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The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-04-01

The influx of dry land farmers, who
have failed once, but who are returning
and taking advantage of seed loans
made available by the federal govern,
ment, is a circumstance worthy more
than passing consideration. This con.
dition seems to present fairly the
question of whether Montana is a dry
farming state. The opportunity is
presented to answer the question def
initely and certainly. The answer is
of prime Importance to all.
The least the average citizen and
business man can do is to use every
effort to encourage this aggregation OF
settlers who have shown that they
possess the right kind of spirit. They
have the mental and physical qualif.
cations for the right kind of citizens
and the proving of our land to be sus'
ceptible of dry farming, will be a great
step towards permanent prosperity fol
all of US.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-04-01

so kindly permitted them to help with
the work:
Miss Alden, of the Glasgow National
Bank; Miss Halliday, of the Chamber
of Commerce; Mrs. Bretzke, Of the
Clerk and Recorders office; Mrs.
Switzer, of the Milk River Valley
Bank; Mrs. Leo. Schaffer; Joe Stern
hagen, of the Rumble Land and Alb
stract Company; Oscar Hovind of the
Clerk andRecorder's office; C. F. Ken
ney, court reporter of the District
Court; Fred Amundsen, of the Lewis
MEDIUM Company; A. B. Friedlund, of
the First National Bank; L. E. Jones,
of the Chamber of Commerce.; MI.
Kent, of the Dignan and Shea Law
offices; j. M. Bailey of the Glasgow
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-04-01

Courier, and Fred Weigel of the local
Legion Post who supervised the pro-
Of supplies, helpers and the like.
One or more typewriters we're fur
nished by the following business con-
Germs for use in the recording and
copying of data on the numerous cases
and claims: The Glasgow National
Bank, the Red Cross, Chamber of Com
merce, City Offices, Alsop's Tea Room,
j. L. Tr~uscott, Rumble Land and Alb
stract Company, and the Glasgow
Courier. The rooms in which the
board met were furnished by the
Chamber of Commerce and the Rundle
Land and Abstract Company, eight
rooms in all being turned owe for this
use.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-04-01
NAMES
NEW COMMISSION
CONTINUED from Page One J

in road building from a practical point
of view and his efforts have resulted
in Lewis and Clark making a national
reputation for the excellence of its
dirt roads. Lewis and Clark county
also holds the silver cup presented bv
the late James j. Hill to the county
"oving the best roads in the United
States.
OF the other two appointees the
Great Falls Tribune says: II. A. Tenn
nleton of Great Falls is a member of
the present commission. He has been
a member of the commission for sew
eral years and in addition to attending
to an extensive lumber business with
headquarters in Great Falls has also
heen a member of the executive COM
mittee of the old commission and was
n of the factors in the growth of the
'enartment and an influence in bring
ing about the application of modern
business methods to its work. He has
been engaged in road building in Mon
tana for many years.
Henry Good of Kalispell is also a
former county commissioner and has
had practical experience in road con-
Set u'Iipil NV oilN a. q NuuillN tOi1iilltS-
sioner but also in carrying on big log
ring operations in which business he
has been engaged for a long time.
The new commission announces the
retention of John N. Edv as chief en-
%@ineer. which is eminently satisfactory
to the MANY good road enthusiasts of
the state. with whom he is acquainted,
and who realize how earnestly he has
concentrated his splendid abilities to
the promotion of the road program.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-04-01
COST OF OIL

The cost of producing any commo-
dity has only a remote influence upon
the price. Demand is much more inn
portant. The fall in the price of crude
oil is not the result of any ascertained
decline in the cost of producing 1T.
Nor is it the result of decreased de-
mand. On the contrary, the demand is
insistently increasing, all over the
world, much faster than the supply is
increasing. All authorities are agreed
upon this fact.
The present decline in oil is abnor-
NAL and can only be temporary. The
explanation is entirely financial. In
the past panics gold bars have been
unstable while legal tender green
backs were frantically sought at high
premiums. This ives because creditors
could be compelled to accept green
backs when they could not be compel
led to accept gold bars.
The slump in crude oil in the mid
continent field is enormously helping
the automobile industry and is rapidly
stimulating the consumption of gaso-
line. In this respect the slump is pro-
ducing it's w cure and forecasting
the early recovery of recent high
prices. The world is short of the oil
it needs and is getting shorter every
day. This can not be said of any other
commodity.-Wyoming Oil News.
Government statistics for gasolene
consumption in January, 1921, show
increase of nearly 30 per cent over
January. 1920. Domestic consumption
shows a gain of % per cent and eX-
ports So per cent.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-04-01
GLASGOW ROD & GUN
CLUB is FORMED
WITH sc MEMBERS
Continued from Page ~

be the selection of a warden to take
charge and it is understood that this
position will go to Mr.. Mabee, whose
heart is in the work and who has every
qualification for the position.
The new Rod and Gun club will
adopt the bylaws prescribed by the
state association. when the times of
meeting and other details will be set
tied.
The secretary of the local organiza-
ton states that he has been unable to
see all who should become members of
the club and he requests all those in
terested in the protection and propa-
cation of fish and game report to
him, in order that the organization
here may be unanimous.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-04-01

General Dawes conference with the
president, with other events, including
activities in Glasgow and other places
where vocational squads are meeting,
should inspire Legion men with the
hope that at last something is being
done to redeem the nations obligation
to the noble young men who sacrificed
80 much for their country's cause.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-04-01

is LOANED FOR SEED
Continued from Page One)

should be signed by the applicant with
his usual business signature, together
with his mail address. The applica-
ton need not be sworn to. After it
has been completed and signed the
community committee certificate and
the county committee certificate should
be filled out and signed by the proper
persons. After the application has
been signed by two members of the
it should go to the county
agent, who will have the county COM
mittee designated by the county farm
executive committee fill in and
sign the county committee certificate
and the n the county agent will re-
check and mail to the seed loan office
at Fargo, North Dakota.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-04-01
MANY ZINES
r SHUT DOWN
Continued from Page One)

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Pacific railroad which was completed
in 1894. Over this road the company
has since transported it's ores mined in
Butte to the Anaconda smelter. In
that period enough ore was mined in
Butte to keep operations going at
Great Falls but at that time the Great
Falls plant was comparatively of small
capacity.
Of the other companies affected by
today's order suspending operations in
Anaconda properties the Tuolumne is
the only one of any importance and it's
tonnage is small at this time.
Only the Anaconda company's wire
mill and refinery are in operation at
Great Falls. 1t is understood that the
wire mill will u some time on pres
ent orders. If the order to suspend
should go into effect at once in Butte,
it will be a week before it will become
effective at Anaconda as the shelters
there will work up the material in the
bins in clean up generally before the
fires are drawn. Zinc operations we're
practically closed some weeks ago.
Other Suspensions.
New York, March 29.-Mining pro-
perties of the Utah Copper, Ray Con-
solidated, Chino Copper and Nevada
Copper companies have completely
suspended operations, owing to condi-
tions in the copper market, was the an
uouncement here Tuesday by Charles
Hayden, of Halden, Stone & Co., who
is financially interested in all four
concerns.
Large stocks of unsold p p and
small consumptive demand both in this
country and abroad We're given as rea-
SON for the shut down.
Mr.. Hayden said: "a. continuation
of production, which cannot be sold at
the cost of PRODUCTION would only lead
to later generalization, a detriment
to shareholders and ultimately a much
greater pecuniary loss to employees.
Cooper is a basic industry and it is
the belief of the arrangements that re.
building of commercial industry in this
country and abroad will not require
very long period of shutdown. Indus.
trial Developments will have to be
watched to determine when it will b,
appropriate to reopen these proper
ties
Salt Lake City, March 29.-Abou
1900 men will be affected by the clos
ing of the Utah Copper company
mine at Bingham, Utah, and the mil
at Arthur. The exact time it will tax
to close down the industries could no
be estimated by officials of the com
rany, but it was believed that severe
days would elapse before operation
entirely ceased.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-04-01

is that of purveying news and supply
ing a reputable advertising medium.
"To render the greatest service and
do the most good, at the minimum of
cost to all concerned is our business
policy."-Tiler Udaho) Record.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-04-01

A European correspondent says that
freak laws introduced into an Ameri-
can legislature are considered serious
ly abroad. We wonder which freak
law of which legislature?
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-04-01

Clara lannon's life will end--on the
screen-with her joining the church
and reformation. How nice. We would
say also that Clara has a manger of
some literary ability.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-04-01

"Whv does Cholly say he drew a
lemon at the college Dance" "Guess
he tried to squeeze her.'-Louisville
Journal.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-04-01

NOTHING DOING

There can be no trade based upon
credit with a government which repu-
dates private property. That, in sub
stance, is the American governments
reply to the proposals looking to a re-
sumption of trade between Russia and
the United States. Safety of human
life, guarantee of property rights, free
labor and observance of the sanctity of
contracts are among the requirements
laid down by Secretary Hughes as cs-
sential if the doors of commerce be-
tween the two countries are once more
to be opened. That is to say, there
will be no change in the attitude of
America toward Russia.
It's a last of 'no business as usual"
There is no business because there is
nothing to make business. Russia has
nothing to sell us because Russia has
not been producing enough for its own
needs. Its production of flax is not 10
per cent the pre-war amount, and only
30 per ZEN the amount needed to
clothe its w people.
1t is producing neither food nor fac
tory products for export. 1t has need
Of all the necessaries of life that we
export but it has wherewith to pay
only the gold, silver and platinum that
the bolshevik government has stolen.
That won't last long and will be spent
in markets nearer by.
A few European nations have made
trade agreements" with Russia, not
that they expect any trading to be done
atspresent or for some time to come,
but because they could make stipula-
tions in these agreements that would
release them from bolshevik propagan-
da of Russion origin. The United
States doesn't have to so to all that
trOuble.-Standard.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-04-01

l am a great friend of public amuse-
ments, for they keep people from vice.
johnson.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1921-04-01
The Cost of Printing.

SIN the olden days when country ed
itors traded subscriptions for their
winters supply of vegetables; when
print paper was three cents a pound,
and when a SO a week "hand-pegger''
set all of the type, space was
cheap; but in this modern COM
mercial age, with costs saaring in ev-
cry department., high rent, high taxes,
madern equipment, the damnd for
speed and accuracy, fourteen cent
r1ws print, the publisher is a poor
business man unless he makes a fair
duct Of his office and sooner or later,
will be numbered with the thousands
of newspaper failures.
"No one admires a failure, and a
rundown business is abject in the
minds of its customers. Fair and
equitable profits, based on costs of
production, are necessary in a news
paper and Job printing office, the same
as any other business.
"The present subscription price of
the Record is $3.50 because we believe
the paper is worth it, and because
costs of production compel the change.
"Our job printing prices are quoted
from the Franklin Printing Price List,
a uniform list, adopted by 10000 prin-
ters throughout the country, based on
the lowest possible prices that may be
charged to yield a fair profit.
"Our advertising rates are lowest
compatible with the costs of printing
and circulation.
"The policy of the Record is one ded-
icated to the upbuilding of this COM
munity. AS a newspaper III mission
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-15
LETTERS TO
THE EDITOR.
ANSWER CENSUS INQUIRY.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE,
Bureau 'ot the Census, Washington,
July 12.-tEditor The West Virgin.
lan.l-Th6 Census Bureau is now
In the midst OF an investigation to
ascertain the amount Of the encum-
brances on homes. This inquiry is
made in compliance with tAe re.
quirements OF the Act OF Congress-
approved March 8, 1919. 1t is de-
sired to show the total number OF
homes in each city that are rented,
the number that are owned free OF
mortgage, the number that are sub.
ject to mortgage Indebtedness and
the amount Of such indebtedness.
Schedules OF inquiry calling for this
information have been sent TO all
OF the persons reported in your
city as owning homes subject to
mortgage, but unfortunately, a
large number OF the citizens have
not replied to the Official request.
We imagine this indifference on
their part is due to the fact that
they do not appreciate the Import.
ance OF the statistics, and ! write
to you in the hope that you will
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-15

johnson never did think much OF
himself.
The announcement that the Ro.
tary club has given up baseball in
dictates they desired to retire while
the retiring was good.
However, as DR.. Carr can beat
Kwanis any time pitching for any
other team the baseball champion.
ship is rightly Rotary's.
The Chicago White Bottllug Co.
wants a man with musical exper-
fence to take charge OF the boiler.
Here's a good chance for some
Bando engineer.
A refined Wisconsin widow In the
early moo NOT life is seeking a mate.
Is this Wisconsin woman running
on dayligh saving or standard time.
Remember the days when a kid
could take his dog to the meat shop
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-15

more prompt attention TO the Ia
CURRY u they are assured that theft
replies win be- treated as strictly
confidential and the figures used
only for the compilation % totals
similar to those contained Ia the
enclosed statement for the Disttiet
OF Columbia.
This Is very important inquiry.
The statistics VIII 30 far toward
showing actual conditions that ara
existing in the different sections
Of the country, and / trust that II
will be convenient for your paper
to give publicity To the matter. II
you desire any additional informa.
ton or additional copies OF the re.
port for the District OF Columbia,
TO be used as samples, we shall be
glad to hear from you.
Very truly yours,
". II. STEuART,
Director.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-15

Cass Gilbert, of New York, has been retained
as architect for the new capitol at Charleston and
1t is a splendid selection. To begin with Gilbert is
almost a West VirgInlan, having been born at
GAINESVILLE and his leadership among the architecto
has been recognized by the profession itself and by
appointment to the national bodies of fine ar.s by
three presidents. Moreover his versatility is attested
by a long list Of notable buildings ranging all the
way from the Woolworth building in New York to
beautiful small library structures. If the Capitol
commission will take the trouble to tell Architect
Gilbert that West Virginia wants a capitol that is
distinctive the chances are that she will get it.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-15

In another column The West virginlan this even
ing prints a letter from the Director of the Census
regarding reports showing the financial side q the
housing conditions in this city. He complains that
Fairmont people have ignored his appeal for certain
information which he is required to ascertain under
direction Of congress. It is to be hoped that the
second appeal. which is now being made, will NEE.
with more success. The facts that the census bureau
wants are necessary to the purposes Of the inyesti-
CATION and they are held In strict confidence. More.
over attempts to withhold the information would be
foolish for the simple reason that If need be the
census people can get all of them from other
sources Getting them from the householders saves
a lot OF time, expense and red tape and the sensible
man will prove that he is a good citizen by filling
In the blank and forwarding It promptly, now nat
his attention has been called to the Importance or
the inquiry.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-15

ad get him a good meal for the ask
ing7
"Bigbee Robertson and Schmidt
dug down deeply into their abilities
to staye off a Pittsburgh defeat
from the Pittsburgh Gazette Times,
What heroic efforts.
A friend writes in to say that he
gets two severe headaches a week.
Some people are SO fortunate-ws
can't find q drop.
1t is a toss up as to what our
foreign diplomats do wurst-play
golf or make speeches.
A sign In Baltimore reads "Hatch
ct Pies" We must have had a
slice Of tina tkind the other day. We.
had sharp palms Just after eating It.
The names Of the mempers of
our proposed new home guard are
not for publication-at least one
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-15
GOOD COMMISSION

APPOINTMENT Of Nelson Price Whitaker, a
prominent and successful Wheeling s.ee. manu-
%faeturer. to the state road commission completes that
highly important body, andboh Gov. Morgan and the
taxpayers of the state deserve to be congratulated upon
the high character and great abilities Of the men who
will have charge Of spending the $50,000.000 for
roads which the voters authorized at The election last
fall.
The other two members Of The commission are
Major c, p. Fortney. who was the head Of the road
commission which was lesislasd out Of existence to
make way for the present body, and who is, there
fore. thoroughly familiar with the road problems of he
state, ad Dr., E. B.. Stephenson. Of Charleston, who
resigned a place on the stale board Of control to as
sumo the new responsibility. All these appointments
are most excellent and indicate that 50 far as it is
possible 10 do 50 Governor Morgan has taken precau-
tons to insure that the funds which The voters author.
lied will be spent honestly and inlellisenty.
Most people who are familiar with conditions in
West Virginia will share the confidence Of the Gov
enOr that road construction will be carried on with
all possible speed and that the roads built will be worth
all they cost. The only thing that remains to be done
now is to get the road building organization set up. 1t
probably will require all of the remainder Of this year
TO do that, but with the opening Of the outdoor season
next year West Virginia road construction ought 10
proceed enersetieally in many parts Of the state.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-15

give some publicity to the census
inquiry so more prompt attention
will be given to our communicas
tions.
Two requests have already been
sent to your citizens. A third re
quest is now about to be mailed.
The law providing for this inquiry
contains a penalty for refusal TO
furnish the Information but It has
not been our practice to enforce
this penalty and we hope 1t will not
be necessary to depart from II. I
believe that your citizens will give
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-15
Mail Boxes
Being Repainted

watch Outfits Wet" Is the
sign which Is being used ut the yafi.
Gus corners Of the city today TO
protect the clothing Of citizens who
make a practice Of using the mall
boxes as "bracers," while the boxes
are given a new coat OF pretty
green paint.
The paint is being s1neared on by
w. n. Cubbage, who estimates that
1t will take about three days TO
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-15

The first Irish peace conference, held yesterday
at the official residence of the British premier =
reported to have been amIcable, and reports say
there was an air Of satisfaction around the head
quarters of the Irish representatives last night.
Evidently this important and difficult negotiation has
begun well, but a better idea of how It is going to
terminate will be obtained after Sir James Craig,
the premier of Ulster VIII. has been summoned to
London. arrives and sits in.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-15
RUFF STUFF

II you really enjoy jazz music
keep the fact a secret.
An auto driver who will dash
away after wrecklng another car
should be sent to Moscow for the
remainder Of his life,
The street car men in Pittsburgh
have agreed TO accept a cut in
wagess the patrons OF the company
might now be willing to accept a
nut in fares.
According to reports from New
York, Bill Bryan has given up run.
uing aud gone in for marching;
which reminds US that this is not
, presidential Iear.
The publf wants Dempsey whip.
bed and everybody knows I am the
1an to do says Jack johnson.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-15

newly decorate al the uures Of the
cit
Paintins the mali boxes SONY a
mai part { general Improve.
ment cAntpaigu gong on AZ he
.postofttee these days Before many
more weeks Tie postotf1e6 van Be
eiyensa new coat Of paint and 900
more boxes will Do added a the
postottice. Bids for this work u
now being accepted at the local
p~ostoltices
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-15

survive In this age Of REIMBURSEMENT. Above
ali there must be al unremitttng campaign
ot education 10 acanaint the public with the
facts of the industry rhei coal trade pledge
of voluntary COOPERATION III the 6ubntission
Of, data at the June tn conference With the
representatives OF the government shbuld be
carried out despite the bttsdue Manner in
which II was brushed aside By Senator Ere.
linghuysen and his associates.
The last injunction is the most important Of III
lot The basis Of most Of the hostility on The part 0
the public to the coal mining industry and the Goa
trade generally is the fact that there is not enougl
data Of a trustworthy character extant, and if the Goa
trade does not keep that pledge Of June . 1t may con
fdendy look for congressional action which will d,
things up tight
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bunch Of policemen won't get their
names in the paper.

The Ruccoon Fishing Club is one
of the few that is able to keep in.
terest at high pitch despite prohibi.
tion but they have several doctors
and city officials among their mem.
bership.