through Belt, is gwen in The eur
rent issue Of the magazine Of that
highway 1t gives the example of G.
w Clark Of Big Timber, who lives on
the Yellowstone trail He erected a
glass case beside the road in which to
display his honey, butter. eggs and
vegetables The autolsts fincked 70
hts place and he sold over 5000 worth
month of b1ney alone during the
SEASON He/soId all his product at a
price advanced over the wholesale and
yet Iew enough 70 satirfy his cash cur
toners. Hr Clark estimates that nf
highway past his place has increased
the value Of his land by thousands n
dollars.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-12-15
Sale of Christmas Seals
To Continue Next Week

The final canvass will be made next
week by the Belt troop of Boy Scouts
f1r. the cleanup drive for the sale OF
Christmas seals. Scoutmaster Gray
bill states that the boys have done ex-
cellent work and have met with gem
erous response from the citizens, and
they hope to dispose Of their entire
supply before Christmas eve.
The purpose of this sale is to obtain
funds to be used in the fight being
waged against tuberculosis in Mon
tana. The warfare is not only direct
ed toward the cure of the disease, but
it's prevention, particularly in chill
dren. II is known that about 80 per
cent Of the cases are contracted In
childhood. Its disastrous results oc-
eur chiefly between the ages Of is and
As
Public health nursing is another ac-
tivity that the seals make possible.
The work Of the pubiic health nurse
z is not limited TO the ferreting out Of
cases, but covers the entire field OF
disexse For the past two years the
salary OF one nurse connected with the
local health department has been paid
by the association The services Of
nurse are indispensable TO their work
and the liberal support of the people
of this county viii assure to this com
usunify the services Of nurse for an
other year.
The Christmas seal is dainty and
attractive decoration for your letters.
and packages II costs but a trifIe
ard II carries message of good
health wherever Il goes.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-12-15
County Saves On
Coal and Dr.. Bills

The plant of the poor taxpayer has
at last touched the hearts of the doc
tors and coal dealers and resulted in
saving Of over $4,000 10 the county
during the next fiscal year. Con-
tracts for furnishing medical atten-
ton and supplies to the county were
made Monday by the commissioners
when the bids were opened, and also
for the coal TO be consumed by the
county during the ensuing year.
The specification Of the bid provid-
ed that the county physician shall fur
nish all medicine. medical instruments,
perform operations and give medical
care to contagious cases. etc.. Of the
INDECENT poor Of the county. The
bidders were DR.. Hulbush, s499; DIR. B.
A. Place, $1,14i; DIR. Chas j. Bresee,
$l.100, and DIR. w. j. Lakey, 1899, DR..
Hulbusf's bid being accepted.
The contract for furnishing coal to
the county for the ensuing year in
VOWED over 1000 tons and was secured
by Graham and Ross at figure more
than $2 a ton less than last year, and
meaning saving on this one item
alone of more than 5000 year. The
successful bid was at the following
figures for the different grades and at
the different points:
Mine run No. ! court heuse ard jail,
81 .4b:: mine run No. 2, court house and
Jail s4.15; lump. screened, poor farm,
s5.65; nut, screened. poor farm. s5d0;
lump, screened, county poor, $3.50;
nut. screened county poor, $3.50.
; Sfhe ether bids averaged about 30 70
,5 cents per ton higher on the differ
snt grades.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-12-15
Home Club Brighten
Lives Of Orphans

The Home Club of the Rebekah
lodge last Thursday afternoon met at
the Odd Fellows hall and in addition
to the work of completing many arti-
cles destined for the Odd Fellows Or
phans' home at Helena, the packing of
two boxes ready for shipment to the
home was completed. One of these
boxes were filled with useful articles
and toys covering wide range, and
enough in variety so that every in
mate of the home viii receive Christ
mas present suitable to their age and
sex, and there are all ages represented
at the home, where shelter and food
are provided for the young and aged
dependents of this benevolent order
Another big box was packed with
preserved fruits and jellies, also lib
eral supply of fresh fruits. candies
and nuts to be forwarded with the
same shipment.
The ladies of the club have enjoyed
their work, and while making their
sessions pleasant for themselves in a
social way, have the added satisfac-
tion of forwarding a most commend
able spirit of the holiday season and
an assurance that they are adding a
measure of happiness to others less
fortunate.
After the boxes were packed
lunch was served to those present. The
next meeting viii be held at the home
of Mrs. Ray Wilson on Thursday af-
ternoon, January 5, as the club has
decided continue its activity dur /
ing the coming year.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-12-15
Stolen Saddle Re-
covered by Owner

A cowboy saddle hanging in front
Of pawn shop in Great Falls few
weeks ago caught the eye of Miss Gar
net Junkermeier, now Mrs. L. 4. Wag-
ner since her marriage last week, and
on visit to her home near Arming-
ton, she spoke of it to her brother.
Oscar Junkermeier, and remarked
that it resembled very much the one
that was stolen from the Junkerrneier
barn last January. Little attention
was paid to the matter, but on her
next visit she stated that the saddle
was still on display and that she was
more impressed with the idea that it
was the one stolen. Mr. Junkermeier
thereupon determined to have a look
at it himself and accordingly made a
trip to Great Falls for that purnose
and in sauntering past the nawn snop
easily identified his property. Call
ing on the sheriff, he stated the cir
cumstances and with official rein
forcement revisited the establishment
and claimed his property, which was
given up without demur, as the pro-
prietor, JAM. Charteris. explained that
the saddle had been left there for sale
and he had no claim upon it.
Mr.. Charters said the saddle had
been brought there by Mr.. Kauff-.
man, son of fruit merchant. who
stated that he had found it in car of
bananas shipped from Kansas City
and had no idea where it came from
or who owned it. 1t was found in the
end Of the car when the bananas were
and not knowing what else
to do with it had left it with Mr..
Charters for sale
MIR. Iunkermeicr easily proved his
ownership of the saddle ard brought
it home with him, together with the
bride and quirt. A saddle blanket
and coat which were stolen at the
same time were not recovered. On
the same night that the saddle disap- !
peared last January, a saddle was also
taken from Gerry Hay, whose home
IS about three miles from the Junker-
meier farm, and which has never been
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-12-15
New Set Of Officers Elected TO Guide
Affairs of American Legion Post

At the regular meeting of Belt Val
ley Post No. 10l, American Legion,
held last Thursday evenin.l officers
were elected for the ensuing term be.
ginning January /. Although consid-
cradle pressure in the shape of an
unanimously expressed desire of the
members for Commander John p.
Healey to again be candidate to sue
ceed himself, Mr.. Healey positively
declined to run again for the office of
commander, stating that he did not
approve of continuous succession to
office in the Legion, and while thank
ing the members for their evident ap-
proval of his past effort in that office,
declined to accept nomination.
The succeeding election resulted in
the naming of the following officers:
Charles H. King, commander, succeed
ing Mr.. Healey; Phil Dunston, vice
commander, succeeding Jack Bachan;
Leo G. Graybill, djutant-treasurer
succeeding himself, and whose desires
to decline failed TO get hearing; DIR.
]. S. Stewart, chaplain and service of
ficer, succeeding Alvin F. Taylor; Nels
Johnson. master alarms, succeeding
4NOI 0l4ttbC. <tAIt DdE NJ was
elected a member of the executive
committee, serving with the command
er and adjutant, and by amending the
bylaws a fourth member of the exc
cutive committee was elected in the
person of Ex-Commander Healey.
An auditing committee consisting Of
w. p Pilgeram, L. l.. Walker and
Ernest Troutman was appointed. The
dance committee made brief report,
which was accepted, and the citizen
ship committee reported the receipt of
26 new books for the library. After
the business of the session was con-
cluded, the members enjoyed a lunch
prepared by the athletic committee.
Commander Healey is in receipt of
communication from the u. s. war de-
partment relative to the proper mark
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-12-15

A program followed by dance will
be given At the Lower Little Belt
school house. SATURDAY evening. De.
eember n. The program VIII start 81
ss45. Ladies are requested % bring
Refreshments. EyTrybody welcome
ADV.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-12-15

According to advices received from
Washington, the nomination of r. II.
Bemis for the appointment of post
master at Belt, has been made. with
recommendations for confirmation by
the senate.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-11
Author of "The
MirrOrse Exulains.

The author Of "The Mirrors of Washington has
written for the New York Times explanation OF the
raison d'ere of his book Such book, he believes,
has great uses for se-governing people, at least
Just now. There is no other instrument of publicity
wnch performs exactly the function performed by
such book il 1t is written honestly and sincerely
with due knowledge Of the facts, with no favor to
friends or malice toward enemies. in giving longer
and slightly more permanent view of the strength and
weaknesses of those whom have chosen to man
age our affairs"
Il No doubt IL this entertaining anonymity could
convince those who read his book that he had scru-
pulously followed the precepts he has laid down.
they would agree heartily that the Mirrors brill
lianty achieves the purpose its author had in mind
But this is just what he cannot do. Everyone has
his prejudices, political personal, which he will
not recognize as such but which none the less move
him TO regard those who will not agree with him as
either misguided or biased. There is little likelihood
that the admirers Of Senator Lodge Nwi agree that
the Characterization Of the Senator is written honest
~ and sincerely, with due knowledge of the facts.
The author Of the Mirrors" also believes that the
time has come to tell the truth about public
as Sinclair Lewis and Zona Gale have told the truth
about the American small town. The object of the
Mirrors" he tells u.s. is to keep the President and
all his associates from bamboozing themselves-as
WILSON, who had no Mirror during the war, did
successfully that ne could not be debamboozled'-
with us all standing by applaudins the growing lu-
sionr This Is all very eommendable butithe sale of
this book will not be determined by the number Of
people who &Ant 10 RhS@ the tfuth about rpdbc
The motives Of many Of the authors Of books Of the
Mirrors" type are undoubtedly most praseworhy.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-11
M. X. II. WedUes
Mysfery Tales.

REAL LIFE"
Merrill Col

Mary Roberts Rnehart. George H. Doran Coz
Mrs. Rinehart knows how story should be told
and she can and does apply that knowledge in her
new book. She knows how to dress up plot so
that it appears to be something that - isn't without
letting it rambie about and get out of hand She
can develop complex plot with apparent simplicity
and with pleasing air of probability. She is in
genious and technically proficient and she is
that mystery detective story is as worthy of
good craftsmanship novel Of manners The first
of the tales in this volume, Sight Unseen" is
cerned with a murder which appears at first to be
suicide and would have been accepted such by
everyone but for certain disointed utterances of
medium who was in trance at the time the murder
was committed By following these and other clues
and by additional information received from the
dum during subsequent the mystery is solved
THE Confession" likewise has its murder and its
mystery but only in that is il like the preceding tale
Here the mystery centers about extraordinary
fession OF murder written by who has been
suspected and would have been had she been
driven by her conscience to adopt most unusual
way Of doing penance. We liked this story better
than .Sight Unseen The atmosphere, the plot itself
and the Characterization all convincing We
ate ready tbireconmead any mystery story that Mrs.
Riaeat @4ites sight snseen, but having read these
two with pleasure II Is added pleasure to recon-
mend them. ,vl -l...
The Washington herald., 1921-09-11
TERARY OFFERINGS OF THE WEEK
War Chapters Saloaion of Mary Borden's Nouel

but most of buy such books because like to read
the gossip and scandal about the olympians that is
known to those the inside-or at least have
strategic place the back stars-but that does not
rule get into print. In this respect are frank
to say. the Mirrors of Washington" disappointed u.s.
II isn't so deviishly indscreet after all. We
vnced that the author is just biased as but
along slightly different lines But we also believe that
his purpose he has defined il, and that he
showed remarkable restraint in wthsandng the temp
tations that must assail one who sets out to write
such book fairly certain that his identity will be
revealed We do not hold his prejudices against him.
From particular angle of prejudice we regard
many Of his portraits penetrating just and satisfy
ing. All of them lively and entertaining.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-11
A BOOK BUYERS LIST

ITO, Let" by John Galsworthy. (Charles Serb
ner's Sons.) $2oo
The romance of Feur and Jon Forsyte
narrative well and beautifully written. The last
book in the Forsyte Saga.
The Beloved Woman" by Kathleen Norris.
Doubleday. Page Coz $I.7s.
The story of girl who is taken from very
shabby flat to become the member of family of
wealth and position.
rMoby Dick Typee and omoo," by Herman Mel
VILE (E. P. Dutton Coz
Three novels: the first story of the sea; the
others tales of adventure in the islands Of the South
Seas. The Everyman's Library Edition.
"Her Fathers Daughter" by Gene Stratton-Porter
I, Doubleday Page & Coz $I.7s.
Not story OF the Limberlost. but of lilac
valley in California. whose cliffs and canyon walls
Mrs. Porter knows well IS her own forests in
Indiana.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-11

The readers of this department are earnestly ad-
visei to read the London letters Of the late Walter H.
Page the first instament of which is appearing in the
September Worlds Work" The letters of this in
stalment deal particularly with the Panama tolls
troversy but they touch upon all sorts of other inter-
esting things which happened during Mr.. Pages AM
bassadorship in London In letter to Vscount Grey,
then ST. Edward Grey, the British foreign secretary.
Mr.. Page gives this description of the silent partner
Of President Wilson:
Dear Sir Edward-There is American gentle
in London, the like of whom l do not know.
Mr.. Edward M. House is his name. He is "the silent
partner" OF President Wilson-that is to say he is
the most trusted political adviser and the
friend of the President He is a private citizen, a
without personal political ambition. a modest,
quiet, shy fellow. He helps to make cabinets, to
shape policies, select judges and ambassadors and
such like merely for the pleasure of seeing that these
tasks well done. g.f'
He is suffering from over-indulgence in advising.
and he has come here to rest cannot get him lar
outside his hotel for he few people. But
he is very eager to meet you.
wonder if you would do the honor take
luncheon at the Coburg Hotel with me to meet him
either on July II 3, s-if you happen to be
free? | shall have only you and Mr. House.
Very sincerely yours
WALTER II. PACE.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-11
War Chapters
NoUeFs Salvation.
THE TORTOISE" by
Knopf.)

"thE IokIolSks by Mary Borden. Alfred A.
~ Knopf) n%
HE~MIy Bordens FIRST novel, published in England
under pen-name. the most striking passages
were those which people who knew her claimed
TO be autobographical In the Romantic Wom-
an Published last year by Knopf. the thing
was true. And now in "The Tortoise" find
selves prefering infinitely the war-hospta episodes.
and the book jacket tells that Mrs. Borden served
through the war in hospitals in France II looks.
therefore, II she. like most other people, writes
most simply and with greatest conviction about
those things which she has experienced most wildly
herself.
"The Tortoise" is the story of beautiful En-
elishwomzn-one fault that find with Mary Bor-
dens heroiaes that they an so terribly beautiful
and so unfalingiy aware of the fact!-and her fat,
ugly but adoring husband Helen the beauty fancies
herself in love with Frenthman and the book opens
with her husbands struggle to adjssf himself the
idea that she Is going to leave him for an unknown.
The part Of the tale found. frankly, trying. Mrs.
Borden has. striven 50 desperately 10 convey the
emotional strain that she has produced effect of
making too much Of IT, In the fst place. the reader.
knowing nothing Of Helen and her William, IS
plunged too suddenly into their tense suffering and
consequently looks upon ii with the cool, almost
humorousseye of the critical outsider In the second
place Mrs Borders style, in her struggle for emos
tiona effect. takes on forced, staccato tone that
actually impedes the readers progress, You become
SO intcrcsteu nearing uiinSs uatr
you almost forget what she is talking about
But once the action moves on into the war, the
whole effect changes. The story Of fIelsns hospital
work j. one Of the most stirring pieces Of war writ
ing that we have read in long time. 1t IS far from
sentimental; ii IS real And. by the token. the
final episode of Heens reunion with her husband,
who has been a prisoner in Germahy is tense.
vincing and human.
We believe that "The Tortoise" suffers from too
abrupt an opening. The first sentence, il you hap
pen 10 be in = rbaid mood, strikes you funny and
then You all Of key for the of the chapter
Mrs Borden was undoubtedly trying to be out of
the ordinary. but ARE convinced that if she had
been so commonplace to give first chance to
become acquainted with Helen and William in their
normal guise, we should have been more ready to
feel with her the Of their crisis And the book
then would have moved out Of the class Of fairly
good novels into the select company Of excellent
ones. As it is. the chapters epough- to give
II distinction.