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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-04-14
FINE CROPS sure
Farmers in Western Canada
Jubilant at Prospect.
Splendid Winter Weather Has Put the
Naturally Fertile Land in SpIen-
did Condition, and Bountiful
Yields Are Assured.

what delightful winter we have
mad, is an expression that could be
heard almost anywhere ewhen the
topic of the weather became the sub
Iect OF conversation. Not only in the
Middle West and down east could
IL De heard, but also in the Far West.
up In the Canadian West. There
Ihe same remarkable features that
Drought forth a wonderful winter ex-
lsted- Reports from all parts of the
country, from famed Medicine Hat in
alberta TO Winnipeg in Manitoba. in
dlcate that all through the winter
season very little cold weather was
experienced. In December, we read
Ihat golf playing had put into the dis
card all ice sports, that farmers were
caught "red-handed" blowing their
neids. In January, the Alberta yeO-
man got out his tractor and in his
SHIRT sleeves was seen preparing
ground for the 1921 crop. During
FEBRUARY, in Saskatchewan. one
FARMER narrowed fifty acres and
planted the seed. "Why, yes, of
course, in March," said an Iowa
FARMER. who had just heard from his
son. who was looking after the West
ern Canadian farm, my bog writes
me they had some snow, and a few
coiu dlps, but what did that matter?
Inc cattle and the horses came
through the winter in better condition
than they looked three or four months
ago. Grass was plentiful on the prai-
rles. the stubble was rich and vaIu-
and groves proved ample for shelter"
Spring is now fully upon the West
ern Canada farmer. his machinery is
all In shape for a springs work, and
he is looking forward to an excellent
crop year. Last fall there was
splendid lot of moisture that perme-
ated the ground sufficiently to leave
perfect seed bed. Indications are
now that the crop will go in In the
condition required for successful ger
mination. Then, with the heightened
days of May and June, the many
hours of sunshine that they bring, ac-
companied by showers of rain; and
with soil of which there is none
richer nor more generous, there will
be seen preparing for a ripening har-
HOSl the injurious OF thousands or
acres of wheat, oats, barley, rye, al
falfa and corn that will make the
hearts of the Western Canada farmers
swell with pride as they reasonably
look forward to an abundant harvest.
There is a great deal that can be
said in favor Of the climate of West
ern Canada. The most important is
that those who live there, and have
lived in other countries, prefer it to
any they have experienced elsewhere.
1t is true the winters as a rule are
colder than are those in countries
lying much farther south, but it is
also true that they are tempered by
a dryness of the atmosphere that
makes lower temperature preferable
to that several degrees higher where
greater humidity prevails. Enerva-
ton and listlessness are unknown;
the air is bracing. but the cold is not
penetrating. Then the summers and
the autumns-they could not be more
Observation-Disclosures
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the lines or the Instructions already
given him. He was to cash the
agreement and wire the proceeds TO
Harris
Then followed long anxious days.
Fortune seemed to hang on Bradshaw
success in making an immediate sale
of the farm. II was large order, and
yet Harris felt confident buyer
would be found. The price asked WIS
not unreasonable. especially when Il
was remembered that the crop would
90 10 the purchaser. and was now al
most ready for the binder. Bradshaw
was In constant touch with weil-to-do
farmers from the South who were on
the lookout for land, and his own
banking facilities would enable him
to forward the cash as soon as sale
was assured, without waiting for
actual payment by the purchaser So
Harris was confident In the midst OF
his anxiety
A gentIeman's agreement had been
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-04-14
Some Wind.

A stranger In New Mexico became
very much excited and alarmed at
the continued high wind, which car
ried tons of sand through the air dur
ing the day. He remarked to an old
resident that it seemed to be an aw-
full windstOrm. The old resident re-
piled:
"Windstorm? This amt no wind
storm. Why stranger, last week the
wind was blowing. You've seen
ground squirrels? Well, I saw one Of
them 80 feet in the air-digging a
hole in the sand."-Exchange
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-04-14

hat is very artfully curved as to its
brim and handsomely embroidered on
the crown. 1t features a large orna-
mental pin as a decoration and is in
tended to spend its days in the COM
pany of an equally classy veil, having
irregular dots scattered over a fine,
but open mesh. Just below il at the
left lovely leghorn effaces its upper
brim and crown in favor of strips of
ribbon frayed at the ends and droop-
ing over the brim's edge. It is a model
that speaks the language of youth. At
the right a matronly hat suggests the
NapOleonic era in shape. 1t is of
straw with embroidered flowers
strewn over it, and a wide ribbon
drops over the top and sides. At the
left a brilliant hat OF satin and
highly iustrous braid suggests o
coronet and is a stately affair suited
to many ages. Crepe de chine and
ribbon make the elegant hat that
comes last in the group, although it is
the brightest star in this galaxy. The
faille ribbon so cleverly used to form
the brim is in a darker color than the
crepe de chine crown. A very hand
some tassel clings to the crown.
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British Homemaklna.

The British think that hOmemaklng
has become a lost art over there, par
ticularly among the middle and lower
classes, and they have suggested n
variation of the old saw, Men must
work and women must weep" as a
kind Of battle cry. 1t is to be, "Men
must work and women must sweep"
The Sanitary Inspectors associa-
ton, which seems to correspond to
our district visiting organizations, are
at work in earnest propaganda to In
duce women to give up trying to work
outside the home and to get to work
again in the home.
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terest-
The offense of one against society was
wholly Intellectual; of the other, al
most wholly physical. Gardiner fully
appreciated the difference, and in his
heart he felt a contempt and loathing
toward Rifles which he concealed only
a a matter of policy. And he had
worked out in his mind a little plan
by which Rifles. when his usefulness
was ended, should be shuff1ed of with
out any share in the booty. At pres
ent he tolerated him because of neces-
sity. There was work before them for
which Riles was peculiarly qualified.
The HAIRLESS went at once to Il liv-
cry stable, where they arranged for l
team and outfit. They then bought
some cartridges for the gun, and a
small handbag in which to carry the
money.
When Harris presented himself at
the bank wicket and asked for the iull
amount to his credit in cash, the sal
low-faced teller turned a trifie paler
still and slipped into the managers
office. A moment later the manager
himself appeared before them.
That's q pretty heavy order on
country bank, Mr.. Harris. Of course
we could give it-sto you in exchange,
but TO pay twenty thousand dollars or
whereabouts in bills will drain us to al
most our last dollar. Can't you use
marked check, or q draft on a Calgary
bank?"
ITO RE CONTINUED
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ASPIRIN
Name ''Bayer" on Genuins

Take Aspirin only as told in each
package of genuine Bayer Tablets of
Aspirin. Then you will be following
the directions and dosage worked out
by physicians during 81 years, and
proved safe by millions. Take no
chances with substitutes. If you see
the Bayer Cross on tablets. you can
take them without fear for Colds.
Headache, Neuralgia. Rheumatism.
Earache. Toothache. Lumbago and
for Pain. Handy tin boxes of twelve
tablets cost few cents. Druggists also
sell larger packages. Aspirin is the
trade mark of Bayer Manufacture Of
Observation-Disclosures OF Salicylicacid.-
Adv.
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Attractive BAG.

A, pretty bag of cretOnne in a soft.
misty blue effect is long, rather than
broad. like so many knitting bags The
curious part OF it is the top is at
tached to frame like that OF a purse,
fastening with a clasp. The bag is
made OF two good-sized squares OF the
cretonne and the frame, which is rath-
er larger than that OF most purses,
is fastened to the bag across one cor
ner. Or, rather. one conner OF the bag
is cut so that it win fit when shirred
upon the frame It Is easily made and
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-04-14
Polo Coats.

Loose, boyish coats are much the
thing this year. If you have wondered
why good looking sweaters are offered
at such attractive prices look for the
answer In these new polo coats; they
are going to be smarter this summer
than sweaters for general wear over
skirt and blouse sport costume.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-04-14
Paper From Bark

Government scientists in India have
succeeded in making paper from three
new materials-leaves OF a West Aus
tralian plant, timber from East Afrt
ca, and bark Of tree found In Rho
desia-
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Let fEr BIowI

If Popocatapetl is about to erupt,
many a schoolboy who has tried to
spell the name will hope that the
mountain will blow itself off the map.
Boston Transcript.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-04-14
Her idea

'Do you think women ought to
serve on juriesf" 'In breach of prom
lse suits, anyhow"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-04-14

this top frame accomplishes one ex-
cellent thing-it prevents needles from
suaying away.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-04-14
ParadoxicaI.

''You say you proposed to her in an
orange grover"
''Yes-but 1 got a lemon"
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Happiness grows within you and is
shaped and trained by your care.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-12-29

the grain thresher will answer very
well. Owing to the fact that the
seed pods ripen very unevenly, the
crop should be harvested when about
two-thirds of the pods are ripe. If
harvesting is delayed until all the
pods are ripe, too much seed will be
lost in cutting, as it shells very cas-
lily.
Hints on Growing the Crop
Planting. The seed bed should be
thoroughly %pulverized and made just
as compact as possible by using a
disc harrow. Before the seed is
sown, a corrugated roller should be
used, weighted if necessary, to crush
all Jumps. 1t should be remembered
that wild sweet clover like alfalfa,
does not thrive in sour soil; there
fore, if the soil is acid, lime should be
applied.
The amount of seed to SOW de-
ponds upon the condition of the seed
Some seeds are soft, having a thin
coating which permits rapid germi-
nation. Others are extremely hard
having a thick hard shell. These
hard seeds will not terminate the
year they are sown, but will germi-
the second year. The best plan
to follow is to test the seed, and if
it is found that sixty per cent of it
will terminate readily, then sow
from twenty to tw~enty-four pounds
to the acre. If a larger per cent
terminates, sow less, and if less
terminates in the test, sow more
seed to the acre to secure a good
1t is always advisable to inoculate
the seed with the proper bacteria.
. preparation known as Farmogerm,
manufactured by the Earp-Thomas
Corporation, 80 Lafayette street,
New York City, is regarded as one
If the very best cultures for wild
sweet clover and alfalfa.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-12-29
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The Christmas tree and program
shown at the Liberty school Friday
evening was greatly enjoyed by a
fair sized crowd. Old Santa was
very liberal in passing goodies to
both young and old. The homemade
candies which were made by Mrs.
Trowbridge were indeed considered
a special treat.
The M. B. church had their Christ
mas tree and program Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Lund enter
tanned a number of their friends on
Christmas eve. The little tots en-
joyed the Christmas tree.
Mr.. DER and son Raymond spent
Sunday in Wolf Point.
Mr.. Drawn, from the Cottonwood,
took in a fine load of corn lats week.
We are glad to that the
A. j. Hall children, who have been
i'll for some time, are somewhat bet
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conroy entertained
a lumber of friends at Christmas
dinner.
A. o. Juvrud, J. A. Robbins and
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlson and children
spent an enjoyable evening at the
Hanson brothers Monday. Playing
cards was their pastime. The Han
son boys gave them a special Nor
wegian treat of lutefisk.
Mr.. Readicker and son Joe ven
tured out with a horse and buggy on
Monday to look for their horses
which strayed away some time ago.
They had intentions of goint to
Wolf Point, but got as for as Volt
when they had tire trouble and had
to return home to fix up their buggy
before attempting to make another
Selmer and Norman Nelson auto
ed out from Scobey Sunday enroute
o Wolf Point.
Mr.. Schultes made a trip to the
Point Friday, returning Saturday.
He brought out a fine team of hor-
for Mr.. Robin, which are for
ale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarke autoed to the
:ity Tuesday.
The Volt school will be open Mon
Jan. 2, with Mrs. L. Clarke as
eacher.
A. Juvrud and Ray DER spent
at the Robin home.
Joe Robin, accompanied by hos
t Sims.
A happy and prosperous New
ear to The Herald and all its read
RS. !
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-12-29
DISPLAY OF UNWRAPPED
CONFECTIONERY

Regulations of the State Board of
Health prohibit the open display of
u%nwrapped confectionery, since such
food is liable to contamination from
dust that arises at the time of sweep
ing, handling by customers, or from
droplets thrown out into the air by
the act of coughing or ~sneezing.
Owing to crowding of stores by
Christmas shoppers, to unusual pre-
velance Of communicable disease at
this time, and to the fact that con-
fectionery products are consumed
largely by juveniles suceptable to in
fections, open displays are particu-
larry reprehensible during holiday
season. Health officers should see
that food regulations are observed.
Department of Public Health.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-12-29
SHEPPARD
BILL BECOMES LAW

After much debate and extensive
amendments the Sheppard-Towner
act for promotion of Maternity and
Infancy welfare and signed by the
president on November 23rd.. The
bill is essentially a compromise be-
tween conflicting agencies, and while
opinions will vary as to how it might
have been improved, it is felt that
1T will go far toward stimulating and
s~tandardizing the efforts heretofore
attempted by many states, municipal
and volunteer agencies.
% The payment of $4,000 DUR
ing the fiscal year ending June 80,
1922, and $4,000 annually for FIVE
years thereafter.
(2) An annual share of $4,000
on a pro rata population basis, which
will approximate $3.50, which must
be matched dollar for dollar, and
which fortunately has already been
met by the last legislative assembly.
(3) Submission of plans for the
proper expenditure of these funds,
which plans must have the approval
of a national board of maternity and
infant hygiene, composed of the
chief of the Children's Bureau of the
Department of Labor, the Surgeon
General of the U. S. Public Health
Service and the U. S. Commissioners
of Education.
(4) The administration of the
act in this state by the child welfare
division of the State Board of Health
In anticipation of the passage of
this bill, the State Board of Health
at its October meeting transferred
DR.. John j. Sippy from the position
of State Epidemiologist to that of
Director of the Division of Child
Welfare. Also, by fortunate antici-
patton the Montana Medical ~associa-
ton at the Billings meeting held in
July, appointed a committee to coop
crate with the State Board of Health
N evolving a plan for rational ma
and infant hygiene work.
This committee, composed of DIR. S.
<. Campbell of Harlowton, DIR. c.. c..
Wallin of Lewistown and DR.. A.
Oolan of Great Falls, and also a COM
nittee from the State Federation of
Women's Clubs composed of Mrs.
leila K. Hutchins of Missoula, Mrs.
:. c.. Dillavou of Billings and Mrs.
}. c. Kenyon of Chinook, will confer
With the director of child welfare
n approval of plans now being elab-
rated and which will be sumbitted
DON. Other agencies will also be re-
to lend suggestions and as
istance.
Miss Mary Margaret Muckley, r.
will continue as director of the
ublic health nursing bureau of the
,hild Welfare Division.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-12-29
SAND CREEK ITEMS
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Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Hubbard and
son Arthur made a trip to Wolf
Point last Friday, Arthur having his
fractured arm examined and put into
a plaster paris cast.
H. E. Seminars went to the Point
last Friday after his daughters, the
Misses Hazel and Helen, and son
Ralph who came home for the holi-
days.
The Christmas program at the
Sand Creek school was a success.
The children received generous treats
of candy, nuts and popcorn balls and
a few presents. "Darning the Christ
mas Stocking" and Santa Joins the
Red Cross were two plays that were
well acted by the pupils.
Lillian Hubbard came out from
town last Friday to visit through the
holidays with home folks.
A large crowd attended the pro-
gram and Christmas tree at the
Nuns schoolhouse Christmas eve.
One of the best numbers OF the pro-
gram was "The Great Sale,'a play
by several of the pupils. Santa ap-
peared at the close of the evening
looking for all the good boys and
girls and passed treats of candy, UNITS
popcorn and apples to everyone.
Olga Fleener is spending the holi-
day season with her parents.
We understand there is to be a
dance at the Nuns school house on
New Years We.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-12-29
MUSTARD GAS GETS SNAKES

New York, Dec. 26.-The second
corps army headquarters at Cover
nor's Island today received from
Husum, Wash, details of an expert
ment conducted by the department
of agriculture to rid the state of
venominus reptiles by means of
mustard gas.
The gas was forced into a bed of
lava rock that previously proved an
.impenetrable fortress for rattlers.
Snakes ranging from a few inches
to rattlers nine feet long oon APP
peared, dazed and blinded. They
were easily dubbed to death.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-12-29

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save in a few localities notably the
Mexia field in Texas.
More building is going on than is
generally realized because it is To-
cal and scattered. Also there is
much more looked for next spring as
it is believed by that time that high
priced labor and material will have
got theirs. There is likewise gen
eral expectation that with the open
ing of spring it will be easier to OBJ
tain money for construction purposes
in the country districts.
Mining Not Encouraging
Other industries are not so well off
The shlpbuilding industry has be-
come nonexistent. Mining in gen
eral offers little encouragement.
Phosphate mining in Florida is most
ly shut down because of lack of de-
mand from Germany. Coal mining,
save in the anthracite regions, is not
booming. The lumber business has
helped the situation much in locali-
ties, especially in the yellow pine
districts. Just now it is slowing
down because of the approach of
cold weather, but expects all sorts
of business next spring, especially if
the handicap of high freight rates be
removed.
Lower costs of transportation are
the matters of moment that
add hope of better business in some
lines after the coming of the New
Year. In agriculture it means a
moderate increase of prices to the
farmer, although not necessarily to
the of farm products.
Industrial life, where now active,
adds distinctly to the welfare of
communities. There has been
better business recently in many
scattered localities where shoe fac
5ories are full of work, of because
Of the presence of furniture factor
es that are fairly busy. Throughout
he nation local industries of one
lind or another are the saving grace
If an otherwise intolerable situation.
The universal feeling is that there
AN be no better times that are en-
or worth while until the
PRICES of farm products advance ma :
erially, or else the prices of other
commodities decline proportionately. J
Business Map Il
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map prepared by The Nations '
BUSINESS, official publication of the /
United States Chamber of CONNER /
e, which is intended to show actual /
usiness conditions throughout the v
United States by white and shaded i
ortions. White, standing for good Q
onditions is found on but four small S
pots on the map, one in northeast q
Pennsylvania, n around st. s
ouis, one in eastern Mississippi, and
ne in Southern California. All four \
,gether would not equal one-fourth p
lie area of Montana. Gray por- c
ons, standing for fair, cover pos
bly, Is to Is per cent of the coun- D
y mostly in New England, the
states and California. Dark
ray, for poor, blankets most of the h
with a few fair spots in Min u
esota, Wisconsin, Nebraska and in fl
In a very general way it d
lows that the manufacturing, cot in
n and dairy sections are recover d
G faster than the corn, wheat, min tt
G and range sections. o
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Following is the program of the
Piety Hill school Christmas eve
Welcome
Star Spangled Banner Audience
Dialogue - Christmas Bells" - By
three girls
christmas Stocking"
Arnold Kelstrup
Night
By two girls
Recitation. Under the Holy Bough"
By Helen Thorn
Christmas Message"
By six girls
"Jingle Bells
By the pupils
christmas Tree"
Buelah Thorn
"Star of the East"
By three girls
Recitation .- Bethlehem"
Verna Winship
Lilly of the Valley"
By two girls
christmas Poems
Gladys Winship
Song-.-..-"And a Little Child Shall
Lead Them" two girls
"That Bag"
By two girls
Dialogue--..-"I Don't Believe"
By three boys
''The Trial"..-.-.By three little girls
C. M. Baldwin and family took
Christmas dinner with Mr.. and Mrs.
Orrs.
A. L. Homrighaus has been down
with lumbago the past week.
Stone Carlson took Christmas din
ner at the Winship home. We all
know Stoney likes to come over and
wash dishes.
Quite a few neighbors and friends
spent Christmas at the C. H. De-
Vaney home where a fine dinner was
served and the evening was spent
playing games.
George Delaney took Christmas
dinner at the Axel Holvien home.
Elmer Miller called at the Bald
win home Monday.
w. F. Tresby, who has been work
ing in the coal mine, came home to
spend Christmas with his son, Dwight
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-12-29
Blue and Discouraged!

There are many men and women in this town whom life
apparently has treated unkindly. Without true friends they
struggle against odds.
Yet the church around the corner is full of men and women
anxious to help.
Christianity Means Helpfulness
Meet these church people half way. Give them an opporu-
nifty to be your friends. Come unto me and | will give you
rest. " Thus directed the founder of Christianity. His promise
stands today. Test II. Crosses which arise in b business, III school,
in the home arc more easily borne if one has accepted the
assurance that Jesus Christ is ever ready to help.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-12-29
Effective Printing

means good type, good presses, good
workmen and good paper. We have the
equipment and the workmen for you, and
use Hammermill grades of bond. safety
and cover papera Let US show YOU